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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
AUTO LEAGUE OPENS
 AT BOYS CLUB

A class league has been formed at the Boys club in the senior division, which will start tonight at eight o'clock. The league will be known as the Auto league. This name is used because:
 You Auto" play fair.
 You Auto play the game.
 You Auto" attend gym regularly. You Auto" be honest.
 You Auto" keep physically fit. The motto for the class is:
 Play the Game When the one Great Scorer comes To write against your name, He write-not that you won or lost, But how you played the game.
 -Grantland Rice. The Fords have Captain Joe Mo- bile. with Ray Paradis, Vooty Kar- dis, Jim Mobile, Adolph Ciminera Tony Scunziano and Francis Drayer. The Bucks have Captain Bob Ma tera, with Sal Parlapiano, Pat Cos cia, Pete Morrissey, Whitey Ander- son and George Martino.
 The Dodges have Captain Al Cia- sullo, Jim Menturick, V. DiMaria, Rocco Martone. Yin ManZolli and Dom Semeraro.
 The Chryslers have Captain Joe Cameron with Jack keefe. Ray Pa quin, Carmen DiMaria, H. Morrow and Mike Pragit.
 The scoring will be 10 points for each half of basketball, points for attendance, and points for each relay. The winners will receive prizes at the end of the league per iod.
 Joe Mobile is chairman and will conduct the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
BRASShIEN RUN UP
 l3PODNT EDGE ON CHASE BASKETEERS
Daly, Dunn, and Stokes Feature 37-z4 Win Only Six Players Finish First Game

A smarter and cooler American Brass basketball team had little trouble in handing Jack McHale's Chase entry 8 37 to "A setback last night before a capacity crowd at the central Y. M. c. A. that came to see . close, hard-fought game. but wit messed a contest that was all but one-sided. During the early part of the contest, the teams battled on fairly even terms. but from the sec- ond period on, it was all Brass in shooting, floor play and teamwork. An odd feature of the game was the fact that many believed, the best defensive man on the Chase roster was not allowed to play at all. and has been used all season as a sub- stitute.
 The Standouts.
 Bill Stokes at center and Johnny Dunn at forward were the point getters of the evening each scoring IA points, while Ray Daly's floor work and five points was something to be remembered. Some of Dunn's shots were beautiful. Believe it or not, even Bobby Fruin came through with Q field goal which was followed by @ rousing cheer that jiggled the buttons on Charley Leaders vest. Grady, Schott and Becker seemed to be fairly we'll organized when 1t came to getting points. but the de- fensive part of the team wasn't there at all. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
'SPEEDBOYS INVADE
 BRIDGEPORT COURT
Meet Laurels Tonight in Park City-MellO Burns in Bridgeport Lineup

The Hopeville Speedboys, undefeat- ed in three games in the City Am ateur League to date, play their first outside game tonight in Bridge port meeting Eddie Reilly's crack Laurel A. A., Conecticut's 1929 re- presenetative team in the A. A. U. tournament at Kansas City.
 Mello Burns, the blonde sharp shooter who played with Hughie Cunningham's St Joseph's Tabs here three years ago, Is holding down one of the forward berths for the Lau- rels with Johnny Linane. veteran Bridgeport Kacey cagester.
 The Speedboys will show the same lineup which takes the floor in Am- ateur League competition. Jack Grady and Alex Mazzarella will hold down the forward positions with Mandel Green, leading Amateur League scorer at center and Captain Roy Dubuque and Louie Darlington in the rear court. Andy Marzik, vet eran Bridgeport official, will toot the whistle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
YALE'S ATHLETIC HEAD DISCUSSES
 BUTLER'S PLAN

New Haven, Conn, Jan 7-(U. P.) The suggestion of President Nich- olas Murray Butler of Columbia Uni versity that fotball gate receipts be abolished may be a remedy for con- ditions at Columbia but Yale has no need of such panaceas John M. Gates Yale graduate director of athletics said in an article published to-day in the Yale Daily News.
 "The fact that radical measures are needed at Columbia has no bear ing on conditions at Yale. since Yale does hold to strict academic eligi- bility rules" said Gates.
 Personally I cannot see any con- nection between the charging of an admission fee for an athletic contest and the eligibility of the players" he added. "So long as we do not hire players or over-pay coaches, just what objection can there be to an admission fee?"
 Gates comment was the first direct statement of Yale athletic official on President Buffers suggested cure for football evils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Richards Sets Mark With Y Duckpinners

"Ray" Richards, mayor of the Y Doritorv Village celebrated the opening of the Dorm" two-man bowling league last night by hitting 180 for his second string and total- ing APO pins for three successive strings. This figure beats the old alley record of 419 pins by which Bill Toleman won the Hampson trophy two years ago. The highest previous score this year for the Hampson trophy is 403 put up by Samille Geigere. This record work not only gives Richards good standing fro Hampson trophy but also a league average of 140. Richards. Meyers, took three straight from Bachman- Good; Wal ton- n-Cruickshank 8, Jackson Pruett 0: Cavanaugh-Sheehan ?, Kratsch- Greenlaw 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07

Handlers of Larivee insist there will be less than six pounds differ- ence in the weights of the pair, which means plenty of action, if that Is so.
 Ready To Go Gainer, the latest word from New Haven has it, is right for this bat tie. He is not taking Larrivee's chal- lenge too lightly. despite the fact he has beaten bigger and better men, for Leo's improvement in the past two months has caused more or less of a statewide comment that he is about ripe to climb up the fistic lad der two or three rungs at a time The Elm City darky has neglected no opportunities 10 get himself into tip-top shape, for he is also about ready for some serious fighting against tougher opposition that has been fed him as he made his way with his fists fast and furiously from an amateur pugilist to one of the best ITO pounderh in New England. He has been brought along carefully by Dick Gray, one step at time and trained naturally and easily to a point where his future fighting ca reer seems rosy for some time to come. It will be interesting to note Jos'I hO" iIuCh oppoSltIOH LdTTlVee will give him at close quarters for Gainer's few critics claim he weak ems quickly from body blows and there are few 163 pounders who throw them in harder than Leo Lar rivee.
 A Hot One
 In addition to the main scramble fans should see something well worth while when those twin oxen, Lucien Larrivee and Jerry McLarn square off. Possessed of paralyzing punch ing ability. both men are set for an early ending. each figuring on stand ing up as the count is tolled.
 Lucien is by far the mroe seasoned of the two, but if he stops a few from McLarns dukes his experience will be worth about as much as Uni ted Founder. It all depends who lands solidly first and how often, after that.
 And Besides
 Little Carmen Knapp of New Ha- ven, an always peasing type of box CT. is billed for one of the six round numbers with Nanny Souza of Fall River as his opposition. These feath- erweights are expected to put up a fas go as they are said to be about evenly matched in ability. Jacf RED" Knight of New Haven and Jack Levine of Fall River hook up In another sixer, and it is quite pos sible knockout will result as both boys are very hard punchers. Billy Husted of Bridgeport and Tony Husted of Bristol meet in four round opener. First bout at 8:39 o. clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07

ish boots on Broadway. Never been knocked put, never used a protective device of any variety in training and just preceding his slumber hour eats what he calls a Welsh rabbit, but what resembles creamy smoking gum rubber. The same dish fed to en ostrich would make the latter go into a convulsion and die with i.s legs intertwined.
 Harvey never had sufficient money to purchase headgear or mouth guards when he started boxing His face became hardened to blows without receiving q single injury or blemish. No youngster will ever say to him in admiration. as he did to Maxie Rosenbloom, what big muscles you have on your ears, mister
 Len contends that the usage of causes them to take punches which fault into the ring usualll with dire results.
 Harvey enjoys horse racing and attends all the important meetings at home. He says he is book maker "fn a small way" and profits to the extent of s150 a day.
 Following Lens graduation from gramar school he won a scholarship to technical high school. Two hundred children competed for six awards. Harvey, with a percentage ot 94 gained first honors. He decided to make boxing his profession and was wise in his choice. He has earned S10O.OOo to date and will probably triple that sum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
ENGLISH CHAMPION
 HOPES TOCOPY
 BOB FITzSIMMONS

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 Orangeburg, N. Y., January B. It has been estimated that more than three hundred bouts have been fought with world championships as the issue since the day John l.. Sul- livan lost the heavyweight title to Jim Corbett and modern boxing was inaugurated.
 British bowers, including cham plons of every division have invaded this country in quest of world titles and of the many crusaders. just two. Bob Fitzsimmins and Ted (kid) Lewis were successful. Please note that we wrote, fin this country"
 Fitz broke the ice in 1891 when he won the middleweight throne and there was an interval of A years before Ted (kid) Lewis bested Jack Britton here for the weltec- weight crown.
 At present. two Englishmen. Jack (kid) Berg. lightweight, and Len Harvey, middleweight, are un- divisions and would be world cham pions if the titleholders designed 10 meet them.
 Harvey finished training yesterday at Gus Wilson's camp for his initial bout here, a twelve rounder versus Joe Dundee at the Garden Friday night.
 Fitzsimmons was a wholesale in championships winning the light heavyweight and heavy titles as we'll as the middleweight honor.
 After Mickey.
 Harvey believes he is destined U follow Ruby Roberts spectacular career and gain at least the title now Eeld by Mickey Walker as we'll cs Maxie Rosenblooms's light heavy- weight sceptre. He grimly con- tends that what one Cornishman accomplished, so can another.
 Ted Moore was the last Briton to joust for the middleweight fistic treasurer and lost to Harry Greb about seven years ago. No Britisher ever held the middleweight tile since FitZ resigned it in 1891.
 It is generally conceded that Mic key Walker will never be able to make poundage as a middleweignt again and his matches with heavy weights are taken as an admission from him that this is a fact.
 His eagerness to box Max Schme- ling and recent matches against bioated behemoths and moth-!n- fested mammoths mark his aspira- |iouS to aitCH HIS lltle providing he can acquire another one before de- serting the middleweight domain.
 To prove his superiority over Wal ker, Harvey is willing to whip to prove his superiority over Walker. Harvey !s willing to box and whip Johnny Risko or knockout out Christner. He would box Walker in sn over-the-wcight assignment if Mickey fears the loss of the mid dleweight title and agree that the Irishman's crown would not DC placed In jearody unless Mike bit the resin for a knockout. The bout to be fought anywhere where such arrangement would be tolerated.
 Notes.
 Len Harvey Is the most durable Eng glisher boxer ever to plant Brit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07

The boy was Jimmy Naismith. He was subsequently, thrashed. His mother tearfully asked herself and Jimmy what such a wicked boy would ever come to and his father called on the Lord to witness that something had to be done. Some time later his father heard of the Y. M. and the word Christian" appealed to him. Jimmy was hastily dis patched to Springfield
 Became a Teacher
 At college Jimmy played volley ball, football and other games well. After graduation he became instruc- tor in his alma mater.
 One day in the fall of young Naismith's first year as instructor in physical education at Springfield, the janitor raked the campus. gathering the dry leaves in bushel baskets. That evening the empty baskets were parked near the volley ball court. The next afternoon Naismith, fool ing with the volley ball. happened to remember the cat incident and tossed his volley ball into the top basket of one of the piles. At once he was struck by the idea of the game.
 That is the simple story of the invention of the game of basketball. Naismith practiced his new game. After a while he was able to lodge a fair percentage of his shots from proved his shooting eye somewhat. Naismith took his fellow instructors in on his secret. Twin peach baskets were nailed to gallery standards at either end of the court. At first the game was played with as many as 25 on side.
 Origin of Drlbble
 The jump ball and the ,dribble as a defensive guarding move came about quite naturally. From the first the ball had been put in play after score by being tossed into the air between two centers. Later on 1t was discovered that the same play would take care of situations where the ball was scrimmaged and held in dispute. The dribble was discovered by accident, a player dropping the ball unintentionally and batting it several times in an attempt to re- cover 1t.
 It didn't take the players long to weary of cambering up step lad der to retrieve the ball after each goal, so holes were cut in the bot tom of the baskets as a happy solu- tion.
 Rules gradually were clarified and codi1ed. Suggestions now are acted upon annually by committee drawn from the three governing bodies, the Amateur Athletic Union, the National Collegiate Athletic association and the Young Mems Christian associa. tion. And Dr. Naismith. for years di- rector of courses in physical educa- tion for men at the University of Kansas. is honorary chairman of this joint committee for life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
AMERICA HOOPMEN
 l HERE SATURDAY
Meet Zi-Theta-Pi in Feature Game of DOuble-Header at Central "

The largest crowd of the year is expected to tax the central "Y" gym to capacity Saturday night to watch the crack Amenia, N. Y. club make it's Waterbury debut against the Zi- Theta -Pi outfit from the central "Y" in the feature game of dou- ble- header In the preliminary the strong Middletown Boys club will test the calibre of George Miskes Putsic Friars.
 The Amenia hoopmen have been burning up the Nutmeg state of late and show a combination of reputa ble players who are bound to give the Zi-Theta-Pi plenty of worry.
 Middletown is also making it's debut before local hoop fans. They will have to step lively. however. if they expect to take the Putsics into c:tnp as the Miskemen have won their last three straight against three formid- able teams. Dancing will follow the main attraction which will get under way at 9 o'clock.
 Probable lineups for the main game:
 Amcnia Zi-Bcta-Pi Crawford, If If, Moran Brlstol, e, kraft Ball, lg .lg, G. FennimOre stanton, rS .rg, l. AlderSOE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
BROOKL YIN ROBINS PLAN
 3l EXHIBITION GAMES

New York, Jan. 7.-(UP).-The Brooklyn Robins will play 31 exhi- bition games in preparation for the 1881 National League baseball sea- son. Five of the games will be played in Havana.
 The Robins will open their exhi- bition season in Tampa, Fla. on March in . game with the Gin. cinnati Reds. and close with a brace of games against the New York. Yankees April 11.12 in Brooklyn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Wilby Warriors
 in Long Drill

With three victories in six starts showing on their present record a determined Wilby team expects to annex another win to its record Sat- urday night when they invade Tor rington to do battle with Tracey Garey's Torrington team in a Naugatuck Valley league contest.
 Last night the green and white were sent through stiff workout which, used as criterion. should see them run wild against the New Cityites Saturday. sheriff" Lallier and ''Lasso" Tracy showed a vast improvement on the offense last night and promise to be severe pains to the red and white.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Odd Ending,

Spectators were treated to the un- usual climax of seeing a game wind up with only six men on the floor, in addition to the official. Such was the case in the Scovill- Beardsley- Wolcott scramble which the Goss Grenadiers won, 24 to 19. Griggs. Bianco and Quinn left the floor on personal fouls, while Maher. Over ton and Darlington were the trio to finish the Scovill charge which end. ed in victory. Like the main game. the teams were close at the end of the first quarter. but Scovills pulled away at the half and led 16 to 5 at the end of the third quarter. after the Torrids threatened against the Scovill subs. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
BUNKER HILL
 DORM FIVE FRIDAY

Another promising doubleheader is scheduled at the Bunker Hill church gym Friday night with Bill Curtis Bunker Hill cagemen tack ling with Al Drexler's Dorm shoot CTS form the Central "Y" in the feature attraction at S:3O o'clock. As an appetizer. Idris Alderson's Zi- Theta-Pi quintet from the "Y" meets Ansonia "Y" in the first of a There and there" series.
 The Dorm five will lineup with Al Schott and kip" Lewis as for wards, Fred Meyers at the pivot post and Lou Drexler and Bill Mey- CTS at guard. The Killers will depend on Matt Holloway. Ray Snyder, Ernie Jillson, Overton end West.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Hockey Challenge

The Ranger Hockey team of Tor rington is willing to meet any semi- pro team in the state. The New City sextet is starting it's fourth season on the ice and is represented by the leading puck chasers in Torring- ton. New uniforms make the club appear snappy. Games may be had with the Rangers by writing to Man. ager George J. Ganem at 1S6 Water street or by phoning Torrington 79 any time during the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
BOND HARVARD COACH

Cambridge. Mass, Jan. 7.-UP). Rufus H. Bond, Harvard '19, has been appointed Harvard freshman football coach to succeed Art French.
 Madison Sayles, backfield coach, and Frank A. Pickard, end coach, have been reappointed and will act as Bonds assistants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
INDIES BEAT LADDIES

Two basketball games were played at the Pearl Street Community House last night. In the main at- traction Earl Hunters Community Indies walloped Jack Kelly's Lith- uanian Ladies 20-15 while the first game. Community league game, saw the Community Juniors defeat ing the Metros. defending cham pions, 26-22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
COLUMBIA BOWERS DRILL

New York, Jan. 7.-UP) .-Co- lumbia began it's rowing campaign yesterday when some 30 candidates for the freshmen crew reported to Coach Dick Glendon.
 After listening to a lecture on the Fundamentals, the candidates were put to work on the rowing machines. The varsity squad will not report until early next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Emeralds and SpeedbOys
 to Clash Sunday

Two banner games are schcd- uIed for Eagles Hall Sunday aft crnOOn with four A m tcur League teams furnishing tho thrills. Tn the feature attraction the HopcviIic SpccdbOys tangIe with the Naugatuck Emcralds. Neither quintet has been set back to date so the fur should fly. In the prelim starting at 2:3O o. clock the Washington Hills meet the Sacred Hearts. Hennic Car rIngton will blow the whistle in both games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Brooklyn Y Games

The Falcons, "" Juniors and Uni versals turned in victories in the Brooklyn "" Older Boys league Monday night over the Raiders. Eagles and Seedboys, respectively. The Falcons were on the long end of 17-15 count while the "" Juniors ran wild for a 39-20 win and the Universals outshot the Speedboys, 24-13. Regis of the "" team was high individual scorer of the night with i've field goals and free try.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Seymour Bows to
 Tribune Cagers

The Tribunes invaded Seymour last night and handed the All-Stars of that town a 28-14 setback at the town hall. Jackie Darlington and Chris Hayes excelied on the offen- sive while Kerwin and Conley did likewise on the defense. Thursday night at the Croft gym the Tribes clash with the Walnut Hills. Last nights summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Three Titles nuolued r Local Boxng SouO Thursday Eut
Fight Crowd Awaits 'Gainer-Larrivee Go
 At ssBuck" Tomorrow

With popular prices prevailing Promoter George Mullgan looks for full house to sit in the Al GanerLeo Larrvee light tomorrow night That the bout will turn into real battle s quite certain from the attitude of the principals and the fact that defeat will badly tarnsh the regulations of either both of whm state champions Ganer holding the heavy weight and ghheavyweght aues and the local boy to the rating of middeweght ruler Tumbu territory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Holy Cross VictOrs

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 7.-UP). Holy Cross basketball team de- feated St. Michaers college of WI nooski. Vt., 33 to 29, in a closely contested game here last ngiht. Scor- ing r points in the second period. St. Michaers nearly overcame a sub- stantial lead which the Crusaders had piled up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
ELKS PLAY ACES,

Saturday. January 31. Bill Gaugh- ans Washington Hill Elks meet Fritz Klambt's Boys Club Aces at the Boys club gym. The Elks are de- sirous of arranging games with any IA to IT year old team in the city. For games answer through the Dem- ocrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Dr. James Naisrnith Started Basketball
 At Springfield YMCA

Lawrence Kan-The drowning of cat gave young Amer ica it's most popular indoor game
 Sxtyfve years ago. surdylegged little shaver was ex- perimenting with the family cat when his mother called him to fill the wood box The boy hastily sought to park the cat The mouth of old csern yawned ten feet High into the air the cat described perfect and distinct splash soeny testified to the first auess free throw made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Last Nights Fights

Portland, Me, Jan. 7.-(UP).- Paul Junior, 132. of Lewiston, won a newspaper decision over Newport Johnny Brown, 132. of Cambridge. Mass, in fast six-round bout here last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Proves
 Easy for Vikings

The Vikings continued their win- ming ways last night defeating the Yankees at the Bridgeport Y. M. c. A., 27-23. "Dribbler" Petroccione. mite forward of the locals. featured the triumph with 10 points. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Hillies Win Over
 Naugatuck Ponies

The Hillies won another game last night downing the Naugatuck Ponies at the Naugatuck "Y" 51-35. Kurtz and Walker were the winners best shots, while Brennan and Savage were the losers. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
With the Amateurs
PERFUMES ATTENTION.

Al Lange's Vikings from the Gen. tral YMCA would like to meet Dan Kerwin's Tribunes if the latter ag- gregation is willing. Games may be arranged by answering through the Democrat,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Naugatuck Ponies.

IOtdlS lo q.
 Score at half time-21-16, Hillies Referee-Olson. Time-Four 10 min periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07

Score at half time-American Brass 20, Chase l3. Referee-Alden White. Tlme-Four 10 minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
Qeardhley.WOlcOtt.

IOtaIS Ao
 score at half time Scovill II. Beard sley-Wo 1. Referee-Alden White. Time-Four minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07

Totals ........... Il 23 Score at half time, 17-5 Vikings Referee, Ghiatto (Warren Hard- ing)-Time, four 8-minute periods
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07

Totals ........ D 14 Score at half time, 14-7 Tribunes. Referee - Mccarthy. Time -Four S-minute periods.
 LAST NIGHTS BASKETBALL
 (By United Press) Manhattan College 35, Niagara College 17.
 New York A. c. 39, St. Francis 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07
YOU and ! LEAGUE. (At St Joseph's Alleys)

435 415 4e1-1Sl1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-07

Len Harvey Is the most durable Englis boxer ever to plant Brit