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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1931-05-07
MAy.DAY ANTICS

MAY Day" came calmly in
PlentywOOd, and the anti-gov-
> eminent cranks were unusually
; quiet. possibly because they
= were doing their utmost to kill
Referendum 35. and forgot
their other trouble making
, plans for that occasion. as
: they had a chance to clean up
: some ready cash.
Everything continued serene
> and quiet until after lunch when
: Bill Gottlieb returned to The
: Mint and found that a large
: and carefully wrapped package
: addressed to him had been de-
livered by one of the draymen
= during the noon hour. 1t had
: apparently come by express.
' Believing that one of his friends
had returned some of his miss
= ing jewelry, or else that it WAS
= a back order of cigarettes he
= started opening the package,
. when he imagined he heard a
" ticking inside of the box. Not
= being familiar with bombs. ex-
= cept conversational varieties,
= he did not suspect what the
. package contained until he rip
. the cover off. He took one look,
= and spectators say his hair
= Strengthened out like quilts
> and his complexion turned
' pasty. his teeth were heard to
> click like castinets played by
= some Moorish maid. Here is
: what he saw: a large dry sell
battery. one alarm clock set for
/" two o'clock, and Struggled be-
: tween these two was one large
''cocoanut" from which protrud-
: ed a fuse as well as electric
wires running to both the al
= arm clock and the electric bat
y terry.
With his usual presence of
mind Bill grabbed a pair of
sheep shears from his mani
cure set and cut the wires lead
ing to the battery as well as to
the alarm clock, and then feel
ing safe, he made a careful ex-
animation of the deadly con-
traption, and found that il was
not a RED Pineapple" at all
but merely one more of the
articles constructed by a jok-
er, with the intention of having
some fun with Bill. 1t was real
ly a cOcoanut instead of a bomb.
The battery had been drained
and was deader than a door
nail, and the clock had not been
ticking at all, as that too was
n of the alley variety.
The deadly" device was re-
moved to Joe RedmCnd's Tire
shop for a post norton investi-
CATION, and Bill continues tell
ing his friends about no be-
~ ing scared at all.
Bill says he knows the Joker
and he is quietly planning a
desperate reprisal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
WILBUR, PARKER
 LIKELY CHOICES
 TOCAPTAIN YALE
Election to Take Place To- night-BOOth May Cast Written Ballot - Plan for Next Year

New Haven, Dec 1-Yale foot ball players eligible to vote for next years captain will meet to- night to hold the annual election. Their choice is believed to lie be- tween John S. Wilbur, of Cleve- land, tackle, and Robert E. Parker, of Greenwich, quarterback. The exact number of players eligible will be announced this afternoon by the Yale Athletic association.
 Hitherto, every player who took part in a game against Harvard or Princeton for single scrimmage was regarded eligible but last year the association passed a rule re- quiring several minutes play nec- essary before the award of major insignia is assured. It is possible that one or two players who fig ured in two or three scrimmages against the Crimson or the Tigers may not secure their award. No statement, however, was forthcom- ing at the office of the association to-day.
 Speculation was current last night about the vote of Captain AL bert J. Booth, Jr, who is ill in New Haven hospital. It is believed that his written ballot will be sent by a friend to the football meeting. In general it Is aimed to have every eligible player present when the election is held, but it is felt de- sirable to choose the captain as soon as feasible after the close of the playing season, and start the next years plans immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
CLOCK SHOP FIVE IN DEBUT AGAINST HELLOMEN TONITE
Show in Feature Dusty League Game at Y Court Brass Play Farrel in Opener

American Brass, defending cham pions in the Industrial league, make their debut on the chalked surface at the central Y court to- night, meeting Farrel Foundry in the opening game of twin bill at 8 o'clock. The Anaconda boys will be without the services of Ray Daly, crack forward, Bill Stokes, elongated center, and Bob Fruin, versatile back court guardian. In the main attraction at 9 o'clock the Clock five will collide with the Tel ephone quintet.
 The Brassmen will take the floor with Turk" Flaherty, former Crosby hoopster, and Johnny Dunn, the most accurate shooter in the circuit, in the forecourts; the like able Mike Higgiston of Brooklyn A. c. fame at center, and Joe Wall and Andy Stavnitsky in the rear court. Galgot, Weiss, Gallulo, Grady, Kulmann and Labutis will show with the Farrel squad. The Checkers will take the floor tonight minus the services of Har- ry Huey who Is away at school. Shorty" Petrooccione will start at forward with Harry Kane, former Beardsley Wolcott luminary. Al Light or Eddie Evans will be at center and "Yanol" Carroll and Harry Hollis in the rear courts. Alden White will referee both games with dancing following the main fray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
Harding, Central and AnSOnia in
 Court Workouts

Ansonia, December 1 - With the opening games but few weeks away, Coach Art" Stewart has called for candidates for the Lay ender basketball squad and the first workout will probably be held some afternoon this week. Drills will be held on the State Armory court where all home games will be played. Prospects of good team this season are bright, several of last years veterans being eligi- ble again this season. Joe" Riley will again assist Stewart in getting the squad in shape.
 Bridgeport, December 1 - With opening games only q few weeks off the Warren Harding and Cen tral high schools basketball squads will hold their first workouts this afternoon. Coach Eddie Reilly ex- poets n large turnout despite the fact that he has many veterans. Coach Mead will need much new material and he hopes for a large number of candidates.
 Prospects at Central loom much brighter than at Harding. The Red and Black has Captain Kunsch, Hubby Savage. Bili Mc- Donald. Ritzul, Pike and Baum re- turning. Harding has only Cap- tain caggInello, Paul Hossofsiky and Guido Romanelll from the var- nlty squad. Central will have q biz. rangy team while Harding ap. pears to have genuine "midgit" outfit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
CARR AND NIXON, JESSUP VS SNYDER
 UNDER SEKYRA GO
Heavyweights in Majority
 on Waterbury A. C.
 Show Thurs day Knapp to Show in Sixer

Having seen what Eddie Carr, Waterbury negro heavyweight and Eddie Jessup, Torrington slugger could do against each other. Pro- moter George Mulligan has secured some tough opposition for both of them in support of the Joe Sekyra- Willie Bush bout Thursday night at the Waterbury Arena.
 Carr, who won a close decision over Jessup two weeks ago will have Stanley Nixon of Cheshire to contend with this week. Nixon is a very promising glove swinger who is just getting his foothold in professional ranks and after seeing Carr with over .Jessup at the last local boxing show, asked to be matched with the local negro Which resulted in his wish being granted and a slugging duel is now in sight as both men are extremely hard hitters.
 Eddie vs Angus.
 Jessup, the Torrington product with a Mary Ann" is billed to meet Angus Snyder of Danbury in a four round bout that should be dandy. The Hat Town gent made one local appearance in this city this past summer and left a very good impression in the minds of the fans, which paved the way for his second bout scheduled this week.
 Sekyra and Bush, the main bout principals are training today for the last time in a diligent manner, both of them to have only a short workout tomorrow having reach ed desired weight for their bout which is proving quite an attrac- tion. Carmen Knapp, the young New Haven lightweight will have spot in the card, probably for six rounds, but his opponent will be some other than Sal Carter of Middletown, who was to have box ed him, but showed up yesterday with a bad foot that made it im- possible for him to go through with his bout, thought he volunteered to do so.
 Principal interest is centered on Sekyra, who has had great year in the ring, his outstanding con quest being win over Charley Retzlaff in New York last summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
GAMER CLASHES
 WITH WORTHY FOE AT ARENA FRIDAY

New Haven, Dec 1.-State-wide interest is being evinced in the 10 round contest to be staged at the Arena on Friday night of this week for the principals are well known in the Nutmeg territory and paired off they should make for a bout studded with fast moving ac- ton.
 James J. Braddock, at one time regarded as the sure bet for light heavyweight honors and still after that title following a long period of rest to put his hands in shape, will be out hammer and tongs after Al Gainer, Dick Gray's pro- .tege who is being groomed for big ger things in the caulifiower in- dustry.
 Both men are punchers. Brad dock proved that little more than a year ago when, travelling at high speed, he stopped both Tuffy Grif- fiths and Jimmy Slattery. Both were regarded as dangerous foe- men, but Braddock waded into them without the least sign of fear. Then he was forced out of the spotlight by a bad hand.
 Negro Can Hit
 Tn his comeback now he will go against a tough puncher in Gainer. The big colored boy has been a sensation. since his early days in the amateur division and his record lists a number of knockouts over boxers who were considered as well able to stand up under hot fire.
 The main match of ten stanzas will be given Q close run for honors by the semi-final of eight rounds, Tn this Al Palladino, of New York. will tangle with Eddie Moore, southpaw puncner of Bridgeport
 Bother of these young men gain- ed distinction through fine show ings against Lou Brouillard, the present welterweight champion, and their willingness to mix it makes them fine choices for the semi-final on Friday.
 Two sixes and e four roundef complete the program.
 Tickets for the show are on sale at s1 and $2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
SINGER AND KID
 CHOCOLATE MEET
 AGAIN AT GARDEN

New York, December - (UP) - Al Singer, the little Bronx He- brew, who won and lost the world 's lightweight championship before he reached his majority, will have an opportunity to reestablish him. self as contender for the title in a 15-round bout with Kid Choco- late of Cuba in the Christmas Fund show at Madison Square Garden, December II.
 Chocolate and Singer signed contracts yesterday after Singer made an unsuccessful three-hour argument for 12-round limit. He agreed to IS rounds only after Pete Reilly, manager of feather weight champion, Bat Battalino suggested substitute match be- tween Chocolate and Battalino for the, 126-pound title.
 A previous Singer-Chocolate 12- round bout at Yankee Stadium in 1929 established the all-time rec ord for little fighters of $215,0OO. Chocolate was given the close and unpopular decision and both box CTS received $44,650.02 for their nights labor.
 Efforts to rematch the pair since that time were unavailinB.
 Singer will "warm up" for the Chocolate bout In a 10-round fight with Tommy Crowley of Pittsburgh at Columbus Sporting Club tonight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
Battling Archie
 vs Rudy Marshall

Hartford, December 1 An all-star card, of three ten round bouts, will be staged at Foot Guard Hall by the Ed Hurley Boxing Club Friday night.
 Rudy Marshall, who beat Frankie O'Brien at Stamford last summer, will clash with Battling Archie, from Tampa, Florida, who has ben making his headquarters at Waterbury for the past few months in one of these tens.
 In another. Pete DeGrasse. the New York featherweight, will bat tie Young Granada, who is no stranger to local fight fans. In a third ten round spot, Johnny De- lano, of Boston, who has appeared here two or three times and made q distinct hit by his aggressive battling and ability to take punish ment will mingle with Eddie Reed of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01

Now Boston college, disliking the broadcast remarks of Lowell Thomas, has demanded an apology and hinted at 'Iibel." According to a complaint made by John Curley, graduate manager of athletics at Boston college, Thomas, speaking over a national broadcasting network Saturday. cited the Boston-Holy Cross char ity game as strange example of charity"
 Allegations, Etc. The game, Thomas is supposed to have said, netted $75,000 and yet showed dehctt of $20,000. Thomas allegedly commented on the fact the two colleges took large shares from the proceeds.
 Curley sent the following tele. gram to Thomas:
 eff the game went over as ex. been realized for charity. AS it is, Boston college and Holy Cross stand to take a severe loss.
 "We do not conscientiously be- lieve we were sponsoring any racket. We think that your re- marks of last Saturday were a gross misrepresentation of the facts and figures of a most libelous nature. The National Broadcast ing company should take immedi- ate steps to correct the false state- ments which you have seen fit to broadcast"
 Says No.
 Thomas, who said he had not received the telegram, denied the statements attributed to him by Boston dispatches.
 What I did was to read an edi- torial on the game, printed in the Evening Post on Saturday," he said. 'I confined myself strictly to the editorial and did not add my own comment.
 "The trouble is that people sometimes listen with half an ear. The reports were founded on an incorrect report that got around"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
TANK MATERIAL
 PLENTIFUL AT CROSBY THIS YEAR
Fifty Candidates Report to Manherz = s ca son Opens January l3

From the largest squad of swim ming candidates that has ever ap- peared for a Crosby high school team, Coach J. O. P. Manherz hopes to select a group that will eventually wind up the coming sea- son with another Connecticut inter- scholastic championship to inscribe in the athletic annals of the classi- call high school.
 Quite 8 Crowd
 Nearly fifty boys are out for places on the varsity tank team, necessitating division of the candi- dates into two sections. Reville Fox, graduate of St. Mary's, and a Y. M. c. A. swimmer, looks very we'll in early season workouts at dis tancses from 40 to 220 yards, while Charron and Kumptisch are show ing excellen tform in the diving drills to date. In addition, Coach Manherz has Capt. Francis Lally, a 220 man, Stanevich, Bob Walker, White, Monaghan, Pronovost, Lau- kaitis, Coolidge, Leary and Leggett from last years squad. Crosby won the state title in 1927, 1928 and 1929 finishing second in 1890 and last season.
 Tho Schedule
 Warren Harding's swimmers from Bridgeport open the local season for Crosby in the East Main street tank, January 13 with a meet with Central in Bridgeport set for three days later, the 18th. New Haven Commercial comes here January 28 while Crosby goes away January 6 and March to Meriden and New Haven where they meet the 1891 state champion, Hillhouse team. Hartford comes here March 12 while dates pending with Rox- bury, South Manchester and Bristol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
LEO LARRIVEE WON
 HARD FIGHT FROM HOOD AT BOSTON
Local Boy and Englishman Put on Furious Battle Tony ShuccO Badly Beaten

Boston, Dec 1- (UP) - Billy Jones, 175 1-2, Philadelphia negro. easily defeated Tony Shucco, 180, Boston, in a 10-round bout at a benefit show held under the aus- pices of the Argonne A. A. at Bos- ton Arena last night.
 The Philadelphian nearly ended the bout in the third round when his furious attack sent Shucco to the canvas twice, each time body blows crumpling the local fighter. Several times later Jones had Shuc- co on the verge of a knockout by his two-fisted body attack, but Shucco was able to finish on his feet, mainly through holding.
 In a supporting 10-round bout, Leo Larrivee, 1892, of Waterbury, Conn, won an unpopular verdict over Billy Hood, 156 1-2, of Eng land. It was furious fight with the advantage continually seesaw- ing. Larrivee 'excelled at long range, scoring many hard clean punches, while Hood piled up his points at countering and in close quarters. Hoods rallies after he had been hurt caught the fancy of the fans but 1t appeared that Lar rivee had a slight lead at the end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
Terryville Lists
 LeavenWOrth Five

The Terryville High School bas- ketball team has arranged a sche- dule of nine games for the 193l- 1892 season, planning to open its campaign against Bristol Decem- Der 4.
 The games have been listed as follows: December 4, Bristol, away; II, Leavenworth of Waterbury, home January &, Litchfield, away; 15. Watertown, home: 22. Thom- aston, home; go, Litchfield, home; February 6. Watertown, away: 19. Leavenworth away; 26 Thomaston. away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
South Ends Drill
 at 8 Tonight

In preparation for Saturday af- ternoon's game in Worcester, the South End A. A. eleven will work out tonight at o'clock at the Boys Club gym. Manager Ralph Mastriano requests all members to be on hand. The locals will hook up with the crack Providence Steamrollers Saturday in the Bay State. The Rollers held Benny Friedman's New York Giants to a scoreless tie Sunday at the Polo Grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
The Standing
Iseadlng Scorers
VagabOnds and
 Hillies Clash

Tonight at the Washington gym the Raymond Hillies will endeavor to win their fifth straight and their sixth victory fin seven starts when they meet Jimmy DeiBuno's Vagabonds. The Hiliies have taken over some of the leading junior teams in the city including the Brooklyn Falcons and Hopevilie Leaders and hope to add the Vaga- bonds to theirsiist of victims. The only team holding victory over the HIliies is tlse Raiders, but the Hiii- les hope to even the count when they meet the Raiders in the near future ln Q return game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01

The tie for the leadership of the Knights of Lithuania Commun- ity basketball league was broken last night, when Holy Cross was fortunate enough to win a 19 to IT tussle in an overtime period from Princeton, while Notre Dame ad- ministered an upset by downing Stanford 25 to IA in the opening game. Yale went into 8 tie for second place by defeating Cornell "A to 23 in close, hard-fought en- counter.
 Joe Lukas, tho diminutive left guard of Holy Cross entered the hall of fame last night, by sinking the winning basket with about 15 seconds remaining to play in the overtime period, and placing his team in the sole leadership of first place. Exciting moments prevailed in this game which was featured by close guarding on the part of both teams. Bolcy, league leading scorer, was held to the lowest mar gin of points since the league start cd, accounting for but 2 field bas- kets during the night.
 Anthony Januskauskas, husky center of Princeton was the main point getter for the losers. with C markers to his credit, while Joe Lukas of the winners collected the same number of points.
 Frankie Shaknaitis, the always smiling center of NOtrc Dame was the big noise in his teams victory over "Whitey" BarOn's Stanford boys, when he collected 10 of his teams 25 points. Frank looms III as the best center fin the league this year, and WIG expect big things from him in the near future.
 Captain Baron was held scorless for the first time this season, witt Joe Griska and Winnie Dveleskis stopping the high scoring leader oi the Stanford team.
 We hope Al Venslovas and Lefty" Veixeckas of the Yale team would think matters over twice bc. fore doing something different. Tht Yale team is in q tie for second place, with one game behind frs, place, and Captain Johnny Will Hams would certainly like to have his boys with him Friday night fol their important game with HOly Cross. What do you say, boys, { bit of cooperation. Now that's { bit better.
 Al Daukas and Peter Bakuti! featured with their fine offensive playing for Yale. collecting II points between them, while Captain Adam Alulis and Peter Posku: starred for the Cornell crew.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
BOOTH SECOND
 YALE CASUALTY

New Haven, Conn, December 1 - (UP) - Albie Booth is the second Yale Captain to suffer physical handicap off the play ing field this year.
 Ned Warren, baseball cap- tain, lost an arm as result of a motortoat accident last sum- mer. Warren is expected to di- rect his team from the bench.
 Booth, representing the base- ball team, told Warren they would not consider his resigna- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
City Hoop Loop
 Meets Tonight

At 8 o'clock this evening the first meeting of the managers of the City Amateur Basketball League will take place under the gavel of its newly elected Presi- dent William J. Derwin. It is ex- pected that the makeup of this years six team loop will be defi- nitely settled. and referees named to work the Sunday afternoon con- tests. Francise money is to be post ed tonight. so that all will be in readiness for the opening of the league next Sunday afternoon at the Phoenix avenue armory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
Continuation Five
 Plays Bridgeport

Ebby Conion's Continuation high school basketball team swings into meeting the undefeated Bridgeport Trade school i've at the Crosby gym ct 8 o'clock. The Park City outfit has won alI of their three games to date while the Conionmen wero set hack in their initial enc deavor last week by Litchiield high, 2e to 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01

Hail, the new leaders of the American Mills Bowling loop. Tony Guzzardi's scrappy Carpen- ters advanced into sole possession of first place, by defeating the Weavers three straight. while the Machinists dropped two tuseels to the Rubber Room, champions of last year.
 Bits picked here and there at random in the Amco Bowling League: Two bowlers who forgot that Friday night was their bowl ing night, were Ray Keefe of the Weavers and Joe Speed" Calvo of the Stampers. A course in mem- ory training will soon be started gratis to bowlers only, and Proxy Langlois will name the professor in the near future. By the way, our dear president. copped high single for the night with 135 mark and here's hoping more power to you yet. MT Langlois. We still miss our great pal. Herb Specs Edwards of the Shipping Room outfit, who Is slowly recuperating from an injury, but hope to see you III CohuAtioh oOOii, anu Dc WitH LIE once again. Rumors have been floating that Wilbur Gus" Gre gory will soon become a benedict We hope to be among the first to congratulate you. Mir Gregory, and wish you the best of luck and happiness. Jack Clarity of the Shippers arrived in time to bow the last game, and toppled his own teammates with a 97 mark but still the Stampers gave them n 30 pin beating. . . Tony Guz- zardi, captain of the Carpenters went wild by taking high three strings of the night with 375.
 Joe March of the Stampers, had a fine evening. collecting 326 against the Shippers. Paul Dente, cap tain of the Rubber Room, finally discovered his weakness of the previous weeks. when he collected 96, 126 and 119 for the night. Fine work. Doc, old timer. Johnny "Rah, Rah" Fellon, and Sammy Micale walloped the pins hard fol the Machinists, but still they were handicapped with the loss of Jerry Gagnon, who was visiting his friends in Woonsocket, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
DARTMOUTH

Hanover. N. H., Dec 1.-(UP)- "Wiid Biii' Mccall, veteran half back and Hal Mackey, regular end. will decide today whether they will play for Dartmouth in the Yale Bowl Round Robin tournament or report for practice with the bas- ketbnil team of which Mccall Is captain. The football team was not scheduled to practice until to- morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-01
FRIARS IN TAFTvILLE

The Putsic frlars invade Taft vile tonight. where they will stQck up against ehe crack shymnla club of thnt town, minus the services of Andy stavnitsky, Al Light and Eddie Evans. who are performing in the Dusty league at the Y.