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Evening star., 1931-12-17
n RIMo cARNERA goes to Italy to
- think things over.

1taIyS leaning tower will think
1t over in Italian. But he IS doing
his counting in pure, colloquial Amer
lean. That Ambling Alp is over a
quarter Of a million shinplasters on the
better side Of the argument.
That's an awful sack Of &c" notes
for just being tall and having big feet.
A Singer midget would impersonate
Goliath and Jack the Giant Killer in
two shows day for one-half Of that.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
The score at half time was % to 6.

Totals. ....13 4 40 Totals. 8 10 2,
Referees-Messrs. Caruso and Workman.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
Summary

Georgetown Prep scored over Dewitt.
% to is, in a keenIy contested game at
Garrett Park. The Georgetowners held
a slight lead throughout
In a preliminary, the Georgetown
Prep Midsets easily defeated the Dewitt
MidQets % to s Summaries.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
Make Miami Melee for Marks
Hollow Shells and Big Feet Prominent in Fstc Plans

BY TOM DOERER

boxing has not won back its old place
for another.
A lot of taxi drivers have been held
up since Planting Phil Scott and that
Sharkey person waltxed for the trade
down there in the grapefruit belt.
Times have not grown too prosperous
and lot Of the boys still remember.
TACK DEMPSEY Is still the old hol-
J low shell. He can hit lick and
take a sock If they give him kid
die car. But he Is not going to go
far without something to keep his legs
moving. But he will not need any
thing more than a lift up to hitting
range and from then on, he can use
Cameras chest for bicycle.
Evening star., 1931-12-17

Totals .....15 ssS Totals ..... 7 SIS
Referee-Mr. Mcguire (Holy Cross). Um-
pire-Mr. Schmid (BucknelD.
Evening star., 1931-12-17
NAVY QUINT VICTOR
Loughlin, Bedell Star as Lehigh Is
Defeated, 3S to 10.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. December II. -
Lehigh was unable to keep pace with
Nays fast-stepping basket ball team
here yesterday and the Middies won,
38 to 49,
Loughlin and Bedell, forward and
guard, respectively, of the Navy, di-
vided scoring honors, each contrib
uting IL points.
SUMMARY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
BRITISH BIC FOUR' WILL PICK RYDER
 CUP GOLF TEAM

London, Jan 31 (UP)-Harry Vardon. J. H. Taylor, James Braid and Alex Herd will probably name the members of the British 1881 Ryder cup team.
 At a forthcoming meeting of the committee of the Professional Golf CTS association the formal task of selecting the British team of ten is expected to be entrusted to the fa- nous Big Four" of veteran British golf stars.
 It is also understood that the SC lection committee will name 20 leading British professionals. The ID probables are expected to play against the 10 possibles as a means of settlings the question.
 The 1a31 British Ryder cup team named to meet the United States leani at Scioto, Columbus, O., June 26 and 27, will, no doubt, be every bit as strong as the 1929 team which defeated the United States ten by I to matches.
 Right Step.
 Naming the Big Four" as Bri- tain's selection committee is consid- cred a step in the right direction by British golf officials and writers
 Great Britain is extremely anxious to retain 'he Ryder cup, especially following season of seevere inter. national oefeats. Seeing the Anna. teur, Open and Walker cup match titles all go to the United States lasi year is a procedure which brings only determined British golf resolu. tions about future international competition.
 Vardon. Taylor, Braid and Herd form of quartet famed in the an-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
THURNBLAD'S NEW 7 BILLIARD GROWN
 IS WORTH $25,O0O

Chicago, Jan 30-TUP)-Arthu Thurnblad, 2S. Chicago, to-day held the worlds three cushion billiard championship, succeeding Johnny Layton, veteran Sedalia, Mo, Irish man. who has dominated the game for more than 10 years.
 Thurnblad, youngest player ever to win the worlds title, annexed the crown last night by defeating his fellow-townsman and fellow-em- ploye, Allen Hall, 50 to 43 in 53 in- nings. The victory gave him a final standing of victories and one de- feat in the championship tourney with Hall tieing Johnny Layton for second honors at five won and two lost.
 Worth Playing For
 Hall and Layton will play off the tie in a special 50-point match to- night. The winner will take second place prize money, $4,200, with third place worth only $500.
 $25,0OO through his victory, repre- senting a salary of $6.000 from the National association, cash award of $1,2O0, a gate receipt percentage of approximately $1,000 and the bal ance in exhibition fees.
 Under the rules, Thursblad can hold the title for one year without being subject to challenge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
|UNBEATEN ROGERS HIGH FACES WILEY
 FIVE TOMORROW
Rhode Island Lads Have Won Eleven Straight Games = Roxbury Re- serves in Prelim

Tomorrow night followers of high school basketball in this city and yi- cinity will be afforded the opportu- nifty of watching one of the best teams in the east in action at the Wilby gym. Rogers high of Newport, annual opponents of Jimmy Lees Wilby Wildcats for the past few years are coming to town with a record that looks just about perfect from every angle and includes II consecutive wins and no defeats, which is something to remember them by, you must agree.
 Hasn't Lost
 Union Hill and Boston high, rated among the interscholastic court lead CTS of their sections fell easy vic tims to the Rhode Island array which sports veteran team that has yet to taste the bitter pill of defeat. What Wilby's chances with them will be problematical, but there is every reason to believe the teams will furnish one of the red hot court attractions of the season, and is cer- tainly worthy of a capacity audience. Clyde Waters of Bristol will officiate the game which is to be preceded by a preliminary setto featuring Alden Whites Roxbury Reserves and the Wilby second stringers.
 Here's the way the teams will probably face off:
 Rogers-W. Lamond, If; c. La mond, If: Shea, c; Andrews, rg; Mathieu, 1g.
 Wilby-Dwyer, lg; Briotti, rg; Tracy, c; Crichton, If; Cornell, If.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
FRANCE CAN WIN
 WITHOUT LAC0STE
 TENNIS PILOT SAYS

Paris, Jan 30.-(UP)-Even with Rene LaCoste out of the cup finals, Perre Gillou, captain of the French Davis teams and recently elected president of the French Lawn Tennis Federation, feels confident that France will retain the Davis cup in 1881, he told the United Press.
 La Coste was forced to retire from active tenis last year because of i'll health. Since then, he has played little or no tennis. AL though he has offered to start out door practice early this spring, Gil- lou is skeptical of his ability to reach top form by July. So it ap- pears that last years champions Cochet, Borotra, Brugnon and Bous- sus-will again meet all corners in an attempt to retain the Davis cup.
 Grand Place.
 The new Auteuil stadium, Roland Garros, generally acknowledged to be the worlds most beautiful cen- ter court. will again be the scene of the championship play. The first round matches will have to start in about thre months, being under the necessity of ending May 5. The Eu- ropean zone final will take place July 12, the interzone final July IT, IS, 19 and challenge round July "A, 25 and 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Skating Carnival
 at Fulton Sunday

Sol Cocchiola, local skating cham pion, will defend his title here Sunday afternoon when the park de- partment stages the annual Silver Skates Derby and ice carnival at Fulton park. A record number of entries is expected for the 1O-event program which has been arranged by William D. Shea, supervisor of recreation. The Derby is an open event and will be skated over the tWo-mile distance. The Hartford Skating club, under the leadership of Helen Cosker. will put on several exhibition races, barrel jumping and novelties.
 special inter-city hockey game between Bill Briggs Waterbury club and Bridgeport will be another feature of the day. Entries for the Derby may be made by writing or ealing the Recreation branch of the Park department before 12 o. clock noon tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Y Swimmers Win
 Over Winsted "

Vaughn Gooding' central "Y' swimming team registered it's fourth consecutive victory in as many starts in Winsted last night handing the Y. M. c. A. aquatic team of that city 4112 setback. The locals copped five of six events. Summary:
 40 yard dash-won by Kreiger. Waterbury,; second, Gooding CWa- terbury); third, Nelegan (Winsted) Time PIP.
 100 yard dash-Won by C.. Gel ganda. Waterbury,; second, Fox, Waterbury,; third, Machand, (Winsted). Time 1904.
 40 yard breast stroke-Won by Sabis (Waterbury): second, Head ling (WinsteO; third, Machand, (WinstedD. Time 381.
 40 yard back stroke-Won by Brennan (Winsted); second. Chase (Winsted) third. W. Gelganda Wa terbury). Time 26.2
 Dives-Won by Flaherty (Water- bury); second. W. Gelganda (Water- bury): third, Brennan (Winsted).
 Relay-Won by Waterbury (Val- echko, Gooding, G. Gelganda, Kreiger)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

No one knows just why the two boys are fighting unless it be for the championship of the Berg-Perlick League. They have met twice before with Berg coming home in front on lirst whipped the Kalamozoo boy in the west several years ago and made It two out of two in Greensboro Stadium here last June.
 Quite a Battle
 blistering affair and may explain to- nights bout. Perlick all but knocked Berg out in the early rounds and would have taken the decision had he not tired badly near the close. Ever since that night Per icik has insisted that he be given another shot at the champion and chance to prove that his tiring was just one of those things.
 Berg, fresh from a victory over Goldie Hess in Chicago, predicts a knockout victory. He says he is bigger and stronger than ever and VIII have little trouble making it three out Of three over Perlick. The sambllng fraternity has taken him at his word and made him an 8 to favorite.
 Title at Stake
 Although the New York Athletic commission does not recognize his ute, Berg insists that it is at stake tonight and the bauble is Perlick,s 1T he should win. Berg, by the way. has violated all the rules and tradi. tons of the champions guild since winning his title, by risking it every week or so. Tonight marks the L0th time he has placed it on the
 Action Here
 The preliminary cards promise snuch acton, especially the semi- I1naI Whlch brings together Tony Sammy Dorfman, of New York
 Kid Francis, Italian veteran and Pete De Grasse meet in inc second ten-rounder. Lew Fielder and Sam my Gelber mingle in the opening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
SECOND ROUND DUSTY
 BASKETBALL LIST

Tuesday, February 3 - Chase vs Farrell, B. & W. vs Clock.
 February 19 - Farrell vs B. & w, Telephone vs Scovill.
 February IT. Brass vs Farrell Chase vs B. & W.
 February "A - Chase vs Tele- phone, Scovill vs Clock.
 March - Farrell vs CLOCK, Brass vs Scovill.
 March 10 Scovill vs Farrell, Brass vs B. & w.
 March IT - B. & W. vs Tele- phone, Scovill vs Chase.
 March "A Brass vs Telephone, Clock ys Chase.
 March 31 - Farrell vs Telephone, Brass vs Clock.
 April - Telephone vs Clock Chase yS Brass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
SOUTHPAWS HAVE
 BEEN BAD NEWS
 FOR LOUIS KAPLAN
Return Bout With POrtney at New Haven Next Week Is Kids Big Chance to Reverse De- feat

New Haven, Jan 30-(SpeciaD- Louis (Kid) Kaplan Of Hartford, former worlds feather weight cham pion who retired as leader of his division undefeated, is working like a beaver in the St Nicholas gymna- sium. Hartford. straining all his ef- forts to be in the best shape possible for his return meeting with Jack Portney of Baltimore in the head line attraction of the Arena A. C.. program at the Arena on Wednes- day evening. Kaplan is more anxious to overpo yer Portney than anybody else actively engaged in the gentle art of glove tossing and the Hart ford Hebrew has two big reasons for his overpowering desire for vic- tory.
 Kaplan Beaten
 In the first place, Portney slipped over a surprise win at Kaplan's ex- pense in Baltimore last season and it has taken Kap,an just a year to catch up with the Marylander to make his attempt to square ac- counts. Atonement for that previous beating is one big aim of the Buzz saw but he has another end in view as he plods through his training eff forts every day under the Watchfui eyes of Dinny McMahon.
 For it has long been a legend in ring circles that southpaw boxers give Kaplan more trouble than they usually do to boxers who are at the top of the heap and it is to explode this theory that Kaplan wants to put over decisive victory on Wednes- day. Partney. of course, is south lao | r Italian rates as the leading light weight in all Dixie and a decisive l victory over him will remove one more obstacle in Louis the Kids eff forts to get a titular shot.
 Can He?
 | Kaplan contends he can fight left handlers just as successfully as rlgh'
 handlers but the record books dis l close southpaw boxers have giver
 him more trouble than the right handlers. Outside of his defeat at the
 hands of Portney. the former feath,
 erweight champion twice dropped
 decisions to Manuel Quintero, the Cuban southpaw lightweight. while
 Bobby Mays, southpaw of New Lon. don almost defeated Louis the Kid a couple of years ago at the Arena with Kaplan gaining the official l verdict {. couple of days after the | fight when Referee Young McAuliffe discovered a mistake in adding UT the points on his score card. Kaplan and his board of strategy , figure the only way to. nail thai southpaw complex to the masthead
 once and for all is by means of
 decisive kayo win over Portney ant
 that's what he'll be gunning for from ! the outset. Tickets for the show art | already on sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
OTTAWA SENATORS DROP CLOSE GAME
 TO TORONTO TEAM
Maple Leafs in Second Place in National Hockey League By Virtue of Last Nights 3-2 Win
BY UNITED PRESS

The Toronto Maple Leafs gained clear title on second place in the International group of the National Hockey league last night by defeat ing the Ottawa Senators 3 to 2 while the Montreal Maroons were idle.
 Toronto scored all it's goals in the third period.
 Philadelphia's Quakers, who have won but two games all season, were overwhelmed by the world champion Canadienes of Montreal, losing to 1. The Canadiens scored twice in each of the first two periods, and ad- ded three goals in the final frome.
 The Boston Bruins maintained their jinx over the New York Ran- gers, winning to 3. The game was the 17th meeting of the two clubs since the Rangers last won a game. The Bruins three times came from behind to tie the scare.
 Standing of the clubs:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
.SCOVILL MAIDENS
 BEAT BRIDGEPORT
Local Lassies Hand Jewish Community Team 25=l6 Setback = To=ni g ht' s Game Postponed

The Scovill Girls team met tae Jewish Community team in a return game last night at Doolittle Alley which resulted in victory for the Scovill Lassies, 25 to 16. This makes them two up on their Bridge port opponents as the previous game played in Bridgeport was also won by them ,9-14.
 The game scheduled for tonight with the Nomads of Bridgeport has been postponed owing to illness among the viting team. The next game of the Scovill Girls will play in New Haven against the Hamden Girls team, a combine of St Francis I.assies and Eskimo girls, at St MichaePs hall on Tuesday, February 3rd. Last nights sum- mary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Hoppe, Cochran to
 Play Here Wed.

Local followers of the three ivor- les will have something to look at next week that should command the keenest of their attention. Wednes- day afternoon and evening, Willie Hoppe Welker Cochran, two of the worlds greatest billiardists are scheduled to exhibit their stuff at the strand Billiard Academy, 15 West Main street. Their afternoon exhibition will be put on at 3 o'clock and the evening show at 8 o'clock after which they will adjourn to the Waterbury Club to entertain the members at 1S.1 balkline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
WASHINGTON HILLS AND HEARTS MEET
 IN SUNDAY GAME
AIS Tire Face BrOOklyns in
 in Initial Tilt at 2:3O O'ClOck-SecOnd Round
 Schedule Approved

The weekly meeting of the City Amateur Basketball league was sponsored last night in the city hall at which time it was announced that the Washington Hills and Sacred Hearts would clash in the main at- traction Sunday afternoon at Eagles hall with AIS Tire and Brooklyn A. c. meeting in the preliminary. The second round schedule ap- proved at the confab last night fol- lows:
 February 15: Naugatuck vs Washington Hills. Brooklyns vs Sacred Hearts.
 February 22: Hopeville vs Washington Hills. AIS Tire vs Naugatuck. March 1: Naugatuck vs Brooklyns. AIS Tire vs Washington Hills.
 March &: Hopeville vs Sacred Hearts. Brooklyns vs Washington Hills.
 March 15: Hopeville vs Brooklyns. Naugatuck vs Sacred Hearts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
JUSTO SUAREZ TO
 ARRIVE IN APRIL

Matchmaker Tom McArdle, the pairer of fighters for Madison Square Garden, received word from Buenos Aires yesterday that Justo SuareZ, the sensational South American light weight will return to America in April, ready to do what is necessary to get a match for the worlds light weight championship.
 Things have been sort of dull for the lad from the Argentine since he returned home and he yearns for some bouts. He has not grown any. according to McArdle's informa mt, and will be able to easily scale the 135-poundS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Naugy Emeralds
 Meet Chase Five

John Daly's Naugatuck Emeralds are expected to be furnished a toug h tussle tomorrow night at the Rubber Town "Y" where they meet Jack McHale's Chase team of the Indus trial league in the main game of a double header.
 Joe ROzint who holds down a guard berth on both clubs has signi- fled his intentions of playing wish the Dusty League five. This game will mark the only occasion this year that the former Hun Prep luminary y will be pitted against the Dalymen.
 A preliminary game featuring the Naugatuck Elmwoods and an op- ponent to be selected later will pre- cede this combat and will get un- derway at 7:30 o'clock. Dancing will follow the feature attraction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Chicago Stadium, To Pit
 Sharkey Against Walker

Chicago, Jan 3o-(UP) Jack Sharkey has cast his lot with Chicago Stadium will fight the best available opponent Soldier Field 1s announced to-day by Match maker Nate Lewis
 No opponent has been selected for the Boston sailor bu Lewis said probable that Mickey Walker middlewelgh champion, would be the te
 "f Walker should win decsvely from Rsko in their bout at Miami month he would be the logical opponent sald Lewis If Risko whips Walker the Cleveland boy might be our choice for fight here with Sharkey."
 The signing of Sharkey for feature bout regarded generally attempt Chicago Stadium to get even with the interests that took the Schmeng Strbng championship away the Stadium after the Chicago corporation had offered Schmelng $50O,0OO to defend his title here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Dorm HOOpsters
 Down Telephone

Led by kip" Lewis, Al Schoti and Fred Meyers. Aubrey Green laws Central "" Dorm team hand ed the Southern New England Tele- phone team a 42-12 setback in the main game of double header at the Central ''Y'' last night. The Phone men registered but two field goals all evening, Eight of their points being made on free throws. Howie Kraft and Lefty" Kane were in the "Hellomen's" lineup, but both failed to register single field goal.
 In the preliminary game the St Stanislaus girls of New Haven rolled up 2S points while holding the Southern New England Tele- phone Girls of Hartford to g points. Bob Kiersted refereed both con tests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
LOrd-Mc Grath Prelims
 to Show Harmon

Arrangement of the undercard of the LOrd- -McGrath scrap next week was completed to-day with Jackie Harmon and Freddy La- tanziO of New York named to light it out in a ten round scmi- final that should prove most in. tcrcsting. Believe 1t or doubt, but Joe ''Rcd' Garrcn has decided to "cOme back" again and will be seen in a six round go with Con- nic McllO. Tony LarveiO, the hard-punching Bristol Italian meets Joe CassillO of Schenec- tady, in another sixer. Jack Mitchell of Naugatuck will open the show with a foe to be named later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
NEW ROCHELLE IS
 EASY FOR PUTSICS
Central " Friars Score 24=12 Win in New York -Despins and Brown Stand Out
Especial to The Dcmocrat

New Rochelle, N. Y, January 20 The Putsic Friars fraternity team Of the Waterbury, Conn, Y. M. c. A. invaded this city last night and handed August Helmrich's T.M.C.A. qulntet 24-12 setback at the high sGhool sr, gym before small crowd. The winners showed a strong de- 1ense and coupled with the fine shooting Johnny Brown and Hennie Despins had little difficulty dispos- ing of the local Red Triangle boys. At half time the Connecticut team held an 11-7 lead. A return game will be played in Waterbury Satur- day, February 21, at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
With the Amateurs
Bristol Team Wins.

Bristol, Jan 30-The Aetna Fire team of Hartford played on practi- cally even terms last night with the E. Ingraham Sons of this city until after half time and then they slip ped losing 23 to 22. At half time the local tossers led by only two points, s. Zetarski and Lucy were the high scorers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
LEAVENWORTH PLAYS
 CLOCK TOWN QUINTET

Coach Louie Laun's Leavenworth nigh hoop team takes on Mandell Greens Thomaston high cagers to-
 night in the Clock Town in a Wes.- ern Conference league tilt. In their
 first meeting in this city last month the locals eked out one point win. prelim between two Clock Town
 high school class teams will precede the main attraction,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
TRIBUNES MEET YMCA

dI tTTt 1VUI
 "Packy" Shea's Tribunes stack up against "Fat' Ouimet's North End " cagemen in what is expected to be a nip-and tuck battle. Earl Lewis who is filling in for Jack Car rington will hold down one of the forward berths for the Tribes. Tues day night the Tribes play return game with the Naugatuck Elmwoods who hold a two point win in their first meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Scovill Sportsmen
 Elect Officers

At a meeting of the Scovill Rod and Gun club held in their club house at Rockville last night the following officers were elected: Will liam Greenwood, president; Frank Kinnerney, vice-president; Walter Dwy. secretary; Frank Yesinskas, treasurer. Chairman of committees are: fishing, Charles Rimkus; trap and ranges, Frank Kinnerney; house, Fred Greenwood.
 Several activities are planned for the club during the coming season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Neville Sold

New Haven, Jan 30-Minus the services of Mike Neville, first string center, who was sold to the London team of the International league on Wednesday the Eagles are making time these days waiting for the in- vasion of the Providence Reds which is scheduled for Sunday night at the Aerna. Because of the lack of ice at the Arena, the team will do no skating until Sunday nights contest, but the rest from the blades may do the outfit lot of good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30

1897 when he re- tired undefeated champion of the world, the old
 scrapper was re- d i S covered re- gently as an as- sistant to John E. McAuliffe, presi-
 dent of a big manufactu r 1 n s company and me- phew of the for m e r champion.
 McAuliffe W a S the first Ameri-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-30
Bridgeport Frat
 Team Here Soon

The Phit Beta frat team OF Bridgeport, rated the strongest Jew ish aggregation of court performers in Connecticut, make it's debut be- fore local hoop followers at Eagles Hall week from Sunday night, meeting the local Phi Beta quintet in the main game of double head CT. In the preliminary two girls quintets will strut their stuff.
 The Waterbury Phi Beta boys will show Nat Danen, Sam Gilden. Hum Rosen, Les Kramer, Sam Kudish, Joe Strogatz and Maurice Cohen. With such collection of ball play CTS the locals are confident of an- nexing the scalp of the Park City five to their list of victims.