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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
'O'COnnOr's Goal
 Sets Back St JOe's

Parochial school favorites came through as expected in the games played yesterday. Sacred Hearts and St Mary's. undefeated to date set back SS Peter and Paul and St Joseph's clubs. respectively, 28 to 10 and 9 to '. The latter tilt was forced into a three minute overtime period, George O'Con- nor's long shot from midcourt de- ciding the game. St Ann's scored their first league triumph, defeat- ing Marty Bergin's St Margaret quintet. 13 to 2. while Frank Con- roy's St Thomas five dropped 19 10 verdict to "Zeke" Connor's St Francis Xavier club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
Polish Falcons
 Oppose AnsOnia

The Polish Falcons. Lodge 232 will stack up against the Polish Falcons of Ansonia tomorrow eve ming at Slocum gym. The locals, under the tutelage of Harp" Me- Carthy, crack scovill forward, have compiled q record of six victories and one setback to date. their only loss being at the hands of the Naugatuck Elmwoods. No admis- sion will be charged for the An sonia tilt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
Wilby Cagesters
 Hosts to Danbury

With dancing following the Wilby- Da nbury basketball game tomorrow evening at the Grove street gym, another banner crowd similar to the one which taxed the gym Saturday evening Is ex- pected to see Jimmy's Lees green and white charges in their second game of the current campaign. The regular lineup of Jacovlno and LaRusso at forwards, Connell at center and Crichton and Briotti at guards, will possibly start for Wilby.
 The Danbury lineup will show: Gillotti, Baur and Treadwell. for wards; Ellisfi center; and Better, Beardsley and Hopkins, guards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
Emeralds Play
 Seymour Tonite

John J. Daly's Naugatuck Elmer aids. winners of three games to date. Journey. to Seymour tonight to take on Charley Clark's sey- mour Town Team at St Georges Hall in the feature game of q twin
 bill. Norman Johnson. Joe Rozini. Andy Daiy, Stan Poscavage, Ray Gogglns, Ray Lodge, Henry Cies. lewski and Sam Samborski VIII show with the Dalymen while Charley Overton. Joe Cavanaugh, ''Red" Mcintosh, Harry Kane. Bill Manweiiier and "Lank' Friend will appear with the home club. A pre1im between Eddie nngiey's Gcovill maidens and c state girls team will precede the main attraction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
GRANITE HILLS LOSE

Tine Rumdum hoop team made It's debut last evening ct the Brook iyn Y defeating the Granite HilIs in an interesting game, 7b to 2i. Mike sianl, Franny Doucette and HunIhan exceilod for the winners while Joe Daiy and "PAp" Griffin played well for the InseFa. The isumdums deil any fs Co si years old team in tho city. For Rnmen answer through the Democrat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
Brooklyn Elves
 Clash Tomorrow

Tomorrow night at Barnard gym two Brooklyn district quintets will take the floor to determine the bet ter outfit. At z o'clock Johnny Burke's Grill A. c. will oppose Bill O'Brien's Popular A. c. in what should turn out to be n hectic tilt. Tn the preliminary the K. of L. Reserves will take on the Popular Reserves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

Naturally, the thought of a 17 to 16 defeat in the Elm City at the hands of Eddie Horwitz and his mates ten days ago, has not set any too well with the Blue and White squad from over the bridge or with. their followers, either, and it is quite safe to predict that the boys will give every bit of basket ball they have in an effort to turn the tables tonight at the Phoenix armory.
 Meet the Boys
 Tom Wagner, the big boy from Pennsylvania will probably be as- signed to keep tabs on Horwitz, while Joe Swasey at center will have his hands full in taking care of Alderman, Atlas pivot man who has been a decided scoring factor in the visitors few games to date. Then there is Cohen, also a sharp shooter who will have to be taken care of while the local array is putting on steam enough to keep the Atlas behind the count.
 All Set
 Both teams have lost no time in getting themselves in shape for the tilt, which is sure to be full Of fireworks and sensational shooting. The Brooklyns will depend upon Sheehan, Carroll and Dunn for their points, while Wagner, Hig- g!ston and Donahue will probably be responsible for the defense near the hoop.
 Girls Play
 In the prelim, the Chase and K. of l.. girls will meet in an interest ing tussle which is scheduled for 7:S0 o'clock, the principal game to start an hour later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
L. I. P. Bowling Gossip

, the alibi twins, Al Kasidas and Charles Dubauskas with resultant three game win (4S0-475( over Bivainis. A few more of these two game losses and Captain Kazlaus- kas will be going places.
 The latest importation in plain and fancy bowling Mfr. John KOplczh strOde into St. Joseph's alleys and with snappy "What alleys does Sheriff Jenusaitis bowl on" gave us the impression that the sheriff had ringer in his 1Inc- up, but alas, in like lIon-out like lamb, and the sheriff. and his deputies arc now tied with Baltru- konis for 10th place. Just Q polite way of saying cellar position.
 Yes Sir Sexton Vaitukaitis and his maple busters gave Jenusaitis a bowling lesson that he will not for get in a hurry, the battle between leadoff men Judge Bronsky and Doctor Staneslow was hotly con- tested with Bronsky winning 278 to 268, Wally Pitcavage was the thorn in the opposition's side with a smashing 370, Satula 343 and Cap tain Vaitukaitis $50.
 On the strength of his R. A. C. average nnd a Bill Powell upper lip adOrnment, Billy Arnauskas all. tlcipatcd walk away with Fritz Duislsis but the proof of the pud. ding is in the eating and as Dulskis was from Missouri 1t was too thrcC or even four bad for ArnasI<as. A glance at the Dulskis brothers scores, Anthony 374, Fritz 334 and no more need bc said as to who won two out Of three.
 A scoop, Doc Selens Is out to promote a has beens basketball team. can you picture Sherifi Jenusaitis, Judge Bronsky, Ed Bobbin, Billy Kenausis. Hop Sheron and the rest hopping around after a basketball when they have to bowl their games with q rest period in between. If this materiallzes it is suggested that St. Joseph's auditorium be reinforced with steel cross beams.
 Captain Ed BObbln won two games from Yanavich for about five minutes then an error in ad- ditiOn was found by Mike Stokes giving Ed but a single win and thereby spelling Q perfect evening for BObbin. the bitter with the sweet, ch Ed? Mrs. Alevaitis was an interested spectator but her presence placed friend hubby un- der a mental strain and AnthOny's score went kcrplunk, 0f-83 and 75. What is that power women have over men?
 Baltrukonis, who stepped into Verbick's shoes showed promise as a leader, the boys got into the proverbial huddle and went through Lesunaitis' bowling line like a streak of greased lightning for a two game win. Vic Danisavage was pltted against his brother. John, but the old veteran hooked them h.ther and yon. Vic 2S0 and John BPS, proving that age in bowling is still to be respected. Captain Lesu- naitis must have had cramps when he hit but 70 the last game.
 Special notice IL. I. F. bowiers:
 The drawing for the turkey which was donated to our league by St. J0seph's alleys will he held this evening as there will he nc bowling next week. You must bc present in order Co win. Ats all. A Merry xmas tO all, Cheeri0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
RINK GOSSIP
 BY BILL HIGGINS
EAGLES STRIKE FANS FANCY

EAGLES STRIKE
 FANS FANCY
 Those Star-Spangled New Haven Eagles. chaperoned by Bullet Joe Simpson, have caught the fancy of state followers of professional hockey. Strict adherence to train ing rules. a general disposition to hustle on the ice and provide the fans with interesting and colorful hockey, have been the ingredients which point to a highly successful season.
 For the first time In couple of sea sons followers of the Eagles are talking in championship terms They appreciate the fact that Providence and Springfield are again strongly fortified but believe that the Eagles will have a lot to say by the time the play-offs arrive The slight letdown over the week. end cannot be construed as any thing damaging against the teams strength. The Eagles are becom- ing seasoned with every performs ance and under Simpsons. expert guidance should go places and do things.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
MORT KIELTY IS
 WATERTOWN HERO

Watertown, Dec 1.-The Water town high basketball team defeat ed the Taft five by a score of 35 to 20 on the Taft floor yesterday. keilty, left forward was the out standing player on either team. scoring 24 points of his teams 35. Taft took the lead in the first quarter 8-5 but Watertown gained the upper hand at the half 14-12 and kept the lead during the final periods. The game was very close and the outcome uncertain until the Taft team went to pieces in the last quarter and Watertown waded thruogh them for an easy victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
ROZUM HIGH SCORER
 AS Y.P. K. A. SCORES

''Palo0ka" Hozum once more led his cosAacks from tho Y. r. R. 4. tO q 3i Co i4 victory over Jack carrlngton'H Slgmas last night at the North End Y. The winners were loo strong and experienced for the youthful Y-stcra who were confined Co four field goals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
SQUIRE'S DUCKPIN TOPPLERS LEAD IN
 BUCKLE co LOOP

According to the Buckle Shop Bowling leagues public relations counsel, Soup" Despins, Chaser Squires aggregation seems headed for the title. The leaders at pres ent hold six game advantage over their nearest rivals, the demon duckpinners explained by Howard Webb.
 Individual averages, standing. schedule and other league data to Ao4 fnl1a,,1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17


 another sign that the repression still repressing.
 Crosby officials all smiles today the school will trophy of these days embmc of the 93l confer football championship which voted them All in all the meeting quite success for Crosby.
 Despite the that he running high Tongton President Frank Jeffrey finds time keep touch with everything before conference He hasn't missed ing since the group organized year ago.
 Bridgeport will play host Naugauck Toingon, Crosby and Wby the conference spring track meet set for Decoration Day next May (30).
 Waterbury of Howard Cam pulling for his appoint N r. U where he been basketball for years of the institution very popular He used be this way when George Taylor at Crosby
 What do That's Coach Jimmy Lees perplexng basketball problem right He has half dozen good forwards and working However he has high hopes for the
 To Secretary Ernie Rusge of the Thomon Ponies football club Thanks for the bid your victory celebration this evening Hope be there after the Brookyn-Atas scramble
 What Joe Red publicity agent good left hook After beng K O. Kul of the in two rounds last Tuesday night he woke read that he had been kayoed him. self couple of heats Somebody have beat him to the telephone.
 special meeting of the Dusty League has been called by President Chick Kelley for Monday night reconsider the of Maher Mccormick Sov basketball players who banned last week they longer work the East Main pickle tubs
 your old shoes elf you lucky enough need them yours Francis Albert Bke the weounded fire and boxing official He's be hooked January Z6 and will be appropriately feted few evenings before
 To Johnny Stanku Thanks for gift Johnny and may you be chief webber in the Web Shop day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
AMATEUR BASKETBALL
CHALLENGE

The West Haven Boys' Club are anxious 10 arrange home and home series with any club in Wat erbury For games communicate Y ith Manager w. IT. keeley, 245 Thomas street, West Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
BOWLING
A. and F. ROWLING.

The New Haven team, which has raised havoc in the league for the past three weeks. continued on its pennant aspirations by routing the Waterbury team three straight games. The league record of last week of l.711 held by New Haven. was again broken by them. SCOT ing 1,722. "CannonbalP Joe Sirico led with games of 12G, 137, and 10G, followed closely by "Pltsk y" Kelly, who crashed th' timbers for 119, 100 and 136. In fact. not a bowler on the New Haven team bowled less than 330. Chop" Sakalaskus featured for Waterbury with games of 11S. 11S and 102.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
MICHIGAN HoNoRs ss GRID.

Twenty-Five members of the 1881 University 0f Michigan foot ball squad. co-champi0ns of the Big Ten with Northwestern and Purdue won niaser letters for their play. Among them were TFieIding n. Yosi, Jr. son of the famous noaoh, and Jack iestcn, son of the famed Willie nesion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

125.
 High individual three - Refill, 3f9.
 High team single-Webb 399. High team three-Webb 1124.
 December 21 Schedule Egan vs Cavanaugh. Earth vs Webb. Johnson vs Squires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
GRADUATION TAKES SPORTS
 T,UNgg..

I'he graduation class for 1881 look lt outslanding fotball players and 70 star track and Held per- tcFueFs from varsity sports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
CALIFORNIA GAINED sPECTA.
 TORS.

A total Of 4O4,DD3 pers0nA
 watched the Univeraiyt of Califor- nlo football teams in action dur- ing the fD51 season. on increase of 2a,eoO people over the 1880
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
HOWE LOUGHLIN
 FEATURE FOR CADETS

Howle Loughlin went like q house aflre last night in Bridge port where the Boys Club Cadets copped their ninth consecutive vic tory defeating the Vikings of the Park City, 32 to 22. The box score:
 CnHQiS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
Strong Court Rivals
 In Return Game At
 Phoenix Avenue Shed

With their basketball representatives in tip top cond
 on for fast and furious encounter the Brooklyn A. C. and Atlas club of New Haven athletic relations this evening in what is expected to be the prime game of the season to date
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
standlng as of December iOth
1..nn MnrnIna IrInnalnnn |

Juan Morales. Ixtapaiapa ln- dian runner, broke the Latin. Anscrlcan record for DOOO meters with time 0f 1 6 minutes s.b seconds. in q race ln Mexico City in which f0ae athletes paFtlcipat- ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
WatcrtOw'Il
Totals

Score at half time--Watertown IA. Taft l2. Referee: John Cluney. Time-Four 8-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
MANY SPLENDID
 FIELDING GEMS
 AVERAGES SHOW
By GEORGE KIRKSEY (Tjnitnd Pre,zs SfafY CorresnOnfls

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Chicago, Dec 17-(UP) - The fielding features of the American league last season as revealed by the official averages released to- day were:
 1. The m h ine-likc play of Philadelphia and Washington.
 2. Ascar Melillo's steady, season. long second base play for St Louis.
 3. Tom Oliver's brilliant out fielding for Boston.
 4. Irving Burns rise to ranking first baseman of the league in his first season with St Louis.
 The Athletics and Senators tied for club fielding honors, each with .976 per cent, within one percent age point of the Major league rec ord made by the New York Yam kees in 1923.
 Not So Bad.
 The Athletics made only Al errors, creating new record, Washington, with 142 errors, also broke the former mark of IA errors set by the Yankees in 1923.
 Although three other second basemen who played in more than 100 games had higher fielding averages than Melillo, the Browns infielder stod out as one of the best defensive players of the year at any position. He handled 971 changes, within IT of tying Na- poleon Lajoie's record made back In 1906. He participated in 118 double plays, 31 more than any other second -baseman.
 Tom Oliver of the Red Sox led all outfielders with a mark of .993 in 148 games. He accepted AS within one of the record made in 1907.
 Irving Burns displanted Lu Blue at first base for the Browns dur ing the spring training season, and went on to establish himself as the years best defensive frst-sacker. Sweeney, Boston, and F'oxx, .993, but neither took part in as many games nor handled as many chances.
 Some Collection.
 An all-star fielding team of players who took part in more than 100 games (except pitchers), based on the highest percentage, or most chances in case of a tie in percentage follows:
 Pct. 1b-Burns, St Louis ....... .993 2b-Myer, Washington ..... 1884 3b-Bleuge, Washington .... .960 ss-Rhyne, Boston ........ .963 of-Oliver, Boston ......... .993 of-West, Washington ...... .990 of-Haas, Philadelphia ..... .989 c-Dickey, New York ...... .996 p-Walbert, Philadelphia 1000 An unsual record was made by the New York Yankees catching staff of Dickey (i26 games), Per kins 16 games). and Jorgens GAO games, which went through the season without. passed ball charged against them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
Rumors And Reality Gathered From
 This Sporting World The Grist Of Athletic C Q ntes ct
Grist from the Sport Mill
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

High school football basketball officials will find them against fee for their work be by the Naugatuk Valley Conference which last night Croby l0 Ranch Just another sign that the repression still repressng.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

Score at half time-Cadets IS, Vikings 12. Referee-Thompson. 2 minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
(By Iottastrikesanspares)

A little knock-A little boost
 First it's you--Then it's me
 No harm done--1ts all in fun.
 (By Iottastrikesanspares)
 Well, Well! Who'd thunk it, Anthony Jokabaitis stepped into Bivainis lineup to replace Jacobs and then before KazlauslSas knew what 1t was all about Bivainis and company had two games on the winning side of the ledger. Smart ing under the lash of defeat Cap tain Kazlauskas persuaded Short Circuit Ed Lasky to inject another 5000 watts into Corset Satula and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

Crosby officials all smiles today for the school will n shiny trophy of these days embamat of the l931 confer football championship which voted them All a the meeting quite a for Crosby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
Special notice l.. I. P. bowlerf:

The drawing for the turkey which was donated tO our league by St. J0seph's alleys will be held this evening as there will he no bowling next week. You must he present in order Co win. Ats all. A Merry Xmas tO all, Chcerio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

Despite the fact that he is running two high schoc Torrngton President Frank Jeffrey finds time to keep everything that before the conference. He hasn't m ing since the group organized year ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26
Pop Warner, Master Football
Mechanic, Likes Ball, Boxing

ments give him more satisfaction
than telling Of the time he was
heavyweight boxing champion al
Cornell. He will stop In the mid
del OF a street to demonstrate his
corkscrew punch. It won him the
title.
As a boy. his plsymates nick
named ham Butter" He looked
like q mound OF hay. His brothers
Bill Of Hermiston. Ore, and Fred
OF San Clemente, Calf, say lac was
the LATEST kid in Texas. The fam
lily lived on a ranch near Wichita
Falls. All Glenn wanted 10 do was
make playthings and eat and sleep.
TO keep from working. he went
TO college His dad gave him a
hundred dollars, tuition fees then
at Cornell. He got to New York
and went 10 the horse races at Sa-
ratoga. The bookmakers pocketed
his 500. He borrowed anothed
century note and lost II playing
poker. Persuaded Cornell authori-
ties TO let him enter on deferred
payments. Worked as a waiter and
painted and sold pictures OF sun
sets, trees, COWS and what not to
pay the tuition.
He played guard for Cornell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26
BY RUSSELL J. NEWLAND

PALO ALTO, Calf, Feb. a.. CPI
Glenn Scobey Warner. at go, Is
one Of footballs greatest strate-
gists. His teams have made grid
iron history. but he thinks he
should have stuck TO baseball.
For 1t was baseball-not the game
to which he has contributed SO
brilliantly - that gave him his
greatest thrill. That came the
time ne caught his first ball game,
at Sprtngville. NJ. y, in the late
eighties. He got two hits. Still In
sists the umpire gypped him out Of
a third.
The rules Of football have been
changed time and again because
Of his creative genius. He brought
out the hidden ball trick in 1897.
The backfield ma stuck the ball
up the back Of his jersey. Rules
were changed TO meet the emer-
gency. Then he sewed the halves of
cheap footballs on the players jer-
sizes. More rules changes.
He introduced the football crouch.
He gave the game the wing back
formation. also the unbalanced
backfield. He originated the
screened pass, devised the solid
thigh pads; improved shoulder
pads, remodeled many other ap-
pliances.
He Was Champ
Yet none OF his football achieve
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26

Team mates hung the moniker
Pop" on him He looked like an
old man. Didn't set the football
world on fire but was captain and
coach in his last year-1692. Grad
uated In law. Practiced d few
months. Started coaching at Ames
college in 1893. Switched 10 Geor-
gia the same season. Then 70
Cornell; over to Carlisle: back to
Cornell; again TO Carlisle; 10 Pitts
burgh; then Stanford.
Stays In Garage
He has q fine home In Palo. Alto
but spends most OF his time in a
workshop IN his garage.
He is q director In a bank here.
When his associates want him for
a heavy financial conference they
usually have to root him out OF the
workshop. Owns several houses
but Is always forgetting 10 collect
the rent. Is football syndicate
writer and writes his own copy.
Hasn't the slightest idea how m CD
money he is worth. Mrs. Warner
tends to the finances. Spends lots
Of her time trying to set Pop In
10 eat, Of answer telephone calls.
When he Is deeply engrossed in
taking an auto apart, other BUSH
ness can wait. Kept a party call
ing from New York waiting on the
line for five minutes while he
cleaned q sparkplug.
He Il not demonstrative IN foot
ball season. Seldom gets off the
bench, where he smokes cigarettes
incessantly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26
FIGHTS LAST NTcHT
rRw Y~hm AmmmmAmAmM mmMmuma


MIAMI. Fa-Mickey walker,
world middleweight champion. out
pointed Johnny Risko, Cleveland
O0), ~non-tttle; Gene Stanton
Cleveland, stopped Jaff Carroll.
Biloxi. Miss, ca: George Paveuck,
Cleveland. knocked cut James Rus
sell, Detroit ~.
JERSEY CITY-Tuny CanHcnerh
world lightweight champion, stop
ped Tony Kaufman, New York. ID
non-tltle.
OAKLAND, Cal%Hans Bkkia
Oakland, cutpointed big BcyH
Peterson, New Orleans. uU).
SEATTLE. Wash-Tcny Portillo
Seattle, technically knocked cut
Buddy Washington, Pocatel0 Ida
CD.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. a0-=tR~
Chief Bender, famous indian pischv
er who Is coaching the New York
Giants, has found m lot uf company
here. Representatives OF three In
dian tribes, Usage, Creek and Cher
ckee, were IN the audience at yes
terdAy's drill. Francis Healyp from
Hclyokes Mass. was IN hlt doubt
full about their being Indians. why
those fellows haven't even noe m
tommyhawk." be said.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-02-26
COCHRAN TOPS
CUE TOURNEY
Welker Trounces Hoppe To
Take Undisputed
Lead In Meet

NEW YORK. Feb. 7e-tP-Welker
Cochran Of Hollywood. Calf, Is
undisputed leader I'm the interna-
tional lE2 balkline billiards tourn-
ament today. He broke the dead
lock for the lead last night by
t~rouncing Willie Hoppe 400 to 252
In eight innings
Cochran's smallest run was II
and ne had an average or SO for
the game, tying Hoppe for the best
average compiled so far this tour
nament. He failed. however, 70
equal his rivals record high run OF
2l7, ending the match with ar un-
finished cluster Of i52.
Kinney MatsuyaIna, little Japa-
nese star, pulled himself out OF the
cellar position in yesterdays other
match as he defeated Eric Hagen
lacher Of Germany 400 70 397 in a
16-tnning match Hagenlacher now
has lost three straight matches.
Hoppe is second with two victor
les and ore defeat while Matsuy-
anna has won p game and lost
two.
Today's schedule sends Cochran
against Matsuyama and Hoppe
against Hagenlacher.
An Alberta, Canada organization,
headed by New York interests, pro-
poses to pipe natural gas from Kin