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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23

It was a re-opening of a foot ball war that began when Reed Harris, student editor of a campus publication, charged that football at Columbia was "semi-profes- sional racket" Several days ago the World Telegram declared that a Columbia secret society was in- vestigating football. This was promptly denied, but later Harris said 1t was true.
 Not So Bad
 The newspaper quoted stewart Van Voorhees,, Newell Wilder, Stephen Dzamba, and Giacomo Migliore, all members of the var sity squad, as admitting that Co., lumbia provided free board and lodging during the football season, and free tutoring for players. No evidence of salaries for players was found.
 The World Telegram's investiga- tor charged that at least one Co., lumbia football player played pro- fessional baseball, but did not re- ceive direct payment; that one Co., lumbia star was persuaded to en- roll by coach; that Lou Little. Columbia coach, spends much of his off season time at a place where he is certain to meet pre- paratory and high school coaches; that Ii of the 16 scholarships of- fered by Columbia went to mem bers of the freshman football squad this year.
 Plenty of Paper
 Two players who did not have scholarships dropped football be- fore the seasons end. Of the re- maining 35, at least 19 have schol- arships now, or have had them. At least IA were Columbia club schol- arships of $500 a year, the World Telegram said. ,.
 Nine players refused to say If they had scholarships. One, Owen Mcdowell, told the reporter:
 "Go see MT Little. He takes care of all those things"
 Van. Voorhees, said he had a scholaMhip which he lost because of grades.
 Ut was not a regular scholar. ship but based in other things too" and that "he obtained 1t by talking to Dean Herbert E. Hawkes." the World Telegram quoted him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
TORONTO LEAFS BANG OUT 9-3
 WIN OVER AS
Canadian Team Moves Into First Place With Brilliant Win
(By UNITED PREss)

Toronto's Maple Leafs, a pre- season favorite for national hockey league honors, have shaken off their early slump and today top ped the international group with q total of 16 points.
 The Leafs, who two weeks ago were in last place, forged into the lead last night with q brilliant 9 to 3 triumph over the New York Americans, who now are tied with the Montreal Canadiens for second place with 15 points each.
 An "off night" by goalie Roy W0rters proved costly to the Amer jeans who were hopelessly ineffec- tive against Toronto's attack. Conacher lead the Toronto scoring with three goals while Jackson and Oracle accounted for two each.
 Rangers Strong.
 New York's Rangers prevented the Canadiens from assuming the Canadian group lead by defeating the Stanley cup champions, 6 to g.. The victory increased New York's American group lead to points. The Rangers clinched the contest wit Q four goal attack In the sec- ond period. ,-..,,,.....
 Boston and Detroit also played q high score game with Boston winning, 6 to 2. and defending third place in the American group. Poor defense work handicapped the losers.
 chicago's Blackhawks and the Montreal Maroons played a l to lie in the only other scheduled game. Standings:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
BROOKLYNS MEET
 NAUCY EMERALDS
 XMAS AFTERNOON
Tom Carney and John Cluney Named Regular Referees With Gle m BriOtti Alternate days Schedule Re- leased

Tom Carney was elected as reg ular City Amateur Basketball league referee with John Cluney at last nights weekly meeting in the park department office in the City Hall. Clem Briotti was named alternate. If a playoff for the series championship is necessary, one of these three will be selected to handle the games.
 Christmas afternoon should pack them into the Phoenix avenue Arena, for in the feature game at 3:30 o'clock, the Brooklyn A. C. and Naugatuck Emeralds, victors in both their games played to date clash for indisputed possession of first place. In the 2:30 o'clock at- traction, the Thomas club take on the Washington Hills.
 John Cluney will referee both games.
 Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the Darlington Five oppose the Sacred Hearts while an hour later the Naugatuck team takes on the Thomas club. Tom Carney will handle both games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
AERIAL CAME MANDATORY FOR
 GEORGIA TEAM

Atlanta, Dec 23-(UP)-Tech'e Young football team outweighed Is pounds to the man by California; Miracle Team" in their battle herA Saturday. Total weights are record ed as 2097 pounds for California against Techs 1915 pounds.
 Therefore, look for Tech to take to the air early!
 The average weight of the prob able Tech starting team is 174 pounds. while the Bears stale 1s0.- GA pounds.
 The opposing lines average TIT for Tech, 194 for California.
 The opposing hackhelds-Tech only 169 pounds, the Bears 1885 pounds.
 A spokesman for California told the United Press he expected Tech will pass us to death." There is a strict non-scouting agreement for this game, so neither team knows exactly what to expect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
AMATEUR BASKETBALL
Hiliics Have Say

In response to the article in last nights paper concerning the Brooklyn Speedboys, the Reymond Hillies would like the public to know that about two weeks ago they were asked for game with the Speedboys. The Hillies wanted to play the Brooklyn team on their home floor, but the Speedboys would not accept the challenge and in last nights paper they said they would play on any floor In the city at any time.
 The Hillies will play the Speed boys whenever the later team Is ready. When asked about the game this morning the Iillies replied that if they could trim the Fall cons twice, they are capable of the Speedboys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
OHIO STATE DOWNS
 YALE FIVE 33-2O

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 23.-(UP) -Ohio State university's basketball team, setting a whirlwind pace in the early part of the second half, vanquished the Yale quintet by 33 to 20 last night. A crowd of 2,4OO fans saw this game.
 The visitors made a good defen- sive showing in the first period and were trailing by only four points at the intermission, with the score 9 to 5. But then the Buckeyes, led by Colburn, one of the latest ad- ditions to the squad. started a drive which soon gave them the advan- tage at 25 to 10.
 Yale Tries Long Shots
 During the rest of the game Ohio State was content to rely on its de- fense while the Ellis unleashed a fusillade of long shots. most of which went wide.
 Colburn, playing at right for- ward, was high scorer for the vic- tors with 16 points. Ambrose Me- Gowan, acting captain of the New Haven squad. was second highest scorer with nine tallies.
 Fully four minutes elapsed after the start of the game before Col burn started the scoring with n basket from the side of the court.
 HOffer TaIIies Twice
 After twelve minutes. Yale was in front at 6-3, but two baskets by Hoffer and free throws by Col. burn and Mattison enabled the Buckeyes 10 gain the upper hand at the half.
 The Ellis were unable tO keen step with the ohio state players after play was resumed. Three of coiburn'a Ave baskets during the period were sent in from difficult positions while he was surrounded by Yale players.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23

Leonard Spence of Rutgers Prep was the only individual record breaker, swimming the 200-yard breast stroke in 2:25 4-5 to better the record established in 1881 by John Schmieler of Michigan.
 Ex.Record Holder
 Schmieler was present to see his record shattered but did not com pete in the race, limiting his com petition to the 100 and 220-yard free style events which he captured to become the only double winner of the meet. Spence was among the competitors in both of these races.
 N. Y. A. C.'s 2O0-yard free style relay team--John Rowland, for mer Yale captain; George Fissler, Walter Spence of Rutgers and George Kojac, former Rutgers cap tain--was clocked in 1 minute 34 4-6 seconds as against the 1885 1-5 record set by Yale in 1928.
 Another Classic
 The third record was made in the 300-yard medley with George Kojac, backstroke; George How land, free style and Leonard Spence, breaststroke. covering the distance in 3:03 3-5. The recog- nized record of 3:05 3-5 was es- tabiished by Lake Shore Athletic club of Chicago in the national championships last April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
Elks' Bowling League Notes

The weekly high single of last week was taken by Ray Mathieu with q score of 136, who displayed his best form of the season. nav ing Q pinfall of 363 in his three games, which ties third high three games.
 Wateryille Dan Sullivan did everything in his power to make his team a winner, but the team wasn't with him. He started his mates off in the final contest with 0 strike which was followed close- | ly by several others and this game went to the Villagers.
 Joe Byrnes and George Hayes made several marks in the first two games to keep their team up near the top of the standing. By tho way, we found the name of "Mr" Courtnyc on these same sheets and wonder if someone could inform us who tho gentlemen is.
 It was tough break for the Tougas team, that the fireman was holding n conference, for the services of Carl Demenskc .wcrc badly needed against GribbOn. Ed- die Tougas managed to save one game for his team by finishing up with a strike that settled this game.
 Pat Gribbon finally got off one of his regular games last week, when he collected total pinfall of 363 in his three games. We have been expecting 1t, Pat. His anchor man, John Scully, was right be- hind him with 337 pinfall.
 The Tuesday night representation have petitioned the committe to give Pepes North Finders, prize for their silence on the alleys.
 Doctor Kilduff was getting plen- ty of strike hits last week but they just wouldn't go down for him, generally giving him a leave of two or three pins spread apart. However, the well known tooth ex- tractor did some nice pinning.
 After the team had taken the first two games, Henry Loughran made a desperate attempt to make a clean sweep. With his team be- hind by pins going into the last box, he made strike but failed to get more than three pins and the wa slost by two. Frank Leary's strong finish with a double spare won this game for the Cahiilmen.
 Jack Kelly and George Gearing settled the odd game in their own favor during the Monaghan-Pcpe match by both finishing up with marks to win the game by siS pins.
 Tom Collins and his captain Mike McVcrry are turning in great scores these last few weeks. Tom nit s54 in his three games while Mike collected 330 to take thercc games from the CIockmcn. A strong finish with several marks being made by both sides resulted in a tie score for the last game Tom Collins again came thrugOf with n snare which settled the tic.
 It's about time Jack Reiiiy'i team started to show some Of theli real form. They could generally be figured to so over the 800 mark in at lesat two games during tho evening. They displayed some of this form last week in winning the final two games.
 Blll Verrlker's Painters are sure in tough luck, Islli was not in hli real form last week and Al oKs' kay was nhsent and the team hIl lESb, What a chance for high ninais Iif Al was on han dor Dili was blt. ltlng his real stride. However, nou
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
Shaw Lays 10 to 1
 Against Top Flight

New York, Dec 23.--UP)--Top Flight, Cornelius V. Whitney's all- time money-winnlng two year old lilly, will not be the favorite in Tom Shaw's winter book on the 1882 Kentucky derby.
 Shaw said yesterday that before announcing his book. he would give 10-to-1 against Top Flight.
 Top Flight was undefeated as a two-year old and piled up the im- posing total of $219,000 in purses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
Oakville Town 5
 Seeking Contests

Joe Cavanaugh has been suc- ceeded by Johnny McKenna as manager of the Oakville basket ball team who sent his proteges through a strenuous workout Mon- day evening at Bunker Hill in pre- paration for their coming contests. Another drill is on the books for Monday night at the Oakville Community house where most Of the villers games will be played this year.
 Ray Lyman. Pop Johnson. Billy Braun, Charley Wilson. John Mur- phy and the Pierce boys, Johnny and Lou, will form the nucleus of the towners this season. Most of the team saw service with the Cavanaughs last winter.
 The Oakville town team is anxious to take on the Putsic Fri. ars, Star A. C.. Free Poland of ThOmaston, Woodbury town team, Continuation high school. Bona Doms or Zl-Theta-Pi quintets. For games phone Watertown, T3O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
WIdst|irlq
BY UNITED PRESS


 At Coliseum, New York - Sam Stein, Newark, threw Taro Miyaki, Japan; Vanka Zelezniak, Russia, threw Ivan Poddubny, Russia; Dick Shikat, Germany, drew with Matros Kirilenko, Russia; Renato Gardini. Italy. threw Floyd Mar shall. California: pr Ralph Wil- son, Philadelphia, Thre Ferdinan- do Caroni, Italy.
 At Lynn, Mass.-Jim Browning, Missouri. won by default over Pat O'Hare, New York. because of in- jury; Lee Wykoff. St. Louis. Mo-, drew with Pat Mckay, Tennessee.
 New Haven, Conn.-Leo PinetZki, Camera sized Pole, pinned Benny Ginsberg, Chicago. minutes, 42 seconds; Paul Jones. Houston, Tex, threw Johnnie Supsie, New Haven, 31 minutes. IA seconds; Sandor szabo. Hungary. fiattened George Hagen. U. s. marines. 29 minutes. SC seconds; Jack Hurley, New York, won 30-minute decision over John Maxos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
FRANCIS TO BOWL FOR MILK FUND

The Brass City Stars, showing some of the city's outstanding bowlcrs, will roll tho Franco American pin topplers in a total pinfall match at the Franco. American Alleys Sunday after noon, the receipts of the game to be turned over to the St Ann's school milk fund. The Stars will show Joe LavallO, Al Hoden, "Bozo" Dente, Leo Con- way, and a few other known al- leyists while the French outfit will depend on Gene and Henry Dcspins, Ed Burubc, Jud Daly. Harry Mathieu and Morris Lee Comptc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
THOMASTON HIGH IN
 NEW MILFORD TOMTE

After losing to Watertown and Shelton during the past fortnight, Mandell Greens Thomaston high school cagemen are highly confi- dent of taking New Milford into camp tonight when they meet in a non-league encounter in New Milford. Thomaston Girls take on the New Milford maidens in the preliminary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
ORENADIER BOWLERS
 SHOW ON V ALLEYS

Walt Telier's urenadlers bowling team win roll Evans Putale FrihrB tonight at s o'clock on the Y alleys. The FFinra have been strengthened by the addition of Gus Gregory who Will make his debut tonight aa an aide t0 Andy Htavnitsky, Fred cnR- anor. soup Despins and Ai Light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
BEARDSLEY CACERS DROP CLOSE GAME
 TOSCOVILL TEAM
Harnick Scores l7 Points as TOrridmen Lose, 20 to 26-Farrel Defeats Telephone, 27 to 10

Throwing the leather around like schoolboys, the battle for the cellar occupancy of the Industrial League was settled last night at the Y in an uninteresting game, Farrel winning over Telephone in the feature game of a double header, 27 to IS. Vic Galgot and Paddy Gallulo starred for the winners with eight points apiece while Eddie Baglcy with Il mark CTS was the losers best bet. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
Scovill Players Ineligible

A special meeting preceded the games last night and sonny Maher and "Zockeye" McCarmack, Scovill regulars, were declared in- eligible and the Scovill-Chase game which resulted in a Scovill victory will not be included as played game. Action regarding the Sco- Ville- Chase game was tabled until January 25 at which time another confab will be held. Then both clubs will have completed their first round schedule and in event this game affects either clubs standing 1t will be replayed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
Best U. s. Tennis
 Stars Aid Charity

Chicago. Dec 23-(UP)--Ali- star amateur tennis matches for charity at the Chicago stadium. Dec 2, were assured today with approval of Louis ]. Carruthers. president of the United States Lawn Tennis association. An aii- star fOuraome which will play two singles matches and one doubles match will be c0mposed 0f Trancis x. shields. New York. John Van Ryn, Philadelphia, fl. Ellsworth Vines, Jr.. paandona, and George N. Lott, Jr, Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
PRIMO IN FRANCE

Paris, Dec 23--(UP)-Jeff Dick son announced today that final ar- rangements were being made to match Primo Camera with the French heavyweight Bouquillon for bout here Jan II. The French man has started training for the fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
South Ends Fete
 MastrianO TOnite

Members of the South End A. A. will fete Ralph Mastriano, man ager of the 1881 football team, to- night at testimonial supper to be held in the south end. The enders grid record the past season
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
SSIspj5'bxinq .'Resu|tS
BY UNITED PRESS

At Columbus Sport Club, New York Patsy Ruffalo, Al, Mt Vernon, defeated Joe Abrams, 143 1-2, Brooklyn, (5); Oscare Goldman, 127, New York, defeated Al Tripoli, 130. New York, (6.
 Manchester, England, Dec. 23.- (UP).-Dick Corbett won the British bantam weight champion ship and possession of the Lons- dale belt last night by defeating Johnny King on points in 15 rounds.
 At Indianapolis.-Trac Cox, 133, Indianapolis, knocked out Jimmy Watts, 150, Atlanta, Ga. (S); Andy Kellett, 176, Terre Haute. knocked out Marold Anderson, 180, Indian apolis, CD; Pat Murphy. 136, Terre Haute, won q judges decision over Jack Malone, 133, Indianapolis, (6).
 Rockville Wheel 24, New Britain Partners IT.
 shyma club 35, South Willing ton 31.
 Bristol Boys Club 23. Bristol Nat
 Wappinug 23, Cromwell IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
BASKETBALL RESULTS

Crescent Hamilton ~, Toronto "
 f7. KasHas 2G, Pittsburgh 20. Long island q 4e. Catholic q 27. Ohio State g. Yale 90. Colorado College s5i Utah 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
Last Nights Results

Last Nights Results
 Middletown 34, Rockville 19.
 Meriden 32. Hartford Bulkeley IS
 Hartford 38, Glastonbury 20.
 Plainville 30, Alumni 23.
 Pennington 3s, Alumni 23.
 Manchester 21, Alumni 37. .
 Hartford Prep 26, Booth Prep 2s.
 John Babe Hurley, Hartford athlete who was elected captain of the Fordham basketball team this year, is playing semi-pro basket ball with Ansonia in the State Semi pro league. The Irish lad also finds time to coach Regis high school of New York.
 Crosby opens its schedule on Christmas night at the Wilby gym meeting m Alumni quintet, headed by Hennie Darlington. Wiiby makes 1t sthird home showing Saturday evening playing hosts of Gilbert high of Winsted.
 Organizatlon of a committee on ketbaIl to work for the emer- geney of the New Britain Emer- gency relief fund was announced oday. The committeeman plan to organize a team, representative or the city made up of former high school and Industrial league ium- inaries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
scoyIlI Trlps Beardsley

ScOvlIl TTlpS bcaF0Sley
 The prelim game, showing Sco- wills eking out a 29-26 verdict over Beardsley-W Wolcott, furnished most of the evenings thrills. The losers led at intermission, 16-13 and 23-16 going into the last period, but consecutive field goals by Howie Kraft and Dan Mccarthy turned the tide. "Tipper" Harnick scored 17 of the losers points.
 The hox score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
(By "THE BUTT-IN BOYS")
Averages of the Ladies.
Mems Averages.

Results For Wednesday Dec 16, 1881
 Old Colds, 3: Fatlmas, 2; Meccas, 3; Gubras, 1; chesterfelds, 8; Lucky Strikes, 0; Murads, 1; Camels, O.; Helmars, 2, and Raleighs, 0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
Free Board, Lodging
 And Tutoring Passed
 Out Says Newspaper

New York; Dec 23-(UP)-At least half the members of Columbia unversitys varsity football squad are Cou- ba students under scholarship the New York World ee gram declared to-day in publishing it's investigation of the hio athefic administration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
Deals Al Columbia Latest Phase OF nDestgation
Spence, HotOland, Kojac
 7ean, Up 10 Create
 NeuU Water Records

New York; Dec 23-(UP)-New York Athletic club swimmers to-day claimed three world records established as they dual meet with Michigan 46 to 28 breaking the three year winning streak of the university squad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23

Score at half time B. x Wolcott 16, Scovill IS. Referee-George Dillon. Time-Four minute pe- rlods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23

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 Score at half time-Farrel Foun- dry IS, Telephone 12. Referee George Dillon. Time - Four 10 minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
GAMES TONIGHT

Cieveland Pennsoils vs Willlman- tia Pros.
 Hartford Aetna Girls w Spring. Dranford Tanks VI Hartford SC Mary'a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23

The Chestcrnelds sure did give By Chief Hank" kcnauscs of the Raleighs the works. Last week by taking three games. AS Miss Dnn- isavage and Mrs March were hit- ting them hot and heavy. While "Blg Chiefs" Ladies Blondye Yus- kas and Jackie Joscphs seemed to be playing checkers for the even. ing. More noise and better bow ling Blondcy and Jackie.
 The Murads managed to win one game from the Fatimas as MT Alekiss and Father Valentiejus get down to bowling business and for get everything else. What nap pened to our Ladies Man" Blondy Romanauskas last week. Lets have better bowling and less serious bus mess Blandey." AS Captain Wll- Hams says.
 With "T.ittIc Chief" MaSiaka and his pal, YOska on tho war path, the Meccas took three games from Bi!i Stokes and his Cancels. WUl BilI better water your Camcls IT you expect the cross the desert Of de. fcAt. or ANk l1tthc STIch UuSUS he knows what kind of water your Camel need.
 The Ziras won the last two games from the Helmars. As Miss Hanovich and Father Kupas were putting the pins In rare form noth- ing could stop the Helmars from winning the first game. From there on 1t was all noise and very little bowling. And silent Anna Orintas and "Bashful" Jenlaus of the Ziras were showing some real bowling in the last two games. Well, Well, Father Kazlauskas Lucy Strikes were lost in the gold rush last Wednesday night as the old Colds were taking three games. As our K. of l.. Ut Girl" Julia and the "ROck and Dirt Man" Sa- kaIauskas were hitting the spots on the alleys. And you should have been seen Monica Douglas of the Lucky Strikes trying to find her way out of the fog that night. So 70 Dc O" until next week.
 Wish you all Merry Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23
STANDING

sDoes not include their fir game which may be replayed.
 Next Weeks Schedule Scovill vs Brass. Beardsley vs Chase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-23

While glancing at the ladies averages we see that they are sure doing some wonderful bowling in the k. of L. Mixed league. With Julia Vaznikas the K. of l.. "lt Girl" heading the list and her pal . Nellie Dobilaitis and "Skippy' Adams are right at her heels 1t looks like a real battle. So look out Julia and don't do any slip ping.