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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
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At Ridgewood Grove, New York Leo Pinetzki, Poland, threw Paul Jones, Texas; Richard Shokat, Ger many, defeated Kola kwarini, Russia; George Hagen, New York, threw Vladimir Marainoff. Russia {; Sam Stein, Newark, threw Joe Cox, Oklahoma; Matros Kirilenko, Rus sia, defeated Renato Gardini, Italy; Henry Snyder, New York, threw Fred Caroni, Italy.
 At St Nicholas arena, New York
 -George zarynoff, Ukrania, threw Mihaly Orgovani, Hungary; Karl Pojello, Chicago, threw Pat Me- Kay, Memphis: Jach Sherry, Cleve- land. threw Ghafoor Kahn, Afg- han; John Zakanjain, California, threw John Nygrin, Chicago; Jim Browning. Verona, Mo. threw Ivan Vaturoff, Russia; Joe Devito, Italy threw Vladmis Dugoff, Russia,
 At Laurel Gardens, Newark. N. J.-George Calza, Italy, threy Gene Laduex, France; Babe Caddock. New Haven, threw Andy Zaharoff, Russia pr Ralph Wilson, Phila- delphia. drew with Sandor Szabo, Hungary; Cy Williams. New York, drew with Phil Marfuggl, East Orange. N. J.; Taro Miyaki. Japan, threw Steve Znosky, Poland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
Trackwalkers Win Overtime Session
 in Naugy League
tspecial to The Democrat)

(SpoCaaA to The DemOCrntD
 Naugatuck, Dec s1.-There was plenty of excitement at the Y. M. c. A. last night when three close games were played in the Basket ball league.
 When the Trackwalkers and the Idlers started their game, the pitch was high, for at the end of the game the score was tied 15 all. Three minutes overtime put the Trackwalkers in the lead with two baskets.
 The Hoboes and the Loafers were second in line and the Hoboes nosed out at the finish with one basket, 20 to IS.
 The much looked for game be- tween the Yo To Twisters and the Moonshiners, better known as the Elmwoods and the Killers. This game was won by only one point 22 to 21. At the end of the first quarter the score was to 1. At the half to 5. The third period the Elmwoods were in the lead IT to 16. Scally was the bright light of the game. The summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
DECEMBER

Mrs Mary A. (Coyle) Met han, Mrs Felixa Mientkwicz, John T. Dunn. Ellen M. Crane.
 2-Domenic Verrastro, Donate Capozzi.
 S-Daniel slattery of Milford.
 Mrs Donatucci Le Pore. Mrs Myrtle Rigga Cattaneo of Ches- hire.
 5-John J. Murphy.
 S-Mrs Mary Brophy, Mrs Mary A. Myers.
 s-John schum. Thomas Habib, William H. Mccarthy, Mrs Jane Higgins of Bloomfield. N. J.: John Azukas. Mrs Winifred Kelly Mc- Sherry of Naugatuck. Mrs Maria Crosse.
 iO-Albert Bernard.
 ll-Sidney Loyal Chick, Antonio Fusco. Rudolph J. Plasse.
 l2-William Lynch. Mary keefc. (Flood) Breen. Mrs Anna Arnic.
 1s--John R. corbett. Katherine A. Dwyer.
 i7--Mary c. Donahue. Mrs Jo- sephine (Brodeur) Phoenix.
 Elizabeth Morgan. Mrs Anna Holt of White Plains. N. Y.; Wii- liam Burthis. Robert G. AmberR.
 19-Mary Warren of Waterville. 20-Edward Hoyt Boiler.
 2l-John $. Qorszwick.
 22--FlOra Leach.
 23--Josephine carozzn.
 24--Mrs Mary Diorio, Joseph Porter, Eugene French.
 2k--John II. Haskin. Mrs Joseph Derouin.
 s7-Mary Hartn4it. Mrs Barbara Dickson Asher, Mrs MnrEAFft Hheehy, Peter naeane.
 a7--liev Henry Nicoii Wayne,
 Elizabeth HuRhen, John I. shoner. Mrs Edith Bellmere fA' plAna.
 Thomas z. lIoar. Mrs Marie Hagserly comlry,
 90-~Mrn Annunzinta tEspoH'tef JuilanO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

O'Hearn of Taunton, Mass.
 1g-Mrs Mary Ann (smith) Car ley.
 17-Mrs Marie Salinardi.
 1s-Donato Mazziotti.
 i0-Mrs Susan McMahon Of Elizabeth, N. J.
 20-John J. Corcoran.
 21-James J. Barbieri.
 23-Arthur Francis Chaney, Mrs Helen Lourinovich of Oakville, Mrs Concetta Mariana.
 24-Ella Jane Smith, Kenneth A. Evitts, Raymond Wilbur Baer.
 25--Kate Finnerty, Katherine Miller (Hodapp) Lewis, Rose Ella Parsons, Joseph c. Palmer, Joseph Witherell Guild.
 26--Michhel Angelo Frascatore, Mrs Carolina Lamontagne.
 27-Edward r. Deegan.
 28--Joseph 0. Vigeant.
 2s--Mrs Marie Rafferty. Rose De Somma.
 3O-Mrs Mary II. French.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

The visitors, who are best known as anti-razor blade compaigners, make a tour of the country every season, starting from their home port, Los Angeles. Right now they happen to be in the eastern part of the 4S states, which gave Man- ager John Dumschott of the Brook lyn A. C. hoop hussars the impress sion that they ought to provide an excellent New Years night attrac- tion for Waterburians who like to go to court occasionally.
 Able and Active
 Ten men are numbered among the House of David squad, four of them reputed All-American cali- bre. Here they are:
 No. 1--McMahon, center
 No. 2-Sanberg, guard (All
 American)
 No. 3-G. Walters, guard (All
 American)
 No. 4-Witcher, guard (All
 American) No. 5-Campbell forward (Ail
 American)
 No. G. Underwood. center
 (captain)
 No. 7-Parks, guard
 No. S-Mallard, forward (All
 Southern)
 No. 9-B. Walters, forward No. 10-Petty, forward.
 Dependable
 Feeling that his squad is quite up to standard, Manager Dum- schott will depend on Wagner, Car- roll, Swasey, Sheehan, Dunn, Don- ahue, Mazzarella. Higgiston and Pettriclne.
 James Roderick Gladney's Rey- mond Hillies will hook up with the Brooklyn Speedboys In the pre-. liminary game at 1880 o'clock with the main game booked an hour later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

The end of the year finds US In a sentimental mood and we feel that medals should be presented to some of the members for qualities other than bowling.
 A few of our recommendation for such medals are as follows:
 To Hank Downey for hog calling qualifications.
 Frank Byrnes for having the best heated car that ever trans ported guests out east.
 Otto zwlebel for the leagues hardest worker.
 Fred Drummond for that gall lant ride he took to save the day for Bill LeRoy's Cherries. Fred Valerie should get one to make up for the hat he lost the night the league opened. Bob Nelson gets one as consola- ton for the four point set back by the lowly Martyrs. Hugo Lange for going to bat on most nights with q four-man team. Mike Smith for his gigolo abili- ties.
 Joe Galipeau for just missing that trolley home every bowling night.
 Dan McNulty for that nonchalant manner of his.
 Rabbits" Cichetti for changing to the five inch ball.
 Johnnie Adams for the cutest upper lip adornment. Becky Hitchcock for being the leagues greatest optimist.
 Howard Humphries for the ride he gave Buck" Bergen from New York through heavy fog.
 Ole Martel should be reclpi- ent of one of these medals for that two hour wait he had up in Hicks- vile while his windshield wiper was being fixed. .
 Ray Beardslee is on the list for the dreary ride he makes to Bridgeport after the games.
 Harry Brennan and Millionaire Colucci should be on the receiving end for the night they came up to the alleys giving off an aroma Ala Roses after the sample soap pur- chase from Q slick tongued sales man.
 George Korner should hold hl. hand out for one, for the thrill he gives the lady fans when they  mistake him for Maurice Chevalier, of movie fame. We have a num- Der of medals left but we can hear Jack Cluney saying something about long winded guys so we will postpone further presentations un- til some other week. We thought that the deflated bank rolls caused by the boys playing santa Claus would take some of the pep out of the Con- necticut Light & Power Co bowlers but we were fooled. The league members saw to 1t that the last bowling night of old year 1881 went out in Q very whoopee man. ner which gave one the impress sion that the boys could not wait until New Years eve to do a little celebrating. You should have seen the new array of cravats that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
PORTLAND SEEKING
 EASTERN FRANCHISE

Joe Ehlrick, of Portland, Maine, and Mike Garrity, president of the former New England league team in that city, are anxious to se- cure a franchise in the Eastern league, No formal application has been made by these men but an informal request for consideration has been made to Gene Martin, of the Eastern's executive com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
BLackbeards Here 7o-morrow For Game
Meriden Quintet Oppose Speedboys
 Here Tomorrow

The Dizzy Corners of Meriden, showing a strong. lineup of former collegians, make their debut here tomorrow night meeting Bill Gaughan's speedboys at Washing ton gym at 8 o'clock. The Silver City quintet will show Don Rob- inson. former Conn Aggies star and Ophil Stanley, Gettysburg, three dettermen at forward, Brud King, 1881 Bates leader. at center. and Bernie Spaafke, also of Bates, and Al Smith, of the Meriden Telephone team, at guards. Mort Bush, Red" Russell, Bub Shaw and Louie Cello will be held in reserve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
sr MARY's LOSE TO RIVALS

Westfield, Dec VIA doubly in- spired Northampton high basket ball team swept St Mary's aside at the Community hall under an ava lanche of foul shots to win. by a 25 to 20 score here last night be- fore HOO fans. The Green Wave, anxious to show fandom that It's de- feat at the hands of Deerfield high had not upset It's morale, fought the Saints to a standstill for three periods with it's brilliant leader, Capt Joseph New. as the outstand- ing star
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
NOVEMBER

Mrs sarah Lamira Hough. Mrs Naomi Fletcher. Patrick H' Real.
 2-John 0offreda. John T. Dunn. 4-John P. Sullivan.
 e-Feiiee cataiani. William cAr' ringt0n, Mrs zulurna bertrana' Mrs Mary A. Hnpenny, Chester J' Stone, Maurice sullivan.
 7-FFank Reach of Lltchheld,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
RIVALS OF LONG STANDING

Texas Christian and Baylor uni versailles in the southwest have been meeting on the gridiron since 1901, though not every year. They have played 38 games. three in each of the years 1904 and 1907. and two games a season in several other years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
CARNERA TO BE BUSY

Paris, Dec 3l.--(UP)-Leon See announced to-day that he had booked three fights for Primo Car nera in the next i've weeks. Car- nera was scheduled to meet Noise Bouquillon here January II; Larry Gains in London, January 25; an unnamed opponent in Berlin Feb ruary 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
Hawks Get Ingram

Chicago. Dec 31.-CUP)-The Chicago Blackhawks have obtained Frank Ingram, who is tied for the lead in scoring in the International Hockey league, and he will be in the lineup against the New York Americans tomorrow night. The Blackhawks sent Doc Rommes to Pittsburg in exchange for Ingram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
ME TO YOU

As old man 1881 bends the knee
 to that youth 1892
 It Is our wish that the New Year
 brings the best of luck to you. May your first ball to the head pin
 ride, ending with man ystrikes. For we are sure it's hits like this
 that every bowler likes. On your marks, 1t Is our hope that
 all your fills are fine Those big fills sure bring home the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

bacon, many and many time. As to your control please lend an ear, while we do mutter It's our plea that each ball of yours, high hats the old gutter. Now in things other than bowling, for the New Year that soon Is due
 We desire those dreams of you and yours each and every one come true,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

Among your New Years resolu- tions, why not add one to the little book that will read something like this. ''I will not be absent from n league game during the year of 1032." You know the way the teams are punched at the present writing, 1t Is not fair to have your team go to bat with four men. If you find that 1t Is impossible to be on hand be sure that your cap- tain Is made known of the fact so he can make other arrange ments, that is the organization com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
Famous House Of DaDid
 Hoopsters To Sho5O
 Against City Champs

Won 96 lost 6. That in four facts and figures the record of the House of David basketball team last the team which will provide the principal sporting att tracng of local interest tomorrow night at the Phoenix
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

Here's hoping that Jim kiely keeps up the good work In 1e32. Your column. Jim, has been big help to the success of the Power Company league. Happy New Year to you and your family, Jim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
Sparks From The Power League
always was great finisher. We guess you're right, Jack

We wish that Millionaire Colucci would stay on his own alleys es- pecially on nights when we have Q habit of cleaving the atmosphere twice after we split with the first ball. We emerged with 3 pin boxes on two different occasions last night and each time the Mil- lionaire from Brooklyn rushed over to offer his condolences. And such condolences. If he keeps on we are going to make up a rhyme to go with Eddie Cantor's Potato song and send 1t to Eddie. Boy 1t will be pip. If 1t ever goes out on the ether 1t will par alyzc the Stool Jockeys over In Brother Mikes Combination sand wlch emporium. A word to the wise, Anthony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

Si D'Vlleskis continues with his extremely fine bowling. His total of 34S was far ahead of the rest of the pack and his hand. again goes out for the gold offered for high three.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
THE STANDING

Jimmy Pray's gang continued their upward march, taking Bill LeRoy's Cheerios to the woodshed for a four-point spanking. The Prays eased into that first place tie with the Wallace Wrecking Crew, to whom the brakes were applied for points by Joe Cali peau's Fiery Troubadours. Joe's outfit has for company. the Langes, the Murphys and the Nelsons in that tie on the second rung.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

Conn It & Pr Co Bowling league Station B-L-A-H signing off for the remainder of 1931. See you next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

Jack Murphy told us that the new ball that Joe Sires Is using Is called the slush ball as 1t has in- clinations to roll in the gutter. Jack told us to do this, Joe, so see him about 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

mittee will provide substitute from the large waiting list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

John Joy took time enough be- tween the puffs of a black cigar to turn In three swell games. Since John decided to stage comeback in this here game, he has proved quite an asset to the D'Vileskis Dare Devils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

"Cal" Hughes, who high tests 1t over Southington mountain every day, was the main reason why Ray Mills Collar Ads are out of the cellar tonight. He broke the Martyrs hearts with that flock of marks which dirtied the score sheet after his name. In the first game his 127 was enough to win the high single dough. Nice work, Cal,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

I-Euyb edbeu iutO tuut liE5J piaCO tie with the Wallace Wrecking Crew, to whom the brakes were applied for points by Joe Gall outfit has for company. the Langes, the Murphys and the Nelsons in that tie on the second rung. Becky Iitchcock's Fighting Cou- gars were caught under the Nelson Steam Roller and flattened for 8 points. The Rollers staged quite O comeback after their setback last week when the Martyrs opened their safety valve. and grabbed off { points. Their team total of 1907 was enough and then some to cop the high team sugar. We guess that engineer Tom Flanagan saw to 1t that the Steam Rollers leaky valves were packed so that the old Roller is functioning on high once more.
 Frank Mellon's Airdale Tanners went out of their line when they brought Jack Murphy's Foxes un- der their spell for . points. Franks ,, collection does not have to take any back talk, as far us bowling Is concerned from any team in the league. Lee Rowley, Q member of the Tanners, who week-ends in Hartford, claims that before the season is over they arc going to be right close to the top. That's the spirit, Lee.
 As both Ole Martel and Ed Bly,, who usually do the collecting, were doing their stuff over at Genlot's, Ray Lautenschlager was assigned to see that the boys came across for their bowling at the Wooster. Ray was sure kept bus making change for the boys. eW predicted that the pocket full of silver would have q bad effect on his bowling. but his 116 in the last game proved we were wrong. You should have seen the battle put on by the Culver Culprits and the Baker Wonder Boys. AL though the Baker Boys won three games, none of them were by a very comfortable margin. In tho first game both teams rolled bet- ter than 500 which shows you how the boys were skipping them down in this match. Al Krieger and Harry Mist were prominent cogs in the victory wheel for the Ba- kers.
 "Ted" Breithaupt. to whom the bridge hands played in the big card battle between the Culbertson vs Lenz & Go. holds no mystery, sure did smote the pins in a man. ly manner. His total was we'll over three hundred for the night and in | looking over the score sheet we find him head man on his team which is something considering that no less a bowling light than Johnny Divito holds down the an- chor job on Ted's team.
 Jack Roberts, the Wolcott mayor had 79 chalked up at the end of the eighth box. He then proceed ed to tickle the timber so that at the end of the game his score sheet showed 121. Jack claims he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31
THE BALL < CHAIN LEAGUE

AGAE AsAAA N GHAAN AGAOCG
 There are eight of the boys In the league who find their bowling appetites are far from satisfied with just Wednesday night bowling, so they have formed q little social league of their own. As the rules and bylaws call for four teams, each team having four members, these eight brave hearts have in- vited their wives to bowl with them. The league holds forth on Sunday nights, so ns soon as the evening meal Is finished and the dishes washed and put away (may- be) the Mir and Mrs vehicle 1t down to the alleys to put on their act. I ask you now. isn't that romance ? The following names can be found on the score sheet after the even ing festivities are over:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

IUGHES 'sssssssesss HV
 Score at half time: Trackwalkers 10, Idlers Q. Referee, Fritz Klambt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

adorned the manly necks this week which were no doubt presents to the boys on the recent Give & Take day. One peep was enough to convince one that the receivers were not in on the selection, for some of the colors we know that when the duty period of wearing said neckwear ends, they will be placed secretly away and forgot ten.
 Say! Run an optic over the standing. Isn't 1t enough to give you a headache? We have two teams even stephen for top hon. ors with just one point separating them from quadruple tie for the number two position. The team that is 18th on the list Is only 10 points behind the leaders so with ten weeks to go there should be some red hot numbers in the works.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

Jack Roberts, the Wolcott mayor had 79 chalked up at the end of the eighth box. He then proceed ed to tickle the timber so that at the end of the game his score sheet showed 121. Jack claims he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-31

avenue ArInOfy.
The Washington times., 1931-11-20
STEELE DUSEK
TOLL To DRAW

The wrestling issue between
Rudy Dusek and Ray Steele today
remains unsettled as the pair of
huskies waged a two-hour draw
before close to 5000 fans at the
Washington Auditorium last night.
It was the longest wrestling
match in Washington since 18
years ago when Daddy Joe Turner
and Pinkie Gardner went three
hours with neither getting the
upper hand.
Steele was the aggressor and
roughed up DuSek no little, though
the Nebraskan was not backward
at this style. Several times Steele
tossed Dusek out of the ring, and
on one occasion pitched him into
the orchestra pit.
Separates GrappIers
The bruising German thought
it best to finish Dusek on the
spot, so he hurriedly went down
into the pit and lashed out at the
Nebraskan. Promoter Joe Tur-
AAC1, 1AOWCNCA, oCP1A 0UCN OA4C CAAA-
battled grapplers and they went
back to the ring to continue their
warfare.
Despite the fact that Steele
had much the best of the argu.
ment, Dusek had his minutes of
glory. He held a deadly hold on
Steele for fully five minutes and
it seemed that the German would
not escape. Steele seemed to be
in agony but finally managed to
free himself.
"Split" Is Useless
Dusek could not damage Steele
with his famous rocking chair
split" while his "thorhammer"
punches rolled off the solid Steele
like drops of water.
Steele was the stronger at the
finish and was breathing the
easier.
In the preliminaries, AL Geice.
wicz defeated Benny Ginsberg;
Steve ZnoSki and John Katan
wrestled to a draw: Herbie Free
man threw Vanka Zelesniak with
a crotch hold in 10 minutes while
Chief White Feather yielded to
Matros Kirilenko in 80 minutes,
the victim of an airplane spin.
The Washington times., 1931-11-20
TONY FAVORED.
OVER THE KEED

NEW YORK, Nov. 2o.-Tony
Canzoneri. a real fighting cham.
pion, should defeat Kid chocolate.
Cuban sharpShooter. in their l5-
round triple title" bout at Madi.
6 ! Square Garden tonight.
Both boys are terrific hitters.
but CanZoneri has been installed a
2to-l favorite because of his supe-
rior stamina and Judgment Of
pace over the championship route.
Three Titles at Stake
The bout is unique in that at
least two and probably three
worlds titles will b, at stake.
Canzoneri will be defending his
lightweight and Junior welter.
weight crowns If Canzoneri
scales down to 1870 pounds bv
o'clock this afternoon, and it
seemed probable this morning
that he would, Chocolates 1870.
pound or junior lightweight title
will be at stake.
If Tony makes 1870 pounds and
wins, he will become the first
fighter in history to win four
titles. He previously held the
featherweight championship.