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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
"THE CONQUERORS, AND "ALL AMERICAN" CLOSING AT THE STRAND; TWO NEW FEA-
 TURF PICTURES TOMORROW

Hollywood has kept faith with a public that has nursed the motion picture since its nickeldeon birth. From the celluloid mills has come a film production that dares to honestly portray an undiscussed but romantic era in the history of the United States.
 It is the RKO's Radio picture, "The Conquerors." which closes its engagement tonight at the State theater with Richard Dix and Ann Harding in the co-starring roles.
 Here at last, Is something on the screen that every man, woman and child should see. It Is a powerful and stirring flesh and blood docu- ment of what America has faced and survived during three major depressions since 1873.
 Historical highlights, from the time Alexander Graham Bell in- vented the telephone up to the time Lindbergh spanned the Atlantic, go hurtling by on the screen in the midst of an intensely absorbing romantic progress participated in by the Richard Dix and Miss Hard- ing.
 In addition to seeing the birth of the telephone, audiences view elec- tricity being harnessed; read of Holland launching the first sub- marine. learn again the story of Edison and the photograph and see the Wright brothers make their first memorable flight, all as q background to a great personal drama.
 The companion feature is "The All American with Richard Arlen, Able Booth and the 1881 All-Amer- ican team. Tomorrow an all new screen program will be presented for two days to include "Blonde Venus'' with Marlene Dietrich and You Said a Mouthful' with Joe D. Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
Two Great Features; Central Park" and MT Robinson Crus0e" On Program At State Today.

Warmers State offers another splendid double feature program to-day. Thursday and Friday in Central Park" and MT Robinson Crusoe.'
 "Central Park" was conceived and executed as the story of what might occur In any public park, but which happened to take place in Central Park, New York.
 Ward Morehouse, the Broadway columnist and dramatic critic, and author of Big City Blues." has spent a lot of time in Central Park in the course of his newspaper duties. He has covered the police station, has learned the inside de- tails on many tragedies and TO- mances. He has seen boys and girls, strangers in New York, who have wandered to the edge or the lake in the park. ready to end It all. He has talked with the cops on duty--has known many or them by their first name, and he has found Central Park a veritabie fountain of human interest stories. In preparing his story for the movies, he took two waifs, a boy and girl, hungry, alone In the big city, adrift in Central Park, ana made them the central characters of, "Central Park" Around these two he has woven about as exciting and as touching story as the screen has made in many moon. It is a story that in the man IS based upon actual experfences that Morehouse has known about.
 Joan Blondell. Wallace Ford ana | rpft fnqfVrad ma11. hcrs of A biz cast of favorites Tn fife nrod,iction. The companion feature. MT Robinson Crusoe" h which Douglas Fairbanks (Senior) is starred. . "A,
 Tine picture was made in It's en- tiretv in the South Seas, ana the star and his company have suc- ceeded admirably in catching the mood and flavor of that garden naradisc. With the exception oI Tour principal players, natives are seen in most of the action, ana these natural actors demonstrate anew that drama Is instipctive witn them. one would think. in fact. that they had been trained TOT months for their roles.
 "Mr Robinson Crusoe" concerns itaeif with an adventurous young snortgnan who makes wager that he can subsist upon desert leland with no assistance from CIV iiiya+ion. Tn other words, he can s,,ccessfully duplicate the life or Tlafoe's famous character. Not oniv does he succeed in winning his bet. but he unearths several other complications, such as a hand-to- hand conflict with a headhunter, battles with cannibals and the cap ture of a beautiful native maiden In one of his traps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

passing
 
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 GENE McCANN converted overnight from Paddy horoughbeds watching the ke ocss Bill TsTry four Kids have just recovered from an at son o sne co D & rn an he We'll acting under orders the St Louis having him keep chatter create baseball n preex of illness the Mrday night Bi McMahon Now Nathan aus of of his British expedition which will try The Marquis boxed with Tommy Gibbons fight London with Jack Bloomfield Eddie Mickey daisen the American did Mickey turn Panz?
 MISS BETTY NUTHAIL. English is vegetables C0vcnt Garden becn discovered conncctcd promotion sunday sassu. hockey long m sop & at hs prices wee dropping double bll Over 75O0O
 Garden and 11OOO turned out last Sum day. Note Rosenbcrg-The Mirrors story Of the on the Irisl Harry coach phps the latest to be
 EUrdham jcb Because of the objection to intro ducing Fordham, however isn't the job wants It, which
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

give them hypothetical situa- tions and call for rapid answers as to what they would do or advise under such circumstances in a game.
 Following is one of the prob- lems:
 Q-What is the best method of feeding the ball to player cut- ing for the basket?
 A--Always make your pass ahead of the runner and time 1t so he doesn't have to retard his speed in order to catch it. If you are close to the man cutting, two handed chest pass thrown ahead of him is most desirable. If some distance back, sharp one-handed wrist pass thrown from the shoul- der, or a bounce pass, Is recom- mended. When the runner Is close to the basket, decide upon which side of the blackboard he would prefer to shoot and make your pass in that Erection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
"LIFE BEGINS" AND KEN MAY
 NARD AT NEW GARDEN

Your last opportunity is to-day at tmhe New Garden theater to see
 Life Begins with Loretta Young and Eric Linden. You may be shocked--you may be stunned you may be thrilled by the truth, but you'll never forget 1t.
 The companion feature is Ken Maynard in Between Fighting Men" also on the bill are num- Der of interesting short subjects. Not SO long ago the Hays organiz- ation boiled the critics and the public to learn the type of film most welcomed by movie audience es. The answer was: Adventure and Romance.
 RKO-Radio Pictures must have peeked at that poll before begin- ming production on ",The Most Dangerous Game" which opens at the New Garden tomorrow. For this new picture is as crammed With thrill and romance and ad- venture as the studio with it's full resources could devise, and con tains. in addition. an exciting touch of mystery. To fans, looking for novelty in films, this shock" feat ure should prove as fresh as to- morrow mornings headlines. Joel McCrea, Fay Wray, Leslie Banks and Robert Armstrong head the cast which unfolds the eerie yarn.
 The companion feature will be Hoot Gibson in "A Mans Land" He thought he was going to be fired. but instead he was given half the ranch and a beautiful city girl. to manage. What happen ed to him as he fought rustiers. ...tried to knock some sense into the girls pretty head. lis just what makes Hoot Gibson's "A Mans Land" the greatest western romance that has ever reached the screen. Don't fail to attend the Auction Circus Thursday night. You buy at your own price and if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

his lightweight title against Jimmy Haires, colored. of Stamford.
 Other Good Bouts
 l, Chief Lugi Dadagis, Bridgeport Indian is listed on the card against Young Hicks of New Haven. Tin Can Romanlello of Stamford will battle Jimmy Stewart, New Haven bantam, while Tony Comaro of Bridgeport, Q 19O-pounder, will swap with Young Sam Langford of New Haven. Tommy Flaherty, Irish youngster for Washington Hill, will make. his first Water bury showing meeting Adam Coh- en, also of this village. Johnny Bel lino, another local ace, is paired with Pinky Morris, brother of spi- TO Morris of Bridgeport while Al Levesque of the south end will op- pose Joe Reddy of New Haven. Seceral other bouts will constitute the card, the first of which will get underway at 8:30 o'clock.
 Jim Calvin will referee the bouts with Johnny Brickel holding the Ingersoll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
Today At Local Theaters
"ME AND MY GAL" SHOWING
 SOON

Me And My Gal' comedy-ro- nance with Joan Bennett and Spencer Tracy dividing the love in- terest, comes to the Poli-Palace theater next Thursday. It is based on an original story by Barry Con- ners and Philip Klein and was pre- pared for tho screen by Arthur Ko- Der.
 It Is a Fox Films production, di- rected by Raoul Walsh, and tells the story of radio-car cop who falls in love with a blonde cashier, following a filtration that results in the thrilling capture of Q killer on whose head rests a reward of $10.- 900.
 Miss Bennett and Tracy were last seen together in "She Wanted q Millionaire. Since that picture Miss Bennett has played the lead- ing roles in "The Trial of Vivienne Ware, Careless Lady" Week Ends Only" and Wild Girl" Tracy has since been featured in Young America "Disorderly Con- duct' "Society Girl' and "The Painted Woman"
 They are supported in "Me And My Gal" by cast of notables that includes Marion Burns, who made her film debut in '"rhe Golden West" Henry B. Walthall, George Walsh. Noel Madison, J. Farrell Macdonald and Adrian Morris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

The walloping Frenchman, who has won every bout put two since he entered the roped arena, holds a verdict over the up-stater who has been hankering for q return match for months. Their first bout in Rockville was a duplicate of the Steel Eagle fracas here and Q replica of that tomorrow should tax the Phoenix fight center to capacity.
 Vaudeville Galore
 In addition to the 12 bouts signed up by Matchmaker Oscar Lord, three of which will be for state titles, including the main go, Le- gfonnaires on the committee have secured some of Waterbury's out standing entertainers to strut their stuff. Solos, vocal and instrumental and dance specialties will be offered during the bouts.
 Buddy Defends Title
 Chester Buddy of Waterbury will defend his state weiterweight crown against Young Eddy of Stamford while Frankie Pasden of Watertown will endeavor to retain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
BOXERS AND CLOCK
 TWIN DUSTY GAMES

A very small crowd of Industrial League basketball fans saw the Paper Box and Waterbury Clock teams come through with decisive margins last night at the central "" court. The Boxers smothered the American Brass combine 36 to 19, while Clock won its first game of the season oyer the Telephone team, 39 to 23. Frank Gaigan of the Brooklyn Gagains, with 10 points and Joe Foley with 9 mark CTS, were high scorers for the Box outfit while Mickey Bowen and Andy Stavnitsky divided honors during the Brass attack.
 Lefty Kane, scoring three field and as many foul goals. led the Clockers in their romp over the Telephone lads, while Pettricone. Hollis and Wethered all had part in the spree which stood 19 to 0 at half time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
MANHATTAN FIVE
 PLAYS TONIGHT

New York. December IA = The Manhattan Basketball team, with three consecutive triumphs on It's seasons record, expects to meet stern opposition from the Long Island University five, with which 1t clashes tonight in the Manhat- tan gymnasium at S:30 o'clock. The Jaspeh freshman team will oppose Newark Prep in a prelim- mary contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
Crosby Opens Court Season Against Lyman Hall 1Onight
Windsor Locks Slugger
 Slated Against BrOSSeau
 On Legion Card Tomorrow

Joe Waynis, rugged two listed simon pure puncher from Windsor Locks who the of near riot at the New Haven Arena recently when Joe Steele awarded unpopular duke him will make his debut here to- morrow night meeting Phil Brosseau tough mddeweight in the feature bout the American Le- zion amateur card for the Christmas cheer fund for dis abled veterans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

At Lynn, Mass Bull Martin, New Jersey, threw Jack Brandell, Iowa; Charley Leahman, Ohio, threw Jim Nelson, Boston; Pat O'Hara, Georgia, drew with Sam Skorsky, Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
High Scoring Wallingford Team At WiIby Gym
 ReserUes In PreLinl

In shape for their first test of the season. Crosby high schools 1882 basketball edition will take the Wilby floor tonight anticipating plenty of opposition from Lyman Hall of Walngford, which has already it's first two contests of the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
Aren't There Any Good Ones Left?
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
MSkEBALL 
BY NAT HOLMAN
Star Player, Coach and Author of
 "Winning Baskctball'

To test any players knowledge of fundamentals and his judgment in deciding problems quickly, I often call the boys around me dur ing practice sessions and quiz them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

Warren Harding vs Gilbert Naugatuck vs Peekskili, NJ. A. Samuel Johnson vs Danbury Trade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

Games Saturday N. H. Commercial vs Shelton. West Haven vs Alumni.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

you have the lucky ticket you get the entire proceeds of the sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
Games Tomorrow
Cannes Friflav

Bridgeport Central vs Torrington Jr. College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14
Yesterdays Results

Rockville 22. H. Bulkeley 21. Rockville Eds 13, Bulkeley Eds ii Zadnick's 20, Lewis 16. Gilbert Hall 26, Farmington 15. East Hartford 28, Weaver 27. Hartford Trade 20, N. B. Trade .5.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

Convinced that his charges will be able to handle themselves cred- itably in their first start, Coach Billy Schofield expects to see plenty of action towards the formation of a useful scoring combination that will ''click."
 Best Combination
 In steinman at center, Wilmot and Grimm at forward and Dunn and O'Donnell at guard, Crosby has quintet that has shown best re- suits in the practice sessions to date. That Lyman Hall has a real group of scorers is evidenced by their 40 to 15 decision over stone college of New Haven with Kings land a guard. the Boyd brothers and Lacey having prominent parts in the scoring spree.
 Tonight's game, scheduled for 8:30 o'clock is expected to draw g good-sized crowd. The reserve teams of the two schools will play the preliminary game, with danc- ing to follow the main contest. Probable line-ups:
 Crosby Lyman Hall Griffin, If ......... lg, Kingsland Wilmot, If ............. rg. Kelly Steinman, ...s.s.... c, J. Boyd Dunn, lg ........s..... IT, Lacey O'Donnell, rg ........ If, R. Boyd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-14

his lightweight title against Jimmy Halnaa calnrad of Gfa rnf fnrd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06

Lindquist, charged with obtaining money by false pretenses. s1e
 Sentences were deferred on Joseph Petrie. charged with 9 statutory offense and Steve Fran cis. charged with breaking and entering, both of whom pleaded guilty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06
The Disabled
 American Vets Will Hold State Conven= ton in Waterbury
 in June

Plans for the state convention of the Disabled American Veterans to be held in Waterbury in June were made at a meeting of the Waterbury committee in Columbus hall last night. Members of the committee include: J. Cunningham, w. Alyward, G. Hinman, w. Mur- ray, J. Martone. J. Rice, N. Mak- ros, W. Petch1ock, W. Heating, C.. Hanson, J. Breen, S. Weston, R. Harrington, F. Coughlan, M. Pres ton, E. Case, H. Reiger and b. Grisbauskas.
 The members of the state com mittee to work with the Waterbury committee are J. J. Mulligan. chairman, Waterbury; David Heat ley, Newington; James H. Fender gast, New Haven; M. B. Haggerty, Stratford; Steve Honas, Derby; Walter Jones, Bristol: James Pot ter, Meriden; E. W. Pearson, Mid- dletown; William R. Linn. New Britain; Henry Bueregaide, Willi- mantle, and William J. Lilley, Naugatuck.
 Reports on rehabilitation were read by c. Hanson and on mem- bership by William Alyward. State commander, Peter Nugent, na- tioHal committeeman for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Clifford c. Foyer, and state re- mobilization officer. Edward Kelly spoke before the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06
YMCA CHURCH ; BOWLING LEAGUE
Mill Plain Union Holds Two Legs on Three
 Year Cup
CLOSE OF THE SEASON

The members of the six teapas making up the Y. M. c. A. Church Bowling League wound up their season last night with a banquet at the Y. M. c. A. cafeteria. Dr John Molyiman proved to be an exceedingly effective toastmaster and he kept things humming from beginning to end. Speeches were made by Rev Joseph o. Todd, Rev Richard Hegarty. Stephen Halla- way, president of the league, and Les Beardslee, recreational direc- tor at the Y. M. c. A.
 The awards were made to the Mill Plain team which now holds two legs on the three year cup for which teams have been competing from Mill Plain Union, First Meth odist, Second Congregational, Swedish Luehtran, St Johns Luth- eran, St Paul's Methodist. The runnerup was the aggregation from the First Methodist church, which also has two legs on the three year cup. MT Gallagher of the Mill Plain team was awarded the prize for the high three strings 1888; A. Johnson of the Swedish Lutheran team was awarded the prize for the high single string = 152. President Stephen Hallway accepted the award for high indi- vidual average 108.08.
 Postmaster Mohrman chal- lenged the other ministers to bowl with their respective bowling teams in next years league. The presi- dent for next year will be Leland L. Stacy of the Second Congrega- tional team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06

sale tremendously. The number mentioned in the foregoing para graph to attend, seems like a ca pacity gathering. but that will not be the case. for the entire school will be at the disposal of the play CTS who will be made to feel at home.
 Local merchants are doing their bit toward the affair, for the com mittee in charge have secured gratis, enough, pencils, papers, cards. card tables and chairs to accommodate all who attend. Cook ing departments in the schools have made some delicious candy which will be rallied off while there are countless prizes which will be awarded the players.
 The committee in charge of the affair includes Miss Mary M. A. Bennett of Walsh school; Miss Mary c. Moore of Columbia; Miss Agnes c. Marron of Wilby; Miss Elizabeth Quinn and Principal Marie A. Her inger of B. w. Tinker; Miss Nellie A. Brown, Principal John G. Gil- martin and Miss Helen Bergin of Croft and Miss Helene Case of Welton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06
New York State C. orc. Fauors Immediate Repeal
 OF 18th Amendment
ing Bankers and Business Men, Ready to Submit Report Pointing to Evils of Prohibition
New York, April s-Immediate set

New York, April 6-Immediate modification of the Volstead Act, and repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, is advocated by the Executive Committee of the Cham Der of Commerce of the State of New York, in report to be pre- sented at the monthly meeting of the Chamber tomorrow. The com mittee, which is composed of twenty-five of the leading bank CTS and business men in the or ganization, has prepared and a. dopted report of eighty pages, pointing out the evils of prohibit ion. It is expected at tomorrow's meeting this report will receive the endorsement of the organization, which is the oldest Chamber, not only in the United States, but in the world, having been organized before the American revolution.
 The committee has collected federal statistics concerning intox- icating liquors, national and state statistics on alcoholism, arrests for drunkenness, on insanity, pris- on population, criminal cases in federal courts, seizures of illicit stills, and on many other matters which are alleged to point to the failure of prohibition, or at least to show prohibition has not pro- duced the benefits its supporters claim; at the same time, most ser ious evils have resulted which de- mand its repeal.
 The committee points out how various crimes are promoted by prohibition. It also sets forth in detail the complete failure of pro- hibition in all other countries where adopted.
 Evidence is presented which in dicates that the United States has more illicit distilleries and speak easies in operation today than li- censed distilleries and saloons in pre-prohibition times. The diff culties of enforcement are consid- cred insurmountable, and much material is presented to substan- tiate this conclusion. The economic aspects of prohibition are discus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06
Activities at
 Brooklyn YMCA
Younger Boys Clubs Plan Exhibition for Thurs
 day Night

Thirty members of younger boys clubs at the Brooklyn Y M c A will put on gym exhibition Thurs day evening between the dances at the Falcon spring dance. Three members of the Falcons have been trained to lead the work of the boys. This is the first gymnastic exhibition put on in the Brooklyn Y M c A in several years, and much interest is shown in the work of the boys. The three leaders of the gym workers are: Rocco Diste- fano, Henry Del Pc, and Joseph Di Vito.
 The Brooklyn Y Midgets will put on the first number "a long pole drill-with the following boys talk ing parts: Paul Devino, James Morris; Nicholas Salerno, Peter Carrozza, John DeZino, Leonard Santora, Michael De Faziov, John Dellanno, and Louis Rizzuti.
 The second number will be pre- sented by the Yeomen club and they will do a wand drill. The boys taking part are: Erasmo Lepore, Thomas Carusillo, Joseph Cam bino. Frank Cambino, Joseph Ros- si, Albert Cioneill, Henry Travis. Peter Angelli and Joe DiVito.
 The third number is by the Ro- vers club and is a series of ground pyramids. The boys forming the pyramids under Henry Del Pos leadership are: Jerry Laudise. Car man Zaza, Joseph Cambino. Thom- as Lacilla, Patsy Rossi, John Der ardi, Frank De Blazio, Angelo Scursso, Raymond Alexander and Robert Golden.
 The boys are to report at the Y at 8 o'clock Thursday night and will appear in white and blue uni forms. The spring dance starts at S:00 and the boys will be ready to go on between dance during the evening. The Arcadians are fur nishing the music for the annual spring dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-06

the burning of his home on Branch street surprised everyone. He is alleged to be part of the arson ring that worked in this city over a couple of years period.
 Many suspended sentences and nolles were entered. Alfred Miller, 29, was first sentenced to two months in jail on charges of att tempting to break into a South Main street restaurant, but he was recalled from the prisoners pen later in the afternoon and given a suspended sentence. Nolles were granted Joseph Cooper, charged with theft, Hugh Erskine. 26, charged with using car without permission and Edward Skridulas, Almon Droste and William Clark on charges of robbery with vio- lence. Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald told the court that after careful investiga- tion. there was not sufficient evil dence to press the charges against the trio.
 Suspended sentences were grant, ed Eugenio Mauro, 50, charged with embezzlement of $500 from his employer, James Zarrelli and Henry Angelillo, charged with breaking and entering and Eric A.