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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Runors And Reality Gathered From This Sporting World The Grist Of Athletic Contest
One Way of Looking At It
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

University Caornias football claiming national grid championship for 93l But if the Golden Bear Cubs probably could laugh out of the long route by which they make their contention.
 Now take deep breath for here go:
 California Fullerton Jaysees 430 who tied La Verne college 2l2 who 76 who beat California Agge 207 who rounced San Diego Marines 206 who downed Loyoa al Los Angeles 70 who San Francisco 76 who bested Santa Clara 70 whipped Olympic Club l96 who foppd Marys lOO who upset Southern California l37. And you don't push this thing any revealed that the California yearnsS ll5 points ahead of the Troans
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04

Realizing that, the outcome of the game will have a great deal to do with the championship of the league this year, which they happen to be defending, Coach Louis Laun of Leavenworth Is out doin ghimself to see that his boys are right" for their important tussle, which will, incidentally de- eide first place in the western Connecticut circuit.
 Nip and Tuck
 The contesting players will be about as evenly matched in indi- vidual ability as is humanly possi- ble, which means that team play will be an all-important factor in deciding the winner in addition to skill from the free throw line, which the average high school team of to-day has an amazing lack of.
 In Captain Jack Creaven, Gen. eral Damelio and Bullet" Boro- way. Leavenworth has an able trio of basket shooters who can be de. pended upon in q pinch while the Watertown Indians have an equal number of dependables in Mort and Bryan Kielty and Jerry Miller Then there is Saleunas of Leaven- worth and Jarlett of Watertown who are quite apt to take a hand in the scoring.
 Several Wins
 To date, Leavenworth has knocked off Terryville and Litch. field, losing to West Haven. while Watertown has won from all op- ponents including Thomaston and Litchfeld. by impressive scores John Cluney has been named as referee. Dancing will follow the principal contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
-Theta-Pi Trip
 Springfield Team

Showing fine passwork and accu- rate shooting the Zi-Theta-Pi cagers of the Central Y Interclub league defeated the Springfield Trinity M. F. team cagers Saturday night, 57 to 20, at the Y gym. Red Mcintosh, Herb Moran and Idris Anderson. with 12, II and 10 points, respectively. starred for the Zfs.
 In the preliminary game, the Bona Dom five, another Y Inter club league entry strengthened by the acquisition of "Palooks" Ro- gum, leading scorer of the St Mary's church quintet, defeated the Bridgeport Y 37 to 25. Roxum scored 12 points for the locals. The Bonnies held a 19 to 12 lead at half time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
League Standing
PERRY WINS PARIS
 INDOOR NET TITLE

Paris. January { -- lUp) ~- Fred Perry, EDgiaDd's yopDg ten . nIs star, won the singles cham pi0ns ship Of the annual Ehfistmas lDs door tennis toDrnainenf yesterds 7 when be defeated Jean i3eroira of France, sss, 7sb, sst,. sst,
 Perry previously. had ven A shase {. ihs "ygslss .,..s a's,s p.,,,ns ss,,. \, Co defeat psni Fsfei anf Marc l Iisrnard. grsHsb combinations, s'a, ssl, as9,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Wash lngtOn Hills.
Sacred Heart A. {

Totals ..........lG
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
TUT IINE' TI' VVH North End Jrs
COLLEGE BASKETBALL

ITS, TftfFIFf- IIHY UUIHIEI nun four eight minute periods,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
New Men Score
 Eagle Victory

New Haven, Conn, Jan 4.-UP) Paul Paddon celebrated his first local appearance in the New Ha- ven Eagles uniform last night by scoring one of the goals which gave the Eagles a 20 win over the Springfield (Mass) Indians.
 The youthful center-ice man was obtained by the New Haven Can adian-A n-American League Hockey club from Syracuse in the Inter- national league. Dodger Collins, a rookie, scored New Haven's first goal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
SpeedbOvs Cancel
 COrmashers Tilt

Bill Gaughan's Specdboys. or iginally scheduled to play the Corn mashers Friday evening at Wash. inSton gym, will be unable to meet that outfit as they are scheduled to oppose the Bristol Boys club in n return game on that date at Washington gym. If the Corn masher,s manager will communi- cate with the Speedboys pilot, an- other date for the near future will be offered them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
.BEARDSLEY CACERS OPPOSE BRASS AT
 YMCA TOMORROW
Dusty League Rivals Meet in Main Game of DOuble- header - Farrel Takes on Chase in Opener

The undefeated American Brass courtsmen are pitted in the main game of to-morrow's Dusty league double header against the Boards ley-wolcott quintet, showing two of the leading scorer in the league in the persons of stT Poscavage. center, and "Tipper" Harnick, for ward. This setto is on the books for 9 o'clock and will be preceded by the Farrel-Chase game at 8 o'clock. Dancing will follow the main tilt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04

Chicago, Jan 4,-iPD Aihlni"s will streak across Rymnasiums ht Evanston, Madison and frbann, tO- night as the big i"n bnsteib1ll raco opens with six iehms ln r0mp"il' fiDD,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
City Leaguers
 Meet Tuesday

President Bill Derwin will pre- side over tomorrow nights City Amateur Basketball league meet ing scheduled for the park depart ment office in the city hall at 7:30 o'clock. All managers and circuit officers are requested to put in their attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
HAYWOOD JUNIORS CAPTURE OVERTIME BASKETBALL GAME
Defeat Y Jrs in Two Extra Periods, 34 to 33-VOl- Ieyball Team Defeats Bridgeport
(speciaI to The Democrat)

Naugatuck Naugatuck, January A. Saturday was busy day al the Naugatuck Y. M. C. A. starting with the Grammar School Juniors at 9 o'clock until closing time at 12:0O when the dancers left after the High school game.
 Morning class was attended by 39 boys and with the swimming following the class work nearly 50 boys totaled the attendance.
 "Y" Midgets Win
 A newly organized team has been organized known as the "Y" Midgets winning their initial game from George Aliens midgets, 22 to 10. Bill Sweeney, the youngest basketball player at the "" was the star of the game scoring bas- kets. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Naugy Wins 9th Straight

Pete Foley's undefeated proteges at Naugatuck had little difficulty scoring their sixth consecutive vic tory Saturday night swamping Ed die Reilly's Bridgeport Central quintet, Al to 15, in Valley League tilt, "Red" Scally and "Bubbles" Balinsky were the win ner's big guns. The home club held a 23 to 6 lead at intermissioi. Saturday night at the Naugy the Norwich Free Academy will be guests of the Foleymen. Saturdays summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
sr N1QK's jlpsE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
ONLY BACHELOR KING.

EnGland's only bachelor king was William Rufus, or William IT,, son and successor of William the Conqucror. Edward V. and Ed ward VI were never married but they died without reaching their majority,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
SCHMELING AT N. H.
 ARENA FRIDAY EVE

The only appearance of Max Schmcllng in Connecticut will be at the New Haven Arena on Friday night, January 8.
 Matchmaker Tony PaOltllO managed to secure this fistlc plum after much negotiating and the German who Is king of all the heavywcights in the world will appear in special three round exhibition topping a fine card of boxing.
 Popular prices will prevail. Reservations, may he made by calling New Haven 5.3f23.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04

Next Sundays Schedule 1:3O D. m.---Carringtons vs Nau- gatuck Emeralds.
 2:30 D. m.-Thomas Club vs Sacred Hearts.
 3:30 D. m.--Brooklyn A. C. vs Washington Hills
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
His Passing Won Games

University of Maryland's 1881 football team secured touchdowns on passes thrown by Shorty Chal- mers against five of the major op- ponents. in addition to long aerial gains against other foes. Mary lands touchdown passes were di- rected against Navy, Virginia Mil itary. Virginia Poly, Kentucky and Vanderbilt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
h AHImportant Game At Wilby Gym Fda,
Western Connecticut Champs Meet Indians
 Of Watertown High

Leavenworth high schools tituar hopes for a second year in the Western Connecticut high school bas ketba league will receive test Friday evening of this week when it's basketball team encounters the speedy and able Waterown high school taught by Al Deand The contest is set for S30 o'clock at the Wby gym with a preliminary game and dancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Mexican Ring Death

Death of Zurdo Figueora, who re- ceived such punishment in bout with Jean Cavazos that he died, was the first in Mexican boxing history The bout was held recently in Jal- apa, capital of Vera Cruz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
CROSBY AND WILEY
 HOOPMEN CAPTURE WEEK END GAMES
Wilmot's Hoop Earns
 SchOfield m e 26-25 Win Over Gilbert-Lee- men Trip Alumni, 29-22

Crosby, showing keen sharp shooter in young Wilmot, invaded Winsted Saturday evening and copped its initial Naugatuck Val ley League game. defeating G.l- bert, 26 to 25, with 20 seconds to play as Wilmot's long shot dented the irons turning the tide. It was the Hopeville lads sixth double. decker. Warren Harding meets Crosby here Wednesday evening. The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04

In Naugatuck Valley League contest Saturday night in Torring. ton, Tracey Garey's high school five defeated Eddie Mead's War; ren Harding hoopmen, 32 to 21. Hoystradt led the winners scores with field goals and six free throws. Saturday the Gareymcn play another league game meeting Ansonia at home. Saturdays game in details
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Hills Work Well

Joe Cavanaugh, Charley Lewis and Howie Kraft scored 20 points between them. the chief stroke of offense which gave the Washington Hills q 3S to IS win over the Silent Sacred Hearts. It was 22 to 6 at half time. Kelly looked good for the losers. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Pity the Poor Statisticians

There are about 342 standard records in swimming of which many were broken at least four times during 1881 and at some of the more popular distances the marks were lowered almost every week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04

The first game of the year to run two overtime periods was played Saturday afternoon between the Elmwood Juniors and the "Y' Juniors, 34 to 33. With the score deadlock at the finish of the game 31 all, a hree minute overtime per iod was held in which no scoring was shown. Another three minute period had to be played and the ~" Juniors scored @ basket talk ing the lead 33 to 31. Crosby, with one minute to play, dribbled through for a basket tying the score B all. A technical foul was called on the "Y" juniors after one of the boys left the floor on four personal fouls leaving only four players to finish the game. Crosby made good his free throw and the score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
North End Y Jrs
 Set Back HillieS

Frank Conroy's North End Y Juniors defeated the North End Hillies, in a district championship game recently, 30 to "A. "BlatS' Martino starred for the winners with 12 points, while Miller was the losers best bot, garnering II points The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
FRENCH FAMILY FIGURES.

Out Of every hundred married couples in France, 23 have no family, 25 have only one child. and 22 have two children. Less than three per cent have more than seven children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04

Wilby Humblcs Grads
 With Jim Tracy and Jimmy Crichton netting nine and eight points, respectively, Jimmy Lees Wilby cohorts annexed their third consecutive victory Saturday night on their home court topping Alumni, 29 to 22, before large crowd. The grads. piloted by Hal Hadley, used 12 men in the line up. The Leemen show in a Nau' gatuck Valley League game Wed nesday night in Ansonia against Art Stewards Lavender quintet. Saturdays box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
,o Intermediates Lose

The strong Town Plot Nash' bonds took the measure of the "" Intermediates 3l to 23. Waney and Ripley were the bright lights for the Town Ploters scoring 22 points, while Grants 1 baskets won the "Y" honors. The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Totals
Torrinrton Tons Presidents

Score at half time-Naugatuck2 23, Central 5. Referee--Ahearn. Time -Four minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Town Plot NaSNbOnds.
"Y" Intermediates.

otdiS Q Score at half time--Town Plots %, "Y" 10. Referee Mcdonald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04

Score at half time-Wilby 2l, Alumni 13. Referee-John Cluney. 8 minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04

Excludes first Scovill Chase game which will be replayed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Elm woods Juniors.
"IUIb : :"
 Y. M. C. A. Juniors

'lOIdlS II v"
 Score at half time -- Elmwoods Juniors IT. Y. M. C. A. Juniors II. Referee --- klambt. Time Four S minute periods and Two minute periods (overtime).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
"Yo Midgets.
 Aliens Midgets.
Totals ..........
EInpwood Jrs Defeat "Y" Jrs

Score at half time--"Y" Midgets &, Aliens midgets 1. Referee--kiely. Time---Four minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04

Score at half time--BroOklyn A. C. 16, Carrington's l5. Referee--John Cluney. Time-Four 10 minute pe- riods,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Totals .......... 6

Score at half time--Washingto ton Hills 22, Sacred Hearts o. Referee John C1uney. TIme-Four 10 min uto periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Warren Harding.

Score at half time--Torringto IT, Warren Harding i2. Referee -"Zeke" cradys. Time-FOur < minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Naugat,ick Defeats Bridgeport

The Naugatuck Volley ball team with it's full strength defeated the Bridgeport First team, five straight games. In the first four games Bridgeport could not pass five points, but the last game did fin ish 15 to Il in favor the Nauga- tuck team
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
To-Day's Sport
 P a r a d e
By SIDNEY B. WIIIPPLE (Pinch-IIitting for Henry
 Mel pmOrcl


 New York, Jan 4-(UP)-Well Sir, Colonel Henry McLemore, fed up on southern yarns, will return tomorrow, and this column will once more take on It's pristine beauty and strength. so there Is Ut least one bright spot in the glad New Year.
 Sports that do not interest me: diving, early season football games, preseason baseball games, fancy dress balls, New Years parties that are three days old. curling, shuffle- board.
 Sports that interest me: wrest- ling Ooh. yeah?), boxing (some- times), circus chariot races.
 Now a review of those sports in- dicates only one thing, besides a subnormal mind. That is that very foolishly prefer those contests in which the result Is foregone conclusion.
 Certainly. it may be argued, the element of surprise Is missing when you know that Ben Hur's chariot, the little white ponies on the outside that always start last are bound by the rules of the cir GUS to swing home across the line first. Also that in 90 per cent of wrestling and a great deal of box ing. the result Is never In doubt.
 So one ponders on the quality of mind that can enjoy these "fxed' events-and can live to admit 1t.
 My answer to that is simple When a contest is staged in ad- vance, and well rehearsed, 1t pro. vides tht finest sort of a show. II Is much more real than the real thing. It looks genuine.
 If, for example, some profess sional football team should re. hearse every play with It's oppo- nents, practicing every missed fly a game could be concocted rs in the movie games where Fred through the ragged lines of the line with seconds to play and victory to win.
 Boy, that's SPORT!
 Perhaps that's one reason I like wrestling matches. enjoy seeing the big fellows bounce on theil heads, and spin in the air, and come down with thumps that shake the house, even though may have dim realization that it's all in fun, and doesn't mean anything after all.
 The movie directors have given us these ideas for sheer entertain ment-entertainme where virtue is always rewarded, and the right team wins and the right boxer is victorious. and the right horse pays off on the mutuels.
 Movie contests, in whatever sport they elect to portray. always full of gripping. enthralling scenes If the professionals, instead oi bothering about, fame or luck or superiority of play by which vic tories are won, should take a leaf out of the movie boys, 1t would make for a lot of innocent happi- ness for the sports fans.
 Next week. ladies and gentle men. we play East Lynn" with that old veteran of the stage and ring. Colonel Henry McLemore, in the lead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
Wilby Humblcs Grads

Score at half time-Gllbert l7. Crosby 16. Referee - Cagginella. Time-Four 8 minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-04
K. of L. Hoop
 Chatter BY JOHNNY STANKUS

Schedule for Tonight
 est JOscpli's AuditOrlum) zoo D. m.--Holy Cross vs Yale. TAO D. m.--Cornell vs Stanford. S:20 D. m.-Princeton vs Notre Dame.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-21
MOBILE WINS 18TH CONSECUTIVE BOUT;
 HOGAN TOPS WARD
Local Soutllpaw Gains De- cision Over Jim Shan- non of Holyoke in Fea- ture G0 on New Haven Amateur Card

2 New Haven, Sept 21--Nearly 5000 spectators were on hand last evening at the White City stadium for Dick Gray's weekly amateur boxing show, and 15 bouts were staged. Only three of the battles failed to go the limit, and the spec tators saw three hours of milling, which scored another tremendous hit.
 The feature bout of the program was between Joe Mobile of Water bury and Jim shannon of Holyoke. Mobil was given the decision by Referee George Proto, thereby ccn- tinuing his winning streak, which has reached 15 bouts. shannon had the advantage in reach, but Mobile managed to work inside and scored knockdown for cout of nine in the second round. shannon came back strong in the third, however. and staged a belate drally, but 1t was too lote, as he tired toward the end of the round and Mobile had piled up plenty of points to get the verdict. Summary: Joey Rosa. New Britain, 112; de- feated Frank Roberts, Holyoke, 112 rounds.
 Tommy Smith, Bridgeport, 125; defeated Rube Smith, Bridgeport. 123-3 rounds.
 Leo Larcy, Hartford, 134, scored technical knockout over Eddie Darcey, New Haven. 1S6-second round.
 Nathan Mann, New Haven. 145; scored technical knockout owed Lou Murray, Torrington. 144--sccond round.
 Joey King, New Haven. 13s; de- feated Lew Richitelli, New Haven, 1923 rounds.
 Ray Quinn, New Haven. 145; knocked out Jack Morgan. Torring- ton, 144-second round.
 Eddie McGraw, New Britain, 13l Rube Turner, Hartford. 131-draw' rounds.
 Frank Sullivan, Hartford, 122, defeated Domenic Massaro. Wind sor Locks, 122-3 rounds.
 Waliy Bonolo, New Britain. 141i Johnny Pal. Hartford. 14s-draw rounds.
 Frankie Nichols. Hartford, 15e; Romeo Dube. Holyoke. 1b4--no
 Johnny waynis. Windsor Locks, 145; defeated Herman Dixon. Hart ford, 144-3 rounds.
 Joe Mobile, Waterbury. 162. de. feated Jim shannon. Holyoke. l6o -3 rounds.
 Frankie Angelo, New Haven. 11s; defeated Bobby Willis. Hartford l18-3 rounds.
 Eddie Hogan, Waterbury. SOV: defeated Willie Ward, Hartford, ls4 -3 rounds.
 Joe Harvey. New Haven. !Isi defeated Freddie Therian, Windsor Locks, 1i8--3 rounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-21
SCOVILL'S WINS
 MYTHICAL CITY
 DUSTY LAURELS

Clearing showing their suprem- acy and staging an enviable exhi- bition the Plumbers Brass nine, champions of the Scovill Inter- department League, captured the mythical city Industrial baseball championship last night at Ham, ilton Park, moving over Carl Froelich's Chase Factory nine in the third and deciding game of the series, to 2.
 Chase earned the right to meet the Plumbers for the title by elim- mating Bob Brandeley's Clock Shop nine. Howie Kraft played a big part in the Scovill triumph, fielding exceptionally well and polling out home run after con- meeting with one of Jack Moriar-
 tvs slow offerings. The game in detail:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-21
C.L. &P. EMPL0YES
 TO SET UP POLES Y FOR NIGHT GAME

An advance sale of tickets in- dicates that the first night base ball game for Waterbury addicts will draw a capacity audience to Hamilton Park Friday night where the Prospect Chargers, City league champions, take on the Nauga- tuck Crescents, borough pennant winners at g o'clock.
 George Casey, chairman of the arrangement committee, announc- ed this morning that several Con- necticut Light & Power Company employees will erect the six poles necessary for the lighting equip ment Friday noon.
 Ray O'Toole. regular first base man of the Mechanics, will not De i'm the lineup Friday due to an injured leg which has bothered him for the past several weeks Larry Mullens, Brooklyn A. c. shortstop, has been added to the Chargers roster.
 Earl Selenske and Percy Atwood will hook up in Q pitchers duel Tor southpaw honors. Selenske won the first game in the borough, 1s to 2. but dropped Q to 2 verdict at Hamilton Park last Sunday. Mayor T. Frank Hayes and Con. gressman Ned Goss will throw out and catch the first ball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-21

 ton State League, to play with Lau- rel. Miss, but made such an im- pressive showing there-winnins only six out of 20 games-that ne was shunted further into the bush es.
 In 1929 he made his best show ing in the minors, winning 16 out or 26 for Alexandria. This brought him to the attention of the Cubs management. and he was given trial in 1880.
 The result was discouraglns' both to the Cubs and to WarneKe; He was sent back to the wods ana played with Reading. There ne worked 34 games in many of wnlcn he took n relief role. But the best he could do was tocop the nod in nine and drop the decision in l2.
 Back to the Cubs came Warneke last wear. He started and finished fin his usual dfscouraging style, tax ing part in 20 games and winning two while losing four.
 But this year it's diHerent story with big Lon. He started out as a regular first stringer and now tops the leagues twirlers. The Tanks should find the big fellow a tough customer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-21
FRANKIE WILSON IN NO
 CONTEST,' ROCKVILLE

Sandy Beach. Sept 21-Charlie Shimkus surprised the amateur boxing crowd at Sandy Beach arena last night by knocking out Jimmy Conroy of Hartford in the third round. Results:
 Charles Shimkus, 163, Worcester, won on a technical knockout. 3 rounds, over Jim Conroy, 15S, Hartford; Jimmy Britt, 109. Rock vile, won a decision over John Compo, 112, New Haven; George Parker. 136, Worcester, won de- cision over Eddie Banning, 13H East Hampton; Dan Roy, 11S. Wor- cester, won decision from Fred Fo- ran, 117, Hartford; John Mack. 138, Worcester won from Ray Winters, 14O, Monsoon: Mike Mur- phy, 124, East Hampton. drew with Tony Burke, 126. Worcester; Bat Mareno, 15O, New Haven and Frankie Wilson, 155, Waterbury, no contest; Tony Phillips. 1894, Rockville, won from Tommy Dug' an. 137, East Hartford; Kid Berg, 130. New Haven, drew with Jim sarko, Hartford; Fred Quinn. l49' Hartford, won from Pat O'Conneii' 146, East Hampton.