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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
DAN M'CUCIN HAS
 PLAN TO THROW
 'JONAH' FOR LOSS
Vanderbilt Coach Has No Fear of Losing Job While Head of Coaches
By JACK CUDDY ns..a.a na-..... sss.N fss.rnnas.r.ss

'
 New York. Dec 28-OUP)- --Bis Dan McGuRin Of Vanderbilt uni. versity, slated for election to the presidency of the American Foot ball Coaches association. grave yard of coaches" has a plan" to beat the Jonah"
 The 52 year old Nashville coach said he figured to "outsmart MT Jonah" during his year as proxy. He had little fear of being forced to quit his coaching post while holding the gavcl, despite records of i've pilots before him. Stevens was the fifth to resign as coach while in office.
 "Jn the first place." explained McGugin confidently. I've been at Vanderbilt since 1904. During that time I've bowIcd over a lot of .Jonahs. And then I've got fine bunch of boys down there in Ten nessee who'll play pretty good football next year. Probably not as good as in 1892 because we're los- ing I2 lcttermcn through gradua- tion. But we'll make a good show ing.
 Get the Idea?
 "IIowever, my big ace fin the hole consists of two husky young chaps who'll help me coach, Josh Cody and Russel Cohen. figure t this way----If we have good year. I'll take the credit, but if wo do poor ly, I'll blame them. If we win q lotof games, I'll simply refer to them as assistant coaches and grab the glory myself, but If we're heavy losers I'll call them associate coaches, and theyll have to shoui- der two-thirds of the blame. Catch on?"
 "YouIl make great president" |" q listener bcamed.
 Yes" agreed Dan with wide grin, "lts easy for me to figure things like that. You see, I'm q lawyer down in Nashville, as well as coach at Vanderbilt.
 My principal policy as presi- dent" McGugin concluded, Twill be to stimulate the spirit of sports maDship and goodfellowship among | the coaches. officials and others connected with the game"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28

If the present commissioner, Thomas E. Donahue is not reap pointed as state athletic commis- siOner, it will not be for lack Of effort to protect the 9e.000 . year political plum upon which he has fed 70 well for these many years. Tn fact Uncle Thomas has been do- ing some elusive eiectioneering in his own behalf. My friends tell me he has been all the way 10 New York to see Big Jim Farley and Gene Tunney about the situation.
 t Too Busy
 Farley, chairman of the New York boxing commission for several years, gained international fame as Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt's most successful campaign man ager, in the Iatter's bid for presi- dent of these United States. There fore, the athletic commisslonersf1ip of the state of Connecticut is of small importance to him just now. and Mir Donohue found that out. when he called to find out how he stood. The point is that Donahue. q republican by choice, never did learn how to play both ends to the middle and can hardly expect any support from Farley, tho ra- tion's second ranking democrat against an opponent of Senator Joe Lawlor's ability and influence. The democratic senator has not consid- cred it necessary to go outside Of Connecticut for help. and 1because he was wise enough not to do 50, he will get what outside support there is interested in the matter
 Investigated
 That's where Gene Tunney fits into the picture. As q major of the governors staff. and rcputediy of influence with Governor CrogH. you might have heard Gene's name proposed for the ommlssionershir, as resident of Greenwich. But he's not interested for himsclf--- though the writer has learned that he Is for others, and Joe Lawlor is one of the "others," though tho Waterbury senator never went near the former heavyweight champion. in regard to the matter.
 As the story goes, Donahue ap- preached Tunney through q third party to "fecl out" the former champ in regard to his stand. if any. Tunney. never the man to uO anytnlng III or out OI tnc rlDR without proper meditation, sent out "feelers" as to what the situation was. who was who, etc. Jimmy Bronson, his former manager, did the scouting. found out what was what and why. with the result that MT Tunney Is expected to support Senator Lawfor for the post. now that he is fin possession of the in- formation that he wanted.
 Three Man Again
 The third and concluding aI of the story is this: Commish
 Donahuc, should he be convine that the cards are stacked agains, him for re-appointmcnt as Conncc- ticut's onc-man commission, will attempt to formulate plans for re- newal of the old three man" com mission, the trio to consist of Sehn- tor LawIor, Dave Fitzgerald or Mosey King of New Haven and good old Tom himself. Two weeks from tonight. the name of the next athletic commissioner of Connecti- cut will be known. It will be one man and that man will be Water. bury man--Senator Joseph r LawIor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
K. OF L. COMMUNITY

The k. of l.. Community league will play tonight Instead of the usual Friday night at St Joes auditorium.
 'rhe first game on Inc bill will bring Hop" Sheron's team against Sheriff Jcnus1iiis' team. ls favored 10 win after lowing To Doc" ScieD's team last week 3i 2f. The khsriffs also took a shel- lacing from Pbar KenansiE' team 21-12.
 In the second game Atty Eron- sky's team will clash with "Doc" Seicns' team. Bronsky's team hit its stride last week to nose ont Atty Bobbin's team in an over time period 25~2z; which means plenty Of trouble for the Doctors.
 Phar Eenausis' team meets Any Robbins team in the bcadlincr. Robbins team received much needed endorsements last week in the form of q new player; making them good threat aB bist week 4 battle proved.
 Capt Iubras proved q good gen- eraL His aggressive floor work was the big factor in last weeks win.
 Gene" Jobubaiiskas, lately q Jdth nilitarlst, bombardcd the hoop with uncanny accuracy to everybody's surprise including himself.
 "gouthpaw' Alexis. lately for the opera, hit the high "C's" on sey- era1 occasions. That ball behaved dtsappointinKIy nsar the hoop.
 ''High-Preasurs" Burke ran wild and ran rings around the opposi- ton. Another Nat Holman in the making.
 Baikus and Verseskns figured in battle of the giants with Inc for. rner coming through with Il slight edge.
 "One Round" KrisaVaRe below cd and almost lost his remaining lung. Apparently he was fixed to do fade-out very early in the game.
 "B. Pugnacious" KIish was very miJd last week. He must have had tender influences on his mind.
 "Gooey" Iedgren stuck so close 10 Zillin that they looked like the Biamese Twins.
 Y. Shaknaitis has given the rest Of the league fair warning. His team is going to burn 'em up, so watch his smoke.
 Capt" Lukas was in ecstasy be- fore the game but shed tears of disappointment after his team lost out in the extra stanza.
 "Boom- Boom" Baron worked Iiks q Trojan and proved big ss- sot to Atty Bobbin's team.
 Seer" BabeIi has Il reputation as crystal gazsr. He prophesied @ win some lime ago. They won kIst week.
 Mutt Witkauskas and Jeff" Balanda played duni hero role 10 beat Atty Bobbin's team h an A.sss DerioA. 4. <. -a.-AA. .A8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
Bridgeport

Only light gym sessions occu- pied Spiro Morris, Bridgeport Greek punch dispenser. and Frankie Angelo. New Haven bril- liant and state bantamweighi champion, today as they awaited the call to battle in one of the feature bouts on the weekly anna teur fight program arranged by Promoter George Mnlllgan for the Phoenix Arena tomorrow night.
 Both youngsters put the fin- ishlng touches to the heavy part of their respective training periods yesterday afternoon. going through several fast rounds with their sparring partners. Each is report cd to be in fine physical shape and anxious for the gong that will send them Into action.
 Despite the fact that the Fridge port worthy conteDded earlier in tho week that Angelo, the Elm City Italian. would experience con siderable in cutting down on his weight. the latter following his workout yesterday tipped the beam at 11S 1-2 md showed little or no effects in spite of the hard work he put in to discard the ex- tra pounda9c.
 He K highly confident that he will Dc able 10 drop the other half pound in today's workout and he will hit an even 11S when he steps onto the scales tomorrow night be- fore State Boxing Commissioner Thomas Donohue. who will be on hand at the weigliing-in cercmon- ies.
 Angelo has been going great gums of late and in his last two appearances has come through with kuockopts. And. he asserted yesterday. he is going to make it three in q row. adding inc Bridge port Greek 10 the list of victims -4omorfow night. The champion ship will be at stake and Angelo Is going to Hec that the old king holds his crown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
NOTES AT GRID
 COACHES FARLEY

Parke Davis, the Easton statisti- elan an encyclopedia of football inc formation, was a prominent figure in the informal discussions at the coaches convention i'll the Hotel Pennsylvania yesterday. Mir Davis has vast fund of gridiron lore at lis finger tips.
 He recalled the days when Wood row Wilgon was coach of ends and tackles at Princeton in 1890. "He was known as Tom Wilson," Mir avis gaid. "and he was t keen student Of football. You sec. he had played rugby fin his youth. He was generally credited with originating the rotation play, in which team memorfzcd series of four or five plays without calling signals. Princeton used it often"
 A handsome slx-fO0tcr approach. cd Mir Davis md shook hands. It was Wesley feslcr. Ohio states sons back. And that reminded Mr Davis of his ail-tiinc aII-Amcrica eleven. He put Fcsicr and Hinkey Of Yale at the ends; C0wan of Princeton and Newell Or Harvard at the tackles; HcfrclfInger Of Yale and RlIIneliart Of Lafayette nt the guards; SfluItz of Michigan, center; Carfdco of Notrc Damc. quarter back; Grange of Illinois and Thorpe of Carlisle, ba1fbacks and IiOllcnbach of Penn, fulIback.
 Lieutenant Gar Davidson who will succeed Major Ralph ]. Sasse next season na head coach Ut Army and Frank Wandle, former Army trainer, now with Blff Jones at Louisiana State, exchanged reInin- isccnces in the lobby. Wandle nd- mitted that Jones' first season at Louisiana State was "a pretty good one"
 A story about fIic late E. K. Hall chairman of tiic rHIes committee for many years, WAS heard as q group of veterans cOrlyefscd. Hall organized the original football iei,ln at Illinois in 1892 and q game win Chicago was scheduled. When Ch1cGgO lined up, Amos AlOnzO i,fagg, coach of tiic Maroon, was or fine field. playing for his team. when official rules were lacking. "bfGu AHUht TWW ot0A& HEY ttsC hlrsC- mp. he put on q pair of football shoes and entered the game hini. self. Thus both coaches took part in the contest.
 After hearing tho story about Hall and Etagg, ono of the coaches in the group remarked grimly: How times have ctangedi To-day they talk about oven barring the coach from the benchi"
 Discussion 0f unusual incident,
 lu the pioneer days of football brought forth tihc anecdOte nbOui
 q. HOlItstcr, coach of Northwest.
 crn in the carIy sos, who in ! game witIs Wisconsin took the 1IeIf
 and begaD fO call signals for bI,
 team. ,llic wisconsin mentor
 PblIlp King, former lrtncct0H stmi
 was nUf fO be 0utdOnc. evd with
 1ut changing cIOtIIIng daslscd tuts play quarterback for tic i3ndgerr
 But that was not all. A heavy fa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
SONNENENBERG WINS

New Haven, Conn, December 2S -@ (UP) Gus Sonnenberg, former Dartmouth football star. resorted to his flying tackle tac- tics last night to butt Steve Znoski. New Britain Pole. into submission Tn f5 minutes. In the seml-fiDaI match Jim Browning, of Missouri, threw Bull Martin. New Jersey. af- ter they had slammed each other about the ring for 23 minutes. Gen. tury Milstead, New Haven. and Mike Mazurki. former Manhattan college athlete, Wrestled 90 min iltcA to fl draw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
BOSTON TOPS CAN-AM
 REVISED STANDING

New Haven. Conn. December 28 --- NUPJ The di9bandment Of the Springfield hockey team of tho .Canad American League, today had brought about q revision of the point standings Of the five clube remaining in the league.
 All GamcH played with tho Springfield team have been tossed out by tho league, and only tho games played among the five re- maInjnR teams considered in the standings. The revision leaves the Boston Tigers leading tho league with ig points in ] Z games. Philadelphia and Providence are tied for second place w1th f3 points each. New Haven in fourth with t2' points and Que bee firth with cigtb. The stand iuXs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
Partners Meet
 Brooklyn Y Jrs

The Pitt Partners will open their season tomorrow afternoon at { o'clock at the Brooklyn : Y stacking up against the Brooklyn ] Juniors. The Partners nls0 ac- cept the challenge of the Town Plot Eagles and will play them January 3.
 Games are also sought with the Roxy Juniors and Fritz Klambfs Naugatuck Y teams. The Partners will show all high school boys ln their lineup, namely, David and Donald Noonnn, Tony Stasunas. N. Hngaitis, WiIenots. r. Barmna, Nick Orsiilo and Manager Jerry Adomaitis. For games write either Nick OrsilIo at Ruth Piace or Adoinhitis at 520 Highland avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
BRAVES SET NEW RECORD IN CLUB
 FIELDING PLAY
Nose Out Cubs Mark of 1029-MaranviIIe Best Second Stacker of 1882
By HENRY SUPER Lfcd I.rcna HfaR COrreapOndcI


 New York, Dec 2S-(UP)-Five new fielding records were created and three old ones were tied during 1882 by National league baseball players, official figures released today showed.
 The Boston Braves led in club fielding to set a new record, fin- ishIng the season with an average of 97e-- a single point better than the mark set in 1929 by the Chi- caR0 Cubs.
 Two new lows for making as- sists also were created. The Chi- cago Cubs made only one on Au- gust 23, and the league total drop- ped to 14. 6S3.
 R. Earl Grace of Pittsburgh beat the best fielding mark for catchers when he finished the sea- son with .99S, two points better than the one established In 1881 by "Shanty' Hogan of the Giants.
 Waffle Berger, Boston outfelder, led the gelders with .993 to tic the record held b1 Louis Duncan of Cincinnati since 1923.
 -Notchcrs.
 The three leading helders of each division follow:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
Seymour Saints
 Oppose BOxmen

The strong St Stan's of Seymour will make their debut on the Brooklyn Y court tomorrow night meeting Wee Willie CarroIl's Paper Box quintet, undefeatcd in four games in the Industrial League to date.
 In the preliminary attraction the Seymour Girls combine will be the guests of the Paper Box Maidcns. This contest is on the books for 7:30 o'clock with the main game at S:30 o'clock and dancing the re- m0jnder Of the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28


 Lou Little of Columbia uniycr- eity suggested the first plan. whereby the coacbes' own rules committee would decide each year on what changes it deemed advis- able. This committee would in- atruct accordingly it's delegates to the ". C. A, A. rules committee.
 Both Okay
 Harry Stuhldreher of Villanova proposed the second plan Of de- 1iIaBding voting power for the del- Ggates 10 the N. C. A. A. commit tee. These delegates have been serving merely as advisors. Most coaches favor both Littlc's and Gtuhldreber's proposals.
 W. II. Cowell Of New Hampshire university, secretary-treasurer. said the V. C. A. 4. officials had notified him they favored both proposals, and that if the coaches desired to Instruct their delegates and to have them vote, 1t would Tighten their work.
 Floyd R. Eastwood, statistIcian of New York university, reported football fatalities had decreased from 52 to g ln 1882 under tho new rulc changes and that in- furics had been reduced more than half. He advocated longer pre- season training, longer warrn-up periods before game, better cquip- 1nent to protect the joints, prO- tcctfsr for the back of thc neck and better enforcement Of rules.
 Too Deep
 CiImour Dobie, veteran Cornell coach, yesterday urged dmpliflca- ton of the game. He said it had become so complex and ramificd that 1t is getting beyond the grasp of college and school boys who play it. He suggested that the coaches consider during 1883 pos sible elimination of many forma- lions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
Another Local Boy Makes Good

Tommy phean the end boy who eaught for me Sacred couple of ago! We'll it's President pban now for Tomys proxy of St Matthews Lycun Hast ngs on Hudson N Y and doing we'll thank you lie 7 the only reelected the presidency of the osan' zaton two successive years membership having increased to hundred including mayor of the They have baseball and basketball team in action would like show the Hamilton Park diamond n an exhibition game ommy George town graduate going big guns why not Such popular
 ty must be watfaneda sf5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
TOrrington Five
 Seek Local Tilts

The Torington Burnside A. C. of Torr1ngton Sunday by an eight quintet, conauerors of st Joseph's point margin, would like to ar- rango q game with Willie Carols Paper Box team, Bob Ktersted's 's Putslc Frlars, "ftcd" Curtis Bunk CT Hill i've, Jim Mobiles Boys Club Indies. Bill Gaughan's Y spcedboys, Nick Hudobenko's vik- ings, or Jim Kielty's Watertown Rangers.
 The BurnsIdes personnel jn- cIudes: BoIey, StrQbak, Gcncb, paviik, Bartel, TousIilt and Turby. Tor games write to Manager Frank O'conneif at 220 East Pearl street, Torrinston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
GAMES TONIGHT

Springfield Rosary A. A. vs Si Mary's (1E. Hnrtford). Manchester Recs vs N. B. Litb Alliance.
 Hartford Feiiowcraft VI MeridcD Community. W Games T0-morrOw Keyin Barry vs Meridcn North Ends.
 Games Friday westfieid Eagles vs Hartford K. of T.. land.
 Hartford Burnsides VI Manches. ter Recs.
 Last Nights Results Danbury Bis Five 30, Hartford Service CO 2b.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
Y Mermen Book
 Hartford, Bristol

The Hartford Y swimming team, one of the best outfits in the state. will make their debut here New Years day against George Gel gauda's undefeated Central Y mer- men in tho lattcr's tank. Tomor- row night the Gelgaudamen will invade Bristol for a return meet with the Bristol Boys Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
uIfLHoUsE MERMEN WIN

New Haven, Dec 2s,--fn one Of the closest fought meets to he ever staged in the Y. M. c. 4. pool. inc TIiIihouse Varsity swimming team gained nt 4f.34 win over Il strong Alumni group yesterday aft- eruoon, The meet WAS exciting throughout and never during the meet were the two teams separated by more than ( few points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
TWO Y INTRIGUE
 GAMES TONIGHT
Bona-Doms Play Signias and Speedboys Face O'Fe Quintet

Two games arc cardcd in the central Y IDterclub hoop league tonight, the first bringing togctl,. CT at o'clock the Bona-D -Doms and Slgmas and the aftermath, m hout later >showing the Specdboys anh O'Fe's in action.
 Games Friday
 Utopians vs Hiliics.
 Shoppers ys Cardinals.
 Spccdb0ys Beat Bridgeport
 Bill Gaughan's Spcedboys, d. fendinR Interclub League chnni. pions, took over the Bridgeport iast night fin the Park City, 42 tp 29, Bill Sweeney. Villanova F'rcsf man center. scoring fg pointa, [ moro than "Parch" Desmaraig tfss, ,., q TO. N,E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
KOZY KORNER RACERS PLAY s. E. RAMBL FRS

The South End Ramblcrs will play the Kyxy Korncr Kagcrs to- night at Hopevillc gym at o'clock All members Of the former outfit aro requested to report at the club rooms nt G:45 o'clock sharp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
7ney WrH Back Senator LauUIor For Athletic Commission
Former Heavyweight Champ
 Interested In Race
 For DOnahue's Job
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Gene Tunney, that bright young man who was smart enough to wean million dollars and the heavyweight cham ponshp from the prize ring and then pass it up in search of other worlds to conquer reported excellent autho ty to have definite part in the thick of the political wire pulling which will eventually decide whom the next athletic commissioner of Connecticut will be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
BASKETBALL
(By United Press ]

tby tniteu l,Fcss) Purdue 35. Wabash 15. Beloit 90, Chicago 24 Cathedral 33. Alumni 32. Georgia 2S. Tulane 70 City College 45, Baltimore 25 Davis Elklns 37. San JOse
 Teachers 32 California J4. Chico State
 Teachers 32. oregon 2S, San Francisco
 VIII 2G Portland Multnomah Club 45.
 Houthern Orcgan Normal Oklahoma City Boosters 45,
 Baylor IT East Central Okla Teachers
 75, OkmuIRce 2J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
WRESTLING
fI.y United I,rcss)

At New York - (CoIiseum) --- Jack sherry. Ohio, threw Herbie Freeman, Bronx: Paul B0eseh, Brooklyn. threw Gene Bruce. t'ln- land; Holland Kirchmaier. Okla- horna, threw Joe 'f3uil' Komar, Lithuania: Dr Fred Meyers. chi- eago, drew with Leo pinetzki. Poe .1nd; Sid Westrich, Bronx. drew with Luigi Bagigalupi, Italy and Irving HaIpern, Bronx. won de- cision over Casey Berger. Califor- nia.
 At Lynn, Mass = Bey souley- man. Turkey, threw Odiiio March lone. Italy; Lloyd Stewart. Lynn, threw Charles Hill, Springfield: Charles Metro, New York. drew with Mike Polo. Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
EAGLES WANT ACTION

The Town Plot Eagles. leaders of the Brooklyn Y league, have q few opem dates on their schedule and . would like fo meet any team fD the city or state. For games write Fibre Jaccnruso 1t z7 Ncrmand street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
To Little Lad (with congratulations 10 Mr and Mrs Daniel F. Parker)

Twas the night after Christmas when all through the house Of Big Daniel Parker, sports writer supreme. That joy regned on high, while still as mouse.
 little Ia lay, at least it dd seem. Until his next breath. which strong as gale.
 That tlows OCT the mountains with uncontrolled .oy proclainng all that he's hearty and hale
 rolleking, ripsnorng eight poung boyl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
Football Deaths And ! Injuries Cut Down Grid Coaches Hear

D New York, Dec 2S-(UP)-The American Football Coaches association expected to demand to-day voice in the making of future gridron rule changes.
 The coaches scheduled pass resolutions provd- ing for CD appointment of their rules committee of about 25 members and (2 voting for coach senatives the National Collegiate Athletic associations Rnnf nflanlI.r ,,lnac iffnn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
SPADES DEFI

Tic D0ys' Club Spades would like 10 meet any team ranging from n to 20 years of age, either in the city or state. For gafnes cnli Fudgie It S2C7-4 between and 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
NAUGy vs MILFORD

Tonight at the Naugatuck the Paddock X. C. Of Milford. con. auer0rs Of the Bridgeport Boys club bsi night by q 4g to 90 score, will make their debut against fhe borough shaS aSnah0otsrG
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
Business and Basketball

After drawing hundred their last game with the Bridgeport Center Club Monday night the Waterbury Y M H. A. hoop aggregation play third game in the Park City, each having Oddly enough both were furious could wish the Waterbury team Levine Kabo Matzkn Konsy Spirit and Dunn winning the by few points and losing Mondays contest by nine markers due to some plain fancy freezing of the ball the final half of the game played the first half of the under the and the last half under last years restrictions he old during the second half allowed the Cenes to hold
 the ball in the bakcou and protect their lead However all hands were satisfied and the third and deciding game the series will be played in Bridgeport
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
Big Pins Coming?

According reports down New Haven interested parties are trying to interest rollers in big pin bowling with entries expected New Haven. Hartford Essex. Ieryy'le Waterbury London It's good local maple maues anything the ducks though those who have had styles of competition that there's more sport and higher scores possible with heavier and taller lumber From information available Waterbury could crack bg.pin team in competition within but the amount of interest here not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-28
Gntnna Il,la Wcck

Games This Week TonniRht.~~Q Quebec nt Philadelphia Thnrsday~-Q Quebec at Providence Batnrday~ Quebsc at Boston Sunday Boston 9t New Haven