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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
CONRAD BEATEN
 BADLY BY SAM SLAUGHTER AT HUB
Contest Stopped in Tenth Round to Save Game New Hampshire Boy

Boston, January IF - (UP) - sammy Slaughter, Terre Haute, Ind, Negro Mlddleweight, all but annihilated Norman Conrad, young Wilston, N. H., boxer to win by a technical knockout In the tenth round of their scheduled 1O- round bout in Boston Arena last night.
 The youthful and comparatively inexperienced Conrad won the plaudIts Of the fans at the end Tor the courage he showed in carrying on against overwhelming odds.
 Slaughter reduced his opponent to a shell in the first round when he floored Conrad seven times in an effort to win the bout quickly by n knockout. From tho second to tho tenth, Conrad, though com. pietely outclassed and at tho mercy of the sharp-hitting slaughter, not only remained erect, but fought his more experienced tormentor every inch of the way.
 Hard Finish
 The end came With only 20 sec" onds remaining In the last round, Slaughter had floored the punch woary, but still-willing Conrad for nIne-count and driven him Into the ropes, when tho referee stopped the bout with Conrad still on his feet trying to assume n fighting posture.
 Slaughter weighed 159 1-2 and Conrad 159.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
To-day's Sport
 Parade
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BY HENRY McLEMORE

BY HENRY McLEMoRE
 United Press Stan Correspondent, New York Jan 17.-(Up)-- Sometime to-day Jury of deputy boxing commissioners will report It's findings on Thomas Samuel (Seamnn) Watson, feathorwoight champion of tho British empire. If tho report Is favorable, he will meet Kid Chocolate In q titlo bout, If not tho seaman will pack his dufflc bag and return to tho little pub ho conducts at Neweastle.on. Tyne.
 Being humanitarian wo hopo the Jury will cross thoso eynics who intimated It's mind was made up before 1t convened, and declare Seaman unworthy. For pardners, he is! We Bnw his trial in tho St Nicholas gym yesterday and if he ever gets in thoro with Chocolate he'll be, If you'll pardon Q pun, a member of tho landed gentry be- foro the third round.
 Tho Soaman's trial consisted Of boxing three rounds, ono with Jerry MaHza one with Joo Comfort and ono with Charley Badaml. The Senman'B performance can best be described thus: Ho looked bad against Ma2Za, worse against Com. f0rtl and terrible against Bedam!. Being a Britlshor, no ono expected Seaman to Do able to hit very hard. But he was expected to possess tho ability to box 1nd counter punch. But he didn't.
 Ills opponents, mono of whom have gono past first base in the boxing league, boltod Watson nt will. His counter punching eonssil- cd of taking punch, shaking his head, and, then, five or ten Soe- onds later, letting fly with his Sunday blow--a looping right that Kate smith could duck.
 His manager, Squire John Morti. mor, explained Watson's sorry showing on nervousness.
 'IIs working under q bit Of q strain" tho squire explained. "But when e gets 'is land legs. watch i'm go. 'l1s G 'oiy terror"
 The Seaman had q different OK. plantation, blaming his lack of speed and punch on the 12.ouhee gloves.
 "Thcy feel liko rummy pillows, you know. Give mo somo light gloves and I'll knock tho blooming blightors out"
 Tho trial was conducted on e high plane. TO insure there would Do no funny stuff, tho commission. 0rs engaged Senator "Wild Blll' Lyons to offlGiato as tlmeskoeper. Appr0eintIVe Of tho honor, Senator Lyons brought "Diamond Lil', q handsome, jowel-studded wnteh presented t0 tho senator by either tho Shah of Persia, John D. RoGke- foller OF Jack Dempsey. The son0- tor forgcts which. When no gets around 10 it, tho senator iB going to have hands put on it,
 Senator Lyons also packed "Botsy", his famed alxssho0ter.
 And no almost put Betsy Into uao. That was when Seaman led
 "You know" Senator Lyons said ag no observed tho Englishman's breach of etiquette, "you know, ] ought to put that guy out of hls misery"
 Don't worry, senator, Chocolate will,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17

Prominent writers and coaches gave honor to Coach Heartily (Hunk) Anderson and his l932 squad.
 James A. Farley of New York, chairman of the democratic na- tional committee was the principal speaker and received an ovation on his appearance.
 As the pilot of Franklin D. Roosevelt's successful campaign he was in the spotlight at the speak CTS table. He was accompanied by Frank Walker of New York, treas. urcr of the democratic national committee.
 Knows Ills stun
 Jimmy Crowley, Fordham Uni versity's now coach and one Of Notre Dames famous Four Horse men, was the toastmaster and eX- hibited his wit and humor as n popular speaker.
 The event developed into quite n rally for the democrats of this sec ton, who came here. to honor Chairman Farley.
 Mayor W. R. Hlnkle, represented the city of South Bend and the Rev Charles l., O'Donnell, C. $, c. president of Notre Dame, repre- scented tho university. The Rev Michael Mulcaire, C. s. C., vice president of the University, gave the invocation.
 Edward J. Meehan, president of the Notro Dame club of the St Joseph Valley, which sponsors the annual civic fete, was the presiding officer. Coach Anderson introduced the players.
 At tho speakers table were No. ble Kizer, Purdue University foot ball mentor and former Notre Dame starr Charles (Gus) Dornis coach at Detroit University and n c0-Btar with the late Knute Rockne at Notre Dame; Governor Paul V. McNutt, of Indiana; Eddie Dow ling, actor; Jesse Harper, athletic director of Notre Dame; Harry Kipke, Michigan coach, and others.
 High tinttcrs
 Among the prominent guests were Major John l.. Griffith, pres idcnt of tho National Collegiate Athletic Association and Western Conference .Commissloner; Ralph Young, director of athletics nt Michigan State College; United States Senator elect Frederick Van Nuys, of Indiana; A, R, Erskine, president of the board of lay trus- tees of tho University, and R. Earl Peters, democratic stntes chairman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
Red Sox Drop
 Two; Sign Two

Boston, January 17 -- (UP) = Release of two players and signing of four rockies has been n. nouneed by the management or the Boston Red sox, American League Baseball Club. -
 The two players who leave. the Red e0x. both released outright. were Catcher Henry Patterson or California, and Pitcher Larry Boorner Of Washington D. c. Pat tergon goes to the. Hollywood, Cai, team of tho coast league and Boer. iier 10 Nashville. Tenn, Tn the southern association.
 Tine rockies who were slgned yesterday, oil huriors, are' Mark Mecomlskey Of Lawrence; Arthnr A1i,ir T, Mahoney of Taunton; Mlke Neojn of New York city, and Hars jey MeNeai of Lakewood, Ohio. \ former University of Michigan pitcher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
THOMASTON KACEYS VS
 WILEY ALUMNI T'ONITE
fgncolai to lrhe Deni0eratl ]

Th0fIaast0n, January .- what Is expected Co Dc one Of the outs standing Basketball games of the season h this town is on the books for thl seyenlng, when Harry eeys of the Naugatuok Valley Anna. teir League against the Wliby Alumni squad Of Waterbury. The game Is set for si50 o'clock at the "fM Manager VI nV' John Kelley, the no: mad from Northwestern VIII bring hls Alumni team here in readiness for c close contest, the second of the season for the ex. nave seen service on college and prope school hoop squads. The Thofnasten Echoes and Chase Girls of Waterbury will meet in the pre-. iiminary game at 7i90 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
FAMED WRESTLERS SHOW TONIGHT ON
 ARENA MAT CARD
FelIowcraft Club Sponsor. ing Benefit Card Fea- turing Dick Shikat, Ex. Champ
Especial to the DcmocraO

New Haven, Jan 17-The great. est contingent of all'star wrestling performers ever presented on one program, featuring three finish matches, will bo the presentation sponsored by tho FellowcrGfts of tho New Haven district and ar. ranged by Matchmaker Jnmcs Downing at tho New Haven Arena tonight. Six Of the ten grnpplorB who will show tonight arc world championship asplrnnts and one, Dick Shlkat, n former titleholder of the world crown.
 For tho first time in local wrest- ling history there will be three lln- ish matchea---a regular Madison SquarO Garden attraction. Never before in tio history of tho Arena has thero been such m advance salc--moro thnn 2,000 tickets be- ing sold before tho public sale opened on Saturday, and from present aspects there is every in- dlention that this monster mat pro. gram will Do complete sol Tout.
 Dick Shikat, former champion of tho world, and even to-day is con: sIdorcd Il fitting successor to Ed "Strnnglcr" L0wla, who now holds tho title. But liko shikat, there are several eontendors for tho hon. or and tho opponent selected to oppose Shiknt ls another seeking tho crown, Pat MeClary, tho Irish giant grapplcr.
 Tho second finish fray will show "Gentleman Jack" WaBhburn, the aeo Of bad men from Boston against Steve Hnoskl, the youthful New Britain Pole. Wnehburn is ono Of the most dlslikcd bone GruBhors ever t0 appoHr here b0. cause of his un0rthodoX taetles, but ho will find 1t hard putting anything over on tho rough and tough Polo,
 Tho third finish contest will be h long awaited romateh between Snndor SXnbo, tho Hungarian champion, and Jim Browning, the ToXas turnover scissors king, Their first meeting was stopped by tho f30 eurfow law and they nro anxious to renew their initial war. fnro.
 Century Mlstend will oppose Dick Stahl in a tlmo limit prolim md In tho opener Red Devil will encounter Joe "IIulineck" KOnlar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17

The was was expected to flare out on all fronts to-day as players throughout tho nation received registered letters containing dc- precision contracts.
 Ruth apparently was not upset.
 "When 1 saw the figures in that contract, knew right away some- ono was kidding me-" ho said, grinnlng broadly as ho sorted out some brand new photograph rec-
 "its little too carly for valcn- tines day, so didn't appreciate the joke. What did I do? 1 mailed that contract right back whore 1t came from. Ono look Ut those fig ures-----"
 "What figures, Babo?"
 "Ill let the club tell you about that. All I can say is that their offer wasn't onough-not by Q long shot. And I'll not sign at those figures"
 Jake Confirms Cut
 Colonel Jacob Ruppert, joviul owner of tho Yankees, would add llttlo to Babes announcement whom he was cornered at his brewery. Flo declined to reveal tho figures, but admitted tho contract "contoinod q reduction"
 This sham battle between Ruth and Ruppert is a part of tho baso- ball season. Usually tho Babe an- nouneed tho figures offered him, loudly and seornfully whom return. Ing tho contract. This year, how ever, Babe and Jako moderni2ed their act by adding tho element of mystery-or tho Colonel actually gavo tho Babo a whalo of n cut. Although ono source fixes tho re- duetion at $i6, ,000, others believe 1t was $20,000. Last year Ruth re- eoived $7b,000 on n one-year eon- tract, Some observers predict that Rapport has offered n SEQ, ,000 slash hoping to eompromise at Si0,000.
 Contracts havo been sent out Co 90 players on tho 1033 roster of tho Now York Yankees, and to 37 members Of tho Now York Giants. Tho Brooklyn Dodgers were ready to mail theirs to-day.
 Bill Terry, manager of tho Gi- ants, and Danny MaeFayden, Yan- koo pitcher, arc tho only players not concerned about terms, as both have hold.over contracts. Good Start
 Brooklyn has signd two mon, Lefty o'Doul, champion batter of tho National league and Van Nun go, star right-handed pitcher. All ether members of tho Dodgers, Tanks and Giants must Do signed. Some stubborn cases of hoidouts arc in prospect because of salary reduction expected to average about ib DOT cent.
 Jack saitggavr, recalled recently from Newark and Roy sehaik, bought from Oklahoma City, were released by the Yankees to New- ark to Newark under option. Both arc second basemen.
 Jack Quinn, veteran spitbail pitcher, who admits 70 years, will round out his 30th year in baseball this season with the Brooklyn club. The Dodgers have decided to carry him for at least one more season, using him for relief work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
STELLAR RALLY
 BEATS ELI FIVE


 New Haven, Conn, Jan i7--U. PJ--sA great rally that brought go points in tho last nine minutes permitted Dartmouth Co d6feht yalo 20 Co 93 fin a basketball game here last night,
 The Dartmouth i've appeared h0pelessly beaten in the second period. They had not scored q point in the first eleven minutes Of tho period and Yale was leading 21 to c, Then Dartmouth forward got C field goal and C minute later Bob O'C0nnelI, Ydi6 captain. loft the game 0n four personal fouls. That seemed t0 mark the turning point Tn tho game of the visitors. They began 0Verhaullng tho Bii. tlod tho score at 9t ail and then went on 10 win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
THOMAS'N ECHOES
 HERE THURSDAY

With oil Waterbury sporting lov- CTS doing their bit toward tho ben. eft basketball games and enter- tainment to Do staged Thursday night ct tho Central Y, advance ticket sales assuring the sponsors of q capacity house. The evening is being set aside for c North End athlete who Is confined to his home with serious illness.
 In the main game Of the twin of- fering the Thomas Club Of the City Amateur League will meet St Pc: ter's of TorrlnRton who defeated them in the New City several weeks ago. In the preliminary the Thomaston Echoes girl basketeery will oppose the Pastimes, featur. ing Peg Leahy, Mario Windobank, Cell Frey, Jennie Miikolsky, Flor. enee Mulhern and several others.
 Entertainment will be furnished by cliff Meffaie, Viola Magono and Butsy Creedon, Dancing will Do on. joyed until midnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
Garden Puts Slash
 on Ring, Mat Prices
Especial to Tho Dcmoerat)

New York, Jan. 17-Wiiiiam r.. Carey, president Of Madison Square Garden, today released some glad tidings for boxing enthusiasts.
 Beginning Friday night, Jan. 20, wit hthe ton round International welterweight match between Billy new scale of prices will Do put into effect which will apply to all In. door professional boxing, except world championship events.
 Tho top price will Do S3.30 and other prices will scale downward to the general admission price of bb cents.
 By arrangement with Jack Cur. icy the prices for the wrestling match on January s3 will be bb cents to t2.20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
Y NETMEN WIN IN NEW HAVEN

The Central Y volley ball tonm veRtured Into New Hnven last night and returned with a clean slate of flvo victories, bringing their total to date in the stnto league to 23 out of 2b. Freddie Ashmore, who completed his 30- day eligibility period, made his debut with tho locals and played q sensational game,
 The first three games wor0 any. body's. but the last two woro easy for the local team. Tho locals were represented by Captain George Merkle. Manager Ray Gnnung, Fred Ashmoro, Herb Pintor Carl Hagsell, George Hallowuy, ana Fred Peterson.
 Bridgeport Y will play tho locals here next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
SAMUEL JOHNSON
SKI CHAMPION ACCEPTS NORFOLK
 MEET INVITATION

Anton Yolsang, national ski champion, and Q group of tho fore- most opponents Of the sport in tho world have accepted invitations to participate in the initial meet of tho Winter Sports Association ct Norfolk on January 22, according to tho secretary, Mrs. R. Graham B!glow, of Norfolk.
 The moot is to Do opened by United States Senator Frederic c. WRlcott and the Norwegian Minis. tor to the United States Halvard IT.. Baoke.
 Judges for the moot will Include judges of former olympic cham. pionships, Dr. 10. s. Elmer, prosl. dent Of tho Eastern division of the National Ski Association; Harold Nelson of Brooklyn, N. F.. and John satro Of Norfolk.
 Among tho participants will be Harold Johansen, fellow. .mem Dor with Lekang, of the Norway Ski Club; Olaf Satire, Magnus Satire, ottar satrc, sverre Satire, Dlrgir Torressen, Riehard Pasons, Casey Jonos, Ole Hogge, Iva Hegge, and oio Janson, aii of tho Salisbury Outing Ciubj Gordon Uimer of tho Drattieboro Outing Club; Rolf Munson of Lako Placid, N. Y.
 ole Hegge, recognised as ono of tho great performers Of the world In cross country ski meets, will Do a competitor in 0 cross country run Of eight miles on trails In and about Norfolk on tho afternoon of Saturday, January 2i, as c prelim- mary to tho competitive jumps on the following day. The ski meet will Do at 2i00 P. M. Sunday on Q newly constructed jump about ono mile from tho center eof Nor- folk on tho Canaan road. Tho new jump has been inspected and glv- on Q high rating by officials of the National skl Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17

Kappa Dcltas nave yet t0 put ln their appearance for R league game. Come boys, wise upo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
Hillies Bow to
 Eagles 22 to 20

After being held seoreless the first periea. the Msym,oi,,d yu,s d,e II ailliss ..ss sssinsd. sSs .sss cs ss 'Smsss's sss sut % arsD p. Ssr SSsSr,isse's :H Town Vi 'iSi Piet Eagles e iast night at tho brooklyn Y. Pat Dl. iBlase was the winners best bet. tossing in five field goals, most Of them difficult shots. cunha and Maritime were the ieseFs' best bets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
S'l'AIt A. {
SEY YMOUIl

Referee-.l9ddlo MoCorlnnck,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
CHAMP HOSES IN
 BILLIARD PLAY

{ Chicago, Jan 17-UP)-Three former champions and three young stars set out to.day to seek tho worlds three cushion billiard championship for 1038.
 The tournament opened last night with the defeat of the de- tending titleh0lder, Augie Kieek. hefer, Chicago, by Clarence Jack- son. Of Detroit, GO to 4S in bS inn. ings.
 In to.day's matches Otto Reiseit, philadelphia yeteran, faces Tiff Thurnbiad, Chicago, meets young Jay Boseman, Of Vallejo, Cal.
 Tonight Weiker Cochran, of foi- Iywood, Cal, enters thre cushion championship play for the first time by meeting Alien Hail, Chi. ChRO,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
COLBY AND BACLEY LEAD JOHNSON TO
 WIN OVER (. U.
Local Boys Feature Late Rally Which Gives Aca. demians 27.26 Victory at Washington
(speclal to me Dcmocrat)

Washington, D. C., Jan 17--Af- ter trailing throughout the entire game, the Samuel Johnson Acad- emy team of Stratford, Conn, un- corked Q spectacular rally to nose out Catholic University Freshmen hero Saturday, 2S to 27. With tho Nutmeg state boys behind seven points and with two minutes to play, Herb Colby tossed in two spectacular one handed shots from the side of the court to cut the locals lead to three points. Joe Bagley then dropped in Q long shot and with seconds left to play Chick Chihowski tossed one from midcourt to sew up the contest.
 The Catholic U Frosh started off in great style and the combin- cd efforts of Tony Lieb, crack cen- ter, and Mart Morrissey soon gave the Collegians a comfortable lead of 10 to 2 at the end of the first quarter. From this point, however, the teams battled on oven terms, matching basket for basket.
 Colby, Bagley and Ghiotto play- ed well for the visitors while Lieb excelled for the locals.
 Slimnaary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
STAR A. (. DOWN
 SEYMOUR 52-47

Tho Btur A. C. with Joo Cava. nnaugh and Marty Morinrty play ing the roles of running guards to perfection, set back Fred Clark < St Stan's of Seymour last night nt tIopeVille gym, b2 t0 47. Tho first hnlt was all in favor of tho locals, but tho visitors rallied in tho sec. 0nd half duo Go s0m0 iine shooting by Charley OVert0n and Rudy GoBak. Tho box score;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
NAUCY Y BEATS
 MILFORD 43-35
Don Garrick Scores l9 Points in Close Win Over PaddOcks

Milford, Jan 17.-The Paddock A. c. was defeated again yesterday afternoon 43 to 35, in tho Oak Grove hall by the fast Naugatuck Y. M. c. A. five in a game that was fairly close all tho way, but the Valley tonm had just iittlo moro punch than the locals. Gar rick of the visitors scored 10 points and Henry Joy. local center ac- counted for 14.
 Tho gunnmary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17

In closing for this week let Iis not forget the slogan of our leagues s'NeveF knock . broth. CT fnembeF--lIntli he Is gone ct least half an h0uT."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
FRANCO. AMERICANS
 ROLL ELTONS TONIGHT

Tonight at the Isiten bowling primers vii meet the isiton All; Stars in the first. Of \ fienie afid home series. The latter eontiIi. gent wouid like to arrange . game with Johnny Manse'g Grand Alley five man team. The Manzomen will De accommodated f they .de. sire such composition by dlaiilH g.e440. Admission wifi De free Co tonIehes match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
CLAIRMONT CLUB
 FOOTBALL DINNER

Members of the Clairmont Athletic Club will honor their representative football team and minstrel troupe at . ban. uuet and dance to be given next Tuesday evening at Rocco Di0- rios Waverly Inn, Cheshire. Members of the m Tn strel troupe, many ot whom arc locat. cd in various parts of tho city are asked to communicate with President Peter E. Dunne at tho Hilton Company store on Bunk street in regard to their invita-. tions to the affair, which will begin at 8 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
GenlOt Teams in
 Hartford Tourney

Andy Carroll, manager of tho Gonlot alleys, speaking of tho Nd. tional tournament to Do hold in Hartford in March, stated that the local alleys was certain to send six or more teams, including tho fam. ous denlot girls, holder of the state and national titles. T. J.. 0'shea Of Bridgeport, reports that tho Park City will enter about the same numer of teams as this city, including tho sokoi Rosebuds, for- mer National champions and tho Park City girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
TAUBER SCORES TWICE
 IN BRIDGEPORT CONTEST

The Bridgeport German Sport club soccer team defeated thG Bridgeport Aii-Bc0tg Sunday. to |, Tauber, former local 1umiDary, scored two Of tho. winners goals both boots toming in the first half. Plenty Of friction was displayed by both teams owing to the heated riv airy between each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-17
 Y HIGH SCHOOL INTER. CLUB fOOPLA

Basketball Schedule for Glass H. '. M. c. A. High School 1ntcr-Club Lcagu0 Tomorrow, Wed. Jan. IS. First game starting at 2 D, m.
 Tri-Y vs. Kappa Doltas
 Second game, D. m, ComItcs
 vs. Spartnns
 Third game, D. m. pha-Ata
 vB. MIddlobury
 = Icaguc Notes
 Kappa Dcltns have yet Co put ln their appearance for n league game. Come boys. wise upD
 Middiebury pulled tho surprise of the week beating the highly rn- ted SpnrtanB id.l3. (Good work, "Corn Field cadots,' keep lt upJ Another one of thc O'DOnnclis from IIopcyilIc. with the Tri.Y. They tell me hc has great eye for the basket. Will you tell me how many boys are in that family? Comites seem tO have n smooth working combination without tho services of their two brilliant f0r- wards Jimmie Harrison and Joe Loggott, who havo been suspended Indefinitely.
 All in Aii the league k proving quite successful. A large crowd gathers weekly Co sec the boys work out.
 Kelley, of the MIddlcburY team, played h whale of n game for the blow boys, making six of tho IA points.
 Leonard, left guard of tie IrI.Y, moves around very inst for q blg fellow.
 Charlie Bedell of tho ComlteH has boen playing banR'up game in the back court. ilo ia one of tho year finds. co, k, Charlie My Boy.
 The first round of tbe Ienguc will wind ID Wednesday. Feb. S'
 Phh-Ata and Mlddlebury will be c great game tomorrow, both have won q Ram6 apiece 50 far.
 Henry Darlington proves Go bt very busy man answering Gnes' tons and coaching the various Rguada. but that ia what makes tii' genial Henry popular.
 I would like 10 suggest t0 tho committee that tho winner Of Glass A ionguo, play the winner Of Glass y league, It might prove interest ing after nil.
 Fat McCartby hns been inc guId. ing hand Of tbe Tri.Y basketball T sguad.
 I understand Mlllerlck has Joined tho suspended members Of Inc comites bask otbaii team,
 That's alI there is for tonight, will sec you next week.