The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-11-20
PENALTY STILL HAS BOROUGH FANS
 IN TALKING MOOD
Substitution of ,Minnicucci Rated 0. K. By Some
 Props for Stamford
Especial to The Democrat)


 Naugatuck, Nov 20-Controversy still rages in the borough over whether or not that penalty in- fiicted by the officials on Nauga- tuck for the insertion of Minnicuc- ci in the last quarter of the Naugy- Crosby game at Recreation field Saturday was correct. The penalty ruined the last scoring chance of the locals and Naugatuck had to be content with a 6-6 tie.
 Many local persons claim that as the rule reads that before the sub- stitution in such case is illegal, the player must report to the um- pire who must get the consent of the field captain of the team of which the substituting player is a member. However, they claim that Naugy was pef1alized as soon as Minnicucci was put in the game, without the field captain having given his consent for the substi- tuition. Many still feel that Min nicucci had been taken out before the whistle officially starting the fourth quarter blew and claim that his insertion later was per- fectly legal.
 Grand Game
 However most fans are agreed that it was a grand game and, although disappointed because the Garnet could not score, are con- tent with the fact that the team decisively outplayed Crosby. Much credit is being given the visitors for their courageous goal line stands which twice turned back Naugatuck threats with inches to go.
 Tuckey, Edmonds and Renzo seemed to be the outstanding backs on the field. The line play of the locals was good and the team morale seemed to be about 50 per cent higher than in the previous tie game at Waterbury. Fans think that if Naugy hadn't ben deprived of that last opportunity they would have at least scored via the drop kick route.
 However. Coach Foley is holding no post Mortems. He is preparing his team now to meet Stamford high here Saturday. Although up- set by Central, Stamford is still considered dangerous threat and fine game is anticipated here next weekend.
 The local branch of the State Highway Department. is to be thanked for the hearty co-opera- ton they rendered the local school authorities in staging the Crosby Naugy game at Naugatuck, Satur- day afternoon. A large Hvass Sweeper broom used in connection with oiling operations was brought to the field which made short work of the encrusted playing field. Un- der it's magic spell, the snow and ice, flew in all directions and the playing of the game as scheduled was made possible.
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 Substitutes: Naugatuck-Cowan for Minnicucci; Minnicucci for Cow an, Enamite for Poscavage, Keckus for Minnicucci. Anderson for Nau- ges. Poscavage for Enamite. Cowan for Minnicucci, Keckus for Cowan.
 Crosby = Mistura for Laudini, Joyce for McGrath. McGrath for Joyce, Joyce for Mulligan, Ferucci for Sheehan, De Santis for Mc- Grath, Monahan for Joyce, Grad uakas for Monahan.
 Referee: Kelly (Manchester).
 Umpire: Goodrich (BristoD.
 Linesman: Hal (Meriden).
 Time: Four 12-minute periods.