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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
NAUCATUCK PLAYS
 GILBERT, CENTRAL; IN TWISTED FRIDAY
League Leading Bridge port Array Show s in Borough Saturday - Fans Dislike Run of Schedule

Naugatuck, Feb 22-Poor sched- ule making may prove the undoing of the Naugatuck high school bas- ketball teams Naugatuck Valley League championship aspirations as has threatened previously this season. Numerous fans blamed the fact that the Garnet and Gray played two games during the week in which Crosby was played in Waterbury for Naugy's poor show ing against the Blue and White in meeting defeat. This week with a bare chance remaining to capture the league title. Naugatuck must play two games on successive nights with the most important contest on the second night.
 According to the loop schedule Naugatuck is due to invade Win sted Friday night to clash with the mediocre Gilbert High quintet. Gil- bert has been the winner of one game, having beaten Ansonia to push the Lavender into the cellar while it's lone victory gives Gilbert seventh place in the league stand ing. A victory for Gilbert over Naugatuck Friday night cannot be imagined but the Gilbert team gave Naugy q busy session here and left the boys pretty well fatigued by the time playe ended. Capt Moore and his rough-riders from the City of Freak Events may so use as the local players that Saturdays battle with Bridgeport Central may be lost.
 Central is leading the league and has two stiff battles to play this week, but will have respite be- tween games. Wednesday night Central meets Warren Harding in a league and Bridgeport city cham pionship game which the Hilltop pers are favored to win. Central will remain idle until the Red and White invade the Naugatuck court saturday night for their titu- lar game with Naugy's Whippets: Due to the in and out brand of ball the Garnet and Gray have been playing during recent weeks, feW Salpy fans will be willing to FISK any of that scarce long green they may possess by betting on the foley charges to win.
 After last weeks disastrous play that resulted in defeats over Nausy by Wilby and Torrington, the Gar net and Gray makes its last stand this weeks. The Gilbert game may nrove such that Coach Foley will he able to use his reserves and save his varsity men for the next nights torrid fray with Centrafs smooth combine. A numper oi fans are rating Central as one oi Inc best working teams in the state and predict another victory TOT the over NauSatuck. .,
 Reserve teams of the rival insti- tutions will clash in preliminary tilt. It is expected a capaclty crowd will witness the encounter Dancing will follow the games sat urdav nipht here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
BRUINS BLANK ICE RIVALS 100 IN
 RECORD CONTEST
Canadiens Victims s of Three Period Scoring Rush at Hub - Barry, Clapper Star

Boston, Feb 22.-UP)-The Boston Bruins established a new National Hockey league shut out record when they overwhelmed their arch-enemies, the Montreal Les Canadiens, 10 to 0, at Boston Garden last night. The worst pre- vious shut-out score was g to 0. and the worst comparable score, II to 1.
 A large crowd attended, expected hard, close match between hot rivals. The first period was slow, with the players engaging in per- sonalities and bumping-matches, though the Bruins eked out lone tally. The second developed better hockey with the Bruins holding the upper hand, scoring twice to run the tally to 80.
 Despite what appeared to be safe lead, the Bruins came out in the third period with rush, skat- ing and passing in bewildering fashion that son demoralized the Canadiens. Besides the 10 goals, the Bruins amassed 10 assists to boost the players scoring averages.
 Eight Bruins scored one or more goals. and two othres figured in the scoring summary with assists. Marty Barry led scoring with two goals and three assists, and was closely followed by Dit Clapper who scored twice and was credited with two assists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
LOCAL BOY LEADS AMERICAN LEAGUE
 HOCKEY RUSHERS
Ernie Dy on, Hartford Star, Has Made 59 and Tops "Wild Bill" Dug- gan

Hartford, Feb 22-Ernie Flash" Dyson, first rusher for Hartford, is leading in rushes in the Amer ican Roller Hockey league. Dyson has made 59 successful rushes to top the field and is trailed by Bill Duggan.
 The scoring hnors, however, go to Wild BilP Duggan, who has made "A goals since the second half of the season started. Earl Pierce is second with r and Bud Peregrin third with IA.
 Therrien and Hebert are the "bad men" of the league. Therrien has had seven fouls called against him while Hebert has one less. Bill Blount has the best average for the goal tends with Hayes second. Purcell ranks fourth.
 Goals
 Duggan "A, Earl Pierce r, Bud Peregrin 14, Wiley 13, Davies 12, Joe Peregrin II, Therrien II, Bowl II, Dyson 10, St Aubin 10, Bouch- CT g, Higgins 6. Kid Williams 5, Steve Pierce 4, Miller 4, Lunder- vile 3, Mcdonald 3, Jean 3, Brown 2, Hebert l, Morrison 1, Donnelly l, Arruda l, Foley l. Nelson 1.
 RuSheS
 Dyson 59, Duggan 54, Bowl 47, Bud Peregrin 29, St Aubin 25, Earl Pierce 13, Joe Peregrin 9, Nelson 8, Davies 2. Miller l.
 Fouls
 Therrien z, Hebert 6, Jean 3, Boucher 2, Brown 2, Mcdonald 2, Blount 1, Joe Peregrin l, Hayes l., Bud Peregrin 1, Miller 1, Arruda l, Kid Williams l, St Aubin 1, Davies 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
WEB SHOP CAGE TEAMS IN SECOND
 CONTEST FRIDAY
Wildcats a nd Old=Timers
 to Meet on Brooklyn Y COurt-BOth Elves Drill

The Web Shop Wildcats and the Rubber Room Old Timers held drills on their respective courts last night in preparation for their second clash for the basketball title of the Web Shop, which will take place Friday evening as part of the American Mills private so- cial affair at the Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. Hut.
 Captain Gus Gregory of the Wildcats directed his teams work out at the Brooklyn "Y" Gym last night, and although all members of the team were unable to be present, he was satisfied with the fine work off Ray Menard. George Langlois and "Bozo" Dente who scored "A points between the trio Mems quintet. Young Billy An derson, Jr, and Ken Priest and Joe Calvo were unable to participate in the drill.
 Kenneth Woodbury, Lowell Tech School varsity utility player, has been signed to play with the Wildcats Friday. Woodbury's ad- dition to the Wildcats should aid the team considerably in the com ing game.
 Coach Tommy Vallencourt again directed his Old Timers Rubber Room in a practice session at the new basketball court built along side of Paradise Inn. Tony Man. gini, former Leavenworth High star courtster and runner has signed with the Old Timers and was in true form last night. RumorS have been heard that the Rubber Room management is dickering for the services of James "Corncracker" Harty. the hustling Vermonter. but no definite word has yet been heard from player Harty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
ARM0UR-DUTRA
 TEAM IS HFAV0RED

Miami, Fla. Feb 22-UP)- Tommy Armour of Detroit and Olin Dutra of California were slight favorites today to defeat Paul Runyan of White Plains, N. Y., and Horton Smith of Oak Park, III, in the 36-hole final of the $2,- 500 international four-ball golf matches at the Miami Country Club.
 Armour, co-winner of last years tourney. and Dutra have toppled all opposition so far and consist ence of play is expected to triumph over Runyan and Smith, although the latter provided the tourney with it's most stratllng upsets.
 Yesterday Runyan and Smith turned in another surprise by elim- mating the favored team Of Wal ter Hagen. Detroit, and Joe Kirk wood, Philadelphia, 3 and 2. while Armour and Dutra turned back Bill Mehlhorn, New York. and Al Espinosa, Akron, O.. by the same 3 and 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
COLORED BASEBALL CLUBS FORMING
 OWN LEAGUE

Philadelphia, Feb 22-(UP)-A large negro baseball organization is becoming more promising as leaders of various clubs through out the country send in their assur- ance to affiliate.
 The western division of the Ma tional Association of Negro Base ball Clubs already is organized. and several eastern clubs have agreed to join.
 one of the latest entrants into the association is the Philadelphia Stars. The New York Black Yan- kces, the Bachrach Giants and clubs from Washington and Balti- more already have agreed to affill- ate.
 Gus Greenless. Pittsburgh, acting chairman of the group, will report at q meeting in the near future Tn Indianapolis when schedule Tor 1893 will be drafted.
 Separate standings will be kept of the eastern and western groups and the leading team of each divl- sion will meet for the Negro World Series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
TRONSKY EXCELS IN ATLANTA MEET
Sets New Five=Game Mark With 656 core in Georgia Competition

Atlanta. February 22Continuing his record -shattering pace, NICK Tronsky, worlds duckpin cham pion, set a new five-game mark with a score of 656, at the Blick Bowling alley. :. Paired with Barnes, who boWled a total of GOA. Tronsky's high score also set new doubles mark of 1,2G0 and easily defeated Carl Tidwell and John Bell, who scored a total of LAO.
 The fourth mark to fall to Iron sky during the week was his 2O- game total of 2,520 for an average of 126 per game.
 Scores for the doubles match: Tronsky-
 136 i23 133 IA 12O-656 Barnes
 11S 1O7 11O 12S 146-6O4-
 1,260
 Tidwell-
 1O4 1O9 129 s5 11s-55s Bell
 134 99 117 107 127-584-1,14 140
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
MERIDEN SITE OF
 HOOP TOURNAMENT
Richard Neary and Richard Finley to Stage Event Next Month

Meriden, Feb 22--Announcement was made to-day that the St Roses Community building will be the scene of q statewide basketball tourney starting March 23d and extending through March 24th and 25th. The affair was originally set for Waterbury but the side was shifted to Meriden.
 Arrangements were completel to-day by Richard J. Neary, Jr, of Naugatuck in charge of the tour nament and Richard Finley of Middlebury for the use of the local basketball court.
 Teams representing the strongest court aggregations in the state are expected to take part in the event Which vii lbe conducted on an elimination basis. Efforts will be made to have two Meriden teams enter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
KRAFT'S SHOOTING ENABLES SCOVILL
 WHIP PAPER BOX
Leading Scorer Annexes IS Points in 25-lS Vic= tory Clock Routs Chase, 4l=23

Paper Box was practically elim-. niated from the second round Of the Industrial league last night dropping a 25 to IS verdict to Scovill, due mainly to the sensa- tional shooting of Howie Kraft who scored as many points as the entire Brooklyn lads registered,
 Tn the second period Scovill handed in a protest when Mike Higgiston, who had four fouls checked against him according to the official scorer, claimed he had only three as did the referee who stated that one was called on Ed die Ragis whom Higgiston replaced in the first period.
 At the half both teams were deadlocked at 9-all. and in the third period Scovill's went ahead by two points. Howie Kraft sewed up the contest with four off, bal af1cc side shots late in the last quarter. The box score:
 Snorts-Add kRaft's Shooting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
Confident WfLby Team Makes Bid 7o-ngt For 3 n Row
To-day's Sport Parade
BY HENRY McLEMORE

fellow from Bismark. North Da- kota.
 But he wouldn't take no for answer, this man who said his name was John Elliott.
 He moved closer and started tell ing us how he, a man who had followed the Philadelphia Athletics before the days of Plank and Ben der, was sure Connie Mack's boys would win.
 You see," he said, they got rid of Al Simmons. That was a big help.
 We told him getting rid of a 1850 hitter to give a club new life seemed like cutting off a leg to cure a headache.
 "I know it sounds funny" he answered, but this Simmons wasn't interested in anything but his own average. And was he orn- cry? He wouldn't run out hits half the time and was always calling the boys in the bleachers names. This Lou Finney who's going to re- place him will make you forget all about AIS hitting"
 What about Dykes and Haas? :? Weren't the As going to miss that pair?
 Nav. Not a bit. This Cram CT woulda beat Mule out last year only he went and broke a shoul- der or something. Man, can that boy run? He'll make Ben Chap man look like he's standing still. And this Higgins who'll play third. Can he bust 'em! He led the Coast league in homers last year and oughta get plenty of knocks in any mans league"
 Brother Elliott's enthusiasm slowed down a bit when the sub ject of right fielder Mcdonald and shortstop McNair was reached. He figured Coleman would be sorta slow, being as he was slow even before he busted an ankle last year. And he didn't like McNair getting married as newly -weds al- ways go in a slump-guess it's the food
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22

United Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 Daytona Beach, Fla, Feb 22.- (UP)-The trance with which we always surround ourselves while fishing was broken to-day when gentleman. perched some ten feet to our right on the Halifax river bridge, turned. and apropos Of nothing. asked if we thought the Yankees were going to win the American league race this year.
 We told him we thought So month ago, but now that they hao re-hired Sunset Burke as first base coach we were not at all sure that, mighty hitters though they be, the Yankees could get men on nrst faster than Sunset could manage to get them picked off.
 He said for us to put down our pole and hel tell us who was going to win the American. We said no, that we already had caught 33 catfish and were out for the Volusia county record of 39. Es- abolished in March of 1915 by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
WOosters Easily
 OutrOll Casinos

By the unquestionable margin of 133 pins, LIZA to 1,591 the Woos- ter All-Stars took three straight games from the Meriden Casinos last night at the local alleys. Rack CT of Meriden high 13S for high single and Thompson of Water bury amassed high three of 3S9. The teams meet again in Meriden Friday night. The scores:
 Wooster: Thompson, 131, 132, 126--3S9; Lavallo 99, 126, 102- 327; Miller, 119, 116, 9S-3S3; Sena, 108, 107. 121-336; Harper, 1O7, 132, 100-339.
 Meriden: Santora 91. 97, 101- 2S9; Mischke, III, 109, 105-325; Rice, 9S, 122. 101-321; WoI- schlager, 99, 126. 9S-323; Becker, 138, 1O1, 94-323.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
Odds on COrbett
 to Beat Fields

San Francisco, Feb 22-UP)- Five years of fighting without de- feat brought Young Corbett III. of Fresno, to the climax of his career today in his 1O-round bout with Jackie Fields for the worlds well terweight championship.
 The fight was to begin between 3:30 and p. m.
 Corbett won decision from Fields in a non-title fight three years ago. and he was rated 10 to 8 favorite to repeat. Betting odds were 9 to 1 on the challenger-a peculiar state of affairs-until a few days ago when the intensity of the champions workouts added to his prestige.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22

can believe what I see in the pa- pers Maher wants to fight me. But as I have already stated, let him and Fitzsimmons see which is the better man, and then it will be time enough for me to talk about a contest with the victor" In relation to his physical condition, Corbett said it was never better in his life, and the mans appearance furnished abundant proof of the truth of this statement.
 At the close of the interview the champion remarked with great em- phasis: Be sure and make this point so explicit that no one can misunderstood my position: I'll fight when I can get a man to fight me, but I shall not follow a man from one state to another or lose any time in answering challenges or making preparations for a fight until matters have been arranged so that there can be no mistake that fights to take place and where and for what"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
New York Teams
 In Charity Games

New York, Feb 22-(UP)-Four- teen teams, representing five sec- tons of the east, were slated to participate today in the third an- nual intercollegiate basketball car nival for the mayors unemploy- noent relief fund at Madison Square Garden.
 Seven games were scheduled from 2 p. m. to Il D. m. They were:
 Cathedral Vs Brooklyn; Long Island vs St Francis: Columbia vs Williams; Manhattan vs Viilanova: N. Y. U. vs Carnegie Tech; St Johns vs Fordham, and c. c. N. '. Ys George Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
FEMALE SHORTS" BARRED IN CHI

Chicago, Feb 22 - UP)- "Shorts" may give young wom- an tennis players the benefit of sunshine but the players will have to wear skirts this summer if they want the benefit of the law. -'
 The appellate court has de- cided that the Irving park dis trict was legally right in barring Ruth Smutny and Mona Thomc from tennis grounds because they wore "shorts."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
AnsOnia 5 In
 New City Tonite

Torrington. Feb 22.-The Tor rington high school basketball team will attempt to conquer an- other Valley league rival tonight when it opposes the Ansonia high combine at Torirngton. The New City club defeated the Ansonia five in a previous game this season In Ansonia by the score of 44-S. Con- sidering the fact that Torrington has improved some since that time, and that they usually go better on their home floor, Torrington should have little trouble in trouncing the visitors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
Eagles Knock Off
 Strong Bruin Cubs

New Haven, Conn, February 22 - CUP) The New Haven Eagles surprised their supporters last night when they turned back the Boston Cubs, to 2, in a Cana dian-American League Hockey game. It was two games in three days for the Eagles.
 The Eagles got a three goal ad- vantage in the first period on straight shooting by Heating, Pic ketts and Paddon. The Cubs count ed two goals in the second period, Buckles and r. Jerwa netting. Kinsella ended the scoring with a nice shot after three minutes of the final period. Both sides played a rough game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
EXARHOU STARS : AS PERICLES WIN
Local Chapter ROuts Bridgeport AZ to IA - Griffin Signs as Coach

Before a capacity crowd, the local Sons of Pericles basketball team took over the Bridgeport Pericleans last night at the Boys club gym, AZ to IA.
 Mickey Exarhou scored at will for the winners and cut the net tings for five more points than the entire Park City array registered.
 The future restaurant owners have arranged game with New Haven Chapter who captured the New England championship last year. Johnny Griffin, former Cros- by hoopsters, will coach the local quintet in the future. Last nights sumf1ary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
NOT YET READY

Boston, Feb 22.-(UP)-The comeback attempt of Al Mello of Lowell, former New England well terweight champion, has been in- definitely postponed it was an- nounced last night.
 A gum infection, necessitating removal of a molar, was the reason given for his withdrawal from a bout with Tony Celli of Leominster. scheduled for Boston Garden Fri day night
 It was to have been Mello's first bout after a two-year absence from the ring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
DERWIN RELEASES
 SUNDAY HOOP CARD

According to the Sunday slate released by President w. J. Derwin to managers of City Amateur league teams last night at their regular meeting. the first round champion Washington Hill team has the Carringtons to contend with this weekend in the 3:45 D. m. feature contest while the Thomas club and Naugatuck Emeralds will clash in the opener at 2:30 p. m. Tom Carney and John Vreeland will referee the games. Four of the six league teams were represented the Hearts and Brooklyns not having been heard from.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
LOUNSBURY A. C. CLAIM
 HILL MIDGET TITLE

Following their 30 to IA victory over the Washington Hill Trojans. the Lounsbury A. c. claim the mid get chamionship of the Abrigador section. The game played at Hope vile Monday night, was all in favor of the winners. Quilter, Howell and Mikolsky excelled for the win ners while German and Donahue were the losers best bets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
STOKES JOINS SEYMOUR FOR GAME WITH G. E.
 HOTPOINTS TONIGHT

Fred Clark's Seymour A. A., featuring Lefty Kane and Charley Overton of Industrial league fame, will invade Bridge port tonight for a return engage ment with "Scotty" Craighead's c. P. Hotpoints at Harding gym. Clark has secured Bill Stokes of the Naugatuck Emeralds to jump center tonight and will shift "Whitey" Beechum. who shows :n the local Dusty circuit with the Telephone quintet. to forward. In the first game which the c. Els won by two points in Seymour, Beechum scored 12 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
Y TROJANS ROUT
 MILL PLAIN, 42-l2
Cohen Features With 10 POints-Winners Chal= lenge Athletics

The North End Y Tropans, led by their sharpshooting forward Cohen, who cut the nettings for five doubledeckers, defeated the Mill Plain Midgets last night at the N. E. Y. hut, AZ to 12.
 A practice session is scheduled for the Y-Stars Friday afternoon at o'clock. They would like to meet the Athletics Tuesday night at the North End Y at 6:45 o'clock. For games write to Roy Dombroski 469 North Main street, or answer through this department. Last nights summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
Goal Tends Average
Trade Engineered

Owner Tom Fisher of the Hart ford roller hockey team let it be known yesterday that he was high ly dissatisfied with the present standing of his club when he en- gineered a series of deals that left only Dyson, Davies and MacDon- aid, present members of the club, untouched.
 Fisher started the shake-up by sending Joe Peregrin, Molly Morri- son and Jim Purcell to Portland in exchange for Gid Brown and Rube Williams. Williams has played for Hartford before, being mem- Der of the 1930-31 combination when he played stellar game at halfback
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
Clock Looks Good.

Getting off to an early lead due to some dandy pop shots by Yanol Carroll and Earl Lewis. the Clock shop lived up to their reputation as defending champions and wal loped Chase in the feature game, 41 to 23. The losers, minus the services of Al Schott and Jack Grady. had plenty of easy chances to make the score closer, but blew countless sucker shots. The box score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
PRIZES FOR c. c.
 N. Y. QUINTET

New York. February 22 - Nat Holman, City College basketball coach, has hit upon a new scheme to better the foul-shooting of his Lavendar court players. He IS offering prizes to the two mem- bers of his squad who get the highest averages in 100 tries from the 15-foot line,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
AETNA GIRLS DEFEAT
 POUGHKEEPSIE 25-l5

Hartford. Feb 22.-The Aetna Life girls balanced their seasons account with the Beckwith A. A. A. girls of Poughkeepsie in a we'll played basketball game at the Bulkeley Memorial Auditorium last night. The final score was Aetna Life 25, Beckwith IS. The Pough- keepsie team had previously come here and handed the Aetna Life girls their first defeat of the sea- son.