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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
WILLIMANTIC FIVE
 MEETS HOPEVILLE TEAM WEDNESDAY

The Hopeville Community Speed boys basketball team will return to the court this week after a week of idleness due to conflicts in the schedule and weather elements. On Wednesday night the Speedboys will be host to the strong Palace five of Willimantic at the local Boys club surface in the feature game of a double header. The Pal ace five comes here in the first of a home and home game series. This team comes here with 8 most en- viable record in its own section of the state. The Speedboys have been strengthened by the addition of big Dave Bartolini, six foot two center of the Crosby high school team which concluded it's schedule Saturday night. The addition of Big Dave" will give the "villers" some extra height which has been needed all season. The Willimantic team Is led by Chubbuck, former captain of Connecticut Aggies and considered the greatest all-around athlete turned out from that insti- tuition. A preliminary game be- tween then Pastime girls and the Central girls from Southington, two fast amateur teams will begin at 8 o'clock. On next Sunday night the Speedboys will journey to Bridge port for the third gamem of the series with the strong Mohican Markets five at the Central high school gymnasium. The Mohicans and the Speedboys have split even in the first two games, each win ming on their own floor. On the 9th of March the Speedboys will travel to Willimantic for return game with the Palace five. On the 14th the strong St Michaeps team of New Haven, whom the Speed boys were scheduled to play last Wednesday night in Waterbury will play here in a return game. The Speedboys managed to defeat the
 Mikes by one point on their floor several weeks ago. A series of games is planned with the strong local K. of L. team and the dates
 are then only drawback.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
ETTA BETA TEAM
 TOP CROSBY HI-Y
BannOr and OlOskey Fea. ture 23=l3 Win-Carew
 PleaSeS in Debut

Led by Toby Ramon and John ny Oloskey, diminutive forward, the Etta Bettas defeated the Cros- by Hi-Y 23-13 last night at the Central Y in league encounter. By virtue of foul goal and Ban nons long shot from we'll out in the court the Etta Bettas jumped into 3-2 lead in the first quarter. Two free throws, one by Bannon and the other by Oloskey followed closely by Oloskey's basket gave the Etta Bettas 7-6 lead at the half, O'Donnell and Royce's bas- kets in. the second quarter keeping the Hi-Y in the game. Oloskey scored twice, Bannon also scoring a field goal and two free tries to give the Etta Bettas a 15-6 lead, while holding the Hi-Y scoreless.
 With Bannon throwing in three baskets from long distance, the Etta Bettas ran into a 216 lead appearing to have the game in the bag, but three points by both O'Donnell and Royce and foul goal appeared to be the setting of a rally but if it was it died. Oloskey threw in a sensational side shot to end scoring with the Etta Bettas 21-13. Carew of the Etta Bettas played his first full game due to Moore's absence and broke up many of the Hi-Y plays, although not scoring Red" was a hit with the fans and will undoubtedly be seen more often in the frat boys lineup. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
PONZI BRILLIANT
 AGAINST RUDOLPH
Philaielphian Clicks Off High Run of III During
 75O Point Match

New York, Feb 27.-(UP)- Andrew Ponzi of Philadelphia to- day held a robust lead over the defending champion. Erwin Ru- dolph of Cleveland, in their chal- lenge match for the world pocket billiard title.
 A brilliant spurt last night not only sent the Philadelphian ahead 255 to IF but also established a new record high run of Ill for challenge competition. Ponzi made this run in the sec ond block of their siX-block, 750- point match. Tn closing his un- broken run in the fifth inning Ponzi left the cue ball in perfect position for the break when he con- tinues the same run on resump- tion of play to-day.
 Ponzi won yesterdays two blocks by the scores, 118 to 59 in five frames, and 137 to S2 in nine in- ningS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Cubs Regain c. A.
 Hockey Lead

Boston, Feb 27.-(UP)-The Boston Bruin Cubs wereA back at the top of the Canadian-American Hockey league standing as result of their 5 to victory over the Providence Reds at Boston Garden last night. The Reds had grabbed the lead by defeating the Cubs Sun day, but now have dropped back into second place. trailing by ono point.
 Milton Halliday. though not ful- ly recovered from leg Injury starred for the viet0rs. scoring three goals. Donnie Weir and 0eorgo Patterson tpllIed the other two.
 Andy Mnillgan scored twice for the Reds and Bobby Taylor and Art Alexandre once each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
'TORRINCTON HIGH
 AT NAUCATUCK
 FOR FINAL GAME
Valley League Result Has No Bearing on Yale
 Tournament
tspecial to the Democratl

N0AbNNhMh hO AAhN D~hbONA@NI
 Naugatuck, Feb 27.-Second place in the Naugatuck Valley league will be at stake to-mororw night when the Torrington and Naugatuck high school basketball teams clash here at the loacl Y. M. c. A. The two teams are now tied for second place.
 Torrington nosed out the locals in Torrington just before the Gar net started its winning streak of 10 games. Naugatuck is out to make 1t II straight victories tonight. Although the official time for rec ords counting has been passed as far IS entrance into the Yale tour nament goes, it is felt locally that a triumph over Torrington might further impress the tourney Of- ficials that Naugatuck with its splendid comeback record, should be given a place in the Yale tourney.
 Going Good
 There is no doubt that a victory over Torrington is never an easy matter for Naugatuck but the To- calls still are ahot" and are play ing on their home floro so Nau- gatuck is the favorite. There is always the danger of let-down in their play however, and it is this Coach eter J. Foley will try to prevent.
 Although Naugatuck's chances of entering the tourney now look somewhat slim, many local resi- dents feel it would be unfair to keep them out. They believe that aside from Bristol, Naugatuck could easily trounce any prospec- tive entry in the tourney and they have faith in the ability of the Garnet to trim even the New England champions.
 There is very mulch interest here in the decision Saturday on Yale tourney competitors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
PROMINENT SPORT FIGURES AWAIT M'CRAW FUNERAL
Terry Arrives From Miami Services Will Be Sim-
 pie With No EulOgy

New York, Feb 27.-(UP)-Bill Terry, manager of the New York Giants, was expected to arrive to- day from Miami, to attend the funeral tomorrow of John J. Mo- Graw, whom he succeeded at the Giants helm.
 Terry will be one of many mo- tables at the requiem high mass in St Patrick's, cathedral at 10 a. m.
 The list of honorary pallbearers includes all officials of the Giants except Secretary Jim Tierney, who is with the batterymen in Miami. Others on the'list are Wilbert Rob- inson, former manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers; George M. Co., han, famous song-writing actor; Will Rogers, De Wolfe Hopper, John Mccormack, Tim Mara and Sam Harris.
 The Rev Vincent De Paul Mulry of Pelhaffl, who will officiate at the services, said they would be as simple as possible, at Mrs Me- Graw's fequest. He said there would be no eulogy.
 Messages of coincidence continue to arrive at the McGraw home in Pelham Manor. Mrs McGraw has recovered from the first shock and is bearing up well.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

On the eve of this bout. which shapes up as the least compelling in heavyweight championship his- tory, (with the single exception of the Camera -Uzcudun farce at Rome) everything is all set. Camera, the amibale ox-man from Italy who wears the crown that once graced such luminaries as Sullivan, Corbett and Dempsey, has finished preparations for the contest. Likewise his 31-year-old, l185-ponud opponent from Philadel- phia. Both loafed about their camps today.
 Weigh In Tomorrow Handlers claim both athletes have attained physical .perfec- tion"; have finished their "strenu- ous" training without cuts, broken hands, spavin or ringworn1. The vast difference in their weights will be officially emphasized on the scales at 2 p. m. tomorrow. Car nera will register slightly more than one-eighth of a ton.
 This bout was originally sched- uled for last Friday, but it was postponed because of a horse show and a couple of social gatherings, marking a new something or other | in pugilistic history. Even now, when the social functions have had their day, natives and visitors alike in this palm-fronded metrop- oils are us eager for the brawl as a litter of ch1oroformed kittens.
 This apathy is prevalent through out Dade county, with the excep- ton of one spot. There is consid- erable suspense in the Flagler street offices of the Madison Square Garden corporation, which is po- noting the affair. Whether or not any blood is spilled in the ring. lGarden officials fear that consider. able red ink may be splashed aft erwards.
 Bad News
 Thus far, the Garden has col lected about $26,000, or about one per cent of the money spent to see the Tunney-Dempse return en- gagement at Chicago. The gate may total between $60,o0o and $60, ,0e0. Even that oratorical optimist James Joy Johnston, has ceased talking about one hundred grand. It cost the Garden $25,000 to re- construct the fight bowl.
 Roy Latham and Colin McLogh- Ian, both of Miami, were named as judges yesterday by the Miami box ing commission. Leo Shea was se- lected previously as referee. They are expected to begin officiating at about 10 p. m. (EST).
 Because of Cameras tremendous advantage in weight and height, few fans believe his opponent has better than a to 10 chance against him. There is little betting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
MERIDEN UPSETS
 UNION CITY IN
 LEAGUE CONTEST
Especial to the Democrat) }

union City, Feb 26-ADout nVe hundred basketball fans sat in on a genuine hoop upset Sunday when the Meriden team of the State Pol ish league came through with a 34-32 victory over the Union City outfit. The game was plenty inter- esting throughout, Loman tying the count in the final few seconds of play only to have Meriden take the lead and game directly .afterward. Al Niemiec, the brilliant young Meriden baseball player to be given a tryout by the Boston Red Sox in the spring. could not play due to an injured foot.
 In another game of the triple header, the St Hedwig Girls put up strong battle but were outscored 11-S by the St Stan girls of Meri- den, Miss Miarecki getting ten points for the visitors. The Nauga- tuck Bremen were no match for the Swastika team. which won from them 35-26. The scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
TILL TAKES ARA

Paris, Feb 2s.--(UP)-Marcel Thii, -headed, halry-chested Frehchman still holds his claims to the world middleweight champions ship to-day after winning an easy i5-round decision over Young Ig- nacio Ara of Spain last night.
 More than l4.0O0 fans in the Painls cDs Sports saw veteran Thil win 10 rounds. The judges de- clared the other five even. but most boxing wr:-crs gave Thii the edge in ell ef them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Harvard Rejects
 Boxing Proposal

Cambridge. Mass, Feb 27. (UP) The fans for whom the Bronx cheer was named have been de- prived of an opportunity to watch the elite of the boxing world in action.
 Plans for an international inter- collegiate match between the com bined Harvard Yale and Oxford Cambridge teams at Madison Square Garden in New York went agiimmering when Harvard fiatly rejected the proposal to-day.
 Eddie Egan. former Yale and Oxford boxer and now an assistant diypstrict attorney in New York, was the sponsor of the proposed match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Club Cadets in
 Title Contest

Victory for the Boys Club Cadets in their game tonight with the Danbury Boys club at the Cottage Place court, will give the fine little local team the state junior cham pionship for the third time. and for that reason 0 record crowd is expected to be on hand to see the Cadets attempt to topple their worthy opponents in the final league game of tho season. A loss for the locals will create n two way tic for the .lead, with Meri- den moving up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
ST LUCY BASKETEERS
 IN NEW HAVEN

Members of the St Lucy basket ball team are asked to be on hand at o'clock this evening at the North End YMCA where they will gather prior to departure for New Haven, where a hoop game with the St Michaels club is scheduled for this evening. provided the roads are in condition for transportation. A return game between the two teams is booked for early next xcannfh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
BENDLERS MEET

Bendlers Big Five were accept cd today as entrants In the Demo- crnt-Y. M. c. A. state Basketball Il tournament which opens Thursday night at tho "" and for thn' repHOn Manager Johnny "ki6' Burke has called n metlng Of play, eFa for Q D. m. tomorrow nighl at the Bondler drug store on Bank street. All players arp asked 10 bs an hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
No Restrictions
 for Local Meet

Any three chusion billiard play kr in Waterbury or vicinity is eligible for entry in the city championship play to be staged at the Exchange Parlors soon. and for which entries will close Saturday of thls week. according to Mike Renna, the arrangement eommit- foo. Players in the Elks, Engles. seoviIi or chase r0remen's or any club or organization arc invited 10 enter on or before Saturday with tho schedule to bo announcod nexi week. About fen players have Al' rendy agreed io take part In the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Dartmouth Hands
 Yale Fifth Loss

New Haven, Conn, Feb 27.- (UP)-Yale dropped it's fifth straight basketball game as Dart mouth, leading from the start, de- feated the Blue team here last night 23 to 19 in a spiritless con- test.
 Stangle and Miller accounted for 13 points for the Green team. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Torrington Tops
 Collinsville Five
tspecial to The Democrat)

Collinsville, Feb 27.--St Peters of Torrington staged a last half rally Sunday night after trailing by five points at intermission to de- feat Collinsvil,e Town team here, AZ to 35. "Pivits" Pavlikovic, for mer Fordham football star, was injured in the first half and was forced from the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
ROXBURY TOPPLES YALE FRESHMEN
(special to the Democrat,

New Haven, Feb. 26.-Showing just a little more class than their able opponents, Alden Whites Rox- bury school basketball team pinned q close 20-16 defeat on the Yale Frosh tonight at Payne Whitney gymnasium in a preliminary to the Dartmouth Yale contest. Big Jim Bruett with IA points was the standout scorer, while rugged de- fense play of Baylock and Gargano held all opposition to a maximum of four points. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
(. CONACHER AND F. BOUCHER HOLD SCORING LEADS
Toronto Maple Leaf Wing Tops All Opponents
 With 46 Points
..

Montreal, Feb 27.-(UP)-Point leaders in the National Hockey league held their own during last weeks heavy scoring. This their relative standings were virtually unchanged in the official figures released to-day.
 Charlie Conacher, scoring right wing of the Toronto Maple Leafs, boosted his International section and league top-total to 46 points, while Frankie Boucher of the Rangers, high man in the Ameri- can section, rose to 40.
 Leading point-makers in each of the leagues divisions:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
PURDUE AGAIN!

Chicago, Feb 27.-(UP)-The Big Ten basketball title belonged to Purdue today for the third time in five years. The Boiiermakers clinched the championship by de- feating Wisconsin at Lafayette, 37- 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
DaDid And Goah Title Bout Wi DrauU Less Than $ OOO
RunaOrs And Reality Gathered From 1hiS Sporting World
 BY JOHN A. CLuNEY The Grist Of Athletic Contest
McGraw the Man of Iron
BY JOHN A. CLuNEY

Tomorrow the soul of John McGraw will be prayed for in the elegant atmosphere of of Americas great
 est temples of worship St Patrcks Cathedral in New York city, During the spiritual ncanations the body of basebas Little Napoleon" will lie encased in mahogany casket the of it's accomplishments still vivid to stir the recolectios the chroncers such as Bill Braucher who has written
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
WRESTLING

At Lawrence, Mass.-Al Mercier, Springfield, threw Stanley Skitkow- ski, New York; George Jenkins, Kentuc'Sy, threw Axel Anderson, Sweden; Joe Cook, Lawrence, drew with Bill Robinson, Graniteville; Joe Swensky, Lynn, drew with Hank 'swald, California.
 At New York-71st Armory-- Jim Londos, Greece threw Sam my Stein, Newark; Sam Cordo.. vano, New York (drew) Paul Boesch; Ernie Dusek, Omaha, (drew) Joe Savoldi. Michigan; Hans Kampfer, Germany, threw vanka zelezniak, Russia; Mehmet Yousouf, Turkey, threw Tiny Roe- buck, Oklahoma; Everett Marshall, Colorado, threw Eli Fischer, New Jersey.
 At Detroit--Steve Passas, New York, threw George Dusette, Bos- ton; Alex Kasaboski. Toronto, threw "The Great Mephisto"; Wal ter Roy, Detroit. threw Tony Pa. pallno. Italy; Gorilla Parker, De- troit, threw Ed Martin, Portland. Me.
 At Buffalo, N. Y.--Ed Don George, North Java, defeated Joe Maicewlcz. Utica; Len Macaiiso. East Aurora, threw Weo Willie Da. wis. Richmond, Va; Bibbef Mccoy, Cambridge. Mnss. defeated Jack Costa, California; Harry LunAln, Boston. w0n from Nick seoton' Greece,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Last Nights Fights
fRv United press,

(By United Press)
 At Chicago.-Laddie Itonielli, 146, Marseilles, III, decisioned Ed- die Chinski, 140, Kankakee, Ill, (6); Geno Salvatore, 1854, Chi cago, decisioned Frankie Keevil, 136 h, London, Eng, (5).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
North suuares Lose

The Hawks, led by the sharp shooting Dunn, defeated the North Squares last night in a House League game at the Boys Club, 27 to IT. The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Crosby Hi-Y

TOtals ,,,.... 3-5 13
 Half time: Etta Bettas 7-6; Re- fierce, Daly; Periods, Four 6-min- ute.
 Score by Periods:
 Etta Bettas ,.... 3 4 8 S-23 Crosby Hi-Y .... 3 4 o 7-13
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Dartmouth
Totals ....

Score at half time: Dartmouth 15, Yale II. Personal fouls Nikkel, Miles, Rese 3, Edwards, Miller, Reese g. Edwards, Miller, Stangles 2, Hubbell. Free throws missed Reese 3, Edwards, Stangle. Officials; Referee, Dugnan; umpire, Murray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Amateur Basketball /
/ Shades Victors

Spades VictOrs
 The Spades conquered the In- ternationals in House league game last night at the Boys Club, 35 to 27. Ava Scovill featured for the winners with II points.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Loughran Figured To
 Have One Chance In
 Ten To Beat Camera
Physical Differences Much Too Gfeat-Only $Z6,OOO Received From Advance Sale Up to Eve of
 Championship Bout
By STUART CAMERON

Miami Fla Feb 27-(UP)-Huge Primo Camera is a to favore to retain his title in tomorrow nights unat tractive heavyweight championship brawl with little Tommy Loughran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

splendid series of four articles "The Life of John Mc Graw beginning today and to which attention and n teres is directed Wfu bitter where his critics uay active kind and helpful when the occasion presented itself to another part of his naure Mcraw in the when the life of Baseball at stake insofar it's national importance concerned stood in bold relief of the games greatest figures He would fight to the last ditch by word fist pen for anything he wanted whether enamoured of the sporting public that his enemies and critics admired him. silent though their admiration may have been until his recent demse Mentally he labeled the of from due to his forcefu w but the would not have made it's marked without him. His passing is well worthy of national record
 New Low for Title Bout
 Frankly admitting his disappointment in the advance sale of tickets for the heavyweight championship bout We'd nesday unless last minute rush for their S20 rngsides prompted by good weather puts the show over Colonel John Reed Fitzpatrick will help count the smallest financial gate of the past ten years where the heavyweight title at stake Only before has the title bout gone to Miami and then drew S400000 with Sharkey and Strib ling the contestants while toorrows feature schedu ed to draw tops if that last minute rush becomes
 reality The bout itself is opsded from thousand angles but is may prove stroke of fate for Tommy Loughran should he lefthand his way to decision foul thing else Personally look for Camera Win pos title bouts only five have drawn better than million dol lars through the turnstes and the old Manassa Mauer Jack Dempsey of the two fighters each and time that pleasant financial feat accomplished.
 Here's the draw for the past 25 years:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Basketball Results

Alabama 29. Tennessee 26. Butler 39, Drake 27. Creighton 46, Iowa State S3. Dartmouth 23, Yale 19. Florida "A, Vanderbilt 23. Indiana 39, Chicago 30. Illinois 35, Iowa S1.
 Northwestern 29, Michigan 2o. Purdue ,37, Wisconsin 25. Texas 40, So. Methodist 32.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

Piedmonts Beaten The Piedmont A. c. were hum-
 bled by the Hopeville Hawks yes-
 terday. 29 to 22. The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27
Totals .....s .. ere '1s

Score at half time: Roxbury 8. Yale 5. Referee: Schroeder. Umpire Ryan. Time: Four 10-minute periods
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

Sept 22 1927 Tunney Dempsey, Chicago .$2658,660 Sept 23 1926 Tunney Dempsey Philadelphia 1,880O0O July 2 1921 Dempsey Carpenter, Jersey 1,626.580 Sept 14 1923 Dempsey Firpo at New York. 1188822 July 21 1927 Dempsey Sharkey, New York. 1,083529 June 12 1880 Schmelng Sharkey, New York 778,00O Sept IT, 1924 Wills Firpo, Jersey City. ., 100000 June 21 1882 Sharkey vs Schmeng Long Isla 474,OO0 July 23, 1923 Leonard Tender New York. 452, ,64S July 4, 1919 Dempsey Willard, Toledo. ... 452,522 July 16 1926 Delaney Berenbach, Brooklyn 450,000 June 26 1929 Schmeling vs Paulno New York 383 900 July 12 1923 Frpo vs Willard, Jersey City . 39O837 June 26, 1929 Schmelng Pauline New York 383,000 July 2 1925 All Star Milk Fund New York. 375,OOO July 27 1922 Leonard Tender Jersey City 367,862 May 12, 1923 All Star Milk Fund, New York. 365,O0O July 3, 1881 Schmelng Strbling, Cleveland 349,415
 July 4, 1910 Johnson vs Jeffries Reno w 27O,755 June 26, 1924 Italian Hosp'l Fund Show N. Y. 25OOOO July 4, 1923 Dempsey Gibbons Shelby ... POI ,485
 June 22, 1881 Sharkey Walker, Brooklyn. 24OO0O June 8, 1883 Baer Schmeng, New York. 100000 Dec IA, 1920 Dempsey Brennan New York 180,00O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-27

Referee: Dave Bartolini. Time: Four 10-minute periods.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-24
COPPER CODE
READY SOON

WASHINGTON. Jan. "a. UP)-
AS a result of lengthy conferences
between a group of copper products,
fabricators, others connected with
the industry, and recovery admin
istration officials, it was indicated
today a copper industry code prob
ably would be agreed on and sub
mitted to the NRA this week.
The greatest problem in the cop
per industry is disposing of the two
year supply of copper now above
ground. A general agreement has
been reached, according to L. Suf-
fern Taller, NRA assistant deputy
administrator, for use by fabricators
of Is per cent from production and
25 per cent from stock. This will
permit resumption of production on
a near-normal basis. Exact terms
CT the agreement have been left to
the administration legal depart
ment.