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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
This And That

Some 1000 guests attended the joint party for Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Crowley which Fordham University recently threw. Boy that was party! ,.. Joe E. Brown, movie comedian. is collect ing old baseball uniforms. and has Dizzy Deans world series duds and the garb Eddie Collins wore in 1917, in his trophy room. Pur- due has scored one or more touch- downs in 50 of its last 51 games. Dartmouth tried 10 passess In the game against Virginia. and completed none. It is said that if Buzz Berries, Navy star back, could punt. he'd be cinch for All America this year. but we'll take him even if he can't punt. They're saying that young coach ing sensation, Amos Alonzo Stagg, will succeed Navy Bill Ingram as head mentor at California next sea son. If so, life will begin at "A for the former Midway mentor and present coachc at little College of the Pacifis. Elden Auker, De- troit submarine pitchecr, says Schoolboy Rowe is two and half times as fast as Dizzy Dean. Why the half, Auker?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
FOURTEEN GAMES
 ON WESLEYAN'S
 BASKETBALL LIST
Especial to the Democrat)

. Middletown, Conn, Nov 6-Work has been completed on the laying of the. big basketball and tennis floor in the Alumni Athletic building at Wesleyan university and the floor is now being resur- faced for the first game of the season on December 15, when the Cardinals will meet the Coast Guard quintet.
 The Wesleyan court men, who work under the direction of Prof Dale w. Lash, have full schedule this year, facing IA contests dur ing the season.
 The Alumni Athletic building has many unusual features and is regarded by college coaches as a model structure. Half of the roof is constructed of glass which pro- vides light without glare for after- noon activities. The dirt floor per mits indoor football practice and baseball and a net, stretching from floor to roof, permits track events while these sports are in progress. The track runs between the net and the walls of the building with properly constructed banked turns.
 While all intramural basketball games are played in the Fayer- weather gymnasium, the intercol- legiate contests are staged in the Alumni building. For this purpose floor 60 by 110 feet is laid. This is placed on stringers which are leveled on the ground and can be placed or taken away in threc days. The boards are fastened to- gether with headless nails which can be pulled through the boards and the loss from this cause is very small.
 The size of the floor permits the placing of a regulation bas- ketball court, 45 by S6 feet, and a regulation doubles tennis court, 36 by 7S feet. Baskets for the bas- ketball games are erected on steel towers having an eight foot over hang.
 The Cardinals basketball sched- ule this year follows: Dec 15-- Coast Guard here; Dec 19--Union away; Jan 12-Conn. State here: Jan 16-Williams here; Jan 1a-- Swarthmore here; Jan 23--Mass. State away; Jan 26-Coast Guard away; Feb 15-Haverford here; Feb 16-Brown away; Feb 19-- Trinity away; Feb 23-Amherst here; Feb 27-Williams away; Mar 2-Amherst away; Mar 6--Trinity here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
BY ART KRENZ NEA Service Sports Artist

Tennessee toppled Duke Univer- sity from the unbeaten class with this pass in their hard-fought game at Knoxville. The Volunteers pre- vailed, 14-6.
 The perfectly executed meneuver resulted in the first of two touch. downs scored by the Orange and White in the third period, tied the score, and transformed Maj Robert Reese Neyland's team from me- diocre club to a strong one for the afternoon at least.
 The ball went straight back to Phil Dickens. The halfback took two steps to the rear and to the right.
 Toby Palmer. wingback. went barely across the line of scrim- mage, drifted out to the right, and yelled for the ball. Lippe. Krause. and the left guard, who pulled out of the line, protected the passer.
 Dickens faked a pass to Palmer.
 While Palmer turned sharply to his left and cut down the field, both Tennessee ends did likewise, ap- parently expecting the pass. The right end generally was suspected as the receiver.
 But as Dickens looked straight ahead after faking a pass to Pal mer, he rified the pigskin just in behind the defensive left half, where Palmer was by that time. The play caught Jack (The Scoot- er) Alexander of Duke fiatfooted.
 Palmer took an 18-yard toss and ran 30 yards for the touchdown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
TODANS SPORTAPARADE. . kRAhhl{BDe
By STUART CAMERON United Press Shorts EditOr)


 New York, Nov 6-(UP)-The southwest wishes to be heard from in the current gridiron campaign and Andy Anderson of Houston's Press does the broadcasting.
 He points out, among other things, that what Rice university has got but needs is a publicity man to tell the world of that modesty is obvious in his com- munique, which follows in part:
 I'm afraid you guys up in New York forget us birds in the sticks. Wonder if it ever occurred to you that southwest teams have played merry hell with the midwest and eastern teams? I refer to Rice's victory over Purdue, Texas win over Notre Dame and s. M. U. SIS defeat of Fordham.
 "Rice has great team. At this writing it looks like a cinch to win the southwest conference cham pionship. We have a couple of guys on the team that sure deserve little of that All-America men tion.
 "Now, how about asking Ford ham. Holy Cross, Columbia Pitt, Carnegie Tech, Harvard, Yale, Princeton or any other team up there for a game next year?
 ''We will play our second string against any of them!
 'The reason am writing this about Rice is because this little old school is still in swaddling clothes as far as athletics are concerned. But we have freshman team com- ing up that is wow. We lost only two men and have our now famous Gin the south anyway touchdown twins, Wallace and McCauley, back. Tn other words, modesty pro- hibits telling you that we have an outstanding team for next year..
 "Rice is a peculiar school in two respects. First, we do not have a publiciay department. There isn't public relations engineer, pub- licity director or even a press agent connected with the school. Second, Rice has the highest scholastic standards in the south.
 For instance, right after spring football practice they dropped a bombshell by expelling six of the starriest stars for doing a bit of cribbing on exams. It's so tough that you can't even look over C guys shoulder to see what time it is.
 "And getting back to All-Amer- ica mention. those two backs. Wal lace and McCauley, certainly de- serve some of it, as long as 1t is passed out.
 "Personally. I don't thing All America mention makes you score any moretouchdowns, nor, do l think 1t is worth anything at all because every one picks All-Amer- lea teams. The man who delivers milk to my house has one picked and know an auto mechanic who Is screwy about all-anything teams.
 ''stili don't forget Wallace and McCauley."
 So with those we'll chosen words Anderson gfolds up. his typewriter and steals away.
 And now you've heard about Rice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
GRID GAME MAY TAKE ON MANY
 CAGE FEATURES
Dazzling Features of Bas. ketball May Be Seen in
 Football Games

Columbus, O.. (UP)-The foot ball of the future will incorporate many of basketbalrs dazzling fea- lures, in the opinion of L. w. St John, Ohio State University ath- letic director mad chairman of tho National Intercollegiate Basket ball Rules committee.
 Saint" believes football gradu- ally will profit by the same delft ball-handling maneuvers that have made basketball such a popular sport.
 ''The possibilities in lateral pass development in football haven't been scratched yet" he said.
 One of St Johns ideas for de- velopment of lateral passing would be to use a trailer" as in basket ball. The ball carrier, approaching the point where his progress ordi- narily would be stopped, would have the alternative of passing laterally to his trailer"
 Many teams already use the trailer" idea, but St John feels they have not taken full advan- tage of this potential play.
 Basketball tactics would make the same more difficult. For il- stance, a blocker might have to make two or three blocks instead of only one. It would place a heavier burden on the defense"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

Tn a return tussle with the strong Eagle A. C.. the Captivators are confident of emerging the vic- tors today at the Mill street play ground. The game will get under way promptly at 4:30 o'clock. Yes terda yin a special workout the Captivators sh owed promising form.
 Both the coach and the manager are depending on two favorites of the team. BBaranoski and Victor Paglieri. Paglieri has been coached throunghOut the week in bunting and is expected to come through today. A meeting of the club will be held sometime next week at date to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

The kickoff is scheduled for 2:S0 D. m. and from the even caliber of the conteeting teams close, bang up, nip and tuck contest is looked for from the first whistle with the Breaks" of the game expected to play more than small part in the ultimate result.
 New Jobs
 Sullivan and Pomponio have ben pulled out of the line for back field duty in Wilby drills this week, and give promise of being part of a quartet that Lee has been look ing for all season. Buns0n and De Senna are working on the wings just now and doing all right for themselves. The starting lineup against Litchfield is hardly known at this time, even. by the coach, who is experimenting considerably with the idea of eliminating fum- bles as much as possible.
 Athletic Aid
 Tomorrow night, the Wilby Athletic Association will sponsor 8 dance in the school gymnasium in an effort to raise funds for the promulgation of the Wilby sport program for the remainder of the season. JACK fIL1BeTdiu OLChcotio o will play for dancing and if the af- fair is we'll attended as it should be with such fine music, regular dances will be scheduled for the same purpose throughout the win- ter season, after the home basket ball gaines.
 Tn the meantime, Wilby athletic authorities are hoping for good weather, good crowd Chat enters through the gate) and a good game for two god teams will be in action.
 Getting Set Crosby's Blue and White array IS keeping on edge in preparation for it's Naugatuck engagement in the borough Saturday afternoon. dur ing which several new plays will be seen by both teams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
DOM MINNICUCCl UNDERCOES KNIFE
Former Naugatuck High Athlete Operated Upon
 Here Yesterday
Especial to The Democrat)

Naugatuck, Nov 6.-(UP)-Dom- enic Minnicucci, son of Deputy sheriff and Mrs John Minnicucci. well known local couple, is a patient at St Mary's hospital, Waterbury where he is convalescing after un- dergoing an operation for appen- dicitis yesterday. The boy, who was a star athlete in high school, has been attending Providence col 'lege, Providence, R. I. He IS quarterback on the football team there. He was to have played against St Johns team Saturday but Friday was stricken with ap- pendicitis.
 The absence of Minnicucci in the game was noticed for his team was defeated 20-0. The week be- fore he had featured in the game with the Harvard Junior varsity which the Harvard team won by the close score of 14-12. Minni- cucci ran 60 yards for touch- down in that game. His many friends locally hope for his quick recovery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
PILL ROLLERS IN
 STATE PIN LOOP
Kenausis to Captain Wa- terbury Druggists This
 Season

The Waterbury druggists have taken a place in the Pharmacists Bowling league and will compete for the huge McKesson and Rob- bins trophy offered the winner of that circuit. William Kenausis will captain the local rollers who will participate in the opening games at Bridgeport on Thursday even- ing.
 Announcement has been made that the league vii roll in the va- rious cities that have representa- tion, namely, Waterbury. Hartford. New Haven and Bridgeport.
 Captain Kenausis recently or ganized his clerks and stacked them up against the more experi- enced William Dunphy rollers. The latter team managed to grab three games for no reason, other than that was all that was rolled.
 The gc0raa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
SYRACUSE BOYS
 FACE TOUGH FOE
 IN MICHIGAN II
Visitors Coming East With Heavy Outfit Favored
 to Win

New York, Nov 6-(UP)-Char- ley Bachman's powerful Michigan State eleven rams into the strong est Syracuse university football team turned out during Vic Han- sons five-year regime at Syra. cuse Saturday.
 Messrs Warmbein, Wagner and Co from East Lansing will take the field favored at least 2 to 5 to shatter the perfect Syracuse record, although each outfit has clacked off the same number Uf victories this season-fice straight.
 Bachman's Huskies will be fav- ored because their vistims ap- peared the more robust: Grinnell, Michigan, Carnegie Tech, Manhat- tan and Marquette. Syracuse bowled over Clarkson, Cornell, Ohio Wesleyan, Brown and Penn State.
 Regardless of the figures quoted. this fifth meeting between the two schools-with the standing deadlocked at two victories each should develop itno a smashing, close fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
ClairnOnts Play
 Wethersfield

Waterbury's Clairmonts and Thomaston Ponies may get togeth- CT on November IS or Thanksgiv- ing afternoon. but arrangements of both clubs found 1t impossible to put on last Sundays postponed contest this week Sunday, because of previous engagements. The Ponies will leave their home field for the first time Sunday and go to Bristol for a return game with the West Ends of that city who played the Thomaston outfit . scoreless tie two weeks ago.
 The Clairmonts will head for Whethersield where they are scheduled to play the state prison team known as the Whethersfield Trojans in a game scheduled for 1:45 p. m. on the prison field. A delegation of close to 200 fans are expected to accompany the local outfit out of town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
Much Activity in
 Baldwin Prep Club

The scheduled game between the Baldwin Props and the West Ends at Washington park on the fourth was postponed because of rain.
 The game will be played next Sunday if the manager of the West Ends is agreeable to that date. If he is he can get in touch with the Props by calling 3.9484 any night and asking for any of the members of the Prep squad.
 The Props have combined with the Hopevifle Crescents who have decided to use the name Baldwin Props in their basketball cam paign this season. Both clubs are planning a minstrel and dance some time this month at the new Washington park community club to get money to organize a regu- lar club with club rooms. The bas- ketball squad Is tall rangy club and expects to have wonderful season on the court. Parch De. Maris, a former Wilby star. is the leader of the team. He is f1ashy forward who has an eagle eye for the hoop. Other members of the team are Hallock, Austin. Epolito, Grimes, Cicchetti, Hanson and AL bino.
 Grid Workout
 The football team will practice tonight, weather permitting. and again on Thursday night at the Hopeville stadium. Every member is requested to attend the work outs on these two nights.
 The manager of the Props is trying to arrange for a return game with the Meriden Indies who defeated the Props in their first game of the season. The boys think they can take the Indies now and are asking for a chance to show how much they have im- proved. The game is expected to beplayed in Meriden, if arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
JOHN HENRY LEWIS GETS BRADDOCK
 IN FIRST START
Colored Conqueror of RO- senblOOm on Undercard
 at N. Y. Garden
Special to The Democrat)

k0HCC1MA UO 11tC AGAhAONhAtI
 New York, Nov 6.-John Henry Lewis, twice conqueror of Maxie Rosenbloom and outstanding vest ern light heavyweight, arrives in New York Friday to put on the finishing touches to long siege of training in preparation for his scheduled ten rounder against James J. Braddock, which Jimmy Johnston will stage in the Madison Square Garden ring, Friday even ing, November 16.
 The Lewis -Braddock return slugfest will precede the fifteen rounder showing Maxie Rosen- bloom in defense of his light heavyweight championship against the sturdy Brooklynite Bob Olin.
 The much publicized Lewis was invited to exhibit his fistic wares by Promoter Johnston. Jimmy lassoed him while other match makers were hot on his trail.
 .. Mastered Max
 This will be Lewis first appear ance in New York. He comes east with an enviable record. Last year he knocked out Emmett Rocco in seven rounds, defeated Tom Patrick. whipped Rosey twice hands running and wound up with ten round decision over Frank Rowsey.
 Two years ago Lewis defeated Braddock in a ten spot on the coast but Manager Joe Gould ayers Braddock was entitled to an even break. "This time James J. will knock him out" Gould adds. Braddock in his last start knock ed the skids from under Corn Griffin's legs. It was one of the most exciting duels seen in years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
CLASSY TWO-YEAR
 OLDS IN SPECIAL
 RACE WEDNESDAY
BrOOkweade, Headley and Whitney Stables ShoOt-
 ing for $5,0OO Prize
fspecial to the Denocratl }.

Narragansett Park, R. I.,~Nov 5 At this time of the year, when 2 year olds are at their peak and when convincing victories are likely to have a bearing on the classics of 1895, Wednesdays big feature at Narragansett park, the Wannamoisette handicap for 2 year olds,, raced over one mile and seventy yards with $5,000 added, is of paramount interest. This Is the third of the big juvenile stakes decided at the Rhode Island plant and of the AZ nominations made on September 24th, no fewer than 24 of the best juveniles Nseen in New England this year are here on the ground, ready and fit as po- tential starters.
 The werful Brookmeade stable, leading 1934's field for money earned, have four repre- sentatives available in Special Agent, allotted IA pounds, Black Gift, rated at Il, World Series 109, and the Handicap tow weight Pcychic Bid, which is asked to shoulder 122 pounds. The first named colt has been especially pointed for this race and if Train CT Bob Smith finally decides to make this sturdy son of Sir Galla- had II part of the Brookmeade entry, 1t will take a world of beat ing from all other scontenders.
 Looks Good
 Hal Price Headley has a neat hand to play in Fraidy Cat 116 and Fort Springs with IA, while the blue and brown of c. V. Whit ney can be carried by either Rough Diamond 108, the smart Pantoufie 1O5, or Blackmail with 100 pounds, Belair Stud might move right into the picture with Thruster 116, Gallant Prince 106. and Tangerloo 105. The Silver Stock farms Blackbirder 109, F. I. Ryar's Brannon 107, Jack How ards Alberquerque 105, T. c. Wor- den's Hope Eternal, R. l.. Gerry's Chancery 1O4, M. J. Madden's High Image 101,. J. o. Whitlow's Chewawa 100, A. A. Baronrs sand Cloud 100, A. Ketchelps Hastinip 100. and T. J. DeBord's Light Brook 100, are others whose names are eligible for the entry box by 10:3O Tuesday morning.
 The Autumn handicap, feature of next Saturday, one mile and a sixteenth, with $3,500 added. fol 3 year olds and up, closed tnls morning with seventeen nomina- tions, as follows:
 Ouel Jou, Top Row, Good Goods Okapi, Marmion, Thomasviiie Teralice, Mama's Choice, Lady Reigh, Time Supply, Lynx Eye Speedy Skippy, Brass Monkey Hokuao, Prince Fox, Mad Trump Safe and Sound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
1MANDERS KICKING. AFTER TOUCHDOWN.
 FEATURE OF LOOP
Chicago Bears Specialist Missed But One Try in
 Opportunities
(SpcciaI to T,he Democratl

New YOrk, NOV 6<-hlcKlng the extra point after touchdown is practically automatic to the Chi cago Bears, world champions of 1898, and New York Giants. East. ern titleholders. The Bears missed only one extra point in "A trials ifi their first seven National Football League games. The Giants made nine out of ten in the same period for an equally impressed record.
 Jack Manders Is the main reason for the Bears proficiency in get ting the extra point. The former Minnesota star is 1898 kicked hf- ten straight, and clicked off IT more in succession before he miss- ed one against Cincinnati. He has picked up from tht point and his seasons record for seven games is 20 in 21.
 In the entire league the average is over 60 per cent successful with 59 in 96 completed, and eight sof the ten clubs are over 70 per cent successful in 34 games, the mid- way point of the schedule.
 Advantage
 Placing of the goal posts on the goal line has also promoted more field goal kicking with 27 kicked in half the season. In 1882 when the posts were ten yards back as in college games, there were only r kicked in the entire season.
 All distance records are being shattered with Glenn Presnell booting one 54 yards against Green Bay for Detroit for the re- cord boot of the season. Niccolai of Pittsburg kicked one fifty yards against Brooklyn and Ken Strong of New York lifted a 45-yarder against Pittsburg.
 The Chicago Bears need only 35 points more to surpass the record total of 244 points set last year by the New York Giants. The cham pions have scored 209 points and also have a firm hold on the lead in yardage gained with 2754 yards piled up in eight games.
 The Green Bay Packers lead in forward passing proficiency is challenged by the New York Giants. The Packers with 4S com pleted in 106 attempts for a 40 per gent average still have a slight lead. New York, which meets the Packers Sunday, has completed S6 in 97 for 37 per cent average.
 Next Sunday Games
 Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
 Chicago Bears at Boston.
 Detroit at Chicago Cardinals.
 Green Bay at New York.
 Pittsburg at Cincinnati.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06

Notes
 Ed Mcdonald, one of the city's best tennis players a few years ago, last week beat Kipp IS to 22. Ed is not so harsh in his criticism of the handicaps now.
 Emmons lost two heartbreak- ing games losing to Lange 23 to 17 and Ryan 25 to IT. He only needed one point to win either of the games.
 Warner paid no attention to Mo Donald's chatter during their con- test and came out on top Is to IT. The biggest upset in the tourna- ment to date was Tobin's win over Lange, IS to 19.
 Jerry Squires did not put in an appearance during the week. He must be getting some secret prac- tice for his match with George Ryan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
by Team Shaken Up In Effort 10 Produce Win O. Friday
EnlmOnS WindsU Very Strongly But
 Loses To Lange

Fred Emmons, the automobile salesman, held the spotlight in the Handicap ThreeL Cushion Billiard Tournament at the Elks during the past week. Emmons was trailing his opponent, Hugo Lange, by a score of 22 to when Lange made a foul and lost a point. In the fol- lowing three innings Emmons scored ten points while Lange only recovered the one he lost, This made both players one short of victory. Lange finally won the game but Emmons received great deal of applause for his fine finish.
 The standing after Saturday nights games:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
ScOreless Tie
Especial to The Democrat)

Cheshire, Nov 6--The Crosby and Roxbury reserves staged a draw at Roxbury field here yester- day afternoon. Neither of the teams could do much on ground plays. All gains were made through the air. Tn the third period the locals reached the Crosby twenty yard stripe, which was the closest that either outfits came to crossing the goal.
 Goddard, French, Kilcullen and Benham featured for Roxbury, while Murphy. DeSantis Schiek, Pashulski, Quinn and Speriing ex- celled for Crosby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
SOUTH ENDS MEET

All members of the South End Bearcat grid combine are asked to be on hand tonight at z o'clock for meeting of the squad which will take place in jimmie Groves establishment on South Main street where plans will be talked over for a Sunday game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-06
BOXERS NAME A HEADACHE

Salem,. Mass. (UP)--If the rug ged young boxer known as the "Greek Tiger" who reputedly can outslug the best of them, ever achieves boxing prominence. head line writers will have their head aches. For the real name of the rugged young boxer known as the "Greek Tiger is-F'anis Tzanato- nolpus.