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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
THOMASTON K. OF (. BASEBALL CLUB
 PLANNED FOR 1885.
By BEN MARTIN


 Thomaston, Feb 27--Plans were discussed for the coming season at Il meeting of the Thomaston Base- ball association in the Knights of Columbus home last night, with President F. k. Kaiser in charge. Methods of raising funds were talked over and it was suggested that a carnival might be brought here, but nothing definite was de- cided on this matter.
 It is the intention of the Kacey nine this year to have mostly local players on the team, with no paid players. Last year it was said most of the receipts werep aid to the pitchers. It is expected that Yves Anderson, who is now in the U. s. army in Hawaii where he has made a name for himself as a baseball and football player, will be here this season and will ally himself with the team. The teams equip ment is reported to be In good con- dition.
 It Is believed that the Kaceys will again be in the Litchfield coun- ty league this year. Other poten- tial members are Brookfeld, New Milford, Washington, Litchfield and Watertown. Thomaston has been oneof the best drawing cards in the loop.
 Repairs on the Plume & Atwood field also were talked over. There is a ditch that runs along the left side of the field that makes catch ingfiies hazardous fo routhelders. It is hoped this may be eliminated.
 Another matter discussed was that of new backstop. The one now in use has been of little value and many baseballs are lost in the river when a batter tips off high foul. It was suggested that the backstop at the high school athletic field be transferred to the F. & A. diamond as the high school squad now uses the latter field.
 Another meeting of the associa- ton will be held at a later date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
ELKS BOWLING NOTES

While there was plenty of good bowling on the alleys this week, there were not any real high scores and the weekly high single was copped by Ed Daunais, with score of 134, which Is the lowest score that has taken the prize thus far
 John Collins, Bill Dunleavy and Harold Hadley all shot one big game to knock off the Mascolo "Topnotchers" for three points, Collins leading the team with a pinfall of 342.
 The Ice Cream team couldn't get thawed again this week and were knocked off Nor three more points, when Bob Wright and Art Chicci- one both were knocking off plenty of pins for the Paintmen, and suf- fer another drop in the standing. Joe Mulville was the shining night on his team last week when they knocked off Reilly's team for four points, which required some good bowling as the Reilly team was in good form with Frank All man knocking over a 329. Although the Gearing team had only three men on the firing line they emerged with three point win over CahilIs team, all of whom had an off night and were unable to get started.
 Dewey Butler showed his real form for the first time this sea- son much to the sorrow of the Tiremen and with his 358 pinfall lead the Chase outfit to four point, victory.
 To the tunes of a famous Brook lyn Band, the Dvileskis team marched off to a complete victory over Tony Pep's North Enders. who were unable to keep in step with the band.
 Jack Pracny kept the Stanton team in the running and enabled them to go into a second place tie with his 124 and 131 singles. which won both games and gave team m even break for the night. Pete GIL ligan and Warren Cooke although short two men went strong enough to win one game and pinfalI. The Blanchard team with Capt. Armand and our newly made brother, Pat Scanlon, leading the way, had little trouble in taking over Dr. Cottiero's team for three points.
 Johnnie villano was the high scorer for the Lux Clockmen, who didd all their good bowling in the first game, which they won by a large enough margin to also cop pinfall and break even.
 | All of the McVerry clan were hit- ting on high in their match against the Plumbers and with every man going way over his average, had no difficulty in taking all four points.
 Dick Hyland and Jack Roberts went to work after they had lost the first contest to the Teachers and sewed up the other three points between them, Dick leading with a 347 pinfall.
 The actual league leaders suf- fered the same fate as did most of week, when the Harpin men took three points. after Cair Golden gar- nered in a 381 pinfall. The Postal men got a break in the last game when Joe Harpin sliced through in the last box for two fill spare to
 be one pin short of tie or two pins short of winning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Selection Committee Has Rea Task Ahead For 7ouan1et
Crosby, AnsOnia To- Play Friday For Joe Joyce

Crosby and Ansonia High school coaches, Bill SchoieId and Art Stewart agreed to play their post poned hoop game Friday night of this week at Wilby gym as a bene- fit performance for Joe Joyce, Cros by floor leader, who was incapaci. tated two weeks ago with frac- tured elbow joint that will require considerable attention.
 Yesterday afternoon, Warren Harding finished up with c SC to 24 victory over Crosby in Bridge port in a game that showed Hard- ing the leaders all the way and Crosby unable to score more than six points during the first half of the game. Harding Reserves won from Crosby subs 23 to 13 in o preliminary 6 a m e. Raslavslty, Lyddy and Norko were strong threats in the Harding varsity att tack while Koch scored eight points for Crosby. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

Little need be written about the we'll drilled charges of Harry Fleigher, for the Crimson Tide have taken over the best opposition in the state. Manager Hughie Gun. nuingham has submitted his regu- lar lineup of ten mon, namely, Coach Tom Magnera Bobby Gair, Norman Johnson, Johnny Dunn, Joe Boley, Joe Swasey, Attorney Yale Matzkin, Frank Balinsky and Eddie Stevens.
 6pringwOods Rate Highly
 Little is ever heard of the Bridge port Springwoods, but to date they arc unfeated in the Park City Recreation Senior League League and only last night knocked off tho highly touted Eastern A. A, 36 to IF. Frank Macy, former second basemen of the Bridgeport Bears baseball club of the defunct East ern League, is one ofthe their regular along with Lary Bologach. The rest of their squad will in- clude: John Onderko, Alex Bike, Joe Hudak, Steve Nemergut, Billy Hungerford, Al RaslavskH, Joe Pruzinsky and Johnny Norko.
 All Italian Quintet
 The Fellowcrafts of Hartford, an All-Italian team, are the third Cap itol City team to enter the tourna- ment to date, the others being the highly touted Sport Centers and the crack Atlas team, led by "Wardy" Waterman. The Fellow crafts will trot out on the floor In quest of the state title depending upon Paul Vasquez, Angelo Dl- Mella; Phil Fusco, Lou DiFazio, Andy DiBella, Mike Aiello, Tony Guarino, Tony Tlnnerella and Alex Guarino.
 Entries Close Friday
 Thirty or more teams will prob ably be seen in the competition according to the way teams are sending in their blanks. All Cen tral board officials will work the games. Entries must be submitted to Director George T. Dillon in care of The Waterbury Democrat by Friday of this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
KINGFISHERS ROD AND
 GUN CLUB MEETING

A special meeting ofsthe King fishers Rod and Gun club will be held March 3rd at one o'clock at GO Hewey street.
 The secretary and committee man of the White Plains lodge. of which we are a subsidiary, will be present at the meeting.
 Applications for new members will be accepted during the courze Of the meeting. Any of you sports men. who would care to know more about the club and the doings will come to the meeting which will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
HOUSE OF DAVID CLUB WINS OVER
 K. OF [. COMBINE
Bearded Basketeers Take 5O.4O Decision Before
 Capacity Crowd

Tn one of the best exhibitions of scoring. shooting. paSsing and all around basketball play, the House of David travelling hoop troupe tuFhed in a neat 50 to 70 victory over the K. of L. speedboys last night at St Joseph's auditorium be- fore the largest crowd of fans to see a game on that court this season. Tony Calland, John Cars ney and Jimmy Woods scored 42 of hte winners 50 points with Joe Boley getting 19 points for the Liths during a fine individual per- foFmanec. Calland's shooting was particularly good and gave the customers plenty of thrills.
 A third period rally by the Speedboys brought the score to withing four points of the Davids, who then went to work to widen the gap. Balinsky and Stevens were also prominent in the K. of L.. play throughout. Summary:
 HeuNe of David.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
North End Trojans Win Overtime Tilt

In one of the most closely con- tested bask etball games of the sea son in which junior teams partici- pated, the North End "Y" Trojans won 36 to 34 decision over the Boys Club Jayvees, at the end of five minutes overtime play at the Boys Club gym. Two officials, General Damelio and "Pal" De- Lucia officiated the game in which Cohen, Ganezar, Stiemly and Lat tanzio all scored well, with Burns, Runividge scoring 15 points for the Jayvees.
 Summary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Mann Wants Title On a Platter

When Al Ganer, New Haven negro, who the state heavy and ghheavywght title decided to face nobody but heaves from on due to his increasing weight the door opened for young Nathan Mann, also New Havener and just about the outstanding fsc prospect the state right in the 175 pound division But Mann wants the title handed to him. which is all right if Ganer officially forfeits his 175 pound crown but hardly the to become champion though Mann is the best ghheavy. weight in the commonwealth at this writing And if he can get from fighting Ganer for the ttle who blame him from claiming it?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Catholic U. Note

Joseph "Jo-Jo" Lawlor football baseball and basket ball letter at Catholic University in 1924-25 has been named head footbabl coach at Mt St Marys College, Emmttsburgh Maryland. Lawor baseball team mate of Joe Muvile decade ago and in his post viii be closely followed by Waterbury C. U Alumni where he will have the friendship of Mike Thompson, Waterbury native and dean of football officials Joseph Kennedy while Vincent Hopkins, Waterbury boy completed his grid there last season. though he is still student.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
New England Tournament

No less than eight high school basketball teams from the six New England states will take part in the eleventh annual New England Invitation Basketball Tournament during the week following the state competition and will be played the court Three days starting Thursday March 14th have been chosen for the play with the cham ponship at 30 o'clock Saturday afternoon March 16th Yale University will also sponsor the well the state tourney which has promoted for the past several Central High of Bridgeport undeeaed this the defending New England championship squad having also the Naugauck Valley title two drumming
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
COLLINS SPEAKS UP BOSTON BABES"

Boston, Feb. 27-(UP)-"I'm tickIed to death that the big monkey is coming back to Boston," General Manager Eddie Collins of the Boston Red Sox commented.
 ''I told Judge Fuchs long ago that the entry of Babe would be strengthening to both clubs and. if needed, to the general baseball in- terests of Boston and New England. When there are two big league clubs in the same city 1t is always best to have then equalyl strong"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
ROXBURY DEFEATS COLUMBIA FROSH

New York, Feb 26.-Behind the Columbia Freshmen by, margin of six points after half the game had been played, Roxbury Prep school of Cheshire, Conn.,, rallied strongly to capture a close 30 to 28 verdict from the New Workers, who led the visitors IS to 12 after twenty minutes of play. Ed Longhi and Jim Bruett were Rox- bury standouts with Robinson, Wolff and O'Brien going well for Columbia. The winners kept in- tact an undefeatcd record this sea- son having won eleven successive games. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Busy Knight on
 Boys Club Court

With the final game of the Sen. for House League of the Boys Club being played tonight between the Gaeis and the Flyers for the league championship at eight o'clock, and the last game in the second round of the Intra- Club City Elimination Tournament af nine o'clock between the Central "" Centrals and the Chase Rask
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
NAUGATUCK FIREMEN
 TO PLAY HOPEVILLE

Friday night at HopevilIe gym. nasium, the Naugatuck Bremen will make an appearance against the Hopeviiic Specdboys in what looks like a weIl-matched basket ball contest in which there should be plenty Of thrills and some slick shooting. The Hopevilie Reserves and Akrons will meet in preiiin. mary game at 7:30 o'clock with dancing to follow fhe fnain game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
YALE SWIMMERS SET
 NEW TANK RECORD

New Haven. Conn.,, Feb. 27- lUP)--The Yale relay swimming team today held & new record of A:06.s for 400 meters. The four year old mark of AHA was smashed yesterday by the relay quartet compoBed of Charles Rog- CTS. Dick Wilson, Dave Livingston end Dick Cook.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Player Injured.

In Q preliminary game, the comedy of which was dulled con- siderablsz-hy an accident to Zerelis, visiting New Haven player. who suffered a broken ankle bone, the Waterbury Old Timers won 4-3 game from the New Haven Colum- bian Antiques. The customers, scenery and performance of John- ny Kopizch as referee were all pleasant features of busy eve- ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
A Real Tough Guy

If the balyhoo boys backing Tom Patrick, Pacific Coast heavyweight who was to Al Ganer Thursday in Hartford be believed Thomas just about takes the worlds championship for the title of the who back In his fifth professional fight Patrick tangled with one Harry Dillon in six round bout All Dillon did stretch Patrick the wentour (count em) tmes but Patrick got up and finished his feet year later he knocked out Dillon in two rounds. That's just about the worlds record for something other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Hickey Fired For Refusing To Play
 Sunday Baseball

(T'his is the second of IF articles on ''The STharest Man in Baseball" Branch Hickey, the brain behind the world champion St Louis Cardinals.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

Juniors, an interesting niSnL O! basketball is being looked forward to at the club gym.
 The winner of tonight's Intra~ club game will meet the Boys Club Gaels in one of two semi. final games to be played Fridey night. The other seml-finalistg who will clash will be the North End "Y" Colts and the Boys Club Croft Alumni on Friday. The two finalists will then play for the city champ mpionship in House League di- visions this coming Monday night. Plans are being arranged to have the St Hedwick girls team Of Nau. gatuck and the Washington FIJI co-Eds of Waterbury to play be- tween the semi-finals of Friday night with dancing to follow the three attractions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
WatertOwn PrincetOnS Enter Democrat MICA Tourney;
 List Closes On Friday

Three of the outstanding teams in the state, Princeton "A. A. of Watertown, Springwoods of Bridgeport and Eel lOwcs of Hartford this morning filed their entry blanks with George T. Dillon for the second annual Waterbury DemocraY M. C. A. statewide basketball tournament to be held at the spacious Central court beginning Thursday evening. March T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
WHEELING

New YoFk--Lso Walllck. Ger gaany, threw Dave Levin. New York; Wilhelm Wagner, Germany. thred Wendell OdeII, England; Sammy Nichols, California, threw Hymie Fishman. Chicago; Dick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

Totals ...... .15 10 70
 Score at half time: House of Day. i'd 30, Speedboys IS. Referee: John Cluney. Time: Four 10-minute pee riods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

Kcttner. New York. (dTew) Sammy KOsb. New Jersey; CurIey DOncbin. New York, threw AxcI HndSen, Norway:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
AMATEUR SPORTS
Speedboys Cop.

Speedb0ys Cop.
 North End "Y" Speedboys hand ed Slocum a 19 to 12 setback Mon day night with T. Guerrera the big gun for the winners scoring iO points while l.. Kuerrera and Col by were the best Slocum players Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

held Sunday, March 3rd, one o. clock at 60 Hewey street.
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 Secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Last Weeks Results (Feb 1s-22)

Last Weeks Results (Feb 1s-22) Sullivan 4, Demenske O. Reilly 0, Mulville 1. Cooke 2, Stanton 2. Gottiero l, Blanchard 3. Gribbon 2, Lux 2. Pope 0. Dvileskis 4. McPartiand 3, Mascola 1. Gearing 3, Cahill 1. Whelan 1, Verriker 3. Harpin 3, Bagley 1. Mclean 2, Lord 1. Bennett 0, McVerry {.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

TOtaIB zr
 Score at half time: Warren Hard- Ing 23, Crosby 6. Referee: Taylor. Time: Four 8-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

Totals .... ......lO 70 Score at half time: Columbia IS, Roxbury IF. Referee: Meehan. Time: Four 10-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Totals .... ......13

Score by periods:
 N. E. Y. Trojans. 12 20 30--3e B. c. Jayvees. 8 II 25 30-34 Referee: Damelio. Umpire: Pal Delucia. Time: Four 8-mlnute pe- rinds and 5-minute overtime period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-06
BOYS CLUB ENTER | NATIONAL EVENTS
Locals to Compete in In-
 door Competition -Eli- gibiIity Regulations

The Waterbury Boys club has entered the national indoor ath- letic competition, and will spend the entire month of April on this work. Five events constitute the competition, namely: Standing broad jump, standing hop, step and jump, running high jump. pull-up (chinning). and basketball shooting. The events are open to all members of the local club un- der IS years of age, and the par ticipants are divided by weight into the following classes: 80 lbs, 95 lbs, 110 lbs, 125 lbs, and un- limited.
 These contests are held through out the nation in the various boys clubs. The club standing the high est in all events is awarded a shield from the national head quarters in New York. To the boys placing highest in each event ap- proprite medals will be given by the national headquarters.
 Physical Director Ted O'Don- nell has already engaged in SCOT. ing of this work since the first of April, and any boys of the club that have not already signed up for the work are invited to submit their names to him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-06
Body" Missing In New Police Mystery

A grisly find awaited Detec. tive Bill Foley as he opened a package which arrived for him in the mail yesterday morning. Neatly wrapped in tissue paper, inside Q box were two legs, neatly cut of close to the body. A note in obvi0ns- ly disguised handwriting said said cryptically "Find the body"
 Detective Foley worked on the case all day yesterday but could find no trace of the body. Several promising clues turned to be worthless when they were tracked down. and the case is still 8 decided mystery.
 Interviewed this morning, Detective Foley would not comment, except to say: "1 think I know who sent those legs, and when get him--"
 The legs, dear reader. were those of a turkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-06
HerO's Mother

The memorysof Private David E.. Fannick has been perpetuated by his former schooImtaes, associates and comrades i'm service, the Wa terbury Chapter of Jewish War Veterans. On the occasion recently of the installation of officers of the auxiliary unit of. the. chapter. q touching scene was staged. A bou. quet of beautiful flowers was pre-. scented to . bashful little woman, who sat quietly inconspicuously among q group "Of IlOnored guests" Following the prcsenta- ton ''taps" were sounded.
 FIowery tributes were paid the memory of. the youth i'm whose honor the David l.. Fannick post, was dedicated. There were speeches and songs. There were drills, more OratOry and more flowers for wis., itors and for ofIiciafing officers. The quiet, little woman who sat in the second row among distinguished guests of honor" was Mrs. Hilda Fannick, who died lover therc." Mrs Fannick resides at 254 Cherry street, widow of Michael Fannick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-06
ENCINESC0L
 ANSWERING ALARM

In a communication forwarded to Mayor Frank Hayes yesterday, Chief Thomas J. Lynch of the fire department reported that Engine 10, of headquarters, and Engine 5, of Brooklyn, had collided Wednes- day morning at the intersection or West Liberty and Benedict streets.
 Both pieces of apparatus were answering an alarm from the for mer Benedict and Burnham branch of the American Brass Co. The alarm later proved to be false. The accident took place few minutes after 8 a. m. Wednesday.
 The two engines were somtwhat damaged in the mishap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-06

U. s. Senator schwellcnbach, who will be the principal speaker at the Jeffersonian Club dinner to Lieutenant-Governor Hayes, Sat urday April 13, has. in his first term as senator established him- self as liberal and progressive member of that body. The sen- ator, a leading member of the Washington bar and prominently identified with all graduate activ-
 ities of the University of Washing ton, has characterized his work in the Senate by the same zeal which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-06
Traffic Committee
 Studying Conditions
More Complicated Parking Problem Expected By Transportation Co.'S Request-Other Developments

Acuteness of Waterbury's park. ing problem, already great, will be added to further should the police board grant the request of the New England Transportation conn
 pany to make a mo parking" area on the north side of the Green, opposite The Elton, from opposite Prospect street to North Main street. Granting of the company's petition, which is already conced- ed, will mean still less available space for parking in the busin' .s section of the city and will in- tensify an already serious situa- tion.
 The latest petition for a bus- stand area continues the trend be- gun when the public began favor. ing bus service over trolley and train transportation. Only 8 few months ago the police board cre- ated mo parking" zones on both sides of the center and established the zones affected as bus stands. West Main street, just west of ES- change place, now has a bus stand where once at least brief parking was allowed. On tho north side of East Main street, q mo parking" zone was established from Phoenix avenue to the cen- ter, thereby eliminating still moi @ | parking space. In addition, the south side of East Main street, for 50 feet past Brook street, is a bus stand, and no parking is allowed. More Space Needed
 Still other spots where parking ! has been forbidden in favor of bus stands is on Leavenworth street, near West Main street, and on the | other end, near Grand street.
 There seems no doubt whatever that the city needs more parking space for private cars, for 1t Is not only difficult but almost impossi. ble most of the time to secure parking space for car in the business section of the city. Mer- chants have noted critically the growing lac koe adequate parking places, and have even informally complained that the shortage of parking space has led many pros- pective buyers to shop in outlying sections rather than go through the difficulties of endeavoring 10 secure a parking place in the busi- ness portion of the city. Mer. chants feel that the parking epaco problem especially affects buyers from suburban towns, who other- wise would do their shopping ,n this city. It is felt that many shoppers from the suburbs prefer now to do their buying neartr home rather than risk the traffic snarls of Waterbury and try to find a parking place reasonabl! near the center of the city.
 Employcs' Cars
 Granting of the New England Transportation companys request will further reduce parking space near the Green, where 2.hour parking is allowed. It will cut of almost an entire block now avail. able for parking. Action on the petition was referred to the traffic