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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
FULLER ADMITS
 AIMBERS READY FOR TITLE CHANGE
"He Can Beat Champ"
 Says Boston Net Who { Lost Last Night
By LAWTON CARVER United Press Stan COrrcsDOndenl)

I-ECS5 0AMA NOEEVStlUIhNAGHtl
 New Yorw, March 2-(UP)- Lew Ambers, less than a year out of the tall timber, today looked back on a victory in the first 15- round bout of his career and tow. ard shot at Barney Ross world lightweight championship.
 The hurricane from Herkimer, N. Y., spotted Sammy Fuller, the Boston Toy Bull, the most deias- tating punch in the lightweight division plus 10 years experience and won a decision last night in q slam bang, battle that pulled Madison Square Garden out of the doldrums.
 Ambers justified the New York State Athletic commissions fai+h in him as No. 1 challenger by de- featthg the choice of the Illinois commission.
 As a final tune-up for the fight with Ross here outdoors during the summer, Ambers probably will meet Tony Canzoneri, former A decision will be reached Mon- day.
 But on the word of Fuller, who oAOolN huO"p <AlupClo uOSSAl llCCA any tune-up or anything else ex- launched with the first gong and night.
 He's a hell of fighter" Full Ter said today, squinting through ing through sliced lips. And If |, kr0,,hIa J,f, pounds, and know he will, Am- a chance under any conditions. should know. I've boxed 'em both"
 Ambers went into the ring weighing 134 pounds and Fuller there the similarity ended. 10000. Ambers relied on speed, agility and the fog of gloves which envelOped Fuller from the third the stiff-punching Bostonian, slip- ped or took pot-shots without slowing up, and was still blazing away at the finish; though he mar rowly escaped being flattencd.
 uiACL AeShu OslIh WASh lAAo SCAl hand cooked and every time he fired Ambers quivered to his heels, but came out of it punching and returned stagger for stagger, round after round.
 In the 18th Fuller made on last desperate stand. He knew referee Jack Dempsey and the judges must vote against him, so he let fly with a prayer on every punch in one final salvo that took the play away from Ambers and came periously near to knocking him out, P In that final wild burst of fire, Ambers recevied his only mark, a cut under the left eye which shed q trickle of blood. A darting half. hook, half-uppercut to the point of the chin nfeted him to the tips of his toes. Apparently he was being readied for the finisher. But He boxed his way out, fought back furiously and gamely and finish ed with an edge in II of the 15 rounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
NAUGATUCK SPORTS
Special to the Democrat ,

Naugatuck, March .s2.-The Naugatuck police department la looking forward with anticipation to the coming of warmer weather so its baseball team may get some action. Captain Vincent Skelly, TO- tund manager of the nine, Is busy getting in touch with other de- partments and lining up games for the nine. .G
 Captain Tim Reardon predicts the department will be represented by strong nine. Tim says there is plenty of enthusiasm among the cops since their victories last sum- mer and all things point to a ban- ner year. Cops Cop Contests wI,l be the headlines in papers here this summer he asserts. <ee
 He says the nine will thrive un-- der the coaching of Jack Gornl- ley, who is reported allaSeti in sho ' the team how to slide into, second and how. to, nab .a fly bnif with grace and ease. ' .'s i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
BRANFORD TEAM
 OPPOSES K OF L.
 SPEEDERS TONITE

St Joseph's hall h. Brooklyn will be the scene of the ggond home basketball attraction or the week for the Knights of Lithuania Speedboys tonight, when they op- pose the Branford Alumni court sters in the feature number. The Branford Alumni are composed of several former Branford Tank members and Branford High school stars of a few seasons ago. The invader have won 16 out of 20 games so far this season.
 Undismayed by their downfall at the fanrs of the House of David last Tuesday, the Knights are hop ing to get back on their winning column tonight, and every regular will be in tip tou shape for the encounter. The probably lineups K. 0f l.. Spdbys BranfOrd Alumni E. Stevens. .....RF.... Brannigan Boley ........ LIE. Salvin Swasey ..... e. C....... Resjan Balinsky ......RG. ...... Swirsky tonight:
 A preliminary will precede the main tussel, between the St Jo- seph's Alumnae and another speedy fiirl girl quintet at p. m. John Cluney will officiate in the main game. Dancing will follow the .tilts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
CITY LOOP RIVALS CLASH AT YMCA;
 TRACY INJURED
First of Three Game Series Starts = Russell and
 SlOcum in Prelim

Waterbury basketball fandom will witness the first game in the city amateur league championship series featuring the Irish-Ameri- cans, winners of the first round title and the Brooklyn A. C.. cagers whose win over the Washington Hills last Sunday netted them the second series or tournament crown. The game will be played at the Central Y. M. c. A. at o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The contest is one of two on the bill and there are many who hold the opinion that single tilt that is so important is enough to guarantee anyone their moneys worth. Two officials will control the game regulations.
 Opinion
 William Ellsworth Gaughan, banty assistant manager of the Shamrocks, believes that things are pretty we'll sewed up but he admits that he hasn't given much consid- eration to the caliber of ball that has been played during the tour ney by the Irish across, the bridge rivals. It is known at this time that the Irish are going to have a sizeable crowd of rooters on hand including 8 large delegation from the Washington Hill section which is well represented on the roster of the newly admitted club. Man ager Jeck Dwyer of the Irish, him. self resident of the Brooklyn sec- tion has not as yet issued any statements believing that none are necessary and that as far as he Is concerned the title series might just as we'll be over instead of starting, although the reported loss of Jim Tracy will handicap the Irish.
 The unusual attitude of the Shamrocks is taken lightly over in Brooklyn where Myles Kelley and John "Skiddo" Dumschott have things pretty we'll under control. Kelley said that he was interested in the matter of fact statements coming from the rival camp but the series will go either two or three games, depending on the con. dition of the youthful B. A. c. toss- CTS who are just waiting to get started. The Brooklyns want the title this season more than any others that have been taken by athletic representatives from that sector and will not go down very easily.
 FaRs Ready
 There should be plenty of noise in the stands for both clubs have a huge following which will be aug mented upon the occasion. The gallery gods also have certain ideas about who they should support and interesting developments are pre- dicted.
 Palyers eligible to participate in the series are:
 mericans-William Swee- ney, Frank Balinsky, Dick Tuckey. Norman Johnson, Bob Gair, Jim Tracy, Gene Cornell, John Me- Carthy, Pat Griffin and Eddie Ste vens.
 Brooklyn A. C.-Joe Boley, Wil- lie Barron, Harry Huey. Hank Gagain, Dom Spadola, Jim Crich- ton, Joe Swasey, Ralph Santopie- tro, Gene Damiho and Broney Christian.
 Russell and Slocum grammar school teams will play a prelimin- ary game that will decide the league title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
AlI-Amcrican
Scrub Team
The Column Is Interviewed


 Reporter: What do you think of the Waterbury Mfg. Office bowling league?
 Choppy: Oh, so it is bowling. I've always wondered what kind of a league 1t was.
 k. What. team looks like championship aggregation? C. None.
 R. Who will win the pennant? C. The Yankees in the Ameri- can League and the Giants in the National
 R. No. mean in this bowling league. c. Who cares? R. Professor Rush Is president of your league, isn't he?r
 c. He's not bragging about 1t. Is he? e
 R. No, he just mentioned it. c. Must have been a slip of the tongue. % R. What would you suggest to improve the league?
 c. If all the bowlers were laid end to end. they would at least look like a swell gymnastic squad. R. Be serious. q C.. Well, why not toss out the five men on the Engineers team? R. Then what?
 C. Get two good bowlers to take their place. R. They have Brandely on their :eam now.
 C. That's their hard luck. K. Gazey iokos like q promis- Ing bowler. sissY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Splits And Chops From the w. M. Loop

C. The Engineers should sue for breach of promise. R.. The Plumbers look fine at bowling.
 c. You're 50 percent right.
 R. What do you mean?
 C. Their looks are okay.
 R. What do you think of the Cost team?
 c. Joe Dubiel is a pretty good bowler. & R. Dubiel and Krom are having quite battle for high average. Who do you th:n.i will win? |. e. Vernon Wade.
 F. What was the best hit of the season? tf
 c. That COW that Hanlon of the Chasers hit.
 R. Are the Chasers still in your league?
 C. Well, We have to have six teams.
 k. Keinicke, Rowland Chase. Ray Newell and Tim Sullivan are quite a crew.
 c. That's my team and I'm stuck with 1t. H
 R. Do you like to watch the Cost bowl? c. No, prefer my amusement with music at some local theater.
 R. How does Ferris Bowl?
 c. He is good bridge player.
 R. Ho wabout Caligan? What would he rather do than bowl?
 c. Dream about bowling.
 R. Why? C. He gets better scores. R. How does Pic Shea hit them? ,A C. can't understand either.
 R. Who has the best form?
 c. Mae West.
 R. Stick to the league. c. Tommy Miller. +. He's not such good bowl. CT.
 c. You said form, not bowling. R. Did you hear about the big match game between Hubert. Sea- vers and Rianhard against Reich- enbach, Bradley and LallyYY M sC.' Sure, the pin-boys declared a holiday. sgt3t
 K. Gan you imagine Russ games: Kirsch hitting 36O for three e. We'll. I can imagine 1t.
 n. T understand the. Prodnc- tiea team are going to farm out A. (. Rocker next season:
 z. That's q swell break
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
COLUMBIA SCHOOL BASKETBALL

The first of series of show games was staged in the Colum- bia gymnasium for the students of the school yesterday. A girls game between the wildcats and bull dogs started the program under the direction of coach Ruth Dowd. The boys team broke even on the sechedule with the reserves losing a close game to the St. Margaret's reserves 6-4 and the varsity team playing whirl-wind encounter to take over the strong alumni 5 with score of 11-6.
 John Mellor and Phillip Cianci- ola starred for the Columbia Var sity. Foster and Gray lead the scoring for the alumni.
 The same six teams will meet tonight in exhizition games for the parents of Columbia students on the following schedule. Wild Cats vs Bulldogs, 8. p. m.; Reserves vs St. Margaret's 8:30 p. m.; .Colum- bia varsity vs Alumni p. m.
 The boys basketball program is operated under the direction of Bill Briggs of the Central YMCA who is coaching the varsity and reserves. There are 40 boys on the combined basketball squads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
TODANS SPORTSPARADE. :, k6A&Mg9e }

Daytona Beach, Fla, March 2. -UP)-Sir Malcolm Campbell, the hard-muscled little Briton with sun squint in his eyes, IS notorious for his utter disregard of personal safety in his monster pet, called Bluebird.
 Through all his careed as a seeker of higher speeds he lhas managed to garnish his attempts with some act involving gamble.
 This year, if you believe in black cats, rabbit feet, horseshoes and not walking under ladders an ] fooling with the number IS, he had two strikes on him before he left the bench.
 This is his 18th year behind the wheel on record runs.
 Sir Malcolm probably hasn't given 1t thought and I can't find him now to ask him about i.. However, he is a complex indiyi- dual who is, among other things, a profoundly superstitious fatalist.
 Tt doesn't matter where you are, behind the wheel or elswhere. When your time comes 1t simply Is all over. That's all.'s1+-9
 That seems to explain why No, 13 and everything. else that the rest of us might consider before going for one of Sir Malcolm's special kind of joy rides.
 He began this mad hobby in 1883 at Saltburn -on-sea, York shire. That he isn't always lucky is shown by the records. He ran faster than, anybody else at least twice, but was ruled out because of improper timing.
 Once at Fanoe, Denmark, a tire wrenched loose, hurtled into crowd and seriously injured u spectator. He kept on running.
 Here at Daytona Beach he tore the underpan loose one year and broke his snubbers. On another occasion his gear shift slipped and wrenched his arm.
 A few days later he made 27o with one arm. Perhaps, viewing 1t from another angle, he's lucky it was only a wrenched- arm,7 after all the years. ..5 ELH%
 On this his 18th anniversary he is shooting the works for 300 and won't be satisfied with less. That looks like a tough combination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
TOWN PLOT HILLIES
 AWAIT BASEBALL

The Town Plot Hillies are re- organizing for the coming baseball season, and the following players have been signed and are willing to play any semi-pro teams in the state in home and home games: V. Donate, F. Purcaro, F. Nardoz- zi, Pat DiBaise, Muzzy Dantino, Til. Misturo, A. Mistura, Andy Purcaro, T. Sweeny, E. Deanto, r. Oddesso, r. Zinurall, N. Galant.. Any other players wishing to try out are requested to get in touch with Anthony l.. Purcaro at 661 South Wilson street. city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
SHOT BY RlVALDI
 WON THRILLER ON BOYS CLUB COURT
Gaels Captured Tourney Tussle in Last Fine
 Seconds of Play

One of the most sensational basketball games ever to be played on the Boys club surface was witt messed last night when the Boys club Gaels defeated the undefeated central "" Centrals in the last five seconds of play when Rocco Rinal- di, star right guard of the Gaels. threw in the winning basket to break 32 to 32 deadlock made when Longo, forward of the Gen. trals, threw in half-fioor hoop in the last forty seconds of the game. It was the closest game seen at the Cottage place institution in years, and will live on in the memories of all those who witnessed the spec tacle. Daddy Damelio was high scorer for, the Gaels, with Elan agan getting the honors for the Centrals.
 In the opening game of the eve- ming the under-rated Boys club Croft Alumni came through to de- feat the north end "" Colts in thriller. Outsized in height they made up for it with their su- perior passing and accurate shoot ing, and clinched the victory to the tune of 36 to 25.
 Pal DiLucia and Howie Lough- lin starred for the Crofters, while Romeo was the galloping Colt that featured for the losers.
 The final game of the tourna- ment is now left between two Boys club teams, both winners last night. They are the Croft Alumni and the Gaels. This feature game will be played at the Boys club on Mon- day night, with a preliminary game opening the evening at 7:30. The preliminary will bring together two outstanding girls teams of here- abouts, the Washington Hill Co., Eds and the Union City Saint Hed- wick girlys. Dancing will follow this double attraction which is booked for Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

Seventeen quintets are nov set { to seek the state title won last year !. by Chase's who will not defend their title this year, 1t was an- nounced to-day by Manager Doe ssKenneally who feels his team Is not competent enough to repeat.
 Bill Oliver to Play
 Bill Oliver, fiashy forward of the Meriden Endees, has signed to play with the Hartford Renaissance who will also show Frankie Ed uonds, Naugatuck high star of last year. The colored quintet will also feature Bill Glover and Larry < Fitch, former New Haven Hill- slfouse and Connecticut State lu- minaries: Luther Jake" Abrams of Hartford public high, Edward s.Foots'' Barlow of Dunbar prep i1 SWashington, D. C., Joe Grievous, 2 Freddie Ware, formerly of Hart ford public high, Wee Willie Ware, sex-Weaver high courtster, and Will Jones.
 Petrino with Bridgeport
 Charley Petrino, basketball of- team of Bridgeport. Other mam- .bers of their roster will include Larry Weary, former Iroquois star, Edward Hurley, Ernest Izzo, George Fibre, Louis Weisberger, Joseph Scanlon, George Mulligan, < and William Frederick.
 Meriden Appears Strong
 The Meriden Boys Club featur- ing Bobby Crentlicherman, former Meriden high scoring wizard, and Joe Stanley, former Indianapolis college six-foot four center, will also show White, Paddock, Skin- non, Russell. Doherty, Grodziecki, ..Wesnefski, Urban and Dudek. G4 Boroway with Naugatuck Steve Boroway, center of the Chase Company and Darlington < teams of this city, will show with < the St Hedwig team who will play under the name of the Hop Brook Grill five. Others who will show with them are Tommie Ratkywich, Dennis McDermott, Stanley Pos- cavage, Alex Samborski, William Cullen, Gene Loman, Matthew -Chaplicki, Louis Ketches and Steve Galeski.
 Entries Close Monday
 Entries must be submitted to George T. Dillon in care of the waterbury Democrat by. Monday as pairings will be, announced in 'Tuesday's democrat. Officials and time of games will also be men, tioned as that time.
 Some Strong Teams The complete list of entries to ' date follows: Raymond Hillies of Waterbury, ' Centrals of Water bury. Boys Club Cadets of Wa terbury, Fellowcrafts of Hartford, Grasmeres of Fairfield, Atlas of Hartford, Question Marks of Stam- ford, Sports Centers of Hartford, Springwoods of Bridgeport, Prince tons of Watertown, Kiesels of Oak vile, Boys Club of Bristol, Polish National Allience of Glastonbury, St Hedwig's of Naugatuck, Lewis 1. Clothes of Bridgeport, Boys Club of Meriden and Renaissance of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Noug0tuck X In
 "B" Tournament

New Haven, Mar New Britain, Central of Bridge port, StratfOrd, Meriden, HllIhOusc, Bulkeley, Harding and West Haven were named as class "A" opponents in high school competition for the Connecticut champion. ship here today by the selec- ton committee of the Con- nectictst Interscholastic. con- ference.
 In the ''B" tourney. to be played at Wesleyan univcr- sity, Chapman Tech, Wind- sOr, NOrwalk, BranfOrd. Manchester. Shelton, Nauga. tuck and Hartford Trade were selected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Beavers Move Into Second Spot
Ry United Pressl

s-s The Quebec Beavers, as result of their 60 victory on home ice e last night over the New Haven D Eagles, moved into second place in the Can-Am hockey league race, disp1acing the idle Providence Reds -who dropped into third place, one point behind.
 New Haven remained in fourth place, Il points behind the Beavers.
 Big Albert (Battleship) Leduc, manager and defenseman of the Beavers. was the individual star of the contest, scoring three goals and assisting on another while playing stellar defense game.
 Standing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Yale and Harvard
 Ice Meet Tonight

Boston, March 2-(UP)-Even- matched Harvard and Yale hockey teams will open their 35th annual ice series with the first game at Boston Garden tonight.
 On the outcomeof the series will depend the championship of the eastern .quadrangular league, each of them having been undefeated in four contests, and fair claim 10 the national championship.
 Coach Joe Stubbs was expected to start the Harvard "H" line of with Watts and Dow at the defense Hovenanian, Holmes and Hallowell posts, and Emerson in the goal.
 The veterans, Colby. Stoddard and Mills will likely be the starting line selections of Coach Holcomb York of Yale, while the defensemcn will be Wilson and Robson. Cap tain Snyder will be goalie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Hopeville Speeders Defeat Bremen

Hopeyille Speedboys presented an exhibition of basketball playing that reminded admirers of their former prove ss on the court as they ran up 45 to 27 victory over the Naugatuck Bremen last night at Hopeville school gym. Dave Bartolini's 14 points was a fine cf- fort while the Hopeville tean. had a 27 to 10 count at half time. Al. bic Raytkwich and Ray Lodge were the only Naugy players to score well Summary:
 Home SmA cd hnya
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
CROSBY, CENTRAL
 SWIM TONIGHT

One of the finest swimming ex- hibitions of the season is expect ed tonight when Bridgeport Cen- tral high school tankers come to Waterbury for a meet with Jack Manherz Crosby splashers in the first home meet of the season. Reville Fox, Babe" Charron and other Crosby swim specialists are figured able to outpoint Central preparatory to their entry into state competition later in the month. The meet is arranged for 8 o'clock with large audience ex- pected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Taft Hoop Team
 .Buries Yale FrOsh
Especial to The Democrat,

Watertown, March 1-Playing but hree periods instead of the regulation four, the Yale Fresh man were submerged under a 31 to 13 count by Taft, here today. Tardiness of the visitors made pos- sible only three periods of play instead fthe regulation four, but in that time, Taft scored 22 points before Yale dented the nets. Thompson score 22 points for the winners, with 9 6-3 count show ing at half time. Next week Taft meets Roxbury in their final game, having won 15 of 16 games this season. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
4 from John corman.s. l1ao-

N. H. Starkey bowled 135 for high single and Walter Gruberman bowled 334 for high three strings.
 Fred Swenston's group ig now in first place with 16 out of "A points won. John GorI9an's group is second with IS wins and Smegel- skis, Durr's, and RoseIl's groups are tied for third place ~ each iwth 12 points to their credit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
NAUGY, TORRINGTON
 IN BOROUGH TONIGHT
Special to the Democrat)

Naugatuck, March 2.-The Naugatuck high school basketball team will play its last scheduled basketball game tonight when it will meet the Torrington high team in the New City. Naugatuck holds one victory over Torrington regis tered at the local "Y" and is out to make 1t two,
 However, it has been playing such variable sort of basketball lately that it Is by no means cer- tain of winning. A good game is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
SKI MEET OFF

Winsted, March 2.-The last ski meet of the season which was to have been held this Sunday after noon on the Winsted Ski Club Hill has been postponed until March 10th. It is hoped that Ethere will be more snow at that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
NAUGATUCK Y SPORTS

J. A. Durr's combine defeated --homas snegelskts 3 to l. l24s- l109.
 Fred 'Swenston's team took { straight from Rev. E. F. Hance's. 1I46-1191.
 Henry Roseil's team won out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Aaericans And Brooklu1s Start Title PZayo Sunday
Seventeen State Teams
 Now Listed For Democrat And MICA Tournament

With the deadine for entries set Monday four prom ne state teams this morning entered the second annual Waterbury DemocratY M c. A. statewide tournament
 ich opens Thursday evening at the central Y Todays entries were the Merden Boys cub Hartford Renaissance an acoored team Lewis Clothes of Bridgeport, and St TTcdviO's If TInion Citv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
!. For the Production??

Os NU, TUT IStCNSIs '
 R. They are making some im- provements in the alleys next sea- son.
 c. I did not know that our lea que was breaking up.
 R. don't think so, but know who would like to see it go. c. Who?
 R. The sports editor.
 c. Why?
 R. Then you would not see any of this junk in his column.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

Wooster, 0. (UP)-lt has beei. 20 years since I. c. Boles ~ first signed contract to coach footbaJl lat Wooster College. Since becom- ing coach, his teams have woi. iI5 games, tied i4, and lost 32.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
FIyE Fl,EsHMAN LOS

Columbus, 0. UP)-Only five of Ohio State University's 205 freshman football players have been lost through ineligibilIty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
AMATEUR SPORTS
)uwelIs Victors.

The Duwell A. c. trounced the Whiz Bang five yesterday at he Boys club, 56 to 40. The box score:
 DeuweH A C
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

IOtdIS To Score at half time, Taft 26, Yale 3. Referee: Lonergan. Time: Four 8-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
N. E. COlts.

IOIalS ....ll 70 Score at half time: 14-l3 Croft Alumni. Time: Four 10-minute pe- riods. Referee: Kelley.