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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
KIERSTED HEADS
 PARKSB. B. LOOP

An extra vice-president in the person of Rocco Palladino was in- cluded among elections of officers of the Public Parks Baseball league last night, all four of the 1885 offl- cials being chosen again to conduct the affairs of the league. Heading the group is President Robert Kier- sted, with Joe Trumfio as first vice. president, Clarke Cooke as secre- tary and Steve Meleski, treasurer. The officers and team managers will meet again next Tuesday at the central "" at which time scor- CTS and collectors will be appointed as the complete makeup of the 1886 roster announced.
 Washington Hill Bears and Hamil- tons have withdrawn from the league but the St. Ann's All-Stars Recreation league champions of last season, Watertown Chestnut Hills Litchfield county "Y" champions and St. Lucy's of this city have asked for franchises in the league
 Among the teams present and planning on entering the league again this season were the c. 8S c Juniors, represented by Peter Ro- sato; St. Stans by Ted Alschefski Wilson A. c. by Albert Morasha North End Hillies by Rocco Palla- dino and the Colored Legion bS Alex Graves. The Waterbury A c. was not represented, but will re-enter,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
JERWA'S GOAL
 KNOTS STANLEY CUP PLAY0FFS
Toronto, N. York Hockey Teams in Final Game
 Tomorrow Night

New York, April l.-UP).-The New York Americans and Toronto Maple Leafs, tied at one game each moved back to Toronto today to meet tomorrow in the third and deciding game of the semi-final Stanley Cup playoff series. The winner will meet the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup final, be- ginning Sunday night in a three out of five game series.
 Defense Man Joe Jerwa scored the only goal in the Americans To tri- umph over Toronto last night be- fore 14,000 persons in Madison Square Garden. His goal came at 1915 in the second period. Both teams were one man short at the time, as Shill, Toronto, and Stewart, New York, were serving time in the penalty box for roughing.
 The Americans fought a stubborn defensive battle all through the final period to protect their slim lead. The Leafs, who continually went up the ice in waves of five men, never were able to penetrate the rugged New York defense. Roy Worters, tiny Americans goalie, was the hero of the Americans never yielding defense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
|KAVELL, FRENCH CANADIAN ACE,
 HERE ON FRIDAY
Stellar Nathan in Main Wrestling Bout With
 POjelIO

Making his initial bid for the lo- csl French Canadian sport patron age as wrestling fans, Matchmaker Joe zonsin will bring his first Canuck mailman to this city on Fri- day of this week, when the huge and able Maurice Leo Kavell will be seen in the main bout of 8 90- minute struggle with Carl Pojello of Lithuania, the match to be conduct ed on two out of three falls or the time limit mentioned above. Zonsin has been assured that Kavell will prove all the opposition the popular Pojello cares for in one evening, as the flying Frenchman is not only heavy and able enough to cope with any grappler, but has speed also, which will come in handy during his bout with the veteran but agile Lithuanian champion, whose mat work in Waterbury has been nothing short of excellent since the initial showing in this city last January.
 Promising
 Another bout that should have the Italian fans on their toes will bring together Lilo Nardi of TorringSon, a professional grappler of many years experience and Paul Palausky, the pestiferous Pole who IS just about as ornery as they come. Nardi is rated as a real top-notch wrestler of the old school, who is well able to dem- onstrate the best and most effective grips of the game and will probably show before a large delegation of New City fans as well as the usually large local Italian American group of fans.
 Irish Jack Mccarthy, whose first bout in this city two weeks ago was marked success, will probably make short work of Charley Varkas New Haven's Flying Greek, light heavyweight while Sammy Monaker the good-looking New York Hebrew can afford nothing less than his finest wrestling If he hopes to over come the squat and powerful Blac.. Mask who combines strength and mat science in very pleasing man. ner.
 Slam Bang
 One of the rough-house matches of the card will probably be on tap with Chief Flying Cloud, the Cher okee Indian comes to grips with blonde and burly Eddje Dawson in a special bout of one fall to a finish that ought to please every one in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
TORR|NCTONTO STAGE SPORTS
 SHOW TONIGHT
Great Benefit Program for Red Cross Set for
 State ArmOry

Torrington, April Lone of the most important sports gatherings in the history of the state is scheduled for the state armory here to- night when a mammoth entertain ment festival will be held under the auspices of the Torrington chapter of the American Red Cross. The program will consist of two wrest- ling matches with Carl Pojello, one of the three ranking heavyweight wrestlers in the country and three more of the nations outstanding grapplers as principals, 12 boxing bouts, IS acts of vaudeville and three hours of dancing with two orches- tras engaging in a battle of music.
 The proceeds will be devoted to the flood relief activities of the Red Cross and there is every indication that the spacious Torrington ar mory will house @ record-breaking audience tomorrow night.
 Distinguished
 Prominent Connecticut public of ficials and sportsmen have assured the committee in charge that they will be on hand. Among these are: Big Ed" Walsh, former big league baseball player; George Mulligan of Waterbury; senator Matthew A. Daly, WPA administrator for Con- necticut and his assistant, Theodore Buelli Colonel Michael A. Connor, state motor vehicle commissioner Louis "Kid" Kaplan, former worlds champion boxer; Lieut. Frank Hayes; Joseph M. Tone, state labor commissioner: William Hanna, re- publican leader in the state house of representatives,; Senator Joe Lawlor, state athletic commissioner Senator Francis w. Hogan, dep uty motor vehicle commissioner William A. Linnane, personal secre- tary to Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford and host of others active in the public life of the state.
 Governor Wilbur l.. Cross was forced to decline an invitation oW- ing to prior engagement but his executive secretary, Phillip HeWes of Pennington, will attend.
 FOJcllO SnOWS
 Joe" Zonsin of New Haven, well known handler of Wrestlers, and Carl Pojello, one of Zonsin's stable and Lithuanian champion, came to Torrington last week to confer with Frank J. Alicky, Torrington sports promoter, relative to the wrestling card. Zonsin and Pojello assured Alicky that the four wrestlers who will appear here will be among the country's best They include Pat" Reilly, rough and tumble Irishman, who will grapple with Pojello, Ivan Mezenoff, Russian champion and Fred Chubisto, pride of Austria.
 The event is attracting country wide attention. It is expected that towns and cities throughout the Naugatuck valley and even more dis tant points will be represented in the huge assemblage that is expected to gather at the ringside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
TO CAMPAIGN
 AMONG HEAVYWEIGHTS

Boston, April 1.-(UP) Twenty pounds heavier after a Florida va cation, Al Mccoy, former New Eng land middleweight and light heavy weight champion, today was resolved to confine his future fistic efforts to the heavyweight division.
 Mccoy, who returned yesterday fully recuperated from a rib injury, announced no bouts have been scheduled for him. However, he hopes to meet the winner of the Jack Sharkey-T Tony Shucco fight April 14.
 Mccoy stated he now weighs 195 pounds. He expects to trim off 10 pounds before his next fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
Standings In U. 5. Duckpin Bowling Meet At Hartford
Mems Teams

 1. Lucky Strike, Waterbury, 1902 2. Bill Smith Five, Bridgeport 1873. 8. Patent Office, Washington, D C.. 1851.
 4. Occidental Hotel. Washington D.. C., 1841. 5. Bovello All Stars, Washington D. C., 1882. 6. Arcadia Bowling Alleys, Wash. ington, D. C., 1902. "-Booster team.
 Doubles 1. Dellafera and Carrangelo, Hart ford, $50.
 2. Tacklas and salvucci, Bridge port, 794.
 3. Dash and Koski, Pawtuckct, R I, 766.
 1. Vanassche brothers, Woon- socket, R. l., 762. s. Sheehy and Hilliard, Hyatts- vile, Md, 760.
 Singles l. Walter Begaw, Washington, D C., Al.
 9 Harry Wolfe, Hyattsville, Md 435.
 3. Harry Hilliard, Hyattsville, Md. All.
 4. Robert Amiss, Hyattsville, Md, All.
 1. John Waters, Hartford, All. 5. George Honey, Washington. b C.. 400.
 6. John Anderson, Washington, D C., 400.
 All-Events l. Sam Sena, Waterbury, 12l8. 2. Edward Blakincy, Washington D. C., 1193. 3, Harry Wolfe, Hyattsvillc, Md. 4. Bob Temple, Hyattsville, Md. 1165.
 5. John Hakacs, Bridgeport, 1l60 6. Robert Amiss, Hyattsville, Md. 1157.
 6. Harry Hilliard, Hyattsville, Md. 1157.
 2. Astor Clarke, Washington, D. c 1154.
 8. Joe Harrison, Washington, D C., 1152.
 WOMEN
 Teams l. Lucky Strike Girls, Washing ton, D. C., 1762. 2. Schaefer's Girls, Hartford, 1732 3. Rosslyn Girls, Rosslyn, Va, 162( 4. Silver Springs Girls, Silver Springs, Va. 1885.
 Doubles l. B. Wooton and E. Ellis, Ross lyn, Va, 682. 2. J. Cory and c. Whitacre, Silver Springs, Md, 675. 3. P. Schugrue and L. Gulli Washington, D. C., 664.
 Singles i. Catherine Qulgley, Washing. ton, D. C., 407. 2. Polly schugrue, Washington, D C., 381.
 3. Cecilia Whitacre, Silver Springs Md, 354. 4. Blanche wooton. Rosslyn, Va. 351.
 All-Events l. Catherine Quigley, Washington D. C., 1081. 2. Polly Schugrue, Washington, D C., 1059.
 3. Lorraine Gulli, Washington, D O., 1044.
 4. Blanche Wooton, Rosslyn, Va. 1926.
 Mixed Doubles l. Joe Present. 377 and Lorrain, Gulli 260, Washington. 377. 2. Howard Parsons 351 and Eve. lyn Ellis 357, Washington. 708.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
Adams High Scorer Of St. Joseph Fife
 And Drum League

The first Collegiate basketball league of the St. Joseph's Holy Name Fife and Drum Corps finished their 1o35-36 basketball season last Saturday morning in fine fashion at the St. Josephs hall. The playoffs between Harvard, champions of the first half, and Colgate, champs of the second half, will be played of next Saturday morning with a two out of three game series to deter mine the titleholder.
 The league got underway through the untiring efforts of Supervisors John w. Stokes and Edward Adams who enabled 53 youngsters of the Fife and Drum Corps to enjoy a splendid season.
 The following are the individual averages of the players for the en- fire season:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
BROOKLYN EAGLES
 SHADE SPEEDBOYS

The Brooklyn Eagles of the sec tional Y. M. c. A. basketball circuit surprised a large crowd last night as they defeated the Speedboys 18-
 IS in 8 game that was packed with thrills. A newcomer in the person of Midget" Gray was uncovered during the contest who provided
 three sensational distance throws that counted quited nicely. Narstis and Lacilla also stood out for the winners while Shugdinas featured for the losers.
 z The result creates a three way deadlock for first place in the inter- club league standing among the 1 Eagles. Falcons and the Speedboys and the games of Thursday night should have some bearing on the the title. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
PLAYOFF CONTEST
 FOR CANAAN FINAL

Providence, R. l., April 1.-UP)- Providence and Springfield, tied in games and goals in their semi-final playofrs, clash tonight to decide which will meet the Philadelphia Ramblers in the Can-Am league finals for the Fontaine cup.
 The game, originally scheduled for Springfield. was transferred here when flood damaged motors in the Springfield refrigeration unit failed to dry out In time.
 Both previous games have been played in Providence. The Indians won the first to 2, but succumbed to the Reds by the same score in the second.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
LUCKY STRIKES SENSATION OF
 J. s. PIN MEET
Waterbury Team Takes Lead With 1902 Score;
 Lena Cops HOnOrs

Hartford, April 1-Thundering out a score of 1902, the Lucky Strike mems team, of Waterbury, blasted their way into first place in five man comepetition in the national duck-pin tournament at the Mor- gan Decreation alleys yesterday, the powerful pin-slitting Bras City crew taking the lead from the Bill Smith five, of Bridgeort, which had previously led with 1873.
 The Waterbury five-man outfit took most of the thunder in the third day of competition in the titular event. The Brass City squad or rollers crashed into the lead in competition which brought only four Connecticut teams gliding to the foul line.
 The Brass City squad of nve-men gunners boomed their way into the lead in mems team competition against the Franklin Express squad, one of Hartford's bes tpin- blasting crews;the Morgan Aces, one of this city's best scattering outfits, and the New City five, one of the fash jest pin-cracking outfits ever to represent Torrington.
 The hope that Connecticut bowl CTS might this year establish their supremacy nationally was strength ened yesterday when the Brass City team blazed into first place, in the teams competition and the pin scattering Dellafera- Carangelo combination crashed its way to the top in mems doubles comepetition.
 Hartford and other Nutmeg State bowlers are nearly ready to con-. cede the women's honors to the brilliant Mrs. Catherine Quigley and the other scintillating women bowlers from Washington, D. O., although the sweep of yesterdays honors by the Waterbury team and the crack Hartford mems doubles pair lifts considerably the hopes of followers of Connecticut bowlers who hope to "clean up" titular hon. ors this year.
 Thompson Sena Excell
 Soon after the Brass City team blasted its way into first place in the team competition, the flahsy Hartford doubles pair of Al Della fera and Al Carangelo, of Hartford, gained tops" in doubles compet!- ton with score of $50, both Hart lords "Als" doing some of the best bowling they have flashed this sea- son, and the Waterbury team of Frank Thompson and Sam Sena, boomed out total of SPA to take the "runner-up" position. 9
 Sam Sena, of Waterbury, mem- Der of the Brass City doubles team which took second place stepped into first place in "all-events" com petition late last night with total of 1918, having busted out 402 in the singles, 436 in the doubles, and 330 in team competition. Sena's drive to the all-events top, nearly completed a Connecticut monopoly of first" honors. Out-of-state teams now lead only in women's competition and mems singles. Men's Doubles
 A. Dellafera. Hartford, and A. Car angelo, Hartford -- Dellafare, 1G5, l46, 13b-448: Carangelo, l4I lZ3C 112--3S2; totals, 312, 271, 247-830. q E. Dugay, Waterbury, and E. Ham el. Waterbury-Dugay, IF, 103. IF ssI; ,o;ais gas M%ms sa, 1il aa1d5S' l22' 1ss-Sss; r. DiBella and C. Geb1er, Hart Gebler, ls2. 100, 1a4-ss6; totals, 251, 217, 261-735.
 r. Thompson, Waterbury, and $. Sena, Waterbury; Thompson, 13l, | 137, 129--38S; Sena, 106, 163, 167-- | 436; totals, 237, 300, 287--824. Mnsasm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
Elks' Bo1Oling League Ne1cS

The weekly high single was cap tured last week by Dewey Butler, who went strong in his final game to hit 140.
 Dr. O'Donnell also went strong in .,fs final game hitting 13O to sew up TWO points, for his team winning the game and pinfall after his mates had split the first two games with York.
 A seven fill spare in the ninth box of the first game by Herman Lux put his team ahead by two pins for a win and then the Clock men had little trouble in taking the other two games and practically sewing up the National League championship.
 Andy Putetti came through with 122 single in the first game to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01

Yesterday was certainly lucky day for the Lucky Strike bowling team which clicked like hatful of billiard balls in no other place than the National Duckpin cham pionships at Hartford a 1902 count giving tenn the lead in team com petition, while Sam Senas rolling to take the All-Events leadership with 1912 score was nothing short of sensational. Red Roche, Rudy Hamel, Eddie Duguay, Frank Thompson and Sam Sena made up the local array the lowest score be- ing 102 in Is games, while Thomp- son had high single of 165, Hamel 150, and Roche a 138.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01

 but after this game Ralph Tre- magl!o and Leonard Weyand went strong for the Paintmen to sew up other three points.
 After losing the first game, the Ice Cream men went right after the Postal outfit with Jim Courtney talk ing the leading role and they took the other two games and pinfall.
 Ed Daunais, Carl Golden and Guy Lgra were hitting on all eight last week going well over the 100 mark in each of their games to take 3 points from McParClands, losing the last game by a small margin when John Collins and Patsy finished strong
 Some exceptionally good bowling was turned in during the Pepe- Cavanaugh match, Cavanaugh's team having a 1869 pinfall, while Pepes team hit 1863. Pope had to give g six pin handicap and lost the first two p0intse and pinfall but grabbed the final game by lone pin. '
 Ed Mclean was hitting them in great style in all three games and with one big game by Monaghan and Byrnes had little difficulty in taking all four points from Jarlett and go int ca tie for first place In the American League.
 After a poor first game in which the Waterville representatives got off to 8 bad start to lose, but the game and pinfall, the team came back strong to take the other two games, Dewey Butler furnishing most of the excitement with his TAO score.
 Jim Walker, Jr., kept the Plumb CTS up in a tic for first place in the American League by hitting 119 in the final game to secure their only point of the evening against Bill 0UAIlLOIl WllU WlbA AFCOA6S 4AGJ~S sewed up the other two games and pinfall.
 The medical outfit of pr. COttierO all went strong to take the first game but in the other two contests, Dave Ford and Pat Scanlon, who were the only men present for the Tiremen, took everything in their own hands and copped both of these games and pinfaIl, although Joe Fava did everything to knock them off.
 Jack Reilly hit 346 in his attempt to knock of Cooke's Militiamen but received no help and the Soldiers took all four points, Pete Gilligan doing most of the heavy firing.
 Although bowling without the services of their captain, Mascola's team came through with Dr. De- Nicola ln the drivers seat and took three points. Capt. Cahili saving tA c other point for his team with . 1is score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01

The zone defense, which proved @ thorn in the side of the Boys Club Cadets last week, affected the Park City array the same way last night. At no time during the game did the green clad combine threaten the lead of the rangy red-uniformed boys from upstate.
 EmeraIdS Strong
 Tonights Rangers -Emeralds con- Best is expected to fill the Boys Club sym to capacity and will start at 6:30 o'clock with Henry Burlington as referee and Tom Chick Carney as umpire. Director George T. Dil- Ion has lined up prelim game at 7:30 o'clock featuring two Boys Club Intermediate League teams.
 Trophy to be Given
 The Hardware City five, managed by Johnny Carr, will be slight fav- Orites to cop the championship and the beautiful trophy being awarded by the Waterbury Democrat. Their lineup shows majority of the boys who played all season with the Phantoms plus four of the high school teams of the past season.
 Last nights box score
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
ST. JOSEPH TEAMS
 FINISH SATURDAY

The New Haven St. Johns First Friday Crusaders and St. Johns al- umnae will invade Waterbury Sat urday night. to clCse the lo35-3G season of the St. Joseph's Holy Name and St. Josephs Holy Name Fife and Drum corps basketball teams
 The fife and drum quintet will meet St. Johns Alumnae in the opener
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01

The many local friends of Ben Geraghty, the Villanova lad brought to Waterbury last sea son by Bill Gaughan to help his SpeedbOys in the Democrat state hoop tournament, were glad to hear of his selection by Manager Casey Stengel of Che Brooklyn Dodgers as the first string sh0rtstop of the National league entry this season. Geraghty's work In the southern games has been outstanding with an improvement in his bat ting figured to make him a val uable asset to the Brooklyn bid for first division h0nOrs this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01

Oul NAlANh NUAAASJs
 Tn preliminary to the finals of tho Democrat State Tournament at the Boys Club gym tonight the Wolverines and the Town Plot All Stars will meet in playoff for the championship of the second round of the Intermediate League which just completed its final round of play.
 Both teams have won eight and lost one, and the winner tonight will meet the East End A. C., win ners of the first round, for the 1n- termediate Championship of the club later.
 The game will start at 7:30, and will find Henry Fishers Wolverines taking the floor with Zadarozny at center, Fisher and Azzaro at for ward, and Luke and Perugini in the rear court. For the Town Plotters Grove will be at the center post, <, Vassallo and Urcinas in the front court while the guards will be Lewis and Santora.
 sY,,oo final secnnd round standing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01

State Athletic Commissioner Jo- seph H. Lawlor has taken a strong and definite stand in regard to the staging of boxing and wrestling shows for the Hartford Flood Suf- ferers." All he insists upon is that ALL money go to the charity for which the show is staged and that well-known and reputable citizens supervise the events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01

at 7:30 D. m, while an hour later the St. Jeseph's Holy Name Ave will battle the First Friday Crusaders. Joe Boley. Frankie 5aldukas and wally Pranskaitis will see action with the Holy Name courtsters. Harry Huey will ofliciate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01

One of the finest programs of sports, principally boxing and wrestling will be on tap tonight in Torrington at the huge state ArmOry where the New City municipality has outdOne itself to help Hartford flood sufferers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
ThiS Sporting
 World
Sport Shorts
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Playing for the Parochial league championship, the kids from St. Thomas and Sacred Heart parishes starting shooting today in an effort to show their followers that they have what it takes when it's basket ball that has the spotlight. Entry of the St. Thomas team into the playof picture is good news to the north and folks, many of whom were on hand, when thefirst whistle blew in the Webster gym at o'clock. The boys will meet again on Friday In the second and final game of the series
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
WPA ORCHESTRA FOR DANCES

Toledo-(UP}-Comm danc- ing parties to the music of l4- piece WPA orchestra, have been arranged. Floor shows were organ ized by church and school groups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
Manchester Meets NeuU Britain Tonight For Tourney Title
RANGERS TROUNCE BRIDGEPORT CLUB
 HERE LAST NIGHT
SEamrOcks Eliminated in Semi-Fina Contest, 58 to; . 37-Hennie Darlington, Tom Carney to Officiate \ PIayOh-BOys' Club Expected to Be Crowded

Trouncng the Bridgeport Shamrocks last night at the Boys Club in their semnal contest 58 to 37 the Man chester Rangers earned the right to meet the New Britain Eerads tonight the state championship in the third annual Waterbury Democrat basketball tournament
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01

The United States has become the chief source of Czcclsoslovakia's tur- pentine imports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
RAEIes

Totals ........5 5 IA 16 Referee: Kulrnan. Time: Four B. minute periods.
 The Philippines may have a pro- sessing tax on rice to raise fund 9or benefit of the rice industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01

Individual high single-Metz. iG6. Individual high three--Shea. 382. Team high single-Lux Clock. 597. Tea high thTec-Lux Clock, lTi0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-01
BRIDGEPORT sHAMROCKs

Time--4 10-minute periods.
 Referee-Tom "Chick" Carney.