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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
SEMI-PRO BASEBALL
 WORLD MEET PLANNED

New York, Dec. S-U.Po = Ths annual series to determine the inc transitional semi-professional base. ball championship will be begun in 1928, Raymond Dumont, president of the national semi-pro baseball congress, announced today.
 The series will not be started nexs year so that Canada's administra. tive machinery will be given time 70 iron out the kinks before engaging in international competition. The first Canadian semi-pro tourney will be held in Montreal during July, 1897, under the direction Of Commissioner Louis Duchesnay The champion will be entered in the U. s. finals at Wichita, Kan, August 14-26. s'eS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
CORSAIR JUNIORS
 STOP MAPLE HILLS

Coach Nick LoRussos fighting Corsair Juniors easily subdued their first opponent. the Maple Hill Jrs., g to 2 at the Pearl street Com nunity house last night. The Cor sair's attack was led by Gerace, Joe DePalma and Joe Greece, who scored IS, 9 and points respect lively. Harrison starred for the los- CTS.
 Manager Flash Imbimbo has booked the powerful, fast-stepping Fulton A. c. for next Monday night. The hNx sc0re.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
ESQUIRES IN HOOP
 PRACTICE TONIGHT

Anticipating bang-up basket ball season. the Bunker Hill Es- quires will meet with their new coach, James W. "Jarp" O'Neil to- night at the Bunker Hill gym. for a talk and practice that will get them in proper mental and physical con- dition for their test with the Boys Club Cadets on December 18th and against the St. Stans team at Slo- cum school two night later. To- nights drill will get under way at 8 o'clock. Games can be had by get ting in touch with Robert Moran at 76 Bunker Hill avenue or call 3-72O4 between 6 and 2 D. III.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

gagged in special match with the clubs junior team and lost by 49 pins.
 The clubs second team comprised of Pete Madore, Noel Chouinard, Homer Huot. Jules Bourassa, Don- ald Belanger, and Wilfred Brodeur. Bowling for the Juniors were Arr thur Martin, John Gagnon. Joseph Bouffard, Dan Mansseau and Mike Qagnon.
 Belanser started with 121 in the first string but was followed by Mike, Gagnon with 120. John Gag non made big gain against his opponent in the last and the victory went to the juniors. The score:
 Frane0's Second Team
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
TORRANCE RING s...
 WORK PROMISING

New Orleans, Dec. 8.-(UP)-Jack Torrance, former Louisiana State university track and football star, was launched on a professional ring career today with a knockout vae- tory in his first pro battle.
 Torrance kayoed Owen Flynn of Augusta, Me-, in less than two min utes of the first round of their scheduled ten-round fight here last night. He failed to display the prowess of the right arm that wpn him e world championship in the shotput, but was content to knock Flynn to the canvas four times with left jabs.
 Torrance weighed 2e0. Flynn 2ol.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
Brooklyn Alpha
North End Alnha

The Waterbury Girls Club basket ball series began at Webster Gym, Monday evening, at 7:30 o'clock.
 Brooklyn Girls vs. North End Girls Miss Crowley director of the club referred first quarter.
 Next game is scheduled for Thurs day, Hopeville Gym: Hopeville vs. Russell. Under supervision of Miss Lucy Russo, physical director of the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
Pert Paragraphs of Sport

We'll old of the racing picture meeting of England track officials yesterday at Boston, when the dates were passed out for the besides you will 75 cent service club and 40 cents the 00 grancstand Annie Oaks In the latter the and the gandand admission
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
BROOKLYN GIRLS
 WIN HOOP GAMES

Brooklyn Alpha and Beta girl basketball teams were winners over North End opponents in two games played at the Webster Gym under the auspices of the Waterbury Girls Club, last night. Miss Ficeto with 6 points and Miss Skuba of the North End getting points were high scorers. Summary:
 DPOOklyn Beta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
ST. SPANS DRILL

The St. Stans basketball team will hold a practice tonight at Pulaski hall on 284 Bank street. The girls will practice at TOO o'clock, while the boys will take the court at 8:30 o'clock. All players are requested to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
TRINITY CAPTAIN

Hartford. Conn.,. Dec. 8-(U.PJ- Herb vinick. Hartford, was elected captain of Trinity's le37 football team at an annual banquet last night.
 Ernie Schmidt. Hartford. was chosen to lead the soccer team. and Bill Kelley. also of Hartford. to captain the freshman football team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

CAIN ALL-ROUND BACK Seattle-Jimmy Cain, University of washington's fine back. played every position in the backfield this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

While college basketball na its rules there contact while only ONE exists under the high school code
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

The next evening found Pete Du- gau, Arthur Bergerson, George Be- rube, Edward Daly and Robert Hamel aligned for the Franco American Social Club against the Ingersoll Company's five who were Van Bomel. Al Nardi, William Mais- to, Al Galuppo and Rudolph Hamel Bill Maisto made decisive gain over the Franco by turning out Q neat 135 in the first string. Ed Daly's 12l was not enough to over- come this strong start and the In- gersoll won the match by S1 pins The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
FORESTERS UPSET
 TORRINCT0N TEAM
Especial to The Democrat)

Waterville, December 8 Tine local Foresters tool, two out of three games from Torrington in the first of "here and there" match Sum- day at the local alleys.
 The scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

Charley Britain Al the business the Connecticut Alley association meeting held Wavey yesterday afternoon plar for regular inspection of alleys agreed while the 1897 will allotted th popular Herman Schince of Derby
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

Hal will St. men about the Columbia of 1884 in which he played with the New Rochelle Bulldogs this incidentally football all winter York member of the outfit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

Ray Impelleter Pastor Square Garden December 18th at lowest tops charged there time Admission dollars the bout itself offers little to attract customers like fight when they approach a ringside
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

Kid Chocolate ended his comeback in night Cuban could take four Bakers evening stop them, than three but his love of luxury great short in no time at all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
A. BROWN EXCELS
 IN WOMEN'S LOOP
Special to The Democrat)

(SpeciaI to The DemOCfat)
 Waterville, Dec. 8-M. Brenar's team took three straight from M. Guntermann's team in the Women's league bolwing matches last night. The scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
aADAnf" or CANNES

The oldest dog known to history Is the ealuki, which founded thA greyhound family of today. Like dl1s greyhound. the saluki had no sesns Of smell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08
CLARK, SMITH TEAMS
 EXCEL IN WATERVILLE

Waterville, Dec. 8.-The result in the Foresters Bowling league match es here last night follow:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

Schedule Tuesday-St. Pierre vs Soccoli. Wednesday-Boucher vs LaPierre Thursday-Dunlap vs Pagan. Sunday-Police vs Moran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

High 9ingle--Maisto l36. High Three-Maisto SIS. High 0ame--Francos 641. High Team--Ingersoll 1887.
  The Francos second team en'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-08

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Evening star., 1936-02-23

MIR. SHAW WALKS THE
DECK. At 70, George Ber-
nard Shaw gives exercise as
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Evening star., 1936-02-23

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Evening star., 1936-02-23

ALL RUBBER! Nothing
else was used in the manu-
facture of these beach styles.
They show the variety to be
looked for In all-rubber
beach styles this Summer
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
RemOrs And RsaIisy Ce.ksrsd From 1 TbiS Sporting World
 HA By JOHN A. CEUNEY T'ke GTistOf Athletic CoRtest
EIsop Oaicials On The Spot
By JOHN A. CkUNEY

N Iks welmcwn American trait to blame the referee pr umpire for anything from athletes foot contracted ny
 player to the fattening of forward with two let feet who winds up the floor of basketball court wtn 1ew nsnK Did he fa or he pushed9 most Of the tans coming to the conclusion that he was pushed some ot them blaming the referee for the pushing he happened 70 oe - the immediate vicinity and they cannot think of anyone else to accuse the spur of the moment Fans are funny that way The point of this piece, however o inform YOU that no one in his right mind could put the finger on Referee Gus Lonergan of Waterbury for the Donneybrook that took place in Torringon Saturday night There was ONE official for game that should have two with teams of the cabre of Torrngton and Bristol competing And there was ONE policeman to handle mob of SO0 people M anything broke loose As matter of fact two players started the rumpus by diving for loose ball, AFTER THE WHISTLE HAD BLOWN, and that is the fault ot the COACH indirectly who should teach his players to let dead ball. like sleeping dog-le. Perhaps few more calls for extra cops medical attention to injured players and SO on may bring about fair conditions for the proper presentation of basketball Tn the meantime, the state Board of Approved Basketball Officials may 90 on record to ask schools to hire two officials for game where they
 know they are needed while the matter of proper police protection is something else for the schools to give serious thought to-before injury followed by lawsuit forces that action anyway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
Mary Sheehan
 Scored We'll In New Haven Meet

Bridgeport, Feb. l8-Rose Sim mons of Hartford captured the Olive Johnson sweepstakes at the Roger Sherman bowling alleys in New Haven Sunday. rolling e total of 728. thanks to a high string of i50 in the fourth game. Eris Ban- deechi of Wallingford was second with 722. Alice DLugo of Bridge port placed fifth.
 Anna Warehouse, New Haven 90 107 100-3Ss ss 136 l20-364 -e02.
 Rhea Aronovitz, New Haven--12o 10i 93-323 104 122 1l5-341--e64. Madeline Hearn, New Haven-ll9 125 105-349 e0 95 108-292- -641.
 Lucille Young, Washington-lOs ll6 102-32l 105 134 124-363-684. Esna Sando. Tartford-134 112 0e- 3z4 133 05 113-3Sl-675. Lorraine Gulli. Washington-1Oo 115 128-35l 112 101 120-33o -0o0.
 Mary Ryan, New Haven-01 109 124-326 97 104 131-337-66l.
 Claire, Blake. New Haven-o4 o2 9l-277 109 97 e5-30l-578. Claire Blake. New Haven-8e 70 94-252 e4 90 05-269- 9-52l.
 Mae Cooley, Meriden-94 9l 100-- 2e5 116 97 90-303-508.
 Pauline Hutton, New Haven 1l1 102 9e-3l4 o2 140 108-340-
 Ann Casserly, Bridgeport-110 1Ol 125-S36 09 124 10T-330- -666.
 Florence LaBarr, Bridgeport-12l 147 95-366 IF III 98-326- -692.
 Sue Miller. Washington-104 102 1l7-232 l02 106 l21-32o- 2o-652. Ida Simmons, Washington-90 10a 12O-321 no 100 133-343-664. Ellen Verne, Nwe Haven % 0S l07-209 Ill 1O5 100-316-6l5. Jane Mackie, Hartford-l34 III 10O-345 ll6 112 122-350-695.
 Lillian Frisk-96 119 l02-3l7 0a III 131-335-652.
 Anne Mitchell, Hartford-106 1ls l09-32s 99 124 108-33l-659.
 Frances Maroney. Hartford-l1l i27 lO5--343 s3 92 93-278-62i.
 Fl. Deslaurier, Hartford-l33 0e l44-372 97 l02 l3i-330-702.
 Louise St. Pierre. Hartford-i26 ses ll8-S36 98 l08 1l0-325- 5-66l.
 Rose Simmons, Hartford-95 l4s 133-373 o5 l50 1i0-335-728. Alice DLugo. Bridgeport--l0i 13' l33-371 l03 ile ii0-32o-900.
 Christine Kirk. Bridgeport-l3l l01 l22-354 100 103 i27-330-684
 Alma St. Pierre. Hartford-l0( 100 l65-356 100 IF o2-304-6So Eris Bandeechi. Wallingford-lil e5 l0e-3i0 130 lzi i32-40S-T22.
 Helen Lcary, Waterbury-0S ea 0l --257 s2 s3 e7--262-Bs9.
 MaFg. Moore. WateFbury--s6 0i lo2-2se 90 looy e2-ses-5lA.
 Mary shcehan, Waterbury-l0. l35 ll6-35S les 13o 1li-346--70i
 Olive Johnson. New Haven--l0l iOl 1l6-320 ii2 l02 oi-305-02S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
Nossachusetts Keeps Up Clash tk U CA O. Putting
Wilby Har1ing
 Paired Tonight

PFimeA e wind up the sea- son without any mere losscs, and heaFteneA by their fine perfoF1nasico ok Saturday night mgnlmst Crosby, the WlIby high school hoop outfat win tRy e make it two straight over Warren Harding sIhe ~DpelleFs' oe the Naugstuck Valley League. Any team that can take Harding in Bridgeport fnmst play some real bnsket- ban, and Wilby has already done that by . six point mar- sin. Therefore, the Lee coEa- bimatlon must rate top choice t0 take Harding sgain tonight, though the Presidents, coached by Jsok Mead, have . S3-2e win over TeFFington Co lock back upon et the end Of the Deason.
 The veteran combination oe PomDonie, ssIdukas, CaFring-. ten, Sullivan and Moore will probably start for WiIby, with Ray and Devino in reserve, the objective Of the squad being Co take Harding end Nsugstuck in stride this week, the latter game being backed for the bOFOugh Saturday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
SMITH BELTED
 OUT BY M'AvOY
English Slugger Flattens Philadelphia Light.
 Heavyweight

New York. Feb. 18-(uPl-Jock McAvoy of England. who has stop ped middle weight champion Babe Risko and fights John Henry Lewis of Phoenix next month for the world light-heavyweight champion ship. started his second American campaign last night by scoring Q two-T0und knockout victory over Jimmy smith of Philadelphia.
 For . time it looked as though smith was going to give McAvoy 6 tough time. In the first round, he drove the British middleweight and liaht-heavyweight titleholder to the ropes. In the second round McAvoy settled down and smashed Smith to the floor with three rights to the jaw.
 when Smith regained his feet. McAvoy drove him to the ropes with a short left Then he landed two more lefts and . hard right to the chin which put smith down for the count.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
|DISREeARDED
 
 |STYMIE RULE ON WAY OUT MASON Bay State Golf Chairman Asks for National Poll of Sentiment

Boston, Feb. e--(UP)--Co Conviction that it is ronlya question Of time" before the styziie rule is abolished was expressed by President Charles '. Mason of the Massachusetts Golf association in 8 circular to 90 club members today.
 Mason told of the unsuccessful ef- fort of the M. c. A. to outlaw the stym1ie ct the recent U. s. c. A. meeting in New York, when the ex- ecitiye committee voted 6 to s to retain the traditional jump shot. He said he has asked the new .. s. c. A. .ofiicers to poll sentiment re- garding the stynie all over the country.
 Mason termed the stynie "an ar- cileic rulev and said it was retained by Britain,e Royal and Ancient Golf association only out of tradition. He quoted the veteran amateur Francis Ouimet as saying the stymie was the one rule in the book which by common consent was not observed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
MACIONTS OF YALE
 SETS NEW RECORD

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 1s.-- (UP)-The 220-yard free style swimming record fell as Yale, un- defeated since 1924, brusied aside Dartmouth 62-32 last night.
 John Macionis, Eli sophomore star, clipped .O16 seconds from the 22O-yard mark set by Jack Medica in swimming the distance in 2:1O.6. He also lowered his own freshman time for the same event by 8 sec- onds.
 Macionis was the only double winner of the meet, taking first place in the 220-yard breast stroke.
 Dartmouth won two of the nine events, the fancy diving and 400- yard free style relay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
EAGLES AWAIT
 SPRINCFIELDERS
New Haveners, Winners of Last Two Games, Idle {
 Until Sunday

New Haven, Feb. 10-Heartened considerably by two successive wins over the week end, the New Haven Eagles face Q week of practice for their Can-Arn clash with the Springfield Indians ct the arena on Sunday night. It will be the only game of the week for the Battle Birds.
 The charges of Normie Hines defeated the Indians 2-l at the Home City rink on Saturday and then followed through with a 4-1 triumph over the second-place Providence Reds on Sunday here. Through virtue of the double win, the locals took possession of third place, four points ahead of the Bos- ton Bruin Cubs.
 Boston has three games to play this week before the Eagles swing into action on the next Sabbath date, meeting Providence, Spring field and Philadelphia in that or- der. They must win two out of three to tie the New Haven sextet. The latter combine is seven points behind the Reds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
BLACK KNIGHTS AND
 GENERALS CLASH

Plenty of action is CD taD tonight during the Entereizlb league baskst~ hall play at the central f. M- c. 4. when four of the teams win swing into action. the fes8are Gnnae fsH- einding the Black KBigbts, and Centrals the latter 1efen1lng league ekamplonG- The Nnme, eet for 6 o'clock ehoni6 draw q large crowd of fans as lt wln De ezaselv contested by Elae teazas, w1se gre strong riEais for leaezse hopogB tlzzs year and just about esen fn eames won and iost tO date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
CADETS ATTENTION!

The Question MaFls Of Stamford. managed by Peter Plnan0s. former local boy. would like to arrange a home and home series with Ted ODonnellls Boys Club Cadets. To date they have won g of e games including victories over the Nor walk Y. Greenwich Y. White Plains Y. and Greenwich Boys Club Alumni For games write to Peter PhanOs, 2 wardwell street. Gtem- ford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
HE DID TO RUN
 IN $1OO, 900 RACE

Arcadia, Cal, Feb. 1s-0UP)- Mrs. Eiias D. Mason's He Did, win- ner of last Saturdays s25l 900 added Santa Anita derby, will match strides with Discovery and other leading horses in the e1o0l000 added Santa Anita handicap next 6atur- day.
 Trainer Tommy Taylor disclosed today that Mrs. Mason had decided to run her fhree-year-old star be- cause of his unexpected victory in the derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
LUCKY STRIKE
 SWEEP SCORES

Score of the Lucky Strike Sweep stakes CSix games per maD won by Larry sQoholm of Meriden with el2, Saturday afternoon by . one pin margin over WAlly Plpp of Hartford. were. released for today by Sam sena, manager of the alleys sammy Za1a and Bob White finished third and fourth among the entries which numbered more than co duckln bowlers from this city, Avon and Meras7en.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
NEW TALENT 10
 |SHOW ON FRIDAY WRESTLING CARD.
Great MahOnfet HyOb in Main Event Praying
 Turk, Rug Back

k Three new faces (ard WHAT facesD will decorate the third inc door wrestling program of the sea- son arranged for Friday night ct Buckingham hall with all corners guaranteed 6 grand evenings enc jcyment by the sponsors, Promoter George Mullisan and Matchmaker Joe Zcnsisa of New Haven. The Great Mohamet Hyob, which is some tag for a wrestler, will htirl his 2oO pounds against agile Karl Pojello, the able Lithuanian who still rates among the best ten mat men of the world and would like nothing better than to tangle with Danno O1Gatcny or Won Robert, who will meet fin Boston this month for Q title" match.
 From Afar
 HyCb is listed as an Afehanistan champion, though Dutsy Ccsmo gays against him. He will 90 for co minutes or two falls with p0jelio, whose strength is kept up to par with fried eggs and hot water in HIS Meltks OOuHb 4uuWhB E0pui1uDk5, whose family is the royal Mccoy, 'tis said, will try to flop the Pray- ing Turk, euliman Bey on his little rug while Lorenzo Aiinabaili of Italy will show against Dr. Carlos Nendriquez the Spanish strangler, ina bout that should please all who enjoy intricate wrestling and know the various holds and counters.
 Gentleman George Mezeneff of Russia and Sam MOnaIker the good- looking Jewish boy will also be Q pleasing bout of 30 minutes which some real mate work sure to be on tap. The ladies should like the bout in particular as both men have classic profiles not yet dented by heels or hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
BROOKLYNS TROUNCED

Middietown, Feb. IS - Maurice Higgins two basketball teams were successful Saturday night.
 The Speedgirls had an easy time beating St. Joseph's five of Water bury, 53 to 9, while the Speedboys beat the Brooklyn A. c. So to 31.
 Dan Ahern refereed his first games of the season fo rthe two teams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
LEAGUE GOES COLLEGIATE

New York. Feb. le-TWenty-sfx new college baseball players will make debuts With the American league this season. Connie Mack's Athletics, with seven college-trained rockies, leads the league in this re- spect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
CORSAIR TEAMS
 WIN AND LOSE

The Corsair Seniors overcarne an early lead to defeat the North End r Trojans, 34 to 27, last night at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House. Nick Guerrero and Proho- vich scored 1N and 9 points, re- spectively, for the winners while Steimly and venturena were the losers best bets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
Wrestling
Rv Unite6 Rnesv)

Lawrence. Mass,-DannO OnGa. hony. Ireland. fhsew John Spell. man, Boston.
 Portland, Me.-Jaekie Nichols Detroit, threw Steve Rassas, Hart ford. Conn.
 New York - Victor Weber, 6eeiS. toned Jack Conley, Boston: TopS Siano threw King Kong; LeE Hughes drew wftb Maurice La Chappelle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
Time - z 8-minlte periods'
 Trojan Reserves Win

Time - { s-minute periods.
 Trojan Reserves Win
 The Corsair Juniors were humbled by the Trojan Reserves in the pre- linn game, 1T to A. The losers. playing a fine defensive game. were on the short end of q i2 to 6 count at the half but rallied to take over the lead temporarily until the Cor sair youngsters came to life in the final minutes of play to clinch the contest.
 Goodman and Marsey were the big guns for the winners while Reno looked exceptionally good for his l0seFS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-18
srsUHExsoH go REA xT

Birmingham Feb as-8lEEs 91eplar enGnn. former ClEAemHo Coo Gs&sa&a4- eF. mew msanawer of the WAEm aia B4rDnB an the Gomfhsu nnsoe hes announced lss la1W1g pz4gzn8 lhe olrEGzzd 1laEin1 115a