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Evening star., 1936-03-14

We know that lines are Of first Importance
that soft fabrics are more becoming. We know
when color is fottering- fIogront We
stress the continental tradition thot beauty and
glamour need not be prerogotive of the twenties
-but Of the chic thirties, the frankly forties-
the conservative sixties. We sketch five good
examples of knowing" dresses.
Evening star., 1936-03-14

The gay fashions hear much about may have had something
do with but rather think very chic responsible for
cropping out places You decorating the tuxedo
of chic su-ounng the sleeve of coat-mmng the full
sleeves of anoteas young doubbreated coaand
again womans coatand covering, you please the
jacket of little boero We showing collection of
these braid-trmmed hngs-thee of which we SKETCH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
BALDWIN PREPS
 FACE REyMONDS
D0uble.Header at Wash. ington Park Community
 Court Tonight

Two games are scheduled In the Washington Park Community House league tonight with the Robins meet Ing the Mohawks in the opener at 8 o'clock and the Raymond Hillies and the Baldwin Props will clash in the main attraction at Q o'clock,
 No Wins Yet
 The Robins and Mohawks have yet to win c game and both outfits will be out after their first win to date in league competition.
 Three games are listed for tomor- row night with two of the encount- CTS being league tits and in the other game the Co., Eds will meet the Der by Girls. In the first game tomorrow the Hill Juniors will clash and in the main attraction the Tribunes led by Mickey sheehan will en- deavor to hand the Community club team their first defeat to date in the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
NEW BOSTON SKI. MEET SUNDAY
Bad Weather Fails to Daunt Promoters J0han-
 ne KOlstad to Perform

Undaunted by repeated bad luck from the weatherman, the New England Ski club which controls the hill built this summer ct New Bos- ton, Mass, i2 miles north of Win sted on Route 8, is plannign an- other tournament for Sunday.
 The same team of professional ski riders recruited from among the best In Michigan and Wisconsin will compete for prize money on the big 70 0foot hill.
 Those who will ski are: George Maxi, Elmer and Bruno saari, Wal- ter Anderson, John and Earl Erk- kila. Theodore Torma and Donald Keilenen.
 Also in exhibition leaps will be seen Miss Johanne Kolsted of Nor- way, known as the "Queen of the Skiis." Johanne had e longest satnding jump of 146 feet on the hill made two weeks ago before altera- tions were made to the takeoff which now provides greater speed and longer jumps. She hopes to equal, if not surpass, the longest leap of her career, le5 feet made in the west last year, this Sunday.
 John Erkkila, winner of the meet held two weeks ago, will be out to break his longest jump of lSl feet on the New Boston hill. This leap was also made prior to the shifting of the takeoff and steepening of in- run. John has unofficial practice leaps made last week of between i0O and 200 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Naugatuck Tankers
 Stop State Frosh

Storrs, Feb. 13-The Naugatuck YMCA swimming team won from the Connecticut State freshman team last night. 4o to p. Sum- maries:
 l60 yard relay-Won by Nauga- tuck Nixon, Farrar, Poscavage and Sullivan. Time l:22.6.
 100 yard breast stroke - Won by Frates CN; Glinckas, (N second; Lashinfe, co third. Time i:24.
 40 yards free style-Won by Cur tin co; Nixon CN) second; Farrar, (ND third. Time POP
 220 free style--Won by Sullivan (N): Curran tN second; MacGreg- or co third. Time 2:34.4.
 100 yards back stroke-Won by PoScavage (N): Woods co second; Brundage co third. Time i:04.
 100 yards free style-Won by Far rar (N; Curton tC) second: Horn (C) third. Time l:O2.4.
 DivN NgWon by Gieder (N); Sulli . van (N) second: Gruber co third. l2O medley relay--Won by Conn. tHawkins. Laschinske, EtzeD. Time l:3O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Third Yankee DiDision Boxing SoUU Billed For Tonigt
RumOrs And Reality Catksrsd From This Sporting World
 By JOHN A. CLUNEY Tke Crist Of Athletic Contest
When Opportunity Knocked
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Just few short years ago, sat with dark-sknned, brghteyed Spanish boy talking about the ring and its representatives at that time Ambition oozed from every sentence he spoke with its objective set upon the worlds featherweght championship now but not then held by Freddie Miller the synthetic southpaw managed into the title by the astute Pete Reilly Next week Wednesday he will get the chance he dreamed of then q will not be satisfied until get in the ring with the champion" said the mildmannered boy tabbed "The Spanish Ace" and somehow one could see he meant It. but wondered he had the stuff to get as far contenders ranking and
 then be lucky enough to have the champ agree to take him Pena has been going great guns on the coast and he is faced with the big moment of his career, and chance to become the champion chance which he has worked for with the zeal of fanatic Never has he lost sight of his goal and now he's right in front of it. Miller
 southpaw, who has had great success in Europe has dropped two decisions within the past six weeks one or them to Pena in overweight bouts This time the title is at stake and Johnny is ready for his big chance Here's hoping he makes good - with Q knockout!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
MONTANEY FORCES
 NOD FROM GARDEN

New York. Feb. l3-(UP)-Pedro Montanez, Puerto Rican lightweight who last night knocekd out Paris Apice. Providence. R. T., for his 10th straight American victory, to- day appeared headed toward Q bout in Madison Square garden, which formerly had blackballed him.
 MontAnez probably will meet Bob- by Rancho. Mexico. or Indian Hur- tado. Panama, in the garden on March 6.
 Montanez. who weighs 1s6 3-l. knocked out Apice. lightweight champion of New England. after two minutes S6 seconds of the sixth round of their scheduled i0-round bout at the Star Casino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
CHEMICAL CLIPS CHASE HOOPMEN AT NAUGATUCK
Edmonds Able in 27-25 VictOry--U. s. Rubber
 TrOunces Fairfield

Naugatuck, Feb. i3.-Again the preliminary game stole the show last night at the Naugatuck YMCA. The U. s. Rubber-Fairfield game was supposed to be the main ate traction, but the preliminary tilt between the Naugatuck Chemical company and the Chase company five of Waterbury had the spec tators gasping. The Chemical team won 27-2S. The U. 8. Rubber outfit walloped the town team of Fairfield 63-23.
 Standouts
 Frank Edmonds, negro star for the Naugatuck high school for several years, turned in the best perform ance for the Chemical company, scoring nine points. "Tipper" Har- nick was leading point-getter for the Waterbury quintet with 10 points.
 The Chemical took an early lead and were ahead l7-7 ct half time but Chase drew close with Q lively spurt and play became rougher in the closing minutes.
 Bob 0air had a big night with the Rubber company outfit, tallying i6 points while Russ Deaving scored l2 and Scally registered 10 points. Flank was high scorer for the vis- itors with nine points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
EAGLES INDIES
 IN FEATURE GO

Two more interesting tits are looked for inthe Brooklyn "Y" Bas- ketball League for tonight. These will be the last games of the first round for the four teams playing.
 Tn the preliminary. at T:30 p. m. the Iroquois outfit led by Eddie Coc- chiola, will try to keep their Tnath- ematicaI chance for 6 first round tie by taking over the highly touted Tri-sQuares.
 Tn the main tilt. ct s:30 p. m, the speedy Eagles, who are tied for the league leadership. will take on the cellar dwelling Town Plot Inc dies. If the Eagles take this one they will assure themselves of ct least Q tie for first place. The Eagles roster includes such names as Tommy Laciila, Joe Narstis. Johnny Higgiston. "Jake" Berardi. Carlo Mistura and Pete Diorio. The Indies, who have as yet to win Q league encounter. will try to spring the biggest upset of the season.
 Honey" Kulman will ofiiciate both games. Dancing will follow the main game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
|SCRAPPY NAUGY. TEAM BOWS TO CROSBY 42-38
Borough Boys Led By One Point Until Final Period;
 Naugy Reserves Win

Not Q player from Naugatuck high got more than three field goals against Crosby last night but no less than five of the boys from the borough gotthree hoops apiece mak- ing 30 points, which more than kept them in the game, though finally losing Q tough test by Q A2 to SS score, due to point score of nine for Crosby against four for NAuga. tuck in the final period ct the start of which Naugy led sA-SS as it did ct half time 2o-26.
 To The End
 Neugatuck had one of its good" nights, got started early and battled Crosby to the stretch finish before giving way to Harrison, Bedell, Murphy and Chipman, each of whom scored 6 field goal, which cut down the Crosby margin to four points. Each team scored six points on penalty shots, Crosby outshoot~ ing Naugatuck le to I6 from the field, due to its last period rush and c food defense, but Coach Billy Hchofield had many an anxious mos ment as he watched the frey Foley kids try to hold its one point edge during the final eight minutes of play.
 One.Slded
 Naugatuck Reserves won on easy Se.l6 game from Crosby in the first monds scoring I2 points.
 Crosby and Wilby tangle again on Saturday night.
 Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Just Q Few Lines

Rogers Hornsby is going to give Al Thomas, a free agent in 1885, Q chance to pitch for the St. Louis Browns this season. It costs big league clubs be- tween $25,00O and $35,000 to train, Eddie Meade is in San Francisco with three boxers. The rotund managers Paul Prrone engages Fred Apostoli there February 2s. Tom Casey, Chicago Cub pitcher is one of the best quail shots in Georgia. The Okla homa Aggies have lost only dual wrestling meet since 1921 virtanen, Lehtnen Iso-Holo, Rochard, and Kusocnk great distance runners of the day, all use Paavo Nurmi's style in varying degrees,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
DONKEY ROSTER KEPT k SECRET
 BY LIONS CLUB
Novel Basketball Game at Y Feb. 27 Creating
 Interest Galore

Thrills and spills with e good measure of 'donkeylng" around iE promised at the central Y Thurs- day evening, February 70. When the rival teams take the floor each of the participants will be mounted on mountain burros, c type very similar to donkeys, but not 90 halky.
 The donkeys, the property of Pat McAlllster, president of the Okla homa Donkey Athletic Association, will show in Hartford next Tues. day evening in Q game between members os Public High and Weaver High teachers. Rules of the regu- lation basketball game will be in effect.
 George T. Dillon Is promoting the novelty game here. The donkeys showed in Thomaston last Thurs day night ct the high school gym before Q capacity crowd who went home with sore sides from laugh. ing,
 "Butch" Devlto, rotund Brooklyn butcher, who tips the beams at 2TS pounds, will be seen with the League of Nations" team against Harry x. Cashin's Lions Club. Butch" says it will be Q miracle if his donkey stands the strain of his poundAge for . full game. But maybe Butch" won't be able to ride that long. The game itself will tell.
 Along with peVito the League of Nations" array will show Joe Klein man, the singing waiter, Tony the Barber, all-around Washington Rill athlete, Paul omaha" Doran, the East Ends gift to amateur baseball, Big Jake Bernstein, and Jeff schia- vone, Canal Street mixologist Cashin intends keeping his lineup Q secret until game time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Sacraments Opp0se
 Bristol Boys Tonight

Fresh from their ten point win over the Columbian 6quires, the Blessed Sacram ment basketeers. coached by Marty McDonald, who have won i3 games in l7 starts to date. will take on the strong Knights of Erin boys from Bristol tonight at the Bunker Hill gym in what should be Q first class hoop tilt from start to finish. The toss- up goes at 6 o'clock. with only the one game scheduled, to be officiated by Mike Moore. while Rev. FranctS Barrett will attempt to show the boys how free throws should never be missed, as there's no one to both- CT the shooter.
 St. Mary's of Ridgefield will DC hosts to the local lads on February 18th, the local squad including Cap- tain Casey. StoIlar, Switz. Petrilio. Jasilunas. Caserino, Overton. George and Jim Mclean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
BETTS OF BEES SENT
 TO ST. PAUL CLUB

Boston, Feb. l3-UP)-Walter R. (Huck) Betts, veteran right handed pitcher, has ben released by the Boston Bees to the St. Paul Club of the American Association, 1t was announced last night.
 No player were immediately in- volved in the deal, although Secre- tary John Quinn of the Bees said that later several players will be drafted from St. Paul under a working agreement recently effect- ed.
 Betts came to the Bees from St. Paul in 1881 and pitched winning baseball for three seasons, faltering last season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
GILBERT HOME BOWS

Winsted, Feb. 13-The Farming ton High School basketball team shot out a one-point margin over the Gilbert Home squad. of Win- sted, here yesterday, winning i9 to le.
 The sharp-eyed shooting of Vibert who netted four double-deckers for the winners, was outstanding in the Pennington victory.
 The FarminRton seconds clipped the Gilbert substitutes in the pre- liminary game a to 2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
CIVILITA PROGRESSO
 BOWLING LEAGUE BITS

The Civita -Progrcsso Society Bowling league completed the first half of its bowling schedule last night in the Chase alleys on North Main street.
 Maisto's team took three games games from Giusti's team; while Preminis team took two out of three games from Galletta's team.
 Score of yesterdays game follow:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
BOYS CLUB CADETS
 SUBDUE SCORPOS

Boys Club Cadets evered the count in their home and home sereis with the Middletown Ccorpo Broth CTS outfit, winning from them last night on the Cottage Place court by a 43-34 margin. Joe Joyce scored l8 points for the Soldiers, Cacciola getting l6 for the losers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
STATE HOOPSTERS
 TRIM TRINITY

storrs, Conn, Feb. i3-(UP)-Led by rangy Jake Lewis. the Connecti- cut State college basketball team defeated Trinity college, 37-20, last night. It was the first time the staters had toppled the Hartford collegians in five years.
 Lewis accounted for l3 points and the Aggies were never led from the start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
CRAVEN, LESCO IN MAIN BATTLE; FITCH TO FIGHT
Frankie Buff and Spec Wiley Paired in Semi.
 Final of Ten Bout Card

Leather guarded fists will fly fast and furious tonight at Bucking- ham hall when twenty boys with va ried degrees of ambition will "have it out" In behalf of themselves, m expected capacity crowd Of fans, and the Yankee Division Veterans association, who have completed arrangements for the presentation of their third program within two months,
 We'll Paired
 A flock of good boys are listed for action and with intelligent match making some excellent bouts should be on tap. Already the Spec Wiley and Frankie Buff affair plus the Joe Triano of NaugAtuck and Char ley Leonard of Willlmantlc glove duels look very attractive to those who know their amateur box fight- CTS. The main go will show Johnny Craven, the man from Manchester, against Young Lesco, . local heavy- weight.
 Local Talent
 Emil Etters, the elusive young man goes into Q debate with himself and his opponent on the slightest opportunity will be in for Q stormy evening if he is paired with Butch DeSterko of Willimantic, while Dick Turcotte and Paul 0agnon, the lo- cal lads, Pete Alberts of Oakville and Q number of others are listed to box.
 Champ on Hand
 George Fitch, the colored boy from New Haven who looks like an- other Al Gainer In the making, will be seen In bout with an opponent yet to be named, Matchmaker Jack Cleary announced. Fitch is state iV6 pound champion and is always Q pleasing fighter to watch as he can cope with the best opposition dug up for him, having waded through the state boxing ranks in sensational style within c years time.
 Tickets, which have been going at Q rapid clip, can be purchased at Mulligan's and ct Buckingham hall tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Pert Paragraphs

The buzzing in New Haven is built around Al Ganers 8 chances of beating Charley Massera tonight in the first bout Gamer has tried since November. An attack of grippe which caused him to cancel Pittsburgh bout, cannot have helped him any during the months the white boys have been giving him clear path to ideness Now Massera along, confident that he beat Gamer enough to retire him completely from the favor of the fans. He was an able ringinan year or so ago,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
FULTONS TO FACE
 BEACON FALLS 5

The Fulton A. o. quintet, fresh from q decisive upset over the An- sonia Kentucky Boys Club. will stack up against one of the leading amateur teams in the state, when they face oif with the high-geared array of Beacon Falls All-Stars Fri day night at the Pearl Street Com munity House. The Fulton array. which started their campaign poor ly, have steadily improved and are expected to force the Falls basket eers to their limit.
 Know Their Stun
 The visitors boasting Q string of eight straight victories. will show several former high school stars in their lineup and are coached by Ed Browning, former North Caro- lima forward.
 The Fulton A. C., showing c dee captive smooth- passing team, will probably line up with Block and Macdonald ct the forward berths, Capt. Phil Cohen at the pivot, while Prokowich and R. Banziger will pa- trol the rear court. Barone c. Ban- ziger and J. Faty will be ready for relief duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

Johnny Brickel, the Brooklyn A. c. knock em down and drag lem out" guard of twenty years ago. is justly proud of the newest Johnny Brckel "Jackie as hes known up Cracker Hill Young Brickel has averaged looks like sizzling high school player in the making. Uncle Frank Brcke proud of the boy that he loans him his deputy sherffs badge dark nights so Jackie can scare the other kids in the neighborhood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

Score at half time: Cadets 20, Sciorpo Bros. 10. Referee: Mobile. Time: Four 10 minute periods.
 In the prelim, the Emerald Girls won a neasy 24-6 game from St. Peter girls of Torrington. Adeline Focus scored 10 points for the Eni- eralds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
WRESTLING

Los Angeles Man Mountain
 Dean threw Gino 0aFibaldi: Herb
 Freeman threw Charley Santen:
 Pete Mehringsr threw Jerry Mona- han, Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

That Naugatuck Valley High school race is a huna- dinger and should 20 down the home stretch in March with three teams fighting their way to the wire and chance at the state championship Two weeks ago. Torrington looked like leadppe cnch but the 5326 pastng handed them in the Harding gym last Saturday has started the New City fans wondering In the meantime Central may sneak into the picture which puts Connie Donahues team in between the two Bridgeport outfits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

Local friends of young Joe Sullivan, assistant to Jimmy Andrews at the Waterbury Country Club two years ago. cheering for him to great at Yale where he will assist Professional Ben Thomas next and in the meantime is readyng himself to go places in Connecticut golf circles player, teacher and clubmaker, for he's quite good on all three angles right now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
SHAMROCKS WIN AGAIN AS NEW BRITAIN DROPS
Pierce, Dyson Score Five G0als..Visitors Blanked
 Until Final Period

Once again, the rushing team of Steve Pierce and Ernie Dyson was much too much for opposing roller poloists, resulting in . 6.2 victory for Waterbury's Shamrocks last night at the Phoenix avenue rink over the New Britain Tigers, whose Kid Williams and Ernie Heber. saved from Q blank with c pair of goals in the final heat. Some 600 fans were on hand to see the action most them marveling at Pierce's play, for when he's not scoring, he's passing and when he's not passing he's battling for the puck with any and all competitors. Dyson, with the experienced and veteran Steve be- side him, plus the advantage ot youth, has turned into one of tho leagues best rushes, while 0oalie Bill Jette is well able to take care of the Shamrock nets, New Britain being unable to score till the second period.
 Great Work
 Before seven minutes of the oper- ing session was over, Pierce passed to Dyson and the goal was in, q short shot from in front of the cage doing the trick. The boys banged away at both nets for the next eight minutes, Barnikow making IS saves and Jette one less, without goal being scored. Pierce got two past Barnikow in the second heat for a so Shamrock lead, with Hebers scoring the first New Britain goal on e side shot,.
 Rube Williams of Waterbury and Johnny Peregrin of New Britain got into a fistic flareup which Referee Eddie Hart took care of in short order, New Britain getting @ pen- alty shot, which missed. Waterbury's win puts them back at the top of the league, winners of five games in seven starts. Summary: Waterbury (Sl .(2) New Britain
 Poistion
 First Rush
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 oSCVUu 1buSn FereBrin s''........... Lundeville
 Center
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 Halfback
 'ette .'''.''''....:.... Barnikow
 Goal
 Score by periods:
 NeW NMSssregry RrIty,n ;..." 2 2 S-s Rushes: Dyson, z, Williams and Peregrin (alternated) 8.
 stops: Jette, 52; Barnikow, l2. Eirst period CD Dyson (Pierce) Second period: t2) Pierce, O.1s. 3l Pierce, 6:01; (D Hebert, IO:22. Third period: (5) Dyson, 1:10: (6) Fourth period: CD Williams. 3:23. buryl.
 Referee: Eddie Hart.
 A half dozen boys banged the ball around in 8 preliminary bit of en- tertainment before the game, caus- ing plenty of laughs and bringing themselves salvo of hand-clapping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

High Single--J. Scarpatl, no.
 High Three--~Polletta. 353.
 High Three Tcam---Maisto's, 1555. Challenge other Italian society teams fo special match. Notify NJ. Pierro. 16 Benham St. Society meets Thursday night in its lodge xoozns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

i64 10O l46- 400 Girls'--High single: K. Martin, lO0 0irls'-aigh three: K. Martin, 260 Men's-High single: ]. Burns, i28 Men's-High three: c. Murphy. SIT.
 High game-J. Burns and Eliza beth Gilmartin. 2l0. High total pinfall--Chas Murphy and K. Martin, Se5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

A half dozen boys banged the ball around in Q preliminary bit of en- tertainment before the game, caus- ing plenty of laughs and bringing themselves salvo of hand -clapping.
The Washington times., 1936-09-23
Howard Eleven
Dri||sHard

Under the wing of Coach Harry
Payne, new mentor at the hilltop,
the Howard University Bisons are
daily rounding into shape for their
opening tilt with the Tuskegee
Tigers on October 3, at Tuskegee,
Ala.
With more than 40 men out,
Coach Payne has the difficulty
of building a winning machine
around LaVerte Armstrong, junior
and captain of the team, and
Plummer, a plunging fullback.
Armstrong, a local boy, who came
up from Dunbar High School, has
been at the quarterback berth for
the last two seasons. Several vet
erans have not returned and it Is
expected that the freshman ma
terial will have to be the back
bone of the BisonS' outfit.
Following the BisonS' tilt with
the Tigers of Alabama, october
10 still remains an open date un-
less the Miner Teachers can be
arranged for an engagement on
that day. october II, the Howard
boys entertain Virginia State at
Petersburg, and October "a West
Virginia State here. Morgan will
be met october 81 here; Hampton,
November 7, at Hampton; Union,
November IA here, and Lincoln
University Thanksgiving Day here.