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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
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Washington Hill Hoop Out fit LOses 29=24-Hai.
 day, White Standouts

Closing their 1935-1936 cage sea- son in spectacular fashion, the North End "" Wolves defeated the highly favored Washington Hill Community Club at the Washington Hill gym last night, 29-24, sweeping the home and home series between the two rivals.
 With Bob Leece playing a great floor game, and Mike Haiday drop ping in seven long shots during the game, the Wolves overcame first period handicap by going on a SCOT ing spree in the second quarter, get- ting the lead and maintaining 1t for the rest of the game.
 Johnny Griffin was effectively bot tied up, but some uncanny shoot ing by Willie White kept the Kelly men in the ball game all the way. The Hill five went off to an early 10-3 lead, but the Wolves came back on baskets by Haiday and Ric- ciuti, followed by two more field goals netted by Haiday to get back in the tussle. The Wolves led at the half, 1910, and at the third quar- ter, 24-18. Baskets by Vallone and White cut the Wolves lead at this point, but Herb Leece tallied on 8 sensational hook shot from the side and then sank two fouls to end the Hill rally. Haiday with fourteen points stood out for the Creaven- men, while White with twelve mark CTS featured for the Community Five. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
ST. THOMAS PIN
 LEAGUERS HEARD REV R. ). BOWLING
Holy Cross Dean Spoke to Holy Name BOwIers on
 "CO-OperatiOn"

A thoroughly interesting and inc structive address on the subject of "Co-O Operation" was given last night to more than 90 members and guests of St. Thomas Holy Name society Bowling league at its annual ban- quet held at Lakeside tavern by Rev. Richard Bowling, s. J., dean of ed- ucation at Holy Cross college, which also included an invitation to visit the famous CathoIic Institution at Worcester at any time.
 Other Speakers
 Rev. Joseph Donnelly, chaplain of the Holy Name society, Secretary James Bagley and Rocco Palladino and John A. Cluney, sports editor of the Democrat, were other speak CTS called upon by Postmaster AL derman Edward Fitzgerald, presi- dent of the Holy Name society of St. Thomas parish. Bowlers George Miller, Barney Gagain, George Sloss, Joe Delaney, George Bolan. also were introduced for brief ex- plantations of various season hap- penings, while Chairman Leo Con- way introduced the tastmaster after congratulating Paul Cronin's chan- pions and urging a bigger and bet- ter loop next season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

than 50 couples. Thomas Fitz- maurice, president of the Holy Name society will act as toastmaster and the principal talks will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne, pastor of St. Patrick's church, Rev. Joseph J. valantiejus, pastor of St. JoSeph's church, Rev. Bernard Foster, Rev. William Wirkus, and John Kairis, manager of St. Joseph's alleys where the league has held forth during its six seasons of existence.
 On the Job
 The committee in charge of the banquet is head by Cyril Dunphy, who is assisted by Edward Loftus, Francis Fitzgerald, Frank Hardy, Michael Higgiston, and Joseph Devine. League officials consist of Frank Hardy, president; Francis Fitzgerald, treasurer, and Michael Higgiston, secretary. Members of the rules committee are Cyril Dun- phy, Edward Loftus and Joseph Devine.
 Announcement was made at last nights meeting that the affair will begin at g o'clock in the evening and climax at 3 @. m. James Fitzgerald and his orchestra will provide the music.
 Team prizes will be awarded to the championship outfit explained by Michael Driscoll which includes William Delaney, Frank Passaro, John Magro, Michael Daly and Cap tain Driscoll. Second place team prize goes to Captain Cyril Dunphy and Bernard Smith, Thomas Law Tor, D. Manseau, and Frank Bares. Third place team consists of Cap tain William Carroll, Joseph Hench, Thomas Varanelli, Frank DiBiase, and Brony Christian.
 Prize Winners
 High individual average will be awarded to Frank DiBiase who reg istered 114.13 for 69 games. High three games will be credited to Will liam Carroll with a score of 397, while Frank Hardy with 155 is the winner of high single award. The team explained by Edward Loftus will be presented with a gift for 577 which is credited as being high total for one game. Captain Joseph Devine will be given the general total award for his teams 1897 for three games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
TORRINCTON H. s.
 BASEBALL DRILL

Torrington, April 14.-CaEdidates for Coach Connie Donahue's Tor rington high school baseball squad have been out the past week swing ing bats and tossing balls around preparing for the seasons opener April 25 when Naugatuck high ap- years here.
 Connie has over 50 would be team members reporting daily and if his first baseball team turns out half as well as his basketball club did there certainly can be no cause for complaint. There are about veter- ans back and prospects look fair ly good.
 The schedule fololws:
 April 25-Naugatuck; April 28- Torrington at Gilbert; May o. Torrington at Wilby: May 5-Cros- by May 9rTorrington g at Ansonia; May 12-Ansonia; May 16-Tor- rington at Naugatuck; May 19- Gilbert; May 23-Wilby; May 26- Torrington at Crosby; June ESt. Thomas Seminary.
 Arnold Rocco captains this years squad. Domenic Amoroso manages
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
Driscon Team Won St. Patrick Honors;
 Dibiase High Man

Frankie DiBiase topped the bow lers of St. Patrick's Holy Name so- ciety league with a high individual average of 1l4.1S for 69 games in which he rolled during the past season, according to the final fig- ures. Rev. William Wirkus with an average of 109.33 approached the wire just ahead of Ray Daly whose mark reads 109.4. Frank Hopper" Hardy crossed over to take high single with 8 string of .155 while DiBiase registered 401 to take hon. ors for high three games.
 Captain Mike Driscoll and his stalwartS crowded into the leader ship of the league several weeks ago and won the title by com- fortable margin although other prizes will be awarded to second and third place teams, explained by Cy Dunphy, the potential bridegroom and weeping Willie Carroll. The final averages:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
INDOOR BASEBALL
 LOOP AT BOYS CLUB

An Intermediate Class League of Indoor Baseball is now being organ ized at the Boys Club, and it will comprise six teams. Games will be played each Thursday night with all teams playing in a round robin series of competition.
 To date five teams have been ad- mitted to the field. and these find the Town Plot All Stars, Hi-Hats A. C., Wells Juniors, Knights, and the Palookas. There is still an open franc. .ise to be filled in, and this may be done by the first team sub mitting their enrty and player list to Ted ODonnell at the club.
 Games will be played each Thurs day night on the club gym, and the schedule for play will be announced on Wednesday of this week. Open- ening games will begin this Thurs day night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
NAUGATUCK OPENS
 AGAINST SEYMOUR

Naugatuck, April 14-The Nauga- tuck high school baseball team will open its season next Saturday at Recreation field against Seymour high, it was announced today. This game was arranged after the regu- lar schedule had been filled in or- der to give the team an earlier start.
 Little is known about the team this year. There is much green material and few veterans from last year. It is expected that in all prob- ability the team will drop several games at the start and then with improvement will get into the win column.
 A good attendance is expected Saturday at the game as 1t will be the first public baseball contest played here this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
SCOVILL SQUAD IS OFF FOR STAMFORD

Late this afternoon, the scoviA Company basketball squad and it's handlers showed off for Stamford, scene of a state championship bas- ketball game tonight which will aio in deciding Industrial League hon- ors for the season. Scovills, who won the city Dusty hoop title, will face off against the Conde-Nast team of Greenwich in the first o1 two elimination games. Marking their first local championship in more than ten years, the ScovilI slogan is "State Title or Bust" the idea being to follow up their fine brand of play in manner that will leave no doubt of their superiority in any ones mind. The Scovill party will leave by motor bus from ln front of the Scovill Foremens Association building at 5:2O p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
GROWN PEEPS UP
 RED SOX ASFLAG CHASE BEGINS
Starts Wes Terrell Against Athletics TOday-AIma-
 da Benched for Werber
By FRANK MURPHY United Press Staff Correspondent

(UmAGeu Press Stam NOFregp0n0ent)
 Boston, April 14-(UP)-Other American league clubs may cast ribbing remarks about the gilt edged Boston Red Sox buying" a pennant, but Manager Joe Cronin is out to show that he and the rest of Tom Yawkey's million dollar dandieS can take it
 Figuring there is no time like the present, San Francisco Joe is de- termined to start showing lem today when the Red Sox tee off i'm the 1936 campaign opener against the Philadelphia Athletics at Fenway Park.
 Not that Joe is openly predicting he'll cop Boston's first pennant since 1918. Cronin is a soft-spoken young man who isn't given to say ing things he may have to take back later.
 Four Way Fight
 But in his own quiet confident manner, he figures his club will be right up there in the thick of the championship chase. The way Joe looks at it, it will be doghght be- tween the kingpin Detroit Tigers, the Red Sox, New York and Cleve- land.
 And don't think the remaining clubs in the league-Washington, St. Louis, Chicago and Philadelphia will be setups, warns Joe.
 To prove that he doesn't take lightly the Philadelphia club which was wrecked by his own boss bulg- ing bankroll, Cronin will start his ace right handler, Wes Terrell, against the Athletics who will counter with Bill Dietrich.
 With fair weather, some 30,O0O fans are expected to jam Fenway Park to watch the power-packed Red Sox in the season opener.
 They're due for at least one sur prise when Bill Werber trots out to right field, which will be his regular berth henceforth, instead of going to his usual third base position.
 Werber, whose ailing big toe, holdout cry and sulky temperament had given Cronin insomnia, won the spot because of his brilliant per- formance in the exhibition game with the Bees Sunday. The move benches Melo Armada, sensational Californian who appeared to have had the position clinched.
 Later On
 Cronin explains that Armada lis still young and has plenty of time to play a lot of good baseball"
 Here's how the million dollar Sox will line up: Bill Werber, If; Fit Cramer, of; Heinie Manush, If; Jimmy Fox, 1b; Joe Cronin, ss; Eric McNair, 3b; Rick Terrell, c; Oscar Melillo, 2b and Yves Terrell, p.
 Today's game will mark the first appearance in Boston uniform in league competition of Foxx,, Cramer and McNair who, with Pitcher Johnny Marcum, were shipped up the river by Connie Mack for ap- proximately $400,O00 of Yawkey's millions. Manush, acquired from Washington, also will be making his Hub debut.
 Star attractions also have been carded for the pre-game ceremonies. Five New England governors are to occupy the honor box. They are Governors Cross of Con- necticut, Brann of Maine, Green of Massachusetts and Bridges of New Hampshire moral support to Governor Curley of Massachu- sets as he throws out the first ball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
Casey Couple Won Married Folks Pin Championship

Sixteen married couples partici- pated in the first annual husband and wife bowling tournament at the Genlot alleys on Saturday, the en- try of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Casey, dinning the duckpin competition with score of 617 total pinfall. An odd feature of the event was the finish for second place in which two couples tied with identical scores of 609, including MT. and Mrs. Frank Bouley and MT. and Mrs. J. while MT. and Mrs. H. Smith took third honors with 8 count of COP.
 Close Enough
 MT. and Mrs. T. Cone missed the "600" class by only 8 single pin, their score of 599 winning fourth place. High team single was won by the Bouley team with 225, while Mrs. Bouley had high single of 129 and Dr. J. E. Slavin high mems single of 143. A silver trophy, en- blematic of the married couples championship of the city will be presented to the Caseys who will defend it next year. The scores: |: COUPLES TOURNEY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
BUYER
 OF B. B. FRANCHISE

Torrington, April 14.-Russell Pat terson, owner of the City oil and Coal company, long a supporter of athletics in this town recently pur- chased the Torrington franchise in the Naugatuck Valley Baseball league formerly owned by Ficca's Tavern.
 Chester Reynolds will take care of the managers duties. The teams roster includes the names ot most ofb Torrington's better baseball players and gives promise of being one of the strongest in the league. The team will be known as the c. O. 6S c. Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
CARR OF HARVARD
 HAS LEG BROKEN

Cambridge, Mass, April 14-(U.Po Louis B. Carr, utility inf1elder on Harvard's baseball nine, today was out for the season with a double fracture of the right leg.
 Carr was injured yesterday in a practice game in Briggs cage. Play ing a shortstop, he had run to sec ond for throw from the catcher. His cleats caught in the base, just as the runner slid in. Both bones of the right leg were broken.
 Carr, also a hockey star, hopes to resume his athletic career with the hockey team next winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
YALE BASEBALLERS
 BEAT WESLEYAN

New Haven, Conn, April l4- dUP)--Wesleyan's baseball team lost 10 Yale. 3-i, in their first meeting of the season here late yesterday
 Rennell, Marcus and Kelley ac- counted for the blue tally after the third inning and Wesleyan was held scoreless until the ninth when Burton was brought in on Bogue's tfnRle.
 Yale used its two ace pitchers. Horton and Rankin. and allowed the visitors four hits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
ROBERTS, LUX TEAMS
 IN ELKS ROLLOFF

Elk bowling teams explained by Fred Lux and Jack Roberts will roll off for the league championship tomorrow night at the Elks alleys, starting at o'clock. Roberts rollers guzzled Gribbons' Cas- Grabbers by 8 1,604 to 1,496 count for first place in the American League, while Lux and his lads easily took National League honors by winning 61 games of 96. Here's the count on the Rob- erts- Gribbon match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
ST. STAINS DRILL

The St. Stans baseball team will hold it's first practice Thursday evening at SIS o'clock at Brassco Park. All members Of last years squad and new members wishing to try out for the team will be well comed at this drill Coach Ted Olschefski will be on hand to take charge of the workout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
FORESTVILLE TEAM
 SEEKS WEEKEND PLAY

The Forestville All Stars desire road games for Saturdays with any leading amateur or semi-pro clubs in greater Waterbury. Teams enter ed in the senior Public Parks League are especially sought. Arrangements may be made by writing to John Navel at 231 Brad street or by phoning Bristol 3047.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
nest Competition h Ten Years Promised h Big Leagues
St. Patrick BO1CIiMg League
 Dinner Dance May

Plans for the annual bowling ban quet and dinner dance church Holy Name society league were completed at a meeting of the committee held last night at St. Joseph's bowling alleys. The event will take place at Elks' hall on Saturday evening, May 2nd and it is expected that the total attendance will number more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
LAST NIGHTS FIGHTS (By United Press)

New Bedford. Mass. Jimmy Mcndes, 1o0, New Bedford. out- pointed Joe Tinsley. l76, New York (iO: Biff Lemieux, i22. Edmunds- ton, N. B.. won by technical knock out over Alec Veradt, I22, Taunton COA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

Steady pinning of the Naugatuck Girls won the match by 1i2 pins. Naugatuck pinned 3ool total.
 Waterbury pinned 30To total
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35l 3D6 3D6 High single-sSliman. l67. High three--Montary. 3e0. High team--Copper. 500. High total--Copper. i20l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

it, and the popular San Fran" Marola is the self-appointed pulp licity manager.
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Final Standing

High Single-Hardy .......... 155 High Team Single--Driscoll .. 580 High Three-Debiase ......... 401
 High Team Three-Dunphy -. 1860
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1JI 1US AIT UIT High team single-Mr. & Mrs. F. Bouley, 225. High team three-Mr. and Mrs. F. Casey, 617. ,Womens high single-Mrs. F. Bouley, 129. Mems single-Dr. J. Slavin, 143.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

Referee: McCarmack. Time: Four 8-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20

the easOO civil action Of Lillian
Reiyea OF this city against the
Pacific Fire Insurance Co., and the
General Auto Sales Corp, OF Hart
ford win continue In superior court
before Judge John A. Cornell Tues
day morning.
Trial OF the case had started be.
fore q Jury, but technicalitles which
arose yesterday made 1t necessary
that the jury be excluded from the
case. Recess was called yesterday az.
ternoon 70 continue until Tuesday
morning.
The woman claims her car, which
was worth $4,000, was almost total
IL destroyed by fire and that IN set
Element the insurance company had
only offered $500. The insurance
company claimed the book value OF
the care TO be $500. An interesting
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20
ACTION RECALLS
|NORWALK CRASH
Philip Barbour Asks Dam.
ages Of $500; Owner
Of Car $l75

The New England Transportation
Company Is named defendant in
two suits totaling $2,675, which were
instituted in common pleas court
today. Both are resultant from Q
crash In which New England
Transportation bus and a passenger
auto figured at 4 p. M, June "A,
1885. The accident hoppened IN
the town Of Norwalk on the Boston
Post Road.
Philip Barbour, Of this city claims
injuries TO the extent Of $500 In his
suit against the utilities company.
He was O passenger In the auto,
which 1t Is claimed was struck by
the bus due to the reckless driving
OF the bus operator. Severe injuries
are alleged to have been suffered
by Barbour In the accident,
Damages to his car form the basis
Of the suit by Edward o. DiNapoli
against the bus company. He
claims Sits.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20
DIEr, or JOY

Bucharest, Nov, 20,-tUP) --Gcn-
eral Dumitrescu, former gendarmerie
officer serving u sentence for, using
his authority for private gain, re-
ceived IN unexpected amnesty today,
So great was his Joy that DumitreDM
died OF icartstroke MS the warden
escorted him through the peniten.
tinry door 10 freedom.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20
BROWNS ARE SOLD

ST. Louis, Nov. 20.--(UP)--Sale OF
the American League Browns TO n
syndicate OF 81. Louis business men
headed by Donald l., Barnes, prcsi.
dent OF the 100000 American In.
vestment company, was completed
today when contracts were signed by
Barnes, his associates. and represcn-
thtives OF the estate Of the late Phil
Rail
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20

There was n good attendance at
the Fellowship supper last night at
the parlors OF Grace Methodist
church. The event was open to all
members Of the church and their
families. The Ladies Aid Society
prepared the meal and 1t was served
by the Micah Cleans Group OF the
Sunday school.
Following the supper q most In
teresting and instructive address
was delivered by Carleton Sturdy
who discussed the values Of various
canned food.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20
mDaalaluaaaiH
Devotions

The usual Friday evening services
OF ST. Michael's church will be held
ut 1880 o'clock this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20
DIED OF BURNS

Chelsea, Mass, Nov. 20-(UP)--
Francis Barnes, AZ, engineer on the
sunken oil barge Mary L. Connolly,
died at a hospital today Of burns
suffered when the craft caught fire
In Chelsea Creek Nov. 2.
The FIRE, accompanied BY an ex-
ploslon, started In the engine room
where Barnes was working. His
clothing ablase, he rushed on deck
and dived overheard. Captain Cyrus
Cormier plunged In and rescued him.
The barge, valued at $4,000, sank.
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p, 4, A. Meeting

i. Il, n. Meeting
Miss Mary Farrar who covers the
Waterville section OF the city for
the Waterbury Visiting Nurse Asso-
citation was the guest speaker at the
November meeting Of the Waterville
Parent Teacher Association at the
gymnasium OF Sprague grammar
school. Miss Farrar described the
historical background Of the ASSOC
citation and outlined the various ac-
tivities which are part Of Its pro-
gram.
Mrs Napier Lorraine presided. She
announced that large attendance
Is hoped for Mt the December
meeting which Is scheduled for De-
cember LIST. Mrs. Amelia G, Kilby,
the president Of the Connecticut
Congress OF Parent. Teacher organ
izations will be present and address
the meeting.
Mrs. Lorraine also called atten-.
ton TO the fact that q formal school
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20

Five hundred large factories In
Egypt have been equipped with
modern machinery.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20

Auxiliary Meets Tonight
Unit OF Davis Post, American
Legion Auxiliary, will meet this
evening ut 800 o'clock at Frater-
nifty hall. Mrs. Agnes Martin Will
preside. A social hour will follow
the meeting.
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was served by the women Of the
parish, the menu consisting Of o va
riety Of meats, salads, pastry and
demi. tasse. /,
MRS. Robert echollay was In
charge Of arrangements for the
event and was assisted by q large
committee representing the Holy
Rosary confraternity. Among the
guests OF the evening were Rev.
John p. Kennedy, pastor, and Rev.
Joseph p. Donnelly.
The fever hospital at Omagh,
Northern ireland. IA TO be enlarged,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20
Fellowship Supper
Draws Large Crowd
Ladies Aid Society Prepares Methodist Church Meal;
P.T.A State President to Speak Here
WATERVILL.E

Of instruction; open to all p. T. A
members, Is being conducted at the
Y. M. G. A. under the auspices OF
the Waterbury Parent-Teacher
Council,
The annual bazaar and dessert
bridge OF the Association will take
place OF the gymnasium OF Sprague
school In the near future. The event
Is In charge OF the ways and means
committee which Is headed by Mrs.
Louis g. Willard.
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HUNDREDS ENJOY
POPULAR SUPPER

Nearly 1900 people attended the
annual supper given last night ,iii-
der the auspices Of st. Thomas
church practitioners, which took
place ct the parish hall. The scene
Of the gathering was decorated at
tractively and table accommodations
were ut o premium. The supper
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-20
SCOVILL. BENEFIT
DRAWS BIG CROWD

Under the able direction Of Rus
sell Hickman, who acted as master
OF ceremonies, the benef1t dance Of
the scovlll Mfg. Co. employees last
night at Doolittle Alley hall, was d
great success. One Of the largest
crowds In years turned out for the
affair.
Music was furnished by Jimmie
Groves orchestra and several sing
ing and dancing acts were pre-
sented. In addition, twenty prizes
were given away. The receipts will
no towards the purchasing OF
Christmas baskets for the poor.
The following singers and dancers
performed: william MastrOpietrc,
Eleanor Larson, Maureen Ha,raha1,
Betty Dzinski. Betty Burns, Doris
Tangley, Wilson Miller, Nelson
Clark. Phil Sacco, Roland Dreher,
Bill Keldel and Tillie Crosse.