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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Minor League Team in Waterbury?

Discussion possibility organized baseball being given another city strong at intervals wt ors crop- backing will make possible minor England which Waterbury VIII pc included Heres the Minor League Team Representing Waterny
 when Joe Carr visited parts spring Waterbury has Q whenever remember Waterbury arguments develop con- of local eam One thing certain that water bury support that lacks punch we know nat team and sometimes hndicappeo Wn
 thngS-ack uunc with die" spirit will always draw the io the Brass World would support sport they're given other words sport followers want what
 supposed tehr and can't very vel blame them for boxing wrestling and football The biggest thought that the athletic held on water obstacle concerning Waterbury the situation bit too far from the center ana Ite OI oA con' alteration, you'll agree.
 The site to be the best place in the that it's unavailable local sports editor ing had the best site of them all because s from the center and being situated on the corner sports throughout the state would have t the Building baseball park there would have Boxing bouts could Dc held there as they were Park along with wrestling and other sporting events or who interested enough to take dollars to build such park Such will ponteDle
 cannot be obtained why not run lottery such state doing today or why not sell shares of amounts directly to the clientele We know lottery not hope secure money lottery The only little" thing that he way of Waterbury E Of all things thousand doa Brother you spare dime for conee and doughnutS?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Last Ditch Shot Defeats Olympics
 In Hoop Thriller

Helplessness from the free throw line, where they missed 18 Of 26 losses, cost the Waterbury Olympics the basketball thriller of the season by a 40-38 margin yesterday after noon at the Y. M. 0. A. before a good sized crowd of fans who were presented with a triple-header. Bridgeport Springwoods, the wir- ners went home victorious through the medium of @ field goal tossed by Al Bike with 40 seconds of play re- maining.
 Nib and tuck basketball all the way was the order of the game, though the Olympics managed to keep a few points in front most of the way leading 24-220 at half time and 3S-2S when three-quarters ot the game had been played. Firing fast, half way through the final per- iod, the Olympics had to contend with able Bridgeport reserves, and had the game all but won when Bike was sent in and came through with @ neat shot from the corner of the court that proved the game winner, though the only goal he scored. Hudak with l3 points, Neme- gut with 10 and Underko with 8, stood out for the Springwoods while Bill Sweeneys l8 points was all- important in the Olympic attack. Olympics oppose West Haven Red Devils next Sunday. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
HOCKEY TEAMS IN TIGHT RACE
American Division Leaders Point Apart in Hockey;
 Canadiens Best
{ By United Pressl

The race in the American division of the National Hockey league tight ened up today with only a point separating the leading Boston Bruins from the fast climbing New York Rangers.
 While the Bruins were idle over tho weekend, the Rangers notched two victories. They smothered To- ronto's Maple Leafs 6-3 Saturday night, then walloped the league champion Detroit Red Wings 5-2, last night. It was the ninth defeat for the Wings in l3 starts.
 The New York Americans moved into @ second place tie with Toronto in the Canadian group by battling the leading Canadiens from Mon- treal to a A deadlock.
 Paul Thompson's goal in the overtime broke Q tie and gave the Chicago Blackhawks 8 3-2 victory over Montreals Maroons in the only other game.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

Knights of Lithualaia speedboys won and lost close games over the weekend coming through with e neat win Saturday night over the strong St. Cyril's of Bridgeport 4o- 42 and losing to the Porchester Big Five AT-44 yesterday in New York. On Saturday the Liths, with Ferrie, Boley and Joyce doing the heavy scoring led seven points at half time and won by that many at the finish, while at Portchester they were in front 25-24 ct the half and went into the final period all even at Se points. Joyce and Boley accounted for 34 points, 0oss, HinchclifSe and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
CORSAIRS DRILL

The Corsairs Seniors will begin practice on Tuesday. Dec. i4, at Pearl street Community House. The personnel of the Seniors include Carl Carriero, scrappy guard; Joe Landoln, former Wilby High bas- ketball star; Tony Handsome" stepping forward, and Tom zilaro, rangy center. The Corsairs Seniors under the management of Charlie Qerace, challenge any leading Senior team, such as "Orions" Chuck's Service Five" Princeton A. A, N. E. Pals, N. E. Wolves, Fultons A. Q. For games write to Charles Qerace, 42 Summer street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Grammar School Group Of
 13 Hoop Teams Await Start

league will hold forth on Monday afternoons while the major organi- zation plays on Tuesdays.
 Popped Up
 It IS expected that the playing of the games in the school gyms will revive interest in grammar school basketball. For the past Sev- eral years, the circuit has been play ing on Saturday morning at the Y. M. c. A. under the direction of that organization. With Q crowded pro- gram of regular activities this sea- son the "" found 1t impossible to handle the school sport. At the request of the school department, the park department assumed the promotion of the league.
 The major division will play two rounds of four games each, while the minor loop will play one round of seven games with the first four teams of the minor outfit playing off for the title and thereLy bring ing their schedule up to 10 games. The winners of the minor set twill play the major champions for the public school title; and the winners will oppose the parochial champions for the city championship. The Parochial league Is also under the of the park department and is comprised of seven teams. The Catholic league opened last Wednesday.
 Schedule
 Following Is the schedule for the opening week:
 Games Monday (Mlnor Leageu)
 At Washington gym: 1 p. in.--Wil- son vs. Maloney; 4:30 p .m.-Hope- vile vS. Washington.
 At Russell gym: 1 p. rn.-Russell vs. Bunker Hill.
 At Barnard gym: 4 p. ra.-Sprasue vs. Barnard.
 Games Tuesday Major League)
 At Webster gym: Slocum vs. Web. ,ter.
 At Duggan gym: Driggs vs. Dug. gan.
 Croft drew a bye.
 Thomas chick" Carney has been appointed head referee. Referees will be selected from the following list of applicants: Tom Carney, Tom Mates, George Graham, Gus Lcner. gan, Rocco Palladino, Mike Pur. ;aro and Bobby Ray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
YANKEES STILL CLASS OF LOOP
 SAYS COLLINS
Few Trades Made Will Not Cut New York Supreml.
 acy Very Much
By ERNEST BARCELLA

United Press Stan CoFrespOndent)
 Boston, Rec. l3-(UP)-As one of the parties most deeply concerned, General Manager Eddie Collins of the Boston Red Sox admitted today that recent American League trades haven't changed the picture sum- ciently to warrant any belief the New York Yankees supremacy will end abruptly in 1888.
 Collins was referring to the six- man swap engineered by the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox and the deal that brought Outfielder Joe Vosmik here for Pitcher Buck New- som, Outfielder Buster Mills and 1n- fielder Red Kress. Apparently, he also recalled that the Tanks coasted to the pennant on @ l3.game mar- gin, not to mention the fact that they had the better of 1t in the 22 games played with each of the other seven clubs in 1887.
 Big Idea
 "The four teams that made trades strengthened themselves" Collins observed. "But it's still imperative that all clubs bring the Tanks down to their own level or build them- selves up to New oYrk's. The deals made at the minor league meeting in Milwaukee are Q good start in that direction"
 Here, Collins went into detail about the merits of the trades. Criticism of Mickey Cochrane in sending Gerald Walker to the White Sox Is unwarranted. think Mickey was justified in disposing of man of offensive ability entirely. With such sluggers as 0ehringer, Green berg and York on his club, Coch- rane could sacrifice a man like Wal ker for pitche-' like vern Kennedy. Time alone will tell, but 1t will vin- dicate Mickey in the long run"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
HULL COLLEOIANS
 OUTPOINT USCOES

Naugatuck, Dec. ls.-The Rubber company Uscoes dropped another close one Saturday night, losing to Hull's Coliegians Of New Haven by . 2o.20 score in . game played ct the YMCA here.
 The game was exciting although the Collegians took an early lead end held it most of the time. The Rubber outfit, trailing by l6.ii ct half time put on . scoring spree in the third quarter but The Cole. gians put the. game on ice with N. Brian showing fine ability in this period.
 DoneslEy led the visitors with 70 points and Sweeney marked up seven points for the locals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

The l937-38 public school basket ball season gets underway Wednes- day afternoon with i3 teams, parti- cipating. The loop has been divided into two groups and will function every Monday and Tuesday after fioons in the school gymnasiums after school hours. The league will be under the direction of Principal John Gilmartin with William J. Derwin of the park department as supervisor.
 The major group is comprised of five teams, Croft, Duggan, Driggs, Hlccum and Webster. The minor division is made up of eight teams; Hopevillc, Washington, Maloney, Barnard, Russell, Sprague, Woodrow wilson, and Bunker Hill. Tho latter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Ineersoll Rollers Win From Lux In Special Match

Ineersoll all the way proved to be the procedure at the Mattatuck d. ieys Saturday afternoon when Q margin of eco pins separated the winners from the losers in Q special match with Lux Clock Company men, women and officials. 1nger- soll men defeated Lux men by 404 pins, the women were l76 pins apart at the finish of their competition while the Cherry avenue officials we're just 90 pins in front of Lux executives with o. H. Granger win- ming from Herman Lux by less than 10 points in the super.special fea- ture of the officials competitions.
 Ingersoll men averaged close to yi4, Lux iO6, which Is quite high In a match of the Kind, scores of which follow:
 WATERBURY & LUX CLOCK
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

history: how close 1t came to lifting the prize. fight business from the low social position 1t now holds and placing 1t on equal terms with Q Buckingham Palace ball or an Elsa Maxwell party at Newport.
 Let me explain.
 Shortly after this match was made David of Windsor and his duchess announced their plans to visit the United States. Joe (Yus- sell the Muscle) Jacobs, manager of Schmeling, saw this announce ment and immediately made for the telegraph ofiice to dispatch this cable: 'H
 Dear Duke: Would be glad to have you as my guest during your stay In New York Stop Have re. served two swell seats for you and bride at fight between schmeling and Thomas Stop Regards-Joe Jacobs"
 With the invitation on its way across the Atlantic, Jacobs began laying plans for the arrival of the duke and duchess. The first thing he did was to go to his hotel and ask to reserve tho best suite in the house.
 The manager was sorry, but ex- plained that Jim ByAddock had the best suite in the house, and wasn't thinking of moving. So Joe had to be satisfied with the next best one to the one the former heavyweight champion was using for his beloved pinochle games.
 Jacobs then sat down to map out 0 program of entertainment.
 He worked hard on this program, for as he explained, the duke ia e regular gent, and nothing's toe good for him. want him to meSs all the fellows"
 He, finally drew up a program oi entertainment that suited him and, as remember. this was 1t:
 e:S0 a. m. Go down the bay and meet the duke at quarantine. Have Q few beers while the boat comes into the harbor and ties up.
 1l:O0 Grab . hack at the pier and make straight for Dempsey's place. Introduce him to Jack and have Q few more beers. Let him get some breakfast if he wants 1t.
 12:00. Stop by the hotel and check him in. Then introduce him to Braddock and have c few beers ir the champs room.
 i:o0 p. m. All pile Into e hack and make for Mike Jacobs place and let him meet the boys. A bite of lunch with Mike ct Dempsey's and few beers.
 1:45 p. m. Stop by stillmans gym and let the duke take . gander ct the lightweight from the coast who has been knocking everybody stiff fl, workouts. Offer the duke "piece' of the kids contract for i've grand Try and nave the duke meet Henry Armstrong, Lou Ainbers, Pedro Con- tane1 and the rest of the gang.
 400 p. m. Drop by Mickey Walk CTS and shake for few beers.
 4:46 p. m. Back t6 Mike Jac. obs place and hang around and tel c few lies with the mob.
 TOO p. m. Back by Mickey Wal. ker's for few quick beers and . sandwich, and then across the street to the Garden for the fight Lei him meet schmeling in the dressing room, if the cops will let him in the dressing room without police card
 500 p. m. to HOO p. m. Watch the fights.
 ii:00 p. m. Back over to Dempseyi where oil the mob will be. Taik fights until he's ready to 90 home.
 Then the duke and duchess de. cided not to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Eagles Shade Barons
 In Close Ice Contest

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 13-(UP) The New Haven Eagles defeated the Cleveland Barons, 3-2, in an In- ternational- American Hockey league game here last night.
 Cleveland held a 2-1 lead going Into the final period. A New Haven tally with a few minutes remaining however, provided the close margin of victory.
 Cleveland,s scores were made by Hergesheimer and Bartholome. Lo- cal tallies were registered by Miller, Jack and Kaminslky,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
BASKETBALL COOKERS

Local basketball teams who ere looking for games, in any class from junior to the fastest of semi-pros, in any part of Connecticut, Massa- Rhode Island, or New York would do well to get in touch with Bill Derderian, IS Franklin Square, New Britain, Conn, who has a list of over 600 teams anxiously looking for games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
'1hiSSpOyting
 World
Max No Difference To Harry
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

once in great who talks good fight can back up mos the exception to the rue Tonight Harry Chicago heayweght who used o pc Minnesota chance that came out % hat Chance being place Max 6chmeng agans T for the worlds heavyweight championship next summer
 been "NO has Staye rounds He has stopped quite few guys you or never heard Of will be a 4-1 underdog tonight
 call attention to the statement ot Lnomss naaaer Nate Lewis chance of his bter against the nethodcai schmeng One punch change the whole heavweght the champ well knows now Joe by Ee wny will be close up tonight Max rusty claim Thomas hit the situation down to the his Sunday punch in on Max say and often enough Harry conversation and all hand picked fighters listed for him as tne-ups by Mke Jacobs been given great buld-up so that @ certainty.
 schnetR should win as wel out of condition though punch hard enough to choice it's SchmeLng by K o. In rounds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Close One

St.. Josephs Girls won an ll-l0 test with Torrington Co-Eds in .an interesting preliminary, scores by Misses Phelan, Atkins, Ranone, Kirschberger and Focus figuring In the win, while J. DeRoss and B. Lundon scored all ten points for Torrington. The St. joSeph's Girls coached by Paul Bernier will De claimants for the Naugatuck Val. ley championship later in the sea. son. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

ThIE WeekS ScheduIe: Tuesday- Canadiens at Maroons, Toronto at Boston, Detroit at Rangers; Thurs- day-Toronto at Canadiens, Rangers at Americans, Detroit at Chicago; Saturday. Boston at Maroons, Americans at Toronto; Sunday Canadians at Rangers, Americans at Chicago, Boston at Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
BROTHERLY AFFAIR

Hockey has had many brother combinations ns-Bill and Bun Cook, Lionel and Charlie Conacher, Frank and George Boucher. 0eirGes and Gylvio Mantha, Paul and Tiny Thompson, Earl and Desse Roche, Harvey and Arthur Jackson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
WHISTLE BY ROUNDS

Wrestling in Africa and most European countries s conducted with 1O.iniaute rounds and Osle- minute rest periods in between. This is said Co result ifa more action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
gPRX AT SENTATIVE

Fudge yEefkeinnger, ene of YAle's football itnmcrtais, played nille mine Ites iil an AIl-stag eanle in 1DSS when he waa 6 yeaxs old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
SCORING STREAK

Walter Budrunas, Marquette uni. versity basketball center, scored 2 points in Di seccnrs against 0rin- neil college og Iowa in le91.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
RUBBER ICEMEN
 BLANK SIDERS
Amateur Hockey League Opens-ExhiitiOn at
 Mddlebury

Naugatuck,s entry in the Water bury Amateur Ice Hockey league, the U. 8. Rubber team, showed Q scoring punch and strong defense when they shut out the West Sides 50 in the opening of the season games yesterday afternoon ct the East Farms rink. Fulton Rangers forfeited to Waterbury Fairmounts while Torrington won from Middle bury in an exhibition GA. Bonit and Coulomb scored early for U. 8. Rubber, Smith and P. LabilerN com. ing through later in the game In the five goal shutout. St. Ann's and Cheshire clash Saturday night ct the new South Main street rink, President Chick Kelley announced. Score:
 U. s. Rubber (S) te) West Sides Oellne .I,,...,..,.s',, Js OWe06
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Today's Sport
 Parade
By HENRY McLEMO ORE
 tUnisss Pres staR CsrrssponssnsI

Los Angeles, Dec. 13-(UP)-To- night, in New York citys house of all purposes. Madison Square Gar den, Max Schemliag of Germany will knock out Harry Thomas in the ninth round of their scheduled 16- round battle.
 Tn few months this fight will be forgotten. with the only record of 1t wedged into a tight little line of black type under Schmelings record in the Boxing Guide.
 Only a few of us know how close this warm-up fight between the heavyweight challenger and an un.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
A STROKE FER YEAR

George 6. Lyons, Canadas grand old man of golf," scored 60 on his seth birthday and at the age of "A he played 6 round in 74 strokes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
GOLF MOST POPULAR

Golf was the most popular out door sport ct Yale during the past year, 626 students engaging in that practice. Rowing was next, with 63e pulling oars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
MON0POLIZED SHOW

The stable owned by Mrs. Loula Tong Combs of Lees Summit, Mo-, captured Ii flrsts in the national horse show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Blues Beaten

Blues Beaten
 North End Tigers pinned e 36.2i defeat on the Hopeville Blues in an. other speedy preliminary game In which the Tigers led Frank O'Don. nell's team 1T to 12 at half time. Marsey and Guerrero stood out for the winners, while Armstrong got ii points for Hopevi)le.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Week.End Marbles

With the hanging upholstery Willie Moscon the third player billiards world according to his finish the worlds tournament defeated Louis Police one nt the Wooster exhibition match which included of 70 balls each time Trick shots and Moonis show which pleased everyone Wo could get building lifelong ambition of the who championship ball and careless shot in 1883 to defeat will play Irving Crane l0 points and will be immediately challenged by Moscon can be
 Relative billiards the match of the week is an aWateEbuy tonight where Danny Martin and Vincent D
 lap tournament that ought to be worth while watching Louis Police who with George Rotncnd or
 leading both played to date meets Fat Moran of Haven Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
spriMgw0oas

Totals ....,......lb :, na' Springwo0ds 20. Referee: John A Ciuney. Time: Four 10-minute pe' riods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

Spares: U. 8. Rubber--Wo0dS dSide, R. Labilerti, Smith, Crompet.
 Spares: West Sides = Hardwick, Plant.
 Ofacials: Referee, "Chick" Kel- ley; linesman, Harry Dunderdale.
 First period scoring--Bonit 4:Se; Coulomb, o:l6. penalties-Lafon. 'taine (tripping). q.
 Second period scorin g. Bonit, 3:06; Smith, 7:l7. b
 Third period scoring-P. Labil. erti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

Totais .... .4sg 4e2 4oS-.=j45s Mgh iTnnsss iMTnsnsie-11sA ,cE,s s1kuSeis'N 1ei ''v' iFigk Qamo--Ho orgllausigag. ggo. Hiah TaaEA-0 0febiunass 11e4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

Bristol Captains Waterbury oympics trying to get together home and home series both made good showngs against Davds losing by Il and points respectively Spebos get into that picture too with Tor rngton anxious play all three combines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

Totals ....... .474 462 4bl--l57T HER Fhssss-5ossias, Fins.s-I5ssSsiHaS' sss. 1s.' Hlgh 0ame--BulitvaS $50,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

The scmeIng and Harry Thomas who VI haye tonight interesting the being about equal everything which Thomas favored by i've big years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
Rirg Rusty Max Meets Tough Foe Tonight
LithS Win And Lose
 In Week End Games

Pelkingtorl getting l7, 13 and I2 points for the winners. Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13
SCHMELINC AND HARRY THOMAS IN GARDEN BOUT
''NO Man Has Yet Lasted IS Rounds Against Me-"
 Says Minnesota Mauler
BY LESLIE AVERY iIInltad Press Staff COEFegpOndentl

(Unlted Press Staff COFreSpOndentl
 New York, Dec. 1S.-(UP)--Max Scnmeling 32.year old German ring veteran seeking to regain the heavy weight title, risks his claim to the No. 1 challenger,s role tonight h Q "warm-up' match against the Mn" nesota mystery man"-young Harry Thomas.
 A notorious "in and outer, the Teuton Schlager Is at least 3 2-l favorite, to win this 15-round test in Madison Square Garden. Pro- moter Mike Jacobs expects lS,0OO persons to pay about $76,0OO to witness 1t.
 Maxie, forced to remain idle since he pricked the Joe Louis bubble l8 months ago, Is almost as much of 9 question mark as Thomas, who has never previously displayed his wares in an eastern ring and whose highly publicized record Is cluttered with an array of Palookas named Gus.
 one of the most interested spec tators at ringside tonight will be Champion Joe Louis. It will be his first chance to see Schmeling in action since June 19S6 when the German iulled him to sleep on the canvas at Yankee Stadium with 60- odd right hand wallops to the chin. Joe already has signed for . title fight with Max next June.
 Taking every precautioEa agalnsC Thomas scoring an upset victory and robbing him of . title shot, Max demanded the distance of the bout be heightened from 10 to 16 rounds, theA made the Eagle Bend, Minno farnlhoy agree to fight him again within % days should the verdict 10 against him. If schmeling should lose, however, 1t Is not like' iy a man of his age could come back Q few months later tO peat |, s,iperbiy trainer fighter of 27. He no longer would be the No. cha!- lenger, and the contract he holds to fight Louis would be nothing more than e scrap of paper. Thomas, if victorious, would step into his shoes. .,
 Thomas claims 6o knockouts in 7l bouts but the records give him only 4S kayos, eight decisions, two draws and three losses in b6 matches. He has never keen knocked off his rect. The sandy. .haired collegian talks Q better fight than ever Maxie Beer did. He has sold numerous critAcs oti his ability to belt out Schmeling. Hitfough six feet tall, he looks stocky because of his wide shoul- ders and well knit figure: Ae nas the muscles of 6 weight-litter yet is not muscle bound. In his cooly confident manner, he predicts I'll! beat him, no man has lasted 10 rounds against me-"
 New York, Dec. lS.-(uP)-Tale of the tape on schmelng aaa Thomas for tcnight's i6 round bout: H1sx gchIneling Hary Thomas % So vaars 27 years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-13

Score at half time: K. of L. 25; Port Chester 2l. Referees: Brophy. Time: Four lO-minute periods.