The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-04
Elimindti0ns In Basketball
 Shooting Commence Tonight
Contest Starts ' in Com
 nlunity House Death of ! John Joyce Regretted
WASHINGTON HILL

The long awaited moment, that of disclosure of the champion foul. shooter of the Washington Park community house court IS close at hand. All who qualified in the pri- mary round will take part in the elimination contests at the park to- night, with the contest continuing until the victor is established. Ed ward VaiIot1e, who has handled the arrangements of the contest almost single l. handed stated today that the contest will start ct 2 o'clock sharp, with contestants in the ulid- get division competing. Juniors and seniors will follow in order.
 The list of all who are qualified to compete tonight follows: Their scores are also included:
 Midget Girls: Betty Cunningham. 13 out of 26; D. Byron, 10 out of 26; Anna O'Connor, 10 out of 2i.
 Midget Boys: Harold Newel, l2 out of 25: A. Mackiel, II out of 25; F. Sheehan, Il out of 26; 0. Coyle, 10 out of 25; George Byron, II out of 25; VIII Kelly, 10 sbut of 22; B. Mathi, il out ot 25.
 Junior Girls: Betty Cunningham, IT out of 70; Maureen Delaney, l6 out of 40. .e
 Junior Boys: John Schlosser, i7 out of 70: Francis Lane, 10 out of 70; R. Sugrue, l0 out of 70; Ray Quinn, IT out of 40; Francis Dooley, IS out of 40; Pierce Ferriter, IS out of 31: J. Shea, IS out of 40; Jack Delaney, IS out of 37; Ed Vallone, IS out of 35: George Hughes, IS out of 40; Ed O'Dea, 16 out of 35; J. Walk. CT, l6 out of 34: R. Fulnoga, IS out of 26; Tom Delaney, IS out of 25.
 Senior Girls: B. Rainone, 26 out oi 60; M. Delaney, 25 out of 59.
 Senior Boys: (note, the highest qualifying mark set was by Fred Sullivan, who successfully shot 25 of 33) John O'Losky, 25 out of 70: Joe Bowey, 25 out of 3e; George Luddy, 25 out of 50; Bill McCor- mick, 25 out of 6l; Joe Kenny, 25 out of 35; Bob Grady, 25 out of 45; Guido Cicchetti, 26 out of 40; John Kelly, 25 out of 53; Ed vallone 25 out of 63; Joseph Phelar, 25 out of 43; Joe Quilter, 25 out of 47; Joe Cunha, 25 out of 54; Pete Pomponio % out of 37; Fred Sullivan, 26 out of 33). John O'Losky, 25 out of 70: Sheehan, 2 out of 38; Francis Phe- Ian, 25 out of 50; George Griffin, 25 out of 4l; Ray Kozeii, 25 out of 30; Ed. Conway, 25 out of 50.
 Death Mourned
 One of the most enthusiastic supp porters of community youth, a packer of all sports, and an asset to oil organizations of which he was a member, passed on yesterday, with the death of John J. Joyce, of MRdison street. Death was sudden, causing exclamations of surprise and sorrow from his many friends.
 The Earbenders, of which he was a popular member of long standing, have announced the cancellation of their usual "46" tournament games, which were scheduled for tomorrow night. Instead, they will hold 8 meeting at the community house, and take action, which is expected to result in the passing of some sort of resolution. The club will attend tho home of their late member, lat- CT in the evening.
 The Baldwin Props, which irclud- cd in its membership three sons of MT. Joyce. will hold Q special lneet-. ing at 8:3. o'clock tonight to ar- range action. Edward, Francis and William Joyce are members of the < Baldwin Props.
 MT. Joyce was also e member of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society, and announcement of their plans for action is expected to be made today.
 Testimonial
 Several hundred are expected to attend the testimonial in honor of State Policeman Chris Hayes, which will be offered tonight at Sullivan's Cotton Hollow Inn, by members of the Washington Hill A. o. Out of town guests are expected to be present in large amjority.
 Officer Hayes is a member of the Hill club and previous to his ap- pointment to the police force was active in all sporting and social ac- ------.-1------ --~----------------------