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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
NORTH END CADETS
 MEET BRISTOL TONIGHT

The North End Cadets will meet the strong Bristol Eagles tonight at the "Y" court, in. which should be a great game to the finish. The Bristol team has won its last five games against worthy opponents, while the Cadets were defeated in nine starts. The Cadets team are a fast, scrappy bunch in the junior class, intending to reach higher goals. The Cadets lineup will show Sfrza and Capt. Jocovine forwards; Santa Lucia, center; Celentano and Lango guards. The Seiduck brothers, Guerro and Monaco will be held in reserve.
 Tomorrow night the Cadets will in the first of a three-game series. meet the Tigers at the "Y" court
 It will be the prelim to the Varsity Shamrock game.
 The Cadets have 8 busy week, playing Hopeville Eagles Wednesday, St. Joe,s H. N. Jrs. Thursday and prelim to Varsity on Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
LASH TO ENTER
 M|LLR0SE GAMES
Wants Another Chance to Run Against Cunning
 hanl-San ROn1ani In

New York, Feb. H(UP)-Strong competition for the Wanamaker mile was assured today with the entry of Donald Lash in that event for the Millrose games Saturday night.
 The long -striding Indiana senior, normally best at two miles, will risk winning his speciality for another crack at Glenn Cunningham who nosed him out in the mile of the century" at Boston last week.
 These two runners head an all- star cast filled out by Gene Venzke, of Pennsylvania, national 1900 me- ters champion and indoor record holder; Archie San Romani of Kansas. N. c. A. A., 1,500 meters champion; Charlie Fenske, Wiscon- sin junior, mile champion of the big ten, and Milklos Szabo, 1,500 meter title holder of Hungary. Ven- zke Fenske and San Romani trailed the sandy-h haired Lash at Boston, and Zabo will be making his initial appearance on the American pine boards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
STEWART, BOSS IN TWO SPORTS,
 BUSY OFFICIAL
Baseball and Hockey Arbi- ter Travels 100000
 Miles Each Year
BY ERNEST BARCELLA rnIfed preea Staff CnrreSm0ndent

united Press St0tk correspondent
 Boston, Feb. 4.-CUP)- Bill Ste- wart, the only man in the world who officiates in the two big leagues of sport, was at home today.
 All of which is news, because life for Bill is just one train ride after another. His baseball umpiring and hockey refereeing jobs leave him with little time to spend at his fireside.
 I'm really not home very much, |" Bill admitted.
 A very conservative statement ir- deed. The fact is Bill is lucky to be some one month in year.
 On The Jump
 You see, our MT. Stewart spends all his time from id-November to Early April refereeing in the National Hockey League. Then he forsakes his whistle and skates for a chest protector and mack and umpires in MT. Ford Tricks National League from April to the first of October.
 ordinarily" Bill explained, T manage to be home during october and the first week in November about five weeks in a stretch. But This year I wasn't that lucky. After the baseball season closes, I went to Chicago to umpire the city series between the Cubs and the White Sox. Then I jumped over to New York for hockey meeting. After that, had to shoot up to the Maritime Provinces to school a crop of new young referees. And before the hockey season started, whi actually had 10 days at htJne.
 During the past baseball season Stewart umpired 160 games after working in 79 hockey games. So far this ytar, he has refereed AS hockey games and will handle his 46th tonight.
 Last April, his two jobs almost ocerlapped. On the night of April Il, he was in Toronto working the last game of the Stanley Cup Series If Detroit had not won that game and ended the series, Stewart would have found himself in a dilemma because three days later he was supposed to me in Philadelphia for the seasons opening baseball game.
 Traveller
 Bill, whose baseball career en- braced playing, banging and scout ing before he turned to umpiring, but who never played 8 game of hockey in his life, estimates that that his doubling calls for 100000 miles of travelling each year. Which prompted him to observe.
 T must be the best customer the railroads have"
 Attractive Mrs. Stewart makes oc- casional trips with her officiating husband.
 T have to-" she explained, Eff I want to see him."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
VALLEY CONTEST PROMISING CO.,;
 CROSBY READY
TorringtOn Game at Wilby Gym Saturday Night May
 Draw z,0OO Fans

Ready and willing for its second hoops test of the week tomorrow night, Wilby high school basket makers were razor sharp for their Naugatuck Valley league contest with Eddie Reilly's Central high team of Bridgeport, losers to Crosby yesterday afternoon. That a good fast game will result Is not doubt ed by those who know the calibrc of the two teams, though Wilby was a winner in the Park City before the Reillymen hit their stride. On form, Wilby figures to repeat, hav- ing beaten Crosby which won from Central in Bridgeport only yester- day.
 Armory "Out"
 Saturday night, Crosby and Tor rington meet in a crucial Valley league game at Wilby gym, despite some talk about playing the con- test in the state armory on Field street, which was spiked this morn- ing by Coach Bill Schofield, who said the game would be played ir Wilby gym despite a block of 500 tickets being sold III Torrlngton. Properly handled, some 1900 people can be packed into the Grove street surface by Custodian Mike Con- Ion and his able crew, which the rent alone for the armory is more than $50 while bleacher carriage and setting up would cost plenty too, and the floor would have to be treated following the police ball to- morrow night.
 Wilby's combination of McGrath, Leece, Runividge, Moore and Car rington is working well together and will probably be started against Central tomorrow night with Ma rino, Ray, Brickel and Devino in re- serve. The main contest will be pre- ceded by the usual preliminary be- tween the reserve teams of the two schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
AND
 WELLES PAIRED
Two Games on w. P. C. C. Court Tonight in Second
 Round

The Raymond Hillies winners of the first round in the Washington Park Community House league will open their bid for second round honors tonight when they meet the Wells A. C., in the feature game of a double header to be followed by dancing. The Hill Jrs., will take on the Community club team in the opening game at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Doughboys have chalked lip seven consecutive wins and are out to duplicate their first round feat by going through the second round undefeated. The Hillies according to reports around the Community house are going to find the going tougher than they did the first round and the War Cry" on the Hill is Beat the Hillies".
 When Red" Gladney was asked about the above rumor he had very little to say but did make this state ment: "When the league comes to an end March 18th the Hillies will be on top.'
 Out for Revenge
 The Community club winners of the title last year but who found the going tough this year figure that they will be in the running the second round and figure on starting on the Hill Juniors with their first win of the second 'round tonight, the Hill Jrs., have not defeated the Community club team before and will get their last chance this year tonight to do so. Dancing will fol- low the main game tonight and whether or not it will be continued for the second round will depend on how big the crowd is tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
POLL HOOPMEN
 SWAMP STRONG
 NEW HAvENERS
St. Johns Big 5 Drops 52-37 Tilt on Local
 Stage

Flashing a brand of passing, long range shooting and cut-in plays under the hoops, the newly organized Pon theater basketball unit coached by Tom Wagner turned in a high-scoring exhibi- ton that resulted in 8 52-S7 victory, over the St. Johns Big Five of New Haven, who were defeated on Q local court for the first time in five sea- sors. Led by Tony Calland. for-. mer House of David and Alabama Pitts star, who scored IA points and Dick Tuckey, Manhattan stafwart with F, the Poh outfit got off to a flying start scoring 12 points be- fore the visitors found the basket for field goal.
 Worked We'll
 Emil Moon" Stetkowicz, Matty Sheehan, Bill Sweeney, Howte Kraft and Felix Longo all had . part in the Poli pressure on the hoops, the score standing 35 to IA at half time, while the New Haveners, paced py Crying Chet Mercurio, closed fast to score ten points in the final two minutes of play, cutting down Q 20-point lead which the theater out. fit owned going into the final period. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Ice FOllieS Draw 4,2OO Patrons;
 Finish Tonight

New Haven, Feb. 3-They com- bined the beauty of a Broadway musical proouction with the glam- our of Hollywood at the Arena last night, where a capacity crowd of 4,2OO spectators witnessed the open ing performance of "Ice Follies of l937." The mammoth ice extrvaa- ganza will conclude tonight with a second showing at 8:30.
 Twenty acts made up the bill of fare, and Roy Shipstead, the "Hu- man Top" was the hit of the night, being recalled three times after pre- senting his thrilling "Top" number, in which he whirls fat such a speed it is impossible for the human eye to count the number of revolu- tions.
 Teamed up with that 19 year old sweetheart of the ice. Miss Bess Er- hardt, Shipstead turned in a spec tacular performance.
 They were supported by the twelve Ice Revue Shutters.
 EVeretC McGOWarl, 1OrIueT prOlcS- sional hockey player, and once hold CT of several world amateur and professional speed skating titles, teamed up with Ruth Mack, blond Venus.
 Oscar Johnson and Eddie Ship stead co-producers of the production were at their best in the "Bowery" number and Heinie Brock, No. 1 clown of the ice world, appeared in two single numbers, the Dance of the Dying Duck" and "Wotta Pahty."
 Making their first appearance in New Haven, Miss Ida Papez and Karl Zwack, Austrian and European pair figupre skating champions, re- ceived warm welcome from the audience
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
SQUIRES DEFEAT
 PRESS HI-Y FIVE

Very poor foul shooting cost Nor bert Wrinn's Press Hf-Y club vic- tory last night. The boys made but three of Is complimentary awards good and dropped g to 15 decision to the Columbian Squires on the Central Y court.
 The game was nip and tuck for the first three periods, but the Pressmen faltered badly in the last quarter and only scored foul goal as the Squires tailed three field goals and foul.
 Ben Daly, hook-shot artist of the winners, was the big gun for the winners although the fine defensive play of Johnny Slavin and "Blub- ber' McNellis aided greatly in the victory.
 Saturday night the Squires invade Manchester for a return game with the Moriarty Brother Juniors. Cars will leave the K. of c. rooms on North Main street at 6 o'clock.
 Last nights box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
ESQUIRES TO
 PLAY SPEEDY
 PARK CITY 5
StiIImans Invade Bunker Hill TOmOrrOW-GirIs
 in Prelim

Regarded as one of the best ann ateur teams in Bridgeport, the Stillman A. A. will invade Bunker Hill church gym tomorrow evening to stack up against Chick" Nur- enberger's Esquires at 830 o'clock in what will be the main attrac- ton of a doubleheader. The Bum ker Hill Esquirettes, featuring Betsy Bloom, will show in the prelin at 7:3O o'clock.
 Just how the Esquires and West Side Speedboys compare will be de- termined by this contest. Monday evening the Park City array in- vaded Russell school and dropped a 34 to 25 decision to the Speed boys. The Esquires hope to subdue the Stillmans by a larger margin and prove they are a better club than the Speedboys, although scores count for little.
 Coach "Jarp" O,Neill will send a strong starting team against the visitors. Eddie Bradley, diminutive point maker, will start at one of the forward berths with Ray Stro- packer and Captain George Hollo- way at center, and Nick Hudobenko and Winnie Stroberg in the rear courts. In reserve will be John ny Neagle, Oily Petrillo and Bob Casaly.
 Dancing will follow the boys game which will be refereed by George Dillon.
 The Stillmans will show Steve Hudak and "Crusher" Daley nt forwards, RuSbarky at center, and D'Aurio and Pruzinsky at guards. Scinto and Dobey will be held in reserve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
SWIMMING MEET IN
 PARK CENTRAL POOL

A championship swimming meet open to registered swimmers, will be held under the auspices of the Park Central Athletic Association in the Park Central swimming pool on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 28,. at 3:30 o'clock.
 Events for me include a low board dive for the junior metro politan A. A. U. championship Eliminations in the dive will be held at 80 p. m. Other events for men are the 220 free style for the junior metropolitan A. A. U. cham pionship; 100 yard free style, novice and the 100 yard back stroke, novice.
 A 50 yard free style for women and a 100 yard free style, the latter event closed to girls IA years and under, complete the program.
 Prizes will be regulation die medals in championship events.
 Entries for the meet must be filed by Wednesday, February 24, with Dr. Sidney o. Silbert, at the Park Central pool, 7th avenue and 55th street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
MIDDLETOWN MERMEN
 AT Y TOMORROW NIGHT

Middletown, Feb. 4.-The Middle town YMCA swimming team, win- ners in two out of three meets this season, will travel to Waterbury tomorrow night to meet the Wa terbury YMCA natators. The locals won their first meet at Hartford, then lost to Torrington, and then came back to outscore the Con. necticut State Jayvees.
 The remainder of the schedule follows: Feb. 13, Naugatuck "" away; 20, Bridgeport "" away: "A, Manchester High away; March G., Torrington "Y" away; B, Bridge port "Y" here; 19, Naugatuck "" home; 27, Waterbury "" home On April 10 the team will take part in the state championships at Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
RAMEY AND RAWSON
 AT HUB TONIGHT

Boston, Feb. 4-(UP) = Wesley Ramey of Grand Rapids, who is aiming for 8 title bout with light- weight champion, Lou Ambers, op- poses Tommy Rawson of Arlington in a 10-round feature bout at Egles- ton Square Stadium tonight.
 The 27-year-old Michigan 1rtSla- man ruled favorite. "
 In Q six-round semi-final, Joey Lemieux of New Bedford, who scor- ed a one punch knockout over Francisco Roman last week, battles Buster Carroll of Lowell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
MERIDEN COMMUNITY
 FIVE TOPS N. E. Y.

The N. E. Y. varsity dropped the first game of the season to the strong Community Five of Meriden by the score of 53-33 at the "" hut last night. Foran of the Com munity five starred with ten field goals and two free trys, the total of 9 of the 53 points. The score at half time was 24-i5 Community five, the visitors lead all through the game. Chestone and Riccutti starred for the Varsity with Is points.
 The Varsity will meet the strong Bristol Shamrocks Friday night at the Y hut at 8:30
 Tn the prelim game the Tigers nosed out the Clover Five by the score of 2l-20. In this game Place starred for the Tigers team and Jocovino for the losers. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
GEARING 35 TO 32
 BILLIARD WINNER

George Gearing defeated Vincent (Fat) Dunlap in close game by a score of 35 to g to bring the stand ing of each player to one lost and one won as play progressed in the city three-cushion billiard tourney at the Wooster academy last night.
 Tonight Ty Cobb. winner in his first match, meets George Ryan the florist, who will be out to even his standing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
YOUNG RUSSIANS TO
 OPPOSE STATE FIVE

Johnny Urchuk's Young Russians basketball team will oppose the State Five at the Washington Park Com munity house Saturday night. Next Tuesday they will meet the Cedar Fi-Y team at the Webster gym. The following players will see ac- tn in both these contests: P. Sa- batowich. F. Kopcha, Captain s. Kuba, P. Opalak, M. Yucchyk, P. Koban and J. Urchuk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
INDUSTRIAL LOOP
 GAMES TONIGHT

Bristol company and Waterbury Clock will meet in one game and Chase vs Naugatuck Chemical in the other first round tilt tonight at the central "" court, which will see the finish of the first round competition, involving the teams named. Referee Henry Darlington will toss up the first ball at 7:45 o'clock, with dancing to follow the second game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
BAER TO BOX

Sacramento, Cal, Feb. 4-CUP)- Max Baer, former heavyweight champion, probably will return to the ring with bout either in New York or London, his manager, Ancil Hoffman, announced today.
 Hoffman said that London pro- motors had offered to deposit $l0,- 900 to secure Baer for bout with either Jack Petersen or Benny Foord in London.
 At the same time, he said, Madi- son Square Garden officials were atempting to arrange match be- tween Baer and Bob Pastor in New York next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
CROSBY CLIPS CENTRAL 30-21
Local Team Play Led By Murphy in Park
 City GO
Special to the Democrat

Bridgeport. Feb. 3.-Closing fast, the Crosby high basketball aggre- gation from Waterbury turned in a neat 30 to 21 victory over Central high here today, Captain Eddie Murphy leading the scoring with five goals and a free toss. Hummer was the only Central player to score with any effect against Cros- by whose spark plug, "Mush" Kar- men was held scoreless from the field. Prankskitis and Block also aided the Crosby cause consider ably. Crosby led at half time IA to Il and increased the margin 20 to B going into the final period. Sum- mary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
DEMPSEY AND HARTZ AUTO TRACK OWNERS

Miami, Fla, Feb. AJack Demp- sey and Harry Hartz, former na- tional auto racing champion ,an- nounced today that they are plan- ming to build $250,000 auto speed way here.
 Dempsey said that plans for two tracks, an outer oval of mile and q quarter in length for regular rac- ing cars, and an inner oval of . quarter of a mile for midget auto racing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Basketball Scores

Duke 3l, Army 28.
 Navy 53, Maryland 37. New York University %, St. Johns 2l.
 Manhattan J8, c. 0. N. Y. 8. Fordham q, St. Francis 20. Notre Dame 47, Purdue 40. Iowa 36, North Dakota 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Auto Pin League

Packard walked off with three points against one for the Matta- tucks. Jack Chauvelle starred cop- ping high single and high three for the week, Al and 375 respectfully.
 Studebaker took it on the nose for 4 to 0 setback by the Water- bury Motor Service, who are climb- ing fast. This Hart boy is causing plenty of damage. Have Hart boy, take it easy.
 Cadillac beat J. J. Collins by Q score of 3 to 1. Dick Hislop is back again for the Caddy's after long layoff due to illness. Welcome my boy. Welcome Dicky.
 Carl & Waits of Woodbury are still sliding. taking a to 1 past- ing from Electric Motor Repair. Anderson starred for the Electric Motors. Anderson take 1t easy son, take it easy.
 Whitall Battery pasted the Chevy's 4 to 0 due to Jess Travers and Micky Onofrio bowling sensat tional for the Battery combine.
 Lou Schoeck of the Chevy is the grand old man of the league and sometimes is the grand slam with the pins. Keep slamming boy Keep.
 O'Brien of Carl & Waits is taking up skiing. O,Be boy cut the skis and slide the pins. Only kidding Obe-Just kidding.
 Cerillo is stil lthe steady main- stay of the J. J. Collins team. Charley will plug plenty of wood. So keep it up Boy.
 Geneva of the Ford team has been hitting them in tough luck lately. Don't worry boy they'll drop yet so keep trying Budding. Seymour the red faced quiet boy of the Stude team is learning the razzle dazzle delivery for more pins and better results. I don't know you may get results but leave out the razzle and dazzle the pins kid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
FIRST SINCE CoRBETT

Freddie Steele, the middleweight champion of the world, who will meet Harry (Babe) Risko, for fif- teen rounds in Madison Square Gar den. on the night of Friday. Feb. 1D, is the first Pacific coast champion since Jim Corbett, who was born on the coast. The middlewe;ght boss was born in Seattle, Washington, on December 18th, 1912.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
RUSSELL GIRLS IN
 BASKETBALL WIN

In close well played game, the Russell Alpha girls won 19 to 16 game from the Hopeville Alpha team last night at Russell school gym, Miss Meyer with g points leading the scoring for both teams, Miss An drews getting points for Hopeville. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Iby Prepared For Second Test Against Central Friday
This Sporting
 World
A Little Of This And That
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

putting Torrngton in the state nothing Ns hard how Crosby could get of 250 put on the game weather would be just too bad financially tickets sold Torrington Coming the night after the getting the floor in shape TOT evening of picking em up down. Which the will be played at Wpy scheduled for Mike Conan will find for except him written City of the sports editor or so he lied
 the act read to them last night of the of Speedboys who told ne playing with the Pon
 split the end of the accord
 Joe and Harry watched the they would like to be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Last Nights Fights

New York-Arturo Godoy, 196 1-2, Chile. stopped Oiis Thomas, 197 1-2. 1ils.eeo t3); Sandy Mcdonald, Texas, decisioned Jim Howell, New Fork, (8); Walter Woods, 161, New xcFk, outpoiEted Stanley Hasrato, le5 1-2, New York (2).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

Score at half time: Pon Five 3Ss St. Johns fl. Referee: John A. Ciuney. Time: Four 10-minute per-
 Bristol Pros, an aggregation of Bristol high school grads will be the attraction next week Wednes. day, Manager Ed Fitzpatrick an nounced following the game last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

Walter Mals to Bill Briggs boys secretary at the started something at the Red Triangle which has all basketball Walt does all the officiating in the grammar other kids circuits and calls them so strict many they to- He believes i'll starting youngsters right foot By calling them close they game Hoyle Walt refereed the Squires night made decided hit with the Junior Kacey boys He blows lot o1 Wn Ou S justified footing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

Score at half time: Crosby IA. Central II. Referee: Petrinno. Time: Four 8minute periods.
 Central Reserves won 32-22 de- cision over Crosby, Verbyla and Colby going we'll for the losing team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
PENN ELECTS MCNAMARA

Philadelphia Bob McNamara, guard, has been elected captain of the 1887 Pennsylvania football squad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

cared who Joe writer who Louis and Pastor put m
 
 pick" just getting lot o publicity probably wan but will have tough time getting m tne Garden the next time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
HOPEvILLE ALPHA

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 Score at half-Russell Alpha 2, Hopeville Alpha 5. oTtals 19-16. Referee-Lucy M. Russo, Water bury Girls Club. Time-Four 8 min- ute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
DERBY PRICE GOES UP

Louisville-It will cost $9o for a box at the Kentucky Derby this year, as compared with $77 in l936.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

Referee-Walter Malins. Time Four 8 minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

Get on your specs and oil up the old thinker to see If you can put the tag on this "yOungster" . member of the old Laurel foot ball team who played in the days when men were men and inter- ference was 8 virtue not g vice.
 Last nights WhoOzis was Joe Spear" Strokalaitis, Brooklyn Lithuanians baseball pitcher, who started his athletic career in Barnard school and is still going strong as . speedball finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

Totals IS 3 8 Score at half time, 24-15 Commu- nity Five. Referee, Romeo. Time: four 10-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

AND DON'T FORGET THE CONVENIENCE or A WORTH CHARGE AC- COUNT WITHOUT ADDED COST.