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Evening star., 1937-05-02

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TN LAST weeks article we severely
criticized those players who refuse
to pay any attention to their part
ners' signals. This week we in
tend to devote ourselves to discus
sion of the various signals and how
and when to use them.
There are two general classes of
signals: First, the signal given when
you are following suit; second, the
signal given when you discard. In
the old days of whist and first days
of bridge practically all signals were
given by high cards. Modern tech
nique has gone much further, and
today the winning players signal if
possible by means of low cards. The
advantage of this method may be
seen from the following extreme case.
You are defending against three
no-trump contract and hold the ace
king-queen of diamonds and 234 Of
hearts. You know that your partner
is going to get in the lead, and that
when he does, he will play either
diamond or heart. You have an
opportunity to signal All the old
fashioned player could do would be
to give vociferouS signal with the
ace of diamonds, thereby throwing
away sure winning trick. The mod
ern player simply drops the deuce of
hearts. This card clearly says:
Partner, 1 don't want you to play
hearts Hence, by inference it says,
Partner, play diamonds" The same
information has been conveyed with
out waste.
OF COURSE there are times when
this negative discard principle
can be carried too far. We remember
the case of a certain rather f1awless
technician who was fourth hand and
held seven clubs to the ace-king-
queen nine. The dealer on his left
opened with one club and subsequently
became declarer at a three-no- trump
contract. A heart was opened and
dummy went down with the jack
alone of clubs. Declarer now played
few rounds of diamonds, finally
giving our nero ulScdIu, WQeTeupOn
he let go what he afterward called
the sensational discard" of the deuce
OF spades 1t may have been sensa-
tional, but when his partner got in,
he simply continued hearts. Strange
as 1t may seem, the player who had
failed to signal in clubs (and he did
have chance for really sensational
discard. since he could have thrown
away the ace and still have had six
tricks left in the sui), felt that his
partner was to blame, although We
cannot see why. We admit that if he
did throw away the club. he would be
costing his side one trick. On the
other hand. he should have realized
that it would have been almost i'm
possible for his partner to figure out
a club lead after the opening psychic
bid without some more direct signal
than the deuce of spades
The following hand illustrates how
q player can help his partner defend
by means of signals:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
New Haven Eagles Meet Cleveland
 Barons Sunday

New Haven, Dec, l0,--The two Cooks, Bill and Bun, will bring their hockey teams to New Haven during the next few days intent upon making things hot for Billy Couta's Eagles. Outstanding players with the New York Rangers for ten years, nill and Bun have been equally successful in their first sea. son aS managers in the 1ntam League,
 Bill's Cleveland Harons, who play the Eagles Sunday night, hold two wins over Buns Providence Reds. But the Reds seem to be the only team In tho league with sufficient power to halt the Philadelphia Ramhlers, Buns team has whipped the Ramblers twice and tied them once,
 After Hill's boys get their crack at the Eagles on Sunday night, Buns team will skate in for 9 mid- week game on Wednesday evening,
 On Their Game
 Three youngsters who have been going great guns. Hill, Hammil and Souehek, have kept the Reds right up on top of tho leagues eastern division. To offset the flying skates of these three youngsters, Billy Coutu will counter with his veteran, line composed of o2aie ASniuntlsen, Lloyd Jackson and Tony Hemmer. ling. This Is ons of the smoothcSt working forward walls In tho league and also ono of the highest scoring lines, VI
 Asinundscn ranks third among the leagues high scorers with Jackson and Hemmerling close behind. ozxie hopes to ram in enough goals in the next two games to beat the Cooks and at the same time, regain the lead in scoring. And Coach Billy Coutu Is counting heavily upon his keen eye and clever stick.
 He can do It." Coutu says. "And If he does, we'll be up on top'"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
NeuD York May Lose SchmeLing- Louis Co
Today's Sport
 Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE
 tuui,es Psss ssAa CssssspssasnW

serious and becomes chronic? His game will 90 to pieces and there he will be, without any Of the amateur glory, and without any chance of turning professional and making the money which he needs.
 "You know, can't follow Budge's reasoning. l understand why he turned down all professional offers before this year. Every tennis player dreams of winning at Wimbledon and Forest Hills, and of plaiyng on the Davis Cup Team, but when you've done all those things, why not make something otu of itr It would be different if Budge were fixed like Von Craniii, who has Q private income. But he hasn't. You know what he's getting on this trip to Australia? His expenses, plus five dollars a day spending money. l know, because I made the same trip. The best he can possibly make out of the tour, counting articles for Aus. tralian papers and an endorsement or two, Is between . thousand and fifteen hundred dollars.
 "YoU know what he could have made had he turned pro2 Well, Perry made pretty close to $06,000 last year and Budge would have been an even bigger attraction than Fred"
 Vines is fairly certain that Budge will desert the amateurs next year providing he keeps his health and his reputation. A pro has to nave both, and in abundance.
 Ellsworth and his friendly enemy, Perry, start another of their tours in January and will hit 74 cities for "A matches. They played the same number last year and when l asked Vines how the wins and losses were divided he smiled and said:
 T was hoping you wouldn't ask mo that because you're going to laugh when I tell you the result. l won 37 and Fred won 37. We've beer, kidded about that permect split, but I swear to you that each of IS tried his best to win all Of them. We play 50 nearly the same that neither of Us can get an edge. But this year I'm hoping to lick him, and lick him badly. It certainly is to my advantage to beat him. I'd be q sucker not to try to. Because you see If Budge turns pro tho tennis fans will want to see him In action against the best professional. And this tour will prove which IS the better-Fred or l."
 Vines had a good word for the U. 8. L. T. A. s Junior Davis Cup squad work, saying 1t was the best thing that had been done for ana. teur tennis in years and years. To encourage the game among young sters Vines and Perry will buy Q membership for the best junior player in each Of the towns they visit. Copyright, lss7 by United rreSs>
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
BROUlLLARD EASILY
 DEFEATS MALONEY

Boston, Dec. H. (Up) - Veteran Lou Brouillard of Worcester, former worlds welter and middleweight champion, today still held the New England light.heavyweight cham pionship. ...
 Brouillard successfully defended his title by scoring an easy victory over young Dick Maloney of Boston In their i2.pound bout betots 5000 fans here last night. Referee Johnny Martin, Judges Joseph Montgomery and John Morris all voted for the worlds, champion.
 Both eombatants concentrated on bodyrpunehing. Brouillard was tho aggresSor throughout the fight, tks only knockdown coming in the 10th heat when Maloney hit the canvas for . nine.eount and was saved by the bill.
 Brouillard weighed le4, Maloney l72 Ia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
FREEDMAN BOOSTED FOR KIPKE'S POST

New York. Dec. il -- (uP) -- The University of Michigan Alumni club of New York began Q campaign to- day to boost Benny Friedman, Michigan's immortal quarterback, to succeed Harry Pipke as head football coach of the Wolverines. Kipke was dismissed this week.
 Friedman. present coach of New Ycrk's City College, was toaStinaster at the regular meeting of the Michi- gan Club last night and when he entered the members choruSed "our new head coach, our new head head coach."
 An unofficial committee was form. cd to contact other Eastern Michi- gan Alumni Associations and line them LID in c Friedman bandwagori movement. A resolution indorSing Friedman is expected to be passed and sent to Michigan'g Board Of Governors at the next meeting.
 Friedman, while protesting to be well satisfied at his c. c. ". Y. post, said naturally would like to coach Michigan. Every football players ambition is to return to his Alma Mater as head coach"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
Mosconi, Speedball Specialist, Shows At Wooster Sunday

Pocket billiard lovers who Ike players of the smashing, crashing, Dempsey style, will see something new in the way Of perpetual motion on the green baize, when W'llie Mosconi gets going tomorrow ct , D, m. in special match game at the Wooster Billiard Parlorg. MOS. conf comes to Waterbury as one oi the stars Of tho National Biniard program, and although Wee Willic" hasn't yet caught Up with the worlds title, ht k surely destined to grab the prized gonfalo'.
 What . Finish!
 Tn his first tournament i1 1893, At Chicago, he failed to win the worlds title by one bail. Leading Erwin Rudolph i24 to 84, Mosconi iyligged the final bail through sheer carejesgneN, and took his seat to watch Erwin run 4i balls--and out. Rudolph ultimately won the crown, in A rlay-of Of a tie with Andrew Ponzi. but had Willie made that bali there would have been DO tic 
 and Mosconi would have been chaf',- pion. ..
 In that same season he won the Eastern sectional tournament and was rlinner-up for the National Cbampionstip played at Minneap- oils, In the 1887 title play he made the high run of tbe event. oS balls, and also had the low inning record, going out in three shots against Cii. ofrio Laurj. This enriched him t2OO in addition to hB prize money.
 Willie plays 70 quickly, referees have difficuity counting and getting the balls out of the pockets, as ne races around the table to "clear the decks" He plays pccket"biliards with an ease and grace comparapie at baik-iine to Jake echaefer. Dcnt miss willie"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
USCOES OPPOSE
 PROS TONIGHT
Wallingford Service Five lnvades Borough; Karo.
 wotny Lost

Naugatuek, Dec. li.--The Waling- ford Service Pros basketball team will be the next opponent of the U, 6. Rubber Useoes, invading the local court tonight for the feature game at 8:a0. In the preliminary at 7:30, Russ Weavings Y. M. Q. A. Meteors will meet c strong junior team from Providence, R. I, Tomor- row night the locals will play the strong Bridgeport st. Cyrils at sokel hall In the Park City.
 The Service Pros are the last years New Haven St. Johns and Hull's CollegianS, and list among their stars Henry Donesky. former Hillhouse high star and all-New England center of 1886: Jim Del Veoehio. Commercial high captain of 1885; Sonny Bowler. former East Haven JeN luminary: and Fred Shipke, ex-Arnold college product,
 The Uscoes will be handicapped in this tit by the absence of "Pea. nuts" Karowotny, the young, hard- working center, who was injured in the opening game of the season, Bob Qair. veteran forward. may be used at center with Babe Sweeney, last years Naugy high star, earn ing the starting assignment at his vacated forward position.
 The local club is determined to get Into the win column after los- ing the two opening games by three points each in heart-breaking fine ishes after holding leads with only a minute to go in each game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
CENTS, PREPS
 IN DEAD HEAT
Six Periods of Play Result in Tie SCOre-Tfibes
 Win 27.24

Exhausted after four periods of regulation play and two additional five-minute overtime periods, the Gents of the Hill and Baldwin Props decided to term their game mo contest" at the Washington Park Community house last night. The score was 36-36.
 Showing several members of last years Community club team, the Tribunes turned the tables on the Community club by Q score of 27-24. The Community club team showed several Boys Club Cadet stars ii, their lineup.
 With less than a minute to play in the fourth period tho Gents led by @ score os 25-24, but were called guilty of stalling by Referee Jimmie Tracey, who awarded technical foul shot to Charley Lewis. fic made 1t good to effect the deadlock, which continued through tho two overtime periods,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
IN. END VARSITY TO
 FACE WALLINCFORD

The "" Varsity will meet the strong WslIingfOrd East Side, Sum day at 3 p. 10. on the "" court for their second game of the season.
 Wailingford will show Bob Slie and Tom Ferrira ct forward posi- lion. Both men were members oi Walllngford High school "36." Al the center post they will show Pete Pire, former Boys Club ace. At the guest positions Gazette Brothers, former Y. M. 0. A. Varsity team In reserve they will have Leo Prowse' Frank 0estay. and Frank Ferrira.
 Coach Harp Dunn's probable starting lineup will be Spadola and DeLncia at forward posts with Lou Chestone at center. Margiotta and Ricciuti at the guard position. On the sideline there will be Haiday. vallslSi, Gunshannan, Leece and Santalucia.
 Tn the preliminary game Pete Pol- lettO;s ''Y" Crescents will meet the strong fOpsville BulIdogs at 2 p. m. To date the Crescent A. Q. are an undefeated team, therefore are out to add the BuIldogs to their iizt ol wins.
 Ralph sansopiesEo wilI referee Che main game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11

Pasadena, Cal, December II. = CUP) = Ellsworth Vines, who has parlayed his skill with . tennis racquet with grounds and com fortable fortune (as if any fortune could bc uncomfortable) believes that at the present time John Don- aid Budge is busily engaged in be-. ing a very foolish ioung man,
 I was talking to Ellsworth today and he interrupted fascinatlng story was telling about how I got a par four on the 10th hole by ask- ing me to read . newspaperS ,iis- patch from Australia. The dispatch told of how Budge, Americas Davis cup star and world ranking amateur player, was suffering from Q shout. der ailment and had been defeated in a match.
 "Talk about your race track gamblers" Vines said, There's Q kid who Is gambling Q sure $i00,O00 which he could have made by turn. ing professional this year and going out on tour with Fred Perry and me. Suppose that shoulder ail- ment you just read about gets more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
LUX, INCERSOLL
 PIN MATCH TODAY

With Mayor Frank Hayes expected to get them off to Q flying start by rolling the first bali, 90 men, women and officials of the Lux and Inger. soil Companies of this city were to wade the Mattatuck Alleys this af- ternoon at 2 o'clock. Executives of the opposing teams will be headed by 0. H. Granger of Ingersoll and Herman Lux of the Lux Clock Com pany, who will be pitted against each other in e special part of the duckpin match.
 Here's the lineups:
 IngeFsoII
 M. Abbott, Q. Anderson, '. Bar mum, R. Brandeley. A. Besancon, c Close, N. Claus. W. Crane, J. Con- way, E. Cossette, r. Evans. O. Granger, c. Granger, c. Hoffman. H. Lathrop, M. Mattson, 0. Nielsen, T. Parke. c. Parsons, P. Rochon, c. Shader, w. Squires.
 Lux
 F. CrandalI. c. Hungerford, F. Lux, w. CahilI. IT. Lux, ?. Kreiger, H. DeCorpo, s. Bristol. r. Megin, J. DeMasi, Hans Beerbaum, M. Pierro. E. Slasom, c. Mitchell, H. Huber. w. Reed, J. O'Riley, F. Gowan. c. stabile. N. Mascracchio, N. zello
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
Sports QUESTIONS Answered

Have you a sports question Eoa Want amAweFedt Tue sports Enn (luestlOW Man ia at youF aerv!ce. Write yOuP questions clearly stem SOuF malme and address and M'atl yOuF query tO Sports FMm seWess SiOm MWw, sports service DuFeMu. Tine Waterbury Democrat, 1Ol3 Thipteemth Street, Washington, Ds C., enciOsinG c thSeeseest postage stamp, .,...uno
 c. Who won the James Y. sul' llyan memorial trophy as the out. standing athlete in the United States in 1886?
 A. Glenn Morris.
 c. How do the suits rank in the card game, Five Hundred?
 A. Tn the following order; Spades (iowes), Clubs, Diamonds Hearts, and No-truinp thighesD.
 e. Did Buck Everett ever fight Joe Louis?
 A. Louis knocked him out ir seven rounds, at Chicago, Illinois August 27. 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
SNEAD, WITH ii CLUBS, SCORES
 SIZZLING S7
Big Shots of Golf Quiet on
 Club Rule-ReVOlta Hits 60
RY STUART CAMERON United Press Sports Edltorl

NGNe1NNG AN31 ShsSNN W
 Coral Gables, Fla, Dec. lls--tUpl Locker room arguments over the new lA-cluh rule which have gone on for months appeared to have ended today as the field of 200 com peted in the second round of tho Miami Btltmore $looO0 open golf championship,
 While such stars as Horton Smith. Paul Runyan and Jimmy Thomson openly admitted that the first test of the rule approved it. nlayers and spectators alike noted that the pace setter, sam Snead ot White Sulphur Springs, w. Va, acc companied his brilliant round of S4- SS--e7 with the use of only eleven clubs. Several players did not make full use of their various implements of links warfare. Smith counted 12 clubs which had seen service. and Thomson counted nine. LA
 Sneads 67, four strokes under par, put him two notcheS ahead of the ileld as the second round was start. cd soon .after sun Up. His closest rival was Johnny RevoltA of Chic cago. one of the most dangerous inedal-play contestants known to the game, Revolta had Q SS-36-69 for his first round, Each of the lead- CTS had q nearly perfect round, Snead'S only lapse came when he three -putted the sixth, while Re- volta's ono error came at the 650- yard 18th where he topped his bras- sie second into the creek and took a six.
 Despite these two brilliant initial rounds, the tourney was still . wide open fight. with five players tied at 70, seven at n and eleven at 72.
 The 70 group included Pat Saw yer of Detroit, Tony Perlna of Day. ton, Ohio. Frank Moore of New York. Vic dhexzi of Deal, N. J.. and Jim Turnesa of Providence. Dick Meta and Horton smith, both of Chicago, and two of the most high. ly regarded entrants. were in the Froup of 7i which included Ed Dud- lev of Philadelphia, Mike Turfiesa of New York. Ed Oliver of Whining |. ton, Del |. Ralph Hutchinson Of Bethlehem, Pa. and J. D. Fogerty of Hooagrande, Fla.
 Although they were Ave strokes out of the lead when the firing started today, . squad of seven real threats were inclded among the eleven dcadlocked at "a. TWO or these were national champion Ralph duldahl and former British Champion Denny Shute. both regis" tered from Coral Gables. 0uldahl is also the defending champion. -
 Other major threats in the 71 class were Harry Cooper of Chico pee, Mass, Henry Picard of Her Shep, Pa, Paul Runyan Of White Plains, N. Y, Tony Manero of Pea- body, Mass. and Jimmy Thom- son of Shawnee. Delaware, Pa Others with "a aggregates were Tony Joy of Cory, Pa. Bob servis. of Dayton. Ohio, Billy Burke oi neliair, Fla. and John Watson or South Bend. Ind. '-
 After todays second round i completed the field will Dc reduced to tho GO low professionals and ten low amateurs who will compete in tho third round Sunday and the fourth and final round Monday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
PALS TO PLAY IN
 ANSONIA SUNDAY

The ". F. Pals will again take to the road. Sunday, when they en- counter the strong Ansonia Naples Boys Club ct Ansonia. The games b expected to start at 7:3O D. m. and Mgr. Jim Jeannetty requests ail players to be present in front of the club rooms at 6:i6 D. m. Tho Pals has won 3 games to date and ex. pect to add the Naples, which is composed of Ansonia high players, to their list. Coach Rossi's lineup is not known ct present but, the scor- ing twins, Joe Rinaidi and Bob 0unshanaIi are expected to start at forwards, 1rv Benson at the pivot post and either Capt. Pete Toilette, John Carriero, or Steve Senich will handle the back court position. Steve Harvey will be held in re- serve. An unusual large Pal follow ing is expected to make the Ansonia trip.
 The Pals would ike to play St. Joe H. ". Christmas or New Years night on St. Joe's court. Kindly contact Mgr. Jim Jeannetty at 10 Aetna street, for details.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
WILEY WALL0PS FIVE
Rinaldi, Mc0rath Lead in Scoring; Local Reserves
 Also Win Contest
fsnneInl tn the nemoerAtl

WAtcrtoWn, Dec, i0,-Leading AIl tho way, . Squad of ten Wilby baS. ketball players wound up with . Se to 90 victory In their first test oi tho season against Watertown high here tonight, Rinaldl scoring Il points while Wenonka got 10 for WAtertown. Mo0rath with 9 and 9Eforsa and Harniok with points each, also aided the Wilby cause, tho visitors leading 10 to 10 at half time, following . first period standofI, both teams having 5 points apiece.
 Wilby Reserves easily won . Sell game from Watertown subs in tho preliminary game, oLear and Fal- lon splitting 10 points for the win- nAPR Aaofe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
Last Nights Fights
CBy United Press)

Boston-Lou Brouillard, l64. Wor- cestre, outpointed Dick Maloney. l72 Ia. Boston 02); Young Demp- sey, i64, New Bedford. kayoed Larry 0zzy) Baker, 168. Boston (5): Dante Yanette, 157 Ia. Chelsea, technical ly kayoed Johnny Smith i52, 6); Paty Foley. l34 1-2. Worcester, outpointed Eddie Haas, i3i i-4. W0r- cester (B): Joe Piasta. Worcester heavyweight. technically kayoed John Sullivan, Weymouth tD.
 Biddeford. Me.-Battling Downey. l64. Lowell. Mass. outpointed Vince Troiano, l65. Portland uO): Henry Sylvain, 132. Lowell. outpointed George Bernard. 13l, Portland (6).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
NORTH END WOLVES
 WIN HOOP THRILLER

North End Y. M. c. A. Wolves won the thriller of the season to date at the East Farm street branch gym when they shot out 25-24 victory over the Bridgeport Mustangs, the score being li-8 at half time. Tfaiday. with II points was high scorer though Schless and Lagore were prominent in the visitors SCOT lng.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
WRESTLING
lIInited PreaGl

Bridgeport, Conn.-StanIey Pinto New York. pinned Walter Pod0lak Poland; Babe Caddock, Manchester Conn, threw Big" Jim Courtland New, York; Al Billings, Chicago tossed Harold Murphy, Boston; Moo Brazin, Texas, drew with Frank Bruce, Chicago.
 , New York-Ernie Dusek, Omaha pinned Jack Donovan, Boston; George Kondylis. Greece. downed Firpo Wilcox. Tulsa, Okla; Gino Garibaldi. St. Louis, pinned Mike Mazurki. New York: Jack Holland. Hollywood, decisioned Jim Wallis. Worcester, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
EASY FOR TRINITY

Hartford. Conn. Dec. 1l.-(UP).
 Trinity College opened its basket ball season here last night with @ 4O-20 victory oyer Bard College Randall, a forward. hooped i2 points and Mountford. q guard. connected for 10 points for Trinity. Stearns a forward. was leading scorer for Bard, totaling 3 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
M. |. I. TAXES BROWN

Providence, R. T., Dec. i1-UP)- Brown University's Hockey team made its season debut here by suf- gering a 3-2 defeat from a Massa- ehusetts Institute of Technology sextet.
 Both teams played tight hockey an three M. !. T. goals coming as result of solo clashes. two by Jerry Grace and the other by Tommy kanos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
AMERICANS vs. GERMANS
 IN HARTFORD GAME

Waterbury Americans soccer foot ball team will 60 to Earford toe morrow for test against the Hart ford Germans, all players from this city to report at tho Lord Kitchener Post rooms at i2:l6 ?. m. sharp and everyone expected to be on hand The local club has finished lls loca season and will compete on fIelCl' out Uf Waterbury for the next fev weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
mY TlnIlea pressl

tBy United rressl At Hartford, Conn.-Trinity 70, Bard 70.
 A Springfield. Mass.--Dartmouth co, Springfield 5e. At Burlington. vt.-vermont li, McoiIl @.
 At Hebron. Ages-sIzebron Academy J9 Faxmiusou 0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-11
NEW CAPTAIN

Wiliiamstown, Mass. Dec. H. Williams College has selected Bayard T. Kiliani of Albany, N. r. captain of its 1888 Varsity cross country team. Kiliani. a junior. has starred in cross-country competition for the past two years, and is also two-miler on the track team.