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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
TRACK WAR ON
 RAGING DATES
 GETS UNDER WAY
Rockingham Announces 84=Day Meet to Buck
 Narragansett

Boston, March 9.-CUP). Race fans looked to the Rhode Island racing commission today to settle a dispute over race-date schedules at two tracks that threatens to disrupt the 1888 New England horse racing season.
 The conflict became apparent when Cedric Errol Fountleroy, treas urer of the Rockingham (N. HD Jockey club, announced an 84-day meeting, July Ito Oct. 15, that will conflict for 42 days with the pro- posed NarraganSett (R. I) Racing association schedule.
 The Rockingham announcement was made after the New Hampshire racing commission was convinced that the Rockingham track was be- ing ignored by track operators in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
 Fountleroy said that in 1886 agreement made with Walter E. o. Hara, former head of Narragansett park, and representatives of Suffold Downs, he had been assured of a 48-day racing schedule in 1888 with July 4 and Oct. 12 holidays. Mixed Up
 He added that the proposed non- conflicting 48-day schedule was i'm possible following the announcement that Narragansett park would hold 66-day racing season in two meet ings, August to Sept. 10 and Oct 10 to Nov. 12.
 Suffolk Downs, opening the season because of the recent conflict and unsettled conditions al NarraganSett park, will not conflict with the Rock ingham schedule.
 Rockingham officials indicated they might compromise if the Rhode Island racing commission overruleC the Narragansett park officials anc rearranged the 'Gansett dates SC that Rockingham might have meet ing from July II to July 30 and Sept ] 12 to Oct. IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
|COLLECE. GAMES
 l SET TO NIGHT
New York Writers Out to Develop Hoop "World Series"

New York, March 9-CUP) -The national invitation college basket ball tournament, sponsored by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers as- sociation in an effort to provide eventually a world series" for the hoop game, begins tonight in Madi- son Square Garden.
 Six representative teams accepted the writer's invitations to compete in the initial tournament. They were Colorado, Temple, Oklahoma Aggies, Bradley Tech of Peoria, H., New York University and Ling Island University. In the opening round Temple clashes with Bradley Tech, and N. Y. U. engages L. I. U. Winners will be paired against Colo rado and Oklahoma Aggies in the mi-finals.
 The Temple Owls, eastern confer ence champions, who have wone 20 out of 9 games and boast an H. game winning street, are heavy fa- vorites to reach the finals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
RAIDERS CAPTURE
 BROOKLYN TITLE

A last minute rush by the Raiders netted them a 21-13 victory over the Aces in the Brooklyn "" Mid- get tourney finale. The score was 11--11 at the close of the third pe- riod when 8 Raider rush led by Santora, Petit and Ragaglia gave them 10 points to the Aces two.
 The Raiders who were favored from the start of the tournament, met stiff opposition from the Aces. The Aces led of the scoring with Vendette scoring two markers. San- tora and Dibenedictus evened mat ters before the period ended bring ing the count A. Ragaglia and Petit countered five more points for the Raiders to take a 9- ad- vantage but the Aces finished strong on hoops by Carusello and foul by Carmena to bring the half-time total to 9@7 with the Raiders in the van.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09

cesses including Flying High," "Very Good, Eddie, and "Oh Kay" He is currently starred at Billy Roses Casa Man;a," one of New York's most popular nightclubs.
 With a vocal group of thirty voices participating, the Rosemary Hall Glee Club of Greenwich, Con- necticut, will present a special broadcast over WOR on Saturday March 12, from AIS to 4:45 p. m., EST. The school is one of the oldest for girls in the East, having been founded forty-eight years ago, and was the first to introduce sports for women as well as government among students.
 On an alI-Irish program, appro-. '. priatc to the approach of St. Patrick's Day, Rev. Thomas J. Wheelright, half-brOther of Ramon de Valera, will tell a story about the Irish patriot that never has been published. The priest VIII DC nearu on RODert l.. klp- ley's Believe-It-Cr-Not program over the NBC-Red Network Sat urday, at p. m., EST. The Amer ican-bOrn de Valera, Taioseach of Fire or Ireland. became prime minister when the I:ame of the state was changed by constitution to Fire. A dramatization on the all-Irish program will tell the story of nine Irishmen sentenced to death for treason in the middle of the Nineteenth Century. Par doned by Queen Victoria, they were exiled to Australia so that they might never again interfere
 with the affairs of state. The amazing destiny of each ole will be revealed in the dramatizatiOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
CROFT ALUMNI
 OPPOSES ST. ANN'S

The second game of the playoH for the championship of the Boys Club Senior House league will be held tonight at 8 o'clock. A record crowd is expected to attend. Croft Alumni defeated St. Ann's in the first game 30-20 and are a slight favorite to repeat tonight. The Crofters will be led by Capt. Leo Frand, whose spectacular floor game featured in the first game. Also to perform will be Ray Chipman, "Hots" Fenick, Joe Griffen, Harvey Fisher. Joe Hayes and Tim Riedy. while the St. Ann's will take the floor with Paul Fournier, Army Fisher, Dick Hill, Ed Berube, Ed Rousseau and Willie Menterick "Scotty" Criethon, ex- Wilby star, will be the eleventh man on the floor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
500--WICC--BridgepOrt--6OO


 4;00-The Rhode Islanders, Orch. 4:30-National Congress of Parents and Teachers Association,
 Round Table Discussion.
 Speakers: Elizabeth Robert son and Grace Van Dyke
 More-"Art and Music" 5:00-Street Scene from New
 Haven, Sidewalk Interviews. 5:15-Don Winslow of the Navy,
 Dramatic Sketch. 5:30-WICC News Bulletins and
 Musical Roundup. 5:45-Tom Mix and His Straight
 Shooters. 6:oo-Yankeo Network News
 Service. G:15-Harold Nagel and His Orch. 6:30-Musical Rendezvous. 6:45-Ncw Haven Teachers League, Our Next Door Neighbors." 7:00-Easy Aces, Comedy Sketch
 Featuring Jane and Goodman Ace. 7:15-Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost
 Persons. 7:30-Lone Ranger-Dramatic
 Sketch of the Old West. S:00-United Church Midweek
 Services. S:30-Harriet Parsons, News from
 Hollywood. S:45--Jimmy Kemper and Company with Roy Campbell Royalists 9:00-Connecticut Federation
 Music Clubs (South Shore
 Music Clubs). 9:30--Bridgepor Symphony Orch. 10:00--Choir phonette-Mixed
 Ensemble with Instrumental
 Accompaniment. t0I5-Koko Head Hawalians. 10:30--Ncws from Yale University. 10:45-NBC Minstrel Show--Gene
 Arnold, lnterlocutor; Vance
 McCunc. Ken Christie. Jack
 Baker. Tenor. Edward
 Davies. Baritone and Harry
 KoGen's Orch. 11:30-Yankeo Network News
 Service. 11:15-Yankee Networth Weather
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09

Going into the home stretch we find six of the eight teams all eligible for first place money. Neck and neck are Princeton and Dart mouth, one of which undoubtedly we can call the champs of 1937- 33. California tried frantically, but in vain all year and, if I may be presumptuous, she should be given the grand prize cf baSketful of yellow, ripe lemons. Lemons will come in very handy as the sight of blood makes each of the five cul- prits very, very sick.
 Major Bowes" Passariello. of Town Hall fame, will conduct these nonsensicals in his usual true fashion. Inasmuch as he knows he has only one minute to live af- ter publication of his words of wis dom. he will commit suicide di- rectly before the minute. Another good tonsorial artiste becoming an aviator.
 "Major Bowes" wants to correct Alice" Barbieri's opinion. Alice" thinks he's a singer - Major" knows "Alice" is vocalamity. Shanghai" Imbimbo has booked passage to Bermuda and his ward robe consists of skull cap, bowl ing shoes and a hockey puck. "Ele- phant Ears" Fulliero, besides being one of our best boWlers is far more renowned for literary accom- eI, To-, Io rly nf n,, a rnoonlightless night he wrote his greaetst classic-"Bury Me Under a Tombstone in the Ground" "Sher- if" Guerrero claims he was as useful as pulled tooth to the in- vincible Harvard team.
 In this buttonless era, "Gomez" Scarpati has to be mighty careful of his Zip-pearance. Big Apple" Conte feels he can beat his brother at any time but it seems to me he does come out on the losing end all the time. A suggestion Big Apple"-take lessons from your teammate Vacuum Brain" Dente. Vitality" Guarinini, as usual, of feripg advice to his anchorman "Doughnut" Lombardi-No horse can go as fast as the money you bet on him.
 Princeton's Don Juan, "Milady" Carissimi is proving to be one of those politicians whose greatest as- sets is his lie-ability;-these meet ings are great! ''Dumpy" Diana proved an absentee last week-un- usual. The one and only "Execu- tioner" Santillo wonders why his bowling is not as sweet as his sweetheart's kisses; advice-try more of both. Strip Teaser" Pi- az2a claims that when he feels like exercising, he just lies down until the feeling goes away. "Cupids Boy" Rivero just can't wailt for the ban- quet-he's SO thirsty.
 The sensation of the Dartmouth team can be classified as Hole PIugger" De Luca. He offers-you can read some people like a book, but you can't shut them up as cas- fly. "Bed Springs" Pannone puts on record his idea of swinging the musicians who invented swing. "Fa- rins" Cofrancesco and "Peepee" Ferraro both possess that nasochis- tic, self-sacraficing, self-effacing love of watching their opponents winning. Greyhound" Perazella, the newest crooning discovery of the league, besides having a 382 week can play shortstop as well as Johnny Manzo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09

D. m., EST, over the WABC-Colum- bia network. When Major Warner was he began picking out tunes on the piano by ear and at 16 was organist of Christ Episcopal church in Rochester, N. r., his birthplace. He received his formal education at Harvard and studied piano with Carlo Buonomici and organ with Wallace Goodrich of Boston. In 1884 he received worldwide recog- milton when he was elected pres ident of the International World Police. He is a son-in-law of form CT Governor Alfred E. Smith.
 Oscar Shaw. one of BrOadway's
 most popular singing and dancing
 stars; Margaret Daum, radio,
 opera and concert soprano; John
 Griffin. Irish tenor and soloist of
 St. Patrick's Cathedral. New
 York; Merrill Lee. rhythm singer,
 and Elton Britt, phenomenal yod-
 eler, will be the guest stars of the
 Hammerstcin Music Hall broad
 cast over the WABC- Columbia
 network cn Friday from 800 to
 S:30 D. m., EST. Shaw has been
 featured as the lead in many of
 BrOadway's greatest musical suc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
PONZI LEADS

New York, March 9-(UP) - Former Champion Andrew Ponzi. of Philadelphia, held the undisputed lead in the world pocket billiard tournament today with five straight victories.
 Ponzi maintained his undefeated record when he stopped Onoferio Lauri of New York 125-107 last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
North End Y Chatter

found themelveS at the short end of their game with the Longo coached Kings 7-6. This defeat mar red the perfect record of wins and no defeats for the Juniors and put them in first place tic with the Sacred Hearts. Rollo led the Kings attack with three points while Dal- ton, McGee and Jannetty scored a hoop apiece for the losers. In other tilts played, the Sacred Hearts trounced the cellar dwelling Royals 15-5 as Veniziano and Cashman scored five points apiece. E. Orsini scored four of five losers points. The Crusaders edged out the Lancers 12-10 with Lou Rinaldi and DeLeo starring for their respective squads with 6-5 points apiece. John Haiday personally conducted the Pioneers to 24-3 victory over the Troop with 12 points. Murphy scored the only hoop for the Pioneers.
 Pick Ups
 We send our Sincerest wishes for a speedy recovery of Teddy Sepan- ski, N. E. Y. basketeer, who is con- valescing from recent appendix operation at the Waterbury hospi- tai. We await your appearance at the Y, Ted"
 Sonny Hopkins, IA year old youngster, bowled 101 at the Y re- gently. Sort of a record for young kid, eh?
 Three of the most improved ball players at the Y this season are Danny Sparzo of the Cadets, Cab of the Tigers and "Pajello" Eshenko of the Wolves. Good work, Boys.
 Did you know that Bob Leece, Collegian Star never slaves before a game?
 He's a hustler, a faithful con- panion, sympathetic listener, business man, a cooperative gentle man, and also leader in his class, MT. Dom Fusco. We mean you"
 Good Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
Italian Recreation League

The most honorable "Marblehead' Petrucci has been California standby throughout the year but he, even he, at last, is too tired to continue. His whistle is gone his beard and hair are two feet long and his mind has wandered. All the result of bowling with Cali fornia. All sympathize and will send flowers. Keystone" Cimin- era is running a close second to "Marbleheao" in the matter of the mind but he has sincere hopes of recovering it after he becomes Napoleon. Dusty Sprano is being treated for the same ailment by "Dr. Bones" Piedmonte who, him. self, is as wacky as "Cream-Puff' Pettinicco. Both the "Dr" and "Cream-Puff" went to New York last Sunday and purchased the En- pire State building and the Brook lyn bridge with their prize money All because this is the California team.
 The Brown team gives the req sons for their success. Spokesman Notorious" Capobianco praises his eammates-"Claw of Iblis" zipoli, Ming Soy" Palladino, Atlas" La tino and Nancy" Napolitano as the greatest array of pinsters in the league. He said, You've got to have nerve, vision and initia- tive to be as good as we are. Our success depended on the fact that California bowls in the same league and we always have and love Nancy.
 "Catspaw" Zipoli of Navy is high ly indignant at the decision arrived at by moonlight by Bandit Chas- CT" Gesnova and Horse and Buggy" Garofola. "Catspaw's nose is as cold as dogs everytime he he gets a strike-nervousneSs, I'd say. "Upsy- Daisy" Piacentino wish es "Smelt" ManZo's enbalmed smile puts in an appearance Thursday night. "Smelt" will honor us with his smile and loud purple neck IlS. 4I1dilh you.
 Not too much can be said about the Army terror-stricken team. They're in sixth place and will finish there but "Viper Pete" Ci- asulol deserved a better fate even though he has no more imagina- ton than his mirror. Regardless that Corn Plaster" Traonetti is in Class c and belong in ClassX, he always keeps his finger-nails clean and greatly emphasizes the fact that he is eating. Smallpox" To- letti wants it known that he thinks movies have a bad influence on the morals of the younger genera tion-bowling will help them and fat women more. Typhoid" Per rellas think-tank pinwheels from Thursday to Thursday and belongs to the class of California dere- licts until the season is completed at least. "Bluebeard" Manzo shouts that wine and women should never be grouped together, for only the wine improves with age. q do hope Mango reads this.)
 The secretary has informed me that the prize list is completed and will be submitted for the bowlers approval Thursday night. Until thenl4-Adieu.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
SS--WTIC--Hartford--lO4O

r. M,
 4:00--Lorenzo Jones. 4:15-The Story of Mary Marlin. 4:30--Hughesree Presenting Rush
 Hughes, News Commentator 4:45-Thc Road of Life. 5:00--Dick Tracy. 5:15-Terry and the Pirates. 5:30-Jack Armstrong. 5:45-Little Orphan Annie. G:00-News. 6:l5-The Revelcrs. 6:25-Musical Interlude. G:30--W Wrightville Clarion. "- 6:i5-Jean Sablon. 7:0o---Amos n Andy. 7;15-UnClc Ezra Radio Station. 7:S0-StrinE Classics-Moshe -+'
 Paranov, Director. T:45--Chandu the Magician. S:00-One Manis Family. S:30-Tommy Dorsey's orch. 9:O0-Town Hall Tonight--t'red
 Allen and Portland Hoffa. 10:00-Your Hollywood Parade. II :00-News. 11:15-Dick Gasparre's orch. 1:30-IIorace Heidts orch. 12:00--Weather Report. 12:02-Louis Armstrong's Orch. Out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
SnnNlnn

Service. 11:30-Local News Bulletins. Duchin and His Orch 12:00-Guy Lombardo and His orch 12:30--Jack Russell and His orch. :00--Johnpy Long and His Orch. 1:30-Johnny Johnson and His
 Orch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
BUSY SKI SHOP

yhe Dartmouth. CV op, small basement shop managed by John Piani at Hanover, IN. H., distributes 24,000 pairs of skis a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
 ROAMING THE AIR WAVES

One of the strangest sights ever witnessed was that of the broad casting of WATERS newest program feature "Waterbury On Parade" The program is in the form of im- aginary parade, pertaining to the growth and development of Water bury and neighboring towns, spon- sored by a number of civic minded merchants. Believe it or not, in the broadcasting of Waterbury On Parade, Jimmy Parker and Roy Flynn, the program announcers, sit on these cold nights before an open WATR studio window facing Grand street and from that point describe an imaginary street procession. Monday night in the midst of the open-window description of Grand streets imaginary parade the trans cribed martial music was augmented by real fire-engine sirens eminat- ing from speeding fire apparatus answering call from the nearby downtown headquarters. The pro- gram is one worth watching, if even at times one wonders whether they are visiting radio Station WATR or place where a psychiatrist is more than just social caller. If you pos sibly can, visit the WATR studios for the broadcasting of Waterbury On Parade. If you find that i'm possible, stand in front of 71 Grand street and look up to third floor of the WATR building on any Mon day, Wednesday or Friday at TOO o'clock. Waterbury On Parade" is, though, splendid source of in formation of local history and a fine undertaking that commemor- ates the growth and development of Greater Waterbury.
 The NEG Spelling Bee, pre-
 senting an old-fashiOned spell down between 8 team of five Gae
 Foster girls and five freshman
 students of New York University,
 will be heard for the first time on
 its new schedule Friday from 9:3O
 to 10:00 D. m.. EST. The Spelling
 Bee, conducted by Paul Wing, will
 be heard weekly thereafter at the l SdmC tlIHc. Anc Odc FOSter SlTlS,
 one of the featured groups at the
 Roxy Theater in New York City,
 are one of the country's best
 known dancing ensembles. To de-
 termine whether the ballet girls
 were the worthy opponents of the
 college lads, Paul Wing conducted
 q preliminary spelIdown at the
 Roxy. He came away convinced
 that five survivors who will par
 ticipate in the forthcoming NEG
 Spelling Bee were match for any
 group.
 Major John A. Warner, who grew fro ma child prodigy to become 6 concert pianist and superintendent of New York's State Police, will demonstrate the seriousness of his musicianship when he plays Cesar Franck's Symphonic Variations as guest Soloist with Howard Barlow and the Co1l1n1hia CvmpboOv pr-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
NOTHING BUT GOLF

Maurice J. McCart!ly, 60-yeal -old
 golf professional, gives lessons daily and plays thirty-six holes on his day of. ..-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09

Tn f ColleglanS will stack up against the state wide tournament which will start at the Central "Y'' tonight. The North Enders' chances to go far in the tournament are good as Sonny Romeo and Mike Haiday, stellar "Y" performers have been secured to bolster this power- full machine. We are with you boys all the way"
 The second annual city-Wide bas- ketball tournament will be held at the North End Y play commencing Sunday, March 20. The deadline for applications will be March IT at 12:00 p. m. All Senior teams, desir- ing entrance are urged to contact Directors Antonio Imbimbo, Jim Jannetty and Pete Polletti.
 Senior League tussleS for tomor- row night are listed as follows: ' D. m. Pals vs Ramblers; at D. m. Triangles vs Tigers and g p. m. the Wolves and the Cadets. The Pals and Wolves are tied for first place and are favorites in tomorrow'S tiltS.
 The Triangles-Tiger affair is con- Sidered even money - Come one, come all. -. Only two weeks remain before the Y Senior League comes to a close and the columnist endeavors to select Senior League All-Star squad. Here goes! ForWardS-Pete Toilette of the Pals; Al Jacovino of the Triangles, and Joe Celentano of the Tigers; guardS-Joe Renaldi of the Pals. Mike Haiday of the Wolves and Joe Petrocine of the Triangles; center-Tommy Rinaldi of the Cadets, Irving Benson of the Pals; and Jazzawitz of the Wolves. Rick Ricciuti for coach; Peter Pol letto, captain and manager-well, we'll skip that! Any objections to above selections? If SO, kindly send them in."
 Leo Kramers North End Bus mess Men will play the N. E. Y. Triangles at the Y hut Thursday evening at 8:30 D. m. in the second game of the current season. The Ouimet tribe won the first encoun- ter 1916 but the Kramer cohorts hope to upset the Redmen. The Business Men Reserves will play the local Phi Beta quintet in the preliminary at 7:30 p. m. Pete Pol letto, popular local sportsman will offlciate the main contest.
 The Y RamblerS will hold their annual swimming party at the Gen. tral Y pool Thursday night at 8 D. m. Ernie Bacco is chairman of the committee which consists of Rocco Long, Angelo Ella, and Nick Ver- arastro, Don't get wet boys"
 The N. E. Y. Guards, under the coaching reins of Jimmy Longo, are enjoying a successful season and de- sire games with any 1914 year old teams in the city. For games, call at the N. E. Y. and ask for Joe Ia- dorola or phone 3-0463. Most prom inent in the recent Guards winning streak have been Angelo Tarullo, Chibs Lienello and Angelo Guarino Nice going, Kids"
 Coach Allen Ouimet's strong Tri- angle quintet will play host to the Meriden Oscar Gross Five on the Y court next Monday evening at 2 D.. m. The Silvercities come here with a formidable record and arc favored to stop the fast coming Triangle squad.
 Junior League Notes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
New York Stations WEAF-66O = WOR-7lO - WJZ-76O - WABC-S6O

9:3o-WOR-Let's Nisit-Inter- view.
 WABC-Ben Bernie Orch; Lew Lehr, Comedian;
 Buddy Clark and Jan
 PickCnS. Songs and others lO;00-W WEAl'-HollyWoo Parade; Dick Powell, Master of Ceremonies; Rosemary Lane, Songs. and Others. WOR-Symphonic Strings, Alfred Wallenstein. Con ductor.
 WJH-Choir Symphonette. WABC-Gang Busters - Sketch loI5-WJI-Nola Day, Songs. lO:3O-WOR-Th Hobby Lobby. WJN-Jamboree-N Variety Show.
 WABC-Barry Wood, Songs. 1O:iJ--WABC-Can We Avoid War; -Dr. Harry r. Ward, Ma tional Chairman American League for Peace and Democracy. 1:00-WEAF-Gasparre Orch. WOR-News; Dance Music Gro 2.
 WJz-News; Ink Spots Quartet.
 WABC-Dance Music (To A. M.) ] 11:15-W Music. l 3O-WJZ-Dancc Music Gro 1 A. M) l 12:3O-WEAF-Light out-Drama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09

Hartford, Conn.-Eddie Reed, 122 1-2, Hartford, outpointed Johnny Compo, 123 1-2, New Haven, (8; Ellis (Unknown) Morgan, 153, Hart ford, knocked out Tommy Romano, 157, Albany, N. r., CD; Bobby Ivy, 13l, Hartford, kayoed Pete Mikow- ski, 132, Meriden CD; Jackie Clark, 132, East Hartford. drew with Ed die McGraw, 129. New Britain, (6) {: George Pee 138 1-2, Meriden, stop ped Joe Sobie, Al, Albany, N. Y, @; Eddie Mahoney, 175. Torrington, knocked out Jackie Kildar, ITS, Albany, CD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-09
WATR PROGKAMS ll9c Kilocycles

3:O0-Transradio News Bulletins. 3:15-Gems of Melody. 3:30-Mary Morrisey. . 3:45-Stamp Man. 4:0O-It Happened in Hollywood. 4:15-WPA Dance orch. 4;45-Strike Up the Band. 5:00-Uncle Harry. 5:l5-Eb , and Zeb. 5:30-W orld in Review. 5 5:45-Melody Revue. G:00-Transradio News Bulletins:
 Musical Interlude. 6:15--Hits and Bits. 6:45-Singing Bill. :00-Waterbury On Parade.