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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Chase Park And Meriden Badminton
 Teams Break Even

In the toughest match so far this season the Chase Park Badminton Four split 5 to with the c. L. and P. Badminton team of Meriden.
 Every one of the doubles matches was closely contested, taxing the energy and skill of both sides. The Chase boys had the edge at the end of the doubles play to 2.
 This lead was wiped out however, in the singles matches in which they lost 8 to l making the tie to 5.
 The results in the scoring show the closeness of teh play.
 Mulcrone- Young, Chase, defeated Stowell- Moran, Meriden 21-15.
 Turblom- Warnes, Chase, defeated Peterson-Sprafke, Meriden 21-15.
 Stowell-Peterson, Meriden defeat ed Mulcrone- -Turnblom, Chase 21-12|
 Warnes-Young. Chase. defeated Moran-Sprafke, Meriden, 21-17.
 Peterson-Moran, Meriden, defeat-| ed Turblom- Young, Chase 21-16.
 Mulcrone- -Warnes, Chase, defeated Stowell-Sprafke, Meriden 21-15.
 In the singles only one of the| Chase boys came through with al win:
 Mulcrone, Chase, defeated Peter. son 15-4.
 Sprafke, Meriden, defeated War nes, Chase 15-l0.
 Stowell, Meriden, defeated Young Chase, 15-I3.
 Moran. Meriden. defeated Turn blom, Chase, l5-13.
 Plans are under way to have the Chase boys meet the local Y. M. c A. team which will be the most ablt team in their schedule this season This match is tentatively scheduled for Monday night, January 31st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Max Baer Lost Again A1 Chan1pionship ShufZe
Brock-HaLLs To
 Test French11en

New Haven, Jan. 25-The Brock Halls, New Ravens top notch amateur hockey team, run into the toughest sort of state competition on Thursday night when they play the St. Ann Flying Frenchmen, of Waterbury, in another popular priced amateur game at the Arena.
 The Frenchmen have been playing in the Brass City league and this will be their first appearance at the Arena this year. The Waterbury team made 8 bid for the state cham piOnship last year as finalists. More outdoor ice, however, has put them in better shape this year and they should give the Brock Halls a mighty test be- fore the evening is over.
 The Brock Halls go to New York on Tuesday to saw off their series with the St. Nicks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
BRADDOCK AND FARR NEARLY
 SIGNED AGAIN
Ex=Champ to Ask Wife's 0. K.-FIOrida Vacation
 Was Planned

New York, Jan. 2s. (UP)-Nego- tiations for a return Jimmy Brad dock Tommy Farr fight were com plete today except for the "yes" of Mrs. Braddock, who might black ball the idea because it would in- terfere with her Florida vacation.
 Braddock, who upset Farr in their 10-round bout last Friday night, accepted Promoter Mike Jacobs of- fer to meet the British champion in a 12-round bout April 1 on the con- dition that his wife approves.
 'I'll have to talk to Mae about it before can sign" the former world champion said. we figured on leav- ing for Miami next week, and Mae has bought some of those sports clothes. It may be a tough Job be- cause today's our eighth wedding anniversary"
 Braddock's manager, figuring on another sellout crowd, accepted Jacobs offer of 37 1-2 per cent of the gate. Farr asked. 27 1-2 per cent but finally agreed to 20 for the chance to redeem himself in the eyes of the boxing public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
BARNARD HOLDS TOP SPOT IN GRAMMAR LOOP MalOney Edged 1911; Sprague Makes Great
 Comeback

Excitement promoted by tight tussle in grammar school basketball competition found Barnard at the top of the heap when the shouting subsided, the boys from Brooklyn having won a 13 to II go from Maloney, while Russell moved up with the latter team in second place tie, after easily defeating Hopeville IT to 6. Washington finally won a game, to 4 from Bunker Hill while Sprague turned in the greatest game of che season by com- ing from behind to 12 count to win from Woodrow Wilson 14-13.
 Today, the playof game of the major division of the Grammar School league was booked for Wilby gym, when unbeaten Driggs meets pu with determined Duggan. losers of only one game, and that to the leaders early in the season. Chick Carney and the WPA band will be on hand. (Chick is not the leader, he's the referee of the important game). Webster and and Slocum tangle in league game Thursday at Slocum gym. Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
HARDING HIGH
 HERE TONIGHT
 FOR CROSBY GO
Local Club Must Win to Keep in Valley League
 Basketball League
(By the Old Grad)

Harding high school of Bridgeport will be Crosby's opponent tonight at the Wilby gymnasium in another league engagement. Harding has won but one Valley league contest this season, and has dropped three. The Presidents defeated Wilby, while losing to Crosby, Naugatuck and Torrington. So close have all these games been that the record shows Harding has scored 120 points against their opponents 122. Cros- by's victory was by a single point, a 24-23 affair that went overtime. Coach Meads team also forced Naugatuck into an extra period, and these facts are sufficient to indicate the calibre of tonight's visitors.
 Harding has always been 8 tough team for Crosby, and since the league started the edge in victor ies has been decidedly with the Bridgeport team. Harding usually shows a husky team and employs a zone defense which in recent years has been almost impregnable for Crosby. This is a mother year, how ever, and with the first game of the series to it's credit, Crosby will be trying tonight to take both games and extend the present winning streak to seven games.
 Coach Schofield's team will be in under somewhat of a handicap to- night as "Pinkie" Woods, high SCOT ing forward, suffered a broken toe in the Leavenworth game last Fri day night. Woods will be out of the game for several weeks and his loss will be severe one, as he has been one of the highest scorers in the league and is an important cog in the Blue machine. What changes will be made in the lineup tonight remains to be seen. French may start at the forward position or Coach Schofield may switch the team so as to inject Verbyla into the game. French has been flash in practice but has failed to hit the hoop to any extent in actual com petition. There's a lot of luck in shooting and French may come through any time with big night.
 Day, Brady, Lyons and Holmes will surely be in there at the start. Crosby is anxious to sew this game up as it cannot afford loss. With Naugatuck still sailing along un- beaten the chase is becoming a stern one. The Greyhounds have not cracked as yet and unless some one stops them soon they cannot be caught at all. With four of their next six games at home, the team from down the valley has the pole position right now.
 A preliminary between the Junior Varsity teams of the two schools will start at 7:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
 WIN DOUBLE=HEADER

Just to be different, the Columbian Squires take their basketball oppo- nents, two at clip, having won a double-header last night. In the first game thew were 31-18 winners over the Highlanders and then took on the Bunker Hill team which they defeated 27 to IT. Harry Stover sunk 16 points in the twin bill. Public relations counsel and booking Man ager Pete Luddy is looking for court action from the St. Joseph C.C. team and the North End Cadets. Call him at 3-2569. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
SCHAEFER LEADS

New York, Jan. 25. (UP)-Jake Schaefer of Chicago, defending his worlds 28.2 balkline billiard title, led challenger Welker Cochran, San Francisco, 500-382 today entering the third block of their $500 point title match today.
 Schaefer, who lifted Cochran's 18.2 balkline title only 10 days ago, got the pump on the Californian by winning both of yesterdays blocks, 250-213 and 25O-169. The Chicagoan clicked of a string of 106 billiards last night for the high run of the match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Totals
BUNKER HILL
YMCA BASKETBALL

As the third week of the Senior Inter-Club basketball league comes around three teams, stand at the top tied for first place. The YMHA, Black Knights and Orions each have played and won two games. The games for this week are as fol- lows Tuesday, 800, Olympic vs Druids; 300, YMHA vs. Orions; Thursday, January 27, 800. P. P. T. vs. Druids and Kenoshas vs. Fultons, at 800. The standings of the teams present are as follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
BROOKLYN EAGLES BREAK
 EVEN IN WEKKEr.D CONTESTS

The fast-stepping Brooklyn "Y" Eagles split even over the week end taking over the highly-touted Plain vile Maroons 32-23 in return en- counter staged last Saturday at the Plainville high gym. The playing of "Squint" Murphy stood out for the Imbimbomen who was aided ably by the fine fioorwork of Tommy Lacil- la. Gnazzo was the losers best bet The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
NORTH END Y CHATTER
BY JIM JANNETTY

An attractive double header is billed for the North End Y tonight when the N. E. Pals stack up against the dangerous Mustang A. c. from Bridgeport at 7:30 p. m. and the RamblerS take on the Young Russian Juniors an hour later. Frank Place and Ken Kelly, up and coming referees, will toot the whistles.
 St. Lucy's Holy Name Bowling Team will travel to TOrrington to- night and play return match with st. Peters H. N. of that city at 8 D. m. The Waterburians won the first match at the North End Y q few weeks ago by 27 pins. Rev. Michael McVerry, new curate, has been added to the squad. He is pretty good at knocking down ten pins.
 President Peter Polletti of the Senior Basketball League has called & special meeting of all club repre- sentatives tonight at the Y hut at 8:15 o'clock. Important business will be transacted.
 The Prospect Bowling League which has been reOrganized under the leadership of Rev. Thomas S.. Cochard will resume activities to- night at o'clock.
 The "Y" Crusaders would like to hear from any outstanding Junior squads in the city. The Blessed SacramentS and the Bulldog Juniors are urged to contact Dick Claffey for games by phoning 3-4o05.
 The North End Business Men will swing into action Thursday night with the Ritz Boys Club of Ansonia Rs their opponents.
 North End Y fans are still talk ing about the Lemkos Quintet from Ansonia. The Copper City lads set back the "" Varsity 64-48 week ago and Friday evening the strong Y Collegians a 56-32 "Shellacking" Lynch and Bidmarik. Ansonia for wards, scored 50 points between them in both contests.
 The Wolves trounced the Meri- den Community Club 48-17 as Hai- day and Valeski starred for the Waterburians at the Y Branch Sat urday.
 Ed McGrath, Dartmouth Grad, was the chief speaker at the VI Cadets meeting last night. His sub feet was "Sportsmanship". Presi- dent Angelo Jacovino introduced the speaker.
 The Pals would like to book game with the West Sides. The Gals, claim the w. S. manager has been sidc-stepping the Rossimen. Maurice Bowling is urged to con- tact the Pals manager at the Y Branch tonight.
 Howie Dalton, phone 3-64l5, and Sal Bosco, l13 East Farm street. are booking games for the N. E. Y. Juniors and would like to hear frorc the Warrior JunioEs and Naugatuck Y Eagles for gameS
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
oRIoNs ToPPLE EAGLES

The Central "" Orions upset the Brooklyn Eagles, mainly through the fine playing of Skip Goodwin, who netted Il points in the fray and Ganazer whose hook shooting spelled victory for the winners. Cappy DeBlasio in a last quarter onslaught tossed in five field goals to bring the hapleSs Eagles to with in shooting distance of the Orions.
 The Eagles, were minus the ser. vices of Stan Grey. who performed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

CRUSADERS WIN

The N. E. Y. Crusaders proved too strong for the Guards by beat ing them 15-2. The Y Crusaders are formerly made up of Slocum players. For games with Crusaders call Carmen Bruscino, 3-9904 be- tween 4:30 and 700. The Crusaders have F victories and defeats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
BOWLING BRIGADE

There are about 3,OOO,OO0 bowlers in the United States today, accord ing to reliable estimates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

out the Middle Street Boys Club l a score of 34-33 in the first gan at the North End Y.
 All Varsity players are requeste to be at the North End "Y' at 6:' D. m. sharp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
WINNING COMBINATION

Charlie Kurtsinger, veteran jockey, rode War Admiral in all his eight conquests as three-year-old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

NEY Varsity in Park City Tonight
 Tl&a "" Varsity will journey to Bridgeport to meet tia strong Mid ale Street Boys Club tonight at s:SO o'clock. The Y" Varsity nosed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Acute Angles Seen In Louis-Mann Fight
By DAN PARKER

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 Talking fake fights with recently Mike said: Larceny handling something big and want to stay in the big league you've 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Woodrow Wilson
Sprague

TotaIS .... ...... 6 13
 Score at half time: Woodrow Will son 12, Sprague 5. Referee: Bernardo Time: Four 5-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
 Bunker Hill

IOldlS
 Score at half time: Washington 5. Bunker Hill ?. Referee: Kelly. Time Four 5-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
COM. CLUB

Iotals ........ II 31 Score at half time: Robins IS, Com. Club IS; Referee: Tracy. Time two and two 10-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

better basketball squad between Washington Hill and the North End will be partly settled Sunday at the North End Y Gym when the "Y" Varsity stacks up against the Key mOnd Hillies in the first game of their home and home series. The Gladney men boast of fine record, but we stick by the Y.
 The North End Y Juniors trimmed the Pioneers IFS; the Lancers beat the Kings 12-10; The Crusaders shellacked the Guards 15-2 and the Sacred Hearts upset St. Thomas 18-7 in Junior League games at the North End Y Saturday.
 The Y Collegians will stack up against the Bridgeport Stillman A. c. Friday evening at 9 o'clock. Bob Leece, lanky center, will be missed by the Collegians as he is out with sinus trouble. Hurry and get well, Bob, we miss you.
 The North End fans are wonder ing what is the matter with the Varsity. They have lost three out of their last four games. A change of faces is rumored.
 The Y Varsity will endeavOr to get back into the win column to- night when they stack up against the Middle St. Boys Club in Bridge port.
 PICK-UPS
 Captain Pete Toilette of the Pals may take up officiatingg seriously. Whats it all about, Pete?
 Charley Marsey, Tiger Guard, has not been held scoreless on the court in four years. Keep it up, Char ley"
 Lou Cheston Varsity Star" not only plays good game of basket ball but does some means steps on dance floor.
 Honey Margiotta, N. E. Y. Esquire man. is the most underrated bas- ketball player ill the Y.
 Tommy Ciarlo, North End light weight, has been utilizing the local boxing room in order to keep in trim.
 Jimmy Lee, Wilby High basketball mentor. spoke to a group of 25O Y members at the N.E.Y. last night. The Y COllegians sponsored this forum. Louis ChestOne introduced the speaker.
 The strong Bristol coasters trim med the Y triangles last night 24- 20. Vanasse lead the invaders with 8 points while Al Jacovino, one of the most promising basketball play CTS in the Y, did tn, damage for the Ouimet men with nine points.
 The Wolves give all credit tor their recent winning streak to their three leading female admirers - Misses Lena DOnmurraumma, Kay Pughie, Margaret PaganO. Mice work, girls.
 A North End personality, Taci- turn and Conservative, on and off the court, an individuGl with an end- less number of companions, an everlasting smile, also an amateur pbysiotherapiSt, Is Mike Haiday Take bow, Mike!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Totals ......... IA
HIGHLANDERS
SQUIRES

Score at half time: Squires IS, Highlanders 10. Referee: Brophy. Time: four S-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Washington


 Score at half time: Russell IS, Hopeville 1. Referee: Carney. Time: 10-minute halves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
PLAINvILLE MARoONs

Score by periods: Brooklyn Eagles ..2 II ' 12-32 Plainville Maroons 5 6 5 E23
 Referee: Miller (Plainville). Time: Four 10-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

Johnny Broaa the suspended Yankee pitcher training Lowell nmates he to take fighting he decides to agan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

SC0re by perlodS: Central Orions .3 4 4 15-26 Brooklyn Eagles 8 2 5 7-17
 Referee: Andrews. Time: Four g. minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
GENTS
Totals .. 1a
SACRED HEARTS

 Score at half time Gents 24, Harts 15. Referee: Tracy; two and two 10-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

Is proboscs purpe Calling Bushy Graham xbantam weight the best unsuccessful bid for the against Charley Phil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Russell


 Score at half time: Barnard Maloney 4. Referee: Lonergan. Tin Four 5-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

The Prospect Bowling League which has been reOrganized under the leadership of Rev. Thomas S.. Cochard will resume activities to- night at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

President Peter Polletti of the Senior Basketball League has called & special meeting of all club repre- sentatives tonight at the Y hut at 8:15 o'clock. Important business will be transacted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

Howie Dalton, phone 3-64l5, and Sal Bosco, l13 East Farm street. are booking games for the N. E. Y. j Juniors and would like to hear froG the Warrior Juniots and Naugatuck Y Eagles for gameS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25

A North End personality, Taci- turn and Conservative, on and off the court, an individuGl with an end- less number of companions, an everlasting smile, also an amateur pbysiotherapist, is Mike Haiday. Take a bow, Mike!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
Golf Fields May Be Pared

New York.-ReductiOn of fields in ] considered by the United States Golf A stars more elbow room. The field in this is to be played at Deal, in Kent, will be lii final rounds. Qualifying for the chamT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-25
PICK-UPS

Jimmy Lee, Wilby High basketball mentor. spoke to group of 25O Y members at the N.E.Y. last night. The Y Collegians sponsored this forum. Louis ChestOne introduced the speaker.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-11

SHANGHAI. China, Feb. IL
Nun tsai, the virtual slavery Of
little girls. = system which has
existed in China for centuries. is
being investigated By Shanghai's
municipal council, which hopes to
force the registration of such
children and thus to be able 10
protect them. So deeply IS the
custom rooted that efforts 20 stop
il have failed 50 far.
Poor people give up their
daughters 70 wealthier families
rs adopted children. TIE httle
girls act - personal maids ana do
light house work. When they
reach manageable age. the mis-
treSS of the house is obligated 10
find them husbands and provide
them with dowries- Although the
system Is not slavery IN one sense.
there Is 70 supervision % prutect
the children from abuse.
Formal legal action Is not nee
esSary 70 effect an adoption and IL
Is difficult 70 determine whether
the transaction was the buying
and selling az . child or . genuine
adoption In case OF legal action
being taken against an alleged
slave trader. TIE defense can al
ways BE raised that the ehild has
been adopted.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-11
R-TASTERS LIVE
FROM NOSE TO MOUTH

! PHILADELPHIA. Feb 1.-TWO
Philadelphians depend on their
noses for a large part Of their in
come.
Samuel Crawford and Thomas
KinsIow are Philadelpnia's official
smeIlers - and tasters - Of its
drinking water.
Both have developed their SEN
ses Of smell and taste to a high
degree of efficiency during nearly
10 years as employees Of the Blu
reau Of Water.
Each morning they examine
samples taken from the city's
three principal pumping stations.
If they find the water isn't as it
should be, they hof-foot it up the
river to see what factory is to
blame. That seldom happens,
however, for most companies CO.
operate.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-02-11

Rhunba dancing in which the
contestants viii be performers IN
all the figures which are 50 dear
to lovers of this style Of dancing.
win be q feature Of the amuse-
menf hours ut Sloppy Joe's To-
morrow night
The dancers are considered ex-
perts in the Rhumba. and have
won words Of commentator from
tourists who have spent much
time in Cuba. watching experts
in the figures of this modern
dance, and can find no differ
ence.
In addition, Jake Schreiber,
well known theatrical manager
who Is spending > time in Key
West, win be present and enter
tain with . moving picture ex-
hibition. showing scenes. some in
color. which he has taken since
arriving.