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Evening star., 1938-12-11

fraternity at a special meeting Fri
day. Earl c. Sharits, the frater-
nity's president, offlciated at the
initiation ceremony. He was as
sisted by DR.. Bell, Thomas S. Dur
ham, professor of accounting; Rich
ard E. Beale and Howard F. Ripley,
alumni of the university.
Mr.. Meyer holds c. P. A. Ger
tificates from the District of Co.
lumbia and North Carolina.
Italy Is importing more American
cotton than a year ago.
Evening star., 1938-12-11
Ice Aqe Tusks Found

Remains of a mammoth Of the
Ice Age have been unearthed by M.
Paya, school teacher, near Valence,
France. They include two tusks 7
feet long and several head bones.
The discovery was made following
the turning up of one of the bones
by a plow.
Evening star., 1938-12-11

verSltyS Sigma
Alph ha Sigma
Accounting Fra
ternity, it was
announced yes
terday by DR..
James A. Bell,
president Of the
university.
Dean Meyer,
who has been
head of the
School Of Ac-
countancy for
the last IS years,
was initiated as
an onorary
Evening star., 1938-12-11
Siemu AIpho Sigmo
initiates Dean Mover

Joseph K. Meyer, dean of the
School Of Accountancy Of South
eastern University, has been elect
ed an honorary member of the uni
Evening star., 1938-12-11

Brown, maroon, green
and rust colored imitation
leather h assocks with
kapok filled pillow tops.
Comfortable f1reside seats
grand footstools and
handy seats for the, young
sters.
Art Department-Kann'-
Fourth Floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
BLURRED SIGHT. DOESN'T HINDER
 COURT SCORER
Penn Sophomore Uncanny Shot, But Can't See
 Ball Swish In
BY THOMAS J. DONOHUE United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

Philadelphia, Feb. 11-(UP)- Gerry Seeders has one of the dead- Hest shots of all the members of the University of Pennsylvania bas- ketball squad, but he is so near sighted that the baskets are just a blur.
 In nine games, Seeders has chalked up Al games. He is sub- stitute and has started only three times. He has yet to play a full game.
 The Pottstown, Pa, sophomore is considered by his mates as one of the most uncanny shots on the team and every time he starts a ball toward the hoop, they expect it will drop through the basket.
 He Doesn't Know Result
 Yet, SeederS is so near-sighted that he cannot even tell if his shots are registering.
 T watch the reaction among the players" Seeders said. If they seem happy and jubilant, I know my shot has gone through"
 His mates have to keep him posted on the score during the game, as he is unable to read the big numerals on the scoreboard.
 Seeders never uses glasses in &C., tion, because he says they hinder him. His teammates probably agree with him, for without spectacles his aim is just about perfect.
 Likely to Become Regular
 The slightly built Penn athlete seems destined to break into the regular lineup before the season is much older. Lon Jourdet, head court tutor of the university, has had his eye on Seeders since his freshman year when he registered S7 points in nine games.
 Most of his long shots-out from beyond the foul line-never even touch the rim of the baskets as they swish in.
 Seeders' only difficulty is in passing. When the opposition is wearing colored jerseys, the young Penn soph has difficulty in mak- ing out which players are which.
 "Colors confuse me-" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
PUBLIC TO KNOW WHEN RUNNERS ARE OUT TO WIN Hollywood Club to Make Owners Declare In-
 tentiOns

Inglewood Cal, February II. - (UP) - One of Jack DempSey'S sporting gestures when the former heavyweight champion was running his colors at old Tijuana race track adopted today by the Hollywood Turf Club in a move which may strongly influence pari-mutuel bet ting in America.
 When Dempsey horse was en- tered in race merely for the work out, stable attache would announce it. The Hollywood Club has gone further: it will prohibit all wagering on "prepping" horses, and force own- CTS to declare their intentions.
 Ed Soule, the clubs director of racing, said the rule will be en- forced when the new Englewood race track opens here for a 33-day meet ing June 10.
 Declaration
 At 1ngleWood we will require that the owner of first outer declare in advance whether he plans to let his horse run or merely give him an easy race" Soule said. If he an- nounces his intentions to qualify, the horse may run for the purse, but no bets will be accepted.
 If an owner does not declare to qualify and the horse is not urged it will be barred from further com- petition for a 30-day period"
 Here is how the plan will work:
 A horse which is being trained for a heavy money fixture is started in an overnight handicap or allow ance race for practice. The owner then must inform the Stewards that the horse will not be whipped or otherwise urged. If the horse wins the race, 1t will be awarded the purse, but it will not have been en- tered in the pari-mutuel pool. Its position of finish will not affect the pay-offs. If it runs first, the second horse will be considered the winner in the mutuelS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
Barks and Whines
 From the Dog Show
By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11

Brooklyn "Y'' Eagles Win, 31-21
 The fast stepping Brooklyn "Y" Eagles turned in their 18th victory of the hoop campaign at the ex- pense of Ted Moores Boys club Varsity, the final count being 3i-21 in an interesting contest staged at the Brooklyn YMCA Wednesday night.
 Midgie Grey, Joe Narstis and Runividge featured For the Imbim- bomen in 8 bang-up contest, piling up comfortable margin in the first period, leading 6-2.
 The second session brought out the fastest passing attack of both teams but the Eagles managed to outscore their rivals and remain ahead 15-10. At the outset of the fourth period the Boys Clubbers, led by Chipman who tossed in two long shots from almost the length of the court, pushed the score up to 21-18 only to fall back before the Laudisi-coached Eagles hoop bom- bardment. The final score showed 31-21 and ample revenge for the 1mbimbomen who dropped a two- point victory previously to the im- proved Clubbers.
 Wednesday night the strong St. Joseph's B. c. of Shelton will show at the Brooklyn YMCA again, a re- vamped quintet. This colorful crew of performers lost a thriller to the New Haven Boys club who in turn split a series with the West Side Speedboys.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11

Profiting by a weeks rest. the North End "" Collegians will be in fine shape tonight for the expected battle against the crack New Britain Boys Club Varsity at the North End "Y" at g o'clock.
 With the New Milford Farmers as their last victims, the Collegians are fast achieving popularity with north end fans and large crowd is ex- pected to watch the return tussle between these two rivals this even- ing. The Collegians, playing before the biggest crowd of the year at New Britain, handed the Hardware City boys their first setback of the season in the first of the home and home series between the teams.
 A large delegation of rooters is expected to come with the New Britain team in it's efforts to square the series. Johnny Andrusia, the main supporting threat of the visi- tors, will be closely watched by the North End five, but Capt. Capodice, Holcomb, Webber, Dupont and oth- CT crack shooters will also be on hand to give the Collegians plenty of trouble.
 Coach Jim Horrigan is expected to start the team which has been on the floor at the outset of most of the Collegians games this year.
 Ricky Ricciuti and Lou Chestone will take care of the guard positions. with Capt. Bob Leece at center. Herb Leece and Ken Kelly will be in the fore-court. The Collegians will miss the services of reliable Ossie Pet rone, crack forward, who has been ordered to give up basketball due to illness, but Jun Morris and Jim- my Damelio, who was one of the main factors in the Collegians' win in New Britain, will be ready to go in at a moments notice.
 The North End Y Pals, fresh from victory over the Wolves, which sent them into a tie for the lead in the North End"Y" Senior league, will play the strong New Britain Boys Club Reserves in the prelimi- nary at o'clock. The Pals will be out to avenge two previous setbacks by the New Britain reserve squad. Jim Horrigan will referee the first game, while Ralph Santopietro will be the 11th man on the floor in the main game
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
Lack of Farm Talent Deters BlackhaWkS
BY ROBERT WEBB
United Press Staff Corresponds,

Boston, Feb. 11.-(UP)-Letting the sports chips fall where they may:
 Major Fred Mclaughlin, owner of the Chicago Blackhawks, probably wouldn't be so disappointed in his managers if the club had some sort of farm system when Dit Clapper and Ray Getliffe of the Bruins were hurt, Art Ross had little trouble filling their places with some fairly good reenforcementS by recalling Mel Hill and Jack Craw- ford from Providence.
 Manager Bill Stewart, on the other hand, has no farm from which he can recall baby Blackhawks in case of emergency the only thing Bill can do when his regu- lars are injured is to treatt hem with adhesive tape, cheery words, and ice water .. Clem Loughlin, Chicago manager last season, often complained of the Hawks lack of farm team.
 There not much chance that the Bees will use more than one new player in the infteld . Manager Casey Stengel wants his new in- fielders, if he uses any, to have season player on each side |. thus the suggested third base short stop combination of Hal Maggert and Joe Walsh is just a brain- storm.
 Stengel has a great deal of re- spect for the pitching ability of Bobby Refs, the handyman who pitched, caught, and played the outfield for the Bees a year ago. .... a relief pitcher with Brook lyn during the Stengel regime Refs worked his way up to start ing berth before the end of the season .. he'll be given plenty of consideration this spring.
 Casey will spend a great deal of time on some of the more promising Bees youngsters who failed to bat as high as expected last season :. When a man can't bat 300, he has failed" says Casey, "and there's not a reason in the world why he shouldn't be willing to change his style"
 Many batters hit a ball much further than they need to claims Stengel |. at the PhillieS park. for example, some left-handed hit ters try to slap the ball 100 feet over the right field fence as matter of fact, the right-field wall in the City of Brotherly Love is so short that Gene Moore once tried to throw out at first a man who had apparently singled off the fence.
 It is not unlikely that the raid on Ivy college assistant football coaches. which was started by Penn sylvania, is yet completed :. Dartmouth's Red Blaik admits that all his assistants have turned down offers .. perhaps Fritz Crisler, newly appointed Michigan coach. can wean a man or two from this section.
 The New York state boxing com- mission drowned on Tony Galentos training on beer and cigars before the New Jersey heavyweight with drew from his February 18 bout with Harry Thomas but For rest (Spec) Towns, who cracked a worlds indoor hurdle record last Saturday at the Millrose games in New York, hasn't received any com- plaints from track authorities be- cause he smokes at least one cigar every day while in training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
Chase Bowling Gossip

As the league rolls along to the final weeks of play, it is very in teresting to note that the handicaps between the teams are getting lower, except in the case of the Jay'vees who weekly are handed 40 or more pins 8 game, and rightly they need them, last week two of the handi- caps were two pins, another was five, another was seventeen, and the Jay'vees were given forty nine pins a game. All the bowlers at this point are praiSing the way the league is being run, as the result recently voted to go another round.
 A funny thing happened last week Ducky Richmond (who predicts he will win the Luck Strikes" sweep stake tomorrow) while in the act of putting some of that hand lotion on his hands, dropped the bottle and Woe unto him." Dick had to bowl for the rest of the night without the aid of the lotion.
 Louis Tucker who has all the boys in the league watching him as the result of his great bowling of late, rolled a 95 without mark last week and narrowly missed making 1t 99 when he lost control of the third ball in the ninth box.
 When we mention the name of Tucker, 1t seems to us that the Yard team should go to court and legally change the name to the Fuckers, They have Papa" Irving Tucer in the bleachers every week now root ing for the boys, did you know that if all the Tucker Boys who bowl got together they'd make two teams. We recall the ace pinsters in the famous family, George, who we guess is responsible for all the rest of the family taking up bowling. Some years ago George gained fame in the Brass City as star anchor man in the Eagles, and up to this year he always was member of this league. We miss his smiling face and hope that next year George will lead the Tucker Family" in this league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
NORWEGIAN GIRL
 BEST SPEED SKATER

Oslo, Feb. 11.-(UP).-Miss Laila Schou Nilsen of Norway held the women's speed skating champion ship of the world today, having clinched the titled with a victory in the 1,O00-meter race yesterday.
 Miss Nilsen completed the course in one minute, 40.3 seconds, beat ing out Miss Madeline (Maddy) Horn of Beaver Dam, Wis, by more than three seconds. Miss Horns time was 1:434.
 Finishing fifth in the 5,O0O-meter race placed Miss Horn fourth in total point stadings for the speed title. Miss Verne Lesche won the 5,000-meter event to gain champion ship rmnerup honors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
SCHMELING DUDAS OFF

New York, Feb. 11.-(UP).-Plan for Max Schmeling to meet Steve Dudas in third "tuneup" bout be- fore fighting Joe Louis for the eavy- weight title in June were aban- doned today.
 Unwilling to risk a Schmeling defeat, Promoter Mike Jacobs cabled Maxie to refrain from any more bouts before meeting Louis. He also ordered Der Schlager to proceed to this country as soon as possible.
 It had been planned for Schmeling to fight Dudas in Berlin or Los Angeles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
EASY FOR INDIANS!

New Haven, Conn. Feb. 11.-(UP) -Dartmouth's Indians were back in first place in the Eastern Interco- legiate Basketball League today fol- lowing an easy victory over Yale last night, 38-29.
 Joe Cottone, a forward, led the Hanover team with IA points. The game never was close, the Indians piling up a 21-10 margin at half time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
N. E. Eagles Win

Manager Anthony Perrottio North End Eagles defeated the Indians last night at Webster school gym 27-15. The Eagles were led by Sam Perrotti. Francis Toilette and Tony Martone who scored field goals apiece. Billy Valletto played an ex- excellent floor game for the win- ners while Parlo was the losers best bet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
PARK CITY DEFY

The Bridgeport Tigers challenge any semi-pro team in the state. The Tigers are leading Y. M. c. A. league Nnd hold victories over many good teams in the state. The Tigers will enter the Statewide Amateur Tour ney in Waterbury. Games car be ar ranged by writing Edward J. Bekar, e3 Goddard avenue, Bridgeport. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
Warriors, Eagles and Orioles wer

Warriors, Eagles and Orioles were winners of Brooklyn "" league games played last night, the Town Plot All Stars losing 29-18 game to the Warriors. Nappi and Smith showing up well for the winners with 16 points.
 Twelve throws made good gave the Eagles 16-8 win over the Cadets each team scoring but two field goals.
 Doublas. Accentura. Grove and Perella all scored six to eight points in the Orioles 31-21 win over the Paramounts, led by Brucato who got II points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11

&NOn HI EIND II VV. Ns IA NiAN0A1 | Il Bridgeport Middle Street Boys club defeated the "" Varsity last night in Bridgeport by the score of 46-31.
 The score at half time was 1916 Bridgeport Middle Street Boys Club. The game was very close to the closing minutes of the third period when the Middle Street Boys Club pulled away and stood out in front until the final whistle.
 Bennett and Paolini starred for the winners with Chestone and Margiotta for the losers.
 The "" Varsity will meet the Princeton A. A. of Watertown Sum- day at p. m. in the main game of double header.
 Cagginello, former Warren Hard ing star, referred the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
THOMASTON BEATEN

Hartford, Feb. 1.-The Hartford PIMA team, leading the State Po- fish National Alliance League, ada ed another victory to heavy sea- sons total last night, defeating the Thomaston PIMA team 41-23. Bra kon and H. Goracy were outstanding in the winners scoring attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
TRTANGLES BOW

Bloomfield, Feb. 1.-The Capitol Alleys basketball team, Malinosky putting five double-deckers through the mesh to lead the scoring, clipped the Waterbury Triangles 34-Sl here last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
FINE FUTURITY

New York - A total of 1106 nom- nations for the 1940 Belmont Fu- tlrity have been received, increas- ing by 32 the number listed for 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
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Eagles Trim Cadets. 1s-s

The Laudisi-coached Eagles scored their eighth straight league victory at the expense of the fighting Cadets, winning decisively 16-8. Tommy Lacilla, Stan Grey and Joe Narstis featured the shooting attack of the Imbimbomen with six, five and two points respectively.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11

Joe Hendricks who pastimes in the rolling mill, recently joined the Millers and has added some of that pep the team has taken on lately. They are not the best bowlers, but with the aid of the handicap are now resting in third place tied with the Metal Rec'g.
 The kicker prize was again hit last week, Otto Bonaker, and Ronald Keeith being tied, this makes the second week in row that MT. Keith has won this award.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
HOPEVILLE EAGLES ATTENTION

The Hopev2le Eagles management is asked to get in touch with A.. Jakubauskas, 191 Alder street in reference to their suled game with the Crusaders of Wednesday, February 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
YMCA Varsity
c. OF L. TOP ALL STARS

The Crusaders of Lithuania tri- umphed over the All Stars, 32-22 last Wednesday night at Barnard gym. Jakubauskas featured for the winners with 12 points while the losers best bet was Hook" McGrath with 6 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11

The Anderson Gra-Y club would like to book games with teams be- tween the ages 12 to 14. For games phone 4-8711 between D. m. and ' D. m. and ask for George.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
NORTH END TIGERS
 CLASH WITH WAIVERS

The North End Y Tigers will meet the powerful st. Joes Holy Name Jrs. tonight at the St. Joe auditorium. The Holy Name outfit boasts a strong record of Is wins against 2 defeats. This marks the second game between the rivals, the St. Joe aggregation winning the first game 25 to 8 at the Y hut. The Tigers who have won 18 games losing six will be out to halt the Holy Manners and end two game losing streak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
N. E. TIGERS TO HAVE GUEST

Tom Santa Lucia, head of the Tigers clubs program committee, has arranged for Victor Mambruno, city selectman to speak at Tiger meeting tonight at 8 o'clock. Plans for the coming hot-dog roast will also be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
Paramounts Lose to Orioles 31-21

The fast stepping Orioles moved into third place by virtue of a con- spicuous 31-21 victory over the lowly Paramounts. Accetura, Grove, ex-Wilby flash, and Douglas paced the scoring spree of the DeBlasio men with eight, eight ana seven re- spectively. Brucato was the shining light for the losing outfit.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
PALS TACKLE NEW BRITAIN

The strong New Britain Boys club Res. will be the guests of the popular N. E. Pals at the North End surface tonight at o'clock in the first game of an attractive dou- ble bill. The "" Collegians will take on the Varsity of the same squad at g p. m. The Riccuiti coached Pals were defeated by the New Britainites in the earlier part of the week by a 31-29 score in overtime heat but have been play ing bang up ball since and hope to upsett he favorites. The lineups: Pals N, Britain Res. Capt. Pete Toilette ..... Kiskis
 right forward Gunshanan Rec
 left forward Jannetty .................. Budnick
 center
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 right guard ooAAoou .......... DOoeck
 left guard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
Sports QUESTIONS Answered

Have you . Sports Question yOu want answeredT The Sports Fan Question MaB iS at your service. Write your questions clearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Fan Ques- tiOn Man, Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington, ID. o., enclosing three-cent postage stamp.
 THE EDITOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
THE EDITOR.

Q. Is it the general opinion of experts that Jack Dempsey should have won his second fight with Gene Tunney regardless of the fam- ous long count?"
 A. It seemed to be the opinion of many observers present that Dempsey was probably not fast enough to catch up with Tunney and follow up his advantage after the latter arose from the knock down. But of course, this is only opinion and no one can say what might have happened.
 e. Did Canisius College defeat Long Island University in basketball
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
Dempsey Protection Pan' May Affect AH Horse Betting
in the 1936-37 season2
 A. No; they lost to Long Island. 9 to 35.

@. When was construction start ed on the Madison Square Garden Bowl in Long Island City, N. r., and what was the first sporting event staged there?
 A. Ground was broken for the new arena on April II, 1892, and the first sports event to be staged was wrestling match between Ed "Strangler" Lewis and Dick Shikat on June g, 1882. Lewis was the win- ner,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
ANDERSON WANTS GAMES

Referee-Mike Higgiston. Time Four S-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11

Totals ..... ..4S0 492 471-1443 High Single-Nelson, 143. High Three-Nelson, 375. High Game-Giants, 567. High Team-Giants, 1641.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
Benrus Watch Co.

Totals ....... 4sS 497 4sS-141a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-11
Brooklyn "Y'' Eagles Win, 31-21

Referee-Mike Higgiston. Time Four S-minute periods.