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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Harry and MuShky Discuss Yuletide
By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
CHICAGO CUBS
 BEST DEFENSE
 IN NATIONAL
Hartnett, Collins and Her. man Stand Out, Aver
 ages Show
By HENRY SUPER

United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 New York, Dec. 24-(UP)-With Manager Gabby Hartnett, Rip Col lins and Billy Herman setting the pace, the Chicago Cubs cracked two fielding records during the 1888 sea- son, official fielding averages re- vealed today.
 The Cubs played the tightest de- fenSive ball in National league his- tory as they battled to the pennant. They established new mark of .0779 for club fielding and achieved a new circuit record for fewest er- TOTS in season, 135.
 Their new fielding percentage dis placed the previous high of .9778, made by Boston in 1883. And the low error number bettered the Cubs own figure of of 137 registered in 1884. In addition they had the most put outs for this season. 4,164.
 Nice Work
 Collins led the leagues first base men in fielding with a percentage of 1856: Herman topped the second basemen with 981 and Hartnett had the best figure for regular catchers, .995. Gabby, however, played in only 83 games and since leadership in the various departments is based upon 100 games. Hartnett could not claim the hpnor, which went to Al Todd of Pittsburgh with .985. Todd since has been traded to the Boston Bees.
 Another traded player, Joe Stripp, who played with St. Louis and Bos- ton, headed the third basemen. Stripp, recently sent back to Brook lyn, had an average of .971. Brook lyn had two of the leaders-Leo Durocher, new Brooklyn manager, who topped the shortstops with .9661 and Goody RoSen, who paced the outfielders with .989.
 Although 9 pitchers fielded for a perfect 1000, the leadership went to Jim Turner of Boston, with 89 chances without an error.
 Ernie Lombardi, Cincinnati catch CT who led the league at bat, again achieved, for the fourth successive year, the questionable distinction of leading the backstops in passed balls with nine.
 Arky Vaughan and Pep Young of Pittsburgh tied the records for short stop and second basemen by partici- pating in five double plays each in the game of August IA against Chi cago.
 Gus Suhr of Pittsburgh established a record for first basemen by par ticipating in 150 double plays in 145 games. The old record of 149 in 152 games was made by Jim Bottom ley of St. Louis in 1927.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Oakville, Watertown Sports
BY ROBERT L. PALMER JR.

Watertown, Dec. 24-The Oakville Dukes, defending champions of the Town court league put on a very special show for scouts of their fellow rivals the Kiesels, who came to see what Lou Pierce's club could do against the Chestnut Hills, a team that had pressed them to the limit. The Dukes won 49-14, display ing 8 furious outburst of scoring power and showing an excellent passing attack.
 The one-sided victory enabled the Blue and Gold forces to tie for first place with the Kiesels. Both teams have five wins and no defeats and will clash on Tuesday January 5 for the first round championship.
 The Hills never had a chance as the Dukes bombarded their hoop continuously and successfully. Guar ter scores were 13-2; 27-5; 43-8 in favor of the Pierce-coached com- bine. Ray Beauty, Lee Vaughn and Jimmy Liakos copped the scoring honors.
 It marked the third time this season that the winners passed the Appoint mark and gave them bet ter than a point-a minute combi- nation for the year. The win must have left deep impression on the scouts, sent up by their neighbor- hood rivals. Comparative scores mean little or nothing, however in this series as last seasons battles will testify, should one care to re- call them.
 The Princetons took a stronger grip on sixth place with a thrilling 26-21 win attained after an uphill fight. The standing:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Torrington Full Fashions Face West Sides Sunday

Joe Joyce will make his debut with the Torrington Full Fashions when they stack up against Red Bowling West Side Speedboys to- morrow afternoon at the central Y at 3 o'clock in State league con- test.
 The visitors are coached by Billy SZezkowski, former Torrington high and Fordham eager and only Thursday night dropped a two- point thriller to the Meriden Endees who will meet the Speedboys here week from tomorrow.
 The personnel of the Fashions follows:
 Frank Beauty-Three years with Torrington' high school; five years with Y. M. c. A.. captain in 1937- 38; three years with Full Fashions. Selected as outstanding player in Litchfield county tourney last sea- son.
 Joe Boley-Star performer with Knights of Lithuania of Waterbury in recent years. Clever fioorman and consistent high scorer.
 Frankie Draginis- -Torrington H. s. four years, captain 1895; Y. M. c. A. coach 1886; Hebron academy captain 1937-38.
 Del Knox-Woodbury high school four years, captain senior year; Cushion academy, captain final year; Springfield college varsity three years. Athletic coach at Litch- field high school.
 Fay Baccei-Second year with Full Fashions. Played very well last season.
 Al Dankin-Taft prep varsity three years, Yale freshmen, Yale varsity three years. First year with the Full Fashions.
 Whip Mclaughlin = Torrington high school two years. Full Fash ions three years. Considered the best guard in Litchf1eld county.
 Captain Huddie Richards-Four years with Torrington high school. Two years with Y. M. C.. A., four years with Full Fashions, captain 1937-38. Huddie is considered the best basketball player in Torring- ton. Very clever ball-handler.
 Andy York - Torrington high school two years, Y. M. c. A. four years. Played with Winsted City league champs last season. High scorer of the league. Very sensa- tional shooter.
 Charlie Miller Middletown boy, formerly of Meriden, Star in semi pro ball for several years and now playing coach of Middletown Speed Boys. Heavy scorer and valuable noor-wcrker. First year with Full Fashions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
RIGGS BEST AMATEUR,
 SAYS DONALD BUDGE

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 New York, Dec. 24.-UP).-Dcn- aid Budge, preparing for his pro gessi0nal tennis debut next month against Ellsworth Vines, today rank ed Bobby Riggs of Chicago as the nations No. amateur player.
 Budge who. because he 'urned pro- fessionai after the formal 1888 rea- son closed. probably will be selected zs the ranking amateur of the ear when the U. s. L. T. As fo-mal list comes out early next year.
 After Riggs. he ranked the others As follows: Sidney Wood. 3; Gene zzako, 3 Bryan Grant. Jr., 4; Joe aunt, g: Wilmer Allison, Flwood Cooke. Jf.. 2; Prank Kovacs, g.; fauk Shields. 70.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
GEORGIA CHAINERS MEETSK. OFL. CLUB
Clever COlOred COnrsters Oppose Liths Sunday
 Night at St. JOsephs

One of the most brilliant teams in. the history. of basketball, the Original George Chain Gang, in- vades St. Joseph's hall tomorrow night to take on the K. of L. in what should be one of the seasons s standout contests.
 The Chain Gangers played two games against the Knights two years ago and the teams shared the laurelS so that tomorrow's game is the rubber" affair.
 The Negro cagers compiled a record of 56 victories in 61 starts against the toughest opposition last season and bid fair to do at least aswell this year. Last Sunday they took the measure of the Catholic Club Cyclones. 61-59, in thrill packed Danbury game.
 Clever
 Horse Steele and Soup" Camp bell, two flashy forwards who shoot and handle the ball with amazing accuracy; Stretch" Steward, one of the most amazing jumpers ever seen hereabouts. at center and Ellie" El- dridge and "Cy" Williams, at for ward. give the Chain Gang one of the most formidable quintets in business today.
 Against this stiff opposition coach Harry Huey, of the K. of L., may start Freddie Ferrie, back with the team for the duration of the sea- son, Joe Boley, Joe Joyce, ole Swa- Sey and Frank Saldukas. Elton "Ace" Willnot, Fred Sullivan, Nick Hudbenko and "Squint" Murphy will be available for relief duty.
 St. Joseph's Holy Name plays in the 7:S0 preliminary, with dancing following the feature setto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
EAGLES, HORNETS
 CLASH ON SUNDAY
New Haven Arena Scene of Attractive Ice HOc=
 key Test

New Haven, Dec. 24-The New Haven Eagles with seven wins and a tie in their last eleven games con- tinue their drive towards the top rung in the Int-Am leagues eastern division tomorrow night when they square of against the Pittsburgh Hornets at the Arena. A win for the Birds will put them but one point out of second place and only two games behind the league-lead- ing Philadelphia Ramblers.
 Led by Coach Larry Aurie; and Happy Emms, former Detroit Red Wings, the Hornets will throw add- ed strength against New Haven in the persons of young Sid Abel and Johnny Thompson. Abel moved from the amateur Fin Flon Bomb CTS into the Detroit lineup. Thompson came to Pittsburgh by way of the Toronto Maple Leafs in a trade for Butch Mcdonald. These youngsters scalped the Springfield Indians in a midweek game and hope to repeat against the Birds.
 Team Is Clicking
 Speedy Gus MancuSo, now fully recovered from a leg injury, may break into the lineup against the Hornets although Coach Pit Lepine has no desire to break up scoring combinations. which have made the lives of opposing goalies miserable during the last month.
 I'm standing pat on the lineup" Lepine said. The team is clicking and I'm afraid I'll have to use Man cuso as a spare"
 Red Doran, however, will not be able to play and will have to let his revenge go until the next time the Hornets and the Eagles stangle. A former Detroit and Pittsburgh star, Red received badly cut ankle in the Pittsburgh-New Haven game a month ago and has been on the sidelineS ever since. His place will be taken by Allen Shields who is rapidly rounding into shape.
 The game will get under way at 8:30 and, in the words of Coach Pit Lepine, We hope to give the fans a win for Christmas present."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
BAER YS NOVA

Miami Beach, Fla, Dec. 24-CUP) Promoter Mike Jacobs said today that he had former heavyweight champion Max Baer signed for the first open air boxing show in New York in May.
 Jacobs declined to say whether Baer's opponent would be Lou Nova Farr of Wales last week. of Alameda, Cal, who beat Tommy
 A bout between them was report edly in the making. Ray Carlen, NOvas manager, was said to have received an offer for an indoor fight with Baer in New York but report edly was not satisfied with the terms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
MERIDEN NUTMEGS
 FACE WATERBURY

Meriden, Dec. 24-The Meriden Nutmegs and league-leading Wa terbury Americans will clash in an American Roller Hockey circuit battle at the Holloway rink here Monday afternoon. a holiday fea- tlre that promises to sizzle with action. Game time is o'clock.
 Meriden's last three home ap- pearances have been humdingers and another thriller is in prospect. Primed by their 9-6 wni over sec ond-place Worcester in their last start. the Nutmegs hope to upset the Amerks, who, have held the In- dian sign on them in their three contests to date:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
JOE NOLAN ON
 WATR TONIGHT

Joseph Nolan, local Holy Cross College student who established him. self as an able football writer among Boston newspaper editors Chis year, is to be heard over WATR tonight at 6:15 o'clock as guest colurnnisJ on Bill Derwin's Sports Page of the Air" "Joe." home for the Christ mas season, is the son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Nolan of Randolph avenue. The. senior MT. Nolan is principal of the Webster school
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
PICKETT AWARDED
 CURTIN SCHOLARSHIP

New Haven. Conn, Dec. "A = (U. 'P0 - Herbert E. Pickett. Roland Park. Md, Yale university senior, has been awarded the Thomes F. Curtin. Jr., memorial scholarship for outstanding scholarship and athletic ability, it was announced today.
 Pickett has been on the varsity wrestling team for two. years and ranks high enthusiastically.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
DUKES DEVILS MAY SPRING A
 NEW OFFENSIVE
Perfect Record Team Is Ready for Rose Bowl
 Clash With U. s. C.

Sports Editors:- Following is an- other in the series on football teams that will play in the bowl games.
 BY CHILES COLEMAN
 United Press Stan Correspondent
 Raleigh, N. C., Dec. 24-(UP)- The Duke football team, which ar- rives on the west coast today, is ready-for almost the first time this Season-to throw its full of- fensive strength into the Rose Bowl game with Southern California.
 Most of the things that have been said and written about Duke this season have stressed the teams great defensive record-unbeaten united and unscored on. But what most people don't realize is that coach Wallace Wade made Duke a defensive team because the luck of the game forced him to do so.
 Wade knew last spring that he had potentially great team. Then misfortune struck. George McAfee, triple threat back and a great ball carrier, underwent an operation on his foot that kept him on the side- lines most of the season. Injuries struck Eric Tipton, Dukes best punter, and Jap Davis, the blocking back, and they missed many games. With his offense shattered, Wade had no choice but to build a de- fensive team. That is why Duke won so many of its games by close scores this season, and why so many persons are predicting that the Blue Devils will never cross uses goal line.
 But McAfee and Tipton and Davis are ready for this one, and the rumor in these parts is that Wade's boys have some touchdown tricks up their sleeves.
 This is wade's fourth trip to the Rose Bowl as coach and he has never come back loser. Two of his teams won and one got a tie when he was coaching at Alabama
 With the exception of Dan Hill, red-haired center, there are no stars in the Duke line. Hill, men, tioned on many all-America squads, is co-captain of the team, calls signals occasionally and is a stand out on offense and defense. He seems to rise to any emergency, be- coming a better player the closer the opposing team gets to the Duke goal line.
 Fred Yorke and Bob Johnson, the guards, are big, fast and smooth workers, but individually they don't stack up with half a dozen other guards in the country. The same is true of Robert Haas and Frank Ri- bar, tackles, and Bill Perdue and Bill Bailey, regular ends.
 The success of the Duke line is due largely to its coordination and Wade's insistence on the funda- mentals of hard tackling and fierce blocking.
 Another factor is the teams mor- ale. The players are quietly confi- dent of their own ability and re- fuse to admit that II men anywhere can outright them. Dukes players are relaxed at all times and joke with each other during game. In the Syracuse game the opposition had not got the ball past midfield in three periods. Finally Syracuse made first down on the Duke 48- yard line. Hill called time out im- mediately..
 Whats the matter?" the Duke players asked him.
 Matter? We're sunk" he replied. Look what they've just done."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
FIRST TEST FOR SCH OFIEL DE RS
 SET FOR MONDAY
COIIegians, Other Grads tO Play Against Young
 New Team

Crosby high opens its basketball season Monday night, when tho Crosby Alumni will be the opponent at the Wilby Gym. Of late years Crosby has postponed its opening until Christmas night, to give its own Alumni the honor of prying off the lid. The game has come to be one of the most attractive of the season, as it brings back the stars of other years, and serves as an opportunity for the graduates of recent years to get together and re- new old friendships. With Q dance topping off the ball game, the af- fair carries with it social as well as sporting character.
 Alumni Strong
 Manager Bill Derwin, who for years has taken over the task of as- sembling the Alumni, is oyer- whelmed with 8 plethora of high grade material. Boys who right now are starring in intercollegiate cir- .cles, boys who have joined the ex- collegian ranks, and boys who have notb cen fortunate enough to get te college, but who play high grade basketball just the same, are all q the genial managers list. A glance will show that the Alumni can fiedI great ball team, or rather two or three great teams. with such names as Koch and Spadola of State, Neu- bert and Bartolini of Washington Brady of St. MichaelS, PranSkaitis of St. Thomas, Woods of Holy Cross, Gribbon of Colgate, Delibertc of Clark, Walsh of Trinity, McDon- aid and Steinman former Cornell and Pennsylvania court stars, Ed- die O'Donnell, Holy Cross. Elton Wilmont, Joe Joyce, Charlie Bedell Tiger Lyons, Eddie Murphy. Bobby Holmes and others. Practically all of these boys are playing the game right now and ready to go at tor speed.
 Young Crosby Team
 To face such an array of stars Coach Schofield must field young inexperienced team. Graduation took four of last years quintet Wodos, Brady, Holmes and Lyons Oonly Capt. Jimmie Day survives To fill their places, a large mum. Der of candidates have been work ing daily. What the final makeup of the team vii be is not yet de- cided, but indications are that for the present at least the first ten who will compose the first team are Capt. Day. Colby, Roland and Ma lone, guards; Verbyta and Brickei centers; McSherTy, French, Acetura and Luke forwards; Coach Scho- field has been concentrating on this group, dividing them into two quin- tets and developing each as a unit. The game Monday night should give a line on the prospects for the season.
 Crosby's 1938-39 schedule follows:
 Dec. 26th-Alilmi, Home.
 Dec. 30th,-AnSonia, Home. Jan. 4th-Harding, Away. Jan. 7th-Ansonia, Away.
 June 10th-Torrington. Home.
 Jan. 14th-Wilby, Home.
 Jan. 18th-Naugatuck, Home.
 Jan. 2Oth-Leayenworth, Home.
 Jan. 24th-Hillhouse, Away.
 Jan. Harding, Home.
 Feb. -Torrington, Away.
 Feb. 8th-Naugatuck, Away.
 Feb. 11th-Wilby Home.
 Feb. 27th-Leavenworth Home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Boys Club Sports

There will be a triple bill of bas ketball tonight at the local Boys club on Cottage place. Starting at 6:30 o'clock the B. c, Bombers will tackle the Bristolites followed by the Reserves who will show against New Haven. The main go scheduled at 8:30 p. m. will bring together for its first game of home series the Var sity and New Britain Speedboys. The Boys Clubbers will have an ad- dition of Willie White in its lineup. He will show at center for the Club bers. Damilio, Chipman, Gr.fin, Fisher. Alexander, Lapoinse, Nappi, Iannaccone, Fouruier and Lucewicz make up the Varsity lineup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
LEAVENWORTH
 DEFEATS GILBERT

Again of its home floor, Leaven- worth high schools Tech Tigers won their second victory of the season against Gilbert high of Winsted last night by the impressive count of 41-23, and that with a two point deficit at half time IA to 16.. Leav- enworth Reserve players had a strong part in the win though Evans, Kapravich and Insogna were the high scorers; Lavallo and Caisse getting 4 points apiece.
 Leavenworth Reserves also made 1t a perfect evening with a 28 to 10 win over the Gilbert substitutes in. preliminary game. Score:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
BIG HEAVY BILL

New York, Dec. A. (Up)-A triple-header heavyweight show for Madison Square Garden on Jan. uary 13 was completed today with the matching of Buddy Knox, Day. ton. O.. and Maurice Strickland. New Zealand.
 The other two lO-round bouts pair Tommy Farr, Wales, vs. Red Bur- mna, Baltimore, and Roscoe Toles, Detroit, vs. Gus Dorazio, Philadel- phia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
LITTLE REAL ACTION

Marquette university students timed the plays in recent football game and found the ball was actual ly in movement only II minutes 45 seconds during the sixty minutes of the contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
PLAY AGAINST PROS

Since he became basketball coach at New York's City college nineteen years ago. Nat Holman has had his teams scriInmage against leading professional nluhs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Standing
LIGHTWEIGHT LEAGUE

The Eastern Intercollegiate Light weight Football league. which in- cludes Princeton, Rutgers, Yale, Cornell. VillanOya. Lafayette and Pennsylvania, iS now in its fifth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

Sylvanus Apps, Toronto center, scored a total of ninety five points in his first two seasons of major league hockey--an all-time record for beginners
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
FRUNING PLANNED

There are about 275 football off, &sis 6n tie list of the Eastern In zertdilesiate aks0ciat tiQn, but 1t $ cianii61 to eliminate ab0ut two- <s'is. of them by next season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
BOYS CLUB SENIOR LEAGUE

Warriors beat Power House, S8-l9. Croft Alumni beat All Stars 36-2O. Bombers beat Gophers, .3l-30. Dixies beat Spades, 15-l3. Dixies beat Spades, 15-13.
 A. Lucewicy'S hoop in last 30 sec- onds was the deciding one in the Bombers- Gophers game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Totals

Score at half time. Gilbert l6, Leayenworth IA. Referre:: Murphy. Time: Four 8 mute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
PREPS

Score at half time: Prep Gents l3. Referee: Mccormack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
ROBINS

r OSFN1D ' : ' I0 JU Score at half time: Robins l3, Welles 12. Referee: Mccormick.