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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
TRIBUNES PLAY ROBINS TONITE
 IN PARK SETTO
New Players to Make Debut With Hill COnl-
 munity COntingents

Seeking reinstatement in the win column, in defense of their 1888 championship title, the. sReymond Hillies will tonight stack up against the strong Gents of the Hill in the feature game of a two-tilt program at the Washington Park Community house. The preliminary will feature the Robins against the TribuneS, starting at 7:45.
 Hillies Lack Height
 Confident after their victory over St. Ann's A. A., and strengthened by the acquisition of new stars, the Gents will attempt to increase their victories to two. The Hillies lost their first game last Friday night to the Baldwin Props. Speedy, but lacking in height, the Hillies are ex- pected to take the floor tonight with the same representation as Friday. In addition to the galaxy of lu- minaries who carried them to vic- tory last week, the Gents has ac- quired Fred Sullivan, former Hillie flash. Bob Grady and "Skippy" Goodwin, who were absent from the lineup last week will be with the Gents tonight, along with Johnny Stollar, Stan Grey, Ed Bradley and the stand-bys who starred in previ- ouS seasons. ..s. Tribunes and Robins will be att tempting to crash the win column for the first time. In their first start the Tribes bowed to the Welles, and the Robins bowed to the Sacred Hearts. Jim Tracy, who has been i'll, may oficiate tonight.
 1 Challenge
 The Gent Juniors of the Wash ington Park Junior league would like to book games with any team of their class in the city. The age limit is 15-17. They would like to meet the Pine Hills, Naugatuck Flashes, and the St. Joseph Holy Name Juniors. To make arrange ments call Washington Park on Mondays from 3 to 5 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
BULLDOGS BEAT
 CRESCENTS 3l-27

The South End Bulldogs will pla.- the Brooklyn Danes tomorrow nigl at the Brooklyn "Y". The South Enders defeated the Danes twice last year. The Danes are reported to have'a stronger team this year and should provide plenty of action for the South Enders. This game will be played at 6:30 o'clock. Manager Sammy Procopion wants all his players to show up at the South End at 6 o'clock.
 Tonight the South End Bulldogs will play the Club Five. The start ing team will be Damelio and Ira vers at the forward posts. Sammy Procopion and Johnny Florio at guard and Gerald Caulfield holding the center post. Alphonse Schiavona and Louie Necrlio will see action with the South Enders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

can take it, he can box, and he can knock your head of. That's all you can ever ask of a fighter"
 Knowing McLarnin to be only 30 or whereabouts, I questioned his statement that he had been fighting 20 years.
 "Yes, I've been fighting 20 years, he said. Started when I was 10 And I'm telling you the truth when I tell you that of all the l25 fights I had, the toughest was the first one. That one was long time ago but I still remember it."
 AS he walked along, Jimmy told me about that fight. It was in Van- couver, at Rough House Charley's $ Second Division Athletic club. Ten years old, and weighing but 65 pounds, he walked two miles to the club and fought a four-rounder with Clarence Robinson.
 Clarence liked to have killed me, ' Jimmy said. "'I was up and down, up and down. remember when it was al lover I was afraid to walk home, because I had to cross over a dark bridge. So I asked Rough House Charley for carfare-six cents He gave me dollar, and all the thousands of dollars I made in later years never did seem as big as that bill Charley handed me-"
 It was hard to believe, looking at the McLarnin of today, that he went through 125 fights against the tough est boys in several classes. Not a mark on him of any sort. A smooth baby face, untouched ears, a clear normal voice, and mind unclouded by punches. Now, comfortably re- tired, and with golf as his only sport he doesn't regret his fighting days but he is glad they are finished.
 Its a tough business, even wher you are good enough to be cham pion," Jimmy said. Tough people tough work, and Lawdy knows what would have happened to me if hadn't Pop Foster to run things fol me. A great man, Pop. Almost the greatest, I reckon. They always thought he was a little funny-iIl New York, I mean-but he never did get right mixed with wrong, and he never was afraid of anything"
 mentioned Armstrong again.
 "He has two things" Jimmy said "A great left, and all the stamina in the world. Sam Langford used tC say that if you keep 'em on theii heels they'll never hurt you. That's what Henry does. He keeps moving forward. He has the strength to dc that. No man ever hurt you going backwards. It isn't natural for, a man to move backwards. He is awk- ward when he is doing it. Armstrong keeps all his opponents moving that way. He can box, too. Mixes up his punches. Rolls. And he can fight all night. You know what woulc have made :. terrific fight? Arm strong as he is today against Tony Canzoneri when he was at his best Two buffers Two sharp hitters. Two game guys. Two cocky guys. I woulc have liked to have seen it."
 "How about yourself in there witt Armstrong;" asked.
 we never could have gotten to- together" Jimmy said. T weighed toc much for him. &
 "But it would have been fun, hac we ever gotten together"
 Copyright, 1888, by United Pressl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
The Broadway
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By DAN PARKER

EDDIE MEAD AND Henry getting along well the York interests Out in St. Lotus % Grs % Casey Gas defends 5 n w0s Marshall worlds heavyweight defends hsn zy Re xsDn wsTeR o nas ot mas gift Max Ggof Phil Scott who recently staged SoVs k e ondon best floor practically the played kid back in his LARRY GAINS WHO schmelng 1s years still fighting regularly in % Ensand M T GoS5 m Dec Was amazed Dempsey lips at the Boxing luncheon that of those connected with ne spO. are th m S On t Ut e noune h name with the accent new 6urng Dfn h p to Italy Eddie Brann the stadium @ outside mG%e s bro @ nG9 o & 1 man middiewegh Manila with Andre sheaea Fo and Mercury in the Ss cs of fer Rsro~n hsh Hearn and football a plays on the hi HASTe SH"5f' DISPOSED " OF his Clark Robinsons novel, Behold candid M G % G fRs Tnm nar m the Rabsn Rfs f Mann m9" "' Umpire B McoTan staff will coqduct soo flor % mps m M ar E b at Ss5 Sh soon against plans to Australia and America of the asar pickers who dgsrded shoud hsye The voting for the Trophy DsG1fa TaRRs 5e kD s Douglass and
 Job his old wi" Tb ar RvSdx h ,sse w 1 o see 1a0s W hth 5 Manhattan kid brother of Buddy the other day to put the slug him for au d ] will a~ ycu own me ten me win ue and then us football captain, of that S15OOO salary compelled to 60 minutes tay every game including exhibitions his salary minute were of the list Dick Baren B m e Rd for of Barten which been for the Brooklyn boy.
 COACH of the eleven enlisted buck private U within month captain college but m suae s ne~ 0f m sons W well @ wondering what the agreeing that whatever it wasn't of Coumbias football trying off of them pungng into other activity Radvs Jack Nayor Frank Stulgait and Les captain of the wrestling Snavey of the National will at the annual ter meeting yellow baseball 
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 R. TASMANIA at the Pennsylvania Hotel is Maty Smith, lightweight fought with Flying during the World War While the eabendng Orleans last Mel O hunting and shot 34 day For the first time in the three tracks Rockingham Park Jim Dooy Nagans new skipper had nice profit to show the he lightweight batt in the Roth be interested to that there matching Walter Neusel Domund many Strength Through Joy" 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
C. Y. o. Notes
BY WILLIAM DONAHUE

Now that another week has rolled around it becomes eminent that all the teams in the league are going to put up ding dong battle for the rest of the season to remain in the running. Those winners of the open ing week took it on the chin this past week, with no exceptions.
 S. Joseph's who played two games last week Gone due to a postpone ment) present themselves as the team to beat by baking both games Although their position is going to be threatened quite seriously by every team in the league.
 Our Lady. of Lourdes' showed a surprisingly good team in beating the Sacred Hearts. From all indica- tions they are not to be taken for granted.
 St. Margaret's turned the trick last week and came out on top by the identical score that they were defeated by the previous week 1918
 
 St. Thomas who hope to remain in the running were defeated by a scrappy Immaculate Conception team. St. Thomas thought they had this one but those foul shots that defeated the Immaculate Conception last week had a change for the better.
 Mount Carmel had a reverse of form from their last game in going to town against St. Francis.
 St. Lucy was hacked from the charmed circle by St. Joseph in their engagement. They did not show the form they did in winning the past week.
 Blessed Sacrament lost tough one by one point last week. They did not put forth any excuses for their defeat. There by showing the true spirit.
 St. Mary Magdalen, St. Stanislaus and Sacred Heart occupy the lower berth. I doubt if they wish to re- main there.
 The junior league has shown a fine array of talent. They play a preliminary to the senior contest. The talent being developed in the junior circuit will feed the seniors year after year.
 At present writing St. Joseph, St. Patrick, St. Stanislaus and St. Mary Magdalen are on top with one game apiece. Seven other teams are strung out behind them. Most of the teams have played but one game.
 Last weeks hero Ray Allen cen- ter and neuclus of the Immaculate Conception team. Annassed eight points to almost single handed to defeat St. Thomas in game which the Immaculate Conception won Il to g.
 Attention managerS-The mama gers of the following teams are re- quested to hand in their eligibility lists either to BiV Butler of Bill Donahue not later thar. next week: SS Peter & Paul, Sacred Heart. Mt Carmel, St. Francis, St. Lucy, St Mary MaGdalen and St. Margaret.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
AMERKS SCORE

Scoring a 10-6 victory in Worces- ter Saturday night enabled the Wa terbury Amerks to further their lead in the American Roller Hockey League. The Celtics led the locals 2 to 1, but then lost teh lead which they failed to regain. Miller and Pierce each scored four goals for the Uniteds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
BRUINS KALSOMINE
 NEW YORK RANGERS
(By UnitedPress)

The Boston Bruins stretched their lead to three points in the National Hockey league standings today while four other teams battled for second place.
 While the Bruins were shutting out the New York Rangers 80 last night, the Stanley cup champion Hawks jumped from fifth to third place y blanking the New York Americans 40. Les Canadiens climbed out of the cellar into a sixth place tie with the Detroit Red wings hv beating them Az.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
WILBY-ALUMNI
 TO CLASH FRIDAY

Jimmy Lees Wilby Wildcats opened Its season in blaze of glory Saturday night on their home sur face defeating Gilbert of Winsted in a non-league tilt, 57-36 as 400 fans enjoyed proceedings.
 Buzz McGrath scored 16 points while the Kalosky Brothers came through with 19 between them. De- herty and Johnson were the best bets for Gilbert. The Lcemen will play Bob Kiersted'S Alumnia at Wilby next Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
ALL STARS WIN

The All-Stars and the Waterbury Boys club basketball teams were so evenly matched in their game Sat- urday that for time it appeared as If the battle would end in a score less tie. A field basket, however, by Eddie Russo gave victory to the All Stars. The score ended 2 to o. A, Captain Harry Metro of the winner remarked when the final whisu blew, Tt was some game and bot
 teams deserve credit for their fight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
INTERMEDIATE LOOP
 IN ACTION TONIGHT

The schedule for tonight's Boys Club Intermediate league follows:
 6:30-Statesmen vs. Vikings.
 7:10-Pinehills vs. Wells.
 7:45-Bulldogs vs. Club Five.
 All teams must be there on time. The game will be forfeited 1. a team does not show up. All cap tains must bring their dues from each player.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
UNITEDS LOSE

\ The United Soccer Club of Water bury invaded Brooklyn, N. Y. yester- day and dropped a 3 to 2 game to the Gjoa Club ct the Bayridge oval in the second round of the National Cup Soccer tournament. Franis Kiernan scored both goals for the Brass City bows,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
TERRYVILLE UKES
 UPSET BRID GEPO PORT

Terryville, Dec. 12.-The Terryv:lle Ukranians basketball team, display ing their old time form, hande the Bridgeport Ukranians their first de- feat in the State Ukran.an League Sunday. afternoon, 38-27 before 250 fans.
 .Murawski, Pasty and Skrupsky were outstanding for the winners while the floor work of Pavelchak and Swicklas helped put Terryville into the win column.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
BRIDGEPORT BEATS
 BOYS CLUB, 22=lS

The Bridgeport Boys Club de- feated the Waterbury Boys Club Saturday twenty-two to eighteen. Harding led the winners, scoring thirteen points. Cugno and Arthur Fisher led the losers by scoring five points. These two players were closely followed by Sullivan who scored four points.
 The game was played at the local Bows Club. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
ROYAL RECOGNITION

Sonia Henle, world-famous figure Ikater, was knighted by the king of ter native Norway with the Order M St. Olav, the first time since l847 t was ever conferred for sports schiauement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

-,Orions Win Prelim
 The Orion club defeated the West Side Speedboy Juniors in the preliIn, g to 18. Steve Melesky was the big gun for the winners, scoring seven points The Orions will play the Corsair Juniors in the prelim next Sunday at the Y to the Ashleys- Ansonia Blue Devils.
 B0ley Checked
 Joe Boley, local star, was held to a field goal and four free tries in Torrington yesterday, as the Full Fashions bowed to the Bridgeport Springwoods in a State League game, 39 to 34. The Park City club were defeated on their home court Saturday night by the Danbury Guards, 46 to 36.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

New York--Joe Gordon, recruit second baseman, accepted 100 chances for the Yankees this season before making an error
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
SACRAMENTS PLAY
 BRIDGEPORT CLUB
George Mclean to Be in Locals Lineup at Rus
 sell Tonight

The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Club will oppose the semi-pro Peters team this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Russell school gym.
 The Peters team is undefeated to date and at recent visit to Water bury showed a very fine array of players. The Sacramects who have already won five games at this early stage of the season have been ham pered by the lack of reserve strength. The Catholic Club has lost two games, neither of the two by decisive margins, which could have been won if the starting five were not obliged to play all but a few minutes of the game.
 George Mclean, who was one of the Sacraments stars for the back in action, after being i'll for the past month. t,-
 Many of last years Sacrament stars have made good in a big way. Tom Casey, Tony Switz, and Billy Kelosky are on the Wilby varsity squad, while Crosby took both Jim and Tom McGrath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12
. Orions Win PreIim

Score at half time: Speedboys 13 Ashleys g. Referee: Perarelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-12

Referee-Jlmmy CrlchtCn. Time-4 8-minute periods.
Evening star., 1938-07-03
bv A. p. MORFORD
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE

He turned to Pete. Get back in your car and
head around. We're going to Headquarters
You're both wanted. I'll be right behind YOU
So no monkey business! caught you once
can do it again.
Pete started to protest. Then he saw the
shape of the troopers chin and the color of his
eyes. He got into the coupe and turned across
the road.
Wanted! gasped Merrie. DO you suppose
Caroline is wise already? left note hidden
under her bolster but didn't dream she'd find
it so soon"
That note was their first mistake
Pete shrugged. Don't worry" he said
we'll get clear with little explanation and
fine You're twenty-one. Your grandmother
can't stop us or do anything but disown you -
which l very much doubt. She's probably just
trying to be unpleasant and get even."
Il know" said Merrie "Grandma Caroline's
been acting so darn queer the last year. Sus-
picious of everybody including herself And that
fretful and forgetful! Chronic case of the
jitters = if you can have the jtters at seventy
two. suppose it's the state of the world and
the stock market. We probably should have
known better and let her have her own way"
Trooper Couch escorted Merrie and Pete
into State Police Headquarters and arraigned
them before the officer at the desk.
"Merrie Carter and Peter Greene" he said
with controlled exultation. They breezed by
doing seventy-five just as caught the radio
flash they were wanted"
"Wanted!' said Pete Indignantly Wanted
for what? It's true we're eloping but we're both
over twenty-one and you can't stop U.S. Our
drivers licenses will prove our ages" He
paused. Il admit was speeding I'm willing to
pay the fine.
"Oh. you're willing to pay the ine echoed
the officer "Wel ="
Evening star., 1938-07-03

0ETE and Merle were caught up with doing
seventy-fve on the edge of Bridgewater by
- Trooper Couch of the Sunmerfield Bar
racks. This was their second mistake
The good trooper had been loafing along at
a comfortable forty, taking his hourly short
wave. when Pete's coupe roared by almost
blowing him off the road. Trooper Couch cut
his radio in the midst of a relayed interstate
teletype alarm and gave chase.
Jaw, Chief" said Pete, getting out to parey
with the apoplectic trooper who had barely
managed to pull up and crowd him down.
'You wouldn't hold it against me, would you?
You see" - He lowered his voice and nodded
his head toward Merrie - we're on our way
to get married. Guess got over anxious and
was burning it up. But you'd understand
that" He smiled persuasively from his six feet
two at the stocky trooper.
Trooper Couch had cooled by this time to
his normal efficiency. He looked Pete up and
down from his sleek, corn-colored hair to his
heavy well-worn brogues. Then he went over
and put his head through the window of the
coupe eyeing Merrie
whats your name. Miss" he said
Merrie's brown eyes from under pair of
the most perfectly planned and executed brows,
questioned Pete over the troopers shoulder.
Its all right, Merrie." said Pete Tell him.
l explained we were on our way to the altar.
You can see he's an understanding sort of guy"
Merrie turned the full power of her four
hundred watt eyes on Trooper Couch She
smiled in her turn, a smile that was guaranteed
to penetrate a bullet-proo vest and riddle the
toughest heart
1.-The name is Merrie Carter" she said The
boy friend is Peter Greene. And we're eloping."
Trooper COUGHS face remained a rock.
you're only the forty ninth couple I've caught
speeding this summer who've pulled the same
gag. | might let you get away with it but -"
Evening star., 1938-07-03

Sure interrupted Pete How much? +
cuse us, we're in hurry - as you me-
guess" He grinned his engaging grin.
The officer looked at the ceiling.
Matter of the fine will come later, " he sal
We've teletype alarm from the New Yoi
Police to detain you both on suspicion of graz
larceny Charge preferred by Mrs. Carolil
Griswold, grandmother of Merrie Carter. Ma
ter of fifty thousand dollar emerald necklace
"Help!' squeaked Merrie
"Nuts!" said Pete
"Matron take the girl and search herr Sal
the officer speaking over Merrie's shoulde
Couch, bring in their luggage and search the
car Clancy and Burns go through the big boy
Merrie and Pete met again fifteen miput.
later in an inner room with barred window
in company with the officer, the matron ar
Troopers Couch. Clancy and Burns.
mo emeralds on the girl" said the matro
Nor on the guy" said Clancy.
''Or in the car. said Couch.
Merrie and Pete managed to grin triun
phantly at each other through the blaze tn;
was burning them up.
Now" gritted Pete. thin-hpped with rag
perhaps you'll let us be on our way! B1
before we go put this one down - Miss Cart
is the granddaughter and ward of Ex-Jud
Griswold of the New York Supreme Com
There's going to be a howl over this that
be heard from here to Halifax
Sit down and pipe down." roared the office
'Matron, go through her bags. Couch al
Clancy tear the Big Noises trousseau apar
We're going to find those emeralds - befo
New York gets here to grab the show!"
Pete and Merrie watched the desecration
their luggage with helpless fury. Pete almo
went berserk when they up ended his golf ba
and let his clubs cascade to the floor like
bunch of tooth picks. The matron's eye
wouldn't have been worth cats whisker i
Merrie had had her alone Bath salts, bon bons
shaving kit, pajamas, face powder, dresses
shoes, suits. socks. stockings, what nots ant
why fors were dumped. shaken. stroked, delve
into and tossed aside. The two troopers fnishet
with a careful but fruitless lingering OF the
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-08-10

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS
Last Wcdlo sday and Thur sdoy the Groom
bolt Players presented throo ono act
plays. Concerning tho Performance VIC
have hoard criticism pro and con from
tho citizens Of Groo1lbc1t.
We la1ow the Players appreciate con-
structivo riticisn. But VIC ish to
co1lgro tulato and thank ovory roabor Of
tho casts Of tho plays, ovory director,
ovory rorbor Of the production staff,
from the capable business manager and
stage manager on down for thoir wtiring
efforts, for their patience, porsi tonco,
and cooperation undor adverse circu1-
stances to mako the plays q success.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-08-10
WE REGRET

IL Is rogrCJtcd cxccCdll4e4Nw|ChnC
o rcLnrk contained in O factual re-
port Of journalistic Club mooting
which appeared in tho July ct issue
Of tho Corpora tor was SO wordcd as to
permit Of its boing misconstruod as
o rof1oc tion on tho efficiency Of tho
Boy Scouts in Groonbclt.
The remark in question roads: "----
who reported that tho Boy Scout dis
tribu tion Of tho paper Was inefficient
-----".
Tho Coopcrator wishes to point out
that the adjective inefficient" was
intended to rotor to tho word "dis-
tributi on" end not to tho words "Boy
Scouts". 1t uas tho nc thod and not
tho Scouts, that was at fault.
Tho Cooporctor wishes to DECLARE
most orpha tically that it was not it's
in onti on to slur such O fine insti-
tuition as tho Boy Scouts.
Tho Cooporator wishes to point out
further that tho difference which
arose botWoon itself and tho Boy Scout
organi &c. tion because Of the above
non til onod inopt expression has boon
settled to both partios' satisfac ton
by the comm ttoc appointed ct the last
G. C. 4. mooting to arbit to tho
M ttcr.