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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

TODAY'S SPORT PARADE
RY HENRY McLEMoRE

United Press Staff CorrespOndent)
 Raleigh, N. O., Dec. 4-(UP)-A few days ago I wrote disparagingly of the Army and Navy football teams and of the great crowd which would pay nearly half million dol. lars to see them play their annual game.
 On Saturday, in the press box of Philadelphia's municipal stadium, I was ashamed of every word I had written. When the Navy band swung through the big gates before the game, with the 2,200 blue-coated, whit. .hatted midshipmen swinging behind 1t, and hit the first notes of that rousing song, Anchors A. weigh," knew I had written from the head and not from the heart.
 A jingle, as clearly defined as if a rabbit were underneath my coat, ran up and down my spine, and I found myself singing and cheering as loudly as any of the other 104,- 900 persons in the stands.
 Then the cadets came in, slate gray in a slate gray rain, with every hand, every head, every foot swing ing with a rhythm that kept the rabbit running.
 A Troubled World
 Boys in blue and boys in gray soon to be seasoned men, and this country's first line of defense in a troubled world.
 The games end. Underdog Navy, winner and eager to celebrate. To tear down goal posts. To play taps in front of the Army stands. To throw hats. To snake dance. But before any of this took place--al. most simultaneous with the final gun-there was e moment of silence and then both bands struck up the Star Spangled Banner.
 The 104,O00 men and women came to their feet and to attention.
 The 4,000 middies and cadets, in. cluding the muddy, tired players on the field, came to the fervent salute that belongs only to those who have dedicated their lives to their coun |. try's service.
 At that moment, there in the drizzling rain, l think that every- one knew, even a thoughtless sports writer, that he had seen something that was little more than just a football game, little more than just @ sports event. A little bit of Americas spirit had been revealed, and only @ few could have left the stadium with only the score in their minds.
 Navy Finds Self
 Just as a game, however, 1t was much better than anyone expected 1t to be, thanks to Navy team that finally found itself after five straight defeats. One sight of the Army was enough to give the middies a drive and cohesion that they had not had all year. The first time they got their hands on the ball the men from Annapolis, with Cliff Lenz do- ing the experimenting, slashed the Army line to bits and marched to where Robert Leonard of Texas could drive field goal through the posts for three points. This was enough for victory, but Navy made sure on the first play of the final quarter by shaking loose little known Dick Shafer on & 22-yard touchdown run. Shafer was the standout player on the field, and harrassed the cadets for almost the full 60 minutes.
 The cadets never could get under way, and crossed midfield in possess sion of the ball on only three occa- sions. Their slow backs, made slow CT by the unsure footing, gained only 88 yards against a fast, hard | hitting Navy forward wall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
SLATT'ERY STARS AS
 MATTATUCKS WIN

Waterbury's Mattatucks, entry in the Southern Connecticut duckpIn league bounded back into winning form last night when they defeated the Ansonia Tremonts 2 Of 8 games at the Mattatuck alleys. Tn addition, Jasper Jack slattery, the special de- livery kid, rolled so well that he hit an even 400 in the league match with strings Of i34. 132 and l34 and then hit 426 in singles competition with Clayt Boeckmann with i34, 147 and i45 to take all three games against liz, li6 and IF,
 MATTATUCK RECREATION
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Cunnin gham Au-Americans

Boston, Dec. 4-(Up)-Bill Cum ningham, Boston Post columnist and nationally-known sports writer, to- day selected his 1889 All-America football team as follows:
 LE-Ken Kavanaugh, Louisiana State.
 LT-Harley McCollum, Tulane. LG-Harry Smith, Southern Cal- ifornia.
 C-John Haman, Northwestern University.
 RG-Ed Molinski, Tennessee.
 RT--Nick Drahos, Cornell.
 RE-Esco Sarkkinen, Ohio State. QB-George Cafego, Tennessee. LH-Nile Kinnick, Iowa.
 RH-Thomas Harmon, Michigan. FB-John Kimbrough, Texas A. &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

leading bowlers in the country in the Jan. 6 meeting here.
 Ben Kosky, of Bridgeport, rolled a 1886 total for IS gmes last year at Washington, D. O., to pace 50 bowlers. Ben will defend his crown in the Waterbury pin-spilling ses- sion.
 Many members of the Northern, Southern divisions of the Connecti- cut league, the Western Connecti- cut, State Central and other Class A circuits will be in the United States sweeps this season.
 Entries may be made now with Gene Casey, manager, Mattatuck Recreation, East Main street, Wa terbury. There will be three blocks of five games each in the morning, afternoon and evening of Jan. 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
BOYS CLUB BOMBERS
 TROUNCE 1OPEVILLE

The Boys Club Bombers won their fourth victory when they defeated the Hopeville Eagles Saturday night at the Boys club floor. At the half time the BomberS were defeating the Eagles by to s score, but turned the steam on in the second half by piling up g more points while the Eagles only scored 10 points. The BomberS will be seen in action when they will meet the strong Torrington River A. c. Satur- day night at 7:30 o'clock at the Boys Club floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
TURCOTTE-PEPE

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 4-CUP) Dick Turcotte, Waterbury Welter- weight, will face George Pope, left handed Meriden fighter, in return l0-round bout here Thursday night. Turcotte won an unpopular decision in their first meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Standing

Last Weeks Results Dukes 22, Kiesels 14. Mfg. 33, Chestnut Hills 32. Community 42 Colonials 26. Autoyre 39, Oakville A. A. IS.
 The Weeks Big Shots Owen, Carey, Colonials, 16. Roy Garner, Community, 13. Art Pronovost, Community, 13. Cord Burke, Dukes, 10. Charley Chamberlin, Autoyre, l2 Mike Laudati. Autoyre, Il. Bill virbila, Mfg, 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
7hiSSpOYting
 World
Fun From Florida
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Florida after short but enjoyable soourn brings beaugh this department with his ue-e story Miami which played orange involving from Miami and Florida universities
 Included party Reed, Charley Levetson Billy LesRo himself took his seat in the Orange program passed by Lets have some of tho said our copy then settled back to look Expecting to see such names as Lee Jackson confronted with this Left guard Pros- nodts right left Organany right That far as he got
 Calling yelped Hey let's have of those What's the matter? just onel" ye said Joe but this time sell me one IN ENGLISH
 Incidentally, will tell that Florida place consistent the football young Snte the encased iron lung for the three years. watches the game through mirror.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
EAGLES WON 5.3

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 4-CUP) -The New Haven Eagles defeated the Springfield Indians, 5-3, in an International American Hockey league game here last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
BOUCHER, STONE
 PLAY TONIGHT

One of the most popular pool" players ever to show in Waterbury is due tonight at the Wooster where Steve Boucher of Bridgeport comes to meet Bob Stone. 125 points in a state league match scheduled for starting at 7:30 o'clock. Standing to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
IVY VS. ZULLO

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 4E(UP)-- Bobby Poison" Ivy, east side ..a- therweigh, meets Jerry zullo, Chel- sea, Mass, in a l0-round bout here tomorrow night,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
UNoRTHODox DEFENSE

Lafayettes football team this season uses an eight-man defensive huddle and then slides into various setups aimed to confuse opposing Quarterbacks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

Tine little dun mare. Pretty Good, one of the outstanding jumpers in Horse Show competition, is the smallest equine ever to achieve nrnminenco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
WOMAN SPORTS COACH

Miss Dorothy L. Bourne, a clerk in the Grimes School. Westchester. N. Y, has coached numerous cham pionship boys teams in basketball and baseball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
DERRINGER, BUYS LOTS

Cincinnati--Paul Derringer, Cin- cinnai Reds pitcher, bought lots in Sarasota. Fla, with his world series money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
WRESTLING TABOO

Bookmakers in Minneapolis, which is one of the best betting cities in the United States, have agreed not to handle wrestling wagers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

Mrs. Floretta McCutheon, fa- nous woman bowler, has a rival in her daughter Barbara who recently rolled 1888" in a three-game series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

The Varsity basketball team will hold a short practice tomorrow night at ' o'clock in preparation for tne Wonder A. c. game Saturday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

According to estimates, there are T,So0,o00 aliens in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

Wonder what the Danbury Troans season9 Owner coach and quarerback Jack Thompson during the past two trying give which they did not - N'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

In the morning maiDear John rcp Key West Intend play few days Havana had few practice rounds Key West Hitting pretty good Enjoying wishes m-A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
This, That And The Other

yesterday when he called smallest possible knowing full well the eastern football championship and $o00 those wild Washington Redskins Of the he had called the kick good for three points would have meant the New York Giants 900 to them Being directly back of the kicker Haon In best position to the goal posts and which eliminates Coach Faery former Giant who nearly started riot rushing the field to protest the decision.
 another interesting the validity of the Wah
 field goal attempt by the RedsKn kicker Russell Dr. B. official National Football Harry Bayho intercollegiate official who Fordham-N Y. U with Don Parker the Mr directly posts Russell his OHara BayhoH decided from their line Of that the kick Referee Haloran ruled IN O. explains this Interpretation meeting, which national league rules discussed told that
 field goal kicked for point after touchdown must be INSIDE THE PLANE to be ruled good Yesterdays kick not within the upright but just slightly the left By inside the
 meant inside the upgh on which the crossbar rests We sitting directly back of and above the with nothing between but the the and Referee Bill Haloran," OIiara concluded
 Scalons Ed Justice punch referee because Of the decision the field alleged in that Now ets hope with moton picture
 the goal posts does not the official That decision any look at n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

Heres honey from New York Tippy LArkn lightweight duel n MSG December Comsk celtic couer from Paterson faces the his in second eight tangled with Steve DUDAs SEASONED Edgewater heavyweight Comsky has registered g knockouts {
 Well nah ans all have Dudas has bean washed up good heavyweight so seasoned that he be saed down weight in the country As for ComskeyS me that M o them were chaked by Steve Dudase Comse promising though he has plenty Joe Louis contender for the title
 It's nice Bridgeport Eddie Reilly such swell come. back with his state championship Eddie has had many headache at Central High those McLeyvile were changed few years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
DAYLIGHT Saving Gone

While President Franklin D. Roosevelt
didn't see fit to fool around with the day
light saving issue when he decided
tn tell this nation that Thanksgiving was
going to be observed earlier this year, still
we think that if he had thered have been
less dissatisfaction with such an express
sion of opinion than over the holiday
advance. This latter matter has deVel-
oped into battle that now has definite
political lines attached to it.
+. On the subject of daylight saving,
though, we feel that its extension this fall
could have been justified by the fact that
it ended almost full week earlier than
it ordinarily does, for the last Sunday OF
September occurred at its earliest posi-
BILE date, September Gath. Personally we
think that continuation of the daylight
saving period all through October would
serve as a soft cushion against the in
vasion of the colder weather into the New
England regions And by the same token
the period of daylight time should be-
started the first Sunday in April, instead
of the last.
Making such statements as these natur-
ally provokes hot arguments We recog-
nize the right of many people to dispute
the claim of benefits from daylight saw
ing at any time of the year. But if it
ever came to popular vote we'd be will
ing to predict that those in favor of the
daylight saving period would be in safe
majority. Taking such liberties with
standard time is no greater heresy than
changing the date of a holiday, like
Thanksgiving, which never has actually
had fixed date, but has been RELOCATED
to a certain day of the month, regardless
of how it may oscillate back and forth
over a period of one week in the end OF
November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
Cause And Effect

The fact that banks are doing more
and more advertising and soliciting for
worthy loans would seem to thoroughly
blast the argument that the banks are
! Intentionally boarding their capital, and
are not helping to build up their commu-
mites, state and nation.
No industry is more interested in OBJ
tanning new business and increasing
] old, than banking. Banks are constantly
seeking to better their service to the small
. borrowers as we'll as the large. Many
banks, for example, have gone actively
after such "little stuff" as personal loans
and automobile financing, and are offer
ing money to responsible borrowers at
very favorable terms.
This doesn't obviate the fact that there
is serious lack of new investment, and
that the growing amount of idle money
in banks is very real problem. But to
lay all the blame at the door of the
bankers is to confuse cause with effect.
The barrier to investment, and to sub
Stantially increased banking loans, lies
primarily in the lack of confidence in the
future felt by individuals, and by both
small and large business You can't eX-
pect man to go into debt to expand his
business or for any other purpose when
he doesn't know where the money is COM
ing from to pay out. There is, of course, a
minority of Wishful business men who are
eager to experiment at any time with
somebody else's money - but in cases
such as these sound banking practice,
to say nothing of the rigid state and
federal laws regulating banking, make
it necessary to refuse loan applications.
A concern which doesn't want business
would hardly advertise and solicit it -
and that is as true of banking as any
other industry. The banks have the
money, and they want to put it to work
after all, their very existence is de-
pendent upon large and stable volume
Of sound loans. Money will go to work
when conditions in this country are such
as to give the legitimate potential bor-
rover faith in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

The Worlds Fair in New York had its
second biggest day Sunday. The total of
close to 100000 was swelled by two
large groups from our own city. The ordi-
nary day at the fair, early in the week,
total registration is less than 100000
usually. When this is the case one strolls
about the Fair area with no idea of
crowds; that is unless he makes try for
the General Motors trip which is per-
petual motion affair Folks are still puzzl-
ing on what is the best hour of the day
to take in this feature. A few more weeks
will see the close of the fair which has
been most successful, if not in the num-
Der attending, at least in the general
Setup and exhibits 1t is an education to
visit just one building. The visitor who
has day or two at the Fair just scratches
the surface. The way to see it systemati-
cally, if you are not nearby resident, is
to have week or two in the New York
Metropolitan area, get yourself good
map, and then plan day by day timer
airy, doing the fair section by section. The
free exhibits more than repay one for the
entrance fee and the price of occasional
bus rides from section to section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
Farmers Short End

When the Twentieth Century Fund re-
Gently made study of the hight cost of
distribution, many people seemed inclined
almost to doubt the results They showed
that it costs more to distribute most goods
than it does to produce them.
A Chicago milk company recently raised
milk prices to the consumer, and pub
lished in justification breakdown of
costs This indicated that of the con-
sumer's milk dollar, the farmer who
produced the milk got only 81 IL cents
Employees of the milk company got AZ
cents. And the remainder went for plant
and equipment, bottles, supplies, taxes,
railroads and trucks. One cent went to
advertising, and less than half-cent for
officers salaries And the company was
losing nearly two cents a quart, it
claimed.
No clearer example could have come
along to prove the argument that distri-
button has somehow come to absorb the
lions share of the high prices the con-
sumner pays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

expenditure of public money viii be con-
fined to necessary functions of govern
ment, such as national defense, or wasted
as we have seen it on taxeating expert
ments.
Certainly there are lnnumerable cases
where the cost of government can be cut
- cases where the very efficiency of gov
eminent would be improved by economy,
such as taking the government out Of
competition with private business. 1t is
time to cut such uncalled for expenses,
SO that there may be money, without in
creased taxes, for national defense. More
increases in our incredible debt or in our
staggering tax load, are the greatest
danger to national security and indie
pendence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
Current Comment

It's a big job to clean up Brook
lyn. But it's got to be done.
Mayor H. H. LaGuardia of New
York City.
The key to world peace is re-
ciprocal, unrestricted trade with all
nations on a most favored nation
basis.
Henry F. Grady, new assistant
secretary of state.
Our principal product is sugar.
Gov. Joseph B. Poindexter of
Hawaii. dispelling a pineapple
theory.
Things have been happening, too
fast in Arizona for Henry to get
away.
Wife of Arizona Supreme Court
justice. explaining 49-year delay
of honeymoon trip.
Don't fear that President Roose-
welt will run for a third term. It
would be the biggest fool mistake he
ever made.
DIR. Francis E. Townsend, old-age
pension planner.
If Hitler decides against war, we
will have a long peace
Senator Key Pittman OF the
Foreign Relations Committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

Yale University opened its 239th sea-
son today with 1856 freshmen registered.
Quite a nice little class. From reports
here and there the registration seems to
be larger this year at colleges about the
country. An education seems essential.
Most young men and women feel that
they must have a year or two at college,
if not four, and though it is tall order
to pay for college education manage it
somehow. Job hunting is the same dis
couraging job, so if possible the youth OF
today are trying to have few years of
college. President Charles Seymour of
Yale addressed the freshmen and soon
the new students will fit into the life at
big university, some of them going
through their four years, others dropping
out at intervals. The march of education
goes on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
Economy Imperative

1t is announced that the government
plans immediate further steps in build
ing up the national defense, in order to
assure the territorial security of North
America. The navy, for instance, which
is now at IS per cent of blueprint
strength, is to be brought to full strength,
and large number of old war vessels are
to be recommissioned to act as patrol
ships in American waters
This means hundreds of millions for
the taxpayers to pay. 1t is an expense
which the bulk of the people think neces-
sary and justified And it will be up to
the next CONGRESS to decide whether the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26

Fascists and Nazis can be found
in Webster's dictionary under the
word "coap. 1t is as follows:-
"A black, or brownish- black, solid,
combustible mineral formed by the
partial decomposition of vegetable
matter without free access of air,
under the influence of moisture,
pressure and temperature" ..
ADMINISTRATORS are reading
keen interest a series of articles
titled "The Way Out for America
in the San Francisco Chronicle.
written by Paul G. Smith, brilliant
young editor of that paper :. -. A
White House policeman parked his
car in front Of the steps leading
to the White executive offices.
A motorcycle cop came along and
tagged him with a parking ticket.
Next day the MOTORCYCLE cop was
transferred to another beat l..
Inside reason for the failure of
Senator Peter Goelet Kerry to at
tend the fall outing Of the Rhode
Island Young Democrats last week
was their curt refusal to accept
his choice, anti-New Deal Sena-
tor Willard Tydings of Maryland.
as guest speaker. They further
displayed their hostility by asking
Senator Theodore Green, strong
administration supporter, to recon-
mend a speaker. Green obtained
Federal Security Administrator
McNutt, so the miffed Gerry
stayed away from the rally.
copyright. 1899, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-26
In Today's Mail

| petitions urging our congressman to
vote against the Cash and Garry
plan. And I also realize there are
many signers of your petitions who
are sympathizers of Nazi Germany.
You didn't even know what Pres
ident Roosevelt's Cash and Garry
plan contained. You didn't want to
know. Through the medium of the
Social Justice magazine, you have
come to one conclusion-cash plus
carry equals war. think you should
define the phrase Cash and Garry
and learn its real meaning. Have
you facts on which to base your
opinion without seeking to gain our
! sympathies by describing the holo-
caust of war. Have you read Presi-
dent Roosevelt's speech to Congress?
Does he specify, in detail, the real
meaning of cash and carry? Your
insinuations that the cash and car
ry plan would deliberately enter us
into another war is a theory ana
not a fact. I read the presidents
speech thoroughly seeking to find
weaknesses that would lead us into
another war. Frankly, Mr.. Ayotte. I
couldn't find one. If you have, beg
you to make it known publicly.
My previous letter was not aimed
at you for being anti-Cash and Car
ry, 1t was aimed at the tone in
which you spoke, the territory you
authorized yourself to speak for. the
fifth district. Again I would like to
specify the basis of my opinions.
Opinions any man with common
knowledge would consider as facts
and not theories. Isn't it fact that
your opinions are merely a reflec-
ton of Father Coughlin's theories? I
beg of you not to think I am being
nasty" for asking such question
After all I think it's probable and
anything that's probable merits con-
sideration. Had Father Couhglin
been prepayment of the Cash and
Carry plan, you would be petitioning
your congressman to vote for it and
not against it. I am very sorry for
people who haven't the slightest
consideration for your president. I
am very sorry people jump at con-
illusions without studying a situa-
ton such as this. I must commend
you highly for making yourself clear
on the subject of war, but ! do not
see how cash and carry equals war.
In other words facts speak louder
than theories and unless your an
swer to this problem is. based ON
facts and not theories originated in
Royal Oak, ! can independently
say cash plus carry does not equal
war.
A widely circulated magazine re-
Gently published results secured
from its readers concerning the
opinion they expressed of the cash
and carry plan. Seventy-four per-
cent favored cash and carry, 26 per-
cent favored strict neutrality. SO