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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Walters Chosen Most Valuable h1 National
Harmon Rated A Better Back
 Than Red Grange

Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 17 = (U. P.) Michigan's Wolverines her. aided halfback Tom Harmon today as another "galloping ghost" equal- ing Red Grange, the greatest col- legiate football player, who left the game IA years ago.
 Harmon, said to break faster than greyhound, has scored 34 points in two games. He ran wild in Satur- days game against Iawo, scoring four touchdowns. One of them a 91-yard run, and kicked three goals to talk all of Michigan's 27 points.
 Michigan is a co-favorite with Ohio State to take their first Big Ten title in several seasons, but Coach Fritz Crisler took time out to eulogize Harmon.
 "He has everything" Crisler said. He's all-American in quality right now and he hasn't reached his peak yet. Grange was great runner, but Harmon has all the qualities of a great player, offensively as we'll as defensively."
 Last year, he gained 405 yards for an average of more than five try. He lost only seven yards all season and completed 21 out of 45 passes for 310 yards. Only one was inter- cepted.
 A week ago Saturday against Michigan State, Harmon scored one touchdown, kicked the point, passed to Forrest Evashevski for two more touchdowns and set up the fourth with toss to Paul Kroner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Notes From A F-o-o-t-b-a-l-l
 Press Box
BY LESLIE AVERY

United Press Staff CorrespOndent)
 New York, Oct. 17-(UP)-The fans are wondering why so many ball carriers slip or stumble and fall with nothing but the chalk lines between them and the goal posts Alabama Coach Frank Thomas planes it on the new cleat rule which calls for cleats to be at least half inch in diameter at the tip .. They won't bite into a hard field and when a player tries to cut back his feet go right out from under him Thomas attrib- utes the strength in the south to the fact sthat passing has not been stressed as much as in the southwest and yet the aerial game has not been overlooked for a running at- tack as seems to be the tendency in the east He believes well-bal- ancd running and passing game is the answer to successful season year after year.
 Different Now
 Only year ago Davey O'Brien was the toast of collegiate fandom, but with the weak Philadelphia Egales his passing has been any, thing out professional this year :. against the Giants Sunday he had two aerials intercepted and was thrown for 25 yards on three other successive attempts to get the ball off to a receiver .. The Giants un- covered nev passing threat from the southwest in Eddie Miller, 165- pounder from New Mexico State He completed three out of six against the Eagles, one of them good for a touchdown The Chicago Bear Giants game Sunday is a sure sell-out with any kind of break in the weather t. Dan Topping, own- CT of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Is ready to put the cash on the barrel head for ar,y player he thinks might bol.. ster his slumping club He got Sam Francis from Pittsburgh and told George Halas or the Bears to name his own price for Sid Luck man. Talk about the old college spirit, the pros nave 1t all over the amateurs There separate fist fights in that Giant-Eagle affair.
 Cornell looks like the class of the Ivy league but the pig Red misses its 200-pound plunging fullback and captain, Vince Sichler, who may be out the rest of tine season with his bum knee. .. Why do they still call Yale, Princeton and Harvard the big three Maybe because of Har- yards runaway victory over Chicago Saturday, because Princeton and Yale ceratinly took 1t on the chin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
SILyESTRI=MOFFETT
 ARENA, THURSDAY

New Haven = Hard-hitting Bobby Silyestri, Miami wleterweight. will attempt to snap the winning streak of Devon's Red Moffet, at the Arena on Thursday night, when the par meet in a six-round bout heading an all-action fight card.
 Moffet, since turning pro. is un- defeated, last week having kayoed Al Hallie, and the week previous whipping Vince Scully. Silvestro al- most kayoed George Pope here last winter, having the Meridenite on the deck for a count of nine. Silves- tri has compiled a fine winning streak in New York rings since then.
 Joe DeMartino, undefeated Bridge port welterweight, faces Frankie Foley, local Irishman, in a feature semi-pro bout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
TWO. TEAMS TIED FOR LEADERSHIP
 OF DUSTY YLEAGUE
MarineIli Averages l31.2 to Date {; Girls Meet at 5;
 Chase, Brass Tied

Those perennial bowling rivals, American Brass and Chase Metal again tied for the league leadership find themselves in very different po- sitions tonight, at the Mattatuck alleys as American Brass has drawn a tough opponent in Farrell Foun- dry while Chase gets bye and can grab the lead without rolling 8 ball if Farrel takes two of three games from Johnny O'Connor's boys.
 Schedule
 Farrel Foundry vs. American Brass.
 French Mfg. vs. Blake and John son.
 Waterbury Tool vs. Rubber Chem ical.
 Scovill vs. Waterbury Mfg. Co. Shoe Hardware vs. Ingersoll.
 ChasA-hye
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Poker League

There's always a lot of noise in our league, and where there's noise there's Joe D'Elia.
 There is a rumor that A. LaurO of the Diamonds vii be farmed out next season unless he improves his scores.
 @. Can the same thing happen to c. Manganaro?
 A. Yes! Definitely!!
 Fred Gemino, "Auggie" Palladino and Nick Jacovino, were breaking in" new bowling shoes Thursday night. Results, Bad Bowling.
 Jokers ran wild Thursday night and beat the Spades games, but that's only because Amos J. Fabi- ans dog was not there to cheer his masters team on to victory.
 If Mike Zello was a radio enter tainer, we're sure he'd come on with 'zello again folks, Blah, Blah. cour- teSy of Zello-Z-E-L-L-O.
 Since these Leabue Notes have been published tor have they? in our favorite newspaper (Democrat) F. Ricchezza thinks he's Big Time star reporter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
BUSH BEST IN
 PR0-AMATEUR
Pro Cards 69 at MeadOw= brOOk-LOcal Players
 Fare We'll
Special to The Democrat)

Hamden, Conn.,, October 16. - Eddie Bush, Giant Valley golf pro- fessional, was the number one player at the final pro-amateur tournament hel dtoday over the Meadowbrook Country Club course when he card ed an individual one under par 69, and was paired with two amateurs in three teams which wound up In three way tie at 66 best ball. Eddie Burke, home club pro and Cleeko Marchetti of Fairchild-Wheeler, Bridgeport, finished second with 67, seventeen teams competed in the play. Scores:
 Eddie Bush, Giant Valley and Royce Beecher, Meadowbrook 32-34 -66.
 Eddie Bush, Giant Valley, and Cleeko Marchetti, D. F. Wheeler 32- 34-66.
 Clem Miner and Frank Sullivan, Stamford 34-32-66. ! Eddie Burke, Meadowbrook. Clee- ko Marchetti, D. F. Wheeler 33-34- 67.
 Bob Chappa, and J. J. Mitchell, Rockledge 32-35-67.
 Floyd Cuici, Mill River and Sam Whitten, Meadowbrook 33-35-68.
 Al Labutis and M. s. Malouf, Chase 34-34-68.
 Floyd Cuici and Pjura, Mill River 35-34-69.
 Al Labutis, Chase and John Cluney, Waterbury 34-35-69.
 Clem Miner, Stamford and John Cluney, Waterbury 37-32-69.
 Dave Campbell, Wethersfield and R. E. Shstler, Edgewood 36-33-6s.
 Dave Campbell, Wethersfield and O s. Henderson, Rockledge, 36-33- 69.
 J. J. "Budd" Geoghegan, High land and John Pjura, Mill River 36- 34-70.
 Bob Schappa, Rockledge and c. c. Johnson, Meadowbrook 35-35- 70.
 Eddie Burke and c. G. Ives, Jr., Meadowbrook 35-37-72.
 J. J. Bud" Geoghegan, Highland and J. Corrigan, Chase, 38-34-72.
 Dave Campbell, and John Ulrich Wethersfield 38-36-74.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

All games tonight Snould pc well contested.
 Eddie Marinelli still heads the average list with 1912, bowling a snappy 381 last week to continue his streak.
 George Simpson was by far the best bowler last week rolling new high three of 445 and giving his team high game of 685 and high three of 1899.
 Simpson, Garafano, White and Tato all hit well over 400 last Tues day night.
 Girls Dusty TOnite
 Schedule Patent Button vs. Waterbury Clock.
 Paper Box-bye.
 Oakville Pin vs. Plume & Atwood. Waterbury Tag vs. American Fast ener.
 Farrel vs. Matttauck Mfg. All good contests with Patent But ton vs. Waterbury Clock, the leaders battling 1t out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
WARD NEW COACH
 OF N. H. EAGLES

Montreal. Oct. l7 = (UP) - Jim Ward, who has spent his entire hockey career with Montreal Ma tionai league teams, was out of the big leagues for the first time in l2 seasons today.
 His appointment as coach of the New Haven Eagles of the Interna- itonal- league, was an- nounced by Jules Dugal. Les Canad- iens' business manager on behalf of the New Haven clslb.
 Ward played last season with the Canadiens and for the II preceding years. with the Marons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
BROWN

Providence, R. l.. Oct. 17 - (UP) Fundamentals were stressed today as a disappointed Brown coaching staff drove the -Bruin squad for Saturdays clash here with Holy Cross. End Tom Nash of Wey- mouth. Mass. returned to practice yesterday after a months layoff The long drill on ball handling and blocking indicated official displeas- ure with the Bruins loss to Colgate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
BILLY BILLY GETS
 CHANGE AT YALE

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 17-CUP) Sterling Brownie" Brinkley, 9, varsity right end on Yaye Univer- sity's football team, was operated on for acute appendicitis early to- day at New Haven hospital.
 Brinkley was reported resting com- fortably. He was seized with an att tack last night and an immediate operation was decided on.
 His loss proved a serious one for the Ellis. who had developed a strong forward wall. In his place Coach Ducky Pond probably will start Billy zilly, with Jack Reid in re- serve.
 Otherwise, the Blue continued easy drills for the Army game here Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
DARTMOUTH

Hanover, N. H.. Oct. IT - (UPJ The Dartmouth Varsity worked against the Lafayette offensive dem- onstrated by the Mayvees today as Coach Earl Blaik readied his charges for Saturdays game. Blaik, though dissatisfied with the In- dians' showing in the Navy tie, con- fined practice to a half-hour, light drill yesterday. Center Bob Lempke, only casualty, was expected to play against Lafayette.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
St. Lucy's Holy Name Bowling.
By PO-KUM

Plenty of action was seen last Wednesday night as the league went into it sthird week of bowling, an dat the rate the boys are turn ing on the heat things loom up to be plenty hot. Why even John Festa has improved, to look at him you'd never guess it was the same John n.y."
 Mike Manfiedi (member of the G-men by the way) has made his Capt. Joe Summa stand on the highest plank of the alleys and cheer his lungs out for Mike" was purchased for a 30 average bowler and turned up as a nice 92.
 Although Mike" hasn't been around as long as the British Elm pire, he's seen enough of the bow ling alleys to know what its all about. "Its the oil Mike!
 'Lifty" Spagnola the sleuth of the league and member of Waterbury's finest must be ou ton 8 long lost clue his absense last week cost his very defeated team three games. Better show up Lefty" or I'll send the G-men after you"
 The very polite and gentleman bowler, Lou Iannachina is getting his team shaped up in great style. Tommies by word is, throw your ball and walk away" It sound good From" if the other team doesn't walk away with the victories.
 "Vinnie" Martinelli the great ora torial man is very quite this year although his bowling has improved to such an extend that he too can walk away from them and if it wasn't for Pat" Silvestro he'd walk right out of the, bowling alleys. Away S-i-l-v-e-r!"
 The Senators showed the Trailers that bowling is no game for sessies for they cuffed, slapper and kneed them for there sweet games and they would gladly include biting if it were suggested to them. Watch those Senators"
 The Scouts were again chewed and clawed for two games by the walk away New Dealers, and is Carp burning. Only 301 last week "Carp! The G-men with that irrisistable Tony Lombardi took two from the Fatherless Presidents. Come on Father McVerry get around" and you to Lefty"
 Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
College Football
B. c.

Newton. Mass. Oct. 17-(UP)- Two regular Boston College linemen probably will not play against Tem- pie Saturday. 1t was announced to- day. End Dick Harrison and tackle Joe Mango are sic elined with inJIr- ies suffered in the Florida game. Back Ed Cowhig has a wrenched knee, but coach Frank Leahy said he may be ready for the Owls. Leahy worked his first two elevens against freshman teams yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
HARVARD

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 17-(UP)- A stiff scrimmage was expected to- day as Harvard prepared for ist first major encounter against Penusyl- vanis here catruday. The Crimson's chances of remaining undefeated ,S.re boosted b. the return of three regulars to practice yesterday. They were Captain Torbie Macdonald. triple threat tailback, and ends Joe Kcufman and Gene Lovett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
COMISKY BY K. 0.

Washington. October 1T. (UP) - Pat Comiskey, young heavy weight hopeful from Paterson. N. J., boasted his 18th knockout in 10 pro- fessional bouts today.
 Comiskey scored Q technical knock out over Joe Hill, deaf mute from California, in the eighth and final round at Arnica Hall before 1900 persons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
FRANCIS TO DODGERS

New York. Oct. 1T - (U.P0 - Fullback Sam Francis, one of the new players expected to aid in the Brooklyn Dodgers rehabilitation plan, reported for training at Free port. Long Island today.
 The Dodgers scent cash and Boyd Brumbaugh, former Duquesne star, to the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday in exchange for Francis who will play against Philadelphia Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
CLOSE FOR COCOA KID

Holyoke, Mass. Oct. 17 - (U.P) Louis (Cocoa Kid) Hartwick, Of New Haven, Conn.,, former New Eng land welterweight titlist. gained an split decision over Carl Dell of New York in g 10-round main bout last night. The Cocoa Kid weighed 148 1-2, Dell 147 l-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
OAKVILLES DRILL.

Oakville A. A. football team anx- ious to get in the best of condition for weekend games from now tn- til the end of the season, will meet tonight at South School field, Oak vile. for a workout at 7:l5 o'clock. A number of games are being booked for the team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
DUNLAP WINS

With high runs of 28 and 29 balls, Vincent Dunlap had an easy time winning his first game in the state pocket billiard league last night in IA innings. 125 to 30. Moseeds
 in 4innings. 125 to 30, Moseeds' best effort being a high run of l2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
HOLY CROSS

Worcester, Mass, Oct. 17-(UP)- Coach Joe Sheeketski of Holy Gross indicated today that Prank Saba of Brockton probably will quarterback beth teams A and F against Brown Saturday. Sheeketski said regular signal caller Jack Whelan's showing against Georgia was sub-par. The first two elevens scrimmaged yes- terday with regular fullback Hank Giardi still sidelined by a leg in- jury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

Because of the difficulty of sup plying Arctic moss, their regular diet. while they were being shown in Moscow, 20 reindeer were trained for several months to eat bread and concentrated foods before they left Murmansk in the Arctic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
7hisSporting
 World
Was Just Thinking Department
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Was Just Thinking Department
 If the Board of Education Locust street property might be it buy the kids the high school S apiece and horn or two instead C to buy the athletic associations which the school appropriations should help out are trying to nep out the though they are 'in the req tnenseVes
 scanons and lots of em the Boston College athletic football contract with Florida last week barring halback Lou Montgomery of his With another war Europe must we be told time and ] sga Hd % @ o uen s '1 c o nal Florida, 2; Boston College, O.
 Young Al 1abus young the golf at Chase will team in Florida this winter I'm told At least quite hudde yesterday where Bun was for day" with one under par 6S
 State pool" champion Dizzy Gregory 6 against the City of Hardware that to go l25 points If Dunlap me- a of Cocoa Cola and 125 hot-dogs
 Pals to the End-Abe beautiful bndle bulldog "Bingo"
 Kicking "Feets"
 for the University of Pennsylvania one with kc topping Columbia and Georgetown with his seven kicks of the year.
 Forest Peter when only the highest number for making seventeen against Rose Po
 Vic Knnad of Harvard responsible Yale loss known to kick many sixty successive goals from vary ing angles and distances
 Charlie Brickley of Harvard kicked five goals game kicked thirteen and chaked twenty so 4o and 50 lines and unerved Yaes boys that they lost by an overwhelming score.
 Peter petrowsk University goals in three consecutive games defeating in one contest Wake Forest co lege in the last few seconds of play.
 weisberger college points of A. Smiley of Auguana college kicked twenyone his only bad driving ran Abe Mcka of Whzzer White Colorado attempts Paul scu of Pennsylvania university put missing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

The famous Comedie Francaise of Paris presented plays by Moliere, Racine. Musset, Giraudcux and Mauric in Buenos Aires, Rio de Jam eirC, and Montevideo during this years South American tour and won unusual success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Last Nights Fights

Newark. N. J.--Morris Parker, 127, Newark, drew with Monty Pignatore. l27, New York (s): Joe Marinelli. l28. Dayton. O., outpointed Min De- more; Pittsburgh (8J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

New York = Mickey Farber, l35. New York, outpointed Frank Terra nova. t40. New York (8); Pablo Dona, l23 3-4, Philippines. outpointed Nat Litfin, 126 l-2, New York (8).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

More specimens of meteoric iron have been found within five miles of Arizona's meteor crater than all tha are known over the rest of the earth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

According to geologists, the rocks which make up the Palisades of New York are more than 150, 0,000.0O0 years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Blessed Sacrament Holy Name So- ciety Bowling league as Oct. l2, 1889: CfonNsnO

It is indeed unsual to see so many teams so closely matched after four weeks of bowling. The teams will not bowl next Thursday night Oct. 19, 1889, as all members will take part in the Harvest festival which takes place in the hall of the Church for three nights beginning Oct. l9, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

Coeducation has been banned in schools of Madrid under the new government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

freshman at Montana in 1924 registered highest making seventeen against Rose Poly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

trained toe responsible for successive goals distances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

University Miami kicked three field goals defeating play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

Brckey kicked field goals kicked thirteen and calked twenty varsity Before Yale he booted balls 50 lines and unerved Yales boys that they by overwhelming
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

Al Kreuz won two games for the UnlVerslty or Penn year with drop kcs topping Columbia and Georgetown wi kicks of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

State pool" champion J. Dizzy Gregory of New Br i6 balls against Dom Socco last week in the City of Ha to town tonight for workout with Vincent Dunlap al that go 125 points If Dunlap wins this ne. Profess will treat him to keg of Cocoa Cola and 125 hot-dogS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

Young Al Iabutis and young Eddie Bush. the golf and Giant Valley will up in Florida this winter I'm they had quite huddle Meadowbrook yesterday where for day" with one under par 69.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

Pals to the End-Abe Frost and his beautiful br "Bingo"
Evening star., 1939-05-21
Mamakos Rates High
With Fans Despite
Lack Of Publicity
ZoneIIi's Foe in Outdoor
Inaugural Tomorrow
Due to Gosh In
BY LEWIS F. ATCHISON,


Washington summer session Of
boxing begins new semester to-
morrow night at Griffith Stadium
where Stephano Mamakos, the ath-
letic Athenian, pits his cast-iron
hide against the hardened knuckles
of Ralph Zanelli of Providence, r. l.,
in the 10-round feature bout.
1t is unique inaugural, minus the
usual five and dime ballyhoo atten-
dant upon such occasions, with no
prepoSterous claims on the pro-
moter's part concerning the far
reaching effects of the outcome, and
with couple of better -than-avera
youngsters supplying the evenings
top bout. 1t has the earmarks of a
pleasing show with action virtually
guaranteed
Test of Steve's Appeal.
Regardless of the outcome, and
regardless of box Office figures, this
much is certain, that those who drop
out to the ball park tomorrow night
will come to see Mamakos in action.
1t will be test Of the Greeks pop
ular appeal, and if the weeks ad-
vance sale is criterion. Steve will
lure goodly throng through the
turnstiles.
No attempt has been made to
curry favor for the Well-liked South
west lad There has been no build
up publicity showing Steve enjoying
his mothers home cooking. kissing
babies, posing with pretty girls or
distributing free ice cream to the
neighborhood kiddies. No rash
statements have issued from the
crumbling recesSeS of his training
quarters predicting what he would
do to Henry Armstrong, Walter
Woods, or any other top Fighter if
they should meet. Mamakos merely
is minding his business. getting in
condition, and will be content to let
his performance speak for itself
What Steve really needs is a good
publicity man-an agent to direct
attention to his capabilities and con-
vert his gilt-edge qualities into
ready cash. The boy hasn't realized
nearly enough profit in proportion
to the terrific battering he has abb
sorbed since turning pro, He may
be no world champion. but he is en-
doWed with enough native ability TO
attain national prominence. His
sheer brute strength is sufficient to
warrant higher financial return.
Zanelli comes well recommended
by certain officials of the National
Boxing Association and has a fairly
impressive record, but District fans
cautiously are reserving opinion
until they see him in the flesh. The
visitor, incidentally. will stage
public workout this afternoon at
o'clock at the National Sporting
Club gym. He is reputedly a good
puncher and a crafty ring general,
and if he lives up to his glowing
press notices MamaKos is headed for
defeat.
One change has been made in the
supporting card Hunter Crostic g
Richmond. substituting for Bob Will
son in a six-rounder with El Brook
man. Wilson begged off because Of
tattered ear.
A prospective future opponent for
Mamakos will make his bow here in
the person of Sammy Chivas, an
other Greek boy. who tangles with
frankie Willis in the eight-round
semifnal This shapes up as
small war in itself
In the other bouts Buddy Thomas
boxes Art Lind four rounds. and
Billy Banks engages Poppy Brown
in the ur-round inaugural.
Evening star., 1939-05-21
R. B. Bond Captures
Registered Shoot
With IS Hits

r. B. Bond of Jessup, Md, cap
tured honors in the 1OO-target reg
istered shoot yesterday at the WASH
ington Gun Club, breaking 95 clays.
Second place went to T. K. Wyn-
koop, who won the tos after tying
with J. R. Groves at "a.
R. D. Morgan's SO accounted for
the Glass B trophy. while the only
woman shooting, Mrs. w. D. Tread
way of Jessup, earned Glass c hon
ors with 90. Dr. ]. C. Wynkoop won
the 50-target handicap competition
with a 48, while three-E. N. Zebley,
Groves and Bond-tied for second ct
Al. zebley won the shoot-of
with IS.
Yardage prizes went to j. R..
Groves, % yards; R. B. Bond, 81
yards, with A breaks; H. M Moat,
10 yards, with "A; Mrs. Treadway,
18 yards, with A. and James M.
Green, II yards, with 46.