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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-22

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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-22
THANKSGIVING DAY FOOTBALL
United Press
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
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Opponent

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Might Game
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-22

Further proof that variety only spice
bowling there
Foundry last
after which
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-22
RY TOM NOONAN

Boston, Nov. 22.-(UP).-Three
colleges contributed a major portion
of the players for the giant line and
lightning-fast pony backfleld on the
"Little" All.New England team COM
piled by the United Press today.
Providencve College, Rhode Island
State and Williams each placed two
men while Colby, American 1nterna-
ton. ST. Anselm's, University Of Con-
necticut and Massachusetts, State all
landed one player on the first team.
No college placed more than one
man on the second team.
Probably the top lineman Of the
lot was Captain Herbert Peterson
of the University Of Connecticut,
named at lief end on the 202-pound
first line. Peterson, on of Ave
seniors picked, has played nearly so
minutes In all 26-games Of his col
lege career. A standout punter and
drop-kicker, he was his teams best
pass receiver and twice converted
blocked kicks to touchdowns. He
also stars at baseball and basket
ball.
Besides Peterson in the line were
such sterling performers as Charles
(The Bulb Avedisian, a block but
speedy left tackle from Providence
College and his teammate John Bar
mini, sparkplug center.
One OF the chief reasons for St.
Anselm's record of only two defeats
III three seasons was Quarterback
Ray (Rambler) Mclean, q trim
hipped greyhound who score five
touchdowns to tumble previously un-
beaten Catholic University.
Only sophomore to make the team
was Left Halfback Joe OGrady of
tiny American International who de-
feated st. Anselm's with 68-yard
scoring squirt on fourth down from
punt formation In the final minutes.
High-scoring Duke Abbruzzi OF
Rhode Island State played every
back flel dpost but was placed at
fullback for his all-round ability.
The right halfback slot went to cli-
max runner John (F1eetfoot) Dag
gett, O trackster.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-22

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another football
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-22

our ITS q Fact Dept:
IT'S fact that Frank vallone, the
Brooklyn business man, has received
from the Plugs an offer for his serv-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-22

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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-22
Kick OF The Century

BY the way, what has become of Phil Barbour
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-22

Night Game.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-11-22

So Lonsi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
South End Softball

The South End Softball league is now nearing its first round with five of the eleven teams battling for their respective honors. The Mill Streeters and the Centrals are still looking for solo honorS.
 A dance will be given by the league June 30 at the Franco American hall. All representatives of the organization are asked once more to do their share in the rid dance of dance tickets for short time only is left.
 There will be a special session called for the Tuesday prior of the dance night at 800 at the usual place. This will be called merely for the settlement of two questions. Umpires Runividge and Caulf1eld are to be present.
 James Damelio and Ruban Phili- bert, officials of the league, wish, with sincere gratitude, to title the 7-11 Grill team as the best booster and most sportsmanship squad ever enlisted in the South End league.
 Next weeks schedule is as follows: Monday-Flashes vs. Conn. Oil 6:3O
 Plate, Caulfield: base, Boucher. Tues.-Dixies vs Lourdes 6:30.
 Plate, Ruban; base, Runividge. Thurs.-7-11 Grill vs. Mill St., 6:30.
 Plate, Boucher; base, Caulheld. Fri.-Bulldogs vs. Bombers 500.
 plate, Caulfield; base, Boucher. Fri.-Red Wings vs. Centrals, 7:00.
 Plate, Ruban; base, Runividge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
CRAvAT FAVORED FOR $2o,oo0 RUN
Martin Colt at Acqueduct Today-JOhnstown
 Rested

New York, June A - (U.P) - Townsend B. Martins Cravat, like Stagehand, a stretch-loving son of Sickle, renews his drive toward the national handicap championship against seven rivals at Aqueduct to- day in the 51st running of the Brooklyn-one of the few eastern races Johnstown can't win.
 Although the track was lightning fast and the skies clear and blue, Big John remained in his barn for a rest. With him out, Cravat was installed a 5-2 favorite on the morn ing line to add the $20,000 prize to the rich purses he already has won in the San Juan Capistrano handi- cap at Santa Anita and the subur- ban at Belmont park.
 Cravat had top weight of 126 pounds-five to 29 above the field but was favored by the peculiar lay out of the Aqueduct oval, which has the longest stretch of any track in America.
 For opposition the bay colt drew Mrs. Parker Corning's Thanksgiving second weighted at 121; William Woodward's Fighting Fox, IA; My ron Selnick's Can't Wait, 112; Max well Towards defending champion, The Chief, 112; A. G. Vanderbilt's Heefly, 112; Brookmeade Stable's Handcuff, 108; and J. B. Partridge's Our Ketcham, with a feather of 97.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
BOSTON BASEBALL

Boston, June 24-CUP)-Refresh ed by a days rest, the Boston Red Sox open a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox. here today, while the Bees are at St. Louis to open a series with the Cardinals.
 Joe Cronin has nominated Jim Bagby for mound duty, while Johnny Marcum gets the nod from Jimmy Dykes for the White Sox.
 Left Grove and Elden Auker have been assigned to work in the double header tomorrow, while Dykes has picked Ted Lions to work in one of the games for Chicago.
 Fette Needed
 The Bees arrived at St. Louis fol- lowing a three-game losing streak at the hands of the Chicago Cubs, so Manager Casey Stengel is going to send his ace hurler, Lou Fette, after his ninth victory of the cam paign. This will be the first time Bridegroom Lou has faced the Cardinals this season.
 Sailor Bill Posedel and Dick Er- rickson have been chosen to work tomorrow's twin-bill. Left Bob Wei land will pitch for the Redbirds to- day, with Bill McGee and Lon Warneke slated for mound duty to- morrow.
 Milkman Jim Turner, victim of a vicious line drive several weeks ago, is greatly improved and expects to be able to take light workout next week, though it still will be some time before he can resume his re- ular pitching duties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24

about joining up as playing coach for his team next year. As we all know Mike is now with the Civilta Progresso who are leading the league with five victories and no defeats. Nice work, Mike! I hope you and your bal lteam will keep it up. Get ting back to the ball game one can- not overlook the Aviglianese outfit who at the present time are playing fine ball. The way things look this game seems to be a toss-up. Man ager Dom Account is willing to bet anything that his team will knock of the high flying Civilta Progresso. Anyone looking for Dom may locate him near the tennis courts before the game starts tomorrow afternoon "Cip" Cipriano is expected to do the hurling for the Aviglianese with Dom Coviello doing the catching. For the Civilta Progresso either Longo or Place will pitch with Tony DeSantis behind the bat.
 George Greece will umpire both games at Fulton park with Pete Pol letto doing the scoring.
 Out at Hamilton park at 4 o'clock on diamond No. 2 the Lourdes and Pontes tangle with each other in an- other good ball game. Both teams have won three and lost two games so one should expect close ball game. In the first meeting between these two hines the Lourdes nipped the Pontes to in a very good ball game. The Pontes have added few new ball players since their first meeting and are favorites to come through in this game. Bill Bellotti will toe sthe rubber for the Pontes with Joe Renaldi doing the catching. If Joe Renaldi would save some of those base hits that he gets for the Pals of the Public Parks league on Sundays it would be great ly appreciated by the Pontes man. ager. Keep up the good work Joe, and pay no attention to anyone at all. For the Lourdes Louie Sandrea will pitch with Di Martino doing the catching.
 Charles Gerace will call balls and strikes at Hamilton park with Tony Sileo doing the scoring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
Brooklyn Day" Al Hamilton Park Sunday
LEAGUE LEADING .NETHOMAS CLUB
 OPPOSES BAG. g
Special Events Carded, for 5Oth Anniversary
 Celebration

In addition to what is expected to be 9 bang-up baseball game, num- Der of extra added attractions have been added to the City Amateur league baseball program for tomor- row afternoon at Hamilton park in general celebration of the 50th an niversary of organization of one of the oldest clubs in the state, Water bury's Brooklyn A. c. started in 1889.
 There will be baseball throwing for accuracy, then for distance, base-running against time, a parade of B. A. o. "Old Timers" carrying a number of silver trophies won by Brooklyn teams in the past 25 to 35 years, a "tug of war" featuring Butch DeVito's Extra Round Men (200 pounds per man). Music for the parade will be provided by St. Joseph's Fife and Drum Corps. In the base-running event, Bob Great orex, Gus BroberG of Dartmouth, Bossy Harnick, Tochs Martino, Benny Yoska and Jimmy Green ought to make things interesting for each other. Eddie DiNapoli. Mike Higgiston and President Ray Tram of the league have been busy all week lining up the special program W hichsohduloorbet shrdl which should provide great day for the customers.
 Big Game
 The real attraction, of course, will be the feature game at 4 o'clock in which the undefeated North End Thomas club, league champions in 1887, meets up with the Brooklyn A. c. in the second round competition which opens tomorrow. A pitchers duel that any fan would want to see brings together Joe Strokalaitis, the B. A. c. mound mainstay and Art Lefty" Haas, the southpaw who is expected to pitch the Tommies right into another championship. Heavy hitters on both clubs will also make the game interesting and exciting while some of the best outfielders in the league are listed on the two clubs, indicating that defensive play is also up to and above ordinary standard.
 The Abrigador rivals, Washington Hills and Tribunes fight 1t out once again while the Sacred Hearts and Overlooks are paired in another game, both games at 1:45 which should prove interesting.
 All in all, nothing but fine weather remains to provide the ideal condi- tions for one of the outstanding days of the City Amateur league sea- son. dedicated to the Brooklyn Ath- letic club, which, through the years has a great record, in and out of the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
Tunney Tough on General Phelan
By DAN PARKER

THOUGHT GENE stepped a his to be his syax he squads cosnd sn and To the aT halt Parade knows the Ten takers who would nd s @ @ a hng hSs @ s Ss a qH better sounding interviews to the papers as boxing king Sommson but bupemore public that the words said from taking dough sell out the fans
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 faults ting nature ., that make him h. target for
 deceived by phonies than to have who phony the wrestling hok not actually by boxing nearby states appreciate mission, comical though it can be at times.
 As General phelan himself put only other day. business because it's time have restioo course is Don't spelvin on the crassmore because"
 commissioner like being African aodgss You're fna D am @ ne aOes aha ana @ e e bsE was don't those the commission make matches? one no one making public buy what9 the commission of the match Phslas they fuzz according the city audience to that effect
 Now the commission being beted because of the @ vne % x to- % National Boxing Association named Gaen the Mo- contender atrocity 'as s1's sa :
 
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 But say to of rappahannock bdmous State Athletic this time essifed cringing
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
JOE LOUIS EVEN MONEY TO STOP
 TONY IN THREE
Title Bout Next Wednes= day May Draw $35O,-
 900 Gate"
BY LESLIE AVERY United Press Staff COrreSpOndent)


 New York, June "A = U.P0-The Joe Louis Tony Galento heavy weight title fight that started out to be a $1,000000 attraction when the papers were signed in Miami last February, has faded to 8 $350,- 900 show today, but the latter fig ure is almost double what some of the box office sleuths were predict ing a week ago.
 If the fight had been held 8 month after Promoter Mike Jacobs got the signatures on the dotted line, it might have gone million but Galento and his manager Joe Jacobs were out to pick up few quick bucks, and made fatal cross country tour. Galento took his own sparring partners along for the ex- hibitions, but he looked so bad there was a ans-continental litter. A bad press in several of the larger cities was almost lethal dose at the tick ct wicketS.
 Picture Changed
 Two weeks ago there was some discussion in the cauliflower patch as to whether the Henry Armstrong; Lou Ambers lightweight title fight in August might out-draw Louis- Galento. The picture has changed, however, in the last week - since Galento moved his training camp from Asbury Park to Summit, N. J. Tony has looked a 100 per cent bet fny iyH fro oi11i,ao IIa Yaanixyal a good press. Jacobs hit the headlines from Times Square to Mob Hill with the "gimmick" charges about Louis, which he quickly withdrew. Then the sagacious little manager let it be known Galento would ask for Artie Donovan to referee the fight, because Donovan wouldn't inter- fere with Tony's tactics. It began to look like good old pier six brawl when the Louis camp replied that Joe was prepared to fight fire with fire" and that he would be just little bit rougher and tougher than Tony.
 Then the New York commission got its oar in by warning both men that no foul tactics would be toler- ated. Still, in all his sparring exhi- bitions, Tony appeared to be a past master of the billygoat butt, the el- bow excavator, and the backhand bop. The fight writers believe Louis vii become acquainted with all three blows-if the fight lasts a round or two.
 It's even money right now that Louis will knock Tony out in three rounds. It's 10 to on Louis to win, 2-1 that he wins inside five rounds, 3-1 Tony will not come up for the 11th, and Al against his finishing the 15-rounds. If you like Galento to stop Louis, you should get IS or 18 to 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
McQuinn Replaces
 Hoag As Best Batter; | Arnovich Also Leads

New York, June 24 = CUP) = George McQuin, St. Louis Browns first baseman, grabbed the Amer ican League batting lead from his teammate, Myril Hoag, last week by losing only five points while Hoag dropped 20 and slumped to fourth place, according to the averages re- leased today and including games of last Thursday.
 McQuinn's average is 1858, giving him a five point lead over Jimmy Foxx, Red Sox, with .348.
 Morris Anrovich, Phillies' out fielder, slumped nine points but held his National League lead with a mark of 1895. Zeke Bonura, Giants, is the runner-up with .350.
 Whit Wyatt, Brooklyn,s rookie, won two games last week to hold his National League pitching lead with a record of seven victories and no defeats. Alley Donald and Steve Sundra, Yankees, share the Amer ican League lead, the former with eight victories and no defeats and the latter with four victories and no defeats.
 The leaders in other departments follow:
 Hits-(N) Arnovich, Phillies, s1; (A) Case, Senators, 81.
 Runs-(N) Werber, Reds, 49; (A) Cramer, Red Sox, 54.
 Doubles-(N H. Martin, Phillies; Bonura, Giants; Roy, Dodgers, and Mize and Slaughter, Cardinals, tied with IS each; (A) Greenberg, Tigers, 24.
 Triples-(N Goodman, Reds. and Herman, Cubs, 8 each; (A) Keltner, Indians, 2.
 Home Runs-tN) Camilli, Dodgers 13; (A) Greenberg, Tigers, 16.
 Stolen Bases-(N Handley, Pir- ates, Il; (A) Case, Senators, 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
HARVARD TAKE THREE
 STRAIGHT FROM YALE

New London, Conn.,, June 24- (UP) - Harvard's baseball team made it three straight over Yale in their seasons end series here yes- terday, coming from behind to win 5 to 4.
 They led 3 to o going into the seventh, but by the time the eighth inning was over, the Crimson held the lead.
 Harvard won the first two games Wednesday and Thursday, thereby capturing the series for the first time since 1882.
 Score by innings: Harvard ........... 1000 900 14x-5 Yale ................10 .101 001 001-4
 Bracket, Curtiss and Bacon; Stevens and Schroeder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
Avigs, Civiltas In Itam Feature

The second round of play in the Itelian-American baseball league win be ushered in tomorrow after noon with two games scheduled for Fulton park and one game scheduled for Hamilton park.
 President Mike Tacinelli is very pleased with the way the fans turn out for the ball games and expects one of the biggest crowds tomorrow afternoon.
 Up at Fulton park at 1:30 the two cellar occupants, the Fratellanza and Knights of Sicily meet in what will furnish plenty of excitement for the fans. Both teams have lost ail four games that they have played and the loser tomorrow will remain in the cellar all alone. Rival managers Danny Briotti and Johnny DiLeo, are expected to strengthen up their lineups for what they think is the battle of the century. Lefty" Latino will pitch for the Fratellanza with "Gabby" Gambino doing the re- ceiving. For the Knights of Sicily either "Mal" Malaria or Jim Mobile will pitch with Chubby" BrioSti behind the bat.
 At 4 o'clock also at Fulton park the league leading Civilta Progresso and the Aviglianese square of in the feature game of the triple bill. The Civilta outfit will meet some tough opposition tomorrow in the Avig- lianese who will be out there seek ing revenge for an early season de- feat at the hands of the Aviglianese. When speaking of the Civilta Pro- gresso one must not overlook the fine work of playing coach Mike Testa. Last season Mike played with the Lourdes and during game was approached by Johnny Assetta, manager of the Civilta Progresso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
GIANTS CREEP UP ON LEADERS,;
 CUBS GET 'HOT'
LOhrman Beats Reds 7-O With Two Hits Teller
 Wins, Derringer Sour
BY GEORGE KIRKsEY

BY GEORGE KIRKSEY
 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 New York, June 24 = (U.P0 - There's going to be some fun in the National League yet-that was the verdict today as those folks who were predicting that the Cincinnati Reds would run away with the race started looking for man-holes, and dark corners.
 True to National League pattern, the pennant race is beginning to tighten up as the revived Giants and the Cubs press forward to get at the Reds threats. No longer can the Giants be ignored. The job Bill Ter " is doing with his misfit gang is little short of miraculous. The Giants have won six out of eight in the west and taken 12 out of their last 15.
 The Cubs have run off six in a row. The Giants cut the Reds lead to four and half games over the idle Cardinals yesterday by wal loping the league leaders, To. It was a tough setback inasmuch as Paul Derringer was belted out of the box for the third starlight time. Big Paul hasn't won a game in two weeks, and his loss of form has put a crimp in the Reds pitching plans.
 Nice Job
 The Giants reduced the gap to first place to six and half games when Bill Lohrman moved down thet Reds with two hits-singles by Hershberger and Myers. The Giants slugged out 16 hits with Zeke Bon- ura leading the attack with four singles. Mel Ott hit homer No. Il.
 Bill Lee beat Max Butcher to give the Cubs 4-3 win over the Phillies. The Cubs scored the winning tally in the ninth when Stan Hack scored from second after Emmett Mueller booted Augie Galan's roller.
 Pittsburgh won its third game fin Il starts when Russ Bauers, laid up most of the season with lame arm, staged a brilliant comeback, hold ing the Dodgers to seven hits. The Pirates won, 2-1. Paul Waner's sim gle drove in the deciding tally.
 Bob Teller hung up victory No. Il as Cleveland trimmed the Athletics, 12-5. The Indians got IT hits, and scored seven runs in the seventh, in which Bruce Campbell hit two dou- bles. Teller allowed ten hits, walked five and famed six.
 Washington continued to play clownish ball as Detroit came from behind to beat the Senators, 7-4. The Tigers put on a f1ve-run rally in the seventh, knocking Emil Leon- ard out of the box. Gehringer and Higgins topped the Tiger 12-hit at tack with three blows each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
NEW CAPTAINS

New London, Conn, June a. tUP)-The Yale and Harvard base- ball team elected captains following the conclusion of their three-game series here yesterday.
 The Yale team elected Albert Alter, Toledo. O. to head the lo40 nine. Alter Is shortstop.
 The Harvard squad elected Ton: Healy. Worcester, Mass. He Is e pitcher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
BULLDOGS PLAY
 DOUBLE HEADER

The South End Bulldogs will be engaged into Q double-header over the weekend. This afternoon at Washington Park (not at Hamilton park) the Thomaston Cadets will be their opponents. Last year the Bulldogs were beaten by the Thom- aston Cadets. This game will start ct 1:30 and all players are asked to be there at 1:o0 o'clock.
 On Sunday afternoon the Middle bury Juniors will cross bats with the South Enders. This game WI1 get underway at t:00 on piamznd No 2 at Hamilton Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-24
STEPONAITIS WINS
 H. s. GOLF CROWN

With two rounds of 80 and 85 for a 36 hole total of 165, Andrew Ste ponaitis won the first annual high school city golf championship de- cided on a medal play basis yester- day at the Chase Country club when field of 16. 15 boys and one girl competed for honors. Clem La- butts of Leavenworth with 83-36- 169 was runnerup in the even while the girl contestant Eleanor Kirsch- berger of Wilby scored 111-10s-220.