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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
K. OF L. To Drill
For Pawtucket;
Nip Amsterdam 1888

Far from pleased with the teams
showing despite Saturdays 1888
victory over the Amsterdam Liths,
Coach Joe Boley, Of the K. Of l..
hoopsters, has called a practice
session for 7:S0 tomorrow night at
st. Joseph's hall In an effort to
regain the form the squad flashed
in the earlier victories over the
Nework Rebels and House of David.
Twice the Knights blew 10-point
leads against the husky New York
ers, their attack begging down COM
pletely in the last period when they
scored only five points.
Boley, after going scoreless the
first period, came through with Is
points to make his four-year total
In SO games with the locals l,0l4
points. Freddie f'errie, with 10
points, seven In the first period, was
very helpful as were Naugatuck's
Dick Tuckey, Wally Salemonas,
Nick Hudebenko, Joe Swasey and
Joe Joyce.
However, the team was off in its
passing and the ball handling was
very sloppy, showing the need for
q stiff workout II the knights are
to be ready for Saturday nights
game with the talented Pawtucket,
r. I. Townies, who last season split
two contests at the Brooklyn court.
The Townies won IS and lost four
last season and are defending
Rhode Island champions. They play
the same scoring game that
the knights feature and they have
furnished the high spots on the
schedules for the last two seasons,
with points coming fast and furious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
HOGAN, MOFFETT
CLASH TUESDAY

New Haven, Dec. ii-Regarded as
@ fine prospect ever since he made
his ring debut two years ago, anG
living up to the expectations OF his
many followers, Red Moffet, Devon's
unbeaten irish favorite. receives his
big chance to move up the fistic lad
der OF success when he tangles with
Julie Hogan. local lightweight, IN
an eight-round bout on Tuesday
nights low priced pro fight card at
the Arena.
Hogan rooters claim Moffet hasn't
the experience 10 defeat the New
Haven Hebrew sensation, but a sur.
vey Of Moffet's doings In the ring
show that the i8-year-old downstat-
er has plenty on the ball. He hasn't
lost @ bout In 20 pro starts, and only
dropped one fight in 1903 as an anna
teur. Furthermore, Moffet's record
shows that he has never sidestepped
any Of them. A good puncher, Red Is
also a very clever boxer. Non-parti-
san boxing critics here give the
Devon lad good chance Of upset.
ting Hogan.
Doug Murchie, Pittsfield welter-
weight, has been matched with JIM
my Bell, local Negro, for one Of two
six-rounders. Bell kayoed Doug
Marsh, highly-rated Canadian, IN
the first round, last Thursday, while
Murchie trounced Johnny Dowguil-
10 at Pittsfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
YMHA Bowlers
Back Bumper
Tournament

Preparations for @ City-Wide
Jewish Duckpin bowling sweep
stakes, were made over the week.
end In the form of O Y. M. II. A.
Bumper tournament, In which "a
young men will take part over q
period of two months at the Mat
tatuck alleys.
The idea Of the tournament Is
q graded list OF bowlers, according
TO handicaps and ability, with chal-
lenges from any one to another
provided he first eliminates those
ranked above him. For instance, II
the number four man on the list
wants to challenge the top man,
he must defeat the second and third
men ranked ahead Of him, before
challenge to the leader Is rolled of
Bob Madnick, Hy Berwisht and
Nat Luchnick Is the committee In
charge Of the Bumper tournament,
with the contestants grade as fol-
iN<sya.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
JONES WORKS on
TROJAN PLANS
FOR BIG CAME
Tennessee Not InvincibIe
Says U. S. c. Coach;
Lucky to Gain Tie
BY RONALD W. WAGNER

BY RONALD w. WAGNER
United Press STAFF Correspondent
Los Angeles, Dec. ii-(UP)--The
Southern California Trojans, In the
Rose Bowl after O squeaky finish,
prepared today for Tennessee and
Howard Jones said they could be
taken.
None Of our boys Is convinced
Tennessee Is invincible," Jones said
as he mapped out q program for his
team between now and New Years
Day when they meet Tennessee In
the Pasadena classic.
Jones, whose team has won five
games and has been tied twice, said
he expected the Rose Bowl game
would be the seasons toughest but
they'll know they've been In o ball
game"
Tennessee's record Of finishing o
10 game schedule unbeaten, united
and unsecured on-2l2 points against
none for opponerts-was regarded
as q challenge by Jones and the
Trojans In their sixth visit 10 the
Rose Bowl.
The Trojans record wasn't quite
so impressive. They opened with a
z to z tie against oregon; whipped
Washington State, Illinois, Califor-
MIA, Oregon State, Stanford and
Notre Dame then took q hairbreadth
decision, 0 TO Z, from Washington.
Saturday they barely held U. g. L.
A. to O 0 to 0 deadlock, stemming o
fourth period Bruin scoring thrust
on the two yard line.
The Vols, meanwhile, finished q
shutout season with O z TO 0 victory
over Auburn.
Coach Jones ordered complete
rest for his squad after three bruis-
ing games In row. hoping TO have
the Trojans on edge and at full
physical power to match Tennessees
rugged defense and smooth running
attack.
Although neither team had been
definitely selected for the Rose
BOWL Saturday, each had scouts at
the others game graphing plays.
I'VE played undefeated Duke In
the Rose Bowl last year without
scouting" Jones said. And look
what happened. We Just did beat
those fellows. It's too tough unless
you have O line on the other team"
Better Record
Pacific Coast conference officials
chose the Trojans over the cocoon.
ference champions. U. G. L. A., be-
cause the Bruins, though undefeat-
ed. were tied three times In the con-
ference and once outside. An inyi-
tation to Tennessee was virtually a
formality since the Vols have been
favored all year.
The City OF Pasadena, which holds
the Rose Bowl classic as the climax
OF Its tournament OF roses parade,
was elated b ythe prospect Of seeing
Tennessees Ali.American halfback
George Cafego, It's gailoping back,
Johnny Butler, and strong line clash
with U. 8. g.
The Trojans were expected to
match the Vols star for star with
orenny Lansdell at quarterback,
viscious blocking Bob Hoffman and
Ali-American Harry Smith at run.
ming guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
Today's Sport Parade
BY HENRY McLEMORE
UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent

and once again the roses would be-
come thorns. No one will even con-
vince me that Butler, when he
swung around that end, wasn't rum
ming more toward Pasadena Gin his
thoughts, I mean than he was to-
ward the end zone Of Shield-Wat-
kins field.
Had Butler failed TO make his
run the Rose Bowl situation would
have been rather acute, because
Southern California was tied by U.
G. l.. A. and 1t Is a bit difficult to
peddle q game between two tied
teams as the No l football attrac.
ton OF the year. But Johnny got his
gun and fred 1t Just In time to
keep his team united, unbeaten, and
unsecured upon. No other bowl can
offer such an attraction. 1t will be
Tulane and the Texas Ag3ies In the
Sugar Bowl and Tulane has been
tied and the Aggies have been
scored upon. Both Orange Bowl sell
ections, Georgia Tech and Missouri,
have been beaten, and the same
goes for Clemson and Boston, Cot
ton Bowl combatants.
So, for this year at least, the
Rose Bowl has the stand out game.
1t could only be improved by hav-
ing the Texas Aggies substitute for
the Trojans, but that Is impossible,
In Tennessee, the Rose Bowl has
the ranking team Of the country,
and In U. s. G. 1t has a football
power that came across the coun-
try to humble a Notre Dame team
that kicked all the great ones OF
the midwest with the exception OF
1owa's fighting fistful.
The game In Pasadena on New
Years day is likely to develop Int
the biggest betting game OF any
ever played In the mammoth sta
dium, deep In the Aroya Del Seco
Californians particularly those In
the southern section OF the state,
are red-hot hackers OF anything
that comes from their section, be II
weather, oranges or earthquakes
They are certain to look on /. Ten
nessee with disdain because OF the
volunteers none too rugged sched-
ule, and produce plenty OF fresh
money to back the Trojans.. The
fact that the Vols haven't even
been scored upon won't disturb
them O bit.
Cover All
As for the Tennessee hackers
and 1t Is even money that the en-
tire state will follow the team on
the trip to the coast-well, they'll
cover everything negotiable that
shows its face and serial number
Football igEt sport around Knox
ville--it's a religion. The Tennessee
ans will follow Cafego and Butler
and Molensk and Foxx and all the
other Vols with the faith Of q saw
dust convert.
The boys from the hills Of or
Tennessee may have to walk home,
but for a few hours they'll out yell
and out bet anything that Califor-
MIA has seen to date.
In fact, 1t Is going to be such q
good game that just as soon as ]
get through with the Gone With
the Wind In Atlanta, I'm going
West, young man, to see 1t, with
my chauffeur Horace Greeley, at
the wheel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
BROOKLYN RED WING
GOODS ORGANIZE

The Brooklyn Y Red Wing Goods
held their fourth meeting at the Y
last Thursday evening. The meeting
was opened by President Sadie scia.
scia. Members were discussing social
activities but as yet are not definite
Since the new year Is coming, they
are going to be postponed until then.
Basketball practice was held under
the instruction Of Pat Milite. Girls
between IS and 10 years Of age, are
asked again to join this social and
athletic organization. They must al.
so join the club. Phone or see M.
Kelly personally, who Is secretary Of
the Y,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
BOSTON COLLEGE
DRILLSFOR DALLAS

Newton, Mass, Dec. ii-(UP)-A
determined Boston College eleven
resumes practice tomorrow In prep
aration for the Dallas, Tex, Cotton
Bowl game In which they meet
Clemson College Of South Carolina,
New Years Day.
Indictment weather will not inter.
fere with the Eagles workout as ar
rangernents were made yesterday for
the use Of the Commonwealth ARM
ory's tan.bark riding ring.
With two exceptions, the Eagles
squad was In top shape. Right tackle
John Yauckoes still nurses 0 knee
injury, while Lou Kidhardt, O re-
serve tackle, has not recovered from
0 leg injury sustained at mid-season
IN the Auburn game.
Coach Frank Leahy, benched by a
severe cold since the Holy Gross
game, was expected to be sufficiently
recovered by tomorrow TO permit
personal supervision OF the resump-
ton Of practice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
WASHINGTON HILL
GAMES TONIGHT

Two new teams the Texans and
Loew Poll Five will make their de-
but In the washington Park Com
munity House league tonight In the
opening game Of a twin bill set for
7:46 o'clock. In the main attraction
set for $50 the Gents Of the Hill,
defending champions will stack up
against the Tribunes.
Although the Texans have not
announced any Of their starting
players for tonight II has been
rumored that several members Of
st. Joe's Holy Name Five will be
seen in action with the Brooklyn
team. As for the Poll team former
members of the Boys Club Cadets
are expected to make UP most OF
the roster OF the team. Washington
Hill fans are eagerly awaiting the
time for the game so as to see just
who will take the court with the
both clubs.
The Gents have lined up q strong
team In a endeavor to gain another
leg on the Martin Scully trophy
which they won last year. Johnny
Stellar, Casey and Joe Runnivedge
OF the West Side Speedboys, Bobby
Ray former wildly star along with
Joe Quilter Joe Cunha and Johnny
Thompson Of last years team will be
seen In action with the defending
champs tonight. The Tribes are ex.
pected to show Buddy Kelly. Chip
man, Donnelly, Cafferey. Pheian.
Mike Sheehan and several other
former high school players In their
lineup.
John Mccormick will be the
eleventh man on the court for to-
nights double header.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
TORRINGTON TEAM
GETS GRID TROPHY

Torrington's valley league football
champions Of 1889 were honored
Saturday night at testimonial CIV
en- them by the league at the CEN
trail YMCA with more than $50 on
hand to witness presentation Of the
championship trophy by league
president, Joseph O'Connor
Attorney Tom Fitzsimmons Of
New Haven presided as POSTMASTER,
who introduced severaly speakers
including Paul Castner Of Hartford,
former Notre Dame player: =. T..
Vincent 70 Torrington, Coach Bill
Schofield Of Crosby high school,
President O'Connor and Harry
Stealla Of Winsted. Bristol sons Of
italy won second place honors. The
league plans to operate again next
season with ak taanaA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
And.
DOUCWILLOTO TO
SHOW THURSDAY.
Waterbury A. G. Show at
Buckingham Hall; Carlo,
Perrin, Donovan on

Because Of his sensational victory
over George Pope In the battle OF
southpaws last week In New Haven,
waterbury A. g. promoters have de-
cided to show dashing Dick Turcotte
once more in q local main 60 before
the Christmas holidays. FOR that
reason, Turcotte has been signed to
tangle In q return bout with Johnny
Dougwillo Of Marlboro, Mass; who
will be remembered as the boy who
came to town last summer TO de.
feat Joe Triano Of Naugatuck and
Bobby Cummings Of New York.
Dougwillo has seen plenty Of &C.
ton during recent weeks, particu-
larly at Holyoke and Manchester
where he lost and won during the
past two weeks. Turcotte also lost
to Doug Marsh but came back with
O convincing win over Pepc.
Another promising seni-pro tus-
sic carded for Thursday at Bucking-
ham Hall will bring together Patsy
Donovan Of New Rochelle and Jackie
Perrin Of Bristol while Bobby Ellis
Of New Britain and Lou Leonard o.
Bristol may also be paired. Promote
ers Dance and Kelly are also ang-
ling for Billy Marcus-Sammy
Mamone bout while Bill Brown, able
local welterweight Is also scheduled
to show.
Tommy Ciarlo, anxious to get
back In the form that was his last
summer was out on the road yester-
day with Turcotte. He Is paired with
AL Bassallo Of Stamford IN what
should be a slugging due. Sammy
Craig, and Make KATE are also ex-
pexted to show on the card This
week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
ROYALS, SHAMROCKS
CLASH TONIGHT

The North End Royals basketball
team will stack UP with the strong
Washington Shamrock array. The
game will be played at the North
End ~" tonight the Royals have
Q stronger team this year then last
year. The following players are
asked to be at the North End ~"
at o'clock: Pete Paglearulo, Lou
Russo, Joe Russo, Dan Ferrari, Sam
La Rosa, Bill DiLedge, John Valet
to, Nick 0uliano, Art Smith, Car
men Bursino and Crusso. A meeting
will follow after the game with the
members mentioned above.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
NORWOODS DRUB
NAUGY, 42.26

Naugatuck, Dec. ia tight de-
Tense which bottled UP Naugatuck's
star, Bob Mariana, so that he
scored only one point, was q main
factor In the triumph Of the An
sonia Norwoods over the Naugatuck
Chemical basketball team here
Saturday night at the "Y" by a
1926 score.
The visitors took an early early
lead and at half-time had O 1876
edge. Yuravich featured for the
visitors with - points and Uravich
starred for the locals with eight
points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
CRIPPLED BOYS WIN
FROM HI.Y, l7-l4

More than two hundred people
we're treated to an exhibition Of de-
termined basketball Saturday night
at the YMCA where the Manuped
School for the Handicapped team
OF Passaic, N. J. won II To IA de-
cision over the Central Hi-Y all
Stars. Both teams we're even at the
half with ten points apiece, the
crippled boys winning out by a
margin OF three free throws, each
team scoring seven field goals
Changara and Confedor scored 10
points for the winners. Dooley get
ting four points for the Hi.Y team
Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
JUNIOR INDIES

Indies Juniors, losers Of but one
football game In two seasons, were
honored Saturday night with din
ner held at the souzzo grill attend
ed by nifty members Of the club
and guests.
Thomas Thomas was POSTMASTER
and introduced the speakers who
were: Rev. Patrick w. Flynn Of
Mount Carmel church. Rev. Austin
Saunders, william j. Defwin Of tn,
park department Bill Butler Of The
Republican, James Natalie, manager
Of the team, Frank Place, coach, ant
.ssmas Grove. assistant coach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
EAGLES TOPPLE ICE
LEADERS, OVERTIME

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. il--(UP)
The New Haven Eagles defeated
the indianapolis Caps, 4-s, In an
overtime International +. American
Hockey League game here last
night. summerville, league leading
scorer brought about the winning
tally,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
BOWEN NEW CREW
COACH OF "GREEN''

Hanover, N. H., Dec. 1l-(UP)-
Ernest r. Bowen Of Milford. who
graduated In 1912 from Cornell
where he stroked the varsity boat
for three years. today succeeded
James Smith Of the Union oI3at club
Of Boston as crew coach at Dart.
mouth.
Bowen, who viii begin his new
duties after Jan. I, was the first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
NORTH END VARSITY
OUTPOINTS BRISTOL

The North End ~" Varsity edged
out O 1920 victory over the Bristol
Alumni yesterday afternoon OF the
North End ~"
Bob Leece and Mike Haiday, with
10 points between them led the
North Enders to victory. The strong
second half Of the Varsity prevent
ed again.
oreenleaf, the high score Of the
day with 10 points, stood out for
the Bristol team.
Jim Day did q fine Job Of Off.
ciating, The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
BRISTOL WEST ENDS
BLANK RAMS 700
Especial 10 The Democracy

Bristol, Dec. l0.-Scoring In three
Of the four periods, Bristol West
Ends had no trouble winning from
the Stratford Ram combine 300
here toda::', Dykes Hall, Vic Baylock
and Joe Marc playing "heads UP"
ball for the winners all the way.
Fuqua Rams coach, was the best
visiting player, to show before $500
fans at Muzzy field. Marc intercept
ed a pass when Stratford got close
In the Anal minutes OF the game.
The game was played for the state
professional league championship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
Birmingham, Ala, Dec. II u.

Birmingham, Ala, Dec. II - (U.
P)-
$4,000 a yard.
1888 a foot.
$72 an inch.
That Is what Johnny Buffers
touchdown run against Auburn's
Tigers on Saturday was worth to
the University of Tennessee. 1t
meant the Rose Bowl, and that
flower extravaganza carries
a reward Of 100000.
Figure 1t out for yourself, and II
I'm wrong sue Miss Mary Lou
Wheeler, my flfth grade teacher,
who introduced me to the rnyster-
ious rites Of higher mathematics.
Ran For Rose Bowl
That was a pretty tough run for
a sophomore back TO make. He had
the weight Of the bowl on his shoul-
ders and a bouquet Of roses In his
arms. II he fell the bowl would
once again be broken for Tennessee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
BADMINTON CHAMPS

Swampscott, Mass, Dec. 1l-(UP)
The New England mixed doubles
Badminton championship was held
today by Mrs. Roy Bergman and
Gilbert Carpenter of Westport,
Conn. They defeated Miss Harriet
Nichols and Harold Seavey Of
birmingham In the finals. l5-8,
i5-12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

Annually, one silver coin out OF
1000 produced In each U. 8. mint Is
forwarded TO Philadelphia under
seal for q test whether II conforms
to legal weight and fineness. The
test Is made BY an Assay Commits
sion created IN 1901: its II members
are appointed BY the president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

Dartmouth Rowing club. Smith
had held an advisory coachship for
full-time crew mentor named BY the
the past six years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

waterbury A c. masemnds plotting Charley Eagle and
AL Gamer holding he thinks he
which Will do him all aside
involved Charley hardly ready for heavy Of Pastors
class while ought be about ready
though his against efforts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

That Politician tilt the Wash Park hoop loop tonight should
the customers Actually It's Boys Club
the ST. Joseph Holy Names and they all set
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

must spend dollar to make dol
realizes what to spend week
training gym smans in New York where he learned
more In a could month Of local drilling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

Valley and Indies Juniors footbalers Sorry
dinners Saturday night Doctor drink milk
IN hay til Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

why's will Landed their great showing the
Crosby game the annual grid dinner wildly cafeteria Wednesday,
Coach Jim Lee announced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

J. Bud will golf pro RockedRe (est
Harrd) before rolls around He viii re-
place Charley Nco bahaded up Hartford way
about years. ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
Transporting
World

By JOHN A. CLUNEY

wise-crack Of the week he rdged
on the yesterday said one Of the men from Mara
the Redskins that
goal that they would have had take this ~ point
licking instead Of u.s."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

New Britain Wilby
vs. Alumni Friday IN first local Of the willy gym
Crosby very uncertain aside from Vic Vebya wildly has
speedy sharpshootng grad losses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

Referee--Bob Palmer, Jr. Time
Four l0-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

Score at half time: Manuped 10,
Hi.Y 10. Referee: Teller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

score at half time: Bristol 10,
Varsity '. Referee: "a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11
EAST END COMMUNITY LEAGUE

(Mattauck Recreation Aileys)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-11

ll-(UPl--y ltterburg danDing ranked with football
popular college monay -nakers II Boston University
lhe Athletic Association golfers, class In jttoRDug
cent fee has been organized. No school letters win
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-27
Cancer in ICebox
Treatment Boosts
Hopes Of Victims
Continued from Page l.

AA0iitlt4latN AAolAA aEC L.
blighted by cancer. 7 am dying
We are pennileSs. Is there any
hope for me?. -
Dr. Herrington replied to all
There waS-hope; nothing more,
And he decried the eminence in
which he had been placed. He was
working. he said, with an inStru-
ment for which his contemporary,
Dr.. Temple Fay, of Philadelphia,
had given years Of study and re-
search-the new refrigeration ther-
apy. All he had done was improve
the technique little, and others
had done this before him, he said.
Recently he went to Fay'S labor
atorieS in the Temple University
hospital studied the new therapy
Tor several days and, while there,
saw a new apparatus for employing
it.
Herrnigton came home. Along
the lines of the apparatus he had
seen in Philadelphia he built one
Of his own, taking an ordinary
freezing unit from a home refri-
gerator, attaching a long rubber
nose containing brine. Then he
heard of the case OF Mrs. Homer
Stout. 46 farm wife. mother OF -four.
She had. her physicians said, three
weeks 10 live at the most. The ire
mendous tumor in her stomach hao
defied all hope. Her pain was al
most unbearable.
That was Monday. He brought
her here that night, wrapped her
body in his brine hose, turned up
the condenser motor. Gradually her
abnormally high temperature dim
iniShed, went subnormal Yesterday
her pain was eased: today gone en-
tirely. and she had dropped into a
coma. only her heart and lungs
iunctioning. An X-ray showed the
tumor reduced one-third in size
I'm not afraid" she said a mo-
ment before Inconsistencies en-
veloped her.
there is every indication she
will be materially aided by the
treatment. Dr.. Harrington said. n
good deal has been accomplished
already. We Will know Tuesday
how far We have some toward a
cure
Every day she lives beyond Tues
day. he said. would give new hope
uoC only to her but to the millions
of unfortunates afflicted with cam
Ger. He said he was building sew
eral more refrigeration units ana
had been moved by the appeal OF
an Iowa woman who, through the
aid of the Mayo Brothers clinic in
Rochester. Mimi, was en- route here
today-his next patient.