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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Montaganese Society
 Elects Officers

The annual meeting of the Mon. taganeso Society Auxiliary was hold fast evening ct the Hotel Elton, Mrs. Louis Basic was reelected as president, and other officers in. clude: Vice.pfesident, Mrs. Isabella Iaeovino; treasurer, Mrs, John Mucs ciHo; corresponding secretary Mrs, Julia Jannetty; financial secretary, Mrs, Nicholas Muccini; auditor, Mrs, Armand Mare Anthony; physician, pr. Thomas cottiero' sick callers, Mrs. Angoline Perrotti, Mrs, Joseph JAcoyino; trustees, Mrs. Nora Niue. cino, Mrs. Nancy Bellini; counsel. lors, Mrs, fneoranata Stort0, MIS- Florence Palomba, Mrs, Fllomena Muecini, Mrs. Nicholas jacoyino and Mrs. Josephine Vamplni,
 A Christmas social was enjoyed with Mrs. Mary Jacovin0 acting hs Santa Claus. Plans for q bowling team were discussed and fefreshs mentB were served,
 Miss Helen Monterey Of Merlden road is spending tho weekend n New York city,
 MT. and Mrs. J, Y, Weiss Of Hoi. yoke, Mass, are spending several days with MT. and Mrs. Joseph Ty' Ter Of Cooke street,
 Mir. and Mrs, Prank Peters Of Washington avenue arc spending the week-ef in New York,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Women s Club To Hold Open House

open House for the New Year will be observed at the Waterbury Women's Club on Thursday, Janu- ary A A dessert bridge will be served at l:S0 o'clock with Mrs, R, W. Lowell, club president, as hostess.
 Mrs. Louis Wen2el Is chairman of the committee in charge of arrange mentS and members of the assisting committee include: Mrs. Leon M, Carpenter, Mrs, Harold Beaulac, Mrs, Ernest c. Burdett, Mrs. Orton P. Camp, Mrs. Milton II, Carlson, Mrs, Charles W, Petitjean. Mrs. Arthur l. Purinton, and Mrs, Lin- ford 0. White,
 Tea will be served in the lounge from 3 o'clock on for guests who do not wish to play bridge. A door prize and table prizes will be awarded,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

and Mrs. Clarence E. Ashworth of Watertown, Rev, Patrick o'Conneu oifieiated at the ceremony,
 The bride had NS her matron of honor and sole attendant her sister Mrs, Fletcher Stewart and MT, Ash worth was attended by Mir Stewart as best man,
 Tho bride was beeominely attirod in c gown Of dusty pink crepe and she wore Q t,lrban of oorrespond- Ing shade and material, Her cor sage was of Talisnan roses and lavender lace tied with blue rib. bon. The matron of honor wore a black and pink gown with black ac. eessories and she also wore cor sage Of pink roses and orchid sweet peas,
 A wedding breakfast for the bridal party was held at the Hotel Elton following the ceremony. The couple left on an unannouneed wedding trip and upon their return will reside in this city,
 The bride wore for travelling R dark red suit trimmed with Persian lamb and corresponding accessories
 The bride is e graduate of the Waterbury Catholic high school and the bridegroom is a graduate of the Watertown high school.
 Miss Carlotta Sherwell daughter Of Mrs. IT. Jackson Sherwell Of Hillside avenue, gave supper party this week for the Beck. aneers" from the Hobby Horse tables, Watertown, In the group were Misses Brenda pape, Julia Carroll, William Pape, William Moran, Richard Hinchey, Jr. and David Pape.
 Miss Pegi.Jean Smith Of Ade- laide avenue Is In charge of res- orvations for the calico and denim hi-jinks to be given by tho Civic thoater on Friday Jan, 20, at The Elton.
 Assisting Miss Smith on her committee are Misses Marian Finn, Lucille duilbert, Edna Clarke and Jay coifey,
 Miss Lucille Wilson of Pine street Is spending several days as the guest Of MT. and Mrs. Drake Newcomb Of Holyoke, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Oliver T. Nelson Of New York Afe the weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. William o'Neill Of Watertown avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Laurence Reid have returned to their home in New York after spending Q few days with friends In this city.
 Mir and Mrs. Kenneth Jensen Of Woleott street are spending the holiday weekend with relatives in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Derouin Pupils In
 Christr,as Recital

Mrs. Lueien Derouin Of L0uiis. bury avenue was hostess to her pu. piis at 6 recital and Christmas party at her home recently, Follow Ing tho recital musical games were enjoyed and luncheon was served after which gifts were distributed 10 Sach pupil by Mrs. DefotiiD. Tic following pupiis played piano seleCs tlens; Robert Dessette, Arlene AHs derson, Angeline Ferrara, Lois taces net. Therese HebeFt and Edna Mats thews. Vocal solos were sung by Charles Galabrege. Other pupils present were Roland Massie0tte, Ruth Fay Trayer, Clair Haule, Frank Esposit0, Rosaria Farceiio, Ceciie Forest, Kenneth DyeAe and Marga Darn,
 Mrs. Norman Loekhart Of Whit tier avenue is entertaining her par. ehts, MT, and Mrs. J0hn Kennedy 0f Garrett, ind,
 MT. and Mrs. Wilfred D, Hodges have returned te their home on West Main street after spending several days in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Albertus Magnus Alumnae
 Tea Dance Netu Years Day

Many out of town guests as well as c number of local eollegians and nlumnae members will gather at the Hotel Elton on Monday after. noon for the annual New Years Day Tea Dance which is sponsored by the local chapter of Albertus Magnus College Alumnae.
 Arrangements for the dance are In charge of committee headed by Miss Irene Daly of South Elm street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Weddings
MTTCHELL.DAVIs

MAIVhEAh~UAV1o
 Miss Ruth Joan Davis, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William J. Davis of Hill street, and George Joseph Mitchell of North Main street, son of Mrs, Arthur Austin, were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at the rectory of st. Thomas church, The ceremony, at which Rev, John P. Kennedy ofiiciAted, took place at 3 o'clock and was followed by a dinner at Phil's grill, A reception later took place at the Davis home,
 The bride wore aQuamarine col- ored costume with Q hat to match Her bouquet was of pink roses and sweet peas. Miss Helen Austin, her only attendant, wore Q rose colored suit with Q black vel- vet hat. Her flowers were yellow roses and sweet peas. Howard Davis, a brother of the bride, was best man, The mother of the bride wore black crepe dress with corsage gardenias, The mother of tlie bridegroom wore Q black panne velvet gown with gardenias,
 MT, Mitchell and his bride, after returning from a trip to Washing ton, D, O.. will live at 406 North Main street, For travel the bride wore 0 three piece maroon suit with accessories of the same shade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

A Christmas dance was held last night by the Mothers club of the Church of SS, Peter and Paul in the school hall, Proceeds were for the benefit of the parish,
 Mrs, Timothy Sheehan was chair man of to arrangements commit- tee, assisted by Mrs, Raymond Synnott, Mrs, Joseph phelan. Mrs, William Sheehy, Mrs, John Walsh, Mrs, Warren Leonard, Mrs, Matt thew Noonan, Mrs, Robert Welch, Mrs, Louis Reisinger, Mrs, Law. renee Skelly, Mrs, Edmund White, Mrs, Dennis Sullivan and Mrs, William Woods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

who Is being assisted by Misses Mary Meehan and Jane Phelan.
 Groups who have joined in much of the merrymaking and social ace tivities of tho holiday season win join for c final reunion at the tea dance before resuming their stu- dies ct the various colleges. The affair is always one of the most esa- joyable of the holiday season and Q large attendance Is anticipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Eleanor Marie Cosgnf
 Weeds Edward X. Ashvorth

A pretty holiday nuptial took place this morning at 10 o'clock ab St. Miehaels reetoiy when Miss Eleanor Marie Cosgriff, daughter ot
 Joseph L. Cosgriff Of Waterville and tho late Mrs. Margaret Donahue Coseriff became the bride of Ed- ward Robert Ashworth, son of Mir,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
CONTRACT BRIDGE
BY VIM. Y. MCKINNEY Americas Card Authority

Mrs. Mabel EFVIi Of New York played teday's hand when she won tic national wemenE teains0f-four championship. Mrs. Erwin has only recently gained recognition as one of the outstanding women players Of the eelntry. fii i096 she was riiiners ID in the woineH's pair ehaHipiors ship at Asbufy and came back ili iD3f 10 win the title,
 Mrs. Erwin plays 6 sound, steady
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

game, end physiG bidding Of fancy shots Ufi the paFt Of opponents sol. dom disturb hef, fn teday's hand she demonstrates the importance, iii tournament bridge, Of playing low contract carefully,
 Your spades were easIied, leaving Hast ifi tic lead. Mrs. EFyin, tic aeelarer, discarded . AsIiaIi club, aiid 6 diamond afld . club from dummy, The object Of barring the club jack Wag t0 invite 6 club iead,
 East obliged by leading tiie king Of clubs. South won and led tie ae6 and ten Of hearts, eventually forcing out the king, Tiie only other trick taken by the defense wag the dias f1ond see. Mrs. Erwin thus mace ene no trump doubled for 6 very good score.
 NHxVs 0hansaIeneiala aefenss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
POST PLANS PARTY
 FOR NEGRO CHILDREN

The auxiliary of Wilson post, Am' erican Legion, will Do host to negro children ID to 10 ysars Of age at n Christmas party at the pest rooms en BiEhep street from 2 to D. m this afternoon, F
 J. c. Hazel will tell Q Christmas story afd recite "The Night Before chfistmas."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
aREENE.DIcKINsoN

0lgEkNEsDICk1NbON
 Mr. ard Mrs. William c, Dickin- soii Of Dfidgewater announce the engagement atd coming marriage Of their daughter, Miss Louise Dick insoii, to Arthur Y Greene Of Mids diebuFy, Eofi Of the jate Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Greene. Miss Dickins s0n is ( graduate Of tbe WateFs bury hospital school Of nursing in the class Of ie3D and k employed ct the Waterbury hospital, Mir. Greene ie employed at the Chase Metal Wofks 70 Watesviile.
 No date has been Eet for the wedding,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Engagements
BOND.ETELD

DONDsETELD
 Mrs. Robert c. Yield Of Btrat- fofd, formerly of Waterbury, ans f0unees tho engagement Of fer daughter, Miss Charlotte M. Field, t0 Arthur 4, Bond, son Of Mrs. 4. 4. Bond Of Dtratf0Fd, Miss Yield Is a gFRduete Of Saint MaFgaFets school,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

Black pearls are the most yalu. able Of all pearls second in value come pink pearls, followed by white, and yellow,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

MT. and Mrs. James Wright of New York arc spending several days as tho guests Of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Olson Of Thomaston avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lamar of South Main street have been spend. ing several days In New York City previous to leaving for Miami, Fla, where they will spend the winter.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Sanford have returned to their homo on Wolcott street after spending several days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. James D. Mclean of Schenectady, N. r., have returned to their home after spending the holidays with Mrs, MeLean's par- ents, Mir, and Mrs, William M, liar. ris Of Field street.
 Misses Lucille and Dorothy Pierce of West Main street arc spending the weekend with relatives in Pat. erson, N, J.
 Mir and Mrs. Edmund Brosman of Hartford recently visited Mrs, BrosnAn's parents, MT, and Mrs, Raymond Leggett,
 MT. and Mrs. David Quili of West Main street are spending several days in New York City,
 MT, and Mrs. J. Russell Putnam of Prospect hayo with them for sev. efal days MT. and Mrs. George Putt nam of Plainneld, N. Jn and MT, and Mrs. L. K. Bonney of Stfatford,
 MT, and Mrs, John II. Washburne of Colonial avenue have With them for several days their son, John H., Washburne. Jr,, Q student at Kan sas State College
 Misses Elizabeth White and Dor. othy Wilson Of North Main street are spending several days In New York.
 Miss Doris Slason of North Main street is spending several days in Philadelphia.
 MT. and Mrs. James Wright Of New York arc spending several days as the guests Of MT. and Mrs. J, W. Olson Of Thomaston avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. J. W. Potter Of North Main street arc spending several days with friends in pittsfield, Mass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

MT. and Mrs. J. W. Potter Of North Main street are spending several days with friends in Pittsfieid. Mass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT With The DEMOCRATS COMICS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

MT. and Mrs. Laurence Reid have returned to their home in New York after spending Q few days with friends In this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

Mir. and Mrs. Kenneth Jensen Of Wolcott street are spending the holiday weekend with relatives in New York,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

Miss Doris slason of North Main street Is spending several days in Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

Misses Elizabeth White and Dor. othy Wilson Of North Main street are spending several days In New York,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lamar of South Main street have been spend. Ing several days In New York City previous to leaving for Miami, Fla, where they will spend the winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

NExg' chsHlplenshis defense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-30

Mir. and Mrs. Oliver T. Nelson of New York are the weekend guests Of MT. and Mrs, William o'Neill Of Watertown avenue.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28
THE MONEY TREE
S S
S S S
S S S S
S S S S S
By Ethel M. Troy

We have been led to believe
that old adage, that money does
not grow on trees, but, just as
apples grow on apple trees and
cherries on cherry trees, dollars
will grow on dollar trees, if one
will plant and cultivate the dollar
trees.
just as there are numerous vari-
cites of apple trees, so there are
various kinds of money trees: an
account in a savings bank grows
additional ' dollars; shares in a
building and loan association, real
estate, mortgages, stocks and
bonds, all are used as "money
trees; but for all-year, all-pm-
pose, all-'round growing of dollars,
consider the life insurance policy.
Someone has SAID that Confu-
cjanism is to the Chinese what
water is to fish, so completely are
the Chinese immersed in the doc
trines of that religion. Similarly,
it might be said that life insurance
is to our economic life here in
America what water is to fish, so
thoroughly are we suspended in
the operations of the big life in
sErance companies.
1t is well known that the con-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28
Pro Football Gains

k>OR the tenth consecutive year
the 10 teams of the National Foot
ball league have shown a healthy
increase in attendance figures.
The professional teams played be-
fore a total of 1,456,318 spectators
during the 1889 season, an increase
Of 25O,OOO over 1888.
Only one team fell below last
years attendance mark. Detroit suf-
fered per cent drop, even though
its gate receipts equalled those of
last fall. Cleveland, where 1O2, 1893
persons saw five home games,
showed the largest increase, almost
q so per cent boost.
Despite a very poor season, the
Chicago Cardinals saw a several
thousand-dollar increase in gate re-
ceipts. This despite the fact that
attendance figures were several hum
dred below those of 1888. Green
Bay, marking one Of its greatest
seasons, had only a 5 per cent in
crease in home attendance. How
ever the team did not play in New
York or Washington. Cleveland,
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia more
than held their own.
New York led the league, playing
to 233, 427 in six home games. De-
troit led the western division, at
tracing 1872, SCI fans. The Chicago
Bears were second with $4,000 few
err in attendance.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28

venience and beauty of electricity
have been made available to dwell
ers in remote sections and hard
roads have been built to the farm
er's gate, because life insurance
companies have invested in public
utilities.
Holgar ]. Johnson, retiring
president of the National Associa-
ton of Life Insurance Underwrit-
ers, in observance of the fiftieth
anniversary of that organization,
had this to say: Fifty years ago
life insurance was entering it's
stage of permanence on the Ameri-
can scene. Tested by the Civil War,
panics and epidemics, it was being
accepted by the American public.
Today there are 125,000,000 life
insurance policies worth more than
S110,000,C00,0O0 in force in the
United States, held by 64,000,000
Americans.
"ln 1888 payments by life insur-
ance companies TO beneficiaries anj
living policyholders alone were
2,6OO,OOO,0OO." Some of these
policies are in force on the lives of
men and women in Montgomery
county. Some of the money paid by
life insurance companies as quoted
above has been paid to men, women
and children in Montgomery
county.
The purpose of this and succeed
ing articles will be to present
simply and clearly answers to some
of the many questions asked by the
average citizen about this mighty
force in our financial lives. We
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28

the game Ex-
cellent practice is given tennis play
ers by a new electric robot which
throws 100 balls in rapid order,
varying delivery speed, twist and
height Baseballs are stitched
by hand. and good sewer can turn
out 40 in an eight-hour day :.
Sam Snead claims his backhand
swing is helped by a double jointed
left thumb caused by a football in
jury Bob Teller Of Cleveland
will get $1,000 per win if he wins
20 games next year Members
Of the Green Bay Packers profess
sional football team once received
$3.50 each as their pro rata share of
seasons profits In 81 years of
coaching Wallace Wade has lost only
one game by one-point margin.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28
Intra.Loop Trading

Az long a. the commissioner
doesn't interfere to any great ex-
tent with the Yankees farm hold
ings, the champs will continue to
get along with little difficulty. They
have done very little trading within
their own loop. Their man-for-man
trades have been very rare. They
did acquire Monte Pearson from the
Indians, but in return they gave up
Johnny Allen. When they traded
Ben Chapman for Jake Powell they
disposed Of a better reputation than
they received.
Not all American league clubs re-
joiced over the ban on New York
trading. Boston and Detroit voted
against the curb, and at least two
or three others were not highly en-
thusiastic about the whole thing.
They were evidently Of the opinion
that some day they might catch the
champs in q generous mood and
make an advantageous deal
And It does leave one wondering
what would happen Il, for instance,
Red Ruhing and Lefty Gomez were
injured seriously in spring practice
and the Yanks had 10 find pitching
requirements in the minors or pick
UP waived hurlers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28
POTOMAC

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Wassaman
pf Harrisburg, Pa, Mrs. Olivia
B. Stearn, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Lynch and children of Washing
ton were the weekend guests of
Mrs. Virginia C. Atwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Clagett will
give a dinner Thursday in honor
Of Hugh Warren of Washington.
Major and Mrs. w. P. Cher
rington win entertain at a cock
tail party Thursday, December %.
The Potomac Hunt Club meets
Saturday, December 80, at The
Glen at 1:45 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Nolan
had as their guests Christmas
Day, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin A.
Martin, Mrs. Hubert E. Paddock,
Miss Mildred E. Paddock and Mr..
James j. Nolan of Washington.
Mr.. Walter Cashell, formerly of
Olney, is now making his home
with Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Clagett.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28

(This is the seventh Of series Of bowl
ing lessons by Ned Day of Milwaukee, Wis,
national match game champion and recog-
nized a. an outstanding bowling authority.)
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28

LOW TO PLAY ALLEYS. Gen.
4 orally speaking, alleys can be
defined as slow or fast. The slow
alley is the hook ball bowler's para.
disc. An alley is considered fast
when, because Of its highly polished
surface, the ball will not hook, or,
II it does, the bowler has little con-
troll over It.
In testing out the action Of an un-
familiar alley, try . hook with
natural delivery. II the alley IL too
slow, the ball will hook too sharply
and may cross over in front Of the
pins. II yOu are satisfied, then, that
you have delivered . natural ball,
place your BAN . trifle nearer the
center Of the alley, thus reducing
the angle. Further adjustments Of
this type may be necessary, even to
increasing the speed Of the ball In or
der to keep II on the right side Of
the head pin.
The reverse procedure is resorted
TO on alleys that are too fast. In
other words, the bowler releases
his ball nearer the right-hand gutter
to increase the angle, perhaps even
slowing down the speed Of the ball
to give it q chance to hook on the
highly polished surface. A change
Of speed, however, is not advised
unless the bowler finds it absolutely
necessary. Remain in your natural
grooved delivery, and change your
angle on the alley to equalize varia-
BILE alley conditions.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28
Speaking of Sports -
Yankees Face
Restrictions i'm
Player Deals
BY ROBERT McSHANE

EXCEPT for few thousand down.
- with-the- Yankees advocates, ma
Jor league baseball fans in general
were not too well pleased with the
outcome of the big baseball pow
WOW at Cincinnati recently. >
Major reason for their lack Of en-
thusiasm was the fact that they had
seen the American league adopt an
extraordinary ruling which prohib-
its the Yankees, as long as they
are champions, from obtaining any
players through trade or sale from
their rival clubs unless such players
have been waived by all the clubs
in their circuit.
The new ruling amounts to a sop
to those whose cry has long been:
Break up the Yankees" For the
coming year, at least, the only
American league player who could
come to the Yankees would be one
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28

may go bit further, in the effort
to be of service to those Montgom-
cry countians who read this paper,
and touch upon fire insurance,
automobile insurance and other
casualty plans. An occasional ex-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-12-28

that no other club In the circuit
wanted. They can sell, but not &C.
quire, in their own loop.
This legislation, Of course, would
be invoked against any champion
ship American league team. The
kindest thing that can be said Of 1t
is that It penalties success. 1t is
planned restraint against the Yam
KEGS for any future powerhouse
of like greatness.
The Yankees suffered an equally
damaging blow when Baseball Com
missioner Kenesaw Mountain Lam
dis. casting a deciding vote, reject
ed proposals which would have
placed limitations on his activities
against chainAstore baseball and
vast farming systems. Lands has
long warred on farming systems,
one Of his pet hates and one of the
Yankees bulwarks Of strength.
Solid Foundation
The value Of the ruling prohibit
ing intra-league buying by the
champions is debatable. On the
face Of it, the action handicaps the
winners to damaging extent. It
seems discriminatory - aimed at
weakening a team which has. been
built up carefully through expert
ence and great cost.
Then, too, the action seems un-
just In that 1t tends to bring the
champions down to the level Of the
average team instead of raising the
average team to q higher plane.
However. the proponents Of the
ruling can speak with logic and,
in the eyes Of many. complete fair
ness. They grant that the legisla-
ton will, for a while, penalize the
Yanks as it will penalize all fu-
ture champions. They, perhaps,
would use the word restrain. They
feel the penalty would be compare
lively short-lived in that no team can
retain the worlds championship
endlessly.
And they argue rightfully that no
attempt II being made to drag the
championship team down to q low
ey level. Instead, Che average team
Is being built up to . highes plane
through the acquisition Of desirable
playing talent. As long N the
champs are prohibited from buying
the best intraleague players, the
lesser teams viii benefit. -