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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
New England Code
 For College Sports

Boston, Dec. 5-(UP)--An eight point code to govern athletics, par- ticularly football, today was before 32 members of the Association of New England Colleges for Confer ence on Athletics.
 Members of special committee, who worked a year to draw up the code, said it will be in debate nearly another year before final accept- ance.
 The committee, headed by Mal- colm Farmer, who recently resigned as Yale director of athletics, arl- nounced the code which was adopted at the organizations 32d annual meeting here yesterday. Farmer was assisted by J. M. Harmon, Boston university; L. K. Neidlinger, Dart mouth; o. P. Houston, Tufts; E. M. Moore, Bates, and A. M. Brown, Mid dlebury.
 Listed among seven practices which the committee said created suspicion and were objectionable was assurance of scholarship aid and board job transmitted to schoolboy athletes by coach or other athletic officer"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
CHICAGO BEARS
 RATED GREATEST
All Sorts of Records Are Broken During Post Pro
 Grid Season
By PAUL sCHEFFELs

United Press Stan CorrespOndent)
 New York, Dec. 5-(UP)-Nation- al professional football teams closed the record books today on the greatest offensive campaign in the history of the sport.
 Every offensive mark, with the exception of yards gained rushing, was bettered as the teams, aided by the most talented collection of rook- les in years, hung up five forward passing, four ground-gaining, three scoring and two field goal stand- ards. One field goal mark was tied.
 Former records were bettered in several instances by two or three clubs, feat attributed in part to several rockies like Parker Hall aerial wizard of the Cleveland Rams, Davey O'Brien of Phila- delphia, another forward passing artist, and several others.
 The Chicago Bears became the greatest offensive unit in league at1- nuals when they knocked off six records-two in scoring and four in ground gaining-by running up 298 points and 3,988 yards against II opponents. Green Bay, Western Di- vision champions, and Washington also bettered marks in these depart ments, contributing to a new total league-scoring high of 1892 points, 298 points more than last years to- tai, and an average of 30 points per game.
 Four new passing performances led to a new total league aerial eff ficiency high. Cleveland, led by Hall, marked up 127 compilations in 253 losses for 50.1 efficiency high, breaking the old standard by nearly eight per cent and bettering the former total compilations by 13.
 Washington, sparked by Sammy Baugh and Frank Filchok, eclipsed the previous league figure by more than nine per cent when they com pleted IF of POI passes for 58.2. Detroit and Philadelphia each com pleted 21 forwards in one game, three more than the previous record. A total of 951 completions out of 2,238 passes was registered by ali teams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
Today's Sport Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent)

SO completely. The very secrecy of that Chicago meeting makes me feel that perhaps it was run behind drawn blinds and with the chinks caulked on purpose.
 The election of Walsh to the presi- dency could not have been entirely satisfactory to the playing pros, be- cause he was the man whose fight against Shute caused them to threaten a sit-down strike at the P. c. A. championship. Ed Dudley, famous professional star, un- doubtedly was their first choice. But he didn't get it.
 The playing pros are just begin- ming their winter tour now, and 1t will be interesting to see what hap pens between now and the end of that march around the courses of the country. If had to beta prac- tice l frown on-I'd bet that eventu- ally the playing pros break away from the parent organization and found party of their own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
DALLAS MEN TRY FOR TENNESSEE
 TEXAS AM GAME
Bankers Offer Two Best Teams $S5,OOO Each for
 Cotton Bowl Encounter
By JAY WELLS


 United Press Stan COrrespondent)
 Dallas, Tex, Dec. 5--(UP)-Dallas went out with bankroll today to corral the University of Tennessee and Texas A. & M. for the Cotton Bowl game New Years day.
 An association of 12 influential citizens, including six bank presi- dents and backed by the Chamber of Commerce, offered the perfect record Volunteers and the unde- feaeed, united Aggies a flat guarail- tee of $85,000 each.
 The association hoped to steal the thunder of Pasadenas Rose Bowl, whose bids cannot go out until after Saturdays game between the lead- ing western candidates, Southern California and the University of Cal. ifornia at Los Angeles.
 It was understood here that A. 6s M. at College Station, and Tennessee, at Knoxville, would consider the of- fers in special meetings of school officials today and announce their decisions this week. Strictly on the merits of football classic, the as- sociation was confident it held the upper hand on Rose Bowl promoters who haven't a perfect-record team to choose from in the west.
 Rose Bowl Best?
 On the matter of financial returns to the school treasuries the Cotton Bowl offer was almost-but not quite as attractive as Rose Bowl offer would be. Duke, who played in the California bowl last January l, re- ceived approximately $100,000 and expenses, 1t was learned. The ex- penses of bringing the Volunteers here from Knoxville would be small, and the Aggies could almost walk over from College Station.
 The Cotton Bowl seats 47,000. The Rose Bowl accommodates &C., GOO.
 J. Curtis Sanford, who has indi- vidually promoted past Cotton Bowl games, said he let his civic pride and football enthusiasm get the best of him when the Aggies finished their season with one of the greatest records in the schools history and became one of the three stand-out teams of the nation. He desired to eliminate any possible "taint' of commercialism from the bowl, 50 he turned his contract over to an as- sociation of prominent citizens which put the New Years game on a ilon- profit basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05

Savannah, Ga, Dec. 5-(UP)- Seventeen deaf-mute mice, all wear ing soft mittens to make even their sign language more noiseless, could not have held quieter, more peace- full meeting than the Professional Golfers association did a while back in Chicago.
 Scheduled to be a stormy thing, with irate officials whacking one an- other over the head with brassies, No. l irons, and spade mashies. 1t resulted in nothing of the sort. The boys went about their business like a roomful of Alphonses and Cas- toneses as George Jacobus yielded the presidency to Frank Walsh, Freddie Corcoran's contract as tour- nament was renewed, and the vari- ous reports on how to keep robins, worms and women with high heels of greens were read.
 Housing Surprise
 This politeness came as rousing surprise to all those who follow the doings of the P. G. A., especially in the light of what happened at the last P. G. A. championship at the Pomonok club in New York during the summer. You remember that awful inix-up when a faction of off, cials headed by now President Walsh fought to keep Denny Shute from competing because he was few days late in paying his dues.
 So. much of the P. G. As dirty linen was washed during the three. day battle, and hung up to dry right on the Pomonok Country clubs porch, that 1t could be sighted by ships at sea. The fight developed into one between the travelling pro- fessionals-that is, the players who move from tournament to tourna- ment instead of staying at a club and the home professionals, or the ones who keep job and teach and run a shop.
 Or, to state 1t more simply, battle between the famous golfers, men whose scores break par and make the headlines, and the golfers who stay at home and are not known. There long has been hard feeling between the groups. The stay-at-homes feel the P. G. A. has always devoted en- tirely too much attention to the celebrities, and the celebrities think they deserve the attention on the grounds that they are the ones the public wants to see and is willing to pay for the privilege.
 Not Suspicious
 Now I don't want to brand myself as a suspicious old character, who goes about poking his finger into a quiet situation trying to make trou- ble, but I am not yet convinced that all is sweetness and light within the ranks of the P. C.. A. There were too many fat and juicy epithets hurled about at Pomonok, too many noses in jeopardy of being .bloodied, for everything to have calmed down
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
POST PIN LEAGUE
 OPENS THURSDAY

Eight four-man teams, represent ing the Post Business college, will face the firing line Thursday after noon at the Mattatuck alleys at 2:15 o'clock, the second week of ac. tion in this newly organized circuit.
 Harry Post, head of the college which bears his name, will direct the bowling league as president and treasurer. MT. Post is an active member of the loop.
 A list of prizes has been arranged and awards will be made to the var- ious winners at the annual banquet to be held at the close of the 1939- 40 campaign.
 The Post Business college league, made up of students at the school, is & mixed affair with three girls and one boy on each aggregation.
 This league promises to be an in- teresting race all the way judging from the enthusiasm displayed in the opening matches last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05

B. c. officials, who believed Mis- souri had the inside track to the southern bowl affair, virtually had abandoned hope of a post-season game until the telegram from Flor ida was received.
 Both Boston college and Missouri met Kansas State this season. The Eagles won 38-7 two weeks ago. Earlier, Missouri scored a 9-7 tri- umph.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
ARMSTRONG MATCHED
 WITH M0NTANEZ

New York, Dec. - (UP) = Pro- motor Mike Jacobs announced to- day that he had signed Henry Arfn- strong to defend his welterweight title against Pedro Montanez of Puerto Rico at Madison Square Garden Jan. 24 in a 15-round match.
 Jacobs also signed Pete Scalzo of New York for a return l0.round bout with Simon Chavez of venez- uela at the Garden, Dec. %, to de. termine the outstanding feather- weight challenger. Chavez decisioned Scalzo in September. Both scalzo and Chavez have registered non- title victories over featherweight champion Joey Archibald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
FIGHT RESULTS
Nv limited Press

New York - Max Shapiro. 130 3-4 New York, outpointed Wally Hally, 135, Los Angeles (O; Lou Barbetta, 1l9, New York, outpointed Quintano Hernandez, Il, Puerto Rico (6).
 Newark, N. J. - Morris Parker, 12, Newark, drew with Joe Marinelli, l28, Dayton, Ohio. (l0); Mike Pis- kin, l45, Freehold. N. J., knocked out Norman Herdman, IA, Toronto, Canada (O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
TICERS-ORIOLES
 CLASH TONIGHT

The North End Tigers will meet the strong Brooklyn Oriels tonight at the Boys club hut. The North Enders will be after their second straight win of the season. The usual starting lineup of Capt. Tony Guerrera and Joe Celentano at for- ward. Frank Calo at center, and Frank Place and Tom Santa Lucia at the guard posts Is expected to start. Ed Gertz, Dom Melillo and Gene Richards will be held in re- serve.
 Any team wishing to play the Tigers is asked to write to Tom Santa Lucia, 789 North Main St., Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
DOVERS WIN

Hartford, Dec. - The Dover basketball team gave the Hartford fans an idea of what to expect in the newly formed State League at the Trade School gym last night in trimming the New London Electric Boat Five, 55 to A.
 Tonight another State League game will be played. The New Bri- tain Cremos, undefeated to date will tackle the Insilcos in Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
Boston College To Make Orange Bowl?

Newton, Mass, Dec. 5-(UP)-All was quiet along the Boston college bowl front today with the Orange Bowl at Miami, Fla, apparently the once-beaten Eagles only chance.
 College officials yesterday an- nounced that the Orange Bowl com mittee, which already has named twi:e-beaten Georgia Tech, was con- sidering Boston college as the other contestant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
ST. LUCY'S DRILL

A basketball practice will be held at the N E. Y. Wednesday night at e:30 D. m. for all players interested in the St. Lucy church squad. Jun- iors and Seniors alike are urged to try out for the team. Pete Toilette will coach the five and Jim Jannetty will manage. All players are request ed to report in uniform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
FORST HEADS GRID
 OFFICIALS GROUP

New Haven, Conn, Dec. s = (U. P) - Arthur F'orst, Seymour. was elected president of the Football Officials Association of Connecticut at meeting last night. Eugene Ere. chette, New Haven, was elected vice. president, and James E. Coogan, New Haven, secretary-treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
THREE TIME CAPTAIN

Walter Koppisch, halfback on the last All-America team picked by Walter Camp in 1924, was the only player ever to captain three football teams at Columbia University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
CHINESE GIRL STAR

Gem Hoahing, Chinese girl who has lived in England for eighteen years, is the tenth ranking British woman tennis player.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
PILGRIMS
RAVENS
ONLY MISSED ONCE

Henry Uicard, leading money-win- ming golfer of 1889, finished in the money in every event he entered this year. with one exception, Hershey, his home course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
MORE ECONOMICAL

The National Hockey League will have only three regular referees this season-Mickey Ton, Bill Stewart and Normie Lamport operating with resident linesmen around the circuit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
SOCCER INFLUENCE

Allan Donelli. Manhattan College back who dropkicks his points after touchdown, is one of seven brothers who are all soccer players of note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
A SENSIBLE PLAN

To avoid confusion home teams in the Southwestern Conference al- ways wear white jerseys. the visitors using their college colors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
OLD LEAGUE REVIVED

The American National, oldest bowling league in the United States. which suspended operation in 1857 after thirty-five years, has been re- yived in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
SCORING STREAK

Frankie Parker, a member of the New York Rovers, set hocky record Q few years ago in Port Arthur by scoring l0e goals fin fourteen games
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
KING OF CANNES

Nornay sarrler, outstanding fcx- terrier, has won fifty best-in- show awards, establishing an all-tiine canine record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
YOUTHFUL PLAYER

Bill Dudley, sophomore quarter back star of the University of Vir- ginia, is only seventeen years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
POPULARITY GROWS

Attendance at professional football games has increased eighty percent in the last five years, according to statistics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
WATERBURY BR. GOOD GIRLS
 (MattattIcl Recreatlonl
PRACTICE OUTDOOR

St. Johns basketball teams, out- standing in the east for many years, spend much of their practice sessions on an outdoor court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
BEAUTIFUL SETTING

The University of North Carolina's Keenan stadium in Chapel Hill is rkeputed to be the most beautiful in America because of its setting in the pines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
Sports QUESTIONS Answered

Have you 8 sports question you
 want answered? Write your ques-
 ton clearly, sign your name and
 address and mail your query to
 Sports Fan Question Man, Sports
 Service Bureau, The Waterbury
 Democrat, 1913 18th street, Wash.
 ington, D. C., enclosing Q Scent
 postage stamp for personal reply.
 Don't telephone: write as directed.
 e. Is there a record of young girl several years ago swimming from Alcatraz Island to the San Francisco shore in less than an hour?
 A. In October, 1883, Miss Anas- tasia Scott, 19 years old, swam from the island to San Francisco in approximately 43 minutes.
 e. How long is the term of office ofs the President of the American league?
 A. Will Harridge was elected De- cember 13, 1888, for term of ten years. His previous terms were five and three years.
 e. What are the colors of the Washington Redskins, professional football team?
 A. Bergundy and gold.
 e. have heard that Harry Greb fought for several years while par- 'tially blind. Is that fact?
 According to statements made after his death, Greb was blinded by a blow on his right eye during a fight with Kid Norfolk, negro heavy weight, in New York city in 1921. Few people knew of 1t. Greb was advised by physicians and friends to have the eye removed, but he refused to do so for, fear that 1t would be discovered and he would be barred from the ring. Finally, when warned by physicians that the con- dition of the right eye would spread to the left eye, Greb consented to have the eye removed. The opera ton was performed in August, 1926, by Dr. Gustav Guist, whose method, involving the use of special stone eye, was so successful that 1t was difficult for even close observer to detect the difference between the real eye and the false one.
 O. Was 1t "Clift" or Clifton" who played third base for the De- troit Tigers in the l935 World Series7
 A. Flea Clifton played third fo- the Tigers in four games of that Series.
 e. Who held the worlds heavy weight championship between 1906 and 1908?
 A. Many record books do not include Marvin Hart in the list of former worlds heavyweight cham pions, but the fact remains that after Jim Jeffries announced his retirement in 1905, he refereed a bout between Hart and Jack Root which was advertised to determine the rightful successor to Jeffries' title. It has been said that Jeffries presented the winner with his crown to defend against all corners. This may or may not have been true. but at least Jeffries offered no objection to winner being called champion. Since Hart won by knockout over Root in 12 rounds, he appears to have had a rightful claim to the title. Tommy Burns met and de- feated Hart on February 9, 1906. Like his predecessor, Burns, whose real name was Noah Brusso, had only half-way claim to the cham pionship, but was much more widely accepted by the public. Burns was beaten by Jack Johnson on Decem- Der 26. 1908.
 e. How far do the horses run in the English Derby?
 A. One mile and eight hundred eighty-one yards. The race is run at Epson Downs, fifteen miles from London.
 (See our general Question and
 Answers column on Page eJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05

c. Was 1t "Clift" or Clifton" who played third base for the De- troit Tigers in the 1885 World Series7
 A. Flea Clifton played third for the Tigers in four games of that Series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05

e. How far do the horses run in the English Derby?
 A. One mile and eight hundred eighty-one yards. The race is run at Epsom Downs, fifteen miles from London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05

(see our general Question and Answers column on Page el
Smyrna times., 1939-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Collins
west Commerce Street. The groom
is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Nolan
Jones and a grandson, of Capt. and
Mrs. j. NJ. Lewis. He holds a po-
sition at the State Welfare Home
The bride graduated last June
from the John Bassett Moore High
School.
Dr.. A. Lee Clifton, of Naval
Hospital, Philadelphia, visited his
mother, Mrs. John w. Clifton on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Earl T. Poole (nee Miss
Margaret Collins) of Lewes, spent
Wednesday with her parents, DR..
and Mrs. Ernest P. Collins.
Mrs. Jacob Morris of Lewes, at
tended on Friday the funeral of
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Hyn-
son.
Mrs. Olive Hirons Shallcross was
one of the graduates of the March
class of the Franklin School of
Nursing in Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1939-03-16
ROTARY CLUBS
WEEKLY MEET
CONTINUED From Page one)

example to his team. To these
four points 1 am bold enough to
add two more: The ability to look
ahead and to aim high without be-
coming oppressed with detail; and
courage, the moral courage to say
no., to change plans which have
proved unavoidable or unsuccess-
full, to realize that the hurt of one
mans feelings can not be allowed
to injure the cause" Prof. Franc
is Gebhart, Scoutmaster, gave a
report of the Troop for the past
year and conducted Court of
Honor, assisted by the Boys Work
Committee of the Club, who made
awards as follows: First Glass, by
George w. Robinson to Richard
Scorah, Robert Scorah; Second
Class, by Rynear w. Slaughter to
Lex FAIRIES, Bill Bramble; Tender
foot, by George w. Wright to
Jack Garis, Jimmy DeFord Next
Thursday evening, the Club will be
host to the Basketball Teams of
the Smyrna High School Visit
ors: Joseph Wright and Andrew
Bartu Of the Chestertown Rotary
Club.
Smyrna times., 1939-03-16

In the yard Of property held at
one time by DR.. Henry Stout there
was a certain tree-Do you know
anything about the tree? It was
once whipping post.
What was shipped from Smyrna
in large quantities at one time ?
Grain.
What is now located on the old
Pearman Tract? Belmont Hall
Name the first religious organ
ization to hold meeting in Smyr-
ma? Friends.
About 1910 for what were Ben
son and Cats famous? Carriage
building.
In 1857 what would have been
found where the Roxy Theatre Is
now? A foundry.
What was canned here in the
1905? Tomatoes, corn, pumpkin,
and local fruit
Who operated the factory? John
Henry Hoffecker
In the 1SSO'S beside canning
peaches what did they do with
them? Evaporated them.
In 1882 for what was Joseph L.
Beckett known? Manufacturer Of
wagons.
Can you name the first water
commissioners e. w. Taylor, J.
B. Cooper, J VanGasken.
Can you tell when the first gen
eral meeting of the Commercial
Bank Of Delaware" at Smyrna was
held? June 4, 1912. On Com
merce Street.
When was the Smyrna Building
and Loan organized? April 8,
1867.
How did Smyrna get its mail be
fore the town had a postoffice :?
Carried from Dover.
Why do the lots between North
Main Street and East Street
Smyrna times., 1939-03-16
MEETINGS OF
KENT FARMERS
tContinued From Page One,

crops were grown during the years
1886 and 1887. All vegetables and
truck crops, with the exception of
cannery peas and sweet corn, are
included in this allotment, but
home gardens and truck crops for
home use are not considered. These
allotments are being tabulated by
the county committee from the
work sheets on file in the county
extension office, and this informa-
tion will be placed in the hands of
all farmers within the next few
weeks. Another change in the
1889 farm program is that les
pedeza when seeded alone will
count as only a half unit per acre,
but when mixed with grass or
other legume seed it will equal one
unit per acre as an accepted soil
improvement practice. In apply
ing lime in the building up of units
this year, farmers may use 600
pounds of ground limestone, or its
equivalent in 420 pounds Of by
drafted lime or 300 pounds of burn
ed lime, each Of which will be rec
ognized as one unit. Any of these
farms Of lime may be applied On
any crops, but payment for the
use Of phosphoric acid and potash
will be made only where these fer
tilizers are applied on pasture or
hay land With these exceptions
and a few other minor changes,
however, the 1889 agricultural con
servation program essentially is
the same as the 1888 program,
about which most farmers are fa-
miliar "a special effort is being
made by the Kent county exten-
sion service and the county agri-
cultural conservation association
to coordinate the conservation Of
our soil resources and health. The
subject Of protective foods in the
diet was discussed at each meet
ing BY Miss Pearl Mcdonald, nu-
triton specialist at the University
Of Delaware.