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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
CONN CONvINCES RING WORLD HE. IS NEAR-C HAMP
Pittsburgh Irishman Beats Heavily Favored
 ApOstOli
BY HARRY FERGUSON United Press Sports Editor)

Nav York, Jan. 7-(UP)-They gave us one out of the story books in the smoke and noise of Madison Square Garden last night, and we're passing it along today to prove that things sometimes turn out just like Horatio Alger said they would.
 Every story has its hero so here's young Billy Conn of Pittsburgh, a gangling boy who may be eating himself into a match with Joe Louis, rollicking, honest IriShman who scorns the odds fate lays against success. a guy who grins when he's hurt and who comes out in the end the Winner!
 On Their Toes
 He came out that way last night against Fred Apostoli after 10 bruis- ing rounds and even though no box ing title was at stake, it's been a long, long time since the wist, tough fight crowd in the Garden has come to its feet. screaming like foghorns, skipping strangers on the back and yelling, "The kid did 1t, the kid did it."
 Get the picture. Apostoli, recog- nized as middleweight champion in New York state, was 13 to 5 fa- vorite. He punches hard with both hands. He's crafty. He knows all the tricks of gouging and putting. He's getting the big cut of the gate. He's confident, little contemptu- ous. He's out to do quick job.
 And over in the other corner is Billy Conn. He's 2l ylears old and still growing. Even if he wins-and people laugh when they think about it-he cant claim the middleweight title because he's more than seven pounds over the limit. His legs are thin and his shoulders are narrow. He's white and gangling, six feet tall and too thin to stand up under the pulling and beating that Apos- toll can hand out. They say he can't punch. He's making his first appear anco in the big time. Why, he doesn't even wear a mouthpiece and, brother, when Apostoli clouts him on the chin, Conn's going to find he has bitten off his own tongue.
 So there they are and it's the old, old story. David against Goliath, the Greeks at Thermopylae. Hora- l. tlus on the bridge and all the rest Of history's short-enders who stood up against the odds and beat them.
 The bell clangs in a sad sort of way-almost a dirge for Billy Conn Apostoli rushes out, cocks his dv- namite right and slams Billy just over the left eye. The knees that hold the long, thin legs up buckle for moment and Billy reels into his own corner. Then, like lightning In a summer sky, there goes Billy's left-stab, stab, stab into Apostoirs scowl.
 There were about 10,200 persons in the Garden and Billy won 10000 Of them in those few seconds. He won the ladies because he has a Hollywood profile and curly hair and for the rest of the fight yo,, could hear contralto and alto voices pleading through the roar--"Kill him, Billy. Kill him." He won old time boxers because they liked the way his left landed on Apostolis face before Fred could get in a counter punch.
 Slugged It Out
 It would be nice to say that Billy won every round. but he didn't. He knew he was in for tough fight because Apostoli kept crowding and slugging. driving him back to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07

Managers of the league teams met at intermission last night and with the Welles, Tribunes, Robins, Props and Sacred Hearts voting aye" up held the recent disqualification of state league players by the beard of directors. The Gents of the Hill and Raymond Hillies opposed the plan, and St. Ann's refused to- vote. Fur ther action is anticipated at the next meeting of, the directors.
 By uninimous vote. however. the managers agreed to ask the direc- tors to resign. The message will be officially delivered to the next meet ing by Director Thomas Walsh, who presided at the last nights meet ing of managers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
TEXANS MEET HIGHLANDERS

After roping the Pond Aces % to 21 Wednesday at Barnard gym for their eighth win out of eleven starts the Texans will meet the strong Beacon Falls Highlanders tonight at Barnard gym. Tonight will be the Highlanders first game of the sea- son after three weeks of practice, therefore they should provide strong opposition for the Brooklyn lads. Doing the scoring for the Texans in tonight's tussle will be Kats as cen- ter, Lawlor and Reardon filling in the forward positions while Bajoris and Darsky take to the peaks. The game is called for eight o'clock. The Texans have a few open dates and would like to hear from leading junior and senior teams in the city and vicinity. For games call 4-188S between 2 and 3 clock and ask for Eddie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
NORTH END PALS
 TOP AVICLLANESE

The N. E. Pals defeated the strong Aviglianese A. c. to the tune of 2l to 16 lat night at the Webster school gym. The first quarter saw the Pals lea1ing to 3, in the sec ond quarter the Avig's took com- mand and led g to at the inter- mission. The second half showed the Pals coming out in front by the tune of 16 to 13 and in the final quarter the Pals were never in danger and they ran away with them. Petrocini and Stolf were the high scorers with 8 and 5 points, respectively, while Cleric starred for the losers. The Pals will play the Litchf1eld Cow boys next Friday night at the Web- ster gym.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07

Fantini FleeS As New Britain Show Folds Up

New Britain, Conn, Jan. 7.-- UP). The big lightweight fight s'hed- uled for last night was suddenly called of, and today they were in- vestigating the mystery of the dis appearing fighter.
 Johnny Mack, up-and-coming lo- cal lightweight, was scheduled to meet Jimmy Fantini. New York bat tier in the feature eight-round bout. Indeed, Fantini twas 1t FantiniO showed up Thursday and did spot of training.
 But then the story got hot. Fan tini disappeared. In thin air, too. Bobby Gleason, said to be his man. ager, got all worked up until he received a letter mailed from the local railroad station.
 It was from Fantini, and in sub- stance, related that the fighter was going to New York to be finger printed for a WPA job.
 He said he wanted his clothes shipped home to New York-and maybe they could hold the fight some other time.
 Promoter Leo Bradley, meantime, was dying slowly, and finally de- cided to go to New York. He ar- ranged an interview for the after noon with Fantini. Fantini didn't appear. Bradley came home and called of the show.
 St e Athletic Commissioner Frank Coskey took a hand in the mystery and began an Investigation. Coskey said he had heard some talk that Fantini was not Fantini, and feared exposure when he flot into the ring with Mack.
 Something like this happened a couple of weeks ago-a fighter mas querading under another name-and authorities iil Connecticut are pretty particular about this, feeling 1t Is slightly illegal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
Amateur Roller
 Polo On Tonight

Though professional roller polo seems 10 be temporarily out of the local sports picture, two Waterbury amateur teams will provide opposi- tion for Meriden outfits tonight at the Phoenix Avenue Armory, the first game to start at 8 p. m. with Bill Harvey. Joe Langlois, Leaman Harvey, Barney Erwin, Midgie By ron, Lee Pagan and Tony Delmon- ico scheduled to see action. Any other players who wish to get into the games tonight can meet Lea man Harvey at D. m. today at the arnory. Two games a week by the amateur teams are scheduled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
BOYS CLUB CADETS
 LOSE FIRST GAME

The Boys Club Cadets Invaded New Haven last night and lost the first game of the year to the New Haven Boys club to the tune of 3l to 27. The Cadets were handicapped by the absence of p. Damelio who played with the W. s. s. Boys. It was a hard fought game add was won in the last two minutes ci play, the score being 25 to 25 with one minute and 40 seconds to play. The Cadets were confident of victory when they play New Haven Tuesday night on their home court. A large crowd is expected to witness the contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
Amateur Sports
JACKLES TRIM NIGHT HAWKS

The Jackals went to town last night and trampled over the Brook lyn Y Night Hawks by a score of 38-2l at Barnard school. Unleashing a powerful attack the Jackals com pletely dominated their opponents in all phases of the game. Bob Shoby and J. T. Gurklis were the big guns in the Jackals' attack, both securing ten points each. Tony Calo and "Dipper" Romanelli, former Barnard luminaries also turned in good performances. Berteomanie was high man for the losers. The Jackals defy the North End "Y" CrescentS, and the Blessed Sacra- ment Jrs. to play them. For games with the Jackals please write John Gurklis, 85 Draher avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
PAL CO-EDS WIN

The Pal Co-eds defeated the North End Girl All-Stars who substituted for the Wilby Cheerleaders by the score of 1914. Lida Shodalska scored 2 points to lead the scorers with Theresa Ficeto next with 4 points. For the losers Betty Watson scored 2 points to standout. The best shot of the evening was a hook shot by Helen Niedzial who also stood out with her floor play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
ACES ON TOP

Pond Aces came through with their eighth victory of the season defeating the Indies 5l to 37. The Town Plot Indies gave the Aces plenty of action and competition, but weren't able to stand under the pressure of the Aces in the A<st quarter which decided the game in favor Of the Aces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
EASY FOR CRESCENTS

The Renaldi coach combined Crescents went into action last night with a week of inactivity and trounced the N. E. Lancers 26-lS with Del Negro rangy forward throwing them in from all angles to cop their fourth victory against four looses of the season. The Cres- cents led throughout all the game and were never in danger of close score.
 Manager Slip" Toilette challenges any team in the city between the ages of 15-l7, teams are requested to call A-4287.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
FIGHT RESULTS (By limited preSxl

New York (Madison Square Garden) - Billy Conn, i67 3-4, Pittsburgh. decisioned Fred Apostoli l6O Ia, San Francisco tlO; Tippy Larkin, lS4 Ia, Garfield. N. J.. stop ped Billy Beauhold, ls7 3-4, Jersey City (l0).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
REWARDS ALERTNEss

Steve Owen. coach of the New York Giants, has a standing offer of $l0 to any player on his team who intercepts pass or blocks \ kick leading to e touchdown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
SERVES AS MODEL

Ken Strong, New York University football star of ten years ago, has been chosen as model for a Worlds Fair statute of gladiator, which will stand sixty-five feet high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
WIFE sHUNs RING

Young Corbett, middlewcigit box CT. has been married for fourteen years, but his wife has reEtf watched him perform ln the ring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07

Score at half time: Leavenworth 9, Watertown 2. Referee: Loner- gan. Time: Four minute quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
Back Elm Up

Score at half time: Tribes 9, St. Ann's 2. Referee: Tracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07

ECoTe at nan tme. GehtS ZI, Welles 12. Referee: Tracy.
 LaPointe and Fournier with eight points each were the feature O. the St. Ailn's attack, while Gibson scored most for the Tribunes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
Schoolboy Basketball Schedule
Games Monday Week of January 9th Public School

Minor Division Sprague vs Kingsbury at Kings bury (Referee RoSSD. Maloney vS Washington at Maloney (Referee Hyland).
 Games Tuesday
 Major Division Duggan vs Slocum at Duggan Referee BerardD.. Barnard vs Webster at Web- ster (Referee Gerace). Driggs vs Walsh at Kingsbury Referee Day).
 GAMES WEDNESDAY
 Parochial League At Washington Park 400 D. m.-St. Margaret vs St. Francis. 4:30 D. m.--Sts Peter and Paul vs St. Marys. (Referee Lonergan, both games) At Webster Gym 400 D. m.-Sacred Heart vs St. Thomas Referee Day) At St. Joseph's Hall 400 p. m.-St. Ann vs St. Jo- seph (Referee BerardD Public School League
 Minor Division Woodrow Wilson vs Hopeville at Slocum (Referee RoSsD. All Public school games start at 3:45 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07
Bowling

l.. I. P. LEAGUE (St. Joseph's Alleys JOKUBAITIS (2)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-07

'~~S*N wv HUH Speedboys IA. Referee: Eddy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
FERTILIZER GOES
TO COUNTY FARMS
Ground Limestone, Super.
phosphate Furnishe d
Under Federal Program

Over 1000 tons Of ground lime
stone and IS tons Of triple super
phosphate fertilizer have been fur
nished to New Haven county farm
ers under the 1899 agricultural con-
servation program, according to a
statement made today by william
p. Tomlinson Of Woodbridge, Con-
necticut committee chairman.
This material was obtained for
use by the 900 farmers In New Ha-
ven county who cooperated In car
rying out soil building conservation
work for which lime and superphos-
phate are essential. The greater part
Of 1t was used this spring by dairy
men to top-dress pasture land and
to establish new legurne seedlings
Pasture land which received q treat
ment Of lime and superphosphate
suffered less injury from the wide
spread midsummer drought than
untreated pastures, 1t is reported.
Through the county association,
county farmers who lost spring
seedlings due to the prolonged dry
period also obtained without cost
$500 pounds Of clover and alfalfa
seed this fall to replace 500 acres
killed by drought.
Mr.. Tomlinson announces that
the furnishing Of lime and super
phosphate for soil building purposes
will be continued In 1910 by the
tration. Farmers who wish to OBJ
tain these materials can do so by
calling at the ONCE Of Roy E. Nor
cross, 30l Federal Building, New
Haven, Connecticut. who Is secre-
tary Of the association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
unit
MEETS TONIGHT
United Americans Gather
In Community House
In SOuthbury

Southbury, Nov. 23-The United
Americans, patriotic organization
which grew out Of the defeat Of the
German-AinericAn Bund's plans to
establish q camp here, will mark the
anniversary Of that victory at q
meeting IN the Community House
tonight.
George A. Holmes, leader Of the
opposition to the bund camp and
president Of the United Americans,
said the meeting viii discuss mat
tiers Of vital Importance to all loyal
Americans. The war in Europe has
created q situation here which
should be Of deep concern to us all"
Last year by coming the town and
prohibiting the establishment OF
camps in the area which had been
purchased by the bund and par
TALLY cleared, voters here squelchcd
the first and only bund camp to be
planned In Connecticut,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
EARTHQUAKE IN
ILLINOIS STATE

Chicago, Nov. 20 - CUP - The
Loyola university seismograph re-
corded two shallow" earthquake
shocks Of slight intensity at 9:15
q. m. (CST) today.
Father Alphonse Schmitt said the
shocks were 10 seconds apart and
centered approximately 275 miles
from Chicago.
He was unable to determine in
what direction from Chicago the
tremor occurred but reports from
Springfield, ILL.,, st. Louis and Kansas
City indicated 1t may have centered
in the vicinity Of Centralia, ILL.,,
which experienced a similar shock
about q year ago.
Father Schmitt said the record
showed the first tremor at AZ seconds
after 9:15 a. m. and the second one
10 seconds later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23

Catherine Maloney was chosen pub
Lefty chairman.
The clubs education committee
consists Of Mrs. Margaret McDon-
aid, Miss Rosemary Smith, Mrs.
Evelyn Phelan and Mrs. Madeline
Vaughn. On the ways and means
committee are Mrs. Laura Collins,
Mrs. Edward Mcdonald, Mrs. Debo-
rah Kendrick, Mrs. William Nc
Grath and Mrs. Thomas Delaney.
The club will hold It's annual
Christmas party Dec. IL at Shell
Chateau. A varied program is be-
ing arranged, and will include din
ner, entertainment and gifts.
Miss Margaret Bowling Is CHAIR
man Of the Christmas party COM
mittee. Assisting her are the fol-
lowing: Misses Margaret Fraser,
Catherine Fitzgerald, Marjorie Quill
ter, Mrs. Gertrude Bowes, Mrs.
Thomas Nolan, Mrs. Mary Butterfly,
Mrs. William j. Roach, Mrs. Mary
Lynch, and Mrs. Nora Dwyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
BRISTOL PASTOR
rendered PARTY
Rev. David Gaines Attends
Event For Rev. DR..
j. H. Pollard

Bristol, Nov. 23--More than $50
including @ number Of prominent
ciergymen, attended q farewell re-
ception Wednesday night in Bristol
Baptist Church for, Rev. DR.. and
Mrs. J. Hybert Pollard, who will
leave Sunday for Linfield College,
McMinnville, Ore, where DR.. Pollard
win become professor Of the Bible.
Among those who called and ex-
tended their best wishes to DR.. and
Mrs. Pollard were Rev. E. e. Gates
or West Hartford, Rev. and Mrs.
Oscar Campbell Of Hartford, Mrs.
b. N. Timbie Of Meriden, Rev. and
MRS. H. e. Hinton Of Hartford, Rev.
and Mrs. David Gaines Of Water
bury, Rev. and Mrs. Major johnson
Of Hartford, and Rev. DR.. and Mrs.
John Newton Lackey Of Hartford.
Local clergyinetl who with their
wives attended the reception were
Rev. David Custom, pastor Of Good
win street Baptist church; Rev.
Henning johnson, pastor Of Leba-
non Swedish Lutheran Church;
Rev. Or. Francis T. Cooke, pastor
Of First Congregational Church;
Rev. Charles Monbleau, pastor Of
Advent Christian Church, and Rev.
Paul Dubois, pastor Of Prospect
Methodist church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
OBITUARY

MacLELLAND - Nelson j. Mac
LELAND, so, died in Southington yes
terday morning after long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha
(Schrier) MacLelland; two sons.
Nelson H. MacLelland and Quentin
MacLelland; four daughters, Eleaf1-
or, Barbara, Dorothy and Shirley,
all Of Southington; two brothers,
Orson and Malcolm, both Of Water
bury; two sisters Mrs. Esther Hal
lenbeck and Mrs. Bertha Geddes,
both of WinSted.
The funeral will be held Friday
at 2 o'clock from the Hickcox flu
neral home at 1876 Main street, Wa
tertown. Rev. Phillip King Of
PlantSville will officiate. Burial will
be in Evergreen cemetery, Water
town.
Friends may call at the funeral
home tonight between Z and 8 p. m.
SHEEHAN-Robert T. Sheehan of
1876 Washington street, died at st.
Mary's Hospital this morning after
an illness of two weeks. He was the
son Of Robert r. and Julia McDon-
aid Sheehan, early Irish residents
Of the city. Mr.. Sheehan was q
foreman at the West Branch Of the
American Brass Company, where he
had been employed for the past for
ty years. He was well highly re-
spected especially in the Washing
ton Hill section where he had made
his home. He also mad numerous
friends among his business asso-
ciates.
Mr.. Sheehan Is survived by his
wife, Helen F. Doyle Sheehan; two
sisters, Miss Helen Sheehan and
Mrs. John Miller; four brothers,
William and Frank Sheehan of
Port Huron, Michigan and Captain
Richard Sheehan and Private Ed
ward Sheehan Of the Waterbury
Fire department.
The funeral will be held from the
Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East
Main street on Monday morning to
st. Francis Xsvier's Church at q
time to be announced later. Burial
will be In Calvary cemetery Friends
may call at the funeral home on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday after
moons and evenings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
New England Conference
Gets Underway Today
Six Governors In Session This MOrning-Display OF
New England Ingenuity Opens Today

dent, the Norton Company, Wor-
cester; Robert w. Kent, Bigelow,
Kent Willard and Company, Bos-
ton; Kenneth P. Gregg, Connecticut
Development Commission; Ben Amos
williams, author Of Maine seacoast
stories; Frederick s. Blackall, Jr,
president and general manager Of
the Taft Peirce Manufacturing
Company, Woonsocket: Charles Nc
Donough, advertising ager,
Combustion Engineering Company,
Inc, New York, and president, Ma
tional Industrial Advertisers Asso-
citation; Frederick L. Schuman
professor Of government, williams
College: Waldo Heinrichs, Middle
bury College, Middlebury, Vermont;
A. ]. Webster, director Of state
planning, Rhode Island State Plan
ming Board; Sidney H. Edwards,
Connecticut Development Commits
sion; and Walter s. lyman, presi-
dent Of the New England Public
Service Company, Augusta, Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
WAR CHAPLAINS
NEED IS SLATED

The role Of the chaplain In war
was discussed at the second session
of conferences on Church and War"
at the First Congregational church
last night.
Speakers who led the discussion
included Rev. Thomas l.. Sinclair,
rector Of All Souls Episcopal church,
and Rev. Alan NJ. Fairbank, pastor
Of the Bunker Hill Congregational
church.
The conferences are sponsored by
the adult education committees %
the Waterbury Council OF Churches,
and Arthur M. Purinton. chairman
OF the committee. presided last
night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
SIGHT SINGING
COURSE TONIGHT
~
Miss Paulette WOlOzin Dr.
reefs Study at
| Crosby H. S.

Since the art OF singing music at
sight is not the prerogative Of the
musician only and may be acquired
by all persons, the Adult Education
Program is sponsoring sight-sing-
ing course, directed by Miss Paulette
Wolozin, each Thursday night from
Ito 0 o'clock at Crosby High School,
Room 109B. The course is open to
all Interested and is given without
charge.
Notation, sound and time relation
ship. and rhythm will be considered
at this evenings class. Exercises in
sisht-singing have been arranged
progressively, aiming to introduce
each new step Of the course. in the
greatest variety Of application. A
special feature, introducing simple
melodies, rounds and songs for in
formal singing are given as practical
use of the musical material mas
tered at the class, thereby furnishing
practice in uniting words with tones
The selections for this evening"
program include 1.-THE jolly Miller
and Prayer Of Thanksgiving" (Old
Dutch Melody.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
Military Funeral
Accorded Penrose
saaugatuck World War Veteran Laid to Rest This
.MOrning- State Police Delegation Attends Services

Naugatuck, nov. 23-Final mill
Try honorS were paid today to
James Edward Penrose Of 81 Fred
erick street, World War veteran who
died Monday. The funeral was held
tAis morning at $3.50 from his home
% st. Francis church at 0 o'clock
Where high mass Of requiem was
celebrated. Burial was In st. James
cemetery.
= Rev. Albert Taylor celebrated the
mass and read the prayers at the
R{ave.
THE bearers consisted Of: Warden
.ichn J. Sheridan, Chief of Police
JOhn J. Gornley, Borough Clerk
CHARLES F. DAILY, Police Sergeant
Richard Ostrom, Patrolman Harold
lewis and Sol Anenberg, command
q Of the Crusader post, Veterans
n Foreign Wars.
"a firing squad consisting of Ser
&eant Walter IngliS, Charles Bag
Icy, Joseph Yamala, Anthony Rinal-
a, James Herman, Charles Piccolo,
Ganiel Quaglioro and Leon Saund-
ers, fired q salute at the grave.
Buglers Austin Phillips and Paul
Reaudry rendered Taps"
The color bearers were: Arthur
Brazil, Felix NardelIo and Arthur
Holmes and James Farren and AL
bert Robinson comprised the color
guard.
Fred Burke of Crusader post was
IN charge of the military exercises.
Superintendent of Schools Harold E.
Chittenden represented the board Of
education. Mr.. Penrose's wife, Mrs.
Mary Penrose, Is art instructor at
the high school.
4, A large delegation of state police
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-23
Local Red Cross
Drive Praised

John M. Burial, chairman of
the local chapter of the American
Red Cross, today received o con-
gratulatory telegram from Nor
man II. Davis, national chairman,
for the work Of the waterbury
chapter In the annual Roll Call.
MIR. Davis telegram follows:
"R0ll Call efforts deeply ap-
preciated. Only danger now lies
In failure to follow through to
November 30. Am confident you
will do everything possible to car
~ on until everyone has had an
invitation 70 Join. Best wishes 60
all Roll Call workers"