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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
WARRIORS TAKE
 lST ROUND GROWN

The Boys Club Warriors, group of young boys, who are playing in the Senior league for the first time, defeated the Croft Alumni in an evenly played game beginning to end, 3331 to cop the first round without defeat. The score was 6 to at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter see-sawed back and forth but Chipman's timely hoops kept Croft in the van 16-11 at the half. Damelio opened the third quarter with two pointer fol- lowed by Army Fisher to put Croft ahead 20-11. Iannacone and Lam berti came through with timely hoops to pull them up 4 points. To make it tougher for Croft Alumni, Joe Griffin was banished by the foul route The score at the end of the third quartre was 22-20 in favor of Croft. The last quarter was bang up affair with both teams missing numerous free throws. With but 2 1-2 minutes remaining Smith made field goal and Chipman put STOlI UdCk dIledQ III remaining sec onds. Then Smith made good on two free thows with only one of them counting. The regulation game then ended with the score tied 28-28. At the start of f> the overtime H. Fisher made 1 out of free throws to put Croft ahead. Fisher then went out on fouls. Lamberti made a foul to tie it up at 29 all. Nappi dropped in field goal to put the Warriors ahead 31-29. Chipman 2 out of 3 fouls to tie it up for the last time. With but ten seconds Smith made the field goal that turned the tide, the Warriors final ly winning out 33 to 31. In the pre- liminary the Spades defeated the Power House 30 to 9.
 It was the eleventh consecutive victory for the Warriors who will play the Meriden Silver Gems to- day at l p. m. at the Boys Club.
 Warriors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
TRIBES UPSET
 BALDWIN PREPS
Gibson Good in 32=2S Hoop Surprise; Rev.
 mOnds ROut Hearts

Proving themselves major threat to all corners. the scrappy Tribunes downed the favored Baldwin Props 32-28 in the feature game last night of the Washington Park Community house hoop league. The Raymond Hillies went to town at the expense of the Sacred Hearts, scoring a 69- 30 rout.
 Turn of affairs in the league last night left the Gents of the Hill as the only team in the league with only one defeat on its record.
 The Tribunes took the lead in the early moments of the game by vir- tue of some nice shooting on the part of "Hoot" Gibson and held to it despite the mighty efforts and 18-12 at the halt, with the Tribes in the van.
 Every member of the Hillies took part in the free scoring spree against the Hearts. The scores
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
LOURDES BOXING

The Lourdes Boy Scouts held box ing and wrestling matches last even- ing. In the boxing bout Greeky Metro and Kenny fought it out for 3 rounds. The first round was even- ly matched while the second round was slam bang of a round with Kenny placing blows on Metros face and chest. The third round brought a change in Metro. Metro fought it out and the judges finally deciding it as a draw.
 In the wrestling match Greek" Metro, Jr. and L. Dambrosi wrestled it out with Dambrosi putting his opponent two out of three times down on the floor.
 In the second wrestling bout. Bouffard and Pasqua battled it out. Pasqua won the match setting his opponent down three times. But Bonaldi officiated the boxing and wrestling. Carmen DiMino, "TootS" Bonaldi were the judges. Jimmy Fazzino was the timekeeper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
SNOW TRAIN TO
 BRATTLEBORO OFF

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 14-Post- ponement of Connecticut's first snow train" of the season for one week was announced by the New Haven railway today c. E. Williams, district passenger agent of the om- pany, stated that weather reports from Brattleboro. which was to be the destination of Sundays sports special, were such as to make can cellation advisable.
 There is practically no snow what ever on the slopes at the present time, according to MT. Williams, and while snow was predicted for Fri day night the forecast also rrom- ised rising temperatures and prob able rain Saturday night. Therefore the railroad made definite announce ment of the cancellation, with the added word that the "snow train" would run next Sunday to the same location, weather permitting"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
EAGLES OPPOSE | PHILADELPHIA
Hockey Sunday Night at { New Haven Arena Is
 Attraction

New Haven, Jan. IA - Pit Lepine, the New Haven Eagles coach is shaking hands with himself today. Lepine will go into tonight's game with the Springfield Indians with a stronger forward wall than at any time in the past seven weeks. George Brown, speedy left winger and deadly shot in close, is being returned to the Eagles to replace Louis Trudel who was called up this week. Brown will start the game against Philadelphia at the Arena tomorrow night.
 This will return to the ice, the original forward line of Brown, Wilson and Mancuso which the Canadiens thought well enough of to promote intact early in the sea- son. One of the smoothest-w working combinations in the league, the Eagles will have plenty of power to toss against the Indians and the Ramblers.
 The parent team, the Canadiens are beset with injuries which make it necessary for them to retain Red Goupille for Saturdays game, but Walt BuSWell is expected to return to the lineup soon and Goupille may even be with the Eagles for Sum- days tilt with the league-leading Ramblers.
 Hopeful
 "We will probably get Trudel back, "Lepine said, when George Mantha, the Canadiens wing, re- turns to the game. We'll have a power-house on hand when the in- jured Canadien players recover and they send few more players down here"
 The Eagles have a great chance to gain ground on the Providence Reds over the weekend. A win over Springfield and another over the Ramblers on Sunday will put the Birds one point behind the Reds; and with Providence coming to New Haven Wednesday night, the sec- ond spot in the standings may hinge upon the mid-week games outcome
 The Birds haven't dropped a home game in their last II starts and have no intention of letting the Ramblers break their string. The opening face-off is scheduled fol 8:30 o'clock Sunday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
CROSBY WILEY HOOP
 CLASH TONIGHT

Ticket sales and team spirit in- dicate another one of those Crosby Wilby hoop thrillers when the two high school hoop squads take the Wilby court tonight to shoot it out for the city championship. Wilby, a winner of games in starts, is favored over a Crosby team that has been playing "in and out" basket ball, but has been greatly improved in the past ten days.
 Referee Gus Lonergan will handle the Wilby squad in the absence of Coach Jimmy Lee, who is laid up with knee injury while Bill Scho- field will direct his Crosby charges. The reserve teams of the two schools meet in a 7:30 preliminary game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
The Colonel Always Demanded the Best
By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
RUPERT ESTATE OF S8O,OOO,OOO BELIEVED LEFT
Club Protected By Insur= ance to Pay Star Play=
 CTS in Future?
BY HENRY SUPER United Press Staff Correspondent

New York, Jan. "A (UP.) Baseball mourned today the owner of the champion New York Yan- kees - Colonel Jacob Ruppert, at Fl, he died yesterday after ling ering illness of phlebitis, an inf1am- ation of the leg veins.
 It was generally believed that a board of trustees would be created to run the Yankees and the farm clubs into which Ruppert had pour ed $10,000,000 and had taken untold millions in profits. A bachelor, his | greatest love was the Yankees, al- though his brewery was one of the largest in the country. The club was his empire and money didn't matter when it came to buying good base l ball players.
 Wanted to Win
 It was Ruppert's desire to win that made him spend money on the Yankees and one of the largest farm systems in organized baseball If winning cost money he would spend it. He paid Babe Ruth $80,000 sea- son to hit home runs and win for him. He paid Lou Gehrig, the "iron man., $39 1000 year. His team won
 Ruppert, who bought the Yankees in 1914, held all but 10 of the B. 900 shares in the club. His bro ther, George holds six and four other persons have one each.
 Ed Barrow, business manager ot the team who has been running t since Ruppert became ill last April said:
 "The Yankees are going to carry on"
 Ruppert, . multi millionaire brewer and one of the biggest hold CTS of real estate in New York leaves an estate estimated general ly at $80,0O0,000. The inheritance taxes on such an estate would come close to $50,0OO,oO0, but it was believed legal provisions had been made to avoid such large levy. i Insurance
 Although the facts will not be known until the will is read, many baseball men believed that Rup- pert, loving the Yankees the way he did, had made some provision to prevent the team from falling into decadence. One possibility was that insurance may have been taken out to cover the taxes which would pre- vent the milk of funds from the Yankees and the five farm teams Ruppert owned to pay them.
 It was pointed out that the fed- eral tax on the estate may be paid over a period of 10 years and the state tax over four.
 Funeral services will be held Monday morning at St. Ignatius Loyola church in New York and burial will be private in the Rup- pert family Mausoleum in Kensico (N. Y.) cemetery. The body will re- main ill the Ruppert apartment un- til shortly before the funeral.
 Among the honorary pallbearers will be Joe Mccarthy, manager of the Yankees: Mayor La Guardia of New York; former Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York; Judge Ken- esaw Mountain LandiS, baseball commissioner; William Harridge, president of the American League and Ford Prick of the National, Lou Gehrig, representing the Yam kee team and Babe Ruth, greatest of the Ruppert players.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
LEAvENWORTH
 RALLY BEATS
 HAYDEN 36-33
InsOgna Stands Out in Final Period Drive for
 Hoop Victory
Especial to The >Democrat)

Hamden, Jan. 13-Friday the 18th will be remembered as very lucky evening of 1889 insofar at the Leavenworth High basketballers are concerned for Hamden held a 16 to 10 lead at the half, 21 to 16 with only eight minutes to play, but a trio of needed hoops in the final two minutes brought Leavenworth through a fine 36-33 winner. h. sogna's last period play was re- sponsible for the victory, with con- siderable aid from Janusis and Marshall putting Leavenworth ahead 36 to 30. Hamden picked up three points but could get no closer before the final whistle sounded. Insogna got 13 points, Garpavich 8 to top the scoring. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
WOLVES EASILY
 BEAT BRISTOL

The N. E. Y. Wolves snapped the Bristol Boys Club winning streak last night at the East James St. hut by the score 46-16. The Clubbers were enjoying 12 straight winning streak until last night. Haiday and Ricciutti starred with 10 and points respectively the score at the half was Wolves 29, Clubbers '.
 For Bristol it was Carros who was the visitors scoring threat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Board or Trustees To Run New York Yankees
Sena Sweeps
 Go On Today

With more than fifty bowIers already lined up, the annual Sena Sweepstakes were ready for competition at 1 o'clock this afternoon, with Jack Slattery, 1888 winner and Jack RaynOr, the first prize winner in 1937 among the large field of rollers, each of which will roll six games, total pinfall to count. A guar anteed prize of $40 to the winner is up with a field of 75 or bet ter expected to take part this afternoon.
 Late entries yesterday in- cluded, Stanley Buins, Mike Dundee, Al Raverio, Joe Hyrnie, Mike Sharon, Bossy BaIdoni, John KOpcha, L. s. Harvey, Duke Montville and Dom Pape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Gould To Ask
 For Reverse Nod
By HARRY FERGUSON United Press Sports Editor

New York, Jan. IA CUP)- Tommy Far can't win one in the ring so now he's going to try to talk himself into a victory.
 He and Joe Gould, his manager. will appeal to the New York state boxing commission next Tuesday to reverse the decision that was handed in at Madison Square Garden last night after Farr and Red Burman had gone 10 rounds in so-so fight-the worst show ing Tommy has made in his five bouts in this country.
 Gould and Farr will raise the classic cry of We wuz robbed"
 Burman got the decision. On the United Press score sheet he deserved it, winning five rounds, losing three and drawing on tw, Judges Patsy Haley and Eddie Forbes gave it to Burman, but Referee Pete Hartley called it a draw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
FIGHT RESULTS In- ur.:knL n.on.,l

New York-(Madison Square Gar den)-Red Burman, l83 1-2, Balti- more, decisioned Tommy Farr 101 1-2, Wales (10): Roscoe Toles l97 1-2, Detroit, stopped Gus Do razio, 188 1-2, Philadelphia s7); Nick Florentino, 204 1-2, Philadelphia, de- cisioned Al Ryll, 190. Southwick Mass. (4).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
HIALEAH RACES
 ON WATR TODAY

Racing fans will tune to WATR this afternoon at 4 o'clock for a description of the famous Fort Dallas Park handicap from -iia- leah Park, Miami, Florida. The lo- cal station brings its listeners this outstanding sports broadcast every Saturday afternoon through its af- filiation with the Mutual Broadcast ing System.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Amateur Basketball
JackaIS Triumph

Coach Joe Perone's fast stepping Jackals getting off to a fast start, handed the Blessed Sacrament Jrs. a 26-14 setback last night at the Barnard gym. The Yackals played faultless basketball and Coach Pe- rone was well pleased with the per- formances of his boys. The Jackals won the game easily and only once throughout the game were they se- riously threatened. The Jackal star for the night was J. T. Gurklis who collected 12 points for the win ners. 'Dipper" Rominelli of the Jackals also turned in a good per- formance securing points. Bar rett and Cronk were the olsers best bets. The game was well played and only a few fouls were called against either team. The Jackals next opponent is undetermined as yet but they will meet the. Bucks Hill A. c. next Friday at their gym.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
ST. JOSEPH GIRLS
 SHADE NEW HAVEN

New Haven, Jan. 14-A late ral- ly by St. Joseph's Girls of Water bury netted them a 20-19 victory over the New Haven Speedgirls at St. Michael's hall last night. Speed girls held the advantage by 14-10 at the half, but Kirschberger and Focus put on a scoring show to give the advantage to St. Joseph's. The Waterbury girls face the Washing ton Hill Maids at the Waterbury Boys club tonight and the Olympic girls in Ansonia tomorrow. Their record shows four victories in five starts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
PAL COED GIRLS
 DEFEAT HUMANS

The Pal Co-Eds defeated the Nu- man A. c. 12-9 Friday night. Rose De Leon scored points as did Ruth Strincovitch and Evelyn Hay dye. Helen Niedzial featured the floor play of the game.
 Susie Colella featured with ' points for the losers.
 CO-EdS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Crusaders and Assumptions Paired
 The north end "Y" Crusaders will

The north end "" CruSaders VIII seek their fourth straight victory when they encounter the stiffest opponent in two years, meeting the Assumption c. B. B. of Ansonia at the north end Y. M. c. A. tonight in the first of a three-game series, the next slated in Ansonia tomor- row afternoon at the state armory.
 Ansonia will show a number of parochial league stars. However, the Crusaders are prepared for such op- ponents and Santa Lucia, coach oi the Crusaders will see San Rinaldi
 captain of Slocum, back in the lineup, along with John Kuchenary
 Sal Bosco. Joe Giardano. Pete
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
PERSISTENCE WINS

After F unsuccessful attempts, Miss Elsie Corlett won the Eng fish women's golf championship this year at the Aldeburgh club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
ST. ANN SPORTS
ST. ANN's ICE HOCKEY

The St. Ann Juniors hockey team will oppose the Fairmount Juniors at the East Farm school rink Sun day at 2 p. m. Players will meet at West Dover arena at p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

1OVttb V fO
 Score at half time-New Haven IA, St. Joseph's 10. Referee-FiIcci.
 Miss Ficeto scored more points than the entire losing aggregation Thursday night at st. Joseph's hall as the St. Joseph,s girls easily de- feated the Mount Carmel girls. IS ' to 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
ACES LOSE

The Fulton A. c. led by Big Jim" Morton got back n the win column last night at Barnard school by defeating the Pond Aces, one of the city's leading teams to the tune of 32-28. Morton regaining old form led an attack that was unstoppable by scoring IT points. Catalina was the losers best bet. The Fulton, who will play the Sec ond Cong. Knights" Monday night will play the Aces in return game at the Central Y at date to be O r.rafo fopad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Overlook Juniors Attention

The St. Ann Juniors would like to arrange game with you. In making games write to U. Pilibert, 596 South Main or dial 5-1249 and ask for Ruban any night from 5 till 6. You may answer through this paper if you wish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Midgets

The St. Ann Midgets hockey team, a promising bunch of kids from Il to IA years of age that was organ ized two years ago and ever since have been doing remarkable work are anxious to hear from any mid get teams at the Fulton park and Watertown.
 In spite of hard work, difficult ties and disappointments these lads had to meet up with they stood to- gether like real good sports. Many time these boys had to walk miles and then upon arriving at the ice. go through an hour or two of stren- uous practice in order to be well prepared and toughen up for their next games. Who can tell? These boys may be the future players of the Waterbury and state hockey league. Credit goes also for the Wa terbury Town Hall Midgets, an- other group of courageous boys of the same caliber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Falcons Win

In a low scoring tilt at the North End "Y" the Falcon A. c. upset the Speedboys in their first game of a series. The victors, led by Steward and Hudobenko who tal- lied 13 points between them, show ed steady defense. The Sespan- skimen were led by their brilliant high-scoring guard "Shirtsy" Nie- dzial who scored all of his teams points. He was aided by - lanky Hank" Trosky who through his brilliant floor work broke up many of the opponents plays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Meetinr Monday

An important meeting win be held Monday at o'clock in the basement of St. Ann's church for all Junior and Midget hockey players
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Santopetro and Romeo Ciarlo. Dick Claffey and Monchere. Fred Stanto will be with the Crusaders to strengthen their force for his first appearance of the season. This is a preliminary for the N. E. Tigers anc Unknowns with Frank Manico off, ciating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Score at half time: Hillies 3( Hearts T. Referee: Mccormack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
Leavenworth

Score at half time: Hamden 16, Leavenworth 10. Referee: CaSman. In sizzling prelim, Hamden won 1915 tussle from Leavenworth Reserves Harbanuck getting g points.
 Other Results Chapman Tech 38, Norwich Free Academy 30.
 New London Bulkeley 51, Wind ham 40.
 Robert Fitch 45, Griswold 28. Leavenworth 36, Hamden 33. Salisbury 40, Sharon IT. Bridgeport Trade 46, Torrington Trade 27. ~ Bristol 30, Manchester 27. Litchfield 26. Groton "A. Thomaston Al, Watertown 34. West Haven 34, Hillhouse 32 (over- time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

High shgre-Jokubaitis, 150. High three-Jenusaitis, 375.
 High game-Jokubaitis, 596. High team-Jokubaitis, 1926.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Score at half time: Tribunes l; Props 12f Referee: Mccormack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14
L. I. P. LEAGUE

(St. Joseph's Alleys)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-14

Do you know that more paid admissions go 'ther sport, college football included. high ast night drew 2,2O0 despite snowstorm
Evening star., 1939-12-20
-Four Forced Into Vault
In $1,000 HoIdup
Al Maryland Bank
Two Men in OveroIIs
Flee After Robbery
At Clear Spring
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLEAR SPRING, Md, Dec. 90
Two armed white men clad In over
alls robbed the Clear Spring Ma
tional Bank of more than $4,000
shortly after the bank opened this
morning.
The bandits escaped in an auto
mobile after forcing three employees
and a customer into the bank vault.
The car, 1910 Ford sedan, bore a
Maryland tag number.
CAT State police headquar-
ters in Baltimore Capt. Ed
ward NICK. johnson said the
tag numbers corresponded to
those of an automobile re-
ported stolen in Baltimore on
November 15)
George P. Haugh. cashier of the
bank, said one of the robbers ap-
preached the cage of George l..
Brewer, assistant cashier, and asked
for change, then flashed a revolver
and said:
This is a holdup. Do what you're
told
The other bandit stepped up to
Mr.. Haugh's window and demand
ed that he open the safe in the
vault. When Mr.. Haugh said he
couldn't open it the robbers forced
the two employees to open the doors
to their cages
After scooping the money from
the cash drawers into white cloth
bag the bandits forced Mr.. Haugh,
Mr.. Brewer, Miss Elizabeth Troupe.
bookkeeper, and George Rohrer. the
customer, into the vault. They closed
the door but failed to lock it.
In the confusion Mr.. Haugh
touched off the alarm button. which
set changing gong outside the
bank. Abruptly the men seized the
bag of money and ran, pushing
through knot of curious persons
gathering outside the building.
The four persons in the vault
walked out just a minute after the
bandits escaped, Mr. Haugh said.
Mr.. Haugh was unable to deter
mine Immediately how much money
was taken but estimated it to be
between $4,000 and $4,000. He said
the money was insured.