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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-19

so it will keep you comfortable with
out having to overhead the metal
and then never leave your home
unoccupied even for few moments
without first closing the drafts.
Ashes Destroy Crates.
For every fire pot or combustion
chamber we replace, however, we
probably put in dozen or more
CRATES and that is almost invariably
due to negligence. The commonest
grate-destroying practice is to let
ashes accumulate too long. This
prevents a free flow of air against
the CRATE bars and also reflects heat
against them until it becomes much
more intense than they were de-
signed to stand.
Failure to remove clinkers
regularly is another thing that
wrecks many a CRATE long before
its time. Hot clinkerS hold intense
heat directly against the CRATE and
also prevent a free flow of air which
would otherwise keep the metal
relatively cool as compared with the
extremely hot fuel bed. Hard
clinkers Wedged in between crate
bars also cause uneven expansion
and contraction causing them to
warp out of shape. Remove ashes
daily, keep your fire free of clinkers
and never let your fire get out of
bounds if you want to be spared
the annoyance and expense of too
frequent crate requirements.
IF damage has already been
done, by all means replace faulty
castings without delay. A smoky
smell is warning that the need
is already serious. Call in COM
petent furnace man at once. Better
still, have your furnace inspected
regularly by the most capable and
responsible furnace man you can
find. He can detect signs of danger
enabling you to make repairs be-
fore serious trouble develops. Even
a small crack in your furnace may
release gases into your home which
will cause illness and even death.
I'VE have at least one engineer
in each of our nearly 500 branches
and those men are always at the
command of local home owners to
make furnace inspections without
cost or obligation. They are always
glad to report that a furnace is in
sound condition as this inspection
service is purely a good will measure
~ f@k
Home owners who take advantage
of this or whatever similar service
is available not only insure greater
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-19

sign. Latches only, instead of locks,
are usually used for interior doors.
Lighting fixtures are simple, but eff
fective and serviceable. Door bells
and speaking tubes are installed
only where they are deemed indis-
pensable. Doors are not provided
for kitchen shelving and storage
space except where food is kept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-19

safety in their homes but also pro-
tect themselves against heating
plant breakdowns which usually
occur when they will cause the
greatest discomfort and inconven-
ience."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-19

Gasoline is capable Of exploding
with greater force than dynamite
or TINT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-19
Tips on Pointing

Painters Suggest:
After q rain, at least four dry
days should pass before painting
wood. brick, stucco and other abb
sorbent materials with an oil paint.
There should be no painting in a
misty and damp atmosphere or be-
fore dampness has passed away.
Painting should not start in the
morning until the sun has dried up
the dampneSs of night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

LITHS PREPARE FOR NANTUCKET
 IN INITIAL GAME
Final Drill Tonight; ; RinaIdi Joins K. of L.-Farley
 Not to Show

Striving to brush up on the minute details of their play, the K of L. basketeerS will hold their final pre- inaugural practice at o'clock this evening at St. Joseph'S hall.
 Coach Joe Boley and his charges worked out Monday evening and to- nights session is expected to put them on edge for Saturday nights opener with the Pawtucket Townies, Rhode Island champions for the past four seasons.
 Eight holdovers from last season will be seen in action as the Brook lyn aggregation opens its campaign, with Boley. Joe Joyce, Frank Saldu- kaS. Freddie Ferrie, Nick Hudobenko, Wally Salemonas, Joe Swasey and Vic Verbyla back for action and two newcomers, Ace" Diamonds, of Holy Name and Texan fame, and Rocco Rinaldi, a seasoned standout with Boys club and Poli teams, making their rebuts.
 Hector Delpape, Pawtueket man. ager, last night informed John Stapkus, K, of L. chieftain, that Will son Farley, high-scoring ace, would be unable to appear at the Brooklyn hall, but that a high-powered ag- gregation had been rounded up for the fray.
 Joe Hardy and Ray Dureault, for l mer Pawtucket high stars; Dave Clark. original Chain Gang stand out; Frank Klick, one of the most brilliant Polish hoopmen in Rhode Island; Morris Fabricant, former Rhode Island State collegian, and two former Bryant Stratton college players, Al Bernardine and Harold Wicks, six-three center, form a squad that should give the Knights a very busy initial evening on the court.
 St. Joseph's Holy Manners will tackle the Derby Warriors in the 7:30 opener, the feature going on at 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

sat in the stands Saturday as the HuskerS stopped Kansas State. He didn't come near the press hutch, however. Another obtrusive specta- tor as the big game at Berkeley was named Adolph Lewandowski, whose elbows likely dug into the ribs of the gentleman on his right as he pre- served for further study the pet maneuvers of Albert, Standlee and the other Stanford players. Lewan- dowski is a Husker assistant coach
 Clark Shaughnessy has two assist ants, Marchy Schwartz and Phil Bengston, who should know consid- erable about Nebraska's present team. Bengston coached the line at Missouri last year when the Tigers won the Big Six title. He had hand in helping direct Missouri to one of the most decisive victories over the Huskers in recent Big Six history in 8 conference game. Marchy Schwartz coached for several years at Creighton, located at Omaha, only 60 miles away from Lincoln. Marchy's teams did not meet Me- braska but coach that close to the Cordnhuskers hears little else discussed. Whether he's coach or not, a man living anywhere within the confines of this state will hear little else discussed. But coach can sift this information more in- telligently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
DELL, ROBINSON
 AT NEW BRITAIN

New Britain, Dec. 4.-Carl Dell. hard hitting New York welterweight. and Ernest (Cst) Robinson, vicious puncher from Long Island, will clash for the third time this year at the Stanley Arena Friday night when they meet in the 10-round fea- ture bout for the third pro fight card of the present indoor season This pair met twice in Hartford during the outdoor season and Rob- inson was returned the winner both times by the narrowest of margins. Dis agreeing heartily with the ver- dict each time, Dell has been wait ing for another chance at the "Cat" and Matchmaker Lou Viscusi had little trouble in signing both boys for the top spot on the card here Friday.
 A strong supporting card is being arranged. It will be composed of two sizes and two fours. Ill one of the sixes. Al Evans, New Haven negro who scored decisive win over Red Doty of Hartford here last Fri day, will battle Young Sharkey of Willimantic. They are welter- weights. In one of the fours. Mickey (Red) Canty, Springfield Irishman. will be seeking his 18th straight fistic win against Tony Govia, Brockton veteran. They also are wel:erweights. In the other. the curtain raiser, Joey Wasnick of New Haven will meet Earl Roys of Bris- to-! at the featherweight limit. The second six rounder is being arranged The opening bout Friday will take place at 8:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
NAUCATUCK HIGH
 HOOP SCHEDULE

Naugatuck, Dec. 4.-Due to the early starting date scheduled for the Naugatuck high school basket ball team school officials released schedule which as yet is incom- plete.
 The schedule at present includes such old traditional rivals as Crosby Wilby, Torrington and Ansonia. List ed in a IA game set up, Naugatuck will make its official home open- ing Wednesday, December II at the local "" opposing the Hartford Deaf school.
 Schedule
 Wednesday, Dec. II, Hartford Deaf at home.
 Wednesday, Dec. 18, Seymour at home.
 Wednesday, Jan. 1, Alumni at home.
 Saturday, Jan. 4, Harding at home Wednesday. Jan. 8, Ansonia at home Saturday, Jan. Il, Torrington at home.
 Wednesday, Jan. 15, Crosby, away Saturday, Jan. 18, Wilby, at home Saturday, Jan. 25, Torrington away.
 Saturday, Feb. l., Ansonila, away Wednesday, Feb. 5, Crosby, a: home.
 Friday, Feb. 2, Harding, away. Tuesday, Feb. II, N. H. Com- mercial, away.
 Saturday, Feb. 15, Wilby, away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
Red SOx Pitcher Deal Steals
 Minor LOopShOw
BY GEORGE KTRKSEY United Press Staff CorresuOndent

Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 4.-(UP)-The Boston Red Sox, who need pitchers worse than any other club in the majors, today sold two pitchers to the St. Louis Browns.
 For an unannounced sum of cash the Red Sox sold Dennis Galehouse and Fritz Ostermueller. Galehouse won 6 and lost 6 last season and Ostermueller won and lost 9. About a year ago the Red Sox sold Elion Auker to the Browns, and he won Is games and lost II.
 The baseball people were speculat- ing today whether sale of Galehouse and OSterinueller meant the Red Sox were hoping to make an im- portant deal for strong arm pitch CT, or whether they were clearing house for a new deal involving the entire club.
 Manager Joe Cronin said the pitchers never showed enough to win for him and the best thing to do was to let them go.
 Owen To Dodgers?
 Among the National League clubs there was much speculation and dickering but no deals. The Nation al League champions Cincinnati Reds considered several offers but were unable to agree.
 The Brooklyn Dodgers were under- stood to have closed a deal for catcher Mickey Owen, but several other National League clubs insist ed they were in the market for him.
 Even though this is minor lea que meeting the majors were trying to steal the show, and they did. if you can consider the Red Sox- Browns Ostermueller Galehouse deal an important one. However, there are few important matters concerning the financing of about 30 Minor League clubs that officials are going to take up tomorrow. Around the Hobbies here the theme songs are "gimmie some ball play ers," or "gimmie some cash"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
ThiSSpOrting
 World
Pert Paragraphs Of Sport
BY JOHN A. cLuNEY


 Though little nothing situation Waterbury going Naugatck play its basket that the league organized late YMCA where Indus @ hoop authorities could its winter schedule fairness all determined going Sunday afternoon either Naugatuk Washington Park court with eight teams listed the schedule as follows:
 Sunday:
 s:SO m-BriOl 4:OO mNaugatuck Chem v Farrel Foundry
 Tuesday:
 7:SO m-IngersOn m-Chase Co Amer 
 Dancing games Tuesday night Another night at 7:45 at place to be announced ~ Nauganlcks Purple Knights Johnny Ban within the week. its borough typ against the strong state Sprngwood with classy prel door prizes ana en- halves also planned Later on the Knights introduce THREE something around these anins as hoop novelty preliminary the announced later.
 1zz 1anazo winner pulled of his Eddie Doan for Baltimore on December l4t Janazzo that he cant the prize for silly statements as both boys < legitimate weleweights
 It's hard to believe the Mike Bel worlds championship middeweght bout for $57o like Santa Claus and is the Boise gets another shot at the 13 at MSG and the prices $115 to $575.
 little England" college ratings pub shed today honorable mention tho college Walsh the ing back Trinity and quite hoopster too
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
GEORGETOWN TO GO TO ORANGE BOWL
Texas Aggies and Ford- ham Probable Cotton
 Bowl Foes

Only one berth remained to be filled in New Years day football games today following Georgetown's acceptance of an invitation to meet Mississippi State in the Orange Bowl at Miami.
 This left only the opponent of Fordham in the Cotton Bowl at Dal- las to be decided The Texas Aggies are expected to get the call but southwestern conference officials have decided to await the outcome of the Southern Methodist Rice game Saturday before making a choice. The SMU-Rice winner will tie the Aggies for the conference title, but the Aggies are favored to get the bowl nomination because of victories over both during the season.
 Georgetown, beaten only by Bos- ton college, accepted the Orange Bowl invitation by telegraph last night and c. F. Baldwin, president of the Orange Bowl committee, pre- dicted a sellout crowd of 34,00O to see two such "excellently coached teams"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
Today's Sport Parade
BY HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent)

Lincoln, Neb, Dec. 4-(UP)-Aftel spending several days in this rally ridden city, left this morning witf one impression:
 The TT" formation, a joint master piece provided by two or footballs best minds, George Halas of the Chi cago Bears and Clark Shaughnessy of Stanford, may have left destruc- ton, debris and broken hopes in its wake through the west coast cam- paign this fall, but Nebraska coaches and football players are confident that they can handle the quick open ing plays and the tanker passes or which it is built.
 Roy Link" Lyman, Nebraska line coach, flew to Chicago for two pur- poses last weekend: CD to attend the Chicago Bears annual class re- union of alumni" and, (2) to watch the team for which he played 8 majority of his 286 college and pro- fessional games, in action. He sought out his old boss, Halas, and anothe: former Nebraska player, Bernie MasterSon, now quarterback with the Bears, who helped Shaughnessy install the TT" formation at Pale Alto last spring.
 However, neither of them would talk, and Lyman said that his re- spect for the two men mounted. But Link kept careful notes on~the of- fensive tactics of his former mates as they walloped the Chicago Cardinals knowing that he-e was the same edi- tion of plays, bound in full leather, that the Huskers would be facing New Years afternoon in the Rose Bowl.
 Can Pass, Too
 Nebraska has won a reputation as a power team, group of young men who follow the rock 'em, sock 'em tenets of Pitt teams under Dr. Jock Sutherland. But study of the record for the complete season offers another angle. The Huskers can pass wren they have to.
 They don't throw many, but in the nine games they have played against Minnesota, Indiana, Kansas Missouri, Oklahoma, Iowa, Pitts- burgh, Iowa State and Kansas State the Cornhuske-s have completed 49.4 per cent of the 87 forwards they have thrown. Only eight have been picked of by enemy hands and they have never thrown more than dozen in any one contest. My understanding is that most coaches figure 40 per cent a high average for pass com- pletions. Six of the 25 touchdowns scored by Nebraska were through the air.
 A study of the seasons play also reveals that only three touchdowns have been scored through either the first or second string Nebraska lines ard one of those was by Iowa State from the one-yard line, after a 48- yard pass had put the ball there Minnesota bumped through ln two plays from the five-yard line and Pittsburgh picked up it's one touch down over right tackle from about the six-yard line. The red light has been on at all other times.
 If the Huskers are vulnerable It is in lack of a defense for the pass This may prove fatal with Frankie Albert,s left paw at the controls of Stanford's aerial game.
 We'll Secuted
 Just how much do the rival coaches know of the enemy? It was understood that a Stanford scout
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
NEIL MEMORIAL
 TROPHY FOR 1S4O FOR ARMSTRONG.
Negro Welter Voted Out= standing By New
 York Writers
By JACK CUDDY

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 New York, Dec. 4-(UP)-Fifty years hence the world of sports may have forgotten the accomplishments of Tommy Harmon and most current big shots in athletics, but it will recall with genuine admiration the flstic feats of Henry Armstrong, who today holds the Edward J. Neil Memorial trophy.
 This trophy is voted annually by the New York Boxing Writers As- sociation to the man who has con- tributed most to boxing during the year.
 When the minstrels of Mayhem balloted unanimously yesterday for the bull-shouldered little Los An geles negro, they did a grand job. Because Hurricane Hank has pound- ed out a more brilliant record than any fighter who ever lived.
 In the leather-tossing field, where science, luck, injuries and the fast marching years level che leaders in a hurry, Armstrongs record verges on the fantastic.
 The dusky dynamo was the only pugilist in history ever to wear three world crowns simultaneously. When he wrested the lightweight title from Lou Ambers on Aug. IT, 1888, he was already featherweight and welterweight king by virtue of vic- tories over Petey Saron and Barney Ross.
 Remarkable
 The human hurricane hammered out a new record for consecutive victories when he registered 46 straight wins between his loss to Tony Chavez on foul Dec. 3, 1886 to defeat in the second Ambers bout on Aug. g, 1939 Moreover, he ex- ploded an amazing all-time string of 27 consecutive knockouts between March 19, 1897, when Aldo Spoldi lasted the 10 rounds, and March 15, 1888 when Baby Arizmendi re- mained on his feet for 10 heats.
 This great negro warrior lost his crown On Oct. 4, this year, when Fritzie Zivic at Madison Square Garden. Armstrong lost that night in one of the rings most gallant stands, battling on through the closing rounds although virtually blinded in both eyes.
 That was Henry's 20th defense of the 147-pound title, a record never approached by any welter king. It was his last fight of 1940-a year in which he made seven welter defens- es, tried to wrest the middleweight title from Ceferino Garcia and knocked out the lightweight cham pion, Lew Jenkins.
 A fighting man indeed. He was one if the busiest warriors that ever lived, participating in about 32O amateur, bootleg and profeS- s;onal bouts during the past dozen years.
 And the book of Armstrong isn't finished yet. He is still carrying on, conditioning himself at Hot Spring, Ark, after an eye operation, for an attempt to re-capture the welter diarem from zivic at the Garden on Jan 1T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
O'Rourke Offered Maiden High Job

Maiden, Mass, Dec. 4.-(UP)- Chuckin' Charlie O'Rourke, triple treat Boston College halfback named on the United Press All- America second team, today report edly had received an offer to play professional football for the Detroit Lions.
 ORourke who played a leading role in Boston Colleges drive to an undefeated and united season and Sugar Bowl berth. was feted by 1900 friends, neighbors and teammates in his suburban home city here last night.
 Both Farnsworth G. Marshall. superintendent of schools. and Thornton Jenkins. high school head master, suggested that if ORourke were interested in teaching and coaching. he could join the Maiden High School staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
Fiantini Hurt,
 Stack Vs. Compo

For the second time, the sched- uled return bout bewteen Johnny Compo of New Haven and Dom Fiantini of New York has come a cropper" when it was reported this morning that Joey Stack of Phila- delphia will replace Fiantini, who hurt his leg in training for the Compo bout and will not be able to box this week.
 Stack is rated worthy opposition for Compo. Ohio Gianelli, local heavyweight, was also injured in training, which caused new bout to be made up and will show Billy Marcus of Hartford against Joey Wasnick of New Haven.
 High interest continues in the main bout involving Doug Marsh of Canada and Francesca Montanari of Italy, considerable local wagering having been made on the eight round battle scheduled for tomor- row night at Buckingham hall. Jim- my Bell of New Haven and Red Doty of Hartford is set for six rounds with Frankie Foley of New Haven and Neil Miller of Scranton as a six rounder that will appeal to many fans. It is return bout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
" WOMEN'S BADMINTON

The women's badminton tourna- ment originally scheduled for last Sunday night at the Central Y was postponed until Thursday evening. December 5. Women who are play ing in the tournament are: Doris Nelson, Kay Van Riper, Myrtle Doten, Eleanor McGrath, Merle Hicks, Eve Webbe, Marjorie Bar ber Peg Wesson, Irene Watts, Van- da Lukosius, Betty Bergin, Irene Daly, Dorothy Rothman, Glicka German. Rita Millerick, Edna Mill lerick, Adeline Bender, Eleanor Mo- Naught. Julia Pelosi, Jane Pond Ottilie Witort, Joanna Pannone, Margaret Mandino. Frances Lac- cone. Rosalie Nelson, Frances Man. ming. Julianno Rehm, Helen Shons Carolyn Beardsley.
 The tournament will be run as an elimination tournament. Play will start at 8:30. Thursday. The finals will be played Sunday night December 8 along with the finals of the mems doubles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
BARLUND AND MANN
 MEET TOMORROW

New Haven, Dec. =Gunnar Bar lund, Finnish heavyweight, arrived in town this morning, and immedi- ately went through light linbering up drill, his final preparation for his i0-round bout with Nathan Mann. New England heavyweight champion, at the Arena on Thursday night.
 Barlund was accompanied by Paul Damsli, his manager, and Phil Bru- baker, California heavyweight. who will box Henry Moresz. New York, in one of two eight-round bouts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
YMCA BASKETBALL

At a meeting of the Inter-Clut Physical Committee at Central Y last night the Young Mems Basket ball League was set up. A double round robin will be played with games every Tuesday night begin- ming December 10. The following clubs will be included: Fairlawn Satterns, KenoSha, P. P. T. Speed boys, J-Vees and Black Knights Offlcials for the league will be: Re- ferees. John Brady, John Bradley and Robert Parmelee; timer and scorer. Michael Bowling.
 Schedule of games. Tuesday. De- cember 10-7:30; Fairlawn vs Ken osha: 8:3O Satterns vs. P. P. T.'s; 9:30, J-Vees vs. Black Knights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
BOYS CLUB SENIOR
 GAMES TONIGHT

Boys Club Senior House League of basketball teams swing into ac- ton tonight at 2 o'clock when the Pond Aces and Trojans hook up to be followed by a game bewteen the Warriors and Gophers and a third tilt featuring the Bombers and Cor sairs. Pond Aces won the cham pionship last season and were also victorious in a Naugatuck Valley tournament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
HERMONAT OUT FOR
 WORCESTER TECH TEAM

Worcester, Mass, Dec. - Five boys from Connecticut were among the nearly 60 candidates for the Worcester Tech basketball team to report to Coach Ivan E. Bigler for the first workout. Alfred Anderson and Edward Lipovsky, both of Bridgeport. Conn.,, and Hector Cam eron of Middletown, Conn, are from last years Jayvee team. Howard Swenson of Meriden, Conn, and William Hermonat of Naugatuck, Conn, freshmen, also reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
BOROUGH BOWLING

Naugatuck, Dec. 4 The Old Cur rency team won two out of three games from the Rock Rye combine in the Dutch Front bowling league matches at the Central alleys re- gently.
 Gibson's won two out of three from the Overholt bowlers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
BOWLING TONITE

Oakville Pin vs. Waterbury Clock Paper Box ys. Benrus, Standard Brands vs. Scovill. Somers Brass vs. Mutual Bedding Lea Mfg. vs. Farer News. Top Notch vs. Everybody's Mkt. All should be good matches.
 Standing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
ONLY FOUR VETERANS

The New Yorg Giants profession. al football team only has four play CTS who have had more than four years of professional competition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04

Don Budge. Worlds tennis cham pion, likes to listen Go a few swing music records before starting an important match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-04
CHEROKEE TRAINER

Prank Medina, trainer of st.
 Mary's football team. Is a full-
 blooded Cherokee Indian. He is an inch less than five feet in height.