davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
GOTHAM HOOP
 TEAMS WINNERS
Long Island and St. Johns Best Before Crowd of
 l5,OOO Fans

New York, Jan. l3.-(UP)-New York basketball teams counted new successes over intersectional foes to- day.
 Befoee iS,o00 fans in Madison Square Garden, Long Island uniyer- sity walloped the New Mexico Ag- gies 67s5i, and St. Johns univer- sity of Brooklyn took Temple 43-28 last night.
 New Mexico's zone defense was no match for hte powerful Long Island offense, and by the time they changed over to c inan.to-man de- fense in the second half, they were trailing 32-13. The veteran negro star, Bill King, and rookie Henry Beenders paced the Long Island scoring attack with l4 points each Otis shows, one of the two return ing veterans on the Aggies, border conference champs for the last three years, racked up IA points for the losers.
 After Q nip and tuck first half that ended with the score dead- locked 14-i4, St. Johns rnarksmen began to hit he target and after Johnny Ahearn's long field goal as the second half started, the Temple basketeers never threatened. Jim White, with i2 points, sparked St. Johns scoring, and Howard Kahn caged Il of the Temple points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
RANGERS AFTER t.
 RECORD TONIGHT
(Ry United Press,

If the New York Rangers can get by the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight 1t will mean the end of Q 12-year old record in the National Hockey league.
 The Rangers have gone 18 games without being beaten to tie the rec- ord set by Montrea1s Canadiens over the 1027-28 season.
 Tn the only game played last night the Detroit Red Wings climbed out of last place deadlock with the New York Americans to within one point of the fifth pqlace Montreal Canadiens. Paced by Ebbie Good fellow, who scored twice and assisted on another, the Wings topped the Americans 4-2. Connie Brown and Alex Motter netted Detroit's other counters. The Americans scored both of their goals in the second period, Hooley Smith getting one and EIar- vey Jackson the other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13

CROSBY, WILEY
 CLASH TONIGHT; TECH 5 TOPPED
Rivals Set for Big Game Handen OutpOints
 LeavenwOrth

Not more than five points either way is expected to separate Crosby and Wilby basketball teams when they finish the first of their two games tonight at Wilby gym. The Lee club is favored because of an undefeated record to date, as Cros- by has been beaten twice, but the game shapes up as the best of the season. Two officials, Phil Casman and Albie Booth will work.
 Reserve players of the two squads will take part in 7:30 preliminary game, as usual.
 Tech Topped
 Last night, after 0 1926 lead at the half, Leavenworth lost another game by a six point margin to Ham, den high which closed fast for a 30-24 victory clinched in the final period in which Flames got 10. points. In Q preliln, Leavenworth reserves won a 23-9 decision over Hamden opponents.
 DeLucia, and Roselle and Stevens were best for Hamden, while Travers with 13 and Lovall with 6 DO nts aided Leavenworth. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
BULLDOGS EASILY
 DEFEAT REDSKINS

The South End Bulldogs won their seventh victory last night from e hapless Fulton Redskin team, 3l- l6. With both teams playing @ game Of close guarding, the contest was Q brilliant defensive game from start to the end.
 The South Finders who started to click toward theend of the first quarter found themselves in e tough spot after Joe Byrns scored three baskets from rnid-floor. With the score six to nothing, Mgr. Sammy Procopion finally scored the first for the South Finders. Capt. Gerald Caulfield and Jimmy Poison netctr the score at six all to close the first period. From the beginning of the second quarter to the finish the win- ners were in no fear of losing. At intermission, the Bulldogs placed themselves on top with e score Of 16 to Q, at the end of the third quarter g to 12, and finally bang ing up the game with 0 score Of 3l to IS. Despite all the efforts the losers made in the final quarter they were unable to win due to the large score.
 Caulfleld Top Scorer
 Gerald Caulfield, led the scoring attack for the Bulldogs, by netting four baskets and one free throw. Besides being top scorer, Caulfield played well on the Bulldogger's de- fense. Tony Innacione and Sammy Procopion also featured when the former scored six points and the lat- ter eight. Jimmy Poison and Jackie Ermida also stood out in the victory. Joe Byrne, who scored eight points played an important part ifl the Redskin attack. Spatc hplayed 6 fine floor game for the losers.
 Holy Manners Oppose Bulldogs
 St. Peter and Paul Holy Manners will provide opposition for the South End Bulldogs this afternoon ct the Boys Club gymnasium. Albert "Etar" Damelio who has not played very much with the Bulldogs will be seen in their starting lineup. Along with Damelio, Capt. Gerald Caulfield, Sammy Procopion, Jimmy Poison. Tony Iannacione, and Jackie Er- mida will play. The players names mentioned above are asked to be al the club ct 1:3O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
New Deal Promised For Watertown, 0akville League
BY ROBERT l.. PALMER

The first half of the Oakville- Wa. tertoWn basketball league was dis. appointing in many ways. True there were many exciting ball games and 1t was 8 close chase all the way down the wire. On the whole however, the circuit was poorly con. ducted, though not the fault of the officials, but rather the teams them. selves.
 The withdrawal of the Autoyrt company after only two weeks oi competition had Q bad effect or the loop, throwing the schedule off balance. Then the failure of q few clubs to live up to league regu- larities causing a number of for- felt games, was another reason at- tendance dwindled to almost noth. Ing.
 Directly the attendance has not a thing to do with the success of the league as the town supports the cir- cult as part of the Adult Recrea. ton activities which includes nigh, school and other sports. Admission is free to these bi-weekly contests However, the writer is under the impression that large crowds are in- directly responsible for Q better league as proven the past two sea. sons.
 The double headers used to pack 'em in up here and the boys seemed to play the game with much more enthusiasm and uniformity. Each team had It's share of rooters, the schedule was run off with perfec- ton, and forfeited games were tar and few between. Since they have been playing to empty bleachers their enthusiasm seems to have dwindled to @ don't give @ carl attitude. But to bring back the crowd the teams will have to COG operate for they have only them- selves to blame.
 From what this department has heard, that Is exactly what the fel- lows intend to do in the second round, and that said round should be one of the most exciting races in the circuits history.
 The league received c "shot in the arm" when 1t was announced that the Princeton A. A. will fill the vacancy left by the Autoyre five. New blood always tends to arouse interest and from all re- ports the Princetons will be very much Q pennant contender.
 The Dukes and Kiesels, who were nosed out of the first round spot- light by the Watertown Mfg. and Chestnut Hills, currently in Q tie for the leadership, are pointing towards the second round crown with re- newed vigor and these neighborhood rivals alone are half the leagues drawing power. The writer for one, would walk many mile to see these two teams tangle.
 The five mentioned teams rate about as close as two coats of paint and with the continued improve ment of the Oakville A. A. and Colonials to say nothing of the pos- abilities of the dangerous Community Market Five--well 1t looks like the fans will be flocking back to the high school gym on Tuesday and Thursday evenings ex. pecting to see some high class bas- ketball and a whale of c race.
 Before we forget, the Chestnut Hills and Watertown Mfg. have a first place tie to settle for the first half title. No date has been set but the game will probably be run off either the 18th or 2Srd of this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
Cut Sailing On Pari- -Mutuel Bill!
By DAN PARKER

W EURopEs DICTAToRs preoccupied cs at Albany proof otrepested democracy form by which the win of the people held lndenntely in aDeyance.
 of betting @ expressing T se % then there's r no such thing The natural ss- sumption anyone not familiar with the devious wayo immsdiats shouldn't happening capOne
 First sponsor muues the assembly
 with mOnEct in the form 2, b that would make shell
 tlng race pave way Opportunss step and their with the gravy
 Next couple of statesmen whO they weren't already friends the spending peoples money Investigate parmutusi Osttns assembly pari-mutus betting % % 1 M'i a i1o %si snS % a in bill for his travelling expenses
 examples democracy can stray % h % aos.p s saS or the ss rd % intro muus S s In other % words this miniature S MusOn thinks all wills
 most of so-caed representatives of the people at Albany weren't m rspnsns % only themselves or private interests par
 the sss S1s
 would ses Re o~s "s a M cent take" to be divided equally between
 stricken people but not high to imposition than now exist except in the Buffalo sector where there he nothing but delays bloc and other as readily as the Russians
 the qlander on co tees suggest that the assembly appoint mmedaeiy to nnd out why such for the parimutue agnes which found be holding other than the welfare of the people, ~ ~ w BuEACRACY IN ANOTHER the success the proposed boxing show for the benefit Fund Thie were going along nicely until the became involved Then all ciogRed m % ths monkey wrenches doubea peoggng politics Mke Ianoh wiling to give his profits of the promotion fund sat iacofy terms were made with the Boxing Commission took everything mudded
 Tho commission decreed that Rooseveles Innte Eay fund must be cut promotion and ao rued ta Yusse Modecal Svenga Galensos corner if the fight 10 b sanctioned IVY ~ " President Rooeet fund most worthy and many benefit ong shows have been held which thS nnis Rene fund asked to be cut But ex-ednt Hoover" fd st s ana those behind have carefully nrdnR te q @ satasS csmpNgns territory of making political capital of M Ene at0Vlde W tho boxing no ana petty that necessary abandon the ho m whiS Mickey. ~" VI '" E"A' -""0 uo mean
 Copyright lsAO King Features syndlcasa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
ITALIAN.AMERICAN BASEBALL MEETING

Officers and managers of the Ital- ian- American Baseball league will
 meet tomorrow afternoon at the North End "" at 2:3O o'clock. President Mike Tacinelli urges the following to D. present: Vice-presi- dent James Bianco; Treasurer Frank zibell0: Secretary Peter Rolletto, Louis Rinaldi, John Asetta, Peter DiIeo and Charles Chellemi. Plans for the coming season will be out- lined. Any teams wishing to enter the legaue are asked to send a dele- gate to the meeting. Last year the league consisted of i've teams, but this year the managers would ike to add three more teams to the league, making 1t on elght-team league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
Baldwin Props And '
 Loew-Poli Teams Win

Both clubs, the Baldwin Props and Loew-Poli outfits of the Wash ington Park Community Basketball league held their places in triple- tie for the lead in first round play by winning scheduled games last night on the "hill" court. The Preps had e tough tussle with the Tribunes before winning 40 to 37, the teams showing ct 24-2l at half time with the Props in front
 Sacred Hearts took c two point lead at half time, but the Pou unit closed strong and won going away 36 to 24. Damelio leading the scorers with l2 points. T. Mcveryy getting 9 for the Hearts. For the Props Wilnot and Sullivan score 24 noints. Tt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
DUKES PLAN BANNER PROGRAM

George Pierce, genial manager of the Oakville Dukes, announced plans for . gala basketball double header to be staged at the Bunker Hill gym next Wednesday.
 The Danbury Gaeis, who hold c close decision over the Oakviliites will provide the opposition in the feature contest which should get underway ct approximately 0:SO D. m. The Qaels hold victories over some of the strongest teams in Western Connecticut and should prove Q drawing power.
 Tn the opener tlle Duke QirIs, re- gently Tecrganized will face Q suit able opponent. The girls boast oi several ex-Watertown high stars and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
ST. AIMS AND FAIR
 HAVEN TEAMS MEET

The st. Ailns Flying Frenchmen will meet the strong Fair Haven sextet Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o. clock. The game will Dc played at Adkins rink at East Farms. ~
 This is state league match, be- ing the first meeting of these teams this season. The Erenchies have switched a-ound their team in the hopes that this game will return them to the win column.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
Philly Ramblers Next For Eagles
 |At Arena Sunday

New Haven, Jan. i3 - After two western clubs, namely Pittsburgh and Indianapolis kicked over the traces and defeated the New Haven Eagles on this weeks western trip, the leaders of the International American Hockey Leagues eastern division returns home to the Arena Sunday night to do battle with the Philadelphia Ramblers.
 The Ramblers fell twice before the Eagles thus far this season, and defeated the locals once. All three games were thrillers being decided by one-point margins. The high- powered line of Don Wilson, Tony Hemmerling and Earl Robinson, will start against the invaders. It was Robinson who scored the That trick"-three goals scored-against Indianapolis.
 The Birds play host to Providence here next Wednesday night. The pesky Reds defeated New Haven three times in the month of No- vember, but will face 6 far strong. or club this trip. Lineups:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
ST. HEDWIGS WIN

Naugatuck, Jan. l3.--st. Hedwiga upset Hop Brook 30-11 in the Grammar School Basketball league games played last night at the high school here. Central retained the league lead by trimming Gt Francis, 42-2O and Prospect took the measure of Salem, 5l-2S.
 Hop Brook had been tied for flrsI place with Central avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
PURPLE KNIGHTS
 BEAT BLUE DEVILS

In & high-scoring game, the Naugatuck Purple Knights won 6 54 to 43 game from the Aflsonia Blue Devils, despite the fact that the Debils had six point edge at half time 22 to 16. The Loman boys, Henry and Gene scored % points for the Knights, which are anxious to tangle with the West Side speedboys of Waterbury ifl q home and home series. Sunday ngIiit the Purple Knights meet gt, CaEitnirs in New Haven to cori- plete . home and home series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
BROMILLARD LOSES

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 13 - CU P) = Henry C1inielewski, Polish Boston fniddleweight, won an tifl- popular 1O-round decisicn over Lou Brouillard, former weiterweieiit ard f1iddleweight king, before 1900 faiis here last night. Cl1rrielewslEi weigh cd lSg, Brouiliard 10i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
THIETs WEAKNESS IS SHOES

Phoenix, Ariz. (Up)--Tn 1pso. Pete Flores, 24, was sentenced from two to five years for stealing slloeg, On April ] cg this yeaf he was re- leased ut1 parole. The other day he vas sent lack to prison for steals Ing another pair Of shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
BAsKETBALL HEsULTs
(By tJnlted Pressl

gies sl. st. Johns Of Brooklyn e. Tsmpis Cornell college Iowa, $. Carls- KaIamasoo sD, Adrian ie. Western Reserve 6. BulfAlo s7. Alma 60, Olivet Sa.
 Hope 45, Hilisdals &.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
WESLEYAN, UCONNS
 EASY HOOP WINNERS

Middletown, Conn, Jan. l3 -- (VJ. p - Wesleyan universitys bas- ketDali team overwhelmed Trinity, 40-20, here last night. The home team led 22-i6 at half-time and then put on the pressure. ginnam scored fe points for Wesleyan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13

storTs, Conn, Jan. 13 -4 (U.p.) - The University of Connecticut Five drubbed Maine, 66-3e, in New Englafid conference game here last night. Yesievicz, Peterson and Donnelly were high scorers for Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
II sre coached by Mike Laudattl

NzS UOzC1IEu " MIkg LAUdHtH 0H Watertown and N. Y. TJ. fame.
 Dancing will follow the mai, game. A small admission will he charged and if the program is a success, Pierce win provide ki1e fans with similar attractions weekly Bob Palmer, IT, viii referee the twin bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Wesleyan 70, Trinity %. Connecticut University 60,
 Maine 30. M nrown q, Massachusetts Institute ok zsclinclcgy 56.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
Leavenworth

Score at half time: Leavenworth 12, Hamden 6. Referee: Darlington. Watertown was fairly easy 3s.24 winners last night over Thomaston High in the Silk Town, with g to12 lead ct half time. Burdis scored l6 points for the winners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
WATERBURY YMHA 5 AT BRIDGEPORT

The Westcehster County and Con- flecticut Jewish Center Basketball League will go into It's second round this Sunday night when the Water bury Big Five will meet the Bridge port combine at the Jewish Com. i1iunity center. Waterbury lost its first game to Bridgeport by a three point margin. Strengthening the Brass City outfit for this game are Al Steinman, formerly of the Uni- yersity of Penn, and the Orantlic- Herman brothers of Meriden, Conn.
 A capacity crowd Is expected when the first whistle blows at 8;45 D. m. tj 9tartif10 iinafifi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-13
PHILADELPHIA
NEW HAVEN

Game starts ct 8:30 o'clock.
Evening star., 1940-10-20

Message to Garcia" was written by
the late Ebert Hubbard. 1t was the
story of a man who resisted every
impediment, overcame every obstacle
in the fulfllment of task committed
to him. This brief story of one mans
devotion to duty was widely cited and
became the popular illustration OF
fidelity and efficiency in the discharge of
an obligation. The redeeming thing in
senger carried message. 1t was this
that spurred him to decisive action.
There is an incident recorded in the
Old Testament where condition en-
sued that compelled the leader of an
army to transmit to his king a message
of great Importance. While deliberat-
ing as to the one in whom ne might
repose confidence messenger appeared
and requested that the errand be given
him. The leader feeling the mans un-
fitness quickly declined the offer Sub
sequently the messenger applied again
and upon repeated refusal determined
to undertake the task unauthorized. I'M
mediately he was rebuked for his per-
sistence with the words: Wherefore
wilt thou run, seeing thou hast no mes
sage ready?" His zeal was inadequate
without an authentic and approved
message.
A man without authority, a man
without an authenticated message can
have no mission and no response There
is a great lesson here for our time. We
are the victims, too often the willing
victims of messengers who have no mes
sage. This is time not only of con-
fused thinking, but of confused voices
Too often the voices that have a mes
sage cannot be heard for the noise and
confusion of the unthinking crowd.
We are thinking of two types of mes
sengers and two types of messages that
we need today. The first is the loyal
citizen whose message is grounded in
American ideals and American institu-
tons and American traditions Such
true messenger bears the only authentic
message for a period as distracted as
this present age and this present world
disorder. 1t is the messenger with the
message that has no taint of alien infiu-
ence or propaganda. Such a message
Evening star., 1940-10-20

actually drafted by the voters, or
whether all of the vast power of an
incumbent administration is going
to be used actively to- insure his re-
election.
AS of today, the manifold powers
of this administration are being en-
ployed in Mr.. Roosevelt'S behalf and
the President, although willing only
to be drafted in July, has done
nothing to curb his subordinates. 1t
was in protest against this abuse of
power to break solemn and funda-
mental concept of American govern
ment that Senator Hiram johnson
spoke Friday night. If the power
of the Federal Government can be
used now to elect a President for a
third term the greatest single bar
rier to any limitation upon the
length of presidential service will
have been destroyed once and for ALL
1t was with this danger in mind that
the Senate in 1928 Solemnly resolved
that a third term for any President
would be ''unwise, unpatriotic and
fraught with peril to our free inSti-
tutions." If that was true in 1928
it is true now, and the defectionS of
men like Senator Norris and Senator
La Toilette, who voted for the reso-
luton of twelve years ago, cannot
alter the basic considerations of the
choice confronting the Nation to-
day. 9.
The President is preparing to
make five major addresses to cor
rect what he calls falSificationS of
fact by the opposition, and he is
justified in this determination to put
the record straight. But at this time
he has higher duty to the public.
1t is idle now to say that there will
be no third term unless the people,
in a draft OF Mr.. Roosevelt, insist
upon it. An aggressive campaign is
under way by third term boosters
who have little faith in the efficacy
Of presidential draft, and the Pres
ident, as a matter of candor, is
therefore under a solemn obligation
to defend and justify the active
efforts being made to insure his re-
election, or to restrain those of his
supporters who are out to win, draft
or no draft.
Evening star., 1940-10-20

adequate recreation center. In addi-
ton, land surrounding the famous
water lily gardens has been acquired
to permit development which will
make that area, later to be joined
with Anacostia Park, more accessible
to the public.
This program, which has pro-
gressed step by step in recent years,
eventually will provide one great
park sweeping from the highlands
of Fort Dupont and along the banks
of the Eastern Branch, with the East
Capitol street sports center devel-
opment and the National Arboretum
as complementary features.
In the great variety offered, fea-
lures ranging from wooded glades to
athletic fields and Waterside gardens,
the development as a whole will
form one of the outstanding park
areas of the Nation. Already, in it's
incompleted state, it is a source of
pride and an asset to the National
Capital.