davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
Italian American Bowling League

The Cornell team won two games from Holy Cross. Cornell rolled two good games and won very cas- fly with Carissini, Scarpetti, Piaz- "a, Perrella and Santillo rolling for Cornell.
 The Holy Cross team was han dicapped by the absence of two bowers which proved very costly or else Cornell would have had a tough battle on hand with Ruzzo, c. Ca- pabianco and J. Capobianco rolling for Holy Cross.
 The colgate team won three games from Fordham. Colgate holding a fair lead in second place has been wittling down Cornell lead on first place nice work Colgate keep going with J. Latino, Joe Lom- bardi, Genova E. Conte and Ried- monte bowling for Colgate. assae Fordham team proved no match with Colgate they seenlsd somewhat discouraged at the pace the Colgate team was setting for them with P. Zipoli, Colangelo, k3uHIlIll, k9d1 p0ClAu1hA, anu As4eSA S~A%S rolling for Fordham.
 The Temple team won three from the Duke team. Temple rolled three good games and came through yith strikes and spares when they needed them most to keep them ahead of Duke with Pettinicco, Guz- zardi, Tolletti P. Latino and F. zi- poll rolling for Temple.
 The Duke team was the disap- pointment of the evening by losing three games to Temple and also third place in the league standing with Jim Lombardi, Sparano, Toret- ta, Lattanzio and B. Conte bowling for Duke.
 , The Pittsburgh team pulled the surprise of the evening by winning three games from the tough Purdue team. Pittsburgh bowled three very good games and Purdue didn't have chance, with Troanetti, Ce- riello T. Palladino, Garafola and Mango bowling for Pittsburgh.
 The Purdue team was kind ot baffled at the way the Pittsburgh team was bowling and just couldn't get started and the result was Pur- due lost three games, with Rossi, Mangini, T. zipoli. Dente and P Mertuzzi still baffled and rolling for Purdue.
 Attention all bowlers of the Ital- American League are requested to attend the special meeting at, tfS Grand Bowling Alleys at 7:30 o'clock Feb. 20 to discuss an important af- fair concerning all bowlers. Please be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
ABLE WELTERS
 CLASH TONIGHT
 IN BUCK RING
Local Boy 7-5 Choice to Win Due to Experience;
 CiarI0 vs Cartegerla
BY HUaO HOOKyAB

j q
 With advance ticket sales indica- ting another seIlout audience and weather conditions very favorable at press hour, Waterbury fans were ready to make tracks toward Buck ingham Hall where its native son, Irish Eddie Dolan will be on exhib- ition, tonight. His opponent in ac eight round main bout, will be e young, hard-hitting negro boy, Jimmy Bell. trapsplanted from Pittsburg to New Haven year ago and onW handled by that expeI- : fenced man of the maui industry, Professor Lou Brown.
 If Bell, as a fighter, had one-t third the professors experience as a man. ager he would be favored to win over Dola1i; but the latter's many years in the ring, excellent condi- ton and stipurb boxing ability, will make him a ' to 5 favorite over Bell, according to a twenty minute huddle of the Garbarino- Coppetto wagering syndicate.
 : Looks Good
 < At any rate, the bout shapes up as a bang up affair, any way you look at 1t. A good boxer against a hard- hitter, and the latter itching for a return bout with Dick Turcotte, the only opponent ever to knock him out. Dolan will also be anxious to make his best showing and win by a K. O. if possible, for he hits harder than most people give him credit for, and Edward takes the attidude If Turcotte can do 1t, so can r. meaIl- ing stop Bell for ten count, which Turcotte came from behind to ac- -complsh not too long ago in the same ring that will enclose ten box CTS tonight, starting with heavy weights Dula Kovach of Naugatuck and Frankie Morris of New Haven in four; Billy Perrin of Bristol and Chester Morcin, of New York. 8 Lithuanian lad able to hit hard enough to rattle the teeth of a dili- ,osaurus. Then there's the Babyface Morris of Danbury and Georgie Zietz of New York, six round go, which will not cause interna ationa. nifty number for tine patrons who Ake tner ieaGner nOt anu heavy.
 They Meet Again
 The card gets more promising gon paper as you work from bottom to top, for the six round sen1i-final is; return but featuring Benny Cart egena of New York and Tommy Ciarlo. When they met last Tommy stopped Benjamin in the first round but had to get off the floor to do It during a wild exchange of haymakers that almost stopped timer Johnny Brickel,s watch. In the meantime, Cartegena has decisioned able Mickey Williams of New Haven, one of the best boys in the state at his weight.
 The lads were due to weigh in at Mulligan's this D. m. with every prospect ahead of a great boxing show tonight. Come early and avoid the rush. Tickets, if there are any left at 3-9450.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
H,1galuck Ready For First Tourney Test Win Weaver
Silong StratiOrd Array Loses In Last Period
 Rush By Ureyhounds

N3ngatuck. Feb. % Supporter Of the Naugy high hoop team are more optimistic now as to the chances of the Garnet tomorrow night against Weaver high of Hart ford in Q state tourney game in New Haven, as a result of Nauga- tucks ls-s9 win over a strong stxatfcrd high combine at the local .sYr last night.
 m turning the tables on tfe team which had given 1t its most decisive : Aeating of the season earlier, the EOleymen came from behind in the second period to tie the score at 20- all, after trailing 16-8 when the first quarter ended. Like the game with Wilby here, 1t was a thriller for the last three periods.
 Nice Work
 Naugatuck again showed its abil- ity to finish strong, the score be- ing tied at 31-all when the fourth period started. With only few minutes to go, Stratford tallied twice and Naugatuck, came right back to score two field goals and i. take . 4O-39 lead. O'Connor sped down the floor to drop in basket . and later was fouled by Roddy, sinking the two free tries to end the scoring.
 It was Ace" Durette, who has been substitute most of the sea- son, who continued his sensational play by tallying IT points, and Mo- Dermott was a close second with 16. Naugatuck needed every poin: for the visitors had a considerable heighth advantage and proved themselves hard to beat.
 StratfordS foul shooting was a feature the visitors caging IT out of 90 free tries, to nine out of 18 for Naugatuck. The Foleymen saEk , IT field goals to Il for Stratford. The local reserves won another close ]. one against the Stratford Reserves, 2 35-32.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
Liths Hoop Drill
 Booked Tonight

The K. of l.. hoopmen will prac- tice at 7:30 this evening in prepar- ation for Sunday nights meeting with the Brooklyn. N. Y., Americans first of a series of March Sabbath encounters planned for St. JoSeph'S hall by John Stankus, booking man. ager for the Liths. Although trimming the Harlem Blackbirds for their 18th victory in 16 starts last Saturday night, the Knights were not at top form and showed need of work, much more work as a matter of fact. Hence, tonight's workout.
 The Brooklyn Americans who show here Sunday evening hold a victory over the State league West Haven Red Devils as an indication of their ability and the Knights are not understanding the class of the New Workers.
 Visitors
 Bob Grody, well known through- out the state for his basketball over a 20-year period, is playing manager of the club. Grody appeared here in recent years with the House of David and showed that he retains his old mastery, despite the years he has spent in the game. Grody has played American league ball with the Baltimore, Washington and Rochester clubs and also saw six years of service as a pitcher with Jersey City and Montreal of the International league.
 Conaty, famous name in pro basketball, will be represented when Ed, the youngest member of the family of cage standotits, shows his wares at a forward post. He's q brother Of John, crack perfurmer with the Visitations a decade ago, and Frank, current leader of the Baltimore Clippers One of the most graceful players in the game, Ed shows the same spark and burning will to win that marked the play cf his brothers.
 St. Francis College contributes three players to the squad in Al Lenpwicz, scoring threat of the first water; Jos Denk0Witz, three year regular, and Ton Nauglitoll, sixAthree centsE and four year pes- 44IAAAE4t ft H i M r 70 .s #
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
ST. THOMAS FIVE LOSES THRILLER
Whirlwind Comeback ; Gives St. Margaret's
 lO-9 Victory

A pre-vue of the parochial school basketball champions of 1940 may be staged this afternoon at the Kings bury school gym" when St. Mary's 'huSkies" clash with aggressive five that sport the colors of St. Mar garet's school. Unless all signs fall either of thesetwo teams will climax the season with victory banquet. For in the eliminatio nseries to date among the four leading teams in the league, St. Margaret,s and St. Mary's share honors. Today's game will be the "tip off" on the winners chances of finishing first.
 St. Margaret's went into the final stretch yesterday by snatching a thriller" from St. Thomas team by the score of 10 to g. At the close of the first half itappeared as if the Beacon street lads had the high sign" on the Willow street aggre- gation. The score of g to at the midway mark loomed as big as the Empire building. The St. Thomas boys had the game in the bag, but forgot to tie it up as events show. In the second half St. Margaret's lads put on whirl- wind comeback. Their guards trailed the rival forwards 50 closely that
 not a, field goal was chalked up ill this hot sessio n .Th entire team played heads up" basketball and counted with nine points, while the St. Thomas crew went scoreless. The final score 10 to g was all that it implies-a tough game to win or tough game to lose.
 And so the decks are cleared for this afternoons battle royal. As St. Margaret's boys recall the accom- panying box score they may forget that St., Mary's are the favorites and some through again. Yesterdays summary:
 Ck MaPga ret'c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
NEW WATER MARKS

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 29-UP)
 Two records were made; as Yale swimmers defeated Springfield col lege 49-26 in Payne Whitney pool last night.
 Capt. Harry Rawstrom Spring field, set 8 New England mark of 5:Ol for 400-yard freestyle. and Howie Johnson, Yale's star aer- man, broke his old record of 52.4 by two seconds to take the 100- yard freestyle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
WEST SIDES WIN HOOP THRILLER
 IN OVERTIME GO
Bradley Ties Game In Last IS Seconds - Teams
 Meet Again Saturday

Five extra minutes and some shooting that has hardly been dup Heated since the World War was needed to decide the winner of the first of two basketball games fea- turing the West Side Epeedboys of this city and the Purple Knights oi Naugatuck, played last night at the Russell school gym. West Sides won g to 28 in a heart-stopping contest that went into overtime, because ot Ralph Bradley's bullet like shot in the final IS seconds of play, with the West Sides two points behind, 3 to 25.
 In the overtime, the Speedboys picked up seven points, while the Knights were held to three and therein lies the story of the game, which began with the West Sides scoring early, and often to earn 1T to 10 lead at half time. In the third period, the Naugatuck combine came to life with 8 basket barrage that cut the lead to 21-18 and shortly thereafter saw it tied, and with 90 seconds to go, Naugatuck went into a two point lead that was nullificd when Czaplicki tried long shot, which missed, the Siders recovering, pass to Bradley and a rifle-like shot that found the hoop just in time to give the game five more minutes of existence.
 Hands Up
 Stan Grey and Ted Rukowsky got into 8 little fistic tangle that sent both of them to the showers after a free throw apiece. Ten missed free throws cost the Knights the game, though they could have won by two points in the regulation time if they elected to pass and freeze" the ball in the last minute, rather than gamble on a long shot.
 On Saturday night, the teams again in the Naugy YMCA gym with a preliin featuring the Feather Mer- ants and Iggy's Button Sewers, a sort of comedy affair in which any- thing can happen and probably will John (Par 9 Galeski and Silent Stan PoScavage the veteran Indus trial league center will captain the opposing forces.
 Marty Lucas had this to say today:
 As for the. main go, Manager We will take them by ten points Saturday and with a little good judgment would have beaten them on their own floor last night"
 Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
RY POKUM

As the league draws into the final weeks of bowling, the scramble fol first place still goes on between the Presidents and the New Dealers The above two teams have been tied for first place for the past seven weeks and if you can show me a tighter fight for first place in any league ''I'd like to see itl"
 \ For those with weak hearts I slg- fgest that they stay home for the closing night of the league, because the above two teams will clash, which to my estimation, should srr- pass any battle that the Films and the Russians have fought thus far General Winnie" Martinelli of the New Dealers and Private First Glass "Goldier Giordano of the Presi- dents again must cross swords and God help the one that gets between the blades. And do not be alarmed II. you're in the vicinity of the North End "Y'' and the building starts to shake, 1t will only be the Senators trying to lift themselves out of the cellar.
 Last week the New Dealers broke high team three with a neat le0f with Doc" Rosa and Salcito show ing the way. and which also serves notice to the Presidents as what t< expect when the two teams meet My brass tacks are on the Presi- dents 7
 The casualty list ir cir League hal been oeteat this year that f VA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
K. l. STATE AND
 SPRINGFIELD PLAYOFF? 1?

{. Burlington, Vt, Feb. 29-UP1-- A play-off between Rhode Island State and Springfield college to de- termine which team will represent district 1 in the National Intercol- legiate basketball tournament in New York next month appeared probable today.
 A committee composed of Dean Sumner Dole of Connecticut uni- versity, Harvard basketball Coach Wesley Fesler and graduate Man ager Sabin c. Abell of the Univer- sity of Vermont will announce its decisipn fin a few days"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
BOMBERS, CHAMPS
 LOSE IN TOURNEY

Because of the Tact that they cas- fly defeated last years defending champions Oakville Dukes have be- come favorites to get into the final of the current Naugatuck Valley tournament at the Bays Club.
 Last night the St. Thomas Holy Name club dropped 34 to 20 decis- ion to the Oakville team. .l
 St. Joseph won. the best game of the night, 19 to IS victory over the Bristol St. Stans; while Joe's Tire outfit stopped a pre-tournament favorite, the Boys Club Bombers, B to 28. In the other game Chucks Service team of Naugatuck ran away from the Ansonia All-Stars A to19.
 Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
Borough Bowling

Naugatuck, Feb. 2S-Yeatons won two out of three points from Halls team in a match in the Merchants bowling league last night at the Central alleys. The Naugatuck Ga- rage combine won two out of three from Reilly's, Nichols upset Thurs tons, ? to 1, and Cans team won two cut of three from Chuck's com bine.
 Bill Rado had high single with a 153 score, and high total, 386. Yea tons took high team single with 60l and high team total, 1643.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
Men From Many Lands On
 Springfield Gym Team

When the Springfield college gymnastic cam comes to the Gen. tral Y for an exhibition Saturday, March ?, there will be men from all parts of the world on the team. Members of the team are: William Rappaport, New York city; Carroll Newstroan, Jamestown, N. Y.; Wil- liam Lewis Providence, R. l.; Bern- ard Empleton, Dobbs' Ferry, N. Y.:
 Clement Perkins, Boston, Mass; i;
 Leo Covello. Dumont, New Jersey. Bob Parsons, Rochester, N. Y.; Give Smith, North Perth, West Australia; 1;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
SPRINGWOODS DEFEAT
 DANBURY GUARDS 5O-43

Bridgeport, Feb. 29 Sensational shooting from the floor offset poor performance from the foul-line by the Springwoods last night, and en- abled the battling East Siders to catapult back into the thick of the fight for the second round champ inoship of the State league with an impressive 30 to 43 victory over the touted Danbury Guards at the Harding. gym.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
EAGLES=REDS TIE

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 29-UP) The New Haven Eagles and Provi- dence Reds battled through an over- time period in an intellectual at- tempt to break 3-3 deadlock in an International American Hockey League game last night.
 The Eagles were held scoreless until the third. Patterson and Ward evened the tally by netting two goals in the closing minutes Twenty-two penalties were handed out in the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
ELEVEN TEAMS LEFT
 FOR U. s. TOURNEY

New York, Feb. 29-(UP)-All but Il teams have been eliminated from the list of eligibles for the National invitation basketball tournament to begin here March Il or 13.
 The tournament committee of the Metropolitan Intercollegiate BaSk- etball board will eliminate five more later. Only one club under con- sideration has completed its season.
 Undefeated New York University headed the list which also insluded: Colorado, Ducuesne, DePaul, Long Island University, Marshall, Okla homa Aggies, Rhode Island, Rice, St. Johns and Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
BOSTON GARDEN AND ARENA LICENSED :?

Boston, Feb. 29-UP)-A proposal to make the Boston Garden pay li- cense fees totaling $500 annually to stage Sunday hockey games was be- fore the city council today.
 The councils committee on or dinances recommended the proposal yesterday and also similar fees to- taling $750 for the Boston Arena.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
St. Lucy's Holy Name League.

feared that someone had put. a
 hoodoo sign on 1t. First came Ber- ardi of the Senators, with a split finger, followed by Pat Silverstro with a smashed hand and now to climax the whole thing walk Away" Tom Iannachino lost or, sprained a famous tendon in his foot. Why didn't you walk away from that one, Tom?"
 Father Mcyerry's eye Is as power full as ever. Last Wednesday night his team which happens to be the leading Presidents, was taking 1t on the chin from those lowly Sem ators up; to the eighth box of the first game when in pops Father Mo Very. and as If by magic, the whole team went onss Q, rampage and the results were. the Presidents won by 4O, pins The other two games we won't even talk about. Those poor SenatOrsl, N:
 "A special appeal Is sent to Qeoree Marrone whom we understand is' also on the sick list and for the past seven pr eight weeks has failed to put in an appearance. Are you really that sick. George2 Come around to see llsr F !. The Scouts took two Rarnes from; the TraiIefs thus taking away any first place Inspirations that they, might have had. Geod nishtil a D6n,t fSfkek sk fnc4ls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
TAFT WINS

Watertown, February 20 - Seiz- ing the lead at the beginning of the game and never relinquishing it afterwards, the Taft quintet downed Hopkins Grammar yesterday, 35 to 21. For the victors. Captain Nos worthy was night scorer with 12 points, while Lincoln scored five points for Hopkins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
BASKETBALL RESULTS
(By United Press)

(By United PreSs) e eta0inshdrlucmfwypcmfwypppy Duquesne 39. Carnegie Tech 25. Pittsburgh 57, Fordham 37. New York University 50, George town 27.
 Cornell Al, Harvard 34. L,aSalle 46, Manhattan 33. Yale 2, Columbia 38. Rutgers Al, Lehigh 46. Tufts 54, Worcester Polytechnic 34 Amherst 40, Hofstra 29. Brown 61 Rhode Island 49. st. Anseln's 4S, Assumption 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
(By United Press) YANKEES

St. Petersburg, Fla, February 29. = (UP) = Catcher Bill Dickey has agreed to terms with the New York Yankees.
 Dickey notified Ed Barrow yester- day that he had accepted terms and the club president phoned Man. ager Joe Mccarthy that the veteran catcher vii ,larrive from Little Rock, Ark, tomorrow,
 Pitcher Spud Chandler worked out with the batterymen after asy surfing Mccarthy that he had for warded his signed contract to New York. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
WHITE sOx \

Pasadena, Calf, February 2D. - (UP0 Relief Pitcher Clint Hrown was the only Chicago White Sox holdout today as the squad of 25 players buckled down t0 eeriQus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
LIKE SWINGING BATS

Tuscaloosa, Ala. - Duke Brick ates, Alabama coach, has boxers do road work in heavy rubber boots, believing the drastic feeling of relief when they get into ring shoes gives them added dexterity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
GIANTS

Winter Haven, Fla, February 29. - (UP) - With the exception of the retiring Paul Dean. the New York Giants squad of batterymen was completed today. Pitcher Roy Joiner, last to join the team, ar rived yesterday and signed his con- tract immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
HAWKS EASILY BEAT
 PREP JUNIORS

Led by N. De Vito, who scored g points, the Hawks easily defeated the Prep Juniors at the Boys Club, 69 to 28 in a game played recently. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
YALE swoRDsMEN WIN

New Haven, Conn. Feb. g Yale's varsity fencers defeated Columbia l4-l3 late yesterday while the freshman teams made 1t a 13t1-2 tie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
Purple Knights

Score at half time: Speedboys IT, Knights 10. Referee: John A. Cluney.
 Naugatuck Admirals won we'll played preliminary game from the West Side Aces, 30 to g. Peterson for Naugatuck and J. McGrath were the high scorers for the opposing teams,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
Totals

IOtaIS ..........
 Score at half time: St. Thomas g. St. Margarets 1. Referee: Mari nara.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
DODGERS

Clearwater, Fla, February 29. - CUP) - Infielder Cookie Lavagetto left the Dodger noldouts yesterday and signed for 194O at an unan- nounced salary. Lavagetto said he received an increase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
BEES

Bradenton, Fla, February 29. -- (UP) - Five players still were listed as holdouts today as 31 Boston Bees lined up for a scrub game.
 Miller, pitchers in, IN etaoinuup
 Unsigned were shortstop, Eddie Miller; pitchers, Bill Posedel and Al Piechota; infielder, Bill Schuster; and outfielder, Chet Clemens.
 Manager Casey Stengel, referring to the pre-camp session for rockies that ended yesterday, said: Its the best thing we ever did"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
RED SOx

Sarasota, Fla, February %. - .(UP) -- Six players, composing the advance guard of the Boston Red Sox, were expected to arrive here late today.
 OuteIder Ted Williams, Pitcher Ted Olson and Infielder Ulysses Lupien left Boston yesterday. They were, joined at Providence, R. l., by Catchers Gene pesautels and Al ueuse. Scuthpaw Pitcher Mickey Harris boarded the tTain at New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
At The Training Camps
BROWNS

San Antonio, Texas, February 29. (UP) Midsummer weather greeted the first squad of St. Louis Browns as they opened spring train- ing today.
 The thermometer lowered around the 94 degree mark yesterday when the first contingent of batterymen arrived. Of the 22 pitchers and catchers scheduled to start drills, i7 were on hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29
OakvilIe DukesI

Score at half time: Dukes IS, St. Thomas 10. Referee: Tenick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29

The casualty list iii orr led9ue haS bssn 30 eEeet this year that 4 VAS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29

P g Don't f19feE sI f.QeEs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-29

Time-Four 8-minute periods.