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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
Benoise and Ken Overlin Drops To
 Even Money Go

New York, Dec. 12.-(UP)-An important intelligence test will be staged at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night when Middleweight Champion Ken Overlin and chal- lenger Steve Belloise try to prove that each learned more than the other in their first meeting on Nov. ].
 Ballyhoo from both camps indi- cates that this return 15-round title tilt will be decided entirely by brains rather than brawn.
 Overlin, 30, insists that B years ring background enabled him to garner far more knowledge than 22- year-old Belloise in their thrill packed initial imbroglio. That was the night when Playboy Overlin miraculously escaped a knockout in the sixth round, then rallied magni- ficently to wind up with the de- ciSion.
 Hopes for K. O.
 Belloise, hard-hitting Bronx Ital- ian, claims that his youth and him. ble noggin helped him absorb much more erudition on Nov. 1, and that this learning will assure him of put ting veteran Overlin on the floor earlier than the sixth round tomor- row night, "and of keeping him there this time"
 The betting fraternity seems to agree with Belloise because the price dropped to even money last night, after favoring the champion at 6-5 for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
Eagles Insurance" For Hockey Rivals

New Haven, Dec. 12-Carrying a utility man, the first time this sea- son they have had any insurance" the New Haven Eagles engage in three games in four days, starting tonight at Providence, and coming home to the Arena against the Phil adelphia Ramblers on Sunday night.
 With the return of Allan Shields, defenseman, from Buffalo, the bat tered second place Eagles now have a chance to move into first place on Springfield. They trail the Indi- ans by five points. Springfield plays two games to the Eagles three.
 Tony Grabowski, refenseman. can also play on a line. The Birds now have five defensemen. Peg O'Neil will probably move in at center to take Polly Drouin's place, while Lou Trudel will take over O'Neil's left wing position.
 George Mantha returned from Montreal. along with Trudel, and New Haven now has two speed merchants. Trudel fairly flew in the workout yesterday. The Eagles are In Philadelphia on Saturday night against the Ramblers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
BRUCE, REARDON
 PLAY WITH BRUINS

Boston, Dec. 12-CUP)-Two 2l year old farmhands from the Her shey club-Winger Gordie Bruce and Center Terry Reardon-played with the Boston Bruins in a practice ses- sion today.
 Manager Art Ross said the young sters were brought up so he could look them over," but it was believed Bruce and possibly Reardon would remain with the club. Ross, dissat- isfied with the Bruins showing, gave his team @ pep talk before Tues day nights game with the New York Rangers and the club emerged from its slump with 6-2 triumph.
 Bruce probably will replace vet eran Herb Cain. who suffered a broken nose againsct the Rangers for at least several games. Reardon who twice previously has been up with the Bruins, may replace Mel Hill as q third-line winger though he normally plays center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Naugatuck-132.
 High Individual Three Strings Moriarty, Dispatchers-360.
 High Team Total-Sales A-1721 Kicker-W. Nelson, District En- gineers; Callahan, Naugatuck-321 Attendance-Herr, Sales B. Schedule of Games-Friday, Dec. l3 Alleys 1-2-Production vs Store room.
 3-4-Sales Engrs. vs Linemen. 5-6-Sales B vs Construction B. 7-8-Meter B vs Dispatchers. 9-10-Public Relations vs Sales A. 1l-12-Naugatuck vs Service Ap- pliance.
 13-14-District Engrs. vs Collec- tors.
 Construction A vs Welfare. 17-18-Meter Readers vs Meter A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
NAUCY HOOPSTERS
 WIN CLOSE GAME
Deaf Mutes Gave High
 School Lads Keen Opposition

Naugatuck, Dec. 12.-The Nauga- tuck high school basketball team found the Hartford Deaf school five no easy pickings last night in the opener for the locals. The game was played at the Y and a late rally gave Naugatuck 45-38 edge.
 The game was close throughout most of it. Naugatuck took 6-5 edge by the end of the first period, increased it to 1912 at half time, but the visitors drew up and the Garnet only held a 30-28 margin when the last period began. The final quarter was a fast one with each team nearly matching the others scores for a time but finally the Foleymen drew away.
 Garlinski had 16 points for Nau- gatuck and O'Connor tallied 13 while Rgweink and Dlugekosh of the visi- tors each tallied nine points. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
Bridgeport And New Haven Jewish
 Teams Meet Sunday

Bridgeport Jewish Community Center basketball team will face the highly touted New Haven Con- munity Center quintet this Sunday night at the Park City gym on State Street. The locals have yet to score a victory over the Elm City crew, losing two close ball games to them last season. This Sunday night the Bridgeport squad will be out for re- venge and will send their strongest nneups into the contest in hopes of a victory. Last year the New Haven combine won the championship of the Conn-Westchester county for Jewish Centers and Y. M. H. A.
 A large out of town crowd is ex- pected to witness this blood game and this will be known as New Hav- en Day in Bridgeport.
 There will be a prelim game at 7:55 P. M. and the main game will start at g P. M. sharp. Dancing will follow this double header.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
C. L. P. Mixed
 League
BY LEFTY
Just Before the Battle,

The publicist of the Mems league expressed confidence editorially that five men could be found in that or ganization who would oppose the Mixed Leagues All Star team, but it remained for Frank Byrnes, the best combination meter foreman, golfer and bowler in the c. L. & P. to take concrete action.
 Frank got together the best pos sible combination from available material, gave them a pep talk and is all set to lead tl.em into battle at the appointed hour. At that, Frank will probably be the most dangerous man on either team.
 We are still pained to recall the day we rolled anchor against Frank in a special Leavenworth- Freight street match a few years ago. We were not too dissatisfied with our 364 that day but Francis beat us by an even 20 pins. Frank even has his packers talking in war debt figures.
 Howard Humphries has offered to put 60 per cent of the national debt on the Mems League team. Colonel Jim Kiely, who received his com- mission from the Army of the Po- tomac, has pawned the watch pre- sented him by the Freight Street basketball team last year in order to place small wager.
 Listening to the old timers, one gets the impression that it will be necessary for them to use an arm- ored car to transport all their cash to the scene of the battle.
 The Mix Leaguers accept these verbal wagers with some small doubt. T can think of one reason why they wouldn't be anxious to bet" says Will Knight. "They an: possibly win."
 The gall of these young upstarts, ' Frank Byrnes remarked to Jack Mo- riarty. Why, Red, do you remem- Der:
 When you were bowler and I was bowler
 Way back in those good old days All opposition we met on condition
 That we'd bowl them loser pays J Back in our heyday, our bowling was made pay
 For we were the best aroun'. When you were bowler and l was a bowler
 We'd slap all young upstairs down?"
 Be that as it may, two alleys have been reserved at the Mattatuck for the 18th. All the Mems league has to do is to show up. She Was Due.
 Nina Birs has finally hit her stride. Nina beat the Connectors singlehanded Monday as she went well over the three hundred mark for the first time this season.
 A very good golfer, a skillful horsewoman and able to give out with a graceful fiea-hop on occa- sion, Nina is probably the best all around girl athlete in our league, and her bowling has now appar- ently reached the high standards she has attained in these other sports.
 Nina rolled 33O Monday night and Captain Carlacule x. Dillon is bursting with ride.
 Helen Yellin'.
 Tiny Helen Roberts, who is usually as quiet as Scotchman at an auc- tion, has finally started yelling. "Ii l can't get them myself can at least talk the opposition out of them" says Helen.
 Treasurer Prank Tehan has pur- chased some dynamite which he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
MASSACHUSETTS OPEN
 PRIZE MONEY TO $5,OOO

Boston, Dec. 12.-(UP)-President Mel Merritt of the Massachusetts Golf association plans to make the state open championship one of the nations top notch sectional tourna- ments by increasing the prize money from 5000 to $5 ,000 to attract lead- ing professionals. He outlined his plan at a meeting of golf writers yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
CWOANS FIVE DEFEAT
 LOEHMAN ROLLERS

In bowling match between the Cwoans and the Loehmans Friday night the Cwoan's came out with the honors of winning a dinner which both teams enjoyed at Patsy Browns Silver Chalet Monday night. Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Bloomington. Ind, Dec. i2-Not one of the @ men on the Indiana basketball squad of 22 men Is from out Of the state. Ft. Wayne and Huntington each contribute three men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
Mass. State Coach Quits

Amherst, Mass, Dec. 12.-CUP)- The resignation of Ebert F. Cara way as head football and baseball coach at Massachusetts State col- lege, effective December 3l was an- nounced today by President Hugh P. Baker.
 Caraway's successor has not been chosen.
 Caraway, who came here in 1886 from Lehigh university, had been handicapped in coaching foo: ball by the fact that he had to act virtu- ally as a one-man staff. The 194O eleven won one game and lost eight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
SbarkS From 7he PozUer League

It was stormy night for the leaders and when the Wreckage had been cleared four teams were found tied for first place with Production who had the props knocked from under them by the District En- gineers in a second place tie.
 Many of the boys had on their Sunday-go-to-meeteing outfits as they were taking in the party after the games in honor of those two swell fellows, Ernie Green and Bob Lagerquist. Bob is a member of the league and we haven't given up hope yet of getting Ernie in the enclosure.
 Ted By is holding up his end as the Districts anchorman but we must admit that he is getting more than moral support from his team mates.
 The averages changed after last weeks games and are posted on the alleys for the benefit of the bowlers. Many of the boys have upped them plenty.
 Charlie Allen, one of the leagues real boosters, no doubt will be on hand to assist Francois Smith in mapping the plan of attack to be used against Bob Nelson's Sales men.
 Don Cor1lstock is the answer to Johnnie Herr's prayer for an anchor man who can come drought when 1t is needed. Don is having great year as his average indicates.
 Jack Roberts is feeding his babes well known breakfast food to give them thaht extra oompf needed to land into first place.
 Has anyone seen a Southpaw bowler by the name of Grover wan dering around in the vicinity of the alleys?
 Our old friend Bill Schandelmaier had . bad case of miss em nitis Evidently had his mind on the party.
 Ask Walt Nelson if he had a good time later in the evening.
 There is a difference of opinion as to whether Mark Doran is a soprano or tenor Jim Kiely insists that Markie spent his childhood in the Alps.
 The Welfarers in spite of Art Bray have worked themselves into a tie for first place. Bill Jones will have Artie on the pan for sub versive moves if he isn't careful Now don't tell us, big boy, that you were doing your Xmas shopping early.
 Frank Tehan has everyone guess ing as he isn't hitting them this year.
 Poor Bennie Goldstein is the picture of despair thees days as his Collectors have been on the receiv- ulg euO dpleNCy OI 1dUe.
 The Valerie brothers, Fred ano Nick, are both in the select list oi bowlers as we look over the latest release of averages.
 All previous attendance records are being smashed each week. When you look att he standing you will see what it means to a team tc have all its members on hand. Ii certainly is remarkable when you find league like this one of 1e teams where even the last place team has a chance for first honors What a scramble there is going to be at the windup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Score at half time: Naugatuck IS Hartford 12. Referee: Richards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Argentina is considering a plan for distilling alcohol from corn and combining 1t with gasoline for a fuel mixture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
Standing of Teams

winners of Last Weeks Prizes
 Uiah Individual sinsle-knight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Our old friend Bill Schandelmaier had bad case of miss em nitis Evidently had his mind on the party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Has anyone seen a SouthpaW bowler by the name of Grover wan dering around in the vicinity of the : alleys?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Ask Walt Nelson if he had a good time later in the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Jack Roberts is feeding his babes 8 well known breakfast food to give them thaht extra oompf needed to land into first place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

There is a difference of opinion as to whether Mark Doran is a soprano or tenor. Jim Kiely insists that Markie spent his childhood in the Alps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Don Conlstock is the answer to Johnnie Herr's prayer for an anchor man who can come drought when it is needed. Don is having a great year as his average indicates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Charlie Allen, one of the leagues real boosters, no doubt will be or hand to assist Francois Smith ir mapping the plan of attack to be used against Bob Nelson's Sales men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

The averages changed after last weeks games and are posted on the alleys for the benefit of the bowlers. Many of the boys have upped them plenty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

The Valerie brothers, Fred and Nick, are both in the select list of bowlers as we look over the latest release of averages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

The Welfarers in spite of Art Bray have worked themselves into a tie for first place. Bill Jones will have Artie on the pan for sub versive moves if he isn't careful Now don't tell us, big boy, that you were doing your Xmas shopping early.
Evening star., 1940-05-31
Ida Simmons Bowls
Two Marks 10 Lead
AT Hagerstown
1,202 Heads All Events,
She ond Mrs. Lynn Top
Doubles With 7O9

Boosting two national duckpin
records, Ida Simmons Of Norfolk,
Va, today had shot to first place in
the women's all-events with 1902 in
the Cumberland Valley tournament
at Hagerstown. Md. and with Mar
garet Lynn Of Washington also
shared the women's doubles lead
with 100.
Virginia's s nationally ranked No
woman duckpinner was of to bril-
liant start in establishing a new
nine-game record when she banged
out AIS. the highest set rolled by a
woman in the second annual tourna-
ment to virtually lift Tad Howard s
Rendezvous team into the runner-up
spot with 1882.
EQualing her own 1887 Dixie
Sweepstakes record of two consecu-
tive 400-sets, the queen of the maple
lanes came through with 412 in dou-
bles and then capped her spectacular
night OF rolling at Gene Raney's
Coliseum with fourth place singles
set of 37s.
Miss Simmons not only routed
Lucy Rose of Rosslyn out of the Class
A all-events lead by margin Of rs
pins, but tilted Lorraine CULTS for
mer national nine-game mark of 80
pins. Miss Gull, incidentally had
triumphed in the Women's Dixie
Sweepstakes last January with Ito.
Fast friends, it was more than
Evening star., 1940-05-31
Film Folk Give Racino
Hearty Welcome
At Hollywood
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, May 31.-Los
Angeles and it's famous sideshow,
Hollywood-or is it the other way
around?-are back on the merry
go-round.
The horses returned to Hollywood
Park for the summer season and
yesterday the people dashed out in
mad droves to greet them. It was a
common meeting, in some respects.
The track said $4,000 were pres
ent. George Raft agreed. He said
$4,000 tromped on his feet as he
trudged up to the IS window, and
the other half got him on the way
back. 1t would have been worse
had he tried to get up to the 81
windows.
Movie Folk Out in Droves.
1t was hard to tell whether
Deanna Durbin, Marlene Dietrich,
Constance Bennett or the popcorn
man got the most attention. Chief
Usher Whitley Meyers, an expert in
these things, gave the. nod to
Deanna, but admitted he didn't like
popcorn. He didn't say whether
Deanna gave him the nod back,
either.
Virginia Bruce, James Cagney
and Stuart Irwin were among those
present, but not together. Sonia
Henie and Dan Topping were. These
two 60 everywhere.
Hal Roach, who runs Laurel and
Hardy and the rival horse park,
Santa Anita, sat in a box at the
finish line. He made no COMPARE
sons between the two tracks.
One Of his aides, Frederick @.
Purner, vice president of words,
music and the pressbox catwalk, did.
He admitted that Hollywood's s 750, 900
petunia plants in the inf1eld would
make a nice boutonniere in Santa
Anita's mammoth flower orchard.
Taylor in Fine Voice.
Robert Taylor, by the way, was
in fine voice for the horses. He
should be. He's been tuning up all
spring at the Hollywood ball yard,
yelling for Bill Sweeney and his
mates. Taylor probably will give
the horses back to Jack Warner
when his ball club comes home next
week.
The horses it appeared after q
casual survey, had more fun than
any one In the place. They had
room to YaJk in, at least. Some Of
them did walk Ia, come 70 think
Of It.
Evening star., 1940-05-31
Bostwick' 5 Kuno 81
Choice in $4,000
HambIetonian
BY the Associated Press.

by tAe Associated tTeSS.
GOSHEN, N. Y, May 31.-Latest
odds on the 14th renewal of the
$4,000 Hambletonian Stake at Good
Time Park, August IA, show Dunbar
w. Bostwick's Kuno favored at 3
to /.
Kuno is Bostwick's third favorite
in four years, but if the colt wins
it will be his owners first victory in
the Buggy Whip Derby. Bostwick is
planning on driving the son of Guy
Day himself.
Two horses-C. w. Phellis' Spencer
Scott of New York and Earl E.
Shropshire's Earls Moody Guy Of
Lexington-are quoted at 5 to /.
Gentleman Jim, bay son of Lord
Jim, 1884 Hambletonian winner, is
held at to l in the book compiled
by Walter Cox, veteran Goshen
trainer. Owned by John F. Davis of
Toledo, Gentleman Jim was taken
over by H. M. Parshall of Urbana,
Ohio, after the death of Joe
Gahagan. Parshall drove Lord Jim
to victory.
Next in line is j. A. Neville's Mile
stone of Delaware, Ohio, at 7 to l..
Quoted at to / are Fred Posts Jim
Volo Of East Williston, N. Y; E. J..
Bakers High Volo of st. Charles,
ILL.,; william Strang's Queen Vic
torio Of New York City and E..
Roland Harriman's Leading Lady.
The 80 other eligibles are held
at odds ranging from 9 to Is to l..
Mentioned most often among these
outsiders Is Harriman's Edgar Han
over, which brought $500 top
price at the 1898 Old Glory auction.
Evening star., 1940-05-31
BY LEWIS F. ATCHISON.

Tickets for the Phil Fur -Stephano
Marmaduke Mamakos bout, coming
up Monday night at the ball park,
repeatedly are going like free
lunches, but Matchmaker Senor
Gabriel Ostenado Fernandez Cas-
tilia Menendez is not escaping the
mental punishment that is part and
parcel of every match.
Senor Menendez is exercising his
privilege of breaking out in cold
sweats twice day and once before
retiring-as permitted in the match
makers code-and even Is Switching
little warmth under the collar for
good measure. He is sweating hike
a leaky faucet.
Il am worried to the frazzle," he
admitted, taking his first cold sweat
Of the day. Il am have troubles so
big like the elephant. My head she
is feel like she is swell up to burst,
I am have the trouble so bad. This
business make the Menendez blood
pressure go high up. First I have
the trouble to make the match and
now I have the trouble to-what
you say, shake up interest? Some
thing she's. missing about this fight.
I can not put my finger on it, but
something go wrong, all right. I
am worry to skin and bones for it,
what you think?"
Being brutally frank, Senor
Menendez is worried about the pub
licity for his show, now running
about four lines, seven
photos, one cartoon and four
columns of type behind the recent
Petey Scalzo-Frankie Covelli busi-
ness. The senior figured Furr VS..
Marmaduke was perfecto naturale
for the town. Not merely a two,
tree thousand dollar gate, YOU un-
Evening star., 1940-05-31
Irish Angel Pops Referee, Too,
In Win Over MurtineILi

patch he sat on the Gaelic spirit.
It was annoying but necessary-ac-
cording to script X-15, "I Wrassled
a Angel"
Well, the boys waited around
some time, and sure enough Bort
nick got over his peeve and came
back. Then the seraphic slugger
changed places with Martinelli to
win in SO Chesapeake Bay
Fright Line time.
In other matches Karol Krauser
pinned Pat Corrigan In % minutes,
Zim Fam zum whipped Luigi Baci-
galupi, Sailor Ed Franer won from
Mickey James and Mike Gustovich
pinned John ve1fh.
Evening star., 1940-05-31

A new star glitters in the Irish
Angels crown today as result of
his victory over Gino Martinelli in
the featured mat duel at Turner's
:growl garage And in winning the
celestial one proved that patience,
as well as a corrugated iron back,
can be helpful in the muscle-mas-
saying business.
1t was pretty close to quitting
time when the Angel, weary OF play
ing target for a shower OF peanuts
heaved by the patrons In row l, up
, and decided to heave Referee Ben
nah Bortnick back at them. This
aroused Signor Martinelli's 1ne old
Eyetalian wrestling ire to such .
Evening star., 1940-05-31
Fun-Momokos Fight, Although
Sailing Smoothly, Is Giving
Menendez Mental Beotinq

derstand, but maybe six. seven thou
san dollar box-office Right now it
looks good, but not six thousand
dollars worth.
Before I make the match" he
explained, Everybody is steam up
over it. Furr could no walk by res
taurant unless the cook ne come
running out. shake the fist at Phil
and yell, 'Stevie gat you and punch
you to pieces at tn ball park
Mamakos, he walk along street and
Furr's friend come up and say, 'Hah,
Phil make you sick to death of his
left hand so you wish to never see
him. But now the match is made
and nobody seem to care. 1t is to
me the puzzle"
Menendez has tried to needle new
life into the affair, but Marmaduke
is as colorful as a deceased fish and
Furr is training in sylvan retrea.
known as Madame Beys Camp. It's
difficult to arouse interest in Phil
with our hero couple of hundred
miles away, although Manager Chris
Dundee is grinding out daily re-
leases to the effect that Furr will
Win by kayo in three rounds.
Steve's case is we'll nigh hopeless.
Hes good boy, will train hard-l3
working overtime as a matter OF
fact, and will give his best next
Monday night. He'll probably win
the fight, but he won't be co.orful.
And this unhappy thought weighs
so heavily on Senor Menendezs
mind he is almost choke on his big,
black cigar.
After all, he's got to use the win
ner again sometime this summer.
The District Boxing Commission
today sanctioned match between
the winner of the bout and the
Cocoa Kid, who holds one decision
over Mamakos.
Evening star., 1940-05-31
Fair BowIers Set
Two u. S. Marks

Margaret Lynn Of Washington
and Ida Simmons Of Baltimore
today were the happy owners Of
. national bowling record for
womens' doubles. In the Cum
berland Valley tournament at
Hagerstown Miss Simmons rolled
Az and Mrs. Lynn 37S for
score Of 100, which beat the previ-
GUS mark, held by Caroline Hiser
Of Washington and Katherine
Wick Of Norfolk, by two pins.
Moreover, Miss Sim m ons
cracked the national all-events
record with a score of 1902,
shooting 416 with her team, Az
In doubles and 374 In singles
Lorraine GULL shot the previous
record Of Ito.