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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03
COPS, Independents
 Resume Trade Deal
Some Members of Former Group Incensed By Roger
 COnnOr Supporting Mayor ScuIIy

Republicans and Independent Democrats continued their negotia- tons for Q "trade" on election tick cts today, though the Independent movement lost it's principal leader yesterday when Roger V. Connor announced that he would support Mayor Vincent A. scully, Democrat, for reelection. Some Independent Democrats are incensed at Mfr. Con- noris stand but others are expected to follow his lead and support the regular Democratic ticket.
 Political circles buzEed today with hints that efforts may be made to balk the Independents from getting e place on the voting machines this fall. There were rurnorS Of legal action on the ground that no for- nal notice of party caucus has yet been given though it is under stood that such Q caucus will be held Tuesday night, while the Re- publicans are naming their ticket at nominating conventions.
 The latest version of the c. 0. P. Independent "trade" Is that the Tn. dependents will endorse Patrick M. Perriello, who will be the Republi. can nominee for mayor, will name their own candidate, James D. Watts, for registrar, and will get Republican endorsement for their candidates for city sheriff and one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03
MORE SUPPLIES
 ON RATION LIST

Rome, oct. S--(UP)-4T7ae ofsicial news agency Stefani said today that eggs, potatoes, cheese, milk and dried vegetables soon would be ada ed to the ration list. The rationing of bread and corn meal began We'd nesday.
 Dried vegetables to be rationed will include beans, lentils and split peas, the oficial agency said.
 The news followed an increase in the price of sugar yesterday and rec cent increases in coal prices. Coal deliveries are to be reduced by two- thirds and drastic restrictions will bc enforced on use of household heat and hot water.
 StefAni said that until new ra- ton cards have been issued, ration cards now In use for fats, sugar and soap may be used for potatoes, cheese, milk end dried vegetables.
 Clothing shops remained closed pending arrangements for putting into effect e rationing system wear. ing apparel and textiles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03
ACCUSED YOUTHS
 l6TH BIRTHDAY

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 3.-(Up)-- Curly -haired Raymond L. Wood- ward, Jr., observed his 18th birth day in his cell at the county jail today. On Oct. 20 he goes on trial for his life. charged with the Sad- iStic staying of his friend, Constance Shipp, l6-year.old honor pupil.
 Tuesday being the next regular visiting day, the problem child" ex- pected no callers on this annlvers- ary, AS on other days. he read avia- ton books and magazines borrowed from the jail library, and went out doors during recreation periods.
 Constance's mutilated body was found in the unoccupied Baptist parsonage in her home town of Reading July i9, four days after she disappeared while returning from Q grocery store.
 
 Joan Leslie broke into vaudeville al kA AA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03

of the Third Congregational church will hold a card party Monday night at the home of Mrs. Howard Hem enway, of Lawlor street. A busi- ness meeting will be held at 7:30. and the party has been scheduled for 8 o'clock. Mrs. D. P. Castaldo Is president of the organization.
 The Ele-Chans sorority held its first annual semi-formal dinner. dance last night at the Three Cups Inn, Wallingford. Twenty five cou- pleS attended. Mrs. Carmella Davino was chairman of arrangements, ass sisted by the Misses Laura Sparano Helen Bajoras, Lena Secola, and Mildred Rabbito.
 A special meeting of the Knights of Lithuania has been called for tonight at 8 o'clock at the club house on Green street. Plans will be completed for redecorating the clubhouse. A drive was held recent ly by the organization to raise funds for the work. Frank saidu- kaS, president, urges all members to be present.
 The girls choir of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church will meet for a rehearsal tonight at 7:30 at the parish hau under the direction of Rev. Austin Saunders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03

place on the board of education, The TndependentS school board nominee will probably bs Joseph DeLuca.
 Republican primaries will be held tonight, with the organization deleS gates Co city, town and school cone venticns being elected without op" position.
 MT. Conncr, who was Q candidate for mayor on the Independent Democratic ticket in Ie36, is resign- ing the town chairmanship of the party. He declared yesterday he be" heved that Mayor scully should be reelected,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03
DIVORCE PETITION
 ALLEGES CRUELTY

Alleging intolerable cruelty, Doris Durbin Bryant of this city, today fled action for divorce in superior court against Charles Bryant, sor- merly of Waterbury, and now oi Ptttsfield, Maine. The petitioner re- quests alimony and custody and support of . minor child. They married in Naugatuck on July il, 1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03
ORDERED ON nrlrY

Portland, Me, Oct. 3.-(UP)- John F. Crozier, 2l, whose brother Roger was killed August 22 while flying for the RAr in England, was ordered today to report for duty as selectee In the U. s. army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03
KILLED RY AUTO

East Windsor, Conn.,, Got. B. (UP)--Eight-year old Harold Islieb was killed last night when struck by an automobile as he ran across c highway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03
COMMUNITY CLUB
 TO MEET TONIGHT

President John Ouddy of the Washington Park Community club has called . special meeting of the club for this evening at the Coin- Hnunity House ct o'clock. All mem. bers of the club are urged to attend the meeting 50 that all business In connection with the rnadri gras which was held two weeks ago may Dc cleaned up.
 George Tobias now owns 12 polo yNn,AiAa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03
President

President
 Miss Etnelyn Barrett librarian of the silas Bronson Library, to. day was named President of the Connecticut Library AssOlCiation. Miss Barrett in attending the state Convention Of che Organ. iSatiOn which is being held today and tomorrow at Boxwood Manor, old Lyme. She ls accompanied by Miss Bary Burke and Miss COn- cetta Ciacclo of the local staiR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03

requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, Oct. {, at 8 o'clock, at St. Michaefs church, Waterville, for the repose of the soul of the late Frank J. Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03
NFAaaEA

cHIPMAN-A \. second annivsrsaryy Monday morning, Oct. ., at 8 o'clock at St. Thomas church, for the rec pose of the soul of the late Mrs. Susan Chipman. Requested by Mac Dillon, John Dillon and wife, and daughter, Mrs. John Keeley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03

DEELEY-A first anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning at o'clock, at the Sacred Heart church, for the repose of the soul of the late Thomas J. Deeley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03

GORMAN--In this city, Oct. 9. l94I. Michael F. German of 42S South Leonard st. Funeral Monday morn. Ing at S:S0 o'clock from 423 south Leonard St., to St. Patrick's church. tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03

ST. LOUISA first anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Mon. day morning at 8 o'clock, At st. Margaret's church, for the repose of the soul of the late. Joseph T. St. LouIs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03

Joan Leslie broke into vaudeville at the age of three.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03
DIED

RUGGIERO-In this city, Oct, 3. ISA. Mrs. Rosalie Ruggiero of BSS East Main St. Funeral Monday morning at 8 o'clock from Maiorano funeral home, 96 Willow St, to Our Lady of Lourdes church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-03

The womens Get-Tosether club
Evening star., 1941-12-15

nant with a team of Mize and
men. MACK WALLACE,
"Asbury Park. N. j."
Monday Matinee-The boxing
writer's have set back from
January IA to 81 the dinner at
which the Eddie Neil Memorial
award will be presented to Joe
Louis. Somebody else may have
to worry about Minnesota's IT.
game winning streak next fall.
Bernie Bierman, World War vet
eran, is a major In the Marine
Reserves and may be called for
active duty any time. Buff Donelh
says the nearest Duquesne got to
a bowl game was being contacted
by Orange and Sugar Bowl OFF,
cials. That sinner Fritzie Zivic
has been sporting since his scrap
with Young Kid Mccoy is only
the third he has received in l6O
fights. The pro gridders say Don
Hutson makes pass-catching look
50 easy because he doesn't wear
any pads to interfere with his
movements. The Bears must have
had a couple of guys acting like
pads yesterday. The new Amer
ican League movie, available after
January /, will be called THE
Ninth Inning" It's dedicated to
Evening star., 1941-12-15


17l-446. Woman: Mrs. Katherine
Wingard, 1928.
Del Ray-Men: Bruce Morris, 81
-453: Tyler Morris, 54-433; Paul
McEwan. 48-399: Hap Newman, IS
$50; Frank Parker, $3.50. Wo-
man: Mrs. Blanche Newman, l50-
397.
Penn Recreation - Men: Frank
Marsh 8l-463: G. r. Umali. 39-457;
Harry Gershenson, 99-453: S. H.
Weeder, 75-445; Ira E. johnson,
54-444; Harold Marks, 69-443: Har-
old C. Smith. 84-443; Arthur K.
Francis, 120-442.
Takoma-Men: L. Quisenberry
e9473: Grover Sheppard, 54-474;
Roy Horton, 78-445.
Lorraine Has Big Evening.
Getting back to Miss GULL, the Hi
Skor captain for the eleventh time
in IS years last night won the Meyer
Davis Sweepstakes at Lucky Strike,
then dashed over to Convention Hall
to defeat Lucy Rose in the women's
singles of the Smokes for Yanks
duckpin show. 378 to 1862, coming
from behind in each instance.
Miss GULL rolled 1924 for 10 games
In the Davis Stakes. finishing with
631 that tied for high set OF the
tournament with Ruth McClintlc OF
Arlington Bowling Center.
Lucille Young. Chevy Chase Ice
Palace, ran second with 573-605-
1,178; Lucy Rose. Rosslyn, third,
611-549-1,151, and Mabelle Herring
Anacostia Spillway, tied with lingo
mar CBing) Moen. of Hi-Skor, 563-
583-1,146. for fourth. Miss GULL
collected s35. Twenty-siX competed
In the Smokes for Yanks benefit,
the Convention Hall All-Stars. paced
by Hokie Smiths 399. shot 1,047 to
defeat the Washington All-Stars by
six pins, Billy Stalcup of the losers
having top set of 424. In singles
Astor Clarke trimmed Tony Santini
by 1O6 pins with a set of 666. In
doubles Clarke again starred, with
1856. as he and Cletus Pannell nailed
Lou Jenkins and Fred Murphy by
40 sticks. 1872 to 752.
Evening star., 1941-12-15
By HUGH FULLERTON, Jr.,

NEW YORK, Dec. l5.-Looks
as if Fordham's football au-
thorities picked up about $4,000
by not waiting for a call from
the Rose Bowl. With two New
Year Day games already of,
perhaps the big sports events in
January will be bowling instead
of bowls. The pin busters are
going strong on their campaign
to pay of all prizes in defense
bonds and there's every indication
of the biggest season in years.
The Cincy Reds sold the last seat
for the opening game OF their
1912 season last week. What ever
became Of the old Lawn Tennis
Association idea that boys should
not be ranked after turning pro
because the lists were just to
guide amateur tournament direc-
tors in seeding players? Anyway,
it's a nice ad for Lex Thompson's
troupe to have Riggs and Kovacs
ranked one-two.
Postman's paragraph:
ut looks as II the New York
Giants will try to win the pen
Evening star., 1941-12-15
Eagles Hope 10 Slice
Rovers' Loop Lead
By Beating Guns
Washington improves
Position in League
In Tits at Boston

Now only seven points removed
from the leading New York Rovers,
the Washington Eagles hope to
slice that margin tomorrow night
at Riverside Stadium when they bat
tie the Atlantic City Sea Gulls in an
Eastern Amateur Hockey League
engagement.
The Eagles improved their fourth
place status over the week end in
Boston, beating the Olympics Satur-
day night and tying them, %. in
an overtime tilt yesterday. New
York now is pacing the pack with 25
points, while Boston is runner-up
with "a and Johnstown is third with
%. The Eagles. only team not de-
feated by the Olympics, have COM
piled l8 points.
Atlantic City has represented a
barrier to the Eagles. however,
snatching IL and 80 victories over
Washington in their only meetings
this season. Johnny Geisel, 1S-year-
old goalie, chiefly has been respon-
sible for checkin gthe Eagles.
The Sea Gulls' Nels Dixon and
Washington's Len Burrage have
been suspended for tomorrow night
because they precipitated a general
fight at Riverside when the clubs
last clashed. Burrage was incensed
when Dixon bopped him with a stick
and touched off a free-for-all after
the game.
1t was in that free-for all. Incl
dentally. that the Eagles Tom Nc
Cormack delivered a neat left hook
on the jaw of Atlantic City's coach
Bert Corbeau. who Topped to the
ice. The Eagles and Sea Gulls don't
love each other.
Boston twice came from behind to
tie the Eagles before 11,309 fans at
Boston Garden yesterday. Paul
Courteau sent the Eagles ahead
early in the first period, but midway
in the second period Chaisson scored
for the Olympics. Les Hickey again
gave Washington the lead at 81
early in the third period but six
seconds later the Olympics' Jake
Wade locked the count and an over
time period failed to produce a score
Evening star., 1941-12-15
Three Leaders Locked
In Heurich Loop Race

The three leaders in the Heurich
Amateur Basket Ball League race
remain locked with five victories
each. following yesterdays big pro-
gram.
Alexandria Police, Senate Beer and
Jacobsen Florists all continued their
winning streaks. the Police getting
the closest decision in beating
Michelbach, 1898. Senate topped
Jewish Community Center. 58-47.
and Jacobsen won over Northeast
Falcons, 1929 In other games, Hot
Shoppe topped Petworth, 1896. and
Maccabees defeated District Silents,
1894.
Evening star., 1941-12-15
Cook, Garland Clash
In Table Net Show
Al Tech Tonight

A table tennis exhibition between
the present Canadian champion and
an opponent who holds several sec
tional titles in the United States
will be given at Tech High School S
gym tonight under the auspices OF
the D. C. Recreation Department.
Harry Cook, the undefeated Ca
madam champ, also holds the cham
pionship of New York and New Jer-
sey, while Doug Garland is recog-
nized as the Southern, Middle At
lantic and Metropolitan king.
Trick shots, an after-the-show
clinic and a match with any one IN
the audience who wishes to accept
challenges for either player Will
round out the exhibition.
Evening star., 1941-12-15
Wild, Woo|Iy Mat Assortment
Tossed to Wolves by Aheorn

Tony Martinelli and Karol Krauser,
but a couple of other matches may
steal a few stray rays of the spot
light One is the free-for-an by
Chief Bamba Tabue, Pierre De
Glane, King Kong Marshall and
Adolf Won Schacht. This will be
handled by big Abe Simon, the
heavyweight fighter, by special re-
quest Of the management.
The other is a hair-pulling fiesta
restricted to Betty La Bushey and
Zoszka Burska-whoever they are.
For a novelty, Promoter Ahearn
is putting on Benny Feldman, 3l0-
FOUNDER, and mustachioed Mustafa
Hamid in the curtain-raiser.
Evening star., 1941-12-15

Louisiana Tech, al guard, and Stuart
Clarkson, 200-pounder from Texas
College of Arts and Industries, at
center.
Three on Team Again.
Hunt. Tommervik and Clarkson
all are repeaters from the 1910 Little
All-America. OF this years choices.
all are seniors except Gregory and
Jones. who are juniors.
Smith compiled a remarkable rec
ord with Hawaii. averaging just a
shade under seven yards rushing in
95 attempts, picking up 496 yards
on 20 pass receptions. another 277
yards on punt returns, intercepting
eight passes and scoring 10 touch
downs In addition TO his pass-re-
ceiving chores, Smith does some
passing on his own hook, averages
around 40 yards kicking is fine
! broken-feld runner and safety man.
Evening star., 1941-12-15
League-Le Regal
Soccers Easily Top
Maryland Sports

First and second place teams in
the Washington and Suburban Soc
Ger League remained unchanged to-
day, following the pace-setting Regal
Clothiers' victory over Maryland
Sport Club and the Washington
British win over Waldorf.
The Clothiers' victory was by a SO
score. while Blyman's goal for
Washington British beat Waldorf.
Blyman ran more than half the
length of the field to beat Goal
Peterson on a shot from close in.
Although the Army draft left
Marlboro with only 10 men. that
team completed the league schedule
for the day by tripping Sandy
Spring, 81.
Evening star., 1941-12-15
Cancellations May Make Bowling Not Bowls, January Sport
Beon Somebody About Gophe Winning Streak

shifted from the 207th Coast Ar
tillery anti-aircraft at Camp
Stewart, Ga. to the Air Corps.
Conny Smythe's battery in the
Canadian Army includes two OF
Toronto's top sports columnists-
Ted Reeve of the Telegram and
Ralph Allen of the Globe and
Mail. A service mems boxing tour
nament scheduled In Houston,
Tex, last week was postponed be-
cause of the war.
Quote, unquote-Oscar Witt, ex-
manager Of the Indians: II was
fired after the 1910 season be-
cause the players squawked about
me. But all but two of them sent
me Christmas cards last year."
Evening star., 1941-12-15
Hockey Statistics
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Eastern Division.

Lou Gehrig, but with that name
it seems Mickey Owen and Hugh
Casey should be mentioned.
Today's guest star-James E.
Doyle, Cleveland Plain Dealer:
Boxing managers are said to be
fearing the issuance of an order
forbidding them to pay off fight
ers while the blackout is on"
Service Dept.-Murray Patrick.
big league hockey's first selectee,
has finished his basic training at
Fort Wheeler, Ga, and has been
sent to Fort Jay, N. Y. That gives
Muzz a chance to see the Rangers
in action a few times and he'd
probably like to switch uniforms
long enough to give his dad and
Brother Lynn a hand some night.
Another transfer: Eddie briggs,
Sd, who promises to become as
good a golfer as his dad, has been
Evening star., 1941-12-15
Posnock, liked by Two Losses,
Threatens Brewer Shoke-up

Posnack is pleased with the show
ing of Moe Dubilier. leading scorer
last season, and who now seems to
have reached good form for another
top year. The Brewers probably will
keep him. The Philadelphia Sphas
have been attempting to buy Dubi-
lier. Posnack also likes the work of
Irving Rizzi, Georgetown player last
year, and may give him starting
chance if the shakeup goes through.
Another contemplated change may
put veteran Whitley Wilson on the
starting five.
Evening star., 1941-12-15

Everybody but Gargantuas mate
is on the wrestling card that marks
Goldie Ahearn's return to the
muscle-mashing field tonight at
Uline Arena, with the first bout
scheduled for $50
Handsome Bobby Bruins. one of
the better body beautiful boys,
mingles with the Swedish Angel, one
of the worst. in the feature. Bruins
should put a neat crease in the
Angels skull if the bout goes true to
form. but his opponent is a willy
critter we'll versed in all tactics Of
the game and will give Robert run
for the marbles.
The semifinal, or co-feature, pairs
Evening star., 1941-12-15

OF HdWdu team WHICH IHOfc tIldil
neld its own against small-college
teams of the mainland.
Line Averages 195 Pounds.
Smiths backfield mates on the
Little All-America include Marvin
Tommervik, great offensive star OF
Pacific Lutheran College Of Park
land Wash; Jimmy Casey Jones
of Union University at Jackson,
Tenn. and Jackie Hunt, great all
around star of Marshall College in
Huntington, w. Va.
The line. averaging 1875 pounds.
is made up of Henry Stanton of the
University OF Arizona. and Mike
Yurcheshen of Case School Of Ap-
piled Science. Cleveland, Ohio. at
the ends: Dick Moe of Colorado
Mines and Ed Kromka Of Missouri
School of Mines. at the tackles,
Nick George of Waynesburg Pa
College. and Garland Gregory of
Evening star., 1941-12-15
First Win Of Season
Is Roosevelt Goal
In Gonzaga Tilt

Roosevelts basket ball team, high
school champion last year. will be
trying for it's first win In three
starts this season against Gonzaga
today. A triumph for the Rough
Riders not only would make up for
two previous setbacks, but also would
gain a measure of revenge over the
team which beat them for the
Metropolitan title last year.
The Riders dropped their second
game on Saturday, losing to Ran
dolph- Macon Academy, 1881, at
Front Royal, Va. The Jackets jumped
into an early lead and never were
headed, being In front at the half.
21-20. Charley Howard, Roosevelt
center, took scoring honors with 16
Evening star., 1941-12-15

A general shakeup is due for the
Washington Brewers pro basket ball
team, Coach Mack Posnack says, un-
less practice drills this week reveal
the club is ready to return to a win
ming stride.
The Brewers undefeated streak
was snapped in rude fashion over
the week end. They lost to VIII
mington. 1927, Friday and to Tren-
ton, 1927, Saturday. Trenton now
leads the American League with two
victories and Washington is showed
down to second place.
Evening star., 1941-12-15
Winning HockeyTe
Pays, CIeve|and's
Sutphin Shows
Borons' Fost PIoy Helps
Owner Collect; Pace Is
Too Hot for Lions
BY BURTON HAWKINS.

Al Sutphin, well-cushioned
financially and physically jolly
fellow who manufactures ink and
uses much of his best black grade
in charting the money course OF
his Cleveland Barons in the Amer
lean Hockey League, is the envy Of
rival hockey promoters. He Is that
rare individual who makes money
In large chunks from the game.
The Barons, who have captured
the American League champion
ship twice in the last three sea-
sons, have averaged more than g.
100 customers in eight home games
thus far this season. On Saturday
nights his arena is packed, with
special trains from nearby villages
Juggling patrons willing to part with
from $11O to S195.
Sutphin. leader III campaign to
have American League hockey rec
ognized as being on par with the
National League brand, is in the
enviable position of owning his
team outright. Unlike most Amer
ican League teams, his has no hook
up with a National League outfit.
He doesn't develop stars for Ma
tional League consumption. He
keeps them.
Advertising Pays.
Sutphin is fortunate. too, in hav-
ing his arena plastered with ad-
vertising. 1t may be an eyesore to
the public, but one of Sutphin's
produest boasts is the fact there
isn't an inch of space that doesn t
dwell on the merits of some prod
uct. He claims the advertising
would enable him TO make money
for the season if the Barons played
before empty houses the remainder
OF the year.
Sutphin gives his customers good
hockey, of course. The Barons. who
defeated the Washington Lions, 6-3
before 2,752 spectators last night al
Uline Arena, currently are tied for
first place in the western division
even though they have played two
less games than Indianapolis, shar-
ing the top spot.
Power in West.
Power in the American League
lies in the western division. Three
clubs in that division have scored
more points than Springfield, set,
ting the pace in the eastern divi'
/ sion.
The Lions. who contributed sl03.2
to The Stars Christmas Fund from
proceeds of last nights engagement
skidded to third place in eastern
division standings after entering &
second place tie on Saturday night
Washington Is only four points of
the pace. however, and hopes Il
shave that margin when it enter
tains the Buffalo Bisons at Ullnt
Arena Wednesday night.
Washington spotted the Baron'
three goals in the opening perioc
as Joffre Desilets, Sandy Milne ano
Bud Cook connected. The Lion:
Evening star., 1941-12-15
Dayton Women Capture
Central Bowling Title
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAGINAW, Mich. Dec. 15.-Med-
rith Maxton and Alma Miller Of
Dayton, Ohio. crashed 1888 for first
place in the doubles as the women's
Central States bowling tournament
ended here yesterday.
Mrs. Maxton hit 586 and Mrs.
Miller 571. working under handicap
of o6 pins.
Evening star., 1941-12-15
Little AII-Americu Gridmen

bounced back in the second session
with goals by Lou Trudel and Stu
Smith, shading one by the Barons'
Don Deacon, but In the third period
Les Cunningham and Desilets con-
nected for Cleveland to give the
Barons a 6-2 lead before Trudel
again scored for the Lions.
Goalie Bill Beveridge repeatedly
rescued the Barons from embarrass-
ing predicaments as Cleveland capi-
talized on Washington's sluggish
back-checking to breeze past the
Lions defensemen.