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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
ARMY MAY SEE
 LEAGUE TEAMS IN EXHIBITIONS
Usual Training Schedule Likely to Undergo
 RevisiOns
BY PAUL sCHEFFELs United Press Stan COrrespOndent

United Press Stan CoFrespOndent) New York, Nov. i4 = (U.P.) - Baseball fans all over the country annually await the spring training plans of the major leagues with the greatest of interest, but this year their eagerness has been whetted to an even greater pitch for two rea- sons.
 Of paramount importance, of course, and the first of the reasons for the added interest, Is what the big league teams are going to do for the draftees in the army. Re- ports, 80 far unsubstantiated, have each club playing some games with the troops, but that remains to be seen--and verified.
 Of secondary consideration, but none-the-less interesting, is to what lengths the 1942 spring training games between the world champion New York Yankees and the Nation- al League champion Brooklyn Dod- gers wil go. The Yankees, as @ whole rather fancied the St. Louis Card- inals as the tougher opponents for the f94i World Series, but favored the Dodgers because of the finan- cial angle.
 Dodgers Bring En Money
 That their faith in Dodger fans was justified can be verified by 6 glance at the gate receipts which easily would have attained record- breaking status in Q longer series. But the Dodgers, whose annual spring series with the Tanks always was interesting, again will help All the Tanks pocketbooks when con- ditioning time comes next March.
 The regular competition between teh two clubs took them on their annual route with few changes this year, but next year, 1t is understood that an extended tour to take care of the sell-out crowds is planned. Early reports say that the junket wil carry the tw oclubs all the way into Texas.
 Despite the early date and Che easy fashion in which the Yankees won their American League pennant in i94i, the local chapter of the Hot Stove League has 1t that pres. !dent Ed Barrow plans no changes in his club. To say that is surpris- ing would be conservative.
 Pitching Stan Average
 The general feeling among base- ball men is that the Yankees pitch ing staff, while numerous, was not outstanding (there wasn't e 2o-game winner on the club)-and that with a few breaks, either the Boston Red Sox or the Chicago White SoX might have made race Of 1t.
 Be that as 1t may, the Yankees, with farm system as prolific with rookie talent as theirs no doubt is, can produce enough freshman tal- ent to forget about trades. Their rookie talent this coming season need 90 no further than Johnny Linaell, and Hank Eorowy for two promising pitchers. The only other aparent weakness, at third base, where Red Rolfe is said to be con- sidering retiring for a coaching spot can be ably handled by Gerry Priddy, Gerry, part Of the Kansas City star duo the other half is Phil Rizzuto - worked out at third several times during the past sea- son and Manager ole Mccarthy believes he will be worthy per. former at the hot corner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
HOLY CROSS SET FOR RMANHATTAN
 MURPHY READY
ZenO, Hamilton Expected to Give Crusaders Big
 Lift Tomorrow
tsneclal to The Democrnsl


 Worcester, Nov. lS.--The Crusad- CTS will be at their strongest for the invasion by Herb Kopf and his JasperS since the opening game against Louisiana State at Baton Rouge.
 Tommy Sullivan, on whom the Crusaders were laying their chips continues to be benched, and the added injury to Andy Natowichs their kicking star, brought not 8 few worry lines to Joe SheeketskiS youthful countenance, but the be- lated discovery of New York's Steve Murphy has bolstered that position no end, for Steve has shown himself to be a real triple-threat, Filling in at the left halfback slot he seems slated for the starting assignment, and may prove himself a worthy rec placement for Sullivan. Frank Saba, in possession of all his faculties now that his ankle has mended, cor1- tinues at quarterback, the non- pareil Johnny Grigas power-haus- Ing the fullhaek berth, and Joe Boratyn, the third explosive, have constituted the backfield during the weeks workouts.
 Tackle TussIe
 The remainder of the team should be the same as the starting lineup for the last two games, although Q fierce battle is raging over the right tackle berth, between sophomore Broni Macy and Senior Bernie Dig- ris. Macy went in to replace Digris when the latter's angle was injured in the Syracuse game and has been giving him all kinds of trouble rec gaining his starting assignment. However, age may persevere and Digris may get the call over the younger Macy. Walter Hoar, an- other sophomore likewise has been pressing the veteran Tom Alher~ ghini for the right guard position but there again experience will lke- ly be the deciding factor. Dick Hamilton, veteran center seems the logical choice to start due to his fine defensive work of the last two games wherein he played the full sixty minutes, His height singles him out on pass defense and his basketball ability has no doubt ac- counted for the fact that he has been the irterceptor of numerous otherwise successful passes. Joe Zeno, acting captain in the last three games, and labelled one og the finest guards in the country will be at his usual position for the Man. haitian encounter, Joe has proved himself an able leader, and Q veri- table iron man, playing the full sixty minutes in the last four games.
 With the left half back position considerably strengthened by the return of Steve Murphy. and with Gibson and Mulcahy in reserve, Coach Joe Sheeketski is full of op- timism since this is perhaps the first time since the opening game that his squad has been in tTich fine condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
DOCK BRAWL ON APASB.C.-VOLS CLASH SATURDAY
Tennessee Primed for Re. venge Since Sugar
 Bowl Go
BY TOM NOoNAN United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Boston, Nov. l4-(UP)-Tn the words of an eminent Brooklyn poet, frustrated Boston college and dis appointed Tennessee have reached the "berllng pernt" for tomorrow's renewal of their ie4l Sugar Bowl battle.
 With identical records and sim- liar scoring totals, the ,East's and South's top teams of last season clash at Fenway Park, and a dock brawl looms as the intersectional rivals seek to continue along come- back trail.
 Boston college, twice whipped by Southern opponents this campaign and mindful of Tennessee's New Years day flst-flinging exhibition, is prepared for anything. Ten nessee reportedly is primed to avenge It's Sugar Bowl beating. The Eagles T. formation should spell triumph,
 The B. O. -Tennessee collision high lights the weekend New England football card, but from Q sectional standpoint two other games will be of equal importance.
 Harvard'S strongest eleven in Coach Dick Harlow's seven year regime, with three upssts in the past month to its credit, faces a better than average Brown unit that failed to permit Q touchdown through It's line until last week.
 LetdOwn?
 Unbeaten since It's second game and hailed as one of the Eas:'s strongest defensive clubs, the Crim- son will have to guard against a letdown in meeting a Brown team that knows all its tricks because new Coach Skip Stanley served un- der Harvard's Harlow last fall. Har- yards newly-acquired offense should prove decisive though Brown usual ly plays It's best ball in the Stadium.
 Yale, weakest of New England's major elevens with one victory in sig starts, meets Q Princeton team that has the same record, but the traditional big-three rivalry prob- ably will attract Saturdays largest crowd in this section. Both teams have failed to win since their open CTS and will fling barrage of pass es in an effort to break their los- nlg streaks. A high-scoring duel is predicted with Yale given a slight edge.
 Go For Grigas
 Holy Cross, another slow start CT, tits with Manhattan, and the Crusaders may be expected to put a little extra "oomph" into their fifth win in their drive to clinch an Ali- America berth for their bashing fullback, Johnny Grigas.
 A Dartmouth band that has yet to hit Its peak under new Coach Fuss McLaughry may click suffi- ciently to take Cornell at Ithaca, N. Y. The Big Red however, rules a thin favorite to halt Dartmouth's bid for It's sixth win.
 Williams, defeated only by Prince ton, should clinch the little three title at the expense of twice-heaten Amherst,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
K. OF L. FINAL DRILL
 BEFORE RENS' GAME

Coach Joe Boley will send his K, of L, cagers through a final tune up this evening in preparation for tomorow's inaugural with the Rem aissance at St, Joseph's hall.
 Tonight's workout will be the sixth in two weeks for the Liths, who are determined to give the powerful Negro aggregation a mer- " time of 1t,
 Tomorrow's contest will start at o'clock, 7:S0 preliminary fsatur- ing St. Joseph's Holy Name open ing the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
Younger Generation Cro1Odng Records n Water On
Bill Smith, Gloria CaIIen
 Set g New Water Marks

Philadelphia, Nov. iA-(Upl-Bill Smith, l7-year-old swimming sem sation from Honolulu, will have 90 potential new American records up for approval when . total of l9S marks is submitted to the Amateur Athletic unions annual three-day convention which begins here to- morrow.
 Smith was tops among the years record-breakers and two of his marks may be accepted by the In- ternatlonal Swimming Federation as world figureS--his 2;07.l for the 220- yard free style swim, and his 4:3e,5 for the 440 free style.
 A Girl swimmer, Gloria Callen of New York, ranked next to Smith 6s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
ESTRELLA SIGNED

Joe Estrelle, one of the Luso- American soccer football stars of last season, has been signed by the Lusos for the remainder of the sea- son. and will be seen in action Sun day against the Bridgeport Swedes at Recreation Field, Naugatuck, where the kickoff is scheduled for 2:3O D. m. Estrella is also expected to strengthen the defense of the local team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
(Reg. U. s. Pat. Ohf.) BY HARRY FERGUSON TfVkfad n.apa G,.ox.a. W.IRA

Uniteu FFeSS sports Editor
 New York, Nov. i4.-(UP)-If I were an Insurance agent and Buddy Baer asked me to sell him an accl- dent policy, would turn him down cold. The man just isn't a good risk now that he has signed to fight Joe Louis again.
 He is young and in the best of health, but he Is going to become in- volved in a horrible accident on the eeVesing of Jan. 9. He will emerge rom 1t with decorations around inc mouth and eyes, contusions of ina race and mild concusslon of the prain caused by repeated and violent o!ows upon the chin. It won't be mn automobile or locomotive that hit him, either. ' 'N'
 Louis Is usually an even-tempered citizen, but some things happened curing his bout with Baer in Wash. ington last spring that burt T hi. pfide' once before in his career his pflae was hurt-by Max schmelinp --and the things that happened to MaSle Tn the return bout made the rlgors Of the German paraehute spring. " '''e
 Didn't Quit
 Baer, unlike his brother Max who heaaed Tor storm cellar carly. de- eided to stand up and fight Louis m the course of the hostilities two things occurred: IVY
 ta) Louis suffered a cut over his eye-one of the rare times in his career that his blood has been shed in the ring. A Siieu
 Cb) Baer hit the Brown Romhar when he was backed up against inc ropes and knocked him over the second strand onto the apron of the
 Louis came crawling back through she ropes and fortunately-or, un. fortunately if you are frightened easily-your agent got a square look st ms face. It was all coiIed into knots or hatred. I had a sudden surge Of pity for Baer and reached Tor a pencil so would be ready to record the time of the knockout No matter If he loses all his money Louis never will die broke. He can always take the fGce he wore that night and rent it out to people who lowe'en.
 Time may have cooled his rage a Dit, but I think we are going to see an unusual fight between Louis and Baer on Jan. 9. It may be one Of those fights where only four sounds are heard. They are, in the orcer or their appearance: CD the bell: CD Louis left landing: (3) Louis right landing, and (4) Baer landing-on the floor.
 Could Be
 You should be in your seat early If you don't want to have the same experience that befell a Texas oil millionaire at the second Louis. Schmeling fight. He had chartered an airplane and brought IS friends to the fight. He had expended a small fortune to purchase choice seats. Just before the main bout started he hauled a dollar cigar  from his pocket, bit off the end and struck match. When the cigar was lighted, he threw away the match and looked up-all set to watch the fight. It was over.
 One interesting angle of the bout IS that Louis is turning his entire purse over to the Navy Relief or ganization. The prospect of watch ing a heavyweight champion fight for nothing more than the love or the game should attract quite 6 throng to Madison Square Garden. Among them will be many astron- omers anxious to do research work on certain phenomena associated with their science. You know-the study of falling bodies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
PONIES PRACTICE

Tn order to keep on edge for its game with the Warriors the Thom- aston Ponies has booked football drill for Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock on McGrath's Field, Thomas ton, Manager De Fibre announced, adding that the Ponies will be out fitted for the game in blue and yell low jersies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
. WRESTLING RESULTS
 (By United press)

Hartford, Conn: Rudy Laditzi. Poughkeepsie, N. F.. pinned Marvin Westenberg, Tacoma, Wash; pr. John Murphy, Maiden. Mass. drew with George Macriostas, Greece; Chief Sanooke, Oklahoma, threw Marty Jones. Tennessee; Ted Ger maine, South Boston, Mass, drew with Manuel Cortez, Spain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
EAGLES BLANK LIONS

New Haven, Conn, Nov. l4-(UP) The New Haven Eagles turned back the Washington Lions 20 to improve thsirs leadership of tn c American Hockey league Eastern division last night. It was the first shut-out of the season for Goalie Phil Stein.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
PALS DRILL

North End Pals, one of the better junior basketball units of the city are to work out tonight at the Web ster school gym, starting at T o'clock. With request from coach Joe Rinaldi that all con- cerned be present or accounted for. Several new players will be seen with the Pals this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
BASEBALL MITE

Dolly Stark weighed only il5 pounds when he played baseball in semi-pro and big league ranks be- fore turning to lllnpiring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

c. What are Joe DiMaggio's an- nual batting averages s.nce he has been in the major leagues?
 A. Tn 1886 he batted 1928; 1937- .346; 1e3e-.324; 1939-.38l; 1940- 352; and 194l (unofficiaD .357.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

l935, carrying l60 pounds.
 c. Did Texas A. & M. win the Southwest Football Conference champ onship in 1940?
 A. They were tied with Southern Methodist University, each winning 5 and losing l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14
Sport Questions Answered

Fave you a fpO:.j question you want answered? Write your ques- ton clearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Fan Question Man, Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 18th St, Wash ingtOn, D. C., enclo- ing a Scent postage stamp for personal reply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

HEARD news9" asked Jeremiah Francis met him yesterday going to be the Brooklyn Americans"
 Jeremiah When do they boost the prices9 "They don't" said. Prices stay the same"
 "Veli they anE Brooklyn then" said Jerry 'ot the Dodgers Amecans corrected Brooklyn Amer the year will be the Brooklyn Dodgers" year, you sad2" asked Jerry.
 That's right" replied.
 well that settles it." Jerry they're shoon the lip about already Mccoy and Brooklyn welcomes the games will still in the Garden reminded nim
 1reregardess that Brooklyn" said Jerry And watch lick them buns, the Rangers"
 though you 6 Ranger fan, Jerry2"
 "Leaye bygones bygoneS Jeremiah From Rangers perzon like the Gins What be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-14

Q. Tn which year did BATTLE SHIP win the Grand National at Aintree, Eng, and how much weight did he carry?
 A. He won this famous race in
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-28
Junior Red Cross Program
In Full Swing

of the Junior Red C.CSs program
is to maintain the morale of the
youngsters and to see that they
have as normal a life as possible in
order that they may be equipped
to handle future problems, For this
reason, in these somewhat trying
hours. they are being kept as busy
as possible SO that they may feel
that they are contributing to the
defense program and so that they
will have their minds occupied with
constructive ideas rather than the
tragic. Junior Red Cross also en-
phasizes the feeling of friendliness
between the children of the Warrlng
nations SO that some of the hatredS
engendered in this war may be
minimuized in the years to come.
Mrs. John T. Rice is Junior Red
Cross chairman for the Ell Centro
chapter of the American Red Cross
and recently, with E. L. Hlteman,
county superintendent OF schools
met with teachers in the rural
schools in this area to explain the
program to them so that it may be
carried on in their respective
schools.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-28
Signal Chapter
Holds Me tino
Friday Night

Past matronS and patrons oi Sig
nal chapter No 276. OE.S. We're
aonDred with special escorts at the
chapters regular mcttna Friday
night III the Masonic temple.
Amon2 the past iua;rons intro
ducod We're: McSdamcs T. L. Martin,
c. II DuSold, H. r. Anderson. E. N.
/. tIatch. with MIS- George Buck
lin. Junior Past mutrou. Herbert
S. Harris Junior past patron. Neal
Hatch. past patron Of the chapter
and Harmon Tyler, past patron OF
fulton. No. were introduced as was
Ms. Nora G. j. Weir. a former Ell
Ccnfan ncW living in Berkeley.
The chapter voted to invest part
oi its savings i'll defense bonds and
a.so made plans for a box social
1T tho mex, meeting. to start at
Csc pm In order to make it a
httie easy on the pOcketbookS. no
box may be sCld for more than so
cents. Men OF the chapter are to be
N charge.
Alter the business session the
group enjoyed refreshments IN the
banquet room where Christmas dec
Grafton provided a pretty setting.
SNOW men ard reindeer, cleyerly
fashioned from popcorn, were a
lart ol the clever table appointment
and tie work OF MIS-. J. N. IIiggin-
bo.nam. MIS-, w S Kcating, jr..
va chairman of the committee in
charge. assisted by Ruth Daily.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-28
7 I ~: = Y
CAV !:

Despite its bc!nr the Gay after
Christmas, the sum OF $91 90 was
given for the Red Cross's American
war relief fund Friday, $50 being
the eift Of the FL Centre KiWanis
club members.
Other donors were: Clarence E.
Conant Elmer Leonard. James Nor
San and family. c. I. Scott. Jack
Thomas, Gordon Scriven, Clyde E.
Daily Eva PaysoA, the other gifts
being made anonymously
The El Centro chapter has rasied
a little over $1,000 by voluntary sub
scriptIons. having been asked by
the American Red Cross to raise
S50C0 to be used for Red Cross work
Oh the battlcfronts. Fifteen per cent
OF the money collected will remain
with the chapter to be used for
relief work in the chapters district
in the event of bombingS or other
val disaster
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-28
Kiwanis Club Has
Children S Party
Friday Moon

KiWaniS club members Friday gave
a Christmas party for children and
also contributed a Christmas gift
OF some $50 to the Red Cross Amer
lean war relief fund,
Some 40 Youngsters were present
as guests OF the club members and
Mark Washburm, ecnia! Santa
Claus. distributed lifts 10 all.
Some Of the children contributed
numbers 10 the program: Carolyn
Gcrec told Van Dykes The Other
wise Man; Billy Tyler and Diane
Clemons each WAS heard III Il piano
solo, and Jackie Womack, in clever
r2citationS
Miss Geraldine Johnson, who is
in charge Of Inc collection Of funds
fer dc Red Cross war relief drive
in FL Centro, spoke briefly ON the
drive after Which a collection was
taken netting the sum Of $50.
Rudolph Miller was chairman Of
the day and L. M Moore, president
conducted the business meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-28
EIks Lodge Plans
Bre akfas+ Dance
New ye ar S Eve

With a busy Christmas season Just
behind them. FL Centro Ellis a"
NOW equally busy with plans fer
New Years Eve
Once a2ain the lodge will usher
i'll the new year with a dance auu
breakfast to take place next We'd
neSday in TIE lodge headquarters
and open to Elks and their invited
guests.
Dancin9 will start at 10 pm. and
breakfast will be served early Thurs
Gay morning.
Herb BaSkin, chairman of tho
dance committee is in charge ann
has made arrangements to have a
splendid orchestra for the occasion
and has ordered novelties. noise
makers and all the faVors which
help make a successful New Years
Eve party.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-12-28

Vacation or no vacation, Junior
Red Cross members are busy these
days aiding in every way possible
the work of the Senior Red Cross
and carrying on their own projects.
AAt Wilson school students are
making Stretchers for use in an
emergency and the teachers are
gi7ing their vacation time to su-
LClvise the work.
hmong other activities are: COL
lecting of bottles which may be used
as medicine containers, the collec-
ton of bits of metals, of old knit
ted garments which may be rewoven
into war marticles; the raising OF
food products, vegetables, poultry,
pigs, COWS, and the taking over OF
as many of the home duties as
POSSIBLE so that parents may be Tree
to do other defense work.
First and foremost, however III
the minds of those adults III chargc