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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
Wby Figures 7o FoLlo Up" Wit Fine Basketball Seasor
Bernhardt Heads
 Baseball Vets Of. LitchfieIdCOunty

Torrineton, Dec. lB-The Xitch. field county chapter cs tho Vet erans' Baseball association met yCn. terday afternoon ct Bi Centsr streui to elect officers for the ensuing year and to select delegates to tho state convention Co be held ia Wlllimans tic, January n. The following ofa ficers were elected: President, WILL liam Bernhardt; vice-presldent, VIII. liam Hoystradt; secretary, Matthew Sullivan; treasurer, John !. Gcan- lon. The following were named te represent the local chapter at tde state convention: M. J. Sullivan, Judge Thomas J. Wall, John Hcan- lon, William Bernhardt and Thomas Mcleod, Edward Doyle and John O'Brien, both Of Winsted, were also named The directors of the or- ganization are Michael P. Dwyer, Louis Cronan and Mayor William IT. patten. 4 report of the banquet which was recently held at CCnlav inn, was read by the treasurer which showed that 1t was a flnans cial as well as social success.
 A committee was also appointed to look into the advisability Of hav- Ing Q sheep-roast some time in Aug. uSt, this consists of William n Bernhardt, Louis Cronan and MI. chael T. Dwyer.
 Matthew J, Sullivan, the retiring president, was given a vote oe thanks for his untirinG efforka ul1inh has made this chapter one of the most successful organizations in Litchiield county.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
WEST SIDES AND |LlTHS LOSE TO GEMS, BREWERS
Hartford Club Wins State League Game S2.2S;
 Worcester Club Classy

waterbury's two top seml-pro bas. ketball units, West Side 9paedboys of the State League and the K. of l.. Speedboys, operating independ- ently, were on the short end of large scores yesterday afternoon and evening. At the YMCA the high.scorlng and well. balanced Hartford Gems pined Q .b2 to % de. cislon on the Speedboys from the west end, while the Liths fared little better in an evening performance against she Worcester Brcckert Brewers, iosing Sa to 4S, It was SI to lS ct half time.
 Without 0ottlieb and Schlekman for the first haH of the game, the Gems had Q 22-i9 lead at half time with SA-20 score posted as the final ten minutes Of play began. West Sides Mlssed ten of l4 free throws, as 0ottlieb and sehiekman scored 20 points between them, Cole got 9 more, Freddie Ferrie six and Wilson six, while French, with seven markers led the speedboy scoring. Summary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
VERNOVIA WINNER IN WOOSTER PLAY
Wins Over GaIIuIO lOO.02 Special Exhibition Next
 Sunday at 4.8

We'll over three hours was re. qllred for Mike Vernovia and Dan- ny oallulo to settle their 100 point junior tournament pocket billiard match ct the Wooster parlors, Ver- novia winning 100 to o2 after three hours, 20 minutes, thereby keeping his undefeated record of five straight wins. dallulo had q high run Of ie against i4 for the winner.
 Tn another match, Bill Boldish had no trouble with Bobby Baker, winning 100 to A, Boldish running l6 balls for his best effort, Baker getting 10 in one inning.
 Entering the sixth week of play, Vernovia and Daley meet Tuesday night; Devine and Baker, WedneS- day; De Corso and Martin on Thursday; and Saturday, BoldiSh and Malinson are scheduled with Young Jack Sharkey and Danny dallulo to wind up on Sunday.
 Sunday afternoon and evening, December Fist, Carl Vaughan and his daughter, Mareeline of Chica. 90 will be seen In exhibition match- es at the Wooster; { p. m. and 6 ?, m. Vaughan Is a former national amateur pool" champion, his daughter the midweStern women'S champion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
Franklin Offers To
 Fight Louis For Free

Chicago, Dec. 16-(UP)-Charging that Joe Louis has refused to fight him, offee-colored Lem Franklin to- day offered to meet the heavyweight champion for nothing.
 If Louis is sincere in his desire to clean up the heavyweight division this is a time to prove It," Franklin said. My purse would go to any servicemen's relief fund or charity they pick out"
 A few weeks ago, Franklin offered through his manager. Jack Hurley, to box Buddy Bear, Billy Conn and Lou Nova aISd turn the combined purses over to charity If he failed to knock out all three.
 Mike Jacobs laughed that one off," Hurley said. "Then he offered to have Franklin fight Melio Bettina but I won't have Lem pushed into the second flight. He's willing tc fight Louis.-for nothing, who elsg would do thatf%
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
CROSBY HOOTERS 60 TO MERIDEN TUESDAY NIGHT
DOuble.Header at Wilby Gym Saturday! !! WestReId
 and HoIyoke Here

Crosby high school basketball squad will be the first of the three local public high schools to get un- der way with It's hoop work, going to Meridet tomorrow night then Pawtucket, R, I. on Friday and back to the Wilby gym Saturday night for Q test with Holyolse, as Wilhy meets Westfield high as part of Q double-header, the same evening. Wllby's Wildcats, relmemberinR les unbeaten football squad, hopes to get started with a win over Westfield Saturday night in lts first game Of the season and then lays off until December 20, when the Alumni will be played between the Christmas and New Year holiday.
 Leavenworth, with Q suicide sched. ule opens the season at Bristol Fri. day night, December i0th and later meets New Britain in Q home and home series.
 Small But Speedy
 Coach Bill schofleld has had his lads in tow for about two weeks and feels that, while on tho small side, physically, they will give c good, fast account of themselves despite Q hard schedule that includes games with AnSonia, Torrington, Wilby, Nau- gatuck, Harding and Leavenworth after the Meriden, Holyoke and Pawtucket tusselS. With Hannon Hanraha1 of last years squad the Crosby squad will be built around Albie Kelly and Art Fisher, high.scoring forward and center, with Belanger, Boucher and Rey- holds, Conlon, Fietelson, Smith, D. Agostino, dobrln and Karvelis to pick from as the season gets under way.
 Two Top Teams?
 Wilby will have a basketball unit that may match It's football team for genuine ability, for there's Wal len, Overtcn, Buddy Kalosky, Yar- nell, SiSer, AnasuakaS, Wallace, Keane and Thomas, Mario Rinaldi, Popiis and Carroll, former Crosby students, AS the squad stands, Wilby has ten players, one about aS good aS the other. Wallace, Is e former sts. Peter and Paul captain, Poplis and AFasauslEas are Brooklyn play CTS of ability, while Rinaldi Col- lucci and diampetruzzi are expee. ted to make first class replace- nerts.
 At Leavenworth, the senior hoop talent seems to be overshadowed by the FTosh players, with Roland Hamel and Stan Heaton figured to Do senolrs who will make the grade aS regulars. Pannone, Carey and Joe Mcorath are forwards who may develop speedily, with Cugno end XAlunas also 0 promising pAir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
Sport Questions Answered

Have you . sports question you want answered? Write your ques- ton clearly, sign your name and address and mall your query Co Sports Fan Question Man, Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 lSth St., Wash. lngtOn, D. C., enclosing a scent postage stamp for personal reply.
 e. Who was the batting cham. pion of the Western International Baseball league for the past season9
 A, Smead Jolly of the Vancouver Capilanos with an average of .S4S,
 e. In what round did Jack John son score his knockout of Stanley Ketchel and what wAs the date of the hout9
 A, In the twelfth round, The bout occurred October ie, 1909.
 C. Tn tho card game of sixty. Six" what are the counting points of the Ace, King, Queen, Jack and Ton, when taken In on trieksp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
 BLANK RED WINGS
tRy limited preas)

The Toronto Maple Leafs tieht- ened their grip on first place In the National Hockey League Sunday night, defeating the Detroit Red Wings, 4.0. Held to c i-0 lead until less than i've minutes of the game remained, the Leafs loosed their quick goals in the third period.
 Boston's Bruins came from be. hind to gain c s.3 deadlock with the Blackhawks at Chicago before i0,3e6 fans. Woody Dumart pumped two goals into the nets in a seconds Of the last period. The tie moved Chicago Into third place.
 Montreal dropped Brooklyn Into last place with c 4-2 triumph over the Americans. The Canadiens scored three times in the first period,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
MA servlCe sporta Rdltor

New York, Dec. l6.-Herbert CriSler does not confine himself to platitudes, but deals in flindamen- tals in outlining the college ath- letes position in the war.
 College athletics can supply four great needs of the armed forces says Fritz Crisler. 'sThey are; Material, leadership, morale and physical fitness"
 Michigans distinguished athlyetic director and head football coach puts forth Q constructive suggest. War should broaden, not curtail, athletic participation.
 To further that end, crisler in- troduced Q proposal to add l60- pound football to the Western Con- ference program. The "lightweights" have ben playing right along, and with tremendous enthusiasm, in the east.
 Crisler:s suggestion Is one of un- deniable merit. There is no per- centage in the health department in only a talented few participating in footbal, or any other game.
 WU HEC uO AOlbSE SpSSt"VOA0 aAA this war.
 We are participants.
 It is time for America to get out of the stands.
 Russell Oakes of Tropical Park is b poetic soul and @ hOrticulturist as well as 6 tub thumper.
 Writes Russ: "Tt has been decided to landscape the inside of the new walking rail with hedge of Ixora. This is sefmi-tropical shrub which bears a blossom not unlike the ger- aniurn in formation. Tn color 1t is what best can be described as ger- aniIifn rcd. Spotted on the main lawn of the walking ring are four trees of the date palm family, pro- yerly known as Phoenix ReClinata.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
Jungle League R-O-A.R.S!

As predicted, the spotlight was turned on the DNboons 0orillas battle last week.
 We'll Hook" Marinellrs S7S for "Them Buns" BAboonS was too good for 10 Jo" DeRoSa's "dashouSe" dorlllaS.
 Here's hoping Q quick recovery t. Nick Little Man Who Wasn't There" Do Rosa.
 Duke" Jaearuso found the range ct last when he spilled the wood for 348.
 Clipper" Clresl, with the help Of "One Ball" 0raziano, stopped the Monkeys from winning three games.
 Tony Sears" Hozzuto's last game told the story in winning two games from the Growing" Goriiias,
 The "0ashouse Gang" missed Mike Jacobs" Melchione,
 "Dari.Rich" SasSo was cleaned by by his brothef.i Jaw again. Short cheer for Vigo BozZuto.
 Sol "Dropkick" Addessio was teaching the boys how 10 bowl and keep fit ct the same time.
 Pretty Boy" Penoncello was the Sparkplug of the beaten Zehras. Better practice to kick, Lou.
 "Wonder Boy" Severino emptled both barrels into the zebras.
 Next week the "dashouse" Cor. Has and High and Mighty" Hy- enas will clash in the spotlightS at- traction of the week when Duke" Jacaruso and "Dapper" Melchione will settle a grudge match.
 After last weeks trimming, the Apes will try to knock over '"Them Buns" Baboons. Here we see two sets of brothers mixing.
 Barrel Clminera's Zebras expect to take three games from the fa- vorite second place Monkeys, led by Chuck" DiBenedetto and slug gerS Adducci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
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Material Leadership, Morale, Physical Fitness Col. lege Athletics Supply Four Great Needs; It's Time
 for America to Get Out of the Stands

The outside walls of the walking ring are covered with the gorgeous bougginvillaea. This vine, as ell visitors to Florida know, bears in profuslon flowers enclosed in showy magenta, purple or red bracts. On the inside walls of the walking ring, ct each pier, will stand potted, formally trimmed Australian pine, while each of the two fer corners will be decorated by l0-to-12.foot bamboo palms (areca lutesen.) These will stand in decorative tubs"
 What, no horses?
 And if there are horses, and Praise Agent Oakes had his way, he'd probably put Joe Widener's pink flabingoeg on them in place of jockeys.
 But all the decorations in the world won't cure 6 sick horse play CT as quickly and thoroughly as a winner.
 Any old lnoss player will tell you that g pretty picture doesn't even ease the pain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15

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 Lou L COumA football cOach will address he Tulane football dinner Dec H. Dick Hymn King Features author of Its the book with thousand lauhs illustrated by Otto
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 Chick Wergee the sports agent has stationed with the D. Marines Pearl HarbOr There brother acts In college basketball h Besides Us Howe RadeF FoFdhams Harold Bob CFOke include and Bob 0aucha and Tom Nand Canu Donnie and Warren Putnam of Colorado Frank Bill H0kmAn West State and Nom and Stan KOh the freshman twins LLU.
 E0LANDS GLORY, oryeaF-oA horse has settled down to winning streak n Australia after having survived debomng attack on the Dutch ship which being transported Australia port safely Henneberr veterans Australian boxing rings recently fought their tenth bout Sydney William HaEdgc president the American will b6 and Red Roe Yankee third sacker will observe his Wednesday Pop Warner thinks the T formation will death because lacks power and football oenss must have in interested Bob RenhaFd California the best the coast this RenhArds Frankel Albert his Glendale Jef Cfavah University of wnsa medal of kind for making left aback his Charley White Had Stanford selected for the Rose Bowl have invited Missouri War NoteThe Rhineand next to the Rdgwood Grove Sporting Club changed FORD PRICK JIMMY McLARNIN Murray celebrate birthdays Friday Jack Cuddy John transferred the Wantgon bureaus perform notable for the by saving boxing for by the boys In uniform Walter OConno complimentary tickets the Garden ago. Mrs Abe Green wife of the president Association convaescng her home in Paterson after long
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
South American
 Swimmers At Yale

New York, Dec. i5 - (U.P.) - The first South American swim ming team to ever compete in tte United States arrives today for q series of amateur athletic union meets in II eastern cities.
 The team comprises Maria Lenk and Willy o. Jordan of sao pauio, Brazil; Pablo Fonesca D Silvia, Rio De Janeiro; Jose Maria Duranona, Carlos sos, and Alberto PetTolini, Buenos Aires, and Louis Alcivar Of Guayaquil. Ecuador.
 Their first meet will be at Yale University, December IT..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
Newllelds aS, sprlnsWoods sS

At Bridgeport, the Newflelds, losers of four league games In suc. cession came to life with 0 close, two-point win over their city rivals, the springwoods s6 to 3S. Ken Rite chell and Jack Mackie scoring tlnAes ly, hoops In the final period which wiped out Q three point deficit. Kiely for the winners. scored twelve points. It was the Newhelds first State League victory In i've starts,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
BROOKLYN BLUE DEVILS
 TEST ENKCORS TONIGHT

The Boys Club EnkcorS will meet the strong Brooklyn Blue Devils in q Intermediate "A" league encouYl- ter at the club gym tonight to pro- tect their league lead. The Enkcors have won three games to date to hold the top position in the Club league. Coach Laxano Ianfloconne requests that all players be present at the Boys club at 2 o'clock.
 The Enkcors would like to meet any team from "A to l0 years of age. For games cell 4-00l7 or write Boys Club, a Cottage Place in care Of Mario deneralll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15

A. Ace Il, Ten 10, King {, Queen 3, and Jack 2.
 e. What is the significance of the word oaks as used in thor oughbred racing circles?
 A. It Is used to designate those races limited to three-year.old hllies, as Epson Oaks" the "Pimlioo Oaks" etc,
 e, When and where was the last ban on Sunday baseball Ir the major leagues removed2
 4. In 1884, for the first time in history, oil baseball clubs of the Ma tional and American leagues were able to plav Sunday games at home.
 e. When did Bernie Herman be- gin coaching at the University of Minnesota, and what was the team s football record that yeara
 A, His first year at Minnesota was i032, his team winning Ave and losing three.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15

Six of seven Worcester Brockerts scored at least two field goals while Coach Joe Boley got h the game to score four field goals to lead his team. FeErie and Grey add ed three field goals apiece, though the LithS were never in front and apparently no match for the classy court combine from the Bay State City, MajewSki, Puehek and AM- prose led the scoring for the win. laers. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15

Though St. Josephs Holy Name team scored 50 points on It's own floor, where 1t iS Q very tough team to beat, the Globe TrotterS won 6 08 to 50 game from the Manners, Danny Rosa and AnaSuSkas getting 26 and 2l points for the opponents. i. quired to settle the game, tho regu. lation contest ending At 50 points apiece,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
HISTORY or BOXING

Nat Flelscher, pugilistic historian, has completed an all-tirne record book and encyclopedia of boxing which goes back to the beginning of the sport in England in i7i7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15

AMERICAS Defense calls for the expan. sion of the U. s. Army Air Corps to . total of 100000 men W0W. To yOu-and to every ambitious and patriotic young man-this means matchless opportunity. Army air fields are ready. Training and combat planes are being delivered. We've got to ''keep lem Hying!"
 AVIATION CADETS
 The worlds finest aviation training is now open to qualified young men who want to serve their country as commissioned flying Oficers -bOmbardiers, navigators, pilots, "The Three Musketeers of the Army Air Corps" and other specialists. The pay is excellent while you are learning, and as Second Lieutenant you can earn as much as S2<5.5O per month,
 AIR CORPS ENLISTED MEN Enlistment in the Army Air Corps offers scores 2 additional opportunities. De- pending m your aptitude, you can become an air mechanic, armorer, meteOrOlOgist, sadiO sechnician, aerial PhOtOgrapher,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
Secret Weapon of the U. s. A.

This country has which the whole world respects important than 5000 ooocndepowe eahghs deadly accurate American bomb sight the great Garand re OuaS the world The weapon that than all and which other nation steal from e free spirit Snd perSOHd eOGSSe Of AmerieGn yOGhh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
Globe Trottevs
Holy Name
TotAlA

Score at half tlmes Globe Trotters 80. Holy Name s2. Referees Higgis. ton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15

welder, metal worker, clerk, or qualify in one of the many other sPecialties. And there's the BIG opportunity to De detailed as an Aviation Student for pilot training. A Master Sergeant Pilot is paid SI57.S0 per month. A private with First Glass Air Mechanic rating makes up to SlO5 monthly.
 OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
 Throughout the Regular Army there are thrilling jobs to be mastered -i jobs that provide splendid technical training, combined with adventure, useful service to your country, and the opportunity tO prepare for a successful future career. You're well fed, we'll housed and given good medical care.
 More than third of all enlisted men volunteer because of the recommendations of their friends iA the Army. Most of them re-enIistafter their first three years. They're the kind of men you're proud to work with, have fun with, and seyve with. Get all the facts from Regular Army men. There is nO obligation. Write or visit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
ElNlh nAY

Score nt half time, Hartford az, speedboys 10. Referee--C'arrlnRtoM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15
ThFiller.Dlller

Score at hair time: Drockerts Si, k, Of L, iS, Referees Darlington,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-15

A. Ace Il, Ten lO King {, Queen 3, and Jack 2.
Evening star., 1941-07-28
Mi|Iionih Person Visits
National Gallery Of Art

The millionth visitor TO the Ma
tional Gallery Of Art walked through
its portals at $40 pm. yesterday,
four months and nine days after
the gallery was opened. She was
Mrs. Cornelia Thrower of 1885 North
Eighteenth street, Arlington.
Mrs. Thrower, accompanied by, her
husband, Glynn Thrower, a Depart
ment of Agriculture employe, and
her 15-month-old baby girl, Glenda
Kay. was Immediately informed of
the distinction by Assistant Director
McGill James, who greeted her
officially in behalf of the gallery.
Mrs. Thrower and her husband
moved to Arlington from Epps, La,
a week ago. 1t was her first visit
to the gallery.
When Glenda Kay had been
placed in one of the modern baby
| carriages provided by the gallery
for Juvenile visitors, the family pro-
ceeded to inspect the museum. Mrs.
Thrower was especially impressed
by display of pictures showing the
great fires during the bombing of
London in 1910. She was guided by
Rudolph Haybrook, London auxiliary
fireman, who came to the United
States with the exhibit. Another
display over which she fingered was
that OF Spanish and Italian religious
paintings on the second floor.
| Mrs. Thrower said her only regret
was that the early closing hour made
it impossible for her to see the entire
gallery.
Evening star., 1941-07-28
DayIight-Saving Time
Started in CaroIinas
B, the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
North and South Carolina shifted
to daylight saving time today in a
move to conserve electric power.
Gov. Burnet R. Maybank of South
Carolina and j. M. Broughton of
North Carolina proclaimed daylight
saving for the two States after
President Roosevelt requested chief
executives of eight southeastern
States to join in the movement.
Virtually all business, govern
mental agencies and residents of the
Carolinas conformed to the change.
The few exceptions included rail-
roads and buses which abide by
their present schedules.
A change to daylight saving time
was made in Alabama a week ago
and Gov. Frank Dixon said the
State was cooperating 'overwhelm-
ingly."
Nashville, Knoxville and Chatta-
nooga went on central daylight time
in Tennessee. with smaller towns in
their areas generally conforming.
Daylight time becomes effective
in Virginia a week from now and in
Mississippi August l.