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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
PRO TENNIS GETS
 WONDERFUL BREAK
Riggs and KOvacs Expect. ed to Bring New Life to
 Play-fOr.Pay Sport

New York, Nov. 27 (UP) - Tennis circles expressed confidence today that the conversion of Na- tional Amateur Champion Bobby Riggs of Chisago and runner-up Frankie Kovacs of Oakland, Calif., Into professional performers would bring new life to the -for-pay sport.
 Riggs and Kovacs have received guarantees of 26,000 each for sign ing contracts for an 80-match tour arranged by Alexis Thompson, veal thy young sportsman and owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, National League professional football team.
 Thompson said that his two rec cruits may earn more than the ore iginal guarantee before the coast- to-coast tour-which begins Decem- Der % in Madison Square Garden with Fred Perry of England and Don Budgets completed. Tt stimulate competition among the four con- testants, each will receive a per- centage of the purses, on various payoh dates, in keeping with his winning average. ...
 The leading player will get 36 per cent, the second 28, and the third 2i and the fourth, IS. There is also Q possibility that the tour may be extended beyond the 30 matches.
 Kovac's plunge in the profession al ranks came immediately after his suspension by the United States Lawn Tennis Association for viola ton of of,amateur regulations in con- nection with expense money.
 Riggs, current national titleholder and winner in 1899, was in good standing with the USLTA. He and Budge attended the announcement ceremony yesterday. Perry, Wimble- don champion in '37 and '3S, is in Mexico. KovacS is in California.
 In the first match at the Garden, Budge-amateur ruler in '38 and '39 will face Kovacs, known as the Clown Prince of the Courts" and Perry will meet Riggs. Then the rockies will play the veterans in a doubles match.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
GRIGAS TO START
 FOR HOLY CROSS

Worcester. Mass, Nov. 27-(UP)- The physical condition of supposedly crippled Holy Cross may surprise Boston college Saturday. Only tackle Ed McNamara now seems to be a non-starter.
 Four bruised backs--quarterback Frank Saba, halfbacks Steve Mur- phy and Joe Boratyn and fullback Johny GFigas-and Dick Hamilton. battered center, all will be in the opening lineup. Coach Joe Sheeket ski believes that Is the strongest backdeid he can field though he re- alizes he will have to substitute a punter when Holy Cross is forced to kick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
Gold Cup Champs
 Oppose Texans

Tonight the locals open their home campaign against the Bridge port Shelton Gold Cup Boys club champions. The Park City team boasts one of the strongest aggrega- tons in New England, winning 2S out of 3l games, with a win over the Boston Jewels. With them will appear Capt. Lou Iuccin, Al Salata and Johnny Hugga, each well known in hoop circuits. The Texans will have Wally Saloninis, Curly Yati- katiS, Lefty Adams, all formerly with the Holy Name, Wally Kate of the K. of L., Joe Diamonds, Frnah Bajolcs. Eddie Jingles, Al Darsky Joe Bruno and John Doplis.
 As in previous seasons, MT. Barnes will toss up the first ball, Higgiston taking on from there. A preliminary is slated for seven o'clock, the main game starting at eight on the Barnes school surface.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
NEW TEAM JOINS
 BOYS CLUB LOOP

A new basketball team was form ed last night for the Boys Club h. termediate "B" league. The name of the team is the Rangers, man aged by Bob O'Connor. The follow ing players were signed to play: Joe German and Harry Metro of the Rersgades; Ed Russo, Sam Zotto, Marty Sullivan and Ed Evon of the Pine Hills; Son Santora of the Spades, and Paul Iannaccone and Bill Pace of the Boys Club State league. The Rangers drew a bye for this Saturday in the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
NUTMECS LOSE
 LEAD POSITION
KenOshas Win Two Out of Three Games in Y Vol.
 leyball League

Tn the Young Mems Inter- Club volleyball league at the Central Y. M. 0. A. the NutmegS were forced to drop out of the first place posi- ton they held when the Kenosha club won two out of three games, ll-l5, l5-ll, l5-10 in 0 very close encounter recently.
 The Tech Alumni club was vic. tortouS over the Victory A. 0. when they won two straight games, l5.e, l5-lO. Tn the third contest between the Speedboys club and Voltas club, the former outplayed the latter to win. l5-l3, i5-4.
 Competition in this league is SC evenly matched that after three weeks of play four teams are now tied for first place, namely, Tech Alumni, Kenosha, Speedboys and the Nutmegs who have led in matches up until this weeks con. tests. Both the Victory and Voltas clubs are struggling to get out of the cellar position.
 In the Hi-Y volleyball league tive games were played with four teams scrapping feverishly to win. The Tech club was at it's best when they defeated the Cassions club, l6-4, lS- {. It was the Fairlawn. Epsilon match which created the greatest excitement. Epsilon won the match by only the l1arrowest margin. Ep- silon was hot in the first game to win l6.1i, but lost the next game by the same score they won first game. and bounced back again to chnch the last game, I6-1o.
 Teams in two Hi.Y leagues are: "A" league; Alpha, Cadets, Beta, Centrals, Htlltops and Black Knights. In B" league: Epsilon, Tech, Cais. sons, Gamma Phi and Fairlawn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
MAJOR LEAGUE TRADERS SEEK
 PHILLY STARS
Phils Rich in Trade Grist Despite Last Place
 Stigma
Ysv pAYlT. sCHEFFrr.s

United Press stafS COrrespondent)
 New York (UP)-The philadel- pilla Phillies have finished the Na- tional league race in eighth p.@Ce i've times out of the last six years and according to baseball tradition, playing with that type of club makes Q player fold under pressure when playing with a better team, Despite this distaGteful stigma, there's hardly Q winter that passes that doesn't find several PhlllieS the object of trade intentions by the rest of the circuit. This winter Is no exception.
 At this time of the year when baseball Is crowded of the sports pages by football, hockey and the other winter sports, trade talk fllls the ear of every devotee of the diamond and occupies the spare time of every manager and mag nate in the game.
 Traders Eye Phlls
 But the barter-lnart is partlcu- larly crowded with folks seeking 10 buy members of the PhilS. Just look ata Q partial list of trades cur- rently going the rounds involving members of Gerry Nugent'S outfit.
 i-Manager Frankie FriS:h of the Pittsburgh Pirates is said to be willing to part with shortEtop Arky Vaughan or Lee Handley and cash for any one of four Phallies-- Johnny Podgajny, Tommy AueneS, Frank Hoerst and Ike Pearson. All four are pitchers and good ones.
 2--Pitcher Frank HoerSt to the Brooklyn Dodgers, with either cash, Luke Hamltn or Babe Phelps proffered in return. Outfielder Dan Litwhiler also has attracted tho rowing eye of Dodgers president Larry MacPhail.
 3-Shortstop Bobby Bragan and Litwhller both have caught the fancy of the New York Giants, who may try to swing a deal in. volving catcher Hank Danning.
 Credit for disproving the old axiom about the impotency of for. mer PhdllieS-given particular eEn. phasis by the dismal failure of outllelder Chuck Klein with the Chicago Cubs-must go to c large and talented group of players.
 Former Phils Excel
 The Dodgers have been particu- larly fortunate with former Phil. lies, as witness the performance of Dolph Camilli, Curt Davis and Kirby Higbe. The most recent Brooklyn acquisition was Higbe and he is nothing but q credit to the Nugent crowd. Kirby won l4 and lost l9 with the Phiis and 1t seemed hardly logical that he would do so much better with a tighter club. But he did-and how, He won 22 and lost only nine for the Dodgers and may be said to be the gentleman who brought the pennant ito Flatbush,
 Other star members of the Phil. adelphia alumni who have been a credit to the club that peddled them to the higher brackets are Bucky Walters of the Reds, Claude PaGSeau of the Cubs and Dick Bar. tell of the Giants.
 Yes, 1t looks as if NuRent S. Company will be the busiest base ball men in the game come Decem- Der wehn the major leagues get together for their joint meeting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
MODES POWER
 BIG FACTOR IN .
 SERVICE SETTO
Holy Cross Spotted One Touchdown; N. Y. U. viO-
 lets to Be DiscoIOred
BY HARRY FERGUSON FWYsal&msa EANrsmsz Ea~nMssen EMaAeassN

.
 New York, Nov. 27--tUP) Taking one last shot at the dying football season by rtying to pick the winners of today's end Saturdays games:
 i5 East
 Navy over -The game of the day, Navy's power and reserves should turn the trick, but this is one of those things where form can be thrown out the window.
 Boston college over Holy Cross. By about one touchdown.
 FrdhaIn over New York univeT- sity-Hy any score the Fordhams care to run up.
 Pittsburgh over Carnegie Tech So easy it's likely to be pitiful.
 Michigan State over West Vir. ginia-After a tough tussle. West Virginia is on the upgrade.
 Midwest
 Nebraska over. Oklahoma - Tn one of the top games in the nation. A close, bruising struggle.
 Marquette over Iowa State-The nickel came down heads.
 Arkansas over Tulane But the Ra2orbacks better not count their touchdowns before they're matched.
 South
 Mississippi over Mississippi State Wow, zowie and bangl Something to see.
 Tulane over Louisiana State = Too much power and reserves
 Vanderbilt over Tennessee--Fight- Ing to get into Q Bowl. Good game. Texas over Texas A. & M.-Aren't there any easy ones down south this week? Here goes the Aggies' per- feet record.
 Georgia over Georgia Tech--Sink- wich will be the difference.
 Texas Christian over Southern Methodist--l3 to 2,
 Rice over Baylor Without any confidence. Anything can happen. Penn State over South Carolina--- Those Penn State guys get tougher by the week.
 Alabama over Miaml-The Grim. son Tide at flood stage.
 Clemson over Auburn-Desp the fact that Auburn is coming along these days. William & Mary over North Caro. lima State-Not too tough.
 , Far West
 Stanford over California - The ] formation boys may be in for { rough afternoon, but they should have enough to win.
 Washington over Southern Cali. fornia-On the theory that use shot the works against Notre Dame Oregon State over Oregon-Witb the Rose Bowl ct stake, State is go- |. ing to give out with all it's got. Mex Mexico over wyoming By at least one touchdown and maybe plenty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
By TOM NooNAN

United Press Stan COrrespcndent)
 Boston, Nov. 2.--(UP)--Wes- leyan and Boston University each placed two players to divide houors on the 'little" all-New England team compiled today by the United ballots. t
 Contributions to Q streamlined Press in an unusually close battle of forward wall and O classy backfield capable of playing on almost any big-tiE1e unit were made by seven other colleges, Four colleges -Wil- Hams, Norwich, Colby and New Bri- tain TeacherS--each landed two delegates on the second team.
 Deserving candidates were more than plentiful in a season which marked the climb of Williams, Trin- ityt Coast Guard Academy and Nor- wlch to the front ranks of Ssnall- college football. Three rrcmn ef the 1e40 first eleven had 6 chance to repeat, but only Wait W4.4alns of Boston University accomplished the feat.
 Quarterback Jack Thompson of a Coast Guard unit that dropped two games by one point and scored six wins was the only unanimous choice, Thompson, triple threat, tailed l0o points to lead eastern backs in scoring,
 Tackle Kirl Kurth of Springfield received the second highest num- Der of votes though he played on a team that won only one game in eight starts Fast and brainy, Kurth, a demon punt blocker, was credited with half the tackles made by his club.
 Fuilhack James Carrier, who sparked Wesleyan to its upset win over preViously-unheaten Trinity. End Walter Jenkins of American international, who allowed Q net gain of i've yards around his flank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
ANDERSON SCHOOL
 LOOKS FOR COACH

Anderson and East Farms, new entries in the public school basket ball league this season, are looking for young men to volunteer as coaches. Young men who have the time and are interested should con- tact Bill Derwin, director of the League, at the Park Department of- flee in the City Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
DERBY DEFEATS
 BOYS CLUB ENVKCORS

A taller and more experienced Rover A. c. of Derby defeated the Boys Club Enkors by the score of 34 to 24 at the Boys club Tuesday night o'Donnell of Derby was high man with eleven points while Di- Napoll and Andolina scored ls points between them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
SAN FRANCISCO GETS
 ALL.STAR GAME

Ca'nbridge, Mass, Nov. 27.--CUP) "-Chlb Peabody, dynamic guard, and Loren Mac Kinney, triple threat end, who played key roles in a Har- yard line that rated with the na- tion's best, have accepted invitations to play with the East against the West in the annual all-star game at San Francisco New Years Day.
 Coach Dick Harlow also revealed yesterday that his regular tackles 2e2.pound Vern Miller and hefty Tom Gardlner-have been invited Co phly in the North South all-star game and probably will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
Time In Possession Of Ball Should Appear In Summary, Says Dorais
BY NEA Service

Detroit Nov. 27-Gus Dorais incorporating the football the of time ball. Yards gained and completed depend largely how chances each side has to put the ball in play teams superiority really defense could the ball from the opposition Deros contends statistics should show not only the time with the ball but the total number of offensive plays He also contends kicker should get credit for full distance instead only with distance 2o-yard line when the ball is booted the goal ne
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27

Foster Fails To Make
 AII-NeW England Team

Editors Note: I'm collaboration with coaches and football experts, the United Press herewith pre- sents It's 'littlev all.New England football team for 1sA1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
ThiSSpOYting
 World
Laugh From The Links
BY JOHN A. CLuNEY

william Farrell of Marquette Michigan sliced his ball into tall grass After gnt Farres fouome continued It's leaving the cades behind 100 yards down the fawa Ees boy caught up with him. Did you find the ball son2 asked 6nding the other caddies."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27

1oEtlS ss,.s,.s. s.1V 2S Score at half time: Speedboys IS, West Haven 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09

Further delay in the procurement of funds bequeathed to the city of Waterbury under the terms of the David G. Porter will, is in prospect. The Waterbury Trust compnay, trustee under the will of the testa- tor, will request Q three months continuance ct tomorrow's short calendar session of superior court.
 The action seeks to establish whether the terms of the testament in which sum in exces of e200,00 is willed to the city for the purpose of building and maintaining Q tech- nical school, apply to the construc- ton of the projected state trade school In Waterbury. The General Assembly during its last session ap- propriated the sum of $250,O00 for equipment and operating expenses toward this end.
 Tn addition to Q cash bequest of 920, 0,070.O3, and securities and real estate estimated ct S1T2, ,00S. .oS, the document also provides for q plot of land on Meriden road to serve as the site of the proposed school Until the appropriation made by the legislature, t had been held that available funds were made quate for the purpose. M
 Tn asking for the continuance, counsel for the Trust company point out that only one defendant, Bertha Comstock of West Hart ford, hash thus far entered an ap. pearance. Other surviving heirs of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
MUSICIAN DIES,
 RITES SATURDAY
Eustacchio Leone, 54, of York Street, Leaves Five
 Daughters, Son

Eustacchio (Trank) Leone, 64, died suddenly early this morning at his home. 55 York street. A na- tive of Italy, he came to this coun- try 45 years ago.
 For 10 years MT. Leone resided in New York city. He then moved to Waterbury where he had since lived. For the past IS years he had been 6 general contractor in this city. He was 6 member of the Civic Italian American club, and of the Civitea Progresso society.
 MT. Leone was well known in Hnu- eical circles. He was Q member of the Universal Old Timers orchestra for the past four years. He appeared on several radio programs in New York and this state.
 Besides his wife, Rose (Mastro- donato) Leone, he leaves one son, Francis; five daughters, Mrs. Patsy SaSso, Mrs. Rocco Rinaldi, Mrs. James Gallo, Mrs. Mario Fernandez, and Mrs. William Butler: six grand- children, all of this city; three brothers, Ralph of Brooklyn, N. F., Patsy of Chicago, and Prank of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Aceto, Mrs. Vincent Savanna of New York; and Elizabeth Leone of Italy.
 The funeral will take place Sat. lirday morning at 9 o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home, o6 Willow street to St. Thomas church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from Tell and tomor. row from 2 to II p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
Lev. James K. Brophy
 Appointed Pastor
Naive of Waterbury Placed in Charge of Newly Organized Parish in New Britain; Changes Listed

Thomaston, has been appointed pastor of st. Thomas, Goshen.
 Bishop McAuliRe also announced today the appointment of Rev. Joseph F. Cleary, J. c. D., as secre- tary of the Diocesan Matrimonial Court. Hereafter he will handle all marriage cases and correspondence pertaining thereto at his oflce in Hartford.
 Tn another appointment of today, Rev. Walter T. Hines, now assistant at St. Roch's church, Greenwich, ts transferred to St. Johns church, Cromwell, where he will be an as- sistant.
 Rev. James K. BrOphy
 Father Brophy Is a native of Waterbury. He went to the public school in this city, thence to st. Thomas Seminary. He studied philosophy and theology at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore. His ordination took place at the Cath edral in Hartford June 6, 1925. F'ath- CT Brophy served as assistant at St. Mary's Milford; Immaculate Baltic; St. Justin's, Hart ford; St. Mary's New Britain. He was in the latter parish for six years and is well known in New Britain, to which he now returns to undertake the establishment of a new parish.
 The parish Is to be located In the Belvedere section of New Britain, the northerly part toward Hart ford. The church will be located some two blocks north of the Teachers College.
 Father Wilson
 Father Wilson was born in New Britain, where he attended St. Mary's School. After completing the course at St. Thomas Seminary, he was assigned for higher studies to St. Bernard's Seminary, Rochester.
 Ordained on December 2l, 1918 at St. Joseph's Cathedral, he was appointed assistant at the Immac- ulate Conception Church. Hartford. Other appointments have been St. Charles, Bridgeport; St. Joseph's, New Haven; St. Thomas, Thomas ton; St. Johns. Stamford: St, Mau- rice's Glenbrook; St. Aedan's, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09

Valdambrini celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem ct 9 o'clock, assisted by Rev. Edward Farrel as deacon, and Rev. Rocco Nadile as sub-deacon.
 The bearers included Tillo Baldo, Antonio Liberatore, Antonio Gugli- otti, Antnoio Baponte, Giuseppe Sperduti, and Alberto Guisti.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father Farrell.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary M. Mahan ot Baldwin street was held this morning at s:i5 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to the Tminacu~ late Conception church. Rev. Don- aid O'Leary celebrated the solemn high Mass of requein at 9 o'clock, assisted by Rev. George Reilley as deacon, and Rev. Phillip Hussey as sub-deacon.
 The bearers were Thomas Ryan, John Ryan, George Leary, Frank smith, James Costello, Daniel sul-
 Burial was In old St. Josepn's cemetery with services by Father OLeary.
 The funeral of Michael r. Me- Farland of 5e East Liberty street was held at 8:l5 o'clock this morn ing from his home to st. Patrick,s church. Rev. Bernard Foster cele- brated the solemn high Mass of requiem at g. o'clock, assisted by Rev. Austin Saunders as deacon, and Rev. Henry Murphy as sub- decon. Rev. Michael McVerry was seated in the sanctuary.
 The bearers included Henry Quinn, John Quinn, William Mulhern, John Mulhern, Edward Harvey and John Loy.
 Burial was in new st. JoSephS cemetery with services by Father Mcverry asssited by Father Foster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
FUNERALS


 The funeral of Mrs. Ethel Cassel was held at her home, 75 Robert street yesterday afternoon. Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf of Springfield, Mass, formerly of Waterbury, offl- ciating. Burial was in Star Lodge cemetery.
 The funeral of Robert s. Nay of Madison, formerly associated with the Waterbury National Bank, was held yesterday afternoon ct 2:A1 o'clock at the Madison Congrega- tional Church, Madison, with. Rev. E. Wallace Mast, former pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was in Naugatuck.
 The funeral of George J. Horan will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville fu- neral home, 270 West Main street to St. Michael's Church for 6 sol- emn high mass of requiem at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the fam fly plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Diego Diaz Quln- tana will be held tomorrow morn ing at 8 o'clock at the Maiorano funeral home, 05 Willow street to st. Lucy's Church for e solemn high mass at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cem- etery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home today from 2 to Il p. m.
 Members of the Chase Foremen's Association will meet at the funeral home this evening at T:30 o'clock. The funeral of Mrs. Adele Bene. detti of Yale Avenue, Middlebury, was held this morning ct o'clock from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 06 Willow street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Monsignor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-09
TRUST CONTAIN SEEKS RULING
Foreclosure Action SChed- uled Tomorrow Morning
 Against D. J. Leary

The Waterbury Trust company will seek a disclosure of defense: judgment in the event that no dee fense is forthcoming, and tho set- ting of law-days, in Its foreclosure action against former City Con- troller Daniel J. Leary, and his wife Sadie D. Leary, The case will be heard by Judge John A. Cornell at tomorrow's short calendar session of superior court.
 Litigation is founded upon the trust company's claim that both the one-time city official and his wife signed 8 promissory note, dated August 20, 1923, in the amount of $2,SOO, payable to the Waterbury Trust Company. The note was alleg- edly secured by property located on Frank street, and lt is held that the entire principal sum plus interest has been due and unpaid since Oc- tober 1, 1940. Tn addition, it is charged that unpaid taxes of S35I .00 have accrued on the property.
 Others named defendants in the action are members of the Citizens Good Government Association, and the United States Government. The former has instituted suit for S6O0,- 900 against the missing controller, and the government holds liens for allegedly unpaid taxes, amounting to 437O, ,26i ,06.
 Also on tomorrow's short calen- dar session will be 6 hearing on Q demurrer filed by Sen. Michael V. Blansfleld, counsel for Clyde H. Libby of this city, in his $10,O00 acc ton against the city of Waterbury. Libby, according to the complaint, suffered injuries as the result of Q fall on Albert Place last May 3Oth, and the city has denied liability for the accident, since 1t does not rec- ognixe the street as having ever been accepted as c public highway.
 In the demurrer, Sen. B!ansfield has contended that "T'he charter provision is unconstitutional be- cause of its unreasonable and ar. bitrary classification and because of its unlawful discrimination, contrary to the provisions of the constitution of the State of Connecticut, and that of the United States"