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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
BOSTON A. A. GAMES

Boston, Feb. - (U.P) - Entries for the 53rd annual Boston A. A. games February IA were received to- day from Earle Meadows of Los An- geles, world indor pole vault record holder. and Herb Thompson of Jer- sey City, N. J., national indoor sprint champion.
 Officials announced that for the first time in the history of the blue ribbon classic South American ath- letes will compete. Gullermor Hui dobore, Chile's middle-distance ace, and Bento Assis, Brazilian sprinter, will face this nations top perform CTS. Both hold two South American titles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
REDHAWKS FACE
 WATERT0WNERS
League Game Tonight at Fulton Rink; Middle
 bury Out

Red Hawks and Watertown are the City Amateur Ice Hockey league opponents tonight at the Fulton park rink in the playoffs new in progress to decide the league cham pionshi. Last night the Middlebury team was eliminated from title chance when defeated by the Water bury Red Wings to 2. This eve ning's ice-caade is scheduled for 2 o'clock with Art Dunn as the ar- bitrator in charge of procedeings. Red Wings and Middlebury put on quite tussle last night, going into the final period all even with two goals apiece, P. DeSantis scoring the game-winning goal for the Wings who have won all six games played this season to date.
 One-Sided
 In an exhibition game, Overlooks blanked the Watertown club 90. Brown, Chabot and Klein scoring as Robinson's goal-tending was excel lent for the winners. Score of the Red Wings-Middlebury game: Red Wings (3) (2) Middlebury Gil1fgan ....... Bunneli
 Goal W llSoH IHeIdU
 Right Defense EF1ItS Perln
 Left Defense burns .'..... '....... Foegtle
 Center ii. DeSanllS ..:..... WOrcJarS
 Right Wing P. DeSantis .. .... Salisbury
 Left Wing
 Spares: Red Wings: Gruber, Meg zie, Thomas. Carpenter.
 Middlebury: Joy, Drumm, Whit taker.
 Officials-Dunn.
 First period scoring-P. DeSantis, Voegtle.
 Second period scoring-Burns, Perrin.
 Penalities-P. DeSantis, voegtle. Third period scoring-P. DeSantis.
 Other Scores Warren Harding 30, Central 2G. Stamford 43, Norwalk 28. New Britain 33, Bristol 32. Bethel 27, Woodbury q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
'SHAMROCKS TOP MILL PLAIN FOES
 AT ANDERSON
Undefeated Team Upset in East End Loop; Hills
 Lose to East Ends

Because the Shamrocks of the East End Community Cub basket ball leagre were very much there" when they had to be they have earned chance to win the second round championships, if they can repeat their defeat of the previous ly unbeaten Mill Plain outfit, out pointed last night, 34 to 21, at the Anderson gym. The teams meet to- morrow night at p. m. to decide who's vino in the second round.
 Dorans five field goals for ten point total paced the Shamrocks, who have won four of five games played, with Conlon adding g to the total, and all five players scor- ing four or more points. It was Shamrock night, and that's all there was to it, as the best Mill Plain effort was Bobby Holmes six points. Shamrocks led, 16 to 15, at half time. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
Monti Dinner Ton: :ght

Featuring two toastmasters, friends of Al Monti. we'll known South Wa terbury athlete will be honored to- night at a testimonial dinner given him to mark the approach of his coming marriage, scheduled for Saturday of this week.
 Harmons' grill will be the scene of the eating and oratorical ac- tivity. Tommy Speers and Lou Le- vine will preside as toastmasters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
METROPOL|TANS BROOKSIDES IN FEATURE MATCH
Civitate vs. Barber for Inc dividual HOnOrs; Dusty
 Loop Schedule

Every now and then during the bowling season, standout pin match comes about because of the vagaries of the schedule. A week ago, it was those perennial "en- er1ies" of the Industrial league Chase Metal and American Brass Tonight, at the Sena alleys, it's the 1-2 teams of the Mercantile league Metropolitan eanerS and the Brookside Dairy array, with all eague rolling to get under way al g p. m.
 At the present writing, the Met. ropolitans enjoy a three game edge in the Merky loop, having won fl of 60 games to date; while the Brooksides have a 33 won, p lost rating as of the present. There fore, a "clean sweep" this evening. means a double-tie for first place if the Brooks are able to win all three games from the Metros. Ce- fenGing champs, and with line up that includes Freddy Cone, Sam Greenalatt, Rocky Masi, Jimmy Barber and Charley Holitster With the Brooksides to toss Tommy Civi- tate, Jim Whalen, Freddy Laciila, Red Roche and Frankie Thompson .pto the fray.
 Tommy and Jim
 Individually, the competition oe- tween Civitate and Barber shou q be interesting for individual hon. ors. Tommy is high average man of the league just now, but not by by much as both he and Barber have l23 plus beverages; but C.vi- tate also holds high single of 192 and high three strings of 476 ss seasonal records to Gate. third round of league bowling. Oth- CT matches include: Verriker Paint vs. Mohican Market: Speedy Par eel vs. Matzkin Furniture; and Brock Hall vs. Fulton Markets.
 Thompson and Freddy Cone should also provide some keen com petition for the opposing teams, though the Brooksides cannot as- ford to lose more than one game to remain "in there" for the home stretch effort in March.
 AWO OH xOp
 In the Dusty league tonight at the Mattatuck alleys, the two lead- CTS Chase Metal and American Brass are expected to come through tests with Waterbury Tool and U. s. Chemical though the latter team may give the Brassies more trouA ole than expected. Chemical is in third pace, tied with Blake and Johnson, though the two teams sharing the lead have a big nine game edge on the rest of the fled ard are putting on battle of their own, as they have the 1941- 42 championship between tn e ln- selves.
 Schedule, standing and records follow:
 French vs. Seth Thomas
 Ingersoll vs Wat. Mfg.
 Brassco vs. B. & J.
 U. s. Chemical vs. Amer. Brass.
 Wat. Tool vs. Chase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
MEXICANS MEET
 ELI WEDNESDAY
Hoop Game at New Haven !; Yale FrOsh vs. COmmer=
 cial COurtsters

New Haven, Feb. 3-T'he basket ball team of the Mexico City Y M. c. A. will be Yale's opponent in the Payne Whitney gymnasium tomor- row night at 8:30. the game follow ingfl one between the unbeaten Yale freshman team and the Commercial high school of this city starting at 2 o'clock.
 The appearance of the Mexicans, rated one of the best teams south of the border, is expected to attract a large and interested crowd of bas- ketball followers. The Yale varsity suffered an unexpected setback Saturday at the hands of Princeton and may find the going bit easier tomorrow night. Dropping off in New Haven for the game, the MeXi cans are just about half way through an extensive trip which started early in January and finishes with a a game with Tuskegee, in AL abama on March 9 The team isfast and plays an excellent brand of basketball. according to reports from points where it has played this winter.
 On Edge
 Coach Ken Loeffler of the Yale team expects to keep the varsity tuned up by playing all of the reg ulars. In league competition Yale doesn't play again until the cham pion Dartmouth team comes to New Haven on February 14, for the first of the tWo-game series.
 One week from tonight, the Uni versity of Connecticut team will come down from Storrs and accom- panying it will be band and about a thousand rooters, the upstate university considering this game the most important on it's schedule. Practically one entire side of the amphitheater in the Payne Whitney gymnasium will be taken over by the teams supporters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
CHAMP MUST CANCEL

Providence, R. l., Feb. 3.-(UP)- Welterweight boxing champion Fred die (Red) Cochrane, injured Sunday when struck by an automobile, will be unable to go through with two non-t'..le bouts for war benefit funds Manager Willie Gilzenberg an- nounced today.
 Cochrane, boxing instructor at Newport naval training station, was to fight Feb. g at New Orleans and March 10 at Philadelphia against opponents to be selected. Hospital attaches said he will be hosp p'talized about three weeks with head, ear and lge injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
MAN
 TOPS A. L, HOCKEY

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 3.-(UP)- Alb Demarco of Providence, who has been knocking on the door for some time, today moved into the top slot in the torr.d American Hockey League scoring race. Demarco, in second place last week, scored three goals and made two assists during the past seven days to capture the leadership.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
Grammar School
 Basketball

By a Top sided margin of 26 to 6, Woodrow Wilson grammar schools basketball team won its fifth game in league competition yesterday, over Bunker Hill, while the best game played went unfinished as Chase led Kings5ury r to IA with more than three minutes to play as the game was stopped and will be completed at a later date. In a.lotner league game, Sprague was fairly easy winner over Ander- son, "A to 14. Scormes:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
SPEED SKATING

New York, Feb. 3.-UP)-Her- man Van Putten of North Haledon, N. J., won the annual inter-city silver skates speed skating crown last night before 15,487 fans in Madison Square Garden.
 Runner-up for the mems outdoor senior title at Lacrosse, Wis, on Sunday Van Putten shaded Roy Erickson, co-holder of the national indoor crown in blistering finish.
 Van Putten's time for the two- mile grind was 6:56.6 with Erickson @ tenth of a second behind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
ST. ANN ICEMEN
 OPPOSE REDWlNCS

For the second time within re- cent weeks, St. Anns A. A. and Torrington Red Wings hockey clubs will meet in match on ice at the Placid Inn rink this evening. start ing at ' o'clock with the Frenchies one game up and needing a win to- night for a clean sweep as Chabot Murphy, Banziger, Perrault and Joe (Morfrew) Garvey will chop up the ice in behalf of the St. Ann club.
 On February 27. the local lads meet the Yale Jayvees at the New Haven Arena.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
PEP VS. CALLURA

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 3.-(UP)-- Willie Pep, undefeated Hartford featherweight. was matched today to fight Angelo Callura, Providence, in the feature eight-round bout on . card here next Tuesday night. Pep has won g professional bouts in a row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
POKER PIN LEAGUE
 PICKUPS
POKER PIN PICKUPS

POKER PIN PICkUPS Our Country!' In her relations with foreign nations may she always be in the right!"
 Beg Pardon" Blessed Event in Fusco's home was his dog, five pups" !" "Gee?"
 Captain Carlo absent two weeks, his teammates needed him bad, very bad Carlo"
 ''Masone' is still very quiet, he does not say a word to no 0ne." Pesce came through with 126, 102, 11O while Pettine for the Deuces with 108, 148, 90. Memorable Dates
 February Is, 1898-Destruction, B.
 s. Maine.
 February 12, 1809-Abraham Lin-
 coin.
 February 22, 17s2-George Wash
 ington.
 December !, 1941-"Pearl Harbor" January !, 19z3 = Unconditional
 Surrender of Japan" Absent, Carlo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
FIRST REPEATERS

The Chicago Bears are the first professional football team to win the major league championship two years in succession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
BRINGS UP REAR

Clair Bee, basketball coach of Long Island University, insists on being the last one to leave the dressing -oom when his team goes out to play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03

In fourten years, Hank Iba. at present Oklahoma Aggies basket ball coach, has never Lad one of his teams finish lower than second ill the league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
RACES IN MORNING

During the latter part of the 18th century, Saratoga Springs used to hold its racing program be- fore noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03

score at ha1f time: ShamrOckS I6, Mill Plain 15. Referee: Creighton.
 East End won a tight one from the Maple Hills, 15 to 13, though they had an 11-7 edge at the half. Marinel-i scored eight markers for the winners, which was matched by Hawkins of the Hills. Gulfprides were 38 to 10 winners over the Farlawns, and in junior games, Partners won 18 to 12 from the Lions and the Rebels were 20-15 victors over the Centrals. Scores:
 E0Ht Ends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03

Dennis Morgan practices singing for two hours every day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
Seasons Records

High sing'e: Tato, 1e3. High three: Sharon, 475.
 Team high single: Chase, eo0 Team high three: Chase, 2,044.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
Rebels

IolalS .............. l. Score at half time: Panthers 9 Lions ,. Referee: Hawkins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03

Attendance 99 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
Score at half time: East Ends l
Gulfpride
Totals

iptdiS ID Score at half time: Gulfpride 14 Fairlawn ?. Referee: Crichton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03

Totals ............. 16 : Final score: Vols 54, Hungr Five 36. Referee: Lamberti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03

aotdls .......
 Score at half time. RehaIs G. Referee. Hawkinu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03

Referee: Higgiston. Time: Four 8-minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
Anderson

Score at half time: Sprague II Anderson 8. Referee: Moore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-03
Wilson
Sprague

Score at half time Wilson 15. Bunker Hill i. Referee: Ed. Court
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-18
BOWERY ELOQUENCE

satisfied they had touched the
edges of unfathomed mysteries.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-18

told me a lot of the things he
had done-but, of course, I
couldn't tell that-he told me
In confidence.
why" he expanded under
the little gaSps of admiration
from the women, II was with
him when he lost those two
fingers Oft his right hand, the
last two fingers. That was when
he brought his own captain in
under shell fire. A piece of
shrapnel cut them off, but he
brought the captain In all the
same. He got all kinds of
special mention for that"
But I don't remember" one
passenger spoke up. II read
lot about the war In those DAYS
my son was in IL, and I don't
remember this" But the guide
was ready for that.
"A lot of IL couldn't> he
printed-especially that II was
Bofio," he explained. at all was
done under the name he used
and l can't give that out. The
authorities don't want II given
out In connection with Boffo."
The slight man turned TO hi
husky companion.
HE sure has a line" he COM
mented. HE has an answer for
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TILLIE

porters and police recognized
him-and there was a pretty
how-do-you-do: There was.
But public sentiment was
with BoHo and the people felt
that he had done so much good
In the war that IL balanced the
bad he had done before. So he
was allowed to GO free"
The smaller man of the last two
on the bus spoke up.
How do you know so much
about him 2"
The guide Strengthened. Ht
lifted his head proudly
why, I knew him-I knew
him well-not until he got into
war, though" he amended hast
lily. II was In his outfit and
we were like that" he held up a
hand with the first and second
fingers held close together.
'He confided in me a lot. He
said 1 was the only one he could
trust. Yes. ineed." in answer 10
an awed murmur from the other
passengers.
"Boffo and I had many a long
talk together and we would
laugh and. wonder what the
soldiers around us would think
II they knew who he was. He
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-18

everything-wonder what Dan
Washington would say about
that finger story-seeing the
truth Is that II was his razor
sliced them of In a brawl Mt
Five Corners"
The husky man was simply
shaking his head in bewilder-
ment.
"Why don't you" he started
10 ask. put the smaller man
shook his head emphatically.
"And ruin n good spiel-be-
sides, what does IL NATTER"
The bus had stopped for one OF
the periodic visits into a restau-
rant, for two meals were given
with this bus ride. But the small
man and his husky companion
went up TO the guide.
SPEAKS Low
"We're going to leave here"
the small man explained. by
the way, what became of
BoffO?"
The guide leaned down and
spoke low.
People ain't supposed 20 know
but he went on the loose again
and now he's In Alcatraz-he'n
l~~.A-.1 - n. aNN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-18

joss temple, he told OF dire and
dreadful deeds done by the old.
time Chinese.
The pretty young Chinese cir
who was in attendance smiled tc
herself-what matter-this was
what brought tourists. The tour.
lists had their fortunes told by the
enchanted sticks, they bought odds
and ends, they trooped out, fully
ADVERTTsEMENT
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-18
Daily Short Story
"The BuiId-Up"
Nv LOUIS DAVIDSON

THE rubberneck wagon was al
l. most fun when the slight, vel
dressed man climbed aboard. ms
stalwart. husky companion follow
ing. The companion was more
carelessly dressed than the smaller
man. and his heavily tanned. rather
weather beaten skin evidenced ar
outdoor life.
Both men were about the same
age. over 50. The smaller mar
chuckled as they took their places
Talk about this being your
first rubberneck tour. it's mine,
too, and I've lived In New York
all nv llfe," he said. I've often
had n vague curiosity n 60 what
these tours showed. hut u never
was strong enough 10 get me on
one"
And then I come out Of the
wild. woody West and fenagle
YOU into H." the husky man
laughed ~ not a represS q
chuckle but a full throated burst
Of merriment VII h brought
heads around 10 look. and SYM
pathetic smiles from the other
members OF the touring party.
WELCOME RELIEF
ON the bus were many /out-ot'
townerS who appreciated a relief
from the self-centered sophistlca-
ton of Broadway.
The guide placed himself in the
front of the bus. raised his mega
phone and began 10 talk.
Even TO a New Yorker. the tour
must have been interesting. as the
guide had plenty OF odd bits OF In
formation about the places visited
Directly over 10 Fifth avenue
the bus rolled, then down past
the Empire State Building, past
the Little Church Around the
Corner. past all the corners s~d
streets so familiar 10 devotees oil
guide books.
Here some one was born. there
an historic building. there had
occurred a famous riot or fire or
disaster of some kind.
The two men who got on the
bus last listened. The smaller
one nodded many times as though
the spiel were familiar. Some
times his brows knitted. Once he
whispered to his friend:
"The guide II drawing the
long bow there--that fire was
Ave blocks away"
After a couple OF these soto
voce corrections, the huskier man
suggested:
why not correct him--why
let him tell these people that
when it's wrong"
But the smaller man smiled and
shook his head.
He's giving them q few
thrills, and II doesn't do any
HARM They'll 20 back think
ing they were lucky TO get out
Of New York safe and sound.
What difference does II make.
The guide has to make his talk
colorful.~
On downtown the bus rolled
until Canal street was reached
and Chinatown. Here the guide
really did 60 TO town.
What CORY tales he spun Of the
olds days of Chinatown. Famous
names crowded each other as he
talked. In the very conventional
ADVFRTIsENENT
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CONTINUED on Page ss)
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ALLOWED TO GO FREE

"Of course, guess ID seemed
foolish for him 10 come back
with all the publicity ahead of
him, but maybe he was a little
war crazy juts as prisoners get
stir crazy and he thought he
could get away with his change
of Identity But he couldn't. He
no sooner hit New York than re-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-18

BOWERY ELOQUENCE
Then into the Bowery-and tn,
old street scarcely would have
recognized itself had it been ablt
TO listen TO the guide. He waxec
eloquent.
"And there" he said, twas the
first saloon where the famous
gangster Boffo had his first big
fight-just over there. OF course.
this isn't the exact building, as
that was torn down Is years ago
to make room for Improvements
But that Is the spot.
THE Bucket of Blood the
saloon was called. Boffo was
young them couple of bruisers
tried to take his money and he
lit into them. Man, what a fight
that was-he threw them right
and left, and when some of their
friends sailed into to help, he
floored them, too. 1t took five
policemen to arrest him that
time"
The slightly built man and his
companion leaned forward inter
estedly. They listened intently.
after that" continued the
guide. che became recognized
gangster. The whole city was
afraid Of him. He thought moth
ing of knocking of a few police
men every now aud then, and no
one could find him. All his pals
protected him, and his enemies
were afraid to snitch on him. He
ruled all this section of town and
was going up into other terri
tories.
ADORED BY GIRLS
"And the women" the guide
rolled his eyes. "the women fell
for him like-like-grain before
the reaper" he was waxing po-
etc. HE had all the girls he
wanted--and he could take any
/; other fellows girl. He was boss
of a half dozen rackets. He made
millions-millions. And then
then" the guides voice grew
solemn, then came the war.
"Boffo was a killer. an outlaw
with price on his head. But he
was patriOtic-at least, perhaps
he was. Anyway, he wanted To
get into the war. This was the
first World War, Of course.
"He knew he couldn't enlist
under his own name, so he went
to another city and enlisted un-
der another name-all this came
out afterward, Of course; no one
knew anything about IL at the
time.
$50 he enlisted and he fought.
And what fighter he was. One
time he cleaned out a whole nest
of enemy machine guns and
brought back a dozen prisoners.
l guess only Sergeant York was
better than Boffo was. He got
all sorts Of concentrations and
medals and kisses from French
generals. Then he came back
home.
ALLOWED TO GO FREE
"Of course, I guess ID seemed
foolish for him 10 come back
with all the publicity ahead of
him, but maybe he was a little
war crazy juts as prisoners get
stir crazy and he thought he
could get away with his change
Of identity. But he couldn't. He
no sooner hit New York than re-
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The union times., 1942-02-14

ernor obtained the consent of organ ized labor and of organized employers in this state, to arbitrate any contro- versy which may arise during the duration.
 Be 1t also resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to President Roosevelt, Gov. Robert A. Hurley. and to the press"
 The Council also unanimously voted to endorse resolution pre-. sented by Joseph T. ROurke, Elec- tricians B-9O, which called for fed. eralizatiOn of unemployment com FpensatiOn. The text of this resoIu- tiOn was published in the last issue of THE UNION TIMES.
 It was also unanimously voted that the Council send to Gov. Rob- ert A. Hurley the same letter sent to the Governor by the Connecticut Building Trades Council in refer. ence to more personnel in the Gov ernOrs office to handle cases aris- ing from the ''NO-Strike Compact" :" The full text of this letter was also published in THE UNION TIMES last week.