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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

Back In Your Home Town -. there was
a bank, no doubt a friendly institution
where you went for advice or to deposit
your weekly savings. You knew the men i'm
that bank and they knew you and your
family. You felt at home when you went
there and thought of it as "your bank"
In the Big City Of Detroit you prob
ably have missed the friendly atmosphere
of that bank back in your home town. Per-
haps you have even thought that the stories
you heard in the past about big city bank
ers were more or less true. But this is far
from the actual fact. You are working
hard TO speed the nations great war effort.
The tempo of this great city is fast. There
is no time to lose if we are to win the war.
But regardless of ALI this speed-up, there
is bank in Detroit which takes the time
to offer friendly hand to the new
conner, as well as to those thousands who
have been regular customers for almost
40 years.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

Come in and Get Acquainted We are
extending this invitation particularly to
you who have but recently moved to De-
troit, to those who may miss that friendli-
ness of the home town bank and want to
get acquainted with friendly bank in
Detroit. We are large enough to serve you
but small enough to know you. We believe
you will like to do business with a savings
bank like ours.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

About War Bonds and Stamps -. Over
a million and half dollars worth of War
Bonds have been purchased through this
bank. We all must put our shoulders to
the wheel and buy still more bonds! On
our Fifth Floor you will find a special
department established to serve your needs
and deliver bonds and stamps when you
want them.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

Older Than the Ford Motor Co the
United Savings Banks opened its doors in
incorporation of this great Motor Company.
This bank is older than the Detroit Edison
Co. and was established ; years before the
first movie theatre opened here. The De-
troit Tigers were only 2 years old when
this bank was founded as a bank for
savings. With such long background of
continuous service to Detroit, it is not sur
prising The United Savings Bank has be-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

Savings Bank Paying 2os Interest :.
This bank started as savings bank to
encourage thrift and systematic saving
and today still remains bank for savings
only. Consequently, we pay savings bank
interest-2%o on all deposition accounts
up to $1,000 and 20 on funds over that
amount. AS war worker you should have
cash reserve, ready for any emergency
and you should buy War Bonds and
Stamps, too.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

come the largest bank in Michigan devoted
entirely to savings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
Morris
WARRIORS AND GENTS
 PAIRED TONIGHT

Tony Iannicone, Dan Rosa, Son. ny Renaldi, Lazar Iannicone and Kayo Perugini will team up tonight for the Warriors in their opening second round contest against the Gents at ' o'clock. The Warriors captured the first round of the Boys Club Major League without exper- fencing defeat but the dope Is that they won't be so fortunate this time. In the second tilt this evening the Bombers will start their war pot boiling with the Alumni quintet as the expected victims. The Alumni will use Felix Longo, Dutch Roberts, Bill Manturick, Frank Fisher and Fred Haddad in an effort to turn back the Bombers. In the final tilt at 9 o'clock Bills Five Collegians will undertake the big assignment of taking fall out of the powerful Spartan quintet featuring Roach, Began, Lowe. Johnson, Cullinan to name only five of the this powerful team which is under the capable direction of Ray Snyder. Joe Runi- vidge will handle the whistle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
Mize Confident
 Of Good Season

Deland, Fla, Jan. 15.-UP)- Johnny Mize, the $65,00O beauty who was acquired recently by the Giants from St. Louis, is confident that his ailing shoulder will be in shape for a successful season at New York's Polo Grounds.
 The big first baseman, who was injured in play late last season, ad- mitted today that his shoulder has been giving some trouble during the winter, but:
 Tt hasn't bothered me much dur ing the past two weeks, and think it's going to be all right. I played 18 holes of golf Tuesday and spent 45 minutes in driving practice, and felt no tWinges."
 Mize, who blasted out 43 homers for the Cards in 1940, but only 16 last season, realizes that the Giants would like to have him ape the ef- forts of his cousin-by marriage, Babe Ruth, when he starts belting toward the Polo Grounds short right field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
TERRYVILE SPORTS

Terryville, Jan. Is - The Terry vile High school basketball team, with one-sided victory over Thomaston High school in one of one of the cleaneSt contests, Terry vile players have participated in, will journey to South Windsor Fri day night to meet another of their great rivals, Ellsworth High school, which has hung up a string of 66 straight victories.
 Terryville fans are incensed at the remarks thrown at them by Thomaston writer in an evening paper printed in a city other than Waterbury, criticising Terryyille's victory and the playing of the con- test in Terryville, which was orig inally scheduled for Thomaston, but changed to Terryville at the request of Coach Joe Jablonowski who told Coach Ed Stuart he had made a mistake In the bookings for St. Casimirs Hall. Coach Stuart, show ing real sportsmanship, transferred the contest with three days notice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
BASKETBALL IS
 SPORT MAGNET
 FOR 20 MILLION
Original l3 Rules for Game Increased to 25O;
 Golden Jubilee Year
BY GORDON MANNING United Press Staff Correspondent )

Springfield, Mass, Jan. 15-(UP) Thirteen rules of "a new game" played with two peach baskets and a soccer ball, were published 50 years ago today in the triangle, Springfield College undergraduate newspaper.
 In 1941, some 9O,000,O00 persons watched the same game which evolved from fill-in activity when the fall sports were ended" to the nations No. sport from the point of attendance.
 Basketball was the name a student suggested to the games inventor, Dr. James A. Nainsmith, young Springfield College instructor, when his physical education class began tossing ball into elevated peach baskets on the walls of the gym nasium in December 1871.
 'The game was a success from the time the first ball was tossec the sport at the request of Dr. Luth- CT Gulick, dean and founder of the colleges physical education depart ment, who sought a proper winter recreational activity for athletes without the drudgery of ordinary gymnasium exercises.
 Naismith, who died in Lawrence, Kan, Nov. 28, 1889, fashioned the game from duck -the-rock, Eng fish rugby and lacrosse.
 From duck-on- -the-rock, a boyhood game which Naismith played in his native Almonte, Ont, came the idea of tossing the ball in an arc rather than swift and low. Lacrosse con- tributed the arrangement of play CTS and rugby furnished the means of putting the ball in play
 On his way to the gymnasium to start the first game, Naismith asked the school janitor for two boxes to serve as goals.
 T haven't any boxes," the janitor said, but there's two old peach bas- kets down in the storeroom, if they will do you any good"
 So Naismith nailed the baskets 10 feet from the floor, a height at which basketball hoops have re- mained. His physical education class was composed of 18 men. Thus nine men composed team for the first game.
 Yale was the first university to adopt basketball, but the YMCA, which directed Springfield College, was credited for the expansion of the game.
 The list of 13 rules which the triangle printed expanded to more than 250, all of which tailored the game to its present streamlined, fast-moving and high-scoring five man teams.
 To honor Dr. Naismith on basket balls 50th anniversary, committee is campaigning for $3OO,OOO to erect temple of basketball on the Springfield College campus to house documents, curios, souvenirs and rec ords of the game. This temple will serve the same purpose as base balls hall of fame at CooperstoWn, N. r., in honoring outstanding play CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
Sport QUESTIONS Answered

Have you a sports question you want answered? Write your ques-- tiOn clearly, sign your name and address and mail your query to Sports Fan Question Man, Sports Service Bureau, The Waterbury Democrat, 1913 18th StEeet, Wash ington, D. C., enclosing a 3-cent postage stamp for personal reply.
 Which college football team was awarded the Lambert Memorial Trophy for 1s41, what is its signifi- canoe?
 A. Fordham University. The tro- phy is awarded annually to the out standing team in the East.
 Q. How long is the home stretch of the Saratoga race track in New York?
 A. From the last turn to the judges stand it is one-quarter of a mile.
 Q. In the game of Table Tennis, does a player lose point if his free hand should touch the playing Sur- face while the ball is in play?
 A. Yes. Our circular on Table Tennis" which contains the rules of the game may be obtained free by sending 8 stamped, self-addressed envelop to The Waterbury Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., NV, Washington, D. c.
 Q. Where is the Beulah Park race track?
 A. It is in Jackson township, Ohio, near the village of Grove City, seven miles from Columbus.
 o. How much money did the race horse Many Strings win in 194O, and how many times did he start
 A. He started 12 times, winning 5, finishing second twice, third twice and was unplaced times. His earnings totaled $68,800.
 0. In Pinochle with Widow, must the player getting the bid ex- pose the cards in the Widow?
 A. In this form of the game, as soon as the bidding is finished the three cards in the Widow must be turned face up by the highest bid der, so that all the players can see them.
 c. What are the official weight limits of a table tennis racket?
 A. The rackets may be of any material, size, shape or weight.
 o. What is the official size and weight for shuffleboard discs?
 A. They should measure one inch In thickness by six inches in diam- eter, the weight to be not less than ten ounces nor more than eleven and three-quarter ounces each.
 e. Did Jack Sharkey fight Tom my Loughran after losing his heavy weight title to Primo Camera?
 A. Yes; he lost his title to Car nera in June, 1883, and lost a 15- round decision to Loughran in Sep tember of the same year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
FREE THROWING EARNS NAUCY. WIN OVER CROSBY.
Borough Game Ends A. 40 as Rivals Thrill
 Court Fans
Especial to The DemOcrat)


 Naugatuck, Jan. 14 - Always and ever, Naugatuck High basketball teams have been extra tough to take in the borough, for tonight proved no exception, as Naugy won nip and tuck A to 40 decision over Crosby High in the first of their annual pair of court en- counters. When the game started, Crosby could not score for some time as the Foley kids piled up a ten point lead, but the Schofield machine. Well-oiled by the CO., cap tains Fisher and Kelly found the range, as Reilly and Dunn had Naugy leading Is to 6 before the second period
 Excellent.
 When the second period was over, Crosby's Kelly had turned in a point-scoring job that had borough fans on their feet, for he pulled Crosby from behind nine point deficit into a IT to l5 lead, picking up the nine points needed all by himself. When half the game was over, Crosby was leading 21 to 20. The teams were all even at the end of the third heat. Dunn and Furs scoring for Naugatuck, with Belanger, Fisher and Fietelson. SCOT ing for Crosby with the game going to Naugatuck because of poor toss- ing from the free-throw line, the losers getting but points in IT chances. Naugatuck scoring 12 of 2l. Reilly, Dunn and Fogarty were the offensive and defensive stars of the Naugatuck team, with Kelly and Fisher racking up most of Crosby's points. 3l in all, r for Kelly and l4 for Fisher. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
BAD CASH OVER
 EYE BRINGS A
 SUDDEN FINISH
Negro Ahead on Points Before T. K. o. Was
 Scored
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

New Haven, Jan. IA - A boxing match that was five years in the making ended in less than three rounds at the New Haven Arena here tonight, when Louis Kod Cocoa or hard-hitting Hardwick, to give him his proper name, stopped Irish Eddie Dolan of Waterbury with the technical knockout victory went the state welterweight title, which can be traded for two doughnuts, if you also have a nickel. A severe cut over Dolan's left eye caused Referee Louis Kid Kaplan to stop the bout which was rapidly becoming one- sided anyway, as, after tame first round, Cocoa Kid, sharp, shifty puncher who carries a knockout blow, also proved as good a boxer as Waterbury Eddie, who had nc steam" in his blows, while tn. Cocoa Kid, who has beaten Il south paws in his career of ten years made the Waterburian miss an, countered with sharp, stinging righ, hand shots, one of which knocked Dolan down while he was off-bal- ance, though the latter was up with out a count, giving the appearance tha the had slipped.
 Big House"
 More than four thousand fans, hundreds of them from Waterbury, paid over $3,000 to see the bout which was preceded by two corking preliminary bouts, one of which de- veloped a sensational first round knockout by Sonny Horne, Ohio middleweight who flattened vener- able Jackie Reed of New Haven, 152-pounder with dozen or more wallops that put teh very dark MT. Reed down and out in jig time.
 Cocoa Kid was 9 to 5 favorite over Dolan goign into the first round, the money men figuring that HardWick was taller, had longer reach and had beaten II southpaw boxers, plus the al-important fact that he is much harder hitter than the Waterbury boxer.
 Both boys weighed 147 pounds and devoted the first round to feeling out each other, Cocoa making his first strong move about the middle of the second stanZa when Dolan went down and was up again quick ly, Cocoa seemingly landing to De- lans nose as the later was going away from the punch and was off, balance. Toward the end of the round, Dolan's eyebrow started to bleed 8 bit, as Cocoa was scoring with 8 right hand counter-punch and in the third, Eddie's face was a bloody mask, causing the referee to step in, talk good look and stop the bout, his action being confirmed directly afterward by a physician at ringside.
 Waterbury's Charley Eagle was announced as an opponent for Melio Bettina or Lem Franklin, the sen- sational Negro heavyweight con- tender for Joe Louis Crown, in an Arena bout later this month or in early February.
 Willei Roach, a Wilmington, Del aware draky got nothing better than 8 draw with New Haven's Johnny Compo, though Roach was clear winner over Compo in the last four rounds, having the New Haven boy in trouble almost continually and landing much harder blows. In an. other prelim, Tony Falco of Mid- dletown, 148 defeated Lea SaWcki of Worcester, 146 in a six round go; with Bobby O'Brien of Hartford, l27 and Joey Wasnick of New Ha- ven, 128 going four rounds to drew decision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
POSEDEL., BRAVES
 PITCHER, REJOINS NAVY

Boston, Jan. 14.-OUP)--Bill Pos edel, 31-year-old righthanded pitch CT who has been with the Boston Braves the past three seasons, will re-enlist in the navy Monday, ac- cording to a telegram to the club from his Vallejo, Cal, home.
 With Boston, Posedel won 31 games and lost 34. Hampered by a sore arm he split even in eight starts last year. He broke into the majors in 1888 with Brooklyn and was traded to Boston for catcher Al Todd before the start of the 1889 season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
Cocoa Kid Stops Dolan Ln Third Round
Baseball Vets At Munigan's s Tonight

Plans for the first annual banquet of the Waterbury Chapter, Baseball Veterans of America, will be made tonight at a meeting in Mulligan's restaurant, scheduled for 8:30 o'clock. The banquet will be held some time In February, probably at the Hotel Elton. George F. Mulligan, ST., presi- dent of the local chapter, is also national president of the veterans organization, and has issued a special invitation to all old time ball players, not members of the association, es- pecially from Naugatuck, to be on hand tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
ThisSp0rting
 World
Sports and the Presidents Birthday
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

brought to his attention WaterbuyS Dar agreeing back home to do his bit for tho program Anniversary Franklin Rooeves 6h birthday haed of friends the Inante Paralysis Fund  widely could Garbno Baubys Exchange Place this afternoon which is just way would like it.
 month. Saturday, January again favore charity the Warm Springs victims of and old with little warning several of White
 
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 Singles and doubles both outstanding best girl bowler from Hartford willing to Tickets will 30 including invited during the afternoon If care to.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
SACRED HEARTS IN
 OVERTIME WIN
St. Mary's Loses Paro Chial School Thriller
 17 to l6

One of the best of the early season 3arochial school games was turned in by the Sacred Hearts and St. Mary's yesterday afternoon. won by the Hearts IT to 16 after three minutes of overtime play at the Washington Park community court Murphy and Sullivan scored three points in the extra period for the Hearts, just enough to win, as the teams had finished IA all at the end of the regulation playing time Howell scored Il points for St. Marys. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
YALE HALTS COLUMBIA

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 15-(UP) Leading from the start, Yale's bas- ketball team turned back Columbia 40-23 last night in an official east ern intercollegiate basketball game.
 Yale was in front at the half 18-12. Les Martin, Columbia right guard, attempted one-man recov- cry by accounting for five field goala and 8 free throw, but was left un- supported by teammates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
St. Thomas Holy Name Sportographs

With the advent of ice to the To- cal city ponds, Carl Rossi has been thrilling patrons of Fulton park with his daring feats on the steel runners. However, Carl denies that he is scheduled to appear at the Rockefeller Plaza this winter.
 Georgie Miller is the all-around number enc man of the Holy Name bowling league. George holds the number one office of the circuit, that of president; he is leading the individual members with an aver age in the neighborhood of 110; he team that at present is holding the number one place in the popular bowling loop.
 Father Sullivan director of athle- tics at the parish school, is now finding out why coaches throughout the country get old before they are thirty. Father handles the schools court team and since they started in the Parochial league two weeks ago, Fatber is on his second gross of aspirin. Just to give their coach thrill, the kids eked out a II to 10 score the other afternoon.
 Bill Weir, the pride and joy of Litchfield few years back, has put on ten pounds during the last two weeks due to the lack of exercise MT. Weir plans to join one of Vim nie Nole's dancing and reducing classes within the next fortnight if 1t doesn't snow
 Ossie Cronin who pastimes in the outer pasture for the North End Pals during the summer months, IS getting ready to pack his bags and leave for the sunny south the first part of February in order to get into condition for the baseball sea- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
THOMASTON GIRLS
 WERE EASY WINNERS

Thomaston, Jan. Is -- Thomaston High girls basketball team piled up 53 points to 29 for Morris High in yesterdays game at the local gym. The local lassies led from the be- ginning with the score 25-14 at the half. May Miller referred. Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
FIGHT RESULTS
(By United PreSsI

New Haven-LOuis Kid Coco, 147, New Haven, Conn. scored a tech nical K. o. over Irish Eddie Dolan, l47, Waterbury, Conn. (3. Willie Roach. 130, Wilmington. Del, drew with Johnny Compo, l3l, New Haven (8).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
BASKETBALL RESULTS
(By United Pressl

By United Press) St. Johns Brooklyn) 54, Ford. ham A (overtime).
 New York U. 43, Colgate 24. Navy 51, Delaware 20. ... Army 47, Lafayette AZ. Boston University 48, New Hamp. shire 38.
 Amherst 46, Coast Guard 35. Dartmouth 75, Pennsylvania 31. Holy Cross 55, Clark 39. Mass. State 51, Williams A. St. Anselm's 49, Assumption %. Tufts 62, Worcester Tech 50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15

In another league game, Sts. Peter and Paul as a one-sided 20 to l winner over St. Thomas, Graham, Synott and Savage scoring 18 points, six apiece, for the win ners, as the Tommies were unable to score from the "field".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
TENNIS AS USUAL

New York-Eastern Lawn Tennis Association officials say that, al- though there may be a ball shortage, all established tournaments will be played next season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
FOOTBALL PAYS

Ann Arbor.-Ten per cent amuse- ment tax netted the federal gov ernment $3,4559.95 for five Michigan home football games during the 194l season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
sCHOL sTIC ETBALL

Naugatuck A. Crosby 40.
 Torrington 38, Warren Harding 34.
 Taft 60, Gunnery 24. Litchfield 57. Woodbury 24.
 Yale Freshmen 39. Branford high 3%.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
FORMER PAGE BOY

Elvie Hust, 87-pound 11-yslr old appentice jockey, used to be a page boy in the Kentucky House of RepreSeutativeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
Crosby
Another Thriller

crosby Reserves won a sizzling preliminary game, 27 to 24 as Betts ana kssane were the high scorers TOT the opposing teams with 8 and II points. Score;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15
Crosby Reserves
Naugautck Reserves
Standings:

Score at half time: Crosby Re- serves l2. Naugy Reserves s. Referee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15

Panamas housing shortage l. aciItA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15

Manager Jack Hanlon believing that this is the year to go to town on basketball is readying a letter for the press stating his views why St, Thomas basketball team should be considered for the championship battles for the city title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15

Lieut., Barney Burns, member of the local "HawkshaW' force, tried to pull an Eddie Tomlin in a close game of pinochle at the club rooms recently but was nailed by Dan Nell son who also caught the magician's act when he appeared at the rooms 8 month back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15

Tonight at the Webster gym the senior Holy Name team takes on the strong Dexter basketball five from Meriden in what should be a thrilling contest. Tickets are at a premium so you fellows better be on time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15

The new year brought bad news to our bowling league what with Joe Delaney, of the local gendarmes tome after a major operation, and Joe Skerritt fighting strong battle at St. Mary'S and Jim Grenier's pretty daughter the victim of a hit and-run driver in sliding accident Here's hoping for speedy recovery for all of them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15

Bobby Blacker, newly elected president of the Holy Name society, assumes the duties Of the office next Tuesday evening when he is inducted into the No. position by EA<lArs1 Judae J. JoSeph Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-15

Jackie Grout's bowling team dropped five games out of six in the last two weeks. Nevertheless, we are very happy to see Father Don- nelly back In the lineup after a tWo-Week's absence.