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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
SPEEDY HIGH
 SCHOOL RIVALS ON LOCAL GYM
Third Place in Valley League at Stake in
 Big" Game
BY HUGO HOOKsHOT


 Having missed the boat for the Naugatuck Valley league basketball championship. after that heart breaking loss to Torrington last weekend, Crosby's speedy and high-scoring combination goes after third place in the loop tonight when Naugatuck comes to town with a team that Is local attraction any time it hooks up with Crosby in any sport. Aside from the third place objective, Crosby and Naugatuck have been natural rivals so long that there are few fans around wno car go back in memory to the old days of the Gem Opera house. where basketball was battle and survival O. the fittest" game.
 Both the players and the game are streamlined today, due to the changed rules of the hoop game which places a premium on speedy and stamina rather than shooting and defensive ability. Naugy took a A to 40 decision from Crosby in the borough a few weeks back and with both tied for third place, to- nights scramble, to be off1ciated by Phil Casman of New Haven, looms as a distinct treat for the hoop fans of the entire city and the bor- ough to the south of it.
 Individually, 1t will probably shape up as battle for points be- tween Naugatuck,s Reilly, Furs and Dunn, against Crosby's Kelly, Fish CT and Feitelson, with Belanger apt to take part in the scoring too, If he is not too busy guarding either Furs or Reilly.
 Reserve teams of the two schools meet at 7:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
Leavenworth, WiIby Win; Hearts Lose

Leavenworth's spirited and de- termined Tech Tigers finally came into their own, after losing some tough games this season, against very strong opposition, as Bill Tracy's lads pinned a neat A to 37 setback on the Commercial High outfit of New Haven yesterday. Tech won the game the hard way, coming from behind in close game and with Valunas and Duglecki scoring when points were badly needed, shot out the best win of the season for Leavenworth. Con- mercial had 9-3, six-point edge before the first period was finished, but it was only 20 to 19 at half time and 33-31 going into the final heat when Tech got 13 points and the ball game. Cugno and Zupnes also helped the Leavenworth cause no little, as Valunas and Duglecki scored 25 points between them.
 Leavenworth winds up the season Saturday night against Crosby at the Wilby gym.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
Stnnding;
ENKCORS TOP FLAGS

The Boys Club Enkcors nipped the Bunker Hill flags, formerly the Powerhouse Five in thriller at the club surface last night by the score of 25 to 21. The clubbers led at the half to 6. At the end of the third period the clubbers led 21-14. In the final stanza the Flags put on the pressure but failed to pass the En- kcors. Sam Andolina excelled for the winners, tossing in nine points. Casaly was high man for the losers with seven points.
 Tonight the Enkcors will travel to Bristol and will encounter with the Bristol state team. All players are requested to meet at the club at 6:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
ThisSpOrting
 World
Salute To Colonel Jim
JOHN A. CLUNEY

Hurley old helping unlock those prize specked beauties Charley DeBhop pond hard by the
  
  Hurley, Waterbury splendid
 
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 Three long will be past
 Then we'll tell commander:
 He da, da dee da da! Within read of that catch
 
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  bring your Hurleys most n Give a Little did Mrs Carolyn Eberon, J. evening August when she that considerable the last the fishing getting along evening big tuna engtenng shadows after battle 2 to the weighed record tuna catch The Ruppe announced that in addition winning division the catch also the outstanding fishing accomplishment of the the included further prize of $1,o00 in the contest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
RAY HARRINGTON
 HON0RED BY FRIENDS

Raymond G. Darlington, who will enter the army soon, was honored at testimonial dinner recently at the 444 Club on South Main street Ray has been well known figure m athletic circles and until recent " was an employe of the Scovill company.
 Maurice Griffin was toastmaster at the dinner. Speakers included William Nelson, J. E. Comedian, George E. Granell, Edward Reilly, ST., Francis Q. Julain, and Thom- as KritZman.
 Joseph McKenna, Joseph Don- nelly, T. om s Mccormack and John A. Thompson, were in charge of arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
MACMITCHELL
 TOTRY FOR4:O6
 MILE SATURDAY
Expects to Run "On Sched= ule" in Special Effort at
 New York
BY PAUL SCHEFFELS

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, February 18-CUP)- At 21 years of age, Leslie Mac- Mitchell New York University's great miller, is five years away from his top but that won't hurt his chances of bettering the Madison Square Garden mile record at the New York Athletic Games Satur- day night.
 MacMitchell equalled the record when he snapped the tape year ago in the Baxter mile in 4:074 but he had to give all he had to fight off the determined challenge of Walter Mehl.
 The two runners crossed the tape stride for stride in finish so close that clockers were unable to sepa- rate the two in different timings and the renewal of that duel this year is expected to bring a new Garden record.
 MacMitchell has been working out at Ohio Field. He said he would run according to Coach Emil Won Filings schedule. That should pro- duce 4:06 mile.
 Explanation
 "I'll tell you why I feel confi- dent that I can make that figure despite the punishing pace I'll have to keep up fo T four quarters" !" MacMitchell said. Last years winning race in record equaling time came after-well, let's call it a jockeying race.
 By that, I mean I was unable to keep up my regular steady rhythm. It was broken up by in- termittend sprints when I swung wide on occasion to pass some other guy.
 You can't run like that and come through with record race at least, l can't. This time, no matter what happens, I figure to run evenly without expending too much energy in any of the earlier quarters. That should produce results, but you never can tell"
 Won Filing plans to send Mac Mitchell through four quarters at the times of :61, :62, 63 and :6O- give or take second.
 You know, of course" Won Ell ing said, T never intended to rush Leslie along at this rate but be- cause of the present war situation. he must do his best this year. I don't believe he'll be doing much running at this time next season. = Uncle Sam will take care of that"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
SECOND DIVISION
 BOWLING TONIGHT

Egan's Diner with a four game lead in the second division, Indus trial bowling league, meets the sey- enth place Oakville Pin outfit to- night at the Mattatuck alleys, with other games scheduled as follows: Waterbury Clock vs. Autotyre; Benrus vs. Scovill; Farer News and Manville Machine, Brock Hall vs. Lea Manufacturing, and A. & P. against Metal Hose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
Scholastic Basketball

Manchester 41, Weaver 27. Hlllhouse B, Bulkeley 18. East Hartford B, LaSalette "A. Pennington 21, Lewis IT. Ellsworth 39, Bloomfield 28. Wethersfield 30, Plainville 21. Terryville 48, Canton 39. Glastonbury 35, Bacon Academy
 8.
 Stafford 24, Putnam l6. Newington 2l, Durham 18. eLavenWorth A, New Haven Commercial 37. West Haven 34, Boardman Trade
 g. Shelton 29, Lyman Hall 27. Meriden 49, Hamden 29. Central (BridgeporD 50, Green
 Wich 34. Bassick 40, Harding 39. Wilby 28, Stratford 21. Danbury 49, Norwalk 22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
New York Rangers Lose Four Straight
By United Press

The Montreal Canadiens handed the New York Rangers their fourth straight defeat, 2-1 in a National Hockey League overtime game Tues day night before 8,915 fans at Mad ison Square Garden.
 Buddy O'Connor, after 30 seconds of the overtime, gave the Canadiens the winning marker. Alex Shibicky scored the Ranger goal-which ex- tended their scoring streak to 9c games-in the second period and Teryr Reardon tied it for the Ca nadiens in the third.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18

money-back predictions-to wit:
 Philadelphia is one team which nobody needs scrutinize through a microscope during the various stages of spring training before determin- ing where 1t is going this year. Philadelphia isn't going anywhere, except down, and that doesn't seem possible. If the As are to win any glory, it must come from an inter city series with the Phils. And the man who suggests that should be locked away now before he gets violent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
Sacred Heart
Score at half time-Sacred Heart }; Thomaston 6. Referee-Carroll
Standing,
COX, HARVEY DRAW

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. (UP)-- Danny Cox, TIT, New York. and Star Harvey, l80 1-2, Hartford, fought an eight-round draw here last night in the feature bout on a boxing card
 Maurice Lachance, 127, Lewiston Me, decisioned Joey Kushner, 131, Buffalo, in an eight-round semi final.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
FLORIDA GOLF

St. Augustine, Fla, Feb. 18.-(UP) Carl Damn, medalLst and favorite from Orlando, Fla, defeated L. G Ripple, Easton, Pa, and 2, in the first round of match play in the 18th annual championship of east ern golf champions yesterday.
 Fred Hooper of Jacksonville, Fla, runner-up for the New England championship last year, registered mild upset when he eliminated Walter Senna, North Dartmouth, Mass, ? and 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
CYO Basketball

In second round competition, CYO basketball g mes at Washington Park last night brought victory to St. Lucy and St. Francis Xavier teams, each having won both sec- ond round games played thus far. Both winners had comfortable mar gins at the finish, St. Francis win ming, 23 to 16, while St. Lucy's won by the one-sided score of 35 to 14 over Immaculate Conception. The scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
Parochial League

St. Thomas and Sacred Heart hoop teams of the Parochial League put on a court thriller yesterday, the Tories topping the Hearts, 13 to 12, at Webster gym. O'Connell, and Santoro of the rival teams, each scored eight points.
 Today at Washington Park, St. Margaret's and St. Francis; St. Ann's and SS. Peter and Paul teams are scheduled with Ss. Joseph's and St. Mary's to meet on the former court Score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18

chance. 127, Lewiston, Me, decision ed Joey Kushner, 13l, Buffalo (8 {; Terry Moore, 150 1-2, New York. outpointed Red Doty, 145, Hartford (8); Bobby O'Brien. l25, Hartford, decisioned Billy Marcus, 128 1-2, Hartford (8).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18

score at nalr time - Commercial 70; Leavenworth 19. Referee-Coo- gan.
 Wilby's Wildcats went to Strat- ford in charge of assistant coach Paul Devino, and came home with a 28 to 21 victory last night, the game being fairly close at all times, 7-5, 14-l1 and 20-17 at the end of the first three periods.
 Coach Jim Lee was not expected to be on hand because of his fathers illness which required g. moval to New Haven hospital, but MT. Lee arrived in time to handle his team. Stratford made ' of it's points, an even one-third on free throws, Wilby missing all six tries from the penalty mark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
St. Francis
Immaculate Conception
St. LucA's

Score at half time-St. Francis 14, Immaculate Conception 6. Referee .J. Higgiston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
FIGHT RESULTS lBy United PreSSl

Hartford, Conn: Danny Cox, TIT, New York, drew with Star Harvey, 180 1-2. Hartford (8); Maurice La
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
st, MichaelsS

Iotals ......... 1T
 Score at half time-St. Lucy's 20; St. Michaers i. Referee-J. Higgis- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
StratfOrsI

Sacred Heart wound up it's sea- son last night losing to Thomaston 38-23 after a 16-8 score at half time. Kilman and Dayton scored well for the winners. After the game Dan Carmody and Bud Cash men were elected co-captains of the team for next season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18

Totals .. 465 542 552 High Single--Selens, 152. High Three-Selens, STA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
Duggan
Standings:

Score at half time-Duggan 10; Driggs 8. Referee-Lord.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
Sprague

2. "et11'
 Score at half tmie--Anderson Chase l. Referee-Courtney
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
KinEsbury
Chase 
Chase

, Score at half time-Chase 8, Kings bury 4. Referee-Courtney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
Commercial

Score at half time - Commercial 20; Leavenworth 19. Referee-Coo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
East Farms

Score at half time--Sprague 1. East Farms 2. Referee-Weisman.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
Woman Pilots Will Ferry Planes
From Factories, Army Reveals
Army Also Establishes
Service Command for
Road to Alaska
By NELSON M. SHEPARD

An experimental Women's Aux
iliary Ferrying Squadron is being
formed by the Air Transport Com
mand, Secretary of War Stimson
announced today, to pilot Army
planes from factories to United
States airflelds.
Under tentative plans, he said,
the new unit will consist of about
so women, of whom at least 40 will
be active pilots and the remainder
assigned to administrative duties.
At the outset, their activities will be
limited to flying smaller aircraft,
such as training and liaison planes.
Later some of the women may be
used to fly heavy bombers to combat
units overseas.
Mrs. Nancy Harkness Love of
Boston, whom Mr.. Stimson de-
scribed as a "skillful pilot" has
been appointed to comt-and the
squadron. She is the wife of 1t. Col
Robert M. Love, deputy chief of
staff of the Air Transport Command,
Todays announcement eliminates
nearly years effort on the part
of women flyers to join the Army's
ferrying services. Miss Jacquellne
Cochrane, Atlantic flyer, was as
signed by the War Department last
summer to make survey OF women
Evening star., 1942-09-10
Comdr. White, Lexington
Hero, Awarded Navy Cross
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Sept. 10.-Comdr.
Arthur J. White, hero of the ILL
fated aircraft carrier Lexington.
received the Navy Cross yesterday
in simple ceremonies at the Naval
Academy.
One of the Lexington's senior
medical officers, Comdr. White was
cited for his refusal to abandon ship
although both his ankles and a
shoulder were fractured and nu-
merous wounds were inflicted by
two explosions which shattered the
carrier in the Coral Sea.
While Japanese torpedo planes
and dive bombers dumped their
loads on and about the Lexington.
the doctor, native of West Leipsic.
Ohio, transferred his wounded and
dying patients from a shattered
dressing station and thence to
rescue ship before leaving his post.
Comdr. White first was wounded
when a blast all but DESTROYED the
dressing station he directed. Covered
with blood and hobbling about with
fractured ankles, White transferred
all his patients to another impro-
vised station, but then had to aban-
don these quarters when the second
blast came.
Although the carrier was burning.
Comdr. White would not quit his
post until his final patient was re-
moved.
The medal was presented by Rear
Admiral John R. Beardall, Naval
Academy superintendent, acting for
Navy Secretary Knox on behalf of
President Roosevelt.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
British Increase
Pay of Soldiers
70 Gents a Week
Allowances for Each
Minor Dependent
Also Raised
By the Associated Press.


LONDON, Sept. 10.-Sir Staf-
ford Cripps announced increases
today in the basic pay of British
armed forces at an annual cost
of f43,0OO,000 ($172,OOO ,0OO) after
the House of Commons had
heard the lament of an anony-
nous Tommy Atkins over his
scale as compared with that in
the United States Army.
The pay increase will be about 70
cents week for all men in the
armed services below commissioned
ranks and about As cents for women,
Cripps said.
The government also boosted
about 20 cents a week the allow
ances for each of the soldiers minor
dependents. The first child now
receives about $l70 week
Allowances for officers depend
ents were raised on a similar scale
The disparity in pay between
United States and British soldiers
was put before the House in debate
on service pay and allowances.
Capt. Frederick Bellenger, a
Laborite, asserted the British soldier
with proficiency pay received about
so cents day in contrast with
about 50 for American soldiers.
He read the members from a
soldiers letter:
Il have been asked by my officers
to treat the Yanks as good pals and
make them feel at home. But as
we are now in two different spheres
or standards of life financially this
makes our intentions hopeless to
fulfill unless we want to resort to
sponging, and, generally speaking,
Tommy Atkins is not sponger."
Evening star., 1942-09-10
Demand in Congress
For Concrete Formula
For Wages Increases
New Pority Bosis Request
Also Seen Slowing Attempt
To Meet Oct. | DeodIine
By the Associated Press.

Rising congressional sentiment
for concrete wage formula and
a new basis for farm parity prices
today complicated the problems
of administration leaders trying
to meet President Roosevelt's
October l deadline on legislation
to hold down the cost of living.
Despite Senate Majority Leader
Barkley's word that he hoped to
pass the bill in the next three weeks,
it was clear that numerous Senators
were prepared to ilfist on full dis
cussion of all controversial points.
That might signify long debate, for
a Senator may talk as long as he
wishes unless the cloture rule is
invoked by two-thirds vote.
There also were reports that some
Senators might welcome a show
down, to determine just how the
President would proceed if the law
he asked for was not on the books
by the first of next month.
Simple Resolution Urged.
In the House, Speaker Rayburn
suggested a simple, joint congress
sional resolution which would en-
power the President to stabilize
Everything" entering into the cost
of living.
On one point, there appeared to be
a general accord. Across the House
aisle separating the Democratic and
Republican members echoed cries
for swift action. Majority Leader
Mccormack expressed hope that a
solution could be reached by late
next week.
Senator Barkley said efforts
would be made to introduce the bill
this week and to start hearings be-
fore the Senate Banking and Cur
rency Committee by Monday.
Earlier, Senator Brown, Democrat.
of Michigan, who was floor manager
for previous price control legislation,
told reporters that a "comprehen-
sive' measure would be introduced
today and would be taken up by
the Banking Committee tomorrow
or Monday. He indicated this bill
would authorize" the President to
control wages, but added that the
authorization might be- turned into
a directive before the bill was en-
acted.
Farm Legislation Opposed.
Kindling protests against turning
the entire imitation assignment
over to the President with a broad
grant Of congressional authority de-
veloped soon after Mr.. Rayburn laid
his resolution proposal before a
round-table session of Republican
and Democratic House leaders.
Most farm State lawmakers did
not appear disposed to accept a
measure holding down agricultural
prices unless industrial wages re-
ceived similar specific treatment.
Il am not yet ready to abdicate
(see IMITATION, Page A-12J
Evening star., 1942-09-10
JapaneseBehind
Free India Drive,
Churchill Says
Influence of Gondhii's S
Party Minimized in
Talk to Commons
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 10.-Prime
Minister Churchill charged today
that widespread japanese fifth
column activity may have been
behind the All-India Congress
party's drive for immediate in
dependence, but he told the
House of Commons the course of
events in India had been i'm
proving land is, on the whole,
reassuring."
The Prime Minister'S review of
the Indian situation laid special en-
phasis on the turbulent events of
the last two months and their bear
ing on the United Nations war eff
fort.
Large reinforcements have
reached India and the number of
white soldiers now in India is
larger than at any time in the Brit
ish connection" he said.
Mr. Churchill rejected a proposal
for vote to show whether the
House approved his statement, but
suggested that full-dress debate
with a vote might be arranged later
He minimized the influence of the
congress, which he accused of dis
carding Mohandas K. Gandhi's non
violence principles. and declared
that 10000 900 Moslems were fun
damentally opposed" to ito which
member cried nonsense"
100000 Volunteers.
AS a measure of the congress In
f1uence, Mr.. Churchill mentioned
that more than 100000 Indians
have volunteered for war service
and that 10000 volunteers in the
last two months made an enlist
ment record
When he finished, Emanuel Shin
we'll, a chronic Laborite critic oi
the government, told the House Mr.
Churchill's statement would pro-
foundly disappoint and shock mil
lions of people"
The Prime Minister said the prin.
ciples of the governments declara.
tion-basically, dominion status
which formed the basis of Sir Stat
ford Grips mission to India, "must
be taken as representing the settled
policy" of Britain.
He told questioners later, however
that he had no information to indi.
cate any Indian tendency to accept
the once-rejected Cripps proposals
and added that "in the present state
of affairs in India, with invasion
not far off, these constitutional so.
lutions and agreements are very
difficult to come to-"
"Mohandas Gandhi and his fol.
lowers will be kept out of harms
way until the troubles subside," the
Prime Minister said,
Mr.. Churchill declared it might
Evening star., 1942-09-10
PIastics Monopoly
Charged TO Du Pont
And Rohm,& Haas
Firms Are Accused Of
Entering Conspiracy
With Nozi Corporation
BY the Associated Press.

NEWARK, N. j., Sept. 10.-E. I.
du Pont de Nemours g. Co. of
Wilmington, Del, and Rohm g.
Haas Co. of Bristol, Pa, were &C
cused by the Federal Govern
ment today of conspiring with a
German corporation to suppress
competition in the manufacture
of a plastic vital to construction
of warplanes.
In an indictment returned here
by Federal grand jury August 10
but kept secret until today-the
firms were accused of entering into
conspiracy in restraint of inter-
state and foreign trade in Acrylic
products. These are used to make
the transparent noses of bombers,
cockpit hoods and machine-gun
turrets.
Named with them but not made
a defendant, was Rohm & Haas,
C-mb-H identified as a corporation
organized and operating under the
oCA IbClCll, Lie
was alleged to have been formed
October 80, 1884, and to have con-
tinued until the present.
The two American corporations
and three others also were indicted
on charge of conspiracy to restrain
trade in 'methyl methacrylate," a
new plastic material used to make
dentures, the plates holding false
| teeth
Eight company officials were also
indicted in the Acrylate case and IL
in the latter.
Attorney General Biddle an
/ nounced in Washington trial of both
cases would be postponed until after
the war at the request OF the Secre-
taries of War and Navy A previous
indictment, in which Du Pont was
charged with monopolizing the
manufacture and sale of dyestuffs
also has been postponed for the
duration.
Evening star., 1942-09-10
u. 5. Pilot Is Captured
In Sicily, Italy Reports
py the AeSociafad prasx

By the Associated Press.
ROME From Italian Broadcasts) .,
Sept. 10.-The Italian high COM
mand reported today that a United
States pilot had been forced down
and taken prisoner following an ain
fight over Sicily between four AL
lied fighters and Italian planes, but
did not disclose his identity.
The Italians said two other Allied
planes were shot down over Tobruk,
Libya, and still another during an
attack on an Axis convoy in the
Mediterranean.
There was no action on the Egyp-
tlan front worthy Of mention yes
terday, the communique added,
The high command acknowledged
the loss OF two Italian planes In
action.