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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
Mercantile
 Pin Results

Picking up speed again, the Mer- cantile bowling league champs. and current leaders, Brookside Dairy carved out big 1850 in three games well over 600 each; to shut out Fulton Markets 80 last night at the Sena alleys. The feat allowed them to gain a two game edge in tlVe standing, as the runner-up Metropolitans were able to win but two of three games from French Cafeteria.
 Individually. J. Throndyke F1s- chetti. the debonair little man from the Matzkin Furnature team, rolled big l65 for high single; but Mike sharon of Brookside was steadiest with three good strings of l34-l4o- l46 for APO high three total. Matz- kin blanked A & P 30; Speedy Parcel won from Mohican Indians 2-l in other matches. Scores;-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
N. H. COMMERCE OPPOSES TECH;
 WILEY LOSES

Crosby goes to Naugatuck tonight for the first of two games this seas son; Wilby. defeated for the first time last night at Ansonia 40-36 takes on Naugatuck Saturday night at Wilby gym; and Leavenworth, already beaten by New Haven Com mercial takes on that team again, this time in the more familiar sur roundings of the Grove street gym, tonight at 8:30 p. m.
 Crosby-Ansonia played nip and tuck ball last night, the Wildcats having not quite enough to win, when its stellar floor performer, Frank Silva, did not play a full game. AS a result, the Copper City Club held a small but important lead through most of the game, 6-5 at the quarter; 17-l5 at half time and 30-24 before the final period of play. Lacilla's IA points led the Wilby attack. while Fedoruk, got II for hte winners. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
BowIers' Dimes Souqht In Drive

With every sports striving to out do the other in the campaign for funds in the All-Sports division of the Infsntile Paralysis fund drive, bowling is expected to be among the leaders in contributions when the totals are added. "A Dice-A- Bowler is the slogan which Bill Derwip, chairman of the Sports Committee comprised of all local sports writers, has adopted for the bowling groups of the city.
 An effort is being made to reach the chairman or secretary of every league in the city by a letter re- questing that one night during the month of January, a collection of dimes be taken up during the bowl ing session, and the total be sent to Lewis s. Reed. fund chairman at the Citizens & Manufacturers National bank. Many letters have already been mailed, but wherever the leagues have not been reached in this manner, it is requested that leagues chairman or secretary as- sume charge of the "Dime-A-Bowl- CT" campaign for his or her re- spective league.
 Fine Program
 One of the biggest bowling events of the month will be the annual Sena Bowling Carnival on Saturday afternoon, January 29, at the Sena Recreation alleys on North Main street. Manager Sam Sena is ar ranging a fine program which will feature the outstanding bowlers of New England in exhibitions, the entire proceeds of which will be turned over to the fund.
 All leagues in the city are urged by Chairman Derwin to plan the Dime A-Bowler" collection for their respective leagues immediately. Further information may be secured by communicating with the sports writers of the Democrat, Republi- can or American. Every league re- gardleSs of the number of members is urged to participate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
Chose. SGoviII Girls Winners

Playing seven minute periods and using a center Jump ball after each basket instead of an out-of bound play, the Industrial Basketball Girls League got off to & flying start last night at the Brooklyn Y with Alden Whites Chase lassies downing Benrus, l9 to II in the feature attraction. and Nelson Squires' Scovill gals humbling Joe Cavanaugh's Ingersoll five in the preliminary, IS to 13.
 Not once throughout the entire 28 minutes did Benrus hold the lead over Chase, thanks to the sharp shooting of the veteran Genevieve Phelan Leece who cut the cords for five field goals and free try. Rose mary Whitson and Eleanor Kirsch- berger put their heighth to great advantage in taking the ball of the backboards and setting up plays which resulted in set shots for their teammates. Theresa Ficeto, diminu- tive but aggressive captain of Coach Johnny Connelly's Benrusites. feat ured for the losers with six points, the other five being added by Rose Signore.
 Ruth Phelan paced the Scovill at- tack with six field goals. five of whcih were registered from set shots from the side court. while Dorothy Fennimore aided the cause wit htwo goals. Lou Kowalski, cen- ter of the Clock quintet, played a bangup game for losing cause and without a doubt was the outStand- ing all-around star on the floor. Felix Longo did a very creditable job as whistle tooter in both titlts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
Pro Football Boss Wants Exponsion

Chicago, Jan. 12.-(UP)-Club owners of the National Football league gathered for their mid winter meeting today with a view toward postwar expansion which they hope will challenge baseball's top posi- tion in the sports world.
 Representatives from eight operat- ing teams were joined by officials from at least two other professional clubs, which hope to get back into the fold and cash in on the unprece- dented wartime gates drawn by the game in 1943.
 It appeared likely that the league would be back to its former TO- team strength for 1914 So far, the vast expansion-designed to combine the east and west into one league with separate divisions-was only a dream.
 But 1t is postwar plan that may mGterialize.
 T believe in proceeding on an expansion, always theme" said Commissioner Elmer Layden. With this in mind, any outfit is bound to progress. It may develop at this meeting that plans will be laid for expansion westward, but any pro- gram will have to be on a non-op- erative basis until after the war"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
This And Thot

People who ought to know rate husky Eddie Cavanaugh. blonde Crosby tackle as a sure ALL STATE selection next season. He is the son Of Ed CA and p Cavanaugh, the Rye Lots outfielder of the Spooney Ditch era, and nephew of Bill Cav anaugh, Elks secretary, who can warble the Rose of Tralee" in n fashion that would bring tears to the eyes of Ben Franklin at Library Park -, Georpe Ferrie. vounCer brother of Freddie Ferrie, the New Haven basketball star well l-known for his local play with the K. of L.: is a high-scoring youngster with Commercial High, scheduled to meet Leavenworth tonight at the Wilby gym. Less than IS points per game is an "off' night for him Cousin Chick Carney postcards from an Army camp near Biddeford, Maine, where he has taken SKI lessons and now feels. after seven tries at the snow sport, (l43 flops) he can at least hold his own with those two sterling opponents of the long, boards on the feet game, William Patrick O'Donnell of Litchfield and John Valaparaiso Stankus, tn e LEANING TOWER of Poplar street Bridgeport Eddie Shugrue had nice piece on the Villanova foot ball team Of 1907, when Waterbury's "Sal' Slavin was a terryfying tackle and Bill Spaine a handsome half back on one of the best teams in the east. You should see Captain Slav- in's clutch on the football in the pie ture that went with the B'Pt Post story last Sunday. Vic Dam- brouskas, former manager of the late Jack Kelly, Brooklyn section heavyweight, has been a prosperous tavern owner in New Britain for the past five years, but still finds time to take in the boxing bouts at the Hardware City's Stanley Arena. .. . All who knew him, were very sorry to learn of the death of William Doolan, friend of Rev. James Woods of Sts. Peter and Paul church; and one of the original organizers of the Warriors A. c. on South Elm street. He was later member of the Sham rocks.
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 Under ordinary circumstances, a person needs two good, strong legs and feet to enjoy SKATING for any length of time; but the sport is not to be denied to those with courage, who like it, such as the local man who has but one leg, but has a fine time for himself these days skating at Hamilton Park, where he propels himself around the ice with the aid of CRUTCH. Whirlette, win- ner of the fourth race at Hialeah Monday. paying $7.8o, not only is a full sister of Whirlaway (Blenheim II by DuStwhirl out of Sweep) but has NEVER BEEN RACED AS A TWO YEAR OLD. All listed thor oughhbred horses become 8 year older on January one; even If they were foaled only @ month Or two previous to a New Year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
WeIeh, Chimny To Fiqht Sixth Time

Boston, Jan. 12 - (UP) - Pro- moter Eddie Mack of the Andy Cal- lahan A. 0. announced today that New England Middlewelght Cham pion Coley Welch and Henry Chmielewski, both of Portland, Me, would meet at Boston Garden Feb ruary { in a 10-round boxing match.
 The meeting will be the sixth re- newal of a ring feud that has been in progress since 1930. Welch holds a slight advantage having won thrice but in their last battle Chmielewski was ahead when forced to quit because of an eye cut
 Winner of the bout will meet Jake La Motta of New York in the same ring March B..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
BRISTOL ENDEE, K. OF 1. BENEFIT CAME SATURDAY

Big Harry Jacunski, regular end of the Green Bay Packers of the National Professional Football lea- gue, former basketball star at both New Britain high and Fordham uni- versity, will lead Bristol New De- parture's "Thundering Herd" of bas- keteers into the Anderson gym in the East End Saturday night to do battle with Joe Boley's K. or l.. quin- tet in benefit game for the Infan- tile Paralysis fund.
 Jacunski. the father of twin sons and a resident of New Britain, has completed his fifth season as mem- Der of the famous Green Bay Pack CTS eleven during those five seasons serving as understudy to the great Don Hutson. This past season Harry participated in the longest forward pass scoring play in the leagues his- tory when he took a 3i-yard pass and ran for a touchdown. Jacunski was an outstanding athlete at New Britain high and at Fordham, being co-captain of the Rams football team in 1888 which season he cli- maxed by playing in the North vs South game at Chicago.
 StandOuts
 The New Departure club is star studded with former Bristol high and inter collegiate basketball lum- inaries including Joe Lynch, one of the teams high scorers who last sea- son compiled the enviable record of sinking 76 foul shots in 86 tries. Alex Wrobleski, one of the better basket ball players turned out at Terryville high is the fastest man on the team and an expert at ne-handed side court shooting. Other outstanding performers of the big l7-man squad include Jim Pickett, Ray McLaugh- lin, Julio Larese and Johnny zaino. The team opened the season by stopping the seven-game winning streak of the Torrington American Brass and also holds 44-42 win over the Bradley Field Flyers.
 The K. of L., under the coaching of Joe Boley and managed by Joe Samoska will show a strong club against the Endees, their opening game is scheduled to start at 8:3o. Because of the limited capacity of the gym and the fact that the en- tire proceeds go to the 1nfantile fund there will be just one price of admission, soc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
Brothers Drow, Lose

New Bedford, Mass. Jan. I2 = CU.P) - A pair of Fall River hro- thers failed by narrow margins to win their respective battles in two of a trio of eight round co-feature boxing matches at the Bristol Arena.
 Though he finished fast, Balss Synnott, l5l. of Fall River had e be content with Q draw with BiIsg Campinelli, 15l, of Worcester last night. Tn second bout Johnny Luz l45, of New Bedford eked out de- cision over Jimmy Synnott, 14S, of Fall River. Johnny Dougwillow, Il0 of Lynn. decisioned Whitey shaw. 145. of Taunton in the third bout.
 Sergeant Jimmie Brown, 140, Fall River technically knocked out Blondy Russell, 13S. Brockton in the third round of four rounder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
By HARRY CRIMSON
 NEA Sports Editor

New York. Jan - Louis Little Columbia wishes to correct the port which had him trying to do Rmething about keeping football |hcials of the field.
 All Coach Little wants them to do to keep out of the way. He saw Asa s. Bushnell. execu- Fe director of the Central Office IT Eastern Intercollegiate Athletics,
 explain in a few thousand well ssosen words why many referees, |irticularly during the past fall, pod on the opposite side of the lire
 scrimmage to the head linesman. El many games the past season @ referee stationed himself prac- Ically on the line of scrimmage I1d by the defensive end The result was that many times I'layed reverses or end runs found m in the way. The referee had to n to the sideline.
 Professor Little asks how referee lth his back to g men can tell nat Is going on. Perhaps this is lvanced technique in officiating, tt if 1t is, the old professor has to
 sold.
 Numerous coaches complained bout both the head lnesman and fierce obstructing the progress of avs.
 Last autumn more teams than CT used the man in motion. When man in motion went in motion |, fianked either the referee or
 head linesman, who had moved
 close to the players that when c ball went in motion the tanker IS outside of the linesman, who IS in everyone's way, including his sn.
 To Professor Little's way of
 mixing, if the referee can't be sta- )ned behind the offense, the um- re where he is and the head lines an on the line of scrimmage, suf- Iliently far away so that he will It be cause in reverses and end
 ns, it must be that the officials
 e becoming near-sighted. That is e only reason the old professor
 Il see for their having to get any oser in order not to miss anything.
 Unless officials are put in their aces Professor Little fears that @ of these fine autumn afternoons le or two officials are going to be
 hooked down and trampled to
 ath by a lot of interferers and ke bail-carrier.
 The old professor warns that if II He officials do not stand where they
 Hong next fall, he is going to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
BY VINCENT THILLEN jnlted Press Staff Correspondent


 St. Louis, Mo, Jan. l2-tUP)-- Youngsters and old timers, filling in for players in the armed services, to- day comprised the cast of the an- nual Major League all-star team selected for the sporting news by the Baseball Writers Association.
 Nine of the Il players named were newcomers to the ranks with only big Morton Cooper, St. Louis Card inal right-hander, a repeat perform CT from the l942 team. Luke Appling, Chicago White Sox shortstop, now in the army, won honors for the third time having been chosen for the 1886 and l940 teams.
 Stan Musial, St Louis Cardinal outfielder, and Spurgeon (Spud) Chandler, Yankee pitcher, who were chosen as the most valuable players in their respective leagues, led the balloting for the all-star team. Mu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
5roysons s Scoreboord
title Vents offieioIs to Stoy Out of Wov: Fooeh Isn't Seeking to Keep Them Of Field; Referee Cont See While Running to SideIine

coach his Columbia athletes to pay not the slightest attention to any official who gets in their path, but to run smack dab over him.
 Professor Little confesseS that he may be much too optimistic. His Lions will run down any official who looms as an obstacle provided he has any Lions who can run.
 What Professor Little really fears more than anything else is that some obstructive head liresman or referee will knock down all his blockers ard his ball-carr.er.
 It was tough enough at Columbia last season without an outsider lending a hand to the defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
WHITEMEN WILL BE FAVORITES
 IN COURT CLASH

eccvill win attempt to put . halt to the Chase six-game win streak tonight ct the Central "" in the feature contest of Q twin Dusty legaue offering. Waterbury Button and Bristol co. collide in the 8:00 o'clock preliminary.
 Coach Roy Murphy, of the sEaA combine, will depend upon Joe Jolce, BegnaL Bates, Colby Schlosser and others to tumble Alden Whites powerhouse aggre- gation.
 Joe Runividge, stellar guard with the Out East team. will be out of the lineup tonight. Joe suffered a wrenched knee a week ago, and may be out for several more wekes.
 Chase is listed as e 2-l favorite to continue its victory march to- night at the expense of Scovill, but Coach Murphy has confidence in his players to upset the pace-setters In the Dusty circuit.
 Dave Karpavich, Ricky Ricuitti, Henry Koch, Bob McDermott and, Pete Pomponio may start for Chase with Traver, Rogers, Radke and Rompre in reserve.
 Hard Loss
 Scovill lost but once in six out ings. lowing to American Brass by 52-41 margin just a month ago at the Central ~" Chase engaged in several close contests Brass fore ing the Whitemen into a five-min- ute overtime session before losing out 33-32.
 Tonights preliminary number brings together Button, on the crest of a two-game win parade, and Bristol Co.,. still seeking its initial triumph Of the year.
 Buttons coach, Long" George McNamara, and Bristols mentor. Tommy Wagner, are former team mates of the old days and both engage in a little "sideline coach ing" during the Dusty league tus- sles. Wagner will try and halt the Button five tonight and will send Harrison, GaleSki, Meyers, Bnga and Wisnewski into action with orders to shoot them from all angles" in an effort to chalk up a victory. McNamaras boys have improved recently in the loop competition. and will enter tonight's prelinlin- ary engagement with Bristol as 7-5 choices to make it three in a row. Dancing Tonight's program will wind up the seventh week of play in the Dusty league. Dancing will follow the final game Pat Slsttery will of ficiate the opener and Ralph San topietro will handle the climax number at 9:l5 o'clock.
 Andy York of Waterbury Tool. boosted his individual scoring lead Sunday afternoon by scoring l3 points against Brass. York now has a total of 1l6 while Joe Joyce, of Scovill, is second with "A. Lou Gal ullo, of Ingersoll, has gathered 60 and Al Damelio. of Brass, has 67. Sonny Rinaldi, of Brass, follows with 65.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
Hills Top Loncers

With all five players scoring from seven to II points. W 4shington Hills won a A to 28 point basketball game from the Lancers last Sat- urday at the Russell school gym. From the start, the Hills were in command, leading 2-l2 at half time. McGrath, with Il points led the
 scoring: Danaher got 10, N. and J Lezotte 8 apiece; and Garrity, T. Pidge scored IA for the Lancers, five field goals and four free throws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
This Sporting World
"" To Spread Out S25O.OOO Worth?
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

According to reports from the cop on the beat in the vicinity of St. Johns church, the Soldiers Monu- ment and the YMCA there will be BIG DOTNGS around Park place and West Main street before l944 has run it's course. Specifically, 1t is believed that the YMCA directors are contemplating Q building expan- sion program which will include . SEPARATE BUILDING FOR WO- MEN, plus THREE NEW GYM NASTUMS, and TUNNELS connect ing the women's building and pres ent YMCA, which is said to have come into possession of considerable property within its immediate vicin- ity, including the very valuable cor ner piece directly west of its pres ent location.
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 Tn addition to all that, plans for which are in the embryo stage at this time, 1t is learned that $50,000 has been appropriated for RENOVATION of the Brooklyn and North End "" HUTS, with a $25,000 limit to be spent at each institution; both of which are in need of considerable repair. Some l5 feet may be added to the size of the Brooklyn building, which is small in consideration of its use by thousands of kids for the past several years; all of whom, will readily testify to the BANG UP JOB done by Mel Kelly across the bridge since he first moved" into Brooklyn as "" secretary.
 The new gymnasiums are said to be slated for the rear of the pres ent gym, meaning east side of Park place where wooden frame buildings are now located.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
MoIoni Wins

Hartford, Conn. Jan. i2 = fUR.l Cautious boxing gave Jerry Ma loni, Springfield. a decision oEer Joe Bennett. New York, in their 10- round feature bout at Hartford au. ditorium last night.
 Referee Bill Conway gave 14a- loni seven of the rounds. Bennett entered the ring Co { fag0TIle inasmuch as he previously he'd @s- cisioned Malonl and fought &o A draw fn another encounter #o'9k'| weighed l5a and Bennett
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
Sacred Heorts, Duggon Win Hoop Contests

In Parochial and Grammar school league basketball games played yes terday, Sacred Heart was an Il to winner over St. Francis Xavier; Hopkins and Brick scoring g points for the winners, as Guilfoile got the only field goal for the hill" team.
 Duggan defeated Webster II to g in e close grammar school game which Duggan led 7-5 at half time. Croce for Duggan; ViscoSi and Co., viello for Webster got four points each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
Troek Meet

New York. Jan. l2 - U.p1 = Daniel J. Ferris, National secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union, an- nounced today that tn, l1th annual national interscholastic high and prep school indoor track champion ship meet will be held at Madison Square Garden, February s6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
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Taft Tons

At Watertown, the town cham pionship definitely belongs to Taft Prep, having impressive victories over Watertown High, twice within a week; the latest a 46 to 27 score last night; after a 22-l7 count at half time. Taft leading Before the final heat, Taft had big safe lead of IS points 38-20; Geulpel scoring IT points and Meyerhauser 12 and ziello got II for the Indians, who won six games in succession before meeting Crosby and Taft. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
Lost Nights Fights
(By United Press)

(By United PreSS)
 New York. (Broadway ArenO = Vic Dellicurit. l6o, New York, de- feated Joe Agosta, 156, New York, (0.
 White Plains, N. Y.-Bill Grant, 162 1-2, New York, knocked out Al Stephany, IFS. White Plains, CD New Bedford, Mass.-Billy Cam pinelli, 151, Worcester, Mass. drew with Babe Synnott, 15l, Fall River, Mass. (8).
 Hartford. Conn. = Billy Brown, l55, Hartford, knocked out Wilby smith, New York. l5l, (2).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-12
WntertOWn
Hearts Lose

Sacred Heart High had a l3-12 lead over St. Mary's Academy of New Haven last night at Wilby gym but the height and team play of the visitors soon gave them definite lead, which they improved to the end of 32-20 score over the east end boys. Kidinger, with Is points. paced the St. Mary's win; Earring ton getting II for the Hearts. In a prelim, Sacred Heart Reserves won easily g to 8. Score: