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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
VIOLENT RAY NEW THREAT TO
 LOUIS GROWN?
BY JACK FROST

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Boston, Dec. 1 - CUP - FL mer (The Violent) Ray of Los Angeles appeared today as the most threatening heavyweight prospect to come over the hill since Joe Louis won the crown, on the basis of the 10-round hammering he meted out to Earl bowman of Dc. troit.
 In a dock-style brawl reminis- cent of Sam Langford-Joe Jean- nette days, Ray smashed, hooked and pummeled the Iron Man Low man for fully 30 minutes at Mech anics Building last night to gain a unanimous decision.
 It was a tribute to Lowman's courage and constitution that he went the distance. Though some what wobbly in his corner after the final round, bowman still was on his feet despite Rays vicious bid for a knockout.
 Featuring one of the best left hands in the heavyweight ranks, Ray hooked the Detroit Negro'S head and mid-section with a bar rage that must have sent most men to the canvas. In the fourth round he landed a 20-punch barrage in the pit of Lowman's unprotected stomach but the Detroiter shook himself and came in again.
 The seventh round saw repeat performance while in the ninth and 10th Lowman'S head was rolling from side to side as the dark skin- ned Ray scored with stinging rights and lefts.
 There were times when bowman fought back briefly but Ray, fight ing from semi-crouch, rolled in- side to resume his attack.
 Knocks Elm
 The victory was the 22nd straight for Ray who claims to have knock ed out 20 of his opponents includ- ing a 35-second kayo a week ago in Chicago over Claudio Villar, the South American contender.
 Villar substituted for Champion Joe Louis who was scheduled for an exhibition with the 27-year-old Ray.
 For last nights bout Ray weighed 195, bowman, POS. A crowd of g. 269 fans paid a gross of $4,275 for a net gate of $3,204.
 In other bouts, Howard Thomp- son, 2O3, Saugus, decisionel Al Pat terson, PIP 1-2, Pittsburgh 1O !; Reedy Evans, 166, Paterson, N. J., technically knocked out Brown Bomber, 158, Boston (1O; Bobby Howard, 157, Worcester knocked out Joe Gillis, 149, Springfield CD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Boys Club Sports

In the Keystone League at the Boys Club last night the Abrigators, Roclznes and Wildcats emerged with wins.
 The first game found the Wild cats getting of to a slow start and being held 9 to IS for the first half. Tn the last two stanzas the Wildcats got the range and rolled over the Oakville Aces by score of 60 to IS. This was the Cats sec ond win and the second defeat for the Oakville boys.
 In the second offering on the pro- gram the powerful Rocknes con- tinued in the win column by hand- ing the Watertown Falcons their first defeat. Facondini and Da- melio with points each led their team in scoring while for the Fal- cons Buckingham and Wheeler each tailed counters. The final score was S4 to IS in favor of the Rocknes.
 The final game saw the Abrl- gators score their first win ct the expense of the Caisson Jrs. whom they downed a to i3. Evcn scored Q points to be high for the vlctors while Davigard led the caisson Jrs. with 2 markers.
 Standing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Sacred Hearts Tvs Morris Tonite

Anxious to turn in its first vic- tory of the season, Sacred Heart High school basketball squad was primed for its meeting with Morris High tonight at the Wilby gym. where 1t dropped an 11-20 game to Berlin last Tuesday night; after giving Watertown High a great tussle before dropping 22-25 game in the Silktown last week.
 Coach Ebby Conlan has worked hard to improve the Hearts team play and passing in the forecourt expecting an improved performance tonight. Norris was easily defeated by Watertown last week, and is believed to have lost four of last seasons five starters.
 Torrington and Gilbert meet to- morrow night in high school game at the New City State Armory, in which Torrington will be a strong tavorite to win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Baltimore Mayor "Goes After" ScoIpers

Baltimore, Dec. 1.-(UP Mayor Theodore McKeldin of Baltimore indignant over what he termed an obnoxious form of profiteering, ? today urged the Bureau of Inter- nal Revenue investigate ticket "scalpers" who are reaping tremen- dous profits from tickets to the "Army-Navy football game here to- morrow.
 The mayors attention was called to the matter by Capt. Louis F Gruenther of the Army Engineers corps who said that scalpers wkere asking $35 for a pair of end zone seats regularly priced at $9.60.
 Gruenther said the $35 quotation came from downtown barber shop which openly advertised the tickets for sale. He also called the mayor $ attention to signs posted along Ball. timore streets offering the ducats for sale-at q price.
 McKeldin said legislation prohib- iting ticket scalping "has not been found to be effective but that the collector of internal revenue might be interested in checking tax re- turns of persons who scalp"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Great Lakes. It was the Sailors, you will recall, who spoiled their perfect season a year ago, when Steve Lach completed a long, dying pass to Paul Anderson in the last 30 Secodns.
 TEXAS GETS SHAKY VOTE
 Surprising Texas Christian should clinch the Southwest Conference leadership by repelling its neighbor- hood rival, Southern Methodist. Rice, Arkansas and Texas Tech fg- ure to close with victories over Southwest Texas, Monticello Naval and the South Plains A.A.F., respec- lively.
 Upset by the Notre Dame result, Georgia Tech should heighten it's Orange Bowl stature by whipping Georgia, but the Engineers will know
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

regard itself as such and has more stuff.
 Army can go any distance more ways than Navy. It has a more resourceful attack, superior speed. There is not so much difference in the lines. If the young men of the Plain ever required added in- centive against Annapolis, they have it this trip in being determined to check the Crabtown skein at five.
 I consider this Army squad four touchdowns better than the one of last fall, so am giving the Cadets quick-Striking power a two-touch- down margin.
 With Navy and Army out of the way, Notre Dame strucg back mag nihcently, and have an idea the Irish will keep moving against
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
ITALIAN SLIGHT
 CHOICE IN 10 ROUND SLUGFEST
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Because of the fact that neither is a Fancy Dan" and cares little about the fine points, of the box ing game, there is every probabil- ity that Jerry Fiorello of New York and Indian Gomez of Cuba will put on another old-faShioned slugfest when they come together for the second time in Waterbury. Two years ago, they were paired in an outdoor bout at Randolph Cloves stadium, Gomez coming in as 8 substitute; with the resulting fight still talked about locally when the subject of "beSt fights" comes up every now and then.
 May Be K. o.
 Tonight, they meet again, this time in the ten round main bout of the Waterbury AC five bout pro- gram at Buckingham Hall; second indoor show of the winter season. Fiorello, who has been fighting steadily in small clubs; is favor ite to square the decision won by Gomez when they met last time; as the Cuban has recently completed a 19 month hitch" in the U. &. Navy, but has been in hard-train- ing for Fiorello; needing to take off little weight, but sharpen up on his timing. Both men are knock out puncherS, so that a K. O. to- night is not to be unexpected.
 In beating Saint Paul, Spring field colored middleweight last Monday at Holyoke, Fiorello set back a real good battler, who is somewhat of a sensation at West Springfield where he has fought almost weekly all last summer.
 Two six-round and two four" round bouts complete Promoter George F. Mulligan's card. Bobby Polowitzer, East Hartford, and Red Mills, Springfield, clash in their second meeting in the semi-final of six. They fought a four-round draw at Hartford recently.
 Richie Gibson, Springfield, and Bobby Snow, Waterbury colored boy, clash in another six-rounder.
 George Hunes, Hartford, faces Larry Thomas, Brooklyn, N. r., in one four, and the other pairs Tony Cerruto, Torrington and Joey Ray, New York. The show gets under way at 8:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Standing
American League

The Indianapolis Capitols moved into first place in the American Hockey Leagues western division last night ahead of the idle Pitts burgh Hornets, by beating the last place St. Louis Flyers, 2 to 0. Tn other games the Buffalo Bisons in- creased their first place margin in the eastern division by beating the Providence Reds 2 to 5 and the Hershey Bears battled the Cleveland Barons to a l to tie.
 The Capitols played splendid de- fensive hockey to whitewash the Flyers, scored both of their goals in the second period, to take over the lead.
 The Bisons closed with a rush, counting four goals in the last per- iod, one in the last second of play, to break 8 4 to 4 tie which had ex- isted earlier in the frame.
 Cleveland came from behind in the last four minutes of play to count & goal and gain their split with Hershey. The Bears scored their goal in the second period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
EDsiIons Best

Last night at the Central Y. M. O. A. the Epsilon Hi.Y Club in . Touch Football league won by the score of 27-0 holding the Delta scoreless. Epsilon iB Q new conner in this league and is already poSt- ing wins and look ng though they win he Q strong contender for tho remainder Of Che league games,
 KeaFenoy Rnd Murray stood oRl in the hnckfIaid while nn the IVs cGIVlns enfs NeoS and f'01<l'1 lseIE Ine t4sf1 I00Itlz I1 z1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

they have been in 6 football game. It's Tulane over Louisiana State, Virginia ovehr North Carolina and Daniel Field over Newberry.
 Oklahoma figures to win the Bia Six title by repulsing Nebraska.
 Tulsa will enjoy the first of its two trips to Miami at the expense of the Coral Gables Hurricanes.
 Because the site is Austin I'm giving tn eoft-changed Texast line up a shaky vote over Texas A. and M. on Thursday. In other scraps on regular Thanksgiving Day, the choices are Maryland over Virginia Military and William and Mary over Richmond.
 This is your last chance.
 Go to bed early the night before and enjoy the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Morines Win Blind Mons Crew Roce

Philadelphia, Dec. 1.-(UP)-A crew of blind marines, all of whom lost their sight in the service to- day held a rowing victory over crew of sightless veterans from the Army,s Valley Forge General hospital.
 Rowing over the half mile course on the Schuylkill river yesterday, the rival oarsmen all were blind and only the coxswairs and tillers who guided them through the choppy water, could see. The Mar ines spotted the Army an early lead and then came through with alate rush to win by @ quarter length, crossing the line with 28 beat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
FioreLLo, Gomez In 'Buck" Ring Headline
Grange Gives Army's Quick-StriI<ins Power
 Two Touchdown Margin Over PIodding Novy
BY RED GRANGE The Original Naturalization Written for NEA Servicel

Baltimore, Dec. Well, here it Is, ladies and gentlemen-Army and Navy on Saturday afternoon in what IS perhaps the most important foot ball game ever played.
 Rarely, if ever, have two such fine college teams-the point-a- minute Cadets and the pulverizing Midshipmen-deployed against each other.
 They battle before 75,00o persons in Baltimore's Municipal Stadium in a scrap that will be listened to and wagered on by millions of men and women in and out of uniform around the world.
 Navy has the nucleus of the club which made 1t i've in a row over Army, 13-0, a year ago at West Point, and acquired outstanding plebes like fullback Clyde Scott.
 Lt-Col. Earl Blaik had to re- build his line around Joe StanowicS, the lone regular holdover up front, but the fact that he could switch the Hackettstown Hacker from tackle to guard is something in the way of evidence that other forwards came on in gigantic strides. Perhaps the most improved individual in the line from the Hudson Highlands is center Bob St. Onge.
 FOUR I'D IMPROVEMENT
 In comparison to this Army team, the one of 1943 was a disorganized, fumbling mob incapable of SCOT ing against Grade A competition.
 AS Lt.-Comdr. Frank Leahy of Notre Dame predicted, it took the Future Generals a year to become accustomed to the modern T with man-tn-motion. Tn his final whirl, Doug Kenna, previously handi- capped by injuries, turned out to be Sid Luckman or Angelo Bertelli as the man down under.
 Glenn Davis is at left halfback, where he belongs, Doc Blanchard, Plebe, gives the Army T the re- quired smashing fullback.
 Army has two topnotch combina- tions. The first may have a bit more boise, but the second does not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Sunday IRA Hoop Schedule Solid.

No less than two standout "A" games and a promising "B" bas- ketball contest appears on the Sunday afternoon IRA schedule for the Y. M. c. A. which will bring together the following pairings:
 Benrus vs. Bristol Go. Q:30).
 U. s. Time vs. U. s. Rubber (2:45)
 Scovill vs. Brass (4:15).
 Next week Wednesday, the Wa terbury Tool club, coached by Tom Wagner will oppose Chase in an ef- fort to get it's first victory; both teams having dropped their first game of the season. Seth Thomas drew a bye for next week. Matta- tuck Mfg. and Waterbury Compan- ies meet in a Wednesday B" game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Lost Nights s Fights

Fall River, Mass, Dec 1.-(UP) Charlie Smith, l36, of Newark. N. J., knocked out Leo Methot, 133, of Montreal in the first round of their scheduled 10-round bout at the Casino last night.
 In preliminaries: Young Tiger Flowers, Al, Worcester drew with Benny Singleton, l40, Waterbury, Conn. (6); Jimmy Lynch, l65. of Boston, decisioned Charlie Backc- fen, 165, Manchester, Conn. (0: Henry Butler. l20, Waterbury, Conn, knocked out Bill Taylor, l25, Manchester. Conn. (O; Jimmy Ri- ley, l48, Worcester knocked out Walter Comes. Al, New Bedford CD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Rodio Fons Asked To Buy Wor Bonds

Boston, Dec. 1.-UP)-Members of the nations radio audience ct tomorrow's Army-Navy football have been asked by President J. P. Spang. Jr., of the Gillette Safety Razor Co., to pledge themselves to purchase at least one extra $10O war bond as their ticket" to the game.
 By so doing said Spang, sponsor of the broadcast, they would be talk ing the same part as those persons actually attending the Baltimore classic who must buy a bond to get a ticket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Fight Managers Form Guilt For Protection By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
MORE THAN LINE NEEDED TO BEAT
 US SAYS BLAIk

West Point, N. T., Dec. 1-(UPl -Army's great and undefeated football team entrained from here shortly after o'clock this morn- ing for Baltimore and its meeting with equally vaunted Navy in Mu- nicipal Stadium tomorrow.
 The squad of 38 Cadets planned to workout in the stadium this afternoon with a light limbering up drill.
 The squad was pronounced fit and ready by Coach Col. Earl (Redl Blaik after yesterdays spirited kicking, running and passing drill at the Point. Blaik said that Navy had won the last two games of hte annual clash between the two serv- ice academies on the strength of its forward wall. "That won't be tine margin this year." he said. It will take more than just a line this time."
 Not Too Bad
 In comparing the two forward walls, Blaik pointed out that the Army line had made as good . showing against Notre Dame and Duke as did the highly touted Mid- die line, reportedly the strongest in the nation. He did admit, how ever, that Army'S front defense had failed to match the Navy,s in the game against another common opponent, Penn.
 Blaik revealed that his regular left end, Dick Pitzer. had injured his leg in practice Scrimmage last Saturday but said the ace pass catcher would be availble for full time" duty Saturday.
 Middies Razor" Sharp
 Annapolis, Md, Dec. 1--(UP)-- Navy's football team, including hard-hitting back Bob Jenkins who had suffered 8 toe infection earlier in the week, went through a light signal drill today and was pro- nounced fit and ready for the Army-Navy game in Baltimore's Municipal Stadium tomorrow. Jenkins participating in his first workout of the week yesterday, tok part in an extensive practice session and performed with usual high standard as the squad worked on plays designed particularly for this game, both offensive and de- fensive.
 Coach Cmdr. Oscar (swedeD Hagberg and his stan of assistants expressed themselves as highly pleased" with their power backs performance. Jenkins was the cen ter of all attention for it had been feared that the infection and other leg injuries which have plagued him for the past two weeks. might slow him up.
 It. Cmdr. Edgar (Rip) Miller, line coach at the Academy foI many years drilled his charges with special emphasis on a de- fensive setup designed to halt. f0s the frs time this year, Arrny't explosive "Tt" formation. Ground plays, which have been consistent gathers for the Middies all yes also came in for special attention
 "The boys are razor sharp" Hae. berg said. "They are 1t in eveEy way and if they play the game e which they are capable, tomorrow should be a Navy day" Hagherg indicated he would Ne& the same starting eleven be hes used In previous games this e6aeon. That means Bartlett and Ben Mar tin ct end. Whitmire and Gillian at tackle, Darlington and Ci1a11 at guard, Jack Martin ct een1cf and Duden. Jenkins, Barron An6 Scott in the bhckiield. Ize aalN. however that he might start MI1 other hackneld unit which h&N BaFksdale ct quarter, ElI1z1.H and Mamberg at half and Walton at full.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Boston Yonks OK.

Boston. Dec. 1 - (U.P) - BoS- tonians were assured today that the National Professional Football League franchise for the Tanks would remain in their city.
 Owner Ted Collins of the team said last night at dinner rendered him by fans that he intended to op- crate the team in Boston despite "a survey which recommended the elimination of few teams from the league including Boston to make it 6 better league"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Singleton Drows

Waterbury's Benny Singleton, col- ored lightweight, boxed Q six round draw with Young Tiger Flowers of Worcester last night at Fall River. It was Singleton's first bout since the recent death of his father. Charles T. Napper. thought the local lad has been previously inca- pacitated by . minor hernia which had to be removed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
N. Ills F. s. Bergin Avmy-Novy Umpire

Annapolis; Md, Dec. 1.-(UP)- Capt. c. Owen Humphries, direc- torn of athletics at the naval aca- derny, said today that the followir named men would officiate tht Army-Navy fobotall game at Bal timore tomorrow.
 Referee, T. A. Timiln, Niagara umpire, F. s. Bergin, Princeton; iinesman, w. H. Ohrenberger, Bos- ton College; Field Judge, F. J. Wal lace, Washington; clock operator R. E. Owings, Johns Hopkins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
SProsue, Anderson Girls Breok Even

Sprague and Anderson school girls finished with 20 points each in a recent basketball game played at Anderson school gym. Jean Rili- han and Edda Greatorex scored IS points for Sprague; Rita Bienvenu. 12 for Anderson, whose Florence Hanlon also came through with four field goals Summary:
 SPRAGIJE SCHOOL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

stayed in the Army where they be- long.
 On the Tube coming home there was strange jargon aii around.
 ''Ife got sneared' seemed to mean literally that . player was rolled into the earth
 Bullet pas" also had q literal meaning. lt meant that c ball was thFOWA e e MnL e hard that 0 knocked hina out. It was Q favourite pass.
 nu ihe COCO Xankeos had he'd n eoo1 t'ne. And co hal 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
n. Q. TRACK capnAI

Worcester. Mas. Dec. i.-f fEIH .s Barry Reed ol San HTnncI1e 1 year old half miller. hag bean HaE captain of tho HelR Df1&s team-the flE1l lEs.AM11 4s honored.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
SS. Peter-PouI Pin Party Saturday

Assured Of 0 fine evenings enter. tainment; men and women of the SS Peter and Paul Bowling League will gather at Guertins Inn on Thomaston road. tomorrow night for their annual Christmas party. A cocktail hour, from 8 to @ p. m, will be held, with supper at Il p. m. and dancing and entertainment to continue until 1 m. Harry V, Cashin, Q member Of the league Beverage 76.e) is in charge of are arrangements. aided by George Oliver, who will handle the transportation problem, if possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

IF THE DEMOCRATS could with Sidney Why can't the fight Guild muddle with Me? The answer is they have already and do yet
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-22

six dozen diapers for a pair of
roller skates and an egg beater,
two felt hats for a lamp, a meat
grinder for skates and four Louis
XVI chairs for a brown carpet,
9x12.
Some transactions involve credit
slips. For inctance, a woman who
brought in an ash tray, heating
pad and costume jewelry, picked
out two ornamental vases and four
unframed prints and was still en-
titled to credit slip, good for one
item tagged with yellow ticket.
Electrical appliances are most
in demand. Scores of women who
rush in and offer to pay any price
for the electric toaster or the
alarm clock in the window are
always doomed to disappointment.
Swap shops are not interested in
money.
Childrens shoes and rubbers are
also highly priced, while the rapid
turnover in maids has given rise
to a brisk buciness in uniforms.
An array of maids uniforms in
one shop carries sign reading:
eff the old uniform doesn't fit the
new model, come in and swap it. -