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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Seruo Wins X. 4. 'Tune-Up' by KO

Providence, R. l., Dec. IL VoF@- Welterweight Marty Servo, 25-year old discharged coast guardman, pointed today for a Monday bout with Baby Sims in Washington after winning his first fight in three and-a-half years with a technical knockout over Freddie Camuso of Fall river.
 Before 2,OO9 in Rhode Island aud itorium here last night, Servo dis patched Camuso in the fifth round of their scheduled 10-round Wlndup bout with vicious left hooks to the head. Frank Camuso, who always seconds his brother, rushed into the right to stop the fight as the Fall river welterweight stood helpless with a badly-cut face.
 This bout was one of several tune-ups which Servo must fight before meeting Freddie (Red) Co., chrane for the welterweig'ht title early next year. In the opening rounds Servo's timing was off, but when he switched to left-hooking his opponent early in the fifth he appeared to regain his pre-War form. Servo weighed 143h and Ca muso, 15114. The five-fight card grossed $3,905.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Cesario. ZoUo Hub Winners

Boston, Dec. 11-UP) The long winning streaks of Johnny Cesario of Boston and Bobby zollo of Prov idence R. T., stood at 38 and 21 re- spectively today after both fighters punched out victories in last nights "all-star" bouts before 3,314 fans at Mechanics Building.
 Cesario's knockout of Pittsburgh's Tom Daniels in the fourth round of their scheduled 10-round fight was the most colorful bout on the four fight card. Weighing 142. Cesario floored his 140-pound Negro oppon- ent four times in the first round, again in the second and once more in the fourth for the kayo.
 The bouts grossed $5,106 for a net of $4,033.
 In the other 10-round fights, Jack (Spider) Armstrong, 129, Toronto knocked out Joey Gatto, 131, Brook lyn, N. r., CD; Joe Curio, 148ha, Newark. N. J.. stopped former New England lightweight champion Ben- ny Singleton. 14714, Waterbury, Conn. (9).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Mercantile Pin Tests Tonioht

Matzkin Furniture and Sullivan Clothiers shapes up as the feature Mercantile League bowling match tonight at the Sena alleys, start lng at g o'clock.
 Brookside Dairy, with 26-13 won and lost standing, is paired with last place Sealtest winner of but g of 39 games to date; while Met ropolitan Cleaners, defending champs with 23 won Is lost to date matches strikes and spares with Fulton Markets. 1920 in the standing.
 Forest City Express G4-25) and Vir-June 19-20) are scheduled in the fourth match of the evening. Individually, there is great race for high average honor between Jerry Jacewicz of Matzkin F'urni- tllre: Ben Stokes of Brookside Dairy and Mike Sharon, also of the Brooks; the first named having 123.33, Stokes 123.26 and Sharon 122.18, difference of but seven pins in 39 games between Jacewlcz and Stokes, after 123 average.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
TODAY'S SPORT PARADE

Iron Mike" at 1,760 yards; Eight furlongs, or to put it simply, the mile.
 Rafferty's Reign Over
 Several times Mac rattled off 4:08 without breathing deeply, some :051 better than Rafferty's best, and he thinks the Swedish mental conditioning will give him the edge to crack Gil Dodds' board track standard of 4:O6.4
 He'll get his first crack at Phila- delphia, Jan. 25, followed by the Boston Relays. Feb. g; N. Y. A. C., 16; National AAU, 23; IC4A Special March ?; New Yorw K. of C., g.; Cleveland, 9. and Chicago, 30.
 Whatever the result of all this huffing and puffing, it seems cer- tain that Rafferty's reign is over and that MacMitchell's prospects are good The avent of old man Wooderson and the Scandinavian sounding Hansen from France would be just so much window dressing to make it interesting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
CHANDELIERS
 POWER SHORN BUT LITTLE
By WALTER BYERS lUniind Press spcras Writer

Chicago. Dec. ii--f rPD--Ihe so- callnc AChanclCr War" was over today. The satisaed major and min or leagues had obtained what they Wanied. the power to vote leRiElh- ton over tbe commissioners veto and Commissioner a. B. fHappl Chandler stll hao what be wanted. "the power to run baseball the way it should be run"
 Presidents Ford Prick oi the NR- iiOnal league anc VII HaErldge oi The American, opening the second day of the major leagues annual winter meetings, announced today the new owner-commissioner ar- ranRement in a revised ma jor- minor league pact which was pass- cd by the clubs i6 owners last night
 Rallying the owners in support of Chandler Prick and Harrldge jointly stated that mo action taken by either major or minor league since the election Of the commits sioner has had the purpose or ef- feet of limiting his jurisdiction as commissioner"
 Actually Chandler does not have all Of the arbitrary, unimpeachable powers of Landis. But he has more than enough to keep baseball healthy and prevent anything like another Black Sox" scandal, the reason the commissioners office was organized.
 Veto Not Final
 In revising the pact, the major leagues yesterday approved a pro- posal made by the minor leagues. at Columbus, O., that they be allowed to pass legislation over the com nissioner's veto by a three-fourth majority. The majors put that clause in their agreement before signing the commissioner to a con- tract last April.
 The American and National league owners emphasized that the critics who have declared "open season" on Chandler should cease firing as he still has such principal powers as:
 1. Authority to investigate, de- termine and punish conduct detri- mental to baseball
 Power to ban any individual or organization from organized baseball for conduct detrimental to the game.
 3. Power to approve financial transactions between clubs which always have cleared through the commissioners office
 4. Handle inter-league disputes.
 The major leagues tables until their regular joint session Wednes- day the Pacific Coast leagues bid to become the third big league. A four-man committee, consisting of League President Clarence (Pants) Rowland, Charles Graham and Paul Pagan of the San Francisco Club and Clarence Laws of the Portland Club presented the Pacific Coasts arguments for more than six hours to the National and Am erican leagues yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Thomaston Legion Drill Thursday

Thomaston, Dec. 1.-The Amer ican Legion basketball team will hold a practice Thursday evening at o'clock at the Groce Street school gym. Any veteran in town who desires to try out for the team is welcome to attend the practice. The Legion will open their home season Saturday evening at the high school gym with the famous Litch- field Cowboys, always strong rivals of Thcmaston teams. Following the game, which will be played at 8 o'clock, dancing will be enjoyed to the strains of Gene McMahon's s East Side Rhythem Masters. Gene Terrence, manager of the club, hopes for large attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Stockholm, Kramer May Revive 6-Day Racing
By DAN PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Giles Breoks
 .UpCincyReds

Chicago. Dec. H. (UP) - The Cincinnati Reds l945 team was be- ing systematically wrecked" today with four regulars released or sold and others on the block.
 As the major leagues annual winter meetings entered the second day, Gen. Mgr. Warren Giles of Cincinnati announced that first baseman Prank Mccormick, right handed slugger whose clutch" hit ting sparked the Reds to National League pennants in 1899 and 1940, had been sold to the Philadelphia Phils.
 Giles also announced that regular second baseman Woody Williams had been sold to Hollywood of the Pacific Coast League where he joins ex-teammate Steve Mesner, third baseman, and outfielder Ger " Walker, both of whom were sent recently to the west coast loop. Mesner was sold to Sacramento and Walker was given his outright release and later signed as a free agent with Sacramento.
 ReOrganized
 Since the close of last season, when they finished seventh, the Reds have dispatched one outfield- CT and three-fourths of their in- field under Giles reorganization plan.
 Periodically it is necessary to clean out a team and start all over and that is what we are doing" Giles said.
 Even the remaining one-fourth of the Reds infield, shortstop Ed die Miller, may go, although Giles said, i've want to hang on to Miller unless such good deal comes along that we can't turn it down"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Y .Mermen Top
 Bristol Teom

Naugatuck. Dec. 1.-The unce- feated YMcA Junior swimmers oap- tured their fecond straight victory of the season over the Bristol Boys Club Saturday by the one-sioeo score oi 5i 10 24
 In eight events the local array captured seven first places to the Boys Clubs one,
 Starring for Che localities were the Scranton brothers. William and Eugene William swimming both 70 and 6O-yarc freestyie and Eugene lst in diving and second ia the 40-yard free style with both assist ing in the final relay.
 Others. however. cannot be over looked as Capt. James McNamee won his events, backstrcke and re- lays. and Alcides Bilelo. a newcomer 10 the team. swan to victory in the backstroke relay.
 Coach Alex Sullivan again dls- played his fine talents by rounding out these boys for such a great showing.
 The summary. lIO-ghIu HltuiSg Won by Naugatuck( J. HcNamee. N. Bilelo. and H. Nixon) time l:26:l; 60-yard free style, won by W. Scran- ton. (N1, second. H. Nixon (N), 3d. A. McCue. CB), 3S:9; 20-yard free style D. Peters. CB), A. Paria tNl; N. Micucci, CB): ll:9; diving, E.. Scranton, (ND, first; Fantasia, (Bl. second; DeFlippi tB) third; POS points.
 Forty-yard free style. w. Scran- ton E. Scranton, A. McCue tB) PAP; 4O-yard backstroke. J. McNamee (Nj. J. Mccarthy (N) B. Lamothe tB) 30 seconds; 40-yard breast stroke. A. Bilelo (N; T. De Flippi (B); D. DeFlippi CB); time 3l:s; l6O-yard free style, won by Nauga- tuck (J. McNee. w. and E. scranton and H Nixon) time, 1883.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Phil TerranoUa
 Fauored Ouer Philip

Boston, Dec. 11-(UP)-Phil Ter ranova of New York, Ormer MIRA featherweight champion, was g. to-1 favorite to defeat Lllis Philips of Philadelphia in their 10-round feature bout at Boston Garden to- night.
 Phillips, who gained prominence by his recent knockout of Gus Nell, was expected to find the going rough against the aggressive Ter ranova who seeks to regain his title from Sal Bartolo in match sched- uled for Jan. in Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Next Olympics
 1948) in London

New York, Dec. II. (UP-London is virtually certain to be the site of the 1948 Olympics, with San Moritz host to the winter Olympics, it was revealed yesterday at the annual meeting of the U.S.A. Sports Federation, which changed its name to the U s. Olympic Association.
 Avery Brundage of Chicago was reelected president. He has held the post since 1929. However, new set of officers will work with him. Kenneth Wilsoo, big ten conference commissioner, was elected vice. president; Owen Van Camp of Chi cago was named treasurer, and Asa Bushnell of New York is the new secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
West Side A. C.

Dave Switz, Jimmy Overton, Billy Sheehy. Bob Page and Maurice Bowling will direct the sports ac- tivities of the West Side AC, as elected trustees of the local organi- cations meeting last night at the Chase Park house. Paul Muruca will serve as secretary-treasurer of the group with George Audette and Bill Sheehy to manage the senior and junior basketball teams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
BY OSCAR FRALEY United Press Sports Writer

New York, Dec. 11-(UP)-Try- ing to recover from smorgasbord poisoning, track and field officials looked today toward England and France for the antidote which once again would make the mile run the crowd-pleasing glamor event of the board track campaign.
 The event was all set for high pressure comeback this winter with Arne (4:026) Anderson and his Swedish shadow, Lennart Strand, readied for trip to the American saucer. Then came the revelation that the Swedish swifties had been padding their expense accounts far more than the amateur law al- lows. It provided a fast case of American indigestion.
 So with the Swedes sidelined with monetary charley -horses, the home folks have bid for the spruce cushioned strides of Sid Wooderson, former British world record holder, and Marcel Hansen of France.
 Plenty of Bounce Left
 Neither would be as bad bet as he sounds. This despite the fact that it has been pretty close to nine years since Wooderson whipped his gangling legs to a 4:0.4 world mark. Sid showed last spring that there was still plenty of bounce in the old pins when he rattled a fast 4:04 behind Ander- sson.
 Marcel, despite his last monker, is no Swedish importation. Yet he has been doing some fine run ming on the other side of the pond and figures to be quite an attrac- tion.
 The mile, to maintain it's slipping place on the program. is going to need some sort of shot in the arm. The fans didn't take too kindly to our indoor mile king" of 1944-al- though Jimmy Iron Mike) Raf- ferty is a swell little fellow. Raf- ferty swept the boards as he took every major mile title indoors last winter, besting boat-weary Gun der Hagg on several occasions.
 Could Do Better
 But the fans have been reading so much about the Swedes and their attack on the mile mark now down to 4:01.4-that they had kind of empty feeling when they looked at Rafferty's best. a not too scintillating 4:13.1. Many of them intimated they could do that good just scrambling for the 8:l5 in the morning rush.
 It was a far cry from the old days when such as Glenn Cunning ham, Gene Vcnzke, Chuck Fenske and Chuck Hornbostel were carry ing on feud that shamed the Martins and the McCoys of Ken- tuckey fame. The times weren't much better than Rafferty's but they had that indefinable some thing charte6 prosaically as 'color." That one little item was not in Rafferty's repertoire
 One saving feature is the re- turn of Leslie MacAditchell, the former N. Y. U. star and 1942 in- door king recently released from ahe Navy. That in itself is enough % end Rafferty's pnappreciated reign, because MacMitchell could hold up his pants with one hand and carry the U. S. s. Pennsyl- vania in the other and still best
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Down The Drives With The EIks

Duckpin bowling teams explained by Joe Mulville and Bill Verriker' have exactly the same standing as leaders of the National and Amer ican divisions of the Elks bowling league. Mulville's Rendeer are ill the midst of great squirt, which carried them from nearly half way down the division ladder to the top with a four game edge, having won 25 of the last 28 possible points Both teams stand 28 won, 15 lost.
 Verriker's Venezuelans have three game edge in the American division, leading Hector Bernlers s and Eddie DiNapoli teams while Domenick Castelano's array IS run ner-up at this writing to the Null villans with a 33-19 standing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Boxers Money Held

Stamford, Conn.,, Dec. 11-(UP)- State Boxing Commissioner William J. Prince today ordered the purse of Bobby Berger, 149, Los Angeles, and Wayland Dougles, 148, New York, held up following their bout here last night. The match was de- clared mo contest" by Referee Joe Currie in the sixth round, and Douglas was taken to Stamford hos pital where he was said to have possible jaw and rib fractures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
St. Paul by K. o.

Holyoke, Mass, Dec. II. (UP)- Saint Paul, l68 1-2-pound Spring field boxer, registered his '11th knockout in g victories last night when he fioored Reedy Evans, 168 of Hackerfsack, N. J., in the fifth round of their scheduled 10-round windup bout at Valley Arena.
 In the semi-fnal, Doug Rhone, 161, Albany, N. Y, stopped Jimmy Deciantis, 166. Providence R. l., in the first round af scheduled six rounder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Wilson CSWA President

New Haven, Conn. Dec. II. (UP) Bob Wilson, Bridgeport Herald sports editor, today was named Ire new president of the Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance. The group has set Jan. 28 as the date for its annual Gold Key Award dinner to be held at the Hotel Taft here.
 Other officers named were Sam Cohen of the Meriden Journal, vice. president; Bob zaiman of the Hart ford Courant, treasurer; and Walt Gisselbrecht of the Torrington Reg ister, secretary. Members of the committee to choose Gold Key Award winners were Bill Lee of the Courant Skip Henderson of the Hartford Times and Eddie Shugrue of the Bridgeport Post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11

New York-Cecil Hudson, 15l, Los Angeles, outpointed Sgt. Fritzie Ziv- ic, 1501a, Pittsburgh GO).
 Pittsburgh-Sammy Angott 142, Washington, Pa, outpointed Danny Kapilow, 140, Brooklyn GO.
 Mi ilwauke e-Dave Castilloux, 1894, Montreal, outpointed Juste Fontaine, l35, Milwaukee (10).
 Philadelphia-Billy Arnold, 148 Philadelphia, outpointed Ralph zannelli, l421a. Providence, R. I. Q0).
 Detroit-Charlie Padalino, 159, Detroit, stopped Art Hardy, l591a, Pittsburgh CD.
 Chicago-John Hubbard, 18l, Mill waukee, outpointed Hubert Hood l94, Chicago Q0).
 Bismarck, N. D.-Elmer (Violent) Ray, l95, Minneapolis, knocked out Grant Shade, 227, St. Paul CD.
 San Francisco Luis Castillo 119h, Mexico, outpointed Tony Olivera, 12O14, San Francisco (10).
 Troy, N. Y,-Ham Wiloby, 1261a, Jamaica, L. l., knocked out Pedro Biesca, 13l, Mexico City CD.
 Baltimore-Joe Walcott, 1921a, Camden, N J., knocked out Curtis Sheppard, 1911s, Philadelphia (1O.
 New Britain, Conn. - Vi c Costa, 145 1-2, Bronx, decisioned Henry Jordan, 148 Philadelphia, 10): Gus Vergo, 140. New York, and Fred Polowitzer, 135, East Hartford, Drew (6); Carey Mace. 135, Hartford, de- cisioned Red Flynn, 134, Hartford, (5); Ray Macarthur, IA, Hartford, Tko'd Bobby Jackson, 145, Hartford (3): and Jimmy Spangas, 115 New Britain, knocked out Ellis Williams. 116, Hartford, CD.
 New Orleans-Cosby Linson, 16l 1a, New Orleans, outpointed Jerry Pit tro. 1894, Chicago (10).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
T rojons WoIlop East Ends 48-3O

The North End Trojans took the measure of the East End A. c. to the tune of 48-30.
 The Victors in winning last night ran their string to four consecutive wins without a loss this year. Dan Rosa and Henry Sabia stood out for the Trojans with II and 12 points respectively.
 Geary stood out for the losers with l2 points. The Trojans will meet the strong Meteor five from Pearl street Wednesday night at 8:30 at the Boys Club A close game is forseen.
 The Trojans are willing to book any senior teams in the state. For games call Win Destifano 3-1650 or write to 30 Bronson street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Bunker Hill 35-14 Winner

The Bunker Hill Grammar school court combine whipped St. Mar garet, the Parochial Loop enry in m practice game at the Bunker Hill Gym yesterday afternoon 35 to A. For the public school aggregation Lorton was high scored with Is points with Dan Mcdonald and Cliff Albert running close second with points apiece. Dick OCon- nor. Frank Dunn and Bill Hoey tossed up 13 of the 14 points for St. Margaret's which was on the small end of the score all the way. For both teams this was a zero hour practice game as Bunker Hill meets Sprague this afternoon and St. Margarets meets St. Ann on Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Legion Meeting

Every team in Waterbury, with players not more than 16 years of age is invited to send represen- tative to the proposed American Legion league meeting Wednesday night, at 7:15 o'clock. Jack Mulh- gan, chairman of the AL sports committee will be in charge of the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Barnard Beaten By MaLoney, 37-12

Andolino and Delbianco scored 2l points in surprising 37-12 basket ball victory for Maloney school over Barnard in the first game of the season yesterday Barnard won the American division title in the league last year while Summa's ' points was best for Barnard. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Basketball
 BY UNITED PRESS

Northwestern 67, Depauw 36. Ohio University 72, Denison 35. Oklahoma 43, Will Rogers Field 34. Iowa State College AS, Drake AZ. Central 49, Parson 26.
 Indiana State AT, Eastern Illinois Teachers 45.
 Texas Christian 59, Dallas MAS 55.
 Phillips 66 Oilers 56. Warrens- burgh Teachers 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
Maine Deer

Augusta, Me, Dec. 1I-(UP(-A record of deer in Maine was indi- cated today as an unofficial count by game wardens shower that hun- ters 24.882 deer this year. The pre- vious high was "A, 408 in 1943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-11
BOROUGH FIVE
 FAVORED; UST FACES BENRUS

Naueatuokf United states Rub- bcr basketball combination in the IRA league. already ocfcated hy American Bras needs a yiciory tonight over Chase Brsss 6 Copper array to stay Ia the running for arkt round honors. Rubber iog a iirhi game to Bras in the first seasonal mceiing cf the two teams 5i-se while Chase was but a SiN point loser to Sc0vll s2-f6 a week or 70 ago. Therefore. t0e USR vS. Chase game this evening figures to be worth while watching
 Benrus and U. & Time. the lat ter a B" team this season. are paired in an Q D. m. prelim game that may be as interesting. if not more SO. than the main attraction Benrus has won two games from Bristol Company and Mattatucks and will be favored Co defeat USTime. a 2s-27 winner over Bris- tol Company. but a 1920 loser to the Mattatucks.
 Plenty of Players
 Coach Bobby Creatorex Of Chase has Gene Sweeney, Matty Koch. "Hightower" Paulsuskas. Big John White, Charley Swan, Sugden. Lucewicz and Feliciani to depend upon against the speedy USRubber outfit headed by Tom Edmonds with Lefty Farrar, Chet Wojsck, Hal Peterson, Bill Bunk, Bob Mc- Dermott, Frankie Edmonds and Walter Yackowski which rates the call over Chase, but will need it's best performance to come through by any substantial margin.
 Joe Mobile will referee the Ben rus-USTime game, and then double up with Ralph Santopietro for the "A" contest, set for 9:l5 D. m.