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Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23
DELMAR

Mrs Lille Tinele spent Sunday
with her brother and wife. Mr.. and
Mrs, Michael Elliott. in Laurel
Mr. :. y. Culver has returned
from a few weeks visit in Miami,
Florida
Mrs. Jane f. Glmr has been Wis
itine friends in Baltimore
Mrs. James Lauder, Who has
been with her husband IN Memphis.
Tenn, is spending some time here
with her mother. Mrs f.. NJ. Chap
man. Lieut. Lauder has been trans
ferrcd to California
FIRST Sgt Eppersom culver. who
is stationed at Minneapolis, Mimi.
is spending Il furlough here with
his parents MIR. and Mrs. tlWood
Culver.
The Womcn's Aid. Delaware hi
vision of tn" Pennsylvania Rail
road viii hold Il general meeting
and party at 2:3o p. m, "Wednesday
February p. in the assembly room
OF the +. K X office building al
Cape Charles. Mrs. s. G. Walker
superintendent. announced this
would be a particularly interesting
and important affair. inasmuch as
the organization is in the midst q
various war activities. arOunt
which The program is planned Il.
we'll as III" annual membership
campaign ana members from al
points Cf the division should b,
present To discuss the vital items
of business. I'm addition To th'
short business session Mrs. NJ
Sipman and Mrs NJ Maustcllel
hostesSc&. are arranging an0thr
of their very pleasant entertain
mcnt programs. Notices are hcin'
posted at all office yards, a2cncic
and shops over tn" division. cN
tending Il most cordial invitation (
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23
LINCOLN

The Women's Society of Chris
tian Service will meet at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Iialfen on
Tuesday evening. February p. \
full attendance of members is de
sired.
On Friday evening. February IL,
few relatives and friends tend
cred party at the home of MIR.
and Mrs Albert Donovan in Cele-
brating the birthday of Mr.. D0no-
van. The guests were: Mrs. Jay
Abott. Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Dono-
van, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell ArgO
and Mrs ~ r. Dickerson.
Miss Joan Swain was an over
night guest of Miss Marie Derrick
son on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs willard Stayton and
children, Virginia and Billy, of
Milford. were Wednesday evening
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hard
ing and children, Charles and Hat
tie.
Announcement has been made Of
the birth OF a daughter born unto
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Wilkins at
Richland. Washington. on WCdncs-
day, February H. The little Miss
has been named Carla Sue. Mrs.
Wilkins was the former Miss Jean
ClenAianieI, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry f.. Clendanicl. of this
city.
THOSE from here who attended
the. district meeting of the
Methodist Youth Fellowship held
in the Goshen Methodist Church in
Milton on Monday evening We're:
Douglas Morgan, Janis Truitt. Ma
rie DerrickSOn. Joan Swain. Mic
key Hudson and Donald Brinton.
Robert Harding, of Milford. Wis
tied his son and family on SatW-
day
Miss Phyllis Fitzgerald, of Mil
ford. spent the weekend with Miss
Audle Macklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. job Pride ano
daughter. Miss Jane Pride. of llar-
rinGtOn. were town callers on sun
day.
Mrs. a. B. Donovan and Mr.. an,
Mrs Harry Marker and daughter
Mrs. George McAllister. OF VII
ningtOn. were dinner guests o
Mrs. Jay Abbott on Sunday.
Miss Ethel Mae Warren spent the
Weekend in lIarbcson rs the CUES
OF Miss Lydia Barker.
Morris Drlbow and son. Albrr
DrlbOw. S. / e.. visited rclativc
in Chester over the Weekend
Miss Ruth Bradley of Eilcndale
was an overnight guest OF Mis-
Clara PasSwaters ON Saturday.
Due to illness John Coverdal
has been confined to his room.
Lewis Floyd Brinton. 5. 1Ic. VIII
is in the Radio Division on a bat
tleship in the Pacific, writes tha
he was in the LinGayen inVaSiO
of Luzon The letter written O
February s. mentioned that he ha
Just received his Christmas pack
ages and was enjoying them To tn
fullest.
Sunday evening. February |
there was Il very interesting an
helpful service held at the Metl
udist Church.
This is the I.ental season and
is good time for all church men
bers to renew their VOWS. Try
come out and join III the mornir
and evening services next Sunday
Services for Sunday. FebruaI
-, will be in charge of laymen ;
follows: Morning Worship, l0:'
IL m; Church School. HOO Il. II
NJ Y. r.. 100 p. m: evening We
ship. : 30 p. m.
Slaughter Neck Church Scho
at 200 p m: afternoon worsill
300 y. III.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23
CHAPLAIN'S CHAPEL

The Women's Society of Chris
tian Service will meet at the
church this Friday evening. Feb
ruary %. a program is being al
ranged. Hot dogs and coffee VIII
be on sale to raise money for tn"
church. All are cordially invited
to join us on that evening Walk,
rHn or come in car Come amy
old way 1t isn't iar
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

The Community Sing was held
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. }. NJ
Dickcrson on Sunday evening
February Is. On Sunday evening
March /. it will be held AT the HON"
of Mi. and Mrs. George short
Please plan to sing with us at
that time.
Don't forget the services at
Chaplain's Church this Sunday,
February p The Sunday school
will be at , p m. and preaching at
; y. m. by the pastor. Rev. A. r.
Knicely. Remember the Sabbath
bay and keep it holy.
Buckwheat cakes and sausage
My, oh my.
Milford chronicle., 1945-02-23

This years show is in keeping
with Cotton Picker traditions il
that it is breezy. tuneful and full
of laughs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Dell Orto Hub Sub For Lulu

Boston, February 12. - (UP) - Vince DellOrto of Philadelphia will make his third appearance here to- Tight when he substitutes for the stricken Lulu Constantine against young Gus Nell of Montreal in a 10-round lightweight bout at Boston Arena.
 Constantine came down with in- fluenZa and was forced to withdraw, Matchmaker Rip Valenti of the Goodwin A. c. announced last night. Previous fights here by knockout to Bobby Ruffin and a decision to Maurice Gefty) La Chance.
 DallOrdto's aggressiveness-Which won him victories over former NBA featherweight titlists Jackie Callura and Phil Terranova = will be his main asset against the fast-step- ping Canadian.
 The 19-year-old Nell, who has triumphed here three times, boasts record of 31 wins in 32 profess sional bouts. He has moved up fast and a few more wins probably will establish him near the peak of the lightweight ranks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

would be eliminated if people quit using automobiles and returned to the horse and buggy; or whether banks should be closed because the availability of so much money tempts bank employees; or whether the movie industry should be forced to move out of Hollywood because of repeated scandals out there.
 Problem
 The major question is not: should big-time basketball be abolished to eliminate gambling? The question is: what Is the best method of cur- tailing betting and crookedness in big time basketball? That's the American way of looking at the problem. It would be violating our traditions to send the sport "bacK to the sticks, for fear of gamblers Major league baseball did not send the national pastime back to the sandlots and campuses when the Black Sox scandal rocked the sports world. The baseball people went at the problem in American fashion and took steps to eliminate gamblers not big time ball.
 That's why we congratulate the faculty of Brooklyn College. It seems to us they have preserved an Amer lcan tradition - under fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Swedish Stars
 Missed The Boot

New York, Feb. 12.-CUP)-Why Gunder Hagg missed the boat re- mained a mystery today which probably will go unsolved until the gaunt Swedish distance runner makes his belated appearance here for a running tour, sometime with in the net two weeks.
 Hagg and Haakon Lidman, SWed- isl. hurdles champion, were sched- uled to arrive last night by ship from an undisclosed British port, but after sports writers, Swedish neWspapermen. and track officials waited several hours, it became ap- parent that they had failed to make connections.
 An American Red Cross represen- tative on the ship said he could not say what had happened but that an explanation might be forthcom- ing later
 Daniel J. Ferris. secretary of the amateur athletic union, said he be- lieved the athletes might have got ten another ship and that they would be here within few days definitely in time for the National A. A. U. indoor meet on Feb. "A.
 Hagg was committed to run in the three mile at the national event, Ferris said, and he will do so even if he arrives only day or so before the meet. If he arrives in time to get used to indoor tracks, upon which he has never run, he also will go in the mile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
LEAvENWORTH,
 WILEY TQN|TE,
 CROSBY, NAuGY

Statewide scrambles for starting places in the various classes of Con- pecticut championship competition in basketball tournaments at New Haven and Hartford will be featured this week, the final week to qualify for A-B and CD meets.
 Tonight, LeaVenWorth and Wilby gre paired in a postponed game from last week; with Tech the fa- vorite to win and gain a place in the state "A" tourney at New Ha- ven; as Wilby cannot make the tourney under any circumstances.
 Hard Going
 Crosby has the toughest task this week with the state meet in mind; as the Leemen must defeat Naugatuck Wednesday night in the borough "" and then take on Leavenworth Saturday night.
 Sacred Heart high boys were in New Haven this morning for a post poned hoop test with St. Mary's Academy, winners over the Hearts in a local game two weeks ago. Taft Prep comes to Wilby Wednesday and tho Wildcats go to Ansonia Friday night.
 Crosby tournament hopes were set back somewhat last Saturday night, when Torrington won a 52-4O game in Torrington; as Naugatuc de- feated Wilby 45-25 at the latter gym; Naugy Reserves winning a 32- 18 preliminary game.
 Reardon Gets 24
 At Torrington, the eventual win ners started fast, led 6-1 then i1-8 at the quarter; 25-18 at half time and 38-25 with one period of play remaining. Johnny Reardon's scoring for Crosby was on the sen- sational side; as he clicked for "A points, highest of any player on the floor. Captain Ray Good of Tor rington accounted for 20 of his teams point total. Torrington subs won a ding dong prelim, 33-31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Crosby Swimmers
 BIost Bossick 62-13

Bassick high of Bridgeport pro- vided little or no opposition fol Crosby swimmers Saturday as the unbeaten Manherzmen won a state swim league meet by a point score of 62-13; the winners taking 1-2 in every event Summary:
 120 yard medley relay: Won by Crosby CD. Skiff, B. Skiff and Lom- bard. Time 1:13.8.
 220 yard free style: Won by Dixon co; second Hurlburt co; third Blauvert (B). Time 2:49.3.
 40 yard free style: Won by Mil Ter co; second, J. Lux co; third Richter and Ivanko (B). Time :21.4.
 Diving: Won by Cunningham co: second Kelley co., third Shephard (B). Winners points B9.7.
 100 yard free style: Won by Frantzls co; second r. Lux co; third Blauvert CB). Time 1:03.S.
 100 yard breaststroke: Won by W. Skin CO.,; second Perrelli (C); third Shephard (B). Time 1:18.
 100 yard backstroke: Won by D. Skin co. second. Steck co; third, Giambra (B). Time 1:16.3.
 1G0 yard free style: Won by Cros- by (Shea. Hornbecker, Kelley and Dixonp Tina :2k.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
10 D I AND W M )
 AGENCIES KNOW
 NAUGHT OF PLAN

Washington, Feb. 12.-CUP)- There was official amazement in the Office of Defense Transportation today over reported proposal to break up the major leagues into east-west circuits in 1945 to cut down travel.
 Col J. Monroe Johnson, director of the ODT, said fiatly that q haven't heard a word about it., when asked to comment on the source of the information.
 The Office of War Mobilization Director James F. Byrnes, now over- seas, was similarly perplexed. A spokesman for Byrnes said he had heard nothing about any such re- organization until he read the re- port in his newspaper.
 It was emphasized that any gov- ernment plan for such a reorgani- zetion of the leagues would have to come from either of these agen- cies
 The reported plan called for re- shuffling the American and National league teams to form two victory leagues, one in the east and one in tke west. Such change would save an estimated 100000 passen- ger miles of travel during the sea- son, proponents of the plan stated.
 Edward G. Barrow, chairman of the New York Yankees board of directors said he thought the pro- posal hardly practicable.
 President Clark Griffith of the Washington Senators said he had no comment on the plan but en- phasized that baseball stands ready to meet any wartime demand by the government.
 The response of Sen. A. B. (Happy) Chandler, D., Ky, one of the games strongest supporters here, was that baseball teams don't take up as much room on trains as people think they do."
 The clubs have cut their east west trips from four to three ner season and including a full com plement of players, coaches, wri -ers and officials, the maximum number to travel usually is less than 40 per team.
 Suggestion
 Hickey said that if necessary there were numerous additional ways which travel mileage could be reduced without uprooting our entire system of competition"
 For example, we could make teams stay in a city still longer than it is at present, in addition to eliminating one more sectional trip" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
BY SAM DAVIS NEA Staff Correspondent

West Point, Feb. .12-The name Davis still reigns supreme in Army athletics.
 Ralph Davis, twin brother of Glenn, the football terror, is picking up all shotputing points available Ralph put Ae iron ball 47 feet g inches to beat Felix Blanchard by seven inches.
 Glenn Davis took a whirl in the sprints this winter, further dem- onstrated that he can fly. Coach Leo Novak regretted it when bas- ketball beckoned the versatile Glenn.
 Col. Red Blaik, the football coach, can't understand how the 175- pound Ralph Davis can put the shot farther than the 212-pound un- stoppable fullback, Doc Blanchard. The answer is, of course, timing. FROM GLENN TO RALPH
 Ralph also dabbles in football. playing end on the jayVees. In their senior year at Bonita Calif., High, which Glenn climaxed by scoring 236 points, his twin fre- quently was on the receiving end of his passes.
 Glenn was acclaimed All-South- ern California in football, basket ball and baseball, placed second in the 100 and 220 in the Southern California high school track cham pionships.
 Glenn generally was considered the finest high school pack ever developed ill Southern California, where they grow like asparagus. He was so good that the coaches of Pomona College situated near his home in Claremont, advised him to marticuiate where he would en- gage the Sternest competition. DAVISES IDENTICAL TWINS
 He was the nations top scorer last autumn with 20 touchdoWnS for 120 points, one of the most productive point-getters iii the 54-year history of Army football. He scored one touchdown and set up another against Navy. His run down the sideline in that Baltimore match was classic.
 Glenn recently received the Walter Camp memorial trophy symbolizing the outstanding All- America of 1914. Besides picking up yardage around the Hanks, he is a superlative passer and nan dles the bunting assignment very we'll
 The war sent the Davies to West Point. The sons of Clare mont back cashier are spittin' images of one another, the same weight and height-five feet nine.
 It is just as well for Navy and the rest that Ralph doesn't play football quite as well as Glenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Brooklyn College Backs Promoters

New York, Feb. 12-CUP) Brook lyn college publicly endorsed big time college basketball promotions today and stressed in an official letter that it placed no blame on such enterprises for the recent gam bling scandal which involved five of it's players.
 The letter was written by Benja- min R. Coonfield, chairman of the faculty-student committee on mems athletics and Dr. Richard Boyce faculty manager of mems athletics It was directed to college president Harry Gideonse, who in turn en- dorsed it and released it for publi.' cation.
 All Amateur
 The letter defended the schools athletic program, describing it as "in every sense amateur" and re-. vealed that through its participa.. tion in major basketball double headers at Madison Square Gar den, enough revenue was produced to support other sports. These in- cluded football, swimming, track cross-country, tennis, wrestling and a general intra-mural program.
 Good Pay
 It was revealed that seven basket ball games played at the school gymnasium during 1943-44 brought profit of only $4444, whereas in five games at the Garden, there was profit of $4,12837. During this season to date, the school has $506.35 profit on nine games at home compared to $3,468.82 for three at the Garden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Jocunski Dinner At N.B. Tonight

New Britain, Feb. 12 Harry Jacunski, New Departure war worker in Bristol and last fall an outstand- ing end with the Green Bay Pack CTS, National Professional Football League champions, will be guest at testimonial dinner tonight in Fal- con hall, New Britain, at ' o'clock. More than 300, including many sports notables throughout the state will be in attendance. Principal speaker wil Joe Steve Owen, coach of the New York Football Giants, the team the Packers defeated in the leagues title playof game at the Polo Grounds last December. Tonight's affair is being sponsored by the Oaks Club of New Britain of which JacunSki is a member.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
SovoIdi, Steinborn Meet On Arena Mot

New Haven, Feb. 12 Jumping Joe" Savoldi, former Notre Dame grid star and at one time world champion pro grappler, will take on Milo Steinborn in the feature wrest- ling match at the Arena on We'd nesday night of this week. Two falls out of three will decide the winner.
 SaVoldi only recently returned from two years of service in the Mediterranean area and since start ing back on the mat month ago hasn't been defeated.
 There will be four bouts on We'd nesday'S card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Boys Club Sports

The Falcons piled an upset for the second straight week when they de- feated the Rovers by the decisive score of 26 to 13 as Val Polletta led the attack with 16 points. The victory put the Falcons in tie for second place with the Rovers one half game behind the first place Partners and Kings. The Kings kept their first place position intact with a 9 to 19 defeat of the Marvels. This loss put the Marvels out of the running for second round glories. Joe Hassota was all the Marvels could handle as Joe tied Polletta for high scoring for the day with 16 points also. The Spades finally came back to life in tn second round by nipping the Panthers 2 3to 20. San toras 10 points and Berado's eight led the Spades while Dimir played his usually stellar game both on De- fensive and offensive for the Pan- therS. StandIGnS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

AMER. BRASS,
 U s TIME WON; PROTEST TOUSR

Having lost it's protest of a re- cent U. $. Rubber victory, based on an officials interpretation of a bas- ketball rule, American Brass, despite sizzling 44-40 Win yesterday over Chase had to settle for part of third place in the first round competition concluded at the YMCA. Brass raI- Ted to outpoint Chase 44-40, while U. s. Time had a very tough time defeating Waterbury Tool 29 to 26 Brass and Time teams have now won 6 of 10 first round games.
 USRubber, defending champions seWed up the first round 1945 title when the ABC protest was not al- lowed; the league protest committee of Capt. Hubert Cunningham, Dlck Sheehan and John (Skiddo) Dum- schott deliberated some long time; deciding to uphold referees Joe Mo- bile and Dick Sweet on a decision made in a recent Brass-Rubber game, won by U. s. R., 5O-46.
 We'll Done
 Joe Boley, player coach of Amer ican Brass directed and played his club to the win over Chase yester- day, for, in addition to Is points, Sonny Rinaldi scored 10 more, as the pair rallied the club to a small lead which they held to the finish; Paddy Damelio helping out no little With some nice floor work in the latter part of the game. Gene Swee- ney and tall Vic Palauskas, scored 22 points for Chase; Brass o'ltscor- ing Chase from the free-throW line 1O-6 The plan of Charley Swan and Henry Koch was also valuable to the Chase cause for most of the game. Summary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
By JACK CUDDY United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

New York, Feb. 12 - U.PD - We congratulate the Brooklyn College faculty upon today's sensible and courageous decision to continue par ticipation in big time" basketball, despite the recent betting scandal involving five of its players.
 The B. c. faculty will be criticized roundly by many educators and athletic directors for its stand; but 1t seems to us that the Brooklyn ProfS carried out the American tra- dition of refusing to let scandal halt progress. Our nation would not be tops today had its leaders in in- dustry, finance, transportation and even government done an about face and gone small time" when their enterprises were threatened by dish nesty or any other evil
 Brooklyn Colleges endorsement of the big-time sport, as promoted at Madison Square Garden and other large arenas. will be criticized by those who have been campaigning to take the game away from out side promoters and bring it back to the campus. Leaders in this back-to- the gymnasium campaign insist that only such a return to the small time" can curtail the current widespread betting on basketball and prevent crooked gamblers from trying to bribe players to throw games.
 Bets Galore
 IIIHAkhnr
 fampaigners are right, we do not 6now. It must be remembered, in connection with increased basket eau betting, that wagering on all forms Of take-a-chance zoomed re- narkably i'll the United States dur ing the past 10 years. Betting ex- banded on baseball, football, boxing: and the handle" on racing hit fab- ulous figures. Even the theaters and some church-social organizations went in for bingo. An accompanying Increase in basketball betting was only natural.
 It Is true that wagering on the hoop game may have been stimu- lated somewhat by the increased publicity basketball received since 1t began using Madison Square Gar den as show window 10 years ago. Elimination of the large arenas and their "double-header" games prob- ably would result in a let-doWn on publicity; but we doubt that this would increase the yen for wager ing among confirmed basketball nettors, any more than the current shortage of cigarettes has dulled the desire for smoking among users of the flag.
 Anyway. the whole argument seems nonsensical to us. It's like a controversy over whether accidents