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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
Roy Favored
 In Boston Bout

Boston, January 25. - CUP) - Elmer Ray, the Los Angeles flame throWer, is favored to score his 23rd consecutive ring triumph tonight long before the end of scheduled l0-round feature bout with bulky Henry Jones of Philadelphia at Mechanics Building
 Though Jones has won his last two starts here, he isn't expected to be able to withstand the pulverizing punches which have earned Ray an impressive string of knockoutS and decisions.
 Only once has Ray been knocked off his pins for the count. That was at Los Angeles back in August, l943. when Turkey Thompson kayoed the neophyte flame throWer in the first round Since then. Ray has piled up his formidable string of victims and is regarded by some as a likely contender for the heavy weight crown after the war.
 The 200-pGund Philadelphian, however, will be no pushoVer, in re- cent battles against Earl Qron Man) LoWman of Detroit ard Johnny White of New York, he has proved himself worthy slugger who can absorb more than his share Of pun iShment.
 Five SiX-round prelminarieS will pit Archie Gibbons of Hartford, Conn, against Ray Dooley of New York; Tony Petro of Hartford, Conn, against Bobby Williams of Manchester N. H.. Ace Miller Of Chicago against Patrick Scanlan of Ireland, and Chet Jackson Of Manchester, N. H. against lazy Goldberg of New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

 Because of his knowledge of and speed with figures, he was quickly grabbed up by a war plant. The most complicated figuring was as nothing to him following his moru- mental work of handicapping the hides.
 Hot Horse Harrys figures were always right. It was the nags which were always wrong.
 So now Hot Horse Harry sudden ly finds himself a :licted with money, commodity that had only one util- ity to him, i. C., to be bet on hosses. He attempted to alleviate this un- healthy condition of affluence by wagering on basketball games, but this palled him. A hoss player is strictly hoss player. and you don't make a silk nightgown out of ging- ham all of a sudden. Besides a basketball player has only two legs. Give the hoss player the four-legged critters every time. and the bigger the field the better. He makes his choice and pays his money He is a man never without an opinion.
 In order to fully appreciate Hot Horse Harry's dilemma one must be thoroughly conversant with race track etiquette. While 1t may be no disgrace for casual visitor at the track to be well heeled. it's prac- tically heinous offense for dyed in-tfe-wool regular hoss player to be so contaminated.
 Hence Hot Horse HaITy's deject- cd mien and low morale.
 Looks like us horse players are about to become an extinct race like the American Indian, buffalo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
u. s. RUBBERMENI l
 REGAIN ]. R. A.. l. E A D E R s HIP.

Fisticuffs, fouls and free-throws were prominent in the 51 to 37 bas- ketball victory scored by U. s. Rub Der of Naugatuck last night over Waterbury Tool, giving the borough basketeers sole possession of first place in the red-hot race for the first round championship.
 A miniature free-for- all developed in the final minutes of the game, with Tools Jimmy Walsh and Rub her's Keches sent to the showers. after jam session on the court halted by IRA directors and a po- liceman on duty.
 Tool was a 12 to leader after the first quarter. but trailed 17-19 at half time as Farrar scored stead- fly; though the Watco's Andy York found the nets often enough to keep his club in the game most of the way, finishing with r points. added to 26 last Sunday for an aver age of 21 plus in two games. Farrar evenly as the Rubber combine won easily in the last quarter. Wojack and YackoWski added l5 more to the USR total Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
Hoppe In Bristol Matches Sunday

Bristol, January 25. Willie Hoppe. worlds wizard of billiards, will come to Bristol Sunday for ex- hibition matches at the State Arm ory here, proceeds from which will be turned over to the city's Infan- tile Paralysis Fund Hoppe will meet Bob Stone of Waterbury in a 5O- point match at o'clock and will then oppose Walter Heartt, New De- parture war worker and former De- troit amateur champion. in another 1G p:.,.S% contest Between the matches Hoppe will give a demon- stration of fancy trick shots. The same program will be repeated at night, starting at 8 o'clock The affair is being sponsored by the New Departure Recreation Council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
Basketball

(By United PresAD Floyd Bennett Field 5l, Mitchell Field 42.
 Wiley 90, Bishop g. Trinity 61. Wesleyan 60. St. Mary's of Minnesota 5S, St. Thomas 52.
 Syracuse 47, Rochester 45. Navy Gl, Pennsylvania A. American International A, New Britain, Conn, Teachers 43. Louisiana State 50, Southwestern Louisiana Institute A Geneva 50, Allcghany 34. Columbia, 4S, Princeton S7. Yale 60. Y. s. Coast Guard Academy 47.
 Iowa State 57. Drake 32. North Carolina G0, Virginia Poly 2S.
 Fort Williams 45 Bates 40. West Virginia GS, Virginia Mili- tary 27 Army g, Penn State 2S
 Cherry Point, N. C, Marines @4, Camp Lejcune. x. C., 2a. Tevas Christian Gf, Baylor 23 Louisville "A, Eastern Kentucky Teachers 42.
 Depaul 49. Hamline 40. Texas 47. Bergstrom Field 36, Princeton Naval G5. Raritan Ar senal 47.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
Groyson's Scoreboord
With No Roeine and on Wor Job, Hoss Player Suddenly Finds Himself Afflicted With Plenty Of Money and No Rookie to Toke 1t From Him

and the roc he moaned. Here am, lou---I mean loaded with dough and nothing to do with it.'
 Through force of habit, Hot Horse Harry turned on the radio ,dialed to a station which regularly announce ed racing results.
 Casualty lists are mounting in- toned the announcer. You can do your share toward winning the war by investing all you can in War Bonds. Buy that extra War Bond today"
 "Eureka!" shouted Hot Horse Harry, grabbing his hat and taking it on the lam to the nearest bank,
 When he returned his pockets were stuffed with War Bonds.
 Nothing to worry about now" he cried. I'm flat again"
 Four to three-and yuh can't lose!
 How long has this been goin op3"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
By HARRY CRIMSON NEA Sports Editor

Miami. Jan. 25--Hot Horse Harry is now war casualty. He was not hit by a bullet. Director of War Mobilization James F. Byrl-es floor ed him with the work or fight or der
 Hot Horse Harry's occupation came under the head of unessen- tial employment.
 Hot Horse Harry was a horse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
LoChonce Forgiven"

Augusta Me, January 25 - (UP) The Maine tte Boxing Con- mission today reinstated Maurice Iefty) La Chance, of Lewiston. lightweight, whose license was suspended December l
 1'he suspension followed La Chances failure to heed com mission order to undergo a physical examination of an injured hand which had prevented him from mak- ing a scheduled appearance at a Brunswick boxing show
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
Harvard Football Stor Lost Lea

DanVers Mass, January 9. CUP) James J. (Jim) Gaffney, Jr., captain of the Harvard football team in 1886 and considered one of the most durable tackles in the gridiron fame, has lost his right leg while serving as major in the Armored Field Artillery, it was learned from friends here today.
 Gaffney 29, married, and father Of two children, sustained his acci- dent last September when struck by shell fragment while seeking to reach a forward observation post in the French village of Dornot. He has been in the Army four years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

player. T h i S must not be con- fused with a bookmakel. who is definitely not q horse player. A bookie plays hoSs players. He is merely a pas sive resister. Just accept the hoss players mazuma without resist ing.
 Hot II 0 I S e Harry took in a good grace Jim my ByrneS' edict.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

dlSpeH any SuS- picion that pol itics enters into a D D in tments of referees of l u 2 T a | i V Q matches.
 Susskind, one of the m 0 r c capable N e W York referees. would also like to see inStruc- tors for D 0 [ n b 0 < c I s and t I a i n C I s in gymnaSeumS.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
When Will Armstrong See Light and Quit?
 By DAN PARKER
[ PARKER

WATCHING give Armstrong called MaddOk of the Oakland went back to his office and wrote:
 a nenE M NE nd 3 5 s Re on 1s & na snoC @ d ae b you b ahs % %nU dn m @ DG0 % M % @ & m gave h been give given that Dn flight % 1s1 @ in N sOred the baeironts but I'm thinking it's nothing short of m- blind like Sam Lansford hope he never fights again
 DANFORTH editor of the Atlanta Journal p.sdsns Se c1S for and no~ director He's out of the Army and praesnE law here Not a bad one, either
 EDDIE EAGAN good refusing pass fighter he means business, his task will be so much easier
 GOVERNOR DEWEY made gesture as popular move reappontng Boxing It. Col Eagans lap question a who also meeting ordinary %n0 & S h oga @ general G or @ we[ % the % sehea @ sonr como no %ns n n m n %0 ow T s Te the % 5 @ % ay will make satisfactory adjustment Meantime it is rna h h see ' n M M be ce a e x 1 m @ as " WHAT ACTION the Boxing Managers Guit will take against the of the for mem Der in good standing was the being asked Jacobs Beach the old haveo attraction at least until after the hockey Casouz and Bobby Gunthcr Bobby managed by Lou Diamond say jack-kne performed @ 4nns e a 1 % s ass s % sns % it's s S M own or will take steps to have m the s entire % y of Montreal I Guilt the their actions FAMILIAR MacPhauS
 
 
 prejudces. In would Washington picture
 
 fers with them liar Good old Larry has than dash that knocking Col MacPhai his bit bayhOo a himself their required this think Col MacPhal a 
 AT THE ST NICK the other night Professor Baoeh off his al tnO classic collection the of noble appeal girls will
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
AMERICAN LEAGUE

The Providence Reds drew cheers today for one of the most brilliant rallies in American league hockey history, six goals in the third per iod, the last four in less than five minutes, but they gained only ' to tie with the Buffalo Bisons at Buffalo last night
 Buffalo had to lead and ap- peared to be certain victor when the period started. Paul CourteaU made three goals, Roger Gagne two, and Gerald Bellemarre one in the Red offensive spree. Meanwhile the Bisons picked up two more of their own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
Supervisor of Referees and
 Competent Instructors in Gyms Are Urged By Boxing Veteran
By HARRY CRIMSON NEA Sports Editor

Lt.-Col Eddie baseball Bill Klem and Connolly in the National American Leagues
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
Hockey
NATIONAL LEAGUE (By United PreSS)

Hopes of the New York Rangers for a berth in the National league hockey Stanley Cup playoTs were revived today after they defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, to 3, last night at Chicago.
 The Hawks tied the score three times but on each occasion the Rangers regained the lead within four minutes
 Standing of the teams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
Greatest Victory

Tech, with an excellent defense clicking from the opening whistle, found the hoop early, gained an 8-4 lead; then l7-8 at half time; and though Crosby got within eight points of the Tracy team they were never really i'll the ball game; Tech at one time leading "A to 8, in the greatest win of basketball record for LeaVenWorth over a Crosby hoop squad. To make things in general all the more enjoyable, LeaVenWorth Reserves held Crosby reserves to four field goals, before the varsity turned the trick and got the idea; winning a 29 to l6 prelm. Kuib- secki, SherWill and Tracy did most Of the scoring for LeaVenWorth; Rice netting six points for Crosby Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

Scovill E. R. A. the new giant killer of the "A" division and Chase: U. s. Time and American Brass, are paired in top games of three scheduled next Sunday at the "Y"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
ATI.nHIRX TOOL
Total Is
One-Sided

Bristol Company rolled to a 44-2l win over last-place Mattatuck Mig B" men were in front 20 to at half time. Szezsuiel, Reilly and KosmoSki scored well for the win nerS; Pannone and Aurieli for Mat tatuck Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

Billy Sewell, former Washingto State All American. is one of the mainstays of the Second Air Force Superbombers, Wendover Fiel d |. Utah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

That would relieve the new chairman of the New York Box ing Commission of chore elmi- nate incompetents. It would also
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
BRISTOL co.
MATrAIIGk
Totals

Score at half time: Bristol Mattatuck 6. Referee Galullo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
CRYING NEED FOR TEACHING

The only difference he eX- plains, is that the old guys knew how to fight, whereas the bulk of those around today don't I've seen many a lad who had all the attributes of a fine fighter, but didn't know exactly how to make use of them.'
 Otto cites his record as an in- Structor and Jack Blackburn's re- markable success with Joe Louis as something in the way of evi dence that fighters can still be taught For eight years Otto coached New York Golden Gloves teams, and in that time turned out four world champions-Lou Salica, Petey Scalzo, Gus Lesne- vich and Melio Bettina
 Otto traces the shortage of Grade A material to lack of skill on the part of managers. In the old days a handler had been through the mill, knew the game. He spent his time teaching and coaching. often boxed with his protege He taught his charge how to hit and block sideStep and feint
 "Feint," snortG Otto, that's the word. If I ever see one of the guys boxing today feint I'll make him q present of a new hat"
 Managers now are business men. Even if they were capable of teaching, they'd be too busy arranging matches and attending to financial details. The result is that the boys are placed in the hands of seconds and rubbers, many of whom do not even know training routine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

Score al nait dine: Leavruworth l7, Crosby 5. Referee: Petrino.
 Leavenworth's next game will be staged at Hamden, Tuesday of next week. Crosby goes to Taft Saturday afternoon for a double-head with varsity and jayvees in action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

better known to boxing as Young Otto, lightweight knockout king of generation ago is one old timer who doesn't think fighters of his day were superior to those who appeared just before this country entered World War II.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

establishment Of the sports coordi- nator job when he conferred this week with manpoUer officials at Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
CROSBY ROUTED
 34.24 AS TECH
 DEFENSE STARS

Unable to score more than four field goals, though 1t tailed 16 points on free throws, Crosby's l944- 45 high school basketball combina- ton was soundly defeated by ten points 34 to "A last night at Wilby gym. as 1,200 to l,400 fans looked on LeavenWorth's Tech Tigers were the winners of one of the few games ever won from Crosby in basket ball; and the Tech team, in it's first season as a member of the Naug- atuck Valley League. is now owner of part of the leadership of the league, with Torrington High, each team having won , of league. games. Leavenworth has defeated Crosby three times in 20 years.
 4I Fouls
 Though Techs usually high-scor- ing Joe Eudiks was held to pair of field goals, Crosby's Ray Alex got but one, as did Johnny Reardon and Johnny Girdzauskas who were no better in the scoring department. The game was, for the most part, foul-shootlng contest, with no less than Al free-throWs awarded by Referee Charley Petrino of Bridge port; Crosby getting l6 of g pos sible point; Leavenworth l2 of l9 chances. The winners were good for 10 field goals against Crosby's 4. as big Joe Santagotta came through with Il points before going out on five personal fouls; Cocchiola, a Crosby student last year getting 6, and Harry Metropolis, Tech guard came up with 2. No Crosby player scored more than one field goal, and there were but four of the twin point variety
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
AN OLD BRITISH CUSTOM

Even the trainers who know how to get boys in condition don't know how to teach them tc box stresses Otto. When the fighter gets in the ring. all he knows is to keep punching Once in a while he ducks, like anyone will when he sees punch com ing but mostly it's accidental if he gets away from Wallop. It's exciting and all that, but it doesn't do the kids any good"
 That's why Otto favorS instruc. tors for both trainers and boxers It takes long. hard, incessant work to become Gene Tunney or Jim Corbett. The boys of today are in too great a hurry to devote their time to it. A couple of hours a day in the gym, and they think they've done days work.
 Otto took the New York Gold en Gloves champions to Englant nl936 to meet the best English amateur champions Having hac experience with the British sys. tenn of scoring and their referee! partially toward local talent Otto was on the alert when ont of his battlers loored his oppo nent Noticing the referee making no effort to count. Otto called tn fact to the attention of the mas CT of ceremonies.
 IFS givin' i'm a silent count. the dignitary replied. The bias referee then began dlscussin afternoon tea or something witt another gentleman and did S until the bell ended the round.
 My man won from the Batter to the Bronx recalls YOun Otto, but they gave the decision to the Englishman."
 It's just an old British custom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

Schedule Cubs ys. Yankees Indians vs. Pirates Cardinals vs. Reds Senators vs. Dodgers Tigers ys. Red Sox
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

chairman of the New York Ahc Commission taking the almost unprecedented step of a didn't such If Eddie lets the boys know the that business task will be much easier
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

Buy War Bonds & Stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
TIGERS l3l
43S 4O6 All lZ3; PIRATES

36S 4Ol 397 ll66
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25
II:ANENM NItIII-
CROSSE

Totals ........ 1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

ED DANFORTH, editor of the Atlanta Journal, wires: Baseball? president Club for three practicing law not spoken him about it but it is idea"
 a either.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-25

Totals
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-09-19
PUBLIC WORKS

Under federal works projects 20 be
resumed October I. the government viii
pend -. see 600. 000 for construction
hloh Will include everything from post Of
..es o. Hood control. Highways. rivers
ana harbors. reclamation. every sort Of
obstruction which offers possibility Of en-
HIa. n1rnt has been included in the list IN
-smt Instances the money D. yet 20 be sup
nHed bay a Congress presumably friendly
.a fF'- spending.
Except for purposes Of var. there has
.ten ma construction iu the nation for four
sears Scores Of projects under way when
s. az came have been Al a standstill These
1r thr most part having % do with flood
control. WIll De resumed almost immediate
.g after the program gets under way
The present program Is represented a.
. IMPROVEMENT over the WPA Public
.uu to he expended now wIll 20 for ne
..-alt projects. II j. asserted. But this
a.ts III mean that the cost will not be
arhng
Wth millions of homes and other
#aHdnRs needed bv the American people
f... would seem % be a good time for the
government Go go easy on construction
..t- giving the construction industry
.rroranty 90 provide the nation with
a.a-.uE.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-09-19

WASHINGTON. Sept. I9.
Before Chester B0Wles
gets out Of office b. seems
NECESSARY 20 say a farewell
good word tor him. mas
much a. this writer has not
been able % embrace such
a privilege very often.
Bowles takes a deserving
crack az the leaders ~ the
National Association ~ Real
Estate Boards. who. he say :.
have constantly SHIPPED at
rent control / am sur
prised 90 find these sane men
advocating that OPA rent
control be- eliminated and
rents allowed 20 rise willy
nilly throughout the coun-
try.
And now. hats off 20 our
newly discovered heTu, 4 hes
ter BOWles. who deliver, this
additional punch
"OPA hasn't the slightest
intention Of surrendcTlng IL
responsibility 20 protect ten
ants against unnecessary
rent Increase bon TINS diff
cult period
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-09-19

Why did they pick on the Yucatan
Channel when the hurricane that devastat-
I'd Homestead came from the direction Of
TURKS Island?
Well. Il appears to be 4 practice on
me part of the rumor mongers 20 inject
changes In their yarns % make them APP
pear 81 least somewhat different 20 seem
more believable.
Had the ranor nongers said that an
other blow was coming this way from Turks
Island. naturally the comment would have
been. What. another from the same di-
rection!" so they changed the location to
the Yucatan.
Yesterday afternoon the rumor began
.o gather force and. BY night time. Il had
pretty well covered the city. A Citizen
editor in trying 60 quash the rumor. men
TONED il Go a relative Monday night. adj
wishing her not % pay any attention to il.
You're behind time" she replied. Il
heard that last night in church"
So Il developed that the rumor that
hurricane was making up" In the Yucca
Fam really got under way while the Turks
island terror was still ploughing through
the state.
u Is pretty hard 10 try 90 determine
how = rumor of that type starts. bat Of one
thing We NAV be sure is that il has its in
ception IN a morbid or maudlin mind.
some people seem 20 get some sort Of
ratification cut Of abnormal conditions
.sat affect the populaee in varying degrees
they like for dread % be abroad in the
land Just as a matter Of curiosity We
would like 90 know the map or woman who
r.t said a hurricane was ~making" up in
fhe Nucatan 20 get a line on his or her
mentality Il l. almost a certainty that IL
abnormal
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-09-19

In'tho opinion of the Ja4nt CONE
mites of Congress On Reduci4Uo
q Nonessenf Fcdefal EApendi-
t4fes. the result oi }U roug Neek
IN eovernmeur snaltd -s.ts "a. ln
invitation o. private industry ta
follow sIlf
This country cannot 81 tu-
ward and survive Ar..s Aatk ~
onls So hours week frr come
mfttec reports. and i aaret f1e
Senate and tfs country q. trs SAGA
mat there IS AN alarming 4u-
ward truna sfI .arffuuas %
goserument t~u..tmgu' Ins
aauIes are o.-l.rs.. rA .ra~-
much as ne, .raa freE, asrs
ID 5as persons added q. govern
menf pay.- 1a.rs J4s r-.
lpals Or department. .raa-e3 a
peacetlre taret..us e- Ea... u-
menI
The mr.ftu. .l.HrH ms
that Cons ,s- -.a-e, fre cent
humble 1t frs.e ..n fe1t aI
workers o. trt p-, Aa. total &
muIau. alfr . Qasnf sss-
~ oi fkt t.-l a..a. sn-
B4allN
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-09-19
ATROCITIES TIE RULE

Almost ever news dispatch that
come from ne Far Eastern theatre Of war
,Is q. additional reports Of the mistreat-
r.H. ei American. ard other Allied nation-
a.s "ai'e Boa the prisons. camps and torture
hamher~ st the japanese
From Manila. the American Head
quarter. say that more than 800 atrocity
cases have been prepared. naming several
thousand JAPANESE. who are slated for trial
e. var criminals. Tins i only a star, and
.ter effort should be- made 10 discover
.H"-e guilty 81 responsibility for the brutal
and lHhumane treatment of helpless prs
uueFs Ul var.