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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
.LEEMEN AGAIN
 FAVORED TO
 TAME WILDCATS

Though neither team is going anywhere in particular, relative to the Naugatuck Valley league or the state tournament at New Haven, Crosby and Wilby come to grips again, for the second time this season on the basketball court. To- night, the Crosby club. coached by Wilby's former athletic director will be favored to repeat it's first win of the year over Wilby 8 41-20 finish, but the Wildcats may put up bet ter battle; as Crosby has been any, thing but impressive in its last few outings.
 Maybe
 O course Wilby could win-but 8 victory is not expected by anybody, including Coach Tom Purcell, who has yet to see his boys come through on the long end of the score this season. Yet, Crosby -Wilby sports scrambles being what they are, anything can happen and much of the time does - though Crosby, on the downgrade, should have enough left to win the locally important contest.
 Reserve teams of the two schools are scheduled for the usual 7:30 preliminary game, and may rival the main contest for action and with a closer score figured to be made.
 Big Game
 Leavenworth goes to Naugatuck tomorrow night for very import ant hop tests with Pete Foley's Flyers, whose speedy and knowl- edge of the borough "" court gives them a definite advantage; plus the high-scorer of the Valley league, Jack Stinson. If Tech can take Naugy again, Principal Frank Reagan and Coach, Bill Tracy will autograph bricks from the high school building Sunday morning at 5 a. m.
 Sacred Heart High goes to Thomaston tonight for return game with the Clocktown lads, who are not too strong this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
Basketball

(By United PresS) Tulane 45, Louisiana State 43. Valparaiso 69, Great Lakes 61. North Carolina 30, William and
 Mary 46. Valley Forge Hospital 6l, New
 York University AS. McPherson 49, Baker 30. Virginia ST. V. M. I. 35. Catawba 40. Guilford 12. Bates 68, Tufts l2. Loyola of New Orleans 77, Coast
 Guard 43. North Carolina Pre-Flight 65.
 Edenton Marines A. Brooklyn Naval Armed Guard
 52, St. Francis College 40. Loyola of Baltimore 39, Ram dolph Macon 33. Oklahoma A. and M. 53, Wyom-
 ing 23. Miramar Marine Air Depot, San
 Diego 60, Santa Ana Army
 Air Base AT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
This II Sporting z World F
Friday Fish And Chips
By JOHN A. CLUNEY

Money-the root of all evil, so the GOOD BOOK says, is the req son for the current Brooklyn Col lege basketball scandal, after which much locking of barn doors is being talked about, after the equines have beer. purloined--not alone the money that the gamblers and kids are greedy for, but the COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS, too! For, whether it's basketball or foot ball, the A as the athletic asso- ciations are known, determine FIRST how their teams can get THE MOST MONEY, then schedule their teams accordingly. They send 'em across country not to play in the Rose Bowl, in particular, which of course pleases the players and gives 'em trip, but it's the $90, ,00C GUARANTEE that appeals most tc the graduate managers of colleges and universities whose teams are good enough to be considered, fol any one of the various bowl games which are PRIVATELY PROMOT- ED.
 If they sanctimoniously insist otherwise, one might ask the ques- tion: did you ever hear of any one of them playing for travelling ex- penses only? Would ANY ONE of them give their guarantee to a WORTHY CHARITY?
 Imagine college basketball team travelling 700 miles to play one game in Boston? Is that nec- essary advisable, or even mildly patriotic IN WARTIME, when railroad space is so badly needed for servicemen?
 Almost every college athlete in the nation is being exploited by THEIR OWN ATHLETIC ASSO- CAPTIONS, to say nothing of pri- vate promoters such as Ned Irsh in Ney York, the Pasadena Rose Bowl people in California and others.
 vvvVVVvvv
 Those Butler boys from Boston George and Dave, who were former ly at Peart St. Neighborhood House are doing well in the ring, both SCOT ing knockouts last night at Fal River. George, the younger brother now has 12 kayos to his credit; Dave has four. Taft teams played tWt games yesterday on ice and wood but came away with nothing bette thar tie and loss. Kingswoot edged the basketball team 47-42, de spite Captain Johnny Guepeps I points; while the Taft-Cheshir hockey game at Waterto.n finished all even with one goal each. Johnny Slab, the partly NeV Havener who scored p points las Sunday night at St. Joseph's hall plays the hoop game 12 months year, 'tis said; teaching boys at summer camp during the warn weather. He, Lou Possner, and John ny Spotts are three of the best seer around these parts in many a sea son and should really get goini against New London Coast Guart next Sunday night. George San dulli of our town scored six of thu F Bates College overtime point last night in 68-58 win over Tuft | at Medford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
BASEBALL CLUB OWNERS GATHER
 FOR GREAT TASK
BY LEO H. PETERSEN United Press Sports EditOr)


 New York, Feb. 2-(UP)-Na- tional and American League clubs owners were summoned today to what may become the most mo- mentous meetings in baseball his tory.
 Converting in separate sessions, the leagues were to decide whether to operate in 1045 and to ratify new Major League agreement under which the successor to the late Ke- nesaw Mountain Landis, baseball's first commissioner, will serve.
 There appeared no doubt but what the clubs owners will decide to open as usual with spring training camps-in the north-scheduled to begin operating in another six weeks. Should work or fight" manpower legislation drain the game of its 4-F's and other players between 18-45 1t probably will be forced to close shop before fourth wartime season can be completed. Similar legislation forced the Maj ors to curtail their 1918 season dur ing World War One.
 A poll of club owners indicated that all of them were convinced that there will be enough players to 20 around to start the season. at least.
 They also were hopeful that fa- vorable war developments may ease the manpower situation. Ford Prick, president of the National League, and Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senators, will report on their conferences in Washington with Selective Service Director Lew is B. Hershey and manpower con- missioner Paul McNutt.
 Tt then will be up to the club owners to decide whether to open" Y" Prick, speaking only for the Na- tional League said. Griffith pre- viously had told the United Press that on the basis of the conference es he was sure the game will con- tinue, although he said that man. power legislation could change the picture.
 The question of operating was the Paramount issue although the | meetings were called to act on the new agreement, drawn up by TO- man committee appointed at the December baseball meetings. Both circuits are expected to accept the games new code and then formal | ly adopt it at a joint meeting to- | morrow.
 Whether an immediate successor to Lands is chosen may hinge on what the new Major League agree ment calls for. There has been some talk that 1t will curtail the powers held by Landis, move that appeared certain of meeting oppo- sition from some of the club oWn- CTS. It also has been reported that the new code stipulates that the commissioner must receive a three fourths vote of the 16 clubs. Such 8 requirement. may block Tricks election for he was said to be as- sured of only nine votes. It was generally believed, however, that a commissioner would be chosen be- fore the meeting adjourns. Of course, should the majors vote not to open-the chances are re- mote-there would be no need to elect a commissioner at this time. Those advocating immediate action hoped that the basketball gambling expose would gain them support. Some baseball men held, however, that the temporary three man com mission ruling the game-Frick President William Harridge of the American League and Leslie O'Con- nor, Landis' former secretary-Was qualified to see that gamblers are keDt out of baseball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
Crosby vs. Homden

Hamden High school Swimmers will provide the opposition for Crosbys unbeaten tankers tonight in water meet in the Crosby pool. starting at 8 p. m. Coach J. o. P. Manherz of Crosby expects considerable opposition from the Greenies; especially in the free style events. Hamden recently lost close basketball game to Leaven- worth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
Brooklyn Bars Crooked PIoyeS
By CARL LUNDQUIST Limited Press Stan Correspondent

Limited Press Stan CorreSpOndent)
 New York, Feb. - (U.P) - The Faculty Student Committee on Ath- letics at Brooklyn College voted unanimously today to bar from fu- ture collegiate athletic com. petition the five basketball players who admitted accepting a bribe to throw a game.
 After three-hour secret session the committee issued statement saying that 1t was sending the re- port of It's deliberations to Dr. Fred erick w. Maroney, dean of men, flor his action as to the scholastic status of the five youths"
 It was reported that Maroney will confer with Dr. Harry D. Gideonse, president of Brooklyn College later today, and that statement on the final decision in the matter will be announced tomorrow.
 Dropped
 The committee unanimously ap- proved the recommendation of Pro- lessor Harry A. Scott, executive of1i- cer of the committee, and Dr. Rich. ard Boyce, athletic director, that the athletes be dropped from the basketball team and that the school play out the rest of It's schedule with the remaining players avail able.
 Captain Bob Leder, one of the five players who admitted receiving $1.- 900 of promised $3,000 bribe to throw their game which had been scheduled against Akron at Boston last night is one of the two student members of the committee. He at- tended the meeting.
 Meanwhile. tbe Kings County (Brooklyn) grand jury continued its investigation of basketball gambl- ing amidst demands that the game be returned to college gymnasiums.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
Kielty Sparks St. Johns To 39-18 Win

Watertown St. Johns had no trouble whatsoever outpointing St. Michaels of Waterville last night in a CYO league game played at Watertown. The final score of 39 to IS showed 18 field goals for the winners, Tommy Kielty scoring 20 points with ten goals, in his last game before entering the U. S. Navy today. Keith scored 6 points for the Waterville club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
Hi-Y Basketball

Last night, Beta upset strong Sigma team by the score of 28-18. This is the first major setback for the Sigma and Beta now seems to be on their way e scoring o1Eer topnotch clubs for they have a great deal of strength, and many players to call on to keep any game they are in moving fast. Last night Prescott was the higher scorer with l3 points Ryder, second with seven For the losers, Hayes was the high scored with 2 points.
 At half tmie, Sigma was leading 12-lO but Beta jumped back after this period and took the lead from Sigma. Tonight's game, Epsilon Vs Delta at 6:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
Greco 2-1 Over
 Ruffin Tonight

New York, Feb 3 * CU.PO Jolting Johnny Greco, Montreal welterweight, and clever Bobby Ruf- fin of Astoria, N. r., meet tonight at Madison Square Garden i'll the third performance of their profit able international series with ex- pectations of more than l7000 fans and a gate exceeding $100,OO0.
 Despite the closeness of their two previous braWls, Greco is favored at 2-l to register his second victory. He took a close decision over Rufiin on November IT, but was held to draw on December IS. Again the distance is 10 rounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
YoIe Football

New Haven. Conn, Feb. 2 CU. P.) - Yale Athletic Director Ogden Miller announced today the Uni- versity Varsity football team will play an 8-game schedule this fall. with Princeton returning to the program to wind up the season Mo- vember A.
 The schedule: Tufts, September 20: Holy Cross, October 6; Columbia. at New York, October 13: Cornell, October 27; Dartmouth, November 3; Brown, November 10; Coast Guard Academy. November IT: Princeton, at Princeton. November 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
Pro Hockey
NATIONAL LEAGUE
(By United Press)

The Chicago Black Hawks, play. ing their best hockey of the season maintained a slim chance for Stanley Cup playon berth last night by holding the league leading Mon. treal Canadiens to a to tie in the only National league gamS scheduled.
 The Hawks played tight hockey throughout the game. Bill MosienkG brought Chicago from behind in the last two minutes of the second per. iod when he scored the tieing goal Maurice Richard, Montreal's and the leagues leading scorer, counted for the Canadiens in the first period
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
Standing of the Teams:

The Indianapolis Capitols, lead CTS of the American Hockey leagues Western Division, defeated the East ern Divisional leaders, the Buffalo Bisons, 1 to o, last night in the only league game plAvAA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
LoChonce Wins

Lewiston, Me. Feb. 2.-(UP)- Maurice Nefty) LaChance, 129, Of Lisbon held his second straight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
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H. S.-Solomita, 143 H .T.-Solomita, 387
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02

Lewiston, Me. - Maurice Gefts) Lachance, 129, Lisbon. decisioned Blond Tiger, 126. Lowell, Mass, (l0).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
Butler By K.O.

Fall River, Mass, Feb. 2.-(UP)- Jackie Peters, 139, Philadelphia earned unanimous 10-round de- cision over Sammy Mamone ,143, Stamford, Conn, in one-side battle at the Casino last night.
 In preliminaries: Norman Pine ault, 138, Newport, R. I. decisioned Joe Monteiro, 13O, Wareham (6); George Butler, 123. Boston knocked out Ken Bruce, 120, Revere (5); Dave Butler. 130, Boston technically knocked out Young Drohan, 126r Lynn O..
 victory today in a comeback effort he hopes will regain for him the New England featherweight title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02

Fall River. Mass. Jackie Peers, l39 Philadelphia. decisioned Sam my Mammone, l42, Stamford, Conn. (1O).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-02
Lost Nights Fights
(By United Press)

Pittsburgh TT Al Gomez, 134, Chi cago, knocked out Billy Bates, 133 Pittsburgh, (5).
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-28
Aurora QneirOga
Bride Of Today

Rev. James Farrell ofnciated at
the wedding Of Miss Aurora Marie
Queiroga, Mil street. and Petty
Ofncer Carmine George Melchionna,
u. s. N. H., Third street, which took
place this morning at o'clock at
the Church Of Our Lady Of Lourdes.
The bride is the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Avelino Queiroga, and the
bridegroom Is the 50 nof Mr.. and
MRS. Anthony Melchionne Miss
Theresa Tremaglio, soloist. sang an
ave Maria" and ''Panis Angelicus"
The bride, who was given in mar
siage by her father, was attended
BY her sister, Miss Sally Queiroga.
rs maid Of honor, and Misses Dee,
Marjorie and Anne Queiroga and
Miss Nickelina Melchionne, as
trademarks. Gene Melchionne, U. s.
". r., served as best man, and
Richard Sgrillo, Joseph Puzzo and
Carmine Boccardi, all Of the U. s.
N. r., usl1ered. Guests were present
from New Jersey, Massachusetts,,
New York, Middletown, New Haven.
Hartford, Bridgeport and Water
bury.
The bride wore q white satin
princess gown with a scNllaped
neckline, long tapering sleeves, q
full skirt and long train, and q
veil OF net caught with clusters Of
orange blossoms. She carried bou-
quet Of white roses, stephanotis
and orchids.
The maid Of honor's coral gown
was similar in style to that Of the
bride and she wore matching
Juliet cap, accented with rosettes
at the sides. Her bouquet comprised
yellow roses and orchid sweet peas.
Misses Dee and Marjorie Queiroga
were gowned in blue, and Miss Anne
0uetroga and Miss Melchionne wore
yell0w rocks. The crowns and wells
were in harmony and they carried
old fashioned bouquets.
Four hundred guests attended the
wedding reception at st. Joseph's
hall. where the mothers Of the
couple received in navy blue cos
TUNES Freddie Bredice and his or
chestra provided music.
The bride, who Is q graduate OF
wildly High school, was coStumed
in q poudre blue dress. pink topper,
Kolinsky ftirs, black accessories
and q corsage of orchids, when the
couple left for q wedding trip to
New oYrk city. The bridegroom is
q graduate Of Wildly High school
and wentworth Naval institute.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-28
POLLS

Keep Your Powder Dry" the new
MGM hit at the Poll, has every
thing that goes to make up all
family entertainment. A fast NOV
ing, bright, and human story OF
three girls from different walks of
life who enlist in the Womens
Army Corps, it stars lovely and
talented trio; Lana Turner, LARAMIE
Day and Susan Peters-and all are
tops in their portrayals.
MGM has spared no effort to
make this picture what it is: one
OF the seasons top attractions. Sup
porting stars are veterans troup-
ers' Henry O'Neill, Agnes Moore
head, and couple of likeable young
newcomers, Bill Johnson and Tim
Murdoch.
Also on same program is Alaska
story of Jack London, and starring
Kent Taylor and Margaret Lindsay
with Dean Jaeger, John .Carnadine
and Nils Aster A story packed
with suspense, taking place in the
carefree days of the gold rush, 1t
provides ample entertainment for all
kinds of folk.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-28
OIOne-BGiIey NMptiGlS
At Sacred Heart Church

Helen and Ann Bailey. also sisters
Of the bride, and Marion Olore.
sister Of the bridegroom. DR.. SAL
vatore Di Lorenzo, classmate OF the
bridegroom. served as best man. and
william and John Dwyer were ush-
ers. Mrs. Mildred Roche Lezotte
was soloist at the church. and Ed.
ward l.. Wolf was organist.
The bride was eowned in O period
type dress Of all-white tissue taffeta
fashioned with Q high round sheer
yoke, long, tight sleeves and q full
skirt with . circular-cut train. Her
flnQertip veil fell from q Starched
lace Juliet cap caught on each
side with q full cluster Of orange
blossoms. She carried bouquet OF
spring flowers. The maid Of honor
gown Of white marQuiSette was
styled with q high sheer neckline
and short sleeves. She wore long
fuchsia gloves and a tiara Of spring
flowers with a matching fuchsia
veil, and carried q colonial bouquet
ALI three bridesmaids wore white
gowns patterned after that Of the
maid OF honor. Their gloves were
Of chartreuse and matching wells
were caught by their tiaras of spring
flowers. They carried old fashioned
bouquets.
About $50 guests from Washing
ton, D. c., Brooklyn, N. Y, Ware
and Boston, Mass, Lime Rock,
Conn, Maine, Hartford, New Ha-
ven and Waterbury, attended a re-
ception at the Hopper Kettle. The
brides mother received in a dress
Of poudre blue with matching ac-
cessories and q fur scarf. Mrs.
Olore was dressed in q shell pink
dress, = navy lowered hat and
navy accessories.
For her travelling outfit, the bride
wore . lime dress and coat, q
daisy-Mimmed hat, luggage acces
series and q fur scarf.
The groom is O graduate Of Tufts
college and medical school. Mrs
Olore Is an alunna Of Sacred Heart
high school and st. Mary's Hospital
School Of Nursing.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-28
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Lucy DAmicO
WedSA.T. FIOriO

Palms and spring flowers deccrat-
ed the Church Of Our Lady Of
Mount Carmel this morning At .
o'clock for the wedding Of Miss
Lucy Helen D'Amico, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael D'Aniaeo'
Congress avenue, and Arthur
Thomas Florio. son Of Vincent
Florio, Dikeman street.
Presented in marriage By her
father, the bride wore a white satin
gown, fashioned with a sweetheart
neckline, three-quarter e n 9 7 h
sleeves and q full skirt. terminating
in q train. Her fingertip veil OF
tulle was arranged from crown
Of orange blossoms and she carried
a bouquet Of orchids and gardenlas'
Miss Antoinette DAmico as her
sisters maid Of honor, was attlred
in an aqua chiffon gown with q
high neckline, long, full sleeves and
full skirt. A tiara Of matching
color and a bouquet Of spring fow-
ers completed her costume. Ralph
Paduano acted as best man.
A reception for about rs guests
followed at the home Of the brides
parents, Mrs. D'Amico receiving in
an aqua ensemble. navy accessories
and a corsage Of gardenias. Mrs.
Richard Jones, sister Of the bride
groom, who also received guests. was
costumed In grey with navy access
series and a red roses.
For her wedding trip to New York
City, the bride chose q grey suit,
red top coat, navy blue accessories
and q corsage of orchids. Mr.. and
Mrs. Florio will reside at 1872 Con-
gress avenue. Both are graduates
Of Wildly high school.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-28
483 Mat KtchQ,l B&,A
British RatiOnin9 Is Flexible

tAurantS and notes." MISS snapper
explains, 1.-The limit is three cours-
es. Five shillings about a dollar)
is the top price for a restaurant
meal, except for places with big
overhead expenses, which are per-
United to add a cover charge. In
so-called British restaurants 20
cents will get you beef stew, car
rots. potatoes, apple turnover and
coffee. London restaurants close
at midnight-at IL p. m. anywhere
else in Britain"
Must Register
They ration practically every
thing, including candy" Miss
Snapper reports. For basic foods
like sugar and meat, the consumer
has to register with a particular
retailer, the retoiler with a par
ticular wholesaler. But for canned
goods, dried fruits and vegetables
and other things you can shop
around.
Farmers are protected, tco,"
this trained observer adds. "They
not only know what and how much
to grow. They know there will be
a market for their produce"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-28
STRAND

"Bluebeard," the PRO picture
starring John Carradine, is the cur
rert hit at the Strand theater.
The story of ''Bluebeard" unfolds
q macabre drama that could happen
in any large city where artists fore
gather. That the scene Is the Latin
Quarter Of Paris in the latter part
of the 10th century, makes 1t en-
tirely credible; for many strange
and inexplicable things happened
on the left bank Of the Seine when
Montmartre and Montparnesse were
in their glory.
Characters that might have step
ped out from the pages Of Murgers
fascinating tales Of the Latin Quar-
ter, are brought to life by q distin-
guished cast to enact drama of
psychological horror as unique as it
is gripping. Opposite Carradine is
Jean Parker, with Ludwig Stossel,
Nils Asther, Sonia Sorel and Teala
Loring In featured roles.
The companion feature is Song
Of Nevada" starring Roy Rogers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-28

His most notable contribution to
the modern day game was his in
vention of the rule of eleven
AS you probably know, this rule
requires player making lead
not from sequence to lead the
fourth best of his longest and
strongest suit. While this rule Is
supposed to work to the advantage
of the defenders, quite often it
works to the advantage of the
declarer. Can see that the declarer's
problem is to keep East from get
ting into the lead.
A small diamond was played by
the declarer, intending to go up
with the king, but of course when
Vests queen drops, now you can
read the whole hand. You know
that East has a singleton club and
it should be the king. Thus the de-
clarer makes five odd.
If heart had been opened.
Foster by the same reasoning could
have made IL tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-28

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