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The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-20
The Sports Trail
By WHITNEY MARTIN

Judges are crooked if they give
the decision to the other man
And there are the gamblers
who just 60 to bet and don't care
about the fight as long as their
man wins. and who also think
there's something crooked il the
other guy gets the decision.
There's all types there, the
same as there's all types of fight.
ers. Some guys like the slugaers
andare bored to death with clev.
err boxers. Others like the boxers
and yawn when the sluggers are
in there. See what mean"
Well, it is an idea, at that, as
it shows what a promoter is uu
against when he tries to line up
card which will please every-
body. The Honest Brakeman didn't
miss many in his recital OF types,
either, although he might have
listed the fight managers, like
himself, who go to size up the
performers and see if they are
safe enough to send their own
boys against.
We don't know so much about
Diamonds ability to do this, but
Al WE'LL can watch a fighter in
action and tell you without hest
tation just who could md who
couldn't beat him. "All a matter
Of style" he will tell you. He's
stylish stout himself.
Anyway, the idea Of classifying
the fight fans is intriguing. Well
have to try to spot the different
types the next time we see a
| brawl
Well probably discover the
bloodthirsty little guy letting off
steam in the 10th row we picked
as browbeaten bookkeeper tell
ing the boss where to 60, by
proxy, is the boss himself.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-20
Sammy Snead Captures Title
In Gulfport Open Tournament
Sans Victory Puts Him
On Par With Nelson.
Championships
BY SKIPPER PATRICK

GULFPORT, Miss, Feb. 19.-(P
Samuel Jackson Snead Of Hot
Springs, Va, won the Gulfport
$4,000 open golf championship to-
day by one stroke after a 19-hole
gruelling playoff against Byron
Nelson.
Sammy appeared determined to
outlast his rival today after Snead
missed short putt yesterday on
the 18th hole that would have Civ
en- him the Gulfport championship
at the end of the 72-hole tourna-
ment.
The Virginian also barely miss
ed ending the play at the end OF
today's scheduled 18-hole play.
off when his five-foot putt parked
on the lip of the cup. He bogeyed
on the para hole while Nelson
was getting even par to deadlock
the score at It'll. The competi-
ton then went into an extra STAN
"a.
Nelson drove off first on the 18th
hole. His ball stopped in the soggy
grass at the edge of a ditch. His
second try hit the opposite bank
of the ditch and he dropped GU. OF
the ditch to lose one stroke. He
was on the green on his fourth
shot, and sank 30-foot putt for a
DOGGY S.
Snead was within Is feet of The
cup on his second shot and when
he putted to within one-foot OF til !.
pin, Nelson walked over and
clasped the hand of the stoc6y
Virginian, conceding the champion
ship.
Snead, after trailing Nelson by
a stroke on the 18th, 18th, 14th
18th and 18th holes, got birdie 3
on the 300.yard 18th while Nelson
was making DOGGY 5, and went
one stroke up to put the pressure
on his rival.
The lead changed four times
on the front nine. Snead was
stroke ahead on the second hole
when Nelson got DOGGY 5. Nelson
birdied the third while Snead was
in at par to even the score. Mel
son scored another birdie on the
fourth to 60 one up, but Snead
went ahead one stroke on the sew
enth hole by making birdie. Mel
son was DOGGY 4.
Nelson went a stroke ahead at
the end of the first nine, 34-35,
when Snead was in at DOGGY 5.
Nelson increased his lead to two
strokes on the 18th when Snead's
ball rolled into trees on his drive
and the hole cost him five strokes
one over par. Snead cut the lead
with a birdie on the next hole.
Par out $500 443 IA 345-35
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-20
Sports Arenas Hit
By Byrnes Curfew

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-R
James F. Byrnes' action in
setting a midnight curfew on
entertainment is not expected to
hit sports events hard.
The War Mobilization Direc-
tor today requested all places Of
entertainment to close by II
o'clock midnight each day, ef-
fective February 26, in order to
save coal, electricity, transport
tation and manpower.
Byrnes pointed out that this
covers sport arenas as well as
night clubs, theaters, similar
enterprises.
With remote exceptions, sports
events are over before midnight,
and these exceptions can oe
eliminated by advancing the
starting time.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-20
.SAFF0 QUINTET
BEATS B0TTLERS

In the second game of new
YMCA league-Saffo's Restaurant
five defeated the Pepsi Cola Bot
lers Ellis, last night on the floor
of the YMCA.
In the second game last night
Kenney's Educators defeated the
City Optical quint 32-18.
Clarence Russ led the winning
outfit with eight points, followed
by Wayne Begore with seven
Harry Mathis and Bobby Crowley
were high men for the losers with
six and four respectively.
The line-ups:
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-20
Today At The YMCA

1O:00-Shift Workers Volley Ball
Class.
2::30-Senior S.S.B.B.L. Practice
6:00-Senior Volley Ball League
Tide Water Power Co. VS.. Wool
worth.
7:00-Pender Furniture VS.. Mass
Mutual Life.
8:00-'Y' Senior B. B. League.
8:00-Navy VS.. 'Y' Dorm.
9:00-'Y' Seniors VS.. Kress.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-20
SERVICE GOLFER

PENSACOLA, Fla, Feb. 10
(P)-Willie Turnesa, former ma
tional amateur golf champion,
heads a group of five Pensacoa
servicemen VINO will attempt to
crash the top brackets of the first
wartime $500 Pensacola War
Bond open golf tournament which
starts here next Thursday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-20

It isn't often that Jack Maddox
LOT the Camp Lejeune Marines QefD
or Horace (Bones) Mckinney of the
Fort Bragg Army post loses the
toss in basketball. Mckinney was
outjumped for the first time in his
life, some fans claimed, when the
two stretched in North Carolina
recently. In this picture, however,
the North Carolina State College
product is towering above Maddox,
an All-American with the celebra-
ted West Texas State Teachers Col
lege long-Johns of 1912. Mckinney
is 6-feet, 5-inches tall, ad Maddox
is only one inch shorter. Maddox
will be seen in action against Blue
thenthal Field here Wednesday
night. MARINE Corps photo by Cpl.
Don Hunt.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-20
BOWLING

Poultry keeps longer if stored
whole rather than cut up. 1t should
be washed carefully before be-
ing n]aced in the refrigerator.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-20
SECOND HALF STANDINGS

Officials: Lilies, Fogleman. Time
keeper, Groom. Scorer, Moore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14


 Yesterday the three-man commit tee appointed by Mayor John S.. Monagan to suggest type memorial presented the above plan plus two others for referral to the city's War Council Board.
 The proposed auditorium would cost one-half million dollars or more. Two other suggestions made Included plans for construction of seven neighborhood playgrounds. about three acres in extent, at a cost of $50,0 apiece; also, a music shell, for concerts, to cost about 0,000.
 The memorial committee consists of Chairman James J. Curtin, John J. Muligan and Elton s. Wayland. The War Council is made up of numerous citizens representing vari- ous civic groups.
 It is likely that the proposal of an auditorium will meet with most favor from the majority as such plan has been frequently discussed in the past. Only last week the Board of Aldermen listened to a plea of veterans groups of the city thta such a building be erected. The request was supported by the Mat tatuck Musical Art Society which pointed out the need for at least two halls in such building, one for use IS concert and lecture hall and the other for smaller events.
 The trend throughout the nation, at this time, is for the construction of more utilitarian monuments as memorials which have been clasSi- fled as living memorials. Sharp and often bitter criticism has been expressed concerning many mater ials constructed after the last war such as statutes, field-gun pieces and the like.
 Throughout the country the sug- gestion of playgrounds have shown to meet with the approval of many, particularly returning servicemen. It has been pointed out that the facilities of such project would foster greater spirit of coopera- tion and mutuality in the youth of tomorrow.
 Waterbury badly needs public auditorium, it has often been cited, and 1t is known that tentative plans by the city called for the construc- tion of such building in the fu- ture. It is now argued that two pur- poses may now be best served by the construction of such building both as memorial and as a public facil- lty.
 It is expected that a meeting of the War Council will be called with In the next couple of weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14

Sergeant Leonard E. Browne, son of MT. and Mrs. Clarence T. Browne 140 Frost road is now attached to a general hospital unit stationed in India. His wife, Geraldine (McNary) Browne, hospital aide second class who recently completed WAVE re- cruit training at Hunter College, New York, has been assigned to the school at the National Naval Med ical Center, Bethseda, Md.
 Second Lieutenant Henry L. Fab iani, Eighth Air Force co-pilot of a B-N Liberator, 89 Greenmount Ter race, and Sergeant John D'Amelio, aircraft mechanic, 218 Charles street, have been cited with mem bers of the 392nd Bombardment Group for distinguished and ex- ceptionally outstanding performance of duty" on 200 missions.
 Lester D. Brennan, son of MT and Mrs. J. A. Brennan, Christian road Middlebury, has been promot- ed to first lieutenant in France. The B-26 pilot holds the Air Medal and several Oak Leaf Clusters. He en- listed as an air cadet while senior at Wilby high school and entered service April 4, 1943.
 Staff Sergeant George R. Freedo, 31, is a prisoner of war in Germany according to word received by his wife, Mrs. Josephine (Synkowicz) Freedo, 95 Griggs street. The serg- eants, who went overseas in Septem- Der 1942, is veteran of the invasion of Normandy. Srgeant and Mrs. Freedo have a three-year old daughter, Rosella.
 Valentine greeting broadcasts from overseas have been received by tho relatives of many Connecti- cut men at distant posts. Second Lieut.. William Schmollinger, Jr., a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft I, in Germany, sent message over the Berlin radio to his parents. MT. and Mrs. William Schmollinger, 265 Hauser street. It was picked up by Albert B. Corideo. 51 Ridgefield ave- nue and seven other shortwave lis teners in the state who informed the prisoners parents.
 Lieut.. Schmollinger, reported by the War Department as a prisoner of war November 26, holds the Air Medal and is a veteran of 10 mis- sionS. Overseas ince July, 1914, he is graduate of Leavenworth high school and was student at North eastern university when he entered service in April, 1943.
 S.-Sgt. Joseph Donahue, Marine combat correspondent, sent Valen- tine gretings to his wife and two children in Naugatuck and his par entS. MT. and Mrs. Patrick Donahue,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14

With U. s. Forces Tn Belgium Seven Waterbury soldiers, all veter- ans of supply operations from Nor mandy to the Lowlands, are mem- bers of U. s. Army post company now assigned to an important Bel gian port. The men, who arrived on the Normandy beachheads a few days after the assault troops are:
 Pfc. Edward A. Bansleben, Al John street; Cpl. William H. Brodeur, 257 North Main street; Pvt. Salva- tore J. D'Amico, Court street; Cpl Gordon H. Davis, 5 Maple street. Pfc. Nicholas DiMunzio, 92 Meri- line avenue. and Sgt. Everett J. Got tlieb, 361 Willow street.
 The men, members of the 285th Port Company, serve as longshore- men. crane operators, hatch tenders and cargo checkers, supervising crews of Belgian civilian dock work CTS. Each day, and often far into the night, they watch thousands of tons of war supplies pour through the port, en route to forward areas for distribution to combat units.
 Three men from this vicinity now serving with the 11th heavy bom- bardment group of the Seven Air Force, have been commended for their part in aerial attacks on Wake, Guadalcanal, Gilberts, Marshalls, Carolines. Marianas, Truk, Tarawa and Guam.
 The men are:
 Sgt. Peter R. Lucas, son of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Lucas, Middlebury, who has been with the AAF in the Pacific theater since December 1943. The radio observer attended Yale university and worked as a chemist at the American Brass Co.,, prior to entering service in August, 1942.
 Cpl Victor w. Bleau, husband of the former Dolores Keefe, 335 West Main street, who has been serving as waist gunner on Liberator.
 Cpl. Stuart L. Mintie, son of MT. and Mrs. Keneth Mintfe, 579 Cooke street, is a clerk-typist with the 11th group. He has been in the Pacific theater with the 7h. AAF since May, 1943, and wears the Good Conduct medal and three campaign stars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
FAMED DIRECTOR
 PRAISES SIN GER
Anna Kaskas in Cast Alp. bearing in I'll TravatOre'
 February 2l

"A marvellous voice and great human intelligence. Sings with warmth and authority. Anna KaS- kas knows how to produce tones with her throat but has music in her head, too" Thus spoke Serge KouSsevitsky, famed conductor of the Boston Symphony orchestra about Anna KaSkas, brilliant Metro politan contralto, who will sing the role of Azucena in the opera Il Trovatore which the Connecticut Opera association is bringing to Loew Poli theater on Wednesday, February 21
 Appearing with Miss KaSkas is the famed Metropolitan tenor, Giovanni Martinelli, known to many as the heir to Caruso, Miss Ella Flesch, sensation dramatic soprano of the Metropolitan and Giovanni Di Surra, famed Italian baritone.
 Supporting the all Metropolitan cast of stars will be a large sym phony orchestra and brilliant chorus. Highlights of the chorus is the famed chorals, The Anvil Chorus and equally famous Miserere. Sale of tickets at the Kay jewelry store, Is East Main street, contin- ues brisk indicating a complete sell out. There remain about three hun dred seats In all prices. Opera lovers are urged to get their tickets promptly to avoid disappointment. Curtain time is announced as 8 o'clock in order to present the com- plete unabridged opera which con- sists of four acts, and patrons are urged to plan to be at the theater and in their seats before curtain time as late corners will not be seated until after the first act is finished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
LINCOLN HOUSE
 FILES REPORT
Alexander F. Campbell Succeeds E. T. CarmOdy
 as President

College students greatly aided in overcoming the shortage of person. nel at the Lincoln House, Miss Jean Meservce, executive secretary told officers and directors at the an- nual meeting of the Lincoln House association. A report was also giv- en on the interpretation program which was conducted in cooperation with the year-round publicity plan of the combined war fund and Community Chest
 During the past year, Lincoln house handled 145 reopened cases, 82 new cases and 54 travellers aid cases according to the statistical re- port submitted yesterday.
 Unemployment, debt, sickness, old age, personality maladjustment. parental care of children. alcohol ism and housing were the prob- lems most frequently dealt with by the association in 1944. Relief and service were given to 108 Lin- coin House families at a cost of $18,197.99 and to eight department of public welfare families at cost of $2,23723 during 1944.
 Edward T. Carmody, retiring president of the association who is being succeeded by Alexander F. Campbell, was lauded by Miss Me- serve for his work during the six years he held office.
 Other officers are Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Valdambrini, vice. president; Mrs. Joel I. Butler, vice. president; Mrs. Richard w. Goss, secretary and Edwin O. Northrop, treasurer.
 Allen w. Rockwell and Wood row Thomson are new members of the board of directors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
Compensation Agreements

Compensation c commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability for specific payment in case of permanent injury
 James K. Kansas of 10 South Elm street against International Importing Co.,, Inc, $15 beginning Oct. 2, sprain of right shoulder.
 James E. Maloney of Miilerton, N. Y, against American Brass Go. of Torrington, $24.63 for 14 and 2-5 weeks, 30 per cent loss of use of right index finger, total pay ment of $354.67.
 Mildred Foley of g Sheffield terrace against Rowland Hughes Co.,, $7 beginning Sept. "A, injury to left middle finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
THIRD BATTALION
 SPONSORS MATCH

Riflemen from Waterbury units of Third Battalion, State Guard will start competing tomorrow night for places on fivemen teams which will enter statewide champion ship tournament, It. Arthur Dus- seault, battalion ordnance officer announced today. Officers and men of Headquarters Co., Go. E., Go. G. and Naugatuck Rangers will report at the armory here and riflemen of other units will shoot at armories in Torrington and Ansonia at times to be designated by their command ing officers.
 Third battalion teams will shoot for tie championship here March % under the directiono an of- ficer from brigade headquarters with three prizes to be awarded. It. Col. Peter E. Fox. battlion com- mander, has offered a trophy to be given to the battalion team shooting the highest score.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14

James T. Kirwan, SKD1c, veteran of the invasion of Saipan, is arriving home today to spend a furlOugh with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Alfred Kirwan, ST., of Hitch cock lake. He has served two years with naval units in the South Pacific.
 Two other Krwan brothers are also in service. Sgt. Alfred Kir- wan is a member of an 8th Fighter Command, AZ Thunder bolt group which has been award ed the Presidential Unit citation. An OrmOrer for his squadron, Sgt. KirWan has also received the European theater operation and unit citation with an Oak Leaf cluster. Pvt. Robert J. Kirwan. also with the Army Air Corps, recently left Camp Devens-his destination at present is unknown.
 While a prisoner of war for eight days at a Nazi camp in Brest, Capt. Raymond D. Markle, Waterbury medical officer, was asked constant ly by Nazi officers, Why does want to fight Germany?". Previously reported missing. his wife, Marjorie (Wood) Markle, 475 Hill street, received a message last summer that he was safe.
 Capt Markle was returned to his unit with four other American of- ficers in a prisoner exchange and was led across no-man's land while Those three hours were plenty rugged" Capt. Markle said. We had two German officers and a sergeant escorting us, but they weren't safe conduct guar antee. Our own artillery was blast Ing way, the Germans had their 88's In action, and once American fighter planes strafed a Jerry battery while we were in the middle of it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
 ELECTS OFFICERS

Members of the 1945 class of St. Margaret's parochial school were made conscious of the rapid ap- proach of graduation day. yester- day when class elections were held. Thomas Bane was chosen president;
 Nancy eehan, vice-president:
 Elaine Neagle. secretary and George Harrington, treasurer. The selection of class prophet, writer of the class
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
WATERVILLE Correspondents Phone-3-65ll

3 Waterville, Feb. 14.-The Swedish Weaving club met last night at the home of Mrs. Ralph Benson of Patterson court. A social hour fol- lowed the sewing meeting. Those attending were: Mrs. Harry Latti- mer, Mrs. Bertha Platt, Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs John w. Platt, Jr., Mrs. J. M. E. Johnson and Mrs. Benson.
 The Women's Society for Chris tian Service of Grace Methodist church will hold their annual Valen- tine party this evening in the par ish hall. All ladies are reminded to bring with them their birthday envelopes as well as a valentine. Re- treatments will be served.
 The Methodist Youth Fellowship will hold Valentine party tomor- row evening at the home of Miss Alice Lane on Suffolk street.
 The junior choir of Grace Method ist church will meet tomorrow aft- ernoon at 3:30 D. m.. immediately following religious instructions.
 The Red Cross sewing class will meet tomorrow afternoon to sew from to 4 o'clock.
 Those who donated blood yester- day at St. Johns parish house were: fifth time donor was Ruth Brennan; fourth time donors were: Walter Heckleman, Robert Greatorex. Will liam Brennan and Percy White; third time donor was Leo Dubay. Those who donated for the first time were: Joseph Kenney. Berry Hugh son, Margaret Cunningham, Timo- thy Ferris and Joseph Bouffard.
 Sullivan President
 Arthur Sullivan was elected pres ident of the Catholic Youth Organ ization at St. Michael's church last night. Other officers are: John Byrnes, vice-president; Erika Voll- mer. secretary and treasurer, and Joseph Almedia. publicity director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14

317 River street, in Waterbury, over Station WOR, New York at AIS D.. m. The combat correspondent, who participated in the invasion of Pel- elieu is the former managing editor of the Naugatuck News and was at one time court reporter for the Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-14
Auditorium May Be Future Memorial To War Veterans
\ NEWS OF MEN NV THE SERVICE

Ft. Wayne, Ind, Feb. II, 194S James J. Gladney of Baer Field, has been promoted from the grade oi Private to Private First Glass. He is the husband of Carolyn Gladney 805 Baldwin street, and the son oi Mrs. Bridget Gladney, 21 Middle street, Waterbury, Connecticut and a former employe of the Waterbury Democrat.
 Pfc. Gladney is the circulation manager of the Beacon, camp week. ly newspaper at Baer Field, Troor Carrier Command air base.
 Pvt. Anthony Marinelli, who cap- tured a German officer in France in the early days of the invasion, Is spending 21-day furlough here with his wife, Clara (Guerra) Mar inelli, 192 Alder street. He suffered leg and shoulder wounds July IA in the St. To sector, and is the holder of the Purple Heart. The infantry man, who also was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Infantry mans badge served with the 4th Infantry of which the late Brig Gen. Theodore Roosevelt was exec utive officer.
 The soldier, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Marinelli, Sr., 132 Haw- thorne avenue, attended Leaven- worth high school and was employed at the Chase Metal Works before entering service October 18, 1943. A brother, Cpl. William Marinelli, is an Air Force gunner.
 Corporal John Lynch and WAC Corporal Marie Lynch are spending furloughs with their parents, MT. and Mrs. Eugene P. Lynch. 1108 East Main street. The corporal has served two years in the Aleutians and is now stationed with an air. borne unit at Fort Benning, Ga.
 Corporal Nicholas Galante, who has been stationed at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for the past several months is spending a l5-day fur tough, with his parents MT. and Mrs Anthony Galante, 102 America street. Previous to entering service in March 1943, he was employed by the Scovill Manufacturing Com pany. Corporal Galante was accom- panied north by his wife. the former Virginia Dew of Torrington.