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The Valley settler., 1946-12-12

NOTICES l4@ TIE llTANUsn VALLEY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION will meet in the Library this coming Mon- day evening at e:oo pm. All members and others Interested in tho Library .arc askod to conc. ..e SPORTS CARNIVAL ct tho HIGH SCHOOL GYM December IF, 7:3o pm. Ad1ni ssion 5og for adults, s5q school, children. -.-e..T ....- <: TIE 7Iv7aBaU HolnM.KEas, CLUB will meet at hho home of Mrs.. Earl Hockor on Eod- - nos5cy December Ia.
 The ls: 30 CLUB will moot at the homo of Eethrr Brock on rTedno sday December le. Tho soURDoUGH CLUB hes changed tho moot ing p1oco of their club this ncxt Tuosdcy. It will not mo ct with Mrs. M. D. snodgro ssu :. cs originally p1onnod. Check ot tho Ex- tension Office for further details. Tho CHAMBER of conaacE. uill root for noon luncheon in the basement Of tho lutheran Church on Todllo sday December le. Tho United Proto stort Ladies rill sorvo lunch. Duo to inadequate Hospital fccil itios, it has boon necessary to turn, pat ie nts away from this ho SD i tcl. 4 feu moro hours work on tho uuonsot hut in tho way of plumbing uuuld rel tcvo this situa ati on.
 
 The PALMER HIGH SCHOOL STRING is, schod-.. uled to'ploy Fa trbonks this uook end at Fcffbcaks. Thoy nro to fly to F. irbonks end back. (-7ith the windy weather that TIC. hovo TO. do not. know whether they, mill . be cblo to nnko thQ-.. trip or. .not.) To hcvo. hoerdothat ono of our local Taxi ~ Drivers hos offered froo ride hone from tho Hosp itol end !, $25. Tar Bond to tho : first baby born in tho Hospital in l947. Tho parents must be residents of tho Valley. '~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Fighter Quits, Gets Religion

Detroit, Jan. 9-CUP) - The rnyS- tery of missing boxer who failed to appear for the main event of 6 Detroit card Monday was solved to- day by the disclosure that he got religion" that night and decided then and there never to hit another man again.
 Edde Taylor, Detroit light heavy weight, was scheduled to meet Charley Hayes, also from Detroit, in the l0-round main event.
 The 2,S0O fans were told the show was over after they saw five prelim- mary bouts and were told they could get their money back. A check of hospitals failed to locate Taylor.
 Eddie Scott, another prize fighter told Louis Newman, fight man. ager, that Taylor went to church after weighing in Monday and there he promised he would never fight again. He put his VOW into effect im- mediately.
 Taylor said he was sorry to dis appoint ell those fans but he had just made up his mind he wasn't going to exchange punches with anyone any Inore," Scott told New man.
 John Hettche, state boxing conn missioner, indicated he agreed fully that Taylor would never fight again. Hettche said Taylor would be sus- pended for life in Michigan rings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Flyers Rise From Cellar
BY UNITED PRESS

The St. Louis Flyers, a pre-war power in minor league hockey, seemed to be slowly but surely beat- ing their way back today to their former eminence.
 The Flyers, perennial champions of the old American Association cir- cult, diSbanded after the 194l sea- son when the league suspended operations. A new club was assemb- led for the l944-45 season, but the Flyers, who moved into the Ameri- can League, were a bad last in their division.
 This year they started out poorly again, but recently have become one of the most consistent teams in the league and after a 5 to 0 victory last night over the Providence Reds. were within two points of the third place Cleveland Barons in the vest ern Division.
 The victory, fourth in a row on home ice for the Flyers. provided goalie Hector Hghton with his first shutout. Highton made A stops.
 Maurice Rimstad put the Flyers in front with first period goal and touched off four-goal rally in the final period in which Jud McAtee. Paul Gladu. and Fido Purpur also scored.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Novy to Play
 Columbia TT
 |AtNeW York

Annapolic, Md, Jan. 9.-(UP)-A nine game schedule which includes two newcomers was announced to. day for the l946 naval academy football team.
 The newcomers are Columbia and the University of North Carolina, which replace Wisconsin and Michi- gan. It will mark a resumption of gridiron relations with Colum- bia after lapse of two years while it is the first time the Tarheels ever have appeared on 6 Navy foot ball card.
 The Middies will open against Vilianova on Sept. go and close their season with the traditional game against Army at Philadelphia on Nov. 90. There will be an open date before the Army game, giving the Middies two weeks to prepare for the Cadets.
 The schedule;
 Sept. 2e-villanova here.
 Oct. S-Columbia at New York. Oct. l2-Duke ct Baltimore.
 Oct. 19-North Carolina at Balti- more.
 Oct. 26-Pennsylvania at Philadel- phia.
 Nov. 2-Notre Dame at Baltimore.
 Nov. 9-Georgia Tech at Atlanta.
 Nov. 16-Penn State here.
 Nov. 30-Army at Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
.Hein Quits
 Pro TroiI

Washington, Jan. 9-(UP)-Cen- ter Mel Hein of the New York Giants had reached the end of the gridiron trail as a player today. He said he was quitting the game after IS seasons to become football coach at Union College in Schen- ectady, N. Y.
 Hein, named year after year as all-National League center until last season when injuries slowed him down, made the announcement after accepting a special award from the Washington Touchdown Club last night for his long and distinguished service to the pro game.
 Hein was part-time coach at Union and served as intra mural atheletic director and instructor in the Navy V-l2 unit there.
 The Touchdown Club also honor ed Felix CDoc) Blanchard of the Armyis unbeaten football team and Bob WaterfGid of Cleveland's 's world championship Rams as the top college and professional stars of l945.
 Dick Duden, end of the Navy football team was named. the out standing college lineman, and Steve Juswick, back for the Fleet City, Cal. Bluejackets, the out standing service team player.
 Alvin (Bo) McAillin of Indiana's Big Ten Champions was named the coach of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
BIockhoWks Ask Probe

New York, Jan. g - (UP) - Hockey Writer James A. Burchard's accounting of the injury of Chicago Blackhawk scoring star Bill Mo- sienko in 6 game with the New York Rangers here Dec. 30 prompted a request today for League Pres ident Mervyn (RedO Dutton to tn- vestigate the incident.
 The request came from Black hawk President Bill Tobin, who cri- tici0ed the "gloating of the New York press" over the manner in which Mosienko was injured in 8 collision with Ranger Defenseman Bill Moe.
 Tobin said he referred to the article by Burchard, New York World Telegram staff writer, which appeared in the issue of Dec. 3l.
 T have delayed wiring you pend- ing investigation into Noes deliber- ate charge on Mosienko," Tobin tele- graphed Dutton in Montreal. "As this has disabled him from four to six weeks, I now request your per- sonal and detailed investigation"
 Tobin said that he could not see "any justification or pride in the Ranger players and the New York press gloating over the fact that they crippled a player who was awarded the Lady Byng Trophy last year."
 Burchard, in his account of the game said that tits doubtful whe- ther any of the multitude attend ing realized and appreciated the part played by Bill Moe"
 "All Moe did was win the game" " the article stated. He scored no goals and he got no assists. But he laid out Bill Mosienko in the first period with a flying block. From then on the Hawks couldn't pro- duce."
 Burchard described Moe as "a brand new type of body checker, who leaves his feet when contacting a rival puck carrier"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Spring Treks
 Are Resumed

Chicago, Jan. 9-(UP)-The eight American League baseball clubs were preparing today for their first Spring training treks to Florida and California since l042.
 With Spring training less than 40 days away. American League head quarters reported that six of the teams, including the champion De- troit Tigers. would open training in Florida while the other two had selected California. During the wal years, big league teams trained in the North.
 The complete list of American League training sites:
 Detroit-Lakeland, Fla, Feb. 2l (Pitchers and catchers). Feb. 27 Rest of squad.)
 Boston-6arasota, Fla, Feb. 2d (AlD.
 Phlladelphia--West Pal Beach Fla, Feb. % and March l.
 st. Louis-Anaheim, Cal, Feb. % (AlD.
 Cleveland Clearwater. Fla. Feb % and March 1.
 New Ycrk-St. Petersburg, Fla, and Bradenton. Fla, Feb. IS. (All).
 Chicago PaBedena. Cal, Feb. ie
 Washlneton orlando. Ela.. xsb A7 and keh. 1A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Legion Games Stort Friday

Four games will usher in the newly organized American Legion basketball league Friday night at the Washington Park and Hopeville School gymnasiums with three of the games being scheduled for the former surface.
 Dr. Rene w. Messier, comman- der of Cpl. Coyle Post will throw up the first ball prior >l the Tigers Lourdes game to officially usher in the campaign. Our Lady of Lourdes' quintet will meet the East End Tigers in the final game of the night at g p. m. on the Wash ington Park court. Paul,s Cadets tangle with the East End AC in the opener at ' o'clock while the Fulton AC and Middlebury clash at 8
 The Smilers AC and the Jokers clash at 7:l5 in the lone contest on the Hopeviiie school floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
---------------------- .HoIos OutIows 'PI0yer Piracy

Chicago, Jan 9-(UP)-Georgs Halas, tough, two-flsted battlei' who took g years to build the presS ent Chicago Bear football empire adopted a tolerant attitude toward the challenging All-America con- ference today except on one point. player piracy
 If the All-America wants to de.i velop it's own stars from collegiate gridirons and become a majoa league alongside the National Football League that way, Halaal doesn't care one way or the other.
 But he warned the A. A. c. it is, headed for trouble if 1t persists In "robbing" National League teams. During his climb to the top, HaIas has poured his entire fortune lntQ the Bears organization and has crushed numerous rivals in protects ing 1t. He is prepared to do it again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
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 OF COLLEGE GAMES ASKED
By STAN MoCKLER United Press Sports Writer)

St. Louis. Mo-, Jan. o. (uP) = Leaders of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, in the midst ot plans for a record sports season, were baked today by the accusation oi "overemphasis" from one Of the nations foremost educators.
 Dr. Arthur Holly Compton, chan. cellor of Washington University here. droped Q mild bombshell in the midst of the N. 0. A. As annual convention in o speech charging that financial pressure" Is threatening to destroy the purpose Of intercol- legiate athletics.
 The N. c. A. A. council asked Compton to be guest speaker at It's dinner last night and the st. Louis University head pointedly told the nations top college coaches and sports executives that institutions that are in earnest about education" may be compelled to stop intercol- legiate games.
 Praises Ivy League
 Asking that colleges reorganiSe their sports plans, Compton said the financial pressure to win games has many coach and college executives straining his conscience is employ ing athletes and urging students to devote to the game their time and their primary interest that should hove been reserved for their studies
 "1f the heavy demand for inter- collegiate games as sports spectacles interiors with a program of educa- tional athletics, the institutions that are in earnest about education will be compelled to stop intercollegiate games," Compton continued.
 He praised the Ivy League for taking the first step in the de-eE1i- phasis of collegiate sports.
 Before Compton's address, college baseball coaches took their own steps toward de-emphaSizng the "can- pus" activity of major league base ball clubs.
 They asked, in resolution, that their comrnittee chairman, Epp Bar neS of Colgate, meet with Commts. Sioner A. B. CHappy) Chandler and the two big league presidents, will Harridge of the American and Ford Prick of the National, to ask pro- tection against big league scouts grabbing" players before they fin- ish school.
 Requests Free Substitution
 Head Football Coach Lou Little of Columbia, chairman Of the Rules Advisory committee, announced his group had recommended five chang eS for the 1946 season, including request for free substitution"
 Professional football used free substitution" as a wartime measure last season and 1t aroused so much criticism, because of the mass n1ove- nent of players in and out of the game, that the National Football League probably will eliminate the rule at it's meeting in New York this week.
 The N. c. A. A. executive commit tee also approved previously an- nounced dates ana sites for the as- sociation's spring sports tournaments as follows: Track - University of Minnesota, June 21-22; tennis - northwestern, June 24-20; swimming Yale, March 29-30; Cross Country Michigan State, Nov. 25; wrestling site and date to be determined golf-site and date to be determined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Crosby Bows
 ToHomden5 5

Hamden, Jan. 9 "A revamped Crosby High School quintet faltered in the closing minutes yesterday afternoon and dropped a 39 to 3S decision to Hamden, their third re- versal in twice as many contests.
 The visitors started of with a bang and led, l6 to 5, as the first quarter ended as Johnny Girdzyaus- kas paced the attack, aided by the sensational floor play of Win Pette- way. The visitors continued their offensive tactics in the second period and as the half ended led, 27 to IT.
 The third frame, however, saw them melt as the local lads out- scored them, l2 to 3, to cut the lead to 30 to 29 as the final canto got underway. The last frame was a corker with the Hamdenites out scoring the favored blue and white clad Brass City combine, 10 to 8, thanks to unerring acuracy from midcourt by Nehr and Cummings. Girdzyauskas led the Crosby attack with l3 points, five on fouls. with Jimmy Steck runnerup with four field goals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
St. Joe's Rout Sf. Pof's CYO

Rev. Edward Radzevich's St. Jos eph;s quintet showed why they are undefeated in the Catholic Youth League by rallying over St. Patrick's last night, 46 to 26, at St. Joseph's Hall. It was their fourth consecu- tive triumph in the Western Divi- sion of the popular circuit.
 Christoff and Stokes stole the thunder for the Lithuanian repre- sentatives against the Charles Street Irishmen by cutting the cords for l3 points apiece. Bergin was the best bet for the losers, netting 10 points.
 st. Michael's of Waterville, boast ing a speedy forward combination of Keith and Hughes who tallied l3 and 10 points, respectively, were pressed to the limit to conquer Rev. Ubald Laurion's St. Ann's club, 3D to 32. Napanosi scored half of the Ffenchies' points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Brass sUpset ByScoviII; Benrus

Sid Months aggressive Scovill quintet sent the bookieS home moaning the blues last night as they registered a surprise 10 point win over Tom Scally's American Brass cagers before 500 fans at the Gen. tral Y to pry the lid off the sec- ond round of the Industrial league. Eight-point underdogs the Monti- men held a commanding lead from the start to the finish to chalk up a 46-36 deserved triumph.
 Garlinsli Excels
 Orkie 0arlinsiki of Naugatuck and Billy Mcfarland were the big offensive threats of the winners, the former netting 10 points on two field goals and six complimentary awards and the latter registering Ii joints on four doubledeckerS and three Annie Oaklies.
 Hennie Koch and Ralph Bradley were the only members of the Brass. first round champions, who afforded last years title winners any trouble both tallying eight points on four field goals.
 Scovill led l2 to 2 at the end of the first quarter and 26-l6 at the half. Brass cut the lead to 3S-28 as the last quarter got underway, but were outScored in the final capto, 10 to 2.
 Benrus Beats Time
 Benrus Watch ended the first round in the B Division with a thrilling 35 to 32 win over the U. s. Time in the preliminary thanks to some stellar all-around play by 'Whitey' Hopkins and Jim Liakos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
GIRLS AND MEN COMPETE HERE
 LATE IN MARCH

At e meeting Monday in New Haven by the State YMCA Indusa, trial Recreation Council the Water bury I. R. A. was assigned the State Volieyball championships, the mid- ale of February. This champion ship is in addition to the State Basketball Tournaments for me and women and the Pinochle State meet were all assigned to Waterbury.
 Despite bad weather, 2l members of the Council from throughout the. state attended. Representatives from waterbury and Naugatuck and local IRA members were: Paul Ail- ierson, Bristol Co.,: Ed Mc0rath, Q. s. Rubber: Fred wilson, Scovill; Joe Rimany, YMCA and Ed Readel. ex- ecutive director. McGrath, chair man of the basketball champion ship, reported the State Tournament would be held March 3t, April 2' ond April 2, for both men and wo-s men. Ed Readel reported the State Pinochle Tourney will start February {.
 The state volleyball champion ships will be directed by MT. Viii son of the Scovill Mfg. Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
TODAY'S SPORT PARADE

of the time and we won our first five games" FilchocK said, his blue eyes snapping. Then Sam came back and of course Marshall orders me back on the bench-and we pro- ceeded to drop out of the race"
 Frankie, it's easy to see, is not modest to fault. But you have to remember that when Baugh was in- jured in this falls playoffs against Cleveland it was Filchock whose two touchdown passes left the Redskins only one point shy in l5-14 loss.
 The square-cut quarterback ad- mits to being 29, and league records show him to have been 30 last Co., tober. But there's one item both he and the Giants agree on-he has enough time left to dish out a bit of woe to c. P. Marshall and the Redskins. Not only that, he's going to live in Washington just to do his gloating at close range.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
By OSCAR FRAIEY United Press Sports Writef)

New York, Jan. g - (UP) - A flaming feud, inherent Stubbornness and a weapon in the form of rival football league brought Frankie Filchock to the New York Giants today-eight years late.
 Frankie is a husky young man of some 90 disputed Summers who proved at the University of Indiana that he had e penchant for fiinging footballs. A busy telephone wire was all that kept him from adding to that glory back in 1888.
 That was the year when the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Filchock and then, in mid-seaSon, sold him to the Washington Redskins. Ever since that time, Frankie has fretted in1patiently in the shadow of the mighty Slingin' Sammy Baugh- and he couldn't do thing about 1t because there was only one profes- sionai football league.
 It came to head yesterday when White-haired Tim Mara, president of the Giants, announced that F1l- chock had been obtained in a player trade.
 More Than Business
 '.Filchock has signed a three-year contract" Mara said. I'm glad we finally got him, because We should have had him in 1898. At that time | called the Steelers to buy him but She line was busy A few minutes later called again and they told enae Washington had just made a deal for him."
 But Mara's talk about this trade" eaas more behind it than just a bus iness deal.
 The facts are that Frankie was feuding with George Preston Mar shall, the laundry inagnate who owns the Redskins; that Frankie had refused to sign for next season with washing done because Marshall told him he was just valuable hench-warrner. and that F1lchock was just about ready to sign with the rival All-America Conference which opens up next season.
 Nc Bones Seoreted
 Rubbing . nose that leans hard apart from a number of bone-bend- ing collisions, Frankie made no bones about any of these things. Leaning against a crammed trophy case in the Giant ofiices. the golden haired guy with the bullet arm as- serted bluntiy that another season with the vet wash king might have resulted in a sudden case of man slaughter.
 sIie's the whole team" Filchock charged, land I'll tell you . lot of the players are sick of 1t. If he'd stick to his laundry the whole team would be better of. But no, he has % keep telling the coach what to do' which players to use. which plays to try. Honest, the guy drives you nuts"
 Franlxls, Q stubborn slovak who halls from 0Findstone. Pa, isn't too n0lA. either, on the Idea that Baugh IS 70 much better than he ct throw ina a football. Supporting his coil- lention. Filchock points to his per- fornanee when, after two years m sfa Navy. he returned to win the z1f4 MNaalng crown
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
LeoCentvorth Frosh
 HunbIed by Hearts

The High School Freshman has, ketball league got off to an aus. picious start yesterday afternoon al the Central Y with Sacred Heart sdging Leayenworth, 2S to %.
 Another league game will be played today with the first-yeai Crosby team engaging Connie Don- ahue,S Torrington yearlings at the New City arnaory at {.
 Bob Markovic vast he big gun for the Hearts yesterday sinking five field goals while Neil ODonnell led the losers with one less. Ton- my Foy and Tex darrity were out standing on defense for the win- ners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Chase Girls Play ScoviII FiveTonight

Scovill and Chase will be featured in the g:15 main attraction of Q double header at Anderson school gym tonight which will pry the lid of the Girls Industrial Basketball league. The prelim at 7:15 will bring together U. S. Time and Ben- rus. Frank "Foots" Berardi will toot the whistle in both games. The remainder of the schedule follows:
 Wednesday, January 16 Chase vs. 3enruS, U. s. Time vs. Scovill.
 Wednesday, January g Scovill vs. Chase, U. s. Time vs. Benrus.
 Wednesday, January 90 Benrus vs. Scovill. Chase vs. U. s. Time.
 Wednesday, February 6 Scovill vs. U. s. Time, Benrus vs. Chase.
 Wednesday, February IS Chase vs Scovill; U. s. Time vs. Benrus. z.
 Wednesday, February 20 Scovill vs. U. s. Time; Benrus vs.. Chase.
 Wednesday, February @ N ,Scovill vs. Chase; BenruS vs.l U. s. Time.
 Wednesday, March C U. s. Time vs. C'blse; Scovill vs.. Benrus.
 Wednesday, March 13 e Chase vs. 4enrus; U. s. Time vs,. Scovill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
IRA Pinmen
 Busy onight

The I. R. A. Minor league goes into action tonight at g at the Mat tatuck alleys with the first place 1ngersoll team rolling against Lux Clock in what should be a crucial battle for each team. Ingersoll leading the league with 2 wins, IA losses while Lux ties for third place with Watcos' 34 wins and 1T losses.
 Barsi of Ingersoll equalled the league record of high singles last week with 161: A. Denze of Lux continues the League High Triples for the season with 40; League high team game honors are held by BenruS at 6l3 while Lux holds high team total games with 17O3.
 The nights schedule follows: Shoe Hardware vs Benrus: Somers Brass 1s Connecticut Light & Power; In- gersoh vs Lux Clock: Steel Bail vs Eyelet Speciality; French vs Chro- mium; Watcos vs Thinsheet Metals.
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