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The frontiersman., 1946-12-21
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appeared down the throats of l35 hungry Seldovta children Thur sday at the Wo- man rs Club Chr 1 s tmas party was just one reason why the. party was pronounced one Of the most succe s sful in recent years by hosts and gu5 5sts a. like.
 The party was in almost constant s5s- sion, except for a g. hour break at dirnor- time from l o'clock in the afternoon un- til . in the evening.
 First gue sts. of the Woman 's Club were re-school. age child- ren and the ir mothers who c ame at. l o'clock . More than 50 mothers and babies attended.
 Then at 5 o'clock children of the f irst four grades of tho Seldovia school left their classes for the party. Of this group the third and urth grad CTS, who att 7nd7d with the ir teacher, Miss Beatrice. Han. cock, won a. word, of spec ial pr raise from the corlm1 ttee in charge far thet ex- tr remely good b7hav- for
 At 7 pm. Thurs day, the older children of S5ldovta had their party sas- ion. They sang ca rols and watched the Ko6 S7i1As of
The frontiersman., 1946-12-21

tNG '~ HRiS MAS
 taros of Seldovia, ana of the Festival of Eoses held in Tas- adera each New Y5ar's day
 Every child re- ceiv5d a large gift bag of Chr is tmas goodies before he left the party The bags, which Wer4. pre- pared by the commi t. taa in charge of the party. We're filled with two roDc orn balls, an orange, an apple, a half pound of hard candy, a 7ac- kag5 of nut crunch, a package of che Sc crackers and assorted nut s.
 Gift bags also were given to all the children of S9ldovia who were i'll or out Of town at partyt ime. All the pat iants at S3ldovia a hospital all so We're remembered with a gift Of Chri tmas candy and nuts.
 The committee which planned the party was headed by Mr s. Everd Jones. Mr s. Jones was assts- ted by Mrs. l.. H. Alexand 5r, M1 s. N5lda Calhoun, Mrs. Frank Br afford, Mr s. Clay ton El1hick and Mrs John Groothof.
 Three San ta Claus We're pre- ss9d into service before tla
The frontiersman., 1946-12-21

had the ir party sas- 8 ion. They sang ca rols and watched the Kodachrome sl ides of Dr.. Melvin Beltz for
 an hour and a hal f. Dr.. Beltz showed pie
The frontiersman., 1946-12-21

CHURCH PROG >hf1 TOMCRROJ i4lCs4I
 Parents arc r. finds of the pupils of the Seldo7ta Gospel Gen. ter Sunday school are reminded that the Sunday school Christ mas progr am will be held tomorrow even ing in Un ion hall at 7:3O p.1nI
 Everyone interested is invit ed to attend. PHILLIPS HOUSE SOLO
 The Rocky Phillips home has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Rom ie Mars of this city, according to Earl Herr who acted as agent in the trans act ion.
 l.. J. Thorsness s work ed the first shift, Mr s. John Iroothof the second, and Mrs. Bernard Bowen took the thira
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31

Within the past few days, a marked increase of interest in to- morrow nights state middleweight title bout featuring Billy Walker of Saybrook and Art Tatta of New Haven has developed in New Haven and Hartford, with the re- suit that Waterbury A. c. officials are beginning to look for a near capacity turnout tomorrow night at the State Armory.
 Weigh-In
 Walker and Tatta, ex-sailor and ex-soldier will weigh in about P. M. at Mulligan's Restaurtnt, with state athletic commissioner Billy Prince on hand as well as Promoter George F. Mulligan and Larry St. Louis, donor of a cham pionShip belt which will go to the winner of the title bout. On paper" Walker and Tatta figure to provide a whale of scrap regard less of which way the bout goes as to the winner, and there could easily be knockout by either boy, as both are extremely hard-hitters and infighters.
 Ernie Griffin of Hartford and Tony Gillo of New Haven are sure to provide some keen action dur ing an eight round semi-final Tony's problem being one of reach towards the chin of the long, strong Florida Negro, Wno handed Naug- ducks Dula KoVach the first knockout of his career last Summer at Municipal Stadium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
'NovyFoced
 With Worst Grid Season
By CARL LUNDQUIsT Tntfpd Press Shorts Writer

New York, Oct. 31--(UP)-The once proud Navy football team was on the verge of triple catastrophe today
 Looking like sunkshipmen instead of midshipmen, these dire conse- quences were in the offing for them:
 i. They seem certain to establish the longest losing streak in the his- tory of the academy.
 2. They probably will have the worst season in the 55 years they have been playing football.
 3. They have to face Notre Dame at Baltimore Saturday.
 Wait Until 1948
 However, even though the current season has been nothing but series of weekly "weepstakes" for head coach Capt. Tom Hamilton and his staff, there was consolation aplenty in the fact that Navy is bound to have stronger team next year and as a long range bet, should be stout favorites to defeat Army in the ser vice classic in 1948.
 All of that isn't helping Navy now, though, as it plays most unusual role of "breather" opponent for Notre Dame which will use the Middies simply as a means of tuning lip for the big encounter with Army on Nov. g. Notre Dame is expected to hand Navy the worst beating in the history of the series between the two clubs, topping the B to 6 vic- tory of the Irish in 1943.
 A Notre Dame victory will give Navy record of five straight defeats equalling the longest losing streak in the history of the academy, estab- lished in 1889. And since under present circumstances victory for Navy over any of it's four remaining opponents, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Penn State or Army would be an upset, there seems little doubt that the team will finish with its worst record of all time. Navy beat only Villanova, to 0 in it's opener, after which it's dropped games to Columbia, Duke, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
 On the bright side is the fact that not single player on the 1946 squad will be lost through gradua- tion, whereas seven of Armys start ing eleven including it's three back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
Ry OSCAR FRALEY


 New York, Oct. sl-(UP)-Once again you lucky" people, Fraleys Follies or the weekend football winners"
 Army over West vlrginia-hit for the Hills.
 Notre Dame over Navy-pity a sailor, etc.
 Slippery Rock over Grove City Penn over Princeton = Minisi holders 'et1l.
 columbia over Cotnell-"even go- ing in," sez Little.
 Miami over Villanova - but they're rough hosts.
 Brown over Holy Cross-well, it's living.
 Also: Harvard over Rutgers, Col gate over Lafayette, Delaware over F. & M., Temple over Syracuse, Penn State over Fordham, Boston College over NYU, Yale over Dart mouth.
 THE SOUTH
 Alabama over Georgia they might stumble on Trippi.
 Tennessee over North Carolina volunteery, too.
 Perkinston over Scooba-who's a screwball?
 Duke over Georgia Tech-okay, don't rub it in.
 Kentucky over Michigan State in a nice little rhubarb.
 6U over Mississippi-okay Bayou? Auburn over Vanderbilt-or sirni- lar facial technieolor.
 Also: North Carolina State over MI, Wake Forest over Chattanooga, South Carolina over Citadel, Ca- tawba over Presbyterian, Mississip- pi State over Murray, Virginia over Richmond
 THE MIDWEST
 Illinois over Iowa-longer recu- peration since Notre Dame.
 Michigat. over Minnesota - crooked again.
 Hinds over Sunflower-oh you kidl
 Ohio State over Northwestern for money, marbles. or chalk.
 Nebraska over Missouri-flve star special.
 Wisconsin over Purdue-the old badger game. Indiana over Pitt - someday they'll beat a Big Nine team.
 Also: Miami over Bradley, St. Louis over South Dakota, Baldwin Wallace over Case, Tulsa over Gin cinnati, Kansas State over Iowa State and Oklahoma Aggies over Kansas. THE WEST UCLA over St. Mary's-big bull lies. California over Washington State with luck and couple of touch downs. Denver over Utah State-easy racket, eh? Stanford over Oregon State burning another wagon train. USC over Oregon-just junior
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
Tom ODea Honored ByFrends

Having had the satisfaction of seeing three SS. Peter and Paul parish athletic teams win cham pionships in the same season, Tom O'Dea, coach Of basketball, baseball and track sports among east end boys for many years, expressed him. self as retiring with fond memories of 1946 and other years. Last night, at Anderson School, more than 150 men, women, boys and girls, includ- ing the C.Y.O. championship base ball squad in 8 group turned out for a neighborhood tribute to MT. O'Dea upon the occasion of an- nouneement of his retirement as a coach of east end boys; and his moving to a different section of the city after IT years residence in the east end.
 Gifts
 An athletic trophy inscribed ito great coach and a greater guy was presented MT. O'Dea by Leo Harrington, Jr., on behalf of the SS. Peter and Paul baseball cham pions. A desk set, suitably inscribed was given to the guest of honor by Frank Downs, chairman of the ar engagements committee on behalf of east end friends and neighbors; while Mrs. O'Dea was presented with a huge floral boquet on behalf of the assembled guests; the pres entation being made by James Cavanaugh, who was announced during the evening by the Rev. john Sullivan as the new coach to succeed MT. O'Dea
 William J. Cavanaugh was toast master, and the speakers included the Rev. James Woods of Colches- ter, former assistant pastor of SS' Peter & Paul,s Church; the Rev Bernard Butcher and the Rev. John Sullivan, assistant pastors of the church; John A. Cluney and Will liam P. Hank" ODonnell, sports editors; Adolph Raymond, Harry X Cashin, John Mulligan, John P Kinney of the Crosby High faculty and William J. Derwin, supervisor of recreation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
Bristol West Ends Change Grid Name

Midget auto fans will give way to the followers of professional football this Sunday afternoon at Cherry Park Speedway, Avon Connecticut, as The Connecticut Yankees, for tf1erly known as the West End Pros of Bristol meet the New Bedford Whalers.
 Led by "Vic" Bayloek, an all-time great as Syracuse University, now coaching at New Britain High School the Yankee squad boasts of two full teams of equal strength Other backs on the club include: Tony Trojan owski of Bridgeport, Wes Holden of Bristol, Ray Tellier of New Haven, George Bsposito of Hamden, and Pete Fanelli of Bristol. The Yankees are coached by Danny Harrigan, former star at Fordham, and well known in pro- fessional football circles throughout the state.
 This Sundays game with the Whalers will be return engage ment. On October 20, the Yankees travelled to New Bedford and suf- fered 12-7 set back at the hands of the Whaling City boys. Tied by the Hartford Blues earlier in the season, the New Bedford Club has not been beaten during the current season.
 The kickoff is scheduled for 2:3O P, M,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
Hayes Hoop Loop At Chase Park

The appointment of Mike Hayes as director of the Chase Park Junior Basketball League was an- nounced yesterday. Hayes is a former Wilby High and Manhattan College star.
 Hayes did a fine job last season with the six-team circuit and plans to enlarge the loop to an eight team circuit this year. Teams expected to compete are the Atomic Aces, Mid dlebury Bobcats, St. Marys Midgets, Chase Park Jaspers, Brooklyn Knaves and the Boys Club Key stones.
 Winners om last years title were the Keystones with the Knaves run her ups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
I.R.A. Sports Awards Toniuht

The main attraction for entertain ment at the IRA. 4th Annual Sum- mer Sports Banquet to be held to- night at 6:30 P. M at Patsy Browns will be Bob Steel popular Sports An nouncer of W.T.I.C. Bob is known throughout this section of the coun- try for his Sports knowledge, humor and outstanding ability as a speaker
 The sports affair tonight will be in honor of all IRA. Champions and Runners-up as well as the officials responsible for helping to conduct the summer sports events in the var ious activities which include Softball for men and women, Golf, Tennis, Horseshoes and Bocci. The Banquet Committee of John O'Connor, Chair man, Frank Gowen, and Ann Brown have announced that in addition to the main speaker and dinner, Fred Wilson, new IRA. Chairman will make the presentations, Sports Highlights of the season featuring Tim Nolan on Softball.
 It is expected that about 125 will attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
THE WATERBURY DEMOCRAT WATERBURY, CONN., THURSDAY OCTOBER B. 1o
WrestIers Thrilled
 Local Fans

Madison Square Garden in New York City has seldom offered such an exciting and action packed wrestling show as several hundred local fans were treated to at the second professional card of the sea- son last night at St. Joseph's Hall where four cracker jack bouts, every one of them a thriller from start to finish, furnished the faithful turnout with an evening of enter- tainrtaent and thrills that would be difficult to duplicate.
 Michele Leone, s9o peunder from Italy, ail extraordinary snowman whose eaulifiewer ears donate long years of mat service, caused quite a bit of commotion with his rough antics, but upset the dope bucket by defeating the popular Canadian Maurice LaChspelle in two out oi three falls. Leone scored quite 8 hit in his debut with his cunning but rough antics, taking the first fall after 1922 with an airplane spin losing the second after nine min utes of savage action when the Frenchman applied an armloek and body press, and taking the third and deciding fall after three min utes of give and take with ter rife body slam which floored La Chapelle.
 As 8 result of his spectacular tri- umph, Promoter George T. Dillon has matched Leone with Tiger Joe Marsh of Chicago, Yugeslav heavy weight champion of the world, for the feature bout next Wednesday night.
 Abe Coleman, 220 pound New York Hebrew, and Ray Schwartz oi Germany, 218, battled to a gruel- ling 30 minute draw in the set1i- final which had the fans on theii feet bowling throughout. It was a genuine rough and tumble street brawl with both men throwing science to the wind and depending on brute strength and deceptive methods to outfox the other.
 Gavas Beaten
 Abe Tourist, bald-headed Califor- mia Hebrew who has been wrestling since Hector was a pup, proved his long years of experience were no, | spent in vain when he surprisingly pinned the good looking Greek Mickey Gavas, who won quite hand fly on last weeks card, in 19 min uteS of real skillful wrestling ir which both gladiators matched one another on even turns until Tourist applied body press and leg scis- sors causing Referee Joe Skubas oi Bridgeport, who did a swell job, te tap the canvas three times desig. hating the end.
 The Italian Blirnp, 3OO-poundel who scored sensational win last week in beating Fritz zigfried ot Germany, continued his winning ways by disposing of Willie Kline of Pittsburgh in 15 minutes of bar barian tactics. The Pennsylvanian a miniature Gus Sonnenberg whc uses a flying tackle similar to the late grappler, had the Blimp almost out with two flying butts, but on his third try missed his huge target who took advantage of the slipur and applied flying tackle himself which caught Kline coming of the canvas. The huge poundage sent Kline reeling and the Blimp drop- ped his 300 pounds fiat on him end ing the bitter struggle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
Only 7vo o Ten BalpLayers Drafted Last Year Clicked
Today's Sport Parade

genius.
 connors Aggies over Tonkawa- that'll hold you.
 Also: Montana over Ddaho, Ne vada over Montreal State, Brigham Young over wyoming and Juan over Colorado. -
 THE SOUTHWEST
 Rice over Texas Tech-H the ao- hesive tape holds out. ,, Texas over SMU-the book VIII have 'em up. Arkansas over Texas Aggies-n COW country carnival. Oklahoma over TCU-soon or later.
 Hardin Simmons over Arizona happy landings! o, (Season's records: 195 right, T wrong, g ties0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
Beta by 2o-25

In one of the closest and hardest fought games of the year Beta down. ed Lancers 29-25 last night at the Central Y.M.C.A. in a lily Touch Football game.
 It was nip and tuck battle all the way through with Beta taking the lead early in the game, losing it in the third quarter, coming from behind in the fourth quarter and scoring two touchdowns and an ex- tra point to upset the Lancers.
 Lux led the scoring for Beta, scor- ing two touchdowns one on a pass from Steck and the other on an if1- tercepted pass. Miller did some beau tiful passing throughout the entire game.
 Tonight's game starting at 6:SO features Comites vs. Mustangs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
Indies Square Grid Series
 With Redskin

Iorrington, Oct. 31-A third per- lod aerial, from inside the ten- yard line; Dick Kruss to fullback Dom Ross gave the Waterbury In- wies its first win in four starts: and Torrington Redskins a first defeat of the season, here tonight at Fussenich Park with some 1,50O fans looking on.
 Sturdy line play by the Indies brought the ball into scoring posi- tion several times; and was de- fensively much better than the Redskin men up front; putting on a 46-yard drive in the third period; which was but short on the Torrington 8 with an inter- section of Kruss pass intended for end Jack Sizer; grabbed by Red skin center, Ciesco. But the visitors were not to be denied for they started again from the Redskin B and in no time were in scoring territory; when Kruss connected with Rosa for 15-yard pass; which brought Rosa to the 5; and then the g after penalty; from which POAAAu AA1 uSo PdSpCo as dllt lO IbOoo for the only score of the game. George Mulligan, Jr., missed the try for point after touchdown. Blocked Kick
 In the second quarter; Mulligan tried a field goal from inside the fve-yard line; but was blocked, Torrington recovering on the 18 In the first period; Redskins got to the one-yard line and were stopped after a drive from their own 45-yard line; some 54 yards in all. Kruse. Rosa and Grove were Indies standouts in the backf1eld; with Donate, Sprano, Vigliante and Perry doing yoeman work in the line; the winners gaining g first downs to for the Redskins.
 The teams will meet for third and deciding game; on Thanksgiv- ing Day at Fussenich Park, Novem- Der 28; each club having won one game by a 60 score.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
Kingsluood Wins

Hartford, Oct. 31 - klngsWood School Yayvees took the measure of the Cheshire Academy Juniors by a score of 19-6 here yesterday.
 Kingswood went out front in the opening period when its line block ed a Cheshire punt on the visitors 20 yard line. Allen plunged the ball over from the four to tally.
 The vietors scored again in the second when Tucker went through tackle. Kingswood final tally was rung up in the final quarter by Furlong.
 The single Cheshire touchdown was scored in the third period on a long heave from Mahan to Deep house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
|HILies, Siders Paired SundQv

The Town Plot Hillies will bat tie the West Side A. c. elevent Sum- day afternoon at 2:30 at Hamilton Park.
 The Hillies have defeated the Hopeville Eagles and the Washing ton Hill Cardinals and are now rated one of the leading local grid teams.
 It Is expected that both teams will be at full strength for the tilt. The Hillies will practice tonight at ' o'clock at Town Plot The Siders had drill session last night at Chase Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
Giles Gets NeuU Deal From CrolUIey

Cincinnati, Oct. 31 = (UP) - Warren c. Giles, general manager of the Cincinnati Reds since 1886, has signed a new f1ve-year contract for the job at u1specifled terms, team President Powell Crosley, Jr., said today.
 The new contract, effective to- morrow, replaces a contract which still had two years to run, Crosley said, and was offered in apprecia- ton of Giles refusal of positions proffered by other major league teams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
College Football
YALE

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 31. (UP) Coach Howie Odell gave high priority today to scrimmage against Dartmouth pass plays, as put on by third-string Eli club.
 The Yale subs yesterday ran the enemy plays with such success that the varsity received several yardage setbacks. Odell expects that Dart mouth will flash heavy passing attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31

man. Pavlikovic is replacing Bill Kennedy, coach of the All-Tor--- = rington team, organized several weeks after the Redskinse were in the field. Manager Odell Landi wishes the correction made so that no misunderstanding will develop anywhere George Fitch's knock out by Curtis (Hatchetmam Shep- ard at Baltimore the other night, may decide the popular Elm City Negro to give up boxing, except as a referee except, of course, when champion Joe Louis needs him again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
IRA. Bouline

The schedule for the IRA. Major Bowling League tonight follows Chase vs. Mattatuck; American Brass vs. French, Metal Hose vs U. s. Time, Scovill ERA. vs Wa terbury Manufacturing Company
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
UCONNS

Storrs, Conn, Oct. 31. (UP)- Two Jayvees were promoted to the University of Connecticut varsity football team today. Guard Bob Zimmerman, Ham, den, and back NiIn Labella, Mid dletown, were expected to strength en the irst-stringers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
COAST GUARD

New London, Conn, Oct. 31. (UP) Coast Guards ace passed Sid Vaughn, who with five other Kay dets is on the injured list, was in sick bay today with further trouble. Doctors said Vaughn suffered a severe case of boils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
"Koz" With Miami

Miami, Fla, Oct. 31.-(UP)-6tant Koslowski, former Holy Gross back signed 8 contract last night to play with the Miami Seahawks of the All-America Pro Football League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31

Substitutes:
 Waterbury: Thomas, LoRusso, Quinti- lano, Sargant, D. Blasio, Truelove Lasul- atte, Gianelli, Mulligan, F. Grove, Shaker. Torrington: Good, Bianchi kess, Jastor- ello, Frago, Best, Zega, Drosenko' Breen'
 Referee; Hart; umpire: Kelley; lines man: Donahue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31

Readers got a bum steer when Andy (Pivits) Pavlikovic was an- nounced as the new coach of the Torrington Redskins, who have been coached all season by Ed Longhi, former Notre Dame line
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31

What has hurt Navy mOSb or aIl this season was the early exodus of backfield stars through resignations, who had been expected to play key roles in Navy's toughest schedule of all time. The Middies lost seven backs, four of whom are starring for other collegiate elevens while a fifth, Bob Hoernschmeyer, is second ranking player in, total offense in
 the All-America pro conference as quarterback of the Chicago Rockets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31

field stars, Glenn Davis, Felix
 Blanchard, and Arnold Tucker, will
 be gone next year. RackfieId ExOduS Hurt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
Summary.
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Touchdowns, made by Rosa.
Evening star., 1946-05-19

him, made him jump. His foot slipped and he
fell into snow bank covered with layer of
dirt. As he struggled to get up, his hand
touched something that felt soft and queer.
He groped for it and took up leather wallet.
He thrust it quickly into his pocket and
walked off.
In dim doorway he stopped to inspect his
find. Forty-two dollars in bills, several busi
ness cards printed John Roper, Representing
the Acme Utility Corporation" motor
license and letter, all with the same name
and an address on West Fifty-sixth Street.
He knew what almost anyone in his circum-
stances would say - Finders keepers" But
at the same time he remembered what his
father had said to him many times: "Son,
never forget that you have compass in your
heart, and it will always point to the right
direction" The memory brought faint smile
to Richard Seabwy's face. Well, the compass
was pointing now, and he would follow it -
with a slight deviation.
In the dingy apartment house on West
Fifty-sixth Street, the colored elevator boy
at the hall switchboard gave contemptuous