The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-19

Ne WYork, Oct. 19 - With the re- vitalized Chicago Cardinals as op- ponents, the New York Giants will open their twenty second home sea- son in the National Football League before a record opening day crowd of over 50,000 at the Polo Grounds tomorrow Sunday. Kickoff at 2:30.
 Ten thousand extra seats have been installed to help accommodate the unprecedented ticket demand from the Giants big Army of loyal fans and thousands of newcomers Polo Grounds box offices will open Sunday at 10 o'clock when 10000 seats at $500, including tax, will go on sale.
 Bleachers will open at 12:30, ad- mission $1.25, including tax, at the same time 5000 children's tickets, 50 cents including tax, will go on sale at 159 Street and 9th Avenue. Children also will be admitted to the bleachers, when accompanied by adults, for 50 cents.
 Coach Steve Owen plans to send in the same starting backf1eld that opposed the Redskins, Steelers and Tanks. With the possible exception that Wild Bill" Paschal will be at fullback instead of Merle Hapes. The Indian injured his left leg in the Redskin battle last Sunday. He rejoined the squad Friday, but it is doubtful whether he'll be ready for heavy service for the opener.
 Cuff With Cards Ward Cuff, Giant backfield ace nine years and Polo Grounds fav- orite, will return to his old stamp ing grounds as captain of the amaz- ing Cardinals. At his own request for business reasons, Ward was traded to the Chicago club for guard Bob Lobelstein, who quickly made good with his new mates Cuff still flashes much of his old form. He is second high league scorer with 26 points, plays right halfback and safety on defense.
 With twenty All-America, and Little All-America stars, on their roster, the Cardinals are the most improved National League club this season as well as the surprise of the western division, in which they are tied with Los Angeles for sec- ond place.
 Tn big Paul Christman, former Missouri All-American, the Card inals have the leagues No. for ward passer. Last Sunday against Detroit, Christman completed 20 of 34 pass attempts. He threw four touchdown passes and gained 263 yards and passed Sid Luckman to capture first place for pitching hon. ors. Before the war, Christman came to town and displayed his passing wizardry when his Missouri eleven defeated New York U
 Christman, 210 pounds and six feet, does the Cardinals quarter backing in Coach Jimmy Conzel- mans adoption of the Bears T formation.
 Ray Mallouff, former S.M.U. star, ably supports Christman in the pitching department. The Cards are air-minded They pass half the time to high-class receivers. Con- zelman's land attack is built around Elmer Angsman, former Notre Dame luminary, and Pat Harder, ex-Wisconsin All-American.
 The Giants, also heavily rein- forced since last season, come to their home opening with champion ship victories over Boston and Pittsburgh. Last Sunday they had the ill luck to encounter Baugh on one of Sammy's best days and were victims of an upset defeat 24-14 In their preseason campaign the Mar amen won from Detroit, Green Bay, Jersey City and lost to the resurg- ent Bears.
 The Cardinals, playing one more game than the Giants, show a pro- nounced. edge over the Polo Grounders in the statistical com-