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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Show In New Hover Against Yale

New Haven, Jan. {. = William r. Perkins, business manager of th Yale Athletic Association, an nounced today that the basketball games scheduled for the Payne Whitney Gymnasium with Pennsyl-' vania, Princeton, U. s. Military Acad emy, Columbia and Holy Gross have been placed on reserve seat basis and tickets will be placed on sale approximately Q week in advance ot each contest at the Athletic Asso- citation office in the Ray Tompkins, House.
 The move has been necessary, he said, because of the huge demand for tickets to the Yale basketball games and pointed out that in this way those who wish to attend the contests can be assured of seats.
 The next home game for the Bull dog quintet is January l2, against Pennsylvania, and these tickets will be on sale Monday. Other reserve seat games are Princeton, January 26; Columbia, January 90; Army. .- February 9; Holy Gross, February 9.
 LAveIn Hot
 With freshman center Tony IA-, velli setting torrid pace in the first four games of the season, Yale has stamped itself as one of the leading contenders for Eastern hardwood court honors, and is currently oper- ating at point and one-half min ute clip.
 With the graceful Laveli taIlying @ total of 87 points, the four game average of the Bulldog is 502, while some mighty outstanding defensive play has limited opponents to an average of 31.7-a below par figure in these days of fire engine tactics and ever-mounting scores.
 Yale players have tossed in 1e field goals to 46 by opponents, while from the foul line the Eli charges of Coach Robert A. (Red) Rolfe have made 45 conversion attempts count, to 35 accurate charity losses by foes. , Although the Bulldogs play only IS games this season, if Lavelh can keep up the consistent 2c-points a game or better clip, he will erase the individual single season hoop mark of Yale which was PAS points record ed last winter by John (Bunny) Warstler, current captain.
 To date the not-too-tall pivot post operative has 35 field goals and 1T fouls. In second spot is Paul Walker captain of last years. team, whose IA baskets and seven fouls give him 35 points. The reliable Charley Porterfield Is third with % points, five more than the four-game total of Warstler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

Navy and probably will be until late summer. at the minor league meet ings at Columbus, O.. in December
 Pitcher In Deal
 Breadon informed Giant owner Horace stoneham that if Cooper was to be sold 1t would be to the highest bidder. Several other clubs made offers for the star, but stoneham topped them. It was understood that he offered ct least el25, 900 for Cooper and that balance of the e200. 900 reportedly in the deal would be for the pitcher.
 Among the clubs which apparent ly lost out in the bidding for Cooper were the Boston Braves where his brother. Pitcher Morton Cooper. and Billy southworth, the manager who developed both players. already have gone. walker Cooper had ex- pressed a pTefeFencG fog Boston ig be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Wesleyan Engages Lord Jeffs Jan. 9

Middletown, Jan. +(UP)-The Wesleyan Cardinals meet Amherst's Lord Jeffs here next Wednesday for the two schools 60th basketball contest. Since 1902, Wesleyan has the edge with 35 victories to Am- herst's 24.
 Earlier this season, Wesleyan won over Amherst, 62 to 43.
 The Cardinals revised basketball schedule announced today includes games with Williams, Jan. l2, at Williamstown; Trinity, IS; here; Union, l9, at Schenectady; Ameri- can International College, p; here; University of Connecticut, 26; here: U. S. Sub Base. 30, here; U. &. Coast Guard Training Station, Feb. 9, here; Williams. g, here, and Trim ity, i2, at Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Ski Conditions
 Reported Good

Boston, Jan. 4-(UP)-Weekend skiing conditions were reported to- day to be good in five New Hamp- shire and three Vermont resorts as well as in three areas of the Berk- shire region of western Massachus- etts.
 The Boston & Maine railroad, pic oneers of the snow train, will run the first winter sports excursion since the start of the war Sunday to North Conway and Intervale.
 The Weather bureau reported 1t will be fair Saturday and snow Is likely to fall Sunday in the Green northern New England. Snow and White mountains areas of changing to rain has been predicted for the Berkshires.
 Skiing conditions have been re- Jackson, Lancaster and North Con- ported good at Franconia, Intervale, way, N. H. Good conditions also prevail at Rutland, Stowe and Woodstock, Vt, as well as Pitts field, Beartown state forest and Adams, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Crosby Faces Again

Several weeks ego Jimmy Lee'i Crosby High quintet drubbed Bok Cooke's Watertown Indians, N k 9, at Wilby gym and tonight the Leemen will endeavor to repeal that performance on the Watertowr High gym.
 The Naugatuck- -Torrington game scheduled tomorrow night in the New City has been postponed in- definitely due to the diphtheris spread in the Rubber Town. Meanwhile, in other parts of the State a heavy card of games is down for play, T in all being scheduled. The schedule:
 Bulkeley at Weaver. East Hartford at Hartford. Bristol at Hall.
 Meriden at Manchester. New London Bulkeley at Nor
 wich.
 Canton at Hartford Trade. Woodrow Wilson at East Hamp-
 ton.
 Durham at East Hampton. Pennington at Gilbert. Glastonbury at Portland. Wilcox Tech at Goodwin Tech. Hand at Morgan.
 Morris at Litchfield. Madison at Morgan. Nathan Hale at Guilford. Newington at Bloomfield. Woodbury at New Milford. old Lyme at Old Saybrook. Windsor Locks at Plainville. Killingly at Putnam High. Washington at Regional. Alumni at Rockville. Stafford at Sufheld. Thomaston at Newington. Crosby at Watertown. Putnam Trade at Tourelotte. Commercial at West Haven. Windsor at Wethersfeld. Stonington at Windham. Torrington Frosh at Wolcott
 Tech.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

 Jump Sunday

Bear Mountain. New York, Jan. 1.-The Torger Tokle Memorial Ski Jumping Tournament will be held at Bear Mountain, New York, Sum- day, January 9th, at 3 p. m. This ski jump promises to be the great est winter sports event in the north east, this season.
 Responses from invitations show that many of the outstanding fig ures of the ski world will help to make up what is expected to be a field of fifty contestants. Among these are: Hans Strand. of the Bear Mountain Sports Association, Ma tional Champion in 1940. and pres- ent holder of the New York State and Eastern Championships; Mer- Till Barber of the Brattleboro Out ing Club, holder of the National Fourway Championship in 1942; Harold Sorensen, and Edward Blood, former Olympic Champions: Robert Colby. William Avison, Jay Rand, and Arthur Devlin, of the Sno Birds of the Lake Placid Club: Devlin was the highest American contender for the National Championship at Du- luth, in 1922; and Charles Blum of the Norsemen Ski Club. The Nor way Ski Club. of which Torger Tokle was member, will have a representation of ten or twelve con- teStantS. In this group We will see for the first time, some Norwegian Sailors, who have just recently be- come members of the Norway Ski Club.
 While there was some concern about weather conditions the skiing world will be glad to know that the hills at Bear Mountain and the old Silvermine Ski Center are covered with a good blanket of snow. In ad- dition to the ski activities, other winter sports will be in operation, such as the four toboggan slides and the artificial ice rink.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
R0ngers-Detroif Battle to 3-3 Tie
(By United Press)

The New York Rangers boasted their best streak in two years today, three consecutive games without a defeat. and all against top flight teams.
 The Rangers had to settle for . 3 to 3 tie at Detroit last night be- cause right wing. Eddie Bruneteau warmed up and scored two goals within l2 seconds of the third period for the Redwings to tie the score.
 By tying the Redwings, the Rang CTS prevented them from going back into third place tic with Boston.
 Previously this week they de- seated the Chicago Blackhawks and tied the Montreal canadiens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Bob WoterfieId Most Valuable

Chicago, Jan. 4.-(UP)-Bob Wa terfield, the magic-fingered quar- terback of world champion Cleve- land Rams today. was named the National Football Leagues most valuable player for 1945.
 Waterfields selection by a wide margin over halfback teve Van Bu- ren of the Philadelphia Eagles climaxed a spectacular first-year showing which saw the former U. c. L. A., star switch from college to professional gridirons with talent to burn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Hornets DFub
 Leogue-Ieoders
(By Unlte PHe1Bl ]

The Pittsburgh Hornets resumed their efforts to overtake the leading Indianapolis Caps in the Western Division of the American League hockey race today. moving within two points of first place when they defeated the St. Louis Flyers. 5 10 2. for their first victory In seven starts last night.
 The Hornets. playing on home ice. accomplished what they had been unable to do eli season ct St. Louis, hand the Flyers c drubbing. How ever, the game was played under protest by the Flyers after the nrst period. They charged that a failure of the automatic clock enabled Pittsburgh to score goal whom the period actually should hase besn oyer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
By CARL LUNDQUIsT fUnitAd preeR Shorts Writer


 New York, Jan. { - (UP) - The New York Giants were first custom CTS today at St. Louis Cardinal owner Sam Breadon's come-one, conceal sale of surplus property with what shaped up as an expen- sive purchase involving e200. 900 in cash for Catcher Walker Cooper and a lefthanded pitcher.
 The deal wasn't closed yet, al- though club secretary Eddie Bran- nick of the Giants said negotiations had been under way for some time. '.r think we'll have something de- finite to say by Saturday" he said. But up to now the deal has not been closed"
 However the Cooper phase of it seemed to be signed, sealed, end de- llvered. The Giants first approached the Cardinals for the si-year-old catching nteT, who still is in tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
All-America Pros Prepare Schedules

Chicago, Jan. 4.-(UP)-The new All-America football conference. which has been warning with the National Football League for the past year, is scheduled to have a fight in its own backyard today at the opening session of its three day winter meeting.
 Commissioner James IT. (Sleepy Jim) Crowly and representatives of the nine All-America clubs, prepar- ing for their major league debut next fall in direct competition with the 26-year old N. F. L.. will map a i946 schedule. which probably will create more fireworks than their feud with the National League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
TerryviIIe Plays
 Alumni Tonight

TerryVille, Jan. 4-One Of the largest crowds to attend Q basket ball contest in this town in several years is expected to be in attend ance tonight when the Terryville high school basketball team. with two victories and two defeats to date, will line up against 6 strong Alumni i've which will show many veterans of former years. The en. tire Alumni i've is composed of veterans of world War n. many of whom saw much action in foreign lands.
 The contest Is carded for s:iS and will be played in St. Casimirs hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Robinson-BeII Motched Jan. IS

Detroit, Jan. A-(UP)-Ray Caugar) Robinson, the nations leading welterwelght title contender, has been matched against oNeill Bell for a l0-round bout at Olympia Stadium on Jan. lo. Promoter Nick London snid today.
 Both Bell and Robinson are na- lives ck Detroit Bell upset Cali- fornla Jackie Wllson in d bout last week Ae earn ihs ahot ak Robinson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
ramps Rout 

Bristol, Jan. { - The Bristol Tfamps went into undisputed con- trol of first place in the State League here last night at the high school gym by trouncing the Bridge port Springwoods before capacity crowd, 56 to 3l. The triumph aveng- ed the only defeat to show on the Tramps' league record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04


 In a game previously postponed because of travel conditions, the Brooklyn " Knaves defeated the Atomic Aces to the tune of 27 to IS. The Knayes now perched atop the league had things their own way from the opening whistle. Scor- ing honors for the Knaves went to J. Daly, R. Moore, L. Cote and E. Hardy. With one game yet to be played in the opening round the Knaves have strongly fortified their position by showing four victories without set back.
 The first official protest was en. tered by the JasperS against the Middlebury Bobcats, charging the use of an over age player. The protest committee consisting of Will liam Sheehy, William La Chappelle and James OvertOn, awarded the decision to the Jaspers after the player involved admitted he was over the age limit. Hence the game, won by the Middlebury Bobcats last Saturday,( will be entered in the standings as . victory for the JaspeFS.
 High praise has been given the oflciating of Bob Page, who has given his time to help make the league a success. All players in the league respect his decisions and the fans are assured of 8 fast, clean game when Bob is the eleventh man on the floor.
 The Keystone can hardly wait until they meet the leading knaves. The last time these two teams met they provided the best game of the league thus far and the KeystOnes feel they can upset the league leaders.
 This weeks pairings follow: Jasper vs. Atomic Aces-9:lS Q. m. Knaves vs. Bobcats-10:0O a. m. St. Mary's Midgets vs Keystones
 10:45 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Signs0s Triumph

Last night in a Hi-Y Basketball game at the Central Y. M. c. A. Sigma defeated Beta, 1915.
 Scoring honors were divided in the Sigma with Ken Theroux, high scorer with 6 points while for the losers. Rigopolosls stood out with 9 points.
 Tonight at 6:sO. Alpha vs. Lanc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
SKATING TOURNEY SET

Hartford, Jan. A. (UP) - The Connecticut Skating Association will hold its speed championships tournament at Colts Park here Sunday afternoon. Events will be open for seniors, intermediates, juniors. juveniles and midgets classes for men, women and chil- dren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Last Week,n Results
St. John 's'5' Upset,21-l8, By St. Ann s

Two very interesting tits and a one-sided fray were offered in the Knights of Columbus-CYO hoop league last evening.
 Cote, with three field goals and an equal number of free tries, led St. Ann's to a 21 to l8 upset over St. Johns of Watertown.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
BAgKETBALL RESULTS
 lRy United Press)

IaaEmInster 76, St. Francis ~ asorEhMestern ei. Brigham Young lks a. University South Caro- A q
 Nromlng s1. Long Island .. ta. 1nan Grant s4 D& Louis V Ss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Curcio Defects
 Freddy Conuso

Fall River, Mass, Jan. z.--(UP9- Joe CurciO, l47, of Newark, N. q, opened a gasa over the right eye of Freddy Camuso, 150, of Fall River to score a six round technical knock out in their scheduled i0-round bout at the Casino last night.
 The largest crowd in five years l,970 fans-was on hand for the fiye-fight show.
 Tn preliminaries: Bobby English. l28, Fall River decisioned Tony Ferry, l33, Fall River (O; Red Applegate, i87, Newark, N. Js stopped Bernie McNally, ioO, Bos- ton CD; Al Pinel, l63, New Bed- ford decisioned Jimmy Davis. i50 Boston (4l; walter Comes, l38. New Bedford knocked out Roland Comes, i4i. Fall River CD.
 Portland, Me, Jan, z.-Steye Bel- Jus l30, of Toronto snapped the l5-fight winning streak Of Eden Germane, l33, of Portland with a six-round technical knockout in their scheduled i0-round windup bout at the Exposition building last night.
 Bellus ripped open a bad cut ull- der Germane,s left eye and the fight was halted in 27 seconds Of the sixth. Germane had compiled nine Of his IS victories in Philadelphia.
 Tn preliminaries: Eddie Le Tour neau. l60 l-2. Sanford technically knocked out John Mara, i5z, Boston, (5); Willie Leo i30 Ia, Portland de- cisioned Eddie Berry, l2o l-2. East Derring (4); Al Burley. i3l, Dover. N. H.. knocked out Al DeFFlapLt, iSl. Berlin, N. H. (2l-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
sixth Grade League

Week of January G.
 SS. Peter & Paul vs. East Farms Maloney vs Slocum
 Mary Abbott vs Bishop Week of January i3---
 SS. Peter & Paul vs Maloney East Farms vs Mary Abbott Slocum vs Bishop Week of January 20-
 SS. Peter 6s Paul vS Slocum East Farms vs Bishop Maloney vs Mary Abbott Week of January 27-
 SS. Peter Sc Paul vs Mary Abbott East Farms vs Slocum Maloney vs Bishop Week of February B.
 SS. Peter & Paul vs Bishop East Farms vS Maloney Slocum vs Mary Abbott High School Freshmen Schedule Weeks of Jan. 6-Feb. 10 Crosby vS Torrington Watretown Vs Wilby Leavenworth vs Sacred Heart Weeks of Jan. 13-Feb. 17 Crosby vs Sacred Heart Watertown vs Torrington Leavenworth vs Wilby Weeks of Jan. 20-Feb. 2k Wllby vs Torrington
 Watertown vs Sacred Heart Crosby Vs Leavenworth Weeks of Jan T.--March 3 Leavenworth vs Torrington Crosby vs Watertown Wilby vs Sacred Heart Weeks of Feb. 3-March 10 Crosby vs Wilby
 Leavenworth vs Watertown Torrington vs Sacred Heart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
W0EertoIUn-O OakUille Cngers Rout Morris

Morris, Jan. Though Jimmy Take Your Pick Lakos failed to score a point his teammates were red hot on the offensive last night and the Watertown-O Oakvile five easily defeated the Morris A. c. at the town hall. q to 24.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
Red Sox Obtain
 Coast Outfelder

San Francisco. Jan. 4.-(UP)- Melvin Reeves, 24, hard-hitting Cali fornia State Baseball League out fielder, has been signed by the Bos- ton Red Sox. 1t was announced to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
! MEET TN PROVIDENCE

Providence. R. q. Jan. 4.--(UF)-- Former New England lightweight champion Julie Kogan of New ha- ven, Conn, and Tom Daniels of Pitsburgh meet in a 10-rDund boat at the Elks Hall here tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
SIXTH GRADE CIRCUIT ALSO SET TO START

With the opening of the High School Freshmen and sixth Grade leagues next week, Q total of se schoolboy basketball teams will be competing in five leagues sponsored by the park department in coopera- ton with the school department. Opportunity is thus offered to every boy from fifth grade through first year in high school to take part in organized competition with repres- entntive school teams.
 There are 10 teams in the Amerl- can division of the Public School league, six in the National, eight in the Parociial, six in the Sixth Grade, and six in the High School Freshman circuit. The four local high schools, Crosby, Sacred Heart, Wilby and Leavenworth; and Tor- rington and Watertown make up the frosh loop.
 Schedules for the Parochial and Public circuits have already been released. Following are the Sixth Grade and High School Frosh league states:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

St. Josephs thanks to two late field goals by Januska, toppled Mount Carmel, g to 29. The Town Plotters held 8 one-point lead with two minutes of play, but Januska turned the tide.
 The hoX Sc0re.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

St. Patrick's had things pretty much their own way in the tilt with St. Michael's and wound up IS points the better. 35 to IT, thanks to seven field goals by Kachergis.
 The box score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04
High School Freshman Hoop Loop Set
JIMMY BARBER
 TOPS IN ELKS
 BOWLING LOOP

Jimmy Barker, Leavenworth Street barber, is top man as far as individual high average is oon- cerned in the Elks Bowling League with li6.D to date, five points better than his nearest competitors, Ray Oliver and Leaman Harvey.
 statictics as compiled by Secre- tary Al Kosky follows:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-04

zotsis i7 til Total. .. si score af half timer WatorsownsO *ssls 1e, MerFis ii. Referee; Baldwin.