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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

crosby's athletic director Jim Lee made quite a hit with the Boys Brigade of Blessed Sacrament Church, whom Mfr. Lee talked to at their regular weekly meeting last Friday at Chase Park house. The Crosby mentor was the guest of pr. Francis Barnes, who said the boys appreciated Mir. Lees visit, the coach also showing them the fundamentals of basketball-Tommy Reardon of Hamilton avenue: is enrolled in the Barrow (Florida) Baseball school, supervised by George (Snuffy) Stirn- weiss of the New York Yankees. The local lad is one Of l25 boys accepted; the class having been limited due to lack of living facilities in the Crack CT country this winter. Tn addition to Stirnweiss, the instructors include Fred Vaughn of the Senators; Bert Shotton of the Dodgers; Ed Murphy, Holy Gross coach: Doc Mack train. CT for Newark Bears.--Our sin- cere sympathy goes to Naugatuck' s Joe Triano. former boxer, who show ed several times in Waterbury; since the death of his mother, Mrs. Mary Triano, 5e. this morning. Joe is one of II brothers and sisters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Knickers Defeat
 Hub CeItics Twice
Ry VJNTTED PRISE

Standings of both divisions in the Basketball Association of America remained unchanged today after weekend schedule of seven games
 The New York Knickerbockers pacing the association's Eastern Division by Q full game, showed little mercy in walloping the tail- end Boston Celtics on two success sive nights. The Knicks scored 90 to 65 triumph at Boston Satur- day night and moved back to New York last night to again paste the celtics, 62 to 44.
 StutE Scores 60
 Stan Stutz, former Rhode Island state luminary, was the big gun in New York's twin victories as he hooped a total of 60 points. His % points Saturday night set a new record for the Boston Garden.
 The St. Louis bombers continue to pace the western division, ale though their lead was cut to two games Saturday night when the Chicago Stags edged the Cleveland Rebels e6 to 78, while the bomhers were losing to the Philadelphia Warriors, 57 to, 47.
 Two other games Saturday night saw the Providence Steamrollers nip the Toronto Huskies, 50 to 50, at Providence, and the Washington Capitols edge the Detroit Gems, 75 to 64, at Washington.
 The Cleveland Rebels grabbed a 72 to 66 victory from the Philadel- phia Warriors at Cleveland last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

University of Connecticut Is
 throwing party for its football
 squad Thursday night at Hart
 lords Bond hostelry; with press
 and radio men around the state
 sure to be among those present,
 according to the invitations signed
 by waterbury's Claude tRed)
 Parton, which starts off: Gentle
 men of the press and radio"
 .. (boy, bring on my plug hat.D
 ,... Y.M.C.A. has Q fine group
 of coaches lined up for basketball,
 wrestling, fencing, swimming and
 boxing with Don Walsh of
 Crosby and Trinity in charge of
 varsity basketball, Dave Mo.
 Daniel. Maryville College mat
 captain handling the hammer.
 lock students; Matty Mathewson
 instructor of swordsplay: rip"
 Turley of the le46 state ""
 champs handling the swimmers and Dave Kelley, assisted by Ken
 Perry in charge Of boxing classes.
 Kelley has brought along some fine amateur ring talent at the " for many years, but someone else always gets the managers "cut" when the boy steps out into semi pro and pro competition. Lou Chestone Is the new Spartan Alumni coach who will handle squad to meet the Spartan A.C. hoopsters next Friday at the North End " Thanks to President Bill Hopkins for his invitation to attend the game and dance. Hope it's a big click. Bristol TrampS, West Haven Red Devils CFIull Brewers) and Stamford seem to be the class of the state hoop loop to date. Triads are the most successful oi the new junior basketball squads to come out of the north end; having won or { straight. Earl XII. Han has a real good University oi Connecticut, Waterbury Branch team of basketeers with little Jot clhula and Watertown Tommy Meyers as standouts. When Santora the Brokolyn boy learns to play the bali rather than the opponent (toc many fouls) he will be a whale ol a play-maker for the team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
This Sporting World
Monday Sports Wash
ny JOHN A. CEUNBV

what with the FTenchman from MoFaeco Marcel cerdan making such a good showing last week in hh flrBt American fight; and Ene. lands Bruce Woodcock generally accepted as the best Drltlsh fighter of many years, the international ring situation is squartng up a bit, the best part of the Cerdan win over oeorgle Abrams being that the decision was unanimous at the end Of hard and bloody battle. .. Waterburys Willie White post. cards from Miami that the Connec- tleut colony in the Florida city is growing weekly and even includes the east ends Paul CRasor) Doran and hls pals an of whom visited Tom Heeney's Place, run by the Hard Rock From Down Under" and the hand-picked opponent, personally selected by Gene run. ney before UT retired undefeated heavyweight champion of the world after those two title-bouts with Dempsey. ., White writes that Heeney's place, well.cOvered with pictures of his battle with TInney: Is e "very exclusive place down here"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Lux, Benrus ln Bowling Tie

Lux and Benrus are tied Tor nrst place in the IRA. Minor A Bowl ing League which bowls tonight at Sena's 20th Century Alleys. Both teams show 28 wins and II losses. Somers is second with 25 wins and iG losses while Ingersoll is only one game behind with 24 wins and IS losses.
 During the past week Desjardins of Benrus won high singles with l5s and Dragon of Eyelet came close with l52. Desjardins also hit high triples with 397 and Dragon of Eyelet came second with 3s7.
 High single team games with 657 was Somers while Benrus had sos. Somers had high total team games with l752 and Benrus came second with l732.
 The schedule for tonight is as fol- lows: Plume and Atwood vS Water bury Companies; Virjune vs Steel Ball; Ingersoll vs C. L. and P; Ben- rus vs Waterbury Tool: Lux vs Eye let; Somers, bye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Washington HM Hoop Play Tonight

Washington Hill Community Club basketball league. successfully launched last week, has two more games carded for tonight at the Hill" hoop emporium. At s P. M. the Ceatrals and Brass City Bomb CTS are scheduled to meet; followed by the Washington Hills and st. Joe seph teams at 9 P. M. A large at- tendance of fans is anticipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Esquires Seek
 Thursddy Game

The Bunker Hill Esquires desire to arrange 6 game with any lead ing amateur team in Waterbury or vicinity for Thursday night of this week, at the Bunker Hill School gym. Any teams that are inter- ested are asked to contact Manager Win Maloney tonight or tomorrow night at 3-eiee after 6 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Standing
Pond l947 Grid Coptoin ot THIS.
(speclaI lo the Democratl

Torrington. Dec. 9-Bill Pond, son of George Pond and nephew of Raymond "Ducky" Pond. former Yale University football coach and nov Athletic Director at Bates col- lege in Maine. was elected the cap- taiL of the i947 Torrington High School football team it was an- nounced this morning by Coach Pete Draginis. Pond, weighing I35 pounds, is the lightest man on the squad. He has played two years of varsity football and played right end on this years team. He will be a senior at Torrington High next season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
New England Fichts This Week

Boston, Dec. 0-(UP)--Foilowlng is a list of main boxing bouts eched- uled this week In New England:
 TONIGHT
 Boston--Mechanics Buildlng--Art Aragon of Boston vs Al Costa of woonsocket, R. T., 10 rounds, l4T Pounds.
 Holyoke, Mass.-valley Arena-- Freddie Added of Brooklyn, N. Y., vs Maya Esparza of Mexico City, 10 rounds, i47 pounds.
 Providence, R. T.-Auditortti11-- Eddie Compo of New Haven, Conn.,, vs. Joey Fontana Of New York, 10 rounds, l33 pounds.
 Lewiston, Me.--City Hall-Eddie Letourneau of Sanford vs. Steve Bell of Philadelphia, 8 rounds iS0 pounds.
 New Haven, Conn.--Arena--Nath. an Mann of Hamden vs. Johnny Ale len of Philadelphia, 10 rounds, heavyweights.
 New Britain, Conn.--Arena--Dens his (Pat) Brady of New York vs. Baby Sanchez of Mexico City, 10 rounds, i28 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Benrus Shore IRA. Basketball League Lead
|Leafs, Conadiens Battle for Major
 ILoop Hockey Lead
nV UNfTEn pKFNE

Tho Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadlens remained in Q nln.and. tuck battle for the National Hockey League lead today bat the attention was going Co the uprising New York Rangers, whose to { vlc- tory over Boston last night was their fifth In six games.
 New York, cellar team for four years, started the season with pros- pecte of ste~'NV there. but Q new line of youngsters, led by cal Gardner and church Russell, pulled the Rangers from their losing habits, Gardner got three goals In the sec ond period last night to break the Bruins.
 fn other games, Toronto held It's league lead with Q great rally that beat Detroit, s to (, after the Red wings led at ( to i, and Montreal dropped Chicago, s to 3.
 Comebaek
 Boston led ct i to o and then at 2 to before Gardner ''got hot" The yoasngster tied the score, and then when Bep ouidolin was penalizet for tripping, Gardner scored twice within two minutes against the short -fanded Bostorians. Bryar Hextall and Russell got the othei Ranger goals.
 Toronto trailed by three goals al the last period started, but But Polls goal made it { to 2. However Detroit stiffened and appeared tC have saved the game. There vert less than five minutes to play wher Harry Watson scored on Q solo. 4 minute later Ted Kennedy tied thl score, and ct iS:42 Watson, for mer Red Wing, passed to Nick Met who scored the winning goal. Toron' to also won Saturday night, to over Boston.
 Elmer rach led Montreal to vic' tory over Chicago with two goal and an assist. Ral. Nattraes, rookie in his first game, paced Chi cago with two goals and an assist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
HELP WANTED

East Lansing. Mich. - Coach Ben F. Van Alstyne says Michigan States basketball team needs a good center, another forward and plenty of replacements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Torrington, 
 Won EosiIy
(8peclAl Co the DeEn0crAtD

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 Torrington, Dec. e-Coach Connie Donahue's Torrington High basket ball quintet opened the season vic- toriously Saturday night as they trounced the Gilbert High basketeers of Winsted, 56 to 9, before a good turnout at the Torrington sym.
 The Donahuemen led Ie-7 at the halftime and B to Q at the begin- ming of the final quarter by virtue of the high scoring of Ada Krllicki and Al Spino who dropped in le points between them. Kelsey Of 0il- bert was high man for the losers with six points.
 Greyhounds Best
 Naugatuck, Dec. o-The Naugatuck High basketeers had a very success full debut at the borough YM.C.A. last Saturday night as they trounced wolcott Tech of Torrington, 57 to 2i. This was the Greyhound's first con- test of the season as well as being their first game under their new mentor. Ray Foley.
 Bobby Stauffer sparked the bor- oughmen with IS points while Vim nie Healy was runnerup with five doubletons. The FoleyFnen held c e-7 advantage at the end of the first period and then went on to stretch that margin of victory to 9 points at the half time. At the end of the third quarter the Greyhounds led 42-iS. Prior to the game Saturday night Coach Foley announced that the borough hoop aggregation would face at least an IS game slate with three more contests still pending. To date 10 home games and eight out of town games have been scheduled Seven Of the 10 home games, includ- ing its five valley league contests will be played at the State AFmory in Waterbury. The other home tits will be played at the Naugatuck Y.M.C.A.
 Schedule
 Dec. i2, at New Britain; I4, Trim ity Boys Club CY.M.C.A); IT, at Seymour; 20. Wil.y tArmory): 2I, Post College (Y.Mc.AD; %. open; Jan. 3. Ansonia, (Armogy): {. st West Point Piebes: 10. Leayen- worth (ArmoFy): il, Seymou CYNICAL; 1T. New Britain (Arm- ory; IS, at Crosby (ArmoFy): 25, at Torrington: Feb. 1, Leayenworth (Armory): s. at Wilby (Armory) [, at Ansonia; 6. open; i7, Crosby (ArmoFy): i3. at Post College; IS. open; l9. Hillhouse (Armoryl; 22, open; 26. Torrington (Armory).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
PIX Won
Special to The Dernoerat)

Especial Co The Dem0eFAtl
 Seymour. Dec. 9-The Naugautck Purple Knights whipped the Top Matters. 52-37 here last night in the High School gym before . large turnout. The Knights led 25-i7 at the halftime and 36-26 going into the final period.
 The Knights will meet the Amer ican Brass Of Waterbury next Sun day at Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

Baton Rouge, - Louisiana States basketball squad will boast the most colorful warm-up outfits in the schools history. The hoopsters will don gold satin slacks, supported by purple and gold jackets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

Washington, Dec. o-tuPl-Dr Thomas Keliher, attending Walter Johnson, said today that little hope is held for the recovery of the for mer great baseball pitcher, who has been gravely Ill since he was beddeo by a brain tlunor last April
 Johnson, 5e, suffered a relapse Friday and was in coma during the weekend. Dr. Keliher admitted that "it looks pretty bad"
 Johnson was a major league star for 2l years, and at his peak with the Washington Senators possessed one of the greatest faStballs of all time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
RY OsCAR FRAREH

Toledo, O, Dec. Q. (UpD--Art Blanchard, Q brown~haired study in opposites, was named today as the outstanding player in the first aH- nual Glass Bowl game.
 The second most famous member of footballs Blanchard clan. Art is no relation to Army,s mighty Doc. But the Massachusetts man doesn't have to take Q back seat for the South Carolina soldier.
 He proved that in the Glass Bowl contest in which he was awarded most valuable player honors in . poll conducted by the Toledo Blade. Arts team, Bates, came off second best to Toledo. 2l to l2, yet the mighty mite starred even in defeat. Which is a bit amazing when you consider the chunky little character from Arlington. Mass.
 Has Heart In Teaching
 He looks more like another Sta- dent. which he is, than a football player. He's an undersized five-feet seven inches and only leo pounds but losses a football like a giant and runs liked scared jackrabbit
 A fine baseball pitcher. too. he doesn't dream of professional ath- letics but has his heart set On being a history teacher.
 Although he was wounded in the right shoulder in the South Paciflc, Art wears a brace on his left Shoul- der when playing. That's to favor fragments torn in e high school football game. The wounds have to shift for themselves.
 And, while he is a Blanchard, he wears the number q, made fa- nous in the past four years by Glenn Davis, Doc Blancharos touchdown twin tn the Army back field.
 Choice Almost Unanimous.
 Despite his slight stature, little Art was a lot of football player in the Glass Bowl game. His selection as the outstanding player came close to being unanimous.
 Here are a few of the reasons The feet-footed halfback. who starred at Bates, went through its regular campaign undefeated. car- ried the ball IS times to pile up a total of 90 yards through a massive Toledo line which made him look like a midget. That averages out to six yards per carry.
 He also scored Bates second touchdown in the fourth quarter to put his club back in the game and engineered a threat which came close to turning the tables late tn the contest. Twice he halted Toledo drives by intercetpting rival passes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

The Hopevtlle Speedboys were defeated, 44 to 25, by the Middle town Garibaldis at the Hopeville gym Friday night in the opening game of the season for the local aggregation.
 The 6peedboys will play the Inc sileos at Meriden tomorrow night while they play host to the An- sonia N0rWOods Friday night.
 PURDUE HAS PLENTY
 Lafayette. Ind. - Purdues bas- ketball roster was trimmed to 47 from a record rd-breaking 286.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
sTRETCH-WRENCH HOSPITAL

South Bend, Ind. (UP) - When Darrell Matchette took a re- laxing stretch, he found his shoul- der caught in an awkward position. He was taken to a hospital for re- duction of 6 dislocated joint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
FRIDAY

Worcester, Mass.-Mechanics Hall - Charlie Williams of Newark vs. Billy Henderson of Paterson, N. J., 10 rounds, i50 pounds.
 Waterbury, Conn.-Arena-Frankie vigeaflt of Thomaston vs. Tony Fal- co of Middletown. 10 rounds, l47 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Schedule
LONG AND SHORT OF IF

ed packers of the biggest payoff in Hialeah history, Feb. {. 1882, He paid 4e4-i for placing. The shortest priced favorite for the course was rwosy, paying s2.30 for s2 last Feb- ruary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
THERE no RE HEARn

Totals ss II sSl Totals ss ie S4 sileos 2s. Referee; santopietro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Chase,
Champions Defeated
 37.3O

kn existing tFiple-tle for the "A" division basketban lead h IRA. competition at the YM.c.A was squared eff c lltsle yesterday after noon, when Chase BTAss and Cop per defeated the league defending champion American Brass team S7- % in . siEzllng same; undecided un- tll the lasl two minutes of play.
 Denrus Wnlch, also sharing the top spot with Chase, had its hands full winning c 4i-5s game from a. terbury Tool, thanks to Bill Sweeney last year vool star, scoring ie points for Benrus yesterday.
 U. s. Time, coached by George Graham, Won easily enough from Lux Clock 3s to 2i; after Q s7-e half time lead.
 At wiIby Tuesday
 Tomorrow night, the IRA. hoop scene shifts to wilby High gym, where Scovil ERA. and Benrus meet In the e:s0 P. [ feature; Wa. terbury Tool and Waterbury Com panies are paired at e:i5 P. M. and the Lux Clock vs. Bristol Company game is set for P. M.
 Chase started yesterday against Joe Boley's A.B.C. outfit as though lt would win easily; gaining i2-5 edge in 10 minutes. and ie-ll at half time. However. Boley played in the second half, with Sonny Rinaldi, Tom Caisse, "Hots" Saldukas and Henry Koch, the combination p,-">d up i6 points against { for Chase, and taking Q lead; but Bob oreatorex's lads; better conditioned physically, came on again in the last quarter, led by Adams, Kagpavich and Mc- Cormick to sew up the game as Brass long shots did not find the net. ..sag John Stollar and Karpavich were fine defensive aids to the Chase
 A large crowd saw the three games.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
TUESDAY

Hartford, Conn Auditorium George Dunn of Hartford vs. Nick Stato of Springfield, Mass, 10 rounds, l28 pounds.
 Manchester, N. H.-Recreation- Pat Demers of Brockton. Mass, vs. Henry Polowitzer of Hartford, Conn. 8 rounds, l35 pounds.
 Salem, Mass.-Arena--Leo Methot of Montreal vs. Johnny Cambell of Bangor, Me, 10 rounds, i35 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
THURSDAY

Fall River, Mass. - Casino - Al Maszeral of New York vs. Eddie Moniz of Fall River, 10 rounds, l45 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

Totals ll 2 37l Totals II 90 Score at half time; Chase iS. Braas II. Referee: santopletro and Berardi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
WEDNESDAY,

Bangor, Me.-City Hall-Torn Mc- Fadden of Bangor vs. Buddy Brown of Boston, g rounds. 160 pounds.
 Providence, R. I.--Arcadia--Ernie Forte of Providenve vs. Maxie Starr of Baltimore, 10 rounds, l50 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
BOUIing

MATTATCCk RECITATION MAJOR [. R. A. LEAGUE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
HOpeUilLe Loses

Totals
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-01

The Crah W. Long Bible Glass
held a banquet at the Holly Inn.
near Ocean View. on Tuesday night
OF this week. An excellent program
was arranged by committee
composed of Messrs. Burl Adams.
Edgar Richards and Grise McCabe.
Mr.. Longs class is doing fine
work and the Sunday sessions are
always well attended.
Al the Methodist mems meeting
on Monday night the speaker was
Rev. T. J. Huntington of Denton.
Md. Revi. Mr.. Huntington was born
in Ireland and stories OF his home
land along with some Irish songs
was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Mr. and Mrs VIM. G. Hastings.
bride and groom OF one week. are
on a trip TO Florida and other
points in the South. They were ac-
companied on the trip by Mr.. and
Mrs. James GOSlee. Jr.. of George
town. MIR. Hastings has been an
employee OF the Baltimore Trust
Company for the past few years
Among the guests at the fifth
birthday party of Julia Ann Pep
per daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Pepper on Wednesday. January 23
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-01

were Nancy Ellen and Judith Cos
lee. accompanied by their two
grandmothers. Mrs. Elsie Williams
KINNEY of Dover and Mrs. James
Goslee. ST.. of Georgetown. There
were "a little girls and boys who
ioined in the celebration and had
lots of fun. Plenty OF refreshments
We're served.
Guests OF Mrs Name Law and
her sister. Miss Abide Furman for
a brief period one day last week
were Mrs. Samuel ID. Bennett of
near Fenwick Island and Mr. and
Mrs. Frank FWman of RoXana.
Mrs George Walker gave d birth
day party for her niece, little Miss
Marie Evans in celebration OF her
10th birthday on Friday, January
-. Her guests were Shirley Gray
and a girl friend. Ellen Hudson.
Jean ANA Ennis. and Wilma Lee
Pepper Adults were Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Pepper, Albert Pepper and
Nj and Mrs. Raymond Coffin. Ice
cream and cake were served by
Mrs Walker. y number OF older
people OF the town sent lovely gifts
to make the celebration of Marie's S
natal day more enjoyable.
Milford chronicle., 1946-02-01
OCEAN VIEW

On Sunday. February ,. preach
ing services will be conducted al
Bethel Methodist Church at II o.
clock. Sermon will be delivered by
Rev. +. c. Louhoff The sO!Oist Will
be Mrs. Harry II. Dukes. Jr.
The Woman's Society will meet
on Tuesday night. February .. i'll
the Sunday school room OF Bethel
Methodist Church. The proceeds
from the turkey supper amounted
TO over $252.00
The fancy articles brought $50.
The annual meeting of the Sew
ing Circle of the Presbyterian
Church met at the home OF Mrs.
Lena Gray on Wednesday, January
16. The following officers were
elected: President, Mrs Anne Ev-
ans: vice president, Mrs. Katie
Belts: secretary, Miss Sallie Ev-
ans. and treasurer. Mrs. Lena Gray.
AT this meeting a very interest
ing record was read by Mrs. Name
G. Evans. The story was concern
ing the first meeting OF the Sewing
Circle, which was held at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Tunnel
in the year 1879.
The laws and bylaws were drawn
up by Mr. and Mrs. b. K. Poole
Miss Ada PoOle'S relativesl and
others concerning the duties OF the
officers. James NJ. Evans and Mrs.
Annie ID. Belts were members OF
the Circle when it was first organ
lied. Mrs Hettie Hall was the first
president An elaborate dinner was
prepared for the first annual meet
ing which took place at the homt
OF George W. Tunnel.
The Sewing Circle is still active
and is a great help to the church.
The hostess. Mrs. Gray. served ;
large serving of ice cream and cake
at the meeting in January of the
year 1916. and everyone present en-
joyed delightful afternoon to
gether
, Services to be held at the Churcl
} of Christ on Sunday, February >
are as follows Morning subject
The Above Every Name" Evcnin:
subject. The Deity of Christ
On Sunday. February ,. thcr
will be service for the rcturne,
: soldiers at the morning service a
the Christian Church. Rev. Georg
W. Headen, minister.
Archie r. Richards OF Prospcc
: Park. Pa. mOtOred here and spen
the weekend with his mother. Mr.,
= Georgia Richards.
Miss Mary c. Evans is visitin
her brother, Maurice Evans in Wi
mington and his family.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas +. Hicb
man spent the Weekend with thei
= children. Mr.. and Mrs. Raymon