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------WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY .13, 1942. C-l

y Conn, Favorite, Risks Lot With Little to Gain Facing Zale Tonight Lopsided * A .___ Sports Program YOUNG GLADIATORS—There was much action if not so much Loss Cost Lose or Draw science as the Boys’ Club boxers staged. 16 of their title tourna- Might For Local Fans Win, ment finals in the Harvard street last TODAY. gym night. Top picture By FRANCIS E. STAN. show* Harry Wilkinson of No. 5 on the canvas as Paul Hoffman Basket Ball. Him June Shot Catholic U. at American U., 8. of No. 10, who won on a decision, stands are Notes to You ... by. They 65-pound- William and Mary vs. Mary- ers. In lower Joe Ardulmui of No. 4 rests on his knees after land, College Park, 8. What effect will the 21 to be in Griffith photo night games played Coolidge vs. Western, Eastern Stadium this summer by the Nationals have on other fields of taking a right-hand blow from Bobby Kelso of No. 5, who got At vs. Wilson (high school series), entertainment? Carter the old Tech football on Champion Tech gym, 7:30. Barron, Georgia the verdict points in their 50-pound encounter. Other finals Georgetown vs. St. player, who runs Loew’s Capitol Theater, answers: “Plenty. All Prep John's, will be staged Monday night. —Star Stall Photos. Good Gate Promised at Eastern, 3:30. those will hurt the movies. can’t be two night games People at Anacostia at Montgomery Blair, places at the same time and last year, when the Washington team Fbr Scrap Between Silver Spring, 8. only played seven night games, we noticed it at the box office.” Hopewell at George Washing- Foes ton Mr. Barron, however, isn’t peeved at Mr. Clark C. Griffith or baseball Wrought-Up High, Alexandria, 8. Thomas Jefferson at in general "Baseball's a real sport,” he was saying. "So is football. Washing- By SID FEDER, ton-Lee, Ballston, 8. There are a few others that rank, too. But the ones that rankle are the Associated Press Sports Writer. Hockey. sports run by fly-by-night promoters—midget auto people, rassling racke- NEW YORK, Feb. 13.—This could Baltimore Orioles vs. Washing- teers and others like them. They take what they can get and scram be a mighty unlucky Friday-the- ton Eagles, Riverside Stadium, 13th for Sweet William the without leaving anything behind for the community.” Conn, 8:30. Did you ever run across one of those hard-shelled bugs that can be Pittsburgh pretty boy who is re- j as a valuable of stepped on. only to live and thrive when the foot was removed? ... It garded very piece bric-a-brac in the fight game’s can't be killed easily any more than wrestling, which reminds that, ac- showcase. to the latest 65.66 cent of the who were cording Esquire poll, per people Sweet William collides with answered "No” to this "Do you believe that the amount quizzed question: thumping Tony Zale in MadLon Griffs' New List of public amusement in professional wrestling justifies its fakery?” Square Garden along about 10 pm. One of the fdk who okayed wrestling was James A. Parley, the well- (E. W. T.), and, while all signs point known politician. to a victory for the Smokytown Irishman, there’s always the pos- Names 15 sibility one of those accidents might Only Does a War Produce Prize Fighters? happen. If the middleweight boss pulls one has been trod underfoot more than any modem sport, but Wrestling of these, it would go a long way a fake and an insult to intelligence Getting a slap like It crawls along, toward singing a swan song for On '41 Rosier this wouldn’t worry the trusts Professional baseball, college sports Billy’s shot at the heavyweight because of and a great many other athletic industries might scream championship and a potential half- bruised feelings, but the wrestlers don’t mind They can’t be hurt; million-dollar gate with Joe Louis Four Vets in in scheduled return match this Squad Indeed, they thrive on insults. their June.. Of Another Esquire question was: “Do you believe that the pugilistic 33 Are Unlikely de- For Tony, defeat wouldn’t be too game will be benefited eventually by the crop of boxers now being tough to take. After all, he's only a To Pass Muster in the military camps?” The people who voted “Yes"—and veloped middleweight, and if he loses, it can victims of 81.50 per cent did so—must have been boxing propaganda be brushed off with the explanation By BURTON HAWKINS. of the draftees and enlisted men have had much chance to Very few that he didn’t pick on some one his This season's Nats has been to learn how may represent to box ... to now the first job He to come in at 163 learn how Up size. expects no improvement over the 1941 edi- an of warfare wherein tanks, for to fight according to the rules of age para- and the contracts call Conn to tion, but the 1942 Washington club no more than 175. This chutes, mechanized caissons, etc., seemingly are supreme. weigh may at least owns enough new blood to cause some confusion at the official Looking back to the last World War and what followed when establish a record for baseball trans- weigh-in at 1230. because Sweet fusion. There are was declared, many people deduce that a war developed many good 33 on the current peace William wound his Gene the foremost of up training yes- roster. Of 39 players listed on last prize-fighters ... It didn’t Tunney, perhaps terday scaling in the neighborhood year's roster only 15 will head for A. E. F. was a boxer before he joined the Marines the “products,” of 178. Zale’s manager, Sam Pian, Orlando, Fla., next week and four of Willie Jackson, Richie Mitchell, Jimmy Willie Meehan. Harry Greb, sair if Conn were that heavy there those won't survive when Pal Moore. Pete Herman, probably Duffy, Jackie Clark, John Lester Johnson, would be considerable noise coming the squad is trimmed. hundred others were before they comer. Spider Roche and a couple of fighters from his Trades, selective service and in- the ambition of the Navy What with to be were exposed to the service ... It isn’t Army, Billy ^supposed competence over the span of a year more so than somewhat peeved arTony and Tony have or Marines to develop glove fighters They realize, transformed the Nats. Of the ditto at Billy, this most civilians, that this is no time to deal with any enemy with gloves. shindig promises players who returned to the Capital the to be more than a hot game of Friday, 13th, Gives from spring training last season The result is that the patty-cake. only 11 are likely to make the trip faithful having been doing pretty again this season. a Soldier, Isn't for Sissies well the box and Promoter Softball, Says Shining Chance for by office, Pitchers Arnold Anderson, Alej- Mike Jacobs some 12,000 or Mail-pouch special: “Referring to your article in last Sunday’s figures andro Carrasquel. Sid Hudson, Dutch I think in your 13,000 customers will chip in a pot Leonard and Walter paper about Softball & Mr. Bealle, your positively wrong Masterson will of $50,000 or more. be about Softball. I'm a Soldier at FortBelvoir, ft played Tainter holdovers, as will Catchers Jake smart statement Georgia of these citizens The majority Early and A1 Evans. Outfielder Summer with Kavakos Grill, but before I came to Washing- ball this last to see Conn do quite a the difference expect George Case and Infielders Mickey ton I've ball in Cleveland Ohio, well just to show you Golf Star in Keen played Rising painting and decorating job on the Vernon and Jimmy Pofahl. Pitcher more then Baseball. "Man of Steel’’ from Ind. Softball was popular For Palm Beach Final Gary, Steve Sundra wasn't listed on the writer don't know what writing, and have “It goes to show as a sports you you The betting boys girls 1941 roster, but returned from Or- at the of 40, 50, ft 60 years a l-to-5 with you say fellows can play that game ages With Grace Amory Billy favorite, very lando with the Nats. He wouldn’t little on the old. Well, I'd like to see a man at that age play Softball. investing going by Sherrard Robertson was listed as know about By tbc Associated Praia. folks with a bob or two. This cor- an infielder last season stand a chance, So it just goes to show you don’t anything and again ner tabs as such a PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 13— Billy “good is listed this season, but he has softball. .. he’ll in the Friday the 13th offered opportunity thing” probably stop Zale, say been optioned to Baltimore. “I’ve been night ball for the past 5 yrs. ft played play playing rather than a Jinx to pretty Georgia in nine rounds or so, even though, in ft I had a sister who taught Softball to the Many Are Shifted. off toumemts Chicago, Tainter of Fargo, X. Dak., as she as a kayo specialist, Conn is said to Walsh Girls ft any- "Pitchers Hardin Cathey and Bill actors in Hollywood, Oalif. with the Stella Olympic faced Grace Amory of Palm Beach be quite a rhumba dancer. i Zinser are repeaters on the roster, who’s ft this game, will tell you ft anybody elae that In the final of the Palm In meeting the good little man body played taught today ; as are Catcher Dick Hahn and Out- the steel faces a its no SISSY’S GAME. Beach women’* golf tournament. from mills, Billy [ fielder Jim Mallory, but If any of as a writer New in the highly competitive right-hand hitter who has been “Instead of boosting Softball up in Washington sports your these are in the vicinity of Seventh writers winter golfing circle but hitting a called the best body puncher since it down, Well ft know one thing, the Cleveland sport# street and Florida avenue on April knocking stride that marks her as a possible Paul Berlenbach. But you can’t articles for Softballers. I know you wont publish 14 it’ll be a surprise. at LEAST give very good successor* to Patty Berg, the 18- overlook the fact that Conn took Draw) because you wouldn’t want too, but Eliminated through various meth- this letter in (Win. Lose Or year-old North Dakotan has a good Joe Louis’ depth bombs for a dozen in this Softball ods have been such familiar faces keep this in mind, if trouble would not started country, chance of winning. rounds last June without asking for Belvoir as Pitcher Ken Chase. Catcher Rick best in the world. I’ma soldier here at Fort Each entered the final armor plate. would be the sport yesterday Ferrell, Outfielders Ben this for fellows ft 5 and 4 Miss Some of the tub-thumpers would Chapman, ft don't a chance to play much, but I'm writing by a score, Tainter de- get that Roger Cramer, Johnny Weloj and listen to about Softball ft just feating Evelyn Odom of Miami and have you believe the beating young boys, that they shouldn't things Sammy West and Infielders George Fort Belvoir, Va., Miss Amory Downing Peg Kirk of Billy took then, plus his recent mar- on playing a True American Sport. Lefty Horejsi, Archie, Jimmy Bloodworth, keep Winter Haven, Fla. riage. have had an effect on Conn Buddy 84th Lewis, and Cecil Travis. Co. B. Engr." Medalist here and winner of the and Tony will show it up. But, since Buddy Myer got something But how about a new Gone, too, are such as Okay, Lefty, maybe you've recent Miami Biltmore tournament, Conn hasn’t displayed any such specimens softball doesn t sound good • • It Earl Brashier, Forrest Brewer, Joe name for your game? Somehow, Miss Tainter must be at her best signs up to now, this is strictly ball that isn’t hard. Cleary, Jim Dean, Danny Macfay- be a long time before any of us play any to beat the more experienced Palm ! guesswork, like naming the number may den, Lou Thuman, Alex Beach player who flies with deadly I of beans in the jar in the store Zukowski, accuracy most of the time. I window. iSee GRIFFS, Page C-3.) Mr. Paul Looks Back to 1914-15-16 and 17 the handsome We hadn’t thought of it this way but Mr. Gabe Paul, has the real In- SERVING WASHINGTON publicity director for the Cincinnati Reds, apparently the of major leaguers apparently falls off formation ... Anyway, hitting during war time. less offensive wnen the “There was a decided movement toward play Mr. PauL when hostilities first volcano erupted in 1914,” writes “Then, climaxed the lush ceased, there was a rapid rush to the offensive side, by batter was sent of 10 years ago when one National League batting days STORES to the minors toting a .374 average.’’ is on the because Mr. Paul deduces that another batting decline way .258 last season last the National League, as a whole, hit only who batted .300 or better while in year,” he says, “there were 13 players 1940 there were 18 men in the same category.” were 15 hitters of .300 or better, It is pointd out that in 1914 there and 1916 and only six in 1917, the SHOE whereas there were only nine in 1915 in World War I. first year of the United States’ participation C'est le guerre, shall we say?

Riled as Heat Is Turned on Zale No. 10 Club Out Front Conn Is Publicity HAHN Normandie Victim Trained St. Francis Basketers; Tourney of Service Quints Proposed As Ring Mites Hold a engagement, he seems significant that the bike ington as applied for the head- By HUGH FULLERTON, Jr, gets speaking Writer. a check payable to racers should move into Cleve- man's jab. Must be the name Wide World Sports takes along* Meet the Red Cross afft! tells the com- land just before the heavyweight that gets ’em. When Lou Bou- Sizzling new YORK, Feb. 13.—Billy mittee in to fill in the between Lem Franklin and dreau was at the of a charge fight University SEVEN Conn, who is used to getting big un- figure. Bicycle Bob Pastor. Does this Illinois he lost his shortstop job buildup for his fights, cant Police to Resume Quote, unquote—Dixie Walker mean that Cleveland is to have to Murray Franklin and had to Boys derstand why he’s been neglected was (who admits he is slowing up a two bicycle races in succession?” move to third base. Now Lou is Annual Title while the publicity heat Tourney little): ‘‘I seemed to have no more Cuff—Loudest the rookie manager at Cleveland turned on Tony Zale in building Cleaning the has been trouble than usual in the outfield blast of the week (outside the and Franklin is just a rookie with Next Monday Night up tonight’s brawl. Billy it and it last year, and I give Billy Her- war zone) was heard from the the Detroit Tigers. acting real mad about most when man credit for that. I Just scribes when Gov. Police Boys’ Club ringmen, doesn’t cool him off any boxing Charles calls watched Billy and when he made Edison of New named a of them under 100 pounds, Sam Pian, Zale’s manager, Jersey weighing a move as a new batter came up, new commissioner to Abe Mirror him “the thin Tony Galento.” replace Sports are looking forward to a resumption Military Styled who I moved with him. That helped N. B. A. the Press. Frank Trent (Trentacosta), Greene, the president. Bjr Associate of their annual tournament Monday in the Normandie fire, plenty.” The complaint is that William Today a year ago—Boston was killed after last successful the St. Francis Service that Hillebrandt, the isn’t Bruins beat New York night night’s was trainer of Dept—Reporting appointee, Rangers, TRI-WEARS The both Chanute Field (111.) and known in circles while 5- to establish new National beginning at No. 10 headquarters, College basket ball team. light 3, Pacific Coast League has ordered Camp Davis (N. C.) have chal- Greene is tops in the commis- Hockey League record of 20 suc- Sixteenth and Harvard streets N.W. the Great Lakes basket business. cessive without a loss. spring training for the umpires, lenged sioning Washington games No knockouts were recorded, but to into ball Gene Kessler of the at St. Louis received Three years Riggs too. They'll bg required get team, University ago—Bobby the pace was fast and furious from condition and umpire training Chicago Times suggests inviting 40 applications for the football defeated Frank Froehling, 13—11, the time the first 50-pounders Lam- them and other service team Frank 6— 7—5, for Western indoor that is the uniform shoe camp games. When Curley any coaching job vacated by 3, stepped into the ring until the final Hie MONK-STRAP, regulation coach, of to a in Loebs and awarded to tennis title at Eastern beau, Green Bay Packers’ proven ability tourney yesterday Chicago. bell clanged. for many branches of the armed service, has been widely the Tom And as Basket Ball Con- Chicago Stadium. Some Gorman. almost Intercollegiate Ringmen from the host club set for "civilian wear because of its smartly trim other ones be the COaches want to assist pest ference moved to disband at dose adopted good might many the pace, winning 7 of the 16 bouts, Its tan calf Pensacola (Fla.) and Corpus Welch at the University of Wash- 0f season. second with appearance. well-polished, supple Are with No. 5 a close last and sole Cubs Day Club, Christ! (Tex.) naval air base six decisions. upper, roomy heavy single which clash in New Or- a for teams, 50 pounds—Kalas (No. 5) defeated Ar- combine to make it style perfect general With Sox leans Saturday, and that swell dulnul (No. 4). (No. 10) de- wear. It’s one of the more than thirty Agreeing Navy team from Norfolk (Va.). 60 pounds—J. Hoffman Br the Associated Press. New Indoor Mile Mark Held Due feated N. Magtutu (No. ft). are 60 (No. 10) defeated TRI-WEAR styles that such hard-to-beat 13 Reidar (Tid) GJolme, one of pounds—Hartman CHICAGO, Feb. —Chicago’s Poindexter (No. 4). of 6.45. the skiers in the Hoffman (10) defeated values at the low price two major league clubs have de- top-flight 65 pound—P Northwest, the Wltkldson (No. ft). cided it will be best for their old recently joined After MacMitchell's 4:08 Win 65 pounds—Moore (10) defeated De refrain from Caterpillar Club at March Field Marco iNo. 6). rivalry if the Cubs 7o Kalas (No. 5) (Calif.) when the of his the Associated Press. ever run indoors. He three- pounds—W. defeated floodlighted Comiskey controls By clipped T. Ardulnui (No 4). borrowing SEVEN SHOE STORES this sum- plane froze during a power dive. NEW YORK, Feb. 13—Prospects tenths of a second off Lcuis Zam- 70 pounds—McLean (No. 5) defeated Park for night games Turner (No. 11' Seems a skier to kndfe all indoor N. C. A. A. outdoor record. mer. ought of fracturing the mile world perinl’s 05 pounds—P. Magtutu (No. 5) de- about freezing. Dick Porter, vet- mark cf 4:07.4 this sea- With no challenger to press him, feated Helss (No. 11). Dowatowpi Stem Mulrr Start* In a joint announcement yes- competitive 70 pounds—Bennett (No. 10) defeated I'ptawn reviewed eran baseball player and man- son today for MacMitchell eased off in the final E. Kalas (No. 5>. terday the managements appeared promising 1207 F St. Women i • Children s 3212 14th St. on at 75 pounds—Gray (No. 4) defeated Jen- Comer Park Road side team's for ager and part owner of the An- New York University’s Leslie Mac- quarter the oil-spattered strip the north request nings (No. 5). HAHN 4483 a Conn. Ava. Cor Afbemarle of the White Sox’ home niston (Ala.) club, would like to Mitchell following his 4:08 perform- Bronx Coliseum, thereby missing 75 pounds—Rothgeb (No. 10) defeated 7th A K Matter Shoe Store the use Pertteari (No. 4). get an Army commission. He ance last night In taking the Metro- chance to eclipse the indoor com- | PKon» Dlrtrict 6363 3101 Wilson Btvd. Arlington, Vo. i premises. 80 pounds—Knoll (No. 11) deefated 14th A G Men's the Sox and admits, though, that he’s worried intercollegiate champion- petitive mark of 4:07.4 held jointly Graves (No. 6). Exduttvely The decision: Only politan^ SO pounds—8. Magtutu (No. 6) defeated All Stores' about his hunt- '* by Glenn Cunningham* Chuck Uptown their duly scheduled opponents dependent*—22 ship. 1541 G St. Women » Flortheims See Directory for Night Listings Open Dick had considerable his 17th consecutive track Penske and MacMitchell. ■frJWSk Stockstill (No. U) de- Every Evening will play at Comiskey Park and ing dogs. Scoring feated Ramsay (No. 5). the team 14th A the Cubs will continue to perform military training in college. victory MacMitehell ran the fastest Pordham captured GI Shoe Repair Shop Bahimora Start, 37 Watt Ladn^tao 73 to at Wrigley Field—and by sun- Today’s guest star—Charles P. mile ever registered in collegiate championship, scoring points light. Ward, Detroit Proa Press: "It 1 competition and the sixth fastest N. T. U.’s 53 and Columbia's »Y»- faated Burgees (No. •).