AMERICAN LOOP 1 Pepper Ball Session For The Washington Senators Cuff Notes Parson Gil Dodds WILSON MENTOR HOPES TO SAVE Speaks On Behalf GETS POSITION By JACK STILLMAN Of Gundar Haegg

MANY MAN . March 13— (JP) — of the Wilmington lar on local fight MILES 'Timbers promotion. Don’t sell Gunder Haegg short. AT NEW HANOVER W. K. Rhodes, The of 1 commission, job presening boxing is That's the pointed advice of Rodgers and Dr. not a matter of B°X'h Edmund just a Season With another great runner. Parson with securing Opens April To Be Di- Jr'/coIeman are charged few fighters and throwing them Gil Dodds, holder of the 4:06.4 Rupert Bryan the fighters together to make a card. 16th Curtain Raiser mile ■nh of protecting The indoor track record. rector of New Han- '*e as well members of the local ome to Wilmington Boxing Com- “What Haegg has done on the mission know this. In Washington the fans who go to They realize indoor boards to date is just over Athletics ^protecting that a fighter must be in about what one L these fights. excellent should expect physical condition before a BY JERRY LISKA after 23 on a said afternoon Mr. Rodgers fight, days boat,’; coach of th# Monday not for his Leon Brogden, head the Board of Coun- only own health and , March 13 —MV- The the flying preacher in an in- ‘tared before but for American Charles L. Coon High school at 3 and welfare, the benefit of th» League will play a cus- terview during a brief visit to suggested Wilson for the nine years, Commissioners public who are paying to see tomary 154-game schedule for its the scene of hi; past law setting the present good” championship- to *k t the first class Each fourth wartime yesterday resigned his position ' to de boxing. card season, but expects moulding traimug grounds. be investigated a similar at New Han- sulations should be investigated before the to wind up with a “considerable “I haven’t seen accept post or not the pres- Haegg whether are allowed over school, and Coach Ru- rE%-ne fighters to go in the saving of man miles” over 1944, since he’s been here, but 1 would High could be determin. elevated over et regulations ring. President Will Harridge said »«y tie. showed improvement in pert Bryan will be 61- It was his conten- today. of New f0 county-wide. There was some his latest meet over the the entire athletic program conducted at the misunderstand- The league season will open April show- that’ boxing the Hanover county, according to an ing following Scott-Mitchell 16 as New York faces ing he made in his first start. Legion stadium and oth- Washington Coach 3fmerican last Monday night. The an- He seems to be announcement by Bryan. outside the city lack- fight in the traditional curtain-raiser in getting acquaint- local points nouncer “Speed” Fields, admit- ed with the boards now. The New Hanover High school supervision. His the nation’s capital and will close 'll adequate ted after the fight that he had mentor said in his formal an- for some and September 30 with 77 road been true time, in games '°s made a mistake announcing the and nouncement yesterday that ‘‘we’re that the Board of County 77 home games for each club. t beiieve contestants as John Maxwell and really going all out for football will go along with in addition to the Commissioners Buddy Scott. He said he made a great travel FDR this year.” The coach disclosed commission in an ef- saving from cancelation REITERATES L boxing correction immediately, giving the of the ma- that negotiations with the Wilson clean and jor all-star t to present good, correct name as Jerry Mitchell, league game, Harridge coach had been underway ‘‘for in New Hanover coun- the American bouts as was advertised in the press and said, League hopes some time,” and said that if pres, honest to SPftRTS APPROVAL on the card. However, there was conserve numerous man-miles ent plans worked out, Coach Brog- \Jr Rodgers suggested to the so much confusion after he an- by having individual clubs use skel- den would be at the high school that the Boxing Com- nounced what the fans etonized squads on short 1. county board presumed jumps. Game Okehed As Long As September from the a that mission be enlarged pres- to be substitution, even It also plans to keep umpires in Bryan disclosed that, the county commission to a some of those at the ring-side fail- each It Doesn’t Interfere to have et three-man city longer than the usual school system expects five men. Marsden Bel- ed to hear the correction, ana croup of maximum stay of two series per With War Work about 400 boys completely equip- has been went away with the understand- county attorney, appearance. As has been the prac- ped for football this year, 200 of lamy. Coach Clyde Milan (right) bats the ball around to two pitchers and the of the Washington collaborate with Mr! Rod- ing that they had seen Buddy Scott tice since be in the school to 1943, the league will have Senators during pepper ball on at the of in which would high asked KO some unknown in the practice training grounds University' Maryland College the present fighter three Park. In line on WASHINGTON, March 13.—I# the ers in investigating only complete east-west pir- the receiving end are, left to right: Pitchers Emil “Dutch”" Leonard, Roger Wolit itself, making up varsity, ju- and in fourth round. ots and —President Roosevelt said today legislature in effect pre- instead of the customary four. Manager . Young fans watch from the bleachers. (AP WirephOto). pior varsity and freshman teaib*. amendments Buddy Scott was a friend of he was all in favor of baseball as paring whatever The schedule includes 120 Coach Bryan explained that Brog- “Kid” Ellis’ and later told “Kid” night long as it does not require per- oe games, compared with the 1944 to- den will have an assistant as soon might he never could of an efficient Box- the reason would get Lou- fectly healthy people who The duties tal of 133 which also included war as one is available, but Bryan will Nova or some other of the na- ST. PAUL’S WINS The Sports Trail be doing more useful war work. Commission are not only to relief contests. The act in this until an assis- ing to champion St. capacity mis-match- tion’s top ranking fighters come Asked whether he thought it pos- fighters against Louis Browns lead in the num- tant can be acquired. Thereafter, protect to Wilmington. The answer to that sible, under that theory, for the and other over-sights on the ber of night games with while will be with the ing one is a 43, YMCA CAGE TITLE Get Review to this Mr. Bryan charged and match-mak- simple. Buddy, being Sports Quick leagues operate year, nut of promoters the Senators, who last had of the and friend of the promoters, came to year Roosevelt inquired why not. He training junior varsity but to see that the fight fans 43, will 35 in 1945. The freshman teams at the school, ers. Wilmington on a percentage basis. play only said he would go to see sand lot high from misrepresen- three other clubs with as well as exercise in a arc protected With the small houses that local arclights— Saturday Night League For Men In Armed Forces games himself and so would most general of tation on the part promoters. boxing shows draw, it would be Chicago, Cleveland and Philadel- people. supervisory capacity over the en- seems to have been one of phia—will 14 each. Team Defeats Thurs- tire This impossible to pay a fighter what play By WHITNEY MARTIN for spring practice, with some of He said he thought Clark Grif- county-wide pfogram. faults with in chief — the fighting he could make in a bigger city. As the season progresses, Har- NEW YORK, March 13— IA>) the squads practically there in fith; owner of the American Coach Bryan disclosed that the in day Night Leaguers Hew Hanover county years past. should a boxer for Others are bet- Why fight ridge said, "we may be able to Joe spirit only. having League Senators, had given re- Board of Education is attempting The local Boxing Commission in when he Sgt. Smith, luck. “beans” Wilmington drop games here and there with ter The Giants had 18 can- porters the right dope in saying to buy as much new athletic equip- be complemented for their can draw a house in Mad- St. Paul's Episcopalian White Somewhere, didates on hand should $100,000 the aim of saving mileage. the first day, prob- that the President favored night ment as they can obtain for high on the future of the sport ison Garden? Phantoms continued their U. S. because outlook Square "All victory Army, ably they are holed up at baseball. He was one of the fath- school use. our clubs have been asked march in this county, and it is truly hoped At any rate, boxing is on the last night before a capacity I the old Rockefeller Mansion at ers of he that he to trim their rosters Dear Joe: haven't heard from it, said, adding Bryan also asserted that New tie when they crowd, on the YMCA that they will not let the matter up-grade in Wilmington for court by de- in a but I Lakewood, and wanted to there conferred with Griffith yesterday. make short jumps. The Office of you quite spell, know get Hanover High school was hard at should an iron rule first time in many years. Here’s feating the highly tutored First to loose dimes drop. They gain Defense you’re busier than an electric fan early pick up any The President’s remarks were a work training the baseball team the Commission Transportation has em- basketball on fighting in New Hanover coun- hoping Boxing Presbyterian quintet and besides, have other trou- that might be around. of What he said recent- that even if you reiteration for this spring, but he was some- will do all in their power to phasized only one play- 40-25, to win the in and see that the rules and eth- keep championship bles. that when in Rome a lot of in the its first on the ty, er is left behind it will be They say Apparently the players ly giving game what reluctant to elaborate it on a higher plane than in the helpful.’’ the ‘Y’ church league. This was ics of the ring are carried out to do as the Romans do, and you never still are scared to leave their jobs, encouragement from a high Gov- present prospects. His only com- past. Another bulletin will be sent to St. Paul’s tenth consecutive vic- 1945 he letter. With the cooperation of could write German. Anyway, though, until this work-or-jail ernment source for the sea- ment was “they’re all green. One of the best fights on last the clubs before the season starts, tory with no defeats to mar their :he Board of County Commission- while you're there get one of those business is steeled, and you can't son. There’s not a single letterman on Monday night's card was between he said, asking them to keep record. ers, I believe fighting in this sec- rhinestones or bottles of Eau De blame them much as when a sword It still left up in the air, how- the team this year.” Young Artico, from Miami, Fla., transportation conservation records When four will is tion can be placed on a higher minutes of the first Cologne, you? swinging over your head you ever, the question of whether suf- -v-—- and ,K. O. of Tampa. An which will be sent to than ever before. Fans will Murphy, Washington quarter had elapsed, the score I’ll to aren’t going to pop out until you ficient manpower will be available plane to try give you a swift take account of the fight failed get after the season. tallied a 2-2. find out how the regain confidence in boxing. I say lowly Shortly after, on what’s been on in sharp it is. to man the teams—or whether Authorities Profess in Star, and we offer going sports. because Tuesday's All clubs will have 12 home Sun- however, things started to roll. The Government is willing to riake "regain'’ evidently, from The big news lately has been Gun- That Brooklyn College basket- sincere apologies. Boxing dates for Complete the small crowds that have turned day excepting Washington, The Phantoms held an 8-4 advan- der the Swede ball scandal has taken a new special provisions channeling Ignorance Commission was forced to cancel Haegg, long who which will have 11. The of such back into the out in recent fights, the fans have line-up tage at the end of the first quarter can run in the woods but not in twist. It’s been discovered one oi manpower Of the fight at the end of the fourth if under Cageman’s Status lost some of their holiday double-headers at home is and to a 20-4 the and the didn't sport, necessary pending respect and con- round because of a deep gash on rampaged half-time Garden, baseball, whose players go to the school score. legislation. tdence for who have Chicago, July 4; St. Louis, July 4; The Episcopalians were not current prospects are?????? at all. He just trotted with NEW YORK. March 13— (U.R) — promoters Artico’s left eye, and the decision aroynd ■ ■ ■■ --— Detroit, July 4, Labor Cleve- to be slowed arrived a of V- sttempted to make an easy dol- went to Murphy. Day; until after the half, Haegg late and has been couple books under his arm, A dean of Brooklyn College testi- land, July 4, Labor Day; Wash* when the Presbyterians found their late ever since. He finished last which should have aroused suspi- Philadelphia Purchases fied today that school authorities ington, Memorial Day; Philadel- mark, but the Phantoms held too in his first start and next to last cion to begin with, as What would had no idea Larry Pearlstein, a his phia, Memorial Day, Labor Day; much of an advantage for the un- last time out. At that rate an athlete be doing With books. Wilmington, Del. Club member of the basketball team, BASEBALL BRIEFS CZARS TO MEET New Ybrk, Memorial Day; and derdogs to catch up. he should win in about four more Of course I’m just kidding, Joe. was not a student until the day Boston, Memorial Labor races. However, indoor as What a fine after and ad- Day. Day. Play was fast and furious during running is everyone knows PHILADELPHIA, March 13.—OP he four other players new to him and he hasn’t athlete you were, and read a mitted a bribe to throw By United Press Whether the the last half; both teams were regain- you —The Philadelphia Phillies have accepting WITH ODT HEAD ed his form, so he’s as well book once. Anyway, a game. SYRACUSE, N. Y„ March 13— will be able to pny its 94-game tossing ’em in from every angle. doing they really purchased the Wilmington Base- exhibition schedule as might be expected, although it kept a close check on scholastic ball club of the Interstate Dean Frederick W. Maroney, The Syracuse Chiefs today an- depends much Leading the Phantom attack was league March 13—(U.R)— probably hurts a little to be beaten eligibility at Brooklyn, didn’t they? testifying at the open hearing into nounced the sale of Pitcher Hoc WASHINGTON, on the outcome of a conference flashy “Weinnie” Brown, who tal- General Manager of by guys he could leave farther Say, do you suppose those West announced basketball gambling, said he did Lisenbee. 42-year-old right hander The status major league spring Thursday between ODT officials lied 13 points. Billy “Hookshot” today. back than he can remember if Point football players are enrolled? not become suspicious until he re- to the Cincinnati Reds. exhibition games will be settled and and President slim But the club will re- Lisenbee Harridge Ford Lee, Phantom center, racked Wilmington record when and they were running outdoors. there isn’t quested Pearlstein’s college won 15 and lost the same tomorrow Frick of the National 16 to Well, Joe, much more main “in the since it was games League. up points capture high scor- The family’’ and none of ine baseball clubs are hot news could be found. number last season William Harridge, presidents reporting right now. They’re still owned Bob Jr.. when he led When Frick and Harridge, dur- ing honors. by Sgt. Carpenter, He had talked to Pearlstein and the International National and American leagues turning out for the fights at the Phillies whose father is League in most ing an earlier president, four other on for the sec- Washington visit, Leroy Towles, deceptive Presby- players January 30, innings pitched and respectively, confer Garden, despite the lack of big Phils’ stockholder. complete pledged baseball to a 25 per cent terian guard, was man for principal he said, at the request of the ond time with J. Monroe John- high names. I suppose heard lames. One of his triumphs was travel the HAEGG you’ve Purchase of all the De- reduction, it was understood losers with eight markers. CONTINUES Wilmingtor Brooklyn basketball coach, Morris a no- son, director of the Office of about the curfew here. Do you sup- victory over Montreal. that no exhibitions would be stock makes that team the entire (Tubby) Raskin, because of the fense Transportation. play- Preceeding the Phantom-Pres- pose they call it curfew because a ed on "neutral fields.’’ of the Phillies, replacing “atmosphere of sorrow Whether byterian clash, the favored Class few curs will property great A for Johnson, mean- FAST try to cheat on it? COLLEGE spokesman the ODT classifies a site “A'’ COURTSHIP a Working agreement formerly in around the place.” PARK. Md., March training All-Stars from the Saturday The that bothers me while, said the ODT had no ob- only thing effect. -V-- 13.—Two key players in the 194c a neutral field, even if it is the Night church defeated the about the to the exhibition games ll league midnight deadline is that jection CHICAGO, March 13.— — COCHRANE OFFERED CHANCE plans of the Washington Senators temporary home base of the host All-Stars from the Thursday (UP) I have to two extra hours The Phils now own four farm are played under the condi Night Gunder stay up reported for they team in an exhibition is 35-26. Haegg, fhe gaunt Swedish to clubs. The others are Utica of the today first Frick- contest, league observe it. NEWARK, N. J„ March 13.— tions worked out in the distance star who holds six world and Manager Ossie Bluege said what Harridge and Frick hope to The Eastern league; Bradford in the (UP)—Promoter Atkins of Harridge-Johnson conference. The “A" squad, captained by track Keep up the good work, Joe. Larry that most of the learn titles, arrives here tomorrow and Concord in the Cleveland missing 'regulars exhibitions if Thursday. capable Irvin “Hands” of We’re all behind Pony league, today offered Freddie agreement allowed Tf Bobbitt, to renew his whirlwind you because we "ere expected tomorrow. courtship North Carolina State league. (Red) Cochrane, world welter- were for the armed forces Grace Methodist church, came of they 21-year-old Dorothy Nortier of know what you’ve got in front oi •. from behind 15-8 -V—»- weight champion, a guarantee of veteran first base- and the armed forces provided the NCAA a half-time ad- Oakland, Calif., whom he to Heads Announce plans you, although at the "ate you’re The automotive industry began $40,000 to defend his title in muni- man and Fred a rookie teams or if vantage held the Vaughn, for the by Thursday marry within a month. soon be rid of whom transportation going you'll that. 1945 with a production rate in ex- cipal stadium, Cleveland, in June Biuege is counting upon for the were in the home Tournament Officials Nighters to win the title. "I don't know definite games played anything Your pal—Whitney. cess of Chuck Hunter. regular short scorer for the $10,000,000,000 annually. against stopping duties, join- city (or spring training site) of High Class “A” about the future except that we el the small squad. Kuhel arrived one of the contending teams. COLUMBUS, O., March 13.—fU.R) team was Bobbitt with 14. followed will-be married,” she said. ‘‘The ■n time to take part in the morn- —Officials for the National Col- by Morris, Class “B” take here.” Such games could not be played, guard, marriage might place outdoor workout in which legiate Athletic Association with 11. Miss who the ODT spokesman pointed out, bas- Nortier, arrived here Pitchers Dutch Leonard. ketball tournaments at The lineups: from California last said Roger if unreasonably long distances were New York night, "olff and and Kansas next St. Paul’s FG FT TP her would be held Johnny Niggeling again involved for the visiting team. City week were marriage “very tuned up their arms. ar- announced today Harold Monk, f_ 10 2 soon” because Gunder must sail Vaughn that he by Olsen, wed Harridge. W’ho announced for on too late for the drill but will chairman of the NCAA Basbetbali Smith, f _ 113 Sweden April 3 orders from and Frick W'ould see Johnson again begin workouts tomorrow. Committee. Godwin, f_ 0 0 0 his employer. Dorothy plans to and the Nation- tomorrow, said he 6 Gunder back to Swed- , veteran One official was selected from Lee. c 4 16 accompany 2nd al league head had been corres- en if the State base stealing specialist, will each of the NCAA Ayash, g _ 3 0 6 Department agrees. be ponding W’ith rohnson in an effort eight districts, The former Swedish lumber Jack among the regulars reporting but the Brown, g _ 5 3 13 to learn the ODT’s attitude to- officiating assignments will run in the Bankers Mile of tomorrow. Bluege said. were so that ward the spring exhibition games. arranged none of the when Totals _ 16 8 40 Chicago relays Saturday them will work a in which t -V—- game he takes a crack at the indoor mile team from his district is First Presbyterians FG FT TP FREDERICK. Md.. March 13. — GRID STAR KILLED partici- record of 4:06.4 which Gil Dodds Jim pating; Olsen said. Thomas, f _ 0 11 The straight whiskies in tfiis Reidv. 17-year-old right hand- MANILA. March 13— (U.R) —Col. set in the same race last year. ea Towles, f _ 4 0 8 rookie pitcher from St. Louis, Richard W. kobinson, 23, of Wil- Olsen said one official from the Saturday night's mile field will Crowley, f__ 0.0 0 are five or more riladelphia Athletics in balmy kinsburg. Pa., co-captain of Ver- Eastern district and one from the include Jimmy Rafferty, the product years old, Kraus, c _ 0 0 0 leatured the second drill of the mont University’s 1940 football Western district would be assigned American c h a m p i o nj Ens. R. Newbold, c _ 2 15 and one-half sPi.ng weather today. The sis foot, team and one of the leading heavy for Ihe national playoff game at Thommy Quinn and Rudy Simms twenty-seven percent H. Newbold. c _ 113 1 of the ee-inch youngster showed a bomber pilots in the Pacific, was New York March 27. New York Pioneer Club, _ Oil accident- Walker, g runners who have -azing fast ball that awav killed in a recent takeoff The appointments by districts in- already whip- straight whiskies, seventy-two and dipped B. Brown, g_ 3 17 r"m the batters. headquarters announced today. clude .Ed Boyles, Belmont, Mass. ped Haegg. The field will be com- Bob Ten co- Charley Mebo, outfielder, and pleted by Hume, Big one-half percent grain neiitral Totals _ 10 5 25 champion miler. spirits -tarshall Scurra, a rookie infielder Encounters Jack O’Brien -V- —-—V-- "ned the team today. —five percent straight whiskies six The Revere Copper and Brass Francis Scott Key, author of our Co. which still operates in Canton, national as anthem, served district and ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., March Mass, was founded by Paul Revere in D. for years old, twenty-two one-half 1 attorney Washington, C., _-K,osch Art Fletcher sent the in 1801. three successive 1833-41. terms, percent whiskies five York Yankees through an straight years 1 °®r dr‘E in ideal spring weath- and °da-v with Me- three months old. 86.8 Proof. Ca Manager Joe > an The Flesh Was interested spectator. Willing —-V--- HOLDOUTS admits But A Was Weak LAKEWOOD. N. J., March 13.- Spirit Pl Cher Cliff Meiton and Out- March fieirt e‘ CHICAGO, 13—(/P)—Claude Each year the experiment has Charley Mead, al Noble tried S8] balking again today to have a been a failure, but Noble says he Yr!:.:.5pCU,s’ announced to the New rendezvous with the spirit o f will keep his occult appointment today that were Clarence h„ij‘ ,nts they Darrow, but again the “every year until I die.” After his In£ie!der Is- and Captain, spirit failed him. death, he said, "the work Will bX urges- pass fuSpri Previously had re- At exactly 12:30 p. m. (CWT), on” to Carveth Wells, and «° sign his explorer, £a contract. seven years to the minute from the Blackstone, the magician. time of Darrow’s a man PhTw Playei'S’ First BaS6' death, Noble, Noble doesn’t expect that Dar- Seagram-DUtiilert Corp^ New York, New York and Pitcher Detroit on a Bnb r ..Weientraub magician, knelt bridge row’s spirit ever Will manifest it- making above a quiet South Side self. ”1 23 on lrthelsori reported, lagoon always have hope,” he said, *land £or South- and asked the of the Paw K workouts. spirit great “but I feel that my failure to Con- Cllase defense attorney to manifest it- tact that v, enu advised, however, Clarence Darrow should ex- had on self. It didn’t his ri.6 decided to remain plode claims of supernatural pow- I 3t °neonta' N- Y' Noble has performed the ritual ers by mediums and spiritualists. same time at the each year in ful- If they don’t come back after thLS^rm fillment Of a pact with Darrow. they’ve made a pact while they Darrow’s ashes were scattered in were living, they don’t come back.” I and "T^KEM he lage -, in attempting to On April 13, Noble will go to Cruver nvoke his spirit, Noble holds in raclniand Plastic Wrestlers in the Thalian Hall arena are still trying to find out Columbus, O., to keep a similar P'aylng Cards :is outstretched hand an of Masked Marvel, II, is and the next to get a crack at the object pact with Howard Thurston, the who grappler nutual close Craam association. This chance is ‘Texas Jack” O’Brien, of Dallas, when he meets the mask- year magician, who died in 1936. The was a 5 Abe of is t picture of Ed Sullivan, ritual is the same as Seagram’s I'HKARIIS ed man in the main event Friday night. Yourist, Toledo, for Darrow, -*-^larkct St, ni»l S.3224 scheduled to meet Earl Wampler of Des Moines on the other main Broadway Columnist and a close and has been equally unsuccess- attraction of Promoter Bert Causey’s Friday night shew. ! fiend of Darrow’s. ful. 1 ;. i a