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Vol. 30. Staunton Military Academy, Kables, Virginia, Friday, October 18, 1946 No. 2

Savage and Hitchcock, New Instructors in Academic Department Commandant of Former Cadets, Are Cadets Comments Major League Stars On the Blue Book Savage Pitches for Athletics and Lists Four Basic Principles Hitchcock for Which Should Always Senators Guide Cadets

Among the hundreds of cadets who Staunton is essentially a Military have participated in athletics at S.M.A., School and the authorities promise par- many of them have gone on to make ents of cadets strict supervision. This names for themselves in the sports world, supervision can only be administered both in college and in professional circles. through regulations. Among these are two youngsters, Bob No matter how adequate regulations are Savage and Billy Hitchock, who are now or how carefully they are drawn, they doing things in a big way in major league are useless unless they are read and un- baseball. derstood. Bob Savage, S.M.A. class of '42, is a An important part of a cadet's training native of , New Hampshire. is that phase which requires the planning In his three yars at S.M.A., he pitched of the use of time. Time must be allotted Major Dey's diamond crew to three suc- for study, for rest and recreation. A cadet cessive state championships. During those must learn to be self-sufficient and stand three years he experienced one undefeated on his own feet and be responsible for his season, averaged a phenomenal eighteen own acts. He must accept full responsibil- strikeouts a game, and lost only two ity for those requirements imposed by games, one of them being an extra inning the fact that he is a cadet. tilt. During his final two years at the Only a knowledge and a compliance Academy, more than four major league with regulations will assure the smart scouts a game watched his great mound appearing, snappy, courteous and self- performances. After graduating from confident cadet which is essential for all S.M.A., he jumped directly to the Phila- members of the Corps. delphia A's of the . He The changes that have been made in is one of the few ball players in history the regulations this year were made with to go directly from prep school ball to the a view to encourage good conduct as well Major Leagues. as providing a system of punishment for Tn his first year with the A's, he pitch- Left to rig-ht back row: Lt. Gilbert, Lt. Toms, Capt. Hamrick, Lt. Dunlap, Lt. Kenimer. Front row: Lt. Funk, those who violate regulations and who ed in ten ball games. He left baseball for Lt. Devlin, Lt. Earley, Lt. Crosson, Lt. Parker. Not i picture: Capt. Dove, Lt. Jones and Martin. do not meet required standards. a. pci;uJ of four year;, in which time he - The cadet who earnestlj tries to im- served with the U. S. Infantry in Africa, Thirteen New Instructors Join Academic Lieutenant Nelson R. Jones, prove will be encouraged in his efforts. Sicily, Italy and Germany. Bob was Popular Assistant P.M.S.&T. The cadet who does not meet require- wounded -three times and still carries a Faculty; Win Commendation of Headmaster Returns to Civilian Life ments will be subjected to increasing pres- piece of shrapnel under his right shoul- sure until he sees the error of his ways. der. Among These Are Two Former Instructors Who Tn his opening talk to cadets the Com- This year his unimpressive record was Lt. Nelson K. Jones, popular tactical mandant enunciated four basic principles Have Returned After Service In officer here for the past year, is leaving which should constantly guide all cadets 3 won and 15 lost. It might well be the Armed Forces reversed because he pitched winning base- S.M.A. to return to civilian life. in their daily, life at the Academy. The ball every game. Everyone knows ball Last year Lt. Jones taught the M.S. four principles are as follows: Washington, D. C. He graduated from games can't be won without runs. Of the During the summer months thirteen IPs all they know about machine guns; HONESTY : A cadet in his life at Catholic University with a B.A. degree, three gams he won, two of them were new instructors joined the academic fac- this year he has taught the M.S. Ill's all Staunton will measure his actions by a and did post-graduat work at New York from the league leading twirlers—Chan- ulty. Two of these men, Capt. W. K. they know about first aid. Thanks to his standard of honor which will make him City University. Before coming to S.M.A. dler and Newhouser. Bob Feller paid Dove and Lieut. Dale Jones, were former excellent coaching, last year's machine true to himself, to his duty and to his I he taught in several public and private gun class at Government Inspection was him a tribute when he said that Savage members of the staff, having returned fellow cadets in the broadest and best I schools. He is perhaps the most ver- one of the best in the history of the was one of the best pitchers in baseball. after terms of service with the armed sense. He must realize that it is not fair satile instructor on the faculty in that September 1, his many friends from forces. Other new instructors are Capt. school. to any cadet to allow him to fail in his he is teaching classes in three depart- Lt. Jones was assigned to S.M.A. last his home town in Manchester journeyed A. H. Hamrick, and Lieutenants J. C. duty and by so doing build up habits of ments. He is teaching English, Spanish, October, after serving overseas with the seventy rmles to Boston to present him Gilbert, J. A. Parker, J. L. Devlin, Frank carelessness and disrespect for law. Sim- and Algebra. 34th Division, 186th Infantry Regiment. with a 1946 Pontiac automobile on "Bob Toms, H. E. Funk, C. L. S. Earley, ilarly, with regard to himself, he must Lt. Frank Toms, instructor in Span- He saw action in North Africa, Sicily, Savage Day." As usual he pitched his Thomas Martin, J. N. Kenimer, R. E. feel that evading punishment or securing and Italy, alongside of Lt. Carl Gold- heart out and lost to Hughson, a great Dunlap, and W. R. Crosson. (Continued on Page Four) (Continued on Page Two) branson, who was here two years ago. pitcher in his own right, in the 11th , o o Col. J. Worth Pence, Headmaster, re- After commanding a company for his last inning. ports that all these men have entered into Dr. Leland C. Brown is Last year he was in charge of junior eight months of overseas service, he re- Academy Sponsors Over- their work with fine enthusiasm and zeal. Academy Medical Officer turned to the States last summer with the school athletics here at S.M.A., but this Night Hike; Party He remarked that during his entire ex- 85th Division. winter he intends to stay in Manchester perience as Headmaster of the Academy S.M.A. is fortunate in having as medi- Visits Elliott's Knob with his wife, Dorothy White, a former he has not known a group of new mem- cal officer this year Dr. Leland C. Brown, (Continued on Page Four) Stauntonian. bers of his staff to show a better spirit of veteran of three and a half years in the In answer to numerous requests for Billy Hitchcock, another great major cooperation or greater earnestness, and Navy. Dr. Brown replaces Dr. A. H. furloughs to take overnight hikes, the league ball player, graduated from S.M.A. effort to perform their various duties. Robertson, who has given up his position school now provides opportunities for (Continued on Page Two) Lt. Joseph C. Gilbert, instructor in the here in order to devote more time to his several interesting trips. Captain Keni- o History Department, was born in Arydcn, regular practice. mer supervises these hikes and makes the Virginia, and attended Milligan College Dr. Brown practiced in Staunton for necessary arrangements. General McFarland Addresses in Tennessee. After graduating, he ac- eight years, after completing his M.D. The first group to be led by Captain Hi-Y Club At First Meet cepted a position as an instructor at a degree at the Medical College of Virginia Kenimer included Cadets Lee, Allen, private school in Washington, D. C. Be- in Richmond in 1933. In the Navy, he Hale, and Crane. Complete equipment served for a year on the battleship Ark- was drawn from the Armory, and food As has been his custom in years past, fore coming to S.M.A. he saw service as ansas. His last year in the service he was was furnished by Major Taylor. The General McFarland last week made the a Captain in the Marine Corps in the medical officer for an air troop transport cadets were driven in the S.M.A. station opening address of the year to the invasions of Okinawa, the Marianas, and unit. wagon to Elliot's Knob Trail where they Y.M.C.A. discussion club. Japan. Lieutenant Gilbert is barracks began their climb. They reached their The old name for this club, "Enchiri- commandant of North Barracks and is destination, a' point near the top of the dion," has been changed to "Hi-Y." In doing a fine job, says the Headmaster. Art Building Soon To mountain, in the early evening. Here they keeping with this change, General Mc- Lt. John A. Parker instructs in the Be Ready As Barracks had supper and made camp. Farland suggested that this year's meet- English Department. He was born in The new barracks rooms in the Art After an early breakfast the next ings should be divided into two halves: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Building have received their last coat of morning they climbed the remainder of the first half of each meeting to be Temple University where he majored in paint and will soon be ready for their the distance to a fire tower from which devoted to study and discussion of the English. During the war he served in the new occupants. they enjoyed an amazing view of the Bible, and the second half to general Army in the Infantry for fourteen There are eight rooms in the new surrounding country side. This is the discussion and debate. He gave an inter- months. Upon discharge ' he came to barracks. The new rooms at the present highest point (4,473 feet) in the George esting informal talk in which he pointed S.M.A. are furnished with bureaus, which will Washington National Forest. Using this out that, in modern life, one is not fully Capt. A. H. Hamrick is the new study later be replaced by presses. Fourteen as a base for operations, they spent the educated nor prepared without a general hall director. He attended the University cadets and one faculty officer will occupy latter part of the day exploring many knowledge of the Bible. of North Carolina, in which state he was this new barracks, which for many years trails and by-paths. They broke camp late The Superintendent commended those horn. Before coming to S.M.A. he had was used for class rooms, shop, and art in the afternoon and returned to S.M.A. who have turned out for the Hi-Y, and sixteen years' service as a teacher. studio. Lt. Jones in time for supper. hoped that more cadets would yet join. Lt. lohn L. Devlin comes to us from THE KABLEGRAM

KABLEGRAM STAFF Cadets Opinions■ On How Cadets Qualify- Action in the W.&L.-S.MA. Thriller Military Traning Far the Study Halls CONTRIBUTORS TI THIS ISSUE Two study hall lists have been posted Meuter, F., Acting Editor-in-Chief This poll, concerning compulsory mili- recently on all bulletin boards. These Waddel, Stewart, Graves, Miller, Cole- tary training for our country's youth, is lists contain the names of cadets who man, Vedder, Headland, Crane, Tilly, the second in a series which will be con- have been excused from day study hall Parker, Martin, Higgins, Bolten, De ducted at S.M.A. throughout the year. and those who have been placed in night Mund, Roby, Isbell, De Volpi, La March, The set of three questions was put to study hall. • Corriveau, Minoriti, Daub, Hale, Evans, ten per cent of the corps, selected at ran- For the information of all cadets who Park, Leventhal, Ervvin, Mergentine, dom, and gave the following results. Th~ are not familiar with the facts concern- Ratine, Kalher, Shollar, Goecker, Ram- first query, "Do you favor compulsory ing these lists, they are as follows:

bouth, North, Shelton, Steck) Crisp, Heb- military training for our country's Any cadet who does not fail any sub- den, Detwiler, Burka. youth ?" produced these opinions. A strong ject and who makes 80 per cent or above 77 per cent of the corps felt that some in all his subjects but one, may be ex- BUSINESS STAFF military training is necessary, while 19 cused day study hall. In addition to these Detweiler, C. H Advertising Mgr. per cent did not concur with this idea; cadets; all cadets commissioned officers, Rumbough, D. Circulation Mgr. 4 per cent were undecided. master sergeants, first sergeants, first ser- North, J -...._ Mailing Clerk The second question was: "Do you geants, technical sergeants and seniors are Published bi-weekly during the school year by believe that less than six months, one excused. If any instructor thinks a cadet the Cadets of the Staunton Military Academy. year, or more than a year's military train- should have closer supervision in his Entered as second-class matter October 18, 1924, ing is preferable?" 15 per cent of those studies he may recommend this cadet for at the post office, Staunton, Virginia, under the interviewed favored less than six months; night study hall. The cadet must then go Ai't of March 3, 1879. 22 per cent wanted six months; the larg- to night study hall for a period of three Subscription price, $2.00 a year, in advance. est group, 53 per cent felt the need for three weeks. At this time a new list is Advertising rates upon application. a year, while 10 per cent suggested that published and if the cadet's name is not more than a year is required to train on this list, from that time on he does FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1946 men adequately in the military skills. not have to attend night study hall. How- The third question, "Do you feel that ever, after a cadet has been in night Have We Got It ? peacetime military conscription is en- study hall for a wek, if he can get a dangering some of our country's funda- note signed by all his teachers saying his "Nice pass!" comments a cadet to him- mental principles?" showed that the large work has improved, he will be allowed self as Al Jones lobs a 45-yard spiral majority of the corpsj 78 per cent felt to study in his room. pass to Butler. This cadet would not that these principles will not be jeopard- Whether or not a cadet will go to make himself look ridiculous by scream- ized by peacetime militarization. A mere study hall is decided in the headmaster's . J 18 per cent believed that legislation pro- office. If a cadet fails one or more sub- ing in support of "his" team. Why? Be- Chuck Never.s (14), S. M. A. back slips away from McGill (68), & L. viding for a conscripted peacetime army jects, he is brought to the attention of cause he would probably be the only one Hi, end, for short gain. cheering! Our so-called school spirit and would peril some of the liberties of our the Headmaster. This does not mean he citizens, and 4 per cent tendered no opin- will go to study hall. At each marking team support is far from what it should Excerpts Front Baccalaureate be. The boys on the football field would ion in this matter. period, every teacher turns in a list of Alumni Notes honestly appreciate more cheering and These results show that the corps feels cadets he thinks should be in study hall. Sermon to Class of 1946 school yells. It is their school they're strongly that some sort of compulsory Usually a combination of one failure and By Rev. W. Carroll Brooke Recently there have been a number of playing for too, and the very least these military training is desirable for our one recommendation will put a cadet in r I am indebted to the Reverend Fred Alumni visit the school. Among those "hard working" spectators could do is nation during these trying post-w ar times, study hall. A teacher can also make a E. Luchs of Athens, Ohio, for some of who registered with Major Dey, the show them that we, the bystanders, are and that a year's training is preferable special recommendation. One special rec- the thoughts I want to bring to you this Alumni secretary, are as follows : behind them all the way. Very few cadets to any other length of time; most of the ommendation will put a cadet in studv morning. Lt. Albert L. Hutsen '42 visited with realize the amount of time and work cadets think that this training will not hall. Text: I SAMUEL 10:21, 22 wife in late July. It was his first trip required on the part of the players and undermine our inherent privileges by regi- o "And Samuel brought the tribe of Ben- back since graduation. While serving coaches to prepare for a single game. mentation, but will more strongly pre- Personals jamin near by their families; and the overseas with the arm}- he saw many old The same is true for Junior Varsity serve the American principle of "life, family of the Matrites was taken; but boys. sports. The cadets who go out for I. V. liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." Among the parents who visited S.M.A. when they sought Saul, he could not be Clifford H. Utz, '28 renewed old ac- football sacrifice leaves and free time to o during the past two weeks wre: Mr. and found. Therefore they asked of God quaintances when he visited the Academy play "their" game. Every day you'll see Savage and Hitchcock Mrs. Floyd D. Cramer of Harrisburg, further: "Is there yet a man to come in middle August. He was accompanied Chalk putting them through Pa., who visited their son Bruce; Mrs. hither?" And God answered: "Behold, by his wife and son. gruelling calisthenics and scrimmages. Continued from Page One) August Beucke of North Plainfield, N. J, he hath hid himself among the baggage." William Troy Ray '22 and wife visited True, these men appreciate and. enjoy in the class of '34. He was one of the to see her son Auggfet; Col. Carl Ander- There is something in the ancient lore the academy en route to their Maine their games, but they want to be sure better three-sport athletes earning letters son of Norfolk, Va., to his son Carl; of the Jews which we find in the Old vacation early this summer. that their buddies appreciate efforts, too as quarterback in football, center in bas- Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Woody of South Testament that is continually giving a Lt. Col. Thomas H. Roth '29 after The only possible way to really show ketball and in baseball. Boston, Va., with their son, Lee; Mr. message down through the ages. The serving overseas in the E.T.O. was back them that we're backing them up is to He spent only one year here, and be- and Mrs. H. C .Wolfe of Delp'nas, Ohio, Jews were not satisfied with God's rule visiting here this summer. He expects turn out willingly, for the games. sides his athletic achievements, he led their son Harold; Dr. and Mrs. R. W. through His prophet-judges. They want- to go back in the contracting business. The entire trouble with our "esprit de the corp in academics. Williams of Sewickley, Pa., t>e:r son ed a King. Long would they remember Richard Ash '40 who served as an in- corps" is that the corps is not only urged From S.M.A. he went to Auburn Poly- Robert; Mr. and Mrs. T. E Willis of the day of his crowning. He was no structor on the military staff last year is to applaud, but is practically forced to. technic Institute in Alabama where he Pittsburgh, Pa., their -on Talmage; Mrs. ordinary man. Once he had slain a bear attending Bucknell University. So) fellows, if we're going to batter down starred in football and baseball. After his A. C. Wilhelm of H.-.lin. West Va., with his bare hands; once he had over- Among graduates who are now playing •our opponents,—and we've got the teams graduation he signed with the New York her son, William; Mrs. J. O. Warfield powered three brutal men who planned sports with colleges and professional to do it,—we really have to get out there Yankees and played in their farm system. of Washington, D. C., her son Ogte, Mr. to rob him. The women thought of his teams are the following: and make some noise. Let's make the The Yanks then sold him to Detroit. He and Mrs. D. E. Ward of Galax, Va., magnificent stature and beauty. Was he Cliff Lewis '43 is no wplaying quarter- quarterbacks shout out their signals in played one year on Detroit as regular their son Duane; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. not the tallest man in the land? The back for the Cleveland Browns. Before order to be heard above the roar of J. shortstop. Tonole of Dumont, N. J., their son joining the Browns he played at Fleet Jones, Cadet! young maidens fairly gasped when they During the war he served as a Major Joseph; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Steele of City Naval Base and Duke University. o thought of his charm and courage. The in the armed forces. He rejoined Detroit McKeesport, Pa., their son James; Mr. little children looked eagerly to the cor- Harvey Johnson '39 is now playing Headmaster Outlines Model and Mrs. Paul F. Staup of Delphas, Ohio, fullback for the New- York Yankees. Four Year Course for Cadets this spring and was soon sold to Wash- onation. Everyone came with presents ington. Calvin Griffith, alumnus of visited their son Barry; Col. and Mrs. and with his excited anticipation. Bob "Doc" Savage '41 renewed ac- S.M.A. and vice-president of the Wash- Douglas B. Smith of Washington, D. C, The minutes passed rapidly and soon quaintances here at school after complet- In a recent interview wdth the Head- ington Senators, was instrumental in buy- to see their son Douglas; Mr. and Mrs. lengthened into hours. Where was the ing this last season as a pitcher for the master, this reporter asked him to out- ing Hitchcock. Billy ended this past sea- G. R. Shiarella of New Kensington, Pa., king? Finally a murmur began to run Philadelphia Athletics. line a model four-year course for the son in Washington as shortstop and fig- their son George; Mr. and Mrs. Fred through the crowd: "The King! The William Hitchcock '34 played shortstop guidance of the cadet corps. In reply, ures in the Senators' plans for the future. Satink of Long Island, New York, their King! Where is he who would be crown- for the Washington Senators this past Colonel Pence handed us a letter written Two other great sports figures who son Robert; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ruane ed king?" Even the patience of the season. by an executive officer of the Virginia have graduated from S.M.A. are Larry of Connellsville, Pa., visited their son leaders began to dwindle. "Where is he Military Institute. A portion of this letter MacPhail, president of the New York Ralph; Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Richards is quoted below. who has been anointed to be our king?" 'Jayvees" Lose Opener Yankees, and Warren Giles, general man- of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, visited their son He was running away from life. He "While opinions differ as to what con- To Buena Vista, 15-6 ager of the Cincinnati Reds,—but more Vincent; Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Pope of was hiding that he might dodge the peo- stitute the best high school course, it \s about these former cadets later. Washington, D. C, to see their son our opinion that the best prepared men ple. And then come these words, "And 0 James; Mr. and Mrs. C. Perotti of they ran and fetched him." No wonder The "Jayvee" team suffered a 15 to 6 'have had four years of English and four Bloomsbury, Pa.,to their son Robert; Mr. he failed as a king. He did not seek loss in their opening game with Buena years of Mathematics. Mathematics will Blue Book and Mrs. H. R. Medlock of Washington, leadership. It was thrust upon him, and Vista on the 4th of October. S.M.A. include algebra beyond quadratics through D. C, their son Robert; Mr. and Mrs. he wasn't big enough to carry it. seemed to lack only experience against the progressions and the binomial (Continued from Page One) Alfred McMurdo of Lancaster, Pa., their No matter whether we live in the the fast Buena Vista team. theorem, plane geometry, solid geometry anything to which he is not clearly en- son Bruce; Capt. and Mrs. F. C. Layne The first Buena Vista score came in and trigonometry. atomic age or not, we shall always need titled cannot compensate for a lowered (U.S.N.) their son Ronald; Mrs. M. T. leaders. About twelve years ago we the opening three minutes of play when "The remaining subjects may differ standard of honor. Knappenbarger of Warren, Ohio, to see thought we had arrived at a place where Erwin, S.M.A. quarterback, fumbled a with the individual. Some preper to take CDEANLINESS: A cadet will be clean her son Sam; Mr. and Mrs. David Hor- high kick on his own 17 yard line. At four years of history or related subjects, we didn't need leaders. We thought great in the most exacting sense of the word. vath of Cleveland, Ohio, their son Bob; this Coleman of B.V recovered it on two years of a single language and two industrial production bore life along and His hair must be short, face clean shaven, Mr. and Mrs. F. Edwin Hivick of Rich- the J.V. 14 yard line. years in science. The sciences should pre- we needed nothing so human as leaders and his body and clothing meticulously wood, West Va., visited their son Fran- The second score came within the next ferably be chemistry and physics. Others to mark out the course of events. And clean at all times. His equipment, furni- cis; Mrs. Ben G. Heisel of Middletown, then the paperhangers and the news- two minutes, after an S.M.A. punt was may prefer two years of history, four ture, room and every article and place for Pa., her son Thomas; Col. and Mrs. R. blocked by Page on the 24 yard line of years in a language or two years in each papermen sent into the game of life two which he is responsible will be kept clean I. Hazen of Wyonissing, Pa., their son Staunton. A series of runs put the ball of two languages, and two years of boys who became the international gangs- and tidy. Articles which can be shined Robert; Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gerber over, with Mays scoring from the 2 yard sciences. The above gives a well rounded ters : Hitler and Mussolini! Since then will be so kept. of Williamsport, Pa., visited their son line. Buena Vista's safety came in the education which will fit a man for en- we've had a tough struggle, and have PUNCTUALITY: A cadet will be punc- Thomas; Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Wynkoop second quarter when Jurovich of the trance to any college or university. returned to our former way of thinking tual at every duty and appointment, of Washington, D. C, came to see their J.V.'s was trapped behind his own goal. According to the Headmaster, Staun- that leadership is necessary. We had some whether he is summoned by a general call son Donald Fisher; Capt. F. W. Fenno Along drive drown the field by our ton's scientific course meets all of the mighty fine leadership on every side of (bell, bugle, etc.), obliged to watch the (U.S.N.) his son Charles; Mr. and Mrs. team in the fourth quarter put over the above requirements. He said that this our national life in that struggle; and as time for himself, or otherwise. John P. Emery of Williamsport, Pa., lone tally for S.M.A. with Jurovich preparatory course is best for a B.S. our post-war problems loom larger and THOROUGHNESS: In performance of their son John; Mrs. J. V. DeWeese of scoring. The extra point was blocked. degree in college, but that Staunton's larger, we can not help asking, Will duty, military or academic, a cadet will Delphas, Ohio, her son William; Gen. classical course is best for the B.A. be- there be great leaders for the difficult fully inform himself as to his duty, and and Mrs. Edelman (U.S.A.) visited their cause it places more emphasis upon the times ahead? If not, God help us, and be thorough and painstaking in carrying son John. Cadets Donald and Lucien study of history and language and not so brother Robert Williams, class '44, at- the world of which America is an impor- ■ such duty to completion at the time pres- Williams, sons of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. much on mathematics and science. tending Washington and Lee University tant part. cribed. Williams of New York City, visited their in Lexington, Va. (To Be Continued) THE KABLEGRAM S.M.A. Overpowers Staunton Swimmers Looking Athlete of the Week Richards and Perry Play Valley Forge, 6-0 Forward To Successful Year Tennis Here With Cadets MILES MUSIC CO. Headquarters for This year's Blue and Gold Swimming Vincent Richards and Fred Perry, two Playing in torrents of rain and a sea team has already started practice for topnotchers in the tennis world, Sunday GOOD MUSIC of mud the S.M.A. eleven defeated the demonstrated neither has lost much, if the 1947 season. This is the first time Papular and Classical Valley Forge cadets by a score of 6-0 on in several years that the workouts have any, of their greatness before a limited Bob Spears' 79-yard gallop to the pay started so soon. The reason for this but enthusiastic audience on the Staunton line. is that so many new boys are out for Military Academy courts. Outplayed and outfought at every turn the team this year. Coach "Lou" Onesty The personable international stars dis- gallant Valley Forge held the game to wants to teach them the fundamentals played brilliant court wizardy while divid- M^. Warner _^ ^ Broi. HflM a scoreless deadlock until the fourth quar- before the season commences, so tha1 ing sets in their singles exhibition. Rich- ter when Spears broke away on his thrill- the team will be well prepared for its ards, the original "boy wonder" of tennis, ing run. As Coach Simmons remarked first meets. stroked out a 6-2 first set win over Perry, DiXiC "nothing can equalize two teams as much Another reason for the early start present Washington and Lee University Cont. Shows 1 til 11 p. m. Saturday, Cont. 11 a. m. til 11 p. m. as rain." Valley Forge gained one first is the team must build themselves up tennis coach. The handsome Englishman down and that was on a pass. S.M.A. came from behind with brilliant all with a series of pre-water exercises Mon. - Tues. - Wed. was generally in V. F. territory. Never that will get them in condition for the around play to even matters by taking the once did Valley Forge penetrate S.M.A.'s heavy work which will start later on second set, 8-6. HUMPHREY BOGART thirty. They never threatened to score. in the season. Following the singles exhibition the two BACALL There were numerous fumbles throughout tennis ambassadors paired with Academy Practice has been divided into two — in — the entire game. groups to insure maximum instruction varsit3' players in two sets of doubles Jim Pope was off to a score in the for all. Group I. consists of last year's play. Mr. Richards and his son, Vincent, "THE BIG SLEEP" second stanza when the referee called the varsity men. Group II. consists of new Jr., took the measure of Mr. Perry and play back. Again S.M.A. almost scored members. As these boys improve they Caldwell Ragan, S.M.A. team captain, Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. when a pass grazed through Joe Butler's 6-4. Mr. Richards and Harry Phillips will be placed in Group I. for advanced BOB HOPE fingertips in the end zone. Several other work. then outshot Mr. Perrv and Buddy Dey times S.M.A. fought deep into Valley The team, co-captained by Ed Peter 7-5. — in — Forge territory only to fumble or be- and Jerome Fletcher, has excellent pros- It was a big afternoon for local tennis "MONSIEUR BEAUCAIRE" come bogged down in the mud. pects for a highly successful year. devotees and a bigger one for the cadets The first quarter was even with both Several pre-season meets have already privileged to play with the greats of the teams battling back and forth. Pope and been scheduled to give the team exper- game. Vincent Richards Jr. appeared the Spears picked up most of the first half ience for their regular meets. The am- best of the Blue and Gold racquet wield- yardage but it was mostly exchange of bition of all is to beat Annapolis and ers, but general impression was that kicks. everyone is striving their utmost to young Buddy Dey holds the most prom- Spears recovered a fumble the first play achieve this goal. ise of any of the local court performers. HRAftll) of scrimmage in the second half and lie Old members returning this year are Today and Richards and Perry will and Jim Pope moved the ball to the play a similar exhibition at Washing- Saturday— freestylers: Peter, Fletcher, Russell, Ward Beasley twenty-three but the attack was then Conn, Vedder and Allen in the 50 yard, ton and Lee University. Later this week SUNSET CASSON and Mr. Perry joins a professional troupe stalled. S.M.A. again began to roll and Perini, Cloyers, and North in the 100 BOB STEELE in that includes Bill Tilden, Don Budge and came to the ten. Three passes, however, yeard, and Montgomery and Teneau in the "Life Magazine" Western For this week's "Athlete of the Week" Bob Riggs on a several months tour of were incomplete although one almost the 220 yard. Backstrockers are: Van- the sports department unanimously chose Caribbean countries. "RIO GRANDE RAIDERS" made fame as Joe Butler just missed it. dersluis, Dana, Park Graves, and the ; Wood Beasley for his outstanding work Shannon was dropped for a four yard breaststrockers ■ are : De Valpi and Ed- in the Washington and Lee High School Wednesday— setback to the eight and Doheny kicked wards. Diving is particularly strong with game. Wood played "bang-up" ball for Kable Hall Downs North A Good Murder Mystery ! out on the 31 as the quarter ended. returning veterans: Jeutter, Lee, Dixon sixty minutes against a heavier opponent. Barracks in Soft Ball Game Jones' pass-opening the fourth was and Griswold. From early observations, "THE DEVIL'S MASK" He continually made holes in the visitors' incomplete and Spears made eight on outstanding among the new members line for our backs to tear through. Beas- Kable Hall by the aid of Fred Dick- second down, but Valley Forge recovered are : McPhail, Clark, Pribor, Woodruff son's two home runs, came back to beat Thursday and Friday— ley also was the defensive star of the a fumble on the 25 and once again a and Lewis. North Barracks last Sunday, 9 to 7, in JEANNE CRAINE and game. He made more than his share of scoring threat was thwarted. With these reserves and man}- new the second Softball game between these CORNEL WELDE in the tackles, and was continually playing S.M.A. soon came through Valley members, Coach Onesty hopes to develop the fifth man in Arlington's backfield. He two teams. North tossed the game away "CENTENNIAL SUMMER" Forge punted to the Staunton eight and one of SMA's greatest swimming teams. in the first inning, allowing three unearn- made several outstanding tackles, which (in Technicolor) then the works broke open. o smeared the visitors for losses in vital ed runs. Cordoze, who pitched the whole Spears bulled for three to the 11 and Intramural Football Results game for Kable, weakened to allow five Jim Pope made it a first on the 21. On spots. Beasley is sixteen and is a junior this runs in the last two innings, marked by the next play Suears sliced oif guard, The intramural touch football tourna- year. He comes from Colerain, North Norman Leventhol's three-run double, but feinted past the secondary, raced past the i ment got under way two weeks ago Carolina, and is a typical Carolinian. the rally fell short. Scalamandre pitched first safety man, and was only aided in I when the "Jones boys" of "C" company for North Barracks, starting fast bu*- Wood weighs 185 pounds and stands 6 bis 79-yard touchdown romp by the weak I took on the "A" Co. "bruisers" and the feet 2 inchs tall. Last year Beasley was blowing up when the infield behind him attempt of the last man to stop him. favored 'A's' came through on the good named on the honorable mention role of weakened. Chuck Lee caught a good S.M.A. failed to convert it. I end of a 6-0 score. the All-State team. This season Wood game for North, but the Kable poewr Bob Spears was the standout in the j The next day the 'F" Co. eleven took attack, sparked by Dickson was too much has played even a better game than last S.M.A. attack as he gained 149 yards. i on the boys of "D" and the "F"ers show- (if possible), and is a sure candidate for to overcome. Friday and Saturday— The entire team did a great job against ed their speed, versatility and courage Another game in the series, which now the All-State squad. Valley Forge and also Old Man Weather. by trouncing the favored "D's" 12-0. KIRBY GRANT o stands 2-1 in favor of North, has been Pos. Staunton Valley Forge On Monday the "B" champions took on tentatively scheduled for this Sunday. LE—Butler Mariani (c) S.M.A. Tramples W. & L. — in — the Band, and with Allen and Church Junior Varsity Cardoze, who, by changing his room, LT—Beasley aZra starring, romped to a 12-0 win. holds the distinction of winning every "RUSTLER'S ROUNDUP" LG—Horvath Koos Tuesday saw the "HQ brass" fight the game in the series, is expected to start The Blue and Gold's undefeated foot- C—Western Fr antz "E" Co. bunch to a 6-6 tie. The first saw against Scalamandre. Both sides will be ball squad of 1946 did it again by trounc- RG—Buchanan Fry a see-saw fight with the heavier HQ's fighting hard for this one. ing Washington and Lee junior varsity RT—Thompson Read gaining most of the yardage. Monday and Tuesday— 14-0. RE—Wilhelm Barr The HQ went into action early in the The S.M.A. boys got off to an early The Palace of the Soviets, in Moscow, Juvenile Delinquency QB—Pickett (c) Stein second half. Watson scored around left lead in the first quarter. The T.D. was 1,365 feet high. The highest in the United Exposed ! HB—Spears Thompson end after Meileander took the ball to the HB—Poe Heinniger set up by Bob Spears, who put the ball States is the Empire State Building, "E" seventeen on three completed passes. "YOUTH AFLAME" in scoring position on the opponents' 20. New York, 1,250 feet. FB—Jones Ebner However, the "E's" tied the score five Two plays later Allen Jones skirted left Scoring: S.M.A.—Touchdown, Spears. plays later with Kiser going over from — with — end and behind the blocking of Spears Substitutions: S.M.A.—Guard, Petru- the one after Butterworth had driven the and Pope, carried the ball across the JOY REESE celly; back, Nurkiewicz. Valley Forge- ball to this position. The game ended goal for our first score. When you think of End, Lewis; backs, Shannon, Doheny. seven plays later with the "E's" threaten- The came late in the third Officials: Hill (D.&E.) referee; War- ing on the HQ nine yard line. quarter when again Allen Jones skirted ren, (D.&E.) umpire; West (Salem), Thursday the ace "A" took on the JEWELRY and GIFTS it's Wednesday and Thursday— left end for the seven-yard line, this time field judge; Kivlighan, (Mt. Joseph's), young men of "B" Co. and pile drove climaxing a 60-yard drive, which found BASIL RATHBONE headlinesman. to a 12-0 win. The "A's" superior weight Spears and Pope making considerable quickly enabled them to threaten and SN YDER'S yardage. Spears completed both of the NIGEL BRUCE Vandersluis scored on an end run after JEWEL BOX extra points. Autumn's here, nine minutes of play. Vandersluis scored — in — Summer's done, again three minutes later, after the ball 18 W. Beverley St. better form and threatened the "A's" "DRESSED TO KILL" Parents cheer, had been returned to the "A's" intercep- twice only to have to give up the ball on "We can keep your watch running" Schools begun! tion. downs. -Exchange. In the second half the "B's" showed Huger-Davidson Shenandoah Tailoring Company, Inc. R A S K Jones' Taxi Service Sales Co., Inc. MAKERS OF Flowers For All 5 and 7 Passenger Service Distributors of ARMY AND MILITARY SCHOOL UNIFORMS Occasions PLEE-ZING QUALITY FOOD PHONE 730 PRODUCTS Outfitters of Staunton Military Academy 16 N. New St. Staunton, Va. Dance Corsages Staunton, Virginia ..MT. SIDNEY, VIRGINIA... 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Junior School Cadets Royal Australian Air Force pilots 3.3o P.n Enjoy Many Activities fly with a jungle knife strapped to one S. M. A. HASH leg. Few cadets are aware of the varied A Little Bit Of Everything program of extra-curricular activities rti. that is offered to the boys in the junior Phone 138 WAR AtlOWANCff school. Junior school boys have the use 18 North New Street of the swimming pool every Friday night for at least an hour. A swimming team A. M. ARNOLD TAXI By Cadet R. L. Corrivcau 5-7 Passenger cars under the direction of Captain Onesty (I should like to dedicate this poem 24 Hour Service to the former Cadets of S.M.A. who gave This is an attempt to begin a comic strip. How about a name for the is making fine progress. The boys also their lives for their country in World strip and the cadet, fellows? Think of something original and drop it in participate in football similar to the in- tramural football played by the cadets. War II.) the Kablegram Box outskle the Commandant's office. All entries will be A flash of pain at his shoulder tore, considered! Movies are scheduled two or three Compliments of He was shocked with fear and pain, times a month, and recently Dr. Taylor of Mary Baldwin College, delivered an Hotel Only shreds remained of the shirt he Thirteen New Instructors Was You There, Chalie? interesting lecture about stars and con- wore, Stonewall Jackson There he fell amidst the slain. (Continued from Page One) stellations. The boys have been active in organizing Mrs. Elizabeth E. Moore, Wal Chalie is no time for small talk ish, graduated from Gettysburg College several interesting clubs and were so . His eyes saw none but the pale blue since one week go by very fast. in 1940 with an A.B. degree. He served earnest in establishing a camera club that skies, Gigum blum and guld tern run rough in the Engineers during the war, and be- the school is outfitting a complete dark On his lips there_was a prayer; over baby generals at Washunton Lee. fore coining to S.M.A. he taught for six room for their use. The junior school And he realized 'twas his time to die,— Peple say thata Tones footballer for that The Friendly months in Pennsylvania. also boasts a coin club which has in its He must go, still young, still fair. team in Stunton is best ronning, possing Lt. Henry E. Funk was born in Phila- collection coins that date back before Corner Drug and all dem things for goes to makem delphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Hav- the time of Christ. Samuel Contakos has For this lad who died on the battlefield good man for college. His ronning mate erford College and Princeton University. some fine early European coins that the Store Only glory and God remain, Bobum Spears too tofif for most college He entered the 82nd Airborne Division club plans to include in an exhibition to And his soul goes free, through eter- ball players mucha less these high n' of the Army, where he served for two be held in the near future. HOGSHEAD nity,— prepem schools. Varsity line cuch much years. He is an instructor in Latin and Many of the forty-six boys in the Free from sin and pain. pleased with whul line play of Big Blum Spanish, and has had previous teaching junior school are receiving dancing in- and Guld team. Thasa no tallin what the struction, and they expect to have their Many lads like him gave their lives, pure back field cuch Bryant says about his experience. first dance around Cristmas time. and free, rougha riders only wun lok at hes face Lt. C. L. S. Earley was born in Phila- BAILEY'S That their sons might not feel the sore, and you finda out mucha more. delphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Leb- Of the battle din, and the fear within, I been walkin and lookin at the tannis anon Valley College, Yale, and the Uni- Lieutenant Jones One terrible sin, WAR! boys and there is much talent in data versity of Pittsburgh. He received an . . . for . . . Continued from Page One) o game than ever before at thisa school. MA. degree from Columbia University. The Hen's Corner Soma biga time fella by name of Rich- During the war he served as a sergeant Last year he took over the job of tac- REFRESHMENTS arda is gonna make tough for all last in the Infantry. He was cycling across tical officer for "F" Company and im- Well, it looks like the blonde bomber, years varsity rackemteers. Germany at the outbreak of the war. He proved the company a great deal from the "S.S." has finally found someone his own Talla me what happen to dat "B" is an instructor in English. previous year. This year Lt. Jones has size. I wonder if she, too is walking on cumpany in dat parade Sonday? they Lt. Dale Jones, recently discharged been tactical officer for Company "C." her knees ? must be planty hotuin under collar with from the Infantry after two years' ser- After five and one-half years in the Visit Your Old Record Store Say, "I..T." what is "M.D." trying to do data "C" cumpany ... I lak to see dose vice, has taken a position as General Army, Lt. Jones is returning to civilian RECORDS MORE to you, or can't you take a hint ? boys in Late Company "B" getum big Science instructor. He graduated from life, but we at S.M.A. are sorry to see PLENTIFUL We've been trying to get "G.C." to date flag for honor cumpany. Davidson College with an A.B. degree. him go. The Corps will wish him the best M.B.C. with the rest of the boys, but What toch footballers team knockum He taught in the Junior School here be- of everything in Washington. HOLT'S he's hopelessly in love with Sue back h . . . outs "C" cumpony. For why you fore the war. home. That's almost as bad as the one no tella me about biga fight in dat Krem Capt. W. K. Dove, a former faculty ing to S.M.A. He now teaches in the and only "flash B." giving up M.B.C. Kuff Bks Captain Detweiler . . . No! member, has returned to the English de- English department. Is it because "N.C." isn't back, or are Yes! partment. During the war he served in Lt. W. R. Crosson was born in West PHONE 915 the town women treating you better ? Dot Valley Fudge makem tough for the Navy in the South and Central Pa- Grove, Pennsylvania. He attended West Our boy "P.M." is having his troubles Blum and Guld this comin week eh! cific, with the rank of lieutenant, and College, where he received a RANDOL TAXI lately. He can't figure out whether "I.R." Charlie! Watchum those boys fallas for B.S. degree. He was inducted into the received medals for his duty. He grad- and will choose the Navy or him. The Navy they passum pig skin and run from dat uated from the University of Virginia Army, where he served two years as an is a good branch, though, isn't it Harold? ol style formation callem chicken wing with a B.S. degree. Engineer, under General Patton. He Transfer Service They tell me that a certain Francis right nn left er! Charlie. Charlie say we taught in high school before coming here. Lt. Thomas Martin graduated from H. likes B. and K. What is your opinion makum chicken hash outa formation of He is a member of the English Depart- Cornell University with a B.S. degree. Special Prices on School Trade Pete? Tell us what would "B." say back Valley Fuge . . . ment. Aftr taking post-graduate work at George home? o Washington College, he taught at Iowa C. & 0. Baggage Transfer. It seems to yours truly, that "B.B." is State University. During the war he serv- out of the high school women class. He's Armory Receives New ed as an engineer in the Army. He is Bill's Barber Shop 21 N. New St. Staunton, Va. been seen looking at a certain. "C.H." Shipment of M-l Rifles married and has a daughter. He teaches FLASH! Herck made a date at M.B.C. Algebra. 13 S. New Street after the first football game. Lt. John N. Kenimer from Nashville, : o The armorj' of this Academy has re- 'Cleanest Shop in Town" ceived from the War Department, by way Tennessee, is an instructor in Spanish. What did the cowboy say to the singing Get Your Steaks and of the Raritan Arsenal, Metuchen, New He graduated from Vanderbilt Univer- cattle? Jersey, 584 United States Rifles, Caliber sity with a B.A. degree. During the war Spaghetti "I herd you." , .30, model 1. It will be issued to the cadets he saw thirty months of naval duty in the —Fxchange. at with the assurance of its proper care on Pacific as a lieutenant (S.G.) Upon dis- o the part of each individual. charge he came to S.M.A. CHRIS' Red : I bought one hundred pounds of This piece, better known as the Gar- Lt. R. E. Dunlap was born in Pitts- Candid S. New Street fertilizer yesterday. and, is a gas operated, clip fed, self load- burgh, Pennsylvania. He received his Fred: For land's sake! ! ing, shoulder weapon. It weighs nine B.S. degree from the teacher's college of Cameras —Fxchange. pounds, has an overall length of forty- that state, located at Slippery Rock. He three inches, and will, no doubt, acquit^ was awarded an M.A. degree from the the standard nickname, "thumbcatcher." University of Pittsburgh. He was induct- SHOWER The weapon was invented by John ed into the Army, where he served in $3.95 Garand, manufacturer of arms. Since the Engineers for twenty-nine months. 1936 it has, for the most part, replaced He taught school seven years before com- SHOES the .30 Caliber, 1903 rifle, which till now Get your Cameras here! the corps has been armed with. $1.00 and $1.99 Though it's sight adjustment, and Get your Cameras here! range is somewhat similar to the 1903 Follow rifle, it has proved its superiority, effec- Can't r e m em b e r your The cold cement is no place tiveness, and value in combat during the friends without a picture; for your bare feet. These new past war. The Checkerboard woolen and cloth woven slippers can't take a picture without of outstanding durability and a camera. For post war really "sharp" and just the Trail cameras, at pre-war prices, thing for going to the shower go to Blackburn's. or just loafing around in your H A M R I C K * S of room. 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