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A—14 WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1942. Part Payment in Defense Bonds of All Baseball Salaries Urged by MacPhail ~ ^ —...... , ■ .. ■- 1 ______JL. A Tilt of All-Stars, Sports Program Lose or Draw ; Hockey's Injury i For Local Fans Win, TODAY. FRANCIS E. By STAN. Basket Ball. S ar Stall Correspcnann. Jinx Runs Wild Picked Service La Salle vs. Columbus. Tech One Day When Milan Wouldn't Listen to Griff gym, 8:30. Maryland at Virginia Military, NEW YORK, Feb. 2.—As these lines were written Judge Kene- Lexington, Va. saw Mountain Landis, the frosty old gentleman who holds the whip Nine Wrestling. over the major baseball was no statement as re- At Haven New at leagues, making i Proposed Maryland Virginia Poly, gards the so-called national pastime and World War II. It is within : Blacksburg. Va. at Ullne Landis’ power to order 154 games of night ball a season for each Fractures Rob Club Dodgers' Boss Offers Weekly program Arena, club and within his to order all 8:30. jurisdiction lighting systems Wartime Plan at scuttled and the steel, aluminum and melted down to make Of Boxing. copper Five; Flu, Army Lee Savold vs. Neville Beech more bicycles for Leon Henderson to ride for the benefit of pho- Get Three More Writers' Party feature. Turner’s Arena; first tographers. bout, 8:30. here By JUDSON BAILEY, j But so far Landis has not committed himself, and on the way By LOU BLACK, A»»ocl»ted Press Sports Writer. to a rare baseball “war meeting” President Clark Griffith of the Wash- Associated Press Sports Writer. — Feb. 2.—A wartime ington ball club was admitting that the judge's silence was beginning NEW HAVEN. Conn., Feb. 2 NEW YORK, to wear down even his own robust nerves. "And I'm healthy, by What's happening to the New Haven program for baseball, involving an Central and Wilson club of the American Hockey sin.” boasted the 72-year-old boss of the Nats. “Think what it's doing League all-star game with a service team should happen only to the Japs. to the other fellows.” and of in The mounting casualty list has con- partial payment players Battle for in All of which reminded Griffith how potent is the weapon of silence. for Spot vinced local supporters that their Defense bonds, was proposed “I've used it myself, many times.” he was telling Secretary Edward B. ice heroes have been spending their the major leagues today by red- Eynon, jr„ and Spencer Abbott, one of his farm team managers, on the time walking under ladders. spare headed Larry MacPhail, president Series train from Washington. “Let me tell you about the time I clashed with If the Eagles aren't the murder- Playoff ! of the Brooklyn Dodgers, Clyde Milan.” Milan since has served as Griffith's manager and cur- ous sport's all-time hard-luck team, ac- The fiery. Imaginative boss of the one how else, they ask. would you j Game Rated a rently is of his coachesj out- Tossup; count for the with which i National League champions frequency effort their favorites have been making | lined an all-out emergency Western Is Favorite last at The Old Fox Held Pre-Game Meetings ambulance sirens sound overtime i for the diamond sport night the nineteenth annual dinner of Over Anacostia Griff out one of his two-for-a-nickel cigars, peeled it and these nights? pulled baseball writers and follower of murder on ice the New York struck a match. “This happened back in 1912.” he began. “It was my Every said he expected the National and The big game on tomorrow's high I had been in knows that this melange of speed, first year as manager in Washington and the first time American to consider the flying skates and sticks and vicious Leagues school basket ball program pits the American for some time. Before every game, when I League quite But subject at their meetings today. body checks is dangerous. why, Central and Wilson on the neutral was called. Wed talk over the hitters and was a In managed, a meeting enemy fans want to know, should misfor- MacPhail. who captain invite the to the First World War and one of a Roosevelt court with a spot In tha lay plans. I always had my say, but I'd also players speak tune concentrate on New Haven? | small that to kid- the Both have up, too. ■With two months to go, the Eagles group attempted playoff round as prize. the Kaiser after the Armistice, their roster lasts. nap won three one in series “Anyway, we were opening a series with the-White Sox and Jacques only hope supply and. dropped was allotted a few minutes on an winner definite- One Has Skull Fractured. 1 competition and the Fournier was playing first base for them. I was going to pitch Walter extensive at the The club's casualty list plus a speaking program ly will be among the select four bat- Johnson this day and so I told the fellows how I thought they should writers' affair and it was midnight couple of enforced departures makes tling for the crown now held by Fournier. I told Milan, for instance, that a fast-ball pitcher before he his chance to tell play frith sad reading: got Roosevelt. and shade the of a thousand like Johnson working the center fielder should play deep Marcel Tremblav, right winger, DIAMOND ACES HONORED-Hank Greenberg. Joe Di Maggio and Mel Ott Heft to right i hold assemblage per- Also on tomorrow's program is sons what he thought baseball Fournier in left center. Fournier, of course, was a left-handed hitter.” suffered a fractured skull in Indian- awarded them at last night's dinner of the New York baseball writers. Greenberg, re- Western at Anacostia. with the Red plaques to the war a and cackled as he recalled the "Milan.” out should contribute pro- ! Raiders favorite*. Both series clashes GrifT took long puff episode. apolis and may be of the game cently returned to the Army, was honored for "extraordinary service to baseball"; Di Maggio as gram. will start at 3:30 o'clock. he continued, "was at his peak. He and Cobb were the best base stealers forever. of the and Ott. of the "for service to | “player year,” newly appointed manager Giants, outstanding All-Star Game. he was well and he Gus Mancuso. right winger, was Would Move As in most contests among leading in the game. Clyde was a good ball hawk, hitting baseball all over a long period of time.” —A. P. Wirephoto. j lost for almost a month when he four teams, the Central-Wilson meeting had some ideas of his own. ‘Listen,’ he said to me, ‘you just came in this His suggestions fell into fractured his left wrist after crash- is rated a tossup. although the lpague. I've been playing Fournier for quite some time. I know how to groups. ing into the boards. 1. Move this year's all-star game Vikings may have a tough time play him and it ain't left-center. It's right-center.’ George Patterson, center, broke his from little Ebbets Field to the spa- stopping Wilson's high-scoring quint. “I asked the players for an expression of sentiment,” said Griff, “and in Beech Defies left ankle Pittsburgh and has been Experts Basketers' Naismith Memorial cious Polo Grounds and let the win- Hillock Leads Strong Attack. there was a lot of arguing. So I said, 'Well, most of you seem to agree on the shelf for five now at weeks: ner face an all-star service team in Led by tenter Don Hillock, all- with Milan so we'll play his way today and see.’ After all, I had been his home in Joyceville. Ontario, he's some Midwest Fund Is Diverted to War Aid city. high choice last year who is averag- for some time.” slated to return to action 'the New in base- out of the American League In Boast He'll Put 2. Let everyone organized ing 12 points a game this season, Haven this the a management hopes* ball. including players, accept the Tigers have been running up week. his in Defense Until Hostilities End; percentage of salary sizable margins on most opponents, Runs Beat the Nats Wilf was out Building Delayed Fournier's Two Home Hoch, defenseman, Bee on Savold bonds. with Fred Vinson. John Coffey and for six weeks due to a knee admis- There was no bleacher section in left or center field at the time, and injury Southwest, Coast Loop Races Tighten 3. Set aside a part of every Bill Jawish also taking a hand in which required an a he so when Fournier drove on a line to left-center in the seventh inning, operation. sion to buy bomber, which sug- the point-geting. The fifth member Coach Earl Robinson, downed by Will Give D. C. Fans be while a runner was on base, it went for a home run after Milan barely Ring Bv HAROLD CLAASSEN, gested might appropriately of the starting team. Bud Lemeri.se. the flu twice, has just about re- Associated Press Sports Writer. named Kenesaw Mountain Landis. lead was out and the Sox were also has been dropping them in missed a catch. A 1-0 Washington wiped covered from the second Cause to Remember siege. 2.—The Naismith Memorial Executive Com- 4. Make use of every open date in front, 2-1. But the Nats came back with a couple of runs and. going NEW YORK. Feb. regularly. Norm Trustin, center, may be out before and the season for He Declares mittee has decided to continue its for funds with which during Central's players have height, into the ninth, they held the margin until Fournier again came to bat a month with a bruised Him, campaign severely major league clubs to play service which to be a distinct ad- a at site of the first basket promises a mate on the left knee. to build fieldhouse Springfield, Mass., with paths. teams at Army or Navy camps. Wilson’s zone de- Neville Beech, the Memphis man in Defense bonds for the vantage against Canadian Army Gets Two. ball game, but to place all its receipts MacPhail made clear that he was "In spite of the home run," Griff was saying. "Milan never changed who boxes Lee Savold in the 10- fense. Ted Thomaides is the lead- Wilf Simon, defenseman, recalled present. these suggestions solely on position. And again Fournier hit to the same spot for a second home run, round feature tonight at Turner's offering ing Viking in the scoring column, to active duty with the Canadian Inability to get building material during the war period, his own responsibility, and during but his cf r'-v us. 4-3. Arena, will be another fancy flipping style beating Army three weeks probably with ago. coupled with the opinion that e\erydouble-header. never said a word to anybody. I kept away from Milan, could reports to Kitchener. Ontario, for lend all possible aid to the Govern- already had talked to President Bob Hill Kerman. Savold’s soggy mitten Is hoisted in games on the Baylor floor. him in front of his locker, still wearing his suit, and he had a funny look duty in the Canadian Army by ment. influenced the committee in Horace Stoneham of the New York token of victory will he believe it. Although the front-running Illi- This is mere than offset, however, on his face. Finally I undressed and went for the shower, but, before February 5. its decision. Giants about transferring the all- got said the laconic making five was idle all week because bv tall Bob Hill, who will the But. the "I aim to win.” nois occupy I there. Milan ran across the room and shouted: despite mischance, Eagles Work on the structure, honoring star game and had received approval. got youngster who looks as though he of examinations the mini took a pivot position, and bv Johnnv G b- " have been coming along fairly well. the memory of Dr. James Naismith, ‘For God s sake, aren't you going to say anything? I can’t stand it couldn't crack a walnut with a great stride toward the Big Ten Baseball's Leaders at Dinner. bons. who Is a pot shot artist from ’’ They're in third place in the league's who invented basket ball, will com- any longer!' sledge hammer. ‘'Nobody knows me title when Minnesota spilled second- j Since Commissioner Landis, the outside. Bill Keliev and Hank five-club Eastern division, barely off mence as scon as possible following] Griff took another from his "Even then I didn't say a up here but I “think they'll remember place Purdue Monday night and of both major leagues Lawler probably will fill out the drag cigar. the pace of the runnerup Providence cessation of hostilities. presidents I'm were own- five, and with the a but never me after this fight because going then both contenders upset and the of the club j starting exception word." he said. “Milan did lot of suffering he challenged my Reds, and virtually assured of mak- the cam- majority The Although golden Jubilee of Gibbons these all are how felt. I the to do a job on Savold. only edge Saturday. ers were present while he made his players judgment again. Now." he added. "I know Clyde suppose ing the playoffs. paign has been under way for only; he has on me is experience, but The Sophomore leaders now can suggestions, it was considered prob- 6 feet or better. rest of my colleagues feel the same way. Judge Landis is the boss and two months, approximately 1.200 i what’s the good of knowin’ what to, loose three of their remaining nine able that he had discussed them The non-series program also picks what he says will go. But it's tough for him to say something." games already have been designated waiting do if you can’t do it?” games and still earn a tie. Coach with various other leaders before up after a slow week due to mid- | as golden ball contests. Proceeds Bowl Back Savold. Doug Mills’ quintet entertains North- them winter graduation, with tomor- Orange Victory Experts the com- making public. of such contests go to Yanked western Saturday in the league's He said he thought a game be- row's main outside attraction being The Time Shanks Loafed—and Got There is merit in the thought but mittee. feature game. tween the champions of the major Gonzaga at Eastern. The Eagles As the club owners opened their today Griffith the gents who unblushingly admit In a ball contest Saturday big league meeting golden | Southern half of the Pacific a team of the Ramblers in two of three Relieves are In tjte league all-star game and topped was for the total of 34 in Bulldog being experts in the matter New York University, grad- asking unprecedented night games Washington, night. Coast circuit. Stanford moved out in standouts from the mili- contests last season, but Eastern out on the hard-hit- baseball must on nocturnal entertain- readv to go all ually gaining recognition as one of explaining that the Nation's Capital rely front with twin triumphs over the services (which might include already partly has made up for this ting Savold. He not only appears to the better teams in the metropoli- tary ment almost 100 per cent because of war work by day. Up to now the University of California and this Haiik Greenberg. Bob Feller. Ted ; by taking an earlier meeting this Vets of Work have too much experience but too tan area, drubbed Lehigh. 67 to 40. number of by Landis has been wek end is host to Sam Barry’s Travis and others) year. 22-17. maximum night games permitted Judge for the and Williams, Cecil much powder youngster Princeton Goes to ^ in seven. If Griff loses his for 34 and is held to Top. Southern California aggregation would a quarter-million dol- request games again seven, most, of the critics look for a gross The same a crucial two-game series. lars and it be held It is estimated that it will cost the old gent no less than $250,000 In gate Mentor Concentrates knockout. night, late-starting suggested might Princeton crushed Yale. 59 to 24. Five In Cleveland or Detroit, possibly at receipts. and Beech is in excellent condition for Great Lakes Sparkles. On Sophomore The and ascended to the top of the night, within a few days after the Columbus Basketers, One word from Landis and Griff can kiss that quarter of a million the fight and ditto for Savold. j Almost the same conditions prevail Eastern intercollegiate standings. regular all-star game which now is But the Old Fox can take It. Last December he almost had a Freshman newcomer has hopes of sticking in the northern division, where good-by. Players Both erstwhile leader, and scheduled for Brooklyn 7. around Washington for more Cornell, and a July bit of passed doubling the night games but Landis broke an en-1 Washington moved a game legislation while Savold is shooting Dartmouth, the defending cham- Earlier in the dinner program Boxers to Take on By the Associated Press. gagements j half ahead licking Oregon twice American-National League stalemate by blackballing the recommenda- in pion, previously had been beaten. by Fiorello H. La Guardia. Mayor of ATHENS, Feb, 2—Coach for higher stakes. Lee says he is to tion of his old friend. Griffith. Ga., Dartmouth is at Princeton Wed- and now takes its responsibilities New York and director of the Office for a main bout in Madison Wallace Butts called up his Univer- line week end for a pair "I didn’t squawk then and I won't this time,” Griff said today. nesday and Penn invades Cornell on Pullman this for Civilian Defense, assured the of football team for Square Garden. State, last La Salle, Miami sity Georgia to the of duels with Washington that there would be "Landis against me?” he repeated. “By sin, I should say not! If he Saturday, with Harvard going baseball men spring practice today—but the roster Guggino Smart But Aged. Victims of an Potomac big Green's gym the same night. j| year's kingpin. no interruption of the normal sea- inspired thinks I'm wrong he says so. But he's not against me and that reminds had scant resemblance to the Orange who's who will Tonight's supporting card shapes Alabama, which has beaten seven What's what and son in New York Citv unless the State quintet last Saturday night, me of the story of Howard Shanks, who played for Washington while I Bowl Champions. in in the Missouri Valley Columbus courtmen up fairly well, although dusting different Southeast Conference fives be determined military' situation changed drastic- University's was Howard wasn't quite a good hitter to be a The starting team—including All- an bout on floor resume at Tech managing. enough off Carl Guggino for 8-round in building its 10-won-l-lost record, ; circuit Saturday Creighton's ally. operations tonight America Frankie Sinkwich. Lamar 1 j M. La Salle Col- regular but he stuck around for a long while, and one day I had him in with Oscar Wright the management meets powerful Kentucky in Tusca-'•with Oklahoma A. & furnishing The writers heard other promi- High School, engaging Davis, and other stars—drew a favors. Neither club has at 8:30. left field. A ball was hit over his head. He couldn't possibly catch it ! Is doing the customers no loosa tonight and then begins prep- the opposition. nent speakers, some in a serious lege of Philadelphia blanket deferment from Butts while the a foe this season. The Crimson and Gold but he loafed while chasing it and it made the team look so bad I sent a ! Guggino is smarter than young aration for its return feud with bowed to league and others in a humorous vein, and ringmert he concentrated on drills for fresh- colored but seems to Colorado. Big Seven leader, meets make their first appearance before substitute out right away to relieve him. | and rugged boy Tennessee at Knoxville Saturday. themselves lampooned baseballs candidates. at man and sophomore bo ft trifle too archaic to have a are the Colorado State the same night. and events in ad- a home audience tomorrow night "Howard came to the bench and he was mad. He wanted to know The Vols, circuit leaders, leading figures little round man. who j Oklahoma's sweet Turner's Arena, host to Georgia's chance. only league squad to defeat the Gerald Tucker, dition to presenting plaques to three playing what was the big idea. I told him. ‘Well.’ he said, ‘you never did like last the to the and also year piloted Bulldogs Other bouts include Fred Griggs j Crimson Tide. Kentucky also visits singing center, again is eligible outstanding players—Joe Di Maggio, Miami's potent delegation, me, anyway. You always had it in for me.' schools first bowl said Kid Saturday at 8:30. invitation, ! vs. Jabbo Kanner. eight rounds: Notre Dame Saturday. will be back at his post Mel Ott and Hank Greenberg. Shanks." I told him. this for nine were excused for two to Norman. Both and "Listen, "you’ve been on club iuniors being Stribling vs. Nick Manfredi. four In the neighboring southern cir- when Missouri comes dribblers leather-pushers or because carried the Sooners re- to to years and you're just as bad a ballplayer now as you were when you three weeks they rounds: Sammy Daniels vs. Roscoe cuit. Duke passed idle William and During his absence will have show improvement most of the burden in the successful is the Six race and now win. Potomac, with a came. I must love you to have kept you. Perry, four rounds. The first bout Mary by defeating North Carolina mained in Big southpaw by of Texas Christian Uni- are tied with Kansas for the top. the name of Hardman showing the “Now,” concluded Griff, see what I mean when I that conquest scheduled for 8:30. State. The Blue Devils trip to North Race Crowd “you say the Caliente versity in the Orange Bowl. ---— William and Among the independents, way. upset Columbus by a 45-38 Landis hasn't got it in for me personally." I Carolina Saturday and : “In fact,” he said "I even i Great Lakes Naval Station count, and Lock Haven humbled the may Mary's jaunt to Clemson on Thurs-' Training them for the entire five has won 18 out of 20 and when Columbus excuse practice day and Furman on Friday highlight games Is Held to at Explorer ringmen because those reserves sure need a Mirror ;j this week tackles five foes in four 5,C33 forfeited the bout. Sports the circuit's program of 19 games heavyweight I he Associated Press. in six lot of work.” j By this week. JI States days. G.W.'s Zunic Three Eight of the eleven men who Three years ago—Lloyd Waner Bradley Tech and Toledo continue Among Top Baylor Five Is On Spot. started against T. C. U. will be announced he had rejected the their domination in the Midwest. Army's Request Regal Soccers Pressed season. include offered the Pitts- The Southwest Conference, where Island Is in the East seniors next They contract by Long strong By the Associated Press. on Sinkwich and Ken Pirates: Oral Hildebrand not a single game was played last and the Giants of West Texas State In Waldorf Scorers Southern Court Davis, halfbacks: burgh AGUA CALIENTE. Mexico. Feb. Beating Poschner for 1939 season with New week because of midyear examina- more than hold their own with foes undefeated lead- Keuper, fullback: George signed 2.—Sir Winsome held the advantage Regal Clothiers, tions. a bit, with the of the Nation. and Van Davis, ends: Greene Kelt- York Yankees. brightens up from every corner the ers in the Washington-Suburban of (4. C. S. Leads With 88 two or a fast start against driving Points; and Bell Bears, leaders only are Wal- McKinney ner, tackle; Harry Kuniansky Five years ago—Matty Baylor Don Lin and won Soccer League, finding the to win all three finish of yester- Walter Ruark, guards. Blocking withdrew his name from list of weeks ago. needing dorf team ?. tough nut to crack. Two Matt Is Tied With W. & at 74 a Dew. day's 7-furlong Ivanhoe Handicap Knox, M„ Tackle for as head foot- of their games to stay in the race. Today year ago—Earl Back Cliff Kimsey and candidates job ; at the Agua Caliente weeks ago Waldorf held the Regals of The Bears with Texas A. Ar champion jockey of 1940. died at Steeplechase By the Associated Press. Tommy Greene are to graduate in ball coach at the University tangle to their only tie so far this season with Arkansas, tied San of suffered in track. and i Iowa and con- M. Tuesday and Diego injuries with June. Centers Clyde Ehrhardt signed five-year j Attendance was limited to 5.000 at and almost repeated yesterday, RICHMOND, Va„ Feb. 2.—Horace iBones) McKinney, North Methodist. for the lead with Texas Christian. spill on Agua Caliente track. Bill Godwin are sophomores. tract at Southern the of the United States a last-minute goal by Vermillion Carolina State’s colorful soph center, has taken over the leader- request Army and Gov. Culbert L. Olson of finally putting Regal ahead. 3-2. in tire see-saw Southern Conference basket ball race ship scoring California. In the other loop game Maryland with 88 in six points family games. The mutuel pavoff: Sir Winsome. Sports Club nosed out Washington Buddies at Last week’s leaders, Glenn Knox of William and Mary and All His Army Pay Treating $15. $4.40 and $3.60; Don Lin, $2.80 British. 1-0. Gonzaga field. Regal Matt Zunic of George Washington, •:«--- Greenberg Spends and $2.20; Congressman, $6.20. was scheduled to play in the Stew- both with 74 points in five games, art Cup series, but Its entry wa„ re- Forest. Those quints which manage Oliver in Same Medical Detachment have been idle for examinations. and "Rival Seconds; Turnesa and ceived too late and a league game to remain among the eight leaders Dempsey Sharkey McKinney, a Durham