fretting f&ptls One-Man Rule Is for D. Baseball Washington, C., Tuesday, December 12, 1944—A—10 Again Projected Organized Advisory Council of 3 Parks Gains in Losing War Proves Sports Win, Lose or Draw Need, Says Miller To Rule Until Landis' To Bettina, By the Associated Press. By JOHN B. KELLER. Ignoring CHATTANOOGA. Tenn., Dec. Star Staff Correspondent. 12.—The United States was not Successor Is Named Technical Error ready "physically or emotionally” Connie Got Bright Idea for the outbreak of war in 1941. By JOE REICHLER, BOB McCLEAN. Assistant Football NEW YORK, Dec. 12.—Connie Mack, after knocking around By says Navy Associated Press Sports Writer. Coach E. E. because baseball for more than 60 years, finally got the right idea about the Ring drama a la Hollywood popped Clark Griffith, who in blamed "reforming groups and that the national pastime again will If the strictest rules of boxing had other years were intensely serious about the gatherings. After being pacifists” for what he said was a be under a one-man rule before the been followed, the fight could have re-elected vice president of the American League and named to its prewar campaign to destroy foot- start of a new season. ended unsatisfactorily in that sixth board of directors, the president of the Nats ieft the meetings flat and ball and other competitive ath- While this does not mean the heat with Bettina disqualified. In- didn't get back in his hotel until a late hour last night—almost 9 letics on the grounds of over- owners will hurry the selection of a stead, thanks to the of o'clock. judgment emphasis and commercialization. new commissioner, yesterday's ac- La Fond and the sportsmanlike con- Griffith expected to have a little business to transact today, tion indicated immediate tackling of duct of Parks’ seconds, the battle looking after his night game interests and a few other matters to the problem of finding the right went the full 10 rounds with Bet- him of much less importance. And as to the night game proposition man. tina punching out a close but unan- Air Forces Teams the Washington prexy has cooled to some extent. He has intimated Out, A special eight-man committee, imous decision in one of the best he would be satisfied with only 30 night dates at Griffith Stadium four from each league, wdll be ap- heavyweight shows of the year. instead of nearly 50 that he had last season. pointed to work on a new major It happened so quickly that only One Bowl Game Goes, league agreement (the former pact, saw Talk About Deals—Just That ringsiders what was going on. of 24-year standing was terminated In the closing minutes of the sixth, ! yesterday) stressing the provision of in the a There’s a lot of talk going on about deals, but only that. Every- midst of wild flurry of Another Uncertain a new commissioner. body except Joe Cronin, Boston Red Sox manager, wants something, punches and the roar of the crowd, This committee, appointed by the While the a hob- but nobody wants to give up anything. Joe says he'll be happy if he Jimmy Grippo, Bettina's manager, Army put heavy, league presidents, is expected to nailed boot down on can hang onto what he has in stock. Maybe it's the 15 pounds he has | thought he heard the bell and post-season make a report by February. bounded games for its crack Air Forces foot- picked up since the baseball season closed that keeps Joe from moving into the ring, running to- ball Bowl around from huddle to huddle like the major league powers here. Three-Man Council Rules. ward his fighter to bring him back teams. Sun officials con- It is believed the new to his corner. La tinued their efforts to keep the El These annual baseball meetings might have been happier had not agreement Fond, however, will be cer- Paso, Tex,, classic from being Mobilization and Reconversion, streamlined, clarifying quickly chased him through the James F. Byrnes, director of War the tain hazy rules, and will deny the NEW RULERS OF BASEBALL—Here are William Harridge (left), of the American ropes, and a moment later the bell totally eclipsed, Associated Press tossed a bomb into them. His policy of immediate induction into president new commissioner some of the wide and Leslie M. to the late K. M. two of actually rang. It was all over in 10 reported today. the armed forces of men of the 26-to-37 class that are not in industry League, O’Connor, secretary Judge Landis, the three- powers granted to the late K. M. seconds. Dr. Robert B. Homan, Sun Bowl the conduct of the war, announced last Sunday, man committee selected to govern the national pastime, holding a telephone conference in ¥ essential to only Landis. committee chairman, said he still had the bosses in a dither. their New York hotel room. The smile on the face of Ford Frick third member of the Pass Up Disqualification Claim. really major baseball wdll (inset), was seeking an attractive for Meanwhile, be gov- At that time game as the minors have flocks of in the council, is due to the fact that he was re-elected for a term as PSrks had been The big leagues as well players erned by the Advisory Council, com- probably yesterday four-year January 1, according to the As- knocked down once for a nine count age group well qualified physically to bear arms. Further of Will president of the National League. —A. P. sociated Press, But Holly Brock, specified prised Harridge. president Wirephoto. —in the second a of the round—both his inroads by the draft could come close to wrecking number the American League: Ford chairman of the Oil Bowl Commit- |of J’rick, eyes were cut. and Bettina had the clubs in big time. The diamond magnates recall that baseball never National League head, and Leslie M. tee in Houston, threw in the towel. edge in the point-making. Parks’ has been officially labeled as essential and they are worrying plenty. .O'Connor, secretary-treasurer under Houston had counted on undefeated Griff for Son-in-Law ! handlers could have hauled out the as They aren't looking to 1945 with the optimism they professed they Landis, who wdll act as chairman. Angling Metropolitan Hockey Randolph Field as host team, while rule book and demanded that Bet- for the 1944 The council wdll with all the Sun Bowl had an- planned campaign. operate tina be previously disqualified on the grounds nounced 2d Air Force In all matters to the draft as it affected the Nats, the the powers and duties of the com- as Superbombera relating Joe Relief Hurler Aces for of interference. Instead, they chose ball club has maintained steadily a hush-hush policy, so missioner as provided by the major Haynes Invading would play there. Washington a Stall of Th; Star. to let the B> Correspondent brought about any of effort by j fight continue to give an The War Griffith and others associated with him in the operation of the club league agreement of 1921. They let-up Department, meanwhile, NEW appreciative crowd four more rounds wdll act. on YORK, Dec. 12.—Washing- the club representatives announced it would not have no statement to make concerning the revision of draft all matters except any Washington sanction public club still looks to the to the ■of first-class case a claim ton's ball bag pitcher and shortstop one Game With fighting. the appearance of teams in But are uneasy over the situation. involving player's Lions Army regulations. they West it to of Prom Parks’ their a or In for help. Now hopes pry the National League clubs might standpoint, also, the games to avoid war industries if not against club league. this being placed in The Nats could lose a number of players to A 13-man squad of Metropolitan decision turned out to be a wise event the heads will not loose a pitcher from Chicago's White be persuaded to cut loose. There one,[ the position of that a from the league doing anything to the services, if baseball doesn’t get special dispensation as well as a of was a that All-Stars Invades Uline ice tonight because the young colored have any vote and O’Connor will Sox get couple play- possibility Roger Wolff, i slugger might encourage absenteeism from authorities. The actually to leave a steady job to test Lions in an came back manpower only player ers from one of the Western clubs right-hand knuckleball hurler who Washington's ! to win the seventh and | war relief make the decision. On the other plants when production de- in a war to join the Washington club Is Jug Thesenga, all-star hockey match set for 8:30. rounds a clear and plant O'Connor will not vote on of the National League. wasn't so successful this year, and [ninth by margin mands are at a Bill Lefebvre, hand, any The peak, Saturday’s but Shortstop Johnny Sullivan, Pitchers Mickey on an ex- Lions move on to Baltimore demonstrate that he soon be a pitcher, other matter unless the tw7o league Manager Os Bluege has his eye infielder might be given in may game between Randolph and 2d Outfielder George Binks and some others for an Eastern match serious Haefner and Roger Wolff, Joe Haynes, son-in-law of President change if the swap could be ar- Hockey League contender. La Fond, who Air Force at New wouldn't be much left. presidents disagree. York is not a toil in war in the off-season. There and one with the Blades tomorrow night, re- didn’t use his as referee plants National and Clarke Griffith of the Nats ranged. prerogative added or con- Today’s separate turn to to special, post-season a of the club. After over Uline entertain the Phila- to halt the action on a League meetings deal time member looking unofficial rec- technicality, test, an Army spokesman said. reason America delphia Falcons Friday night at 8:30 handled the well the remainder Concerning Training with the amendments handed to; For more than an hour yesterday ords of 1944 performances by Fred fight The game will be under and meet the Falcons in played a week's schedule was in conference with Jim- taken over from Minne- Philadel- of the distance, a tough job with Next training season, the Nats probably will have them by the minor leagues with the Bluege Vaughn, auspices of the Sixth War Loan and the Norfolk Chisox and the two the middle of last season. phia Saturday. heavies who travel as fast as welter- of exhibition games with the strong Bluejacket team at draft and territorial problems the my Dykes, pilot, apolis all proceeds will be turned over to officer resumed conversation is convinced this will The Metro stars are weights. Naval Training Base. Lt. Comdr. John K. MacDonald, athletic most important. The minors want; early today. Bluege player tonight ;Army charity. What want for be of much next This bringing the The fight was a lot closer than of the base and Lt. tj. g.i ••Ace" Parker, the former Duke All-America a33’i per cent increase in the draft Dykes might Haynes help year. players representing hasn't been but clears the for the of New York Rovers. the unanimous verdict of and baseballer. who will coach the Bluejackets, are here price and the right for any minor divulged, Bluege way disposition Metropolitan Judges Late War gridder pro Bob J. A. Goal Os over says that if the price is anywhere one of Washington's infield if Amateur Hockey League of New Eller. Dr. Trigg and La College scheduling games and especially w:ant the Nats. Manager Bluege league club to take the fran-! group somewhat near reasonable Griffith will meet it. a trade can be made. York and the Falcons. Pond would indicate. Parks, who is enthusiastic over the idea. He says the weather might be chise of any major league team Philadelphia Defeats While was no Prominent some difficuifv with the Camp Springs than at the Nats’ the trip really which intends to invade said team's Vaughn brilliant among the invaders experienced milder around Norfolk camp, making j They Need Relief. Army War basket ball The of foot- fielder in his trials at second and will be Elmer Doherty and Bud unorthodox southpaw style of Bet- College's beneficial to his club. territory. question pro team on a believes, would he of whose was put last-minute spurt at ball with the baseball Haynes, Bluege third base w’as better than the Dodds, both the Falcons, who will tina, counterpunching be voted into baseball’s Hall of Fame i interfering that was Before long Griffith may make a good relief pitcher for the in the be nevertheless to good for a 39-38 triumph to come schedule also will be discussed, as average big leagues today accompanied by Jack Mann. Har- excellent, managed N. Y„ as he deserves to be. His name is expected over on Cooperstown, Nats—and how they could use one. and he certainly was no weakling vey Ross, Jack Mason and connect with a solid right-hand Camp Springs yesterday at its will the number of night games to Harry before the permanent nominating committee February meeting. In Os’ has the War College court. be played. opinion, Haynes improved at the plate. What caught Bluege’s Grove of the Rovers. [ smash in the ninth round that Melio managers are attending the winter meet- John former Only nine major league considerably since his term with the interest mainly in perusing Vaughn's Coach Charley Good, faced with admits rocked him plenty. A KO Blair, member of Six of the 16 are abroad with USO groups and Mack, as men- Landis Award Established. club and he the pro ings. Washington gave plenty records was the number of runs Fred the problem of an injury-ridden j was in prospect during every mo- Washington Capitols, paced in California. Bowing to the w’ishes of Landis, his team's attack with 17 tioned is of promise then. batted across the plate. In 109 times Lions squad, plans to make much ment of the action, and either bat- markers, who asked that no memorial now in charge be a while Teammate Kahl sank a field Charley Swann, former Washington newspaperman Haynes, rangy righthander, did at bat, which would be normal for use of a trio of his younger stars. j tier might have scored it. Bettina is here planned for him, the two leagues: in the final to of sports activities at the Martin bomber plant in Baltimore, right well with a mediocre White about 25 games. Vaughn drove home Harvey Jacklin, Freddy Wendorf was on the canvas but once, in the goal seconds give the voted to establish a Landis award; War its as of the All-American Amateur Baseball Association. Sox outfit the past season. He got 21 tallies. That’s the kind of and Jack second, and that was more a case of College margin. representative to be to the most batting McIntyre. AAABA of which presented valuable a The majors right now are keenly interested in the into 35 games for record of five the Nats will need next year to get than being knocked down. to players of each league. The players; 