totting Is Nats' Outfield Plans J^pof mm Complicates Bluege's 1947—A—12 Hitting March Washington, D. C., Monday, 17, --- Coan and Grace Show or w in, Lose, Draw No of By FRANCIS E. STANN Signs Yielding Stor StofF Corresjaondent Now It's 'Yankees' on His Shirt Front To Club's Veterans ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.. Mar. 17.—Some baseball managers have Harris By Burton Hawkins a knack of drawing newspapermen to their dugouts and Bucky New York Star Staff Correspondent has been one of these for more than 20 years. When the ORLANDO. Fla.. Mar. 17.—A source Yankee^ returned from Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Cuba the writ- him of elation for Ossie Bluege is flie ing mob descended upon Bucky and found the excellent of his Nats. Most sitting easily on the bench wearing a hole in hitting center of his head. of them in six intrasquad and Dr. Mai Stevens, the former football coach, regularly scheduled exhibited games carved it out for Bucky and there is no signifi- have compiled batting averages that the hole in his head and Harris’ cance between are fantastic and probably mislead- of a front-office to manage Larry stepping out job all of which is serving to com- of an ing, MacPhail’s Yankees. It simply was a case plicate Bluege’s outfield plans. infected cyst.. The Nats’ manager has charted a “How does it feel to be back in uniform?” process of elimination course to of his asked a newspaperman. determine the construction is t -Rather like an old fire horse feels back in outfield, but nobody seemingly to be benched on that basis. harness,” answered Bucky. willing At the moment Gil Coan is making "You’ve been out a good many years, haven’t good on his threat to retain the you?” left field job. He's Washington’s Harris. ‘‘I missed Francis e. stann. "Just one,” replied only top hitter with a .636 average, or last season.” 7 hits in 11 attempts. "No!” said the incredulous writer. Gil’s fielding has bordered on his is "That’s all,” smiled Bucky. "I was general manager of Buffalo a atrocity at times, but batting attention and respect. year ago. Last summer I joined the Yankees. This spring I put on commanding a^ This year he is living to the lofty on uniform again.” OLD FOX TELLS ’EM—Clark Griffith, president of the Nats, gives his hired hands some tips build-up he received last spring Rolland "I’m a little confused,” said the "But, at a Florida session. The (left to right) are Pitcher Miller, up reporter, apologetically. when he came to the Nats’ camp as baseball training players sort of hard to with." from the Charlotte farm in the Tri-State League; Inflelder Johnny Sullivan, who left the Wash- then, you're keep up a highly heralded rooklb who had and Catcher Frank Mancuso, acquired from The Old Wonder Has Been Around swatted .372 in the Southern Asso- ington club in 1945 for a hitch in the armed forces, Boy ciation. the St. Louis Browns. of when he a world ______. Washington’s “boy wonder" 1924, managed Grace’s Hitting Outstanding. at that. championship team at 27, has been difficult to keep up with, Hardly less spectacular has. been Bucky’s grin indicated that he was in sympathy with his perplexed the batting splurge of Joe Grace, an Weakness on Mound Sonja's Trophies York's Is Key a Hitting guest. outfielder whose offer to become his bosses. Those who knew Bucky, or who were following him when he be- catcher was spurned by Worth $462,000 for Harris Joe has accepted the snub in stride gan as a manager, even have found it necessary to be alert, NEW YORK, Mar. 17.—Sonja of and is about the task And at Short Hurts To Success Bosox, was the white and quietly going has worn a lot of uniforms in his day. There red, | Henie believes she has one of the [of an outfield job. He’s Talk of his trade having died down, Stan Spence Is going seasons the capturing blue of those old Washington teams ... a few more in j belting a robust .412 and defying finest collections in sports in her along at a fine clip with the Nats. Besides fielding in his usual sombre habiliment of the Detroit Tigers of the time then Believes more anybody to wedge him out of the Cubs' Hills (Calif.) home. The Cronin manner, is .353 in exhibition and from the Flag Hopes Beverly snappy Spence hitting games a stretch with the Boston Red Sox they were ascending ag lineup. includes 450 By the Associated Press slammed a three-run homer the Browns. then By the Associated Press collection trophies yesterday against cellar under the ownership of Tom Yawkev Washington Meanwhile Stan Spence, whose Mar. York, 17.—Pen- medals valued at SARASOTA, 17.—Rudy —Star Staff Photos by John Mueller. then Buffalo in 1945 and now t|ie name was prominently in LOS ANGELES, Mar. and $462,000. again then the Phillies figured the Indian who almost trade talk for isn’t 1945 and third in She is the woman who big, balding Yankees’ stern black-against-white flannels. months, per- nant winners in only to him. He’s single-handed battled the Cardinals mitting it disturb Cubs can holds the cross of the knight- His year in a white shirt and tie apparently has not interrupted 1946, the Chicago expect hitting .353 and yesterday delivered down to the wire in the last World and Stars Bouts Loom His slide still further down the Na- hood of the first class of the High Prep Sizzling his stride in a dugout, which remains easy and casual. experience seventh homer as to a 3-run inning Series, will be the key man in Bos- is reflected in the manner in which he runs his Yankees. His lieuten- the Nats outslugged the St. Louis tional League toboggan this season Order of St. Olav. She received ton's effort to win a second straight ants, notably Chuck Dressen, know what to do. His players know, too, Browns, 10-9, here before a crowd of unless their pitching jells and they the decoration from the Nor- To Drills for As D. C. AAU American League flag, says Man- Open Boxing leaving Bucky free to play cordial host until the game starts. 2,500. suddenly come up with a shortstop. wegian government for outstand- will be of New York writers, after beating their heragls against the cold ex- Outfielder Buddy Lewis That seems to be the consensus ager Joe Cronin. ready for duty this week, but It at this stage, of ing accomplishment. terior of Joe McCarthy for years, are amazed and delighted with observers early If Rudy produces another such Clash Meet Nears End probably will be part-time employ- i the Cubs are over from Saturday's answers most tells anecdotes, course, just great season as his first with the Harris, who straightforwardly questions, also has With bouts in both novice and ment because George Case the island fastnesses of Catalina Red Sox after being obtained from First practice sessions for the 10 skillfully when necessary and often turns interviewer himself. parries been impressive, despite his one and may not have lost their ferry- Refusal fo Hit to Left .276 in 154 basket ball senior divisions on tap tomorrow from Detroit, when he hit all-high and all-prep Long before he even steps into Yankee Stadium he has support hit, in five George has, night and another 20-bout card attempts. boat legs. games and piled up 253 total bases, teams which clash in Uline Arena and for the District the press. played parts of two games | There’s a lot- of high-class talent then Cronin thinks his club will scheduled Friday, has been the ball in Cubs Saturday at 2:30 p.m. have been AAU boxing tournament rounds into meeting sharply, running around regalia— Cost Him '46 have a very good chance, indeed. Is tor Return ot Di but with little luck. and Crown, for tomorrow the home stretch with of Bucky Pining Maggio Phil Cavarretta, Andy Pafko “And there's no reason why he called night. plenty t Mancuso Aren t action Both will "I didn’t have to manage the Yankees.” Bucky was telling the ernon, Hitting. Harry (Peanuts) Lowrey probably shouldn’t that I know of,” Joe said All-Prep Coach Ben Zola, cage promised. programs The only Nats who aren’t hitting,! are as as outfield in the mentor at Catholic University, will be offered at Catholic University, writers. "I was assistant to Mr. MacPhail when he offered me this job. good any Williams Declares around the edges of a large cigar. in fact, are Mickey Vernon, who Eddie Waitkus, Don John- his squad a workout at Amer- each beginning at 8:30. I turned it down and then I happened to mention it one night at home majors; “He’s just reported off that Georgia give led the American last Hack make three- the Associated Press ican at 6:30S In an effort to find some in .front of the children. League son and Stan By farm of his and he looks right down University starting worthy season, and Frank Mancuso. Ver- fourths of a fine infield; Clyde Mc- Wil- That's all I p.m., while Otts Zahn, George opposition for Pete Cilinski, who "'You mean TAMPA. Fla., Mar. 17.—Ted to his playing weight. you'd be manager of the Yankees, Daddy?’ asked the non hitter in is the Nats’ worst Collough, Mickey Livingston and let hit that ball like Washington University coach, will so far has the 135-pound senior little liams of the Boston Red Sox has ask—just Rudy girl, Sally. I looked at her eyes and they were shining. So were games thus far with a .167 are drill his team at class sewed up, Coach Lou Jamison spring Bob Scheffing all capable he did last year. all-high George those of her brother. Mancuso evidence his set on another .400 batting at 7 of Merrick Club has named Dickie, younger figure. displayed catchers. sights “I won’t worry about what he Washington, beginning p.m. Boys’ of out of his he re- the team two leather for tomorrow "That decided the question for me. I contacted MacPhail and I coming slump yester- But until events prove otherwise, average this year, and since does down here. He can’t hit a lick A trophy for winning pushers day by collecting two hits, lifting in the short- has been donated Mike Uline. night’s card. Joe Dunn takes on became manager of the Yankees.” there’s a big hole out I gards the “Williams shift” as a in Florida. Last spring I don’t by his average to .200. field and a lot of named Joe until The team’s name will be engraved1 Charley Carhart of the Boys’ Club "And how does it feel to you?” somebody asked. guys to his he is think he even hit a long ball is a .500 barrier goal practicing will be on of while Eddie Moran Shortstop Jerry Priddy on the mound. on the north. But he on the trophy and it Washington, "Well,” supplied Harris, dryly, “there have been Yankee managers to break it we were way hitter with nine safeties in 18 tries, j Grimm still has left-field drives up. last time display throughout the year at the squares off with Paul Oliver of the who inherited Ruth and that made all the difference. For others it Manager Charley was still hitting them the while is batting fill Admitting he was “a bit bull- Arena. Prince Club. George Myatt .333; hopes that Bob Sturgeon will the | I saw him in the series. He made Georges was a question of inheriting Ruth and Gehrig; for still another, and Cecil Travis .357. It’s an showed headed at times” last year, the also will be awarded The Southwest Club, de- im-, bill at shortstop. Sturgeon our club.” Trophies Boys’ I was I'd but so far I’m man- the Nats outfielder now says his per- Gehrig. hoping be inheriting DiMaggio, posing array of averages of a revival late last season, slugging Cronin to the outstanding player of each fending champion, sends three big signs to left then If Rudy comes through, the Yankees without J. DM.” are presenting as the result at bat. sistent refusal to hit team and both coaches. guns into the fray, with aging of; pulling up to .296 says* he will remain unperturbed Ralph 20 runs in their last two! cost him the American is Meador "When are you getting him back?” amassing If Sturgeon flounders, there’s al- probably the Sox s obvious weaknesses at Tickets for the affair, ■which facing George "Baby-Face" title. over "He's at Johns games against Detroit and St. veteran Bill Jurges, once the League batting field. sponsored by the Big Brothers' Fuller of Merrick in a 160-pound "I'll settle for May 1,” sighed Bucky. still Hopkins Louis.; ways nine third base and in right The Nats bashed Ray Shore, Ted estimated he lost about Club of the Branch oout; Ed son of the-South- or whatever it is. greatest shortstop in the league—or “When have strength through Georgetown Kennett, with that boned heel, because of the shift, you Clarence Iott and Fred Sanford hits — halfback Ace Parker of football directly we have of the Washington Boys’ Club, are; west coach, clashing with Nick Lo- can use that, concluded Harris. "This is to the middle like good "We big guy,” getting for 15 hits and fashioned a 5-0 lead ; to enable him to have fame, or Lenny Merullo, who batted enough and Bobby on sale at Uline Arena, the Touch- reto of Barry Post in the same class, as of the afternoon for the pitching, Johnny Pesky be a very rough league." Then, the opposition which evaporated in the fifth beaten out Mickey Vernon down Club, 1414 I street and with inning; a hollow .151 last year. Doerr at short and second, and Dom N.W.;| Johnny Wright tangling (for the opposition was no less than the St. as fielding behind Bobo crown. As it was he finished with and D the St. began batting practice shoddy The pitching could be great if Di Maggio and Ted Williams in the Sports Center, Eighth streetsj Mary’s 175-pounder, Bobby and Musial were Harris Newson allowed the Browns to lock a .342 and 11 points behind the Bibb. Louis Cardinals and Slaughter swinging bats), Hank Borowy regained his form of can with- N.W.: Andy Farkas’ Sports Store,: baseman. outfield—then you get by • the score with a 5-run outburst. Washington first street Arena Another match made an amendment: 1945 and earlier years, and Claude out world beaters at a couple of 1818 Eighteenth N.W.; ; promising pita Homer Tied Score, “I am going to hit to he toward Musial and Spence’s Passeau recovered from a back op- definitely Sports Store, Fourteenth and W Johnny Mason of the Apollo Club, “I should have said,” nodding said spots. smiled, St. Louis Bobo for another left more often this year,” streets and the former novice are clipped eration in time to pitch by mid- to using N.W., Georgetown; lightweight titlist, Slaughter, “these very rough leagues.” when use “I’ll be willing go along run in the sixth and added two other start- Williams, “especially they and Eastern Branches of the Wash- Post’s Mansfield season. Among regular two or three rightfielders, the wdy against Barry Ray more in the seventh off Walter that cock-eyed shift against me.” ers will be Lefty Johnny Schmitz and ington Boys’ Club. in a 147-pound bout. Mansfield said he realized that I did last year, dividing up Masterson to take an 8-5 lead, but Hank Williams Reserved seats are at $2 scored an upset, over Alcorn of U. Boxers St. John's Is and Righthander Wyse. third among several men, including priced Ray C. Underdogs Returning homer tied the score in the striving for a .400 batting mark Spence's Emil Kush will head the if on and general admission at $1.25 Merrick last Friday, while Mason probably have to sacrifice Don Gutteridge. Rudy keeps seventh. A walk to Masterson, plus meant he would was a over relief brigade again. hitting that ball. and 80 cents. earning split verdict In Bouts at Wisconsin To Diamond and Track singles by Case and Myatt and the some of his home-run pow-er. Marini of Southwest. Potentially powerful, Cubs, “I think my pitching may be a Angelo Grace's fly got Washington “I am going to *concentrate on Special Dispatch to The Star A welcome addition to scholastic long could be a pennant factor if they! little better. Last as you re- to hits,” he said. "Babe Ruth's year, Blamed as Bears two runs in the eighth, enough short and on the getting Injuries Mar. 17.—Wis- sports this spring will be St. John's plug the leaks at call, we really had very little after East Adds Three Men MADISON, Wis., offset the one run scored by the home-run record can wait.” return to diamond and track. The mound. Ferriss. Hughson, Harris and Dob- was an fa- in ninth when I Williams pointed out that Ruth consin ovei*whelming baseball will be Browns the Jerry turn. “Now I Bow to 72-66 Johnnies’ prospects his rec- son had taken their Orange Five, For All-Star Tilt was 30 when he made vorite to Catholic former Witte walked and came around on past Mel Cage whip University's guided by Joey Gallagher, think I have a couple of boys in j of were blamed th* Chet Laabs and ord of 60 home runs in 1927. Ted A couple injuries By Associated Press final i St. John's and singles by Russ; Dorish who team in the Cardinals’ George Washington Awarded a time Parnell and Harry might as the — boxing Peters. Titles Are is 28. He feels he has long Washington' Bears, Negro NEW YORK. Mar. 17. Three U. athlete, and track will be coached be to in there. match of the season here tonight. to go. ready step professional basket ball team, more basket ball players have been Brother Paul of the school fac- Nat Notes: Early Wynn permitted has by the sit- Another rookie who caught a 72-66 to the Orange The C. U. arrived today after two hits, both luck-anointed, “Occasionally, and when dropped game announced for the Eastern All-Star squad ulty. only Cronin's is Bill Goodman, who at he toiled. In CYO uation demands it. I’ll swing for eye (N. J.) Triangles yesterday collegiate aggregation which will from are in the three innings Cage League with an air trip Washington. About 80 candidates expected hit a .389 in 86 games 500 fans. the de- that long one,” Williams grinned lofty Turner’s Arena before meet a star-studded Western five at Coach Eddie La Fond announced for each Baseball candidates Most unusual play of game Our of Lourdes sport. St. Martin's, Lady Atlanta last year. The Bears led most of the way Madison Garden March 29. in the ninth when boyishly. __ Square several in Catholic’s line-up tomorrow at the Six- veloped inning and wear the Catholic _ changes begin drilling Nativity and were out in front, 47-45, at the are Nate diminutive Mancuso and Masterson collided in ball They Apple, because of injuries. teenth and Kennedy streets athletic Youth Organization basket of the final frame, when front of the to | beginning Pittsburgh playmaker; John Mills, Johnny Walsh replaced Bernie field, while thinclads were to start plate attempting crowns after winning in yesterday’s The ;they lost Sugar Cain and Charley 6-foot 2 backboard specialist from Barrows at 130 and Cal Nis- work today at Catholic U. snare Les Moss’ pop fly. finals at Catholic University. Exhibition Horners pounds Greenberg's Isles. Hofstra, and Francis Crossin, high 145- are be- ball caromed off Mancuso’s mitt Dominic’s son was given Billy Groves’ Schedules for both sports St. Martin’s downed St. The New York-New into Masterson’s Walter Jersey League scorer from Pennsylvania. role. Johnny Wilding was ing arranged by Brother Andrew, glove. to take the Parochial School crown, in pound and for Pirates champions dropped in 27 points Nat Holman of City College will to at 155 with the school's athletic director. dropped the ball, however, St. Mar- as Good Omen slated box pounds, while Nativity outscored Seen the last quarter while the Bears coach the Easterners. 165- Travis scooped it up and threw to 14-16- Associated Press tional League forte, and Hank is Frank Strausberger in the tin’s, 35-17, for honors in the Ey tht could muster 19. in to retire Moss. of wrinkle balls only Is Gun Vernon time going to see plenty Five years ago—West Virginia pound position. Doherty Leading year-old division. A spring training victory or home Isles, who was earned from the Pitchers Ed Kubuski, Charley class Our when the race opens. and Island In the unlimited Lady floor after a collision with Thomas, Creighton upset Long run doesn’t mean ft thing when the Pinmen Ahead In Hiden and Howard Martin were to St. 50-25. Other news from training and West Texas State, D. C. Legion Berywn's Trapshoot of Lourdes routed Peter’s, a Triangle guard, took scoring University be sliced from the Nats’ squad Con- baseball’s day rolls around, camps: in the round Two District teams won by 233 J. J. Doherty missed only three Joe Kolley of Immaculate opening honors with 23 respectively, opening with all of them as- ST. PETERSBURG.—The St.Lou- points. of 50 to lead gunners in today, being was voted outstanding but fans were keeping of the National Invitational Bas- pins in the first of a home-and- targets ception Pittsburgh Bears. G. P. P. Triangles. G. P. P. signed to Charlotte. Outfielder after is Cardinals have decided on a ring ketball Tournament at a disort home duckpin match between the 16-vard event, in yesterday’s player of the league and named on their fingers crossed today Gibson.f_ 7 4 18 Irvin.f 4 3 11 Jack Netcher also was to de- team. per- as the 1946 World Series award Carver,!_S 2 1:J Dawson,! 5 Old Garden. Amer- registered trapshoot at Berwyn Rod the all-star Parochial League Hank Greenberg’s smashing 3 1 3 Square Washington and Richmond Baseball Isles,! ___ in 23 Young,!-1 part for nearby Winter Haven to the Boston Braves they have coming from 2 (t 4 Wilson.c_ 5 5 15 ican Zimmer 'rolled and Gun Club. Other team members included Pat formance against Cain.c Legion quints. join the Chattanooga Lookouts. Commissioner A. B. Chandler. 1 5 Brown.g !* 4 22 the locals. C. H. Smith and G. E. Atkinson Donhue of Nativity, Leo DeValen- at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., yesterday. 2 4 Thomas,g._ 4 3-11 high game of 143 f6r commissioner’s Baseball Commissioner, Happy Hart- Greenberg is no ball Funds from the W’shing'tmg 0 0 0 n The final will be held at Richmond ; tied for first in the handicap event. fcino of St. Martin’s, Charley Ordinarily Powell,g-_0 the League, office pay for the emblems selected Saturday. Each scored 22x25 from 22 yards. (See HAWKINS, Page A-13.)* nett of St. Dominic's and Francis of fire in Grapefruit Totals 27 12 B(i Totals. 28 16 72 homers and each members of the cham- Money of St. Francis Xavier. and that's why his two year by was con- team. A1 Brazle, Ed Blake Lourdes, G. F. P. St. Peter's. G. F. P, single against the Braves pion Five Tie in Blind Bogey O'Donnell,f. 0 1 1 B.Newberry,! 13 5 Yochim were selected to sidered highly significant. The big and Ray 77 1n Geibel.f — 7 2 16 J Kemp.f .011 Five hit to tie round- hurl the Cincinnati Reds players in O'Brien.!... Oil J.Pohutsky. Oil slugger likes to take his time against blind event Irish 0 6 Richardson,c 4 2 In yesterday's bogey golf District's Sullivan.c._ 3 Realm, condition for the league today at Tampa. Sports Poulis c -102 into were: A1 Sparkle Harrell.c-Oil ing at Kenwood Club They 3 0 6 B Kemp.g 000 Cantrell.g which count. H. the Handiboes Were Men Pavich.g— 6 5 17 J.Newberry.g 3 0 4 games Hatton, the Cin- Rudder, 87-10—77; Wayne Smith, Lynch, Gallagher, Cusack, Sheehy, Mighty 2 is a different year for TAMPA.—Grady Juul.g_ 10 2 S.Pohutsky.g 10 But this third 104-27—77; P. A. Zachary, 91-14— What a swell to a war trail cinnati Reds’ sophomore innumerable professional offers way fight Hank—maybe the end of the and Bert Lewis F. Atchison Totals ..20 10 60 Totals.. 9 7 25 was a yester- 77; J. L. Hooker, 95-18—17. By to conduct a lucrative without all the trouble, sorrow clouter who col- baseman, casualty plumbing for the handsome Sullivan, 95-18—77. Sure and If St. Patrick's Day. G. F. P. day as the Boston Red Sox whipped business. and expense of the present St, Martin's. G. F. P. Nativity. lected nearly all power-hitting hon- for 10 3 Cannon,! ..306 6-4. The Tex- isn’t appropriate recalling we Sulli- method. It even would be liCCompt,!.. Detroit's the Redlegs, young In the boxing had Kid Cassidy.f 0 0 0 Welch.! 10 2 ors in his long term with some of the Irish who helped 0 an a ninth-inning single van, a nom de guerre, no more profitable instead of disastrously McDonald,!. 0 0 Foley,f-113 And Hank, who was deeply stopped 0 0 o Kelly.c-1 0 2 Tigers. but •write history in this pre- as now. Curtip.c sudden by Pete Layden with his jaw. sports Celtic than his real name of costly Imagine picking 2 0 4 Eagin.g ... Oil by his Yeatman.g hurt and embittered hurt. cinct—and the top o’ the mornin’ the and a head- Pennine,g— 3 5 11 Muller,g 7 4 18 wants to show was not believed seriously Harry Sheehy, Marty Gallagher up paper reading McGllsi»er.* 113 sale to Pittsburgh, to Officer Jerry Donovan—then like this; “U. S. Wins War that Joe Beggs and Ken Polivka go ye and, to be overlooking no one, line the Tigers as well as the fans bedeviled Totals 6 6 17 Totals __14 7 35 the Cards today. this poor, key pounder Patsy Donovan, nee Donovan With Germany, 8-0.” The idea he Still wields a big stick. against a time. wouldn’t know better Goldie Ahearn has unlimited such G. F. P. had Koontz. Of coufse possibilities, St. Martin’s. G. F. P. St.Dominic's. Up to yesterday Greenberg to ease 15 Himmler,! 10 2 SARASOTA.—Probably There was Mike Lynch, the an- would be to slip in here, as rematches without all the A.Torre,! 2 three singles in 16 trips trying Cassidy,! .10 2 Woodburn,!. 0 2 2 made only their demotions in the near future, who foolishness the —.2 2 6 cient ambulator, thought but Goldie is not eligible today. diplomats go Kniseby.c 10 2 Cody.c to plate. Boston Red Sox rookie DiGirolo'io.g 5 0 10 Kenny.g .2 0 4 most of the at all, of running 10 or 15 Dr. Bill Cusack is only one of through in working one up. 4 In the fifth, against Lefty Spahn, nothing DeValent'o.g 12 4 Hartnett.g 2 0 infielders will play for the Louis- for a little exercise when a list of football stars who Imagine Gen. Ike Eisenhower Halwick.g.._ Oil belted*a low curve over miles long Greenberg ville farm team today when Joe work was over and w'ho left their cleat on the to a battle until fence for his sec- the day's prints refusing fight Totals 10 3 23 Totals 7 6 19 the left-center takes his to was Cronin champions was active after most of his of not to mention the the other side sweetened the kitty ond homer. And that blow long pages time, Bradenton to play Harry Leibold’s had settled down their He also another 10 or 20 per cent. to Billy Her- contemporaries pans of opponents. heartening Manager Cronin to use IBM Fives brain trust. Colonels. planned in, their easy chairs. And who can was some shakes on the diamond. This committee we referred to D.&W., Qualify man and the Pirate (See GREENBERG, Page A-13.) forget the Handiboes, Al. Ed, Joe We could mention Zube and Jack is comprised of Maj. John Reid, For curve ball pitching is the Na- and Will? A little before our Sullivan, Jim McNamara and a 115-pound scrapper who was a For Boysr Club Meet Final time, but still remembered by old Dan Ahearn. but they w'ere inter- classmate of the late Bill Guckey- D. & W. Market basket ball team timers whenever sports are men- lopers from Boston and not son at West Point; Capt. J. S. takes on IBM next Sunday at Oppenheimer, Capt, Irving Flei- tioned. home-grown products. Branch Boys’ Club for There are many more in all scher and Lt. Harvey Helm. They Georgetown Only the Farrells. Jake, Tubba, the in the Boys’ Club fields of sports who should be tell us that Capt. Oppenheimer championship A! and Father Tom. can match Unlimited listed here, of course, but it would won just about every decoration League. them, numerically, and the latter The Marketers polished off a require more space than we have. you could get out of the war. not are not all brothers, but cousins. Washington Flour quint, Let it suffice to say may they including $6 he picked up in a fighting And if its baseball you’re thinking 59-57, in a second over- wear their shamrocks long and poker game. yesterday of, w’hat about the late Uncle time period. Bob Lamon, who took proudly. Charley '"oran. a Washington high scoring honors with 16 points, Cath- George Huber reports that ahortstr -> later coached This all-service boxing tourna- dropped in two foul shots for the such North Carolina fans are "sold” olic U. young sprouts ment coming up at Fort Myer victory. the likes were on Arnold Heft's style of basket as Jack and next week be the of In the other semifinal match, IBM may seedling ball refereeing. Huber says he coming up? Nor can we overlook the most trounced Gold and Abend. 69-44, as pretentious ring pro- can officiate in the Southern Con- Billy Martin, who went from ever in this John Lumpkins and Bob Custer gram attempted ference tournament for the next Georgetown to the Braves, nor country. 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