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The Washington times., 1930-12-31
QUITS
NET CAME

NEW YORK, Dec. S1.-Ama.
teur sports today lost one Of its
most sterling performers and q
dramatic personality. Following
in the steps of Bobby Jones, king
Of golf. william Tatem Tilden,
I'd, Of Philadelphia, ranking ten
mis- player in America for q
decade and viewed by many as
the greatest net star Of all time,
dropped from amateur ranks in
order to make tennis motion pic
lures.
Seven times q winner of the
national title, the main cog in
Davis Cup play for many years
and still great player despite his
81 years, Tilden'S retirement will
remove a colorful figure from the
courts and his action will cause
even diSmay among thousands
Of tennis fans.
Tilden announced his retire
ment as an amateur in q letter
to Holcombe Ward, chairman Of
the amateur rule committee Of
the United States Lawn Tennis
Association, saying he had signed
a contract with a motion picture
company.
It is understood that Tilden
will receive from 500, 900 to $780,
600 for his work, making Q series
- pictures dealing with tennis,
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
LeoOe Game Alone

So sentiment seems to be gen.
eral to leave the game Itself
alone but to control somewhat
the vigor with which the lads
Of college years are pushed,
both in the spring and fall, 70.
ward the season itself.
Between Bill Roper, the con.
Servative, and Hugo Bezdek, the
reactionary, three important
limitations have been born to
the football armament, and
few coaches or colleges will OBJ
ject to altering their plans in
accordance with these. three
tenetS.
Spring football will therefore
be moderated and none wiz
mourn this step outside Of 9
few very ambitious mentors.
It is obviously not the time
Of year to inoculate any mind
with football and besides it in.
terfereS with normal spring
sports which have been grossly
underemphasized and under.
nourished because Of the de.
mandS Of football.
The post season football
fever has unqueStionably been
carried too far in both an ef-
fort to decide national cham
pionShipS as well as to aid
worthy charities.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
Today's
Sportorial
BY KIRK MILLER

In solemn session the foot
ball coaches Of American col
leges put up solid front as
to any change in gridiron play.
ing rules. With rare exception
they would leave the game as
it is, the only dissension Of any
kind being sporadic objection
to the point after touchdown or
the awarding of the point
rather than the earning Of it.
Such a front rather verifieS
the results of the QUESTIONABLE
sent to $50 coaches by this
newspaper a month ago in
which suggestions were asked
as to any needs the sport might
require at the present stage Of
its evolution.
Numerous replies asked for
minor changes, If any indeed
were to be made, but on the
whole they pleaded for q hands.
off policy so that the players
and public might catch up with
what meddling has been done
in the past. Now come the
coaches in official conclave to
verify their attitude so freely
reflected in The Times cues
tionnaire, results of which were
outlined in this paper over q
period Of two weeks, ending
last Saturday.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31

Another team that will be repre-
sented at French'S sporting goods
store when organization gets un-
der way Friday night, at 8 o'clock.
is United Typewriters. Coached
by Bill Werber, former All-South-
ern Conference guard while at
Duke, the Typewriters will boast
one of the strongest teams in this
section.
Many Newcomers
President Flester, who again Is
to supervise the circuit he steered
so successfully a year ago, de
clareS that a number Of new
comers have evidenced unusual in
terest in the 1881 Washington
Basketball League and have ex-
pressed their intention Of being
represented at the meeting.
Each club desiring entrance in
the circuit must be represented
by a delegate or by proxy Friday
night. The teams sponsor or
manager is preferred. ".
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
{ 7 AR ELEVENS
To CLASH

. DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 31.-All-star
teams from the Southwest and
midwest prepared to go through
final light practice sessions today
on the eve of the third annual
Dixie classic, to be played at
Ownby Stadium here tomorrow
afternoon. -.
Coach Bob Zuppke, Of Illinois,
announced his midwest aggrega-
ton ready to play and planned to
send them through only brief
workout today. Morley Jennings
and Fred Thomson, coaching the
Southwest, were to hold two Ses-
Sions, but both of them were to
be light.
The midwest sustained its first
casualty in the injury Of Arthur
Massucci, University Of Detroit
tackle, who, during a 5crimmage
session suffered a wrenched knee.
Zuppke believed, however, that
the injury would not prevent Mas
suCci from seeing at least some
action in the big game.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31


Years ago, at about the same
age the little tossers are now, the
original Anacostia Eagles en-
tered the unlimited class. Right
away they made good, taking
their place among Washington'S
best from the start.
The youngsters now hail
ing from out AnacOstia way
have shown unmiStakabIe
flashes Of class within the
past IL months and now con-
slider themselves qualified to
give anybody q fight. Their
views are shared by . large
following.
It would be unique, indeed, If
the big Eagles, Skinker'S, should
engage their preSent-day rivals
in league competition. And,
since Skinker's passers are ex-
pected to defend their 1880 title,
such a contest is far from un-
likely.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
Thanksgiving End

Normally the football year
should end around ThankSgfV.
ing. After then in many c1u
mates the weather is too severe
for the spectators and ground
conditions too severe for the
players.
The third phase Of footbaN
which will be somewhat cur
tailed will be the practice of
starting fall practice in late
August and early September.
Anyone who has seen football
teams driven through hours Of
arduouS rehearsalS morning and
afternoon in the late summer
days when temperatures are
still high and often Sweltering.
has been obviously impressed
by the grind.
Many have wondered II al
of this is absolutely necessary
to a winning football team.
Others have wondered exactly
what benefits a young man Of
growing years gets from what
has often been described ag
torture under such tempeFa-
lures.
Football will be q far less
Objectionable pursuit with these
extremes controlled and mod
Grated. Thus the coaches by
their own action, have relieved
the sport Of some of its hard
est features and still retained
the sturdy and man-building
elements which make it the
sport It is.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31

IL Will be interesting for this
reason. The alumni tossers have
pointed for the fray.
They've held regular practice
sessions ever since the start Of
the holiday period and really
mean to win, and by a big score.
In the IL years these games
have been going on the grads
have had to fight when they won.
Real Work
That's real work, say they, in
view of no preparation and it's
the reason for practice sessions
this year. In other words, they're
intensely interested in the game
and want to put on a grand show
for the fans.
A strong lineup will represent
them tomorrow. It may not be
as strong as could be collected,
but strong enough.
Such players as Bennie
Burch, Clyde ROmig, Forest
Burgess, Dick Castell, Everett
The Washington times., 1930-12-31

Cross, Wilbur Cross, Rusty
LampsOn and Milton German
will appear.
Coach Coggins' lineup will
probably be Captain Burke and
Broadbent, forwards; Rice, cen
ter, and Delisio and Swift,
guards.
Dancing has been listed as an
added feature to the game. It
will begin Immediately after the
contest and run until about 6
o'clock.
GOnZaga Wins
Coach Mitchell's Gonzaga Prep
team won against its alumni yes
terday. The final score was 26
to "a and as the figures indicate
the game was Of the thriller type.
The lead changed hands four
times during the fourth quarter.
Gonzoga, trailing by two points,
won in the last 80 seconds Of
play when Dockie Fitzgerald and
Paul Repetti sank field goals.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
ARMOUR WAN IS
BRITISH OPEN

Word was received in Washing
ton today that Tommy Armour,
former golf pro at the Congress
sional Country Club, that he will
compete in the British Open
which will be held in June at
CarnouStie, Scotland. He plans
to sail from New York early in
May.
Armour Is now on the Pacific
Coast and will make a bid for the
compete in the rich Aqua Caliente
Open scheduled January 10, IA,
Is and Is.
He is keenly anxious to
capture the British Open as
it is the one major cham
piOnship Armour has not
owned since becoming q pro-
. fesSiOnal.
Since turning pro about seven
years ago, Armour has landed
the United States Open, the
Canadian Open. the Western
Open, the Metropolitan Open and
the P. @: A. crown. He won the
Canadian Open and P. G.. A.
titles in 1880
Tomorrow will be a signal day
for golfers everywhere in the
United States as the new golf
ball officially becomes the stand
ard for championship play.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
Hold Everything
By JOE HOLMAN

Is wrestling due to replace box.
ing as a major sport? And do
the big time matmen, day in
and day out, match the ring
earnings Of top ranking pugilists?
Renato Gardini, colorful grap-
pler-orator and a big Lacquer in
his own right, answers yes to
both questions.
Cites LOndOs
Renato, who has a large fol
lowing locally, says in part:
"Your wrestler is an ath-
lete. BY working two or
three times q week he pre-
pares himself for hard
knocks. That's why Jim
Londos, at "a, is at his peak,
while most fighters his age
are either slipping or
through.
Boxers, particularly the
big shots, seldom fight more
than three or four times .
year. Champions see even
less action. Naturally they
get soft and are hard put
when they try to round into
shape"
In q competitive sense. Gar
dini points out, present-day
graphing provides two to one
more thrills than boxing.
He explains:
"How often, during the past
year, have you seen any stalling
or heard any bOOing at big
wrestling matches? Not often.
"Then consider how hard con-
tinual stalling and claims of
foul have hit the ring game.
People who pay their way natur.
ally are out to get their moneys
worth. That's why boxing is
barely Iimping on in some big
cities while the mat game Is
booming in fine fashion. Think
it over"
Gardini Helps
Renato, who locks up with
Scowling Frank Brunowicz in the
semifinal feature to the Londos-
BartuSh go at the Washington
Auditorium tomorrow night, is
cne of those who has helped
popularize graphing. The pic
turesque Italian radiates aggres-
siveness and fire and also pos
sesses cleverness to a marked de-
gree.
The United States must depend
upon some other than Bill Tilden
to regain the coveted md historic
Davis Cup Trophy relinquished
to France a few years back. When
Big Bill cast his lot with talking
pictures he automatically sur
rendered the tennis situation to
his younger fellow countrymen.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
SKATING BULLDOGS

In the past three years, Yale's
hockey teams have scored At vic.
tories and two ties against the
strongest college outfits in the
United States and Canada, losing
but six conteSeA
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DURABLE ATHLETE

Benny Friedman, Michigan'S
All-AEc. crican quarterback, now q
professional football player,
weighs around ITO pounds, but
he has never been taken out o9
a game for being hurt.
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FRAME.
STRIKE WINS
BY4 PINS
By GINO SINH
"YOu need 11S. to win'

''YOu need 11S, to win,
Harry"
Shouted an excited spectator. as
Harry Aiken prepared to roll the
final three boxes Of his set in The
Washington Times Southpaw
Duckpin Sweepstakes.
Lonnie Krauss, the lanky man.
ager Of the renamed Columbia
Alleys, had just finished with y
10-game grand total of 1852, end
Harry, who had gone into the last
set with an eight-pin lead over
Lonnie, needed mark and a
Sizeable count to overhaul him.
Strikes in Final Box
In the eighth and ninth frames,
the Hecht Company's aces first
ball was greeted with sickening
splits, and, going into the final
and deciding frame, things looked
very omnibus for him.
Nothing daunting, Harry
steeled himself for final try.
He took his normal stance, and
let the pellet 90. Whang! A
shout went up from the crowd
which had gathered back Of
him. He had struck.
A four-pin count would give
him the victory, but four pins are
q lot of pins to get at such a time.
Nevertheless the plucky youngster
prepared himself for the ordeal.
He got eight pins, and won four
UP!
The interest shifted to alleys
1884, where Al Work, one full
game behind, had a chance to
beat out the leaders. He needed
q 125 game to win, but splitting
''fever" denied him the crown. He
shot 104 to finish third.
Harry can thank his lucky star
for his win, for Lonnie Krauss
had the toughest break ever vouch-
safed a man. In his fourth game
Lonnie's second box effort was
only good for two pins, and mis-
fortune dogged him through the
game Until close to the final
frames when he strung out four
marks in a row to get 108 and
keeping well in running.
Guyther Fails
Charley Guyther, Northeast
Temple luminary. also has cause
for many bitter regrets. At the
end of the fourth game he was
eight pins ahead, and his friends
made the mistake Of telling him.
Charley, a fine bowler, but a
youngster, found the burden too
much for him and fell miserably
by the wayside with a closing Is.
Another masterpiece Of hard
luck was that Of Larry Fitzgerald,
1929 champion, who started off
nicely with 112 but hit two
blanks, 101 and 80, before he
could bring his big guns to bear.
He closed in blaze Of glory with
137 and 146, but was short OF
the top rung by 80 pins. Larry
didn't give up trying all through
that last game, in which he
missed a couple of all-important
spares. He was among the first
to congratulate his successor.
Arthur Lamb, Of the War De-
partment, led the evening scoring
with 593 set, with Fitzgerald's
586 second. Neil Anderson's 153
and Lonnie KrausS' $50 survived
the competition to give them the
cash for first and second high
games, respectively. Scores:
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
COLE IN HAWAII

A Hawaiian golf organization
has been formed with a member.
ship Of 16 clubs, seven in Oahu
and three each in Maui, Hawaii
and Kauai.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
FEUD REVIVED

The Robins Dry Dock and the
Erie soccer team of 10 years ago
we're reasSembled recently at East
Newark. N. J., for q benefit game.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
Anacostia Eagle Quintet
Would Enter League

follow in the footsteps of their predecessors and
idols Sknker Brothers Eagles has prompted the clever little
Anacosa Eagle in the 1881 Washing
ton Basketball League.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
Central High School Five
Meets Alumni Tomorrow

more than ordinary game is in prospect when Coach
Coggns Central High School five alumni
at the Central gymnasium at 2:15 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
Basketball Results

Out-Of-TOwn
At New York-St Johns, New York,
Is; GEORGETOWN, 10.
At Observation-Disclosures of Wis
Oonsin, IA; Marquette University. 16.
At Chicago-Brigham Young 3S;
Chicago, 35.
At, Pittsburgh-University Of Pitts
burgh. "a: Purdue, go.
PRINCETON. 36; Cooper Union, Is.
BROOKLYN Knights Of Columbus. 80;
Georgia Tech. "a.
Local
Gonzaga. 26: Alumni 25.
Montrose, 20; Lyceums, 25.
Pontiacs, Is: Whirlwinds, II.
Clovers, a.; Tremonts, IL.
st. PauPs, 81; Dumbartons rs.
Shipley, IS: st. Paurs. IS.
Aztecs 81: Blue Streaks, 10.
Jelleffs, %: Nye House, %. =.
Optimists. IS; Noel House, 10.
Noel House, l3; Neighborhood, s. /
Anacostia Eagles, 40; War College, 81.
Western Electric. 3S: Hawks, 81.
McLeans, so; Douglas NJ. e., "a.
Peck, 26; st. SteOhcn's, "a,
eaks IS; Olmstcds, 10.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31
HARRY AIKEN is CROWNED S0UTHPAW DUCKPIN CHAMPI(
Yost chiqan Mentor Names Six All Time Players EIeUen
Jim Londos Applies Double Hold on Wrestling Partner

Londos, who wrestles Billy Bar
tush at the Auditorium tomorrow
night here displays some Of the
power which awarded him the
title. His measurements are:
Age .....,.ss yrs.lNeck ........1S in,
weight 1900 lbs. IBicspS .......1T in.
Height ...Bft . Sin.IForearm -. is in.
Reach .......7I fn.lwaist .......sh in.
Chest tNor.). .4s in.IThigh ......24h In.
Chest tExo.p 4sM in. Icalt .1sH in.
Waist ......s2 in.tAnkls ........11 in.
The Washington times., 1930-12-31

A car Of your own Is your safest
transportation and IL can be procured
dealers adveTtising In tOday's Classified
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-13

Cakes home In Lyford last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Starr and
daughter Of Mission and Charles
Worsheim OF Harlingen were guests
at the B. G. Stallings home re-
Gently.
Ruth Jane and Lewis Wilcox of
Harrington spent the weekend with
their grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
M. Williams.
Harvey Klemann, Miss Ona Ruth
Ewing and Mr. and Mrs. Sewer Of
Donna and Miss Eleanor Watson of
San Benito, yer all-day guests OF
Mrs. r. Klemann last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hale and children
and MI. and Mrs. Lonnie Woods
and daughter spent Sunday at Lake
Olmito.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slim Hanning and
children, Miss Mary Alice Batchler
and Iced Snow spent one day last
week at Red Fish bay.
Mrs. Bertha Paine of Harlingen
was a caller here Thursday.
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Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Hooks, all Of
Mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. l.. Scott and
children, Betty and Joan and Mrs.
a. B. Scott we're guests this week
in the home OF DR.. and Mrs. Fred
Gray In Brownsville.
Mrs. II. Fl. Kidder OF San Juan.
was a guest here this week Of Mrs.
Alan Hvistendahl.
Mrs. Ray Tolson Is spending sew
eral weeks In Dallas visiting friends.
Mrs. Frank Kinda and children.
Pattie Sue and Buddy. have returned
from Dallas where they spent the
past two weeks with Mrs. Kidlas
mother, Mrs. r. Goetz.
Mrs. Joe Brooks and small son
have returned to Mercedes after
having spent the winter In Duncan,
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Quarantine Lifted

AUSTIN. April I2-F-Quarar
tine restrictions or Arkansas agalns
sweet potatoes grown III Texas harl
been lifted. J M. Del Curto. chic
entomologist of the Texas depart
ment OF agriculture has announce
Lifting OF the ban viii premit th
shipment of sweet potatoes frcu
the pest free area OF Texas fri.
Arkansas Immediately.
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Valley Society NewS
and EUeRtS

Oklahoma, with her parents Dr. NY
Mrs. Grove.
Mrs. Lucy M. Section has returne.
" her home III Indianapolis ate
having spent the winter here Wit
her son w. +. Section. She vail
stop on her way home nc Oscaloosa
Iowa, where she will visit her Eis
ter.
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CIRCLES MEET
IN HOMES

Last Thur sday was Circle Day
with the Presbyterian Auxiliary,
the society meeting in three sec
rions, Circle One at the home OF
Mrs. z. S. Taylor. with Mrs. Le-
Laucher leader Of the Bible study
lesson. Mrs. summers conducting
The program and Mrs. J. H. Lehm-
an the devotional.
The program for the day was the
same for each individual circle. the
topic being Christian Education
and Ministerial Relief" Mrs. Geo.
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MRS. DECKER
ENTERTAINS

Mrs. ID. s. Decker entertained the
Woman's Tuesday club membership
at her home last week, with but
two OF the members absent.
Considerable business OF a routine
manner was transacted. with the
lesson following, Mrs. T. II. Arm
strong leader.
"Albanians and Greeks" formed
the topic for the meeting.
A general discussion followed, az
Ter which a social hour was en-
joyed.
Mrs. Webb Of Louisiana and Miss
Estes were cut OF club guests
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SUMMERS ARE
BRIDGE HOSTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Summers en-
tertained with several tables OF
bridge at their home Thursday eve
ming. Mrs. D!etz Hentsen and Mr..
McElvain holding low ore Mrs,
McElvain ami Mr.. BentSen high.
Guests Included Mr. and Mrs
Dietz Bentsen. Mr. ard Mrs. Her
mar Johns ard Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Elvain.
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Hanson and Mrs. Milton Hanson
were circle visitors.
Circle Two met at the +. 3.
Waite home with Mrs. Waite as
hostess. Mrs. Ewell Wright con-
Quoting the Bible study and Mrs.
S. A. McHenry the regular Mis-
sionary course. AL but members
were present.
Mrs. L. 3. Ash was hostess TO
Circle Three. at her home. Mrs.
Ash. chairman, presided at the
business meeting, with Mrs. l.. II.
Smith coniucting the devotional.
Mrs. Henderson Wood and Mrs.
Rudolph Rome being In charge OF
the program for the day.
Mesdames Russell Howart, Toll
and and 5. L. ..'raskarp we're visit
ors.
VARIOUS BRIDGE
CLUBS MEET
Mrs. Roy r. Conway entertained
the Wednesday bridge cNub at her
home this week with a two-table
personnel.
Mrs. Ella Agnew and Mrs. Fisher
were the only out Of club guests.
The Tuesday Evening bridge club
met with Mr.. and Mrs Roy Con-
way this week. two tables OF play
ers participating. Mrs. Earl Stewart
was high score winner.
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BUSINESS MEETING
OF PIT. A. HELD

The Sebastian Parent-Teachers
association held its regular business
meeting IN the auditorium OF the
grammar school Monday evening.
1t was voted to present the school
with subscriptions 70 a number Of
current magazines and to give the
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BELL WILLIAMS
ENTERTAINS

Miss Bell Williams entertained d
number OF girls with a picnic Thurs
day afternoon west Of town. A lunch
was spread after which an impromp-
tn program was given
Those present we're Misses Haze
Wilson, Ethel and Elizabeth Armls-
tead. Ada Bess Stsllings, Beatrice
King. Lillian and Birdie Mae Woods
Edith. Aline and Pauline Morrow.
Marion Gustafson Ruby, Doris ano
Hazel Jackson and Juanita Williams
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and Miss Mary Andrews: for secre-
tary, Miss Maude Tullis and Miss
Betty Fessenden; for treasurer Miss
Audie Bell Mckinney and Miss
Frances Anderson.
Miss Lillian Hooking. Valley Girl
Reserve secretary. was a speaker at
this meeting. Misses Martha Year
wood, Ocie McNiel. Mary Andrews
and Virginia VIM we're appointed
on a committee TO plan the details
of the Girl ReServe-Hub Club swim
ming party to be held at Cascade
pool.
The Is, Is. and q Of this month
were the dates announced for the
spring conference to be held at Rio
Hondo.
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diplomas to the grammar school
graduates.
The following officers were elect
ed for next year; Mrs. Davis Wood,
president; Mrs. r. L. Smith, vice.
president; and Miss Bell Williams,
secretary and treasurer.
The next meeting will be held
Wednesday evening with the social
committee in charge.
PERSONALS
Among those from here attending
the West Texas State Teachers
association in Edinburg last week
end we're Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Lump
kin. Mesdames Maude Borland and
Grace Flyn and Misses Mary Alice
Batchler. Hazel Wilson and Bell
williams.
Newton Klemann spent several
DAYS last week in San Perlita with
his grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. r. Sprouse who accompanied
him home Friday.
Miss Beth Andrews OF San Benito
was a weekend guest at the Will
son home.
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. o. Bourne and
children Of Santa Rosa and Mrs. /
p. Bourne and Miss Marie Arm
strong. were in Olmito recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w Cakes and
son. Carl. were guests at the George
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OBLIGING

Young Porter: Now. then. mum
take your seat. The trains going.
Mother: oh. but / must give my
daughter a kiss.
Young Porter: That's all right
mum. I'll see 70 that for you
Passing Show.