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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-12
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W. up and down and say
v Y damn there are eX-

a HEN folks begin to Jump
N up and down and say
v damn" there are eX-
cellent reasons for be-
lieving they are either tired or
discouraged and sometimes both.
Our blessed theater seems to have
suffered recently something akin
to the English bards and Scotch
reviewers trouble of long ago.
Had the New York critics rcmem-
bered this when so distinguished
and estimable gentleman as
Walter Hampden, the immortal
symbolic Servant in the House
of our legitimate stage. gave evil
dence that he was diSheartened.
the recent unpleasantnesS between
truly great player and his re-
viewers might have been avoided.
AS it is. Mr.. Hampden is charging
the dramatic critics with being
sophisticated, theorizing and en-
deavoring TO Guido, each the
others, in brilliant and insincere
repartee for the sake Of their per-
sonal following, rather than fairly
attending to their legitimate bust
ness. elf-advertising," he is
quoted in describing their offense.
Nay. more, Mr. Hampden seems to
believe their ingenious sophistiCa-
ton and oblique Sneers are mis-
leading the public into believing
there is something wrong with
plays when there isn't. In fact,
he denounces the critics as the
mcSt inSuperable obstacles to free
artistic expression in the theater
today. which is something awful
If you feel that way.
A ND the criticS-some of them,
not all-What do they do but
don their coats Of icy armor and
shoot back cruel icicles of irony
and scorn until one is almost
tempted to believe that the very
nice things they have frequently
said Of Mr.. Hampden during his
long and distinguished career
were not at all true, or, perhaps,
because of their lack Of expert
ence. not the outpouring of sea
Soned and competent judgment
The situation has become more
complicated, it appears, by the
shifty cautiouSnesS of Mr.. George
c. Tyler, famous as one Of the
thester's greatest producers Of
drama undefiled. If the new:
reports be correct Mr.. Tyler ha!
boldly declared, There is some
thing wrong now with criticism,
and he continues, Il think thu
critics do kill some plays that de.
serve a better fate" but theT
strangely adds, "but I don't blame
them" Mr.. Tyler informs us tina
of 200 plays produced on Broad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-12
Nancy Loaned Out.

NANCY CARROLL has been loaned
by Paramount TO United Artists
for a leading role in Street Scene"
according to announcement from Sam
uel Goldwyn.
This marks the first appearance OF
Miss Carroll for and her loan to an
other company since she scared TO
stardom and, 1t is claimed. terminates
a search over the whole country and
hundreds OF screen tests and inter-
views OF and With other candidates for
the role. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-12
Ia Su's Name.

MANY children have been named
after an older person, but Zasu
Pitts was named after two. Her two
aunts were named, respectively, Eliza
and Susan. The parents of the new
baby wishing to honor both relatives.
combined the two last letters of Eliza"
and the first letters of Susan" into
the entirely unique name Of "ZaSu."
Miss Pitts is to be seen in Bad Sister"
at the Rialto Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-12
Stage and Screen Attractions This Week

On the Stage.
NATIONAL Goes Forth" Tomorrow evening
BELASCO-"Rhapsody in Black" Opens Tuesday evening.
Broadway" tburlesque This afternoon and
evening.
On the Screen
EARLE"The Finger Points" This afternoon and evening.
RIALTO-"Bad Sister" This afternoon and evening.
R-K-O KEITHS-"Man Of the World" This afternoon and
evening.
PALACE-onor Among Lovers This afternoon and evening
FOX-"Men Call" This afternoon and evening.
COLUNIBIA-"City Lights" This afternoon and evening.
METROPOLITAN Young to Marry This afternoon and
evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-12
Film for Music Week.

president HOOvER'S signing OF
the act Of Congress on March 4
making The Star Spangled Banner"
the official national anthem, and the
consequent action of the National Music
Week Committee in making the singing
of the Francis Scott Key composition q
highlght of its annual observations.
lends interest to the r. K. o. Pathe
short film picturing highlights Of the
life of Key and the events leading up
to the creation of the anthem.
This film of one Of the most dramatic
episodes in American history traces the
highlightS of Keys career from boy
hood to the War Of 1912. His imprison-
ment on a British frigate is pictured,
also the all-night battle OF Fort Nc
Henry Of which Key was an agonized
spectator. The words OF the anthem
superimposed upon the waves CT the
Chesapeake Bay conclude the reel.
The film is silent one to make II
suitable for the National Music Week
programs and permit local clubs to sup
ply vocal and instrumental accompani-
ment to suit community observations
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
Pitch Easily at First

When you go to the box to
start an inning throw the first
three or four practice pitches
easy. Do not walk out and cut
loose with the first one. The
easy pitches will prepare the
arm for speed. If at any
time during an inning you feel
your arm Tightening, then you
should move it around between
pitches and try to work it
loose and free again. If the
weather tightens your arm it is
dangerous to try hard pitching,
but it is only on rare occa-
sionS that a pitchers arm cools
off and tightens during a ball
game. If the game is held up
for some reason the pitcher
should keep his muscles loose
by throwing the ball. He should
never stand still for any length
of time out on the field.
When properly warmed up a
pitcher has only to keep his
arm covered when he isn't in
the box, and he has nothing to
worry about. Between innings
on the bench, or when he is
running bases, he should keep
the heat in his pitching arm
and this prevents the muscles
from Tightening. A chill wind
can tie up your arm very
quickly.
Don't forget - warm up
slowly and keep your arm COW
cred when not pitching.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
Free and Loose

I mention free and loose, be-
cause that is very important.
The first few minutes of the
warming-up exercises before a
game should be devoted only to
easy throwing. This gradually
will loosen up the muscles so
they will be ready for the strain
which is put on them when the
pitcher cuts loose with all his
speed. Once the arm feels free
and loose, then-and not until
then-iS it safe to bear down
with real speed. If a pitcher
attempts speed before those
muscles are ready, he may tear
them so much that he is
through as a pitcher.
Once the arm is free pitch as
you would during a game. Mix
up the assortment of curve and
fast ball or whatever you pitch.
After you feel that you have
warmed up enough then go to
the bench and cover your arm
with a sweater or some other
jacket, until time to go in the
The Washington times., 1931-05-18

This article deals with the
pitcher warming up properly
and then, what is often more
important, in keeping his arm
properly warmed during the
game. You know a pitcher
sometimes starts off well after
a good warm-up but he be-
comes careless and the muscles
tighten on him. Then it's just
too bad.
I always like to talk pitch
ing, or write about it. It was
as a pitcher that I succeeded
enough in the minor league to
get my big league opportunity.
And my first few years in the
big league were spent in the
box. Then I was shifted to the
outfield. I always liked to
pitch and I wanted to keep on
pitching every fourth day after
becoming an outfielder. But
that one was voted down.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
Rates Hiser Third Among Md. Va. Pinnlen
WHIPS
WINNIE AGAIN

CHICAGO, Ill, May "a
william T. Tilden II, Of Phil
adelphia, with no new tennis
worlds to conquer, amateur or
professional. today was content
with beating old victims again.
Last night, for the fourth time
straight, he defeated Vincent
Richards in a series of matches
for the professional champion
ship, three sets out of five, by
the scores of rs, 1-6, 4-6, 6-1, Ga.
AS is his custom, big BilI
toyed with Winnie or was care
less after winning the first set,
and it looked as if Richards
might win a match on this tour
yet. But the lanky king Of
tennis opened up, won the fourth
set easily, and ended the match
with service ace that climaXed
a brilliant final set. He scored
13 aces with his "cannonball"
service
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
H|LLDALES WIN
IN 10TH INNING

Washington is to have more
colored professional baseball on
Sunday, June 81, it was an
nounced today at Clark Griffith
Stadium today.
The initial effort of this nature
yesterday resulted in upward Of
5000 fans; both white and col
ored, turning out for the game,
and the promoters of the Black
Sox of Baltimore and the Hill
dales Of Darby, Pa, signed arti-
cleS for a return engagement while
yesterdays game was in progress.
The Hilldale team won by to
l, it being necessary to go into 10
innings to break a 90 score at
the end of the ninth,
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
Pickups and
PutOutS
By GEORGE A. SIMPSON

BY GEORGE A. SIMPSON
BOzie Berger has been named
vice president of the Student
Government Association of
Maryland University for 1882
E. Ed ROnkin was chosen treas
urer. the annual dinner in
honor of Maryland I'M" athletes
will be held tomorrow night IN
the university dining hall. the
boys in Vic's Sport Shop Clipped
in to buy a floral wreath in
memory of the late Frank
KerSey Patsy Spaulding is
looking for an infield position
with an unlimited nine. =.
ClarkSburg, w. Va, baseball
fans hOnOred PepcO Barry with
a Barry Day" yesterday. .Ow-
ing to strained leg muscles, Tom
Clark is home for a few days
from the HagerstOwn, Md, club
of the Middle Atlantic League
E. he brings back word that
Lefty Mcintyre is sporting fancy
knickers and green golf hose
-. which makes Handsome"
Fitzgerald jealous. Leo Gala
han, ardent SandlOt follower, Is
q proud father,
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ask how much time he should
take in warming up, and that
prompted me to get this advice
together. / suppose a number
of other pitchers are wondering
about the same thing.
I would say that a pitcher
should start his warm-up about
Is minutes before game time.
The time he really needs to
warm up depends lot on the
pitcher himself and the weather.
Some players need less time
than others, and on hot days an
arm will warm up much easier
than on cold days. There are
days when the arm is free and
loose in five minutes and
others when it takes at least 10.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
Warming Up Pitchers

am getting away from the
main idea. That is to tell you
boys and young men how big
league pitchers warm up. There
are some things to be done and
some to be avoided and want
to caution you about the lat
ter.
Don't attempt to throw
fast until your arm is free and
loose.
Don't warm up too long.
3-Don't keep on throwing
after your arm begins to feel
tired.
4-Don't expose your arm to
wind between innings or on the
bases.
These are the chief things to
be avoided by pitchers. One fel-
low wrote me the other day to
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
1ECH IN FINAL
APPEARANCE

Tech makes it's last appearance
m the interhigh school baseball
series tomorrow, when it opposes
Western at the Eastern stadium,
IN a game which has no bearing
on the championship. Both teams
lost two games.
Tech is favored to win, but
Cliff Moore's charges shape up
better than in their two previous
appearances and may provide s.
surprise.
Western is to meet in a post
poned game Thursday. A victory
for Western in that game would
throw Eastern into a deadlock
with Central for the title and
you'd force a play-off.
r, Other attractions on tOmOr-
rows menu finds Emerson hav- .
ing Gettysburg Academy, as. a
guest at the Monument grounds.
Business is travelling over to
Fredericksburg, Va, for a game
with the high school there.
Western, defending high school
tennis champion, battles Teen
Tacqueteers on the Monument
courts in an interhigh school ser.
les match. Tech is not considered
strong enough to beat Western
Dewitt linkSmen will be out to
down the Georgetown prep team
at Congressional Country Club
course in a inter-high school
tussle.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
COMPANY ''|''
NINE ON TOP

Company I leads the four
teams in the Fort Washington
Inter-Post baseball series, with
seven wins and no defeats.
Other teams in the league are
Company K, Company L and
Company M.
The teams are playing for the
right to represent the Fort Wash
ington Post in a post series to be
conducted next month, involving
teams from Fort Meade and Fort
Humphries.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
WASHINGTON TIMES

WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA
BUSINESS OFFICE. 1917 d 81. N. v.
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Orders can oe sent by mail or telephone
District $500. Collection 10 made weekly
by carrier.
RATES BY MAIL
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Commissioners Notices

If living. if dead, unknown heirs of.
You are hereby notified to remedy con
ditiOn existing on unimprOved land. lot 65.
square 1889. in violation of law. consist
ing of unclean rags. paper tin cans etc.
This condition should he remedied on or
before the 1st day of June. 1881. Upon
YOUR failure so to do the work will be
done by the District authorities and the
cost thereof with the cost of this ad;
vertsement. will be taxed against the said
CROSBY. J. C. GOTwALs. Commissioners
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
PICKS CLARKE
AND WOLFE
OVERH|M
BY GINO SINH

BY GINO SINH
j. Henry Hiser, Bethesda's cele-
sbrated bowling whataman, may
be a leading contender for No. !
District ranking, but in the sub
urbs he is only third best, ac-
cording to Tommy Walker, Sub
Urban Association secretary.
Tommy was asked to pick the
10 boWlers who made the best
showing in suburban duckpin
circles, and after proper and thor
sOugh cogitation, he placed both
AStor Clarke and Perce Wolfe
ahead of Ber'r Henry.
Walker wants it plainly under
stood, however, that in selecting
his list, he limited himself ell
tirely to the showing of the men
IN suburban leagues, tournaments
and sweepstakes. He gave no
thought whatsoever to what was
happening in the District.
AStor Clarke is named first
because of his good showing ali
around. He was second high
1average man in the Maryland
Virginia Suburban League and
second in the Suburban Sweep
! stakes. He had averages of 116
In three Clarendon and RoSSlyn
leagues.
.,o' Perce Wolfe he placed second
? because Of his sensational shoot
ing. Perce'S all-arOund Subur-
= ban averages were well over the
= AS mark.
He had two 400" sets in the
Maryland-Virginia League, his All
bringing first prize. He shot 424
IN the Prince George League and
was the leading spare shooter on
suburban drives.
In selecting Henry Hiser third,
Tommy points out that as far
rs suburban rolling is concerned,
Henry'S general average was uu-
der lis. He made no showings to
speak Of in special events, and
was Soundly chastiSed in DeceIn-
Der in a head-to-head match.
Walker admits that his 121 aver
ages in the District League is
wonderful performance, but thai
feat means nothing in his terri
tory.
oscar Hiser is given fourth
place, for his consistently good
league work. He also stacked UP
] well in special matches and tour
! naments.
! Clarence Kibbey is given fifth
4 Sanking because he led the major
! suburban league. Milton Walker,
!. no relative of Tommy, promising
youngster, is given sixth place be-
I cause of his splendid record in the
major league, and Milton finished
/ second in the suburban tourna-
/ 1nent singles and all-eventS.
Ollie Webb, Suburban Sweep
! stakes winner, comes in seventh,
due to his victory in that classic.
Hugh WaIdrop assumes eighth
rating, having respectable league
averages everywhere.
s Brud Kessler is ninth and Bert
Z Sheehy tenth. Both are steady per
y W4OI1 4ACO54CA SOA4CA cA
work just a tiny bit better than
Eheehy. Russell Spillman, of
Rosslyn, and Ray Ward, of Mt.
Rainier, received honorable men,
tion.
Tommy was unable to get real
line on Alexandria boWlers and so
did not consider them.
Walker expects to hear lot Of
Ssquawks" over this list, but he
states emphatically that his con-
science is clear. He called them
. as he saw them, and he had his
eyes wide open all season, and
hasn't missed anything of impor-
{ tance in suburban bowling that he
Gan remember.
/ ''The list is based strictly and
!. only on suburban rolling" he
reiterated in conclusion, "and
I must be considered as SUCH"
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
McGrGth Offered
Major Leuque Berth

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 1S.
Eddie McGrath of Brookline,
captain of the Harvard baseball
team, today was reported to have
received many offers from major
league clubs to join the PRO"
ranks after his graduation in
June. McGratl denied he has
signed with any club.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
HARRY CALLER WEDS

Harry Caller, prominent local
sandlotter, joined the Benedicts
yesterday at Annapolis, where he
was married to Rose Berman, "a.
The bride is also a local girl.
After the honeymoon they will
reside here.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
Business Opportunities
LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES
WANTED
For washington, D. c.

An unusual opportunity for the right
able business for himself on a proven
product of European origin now manufacr
tured by the u. s. Cast Magnet Steel Corp
The product has real merit and presents
various departments of Municipal. County,
State and Federal Governments. industrial
plants. department stores. high,class shops
will he required in the purchase of sam
piles and enough stock to get started, The
while new IN this country, IL
distinctive and hiKh class: In answering
address BOX 3l7. Times-Herald.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
GOT RICH QUICKLY

Luis Angel Firpo, former heavy
weight boxing contender, engaged
in but 36 contests during his ring
career, bringing him approximate
ly $1,300,000.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18

box. If your arm feels tired
while warming up, before you
have done much work, then
pitch more slowly. But if it is
in good shape you probably
won't be troubled this way. Be
sure not to tire yourself out
before the game starts.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
Bids and Proposals

SEALED bids will be received until May
20. 1881. for the construction of one
cottage building at the National Training
School for Boys. Bladensburg Road n. E..
Washington District of Columbia. All in
formation will be furnished by the
Superintendent,
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
LIBERAL REWARD
PERSONALS

MRS. ROSE FONTAINE. formerly of the
Cha1fonte & Harvard Hall Apis. valet
shop, now located S29 Kennedy st. GE.5216
CHILDREN cared for in private home, 8
months to z years, Special attention
given diet: SO week. POTOMAC 3799.
GRADUATE MASSEUSE-Violet ray treat
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ALL DRESSES and Ladies Goats Cleaned
81: mems cults and Overcoats. 75c;
HOWARDS ODORLESS CLEANERS
Stores all over town Rash Harry
MASSEUSE-Gradul.e nurse. healthy. col
ored; educated, musical; speaks French.
German; refined white only. Pot. $500.
DETECTlVES-ReIiab confidential. Ad:
vice free. Op. day-night 900 M ME. 4l9S
SCALP AND FACIAL MASSAGE.
936 NEW YORK AVE. N. W.. I'D F1OOR:
EXCELLENT RUB. refined only. For appt,
callDr Della Ledendecker. .WE.l12O. 3O26
colored operator. North 276S.
VIT-O-NET blanket for reducing. massage.
at your residence or hotel North 9513.
SWEDISH MASSAGE by grad. masseuse. .
a. M. to 8 p. m. Silver Spring l59.W
CASH for pawn tickets: diamonds. iewelry.
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washing walls washed floors reflnlshed
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The Washington times., 1931-05-18
Educational

INSTRUCTION COURSES go
EXCEPTIONAL courses. short. intensive
secretarial saves time more money. d1'
ploma position. New classes now forming
BOYD SCHOOL. 1888 r st NAT, 234O
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Announcements

LUST AND FUND 9
POCKETBOOK. containing keys and license
and about S24. Wed McCrory's DC &
10c Store. 815 Md. Ave. n. E.. Apt. 400.
RED CHOW. female, Z months old, last
seen at 18th and You N. W. Saturday,
about IL a. m. Rev. offered. DEC. 219O-W.
LIBERAL REWARD
Brown leather billfold between 1915 14th
St and Park Savings Bank. on May. l6,
cont. one 500 bill and several $50 bills.
drivi ing permit and registration card Tor
Cord cabriolet: also private notes and cards
s. A. Simmons. 14th & S SITS. Pot. 1886.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
Employment
EMPLOYMENT AGENC!


EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
READY FOR SEASHORE HELP? Men,
women sent anywhere, any capacity. Call.
write Domestic" 1887 14th. DEC. 24l9
SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE
COLORED WOMEN for general house,
neat: city reference. Columbia 5466.
SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE
COLORED MAN wants night work as tele-
phone or elevator opr.. hall man. fireman
or chauffeur: first class ref. Att. 5027
YOUNG FILIPINO. with good references
wants a position as butler. houseman
or hotel help Box 22l. Times-A Herald.
HELP WANTED-FEMALE
BEAUTY SHOP OPERATORS who know
how to give marcel. finger.waye, ,alss99 also
exper. Eugene perm, waving Apply 1919
Columbia Rd.. apt 401. hrs. 8 TO ~ a. N.
A COUNTER GIRL. WAITRESSES
]. S. EMP. BUR-. 504 2 n. ".
COLORED bermaids, cooks
and general houseworkers. Wash. BUS.
Bur. 227 Bond Bldg. 14th and n: Y. ave:
COOK, g.h.w., $125O, mothers helper, part
time. 2O01 11th St. N. W. Room 100:
EXPERIENCED Used Car. Salesman. Ap,
ply Mr. Sullivan. Ourtsman CheVrole'
Sales Co.. 625 H St. N. E. .,-
YOUNG LADY for telephone salesWork
experience unnecessary. but must oe q
convincing talker. with plenty of pep ana
personality. Phone Dist. S43S.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
WANTED ROOMS
FURNISHED ROOMS

FURNISHED room with privilege of bath
wanted by gent. in Airing ton Co.: cony.
to Georgetown. Box ~. Times Herald.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
LOTS FOR SALE

SALE-LOTS-SUBU
Alcova Heights. near the new Lee Blvd.
Lots cents foot and up. $40 down.
$40 per month: 1917 off for all cash.
II, B TERRETT. 631 Pa. Ave. N. w.
MEt 6236: Clar. 1S2S-J.2.
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
Colored Bargain, SO, ,75C

157 D ST. s. E.
Beautiful corner brick home: rooms
bath hot-water heat. electric lights in
stantaneous heater: facing park: vacant;
being redecorated throughout; submit your
terms. This house must be sold
METROPOLITAN REALTY co.
1427 Eye St. Met. 50sS. Ewes Pot. 449l
The Washington times., 1931-05-18

1890 ONTARIO PL. N. w.
- Squares 18th and Columbia Rd.l
6 rooms and bath maids room. attic
gear garage, gIassed sleeping porch.
ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS.
PRICE. $500.
WEAVER BROS, Inc,
WASHINGTON BLDG DIS. 1886
The Washington times., 1931-05-18
HOUSES AND ESTATES FOR
SAIE-n e. RI

NEAR LINCOLN PARK. 1442 B St. s. e.
30 rooms. colonial type. inlaid linoleum
on Kitchen: ami: convenient location.