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The Washington times., 1931-04-08

The National NICK ALTROCK
League should adopt that rule
except to make visiting players
wear bulI'S.eyes at the Brook
lyn park. 1t would save lot
Of wild pitches for those Flat
bush fans.
ChattanOOga'S lady pitcher
said today she's only playing
Dro ball TO earn her way
through college. Well, the
Southern League batterS would
certainly rather have her Strik-
lnR them out than asking for
magazine subscriptions. y
The Washington times., 1931-04-08

the short pitch or pitch and
run. Take a pitch of SO yards,
with open runway to the green.
With mashie and mashie-niblick,
address with your hands close
to your left leg-juSt barely
missing it. Fix your right elbow
close to the hip, but not actually
touching. Shove the blade back
along the ground, with your
left arm. Make the left elbow
barely miss your stomach as it
moves across. Meantime the
right elbow stays where you put
it at the outset. Let the blade
open up and swing around. Just
at the point where a pull begins
against your body, end the back
swing, and let the club swing
forward. There is no body turn
ing.
The Washington times., 1931-04-08

tain ing the
letter r, and
when we hit
B o s on in
April weather
we alw a y S
" e ar ur
m a c XII naws
for vests.
This season
oil American
League teams
m u s t W e a r
numbers o n
u nifOr m s
when playing
out Of town.
The Washington times., 1931-04-08
Business BOWLerS
Hold SUeeDstdkeS

The Business Mems Bowling
League will hold it's annual sweep
stakes at Recreation tonight,
starting at 8 o'clock. Only league
bowlers are eligible. The entry
fee is 81. 1t will be a handicap
event.
The Washington times., 1931-04-08

that if all Muddy's friends had
contributed a nickle, a truck
load of gifts would be showered
upon him Sunday, April 10, the
day Ruel comes here with the
Boston Red Sox.
The Washington times., 1931-04-08

b o d y action.
Th ere a r e
various fac
tors that op-
crate to spill
these efforts,
such as look
ing up, act
ing too has
tily, over-anxi-
ETY. and such
t h i n g S, but
t h e wors t
fault is too
much loose
ness in the
body W h ii e
Stroking or
The Washington times., 1931-04-08
American Legion Sponsors
Open Golf Tournament

national open golf tournament among members OF tne
American Legion will be of the principal entertainment
the legon national convention to be held in De-
troit Mich September 81 to a.
The Washington times., 1931-04-08
NICK
ALTROCK
Says:

The Pacific Coast League
opens it season and they're
welcome. In our sector of the
country we wear our raccOOn
coats except in months con-
The Washington times., 1931-04-08


day Earl represents the Braves
while Tom is signed to a Wash.
angton contract.
Young Tom Clark Here
The younger Clark, after a thor
ought trial with the Lookouts,
returned to Washington this
morning. In company with the
Washington club he checked out
Of Chattanooga last night a
highly elated young man.
"A great prospect" President
Joe Engel confessed after look
ing Clark Over.' One more year
with a team of lower classified
tiOn should bring him around
fine"
Skipper Walter Johnson, who
would like to give Tom the once
over anyhow, today intimated
that he may send Clark into the
outfield for a couple Of innings.
Ailing Washington club mem
0GAS dXC w OCCA SAA W
for their respective ailments.
Pitcher Ad Liska and Coach
Nick Altrock both are handicap
ped by bad arms.
Liska's Teeth Bad
Tomorrow Liska will have
his teeth X-rayed. Ads molars,
Trainer Mike Martin insists, may
be responsible for his aching sal
ary wing.
AItrOck tonight entrainS for
Youngstown, Ohio, where he is
to submit his left arm to the
magic Of that nationally known
miracle man, "BOnesetter"
Reese.
Those attending today's game
will size up one of the most prom
Using rockies to don a hometown
uniform in years. Walter John
son this morning had about made
up his mind to start Cliff Bolton,
hard-hitting Chattanooga recruit,
behind the bat.
JOrdan'S Wife Ill
Bottoms amazing defensive i'm
provement and luSty clouting has
been an outstanding feature of
the spring period. He is expected
to see much service once the 1881
campaign gets under way.
Another newcomer who may
horn into action in the waning
stages of play is Baxter Jordan,
versatile Newark infielder and
outfielder. Jordan, who is now
trying out at third base, has
been at the bedside of his wife,
who is ill.
During the next several days
that highly interesting second
base duel involving Jackie Hayes
and Buddy" Myer will demand
much attention.
Right now it seems likely that
Hayes will open the season on
the keystone. Buddy" is fight
ing courageously to regain the
assignment. however, and will
bear watching if Jackie shows the
slightest semblance of a let up.
Marberry Works Hard
AL doubts regarding Pitcher
Fred Marberry's ability to hop
away to a strong 1881 start have
been dispelled. Fred himself says
he never felt better.
- Remember / was working
with q rubber shirt on Mon
day." he reminds you, "yet 1
didn't go bad against Chat
tanOOga-did II"
His pals unhesitatingly endorse
this statement.
NICK
AT rn~~D
The Washington times., 1931-04-08
CASEYS in GAME

Marberry Peewees will tackle
Knights of Columbus nine Sat
urday, April II. on the North
Ellipse diamond.
The Washington times., 1931-04-08
GOLF
By CHESTER HORTON

Short shots around the green
will be more accurate for you
when you make them without
The Washington times., 1931-04-08
Training Camp
Briefs

ATLANTA.-The Giants lead
in their series with the Chicago
White Sox was reduced today to
a single game. The Sox won
yesterdays battle to with Pat
Caraway shutting out the men Of
McGraw in every inning but one.
ASHEVILLE, N. C.-That great
man, Babe Ruth, was viewed to-
day as in splendid shape for the
opening of baseball. He got two
hits yesterday as the Yankees
knocked over Asheville S to 2
and one was a tremendous smash.
He batted in two of the Yanks'
runs.
FORT WORTH, Tex.-Beaten
by 13 minor league teams, theN
Chicago Cubs today gripped
their erstwhiIe powerful blud'
geOns more determinedly in an
effort to ward off No. IA. They
play the PantherS again today
then move to Kansas City for
a fOur-game series. The Pan
thers won yesterday, 9 TO 6.
MACON, Ga.-The seasons first
hard luck was with the Brooklyn
Robins today. Adolpho LuqUe,
veteran pitcher, and Harvey
Hendrick, outfielder, were hurt
yesterday as Brooklyn again beat
Hartford, 6 to /, were on the
injury list. Luque was hit by
ball in batting practice and suf-
fered a fractured thumb. Hend-
rick was struck by a foul tip and
his cheek gashed. Luque may
be out of the game for a month
The Washington times., 1931-04-08
Many Mentioned for Irish
Athletic Directorship

SOUTH BEND, Ind, April 8.-Wherever Notre Dame
gathered today there topic uppermost
who will take Knute Rockne's place?'
The Washington times., 1931-04-08

"a great prospect" President
Joe Engel confessed after look
ing Clark over" One more year
with a team of lower classified
tion should bring him around
fine"
The Washington times., 1931-04-08

The younger Clark. after a thor
ought trial with the Lookouts,
returned to Washington this
morning. In company with the
Washington club he checked out
of Chattanooga last night a
highly elated young man.
The Washington times., 1931-04-08
CLARK, LOCAL
BOY, WITH
VISITORS

Continued from Page -
day Earl represents the Braves
while Tom is signed to a Wash.
angton contract.
The Washington times., 1931-04-08

Another newcomer who may
horn into action in the waning
stages of play is Baxter Jordan,
versatile Newark infielder and
0utfielder. Jordan, who is now
trying out at third base, has
been at the bedside of his wife,
who is ill.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Carl Jaspan Will
Play November 30

Music lovers will be interested
in Carl Jaspan, Washington's own
violinist, who is being presented
in a concert at the Carlton Hotel
on the evening of November 80.
Jaspan was introduced to Wash
ington last year by Mrs. Lawrence
Townsend at a musical held at
the National Woman's Country
Club, when his remarkable talent
was the subject of enthusiastic
acclaim and commendable press
comment.
Of French descent, but Amer
lean born, Jaspan has devoted his
entire time since a child of 6 to
the study of the violin. His first
lessons were taken from his own
father. He studied under the great
master, Henri Czaplinsky and
learned most Sof his beautiful
technique and Interpretation from
him. He also studied under the
late Luigi Won Kunits, conductor
of the Toronto Symphony and con-
cert master of the Tonkunsler Or
chestra of Vienna, and learned
phrasing and the singing art un-
der Regina We'll, the great con-
tralto, who made of him a par
ticular protege.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
When The Feature Is
| Shown On Screen

PALACE-William Haines in
"New Adventures Aof Get-Rich-
Quick Wallingford, Vat II 80 a. m.
2:05, 4:40, 7:20 and 9:55 p. m.
Stage shows, with William Haines
in person at ITO, 3:45, 6:25 and
9:05 p. m.
EARLE-Ruth Chatterton in
"Once a Lady" at 11:10 a. M,
1:55, 4:40, 7:45 and 1920 q. m.
Stage shows at 1890, 3:15, 6:15
and 9 p. m.
FOX-Charles Farrell in Heart
break" at 11:51 a. m, 2:05, 4:40,
7:45 and 1910 p. m. Stage shows
at 1:18, 1853, 6:48 and 9:23 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Alfred Lunt and
Lynn Fontaine in The Guards
man." at 11:1O a. M, lis, 1920
5:25, 1880 and 9:39 p. m.
Observation-Disclosures Hus
ton in THE Ruling Voice." at II
a. m. 12:45. 2:34, 4:22, 500, 7:56
and 9:44 p. m.
Railroads.&c. Love in Nor
ais for Women" at 1911, 2:18
4:25, 6:15, 8:O5 and 9:55 p. m.
R-K-O-KEITH's - Philips Lore
in Way Back Home" at 1897 a
m, 1887, 1897, 5:37, 1887 and 9:37
p. m.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Mae West Bringing
The Constant Sinner

Among the chief dramatic pro-
auctions of the season to regale
local playgoers will be the presen.
tation by the Constant Produc'
tions, Inc, at the Shubert-B elasco
Theater, the week of November
%, of 1.-The Constant Sinner" the
melodramatic success which has
brought the forceful and dynamic
Mae West back to the stage in
the starring role.
The play is Miss Vests own
dramatization from her novel of
the same name, one that is
ranked as a "beSt-Seller," having
already passed it's fifth printing.
There is probably no other
actress who could compete with
Mae West in the roles and type
of plays that have made her
famous. She has that diSarming
ingenious something that gives her
the engaging latitude that she
employed with such skill the last
few seasons in Diamond Liz
and Sex" two of her most
widely known successes. Her in
imitable characterizations - the
staggering walk, the drawing
voice and impudent bearing-are
once again given full play in her
latest piece
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
18-Day Trip Is Fox
Contest Award

An 18-day West Indies cruise
over the coming Christmas holi.
days is to be enjoyed by one Dis
trict of Columbia federal or mu
nicipal employees and companion OF
his or her choice through a voting
contest to be conducted by the
Fox Theater during the two weeks
November 81 to December 10.
The contest provides for the is
suance of ballots to guests enter.
ing the theater during the weeks
mentioned, the ballots. voting val.
ues to be in accordance with
ticket prices, ranging from Is to
so cents. Under the plan, as an
nounced by the Fox Theater, this
unique appreciation gift may be
presented to a worthy employe of
the federal or municipal services
here through the cooperation Of
fellow workers at a maximum eX-
pense of so cents per person.
The Lafayette, 25.05O-ton motor
ship Of the French Line, will leave
New York on December 10 for this
holiday cruise, with the fortunate
winner of the contest, and a
chosen companion, included in its
PASSENGER list,
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Claiming Po|Iock's
PIav Comes Dec.

THE House Beautiful" Crosby
Cages production of Charming
Pollock's new romantic drama, is
announced for the Belasco Thea.
ter for one week beginning Mon
day, December 7, under the auspi-
ces of the Professional Players.
In addition to the fine cast
headed by Mary Philips and
James Bell and including Ray.
mond Walburn, Roy Gordon, Jane
Seymour, Sidney Riggs, Jack Eas-
ton, Virginia Curley. Helen Ma
muir, Lionel Stander, Gladys
Thornton, and Joe Mccarthy,
Mr.. Cages production of stag
ing and lighting this drama is
unusual in the annals of the
theater. Scene follows scene with
out the aid of the lowered cur
tain, scenic changes made in to-
tai darkness, noiselessly and with
out lost motion much as scene
was melted into scene in the old
silent movies. This novelty in IT.
self will no doubt attract much
comment during the local engage
ment.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Nugget Facts on
Maxine Doyle
Birthday
Did you know?

LIN JOu AA1O"'
That Maxine Doyle, the cute
little thank-you girl, who each
week introduces the acts at War
ner Brothers Earle Theater, now
on her fifty-second week on
Saturday?
That in the So weeks she has
thank-you'd 1924 times?
That she has appeared at 1,456
shows?
That she has in the last year
staged her own fashion show,
making 100 changes Of frocks?
That she has introduced from
the stage such luminaries of, the
stage and screen as: Belle Baker,
Joe Donahue, Pat Rooney and
Pat Rooney, jr., Winnie Lightner,
Vivienne Segal, Benny Rubin,
Kate Smith, Bernice Claire, Ruth
Fitting, Lita Grey Chaplin, Blanche
Sweet, Joe Penner, Joe E. Brown,
James Hall and James Cagney?
That she is a western girl, her
home town being San Francisco?
That she has a sister, Billie, a
dancing star with Fanchon and
Marco?
That she is the first mistress of
ceremonies in Washington?
That it is hobby with her to
collect autographed photos of
every star she introduces, besides
many more?
That she started Thanksgiving
at radio station KYA in San
Francisco?
That she went on the stage
when only II years old?
That she just loves her work
and is very happy?
That she likes the people in
Washington better than in any
other city?
You didn't! That's what we
thought and that is the why of
all the that's about Maxine Doyle,
Washington's favorite mistress OF
ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Pershing Gives Vets
A seth Parker" Treat

Gen. John j. Pershing did not
forget the patients at Walter Reed
General Hospital on Armistice
Day. The General could not be
there himself, but he made ar.
rangements with the management
of RKO-Keith's Theater, and a
print of Way Back Home" fea-
turing Seth Parker and his Jones
port neighbors, was furnished the
hospital at his request.
Learning that the great ma
jority of the patients would not
turn in" on Sunday night until
after Seth Parker had completed
his weekly broadcast over the
N.B.C. chain, General Pershing
saw in the Radio picture just
what would bring happiness to
the crippled and manned veterans
who are still under hospital treat
ment ali these years since the
close of the World War.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
BY ANDREW r. KELLEY

This agreeable. if undistin-
guished comedy by Rachel Gro.
theirs marks the second play of the
touring season to appear here
under the auspices of the New
York Theater Guild.
LAS Husbands Go" sets forth
the adventures of two morally up
right matronS from Dubuque, Ia,
who journey to Europe in quest
of excitement and change of scene,
not to mention romance; for one
is a love hungry widow and the
other wife with a husband whose
ardor has cooled somewhat with
the passing of years.
Tells Of Romance
In Paris, under the seductive
lights of a gay cabaret they find
the alluring mates who appear to
offer the things which are missing
in their lives. So they sail home
to Iowa and soon the ardent
SWANS have upset the peace and
serenity of two placid Iowa home
steads. It all irons out as you
wish.
In this pleasant comedy drama
the author of "39 East" Let Us
Be Gay" and "A Little Journey
has another of her honey plays
written with a solid understanding
of middle class folks and with the
usual facility for interesting char
acterization.
FaSSett Is Best
AS the misunderstood but thor
oughly upright husband of the
Crothers play, Jay Fassett con-
tributed the most restful and
convincing performance. Also ef-
fective in it's subdued tempo was
the Lucille Lingard" of Gloria
Holden, while Marjorie Lytell, as
a frank exponent of discerning
youth, added delightful piquancy
to her scenes.
For me the continual overact-
ing of Catherine Doucet marred
the effective delivery of lines
assigned the pivotal character in
the Crothers piece. Roman Boe-
hen. Mary Duryea and Robert
Foulk played the other impor-
tant roles capably.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Late Stage News
Direct From
Broadway

NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-"Mar.
riage for Three" the Elmer Har-
ris play which opened at the
Bijou Theater last Wednesday
evening, was withdrawn after
Saturday nights performance.
East Wind" definitely closed it's
engagement at the Manhattan
Theater at that time.
Leslie Banks and Nigel Bruce,
both of whom appeared in the
Macgowan and Reed presentation
of Lean Harvest" have been re
engaged by that firm for Benn
Levy's comedy, THE Soul of
Henry Dewlip," which it will soon
produce in association with
Arthur Sircom. Margaret Rawl-
ings, recently seen here in 1.-The
Venetian" will likewise be in
the cast of the Levy play.
Engagements for after ALL
John van Druten's comedy, which
Dwight Deere Wiman is prepar'
ing, include Clifford Brooke,
Philip Leigh, Patricia Calvert and
Lillian Tonge. Sydney w. Car
roll, who presented the play in
London and has been assisting
Mr.. Wiman in casting the New
York production, will return to
England.
Walker Towne, Inc, which is
presenting Sing High, Sing Low
at the Sam H. Harris Theater,
will soon start preparations upon
a second play, Sanctuary, u
Frederick Schlick's characterization
of William Faulkner's novel.
Harry Wagstaff Gribble has
been engaged by the Shuberts to
stage his adaptation of Napoleon
Intervenes," Walter H9"onclever's
play which was presented in Der
lin a season or two. ago.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
All Ina Day
-By-
MARK HELLINCER

NEW YORK, Nov. II.
A MOTHER of Mr.. Lew Browns notons-and this
"A one, to my mind, is classic-concerns an actor
who seemed to take keen delight in being hated by
other There such people, know, in every
walk of life. They derive certain, sadistc pleasure
from being insulting.
Such Gregory our actor. Never an actual
star he important enough theatrical figure to be
always in demand. If it hadn't been for his nature
there wasn't doubt that he would have gone to the
very top of his profession. But he the kind of
bird who didn't give himself chance. He insuted
managers right and left He refused to cater to
The Washington times., 1931-11-17

Pons in
Concert
Debut

Headed by Mrs. Herbert Hoover,
capacity audience crowded Con-
stitution Hall yesterday afternoon
for one of the outstanding must
cal treats of the Capitals season,
the Washington concert debut Of
Lily PonS, Metropolitan Opera
singer.
The diminutive French opera
star completely won the hearts OF
her audience during her first Sc
lection, "Amarilli," by Caccini. AS
the program advanced her hearers
became more enthusiastic as they
sat entranced by the lovely voice
of the star.
Avoiding all effect of vocal
gymnastics, Miss Pons contrived
during a well-balanced program to
demonstrate she is possessed Of ap-
parently boundless vocal capacity
and a gift for concert singing as
we'll as grand opera. She has an
ability rarely found in colora'
! tura soprano, a perfect legato
tone.
At the conclusion of the pro-
gram the departing crowd stood in
the aisles and cheered until the
Little French Girl" returned time
after time to watt kisses at her
admirers and smile her delight at
her reception.
Has Grace and Charm
One is tempted to wonder il
the stage personality of the ringer
did not have much to do with the
success of her program. For sci
dom is the concert stage graCeC
with such charm. Miss Pons, while
always the star, nevertheless man
aged perfectly to take her audi
ence into her confidence as il
were, so that they laughed with
her where the lines were humorous
and sat tense where they were
dramatic.
The young singers voice has not
yet reached its peak of perfection
to judge by the record Of other
opera stars. What this nightin
gale will be when another few
years have lent their mellowing
touch is a matter of pleasant con
lecture.
The clear, bird-like quality Of
Miss Pons' voice was clearly
demonstrated in her first group OF
songs, especially in Sir Henry
Bishops 10, Hear the Gentle
Lark" The clear, flute-like tones
of the lark appearing here and
there in the song showed con
clusively that here was a singer OF
no mean ability.
An Interesting Program
The aria from Mozart's Magic
Flute" which followed continued
the impression, and the Caro-
Nome" aria from "Rigoletto"
was perfectly sung-a test for
any soprano voice. The artistry
of the singer was nowhere more
clearly shown, however, than in
the air from lie Goa dor" by
Rimsky-Korsakoff. and excellence
was again evident in the presen-
tation of "Pourquoi," from
"Lakme."
Even in the air without words,
from Saint-Sanes' "Parysatis," the
singer did not fail to measure up
to the ability displayed in the
earlier parts of the program. In
deed, this selection proved one
of the daintieSt and most ap-
pealing of her numbers.
The old idea of Saving the
best for the last" was never
better carried out than in Miss
Pons' program. Choosing as her
closing number the aria from the
mad scene in Donizetti's Lucia
di Lammermoor, the singer
brought her program to a smash
ing close and was echoed by
thunderous applause that lasted
for more and IS minutes while
the diminutive singer waved and
smiled her thanks to the cheer
ing crowd. G. B. S.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Fanchon and Marco
Feature "ExotiQue'

Inspired by such books as THE
Magic Island" w. B. Seabrook's
vivid perturbation of Haitian VOC
doc ceremonies, "An Indian Jour
ney," and John RusSell's tales of
the South Seas, Miss Fanchon of
Fanchon and Marco has gathered
together artists who can interpret
the exotic moods of the world and
fashioned the current stage show
at the Fox Theater, titled "Ex-
otique."
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
New Farrell Aide

Charles Farrell is co-starred
with Madge Evans in Heart
break" Fox drama of European
intrigue and romance, now play
ing at the Fox Theater. Hardie
Albright, Paul Cavangh and John
Arledge are featured in, the sup.
porting cast of this picture. AL
fred L. Worker directed the pro-
duction.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Gibbons "ThriIP"

The Floyd Gibbons second
"Suprem Thrill" Turn of The
Tide" is creating considerable
interest in it's second week at
RK-O Keith's Theater as the
shots" included, so wildly de-
scribed by the famous Gibbons,
are actual scenes from the bat
tIefields of France.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Famous Father

The daughter of Henry v. Els,
mond, English playwright and au.
thor of when We Were Twenty.
One" is Jill Esmond, who makes
her feature debut in pictures with
Ruth Chatterton in "Once a
Lady" anniversary week screen
feature now at Warner Brothers
Earle Theater.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Experienced Heavy

Stanley Fields, portraying the
william in Way Back Home"
with Seth Parker, now on It's
second week at R-K-O Keith's
Theater, was also the heavy IN
"Cimarron," produced by the
same company. Radio Pictures.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17
Careers Close

Gloria Holden was understudy
four years ago for Catharine Dou-
Get, with whom she now shares
leading honorS in "As Husbands
Co." at the National Theater.
Both appeared in the original pro-
duction of The Royal Family"
The Washington times., 1931-11-17

original by Will.
liam A n thony
Mcguire.
Prin C ip a |
characters are
an id e a | iStic
girl and a rich
man, who en-
deavor to apply
the principle of
the Soviet five
year plan to
their personal
liV e S in New
York City.
Kenneth Nc
Kenna, who al.
ready has dl.
The Washington times., 1931-11-17

rected the foreign star in one pic.
ture, will megaphone the produc.
ton.
Hollywood is looking forward to
meeting Countess Zanardi Landl,
mother of the star, who is coming
to Hollywood. The two of them
sailed from London on the 18th.