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The Washington times., 1932-12-12

The confidence of coaches in
these scoring plays spreads to the
players. Then it spreads to the
teams supporters. AS a result,
certain elevens gain regulations
as scoring teams. Notre Dame is
such a team. Probably peculiarly,
Pitt is not. Nebraska is not.
Michigan is.
Development Refreshing
The development of scoring
plays in 1882 by George Washing
ton and Catholic University was
not only commendable but decid,
eddy refreshing to coaches, play.
ers and spectators. Maryland, to
some degree, possessed the scor-
ing punch, too, albeit the very
greennesS Of Old Line players
mitigated against the plans of the
coaches on numerous occasions.
It was significant that both G,
w. and c. U. were accepted by
the opposition as dangerous scor-
ing teams once either had reached
the 40-yard line of it's opponent,
Both elevens had the scoring
punch, and often this year their
coaches have been heard to re-
mark that they would as soon see
the ball IS yards from the goal
line of the opposition as three
yards from it. Both Bergman and
Pixlee had confidence in the scor-
ing plays with which their teams
were equipped. The players were
confident, too, and the supporters
of both teams caught this conf
dence, also.
ROckne Was Marvel
There is a saying in football
that it is well-nigh impossible for
a coach to bring his team to a
high playing pitch three or four
times a year. The marvel Of all
time in retaining the keen play
ing edge of his men was the i'm
mortal Knute Rockne.
The truth of the adage was evil
dent on a number of occasions
this year. West Point, in the
Notre Dame game, is one ex-
ample. Pitt, in the Nebraska
game, is another. George Wash
ington in the Tulsa game is
another.
Apropos this point, G.. w. had
close calls in the William and
Mary and Oklahoma games.
Other factors than keen playing
edge of the men pulled G. WIS
chestnuts out of the fire in the
two contests mentioned.
Owes G. w. Thanks
G. w. topped all District
elevens on the score of class of
opponents. The public owes the
George washington management
a vote of thanks for bringing to
Washington such teams as Ala
bama, North Dakota State, Iowa,
Oklahoma and William and
Mary.
Maryland also brought an ex-
ceptionally fine eleven here in
Vanderbilt, and another in V. P.
I. The Vanderbilt Maryland game
was not as well patronized as 1t
should have been.
No review of the local football
season would be complete with
out mentioning some of the
little fellows" who appeared
The Washington times., 1932-12-12

What the ending of the ses-
sions will bring to the Washing
ton Club in the little matter of
playing strength only the powers
to be know at present and it's
a pretty safe contention that
even they are wondering how
everything will turn out.
It's the general thought that
Griff and Cronin, who left Wash
ington yesterday, will try and
add pitching strength to the
Griffmen as the most important
item in their trading plans, while
in New York.
Still, there's reason to believe
that more than just mound talent
will be sought because of known
weaknesses about the club in
several other departments Of it's
makeup.
Most important in this connec-
ton is the catching department.
It was concluSively demonstrated
last season that Roy Spencer
could not hold up the catching
assignment all alone because of
his brittleness. It will be remem-
bered he got started on the wrong
foot at spring training when he
developed case of malaria.
Pulled Charley Horse
This cured, he pulled a charley
horse in his leg which kept him
out on not just one occasion
thereafter but on many occa-
sionS during the season.
Then there was Moe Berg,
second string man. Moe was all
right whenever in the game, but
his hitting was never strong
enough to keep him regularly
behind the bat. Howard Maple,
the recruit, was figured too in
experienced to shoot into action
too often.
So it seems Griff and Cronin
could do much for the team if
they strengthened the catching
department as well as the pitch
staff. A hard hitting, and fairly
fast catcher, would do loads to.
wards helping the Griffs in the
1888 penant race and would en-
able the club to finish on top,
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
Bears, SpGrtGns Tied
For Pro Grid Title

CHICAGO, Dec. 12'-Their reg.
ular season ended, the Chicago
Bears continued to practice today
in preparation for a playoff game
here next Sunday with the Ports
mouth Spartans for the National
Professional Football League
championship.
The Bears achieved a first-place
tie with the Spartans when they
whipped the Green Bay Packers
on the snow.covered gridiron Of
Wrigley Field here yesterday by
the score of 9 to 0. The Bears
chalked up all their points in a
final-period rally. Tiny Enge-
bretsen's 15-yard placement gave
the local team a field goal and
Bronko Nagurski's spectacular So
yard dash across the goal line &C.
counted for a touchdown,
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
2 Address Society
Of st. Vincent DePGuL

The quarterly meeting of the
Society of st. Vincent DePaul was
held yesterday at the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church. Rep
resentatives from % parishes at
tended.
The Rev. John w. Bowling. of
the Holy Name parish, extolled
the work of the Community
Chest. Isaac Cans told of the
operation of the parole board.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
COX IS
. FOR BIC SHOT.

Jim Mcmillan promises to con-
tine his reign of terror for the
edification of Washington wreSt-
ling fans next. Thursday night at
the Auditorium when he takes up
on Joe Cox where he left off on
Frank Judson last week.
"They may disqualify wrest-
Iers in New York for roughing
their opponents, but here in
Washington we can win as we
please" said Mcmillan to Pro-
mOter Joe Turner when he
signed for the embrOgliO with
Cox" As long as Cox confines
his attack to straight wreSt-
ling, I'll play ball with him,
but the moment he resorts to
slugging and ,slapping, he will
have to look to his laureIS be-
cause it SO happens 1 know
something about that game too"
Cox is expected to wage this
battle as he sees fit, because he
is trying to earn a bout with
Londos and knows Mcmillan is
one of the stumbling blocks he
will have to surmount if he ever
expects a crack at the champion
of them all.
Meanwhile an attractive list of
preliminary bouts has been Or
dered. The Polish championship
is said to be at stake in the
meeting between Joe Naroki and
Everett Marchall. Frank JudSon
meets Abe Coleman and two
other attractive matches are ex-
pected to be announced within
the next "a hours
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
FARRELL HEADS
COLUMB|ANS

"Tubba" Farrell, former Con.
zaga and Holy Cross star foot
baller and basketeer, is the new
coach of the Columbus Univer-
sity basketball team.
Farrell has been in charge of
the squad for the past two weeks
and he anticipates fine things
for the five. The Columbus
quint will play about IL games.
Friday the Lawyer" will open
their season against Mt. st.
Mary's at EmmitSburg. Md.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
Auditors Examine
Park Bank Records

BALTIMORE, Dec. 12.-While
members of the Park Bank De-
positors Association are planning
a mass meeting tonight to discuss
reopening of the defunct Park
Bank, IL State auditors are max
ing a survey of the. institutions
books.
The auditors began their task
Saturday, and worked all day yes
terday at the request of Herbert
r. O'Conor, States attorney,
who wants a comprehensive idea
of the banks affairs.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
Purpose Rules All,
DR.. SizOO Asserts

In a sermon at the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church yes
terday, the Rev. DR.. Joseph r,
Sizoo, pastor, said the two most
important PHILOSOPHERS today are
the philosophy of chance or acct
dent and the philosophy that says
that nothing happens or can hap
pen unless it is willed by God.
He said the religion of Jesus
points obviously to the fact that
that everything is motivated by
purpose.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12

maybe, if the pitching" proved
successful.
Griff and Cronin could do one
other thing for the club while in
New York in this writer's opinion.
It is the strengthening of the out
field department where big
weakness hobs up in the case of
Sam West.
Failed In Pinch
Although a great fielder, West
has never been able to hit big
league pitching like a tried and
true outfielder should. It's true,
the Texan experienced an un-
usually good year in 1881 when he
led his mates in batting with a
mark of 1888, but his weak work
during 1882 only helps to bring
out what a load he was to his
team when they needed his bat
ting in the pinches.
1t is in this connection where
West has always failed as Griff-
man in his six-year career as a
VIZ 4CoSuCAs GNC14 Ou1 141S Il1o VIZ
season of 1881, most of his hits
came at times when they did not
mean thing at all. Last
year it was forcibly brought to
everyone's attention on the club
that he failed time after time in
the pinch. In short, the Griffs
could do we'll with a hard-hitting
outfielder in their lineup rather
than one who's chief speciality is
fielding.
Strengthening the catching
and outfielding departments as
well as the pitching staff may be
in the minds of Griff and Cronin
while at New York this week.
Then again, the pair may be sat-
isfied with only building UP the
pitching end. But one would
think they'd give the entire Situa-
ton some thought. Maybe they
have and fans everywhere will
have their little surprises before
the week is out.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
Bob Freeman Stars
For u. of Penn. Five

Bob Freeman, local boy and
former basketball star at West
ern and st. Adams, is starring
these days at the University Of
Pennsylvania, where he is a CEN
ter on the varsity team.
Last Saturday when Penn
opened it's season by defeating
Haverford College, 48 to Is, Free
man led both teams by sinking
five field goals and two fouls for
IL points,
The Washington times., 1932-12-12

IF YOU ARE unacquainted with your wrestling,
especially the brand served up by Dynamite" Gus
Sonnenberg you'll think this is rope walking act.
But not so fast It's Gus in person just the ropes
and down into the to the discomfort of the
occupants Don George, who ultimately conquered him,
has just lifted Gus into the air with twohanded cout
under the chin. Gus made similar exits from the ring
at frequent intervals during their match at the Audi
forum at Milwaukee, Wis. Picture by International
News Photographic Service.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
BLitnad11 to Fight
Shea In. Ctaic1QO Rinn

CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-Harry Bit
man, Philadelphia featherweight,
and Eddie Shea, of Chicago, will
feature the boxing show at the
Coliseum Friday night in a 10
round bout. Billy Jones, Philadel-
phia negro, and Charley Belanger,
Canadian light heavyweight, will
appear on the same card.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
Canadian Champs
ODDOSe De Paul

CHICAGO, Dec. IA two
game international basketball
series opens here tonight with the
cage team of the University of
Western Ontario pitted against
the De Paul University quintet.
The Western Ontario aggrega-
ton is the acknowledged basket
ball champion of Canada.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
BILL MYERS RELEASED

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Dec. IL.
The Rochester Red Wings of the
international League yesterday an
nounced the optional release of
Shortstop Bill Myrs to Elmira of
the New k-Pennsylvania
League. Both clubs are controlled
by the st. Louis Cardinals.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
HUDSON FIVE SCORES

Delaware g. Hudson coalmen
defeated the Olmstead Grill five
yesterday afternoon in the pre-
liminary to the Eagle-Giant game
at G.. w. gym, 80 to %. The
Coalmen were way ahead at
half time but the Grillmen found
and almost overlook
the C0alnnen
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
ITALIAN ROLLS GREEK

Tony Maley, young Italian
flash, will clash with Nick Chi
pouras, youthful Greek star, in
the opening block of head.to-
head match at Temple at 1918
tonight. The final block will be
rolled next Saturday.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
A.M.E. Church Hears
COLLe0e Head Preach

DR.. Charles E. Stewart, former
Baltimore pastor and now preSi-
dent of Kittrell College of North
Carolina, preached last night at
Metropolitan A. NJ. E. Mrs. Alice
Peters Moore gave a piano re-
cital preceding the services.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
BUSINESS MEN WANT

Takoma Business Mems big
five defeated the newly organized
Brooks basketball team, Is to
Is. The winners seek games.
Call Shepherd 2711-J.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
Growth of Scoring Plays
Here Commendable
BY HARRY COSTELLO

1--WE have the scoring plays"
Coaches who have developed such plays keep that thought
in their minds constantly.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
Griff, Cronin In New York,
Week Nav Bring Surprises
Nv CARRETT WATERS

The failure of strengthening the Washington Gr
for the 1888 hangs in the balance this week
Prexy Clark Griffith and Manager Joe Cronn attend the
nua baseball meetings at the Commodore Hotel New York
City.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
SGntiHai Flashes
In Doubles Clash

BALTIMORE, Md, Dec. IL.
Tony Santini's Garrison finish"
gave him and Henry Hiser a 20
pin edge over Ray Barnes and
Ray Won DreeIe in the opening
block of a doubles match here
yesterday. Tony finished with a
las game, the highest of the
evening. Scores.
The Washington times., 1932-12-12
BALLSTON FIVE WINS

Ballston A. C. easily downed
the Arlington A. C. last night,
40 to 20.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
ENCAMPMENr OFFICERS

Tuesday evening in Juneau, in. Stallation of officers for the ensu. ing year, were installed by Aurora Encampment Al. A banquet fol lowed the ceremonies.
 The following officers were in- stalled: o. F., M. G. Metcalf; s w., Bendick Lowell; Scribe, L. w Kilburn; First Watch, E. V. Browr Third Watch, Joe Rizzardo; First G. of T., Oscar Jensen; H. F., Olaf Eikland; J. w., Carl Lindstrom Treasurer, Charles w. Garter; Second Watch, James Larsen 1; Fourth Watch, Lewis Dryadahl; i; Second G. of T., Henry Yrjaha; I. S., H. A. Jenkins.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21

minutes that street was roarin'
 milin'. melee"
 Please cut me ten yards of this" she said, with steady eyes of dis favor upon him.
 Trueman made a mess of the job to his secret chagrin and her de- spair. Then she asked for cer- tain kind of dress goods. How much of this?" asked Rock, stripping off yards of the material. :, Tive. And I want it cut on the bias" she returned.
 On the bias" he echoed. "Oh, sure" And he went to the task desperately. realizing full well that he could not stand this deception much longer. But he had not pro- sressed very far when she inter \ rupted. You're measuring too much. l said yards-not miles," Truenan vowed he would finish as he had begun. He went on.
 You can't guess on dress goods Ike that, she protested.
 Miss, this is five yards. rough, ly." he rejoined. beginning to cut.
 Stop! You'll ruin 1t. That's not the way I want it cut" she cried. You said on somethin' or other" ]"
 Excuse me, MT. Clerk" she re- turned, manifestly at the end of her patience. She brushed him aside, and taking up the shears began carefully to cut the material to suit herself.
 I'm sorry spoke up Rock, econ-' tritely. I'm not usually so dumb. But you see I never before waited lon such a-e girl as you" She shot him a gray glance not wholly doubtful or unforgiving. And |meeting his eyes caused her to look down again with a tinee of color Staining her cheeks.
 I'm not a clerk Good heavensl II 4i1e gangs I've ridden with would
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
SUNSET PASS
 bH ZAMG GzoH

f "There-you've done it," she said aghast.
 Excuse me, miss. I'm sure awk- ward this day. But rice is lucky That might be a good omen. I'm superstitious," went on Trueman, waxing toward the confidential.
 Well, young man" she inter- posed, almost severely. But his gaze disconcerted her
 You never can tell" he said. 'Spillin' rice might mean wed- din,.'
 She blushed, but spoke up with spirit. Tt couldn't be so far as I'm concerned" she said. "Of course I don't know your affairs But you are wasting my time. :"
 Rock humbly apologized and pro- ceeded to fill another bag with rice. Then he went on with the order, and for several moments, in which he kept his eyes averted, he per- formed very well as clerk. He cer- tainly prayed that Winter would not come back too soon. Who was she? He had never in his life met such a girl. She could not be mar ried. Too young and-he did not know what! But the thought that she might be made his heart sink like cold lead He stole a glance at her left hand. Ringless!
 She asked to see some calico. Rock espied the only bolt of this commodity on the shelves and drew it down.
 Calico! Sure this reminds me" he said with such enthusiasm that she had to attend. ''Once in Colo rado I rode into town. GunniSon It was a Saturday. Big day. All the outfits were in. Everybody for miles around. Horses, wagons, buck boards on the streets. I bought a bolt of red calico, tied one end to the pommel of my saddle and left the bolt lyin' on the ground. Then II rode up and down. In about ten
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
CAPITOL GETS
 FINE ELECTRIC
 LIGHT FIXTURES
Each of Three Artis tic Bronze Orname ents
 Weighs 300 Pounds

Three large sets of electric light fixtures have been received at the Federal and Territorial Building and will be hung between the pillars at the front entrance of the struc- ture.
 The fixtures are made of bronze and are of artistic design. They are the product of the Michaels Art Bronze Company of Covington, Ky.
 Each of the fixtures weighs 300 pounds. They will be hung short ly. When in place, they will add greatly to the attractive appear ance of the Capitol.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21

the grocery department. Every thing was in plain sight. It ought to be easy if he could keep his eyes off her.
 Five what?" she echoed in sur- prise, raising her head. Did you think meant barrels? Five pounds"
 sThat's what I thought" replied Trueman, hastily. But some people buy this stuff in bulk. I Iused to-
 "Oh, you were not always a clerk thep?" she inquired. following him
 ."Qh, mol I've been a lot-a lot u6 things"
 She looked as if she believed him Rock began to grasp that he was bungling the greatest opportunity of his life. He found the sugar and had almost filled large sack when sugar. White, please
 There was something in her tone that made Rock wonder if she was laughing at him. It stirred him to dexferity rather than clumsiness ne filled 8 large paper bag with 1hlte sugar, then turned to her dhying . smile.
 s6ut you didn't weight it." she ski6
 "T never weigh out small counts" he returned. blandly. T on guess very accurately"
 ssue laid the bag on the counter sarnat next? Oh. the rice"
 gan you guess the weight oi dc4j toof" she inquired.
 s11llre can. Even better. It's nod IT. D heayy E sugar. And -fis fillr1 . loRuer i1ag.. n attenpt ttna toeanss tlhis to her he acr1den lly fou6a1nd der tefe h1 N1th l1 1 s6ft eontacf 1b0 . t1flps cIIs16i,t tllsoufh nm, IT -dsp linslee. F 6snSE and tte r1ce l1u11red n CIT 1Ief, and ne | $ - xEseam U sl,g nccr,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
DOUGLAS
 NEVIS
GASTINEAU BREEZE
 ENTERED IN CONTEST

The Gastineau Breeze, Douglas High School paper, has been en- tered in the eighth annual National Scholastic Press Association Con- test held in New York City. The contest material must be sent in by January 25 Last year the Breeze placed third in the contest. Thousands of school papers from all over the country entered the contest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21

drop in here to see n,e-doin' this. Whew! My name is Trueman Rock. I'm an old friend of Sol Winters"
 'Trueman Rock?" she repeated, almost with a start, as she swiftly lifted, big, questioning, surprised
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21

Synopsis: Wagontongue, the scene of several bad gun fights, sccine beth an attraction and menace to Trueman Rock. He has returned, after six years, ex- pecting to find the sheriff look ing for him. But the sheriff has been killed, and it is rumored that Ash Preston did the shoot ing, Ash, who has bad reputa- ticn, is the son of Gage Preston. The older Preston heads an out fiji, that is new since Rocks time and is making money by large cattle butchering. Rock visits a frined, Sol Winter, who tells him the local gossip: Winters son has been killed, the girls Rock used to know are married or gone away, Amy Wund has made an unhappy marriage and Winter thinks she is interested in Rock. Winter leaves Rock temporarily in charge of his store, and girl comes in. Rock likes her ap- pearance and tells her he is the clerk.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
Chapter 3 SPILLED RICE

Now, shall I read the list off one at a time or altogether?" the girl asked.
 Well, miss, it really doesn't make any difference" replied True man, vaguely, gazing at her lips. They were sweet and red, and just now curved in a little questioning smile But, as she watched, it fled and then they seemed sad. Indeed her whole face seemed sad, partic- ularly the deep gray eyes that had begun to regard him somewhat doubtfully.
 Very well-the groceries first, T she said, consulting her list. Five of sugar, five of rice, five"
 Five what?' interrupted True man, with alacrity, moving toward
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
MRS. WILLIAMS BETTER

Mrs. Charles Williams, who has been under treatment in St. Ann's hospital for the past week is re- ported getting along nicely and may not have to undergo an oper- ation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
AT DOUGLAS COLISEUM

AT DOUGLAS COLISEUM
 'The Royal Family of Broad way" described as a sophisticated comedy opens this evening at the Douglas Coliseum for a two nights run. Ina Claire and Frederic Marsh have the leading roles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21

eyes. That name was not unfa- miliar to her, but Rock could not tell whether sine attached good or bad to it. ! Ash Preston lives up to his bad
 reputation, tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
SAVE THE DATE

ELKS' ANNUAL ST. PATRJCK'S DAY BALL, MARCH 17TH, ELKS' HALL. -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
MOOSE
BIcENTENNTAr "a

BICENTENNIAL BALL Washirgton's Birthday, February
 22nd, A. B. HALL. SAVE THE DATE. -adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
FIREMEN TO MEET

The regular meeting of the Doug las Volunteer Fire Department will be held this evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
EDMIsTON GETS FUR

EDMISTON GETS FUR
 The mink fur which was dis posed of by Mrs. Flora zink has been awarded to James Edmiston.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21

Old papers ar The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21
MOOSE

MOOSE
 BICENTENNIAL BALL Washington's Birthday. February 22nd, A. B. HALL, SAVE THE DATE. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-01-21

WHEN ebb times like these throw luxuries right into our laps-they are fine times too, and we may we'll do some practical rejoicing by dress ing better than ever before and on less money too!