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The Washington times., 1932-05-09
He Meets a Friend

"Say, Nick" he cried enthu-
Siastically. I'm sure glad l
bumped into you. Didn't think
I'd know a guy on the train.
Mind If 1 eat with you?"
Nick shook his head.
Happy to have you, Tony"
he replied, land I'm happy to
see you, too. But please don't
mind if seem a little preoccu-
pied. This book I'm reading is
more than SWELL"
The other man nodded vigor-
ously.
II get you," he chirped. II
amt got the time to lamp many
Of them books but I sure enjoy
'em when I can squeeze in
some readin'. Amt nothin' like
a good book"
Nick smiled to himself. He
knew that Tony wasn't able
either to read or to write, but
he also knew that the racketeer
hated anyone to know about it.
So he said nothing more along
those lines.
The waiter placed another
pad and pencil before Tony,
and then placed a menu In his
hand. Nick returned to his
book. But he managed to steal
an occasional glance at his
friend across the table.
Tony was in trouble. The
words on the menu meant
nothing to him. Had he been
sitting alone. he would have
ordered a steak and let it go
at that. But with Nick pres
ent, he'd have to put up a
bluff. He tossed the menu in
front Of the Greek.
Nick Puts In Order
Here, Nick" he murmured
with an effort at nonchalance,
"you order first. What you
goin' to have?"
Nick decided to play the
game. He was beginning to
enjoy himself.
''I'll leave it to you," he re-
turned courteously. II know
your taste is more than ex-
cellent. Just write out your
order and double it for me-"
The racketeer wet his lips.
He was between the devil and
the deep blue menu. He
couldn't read the menu and
he couldn't write the order.
But would he admit his secret
to Nick the Greek? Not such
a determined man as Tony.
He summoned the waiter and
pointed to some words on the
menu.
Listen, boy" he cried i'm
periouSly. bring us two orders
of this, two orders of this. two
orders of this-and two cof-
fees. And write it on the pad
yourself. I got a superstition
about writin' on dinin' car
menus.
He glanced sharply at Nick.
No, there was no change in the
gamblers expression. He had
noticed nothing strange.
Hope you like what I or
dered, Nick" said Tony.
"I know I will" replied the
Greek.
About five minutes later, the
waiter came back to the table.
He put down two orders Of
mashed potatoes, two orders Of
boiled potatoes and two orders
of baked potatoes.
Tony swallowed hard. His
The Washington times., 1932-05-09

affected man Andrew r. Kelley
ner which destroyed the quality
of the Chatterton acting. 1t
seemed to me she lacked authori-
tative direction or a studio voice
to occasionally admonish, Don't
do that" hen necessary.
The Washington times., 1932-05-09
Fair Mexican

Lucy Tovar, second Of a cine,
matically famed Mexican family to
court fame in Hollywood, makes
her screen debut by way of a
role in UniverSal's "The Doomed
Battalion"
The Washington times., 1932-05-09
BY ANDREW r. KELLEY

A change in scenery generally
does movie stars good much as
it sometimes puts new life into
bell LAYERS. Ruth Chatterton,
The Washington times., 1932-05-09

eyes met the Greeks. And he
forced confident smile.
ITS q funny thing, Nick" he
cried. 81 love pOtatOes!"
The Washington times., 1932-05-09
Angie" to Stay

House Manager Orangelo Ratio,
at Loew's Palace Theater, is like
the cornerstone of that sturdy
The Washington times., 1932-05-09
Did You Know

Did You Know
That George Raft, who's to be
featured by Paramount, gave
dancing lessons to the Prince OF
Wales?
Evening star., 1932-12-13
GRIFF-YANk-INDIAN
SWAP IS RUMORED
Names Of Manush and Wells Men
toned in Deal Said to Be
Under Discussion.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. December ia three
cornered trade. involving the Sen
ators, the Indians and the Yanks,
was said to be on the fire today. with
negotiations and swapping between the
Indians and the Griffs to terminate in
Joe Mccarthy getting the man he
wants through the maneuvering.
Just what progress Griff has made
with Alva Bradley and Billy Evans Of
the Cleveland Club. with whom he was
in conference last night. Is not known.
Grtf admits no progress in the deals
which, he said q few days ago In
Washington, would be closed here yes
terday.
But the latest David Harum yarn un-
raveled for the newspaper men here Is
that the Yanks are pining for a Cleve-
lander. And to get this man they will
have to wait on what Billy Evans does
with Washington. Whether the Griff-
man will go to the Yanks. via Cleve-
land, or whether Evans plans to fill a
vacant spot with Griffman. made bare
by a removal to the Yanks, Is not made
clear.
Joe Mccarthy spoofed away the idea
that he was after Heine Manush. They
always do, however. and that would
mean nothing at all But base ball
men gathered here feel that 1t would
take lot to make Griff turn over
Heine at this time.
The name of Ed Wells. Yank left
handler and once National. who won
and lost three games for Mccarthy last
year, enters into some Of the rumors,
which say that he may 60 to the
Indians-and then to the Griffs.
Griff merely says he knows nothing
Of such q deal.
Evening star., 1932-12-13

r. williams, st. Louis CA. L), 6,
July 28-August 2, 1922: George L.
Kelly, New York IN. L.). Z, July
11-16, 1925; Henry L. Gehrig, New
York CA. L., s. August 28-Septem-
Der /, 1881 (three of these made
with bases lcaded).
The record number Of putouts by
first basemen in a game (nine in
nings) is % and only two players
have this distinction. Tom Jones
playing with st. Louis Browns, May
IL. 1906, and Hal Chase, New York
Americans, first game, September 81.
1906. Many players have had q
put outs.
Walter johnson, Washington club,
holds record Of pitching Sc consecu-
tive "shutout" innings, April 10
to May IA, 1913. The National
League record 40 is held by Ed.
Reulbach, pitching for Chicago,
September II to October 3, 1908.
The most consecutive games won
by q club in season IS 26, made by
the New York Giants in 1916 and
most consecutive games lost is 26,
made BY the Louisville "a. A. in
1889. Chicago White Sox won 10
games in 1906, Cleveland IN. L.
lost "a games in 1899. Boston "a. L.
in 1906, and Philadelphia "a. u In
1916 lost 20 games.
For any special best-on-records or
major league data, write TO Charlie
White, care Of The Star, tnclosing
stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Evening star., 1932-12-13
Base Ball Won't
Slice Its Prices

Special Dispatch to The Star.
n YEW YORK, December 10
mi The base ball trade will see
no reduction in admission
prices this year. no matter
how hard the depression has hit
base ball, nor how much they want
to lure the trade back into the
stands, those crowded stands Of 20.
That's not only the consensus as
the National Leaguers meet today
to battle for retrenchment, but it is
your Uncle Griff's contention. and
that's important to Washington.
Griff asserts base ball never
boosted its admission prices when
gold flowed freely, when players
salaries scared into misty. giddy
heights. Also. he points out, the
Washington club was one Of two.
during the days Of the war tax. that
paid it out Of the clubs treasury
to the tune of over 100000 for .
period of four years.
1T would give me lot Of pleas
ure to cut the ticket price to q
smaller figure" he said today, In
discussing the strong major league
stand on the move to keep gate
prices stationary, but base ball has
kept its admission prices down when
theaters, movies, and other forms Of
amusement raised theirs in good
money days"
And that's how most OF the
major moguls feel as they 60 into
the meeting rooms where the ques-
ton undoubtedly will be brought up
by one Of the owners.
Evening star., 1932-12-13
Cronin Cautious Lobby Pilot
Joe Getting Fidgety from Inacon Among BackSapping,
YarnSwappng Hotel Throng.

Bridges could not pay him to take the
structures.
Uncles new manager seems to be
able to stand just so much melarkey
from the old-timers, then wants to run
away from 1t all
OBVIOUSLY, Joe has acted the part
~ Of ball player at his first Winter
meeting SO far He seems i'm
patient at the flowing of the river OF
words and back-patting. He appears
anxious for Griff to get some of this
swapping business under way. that he
can begin to arrange his lineup and
plans for next season.
Young Mr.. Cronin, under observation
at his first Winter meeting. impresses
onlookers that he will be just as i'm
patient with lack of definite action on
the ball field as he is with it here.
Joe might be ENJOYING this show, but
I think he feels that it moves toe
slowly. But in another year he will be
slapping a few backs with the rest Of
the boys-they all do.
Evening star., 1932-12-13
BY TOM DOERER.

mi Cronin, Washington's Babe in
the Woods of base ball. is be-
ginning to show signs Of the
jitters or fidgets.
The American Leagues boy pilot, hav-
ing spent two days exhibiting his mana
gerial dignity before q great array OF
base ball chiefs, ex-managers, want-to-
be managers and just plain diamond
hangers-on, sums up his reaction In
this:
Its great. I'm enjoying it."
But I think Joe's kidding. I don't see
him bustling around with Tipping, back
slapping, nor swapping fairy tales with
the old-timers.
It might be that Joe's lack Of years
makes it impossible for him to exchange
yarns with some of these graybeardS o1
the peaceful pastime. Maybe he is reti.
i cent. But, between you and me, be-
lieve the young Senator would show
these lobby managers where he feel
most at home If some one gave him ar
infielder's nit.
WITH Mike Martin as his body
w guard, when Griff is in meeting
Joe picks out the most inconspicu
, GUS spot in the lobby Of the Hotel Com
modore and sinks deeply into the up
holstery-and, apparently. into reverie
But when he does move out into tn,
maelstrom of managers, players ant
newspaper men, he is Immediately cir
cled by groups of well-wishers.
Joe gives me the impression tina
Uncle Clark has been advising him Il
point where the boy manager is very
very cautious-to such a degree tina
two fellows giving away three Brooklyn
Evening star., 1932-12-13
Walter johnson Lonely Figure
Among Job Seekers at Session

/ johnson sits over at the New Yorker,
musing and waiting for base ball to
put to use his many years of training
in the only business he has ever known
or ever will know.
Maybe the Pappies Of the pastime will
talk about men like Johnson, and what
to do with them. at their joint meeting
Thursday. Maybe they will not, and
place the cash register right on top
of home plate.
DUT the suggestion to have men like
ID johnson and Sisler and Wagner 60
out among the youngsters to do
missionary work Is generally popular.
but getting votes for 1t In the official
sessions may prove something else
again.
Henry P. Edwards, the American
Leagues public relations chief, said the
plan was a great one, but 'it;s a bad
year for a thought Of that kind. It
needs money"
Alan Gould, sports editor of the As
sociated Press, said it was wonderful
plan, coming at a time when 1t was
needed in base ball.
Joe Mccarthy and Ed Barrow Of the
Yanks said 1t ought to be discussed
Thursday. Most managers are for the
But in the rush Of things, cutting
salaries and limiting player lists, the
suggestion, like Mr.. johnson, may be
lost in the shuttle.
Evening star., 1932-12-13
be the same. Possibly within a few

be the same. Possibly within few
years rivalry between these schools will
cease entirely.
I can see one advantage in the dis
vision-one distinct advantage. The
10 remaining members of the confer
ence-those fine institutions that have
always formed the northern group-will
no longer be forced to contend with q
web OF politics. The politicians II
you will pardon me saying so, are now
where they belong-in one group.
Tennessee is with them. They can
now attempt to 'out-politic' one an
other. 1t should be a lot OF fun, and
those who found it impossible to run
the affairs of the late 'unwieldy'
Southern Conference, which consisted
OF % teams, soon will be restored to
power.
- a GREAT day is ahead for the 10
IA members who remained in the
Southern Conference and who
can now enjoy their athletics in peace
without fear of having their hsads
chopped of with one fell swoop of a
political monarch.
One person put 1t this way last
night: All of the gentlemen and real
sports are now In one conference, he
saio, ana the politicians are In the
other
This is the general sentiment con-
cerning the 10 members who remained
in the Southern Conference. They ap-
parently play the game for the love Of
1t. You never hear reports Of certain
skeletons that hang in closets along the
northern front. You never hear of po-
litical gatherings. certain groups fight
ing certain other groups, and general
series Of jealous gestures Can you say
as much for this crew that has formed
the Southeastern Conference? There
should be plenty Of hot times In the
old town-an 13 of them-in the
months to come
With friendliness toward all. and
bitterness toward none I can't for the
love OF me, see how schools like Duke
and North Carolina Ito mention Just a
couple can be ignored in the forma-
tion Of any kind of conference that
IS supposed to be fair representation
OF the South. Go ahead with your geo.
graphical argument, still don't see It.
However, Duke and North Carolina.
along with the rest. probably consider
themselves fortunate In the sudden
change Of events"
Evening star., 1932-12-13

Special Dispatch to The Star.
n YEW YORK, December 13.-Walter
M johnson, ex-manager Of the
Y Nationals, did not ming,e with
base ball men at the Commo-
dore yesterday and last night. He was
the sole outstanding figure Of base ball
not among the back slappers and gossips
Of the pastime attending the mutual
admiration society of base balls leaders.
Alone, he sat around the lobby OF the
New Yorker where, in rooms above, the
International League was In meeting.
Occasionally an old-timer stopped to
greet him, as he sat lingering his watch
chain. Over at the Commodore an oc-
casional veteran asked about him, and
wondered at his absence. Upstairs in
the committee room Of the two leagues
his name probably was not mentioned.
That's base ball, as Stanley Harris
says.
GONE few years ago he was the CEN
y tral figure Of the biggest huddle in
the lobby. Then he was the Smoke
King" "Old Barney" the greatest speed
ball hurler IN the game. Today he IS
an ex-manager, seeking job. And
there are many ex-managers around
looking for berths. There's Dan How
lev, late of Cincinnati, for instance.
But Dan romps around the Commodore,
mitt- Tipping and ny about 1t al.
Evening star., 1932-12-13
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
n YEW YORK. December 13.-All OF
M base balls big problems, those
which are pestering both
leagues, such as the depression,
radio, what to do about the promotion
Of showmanship and plans for the
games future, were threshed out in a
meeting Of moguls Of both factions yes
terday, In which Uncle Clark Griffith
Of the Nationals was quite an impor-
tant figure, from what can be learned.
This pow-wow was q pre-meeting af-
fair arranged that the big issues listed
for the joint meeting on Thursday
could be introduced to the pappies Of
the pastime.
What happens at these affairs always
is more or less of mystery because the
business discussed Is jealousy guarded,
Evening star., 1932-12-13
Drastic Pay Cuts
Due in Base Ball

MAJOR league base ball players
lv1 will feel the heaviest salary
slash during the 1888 season
that ever has been applied. During
the meeting of the National Associa-
ton Of Professional Base Ball Clubs
at Columbus last week, the writer
learned from several major league
club owners that salaries would be
clipped as much as 331a per cent on
many teams.
Economy Is to be the chief sub
ject Of discussion when the Amer
ican and National Leagues meet In
New York this week, and while there
will be no attempt to adopt any
thing like salary limit, most club
owners agree that player salaries
must be brought down.
Evening star., 1932-12-13


1885; L a W r e n c e
Twitchell, Cleveland
IN. L.. August Is
(l-2b, 3-3b, l.
hr.), 1889. Over 100
players have made
four long hits in a
game.
Three players have
succeeded in making
one or more home
runs in six consecu-
tive games. Kenneth
Evening star., 1932-12-13
CLEMSON HAS 10 GAMES
George Washington Among Elev-
ems to Be Aet Next FAN.

CLEMSON COLLEGE, S. c., De-
cember Is (P).-A 10-game schedule,
with prospects adding two more con-
tests, was announced for the Clemson
foot ball team for 1888 by jess Nicely,
head coach.
One contest has been booked with
George washington October - in
Washington.
The schedule:
September 23-Presbyterian College.
September 30-Georgia Tech at At
lanta.
october NORTH Carolina State.
October 13-George Washington at
Washington.
October 19- South Carolina at
Columbia.
October Mississippi at Meridian.
November 4-Wake Forest at Char
lotte
November 18- Mercer tplace un-
decided.
November 25-Citadel.
November 30-Furman at Greenville.
Evening star., 1932-12-13
WAIVERS GET RAISES
Pittsburgh Signs Brothers to Base
Ball r--ntracts for 1888.

PITTSBURGH, December l3 R.-
Signing of the two Waner brothers
big Poison and Little Poison'-to
Pittsburgh Pirate contracts calling for
increased pay has become known.
Last year Paul and Lloyd Waner re-
ceived decreases, in line with the gen.
eral policy throughout the big leagues.
It is understood that the 1888 con-
tracts cali for return, to the 1880 figure
for Paul and slightly more than the
figure of that year for Lloyd.
Paul IS reported to h4ve signed for
slightly less than $4,000 and Lloyd for
about $4,000. Nh
Evening star., 1932-12-13
TRIO Of VETERANS,
TWO SOPHS NAMED
Knoxville Writer Rough on
"Seceders" in Discussing
Conference Split.
BY H. C. BYRD.

)ATHOLIC UNIVERSITY this
morning named Its start
~ ing lineup for its opening
basket ball game with
Maryland State Normal tomor-
row night in the big Brookland
gymnasium. Three members OF
last years quint are slated to
hold down positions played last
season, while two men from the
Freshman five get the other two
berthS.
At the start Of the game Spinelli and
White, both players from last year, will
be in the guard positions. 1t was ex-
pected that Bus Sheary would get the
call for one Of these places, but it is
understood that he is to warm the
bench because Of time he missed from
practice while working out for the
North-South foot ball game last week
In Baltimore. Sheary. though, is capable
OF making good and eventually should
win regular job.
Galliher, another man from last sea-
sons team, is to play center, while the
two forwards will be Montague and
Augusterfer. The last mentioned Is a
local boy
With this team Coach Forrest Cotton
hopes to make better showing In
games won than was made q year ago.
The team then played brilliantly on oc-
casions, but was never quite as con-
sistent as it might have been
2ck hoh &c f,tvx
Coach Cotton this morning, and you
can never tell just what is going to
happen. Last year we had games vir-
tually won until the closing minutes.
| then almost threw them away. Players
can drop from brilliant to mediocre
faster in basket ball, and vice versa,
than in any other game, and it is one
paStime about which one cannot afford
to make predictions. / think, though,
We shall have creditable team, better
than last year, and that We ought to
give our opponents some real competi-
ton, without regard for the scores"
THE split Of the Southern Conference
1 during the meeting at Knoxville
Tenn, has caused more gossip than
any other event IN connection with ath-
letics in the South in many years. The
lHuus ueFelopeC SO suddenly, as Tar as
the schools in the Northern section are
concerned, that they hardly yet know
what it is all about. However, for vari-
GUS and sundry reasons, it seems that
the majority of schools in the Atlantic
States are rather glad it happened. and
instead Of trying to circumvent it, actu-
ally helped 1t along
| Possibly the end Of this action has
| not yet been seen, and more may be
heard later.
WHATEVER the opinion. though, of
w those in various sections Of the
South in regard to the split, one
newspaper writer in Knoxville, a part
Of the seeded territory, has very de-
cided opinion about it and was very
caustic in his comment Here Is a part
OF an editorial by Bob Murphy in the
Knoxville Journal Of last Saturday, as
sent to the writer by a Tennesse man:
THE discussed division Of the
Southern Conference at last has &C.
CURED.
The big question in my mind is this:
Just what has been accomplished by
this split? Tennessee, for instance.
has pulled away from Duke. North
Carolina and others. They will still
play. to be sure, but things will never
Evening star., 1932-12-13
&c" AWARDED TO 20
10 Players and Manager Judge Get
Y4%to~ - Haorro{o ouu

10 Players and Manager Judge Get
Letter at Georgetown.
Georgetown University varsity &C"
winners in foot ball were to elect cap
tain for the 1888 grid season late this
afternoon at meeting to be held in
the athletic office Of the Hilltop.
Nineteen players and Manager Philip
Judge have been awarded the C" for
the 1882 season. The players are Capt.
Ray Hudson, Lawrence Sullivan. Alan
Cohen, Louis Dee, William Carpenter,
Richard Danner. Frank Williamson.
Gildo Russo, Joseph Saverini, Richard
Murphy, Paul Kennedy. Fred Callahan,
Aloysius Kelly, John Shimmens. Joseph
Katalinas, Walter Walacavage, Gunnar
Anderson. Thomas Carolan and Wilmer
Bradley.
Seven Of this group Hudson, Sulli-
van, Dee. Kelly, Shimmens Danner and
Anderson-will graduate before the next
pigsldn season rolls around.
Evening star., 1932-12-13

step behind . palm to catch his fast
one. When his arm creaked, it brought
tears to long line Of old catchers and
veteran pitchers who were sitting
around. 1t has been years since some
Of those boys could raise their throwing
arms high enough to tip their hats.
After being assisted to cushioned
chair by friends. Schacht sighed in
saying that maybe they would have to
find special niche for him, too.
Evening star., 1932-12-13
SCHMELING CAR SMASHED
Joy-Rider Ruins AUTOMOBILE
Owned by. German Fighter.

BERLIN, December 13 R.-An au-
tomobile belonging to Max Schmeling,
former heavyweight champion Of the
world. was completely wrecked yester-
day by q car-washer, who was seriously
injured while taking joyride instead
Of delivering the machine to garage.
Evening star., 1932-12-13
FORMER ORIOLE DEAD
Long Played With Baltimore Clut
Some 40 Years Ago.

LOUISVILLE, KY, December 13 (P.-
James M. Long. 70, who some 40 years
ago played base ball for Baltimore in
the old National League and also with
Atlanta and Milwaukee, died at his
home here yesterday He was city
meat inspector and was native Of
Louisville.
Evening star., 1932-12-13
Riuk Economy c. Picks Quintet for Opening Ba
Varied Sports

Basket Ball.
Iowa, 50: Drake, IL.
Aberdeen Northern Normal 20:
Wahpeton Science. q.
Manchester, 26: Wabash, "a.
Carthage, 81: Parsons, IL.
Bethel, a.; Friends U. Of Wichita, IA.
Kentucky, 81; Georgetown Ky). 81.
Maryville Teachers, %: Kansas State,
Northwestern Oklahoma Teachers, 2s:
Kansas State, %.
Hockey.
Kansas, 8; st. Paul, (American As.
sociation).
Baltimore, 5; Philadelphia, o.
Evening star., 1932-12-13
One for the
Do1--H happened on
DOOk the diamond
-RY CHARLIE WHITE,

THE making Of five long hits (2b,
j 3b. hr) in a game, has been
confined to three players George
Strict, Philadelphia CA. A., June Is
1-2b. 4-3b); George F. Gore,
Chicago (N,L), July 8 (3-2b, 2-3b)
Evening star., 1932-12-13
GRID BANQUET DRAWS
Many will Attend D. c. Foot Ball
Ofacials' Function Tomorrow.

Coaches, ofncials and others associ-
ated with the game here will attend
the annual banquet Of the District Foot
Ball Oficials' Association tomorrow eve
ming at o'clock at the Racquet Club.
Evening star., 1932-01-31
OPEN SUNDAY

sI1s Charming st, n.e.-Modern bungalow
Newly decorated; front porch; large yard
Price reduced to $500. Terms. $3.50 casn
ss5 month, including all interest. f., M
AIKEN e27 18th st. NV. National 35b6.
Evening star., 1932-01-31
HoUsEs-UNFURNIsHED.

LOW RENT-S57.5O.
l246 q ST. NE.
House. consisting Of SIX nars iargs: nrisnt %
rooms, bath, front and rear porches, nuh
garage. 1
$40 Dist QnAn
Evening star., 1932-01-31
IN BEAUTIFUL SOUTHEAST NEAR

Splendid Groom and bath brick dwelling.
3 stories and cellar; every modern conven-
ience. tnteriorly rebuilt throughout new
hardwood floors, new electric light. new
heating plant ana kitchen equipment; ga
terms to responsible party. Inspection In
vited. .