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The Washington times., 1934-12-06
Opportunity Passes Up
Byrd, Who Warns
Yankee Bench
By FRANK BUCK" O'NE1LL

Have you heard story the who sat the
bench while youth and chance for glory passed in baseba
big parade?
Well if you haven't shake hands with Sammy Byrd of the
New York Yankees whose greatest misfortune that he
landed that had Babe Ruth Earle B. Combs and
host of other ouder who packed dynamite in their
The Washington times., 1934-12-06
BAER IN RING

DES MONIES, Ia, Dec. 6
bout since he lifted the worlds
heavyweight championship from
Primo Camera last June, Make
Baer tonight will meet Johnny
Miller, a light heavyweight, In a
scheduled four.round go.
The Washington times., 1934-12-06
GRANTS RING LICENSE

License today was granted by
the Boxing Commission to the
Washington Athletic Club, col
ored organization. The officers
are Earl foyer, president and
treasurer; Rhoney Brooks, vice
president, and lola E. johnson,
secretary.
The Washington times., 1934-12-06
FRISCH ON AIR

Frank Frisch, famous second
baseman and manager of the
world champion St. Louis Cardi-
mails, will be the guest of Thorn.
ton Fisher over WRC at 6:45 p. m.
Saturday, December is.
The Washington times., 1934-12-06

said, to renew old acquaintances and all that
sort of thing No, there was no news. You
see, Joe is obligated to the Boston newspaper
men now and he had to give the local gang
the deep silence and the knowing eye.
It hurt Joe too. You knew he had lot of
red-hot news to spill on the Red Sox. He
wanted to talk of his hopes and ambitions but
it just couldn't be done. Not until he gets
to Boston.
How does Joe look? Fine. He has lost
that spare tire he carried around his waist
He's down to 176 pounds and annarentlY
The Washington times., 1934-12-06
Tonight's Program
(At Washington Auditorium.

tAL washington AuUILOTIUHL'
First Match, $3.50 P. NJ
Main Event-Vic Christy vs.. Rudy
Dusek.
semifinal as MinuteS)-GeOrge Meske
VS.. Little Beaver.
Preliminary Bouts go Minutes Each)
Tor JohansOn VS.. Willie Davis; Henry
GRADER VS.. Abe kashey.
The Washington times., 1934-12-06
BOOKING GAMES

The Boiling Field basketball
team is scheduling games with un-
limited teams. Call Bill Mecier,
Lincoln 5S87 branch 1856.
The Washington times., 1934-12-06

whistle blows the teams can't take those
past records out on the field with them,
wave them in the face of the enemy and
say, between their teeth, Tim two touch
downs better than you-the comparative
scores prove it, so keep your place and
don't try to get too peril"
Perhaps it was old Knute Rockne who
implanted that theory in my skull-that
records run for Sweeney when the start
ing whistle toots-because recall story
he was fond Of telling across the banquet
board
The Washington times., 1934-12-06

Kirk Miller It seems that he had young third or
fourth string player his squad who about to go
through entire without having gotten in
game substitute
He nice kid, not inclined to be at all fresh and
while not self esteemed had plenty of econfdence and
what is commonly called "moxie" intestines.
His only drawback that there at least 80 other
players the squad better equipped to play.
The Washington times., 1934-12-06

ready to fight for the light heavyweight title Frank Buck" oNe
His right wrist is supple whip lash Sure he be ready
to play when the gong rings and that efted fence? Well,
boys, the averages will tell the tale.
The Washington times., 1934-12-06

For the correct time telephone the
office of THE WASHINGTON TIMES,
District 1000. at any hour Of the "a.
The Washington times., 1934-12-06
Comparative Scores
Mean Something in
This Instance
By KIRK MILLER
Times Sports Editor

In my peculiar and customarily knock-kneed way
I ALWAYS said myself. said L the starting
The Washington times., 1934-12-06
Croni'1, Strong; Silent
Man of Baseball,
Here on Visit
By FRANK "BUCK" O'NEILL
Times Staff Writer

Joe Co manager the Boston Red Sox returned
his former haun for while today before skipping out to the
Hub the Federal Express He Just here for visit he
The Washington times., 1934-12-06

AFTER DELAY since last Saturday, caused by
usually heavy rains which washed out part of the track
the Shenandoah Jockey Club at ancient Charles Town
gets away to it's winter competition today with
events general view of the jockey club paddock grand
stand and judges pavilion shown with stable and work
out views inserted Getting her lump Of sugar from the
dusky stable hand is Sunny Susan after satisfactory
workout while Cherry Lass is gallopng through
breeze early this morning Times Staff Photo.
The Washington times., 1934-07-19

/ CENSOR: An automobile! Dc
you realize, my lad, what you are
saying? What does an automobile
mean to you? Petting parties! Gin
guzzling! Speed and more speed
immortality among the young! The
pace that kills! Nothing doing
young man. Cut out the automo
bile.
AUTHOR: If I must, I must
Do you mind if she uses q horse
and buggy?
CENSOR: No. But be sure the
buggy is well cleaned-and have
the horse covered.
AUTHOR: But
CENSOR: On second thought
take out the horse and buggy, too
Buggy" may bring unpleasant
thoughts to the minds Of the
young-and the horse may en-
courage gambling. Cut them bottl
out. Now continue.
AUTHOR: But how can I con-
tinue? My original plot had to
do with. boy and girl who are
very much in love. They meet TIE
girls mother, who objects to their
courtship. They then take an
auto ride to talk it over.
CENSOR: Yes, yes. Go on.
AUTHOR: How can 60 on?
You've already taken out the boy
the mother and the automobile
I have nothing left but the girl
CENSOR: That's perfect. What
more could you ask? You are now
writing the type Of picture that
the Cleanup The Movies people
want Hollywood to produce. You
have a girl walking down a road.
Then she walks down another
road. She keeps walking up and
down roads until the picture is fin
ished. You change your title to
'"The Girl"-and there you are }!
AUTHOR: It doesn't SCUM d
quite right.
CENSOR: Maybe you're right. A
girl walking up and down like
that may have a wrong influence
on the male children in the audi
ence. On second thought, I think
you'd better cut out the girl too
AUTHOR (burSting into teGrS)
Boo-hoo. I'll never be able to write
a story if you people keep this up
I'm heart-broken. Boo-hoo!
CENSOR Hooking around him
| cautiously. WhiSpering): Stop cry
ing lad. I didn't want to hurt you
| this way. Listen. if you'll stop cry
ing, I'll give you a real treat. I'm
going to give you card to a film
logger.
AUTHOR: A fi1mlegger! You
mean a fellow who shows pictures
they made back in 1894?
CENSOR: Shhhh! Not so loud.
That's right. Here, take this card.
Be at that address at 3 o'clock
sharp, and ask for Tony. He's go.
ing to show us Little Mis- S
Marker" - but for Gods sake,
don't tell anybody. "...
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
Here's the Place for
Your Vacation

II you long to go places and
do things this weekend that will
take you out of the hubbub Of
the daily grind, concentrate on
the CAVALIER BEACH CLUB
at VIRGINIA BEACH. And if,
by chance, you haven't joined
this. exclusive club, then it's high
time you get in line, for, believe
me, you don't know what you're
missing. If it's repose you're
seeking, there is no spot where
you may be as undiSturbed as at
the CAVALIER BEACH CLUB.
Perhaps it's diversion and amuse-
ment you crave; in that event
the BEACH CLUB is your goal.
For the management, ever watch.
full for the comfort and happi-
ness Of their guests, sees to it
that there is something doing all
the time. MAYORS Orchestra is
playing a special engagement
this week, and the hour for ''the
DanSant" finds the floor filled
with couples, who dance in their
smart beach costumes and then
one last swim before the hour for
dining and the dance again
which goes on into the wee sma'
hours Of the morning into an.
other perfect day of your week.
end at the CAVALIER BEACH
CLUB AT VIRGINIA BEACH.
VA,
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
Summer Hats Going,


Here it is the last Of July and
you haven't got q cart wheel hat!
Dis-graceful! Because there's no
such thing as not being able to
afford one as ERLEBACHER'S,
1902 F ST. are Offering them
for half price. And also included
are smart white chapeaux that
are tremendously becoming. You
will find just the loveliest brides
maids hats imaginable. (You
can put them away for next sea-
Son). And have you heard about
the hats ERLEBACHER'S are
selling for $500? They are worth
from $1O.95 to $16.50. Better
hurry in before they're all sold.
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
>>a~1Ra~4 Co., !,
&65S5z'
G1''8'~'
The Charm Place of
WQshinRfon

Well, sir, I've been to many a
place in my day, but I never sus-
pected a spot like MARYLAND
CLUB GARDENS. No one can
adequately describe it the
beautiful lawns and terraces, the
exquisite and inviting pool with
an artistic little fountain play
ing in the center. the splendid
food. the rhythmical dance
music. the deliciously concoct-
ed drinks. who could ask for
more? The delightful environ
ment is only eclipsed by the
charm Of the people who oper.
ate MARYLAND CLUB GAR
DENS. Just the spot for after
noon swimming parties, bridge
luncheonS. and the place you
will be proud to show off" to
the visiting friend. Their Sun
day evening dinners are simply
perfect. no matter when you
come you'll be thrilled with
everything MARYLAND CLUB
GARDENS have to offer. On
Marlboro Pike, just one mile past
District Line. Phone Mrs. Bowen
for reservations, Hillside 0075.
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
s Schedule
Local Revue

One of the most avidly awaited
of announcements, insofar as tai
ented Washingtonians and their
neighbors are concerned, is made
today by Carter Barron, divi-
sional manager of the Loew
theaterS, to the effect that the
annual All-Washington Revue Is
definitely slated for Loew's Fox
Theater the week Of August 10.
Gene Ford, Of the Loew pro-
duction department, who pro
duced the all-local revue last year
and was responsible in a large
measure for its notable success,
will again occupy the same post.
Accompanying Mr.. Ford will be
several capable assistants.
Mr.. Ford is slated to arrive in
Washington in time for the first
addition, which today had been
called for Wednesday, July IS:
Hour and place viii be announced
later.
Mr.. Barron announces that sew
eral star theatrical personalities
will be subsequently recruited to
embellish the all-Washington cast.
The Fox management enthusi
astically faces this new search for
local talent around which it hopes
to build q revue that will enter
tain and convince local denizenS
that in its confines there is an
abundance of talent.
Persons desirouS Of additions
are urged to watch the columns Of
this paper for more detailed facts.
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
Ha! Wont Broun burn
It's BIasphemy!
Mister Sobol!

Mister Sobol!
Harry Richman-the Chaliapin
Of America! Pardon me while
run over to the sink! Grant
ing the estimable Boris Morros
said it-how could YOU print
such an utterly stupid remark
It's Blasphemy! You're a traitor
to the arts. I suppose next you'll
be saying the only difference be.
tween Pat Rooney and Nijinsky
is that NiiinSky is dead. Rich.
man may be a terrific Snowman
and swell guy, but how any.
one could mention him and
Chaliapiu in the same breath is
utterly beyond me. Chaliapin-
even you must know that's 9
great and acknowledged artistic
and genius. HE is a singer. Mr.,
Richman is q nice fellow. Mr..
Chaliapin is very bad.tempered.
7 might forgive you on the
grounds that you have never
heard Of Mr.. Chaliapin and was
merely being reportorial, but I'll
have to charge you for the
bromo-Seltzer had to take to
settle me! F. j. MAGUIRE.
This is an open personal
letter Of protest against any
or all Of those people who have
in any way inspired the elemi-
natiOn Of Miss Katherine Hep
burn from the title role Of
"JOan Of Arc" because of her
recent divorce. 1t cannot be
denied Miss Hepburn has been
the unfortunate victim of too
much publicity that followed
in the wake of her separation.
If she had waited until after
the completion of the picture
before separating from her
husband, everything would have
been above reprOach. Why
such an entirely personal mat
ter should be held as block
ade, denying her the part, iS
4 beyond me.
It reaches the nadir in Puri-
tanical stupidity! / am in all
due sympathy with the church's
drive for cleaning up the film
industry ana eliminating inde-
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
Kittens Are Gift

One Of the most unusual gifts
that jeanette Macdonald has re-
ceived 50 far from a fan was
placed on her front porch re-
Gently. It was a family Of four
tiny kittens in a large box tied
around with q big ribbon. The
star brought the kittens to the
studio and divided them up
among the members Of the pro
duction staff on The Merry
widow >- 49,
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
Hartmann Signed

Edmund Hartmann, writer, has
been signed to a Fox contract. He
is % years old and thus becomes
the youngest of the Hollywood
contracted writer's.
A native Of st. Louis and a re-
cent graduate Of Washington Uni
versity in that city, Mr.. Hartmann
has already written a number Of
the "ziegfeld Follies" lyrics for the
current show, has collaborated
with Ray Henderson and Lew
Brown on "Strike Me Pink" and
is at present working on sketches
and lyrics for George Whites new
Scandals"
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
Ieanette's Luxuv

jeanette Macdonald Is the
proud owner Of q new portable
stage dressing room, installed ON
"The Merry Widow" set at the
Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios.
It's painted baby blue, the color
Of the gown she wears in the
waltz number In the picture-a
delicate idea suggested by Direc.
tor Ernst Lubitsch.
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
consists Of a glass of whisky foul
times daily.
LILLIAN THOMAS.

There's . cashier 1T the Clare
mont Inn carrying the torch for
one of the junior officers on
the Hudson River day line.
Each afternoon ut $3.50 she
goes to the balcony Of the
restaurant and waves. II her
sweetheart will have time to
meet her at 125th Street, which
is two blocks away, the steamer
whistle sounds Once-if he can't
meet her, it whistles twice. It's
been going ON that way for
month and people in the
neighbOrhOOd have begun TO
set their clocks by the whistle.
JAY FAGGEN.
In the matter of funny men
please record my vote for Charlie
Bigelow, I haven't laughed loud
and hearty since he died. He had
everything. I recall the scene
in "Papa's Wife," I think, when
Eva Davenport, large and buxoIn,
tainted in his arms, knocking him
over and pinning one arm to the
stage. Bigelow'S efforts to ex-
tricate himself made it the fun
niest scene I have ever witnessed.
LOUIS E. THAYER.
Roy Rappaport, the 7 year
old editor Of the "Weekly
Scoop" I'VE discussed him .
week agO) submits q coke"
"These repOle were going to
the worls fair. And ON the
train the wife said o Hubby, I
forgot to pull out the sOket of
the ieren.' The husband said,
don't worry dear, nothing will
burn long. I forgot to turn
the bath tup off'!"
It's hot and there's little time
or energy for silly complaining
but a fellow can't help feeling
your use of the word "brats" in
your recent stint was in bad taste.
You sure must be letting the
heat get you when you speak
somewhat contemptuously of those
innocent little children, fate
chosen victims Of a cruel, hard
existence Seeped in poignantly
touching poverty, deprivation,
want. hunger. Many Of the vast
army who were brought up on the
East Side will feel as do about
it. Many of the boys who are
up on top today certainly would
have been happy to frolic under a
hydrant shower if they had them
when they were 'bratS." I don't
know what you did when a kid to
cool off although Waterbury is
countrified and rural enough to
have little streams and cool swim
ming holes. But some of these
ghetto "brats" a decade or so
from today will make fine copy
for Broadway commentators
should you still be one Of them.
MARTIN STARR
The term 'brat" when used
in this column is never intended
to be anything but sympathetic
and occasionally, affectiOnate.
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
IRVING STROU
All Prepared!

This might make an interesting
paragraph for you. Peter Murphy,
CGMR. ailing for some time in
Naval Hospital. Boston, Mass,
called in an undertaken the other
day and ordered a casket for him
self, paid for a grave and made
his own funeral arrangements.
Murphy has done SO years of ac-
tive naval duty before retiring
recently. He has a very even dis
p0sition-always mad! He has
submitted to a number Of major
0pOrAtionS. Part Of his treatment
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
Whats This at HGTUey's?

Summertime, vacation time. J..
who wants to delve into philoS-
ophy or politics at this time Of
the year? Better simply to sat-
isfy your longings, please your
self, treat yourself right. for
once. and while we're on the
subject of treatS-Mr. Julius
Lully, of FIARVEY'S. HOT CONN.
AVE-, brought me q live muSSel
and q snail. my dear Shop
ping Reporter" says he to me,
Don't you know that either Of
these, steamed. are the finest
delicacy in the world?" Leave it
to HARVEY'S to offer something
continental and different. Don't
fail to order steamed muSSelS IN
chatting dish or snails. They're
simply "de1ish."
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
Musical Score Used in.
Doug's New Movie

With the editing of Douglas
Fairbanks new film. THE Pfi-
vate Life Of Don JUAN" nearing
completion, q prominent place in
the production is reported for the
song, "The Sun Came Up in the
Morning." It Is one Of q number
Of musical compositions in the
picture and is sung by Binnie
Barnes, who has q featured role
IN support Of Fairbanks.
Arthur Wimperis, coauthor of
The Private Life Of Henry VIII,"
wrote the lyrics for the song. The
music Is by Arthur Benjamin.
The Private Life Of Don Juan"
a London Films production.
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
THE
SP()0K
I~SPEAKS

San Francisco is certainly
having her hands full with the
strike situation The unions
have really put . lock on the
Golden Gate.
With no food coming in, the
citizens are as helpless Is .
bride without q can-Opener.
1t seems strange that Frisco
had to call out the militia, when
we always thought that Holly
wood was the only California
city that went in for riOtOus
living.
They say, that before the
argument is settled there are lots
of things that have to be patched
up. Yeah! Chins, noses, and
kmucklAg
The Washington times., 1934-07-19

Yeh Man, Ready for Fall
Mr.. L. o. Thomas at the S & r
SHOE STORE. 55141a CONN.
AVE-, wants me to tell all you
folks that he is beginning to
make preparations for fall where
by he win be in q position to
take care Of all your foot
needs" Right now he has re-
duced kiddieS' and women'S san
dals to the nth degree" in an
effort to clean out all his sum-
mer stock. Don't forget THE
s & T.
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
Awful Title

Awful little
In our little sketch, a young
author is about to write his frs
film. The censor sits with him
CENSOR: And now, younG
man, we will begin. First, wha'
is the title Of your picture?
AUTHOR: "How Have You
Been?"
CENSOR (shocke6: Good LORD
you can't use such a title! Why
that suggests illness and disease
A motion picture patron, sounc
Of body and mind, is liable tc
carry home such a title anc
brood about it. Thus and accord
ingly, he may no longer be sound
Of body and mind. You see?
AUTHOR: No.
CENSOR: Well, it makes nc
difference. You'll have to change
that title. Cut it short, or some
thing.
AUTHOR: How about-well
how about just plain "You?"
CENSOR: "You" is better, but
it suggests a little sex. Suppose
you just call the story "Have.'
There, that's q nice title, "Have.'
AUTHOR: But viii such q
title as ':Have" bring any people
to the box office?
CENSOR: Certainly not. Ant
that's the whole point, young
man. This is 1896. By 1887, w
trust that there will not be q
box office left in this country
Proceed with your plot. What il
your opening scene?
AUTHOR: Well, a boy and
girl meet one afternoon and
CENSOR (shrieking): Stop
Stop I say! Are you out Of you
mind? Do you want the children
of this nation to become a set o.
depraved moronS? The very idei
of having a boy and a girl meet II
the afternoon! Not only do yol
bring in sex Immediately, but you
discourage the young from work
ing. What are you-a Com
muniSt?
AUTHOR: No, sir. And
didn't mean any harm. Honestly
I didn't. I just thought
CENSOR: Stop thinking-ol
you'll never become a successful
screen writer. You can have The
girl walking all alone, but vol
must leave out the boy entirely
Proceed with your picture.
AUTHOR: Well, they-excus'
me, I forgot. The girl gets to the
turn Of the road and meets hel
mother. Her mother
CENSOR: Wait! Wait!! DOM
you know that our new set oi
rules for screen writer's prohibits
any mention Of mothers? What
does motherhood suggest to youi
Babies! Have you forgotten how
many unmarried couples go to mo
ton pictures together? Do you
want their minds contaminated?
AUTHOR: I'm sorry, sir.
always thought that babies and
motherhood were very beautiful
"Mother" Is Out
CENSOR: You must be think
ing of the old rules. Cut out thu
mother. Proceed with your story
AUTHOR: I'm q little mixed "
now, sir. But, as I've figured i
out. the girl gets into an automO
bile and
The Washington times., 1934-07-19

IF you think I'm going 70
stand over q stove and cook this
hot day, you're mistaken" Don't
blame you a bit, says Mrs. Jones
to Mrs. Brown. Lets eat out
have shopping to do anyway, so
let's 60 in town" ''Oh, I hate to
drive in, parking Is such a prob
lem" well, Wen go to the
HEIGH-HO TAP ROOM. 1886
CONN. AVE-, where parking is
easy and they have the
'gerr-andeSt' llncheons for 65c."
Mrs. Jones is right. The HEIGH-
HO is just the spot for shoppers
to lunch and parking here avoids
getting into the "congeSted area"
(PHrdOn. SHnn1nNl
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
The Convenient Dining
Place for Shoppers

Get off those hot sizzling side.
walks and baSk in the cool and
delightful atmosphere Of THE
OLMSTED GRILL, 1896 G ST.
I know Of no place where the
environment is more restful or
the food better than at OLM-
STED'S. For shoppers, the cen.
tral location is most convenient.
Would you like to know what I
had for luncheon Tuesday noon?
and for 75c? Well sir. "a deli.
ciouS broiled half spring chicken,
French fried potatoes, Olmsted
salad, sweet rolls and ice tea...
(no wonder my figure is begin
ming to resemble a member Of
the Flora Dora Sextette). You
may have the same II mean
luncheon), at THE OLMSTED
GRILL.
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
"The Tir,aid Soul"

Are you still "afeared" to go
into the water over your knees?
Don't be a silly. Why, Miss Lii
Ian Cannon, instructor at the
AMBASSADOR POOL guaran-
tees that inside Of no time atall
you'll be q perfect water fowl.
Individual instruction in private
lessons to all are 6 for $4.75. Call
MA. $50 for appointment. t.
Wouldn't you like to learn? Sure,
come on in, ths&water's f1ne."
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
Gary Cooper, Wife
Leave on Vacation

Having completed Nov and
Forever" with Carole Lombard
and Shirley Temple, Gary Cooper
and his wife the former Sandra
Shaw. have gone to New York for
a vacation trip with Mrs. Coop
er's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Shields. They plan to cruise the
East coast In the Shields yacht.
The Washington times., 1934-07-19
"Away From 1t All"

You don't have to ascend to
the Stratosphere to "get away
from it ALL" People who desire
to escape the days petty annoy
anceS go to the LOWENGAR-
TEN, ll18 CONN. AVE. Here
they can enjoy long drinks, de.
licious luncheons, dinners and
late suppers. supplemented by
Herr Happy Walkers Orchestra
and the voices Of the singing
walters. Sunday Evening Dan
SAINTS" from Z p. m. til l a. M,
45c luncheon; 81 dinner. Dance
through dinner and supper, no
convert charge. Minimum after
$50 p. m. week nights, 81, Sat.
urday $3.50. Phone for reserva-
tionS MAI. 1920.