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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-07-24
Personalities
BY Nell DOdsOu

wen, hl0 heeQ goes up TO braln-
erd or thereabouts to get in con-
dition for the football season by
working on a construction crew.
So far he has done a bit of getting
into condition by breaking his right
hand. I saw him in Jim's Sunday
night and he had couple of yards
of tape and bandage on his hand.
He was waiting for Lewis Midler,
the big Gopher tackle, to pick him
up so that they could drive back
to Brainerd, but while he was wait
ing he didn't seem to be particular
" worried about the hand. Goes
to get in condition and busts his
hand! Shades of Bernie Bierman!
"reminiscences: The days way,
way back when Glenwood Park
was the place to go on Sunday aft
ernoons. At that time Carlotta
Smith, Pearl Gilbert, Minnie Wallis
and Lucille and Isabelle Boston
were among the fems who were the
Minneapolis attractions. King Tut
bobs, swagger sticks and lot of
other silly doo-dads were fashion
able. The Episcopal picnic was
the big social event of the summer,
and everybody went out on the
train to Parker's Lake where the
picnic was usually given. =. / was
in pigtails and was a cheer-leader
over at Jefferson Junior High
School. Later on after the dis
posal of the pigtails: The Union
picnic at the Falls brought out new
dresses and all of the girls and
boys. First time / ever saw
Ollie Grantham was at a Union
picnic. He had on mickers, blue
socks and blue sweater. Re-
member the Cave way down below
the falls? Pioneer Hall dances
-. The parties that Faulkner and
Galloway used to give at Sterling
Club and other places. The
Cheerio Lassies The Victoria
Boys. ;. Sonny Berry and his old
Essex. Danny Allen and his
open air jitney bus. !. {. The Sum-
day evening gatherings at Nette
Williams. The popularity of
the st. Peters Christian Endeavor.
.. The Credjafawn theatrical show
at Central High School in Mime
apolis. The days when the Uni
versity crowd consisted of Walter
Minor, John Chenault, Harold
Thatcher, Doug Thompson, De
Vaughnia Spratton, Meredith How
ell, Fran McHie. And a little
later on at College Inn such names
as: Claude Black, John Pinkett
Eddie Spriggs, Jack Herndon, Bill
Jennings, Bill Davis. :. Still later
on the Hollow Inn over in st. Paul
and that night club upstairs on
University which had such short
existence. i. Memories always
crowding in!
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At the dance at Harriet Island
t'other night, one gentleman aston
ished onlookers in the dance pavil-
lion by sitting down smack bang
in the middle of the dance floor
and directing the orchestra from
that raw-ther unusual position.
Whether it was giggle-soup or
merely a very human desire to do
something different remains a
question, but the brother sure was
enjoying himself whatever may
have been his reason. I'd like to
try It sometime. No foolin'!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-07-24

Zion Baptist Church of Minneapo-
lis. He has been pastor of Zion for
eight years, during which time he
has proved himself to be faithful
friend to all and a helpful advisor
both in spiritual and community
affairs. was very graciously re-
ceived by the Reverend and his
charming wife and daughter. His
answers, I know, will be of interest
to all.
/. Where were you born? Ans.
In the State of Missouri.
2. Where did you attend school?
Ans. Theological course at West
ern Baptist College.
8. In this day and age, how do
you think young people react to-
wards religious instruction? Ans.
I think they react very well if that
instruction is given in a way that
they apprehend.
A. What first attracted you to
your wife? Ans. Her congeniality.
5. Are you superstitious about
anything? Ans. Not at all.
6. What was the happiest day in
your life? Ans. The happiest day,
presume, in my life was my first
definite call to a church.
z. What age is the best age to
enjoy life? Ans. / would say be-
tween the ages of Is and 40.
8. Do you believe that minister
! should interest himself in the civic
welfare of his people? Ans. I do.
9. In your opinion, what state Of
fers the best opportunity for the
trained Negro? Ans. I am of the
opinion that the state of New York
really offers the best opportunity
for the trained Negro.
10. What is your secret ambi-
ton? Ans. For an inimitable lead
ership.
II. What is your favorite recrea-
ton? Ans. Hunting and fishing.
The Breakfast given by MARIE
HUGHES out at st. Croix River
near Saltwater for ELIZABETH
ANDERSON was a big success.
The food was swell, the seem
cry beautiful and the convicts
truckin' around on the penitentiary
grounds made a doubly interesting
view. Some went fishing, some
swimming and boating and others
sat around under the trees gazing
at each other. The dance in st.
Paul at the Rainbow Gardens was
very well attended by a large num-
Der of the popular members of the
younger set. I saw PETE
THATCHER looking as good as
ever. ALTHEA DOUGLAS,
HELEN BENNER, ADELE Ora
HAM and HELEN MANN were
all attractively gowned. DICK
MANN, GEORGE BROOKS,
EVERETT VAUGHN, RICHARD
SESSIONS and RAY JOHNSON
seemed to be having ball. :.
Everyone in the Twin Cities was
very shocked and grieved to hear
of the sudden death of one of our
well-known boys of the younger
set, KENNETH CARTER. Ken
meth was well beloved by everyone
and in our hearts the memory of
him will be cherished and shall live
on forever. We, who are left be-
hind, may take consolation in this
eternal truth
"There is no death! the stars 90
down
To rise upon some fairer shore"
Well, friends, I'll have to be get
ting along and until next week, 1
am still,
Your friend,
SAL.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-07-24

A lot of you people are just
grand, didja' know it? Thanks so
much for the inquiries about the
out-of-town lad who was injured
in the automobile smash. He's
doing well, and barring complica-
tions, will be on the road to re-
covery before long.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26
By SID KATZNELL

Wealth makes some people
happy, jewelry has a similar ef-
feet on others. but a mere photo
graph of Babe Ruth. the once
mighty king of the swat, makes
19-year-old James Hunk" Ander-
son, a baseball enthusiast, the
happiest youth in town today.
Anderson. who resides at 618
I st. N. w., has been Ill for some
time, but during his siege Of ILL
ness he has never forgotten base
ball. In fact, during his better
days he read every book and news
paper available dealing with the
national pastime. And there is
not one rule you can fool "Hunk"
on, because he knows the rules as
well as any qualified umpire.
Writes to Times
A couple Of days ago Hunk, I"
the nickname Anderson likes to
be called wrote The Times and
asked for a photograph Of Babe
Ruth, stating that the former
home-run king is his favorite base
The Washington times., 1936-02-26

gave him an autographed baseball
in 1882. Needless to state. it was
his priced possession.
It seems that one day, Ander-
sons ColumbianS were playing on
the Tidal Basin and they lost
their only ball when the homerun
king of the other nine knocked
it into oblivion.
Only One Available
The only ball available was
James priced trophy from the
great Babe. and he would rather
take a beating than part with
this ball, but what was he to do?
His team was leading 2 to i in
the fourth inning, and If the
contest was stopped it would be
no-game. So, Anderson sorrow
fully dug down in his pocket and
pulled the autographed sphere
out, gave it one more glance, and
threw it out to the umpire.
The next man up Socked it into
the Tidal Basin, and the game
was called because Of shortage
Of balls.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26

will be to have him there instead
of someone else. I'll feel great
when there are men on the lines
with him coming up to hit. Yes,
sir, III feel just fine.
Il figure that we're more than
q dozen games stronger than we
were last year. We finished 16
games behind the Tigers, and
we've acquired strength to over
come that margin. feel We
can win"
In his enthusiasm Cronin over.
looked the shortStop Of the Red
Sox completely. Never even men
toned the shortstop, and since he
didn't do that, your agent will
have to do that for him.
Joe weighs 173 pounds. He is
the same trim youth who Joined
the Griffs in '2S and won fame as
q player. Cronin placed himself
in the hands OF a trainer and mas
seur during the off season and
right now could step out and
start strenuous training.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26
Veterans Bowl
Odd Fellows
BY SID KATZNELL

Boys will be boys no matter
where they go.
The other day a member Of the
Odd Fellows Bowling League was
discussing the duckpin situation
with a member Of the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars League when the
conversation became heated.
The Odd Fellow bowler said:
"I'm convinced that an all
star team from my league can
easily dispose of an sll-star
team from your league"
The Veterans duckpinner, who
had turned red in face, said
angrily:
"Oh yeah! My league has 10
times better bOwIers than your
league"
A stout, good-natured, middle
aged man, chewing on a cigar,
who was an interested listener
during the whole conversation,
spoke:
''YOu fellows can talk all
night about which league or
which team is the strongest.
Why don't you arrange a match.
Actual competition is the only
way to settle this argument!
And so the bowlers went to
their respective presidents and
told them about this discussion.
The presidents put their heads
together and arranged a match.
The first block of this match
will be rolled Saturday at George
town Alleys, and the second will
take place at the Recreation Al
leys the following Saturday. Both
matches will start at 1880 p. m.
The veterans have built their
attack around the veteran Red"
Megaw, one Of Washington's best,
who was instrumental in organic
ing the Veterans Of Foreign Wars
League several years back, and
Jimmy Joliffe, who has been a
good bowler for q good many
years. Other members of the
team include Joe Donohue,
Johnny Hines, Henry Joliffe, Os-
car Kee and Hi" Towers. Thur
mond Cordell will direc5 the team
from the sidelineS.
The Odd Fellows will select their
starting lineup from Frank Don
aldson, the present individual
leader, Perce Elicit. who will act
as captain, the Chalmers, Charles
and Norman Croft, George Gloss
brenner and Wally Donaldson.
This will be the first outside
match the Odd Fellows have rolled
this season.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26
KENDALL CHASE

Lefthanded pitcher. Age, 22
years. Home, OneOnta, N. Y. Ex-
perience: Chase pitched at high
school in OneOnta and started
playing Semi.prOfessiOnal baseball
around the home territory. He
soon attracted the attention Of
minor league scouts, and in 1888
visited Washington where he
worked for a few weeks with the
GriffS. He returned In 1894 and
Joined the team in New York, re-
naming for a few days. Was with
Panama City last year for most
Of the season, winning IL games
and losing the same number for
an average Of 500. He struck out
22O hitters in 185 innings and was
sent to Chattanooga ut the end Of
the season. Going into q game as q
pinch pitcher surprised all hands
by striking out three Atlanta bat
tiers with the bases loaded. Pros
poets: His work thus far has been
most impressive. He Is as quick
as a cat defensively and gives
every indication Of being o natu-
raj ball payer. ONE1LA
The Washington times., 1936-02-26
F FearY Returns
ToRing Wars

Willie Feary, one Of the finest
amateur lightweight boxers the
city has ever known, will return to
the ring wars on the National
Guards 10-bout car at the Arena
on March 4.
A thumb badly lacerated while
at work forced Feary to the side
lines last season, but his thumb
is as good as ever now, and next
Wednesday he will try it out on
Ace O'Brien, Richmond's amateur
lightweight star. Feary has filled
out physically, and Is now a full
grown lightweight. In the past he
was always several pounds below
the limit.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26
Ka|mikoff Set.
For Mat Bout

Colorful enough to have at
tracted capacity houses wherever
he. has appeared and good enough
to be ranked eighth among the
worlds wrestlerS by Car Jack
Curley, Sergei Kalmikoff returns
to the local spotlight after an
absence Of five years tomorrow
night, to meet Joe Cox.
Unlike many foreign importa-
tions who depend mostly on color
full capers or facial contortionS,
the 250-pound Siberian is at once
a master Snowman and clever
wrestler.
Emil Dusek vies with Mike
Mazurki in tomorrow's semifinal,
while 30-minute matches bring
together Jack Donovan VS.. Scotty
McDougall and Rusty Westcoatt
VS.. Jack Hader.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26

>ball player and will always be.
Kirk Miller, Times sports editor,
Immediately dispatched Avener
Beales, ace sports photographer,
with photograph Of Ruth. Above
you can see Hunk" admiring the
action photo of the Bambino.
Besides being O Staunch base
ball rooter, James is q crackerjack
manager. In 1884 Anderson pilot
ed the Columbia Insects to the
Columbia League pennant, and the
trophy his team received for win
ming stands in the center of his
desk where no one can miss it.
Second in Midget Loop
Last. year his team participated
in the midget division of the Met
ropolitan Police Boys Club League,
and finished second, which isn't
bad showing for the first year in
fast competition.
Hunk" manages his team in
real big league style and plans
to commence spring training
March Is.
James tells how Babe Ruth
The Washington times., 1936-02-26

Jack Ferrall, the "Old Timer"
never has lesSened his interest in
bowling. and his. background
covers more than . score Of
years Levi YOder will be able
to play golf hereabOuts this sum-
mer, having returned from Balti-
more. Arthur HI. Porter, 10,
Clarendon contractor, bowls for
health'S sake. Ed Burns believes
the Rock Greek Park golf course
won't be reOpened before mid
March. Prince MOgul, Shore.
hams mind-reader, probably could
tell local fans where the Griffr'a0
will finish this season but
that's an easy question. Boo
Peoples predicts . great golf year
The Washington times., 1936-02-26
PICKUPS AND PUTOUTS
By GEORGE A. SIMPSON

&3s AA4A41 NS4N
here, judging by the many Wis., G
Jack fuckers indoor school.
Peter Jackson, another instructor
at fuckers School, cOncurs with
Peoples.
w. C. "Yank" Robbins. prOmi-
nent in local amateur athletics.
who represented this country
in 4OO-meter race in the 1913
Olympics in London, sees the
United States cOlOrs flying first
in Berlin this summer. whip"
Litchfield may bowl off the wrong
foot, but he's there in . pinch.
George Washington should have q
fine tennis team in 1887. with
Tony LatOna and Morgan Happy"
Jacob AS q nucleus. Carl Bon
ner, who won the Northwest anna
teur Hght-heavyweight champion
ship before. turning. TO singing,
keeps a close tab on boxing.
Large Leroy Haynes, Philadelphia
cOlored heavyweight. fights Leon
ard Dixon at the Arena here
March 6.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26

The man who is on the spot
is none other than Joe Cronin,
manager Of the Boston Red Sox,
the team that must win the
American League penna q mt in
1896. There's just no compro-
mise for Cronin this year, he
knows it. The Boston public will
not accept second place and he
knows it. He must win. or else
and Joe Cronin does not
like to ponder alternatives Of his
case.
Cronin was here to visit Clark
Griffith. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Cronin. While here Joe
just anchored himself to the seat
perilous by boldly proclaiming
that he expected to win the pen
nant unless Detroit simply over
powers the American League, and
I don't believe it will"
DIDN'T HEDGE
No temporizing, no stradling
the issue. Joe accepted his role
Of the man who Is on the spot
courageously.
II expect the Boston Red SOx
to win the pennant," said Joe.
No boasting in his tone. He
made the statement in the same
conversational tone that he might
use to comment on the weather.
He stated his reasons calmly, al
most casually.
1--WE will win the pennant this
year." said Joe. I'VE have the
best team in the league, and
I'm not forgetting the fact that
Detroit won the flag last year.
Lefty Grove was the best
pitcher in the league last
year. He lost some tough games,
including q few to Washington.
His arm is fine, and he has tax
en- some treatments for It this
year. MIR. Yawkey tells me that
Lefty is ready for another big
year.
81 look for great things from
Yves Ferrell," Joe continued.
'cFine pitcher, that Ferrell.
Smart and clever. You know, he
had the name Of Oeing tough to
handle. He fights himself at
times rs hard as he fights any.
one else. If he can't get his arm
loose right away, he won't just
pitch, he will run around the
park and get warm all over.
Then he pitches. Great hitter
too: just another 800 hitter
when he's going right. He has
been taking great care Of him
self.
Johnny Marcum is q sweet
pitcher. Won II games for the
Athletics last year, and is ripe
and ready for q great year. Fred
die OStermueller should be q
starting pitcher Of real ability.
He was hurt o lot last year, but
he has q fast ban that's q dandy,
and he'll show you q lot Of stuff
before he's finished this sea
son.
eric McNar can play second
or third, and VIII Werber, with
his condition improved by sur
gical treatment, Is going to be
fine. In the OutfieId We have q
fine young BAN player In right
field, Mel AImada, and Roger
Cramer is Is good As they come.
In left wen have Cooke and
ManuSh, and there's not a weak
spot.
"And we have a boy named
Jimmy FOxx at first base," con-
tinued Joe. what . relief it
The Washington times., 1936-02-26
Nader VS.. Nichy

Because he possessed enough
confidence in himself to desert
his status Of main-eventer and
make good in a semifinal role here.
Billy Nichy, Pittsburgh's terrific
punching heavyweight, he's been
selected to headline against classy
Eddie Nader at Joe Turner'S
Arena MondHy night.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26
G. A. O. Girls Win

G. A. o. Sextet won from j. C.
c., 34-19 in the Girls Community
League. Typewriter Girls bested
Sherwood, S. 10, and Lelands
swamped Mt. Vernon, 74-21 in
other games.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26
Cronin Predicts Flag
For Boston Red Sox
Rv FRANK "BUCK" O'NEILL

By FRANK "BUCA7 ONElLL
ORLANDO, Fla, Feb 26-The man who is on the spot
drove of Orlando today embarkng of baseball
make or break adventures
The Washington times., 1936-02-26
Bv KIRK MILLER
Times Sports Editor

President Alva Bradley, Of
the Cleveland Indians, and
Walter johnson will get their
heads together in a business
confab here during the week.
Walter would prefer to stay on
the farm, but will not turn a
deaf ear to a substantial base
ball proposal.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26

They'll Be Weary
The Chicago Cubs, who train at
Santa Catalina, Calf, will travel
over 1000 miles during their
spring exhibitions, embracing 13
States, not including the state OF
near exhaustion.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26

Buddy Hirsh postcards from
Hialeah he went bankrupt playing
the ponies and got a job as guide
to Sidney kaufman in seeing the
sights Of Dade county.
Infielders and outfielders tried
out here in September, who hit
better than 800 before reporting
for Washington inspection, are
Roberto Estalella (Albany), .316;
John Lewis Chattanooga, 1903
and Wilson dee" Miles (Chatta'
nooga), 1881.
The Washington times., 1936-02-26

Both the starting and the
weather have been the worst this
winter at Hisleah race track, and
fewer favorites have won, than IN
any season since Joe Widener built
Americas dream track on the edge
Of the Everglades.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-03-14
"HARDRoCK" PLAN SCORES AGAIN

The presidents plan tax corporation surplus to nace Ig
eral expenditures familiar ring Montana O men VINO
talked with Handbook Coolidge for more than
five minutes
This plan taxing undivided profits has been pet hobby
with safe bet that he has spent oOO
IN long kilograms President and others urging this method
Of taxation
President reads Coodge kilograms best ev
President used verbaum Coodges wired
ent on the supreme decision which he made reference to
returning and buggy days Cooidge phrases have
cropped up presidential statements be recognized
by intimate friends of the local
The taxation of surplus accounts will that unless coro
figure other method they will have to dis
tribute their earnings dividends This turn that new
capital expenditures will financed by Exemption
be repealed also present corpo
rate stock taxes corporation profits tax
No surplus as of Dec 81 1886 but hereafter
will be subject $3.50 income tax.
eliminate personal holding companies formed by
wealthy persons avoid urtaxes is claimed that more than
corporation withheld from stock
holders If figure wrong Handbook for
he knows all these statistics 'by heart"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-03-14

1.-THE Texas & Pacific railroad
evidently prides itsef on a brand
Of coffee it serves in its eating
houses" writes N. r. Greenfield,
Rawins, Wyo., attorney. ION a re-
cent trip through Texas / saw this
sign prominently displayed:
"DRINK T & P COFFEE
ssss
Big business man to boy polish
ing a big red apple.
I'll give you a nickle for that
apple.
Boy Nope.
BIB M Ten cents.
Nope
BIB M. How much?
B. Well my sister got a coupe
for a cherry. l am holding out. for
a truck.
Fond Mother: Mary did you and
Henry have a nice trip to Niagra
Falls
Daughter-We sure did ma and
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1936-03-14

them there falls was some pretty.
Fond Mother: Mary, how many
times
Daughter: Well Err-gee
Fond Mother: Mary. how many
times must tell you not to say
them there.
sa%s
Parson: Well Deacon Jones what
does you think about my preaching
a sermon on The Widows Mite?
Deacon: sure think, parson that
It would be a waste of time cuz dere
is ony two widows in dis yere con-
gregation and All knows dey DOES.
Cheer up, Grandpa, don't you cry!
You'll wear diamonds by and by.
Uncle Sam has money mills
Made to grind out brand new bills.
He will help you in your cause
With his old age pension laws.
No more worry over bills,
Butchers duns. or doctors pills.
No more panic over rent,
Leave that all to Government.
Dine on squad and caviar,
Sport a streamline motor car.
When the billiards bliz a bit.
Off to Palm Beach gaily fit.
Lead a life of pleasure bent,
But you must spend every cent!
Whoopee. Grandpa! Stay alivei
Life begins at sixty-five!-