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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
Local Classic
In 49th Year

The states Oldest tennis fixture
the Pacific Northwest tournament,
sponsored by the Tacoma Lawn
Tennis club, viii enter into its 49th
year here the week of July rs.
The club courts. at No. 7th and
Borough road, will be the scene of
play.
Immediately preceding the eity's
Golden Jubilee program. the an
nual meet is the closest thing TO a
genuine Golden Jubilee sporting
event Tacoma can boast. and is
expected to prove keenly interest
ing to all net followers.
Many Entrants Became Stars
In past seasons the tournament
has attracted many players who
later became ranking stars OF the
sport This year more than a score
of high-class performers from Call
ifornia and distant points have sig
nified intention of entering the
tourney.
Tacoma will offer an outstanding
competitor in Dick Bennett, 1888
runner-up to Edwin Amark in the
mems singles. and co-winner in the
mems and mixed doubles. Recent
~ Bennett captured the Seattle
city title in rather easy fashion.
Members OF the Committee
A. +. Grafton is chairman of the
tournament committee and will be
assisted by Mrs. II. T. Clay. Mrs.
J. r. Morris, Miss Jessie Kershaw.
George Chessum, Dick Bennett and
Wallace Scott. The latter, former
local and Northwest champion, will
manage the meet. w. w. kilworth
" to be official referee.
Entry lists will close at s p. m.
Friday, July 7th. Entries are being
received at Grafton's office, el2
Rust building and by Miss Ann
York. executive secretary, at the
clubhouse.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

the Bottlers to win 7 to 4 over
johnson Paint Friday night at Lin
coin bowl.
Gillispie held a to 2 edge over
the leaders until two hits and a
walk accounted for the tying runs
in the seventh and two hits plus
two errors paved the way for three
more tallies in the eighth. Minor
Elmore started for the Cams but a
three-run attack In the third after
the Paintmen had scored in the
first frame sent him to the show
ers and Sabutis finished.
Rick Lewis with a homer, a
double and a single, and Milroy
with three hits, led the attack
for the losers, while Babe Barberis
and his three hits paced the win
ners. Jess Brooks accounted for
four of the Cam runs.
The box score:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

nrOaANx Wesh. TN alhsstie
round table ~ npohass sssss .
campaign today 70 seOwss Buck
Bailey, member Il WsShiastae
stats colleges sshistse staff whe
rseentiy Wa married. with 1o.ooo
hsta
T1hs efgsninsstos s~lxsa I'll a ~
members and thsss fsisnAs T. mail
Bailey any ot1 dssby. Straw. fsli ~
Top eksp>ss - thsy would ssstvs
during tbs wssA of July - ard
provide tss ssties with . ~bstiy-
laugh"
Bailey rsesssiy returned 10 Pub
man with NE bvs1s. rhs fsrnss
hiss Myrtle ovnthss. AFTER tn<ir
marriage IL nss gsssessss Jnns
u ~ has e~sa on tbs eosehsng
staff 81 ". Z. c. foe NE iass ~
years
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
Teamsters Move Nearer Second Place
By Defeating Alt Heidelbergs, $40 ;

Transfers moved 10 within one
game OF the second-placs Alt
Heidelbergs by winning over the
Brewers Friday. t-s.
A triple play featured thu Purse
seiners 1875 victory over the sec
ond place Active club in tina City
Class n league. The selnsrs tssd
off on Dick ssvory for 10 runs In
the frs, inning.
Postoffice defeated whssisr- o.
good. lis. 10 win the first game
Of the second round playoff for
the Commercial league ail-season
title series
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
Broken Leg to Keep
Pat O'Shea Inactive
For Rest of Season

wENATCHEE. Wssh.--chsriss
Garland. president of the wsnat-
chez club OF the Western fnterna-
tional Baseball league. said today
Second Basemsn Pa, o'shea would
be unable 10 play the rest Of this
season because Of . broken lea.
o'shea was injured "Wednesday
night when he tired 10 slide 10 .
base In the Chiefs game with Yak
ina. Garland said he was trying
TO get q replacement from the Pa
cifie Coast league. Hitting Of sec
ond saeksrs in the Pioneer league
was too lo~ 10 consider any Of
them. Garland said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
Totals .,....t...3t ~
bDatted for Pickrel in seventh.
bBatted for HlieheI IL eighth.

oQA MIMI
winning pitcher, Olsen, losing
pitcher, Birkhofsr. innings pitched,
Birkhofer 7-3. Olsen 0 rs, Pickrei
8 Is, Hilcher !; at bat, off Biskhofer
8. Olsen a. Pickrsi 10. Hilehsr ,.
hits, off Birkhofer 4. Olsen q, Pickrsl
8. Humphreys q. runs scored, off
hofer 4, Olsen s. Pickrel !. struck
out, Olsen Q. Pickrsi Humphreys
/: bases on balls. OFF Blrkhofer J..
Olsen 4 Piekrei 4. Humphreys 1.
wild pitch, Humphreys. left on bases.
Portland o San Diego o. home runs.
Jensen. Rosenberg: tuo.bss< hitA.
Niemiec. Coleman. Rosenberg. Aonzo.
Hawkins. runs batted In. Jensen. Me
mice. Hsslin 2. Ross nberK .. Berko-
witt, Olsen Wilson a sacrifices. Car
lyle. Berkowitz. Nlemiec. Olsen. stolen
bases. Dsllessandro Sweeney double
play. Nieuisc 70 Berkowitz 10 Dstore.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
Totals ..... -
.Batted for Gillispie in eth
CAMMARANO BROTHERS

Johnson Paint Co. .. 1o3 900 600
Csnmarano Brothers. 100 olo 23'-7
SUMMARY
stolen bases. Milroy 3. Pauschert,
Ninnitti: sacrifice hl1, hAnoy, NIL
BROOKS. r, Tollefson; three-bsss hiis,
Rleyin: home runs. Lewis. Wise. left
on bases. Johnson Paint Co. 2, Cam
marsno Brothers 0: S hit<. runs OH
Elmore in 2A innings. : nlts, no
runs off SabutK in ga innings. WIN
ming pitcher. Sabutis. struck OUT p
Hlnore 2. ssbutis 9, ollispie II.
bases on balls, off ElmoTe l. Sapulas
g. Gillispie S, time OF same I''''
umpires, staye and Forsythe.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

At Lincoln bowl tonight, 1880
-GMC Truck Co. VS.. Model
Lumber Co.
The Superior Dairy Model
Lumber Co. game scheduled for
Monday has been postponed to
July 20.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
CINCINNATI TAKES PITCHING
LESSON FROM CHARLEY ROOT

good enough 10 Win for ths uuhs.
Wander Mser end Moore sjaeve6
only four hlts. hut they wAthe1
nine men. ROOT savs W eiesi htta
Only rssn made 81 n0os wes
Ernie fsomhardt's bonss INA -.
rhs dsfsat cut the Rsds led svss
Inc Idle Giants 70 four sAmAs and
sievstsd the Cubs "a within haif .
sams II third pteos.
Tbs Dreshiys-p hIis1slphia might
aams Il Ebbsts fistd waz vsined
out for tha SECOND stssiehs ttms.
and Dodess President Larry Mae-
phaiI announced u Would - play.
I'd The night II nsps. 7.
Nseuss 1nessve&es
Ths YANKEES wea . ssvsn-inntag
game from tbe nsastsvs Hners-
sssd BY rain ana darkness -io~3.
bshisd Oral Hiidsbsan6's fssr-hit
pitching. Th4 ehsmpe stuensd
carvsssusl asd ksahassshss for -
hifs.
Tive hests n the fsrst isntnG
cost the White nos tvo runs an1
Detroit hsst chisaso. ~. VITA
rssnnsrs on first and ssaea1.
caishsr rvssh threw 70 sseSnd 10
catch hscaahsy eff. Ths hail wsss
into esatss nsid and hscosk3v |
scored and Pos advanced. nh1n |
Luhs Appiins fumblsd AvsrtiI's'
grouSdss ard Hex scored.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
cammarano Team
Wins "a Ga I'M e

After holding the Cammarano
Brothers team at bay for six
frames, Mel Gillispie weakened in
the seventh and eighth to allow
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

SUMMARY
Losing pitcher. Flores innings
pitched, BY Flores "a. rppsrly = ~
BE-, r OF r,orss a. kppss,s . . nit
slhle for, Flores D. Kppefiy 0. osbofne
.. struck out. by Flores q Kush /.
Osborne q bases on balls. off Flores
2. Epperly !. Osborne /. Wild pitch.
Flores. left on bases. Los Angeles Z.
Hollywood o three-base hits. uhait
J. Collins, strineer. two.base hits.
sacrifice, Puccinsiii. stolen base.
uhalt: double plays. Cis-cii 20 More
house 10 oabrielson. Osborne 70 More
house 20 usbrisiaon. Morshouss "a
Cisseii 10 oahrieison
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

SUMMARY
Iosins pitcher. Hubbsii. innings
pitched, Hubbeil plus, at bat. off
Hubbeil II; hits. off Huebell o, runs
scored, off Hubbell 3. runs responsi-
BILE for. rurpin . Hubeeli 2. struck
out, Turpin 2, Sheriff. Z. bases on
balls. off Turpin !, hubneli , isit
home runs. Morriassy, Archie. two
base hit orenso, Archie. runs bstttd
in, Archie q, Strange q Campbell,
Winsett, Morrissey 3, oaribaldi, sac
rifices, Turpin a. double plays, oren-
go to Barton, Strange to MorrisssY 70
Archie; umpires. Falls ana Fannins'
time, l:45,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

NkATTLE = FhlfbsHks. AIAshh'
Ia 10 have a bowling alley. n will
BE- farther north than any bowling
alley In the world
Capt. A. E Latbrop. Fairbanks
business man. purchased ths four
modern alleys which he will install
Ia the LAtbrop building there.
TsTgasATfDsAI IEADtE
noc hester 4. Montreal D.
Buffalo A. Toronto
soi THEIRS ASSOCIATIONS
chAssAnooxa ., Birmingham a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

On the
Lam
with
ELLIOTT
METCALF
f~SNI.4l asIs.r.ss..sss.s,s.,as...

nEAR Is. IT,: foH sound like
u a too intelligent felloac to
place so much faith in the
Gdlento- Louis fight. The
critics lcere not eUen close 10
being made laughing stocks,
as Boa expressed yourself.
Gdlento lcds a 6 TO I shot on
the betting marts. had him
a 10000 TO I shot. And that
still goes. As the fight pent
he icaSn't eren that. Knock
dopns and such so-calie d
thrills add TO the Udlae of the
motion pictures, aid future
gates, make possible matches
Just as ridiculous as the Ga
iento thing -.
never was one to rave over
Louis. He has proved himself
almost inyincible with what we
have today. And G. b.. don't be
a second guesser, podner. There's
too many around now. Gaiento,
beaten 10 times. knocked out three.
for total Of % losses was a game
guy. He took his battering. and
that let him out
SO. g. b.. old boy. you'll do your
self favor II YOU throw the fight
racket out Of your mind. II has
gone to Helena. rs our pappies used
to wisecrsck And remember
E. what I'm telling you herr
won't change your mind q whit.
But believe me Y. NJ.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
STATES OLDEST TENNIS TOURNAMENT SET FOR JULY 1o-1


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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

psvisouitis ess>s. usually sonss
within n hours and tbts weuid
make u due m sunday night
rslsphnns calls from ~ over
the country ciaxHed the hospitals
switchboard ~ several sfroNeons
reports of jacks death we're ctr.
eulatsd last sight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
oAKLAsp

SUMMARY
Runs responsible for. oaY l. Shores
]. struck out. By Gay O Shores D.
Norbert. runs batted In, Frazier a
Conroy Hill wright. stolen base
Warner; double plays. Hpfins 10 Jsn-
nings, Luby 70 Lyman
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

aAERICAS ASSOCIATION
8, paul 9, Milwaukee 7 90 tn
louisville 4 Columbus
Indianapolis II. Toledo !,
Kansas City Q, AinezpoaS ..
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

TNHE sad part about the fight
l. game in a national way is the
Advancement Of the New York syn
dictate from one coast to the other.
And as it grows and continues its
nefarious ramifications, so will the
public faith diminish and federal
action be demanded against It
toward its death. That is in
evitable :. because sooner or later
the connivers will be caught red
handed scandal born OF
national proportions. All Of that,
unless pronounced change is
made in the mob's methods of per-
Torrance . e. but the leopard 8.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
Standings


ts<gssAast neeaiss
- n|see q }ersIse1
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03

Out in the heart Of our country
we do not harbor the fear Of de-
struction on the part OF our fellow
man. We know each other .
live more in one month genu-
Inc living than they DO In all
their lives. II they are confined
within the limits Of the great city
and citiea back there -.
II would be interesting to see
Fortune issue an edition on the
Great Northwest and its possss-
sions that / have partly touched
upon. An edition that would draw
a comparison OF two great sections
Of one great country and en-
phssize the hearts Of each One
real one false -.
And now I'm going out into the
cuietude Of nature with pal
. and catch trout rest .
and live in our Northwest
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-07-03
INCIDENTALLY, IL Freddi,

l. Steele, former middleweight
champion. and a master when at
his peak, never returns to the ring,
I'll be surprised. Eddie Miller. his
manager, and Freddie both deny
the slashing brilliant kid even IL
thinking of such a thing. Yet, II
appears the human privilege "a
change ones mind can be exer.
cised In this case. hope the for
mer grand fighting machine stays
on the shelf for keeps. But I'm
doubtful
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
OF
FATHER BARRED
ALL DOCTORS
Parent Ayers Religious
Belief Prohibited
Medical Service

Cult worship was alleged TO have
caused The death-ef cight-year-ofd
Dora Bell Irwin OF 1926 Cameron
avenue who was not permitted TO
have a physician by her parents,
The young girl died Of tuberculosis
Comfy IRWIN, father Of the girl,
told police that his religion pro-
hibited him. from calling a physi-
clan. It was later learned that none
OF his three children were per-
mitted to attend school, The chill
dren range in age from IA to 7, Con-
ly Jr, Catherine and Wsnite.
The Board OF Health was asked by
the police to examine the other
children for tuberculosis. The case
recalled numerous cults and voodoo
societies that fourished- in Detroit
several years ago.
According 10 police most Of the
cults have been wiped oHt and the
disclosure Of the peculiar religious
beliefs held by Comfy Irwin was
regarded as unusual ard not Of
enough importance 10 warrant
alarm.
II appears that The religious be-
liafs Of Comfy Irwin do not cor
respond with the so-called Islamic
cults which were sensationally eX-
posed by the press several years ago.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
WOMAN, 80,
IS ATTACKED,
7 H UG FLEES
Rapist Threatened Her
With Large Knife,
She Disclosed
WILLIAM ALLEN

Police report that on last sun
day a fifty year old woman was
alleged to have been attacked by
thug Whu-is-still at large and
whose complete identity is YET I'M
known
Because Of the nature the Michi-
gan Chronicle is withholding the
name Of the aged woman who lives
on Chestnut street
It was repored that the woman
vas walking on Rivard street be-
tween Montcalm and Vernon on the
west side Of the street. Just as she
was passing an aiicy, she told po-
lice, a lone man came up from be-
hind, with a knife in his hand which
he held az her neck forcing her MO
See ATTACKED, Page ?
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
Isabel To
CheckExdn1S
In Job Fight

George A. Isabel, present man
sger Of the Brewster Project, viii
be granted the opportunity 10 re-
view the examination papers which
were graded by the Civil Service
Commission, it was reported Mon
day. Mr.. Isabel contested the re-
suits Of the examinations which re-
suited in the selection OF Henry S.
Dunbar as top ranking man for the
Brewster Post
I According to Atty. Francis Dent,
who represents Mr.. Isabel, the ex-
aminatlons are a matter Of public
record and ne wishes to review the
examination Of Mr. Isabel and all
those who received a higher mark.
It is alleged that the experience Of
Mr.. Isabel in property management
was discounted by the Commission
ers in grading the applicants.
It was disclosed that the maxi
mum grade obtainable on the writ
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
Argue Over A Bet;
Man, Al, Gets Cut

Police believe Harold Malone Al
years old, was cut by an unidcnti-
fed man following an argument
over money lost in a gambling debt
Malone. living at 536 Garfield,
walked to Receiving hospital from
Montcalm and Hastings street where
he stated he had been struck on
the head, He failed to give a name
or description Of his alleged asSai-
ant, police state.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
MAN SHOT IN HIS THIGH and
KEEPS SILENT ABOUT MISHAP

With a gunshot wound 10 the
right thigh. Leon Brown. 20. Of
1922 Bangor street. was rushed 90
the Receiving hospital last Sun
day evening
Information f'Nen police by Will
Smith and J Washington Of Abbott
street disclosed that Brown had
g. ne 10 1856 Abbott street. apart
ment Z, with d man known as Gun
nlngham.
At this apartment it was stated
Brown and Cunningham got into
an argument over some matter as
yet unrrve7led A few minutes
later, the two men, stu in a heated
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
N.A.A.C.P. Calls Meet
On Police Brutality

The Detroit Branch National As
ISOLATION for the Advancement of
Colored People calls all organiza-
tons and public-spiri;ed citizens
to a city-wide conference against
police brutality on April IS, 1899 at
Lucy Thurman Y W c. A. dining
room at u noon Sharp. Luncheon
is optional Please elect a delegate
from your organization, fill in the
siip-beiew- and mail ito the
N. A. A. c. p. office 446 E Warren
avenue n time Is lnconyenlent for
your delegate notify Office
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
OLD Offender
AGklNIA JAILED
0N=C0MPLA!NT
Wiseacres Freely Predict
That Immune Paul
Will Beat The Rap


FauI Lewis 90 oil zoos An'ie'am
S.ce. VINO mas oeeh arrested %
,i''''sS s.,N - Ne last Yen years on
'"c ehars1 oI pFac'c'As medicine
"l'hout incense was taken INTO
CUSTODY asain last week IN connec-
non WIN a case OF a4!esea criminal
''oI ZION.
AccoIulnE 20 me arfestiiis oiiiecfs'
rus /, l. u. pm Dodge ana bro"n,
,''e MYSTERIOUS t'7us Lewis Is alleged
10 nave performed an liIesai opera
ION On MIS- GeheIal G9ruon.
inc repeated arrests oil FauI
i-eNIS nor pi"C'lellS ill,u'C'ne VIM
o ca, d iieei,Se nave maze history IN
.'is i1ut .l o't loui - anu ','e l'-4u'e
20 eoil' ,et I'''l mas p''lleu eysh lhe
prosecuting dLlpllG1Sv tdt lllnH LOT
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
RACE GIRL WINS
FIRST PLACE IN
MUSIC CONTEST
viii Represent State Of
Michigan In Great
Lakes Dist. Contest

Miss Mary Elizabeth Walls. tai
ented young dramatic soprano Of
jackson. received first honors IN
ne Young Artists contest of the
Michigan Federation Of Music clubs
at the annual convention, held in
Muskegon last Saturday.
Miss Walls will represent Michi-
gan in the Great Lakes District con-
test to be held in Detroit next
month against Indiana and Ohio
winners. The winner Of the forth
coming national contest in Balti-
more, Md, May 1922 will be award
ed a $1,000 scholarship and an au-
dition with the Metropolitan Opera.
While a student at Wilberforce
university Miss Walls was a mem
-ber-ef The famed -Wilberforce- DC
lite. She spent a year at Michigan
State College, Lansing, prior to ma
circulating =Wi35erfurce-bat re-
ceived her bachelor of science de-
gee in music from the latter in
June, 1885.
For several years the young ar
fist has been travelling extensively
throughout the South and East to
appear in recitals. Since eradua-
ton she has spent two years as an
instructor Of French and music in
Decatur high school, Decatur, Ala.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
Husband Out Late,
Wife Takes Iodine

Her husband came home late, she
took iodine to end it all. so police
records state was the case Of Mrs.
Theresa Stevenson. 10, who was
rushed to Receiving hospital and
given an antidote TO counteract the
poison in her system.
Her home is at 5952 81. Antoine
street, apartment 300, police records
revealed. At this time it is IN
known whether the couple had an
argument prior to his staying out
late.
The case is being investigated by
police. Her condition was reported
as temporarily serious when admit
ted 10 the hospital
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
Woman Cuts Man;
Struck With Chair

Frank Burton, 30, 668 Leland
apartment 3, is charged by police
with striking Odette Graham 3D.
Of AZ Theodore, over the head with
chair on last sunday afternoon.
Odette Graham was treated at
Receiving hospital FOR a laccrated
scalp. She was given first aid and
returned TO the 18th precinct Sta
ton for questioning by police
She is charged win cutting Bur
ton on the nose, head and upper lip
He was given first aid and also
returned for questioning by police
officials.
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Thug Escapes

An unidentified man about IS
years old, attempted to hold up a
grocery store at 53l7 Hastings street
last Friday He was hit over the
head with an iron gate by The own
er who seemed determined 70 pre-
vent the holdup
During the tussle for the gun,
the unnamed owner was shot in the
right arm The intended thug es-
capped before the arrival Of police
Nothing was taken from the store
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the curb hitting a tree and coming
to a stop One Of the three men
escaped Fhe-8smes Of the other
two were, James Asher, p, OF 5O35
Rivard stree. and Severe Rober-
son, 49, Of La Belle avenue ad-
dress
The car and the men are held by
police pending a complete checkup
Of the owner Of the car.
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Aged Man Dies

Police report that about pm, on
last Thursday Fletcher Mack, age
IS, living at 2270 East Alexsndrine,
was found dead in his bed by his
landlady, a Lila Adams.
Death was believed due 70 heart
trouble The body was ordered 10
the Wayne County morgue.
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The Detroit Tribune,
Detroit. Michigan
Dear Sir:
Your article. split in Opera
Group published in your today's
March 25l edition Of your news
paper, is an injustice to the people
who are serving on the Board Of
Trustees Of the National Negro
Opera Association and 10 nc. and
it is unfair to the general public
who does not know the true facts
behind the new set-up. As for me,
/ don't care because can always
take care Of myself in public con-
traversieS, and l have enough facts
on The history Of Negro opera in
Detroit 20 put every one in his
place. But for the sake Of truth and
in fairness to those who are serv-
ing on the new Board, / am request
ing Of you 10 publish this letter
in its entirety with the same 'front.'
page. prominence that you gave to
your story this week.
The injustice done is not so much
See DENIES, Page 2