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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02

bank teller 10 be one belonging 10
the husband. It was further dis
closed the book was made to the
sum of $1,000. over which Charles
Upshaw had been made guardian
for 14-year-old Viola Dismaul who
was paid approximately S45 per
month from the bank fund by
Charles Upshaw.
wife Fails TO Appear
Mrs. Upshaw failed TO appear in
court Monday afternoon for a con-
tinuation of the divorce proceed
ings. according to Attorney Flana-
gan who was ready TO press charges
against her for perjury in testify
ing falsely concerning the owner
ship Of the handbook.
The divorce decree was granted
by Circuit Court Judge De Witt
Merriam, Monday, Nov. %. The
grounds for the divorce, as filed
by the attorney for Mrs. Upshaw
was extreme cruelty and non-sup-
port.
Mr.. Upshaw stated he had four
children by his former wife who
died in July OF 1923, but none by
the late Mrs Upshaw. They had
been married since March OF 1885.
and separated sometime after Sep
tember Of 1888, after she had at
temped to poison him with some
and some butter which she
served him
Tells Of Poison
Relating her attempts to poison
him, UpsEaw stated he had bought
some whiskey and mixed it with
rock candy to take for a cold and
kept it by the bed, When he
looked at the mixture several DAYS
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Central Nine Visions
Title After Routine
Western, 9 10 ;
Power ond Confidence
Mark Easy Triumph
In Series Opener

A potent Central nine, and one
of the most colorful to sport the
Blue in recent years, finds itself
out in front of the western division
today in the race for interhigh base
ball honors. and already making
plans for the championship series
with the eastern division winners.
Central blasted Western into defeat
yesterday on its home lot, 9-3, and
figures the title is in the bag.
Giving the boys their due, they
performed in championship fashion
against the Red. spotting the foe
three-run lead in the first inning
and wiping out that advantage
with consistent picking at Carmel
Nance's southpaw offerings to win
going away. They took So lead
in the third inning by virtue OF
three-run rally, and pounded over
three more runs in the eighth to
clinch matters.
Bothered About SObriquet.
But neither Western or the inter-
high title bothered Central SO much
yesterday as the selection of an
appropriate name for its happy-go-
lucky attitude. TECHS the team
we'll have to play for the cham
pionship," they agreed, but what
are we going to be called?" 1t
was a perplexing question.
. "Some paper called us little
murderers' row." one youngster an
nounced.
Jaw, we aren't any murderers'
row. We just win 'em. Why don't
they call US the Gashouse Gang.
That's q good one. Let 'em call us
the Gashouse Gang and we'll NOV
'em down fast"
He pounded a glove for emphasis
and the rest grinned unanimous
approval.
Rozzelle Rallies Quickly.
Dick Rozzelle, who hurled Central
to victory, got of to a shaky start,
issuing two passes and giving up
as many hits In the first inning.
One blow was a lusty triple, au-
thored by Leach, Western first base
man. But after warming to his task
Rozzelle halted the opposition with
a total of seven hits, and walked
only one man after the first. He
famed nine.
Nance was erratic and none too
effective In the pinches, and Gen.
trail nicked him for II bingles.
Dick Farr, gangling Central first
baseman, clubbed q double and triple
for his mates, both Of which pro-
duced . run, to lead at the plate.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Redskins to Keep Mosterson,
AN-Stor Game Stays, Seat
Sale Hot, So G. P. Smiles

accept the Tribune's invitation to
play in the Chicago game from
playing against any other profess
slonal team or, rather, prohibits any
league team-other than the cham
pion-from meeting any all-star
combination with such player on
its squad. In other words, Marshall
Goldberg will play in the all-star
game at Soldier Field next fall or
not at all
Ticket Business Is Good.
AS to the third reason for G. P.'s
smile, it would be enough to make
any business man-especially one
owning the Washington Redskins
smile or even laugh out loud.
Marshall pointed to a memorandum
from Redskin Business Manager
Harold Donovan and announced:
THE Redskin 1899 ticket situation,
ahem. is as follows: The upper
grandstand along the sidelines is
sold out solid from one 10-yard line
to another. And for every game.
That, of course, doesn't mean that
there aren't plenty of seats left, for
lots of lower grandstand seats re-
main and. of course. the sideline
bleacher seats haven't been put on
sale yet.
But it only goes to show you that
we're doing business. BY the way,
quite a few fans have realized how
well you can see game from be-
hind the goal posts and we've filled
several hundred requests in that
section. They've learned, it seems,
why scouts and coaches like to sit
IN the end zones. It's really the
best place to see a game"
Evening star., 1939-04-26
BY BILL DISMER, Jr.

George Marshall pointed to three
distinct files Of papers on his foot
ball ta-fllled desk and said briefly,
There are three reasons for smil-
ing"
First he produced a telegram from
Coach Ray Flaherty. See what he
says about Bob Masterson?" he
asked, showing the yellow paper
under your nose. "Masterson hasn't
signed to coach any Florida high
school team. That was just some
small-town principal sounding of
on what he was hoping could be
arranged. Want to bet a hat Mas
terson won't be snagging Sammy
Baugh's passes next fall?"
Game Remains in Chicago.
We didn't. and he next pointed
to an off1cial-looking sheaf of pa
pers. Here's the guarantee that
the all-star game in Chicago will
remain THE au-star game for the
next five years. This is a copy of
the contract between the Chicago
Tribune and the National Football
League guaranteeing the appearance
of the league champion at Soldier
Field each August 81 until 1914 at
least. This1l curb the wholesale
effort to install all-star games in
dozen cities before the regular sea-
son opens. for under this agreement
the colleges and pros are tied up in
such a way that it will be impos-
sible to promote any other game on
a major scale.
There's a clause in here banning
any college player who refuses to
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Dixie Has New Net Star in Southpow Marta Barnett
Referee oBen Nay cooeh Temple

Lombardi and Jim Weaver of tho
Reds were sick. They were in
the same room. I went up to visit
them, but all I could see was
Lombardi's schnozzle sticking out
from under the covers of one bed
and Weaver's feet from the
other"
Rumor foundry: Connie Mack
wants Babe Dahlgren to play
first. The Red Sox would like to
get Joe Glenn from the Browns
and might include Jake Wade in
a deal to get him. Jimmy Du-
rante, the comedian, has started
q racing stable. Matt Brady,
trainer of Ell Chico, hurt an arm
when q barn door crushed 1t at
Belmont Park. San Francisco
Fair promoters are thanking
their stars they didn't fall for q
heavyweight extravaganza as .
fair feature. Pro golfers will
shoot for purses totAling 900 900
Evening star., 1939-04-26

Sucker season opens today" AL
Lopez went on the air last night
and delivered a baseball Grafton
to South American fans in
Spanish.
Guide for scouts: Rube Thomp-
son, Macomb Teachers College,
pitched a no-hitter, tanning 20.
Charles Ellis, Wheaton College,
struck out % batters in his first
two starts.
Carl Ray, jr., of Mars Hill Col
lege, made % bite the dust in the
II innings he has hurled 50 far
-. (This kid Is a chip of the old
block. We used to know his dad,
who once famed 26 batters In
nine frames, but walked 20 the
next time out).
Hold tight. The printers had
better hit for the storm cellars.
They say q Providence College
pitcher named Kawasmieawash
Is headed for tho majors.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
or more during the 1939-40 sea-

or more during the 1939-40 sea-
son.
Today's guest star: L. c. Davis,
st. Louis Post-Dispatch-"Wil-
liam G. Harridge, president Of the
American League, says the
Browns may prove the surprise
OF the league. Thanks for them
kind words, William"
Extra: Babe Ruth returns to
the diamond in a softball game
at the Garden-May 9. A nice
little $4,000 consolation prize for
Joe Louis had been posted in a
Los Angeles bank just in case
Jack Roper had upset the apple
cart last week. Dominic Di Mag
gio, youngest of the ball-playing
brothers, is getting rave notices
up and down the Coast for his
work In the San Francisco out
field. When Narragansett Park
threw open its gates, the Wor-
cester (Mass) Telegram chirped:
Evening star., 1939-04-26
More SoftbuII Teams
Sought for Leagues

Softball teams not already men,
bers Of two leagues are invited to
have representatives at q meeting Of
the Community Center League at Z
o'clock tomorrow night in room
200-G Of Roosevelt High School.
The league will play at the Roose-
welt, Eastern and western stadiums.
Teams already entered are Tuffy
Leemans. Valet Service. Old Milwau-
kee, Bureau Of Standards, Roosevelt
and Powell Boys Clubs.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
BY EDDIE BRIETZ,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

NEW YORK. April 26.-Tip de-
partment: If Marta Barnett, left
handed Southern tennis champ,
isn't up there among the first
five after the summer campaigns,
sue us Earle Sande says
Johnstown will win the Derby If
he can last the mile and a quar-
ter If the situation abroad
continues jittery, Whizzer White
may come on home and play pro
football with the Pittsburgh
Pirates Texas us basket
ballers will get Madison Square
Garden bid next season sure
The Philly papers report Charlie
OBrien, the referee, may replace
Jimmy Usilton as Temples bas-
ket ball coach.
One-minute interview: Charlie
Grimm-"Funniest thing saw
Ill spring was In Tampa. Ernie
Evening star., 1939-04-26
BruceCanpbe||,
Often Through
Again Stars
Meningitis Conqueror,
In Sub Role, Is Tribe
Sensation at Bat
BY SID FEDER,

7oSoSAueCa Acoo opoi 20 WlitSA.
It always is a pleasure to report
that Bruce Campbell again is distrib-
uting his headache powders among
American League pitchers.
There comes time each year
when the 29-year-old f1y-catcher,
whose 100 pounds consists largely Of
what the trade calls 'moxie," finds
the range and lets both barrels go.
And since there has been no more
courageous figure in the history of
sport, all the way back to Pheidip-
pides, the guy who made marathon
running fad, you somehow are
mighty glad to give Bruce all the
credit coming to him.
Bruce has had anything but an
easy time of it in his 10 years in the
big leagues. Three times since he
traded in his La Grange GlD High
School catchers' mask for an out
fielder's glove, spinal meningitis has
laid him low. Each time the biog-
raphers wrote finis to his career. and
each time he came back to add some
more chapters.
Witt Didn't Count on Him.
And there he was again yesterday.
although he hadn't been figured
much in Ossie Wits plans for Cleve-
lands collapsible Indians this sea-
son. What with jeff Heath, Earl
Averill, Ben Chapman and julie Sol
ters on the roster, it looked as If
Bruce were along just for the ride.
Through the first four games. how
ever, Averill was large "floperoo."
In IA official at bats, he couldn't get
even loud foul. So yesterday Ossie
benched The Oil" and gave the
high sign to Bruce-and Bruce
brought his tomahawk with him. He
parked two homers among the cash
customers in right and drove across
five runs. by which the Tribe cashed
in on Bobby Feller's 4-hit flinging to
scalp the White Sox, IL.
That tilt marked 18 innings for
Master Robert during which he has
allowed just two runs and seven
hits, while tanning 19. 1t boosted
the Indians into second place.
The decision, however, didn't cut
into the New York Yankees lead. for
the bombers celebrated the an
nouncement of Joe Di Maggio's en-
gagement to Movie Actress Dorothy
Arnold by walloping the woeful Ath-
letics. 8-4. The win was Rufus the
Red Rulings second straight, but
Red had to bow out after the fifth
frame because of pulled muscle
in his salary wing.
Cubs Continue Fast Pace.
The Chicago Cubs also contin-
ued on their merry way at the head
of the National League parade by
knocking off Pittsburgh's pathetic
Pirates, So, behind the Shit elbow
ing of Bill Lee, but the Phillies re-
manned the big story of the senior
circuit.
The Phils hadn't put more than
three straight together since August
of 1887. Yet yesterday they bowled
over the New York Giants, 81. with
Claude Passeau tossing a 5-hitter,
for their fourth win in row.
Whitley Moore, forgotten man" of
the Cincinnati Reds, brought him.
self to mind with a steady twirling
job to whip the Cardinals. 81. He
famed seven and boosted the Rhine
landers into second place. Brooklyn
finally found the combination and
nipped the Boston Bees, 80.
Rookie John Kramer took a fall
out OF the proud Detroit Tigers, toss
ing a 6-hitter for a To st. Louis
Browns victory.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
for 1899 Fade Chase and Kakauas Prove Du on onc
Win, Lose or Draw
Gehriq Column No. 1,347.
By FRANCIS {. STAN.

This No l37 pring, 1885, series) Louis
Gehrg bung submitted therefore did notice the field
that Mr. Geg had against the but honest Athletics? With
mighty of his warcb Gehg collected couple of base
hits scored and drove another.
There time when Henry Louis Gehrg could have done
much bndfoded tied behind his back and after hearty
would the
intercollegiate championship for his alma mater Columbia
bid He
O56 l43 which still not the
pounds
hure has been pathetic figure
described
writing The
history baseball finally is wearing
OF faithful with
of all
Gerig yesterday against
He has scored only two Up to then
of Buddy Mye
short he definitely the world champions
and the fact that New far is
Yankee
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Wasde|I, Ai|ing Again
Su|ky, Pessimistic
About Future
Never Hos Been Same
Since Being Beoned
In 1886, Says Jimmy
BY a Star stan CORRESPONDENT.

BOSTON. April 26.-Jimmy Was
dell. the Mats blond. good looking
first baseman who has been kept
idle with series Of injuries. is be-
ginning to wonder when things will
start breaking his way. Jimmy cur
rently is thoroughly discouraged
youngster. sulking and pessimistic,
concerning the future.
Wasdell again is in dubious physi-
cal condition and Ossie Bluege is
patroling f1rst-base territory in his
absence. Jimmy jammed his thumb
diving for a line drive In Wash
ington's first game. That healed
sufficiently for him to resume play
ing. But now he Is suffering from
back ailment.
Only Hit In 9 Tries.
Jimmy says he hurt his back at
the same time he jammed his thumb,
but preferred to remain secretive
about it. Yesterday. however, it
panied him so much he had to yield
his position to Bluege. In his nine
official appearances at the plate
Jimmy has collected only one hit,
and he isn't sure about the future.
"Doggone it." sighs Jimmy, Il
don't know if Ill ever be able to hit
like l used to- On June IL, 1896,
I was hitting 1868 for Memphis when
the New York Giants offered $751;
900 for me. Memphis turned it
down and five days later was hit
in the head with a ball. I've never
been the same since up, there at
the plate.
They thought I was gonna die.
That blow broke my jaw, knocked
out two teeth and just about ruined
me. I'm not afraid of being hit
again. I don't know what it is
but I've never been able to get going
after that.
Feels Right Occasionally.
IT think I've subconsciously
changed my batting stance. When I
was hitting good I used to crouch
more, but I don't seem to be able to
find the groove again. Once in a
while in batting practice I feel
like I'm right. don't know, maybe
it'll come back to me some day"
It's been tough shedding for Jimmy
these past three seasons He was
determined to beat out Joe Kuhel
and Zeke Bonura in previous sea-
sons. but failed. This year he was
handed the Job and bumped into in
juries in the first game.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Leonard to Pitch
Here 7 omorrow
BY q Star Stan Correspondent.


BOSTON, April 26.-Dutch
Leonard, the mild-mannered
right-hander who stopped the
Yankees with six hits in his first
start of the season. will hurl for
Washington tomorrow when the
Mats collide with the Philadel-
phia Athletics in a two-game
series prior to hitting the road
for II games.
Pete Appleton, whose recent
relief performances have been
impressive, was slated to toll for
the Mats here today, in the final
of a three-game series with the
Red Sox. who were scheduled to
start Lefty Grove.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Kein's Diamond Pals
Expect 10 Capture
City Loop Flag
Eight Years Together,
Team Is Smooth, Has
individual Sturs

Eight years together, five Of them
spent under the Modnt Rainier
Grays' banner. Klein's Tavern will
present one of the strongest COM
binations in the National City
League this season and has served
notice that it expects to hang the
80 pennant to its halyard. 1t will
compete in A section.
The boys don't claim to be per-
feet, mind you. but Manager Dutch"
Gebhardt proudly boasts that they're
the next thing to it.
They've been together so long"
he said today, they could play in
their sleep. Oh, they'll make an
error here or there-that's only natu-
ral-but you won't see many bone
head plays or mental slips. They
play fast. brainy game, and don't
think there's any club in this league
good enough to stop us from getting
that pennant."
Has Many Star Players.
A glance at the Tavern roster
confirms Gebhardt's belief that he
has squad of good men right down
to the mascot. Ernie Boggs, hub of
the mound corps, has been around
a long time in the Government
League and various sandlot Or
CARNATIONS. Bill Liggett, another
rlght-hander, starred for Tech High
and with the Grays, and Boyd Lig-
gett, lone southpaw on the staff. won
his spurs in sandlot competition.
The three should win a lot of games.
Around the infield will be seen
Vince McNally, one time member of
the Champion Brookland Boys Club
nine; '"Tillie" Scott, hard hitting
player with a rif1e-like arm. He
performed with National Loan and
Trust Co. last year in the Bankers
League and Is playing week day ball
with Pepco this season. Con" Sui
Ivan, lanky first baseman who can
get anything within 10 feet either
side of the bag; Francis Greene, Raw
Ciomei, and Don Fones round out
the group.
Fence Busters in Outfield.
The outfleld also has its share of
fence-busters, notably George Shipp,
reckoned one of the hardest hitting
sandlotters playing today. Mac Lueb-
kert and Boots" Moxley also will
work in the pasturelands.
That old reliable, Bob Matthias, will
handle the catching-and capably,
too, with Dick Baker assisting Geb-
hardt in the capacity of coach.
Gebhardt, incidentally, will be able
to take a turn in the box If ever
needed. having been one of the city's
crack hurlers while with the Grays
a few years ago when they were
winning city titles.
Cheer leader and most enthus-
iastic supporter of the club, of
course, is Pop" Klein. sponsor of
the team, who considers the New
York Yankees mere upstairs COM
pared with his squad of veterans.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Wolves Would Have Eaten Up Jim WosdeIl

proportonate unimpressve His batting
quick his wrists not all that
his reflex action waning
elasticity and ground balls that
gobb being the old Aeke bonua saute
Crth STADIUM last week
and Gfnlen pointed to Gehrg from the
sad
got club who isn't highly rated ball
player that he's just minor Lacquer
wouldn't know this muchn Wadel mad
this the wolves in those STANDS
would have eaten him up
bus in Florida and hearing Buddy
talking about Lou and what seemed to lie
ahead of last year. said Buddy I
The pitches that
falling ouhelders gloves
his system not But When
he all That guys really punlneo
on field"
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Royol Giants in Action

Washington Royal Giants will
visit Frederick, Md, this afternoon
for an exhibition game with the
Hazleton Giants of the Interstate
League. Rufus Joyner, promising
right-hand rookie, will pitch for the
Giants.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
AMERICAN.

Results Yesterday.
Boston, 6; Washington, 11 in)
New York. 8: Philadelphia, 4.
St. Louis, T. Detroit, 2.
Cleveland, Z; Chicago, l.
Games Today. Games Tomorrow.
Wash. at Bos., 3. Phila. at Wash.
Phila. at N. Y. N. Y. at Boston.
Chi. at Cleve. Detroit at Chi.
st. L. at Detroit. st. Louis at Cleve
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Mormon Wins Loop Opener

Norman's Paint softball team is
of to good start in the Sherwood
League, having nosed out Washing
ton Club, 6-5, yesterday for its first
victory. Swope led the winners with
two singles and a double.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
C|orks Have Open Dute

Clark A. c. has an open date
Saturday. Junior teams wanting
games should call Mr.. Cook at Ma
tional 1896.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Heot Will Retire Him, Soys Harris

MI. Il feel sorry for him. He'll lake
hard for fellow who is useo 10 ong top sa
to And Gehrig likes to play ball.
Florida and the Iron Horse admitted e
washed Its this he said with
whole Florida playing on SAND
getting little oIoer ana
need little more when North and
good parks
frank is something we wouldn't
is that he being honest Lou vpical
they the last to realize when they are
washed
Gehrigs regular 1t may be his last year as
isn't the Of fellow who can
the battle
would himself out the bench as
isn't the kind OF player VINO
pnchtter He defensive and IN order 10
play day.
NAV finish the first base
think he won't anyway Bucky Harris
ned practice last week You think ne looks
weather hits him
Yanks keeph in game. He's gone
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Lou May Have Been Boseboll's Best

14h New Yorks one and only nrst
baseman playing of 1925 and hasn't
game has played 22S consecutive
series contests
of human baseball machinery who
which probably will be
fractured
with his head aching from beanba blows Colds
grippe pleurisy has stopped him.
including Gerig admits his record streak
fellow he
kind
competitor.
be the greatest hitter that lived although he didnS
34
given him by the pitchers He have Hal Chase around
including Mccarthy
anaround ball he the
dependable
for 16 1861 world SERIES
long time too long to hold breath before
Gehrig does happen along
Evening star., 1939-04-26

Runs batted in-WriGht 20. Case. Myer.
West. Gaf1ke. De Sautels, Tabor Vosmik
Eoxx. Two-base hits--Case. Vosmik. Foxx
sacrif,ces - wrisht ts5. Carey. DoIbie
plays-Travis to Blueee. Travis to Myer to
Bluege. Colbert to Myer. Left on bases
bsiisMon Krakausksy. 10: OF ostermuelle.. e..
8: OF Rich. 2: OIL Dickman. l.: OF Heving
g. Struck out-By Krakauskas. 8; By
mueller. s in 6 innings; OF Rich. in X
inning; OF Dickman. 2 in y innings; OF
Heving. Umpires- Basil, Pipsras,
Hevig. Umpires-Messrs. Basil. Pipgras
ormsby and Summers. rime-2:53.
Evening star., 1939-04-26
Major League Statistics
Wednesday. April 26. I
NATIONAL.
SfonHinO~

Results Yesterday.
Chicago, S; Pittsburgh, 3.
Cincinnati. S: st. Louis, /.
Brooklyn, 3; Boston, 2.
Philadelphia, g.; New York, I.
Games Today. Games Tomorrow.
N. Y. at Phila. Bklyn. at N. Y.
Boston at Bklyn. Boston at Phila.
Pitts. at Chicago. Pitts. at st. L.
Cinci. at st. L. Chicago at Cinci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
LATE REALTY NOTES

Lease 'f'r' William L. Platt, IT,, to the Ainrelcan oil Co. property on Kendrick avenue, for . period Of five years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

Venus. It's stellar magnitude is minus 2.6, which is 2 1-2 times as bright as Sirius, the brightest star in the sky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
STRAINS PLAN AMATEUR SHOW Baby Parade to Feature Lebanon Program
 July 30

Three more out-of-town men will aid in the coming Amateur Contest and Baby Parade which will be given by the Y. l.. s. A. Club of this city, at the Paradise Grove on Meriden Road, July 30.
 Edward Joseph, president of the Lebanese Social Club of North Adams, Mass, will be judge.
 George T. George, attorncy-at-law of Torrington, will be toastmaster.
 Michael Koury of Torrington will be judge.
 Local judges will be Senator George Culhane, Dr. Joseph Corey and Louis Ursini. The general chairman is William Joseph the entertainment chairman is Louis Marshall assistant chairman, Louis NeJame and ticket chairman, Miss Mary Shaker.
 A soft ball game has been ar- ranged with the Waterbury Girls and the Danbury Boys. Sam and Mae Sarkees of Fall River, Mass, will entertain the crowd with American and Syrian music.
 Dancing will commence at 7:30 D. m. till closing time. Mike DiVito and his orchestra will play.