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Evening star., 1939-11-23

They are getting up with the birds
at George Washington these brisk
mornings to practice basket ball,
but it's the only way Bill Reinhart
can groom his charges for the rig
orous winter ahead and still attend
to his football chores.
Eight o'clock is the reporting hour,
and woe to the hapless sleepy-head
who tosses his alarm clock at the
nearest cat and climbs back in bed
for "just five more minutes" It's
a long schedule the Colonials are
facing, studded with bright basket
ball names, and they've got to set
a scorching pace to come close to
the record hung up by last years
quint.
Other schools also are practicing,
but during the more conventional
hours of 4 to 6 pm. Georgetown
has been hard at work several weeks,
and ditto for American University.
Gallaudet, unhampered by football,
is on fulltime schedule, but Cath
olic University will not start until
next week and Maryland, with a
skeleton squad at work, awaits re-
cruits from the football squad to
bolster its roster.
Colonials Face Rushing Start.
George Washington starts with a
rush-or four games within a week
before laying off for brief Christ
mas holiday. 1t opens against Cul-
ver-Stockton December IA. Wash
ington and Lee, Davidson and Okla
homa A. and M. follow in that order.
After getting their second wind
the downtown dribblers can take it
easy against such teams as Clemson,
Georgetown, Navy, Army, Bradley
Tech, Toledo, Western Reserve and
others of like caliber.
Missing this year will be Bob
Faris, spectacular forward, who hung
up a scoring record of 242 points:
Jack Butterworth, rangy center; Sid
Silkowitz, an able floor general, and
Bruce Borum. Reinhart, however,
has George CARRIER, Reds Auerbach
and few others to weave his plans
around and should muster a formid-
able outfit.
Maryland sorely will miss the keen
scoring eye and all-around ability of
George Knepley, who graduated
along with Eddie johnson, but it has
enough material on hand to assure a
successful campaign. George De
Witt, all-conference center, is back
in harness, and Adam Bengochea,
Pershing Mondorff and Bill Rea will
be available. Coach Burt Shipley
also has a promising newcomer in
Mearle Du Vail, sensation of last
winters freshman five, and is count
ing on him to fill a regular berth.
At Catholic University 'Fod" Cot
ton loses Wayne Ambrose, work.
horse of the Redbirds last winter;
Johnny Matukaitis, Johnny McKen-
ma, Larry Guinan and Walter Cas-
tanguay, but he has Capt. Carmen
Pirro, Johnny White, Gene DAILY, Joe
Carrig, Leo Kane, Joe Guyon, Vic
Miller and John Reidy back. The
Evening star., 1939-11-23
TennesseeFirs
In Running for
Rose Bowl Bid
Texas Ags Also in Line
Cornell, Considered,
Might Reject Game
BY ROBERT MYERS,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23.-Unde-
feated Tennessee stands out as the
best bet for the Rose Bowl invita-
ton, but don't make any bets on
it just yet.
Boiled down to more words than
it's probably worth, predictions of
this kind having way of coming
back to haunt you. Here is what
three authoritative sources say in
behalf of the three leadings teams
eligible for the lucrative bid-Ten-
nesSee, Texas A. and M. and Cornell:
Tennessee will accept an invita-
ton if it is rendered
Texas A. and M. would like one.
but will not be broken hearted If it
misses out; they'll be bidding again
in 1941;
Cornell honestly and sincerely
Will not accept post-season engage
ment because of its ironclad agree
ment with its Ivy League brethren.
No Word Before December 9.
Identities of these three "authora-
tive sources" cannot be divulged be-
cause none wishes to be placed in
the position of speaking for con-
stltuted officials of their respective
alma matters.
Needless to say, however, all three
are close to the guiding athletic
heads OF the universities, have been
IN contact with the front Offices.
and are not given to idle conversa-
ton.
The Rose Bowl picture will not be
completed until December 9. By
that time the host. Pacific Coast
Conference, will have played out its
schedule. At present the University
OF Southern California and the Uni
versity of California at Los Angeles
are tied in the chase with one tie
apiece marked against them. Just
behind is Oregon State, which meets
U. c. L. A. here this week and which
has but defeat by U. S. C. charged
to it.
Vols, Texas Ags Not Safe.
A team by the name of Kentucky,
incidentally, could eliminate Ten
nessee from the running, and the
Iexas A. and M.-Texas Longhorn
battle seldom is decided until the
final gun.
In other words, many things can
happen between now and December
3, and 1t is small wonder no sane
person will allow any one to quote
him directly on forecasts of this
kind.
But then, there are other people
who just can't keep their silence.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
Football Menu Sparse
For Official Turkey
Day Celebration
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Thanks-
giving Day, which used to be a foot
ball feast, won't be anything for
than a turkey sandwich today for
that portion of the populace cele-
brating the national holiday.
Instead of a long list of tradi-
tional and important gridiron clas-
sizes today's menu calls for little
more than score of games from
coast to coast. ,
The leading Eastern engagement
pitted Maryland against Syracuse at
Maryland.
The Southern Conference had a
couple of nice baubles on view with
Virginia Military battling Virginia
Tech and the University of Rich
mond playing William and Mary.
The biggest noise in the Midwest
will come from Cleveland, where
Case and Western Reserve collide.
The Pacific Coast Conference s
contribution to the program will
be Washington against Oregon at
Seattle, while those two mighty
midgets, San Jose State and Fresno
State, both undefeated, will clash
In a night game.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
Football Giants, Win or Lose, to Unload Veterans


Today's guest star. Nixson c.
Denton, Cincinnati Times-Star:
"In addition to having captured
most of the football honors in the
corn belt, Nile Kinnick Of Iowa
is out for a Phi Beta Kappa key.
1t was too much to expect that
he wouldn't have a weak spot
somewhere.
First bowl game goes on today.
Down in New Orleans two crack
kid teams clash in the Turkey
Bowl" game. 1t differs from other
such contests in that admission
is free. Coming East on the st.
Mary's special, Frank Youell,
Oakland undertaken, cleaned two
sports writers of $25 at poker.
Old Frank gets EN- coming and
going.
Judge Lands, baseball's house
cop, Is said to be arming for an
Evening star., 1939-11-23
6. ". Has Great Hope
OF Beating Buckne||
First Time on Grid
Saturday Tilt Lost for
CoIonioIs Here; Terps,
G. U. End PIoy Today

While Maryland was winding up
its season in a game with Syracuse
at College Park and Catholic Uni
versity was busy in its campaign
finale with Long Island University
at New York today, George Wash
ington, with two engagements still
on its books, entertained hopes of a
precedent-breaking feat in its tussle
with Bucknell here Saturday.
Although G. w. and Bucknen, its
final opponent at Griffith Stadium
have met only four times previously
their athletic relationship dates back
to 1908, but in all those years the
Colonials never have trimmed the
Bisons on the gridiron.
G. w. Record Slightly Better.
They would, therefore, end both
Bucknell's supremacy and their 1889
home season with a decisive triumph
Saturday. In addition to the game
being George Washington's last at
home of the year, it also will be the
last District appearance of Bob
Nowaskey in college game. the Co.
lonials' all-District end being a
senior.
G. WIS current record is slightly
better than Bucknell's, the Colonials
having won four of their seven
games, while the Bisons have lost
four out of seven. Each was beat
en- by one touchdown by George
town, their only common foe. Since
losing to Temple, Bucknell has won
two in row, Western Maryland and
Muhlenberg being the victims.
Edge Seen With Cards.
Long Island was to enter its game
with Catholic University at Brook
lyn today with nearly as good a
record as the Cardinals, having won
all but one of its games.
But the Blackbirds have not
played as strong opposition as have
the. Cards and the District eleven
was expected to end its season with
its eighth victory in nine games.
The only basis for comparison was
West Virginia Wesleyan, slaugh-
tered by c. u, 900, and beaten by
L. I. u, 27-6.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
Angling Is Excellent
In Lower Potomac

LEONARDTOWN, Md, Nov. 23.-
Fish really are biting in the lower
Potomac River and large catches
are reported off Tall Tinbers by
Capt. Walter Cheseldine of River
Springs, Md. A group including
E. L. Frisbie, S. c. Krotee and H. ].
Krotee, all of Baltimore, trolling,
landed 81 rock weighing from to
II pounds.
Another group trolling at the same
place caught SIS rock of from 8 to IS
pounds each. This party was COM
posed of Gus Behrns, H. R. Della
Dane Morly, jr., and Fred Hesse
of Baltimore.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
Razorback Piles
yardage With
Forwards
Wolverine Foots 1t;
Iowu's Kinnick on
Way to High Spot
BY GAIL FOWLER,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

Associated Press Sports Writer.
SEATTLE. Nov 23.-For the Sec
ond straight week Kay Eakin, the
Arkansas workhorse. and Tom Har-
mon, Michcigan's one-man offense,
rank one-two as the Nations lead
ing ground-gainers.
The American Football Statis-'
tical Bureau offered figures today
showing that Eakin, through his
passing prowess, ranks first in to-
tai yards gained, while Harmon's
ground sorties brought him a scant
IS yards behind the Arkansas Trav-
eler.
Eakin in nine games carried the
ball los times for 318 yards and
threw it 167 times for 832 yards, for
total offensive gain of 1,150 yards.
Harmon, playing only seven
games, carried the ball LOT times
for 1913 yards and threw it II times
for 337 yards, for l,l36 total.
Eakin Tops as Passer.
Eakin is the leading passer, with
SO competitions for 832 yards, while
Harmon is the leading gamer by
rushing, his 1913 yards giving him a
1621-yard average a game and a
7.46-yard average play.
Forging ahead among the top
rungers statistically is Iowa's iron
man, Nile Kinnick. He ranks fifth
in total offense, 18th in individual
passing, third in the number OF
yards gained by passing, hurting
20 for 618 yards, and fifth among
the punters.
Others in the first 10 in order in
total offense-gains from both passes
and rushing-are Johnny Knolla,
Creighton, 1,0l2 yards; Paul Christ
man, Missouri, 987; Kinnick, Iowa,
966; Kenny Washington, U. c. L. A.,
$40; Banks McFadden, Clemson, $50;
Jim Lalanne, North Carolina, 887;
Granny Lansdell, U. S. c., idle last
week, 853, and Harold Van Every,
Minnesota, who moved up from 18th,
834.
Those ranking behind Harmon in
individual rushing only, in order,
are:
John Polanski and Red Mayberry,
Wake Forest; Knolla, Creighton;
Washington, U. c. L. A.; Jack Grain,
Texas; Van Every, Minnesota; Tony
Gallovich, Wake Forest; Norm
Standlee, Stanford, whose 143 rushes
lead in that respect, and Lansdell,
U. S. c.
Clark of Oklahoma Most Efficient.
After Eakin as individual passers
come Christman of Missouri, with
so completions; Ernie Laine, Rice,
so; Rusty Cowart, Texas Christian,
49. and Hal Hursh, Indiana, 47.
Beryl Clark of Oklahoma has the
highest percentage of competitions,
hurting 80 of So for a SIS average.
Ken Kavanaugh of Louisiana State
regained first place among pass
snatchers, grabbing % in seven
games. Bob David of The Citadel
caught 81 in eight games and Don
Looney of T. C. U. caught 20 in
eight games.
Nyhan, Tulane; Dick McGowen,
Auburn; Nelson Catlett, v. M. l.;
Herman Rohrig, Nebraska; Kinnick,
Iowa; Clark, Oklahoma, and Dick
Scott, Ohio State, all have averaged
better than 40 yards punt to
lead those who have spiraled the
oval 80 or more times.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
Busy Reinhort Routs Colonial
DnbbIers From Bed to Drill;
Other Squads Promising

most promising newcomers are Mike
Cherello, Joe Lamarca, Ed Torpey
and Tom Carrig.
The Cardinals lost all but three
games last season, one of the lean
est since Cotton assumed control at
the Brookland school, but material
was scarce and it is a tribute to
"Fod's" coaching ability that all op-
ponents were held to close scores.
Hoyas Have Han Power.
Elmer Ripley emissions a good
year at Georgetown despite the loss
of Ed Kurtyka and Joe Murphy,
forwards, and Johnny MCGOWAN,
center. Rip has a wealth of new
material to bolster his veteran squad,
which will be led by Johnny Schmitt.
Red Daily, Irving Rizzi-who should
be one of the hottest young men on
the boards around here this year;
George Pajak and Joe McFadden
are the veterans returning.
Newcomers include Jimmy Giebel,
former st. Johns star; Russ Miller,
Buddy OGrady, AL Lujack, Dick
Diekelman, Don Martin. Jimmy
Herman, and Jim Mckay. While the
Hoyas have no conference title to
battle for, they face tough list of
opponents, including Colgate, a
newcomer, which always turns out a
formidable quintet.
Staff Cassell must worry along
with "Sparky" Bartlett, George
Rifenbary and "Howdy" Hudson at
American University, but still has
enough man power to smile when
ever basket ball is mentioned. The
Eagles attack will be built around
Moe" Brown, one of the best ath-
letes in the schools history, and
Hugo Schultz, a Washington boy.
Bling" Byham, a 6-foot 5-inch
center; Ernie Webb and Barty Reese
are others who figure prominently
in the scheme of things. American
enjoyed one of its best seasons in
recent years last winter, and Cassell
has hopes of duplicating it.
Hopes Blues Garry On.
Blair Smith, the tall, good -natured
Maryland alumnus who tutors Gal
laudet's athletes, is hoping his boys
haven't forgotten the winning
habits they contracted in their last
two games of last season. The Blues
knocked off Elizabethtown Teachers,
1927, avenging a 64-8 setback suf-
fered earlier in the season, and
closed their campaign in burst of
glory with a 1890 triumph over
American.
Gallaudet's roster includes Wein-
gold, Daulton, Quick, Ludivicio, Wo-
ZACH and Kennedy from last years
squad, and Ferguson, Butler and
Davis, a trio of ambitious youngsters
up from the prep team. It lost one
of its key men through graduation,
Charley Doering, who fitted in with
Ludivicio at forward like the we'll
known glove. It was Doerin's sup
port that enabled his running mate
to chalk up % points in the Ameri-
can game.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. ga tim
ing dispute at the close of Satur-
days Penn-M Michigan game here has
brought suggestion from a football
Rules Committee member that
fifth official he appointed for COL
lege games timed by electric clocks.
Wilmer G. Crowell district mem
ber of the committee, said he would
recommend such an appointment.
Saturdays controversy grew from
an argument over the legality of a
short kickoff by Penn in the final
minute of the game. Penn players
fell on the ball as soon as it struck
the ground-and it was given to
them.
While officials strove to settle an
argument over the kick, the electric
clock over the field-chosen before
Evening star., 1939-11-23
Sports Program
For Local Fans
TODAY.
Football.

Maryland VS.. Syracuse, College
Park, 10:30.
Catholic University VS.. Long
Island, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Western VS.. Eastern, Central
Stadium (public high series
championship playoff) 10.
Washington Lee High VS..
George Washington High, Alex
andria, Va, 10.
Central High VS.. Portsmouth
High, Portsmouth, Va.
Georgetown Prep VS.. Iona
School, New Rochelle, N. Y.
Gonzaga High. VS.. Petersburg
High, Petersburg, Va.
Howard University VS.. Lincoln,
Philadelphia.
Wrestling.
Don Evans VS.. Rudy Dusek, fea-
ture match, Turner's Arena, $3.50.
TOMORROW.
Ice Hockey.
Washington Eagles VS.. Jersey
Skeeters, Riverside Stadium, $50.
Boxing.
District A. A. u. tournament,
Turner's Arena, $3.50.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
KnipfeI Due 10 Rejoin
Eagles for Skeeter
Game Tomorrow
Districts Hockey Team
In Good Trim After
Beating Baltimore

Washington's Eagles, enthusiastic
over last nights 3-to-2 victory over
the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore,
today were enjoying sorely needed
rest.
Tomorrow night the Eagles come
back to Riverside Stadium to enter
tain the picturesque Jersey Skeet-
ers of River Vale, N. j., in an East
ern Amateur Hockey League game.
AS a result of last nights victory
the Eagles today were riding along
in Eastern League competition with
500 percentage, two victories and
as many defeats.
Eagles Regain KnipfeI.
The Jersey Skeeters, though cur
rently in the Eastern League cellar
with no victories and two reversals,
are an aggressive and we'll bal
anced team and will be prepared to
make their finest stand in their
National Capital debut.
The Eagles. already heartened
over their defeat of Baltimore last
night, today were further buoyed
over the anticipated return to action
Of Ross Knipfel, defenseman, for
tomorrow nights game.
Earlier in the week Knipfel was
thought to be out for some time
with a broken right knee, but
X-rays revealed no fracture and he
will be set for River Vale.
Heavy Schedule Ahead.
Following tomorrow nights game
the Eagles are to move on to At
lantic City for a Saturday night
clash with the Sea Gulls and on
Sunday night are to play their
fifth Eastern League game in six
nights with the New York Rovers
in New York. 4
Many Improvements over the
opening night arrangements are
promised Washingtonians at River
side tomorrow night.
Evening star., 1939-11-23

one or two exceptions, the doctor
is using the same guys who wore
Hawkeye uniforms last year.
Some of the smart boys around
town are betting 81 against $25
Steve Dudas beats Pat Comiskey;
Tippy Larkin decisions AL Davis
and Lew Jenkins wins from Billy
Marquart in the December IS
Garden fight show. The Phillies
have hired a school teacher for a
scout. Same old Phillies.
Intercepted letter.
Oklahoma failed to do their
Christmas shopping early" Neal
Taylor, Kansas City, Mo.
Yakima, Wash.-Harlond Cliff,
hard-hitting infielder, has told
friends he'd rather 60 on w. p.
A. than spend another season
with the Browns.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
BY EDDIE BRIETZ,
Associated Press Sports Writer

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-The
football Giants are getting ready
to unload a flock of their vet
Grams after this season, cham
pionShip or no. That cracked
rib Lew jenkins gave Mike Bel
loise the other night probably
marks the end of Mikes unlucky
ring career. The corn belt is
booming East High of Sioux City,
Iowa ga wins without defeat)
for Miami's Starlet Bowl game.
Being a fight promoter has its
headaches. So far this year, Mike
Jacobs has paid out $5SO,585 in
State, city and Federal taxes,
Hugh Casey, Dodger twirler, who
needs to shed a lot of girth, has
placed himself under the care of
Prof. Artie McGovern.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
Denver Center, FuIIbock
GridWorkhorses

BY the Associated Press.
DENVER, Nov. 23.-If Denver
University had a few more work.
horses like these two boys, Coach
Gao Hubbard wouldn't have to wor-
ry about reserves.
Center Frank Scott has played 400
OF a possible 420 minutes in seven
games and Fullback Herb Mccarthy,
all-conference last year, has stuck
to his chores for 404 minutes.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
Grid Game Needs Fifth Official
7oControI Electric Timer

the game as the official timer
moved on and the game ended with
Michigan the winner, 1917.
Although Head Linesman Joseph
McKenney said he signaled for time
out with about 13 seconds left to
playa telegraph company employe
controlling the clock switch said he
saw no signal.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
No Dates for Zuppke

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.,, Nov. % (P.-
So many people want to find out
how Illinois upset Michigan, and
kindred information from that old
master, Bob zuppke, that he has
had to issue a public announce
ment his speaking calendar is over
flowing and he cannot accept any
more invitations.
Evening star., 1939-11-23
In the End, What's the Score?

writing started to
duck Whats that?" screamed raid aarm?"
That explained Knpe ust that the first period
There periods Each period lasts minutes
10-minue inemission between each period"
When play resumed in the second period most
boys their the They
what the fellow the white
they duly qualified Only highly details
weren't quite clear whether goal should
when he stopped shot in front of the
wood if the
Oh replied Knpfe goalie
the puck quite front of the
passes to somebody who makes goal assist. and
BY the final period Mr. Knpe just another Johnny
box Practically all the boys batting
They asking questions finally
blocking the the Gu hWarted particularly promising
rally the nWshaWks grabbed Mr. Knpfe
You know what's with the Eagles? You oughta tell
kenzie this before it's
they oughta have front of the net through Will
tip him off or should and tell him, Npheld?"
III tell him Mr. Knp promised, cautiously Thanks lot
for the suggestion.
fellows later"
The bench asounded. Wait minute, Knieu,"
screamed the writing boys can't leave didn't
"What?" inquired Mr.. Knipfel edgng
"The final scoreboard
"sea Guls A. Eagles, o. answered Mr. Knipfel "Goodby"
Evening star., 1939-11-23
an Holds Slender Margin Over Harmon Football Ground Gamma Derbv
Win, Lose or Draw
The Birth of Some Hockey Experts
By FRANCIS {. STAN.

The opening Wangons first ice hockey completely
native
Of the had with when tall
the Eagles with the Atlantic there
hockey
Redvers Mackenzie, reformed himself
Mr. Mackenzie highly sympathetic He selected with
the knee and assigned him
AS developed Knpfel without having pulled
uniform, selected the valuable the
Washington Hockey Writers Association formed the
Mr. Knp who plays defense something
chosen several Cd spotsmanship 90 patience 80
petite spirit "a intelligence and 90 durability The latter well
Nos l. and recognizing his of sticking the entire
go minutes the bench.
Evening star., 1939-11-23

other offensive against chain
store baseball and the fireworks
may pop at the Cincinnati meet
ings. The Associated Press all
America Cts the official in most
books will be released Decem-
ber 8.
Correction. Yesterday we hur-
rahed here that the Petersburg
(W. Va football team had scored
300 points this year while yielding
only 13. That was what the boys
call a fox paw. Petersburg's rec
ord is just the reverse-13 points
scored, 300 yielded. Anyhow, the
boys looked good for a day.
New England was buZzing with
rumors yesterday that Eddie An
derson would be fred because he
was playing q bunch of ringers at
Iowa. The real dope Is that with
Evening star., 1939-11-23
Mr.. White Sweater Is the Referee

The with the Gus Of the ice and
the other fellow white the of the
rink and Immediately the first question raised
Who's that guy? demanded nWshawk wettng the point of his
pencil posng the stick of lead his sheet of
Hes referee Knipfel understandingly
Cmon
Another combination Pegler Rnyon Williams, looked
sWing
prepared his hockey a
Napul?"
beg pardon Mr. Knipfel there always
. side when players sent to the penalty box"
only five sde hissed the
patiently blues"
Maybe the politely
@Theyr fellows
What nes?" demanded
We'll Mr. Knipfe explained there
Ice. The puck This point
oh" sighed the scribe Il didn't those Well
thing else isn't it, Knfeful?"
Evening star., 1939-11-23
The EuqIes Told Him to Stuy Down

blew his whistle
to know if the period
mo" said Mr. Knp, the Eagles
Well asked another newspaperman,
yards? Look He's leaving ball.
thing right where was"
don't penaze yadage," Knp.
takes the there's
There fast rush the
Eagle lost his balance with the help crashed
sideboards.
"Migosh" screamed hes kilt Ill bet"
all
there like Atlantic
penalty That
Guls five
technical
paperman check? somewhere
Knapsack?"