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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25

The wall OF Gus Greenlee ex-
pended itself In the hubbub that
followed Immediately after the an
nouncement or the cancellation OF
tho title bout between John Henry
Lewis and Dave Clark. Gus was
bcmoaning the publication OF the
DOCTORS report which revealed TO
the public that Lewis left eye was
detected.
But. II reports are accurate. and
I have every reason to believe
they arc Gus. most affable chap,
has no one 10 blame but himself
for the disclosure OF the flaw in his
charges eye.
AGreenlee. according to reliable
sources. told the examining ply
sicians that Lewis was suffering
from an eye defect. and had been
for upward OF four years. The ex-
aiming physicians had not discov-
cred the injury Al that time.
After Greenlee had told them Of
the imperfection OF the eye. there
was nothing else for tho PHYSICIANS
to do hut recommend an examina-
ton ny an eye specialist.
Gus and John Henry certainly
did not add TO their prestige by
taking a run out powder" on Dave
Clark. Their action only confirm
cd the belief OF close observers
that Lewis is on the way out. and
the first good man who meets him
will wear the light-heavyweight
crown.
Gus and Lewis unceremonious
departure, after telling the promo
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
Virginia Union Five
To Play Long Island

The virginia Union Panther Five
journeys 10 New York City 10 play
Long Island L. Friday night, March
"a.
The uncrowned c. I. A. A. cham
pions will attempt to avense the
defeat received last year when the
two teams met In post-season
clash. Although the Long Island
team gained an early lead. the
Virginia Union five oyerhauled the
New York players at 27-E In the
third quarter Dolly King and
Hillhouse, giant six foot, seven
inch high scorer 70 rthe game,
piled the score up to g.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
Brewster Splashers
To Meet Buffalo In
Home, Home Duels

The Brewster swimming team
will meet the Buffalo YMCA team
in a dual meet In the Bison City
Saturday. April Is. This meet will
be the first OF a home and home Sc
ries between the Buffalo team and
the Brewster Center swimmers.
The meet will also mark the re-
turn OF Buddy Wilson. crack free
style swimmer. to open competi-
ton again following an absence OF
one year. Wilson's return with
Mitchell Lucas and David Cobb.
two OF the brightest young pros
poets In the swimmer, will furnish
Coach Clarence Gatliff with a
strong lineup.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25

Louis. Lewis and Gus have made
every attempt % avoid meeting
Clark. They were day late in ar
irving IN Detroit for The official
signing OF The contract. and then
only after John W Roxborough.
manage OF Clark had spent MANY
hours making long distance tele-
phone calls 10 Pittsburgh
And then came the Hot Springs
incident. Lewis refused TO submit
to an examination by a physician
in the Arkansas Sns az ordered by
Boxing commissioner John J. He,-
iche.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
|Vl,portsnlanlike
Charge
Against Coach
Suspension Is
Result Of Charge
Made BY Coach

Alter (Kid, Ellis, coach ana
,..,,r 81 the boxing team at
p,x,ter Community Center. has
,.,n suspended indefinitely by the
| utslran Amateur Athletic Union
ha week
The suspension was made by
charles H. Brennan. secretary OF
| II. Michigan Athletic Union, in a
l,,der amon- Young men during
dated March a.
rnsporismanlike Conduct
In me letter Brennan said that
N, suspension grew out OF "un-
,mrsmanllke conduct" which Is
alleged 10 have been made by FL
n A, and Immediately following.
ucsn, amateur boxing tourna-
usnts. The oharges are:
using language uniting for A
leader amog young men during
|hriug program due to your dis
agreeing with decision OF bout.
"You recently released a state
mon, IN leading colored paper
In Pittsburgh, stating that you
we're not selected TO accompany
boxing team 10 San Francisco
With an unlruthful statement. You
we're later called 10 Mr.. Consi-
dnes offi.c At Department Of
recreation and when confronted
with the facts OF your statement
to Pittsburgh, YOU wired a tele-
gram 10 said paper in Pittsburgh
conlradiclius Your previous action.
you further instigated through
remarks II a Michigan prominent
toltred paper who published same
with your picture your misfortune
IN not heinz selected for manager
Of the colorcd boys making team
trips 10 The Viz shows in other
cities"
The suspension will prohibit FL
lis nom appearing as a team
manager, coach trainer. or second
At any amateur boxing program"
aid became effective March II.
Licenses Revoked
Aeopv Of fhc letter was sent to
he MICHIGAN Athletic Board OF
Control and licenses issued to FL
ls have been cancelled.
The thsires came as result
o statement made by Ellis TO
reporters hat he had not been
elected 10 accompany the winners
o. the Diamond Belt tournament
70 San Francisco because OF ra-
cal discrimination on the part OF
The Detroit Times.
This charge was refuted by Ed
gar Haynes director OF the Dia-
mond Belt tournament. Hayes
sad thai Ellis had been sent TO
boston IN 1888. but the expense
was too large this year to send
nlm 10 san Francisco with the box
ing team in April.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
Flint Player
High Scorer
OF Tournament
Brewster Out
In Opening
OF Contests

The Pontiac Crusaders defeated
Flint Clifford Street Center Ave 10
win the first annual state basket
ball tournament. The score was Al
TO IS.
The victory OF the more expert
enced Pontiac team ended sue
cessful drive through the tourna-
ment OF fourteen teams. The Cru
saders trounced uDCO 2S-16, Bird
hurst. 2S-ls. and Hamtramck Tro-
jams. 26-ls TO enter the finals.
=. Bates High Scorer
Although Pontiac won the cham
pionship. Floyd Bates. razgy center
for The Flint team was The high
point man OF the tournament, col-
lecting 80 points, IL OF these COM
ing in the game Saturday night
The hustling Flint team kept on
The heels Of the Pontiac players
throughout the first half OF the
game, but the terrific pace began
10 exact its toll and the court
knowledge OF the Crusaders moved
10 tho surface.
Wilbur King, flashy little Cru
sader guard, was second to Bates
in scoring. collecting os points.
King made seven OF these points In
the final game
The winners and Ynnnersup in
the tournament were awarded
medals by the tournament officials
One OF the big upsets occurred In
the opening games Friday night
when the Hamtramck Trojsns de-
feated Brewster Center in a rough
end exciting game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
No Promise OF Leniency Made By State, Testifes Mackenzie
Sufficiently Disagrees With Williamson Statement Concerning Meeting With
 Waterbury Officials

Attorney Murray continued his cross examination Of Harry Mac kenzie this morning The more im- @. MT. Mackenzie, is your recol- portant testimony follows: lection quite definite as to what you testified to on direct examination the other day?
 MT. Alcorn: Just moment, rise to inquire whether the gentleman proposes to read to the jury the tes- timony of the grand jury that they called for and got before adjourn nent of court yesterday. I'd like to inquire now if it is their purpose after all this delay to read the tes- timony.
 Murray: I have no answer to that just at this moment, and am now continuing my cross examination. Q. Concerning the circumstances surrounding the payments of the money?
 A. Yes.
 o. In answer to the question by MT. Alcorn, do you recall that in February, 1895 on the payment of the $12,000 that you said you didn't see the check?
 A. I said that MT. Williamson signed the check and the voucher. o. Didn't you say that you didn't see the check?
 A. I believe I did see the check. @. Is that your present recollec- tion?
 A. Yes, sir.
 o. That you did see the check? A. Yes, sir.
 @. And that you saw the amount written on the face of the check.
 A. No, sir.
 @. Well, you saw the check?
 A. Yes, sir.
 O. Is that the situation?
 A. That is the situation.
 Didn't See Amount
 o. And you don't know how much the check was made payable for. Is that right?
 A. Yes. didn't see the face of the check.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

0. We'll, you have already taken their advice, haven't you?
 A. Yes.
 Q. And what more do you anti cipate they can do about this sit- uation?
 A. don't know.
 o. Did you talk with him about telling the court to give you lenien- cy?
 A. No, sir.
 Q. So, if you go to jail you would go to jail satisfied. Is that right? A. Well, I would have to go, that's all.
 Q. Now, don't you see, MT. Mac kenzie, in the face of your own tes- timony that you didn't know of your own personal knowledge the amounts paid?
 A. Some of them.
 o. And you don't whether or not, as matter of fact, MT. Williamson got the entire amounts. Is that right, mean, beyond what MT. Will liamson told you?
 A. heard him talking about it. o. There was no conversation in Danbury, was there, with anyone present besides yourself and Mir Williamson?
 A. No, sir.
 o. Did you testify here in your direct examination that MT. Leary was present when amounts were discussed?
 A. Amounts by the year were discussed at that meeting in Dan- bury.
 e. You're uncertain at this mo- ment, aren't you, whether or not MT. Williamson got the amounts that the checks called for? Beyond what MT. Williamson told you, you don't know. Is that correct?
 A. don't think so.
 Pleaded Guilty
 o. You know, don't you that yor, pleaded guilty here in effect? A. Yes, sir.
 Q. To conspiracy-to be a thief You know that, don't you?
 A. H you put It lIldC way.
 o. You think you are thief? A. I don't think so.
 o. And you don't want the world or anybody else, including this jury, to conclude that you committed an act of thievery, do you?
 A. want them to know that I did something wrong.
 o. Do you know the penalty for which you pleaded guilty?
 A. Yes. sir.
 Q. And you're willing to accept that penalty if you get it?
 A. have to.
 Q What do you expect of a re- ward, if any, that you're going to get from the State for your testi- mony here?
 A. I don't know anything about it.
 o. What do you suppose you sit- uation is in respect to any punish ment you're gaing to get?
 A. I don't believe I know.
 o. And is it true you don't care? A. I certainly care.
 Q. And the reason that you gace-- the reason that you testified this way is because you hope to get some leniency from the state Is that right?
 A. We'll, I have done wrong and I'm paying for it and I'm sorry for it.
 Always Punished
 e. Well, you did a lot of wrongs ill your lifetime that you were sorry for-and you were only sorry when you were caught. Is that right? A. No. I have always been punish- ed for anything I had done wrong whether anyone knew it but my self.
 Attorney Peck:
 o. You have testified that you were very closely associated with the late J. Henry Roaback That is correct?
 A. Yes, sir.
 Q. You were personally very friendly with MT. Roaback and also closely connected with him intiin- ately?
 A. Yes, sir.
 @. Isn't it a fact, MT. Roraback went to Florida in January and stayed there for several months? A In 1895 when he went to Florida he stayed four or five weeks.
Evening star., 1939-09-18
French Hold Positions
; Miles From SoorIoutern

BASEL, Switzerland, Sept 18 (P.
French fortress troops were re-
ported today to have gained and
held positions less than three miles
from the German border town of
Saarlautern during a series of night
operations
Advices reaching Switzerland said
that while the Germans concen-
trated on attacking French lines on
ridge 10 miles north of Saar-
lautern, the French in the Bouzon-
ille-Bedersdorf sector struck sud-
denly at the hills before the town
itself.
The fighting centered around the
junction of the Saarlautern- -Bouzon-
vile and Saarlautern- -Boulay high
ways. Saarlautern is about 13 miles
northwest of Saarbrucken, chief
city of Germany's industrially rich
Saar valley.
In brief though bitter fighting,
the French were said to have cap
tured the heights from which their
machine guns commanded the town
of Felsberg and its railroad sta
ton on branch line from Saar-
lautern.
On the northwest, along the
Moselle River, the German attacks
were reported to have subsidized,
leaving the French substantially in
the same positions they held before.
Evening star., 1939-09-18

had felt the breeze of the Russo
German anti-aggression pact and
were treading clrcumspectly.
Hungary last week declined to
announce her neutrality. and this
was generally interpreted as being
favorable to Germany. Turkey re-
Gently pledged to Britain in de-
fensive pact, let it be known through
the inspired press that she is the
Soviet's greatest friend. The Sup
port of Turkey is of vast importance
to either side in the war, since she
controls the strategic Dardanelles.
Rumania naturally is shaking in
her boots over the Russian invasion
just across her border. For years
she has been living in fear that
the Soviet would demand return of
Bessarabia, which was taken from
Russia at the end of the World War
Rumania'S heart is with the Anglo
French allies, but hidden sympathy
is all she can give them now.
In short, Hungary and the whole
Balkan peninsula would seem to
have been drawn closer within the
network of German control by the
Russian move.
The Soviet occupation has re-
leased masses of German troops
which are being rushed to the west
ern front to combat the Anglo
French attack.
The fighting in this theater was
summed up by a French commu-
nique this morning: The night
was calm on the entirety of the
front"
Evening star., 1939-09-18

However the allies may choose
to regard that now, the fact re-
mains that they have pledged them
selves to free Poland from invasion.
That means not only invasion from
Germany, but from any other coun-
try.
Should the Anglo French BROTH
erhood defeat Germany, then they
would be bound by the bond with
Poland to try to eject from Poland
any foreign force of occupation
which refused to move out.
Since Poland already was totter-
ing before the overwhelming Ger
man onslaught. the Russian occupa-
ton can scarcely make the little
nations position worse. Indeed. it
may save the Poles from shedding
more of their blood in an epic but
hopeless effort to defend themselves
The Anglo French strategy. so far
as is known. hadn't anticipated that
Poland would be able to stand off
the Germans, or that the allies
would be able to give the Poles the
immediate aid necessary to with
stand the assault.
Rather have Britain and France
been taking a long view of the war
and planning to re-establish Poland
in full sovereignty at the end of
the conflict.
Balkans Now Tread Carefully.
Other immediate effects of the
invasion are such as to cause the
Anglo-French allies deep concern
Hungary and the Balkans already
Evening star., 1939-09-18
BY DEWITT MACKENZIE,

Associated Press Foreign Affairs Writer.
Rusisa's military occupation OF
Eastern Poland is an inescapable re-
minder that the trend of the Euro
pean war depends in large degree at
this juncture on the Soviet Unions
intentions. Even the possible extern
sion of the war into a world conflict
may hinge on Moscow.
Europe now stands at the first big
crossroads of the general upheaval.
The turning that is taking will be
determined by the Interpretation
which Anglo French allies place on
Russia S action.
Neither Paris nor London thus far
has experienced any official opinion
regarding this development which
has staggered both of them, even
though it wasn't unexpected. They
must decide quickly, however,
whether to accept:
l. Russia's declaration that the
occupation is merely to protect the
Russian peoples of Poland. and that
the Soviet intends to remain neutral.
VII tlle ldCe vi II tIllS WOulu plcodSc
withdrawal of Russian forces when
the need of protection passed
2. Polands charge that the Rus
sian move constitutes aggression,
which would mean that Germany
and Russia have partitioned Poland
between them-an event which had
been widely predicted by the Euro
pean press This would place Eng
land and France in the position of
challenging Russia to war
Evening star., 1939-09-18

To accommodate our customers who prefer to
pay for their clothes out of income, Tip Top
Tailors is glad to make available friendly,
convenient budget plan. There is a small nominal
charge for this service. You may, of course,
save this fee by paying deposit when ordering
your suit or coat and pay the balance when taking
delivery. But either way you choose to pay
remember, the thrifty Tip Top price puts within
the reach of every man-truly custom-talored
clothes without the usual high custom price.
Evening star., 1939-09-18

do. She said developments thus far
do not warrant immediate leglsla-
ton against profiteering, but said
that food prices constitute a ques-
ton that should be watched closely.
No Filibuster Expected.
Senator Guffey, Democrat, of
Pennsylvania, stanch supporter of
the President and a member of the
Foreign Relations Committee, pre-
dicted. however, that the embargo
clause would be repealed, that there
would be no Senate fllibuster and
that Congress would be out of Wash
ington by Thanksgiving.
Many members of Congress are
now on the way to Washington for
the special session. Vice President
and Mrs. Garner left their home at
Uvalde, Tex, by automobile yes
terday afternoon for San Antonio,
where they intended to remain over
night before departing for the Capt.
tai.
From the House side Chairman
Dies of the Committee on Un-
American Activities suggested that
we remain out of fighting in Europe
but that we direct our energies
toward frustrating the agents of
Hitler and Stain, who are now busy
organizing their theological armies
on our own soil"
Asserting such armies could be
turned overnight into armies of
sabotage, espionage and civil war;"
Mr.. Dies declared that while it was
natural for the United States to
be sympathetic toward EuropeS
democracies in the current conflict
"the defense of democracy comes at
home first"
There is no doubt in my mind
that the greatest contribution we
can make to the cause of freedom
and democracy at home and
abroad" he said, sis to stay out of
Europes war, which can only result,
so far as we are concerned, in
bankruptcy, prolonged depression
and ultimate dictatorship"
Evening star., 1939-09-18
Chinese Report
Strong Resistance
To Japanese Drive
Formidable Defenses
Declared Prepared
For Offensive
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HONG KONG, Sept. 1.-Reports
from Chinese army headquarters in
Kiangsi Province reported resist
ance today of powerful, artillery-pre
pared Japanese attacks Is miles
southwest of Nanchang.
The reports did not indicate
whether the end of a six-months
lull on this front was regarded as
the forerunner of renewed major
Japanese offensive.
The Chinese, however, said that
they had prepared formidable de-
fenses and that, simultaneous with
the Nanchang action, the Japanese
had resumed attacks in the Yangtze
River Valley west of Yochow. This,
they said, may mean two-Way Jap
anese drive toward Changsha.
Forces Withdrawn.
Chinese have reported the with
drawal of Japanese forces from the
mid -Yangtze sector in the past two
weeks, but they said powerful,
mechanized Japanese units were un-
derstood to have remained as pos
sible spearhead for later operations.
These were the forces which six
months ago broke Chinese lines de-
Tending Nanchang.
Belated reports of an address made
September 9 by Generalissimo
Chang Kai-skek before the Chinese
Peoples Council at Chungking,
Chinas temporary capital, said he
enumerated three immediate tasks
for the nation: l. To hasten recon-
struction. 2. To strengthen Chinese
military strength. 3. To promote
China's international position by
watching world developments.
The report said Gen. Chang also
declared that the outbreak of Euro
pean war had deepened China's
spirit of resistance to Japanese inva-
sion. He reported, it said, that
China's only loss in the past six
months was Nanchang; that her
military strength had doubled since
the start of hostilities in July, 1887,
and that she still had ample reserves.
He was said also to have reported
heavy japanese losses in Shansi and
Northern Hopeh provinces.
Evening star., 1939-09-18
U. 5. Captain Relates
Fight Of Nazi U-Boat
And British Plane
Outcome Unknown as
Toll Of Ships Lost in
Combat Rises to SO.

By the Associated Press.
The outcome of battle between
a British airplane and a German
submarine that sunk British
steamer remained unknown today
as the toll of ships lost in sea
combat rose to 80.
The unusual fight between the
rival oversee and undersea raiders
was described by Capt. H. A. Peder-
son of the United States Lines
American Farmer last night in
radio message reporting his rescue
of 90 crew members of the torpedoed
British steamer Kaflrstan.
The rescue took place 400 miles
off the Irish coast. Six men were
reported missing.
U-Boat Aided in Rescue.
Capt. Peterson said the U-boat
which sank the 5,9l3-ton Kafirstan
used its rockets and blinkers to
help the American Farmer locate
the lifeboats carrying survivors.
In the midst of rescue operations,
however, British airplane ap-
peared and bombed the submarine.
The submarine replied with machine
gun fire, Capt. Peterson said, then
disappeared, leaving very white
smoke on the surface"
The master of the American rescue
ship said the British survivors had
cheered the U-boat commander
and praised him for very humane"
treatment. particularly his offer to
tow them toward Ireland if they
were not picked up quickly.
Praised for Treatment.
Sinking of the Kafirstan raised
Great Britain's known merchant
ship casualties at the start of the
third week of the war to % besides
the aircraft carrier Courageous,
sunk by a submarine. Nine German,
one French and six neutral vessels
also have been lost.
The aggregate gross tonnage de-
stroyed is 176150. At least 2O6
persons have been killed or drowned,
Latest neutral victim was the
5,3l6-to Norwegian motor ship
Ronda, which sank September l3
off the Netherlands coast after
striking mine.
Seventeen aboard, including two
Americans, were lost. Four other
American passengers and Is seamen
were rescued by the Italian freighter
Provvidenza and put ashore at
Flushing, the Netherlands.
Evening star., 1939-09-18
London Leaves Toniqht
For White House Talks

TOPEKA, Sept. 18 LP.-Former
Gov. ALI M. Landon will leave for
Washington tonight, glad" of the
opportunity to confer with Presi-
dent Roosevelt "in this serious sit
uation."
when the President called last
night, I had no hesitancy what
soever in accepting his invitation
the 1896 Republican presidential
nominee asserted, Its not just
sophomore expression with me to
say that politics ends at the waters
edge"
Mr.. Landon said he would leave
by train and might meet Col Frank
Knox, the 1896 G. o. P. vice presi-
Dental nominee, also invited to the
Wednesday parley, in Chicago.
The former Governor declined
Evening star., 1939-09-18
Garners Start for Capital.

Garners Start for Capital.
UVALDE, Tex, Sept. 18 P.-
Vice President and Mrs. John N.
Garner left their home here yes
terday by automobile for San An
tonic en- route to Washington TO,
the special session OF Congress
opening Thursday.
Louis Friday, one of Mr.. Garner's
office aides, remained in Uvalde,