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Evening star., 1940-12-03
Mokinq the Little Trumps

One of the marks of the beginner
is an undue haste to use his own
small trumps by ruffing This sell
dom increases the trick-taking
power of the hand. since those
trumps would be good whether
declarer ruffed with them or simply
led them from his own hand; and
very often premature ruffing with
small trumps so weakens declarers
trump suit that he loses control of
the hand.
Nevertheless, situations OCCASION
ally arise in which it is correct for
declarer to seek as many ruffs as he
can get. For example:
East dealer.
Neither side vulnerable.
Evening star., 1940-12-03

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After his woefullv weak double
had been passed all around, West
led the 10 of spades, holding the
trick. He continued the suit and
South ruffed. South realized that
his small trumpS were not natural
trick-winners, so embarked on
campaign to make them by ruffing.
The first step was to enter dummy
with the queen of hearts and ruff a
third round of spades Then South
cashed the king and ace of
diamonds, and ruffed third round
of diamonds with his last small
trump. Six trump tricks and two
diamonds thus gave him his con-
tract. Note that West could have
defeated the contract by shifting
to trumpS at the second trick and
leading trumps every time he gained
the lead.
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Jacoby's partner and, with neither
side vulnerable, you held:
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The bidding:
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Evening star., 1940-12-03

of all the trouble of taking care
of it!
The old-time hour glass has passed
out of use, thanks to the better
ways we now have of telling time.
Yet we may find in a home here
and there a sand glass" which
serves a purpose. 1t follows the
same plan, but is much smaller
than a true hour glass. A sand
glass may have only enough sand
to take from two to three minutes
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Most Valuable Vote
In Big Nine Football
About All Harmon
Heimenz, Northwestern
Center, Is Second, Far
Behind Michigan Ace
By the Associated Press.

6y tQo dSSOCldteQ FTeSS.
CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-To the sur
prise Of no one. Tommy Harmon,
Michigan triple-threat star, was
named today as the most valuable"
player to his team in the Western
Conference.
Harmon was selected in the an
nual poll conducted by the Chicago
Tribune. A group of coaches and
officials made the choice after the
players of each football squad had
selected their most valuable" men.
The Michigan star. who was all
America two years straight. was an
almost unanimous selection. finish
ing far ahead of Paul Hiemenz,
Northwestern center, who ran sec
ond.
George Paskvan, Wisconsin full
back, was third, followed closely by
George Paffrath. Minnesota quarter
back; Mike Enich. Iowa tackle; Dave
Rankin. Purdue end; Dwight Calm,
Indiana center; Claude White. Ohio
State center, and George Bernhardt,
Illinois fullback.
The poll was originated in 1924
when Red Grange Of Illinois was the
first winner.
The recognition carries with it a
silver trophy shaped like football,
actual playing size.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
,Dismoyed by disappearing
OF Plan, Stanford May Skip
Coin for Bowl Gridders

To make some adjustment in this
economic impasse, conference heads
authorized reimbursements to play
ers able to prove they had promises
Of bona flde jobs for the holidays.
Commissioner Edwin N Atherton
will be on hand to eliminate any
hokum in the employment claims.
The reimbursement, it was stipu-
lated, was not to exceed $50 for the
two weeks preceding the first Of the
new year.
Laudable as the plan seems, the
manner in which it was laid out in
print in some quarters prompted
headlines such as: Rose Bowl
/ Players to Get $50 Salaries
Reaction Dismays Stanford.
The reaction obviously dismayed
the Stanford delegation. proud of
the high academic standards of
their school. The reimbursement
plan applies to all future confer
ence Rose Bowl representatives but
Stanford, latest reports indicated,
may not be the first to avail it
self Of the opportunity.
A committee representing the con-
ference will sound out the senti-
ment of the National Collegiate
Athletic Association to the plan at
the annual meeting in New York the
last of this month. Even If the re-
action of the national body is ia
vorable, there is possibility STAN
ford will decide not to risk criti-
cism by reimbursisng the handful
OF players who might prove salts
factorily they actually were money
out of the pocket" by loss Of prom
ised jobs.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
BY the Associated Press.

oy lHe hoSOtluteu IeSS'
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. IA
Stanford Rose Bowl players, first to
be eligible in the Coast Conferences
new Christmas vacation work reim-
bursement plan. will do well not to
bank too heavily on this financial
windfall.
There is a likelihood Stanford
authorities will toss the idea out
the window.
When the regulation was passed
this week. some word jugglers. not
at the scene of the convention
rounded up typewriter yarns that
hinted strongly of player subsidiza-
ton.
This impression practically is
countrywide now. despite its erro-
neous nature.
Conference officials believe the
measure justifiable. They are will
ing to trade verbal punches with
any one on the subject, at even
poundage or catchweights.
All Don't Figure in Coin.
The $50 plan,' as it has been
dubbed. is not a scheme to permit
every member of a Western Rose
Bowl team to dip his hand into the
money tub for that amount.
The idea was conceived by the
faculty men OF the conference to
recompense the usual small quota
of athletes who by foresight line up
Christmas holiday jobs for them
selves.
Before or just after the football
season started, some of the players
usually the fellows who are forced
to scrape for every penny to assure
their education-had applications in
for temporary work during the
holidays.
This situation prevails in every
school in the conference as we'll as
those outside it. Members of the
team selected to play in the Rose
Bowl are unable to take advantage
of the jobs, due to practice require
mentS,
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Hoyos Stressing Power Plays
In Rugged Football Practice
For Orange Bowl Struggle

Auburn to mar the record, and right
now are favorites for the Miami
fray.
Georgetown's practices last week
revealed that Frank Dornfeld might
come in for a good share of the
spotlight in the Orange Bowl. He
is remarkably loose and confident
sophomore halfback just l inch short
of 6 feet and weighs 180 pounds
He was injured most of the season
and didn't play at his best until the
George Washington game, last on
the regular schedule. He really i'm
pressed with his triple-threat quail
fications then, however.
DOrnfeld Apt to Be Kicker.
When it was learned last week
that Mike Kopcik, end, would be
unable to go to Miami because of a
knee operation, Coach Jack Hagerty
began casting around for some one
to do the teams kicking. Dornfeld
has been impressive with his kicking
the last few days and likely will
do a good share of 1t against Missis-
sippi State.
Also sharpening their toes for pos.
sible kicking duties in the Orange
Bowl are Joe Daniels, 200-pound
tackle and probably the most versa
tile player In the line, and Lou Fal.
cone and Jack Spencer, both out.
standing backs.
Evening star., 1940-12-15

Football games as good as any
played in the East this season are
going on daily behind Georgetown's
old north dormitory as the Hoya
eleven pushes its scrimmage ses-
sions in preparation for its New
year Day engagement with Missls-
sinri state in Miami's Orange Bowl
Nothing is held back as two
souads of tough footballers go all
out in these practice sessions. Block
ing is Just as vicious, tackllng Is JUST
as hard and sure as in regular
game with the Hilltop squad hurry
Ing to get ready before cold weather
curtails practice These sessions are
not open to the public.
Hoyas to Rely on Power.
The powerful game Georgetown
displayed all season and which IT
again is preparing is believed just
the type needed to cope with the
Maroons. Both are heavy. rugged
teams with especially big lines ana
similar systems OF play. Georgetown
operates with an unbalanced line
part of the time and also has q
spread formation not used by Missis-
sippi State, adding bit more variety
to It's game.
The Maroons, however. have gone
through a slightly harder schedule
undefeated and with only q tie with
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Boston Fans Excited
But See Quick Win
For Champ Louis
Jack Shurkey Is Among
Few Who Give Mccoy
Chance for Victory
By the Associated Press.

B. the Associated Press.
BOSTON, Dec. 14.-Boston and
New England f1stic fans are all
steamed up about Mondays Is
round heavyweight title bout at Bos-
ton Garden between Champion Joe
Louis and Challenger Al Mccoy, but
the consensus from the man in the
street is that he'll have to get there
early.
About the only ones who don't
figure the Brown Bomber to pack his
opponent away in one of the early
rounds are Mccoy and his manager
Bill Brennan. who thinks so much
of his charges chances against the
champion that he has money bet
on the challenger to win.
Louis wound up his boxing drills
today. while Mccoy topped his prep
aration with a little road work and
some drilling in the gym.
Mccoy, who has worked harder
than ever before to prepare for his
shot at the champion. promises to
be throwing punches right from the
start.
Ray Arcel, who has compiled
somewhat of a record himself in
being in the corners of Louis vic
Tins, feels that Mccoy, whom he is
handling for this one. will give the
champion plenty of action.
Former Champion Jack Sharkey
is another who gives Mccoy an out
side chance to beat the titleholder.
The white-eyed sailor tabs AL as the
type who can confuse Louis. That
combined with a pretty fair punch
gives the boy from Maine a fair
chance in Sharkey's figuring.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Ned Irish First Saw Court Possibilities

einhart firmly virgin vein OF spectator
interest running basket ball. Ned Irish former new
thing IL was
of playing double IN aoson
SQUARE Garden at the same time paying
from far as southern
Oregon
idea to bring those same teams W
involved trip from Ne"
York But doing IN hlg scnoo
something bigger ana oetter was Necessary ~ ~
hart's hands tied 49,. -.
His schedule based partly upon the new seup at
presented Before the
naisn is Washington and Lee Davidson Okla
hcnoa State Minnesota
twice. Army,
Vilanoya Virginia, Virginia. " p and ST.
o Brooklyn.
team that a majority of from opposition OF this
caber that what has been doing IN
big with glass back
embellishments Coona
NAV create Gle surprising.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Oklahoma Aqqies Present Real Competition

he Washington Remnant mas maintained
that basket ball college poned
facilities 1t interesting to note hat n week >eoiee
debut honest court
Reinhars nationally famous teams RIVERSIDE
the ice this year Inc
seating capacity until the stadium WI"
Renha and Farrgo at long
last will opportunity college basket ball at its best
There High which has slippery moor
small seating capacity parking facilities lonoo"
Southern Conference team WI"
But of the II remaining games WI"
senouts played IN the
Lincoln Pool with the Temperature at TO- one
saainst other against Duke
Getting back to Renhart college basket ball
attraction the first Wednesday when g. w. opens
A. This Agge team is one OF the
best 1t 1t Is IN row during the
including OF the ve contess
fourth annual Oklahoma
and a-vlcoous marcn nrouen
rames to the Missouri Valley Conference title
Evening star., 1940-12-15
g. w. President, Athletic Head
Hoppy to Get in Conference

the University of Maryland to the
end Of building up better athletics
for this community"
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Dec. IA R.-
Max harrington, George Washington
director of athletics, said of the
Southern Conference action in in.
viting his school to become a mem
ber that he believed the move would
result in mutual benefit"
ut will be a good thing for U.s."
he commented, "as it will provide an
incentive for our boys and will be a
stabilizing influence in our athletics.
ALSO, we feel that we can help
the conference, particularly in
Strengthening the northern end,
where there Is only one member.
We believe this q circumstance
which will result in mutual benefit" i"
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Heintz Will Referee
Hoya and Maroon
Bowl Contest
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
MIAMI, Fla, Dec. 14-Emil H.
Heintz will referee the Orange Bowl
football game between Mississippi
State and Georgetown.
Jack Baldwin, president of the
Orange Bowl Committee, announced
selection of the University of Penn
sylvania graduate as the chief Off
cial for the New Year Day game.
Others will be DR.. Sam H. Sanders
of Texas A and M, umpire; George
w. Hoban of Dartmouth, linesman,
and w. M. (Bick) Campbell of the
University of Tennessee, field judge.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
By the Associated Press.


Election of George Washington
University to membership in the
Southern Conference was received
by President Cloyd H. Marvin last
night as good basis for better
athletics in this area.
Il am pleased with the good news" I"
DR.. Marvin said in a statement
pledging the school to an effort to be
a worthy member" and declaring it
recognized the responsibilities that
came with its election.
Saying the school. was "particu-
larly grateful" to DR.. Harry c. Byrd,
president, and Geary Eppley, ath-
letic director, of the University of
Maryland, who sponsored its men,
bership, he added:
.''1t IL my feeling that this win
enable u TO work more closely with
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Bucs Have 81 Spring
Games, Is With As

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14-The
Pittsburgh Pirates have announced
the longest and toughest" spring
training schedule in the clubs his
tory.
Playing in five States and IS
cities, the Pirates will run through
37-game training schedule be-
tween March 7 and April IS.
Sixteen Of the practice tilts will
be with the Philadelphia Athletics,
six with the Chicago Cubs and six
with the White Sox.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
kreevich Gets in Line
With Chisox for Al
'y the Associated Press.

BIZ the Associated Press
CHICAGO. Dec. IA. Outfelder
Mike Kreevich, whom the Chicago
White Sox were reported to have
considered trading to the Boston
Red Sox, signed his 1s41 contract
today.
Two other White Sox players,
Shortstop Luke Appling and Pitcher
Ted Lyons, already have signed
194l contracts.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Nelson Fires 81
To Gain 3-5hot
Lead at Miami
P. 6. A. Ruler 9 Under
Par After 81 Holes;
Heofner Is Second
Hy the Associated Press.

a, the Associated Press.
MIAMI SPRINGS, Fla. Dec. IA
Lord Byron Nelson, smooth-stroking
P. G. A. champion, took a COM
manding 3-shot lead in the $4,000
Miami Open golf tournament today
with Ct, his third consecutive SUBJ
par round, for 54-hole total of 201.
One by one, most of the other
golfers dropped back, while Nelson
rhythmically fashioned his 3-under-
par score, tacking it onto previous
rounds of SO and 65 That made
Nelson, National Open champion last
year, just nine below par for the
distance.
Clayton Haefner of Linville, N. c.,
who finished his second round early
today for ST, managed to clip an
other stroke off par with a third
round SO. Only a shot behind Mel.
son starting the third round, Heaf.
ner had a 54-hole 2O4.
Hogan and Snead Tied.
Ben Hogan of White Plains. N. Y,
the little man who whips the ball
country mile. dropped back of the
pace-setters with a par 10 for a 2O6
total
Hogan, battling to clinch the
years money winning title and the
Vardon Trophy in this final tourna-
ment, found himself all-square at
the three quarter mark with his
arch-rival, Sam Snead, the better
from Hot Springs, Va
Snead finished with 81 that
showed seven brides and four bogeys
to close in on Hogan.
To all intents and purposes. the
competition had narrowed to those
five golfers. Mike Turnesa of Fair
view. N Y, scored a 68 for a 207
total; Harold Jug McSpaden Of
Winchester, Mass, was in the 2Ua
slot after third-round &c.
Policeman Ties Ferrier.
Jim Ferrier of Sydney, Australian
Open champion, blew to a 76 for a
2l4 total and found himself tied
with Earl Christensen, Miami po-
liceman, for the amateur lead. Chris.
tiansen scored a II today.
Ben Loving of Springfield, Mass.
slumped with u for 209 At the
same notch was Willie Goggin Of
Miami, who scored a SO.
Several thousand spectators still
considered Snead a threat tonight,
even though he was five strokes
back.
Byron Nelson. Toledo. Ohio 134-s7-
- CLAYTON Heafner. Linville, N. c., 1a5-
SAN snead. Hot Springs, Va. lse-
~ Ben 9oI Hogan, White Plains, N. Y. 1876
&C Nike Turnesa' Fsirviev. N. 2. 1se-
u Harold ea lds lMdessDaden. winchester. Mass,
Willie Gossin.. Miami, 14o-se-eOo
-, Ben Loving, Springfield. Mass. 49,
Jim Turneso, Eastviev. N Y, 13s-71-
=, Claude Harmon, Orlando. Fla. 1a9-
Art Clark, Mount Summit. Pa, Al
90 Teri johnson, Norristovn, Pa, IA
Johnny Revolta, Evanston III. 141-71
Marvin D. stahl Lansing, Mich, 14a-
Ky Lanoon. Miami Okla. 14s-7o-
es Toneyy Penna' Delray Beach, Fla. 145-
Ed Dudley. Augusta. Ga, 142-71-e13.
Horton Smith, Oak Park, nj, 14i-72-
2l3
Jack Patroni. Manchester. vt. 141-73
PA
Joseph zarhardt. Norristown. Pa. HI
20 jimmy Demaret, Houston. Tex. 14e-
Eduardo Blasi. Buenos Aires. Argentina.
143-11-214
=, Leon .Pettisrew, Flushing, N. r, 14e-
72-214.
Henry Picard, Hershey, Pa. 142-7e-
| 214.
TX Jim Ferrier, Sydney. Australia, 1ss-
| 71-2I4
-xDenotes amateur.
Evening star., 1940-12-15

Sid Hudson, Washington's rookie
pitching find of the season last sum-
mer, and Walter Masterson, another
hurler, yesterday paid a surprise
visit to President Clark Griffith of
the Nationals.
Both have been in the Blue Ridge
Mountain section of PENNSYLVANIA
since the season ended getting back
their strength. Griff reports that
both are IN excellent condition and
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Pitchers Hudson, Mosterson
Fotten for Grind With Mats

have gained 10 pounds or more
apiece. ..,,, :,
welcome to the tall, skinny Hudson
whose frame at times last summer
had a hard time carrying him the
full distance.
Neither has been signed for 194l
although the matter undoubtedly
will be preached before they leave
town.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Louis Foe to Be Found
By Elimination Bouts

BY the Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, Dec. 14.-Gabe
kaufman, promoter, said today he
had signed Joe Louis to defend his
heavyweight championship here
some time in March. An elimina-
tion series to select Louis challenger
will start the first week in January,
Kaufman said.
Evening star., 1940-12-15

Win, Lose or Draw
An EorIy Sonto Claus for 6. W.
BY FRANCIS {. STAN

dropped little early Washington
the Coona voted
q membership
lights history won't do anything to lower the
local sports
will be able to present schedules
Unfortunately will be until next September when the
Colonials permitted that
Bill Renhart promises to have
other crack year with IL conference
well the title in the Coonials first year.
George washington in the fold This
NAV serve to ebelsh their Indeed the
time NAV not fight out between
them for the title because since Mr.
Renhr has been at mighty basket
ball and little this expects
to be strong again a promising freshman squad natures
Evening star., 1940-12-15
DODGERS Excuse Parker

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. IA R.-
Clarence (Ace) Parker was informed
today by Dan Topping. owner Of
the Brooklyn Dodgers, that he had
been excused from participation in
the Chicago Bears-all stars game in
Los Angeles December 28. and said
tonight he would play In benefit
games at Norfolk tomorrow ana at
Richmond January !.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Lack of Floor Held Back CoIoniuls

order for both Reinhart and Athletic
Washington long hard fight
for Farrngon Renhart things
are beginning auncher supporter
old Oregon quarterback.
coaching George Washngtons basket
ball lime he II games and
he consistently difficult schedule after
year. ..,,,-
That is the dea
orphans They
old Tin Tabernacle the famed sort-szeo court
High
school Lacking local of crack teams
thus played on u-of-ow unfamiliar courts
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Fall From a Tree
Hurts AItrock
BY the Associated Press

0J tIIe ASSOCldted PreSS.
SARASOTA, Fla, Dec. IA
Nick Altrock, veteran coach and
funny man of the Washington
baseball club, fell from a grape
fruit tree here today and frac-
tured his right ankle.
DR.. c. B. Wilson said the 63-
year-old Altrock received bad
break" but was resting COM
fortably" at a hospital.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Golfers in $4,000 Match

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. IA P.-Fred
Corcoran, P. G. A. tournament bu-
reau manager, said tonight Sam
Snead of Hot Springs, Va, would
play r. Gonzales, Cuban golfer, in
an exhibition match December % at
Havana for a side wager of $4,000.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
Baltimore Quint Pressed

BALTIMORE, Dec. IA P.-Uni-
versity of Baltimore, taking lead
from the start and hanging on until
the final gun, defeated Potomac
State basketers today, 80 to u.
Evening star., 1940-12-15
l. |. U. Defeats Oreqon

NEW YORK, Dec. IA (P.-Long
Island U. opened the Madison
Square Garden college basket ball
season tonight with 43-to-1 victory
over Oregon before a capacity crowd
of more than $4,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-16
Preparations Already Made
To Register for Draft Here
Would Be Hondled Through Office of
County Auditor All in Single Day

Military authorities. believing
TIE national conseription ~ vii
es passed BY congress already
have stsrtsd setting up machinery
Ter registration when the Measure
becomes iax. u Vas learned Thurs
day.
Pierce County Auditor = Clif.
ford Davis received notice from the
effice Of Adfutant General Maurice
Thompson IT Camp Murray that
each county's election machinery
would BE- used IN registering all
persons coming under the act - n
Il finally passed.
Registration win he carried out
In each precinct IN = single day.
which viii Be declared = legal holt
day by presidential proclamation.
the notice declared.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-16
Brings Suit
Over Bridge
S80.20l Asked by
Engineer Chondler

OLYMPIA An xso.201.27 suit
against the Washington toll bridge
authority was on file here Thurs
day in Thurston county superior
court
Ebert NJ. Chandler. Olympia en-
gineer. asked the sum for prelini-
nary work he said was done on the
Tacoma Narrows bridge.
chandler's complaint alleged ne
and others employed by him did
considerable work on the original
plan for a privately financed toll
bridge. All Of the extensive data,
ne said. later was turned over to
Pierce county. including soundingx
which determined the bridge To-
cation.
When the state created the toll
bridge authority. he said. all of
the plans. data and figures he had
compiled were handed over to that
body.
Chandler asks $50, 900 for himself
and the remainder as reimburse
ment for payments to others.