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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20
SOLDIERS ON Y. WAY0UT5|DE.
 FOR TRAINING
Army Bombers Bring En- listed Men from Fair
 banks for School

In line with the Army's new pro- gram of making officers training available to enlisted men, two B. 18 Army bombers landed here late yesterday with seven enlisted men bound for traaning schools in the East.
 Commanded by Capt. Wilson H.. Neal. the bomber flight landed from Ladd Field. Fairbanks, and is scheduled to return to the Interior today, weather permitting. The men. to be enrolled in Army train- ing courses at Fort Monmouth, N J.. will sail south to Seattle on the Denali tomorrow and then proceed east by train.
 Recently inaugurated are the ad- vance training courses now offered to promise-showing enlisted men, who are given opportunity to ad- vance out of the enlisted ranks through intensive training courses.
 Officers with Capt. Neal on the Fairbanks-Juneau flight are Capt. c. w. Gilkes, It. Ancil D. Baker and It. Alvin E. Hebert.
 The men flown here from Fair banks who are going to Fort Mon- mouth are Sergt. Donald H. Tyer Jr., Alaska Communication Sys- tenn; Staff Sergt. Joseph B. Lykins, Signal Corps, Ladd Field; Sergt. Lewis c. Pritchett, Air Corps De- tachment; Corp. Eugene w. Boy on, AGA; Corp. William Miller, ACD, and Pvt. Stanley B. Brown; Signal Corps, Ladd Field.
 Gene Karstens, civil life, is going to the Air Corps Officers Ground School at Chicago.
 The men are making their head quarters at the Gastineau while waiting for the Denali southbound.
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lis Behrends for Values!

 ting side. A large percentage of switchers are pitchers who can't hit anyway. Perhaps the best switch CT of all time was Frankie Frisch. He was a great hitter and had a 19-year average of .316.
 The hardest hitting switcher of last year was Outfielder Jim Glee- son of the Chicago Cubs, who hit .313. Gleeson, now with Cincinnati, is hitting less than 200
 There are less than 20 switch hitters in the majors now, including Jimmy Brown, Emm e tt Mueller. Johnny Wander Nicer, Augie Galan. Larry French. John Lucadello. Ken Silvestri, Ted Lyons, Edgar Smith, Archie McKain, Steve Sundra, Rip Collins, George Dickey, Steve Peek, Bill Crouch and Lee Grissom.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20
IWITCH-HITTER . CULlENBINE IS
 RULE EXCEPTION Player of St. Louis Browns Hanging Up Record
 for Good Swdts

ST. LOUIS, Mo. June 20.-Switch hitters are rare in the major leagues. And they generally aren't any great shuck at the plate. But every now and then one comes along who can blast the ball.
 Right now switcher. Roy Cullen bine of the St. Louis Browns, is m the thick of the American league batting race. The outfielder who came to the Browns from Brooklyn was hitting .363 as the season moved into June.
 He may be just enjoying a short splurge for he's never hit so vel before. Last season Roy's average was a meager .230.
 Few switchers have ever beer good hitters. Most of them becom' switchers because of dissatisfaction with results from their natural bat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20
DERBY DAY :. NEXT WEEK
 I5 HOLIDAY
Noon Closing Proclaimed by Mayor for Soap
 Box Running

Mayor Harry I. Lucas today pro claimed next Thursday. June 26, Derby Day" and a half holiday
 It will be on that day that some 50 Juneau boys will compete in a Soap Box Derby sponsored by the Juneau Rotary Club and Daily AL aska Empire to pick Juneau win ner who will go to Akron, Ohio, in August to compete in the national finals. Na
 The Mayor, citing the value of such events as the Soap Box Derby in inculcating ideals of good sports manship in participants and spec tators, urged that all offices and business houses close at noon Thurs day so that a record crowd will be on hand to witness running of the race on the 18th Street course.
 Parade Scheduled
 A Soap Box Derby parade, in which all cars will take part, will begin at o'clock Thursday after noon, after which the racing starts at 2 and will continue through the afternoon as cars go down the course heat by heat.
 The first prize will be an all-ex- pense-paid trip to Akron for the boy and his car. The cost of this prize is being borne jointly by the Rotary Club and The Empire. Other prizes include a bicycle, radio, sleep ing bag, tool chests, fishing outfit, years pass to the Capitol Theatre and number of cups and trophies. Every boy in the race will be given a steel crash helmet and sweater bearing the Soap Box Derby en- blem.
 Inspection Session
 Last night more than 40 cars were on the course to pass inspection and make trial runs. All completed cars were inspected last night for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20

The most pressing. need in the national movement to restore the Nations wildlife resources is an effective means of reaching the owners and users of land to ad- wise them of the relatively simple and inexpensive practices tn a t will restore environment condu- cive to increased wildlife popula- tions, according to officials of the Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Department of the Interior.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20

The Daily Alaska Empire as the largest paid circulation of any AL sska newspaper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20

 Wins Over ~ tt &st s5ssf f
 5an Diego 
Sacramento Squeezes Out vittory-SedIs Triumph
 Over Beavers

: Hollywood broke 10-game losing streak last night by downing San Diego.
 Sacramento won the first game of the current series by squeezing Oakland last night behind the sea- sons best display of long range hitting, making eight of the eleven hits go for extra bases.
 Ferris Pains home run with one on base in the eighth inning last night broke l-1 tie and gave San Francisco win despite Ed Stutz's four Init pitching for Portland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20

BUY DEFENSE STAMPS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20
SEATTLE. E
 WINNER OF
 TWoGAkE5
New Players Obtained d Make Good for Teams,
 First Appearances
(By Associated Pressl

Seattle won a doubleheader last night from Los Angeles and by the same score for both game, Al.
 Los Angeles got only four hits in the first game. Gilly Campbell, traded to the Angels, scored the only run for Los Angeles. Catcher Bob Collins. obtained by Seattle in the Campbell trade, doubled and drove in a run on his first appearance.
 Dick Barrett won the second game although giving out nine hits while Seattle only got six hits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20

dimensions. Several were ordered altered to come within the rigid specifications of the rules. Another trial and inspection for weights, brakes and steering will be held next Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-20
GAMES THURSDAY Pacific Coast League


 Hollywood 8; San Diego 4. San Francisco 3: Portland 1. Sacramento T; Oakland 5. Seattle 4, 4: Los Angeles 1, 1.
 National League New York g; Pittsburgh 6. Brooklyn g; Chicago 4. St. Louis T.. Philadelphia 6.
 American League Chicago ?; New York T. Detroit 4; Boston 6. Cleveland l2; Philadelphia 1. St. Louis 0; Washington 12.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
SAILOR CY GILLETTE NOW IN HONOLULU

BROOKLYN, Oct. Herman Levy, postal clerk lined up
Tor beacher Yankees and Dodgers play at
Ebbes Held mixed pleasure with lobbying sign which
Levy wore like proclaimed Brooklyn waited p years
for pennah pos office employees have waited 10 for
raise"
Freddie Red Cochrane and Lew Jenkins what with the
7trvTed world Suites gaDD1e' are hndlng II
difficult to steam excitement their bout IN Madison
Garden Monday night especially since 1t is one OF
those mixed weight no-tle affairs.
Joe Page. the of Montreal predicts that Don Ross
drafted the Royals will make good this time with the
Tigers.
Joe Kkwood replaces Walter Hagen in USO benefit golf
match Ridgewood IN j. Country Club this Sunday
Hagen who be teamed with Gene Sarazen against Craig
Wood Vic Ghez injured wrist fall in Detroit recently
according Werd from the Meter City
Sammy Snead and Jimmy Demaret fly by clipper from Miami
Friday Aires their South American good
will golf Max Baer threatens TO join with Gene Tunney
in the Navy physical education program.
Detroit Tigers passed up chance to get Frank Creepy
Cresp the Cardinals the bats used by Ted
Williams the American League batting championship
weighed 3 ghtest baseball Lou Nova is through
with Yoga he has given up the cosmc punch and dynamic
stance 10 would after what ]. L. did TO l.. N.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

The only score of the game
came in the middle of the SECOND
period. A series of well placed
passes. mixed in the nice running
took Purdue down the field 10 the
10-yard line only TO have an in
tercepted pass end the rally. JACK
Hester, Pitts capable center. in
tercepted Francis Meakin's pass al
that point and returned it to tht
26. On the first play Bill Duttor
|fumbled and Tom Melton recov
cred on the 20.
From here Purdue began TO roll
and before Pitt recovered from
the shock, the only touchdown OF
the contest was chalked up. A
pass from Bob Chester to Meakin
caught Pitt flat-footed and Meakin
was finally downed on the 18
Meakin and Petty ripped big holes
in Pitts seemingly tired forwards
and placed the ball on the 5-yard
line.
Pitt rallied to stop Purdue on
one play but on the score Petty
cut inside his own right tackle
and big opening was made while
he romped over the goal line
standing up.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
Miami 'Bredther'
For I|ini, 45-O

CHAMPAIGN, H., Oct. 4.-Illi.
nois beat Miami University OF OK
ford, o.. as to o, here today in
one OF its most impressive season
openers in several years.
Soon after the opening kickoff
Myron Pfeifer. Illinois fullback
ran "a yards to score. and Jimmy
Smith, right halfback, and Liz
AStroth, quarterback. counted Il
make the score 20 TO o at the end
of the period.
Smith scored a second touch
down in the third quarter and
Ray Grierson. end, and Tony But
kovich and Maurie Gould, sophie
more halfbacks, made the others
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
Missouri SpIdshes 10
Win Over Colorado

COLUMBIA, Mo. Oct. 4
INS)-On a field ankle-deep with
water and part of the time in
binding rain, the University Of
Missouri Tigers defeated the Colo
RADIO Bunaloes. 21-6, today.
Missouri scored in the first
three quarters, getting 2 points in
Il safety in the first period, -
points in the second frame and 8
in the third. Colorado got her
only touchdown In the last quarter
with minutes left to play.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
Prothro's Son Plays With Duke

Carl Delaney former lightweight star plans open gym
10 train boxers IN Cleveland Jack Hurley thinks he has
coming champion IL big Lem Franklin Of Cleveland Jack
kearns is suing Washington paper for alleged sanderous
criticism Of his Detroit exploits Tommy Prette Doc
Prothro of the Phes and weighs 21O
and Is quarterback at Paul SaringhaHs Ohio State
srdder, contact lenses like those Paul
pitching Jackie Fields former weterweght champion now
agent for Iuke box firm IN western Pennsyvanand clean
ing up.
Frankie Crosed Saturday celebrated hrtyfrst birth
day he born in san Francisco West
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

wrestle best two in three falls with
an hour and a half time limit.
Jumping Joe" Savoldi, the drop
kicker who is one of two men ever
to beat Jim Londos, has been
matched TO take on 'Reb' Rus
sell, Chatanoogas bad boy in the
semi-fnal, also best two in three
falls. Walter Roxy VS.. Bert Ruhi,
Stanley Buresh VS.. frankie Hart
and the 320-podnd "Crusher"
Feldman VS.. Speedy" LaRance
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

At the start of the second half
Smock returned the kickoff from
the goal line to the 35-yard line
of Pitt. A pass and a run by Bob
Hajzyk made II first down on the
10. -Four plays lost two yards and
the threat was over.
a couple of plays later Melton
blocked Buttons kick and Levern
King recovered on the Pitt 81
Again Purdue's offense begged
down and the ball went TO Pitt
IN d0VUnc
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
Catholic Central
Drops From League
BY JAKE BERsoN

Because Of conflicting football
dates, Catholic Central has waived
its right to contend for the Cath
ole High School League football
championship and the chance 10
participate in the annual charity
game for the Detroit prep grid
title this season.
Catholic Centrals withdrawal
from league consideration this
Fall came at the request Of the
board of directors OF the Catholic
League Saturday. which felt an
early November date IS preferable
for the charity game.
The league has scheduled IT'S
championship game to determine
the Catholic representative in the
charity contest for November 10,
the same day that Catholic Cen
trail is scheduled 10 play Toledo
Catholic Central here. The Good
fellows game tentatively carded
for Thanksgiving Day. Novem-
her u.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

chance give Estee Taylor break at the Bowery Barbara
did 1t nice gesture by Dempsey help his former
Vife's vaudeville
!. Ned Irish, New York basketball king is headed for
executive post in the Madison Square Garden organ
zaon Benny Leonard is working for Philadelphia hat
firm Ray Sugar Robinson sensational young light
weight 81 and resident of Harlem left Detroit when
II old his mother worked laundress and
supported herself and Ray half through high school
Robnsons manager Herman of the r. H Brewery
cIau Staten Islan
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
Jo-Jo White Beaned in Last Game

: Cy Gillette who get lot of winning guns yacht
Detroit ensign the United States Navy
aviator flying of Honolulu daily patrol duty he
continues his sailing and in his less than
Duke Kahamamoku former swimming champion sheriff
IN Hawaii Cy writes that the dukes hair white
but that he still retains the magnificent body of boy his
wenties Bud Brit the old Bermuda and Macknac racer
who is southern Georgia with Russell Ager raising
pheasants, expects TO be father in December
JoJo White, former Tiger of Seattles Pacific Coast
League champions hit above the line drive
ball in the closing inning of the last game
Greenberg playing with Fort Worth the best fielding
baseman in the Texas League this past With
of 2432 Royals at Montreal recently
set the greatest paid attendance mark for
s1orf bisfor
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
March Length
OF Field and
Collapse
Purdue Scores Once
in Second Period;
Youngster Shines
BY EDGAR HAYES

PITTSBURGH, Oct A Pitts
burghS mighty Panthers marched
the length of the field at the start
Of todays football game against
the Purdue Boilermakers. They
reached the l-yard line only TO
lose the ball on downs.
Apparently that was all the
mighty Painters had. After their
opening drive. their -ofiense- col
lapSed and Purdue finished on the
top side. 6 TO 0. Purdue lost 10
Vanderbilt last Saturday. so to-
days victory was most welcome.
The BOiiermakerS had all the
better of the going except for the
opening march Of the Pitt bait
tiers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

for the tenth
a n niver sary
birthday party
at the Arena
Gardens Mon
day night.
1t Will be
x + a u S @ r s
second title de-
Tense here UNI
der { h e new
G. al q e n S re-
CINE. Last Mon
day he defeated
Leo Wallick TO
retain the title
which he has
held since last
IL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
S Captain
PAGES 2O-7 ViCtory

PRINCETON. y. j.. Oct. L.
(INS) - Princeton UniVerSity'S
football team opened their cam
paign with a 20-7 victory over
College in Palmer Sta
dunn here today Capt Bob Peters
tailed once and passed TO right
end Dick Schmon for another
Tlgnr touchdown.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
Wanted to Be Near S+ork Club

Alexis Thompson the millionaire Yale boy who traded the
Pittsburgh Sters for the Philadelphia Eagles did when he
discovered that Pittsburgh about two hours flying time from
the Sork Club in New York Similarly Art Rooney traded
the Eagles Alexis when Philadelphia found to be
hours from the Chez McManus in the Smoky City Now both
happy their clubs do be going
where in the National Pro League Bob Mcleod former
dartmouth 100 bucks naval
air corps
When Jack Dempsey in Detroit last Che refereed
wrestling bout Arena Garens former champion took off
few seconds TO whisper Frank Barbaos Il" you get
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
Stall on IS-Yard Line

At the end of the first half Pitt
had advanced TO the Is. but they
were stalled at that point. In the
second half of the contest the run
ming attack of Pitt never was
more than a crawl.
1t was youngster playing his
first collegiate game that spanked
the Purdue eleven. Ken Smock, a
170-pound halfback from Indian
apolis, broke loose for several long
gains, including a 65-yard return
of a kickoff. He wasn't in the
game against Vanderbilt last Sat-
.urday.
Lack of a passing game handi-
capped Pitt. Jack Stetler and
Edgar Jones are good throwers,
but they were given little protec-
ton, and the pass receivers. were
not so good. They tried II passes
and completed one for a 29-yard
Oai In,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

Of the Senators viii be 81 Sunday -. sam was born
TT bongv1ev5 Texas Billiards, street strikes and
eleHdbufsts may and but wrestling al Arena Gar
dens Woodward goes On forever On Monday
night the Gardens VIII celebrate tenth anniversary with
Of $50 consecutive Monday night 1882
blizzard stopped but the late Adam Weis-
muller the Gardens original promoter Adam staged his
before IS persons and then rewarded the hardy souls
with passes FOR The following week With Frank Leshy
Winner s. D. and sam Barry Of Aberdeen D. the rival
coaches the Nore Dameseuthern California game tsrE
decided south Dakota favor
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

director of Catholic Central. sale
the Shamrocks are committed 4
60 through with the Toledo game
after our 1910 game, we
made an agreement with Toledo
Catholic Central 10 play the
1871 game on November 49,"
Father Martin said. This was
before the Catholic League set
its championship date.
I'VE feel that inasmuch as we
contracted for the game. on
that date. and have been unable
10 change il, we should keep
our word and go through
with it,"
Previous Setup
In a plan arranged before the
1910 season, Catholic League Of
hcials removed Catholic Central
and De La Sale from the First
Division of The league in football
Catholic Central and De La Sale
were 10 meet, and the winner OF
this game was 10 play the First
Division champion for the right
10 play the public school cham
pion in the charity game.
The public school foot b al,
champions opponent this Fall, a.
a result, will be the winner of the
game between the east and ives
sections of the First Division.
With the Shamrocks out, league
officials Saturday also brought DE-
La Sale back into the First Divi.
siores East Side.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
Back for Basketball

"The board OF directors Of
the Catholic High school
League has requested Catholic
Central High School TO with
draw from the league because
of the failure of Catholic Cen
trail 10 adhere to the league
schedule" the league statement
said.
The ShamrockS, however. will
return to league competition il
basketball this Winter, according
to DR.. c. F. Deadly, superintendent
of Catholic schools in Detroit, who
the boards ruling.
Members of the board include
George Dufour. SIT Theresa
coach; Father Evon, St. Rose;
Father Harris. St FrcderickS of
Pontiac; Father Smith, St. Vim
cent, and Father Juras, st. Ger
trude Of ST. Clair Shores.
Father James Martin. athletic
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
KuzMA
5 Mat Events
Set at Arena

Five wrestling bouts topped by
a junior heavyweight champion
ship match betYeen Karol Krau-
ser and Sergt. Bob Kenason make
up the all star wrestling menu
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

NnhsIlInIIone' Tnrdue = lnl--S -laef-
Rush. MCCanerty, tackles, French. o Bryan.
warren, guards Powers, Enrich backs,
kersey, Smerhe, Calvin. Garter Chester,
Berto. ANdctich, Snyder.
Pittsburgh + nds Gcstner Stahi
tackles Durishan Salvucci guards. Fife.
Br0ndy. center. Sinclair, backs Hammond.
Junrs CnnneI Saksa Kerr. Gnhcl
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

HANOVER. n. H., Oct. 4
GNS- Dartmouth this afternoon
unleashed a bewildering attack
against an out-manned Amherst
eleven to win. AZ 10 z. before a
crowd of 5000. Bill Wiernan.
Merryll Frost and Ray Wolfe led
the Dartmouth scoring with a
pair of touchdowns each.
NEW YORK. Oct. 4 Ford
hams powerful football team.
touted as the outstanding Eastern
football eleven OF the year, got
the scare of It's life today when
IL was forced 10 come from be-
hind 10 overtake and upset the
underdog Southern Methodist az
gregation. 1910. before Polo
Grounds crowd of 2S,500
WORCESTER. Oct Ans
"A fighting Providence College
football team kept a power-laden
Holy Cross scoreless m all but
the second period today when John
Klasoskus and Johnny Grigas
scored touchdownS TO give the
Crusaders a l3-to-l victory
AMES, Ia. Oct. q 49, (INS) -
Scoring in the first and third
quarters, Nebraska's Cornhuskers
today defeated Iowa State, Ia 20 0.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
link II Drops
Grid TussIe TO
n. Y.U. VioIets
New Workers Get
Five Breaks, Win,
g to O, at Easton
InternalIenaI New. ser,Iee wIre

EASTON, Pa, Oct. 4.-Once an
evil eve 10 New York University.
Lafayette crossed its optics the
wrong way before 1000 spectators
at Fischer Stadium this afternoon.
taTTd linked itself right out or IT'S
home ball park. The Leopards
handed N. Y. u. five breaks After
la while the Violet caught on,
scored on one of the openings,
and won, Go.
Score by periods:
I, q, :. 9 9 s-S
ANNAPOLIS, Md. oct. A.
GINS Outplayed during most OF
the first half by rugged West
Virginia University eleven, the
Navy today came back 10 roll
roughshod over the Mountaineers
and pile up score of 40 10 0.
The Tars got their first score IN
the second quarter and. in the
third period held complete COM
mand of the situation, pushing
over three touchdowns. in the
final quarter they showed over two
more TALES. "DHteh" Leonard,
Nays goal kicking specialist,
made good in four of bis six efforts.
ITHACA. N Y, Oct 4.-QNS)
An inexperienced Cornell eleven.
composed of last years substitutes
and sophomores. held of threatS,
of a veteran and heavy SyracuSe'
team today 10 win, go IN its
opener. Stofer made the second
period touchdown from the 6-yard
line.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-10-23

her thoughts aside, and she went
to answer it.
This is Jones at the airport" a
mans voice said when she'd said,
Hello Can l leave a message
for Mr.. Adams?"
Certainly. This is Mrs. Adams"
I'm calling for Spike Gallo
way"
Yes"
His training plane was cracked
up today. Ill call Mr.. Adams when
his nest appointment is
Halle said, IN tell him."
Annabelle came in at six.
"LaWsy, ma'am. I thought you
wasn't comm home. I'll fix you a
chop and somethin' good"
Halle hadn't the heart to tell her
she'd been going to discharge her.
She ate hungrilv from the dainty
tray the girl brought to her and
resolved that she'd have n GOOD
talk with Annabclle the rcxt dav.
She couldn't take on Annabelie and
Eric the same day. Besides. all the
girls stole little things. She honed
she could put a stop to that. And
hereafter she'd have more time to
do her marketing and watch the
food bills.
Annabelle took away the tray
and brought in her coffee. Halle
slipped it slowly and buried herself