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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
BY FRANK LEAHY
Director Of Athletics. University Of
Metre Dame

NOTRE DAME. Ind, Sept. %.
Like many other phases of the
American scene. college football
has experienced its share Of in
novations i'm recent years. Among
the major grid powers. one of
the most significant changes of
policy finds the top-flight clubs
meeting earlier IN the season
than ever before. II was not so
long ago that an opening game
"breather" was considered Just
as essential 10 well-balanced
schedule as was the most inn
portant traditional rival game.
Yet, that custom seems 10 be
vending its way into oblivion
throughout the nation.
Some OF the most talented
teams in the nation will battle
this weekend The schedule
makers. who formerly liked 10
take things gradually. have
adopted a plan in many sections
of risking a defeat at the start;
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
Tigers, Chisox
In Final Series

With chance to finish as high
as third place. whereas a few short
weeks ago they locked fiifke a sure
bet for the second division. the
Tigers engage the White Sox al
Briggs Stadium in the first of a
three-game series that Will drop
the American League curtain on
the 1871 season for the two teams.
In the meantime. the Indians
will be battling in a series against
the Browns in St Louis.
With the White Sox in third
spot. the Tigers and Indians trail
them one game and two games, re-
spectively.
AL Benton is scheduled to pitch
for the Tigers with the veteran
Ted Lyons going for the White
SoX. If the Tigers are successful
today and continue in the fight for
third position. Schoolboy Rowe
will hurl Saturday and Tommy
Bridges Sunday. Otherwise, rookie
pitchers will probably take over.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
BROOKLYN LIKES STRONG-MEAT STYLE

Brooklyns beloved buns in They their first pen
nant in 81 years when Wyatt former Tiger shut out
the Braves up in yesterday while the Pirates under
mining the Cardinals.
Incidentally Wyatt captured his twentysecond victory OF
season. tying with Kirby Hgbe pair OF hurlers who
With Ftzsimmons will be called upon to back
the threats Yankees the Autumn classic which gets
under way at Stadium Wednesday and which
expected be the most tumultuous series in the long history
these exciting post-season classics.
Whether the Dodgers win-and this writer doesn
the YaHkeest4e Brooklyn fans going
get moneys worth of the World Series viii be
a roaring affair.
with Manager Leo The Barker) Durocher Civ
ing There been complaint that Lee
annoys umpes and other and players the Natona
League. Well isn't that just bad SO does Jimmy Dykes
annoy umpes and other players the American
League Again just bad Wen take the holer guys
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
TIMES TO HAVE ALL-STAR COVERAGE,
SELECTIONS DURING GRID SEASON

Coach Frank Leay Of Nore Dame writes football
where this edition today his article being
the 1871 football Hereafter Leahy will each
Tuesday and Friday.
While Lcahy IS a acquisition 10 the list writer's
and football authorities writing for the Times
mon whose articles will appear each Tuesday Thursday
THIS issue presents by another football great
means newcomer TO Times columns He DoraS L. of
ID coach who has written feettat newspaper
several
IodayS Times also presents football selections chart
as VIII each Friday compiled by the regular staff of Times
grid experts Joined by Dorais, Harmon and Leahy
The season through depend upon give
YOU the real football story presented by Harmon and
otafs pitts the regular Times football scrbes
experts of international News Service.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
"A Minor Lacquer in Spats

"Haite Hoyt hung another nickname him. Leo is a
snappy dresser with twOtOne shoes socks and bright suit
Ball players usually call his type Broadway But Hox
agiHa4Ae former Brooklyn high school pitcher chris
cocy A Minor in Spats when Leo
first came up % dazzle the Yankee dressing
"Iy Cobb fading out Of the American League
early years. the Georgia Peach rode every rookie
the reached first base against the lank the
day cupped tainted the kid shorstop
Hey. busher Cobb warned You better get ready to
sdestep I'm going steal the pitch and I'm coming
in high"
"Tll be waiting for you, biz mouth the unabashed Duro
cher retorted.
And il isn't record that Cobb made any attempt to
cut the fresh young busher down.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
LEAX Picks State 0rer W. DORAs Ne~ Rules Aid Game

beneficial as the coaches will
not be so inclined 10 leave a
tired or injured boy in the con-
test. as was the case when he
could not be returned More boys
viii have a chance 10 compete.
HAVE TWO TEAMS
Those with large squads are
playing with the notion of haV-
ing one team trained eXpertly
as a defensive unit and another
as an offensive one TO be
switched when the ball changes
hands. The small squad coach
also looks agreeably on the idea
OF being able TO conserve his
talented players with frequent
rest periods.
Those i'm diSfaVor don't like
the idea OF the too frequent
Interruptions in the game which
would be married by continual
stream of Shbstitutions. There
also might develop from the
rule a game of specialists. For
example. a specialist in punting
Continued on Page 27)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
.Congrats Sent
By Durolher


NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-Man-
ager Leo Durocher of Brooklyn's
champion Buns. sent wires of
congratulations to both Manager
Billy Southworth and the st.
Louis Cardinals and Manager
frankie Frisch of the Pittsburgh
Pirates for their part in the pen
nant race which ended in glorious
victory for the Dodgers yesterday.
Just before the team left Bos-
ton, Leo wired Southworth and his
team: You have a great ball club
and gave Us a great fight. All
can say is Congratulations.
To FriSch the Lip wired thanks
a lot, pal to you and your boys
for helping US out today. Con-
gratulations
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
By CHARLES r. DORAIs


Athletic Director aud Head Football Coari
at University Of Detroit
With the opening OF this new
season football interest again
seems TO be on the increase.
The sure-fre barometer is the
advance ticket sales reported az
various colleges. All reports
thus far indicate an Increase
over last year. which is "A GER
tam sign of increased spectator
interest.
There are several reasons for
this increased interest. Scoring
is what the fans like and last
year was one of offensive foot
ball and large scores The no
score games were rare and that
indicated action aplenty.
For many years the rules
committee. in It's eagerneSS 10
keep a perfect balance between
oflense and defense. leaned TO
the latter SO much that for
about a decade there never was
a new rule passed which favored
the olfenSe. Then two years ago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
Modest Lip
Credits Boys
international News service Wire

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-Man-
ager Leo Durocher modeStly dis
claimed all credit for the Dodgers
pennant victory. as applause and
.congratulatory kilograms poured
upon him today
Pour il on for the ball play
erS," he advised the interview
ing reporters. "They make up
the best ball club l ever played
on, and they won the pennant
with baseball that simply had to
win"
Leo spread his praise over the
entire club.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26

behlnd the elgnt-Dali.
But then Lippy Leo WAS always
a boiler guy. From the time he came
down from Springfield. via II. Paul in
the American Association, 10 play
shortstOp for the Yankees, Durocher
has been a fighting ballplayer-fght-
ing to get his hits and keep his team
in the race.
Brooklyn fandom likes Duro-
-eheris baseball sttie.Its strong meat
and Flatbush rooter is strictly a
meat-eater. Leo Ernest Durocber Is
the spirit of Ebbetts Field. He's liter
ally DOdger fan himself
"On those old Nanks he quickly
received the nickname of the Spring
field Pepperpot. Never much of hit
ter-yet dangerous with men on base
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
Ty Cobb Likes Yanks

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 26.-
GNS -Ty Cobb. the old Georgia
Peach of baseball. likes the
Yankees over the Dodgers in the
World Series With typical blunt
ness Ty today conceded the
Dodgers no more than Two games
in the big show and he thinks
the YankS may make ito even
shorter than that.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26

they feel that should they WIN
an important early season tilt.
their prestige will Immediately
hit a high mark. Many of the
men who book the games believe
that If their teams get out front
at the start they will be hard TO
sion thereafter
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
SOME STAND OUT

To pick out one game and list
il as the best in the weekend
program would be a rather diff
cult task. TO say the least. Yet.
II is apparent that some Of the
games stand out far above the
rest Contests of this nature
include: Boston. College VS.. Tu-
lane. Minnesota VS.. Washington.
Georgetown vs.. Mississippi,
Michigan VS.. Michigan State.
California vs.. ST. Mary's, Indiana
vs.. Detroit and Holy Cross vs..
l.. s. l..
In all these games me com
petition will be of the sterneSt
Sort and the teams will be very
evenly matched.
We think Boston College Will
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
START AFTER EATING

Most Of the Buns concentrated
on their food for the first half
hour-then it started. From the
moment the meals were finished
till they walked out at Grand
Central station into the arms and
the hearts of their fans. TIE Buns
put on show that would mako
hellzapoppin look like a three-act
tragedy by comparison.
Lavagetto, Reese and Reiser
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26

Games behind leader
Yesterdays REsuLEs
i-e srrTrr FcnfflIf1,
TODAYfs GAMES
Chicago a. DETROIT
Cleveland AZ ST. Louis fZ)
Meaningless 81 New YoFE n1s
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
Hard to Keep Behind Eight Ball

Along this line Harold C. Burr able New York baseball
scribe, recently wrote Of DHreeher:
Rack up" banks Leo Durocher giving the battle cry
of his 1871 Dodgers It's hard 10 keep holer guy like that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26

defeat Tulane In one of the
finest genes Of the day All
thin S token into consideration,
the cage should not on the
face Of il, win this one. The
game IS. being played IN New
Orleans whore the heat is likely
10 be- very intense at this time
of year In addition 10 this fac
tor. the trek from Boston 10
New Orleans is a long one and
will not in any VIZ benefit the
b. c. squad. Then, again, many
OF the best players on the 1910
Maroon and Gold team have
graduated,
TWO ADVANTAGES
Yet. Boston College has just
what il takes 10 offset these
disadvantageOus features:
IA spirit that just cannot be
topped
2-An excellent forward pass
ing attack and some hard
humping. aggressive linesmen
The law OF averages should
Continued on Page 2O
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26

sensing that something must be
done TO aid the offense, which
shifting defenses also started
hamperIng. the committee came
out with "A few changes which
helped the attack.
BETTER SPECTACLE
Last year we had a few more
and football over night became
a much better spectacle. The
trend continues. This year we
have more changes benefiting
the attack. These changes !
believe viii make for another
highly interesting season Of real
spirited football action.
Briefly and simply the new
rules provide that a player may
return TO the game in the same
period in which he was with
drawn and he may communicate
with other players Immediately.
This rule has caused a great
deal of controversy among
coaches ] have never heard a
rule laudcd so highly. or con-
demned as bitterly. according to
which side The orator was on.
Those I'M favor think it is very
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
EXPECTED TO START

Indications are. however, that
Nelson and Lockard will be at the
halfback posts moi oRly beea44sta- t,tf
-TheIr experience but also because
they have worked consistently
with the No l team. In practice
Capt. Bob Westfall will start at
fullback and Paul Ceithaml at
quarterback.
Tn The line, the only doubtful
starters are at the guard posts.
Should Michigan kick Oft it's pos
sfbie Merry Pregufman, sophomore
who won the Chicago Alumni tro-
ply in Spring practice. may re-
place the veteran Bill Mellow on
the right side of the line
Pregulman and Al WiStert. reg
.ular tackle. alternated yesterday
in kickoff practice, and the sophie
smore proved the more consistent
performer. At left guard it will be
leither Bob kolesar or Julius
Franks. Hamtramck Negro who
has impressed the coaching staff
with his Improvement.
leaning with Wistert at tackle
will be Reuben kelto. Joe Rogers
and Harlin Frauman rate the in
side track. 10 the fianking posts,
and Bob ingalls,. regular center
last year again viii be in the
pivot position.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26

he a-sunbeam running down ground balls out
that of dirt Nobody got ball
any Leo who talked good he played
afed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
cor Is FUMBLFS

Rupp. although he weighs only
lS5 pounds. is unusually strong.
and defenSively d. is without an
equal on the Spartan squad. lie
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26

EASE LANSING. sept. %
Lacking a single standout player
like Johnny Pingel, Kurt Warm
bein. Ed Klewicki or Sid Wagner,
Michigan State will pit its chances
for a victory over University of
Michigan Saturday on a we'll
balanced veteran eleven.
This was evident today as
Coach Charley Bachman sent the
Spartans through their last prac-
tice, a light signal drill. still I'M
represented by a player who has
shown the earmarks OF a brilliant
performer.
IL a real star is TO evolve from
Saturdays tuSSle. prospects are
that il may be Bob Friedlund, the
41qqs-PeHnd- riEf4t-eIfttii end vino fast yeaT
made some spectacular catches OF
forward passes. Or il may be Bill
Runp- Louisville gttartii, WHO
a year ago won a place on every
all-Opponcnt team except one.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
PROBABLE LINEUP

When State takes the field. the
probable lineup will consist of nine
seniors and two juniors Jack
Fenton. Richmond junior. is slated
for right halfback. while Dick
Mangrum, Durand Junior, prob
ably will start in place Of Frank
Karas,- whose lee injury mas not
responded TO treatment.
This all-veteran combination
will average between 100 and 1875
pounds per man m the line and
It's pounds in the backfield Rupp
appears 10 be the lighteSt for
ward. while Fred Carter at left
tackle is the heaviest at POS
pounds States ends will carry
more than usual amount of weight.
for both Friedlund and Lew
Smiley. weigh 195 pounds each.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
WILD RIDE HOME

There's no use trying 10 find II
starting point, on which 10 take
Off for a description of the widest
ride since Paul Revere took his
celebrated CALYPSO well crack
all tradition and start at the
beginning.
When the Dodger special finally
pulled out of old back bay station,
the gang lost no time in descend
ing on the dining car and grabbing
all the tables. Stewards and
walters were mobbed as they
broke open the champagne, scotch
and rye bottles and started DUNN
ing juicy two pound steaks on the
tables.
AS the spirits flowed like water
the hilarfty grew. TIE two kid
stars, league-leading hitter Pete
Reiser and shortStop Pee Wee
Reese, ran wild They were
everywhere at once. shaking hands.
gulping down toaSts and tossing
napkins into their teammates soup.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
EXAMINE TIPPY

Nelson, 2l-year-old senior, had
been classified as Ia By Detroit
Draft Board No. so and was sub
iect 10 immediate induction. Last
might, however, the board granted
him deferment until February.
Meanwhile. Tippy Locksrd, the
only veteran right halfback. took
his physical examination this
morning at the local draft board.
His Canton. O.. draft board
granted that request after order
ing him 10 appear in his home
town for the examination today
A junior, Lockard stands little
chance of deferment. but will be
available for tomorrow's game, at
least.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
j. N. Hopes5odl
As Draft Board
.Defers Nelson
Lockhard to Be
Available for
Big State Game
BY CLAYTON HEPLER

ANN ARBOR, Sept. Dave
Nelson, the only experienced left
halfback on the University of
Michigan football team. will be in
the starting lineup tomorrow when
the Wolverines meet Michigan
State,
Ordinarily tbat wouldn't rate a
news item si1fe it would be taken
for granted. But in times of ma
tional emergency it becomes a
matter of great Importance.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26

Continued on Page sS)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
Wild Ride Makes
Paul Revere's
Trip Seem Tame
Clothes Torn as They
Come Home on
Champagne Special
By JACK MAH0N


NEW YORK, Sept. 26.--Tired.
their clothes ripped to shreds but
happy as group of kids on the
fast day Of school, those magnifi-
cent Buns of BROOKLYN rested to-
day after victory party that viii
60 down in history.
Yesterday the Buns won their
first pennant in 81 years and last
night they packed q years OF
celebrating into five tiny hours as
they sped home on a champagne
special from Boston where they
Kept their date with destiny by
beating the Braves 60.
No VOLCANOES erupted in the
middle of the dining car but If you
can think of anything else that
didn't happen, you're a magician!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26
SfateLackS Star
But Michigan Game May Produce One in Bob
Friedlund or Bill Rupp
BY SHELDON MOVER

has recovered 10 fumbles in two
years of play
Another candidate who may
come forth to gain top ranking
is Wyman Davis. the senior left
halfback. who probably is the out
standing forward passer in the
State lineup this wear.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-26

Continued on Page 27
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
BETA HI-Y HOST
 AT ANNUAL PARTY
Twenty Youngsters Enjoy Holiday Program at Y;
 Gifts Presented

Twenty young boys attended the annual Christmas party sponsored by the Beta Hi-Y at the Central Y. M, c. A. last evening. The program opened at { o'clock with Q program of games in the gymnasium under the supervision of Kenneth L. 4yrnes assisted by Richard Carolyn, Joseph TTisbie and Chris Kelley Swimming followed the gymnasium program. This was under the sue pervision of Lyman Webster, assist ed by Donald Bergin, Chris Kelley and Richard Carolyn.
 Refreshments and gifts were en- joyed by the boys and also a pro- gram of Christmas carols, stories by the young boys, with Q prize being presented to Bernard D'Amico fol the best story.
 The young boys in attendance were George Antonio, Robert Burke John D,Amico, Mario Leo. Vincent DeVico, George Leo, Everett Owl Mario VaTTone, Victor Varrone, Pau Ford, Richard Traver, Edward Ford Robert Holland, Fred Holland, Ray mond Holland, Robert Holbrook Raymond stanton, Frank Stanto1 and Fibre Varrone.
 
 Chile has permitted an increase | In beer urOdlction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
SOCIETY NAMES MRS. ANDREWS
Women of Union COngre. gatiOnaI Elect Mrs. Wal.
 ter Krantz Treasurer
0AKVILLE
Correspondent, Irene slough,
 Telephone a-aeoS

Oakville, Dec, i9.-At the annual meeting of the Ladies Society of the Union Congregational church re- gently, the following officers were elected: president, Mrs. Charles An. drews; first vice president, Mrs Raymond Ellis: second vice-presi- dent, Mrs. David Roger; treasurer Mrs. Walter Krantz; and secretary Mrs. Ralph Clinton.
 Present ct the meeting were: Mrs Ralph Clinton, Mrs. c. A. Stone Mrs. Charles Andrews, Mrs. George Foster, Mrs. Oscar Locke, Mrs. Ray mond Ellis and Mrs. John Carter.
 Christmas Party
 The Sunday Church School of All Saints church will have Q Christmas party at the churchc hall Saturday afternoon ct 3 o'clock.
 Christmas Tea
 Rev. and Mrs. Edward R. Merrill will hold a Christmas tea at the rectory Sunday from 1 to 6 p. m. for members of All saints church and friends.
 Social Club Meeting
 Parish Social club of All Saints church held a pot-luck supper in the church hall Wednesday evening. Following the supper there was a talk by Rev. George Gilbert, author of "40 Years 0 Country Preacher" :" Following his talk Rev. Gilbert called the sets for the fashioned square dance. He was assisted by his son Charles.
 Present were: Miss Milllcent Graeson, Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Le- Fage, Rev. and Mrs. s. Edward Merrill, Mir. and Mrs. Loren Chase, Mir. and Mrs. Harry Brown, Mir. and Mrs. E. P. Lopez, Ms. Raymond Main. Mrs. Joseph Thompson, MT. and Mrs. Bertrand LaVigne, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Walter Hodges, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Andrews, MT. and Mrs Gaylord Burdon, MT. and Mrs. Cliff ford Glenning, Miss Edith Stone, MT. and Mrs. Walter Greaosn, MT. and Mrs. Albert Pope, Albert Pope, Jr,, Mir. and Mrs. Clifton Ineson, Miss Carrie Woodruff, Mir. and Mrs. Irving Doolittle, Mir. and Mrs, Emile Bussmey, Jr., Mrs. Louis Reyher, MT. and Mrs. Clinton Ranslow, Mrs. Eugene Deschene, MT. and Mrs. Earle Reynolds, MT. and Mrs. Harry LaVigne, Mrs. Bertrand LaVigne, James Fuller, MT. and Mrs. Ray. mond Beach, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lovetere, Mir, and Mrs. Joseph Hax- ter, Mir, and Mrs. Melvin Synder, MT. and Mrs. E. Stetson, MT. and Mrs. stephen Halloway, Mrs. Alex Early, Miss Helen Mattoon, Miss Mary Barton, MT. and Mrs. Brew- ster Reichenback and Mrs. II. Pres. colt Stetson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-19
5000 WAROENSI NEEDED LOCALLY
City Divided Into z52 Sec. tors; Call for Volunteers
 Again Sounded

More volunteer air raid wardenH are urgently needed # Waterbury ia to have a sufficient number avail- able for duty in on emergency, Chief Ar Raid Warden James ]. Curtin declared today. lie urged citizens to attend the third session of the second warden school tonight at Wiiby high school.
 Attendance ct the second warden school dumped last night. Over 00C attended the opening session Wed- nesday, but only 300 were on hand last night.
 Waterbury needs over 5000 war; dens, Mir. Curtin said. The city has been divided Into 2B2 sectors and 20 or more wardens are needed in each sector to insure availability for 24-hour duty.
 Methods of handling fires will be the subject of tonlght's warden school session. Speakers will include Prof. Dietrich of Yale, Lieut.. Will liam ]. Kinney and Private James Moran of the Fire department. The two flremen attended Q special fire. fighting school at the Edgewood arsenal in Maryland. Moving pic. lures of London fires will be shown,
 Lecturers last night were Rev. w. Spender Darby, now visiting here from England; Mrs. Eleanor Grant Rigby of Cheshire, head of the Wo- mems Motor Corps; and Miss Mil- dred Ferguson of the state defense council. J. Francis Boland, school director, presided.