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Evening star., 1941-02-04
Mile Race for -Four Aces, Each
To Set Pace for ? Laps, Then
Fight 1t Out, Urged by Meh|

close to a record mile this indoor
season.
GAS it is now, the four of us are
much too evenly matched" he ex-
planned. None of us wants to set
the pace-you saw that in the Wana-
maker mile last Saturday-because
we know it would be too dangerous
to let any one of the four get away
to long lead. After all, we're all
in this game primarily to win, and
to do that we're not going to be
much bothered about the time, no
matter how some of the customers
may feel about it."
There was some slight attempt In
last nights meet in the Jersey City
Armory to try a different solution by
having Paul Moore, former Stanford
runner, go out in front at the start
But Moore didn't have the stuff to
stay there long, and when Mehl
took command Moore faded rapidly
MacMitchell, only one of the big
four" with fiat track experience
timed his bid perfectly, then held
Mehl safe in the last lap. His time
was poor, 1924, but the victory
alone, his first in big-time compe-
tition, should provide the mental
lift to make him even tougher from
now on.
Evening star., 1941-02-04
Sway
Over Paid Clan
Given Layden
Notre Dame Not Reudy
To Name Successor
To Resigned Cooch
BY TOM SILER.

EASoSe-eN'I
CHICAGO, Feb. professional
football has a new boss-scholarly,
37-year-old Elmer Layden-and
NOtre Dame is looking for q new
gridiron coach.
Layden accepted a five-year con-
tract at $4,000 annually yesterday
as commissioner and resigned as
head coach and athletic director Of
the institution where he was full
back on the famed -four horsemen'
IT years ago.
The Rev. Hugh ODonnen. c. c. S,
president, accepted Layden's reslg-
nation, but issued no statement as
to his successor for the job, con-
sidered one of the choicest coaching
positions in the collegiate football
world.
Several former Nore Dame stars
already have been mentioned as like
" candidateS-Dr Edward Anderson,
Iowa Buck Shaw, Santa Clara;
Jimmy Phelan, University Of WASH
ington: Jack Meagher, Auburn, and
Jimmy Crowley, Fordham
LAY
Layden said he was deeply IN
debted to my alma mater for the
years Of consideration and co-opera-
ton I have received as a student,
athlete and COACH
1T is with regret that 7 leave
the university" he added The
future welfare of my family infu-
enced my decision"
His salary at Notre Dame was re-
ported to be about $4,000.
The National Football League and
subsidiary circuits have been seek
ing a prominent sports figure for
several months to rule the sport
as KenesaW M Lands rules base
ball. The club owners, however,
emphasized that the creation of the
commissioner would in no way af-
feet the status of Carl Storck Of
Dayton, Ohio. president since the
death of Joe Carr of Columbus.
Ohio. two years ago. Layden's du-
ties will be defined further when
the league holds its annual meet
ing here in April.
Layden is a native Of Davenport,
Iowa. where he was a brilliant
grade school and high school ath-
lete. He made the NOtre Dame
team as a sophomore in 1922, play
ing three years under Knute Rockne.
He accepted a coaching position at
Columbia College, Dubuque, Iowa,
following his graduation.
Believes He Can Help.
Duquesne University Iured him
away from Columbia in 1927, Layden
coaching there seven years until
Notre Dame hired him to succeed
Hunk Anderson in 1884
Irish football teams under Layden
won 46 games, lost II and tied three
during his seven years at the helm.
His finest machine was the 1888
Notre Dame squad which won eight
games, losing only to Southern Cali
fornia.
In accepting the new job. Layden
described professional football as
the fastest growing institution in
American sport" and added;
Il hope and I believe I can be
helpful in the further development
of the organization. We shall con-
tinue to safeguard the status Of in
tercollegiate football There is a
place for both games
Evening star., 1941-02-04
Luster, New Oklahoma Mentor,
Little AIumnus With Specs,
Rates Big in Grid Skill

to tell him. He was pretty close to
tears, he was that happy.
II guess every coach" he said
has a secret ambition to go back
and coach his alma mater. Now
I'm realizing that ambition-I think
I'm the first alumnus ever to coach
at o. u"
Snorter's beSt-knoWn teams were
those ne produced in nine years at
Norman High School. In 1924, his
schoolboys were unbeaten. In '35
and SO the home town folks thought
so we'll of them they chipped in and
sent the lads to the Sugar Bowl
game one New Year day and the
Rose Bowl the next. He also piloted
Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers
College in 1925 and Colorado Mines
in 80, and was backfleld coach at
Oklahoma for three years ending
in 1899.
Eye Injury Makes Him Coach.
Shorter is pretty smart little
guy and can hang out his law
Shingle any time he wants to-. He
was all set to do. that back in 1922,
but an automobile accident injured
his left eye, and he turned to coach
ing mot because it was any easier,
but because the strain on the eyes
was less"
He has borrowed Howard Jones
box-type backfield formation as his
coaching plan. He'll have to name
an entire new slate of assistants
when he gets to o. U. next Mon
day. His first move will be to ap-
point Dale Arbuckle, whom he calls
the smartest backfield coach around.
Then he'll ask Jap Haskell, o. u.
athletic director, to coach the line.
Evening star., 1941-02-04
E: the Associated Press.

E; the Associated Press,
NEW YORK, Feb. A firm be-
lever in the theory that races
should be run for victories, and not
records, Walter Mehl today proposed
plan whereby both objectives
could be achieved in a single mile
race.
Winner of two banked track miles
before he lost to Les MacMitche1l
on a fiat floor in Jersey City last
night. Mehls idea is that one of
the big meet promoters should re-
strict his mile field to the four top
men and that those four then
should make a deal.
The four would be Mehl, Mac
Mitchell, John Munski and Chuck
Fenske. They are the class of the
mile field. The deal would be for
each man to agree to set fast pace
for two laps That would bring
them through eight laps. For the
last three it would be every man
strictly for himself, with Glenn
Cunningham'S competitive 4:074
mark very much in danger.
Without an arrangement like that
the blond from Wisconsin doesn t
see how there's likely to be anything
Evening star., 1941-02-04
By the Associated Press.

BOSTON, Feb. 4-The football
destinies of Boston College will rest
for the next five years in the hands
of youthful Frank Leahy, whose old
contract was torn up by the college
authorities after his outstanding 2
year record as coach of the Eagles.
The contract had another year to
run.
The signing of the new document,
which calls for a substantial salary
increase. was revealed by Graduate
Director John P. Curley at Haverhill
last night His announcement came
after rumors had circulated that
Leahy would go to Notre Dame to
fill the position vacated by Elmer
Lavden. who will become commits
sloner of the National Professional
Football League March /.
Leahy. who had guided his second
Evening star., 1941-02-04
Terp Frosh Bosketers
Find @. H. Hiqh Easy

Maryland's freshman basket ball
team. using IL players. had nc
trouble in swamping George Wash
ington High of Alexandria at Col
lege Park yesterday, 81 to 20. 1t was
the eighth win in nine starts for
the yearlings. They led, 26-8, at the
half.
Tommy Mont and Hecker Horn
with II and II points, respectively
led the winning attack.
Evening star., 1941-02-04
Baseball Grds Battle Gar While Pro Football Submits Dictatorship
Win, Lose or Draw
Temporary Absence Francis stan)
Sports Championships Must Bow to Defense
By GRANTLAND RICE.

ANGELES, CNANA0-Th blend of is
going larger than many
on heartily.
said will And there
time
championship international match is
Losing something
than what might happen
Joe Louis he
sport will be morale builder for regi-
nents and bigadeS, divisions and army corps.
called will be
a and in the 1t
plans
what they are.
Evening star., 1941-02-04
RevoIuotion of Loures Due by Midsummer

the and the duty Army
Navy. still to
millions
ball golf and tennis track and boxing should
They must for the public far of the lines
1917 and 1918.
In in the approach to war-he
and Navy and air force must have the call.
What could trimming Hank
Greenberg at Army camp? the slightest.
True values by midsummer
of the draft the volunteers
tant will these be? The startling
Evening star., 1941-02-04
Layden Is No Gar
To Pro Gridiron's S
American Loop
League Never Was Asked
About Creating Post,
President Declares
Rv The Associated Press

BY the ASSOcld teo Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio. Feb. 4-Wil-
liam D Griffith, president Of the
American Professional Football
League, asserts his loop objects to
calling Elmer Layden commissioner
of professional football"
'As far as we're concerned. Layden
is just an employe of the National
League" he said Not a single
official of the American League was
approached concerning the idea of
a football commissioner. officials of
the Pacific League and many ether
minor leagues were not contacted.
When KenesaW Lands was
Evening star., 1941-02-04
Boston College Signs Leohy
To New 5-Yeor Contract

Boston College eleven through an
undefeated season and a triumph
over Tennessee in the New Orleans
Sugar Bowl, had baked previously
at signing a contract because, 1t was
reported, of failure to provide ade-
quate pay boosts for his staff of as
siStantS.
Curley and Leahy both were in
Haverhill last night to attend a
testimonial banquet for Gene Good
reault, brilliant right end of the un-
defeated Eagles.
Evening star., 1941-02-04
Stork Visits Higginses

DALLAS, Feb. 4. P).-A daughter,
Dian, has just arrived at the home
of the Francis Michael Pinky)
Higginses. The father is third base
man of the Detroit Tigers.
Evening star., 1941-02-04
Petworth VS.. F. B. |.

Petworth A. c. basket ball team
plays F. B. I. cagers this evening at
8 o'clock at Tech gym Manager
Wheaton Of Petworth requests play
erS to report not later than 7.3O.
Evening star., 1941-02-04

PRO GRID "CZAR NOtre
Dame lost its athletic director
and head football coach when
Elmer Layden (above) re-
signed to become commission
er of the National League.
"A. P Wirephoto.
reSentatives of all baseball clubs
were called together and the NAM
ing of Lands was approved by all
professional baseball officials.
But now the officials OF the
National League name a Gar. He
means nothing to us
Griffith said that he didn't see
much rhyme or reason to the plan
What's Layden going to do?" he
asked. What will his duties be?'
The American League is composed
of football teams representing New
York, Columbus, Milwaukee, Boston
CINCINNATI, and Buffalo.
Evening star., 1941-05-14

Northern Ireland's coal shortage
is forcing gas plants to close.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Many Reservations
Made for Party of
Republican Women

A large number Of reservations
have been made this week for the
card party to be given by the League
of Republican Women tomorrow at
2 pm. at the home of Mrs. James G..
Wentz, 2841 McGill terrace NV.
Among those who recently have
made reservations are Mrs. George
w. Reed, Mrs. M. Webster Dawley,
Mrs. Seth Richardson, Mrs. George
F. Snyder, Mrs. Charles j. William
son, Mrs. B. E. Molyneaux, Mrs.
Elizabeth Northrop, Miss Lucretia D.
Clark, Mrs. F. w. Van Slyke, Mrs.
F. A. Ellithorp, Mrs. James E. Wat
son, Mrs. William Wade Dudley,
Mrs. william Littauer, Mrs. w. A.
Rodenberg, Mrs. David A. Reed,
Baroness Won Below, Mrs. Strickland
Gillian, Mrs. James G. Mckay, Mrs.
William o. Gilbert, Miss E. T. Hahn,
Mrs. Marcus M. Benjamin, Miss
Bessie Edison, Mrs. David j. Rum
bough, Mrs. w. w. Smith, Mrs. j.
H. Branson, Deaconess L. M. Yeo,
Mrs. j. P. Wolhaupter. Mrs. Edward
H. Schmidt, Miss Anne E. Kraft,
Mrs. T. Sim Lee, Miss Daisy M.
Prentice, Mrs. Mary M. Butt, Mrs.
F. w. Loetsch, Mrs. Jerome ]. WILDER,
Mrs. Gregg Birdsall, Mrs. Frank E.
Kaufman, Mrs. r. H. Phillips, Mrs.
Anker S. Lynne and Mrs. William
F. Ham.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Woman Democrats
Push Pan.American
Fiesta Plans

An all-expense trip to st. Au-
gustine, the oldest Spanish city in
the United States, is one of the
prizes to be offered in connec-
ton with the Pan-American fiesta
to be held Friday from to 6 pm.
at the Shoreham Hotel.
The prize winner is to be guest
OF the committee in charge of the
15-year restoration program for St
Augustine. Owen D. Young heads
the Restoration Committee.
A set of hand hammered Navajo
silver and turquoise jewelry also
has been donated as prize
by Mrs. Dennis Chavez, wife of the
Senator from New Mexico. The
set, consisting of belt, necklace,
ring and earrings, was presented to
Mrs. Chavez by the New Mexico
Democratic State Central Commit
tee as an outstanding example of
native American handcraft.
Mrs. Roosevelt is to receive with
the wives of ranking Latin Ameri-
can diplomats at the fiesta, which
is under auspices Of the Woman's s
National Democratic Club.
A portion of the proceeds will be
for the benefit of Latin American
student fund.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
California Society
Will Be Host on
Potomac Cruise

The California State Society will
be host to members of other far
West State groups, including men,
bers of Congress, on a Potomac
cruise Saturday night aboard the
steamer Francis Scott Key.
In addition to the membership
Of the Nevada, Oregon and Wash
ington Societies, those affiliated with
the Alaska and Hawaii Societies
have been invited.
The congressional delegations
from the far Western States and
delegates from Alaska and Hawaii
will be honor guests. Arrangements
are in charge Of Mr.. James In
gebretsen and Mr.. John Tolan.
The boat will leave from the foot
of Seventh street S.W. at 8 o'clock.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Pilot Club Installs
Slate of Officers

Miss Lois A. White was installed
as president of the Washington
Pilot Club at a meeting last night
at the Silver Bowl. Others inducted
were Mrs. Ina Russell Stacy, first
vice president: Miss Christie Bell
Kennedy, second vice president;
Miss Julia Pepper, third vice presi-
dent; Miss Effie Mae Hammer,
recording secretary; Miss Louise
Paggi, corresponding secretary; Miss
RoSaileen Smith, treasurer; Miss
Emma M. Biebl and Miss Patricia
Collins directors.
The service was conducted by
Miss Helen Hoffman, retiring presi-
dent and newly elected governor Of
District No. II of Pilot International.
The district includes clubs in Vir-
ginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and
Delaware as well as the District of
Columbia.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Miss Henriksen
Is Married to
Mr.. Carter Here

The wedding of Miss Berit Hen
riksen Of New York City, and Mr..
H. James Carter, also of New York,
took place Saturday afternoon In
the Church of the Tranfiguration in
Washington, the Rev. j. j. Queally
officiating.
The bride wore a gown of white
net and finger-tip length veil and
carried an old-fashioned bouquet.
Miss Randi Henriksen, was maid
of honor for her sister. She wore
pink net. Cadet Richard Carter of
Virginia Polytechnic Institute was
best man for his brother.
The reception was held in the
home of the bridegroom's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Carter on
Kennedy street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter will make
their home in Jackson Heights, New
York City after short wedding
trip. Mrs. Carter is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ingolf Henriksen
Of New York.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
D. A. r. President
Goes to Lancaster

Mrs William H. Pouch, president
general of the National Society,
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, left Washington yesterday by
plane for Lancaster, Pa, to attend
dinner given In her honor last
night by the Donegal Junior Group
of the D. A. r.
Mrs. Pouch addressed the con-
vention of the National Society of
New England in Boston Monday
night and was in Washington
yesterday only long enough to attend
the White House garden party.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Residential
Social
Notes
Mrs. Alva B. Court
Will Be Guest
Of Guggenheims

Mrs. Alva B. Court of New York
will be the guest of Col. and Mrs. M.
Robert Guggenheim at their home,
2700 Macomb street NV, coming
to attend the Washington Horse
Show Friday, Saturday and Sun
day. Mrs. Court will be judge
day. Later she will be the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Eacho at
their home in Rock Greek Park,
where she will be joined by her
son, 1t. John M. Court, U. S. NJ,
who is stationed at Annapolis.
Mrs. Hobart Brooks has as her
guest Mrs. George Ellery Crosby of
Connecticut, who is spending week
or 10 days in the Capital, Mrs.
Crosby formerly was Miss Daisy
Gordon Stewart of Washington, and
after her marriage to the late Mr..
Crosby went to live in Windsor,
Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Bambord Smith
are guests of Mr.. John Paul De
Berry at the Princess Anne Club,
Virginia Beach.
Mrs. Frank Wideman was hostess
at tea for about 20 guests yesterday
in honor of Mrs. Albert Blanding,
wife of Gen. Blanding, who has
been visiting Senator and Mrs.
Charles Andrews. Mrs. Blanding
now is Mrs. Wideman's house guest.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Cafritz will
be at home Sunday afternoon in
their Foxhall road residence. Mrs.
William o. Douglas, Senhora de
Martins, Mrs. William King, Mrs.
James L. Houghteling, Mrs. Robert
V. Fleming, Mrs. William Flather,
Mrs. Eleanor Patterson, Mrs. John
Allan Dougherty, Mrs. Harold
Walker, Mrs. Clifford Banks and
Miss Elizabeth Howry will assist at
the tea table.
Mrs. Russell B. Harrison left to-
day for the West and will be met
In Chicago by her son and daughter
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. William Henry
Harrison, Sd, of Indianapolis, who
will accompany her to their ranch
in Wyoming. Mrs. Harrison will
not return to her apartment in the
Westchester until the autumn and
probably will stop in Indianapolis
for visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
rison before coming back to the
Capital. Mrs. Harrison is the
daughter -in-law of the late Presi-
dent Benjamin Harrison, and before
her marriage was great belle in
Washington as Miss Mary Saunders,
daughter of the late former Senator
and Miss Alvin T. Saunders of Ne
braska.
Evening star., 1941-05-14
ConcertHOlds
Spotlight

The postponement of the recep-
ton in honor of the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt by the Ambassadors,
Ministers and Charge d'Affaires of
the Latin American Republics; which
was planned for this evening. has
given an impetus to the demand for
tickets for the concert of the ALL
American Youth Orchestra, Leopold
Stokowski conducting. Also the
postponement will relieve the traf-
fic congestion in the vicinity of Con-
stitution Hall, where the concert
will be given, and the Pan-Amer-
lean Union, where the reception was
to have been held.
Mrs. Roosevelt, who heads the
list of sponsors for the orchestra,
is expected to occupy her box, which
she could not have done had the
reception not been postponed
The Soviet Ambassador and Nine.
Oumansky have taken box and
among the other boxholders are the
Netherlands Minister and Nine. Lou
don, the Norwegian Minister and
Nine. Munthe de Morgenstierne,
Countess Szechenyi, Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolph Caspar Miller, Mrs. Robert
Low Bacon, Mrs. William Crozier,
Mrs. Frederic A. Keep and Mrs.
Frank j. Merkling.
The administrator of the National
Youth Administration, Mr.. Aubrey
Williams, has taken box and Mrs
Margaret Valiant, also of the N
Y. A., will have guests with her In
her box.
Among others who have reserva-
tions for the concert are the Solicitor
General and Mrs. Francis Biddle
Mrs. Mathew John Whittall, Mrs
Edwin B. Parker, Mrs. David St
Pierre Gaillard, Mrs. Eugene Meyer
Mrs. Christian Heurich, Mrs. Gill
bank Twigg and Mrs. Frank West
Northern Ireland's coal shortage
Evening star., 1941-05-14
L. D. G.. to Meet

Hilary Herbert Chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, will
meet tonight at o'clock at the
apartment of the secretary, Miss
Marion Smith. A musical program
will be given by Miss Wilmeth Gary.
Henry w. Samson will speak on
"The Proper Use of the Flag"
Evening star., 1941-05-14
Will Elect Officers

The Washington Alumnae Chapter
Of Sigma Kappa Sorority will elect
officers at meeting at the home of
Miss Lee Hardell, 1920 Cortland
place NV tonight at 8 o'clock. The
hostess will be assisted by Mrs.
Charles E. Krey.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

attacks which had of the manifestations
death There would be complete paralysis OF the
glazed eyes grey complexion. and reduction
pulse to the absolute minimum. The landady
had found him in the throes of of those fits.
turned to Miss Herczeg.
LAS for YOU" he shouted I'm going to sue you. I'm
going damages-and for support for the rest
of my life"
Miss Herczeg aghast. Aren't you-glad that !
saved YOU from death They would have you
Kovacs scornful IT'S very well for you-a
spoiled daring of fortune-to talk unemployes
without kin. broke. Death welcome. And now you've
spoiled it, I'll sue"
In the next few days the story Of the man who was
dead but to life swept Hungary In the town Of
Szabadka a young mother heard about II and demanded
that authorities exhume the body of her youngest
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

side Of the court and Miss Herczeg and her
parents friends seated the other with considerable
feeling both sides Thousands Of Debrecen towns
folk med around outside exctedy betting the kind Of
verdict the judge would give
The judge heard the case and his decision threw out
lifetime support and quashed the damage
action Then he fined Miss Herczeg 100 pengos (about
reckless driving suspended her drivers license
The subdued young lady then stood up in court and
mpassoned plea to the Judge that he suspend that
She declared that before had she been In
volved accident and she could prove It, But
the judge overred the pretty young womans plea in the
interest of public safety.
When Miss Herczeg got outside the court room she
found herself with but without license to drive It,
a circumstance which pleased her parents just well
they had long been worrying about the errac dv
ing habits of their daughter and welcomed the judges ver
dict as the surest way to enforce their wishes.
Miss Herczeg then took the step that earned for her
the praise of all Debrecen sensible and broadmnded
young She hired the dead man. her chauffeur
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

cencys sake and the two started for crematoy
several miles south of the city.
They the city limits when woman in the
cortege screamed. An auto, being driven by young
woman. careening around bend straight for the
hearse There crash
The hearse turned the coffin rolled out of the
overturned vehicle and the lid sprang off at the impact
Then while the in the cortege screamed and the
pretty girl behind the wheel Of the banched the
corpse clambered to his feet and began to shout MY
ebow-its broken"
A practical young man, Kovacs also began to bawl
the top of his voice for policeman doctor and
lawyer When officer arrived the comedy young
of the unscheduled resurrection gave her Miss
Adele Herczeg.
doctor examined Kovacs and found that the elbow
broken-merely bruised in the fall out of the
coffinand that the young had been started his
way to the crematory oven by the medical examiners
carelessness.
Kovacs who had done considerable giobetrottng
visited the tropics where he contracted disease the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-19

A NEW type of marriage report
~ ing was introduced recently by
Y a small newspaper in Augusta,
Iowa, called the Augusta Union. The
editor of the Union, remembering that
bridegrooms usually receive little at
tention at the hands OF the society
news reporters, decided that he would
vary the rule a little when 1t came
his time TO marry.
Under the caption. Eye Editor Takes
Himself Bride" he wrote as follows
for his own newspaper:
Clarence Rogers, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Rogers Of Osseo. became
the husband of Miss Margaret Gilbert
son. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Martin
Gilbertson of Augusta, in a beautiful
ring ceremony Saturday noon before
a justice of the peace at Waukon,
Iowa