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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-07-03

Those from out of town attending
Mrs. Sims funeral Sunday were: Mr..
B. F. Benson, Starvkille; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. Benson and daughter of
Memphis; Mrs. Lorena Benson OF
Sewance; Mrs. Joe Parker of Meri-
dian; Mr.. Melvin Butler. of Maben
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Staples of Mem
phis; Mr.. Claude Brooks and daugh-
ter, Virginia, and son, Claude Jr, OF
Memphis; and Mr.. Earl E. Bell OF
Water Valley.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Coaches Classify
Basket Officials

AUBURN - Whistletooters of
the Tacoma and Seattle athletic
officials associations were given
the Double-O recently by Puget
Sound Conference coaches as they
made ready for the fast-approach-
ing basketball season. The officials
were rated in two approved groups
and one reject class.
The official league ball was also
adopted and date for the annual
basketball jamboree was set for
Dec. IL at Auburn.
Practice games were an
nounced by Kent and High
line. Kent will play Mt Kirk
land on Dec. . while Highline
plays Mt O'Dea on the same
date.
Hoop coaches present were
Chuck Smith. Enumclaw; Carl
Sparks, Puyallup; Bill Ames,
Buckley: Pop Keeney. Sumner;
Shorty Luft, Renton. all of whom
coached football. and Harold Rude,
Highline. and John Lewis. Kent,
Auburn's basket mentor is yet to
be chosen from between Matt Auc-
zynski or Russ Eyer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Girls Select
Honor Teams

With the conclusion of the vol
leyball season at Pacific Lutheran
college, WA, the Lutheran las
sic athletes, have emerged with
two honor teams. Following a
playoff tiff these two teams were
chosen, representing all classes.
Team No. 1. Virginia Hend-
rickson (captain), Jean Todd,
Dorothy Herstine, Avis How
land. Ruth Simonson, Marga-
ret Hill. Mildred Brodland,
Esther Sivertson and Juanita
Moe.
Team No 2 is composed Of &C.
celia Gardlin, captain; Betty
Jones. Dorothy Mills, Thelma
Thureson. Kathryn Wallen, Pat
Iverson, Thilda Hellman, Shirley
Henrickson, Lorens Garges and
Ruth Bengtson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Cubs Take Over
Angel Club

CHICAGO-James r. Gallagher,
general manager of the Chicago
Cubs, announced today that the
Cubs have purchased the Los An
geles franchise in the Pacific Coast
league.
Gallagher said the transac-
ton IL subject TO the approval
of the Cubs board of direc-
tors which will he called into
special session. The Los
Angeles club was property of
the Santa Catalina Island
company. another Of the hold
ings Of p. X. Wrigley, owner
of the Cubs.
Clarence (Pants) Rowland, vet
eran member of the National
league organization. will be in full
charge of operations in Los An
geles. Rowland, manager Of the
Chicago White Sox from 1914 to
1918, has been connected with the
Cubs in various capacities since
1881.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Critical Day
For Harshman
To-day will tell the tale

To-day will tell the tale :"
That's what doctors said early
Wednesday morning regarding the
chances of Marv Harshman play
ing against Portland University
Pilots here in the Stadium bowl
Friday night.
IF the Lutheran captain is able
to move around on his legs today
without causing more swelling in
his ankles, he may be able to
play a few minutes Friday" added
the medicos
Coach Cliff Olson said how
ever that the compound full
back would see action only on
offense. provided doctors say
he Ia ready. The big boy has
been sick In bed for eight
days.
Meanwhile Olson made a check
Of the Lutherans, position by posi-
ton, and discovered that fullback
wasn't the only position where the
Gladiators will not be at full
strength Friday night.
Taking the squad by positions,
here's the dope:
Ends: All in good shape. Regu-
lars Marty North and Paul Polillo
to start-Iufer and kyllo in re-
serve.
Tackles: All three big tackles
George Anderson, Hugo Swanson.
George Fallstrom ready for
heavy duty.
Guards: Both regulars are out.
Erling Holland and Don sloppy
will open against Portland. Pete
Peterson may see some action at
center. Thorleifson out.
Center: Don D'Andrea ready
to 20 but No. / reserve, Stan
Whitehead, Is out. Pete Pet
erson may spell off the
kapowsin big boy.
Quarterback: Tommy LIme-
Den has bad leg, may not
start. Jack Bratiie looms ~
Friday night player. Kern
Dubois In reserve.
Left Half: Mary Tommervik out
TO play the greatest game Of his
career. Frank Spear in reserve.
No worries for Olson here.
Right Half: Despite a sprained
ankle, Ster Harshman will start
with Tommy Hoskins in reserve.
Fullback: Olson is hoping the
Luther attack from this position
will not be halted. Stan Grieb is
starter. a kid who did right well
against Linfield when Harshman
was out.
A good workout was held Tues
day and the squad spirit was high.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Drumheller Off
Racing Board

OLYMPIA-The governors Of
flee said today il had received the
resignation of Allan Drumheller of
Walls Walla as a member Of the
state horse racing commission.
Drumheller was appointed by for
mer Gov. Clarence D. Martin in
March. 1888, and Was the only
holdoyer from the previous admin
istration on the present board.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Park Basketball

The Park Recreation Basketball
league will card three games this
Wednesday night. two for Bellar-
mine floor at s and o'clock and
another at Falkland grade school
gymnasium at 2.
Bellarmine gyms p. m, Mon
archs VS.. jefferson Playfield.
3 pm, Portland Avenue VS..
Latter Day Saints.
Falkland Grade School gyms
p. m, Falkland Trim. Luth. vs.,
Messiah Lutheran.
All games arc free to the public.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Major Hockey
By UNITED PRESS

The Toronto Maple Leafs
climbed into first place and drop
ped the Rangers into fifth position
Tuesday night with an SIS victory
over the New Workers before q
crowd of s,711 in Madison Square
Garden.
Both clubs scored In every
period with the Leafs staging
three-goal surge in the third.
syl Apps, Pete Langelle and
Lorne Carr all found the
range In this session.
The Bruins scared into third
place with lop-sided To triumph
over the Brooklyn Americans
before 1000 fans at Boston. The
win was Boston's third in four
nights. Milt Schmidt, Bill Hollett
and Bill Cowley each scored twice
for Boston.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Don Greeley
Off for Army

PULLMAN. Wash--Lieut Don
Greeley. Washington state back
field coach whose work with the
injury-riddied ranks OF right half
backs. Is credited with much Of
the Cougars late-season come
back. leaves Sunday for active
duty at Camp Lee, Va
Greeley. quarterback OF the 1910
WSc eleven. joined the coaching
staff this year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
White Passes
Army Exams

DETROIT - Byron twhiszer)
White. backfield star of the Detroit
Lions professional football team.
was pronounced physically fit for
selective service yesterday, but
may not see army duty.
White, Rhodes scholar and for
mer University Of Colorado grid
great. disclosed that he had applied
for an intelligence post in the
naval reserve. II assigned to naval
intelligence. he said, nv would be
on active duty for the duration Of
the emergency.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Stanford Has
Figure Proof
Cords Lead in
MonY Departments

sEATTIE-Don't be surprised
II. when the seasons over anc
someone else II playing IN the
Rose Bowl, the Stanford gans
grabs the major share Of suct
extra-curricular gridiron honors a,
all-stars and statistics.
II you want individual head.
liners. Frankie Albert and Fred
Meyer. among other Cardinals
rank with the best Today's rank
ings Of the American Football
Statistical bureau also show that:
Albert leads the Pacific
Coast conference In total
ysrdage. gaining 7s4 yards
from running and passing TO
drop Bob Robertson of South
ern California from the lead
for the FIRST time since early
In the season.
Pete Kmetovic. Stanford half
back, forged ahead OF Sophomore
Bob Barrett of Washington in
rushing with 433 yards to Bar
rett's 40s. Meyer. brilliant STAN
ford wingman. remained the
coasts top ranking pass snatoher
with IA compilations to his credit.
The Stanford T formation leads
in team offense with 305.3 yards
per game. compared to the 1854
yard average of 1s4os unbeaten
Rose Bowl champions.
TOO
The Indians also pace other
western elevens in rushing offense
with an average of 200 yards per
game. and in rushing defense.
where they have held opponents
to 1884 yards on the ground
They ranked second In total de-
Tense. within striking distance of
stubborn crew, and
second to UCLA In passing Of
Tense.
This monopoly leaves slim pick
ings for the rest OF the confer
ence. California's all-around de-
fensive average of 1883 yards
per opponent kept the Golden
Bears on top in this department.
UCI.A gained 1853 yards from
passing in each game. Idaho's
aerial defense topped the list with
only 43.5 yards to each OF the
vandals' eight opponents. Oregon.
as usual, led in team punting with
1888 yards per kick.
Individually, Howard Manson,
the Idaho sophomore. is the out
aerial sharpshooter with
SO competitions. and Curt Mecham,
Oregon, PAGES kickers with a 41.O2
yard average.
First ten in individual total Of
Tense: Albert, Stanford. 724 yards;
use, 663; Sewell.
WsC, 649; Manson, Idaho. sos;
UCLA, S04; Naranche.
SIS; Mecham. Oregon,
1856; Dethman, csc, 445: kmeto-
vic, Stanford. 433; Robin, Ore
gon, AS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Portland Drops
One Hockey Club

PORTLAND - Portland will
withdraw one of its hockey teams
from the Northwest league. it was
decided today.
Lack of players was given as
the reason. Promoter Bobby Rowe
will concentrate on one team, the
Waterfront. which will draw on
players from the discontinued
Buckaroos.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Prep Season
Nearing End
Two Teens Riskino
Perfect Records

Unbeaten records and confer
ence titles 10 on the block in
Thanksgiving day encounters that
end the 1e41 Washington state
high school football season.
At least two perfect-record
teams were scheduled to hit
a snag. since umbeaten elevens
are paired off In two games
Clover Park, Pierce county
champions. meets Elma Of the
Central league and woodland
and Ridgefield tangIe for the
Trico league crown.
Port Angeles seeks its tenth
consecutive victory and the Olym-
pic title against Port Townsend.
which fell victim to the Teddies
less than two weeks ago. Wen
atchee, unbeaten in nine games.
takes on capable Ellensburg
squad.
In the Cross-State league,
Stadium and Lincoln Of Ia
come meet In their annual
encounter which decides sec
ond place In league standings;
Walla Walla invades Yakima
and Seattle Prep goes to Bell
ingham.
The Everett seagulls, Cross
State titleholders who lost to Butte,
Mont, last week, journey to
Salem. Oregon.
Southwest battles pair Hoquiam
and Aberdeen, Shelton and Olym-
pia. Chehalis and Centralia, Kelso
and Longview, and Camas and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Is Nominated
For Handicap
Morchb0nk Event
Set for Saturday
MORAN RACE TRACK.

TANFoRAN RACE ACK.
San Bruno, Calf. - Tanforans
richest race and annual classic
the $4,000 Marchbank handicap
drew nineteen nominations, IT
was today announced by Racing
Secretary Johnny Maluvius. The
mile and an eighth stakes, which
has brought out many of Amer
ica's finest horses in its first five
runnings, will be decided Satur-
day, Nov. %.
Embracing stakes and handicap
winners from all racing sectors
of the country. the coming re-
newal OF the Marchbank is ex-
pected to live up to its full tradi-
ton of thrills.
The nominations follow:
Samborombon, Barran cosA.
Don Juan ii. Marriage, Hypo-
critic, Step BY, Lostagal, Big
League, Yankee Dandy,
Sweepida, Devils Crag, Ar
gonne Woods. Royal Crusader,
No Competition. Bulwark.
Count Dor, Bucking, Pump
gun, Playhouse.
The Marchbank handicap has
the distinction of having been the
fastest run mile and an eighth
stakes in the United States. In
dian Broom, owned by Maj. Austin
C. Taylor of Vancouver, B. c.,
established the worlds record of
1:47 3-5 when he captured the first
running in 1886.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Gala Basket
Season Opens

NEW YORk-Four of the finest
amateur basketball quintets in
the country begin a nationwide
six-months celebration of the 50th
anniversary of the sport tonight
with the opening round Of the
Golden Jubilee tournament in
Madison Square Garden.
Twentieth Century Fox. Nat
ional AAU champions, play Roa-
noke Legionnaires, southern
titlists, in the opening game and
Phillips Sc, national champion in
1910, meets Ohbach A. A, metro
politan titleholder. In the feature
game.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Prepare for
Have Been Stressed
In Point Tries

Coach Cliff Olson announced
"Wednesday that he had re-
eeived a long distance tele-
phone call from Omaha. >eh.,
asking II Pacific Lutheran
would play Midland Teachers
Of Fremont, Seb.. In n post
season game TO he held In
Tacoma. Midland IL unbeaten.
Olson expected 10 reply Thurs
day.
PORTLAND. Ore. - The Uni
versity Of Portland football team
went through a two-hour practice
session today in preparation for
it's little big game Friday night
at Tacoma with the high flying
Pacific Lutheran eleven.
After the intensive work
out. which included everything
from place kicking TO falling
on the ball. Mathews pro-
nounced his squad in fine
physical condition except for
few very minor bruises that
should be completely healed
BY Friday"
The days session opened with 4
grass drill and ended with Full
back Del Huntsinger sharpening
up his kicking toe on try-for-point
place kicks. The Pilots have been
weak in this department all year.
On offense the Pilots worked on
forward passes, including a couple
Of new ones. in which Halfback
Bobby (HulD Durham did the
tossing and Louie Farnsworth.
sophomore right halfback. the
catching.
The secondary defense got about
so minutes of drill against Pacific
Lutheran passes, with Don Rochon,
ace passer of the frosh squad,
playing the role of Mary Tommy
gum Tom ervik, sensational
passer of the Lutes.
Mathews admittedly was
not satisfied with the manner
In which the secondary de-
Tended against the imaginary
Lutte attack, but said there
still were q couple Of days in
which to smooth over the
rough spots.
The Portland coach announced
that his 25-man squad would leave
Portland Friday morning, accom-
panied by a special train of Port
land rooters and the University of
Portland band, complete with Mike
Maloney, one-time national drum
major champion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Grid Contest

ASTORIA. Ore.-Final arrange
ments were completed today for a
Thanksgiving day football game
tomorrow between the 24eth Coast
Artillery team Of Fort Stevens and
Linfield college. The army team
has lost but one game this year
TO the Arkansas Travellers" from
Fort Lewis, Wash.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20

service the public We
are xonr major league with game every way
/ like fell out of my chair
graduate OF football school big time ak
unbelievable.
nickel dollar percent
public with minimum and
brutaly tight passes. press included
the the Palouse lands
friends and gain much
publ
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Women Ticket
Sellers SOUGHT

An appeal for more women
ticket sellers was issued We'd
nesday by the Pacific Lutheran
College Of Pacific game head
quarters.
MI women Interested In help
Ing boost the big game here
Nov. 70 are requested TO contact
headquarters ut log Rust Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20

NEW YORK-Ford Frick. presi-
dent Of the National league. an
nounced today that the annual
major league meetings. scheduled
TO be held in New York Dec. BIO
II. have been shifted to Chicago
N the same dates.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Houl Back Thof Bet. Boy i.

Callers: that Sometimes become
positive
In and games other
records positive and
wron
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
Yelm Wins Basket
Tilt From Rainier

fELM-Ben Carpenter, Rainier
high school forward. did a CORR
gan here last night when he looped
In a one-hsnded push shot from
mid-floor which dropped through
the Yelm basket.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20

Your postmaster can tell you
how to invest IN u. S. Defense
Bonds-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20

The Cougar Texas Aggies football classic here Dec
already il assured Of selout.
Only 5000 tickets remain unsod and they will be gone
by next week.
The demand has exceeded the fondes hopes Of the
able Earl Foster, graduate of Washington state
and and pleasant and husng agent
yesterday the ticket office IN
Saunders WSC and Mrs waiter
FARMLAND are doing q million dollar management job
refreshing change from the average grad
that holds the remaining
uckets
large
aThats he When they
which win be by next week. II the year."
close 1000 box seats
caly constructed going at $3.50 copy will have been
purchased
Standing Room Tickets
But and keep this in mind they will not be sold
until after the starting kickoff at 80 o'clock in the after
This is an irou-clad rule will be broken. Foster
made that plain by bouncing rugged Paouse paw off
telephone desk and sompng heavy brogan the cement
floor
These standing sold where
holders overf1ood the stadium
point safety and comfort" Foster
continued.
the table again stopped
Il n laid gently
The first thurnp nearly metscarpal
reasonable and Eresdy' he We
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
On Me lam 4!
With EllIoTT MErcAlF

While products making the
ington State grid machine work there Tacoman at
the University Washington who also doing than
his share that his club well in the conference
He ID Hoines sen guard luck" boy of the
Washington varsity
print prominently freshman and
counted on for big things on the varsity
almost didn't maeraize.
sophomore competition from per
sormers slvinski Means ah-cosst
action and his big w"
n 1899 he his" sssscn-ony II wasn't A
u Tor . year.
big the opening lineup and he had
ready then he had to buck
the competition Ray Frankowsd and Dick Greenwood
proportions with of seasoning behind them
right work and had attracted the attention Of
coaching
Hard Luck Whacks Again
Then hard luck" took another swing at him. In the
third game the against Oregon in Portland he
suffered back injury and out Of action for most
II was a tough blow for anyone to take, but Holmes
wasn't through ystmnot BY long shot touch and h, VA, t.
Greenwood back and were plenty OF
In short Coach Jim Phean material
he had Washington
Greenwood started against during Holmes
rot into the action smashing went
through the Gopher ofense took the best
blocking they could hand out and piled up the inter
ference IT like cordwood.
This howl-and he did
that the next week he Wa starter against
M injury ynr hs
the Cougars the Hushes opened up
second half submerged them, 23la
line Washington walked over UCLA
AL
The Indians defeated the Hushe
1877 they yardage Holmes right guard
postion
Could Haze Been Greafesf
He has shown the sdelne skeptcs that all the things
written about him when he freshman were true That
with any luck At Ill he could have been the greatest guard
in the nation
In fact year over'hado~rd that
Of Ray Franko~s pal who selected ALI
Americans and listed as an All
American "cinch" for 1s41
hui what Jim Phelsn think Of him.
his payersduring the season he VIII
nod in Holmss direction mutter, That kids good"
good!
Can you name any better" Phean will reply
And Phelan, master Of line play 10 real
compliment
O, the field Holmes deadly He hi hard h knfes
usss his hands his opponents with No pity
dsgusted with his slighy osad
always practical Joker the popular players on
the squnA
The fellows know he's he's trying
and they know he's good.
year IL After that he plans to finish
college 70 intend play foot
going o hang up his eeats
writing the record books at washington
there win little notation beside the name Of Bill Holmes
viii say Regular right guard. Of the best"
Ths hard luck boy really showed them
SellOuf IL Certain
Cosv.r TEXAS AUries fOOtball classic
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-20
S U N RISE

Thursday, Nov. 20 $1,000. 1921
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-09-26
critical list" Priorities on them will

critical list" Priorities on them will
be given to builders constructing 2OO,-
900 privately-financed housing units
in 275 defense areas of the U. S. and
territories. Mr.. Nelson said the plan
will apply to financed homes selling
for up to $4,000 or renting for not
more than $50 a month. First pref
erence will be given to homes under
construction on September l and for
remodeling and rehabilitation work,
and then for new homes for rent and
ned homes to be sold.
Defense Oil Coordinator Ickes said
gasoline restrictions will not be lift
ed. Mr.. Ickes said in the face of a
~ 1-2 percent drop in gasoline stocks
compared to this time last year, there
is a demand of II percent more than
last year. Deliveries to East coast
filling stations were ia percent low
err last week than the week before,
and will have to be cut more, he said,
unless the pipeline is built from Iexas
to New Jersey.
Defense Mediation Board Chairman
Davis announced an agreement with
the United Mine Workers of America
to reopen strike-bound Captive"
mines for a period of 80 days begin
ming September %. The agreement
requires a three-day written notice by
either side before operations can be
halted. Negotiations on the union
shop demand which led to the strike
will be resumed September "a. The
u. S. Cancellation Service announced
settlement of 81 labor disputes.
OPM Associate Director Hillman
announced employers in Scranton and
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, have agreed to hire
1885 power-machine operators and
200 assistants from among the $500
workers forced out of employment in
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-09-26

those two areas by the silk shortage.
Mr.. Hillman also announced broad
"model" program of State and local
cooperation with OPM to alleviate I'M
employment in the silk, automobile
and rubber industries in New Jersey.
A. c. Hoffman of the OPA Food
Section, speaking in Philadelphia, said
farm prices have risen more than 40
percent since the outbreak of the
war and stand now at 81 per cent of
parity in terms of things farmers buy.
Labor Secretary Perkins said living
costs at August Is this year were rs
percent more than two years ago.
Surgeon General Magee announced
more than 10000 nurses are needed
for the Army Nurse Corps, including
1000 Reserve nurses to care for men
still to be indicted this year and an
equal number to replace the estimated
40 percent who will request discharge
at the end of their one year enlist
ments. Information can be obtained
from the War Department or the Red
Cross, Washington, D. C.
Congress passed and sent to the
White House the $3,533, 100000 tax
bill for 1941, increasing the number
of taxpayers by an estimated 2,275,-
900 persons. The bill increases COR
poration surtaxes and lowers present
individual exemptions from $4,000 to
$1,000 for married persons and from
$500 to $3.50 for single taxpayers.