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Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
A Comeback?

A OUleOUCk.
II activity means anything base
ball is making a comeback in I'M
perial Valley.
Baseball. in the event you can't
remember back that far, was once
the favorite sport of the area, but
for some obscure reason fell al
NEST into complete decay as far as
fan interest was concerned a few
years ago.
It is quite likely, in fact, that 1t
would have be relegated to the
valleys sport graveyard had 1t not
been for Jack Stark, Stark. whose
passing a year ago was definite
loss to baseball, was the man be-
hind the scenes in the building OF
El Centre stadium.
Stark also aided the cause OF
baseball during those years by per-
sonally financing winter league
baseball teams, put FL Centre in
the coast winter league with the
ROYAL Giants, White King and
other teams and sent two winnings
teams to the California and Arizona
semi-pro tournaments.
But back to the comeback era.
El Centro. Westmorland, Heber,
Brawley, the 18th Cavalry and two
Mexicali outfits put teams into the
county baseball league this winter
and drew the largest crowds IN a
decade.
That was the first definite sign.
Then larger crowds were reported
at the training activities OF the
San Diego Padres and considerable
interest was shown in the coming
weekend games between the Rook-
les of San Diego and San Diego
State to be played in the STADIUM
Topping off the comeback sign
is the intense interest in the major
league exhibition games scheduled
in El Centro stadium between the
Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chlcago
White Sox in April.
On that date Mayor Robert Hat
ton will declare a city holiday ana
all stores will be closed IN the
afternoon in order TO allow en-
ployes and customers time to at
tend the game.
Stark Field -.
While on the subject OF baseball,
let's turn for just moment 10 q
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
MARKET QUOTATIONS
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK, March i (uP)-
stocks moved irregularly through
out today's session. Volume was
light.
Traders moved cautiously. Ad-
verse factors were cited as tears
over steel industry labor trouble
possibility of new tax law now
that the lend lease bill is out OF the
way. and fears of extension OF the
war.
steel shares were hammered
down wherein they made new lows
for the day. L. s. steel was active
IL had touched $685. up e. Then
il broke TO below 5S. Bethlehem
declined substantially after selling
at 81 up l. other steel followed
these leaders.
Dow Jones preliminary closing
stock averages Industrial lZ3.lS
off .os: Rail 2796, off %; Utility
1859. up OF; and 65 stocks 41.74'
off .03, ..sooo
stock sales approximated 100000
shares compared with $4,000 yes
terday Curb stock sales were sl,-
600 shares against $4,000 in the pre-
vious session.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
L. A. PRODUCE

Los GEIEs, Macrh l. AOfJ-
Trading wa rather slow with show
ors.
Asparagus colossal 12-13c ex fey
lie fey Sc choice 7-sc. Imperial
select sc ex fey Sc fey &c.
Cabbage cannonball 75-90c. Dan
ish 1.16; Imperial 90-1.15; red 1.25-
SO; savoy 30-40e.
Lettuce Imperial 4 dozen crates
1.75-2; SIS .25-1 so; Yuma As 2-2.25;
bs ] SOL .6b; San Dieo 5s 9O-1.
Peas Imperial bush 5h-7c. crates
2.9o-3: Coachella pole 7-she. San
Pedro bush 4-5 c. Carpinteria pole
soc. san Diego bush &c. ONnard
a. BE Laguna Beach bush 5-b12
China Coachella bic.
squash: white summer CoacheIa
Imperial cartes i.-l.25: san Diego
lugs ordinary rs Italian San Diego
CO. TBe Imperial Coachella crates l.
lIat Coachella flats s0-1; yellow
crnnkneck Imperial crates 2.-2.2o'
banana local &c.
Tomatoes; INLAND. Westmorland
aud Brawley crates 9-tops fair 2.2o-
b0s la-tops fair 2.-2.50; los fair
a.so-IT5, eos fair 1.-l.25.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12

cause the Padre youngsters VIII play
San Diego State college. in a double
header here Saturday and Sunday
afternoons while the regulars are
playing host to the Pittsburgh Pir-
ates in San Diego.
Lefty Olsen twirled for the regu-
lars while Dilbeck and Brewer toss
ed for the rockies, allowing the
Regulars only one run.
Only consolation for the Regulars
was the fact they outhit the Yam
nigans, 10-7, Eddie Pellegrini and
George Macdonald led the regu-
lars at bat with two hits each. NAL
jan and Stinson topped the rookie
stickers and accounted for two OF
the three scores.
The showing of Pellegrini was
particularly gratifying to burst be-
cause the shortstop must prove his
worth at the plate if the San Diego
nine is to figure in a first division
struggle.
Joe BerkoWitz, utility infielder and
only holdout on the club, reported
to camp Wednesday but has not yet
come to terms. Reports are that
Berkowitz might be called upon to
take over the shortstopping chores
in the event Pellegrini does not pro-
duce.
Stars Lose
SAN BERNARDINO, Calf, Mar.
IL. (UP)-The Hollywood Stars met
the Pittsburgh Pirates today for
their second exhibition game of the
season. Frank Frisch said Pitchers
Rip Sewell, Joe Bowman and Dick
Conger would work against the
coast leaguers. Yesterday Hollywood
turned up ragged and dropped an
II to 4 decision to Sacramento at
the latter's Fullerton camp.
Angels VS.. Beavers
SANTA MONICA, Calf, March
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
Track Coaches
Select Teams

Valley track coaches, watches in
hand. timed runners this week in
an effort to choose the strongest
possible teams for dual meets
scheduled later in the month.
FL Centro trackmen oppose Braw-
ley,s league champions in the next
valley meet on Tuesday afternoon
FL Centre tracksters will take part
in the Huntington Beach relays the
following Saturday and meet Holt
vile in a dual meet on March %
Brawley travels to Yuma on the
same date.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12

IL. CUP)-Los Angeles and Port
land previewed each others strength
today in an exhibition. Both clubs
have been hot and cold, the Angels
still hampered by holdouts Rip Col
Inns and Bob Weiland, and the
Beavers. the cellar squad last year,
depending upon lots of new material.
Los Angeles was routed 9 to 3 by
the Philadelphia Athletics yester-
day in an abbreviated contest, while
Portland was idle.
Freitas Hurls
ANAHEIM, Calf, March II. (UP)
Tony Freitas, southpaw star OF
the Sacramento SolonS, was pitch
ing today against the constructing
Philadelphia Athletics. Pilot Pepper
Martin believed Freitas would sill
ence the big bats of the Mackmen
and end their rampage over coast
league clubs.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
High Scores
Feature Play

Six El Centre bowlers topped tht
600 series mark at the bowling alley
in major league play Tuesday night
as Gullett Grocery LED the advance
of favored teams with a 40 VIII,
over Building and Loan.
In other matches Trocadero oe-
feated Ben Herring, 81 and Coca
Cola and the Mems store broke
even.
Highest series of the night was
turned in by Herb Brown, l80-224-
227-631. other series included, Mac
McCorkle, 2l6-221- -18l-616, Drum
mond. 188-203- -210-612, Bob Shef-
field, 211-175-204-6l0, George Flem-
ing, 1e3-178-232-6o3, Noel smith,
l94-232-174T600.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
.AAU Tourney
Opens Sunday

stage was set today for the 194l
national A. A. U. basketball tour
nament opening in Denver Sunday,
with Angelo Hank Luisetti slated
to contest a half dozer old timers
for individual honors.
Luisetti is the star forward OF
the San Francisco Olympic club
which entered the meet officially
Yesterday, but his claim to pub
llcity was his suspension in 1888 by
the A. A. U. for allegedly accepting
money for appearing III motor
picture.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
.Ca!exico Scene
OF Golf Match

The second in a series of eight
man team golf matches will be play
ed Sunday over the Calexico Inter-
national club course, according to
Mortie Dutra, Calexico pro.
Teams from Calexico and Bar
bara Worth country clubs were ex-
pected to be strengthened for the
match Sunday, while Del Rio and
Yuma clubs were expected to retain
the same lineupS.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
Harmon to Sign
Film Contract

ANN ARBOR, Mich, March IL
CUP) American Halfback Tom
my Harmon of the University OF
Michigan said today he would go to
New York Friday to sign a contract
for a starring role in a motion
picture.
Harmon said that under terms of
contract with Bing Crosby's agen-
cy he would receive $13 500, and that
the agency would receive an option
for his services in a second film
for which he would get ST, 7,500
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
8ENCHW WARM|NG
by Burdette Kinne
-post-Press Sports Editor

question that has been bothering
Us for long time.
What ever happened to the pro-
poSal to rename El Centro sta
dium, Stark Field?
Shortly after Jack Stark's death
there was a move started to rename
the stadium in his honor because OF
the important part he played ir
obtainging the stadium and II,
keeping baseball alive in the valley
Recently. however, we have heard
very little about the proposal. Why
not put the city council back or
the program and go through with
the plan to honor the man who
built Fl Centre stadium
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
L. A. LIVESTOCK

LOS ANGELES, March j lUP)-
Federal State Market News SerF-
ice).
Hogs 500 steady to 10 cents high
er bulk medium to choice 10 to
24o Ib butchers s55-9.o5, top 80
off weights 7.75-S.5O; packing sows
6.50-7. odd head 7.25.
Cattle 500, very slow. scattered
sales about steady, medium light
steers 1o.1O-11, best held above
11.25, few heifers TO $50. some held
higher. cows 7.25-S.25, Gamers and
cutters 5.5O-7. bulls 5.25-910, thin
kind down to 1925, calves $50, stea-
dy, odd vealers 10 1850 choice lack :
Ing early. few calves to 1850, good
TO choice quoted around y.
sheen none, good TO choice wool
ed lambs quoted 1O.50-11.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
San Diego State
Cagers Advance
In Tournament

KANSAS CITY, MO, March II.
(UP)-The National Intercollegiate
Basketball tournament entered the
second round today, with 16 of the
original 80 entrants eliminated.
Missouri and Kansas teams, which
had dominated the tournament
heretofore, were the worst suffer-
ers. All six of the Missouri Valleys
first round contenders were de-
feated
Louisiana Normal of Natchitoches
and Bemidji (Minn) Teachers be-
came favorites, having humbled
seeded teams last night. Normal
beat Warrensburg, Mo-, Teachers,
so to 43. Bemidji, paced by A. john
son, big forward, made an early
lead stick and beat Pittsburg, Kan,
Teachers 35 to 33.
San Diego, Calf, State started
slow last night. without its star
Milon Phelps, but when he was re-
turned to the lineup, it defeated
Montana Normal of Dillon, as to %
Santa Barbara, Calf, had trouble
with a Wayne, Neb., Teachers quin-
tet, but finished with 80 TO 2t
victory.
Superior, Wis, Teachers defeated
Morningside college of Sioux City
Ia, 81 to AZ. Stephen F.. Austin col
lege of Nacogodoches, Tex, tool
Simpson of Indianola, Ia, 81 to so
Van Stanford, Austin Center, wa!
within a point of the tournament
individual scoring record, 81 points
when he was elected on persona
fouls.
Murray, KY, State, seeded en-.
trant took a So to 36 victory owe
Oregon college of Monmouth. Balti
more university had trouble for {
time with Omaha university bu
pulled away to a 50 to 33 victory.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
Trojans, Broncs
Split Series

LOS ANGELES, March II. (UP)
University of Southern California
emerged today with an even break
in two-game baseball series with
Santa Clara following an to vic
tory yesterday.
Three Bronco pitchers were comb
ed for 16 hits by use, including a
home run and triple by Merrill
Combs and triples by Frank Koski
and Bruce Konopka. Santa Clara
won the first California intercol-
legiate baseball association contest
6 to 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
LOCAL BUTTERFAT
CHICAGO GRAINS

CHICAGO, March II (UP) -
Wheat price dropped more than l
cent a bushel today. Selling was
fairly general 1t was based on re-
ports from Washington that Eng
land does not need surplus wheat
and corn for the present.
wheat was off 1 to IL, May S.
S5%.
Corn was unchanged TO off Is,
oats unchanged to up Is, rye OF A
TO q aud 10Y beans up ss 10 a.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12

lily favored to repeat, according to
Johnson, but several other compe-
tent tandems will be included in the
draw. Clarence White and Martin
Leidig, Johnson and Brents and
Jack Hens and Jack Bowker loom
as serious competitors.
Two divisions of tournament play
will be run off Sunday, Johnson
said, and A and B division. The
tournament committee will attempt
to place the entrants in such man.
ner that competition will be closer
and divisions easier to handle.
Trophies will be awarded to win
ming teams and second place team;
in both divisions, johnson said. En-
try deadline is 7 pm. Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
SEATTLE BLASTS
PITTSBURGH, 9-3

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, March
- up The Pittsburgh Pirates,
who yesterday lost to Seattle, 9-3,
play Hollywood today. Russ Bauers
gave Seattle seven runs on six hits
yesterday, but Manager Frankie
Frisch said he would come around
in good shape.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
ANDREWS TO START

FORT MYERS, Fla, March II
(UP) Andrews, portly pitcher
who was suspended from the Cleve-
land Indians a few days after he
reported TO camp, will make his
first start of the year today in the
final intra-squad game Of the
raining period.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
GREENBERG MAY
GET DEFERMENT

LAKELAND Fla, March IL (UP)
Hank Greenberg, the Detroit Ii
ger slugging outfielder, has second
degree flat feet. DR.. Grover G.
Freeman, retired U. S. navy lieu
tenant commander, learned yester-
day when he gave Greenberg a
physical examination Tor Selective
Service. Whether the feet will keep
Hank out of the draft army re-
mains to be seen.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
DOUBLES PLAY BEGINS
IN INDOOR TOURNAMENT

OKLAHOMA CITY, March L
CUP)- Doubles competition opens
today in the national indoor ten
mis- tournament here. The l6 sur
vivors in the singles competition re-
ceived a layoff until Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
T.. a. POULTRY

LOS ANGELES, March u UP)-
Hens. Ieghorns. "a TO 3h lbs. l6c
Hens, leghorns, 81 TO lbs. Iec
Do over lbs. ............:..... Ioc
Hens, colored, to 5h lbs. 22c
Hens, colored, 5h lbs. up. ~. &c
Broilers, over IA to ~ lbs. tic
Broilers, over IA TO 2A lbs. 1sc
Fryers, leghorn, 2kto lbs. JOS
Fryers. coiored 2Hto ga lbs up 20c
Fryers, colored. 3ik 20 AZ lbs 20c
Roasters, colored a. lbs and up 20c
Old roosters, colorrd .......... ISc
Old roogters. leghorn .......... 1oc
Ducklings, over pounds 49,. 1Sc
DucIlings, under pounds ..--- 1sf
Old ducks .''''''-
Young geese ........--...''..' !oc
Tom Turkeys .......... ..'...-.'' ~
Hen turkeys, 9 to II lbs. -. 1oc
Hen turkeys, IL lbs. and up 1ec
Old hen turkeys ...--......... nc
Old tom turkeys .....,........ 1!c
capons. 8 lbs. and up .....- Z4c
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
CHAPMAN STARS

ANAHAEIM, Cal, March II CUP)
Sam Chapman, former California
all-American football star, hit two
nome runs on a triple in three
times up to knock in five runs yes
terday as the Philadelphia Ath-
letics walloped Los Angeles, 8-3,
for their sixth win in seven starts.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
L. A. STOCKS

Los ANGELES, March II IIP)-
Stocks rallied in a brisk morning
session on the Los Angeles EX-
change today with nine issues up,
two down and two unchanged. Vol
ume was approximately 1000
shares.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
Maxwe|I-Riessen Doubles Team to
Defend Championship p in Annual
Ca!exico Tournament Sunday

Top ranking doubles OF the Imperial and Yuma valley
Caexco championships Sunda
CaeXco legion high school courts
cordng o johnson, manager
Defending Champions
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
Hatcher Injured

BERKELEY Calf, (UP)-OryIe Hatcher, halpaek
football has left the university
spring playing Rugby
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
Son Diego Rockies
Even Series witt
Regular SIusgers

The rookie-reguar baseball series at the San Diego
Padre spring training camp in Ell Centro stadium was all
even again following the rockies 81 triumph Man
ager Cedric bursts varsity Tuesday morning.
The Rookie victory we'll received in Ell Centre be-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
I. A. BANKS
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Los ANGELES, March II GUP)-
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12
Kohl Stops Gaeis

BERKELEY (UP)-Mke KOl turned back ST. Marys
University California defeated the
intercollegiate Baseball association
Imperial Valley press., 1941-03-12

SARASOTA, Fla, March
y. (UP)-Step up and meet
the worlds only one man
baseball club-a gent who
has nlaYed eYerX nOSitiOn on
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-15
Look Out! PROPAGANDA!

And what we call Gree speech"
does the trick! If the government
could suppress any paper that dis
agreed with it, how long do you
think you would hear the TRUTH
about the government?
You, the citizen, have given over to
the unmuzzled American press the
job of WARNING you of dangers,
informing you of the behavior of
the world.
You, the citizen, need never grope
about blindfolded-as long as you'll
be very stubborn about ONE THING:
Keep the right of oil men 70 speak out
publicly. Bind the press, as you have,
only with letters of truth and deeeneyI
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-15
No .BOyride
Thief in Governor
Gar Fl Minutes Later

OF all the automobiles he Sc
lected TO steal after he deserted
from the Second Infantry at Fort
Custer Private Raymond Rons-
chke picked on the official car of
Gov Murray d. Van Wagner.
The result WaS- that RnnSchkn
was picked up by state police just
"A minutes after the car was
stolen. from the governors private
parking space behind the Capitol
IN Lansing.
The governor was at lunch and
his chauffeur. State Trooper Ho-
ward Whaley. was inside the cap
itol when RonSchke. AWOL from
Fort Custer since Saturday, drove
of in the car
Sergt Richard TubbS of the
state police stopped Ronschke in
Fowlerville. less than half an hour
after the theft of the car had been
broadcast.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-15
Call More Men
Back TO Ford's
(See Ford Advertisement on Page
III for departments recalled
10 work tomorrow

With approximately 10000 of
the 5000 workers at the Ford
Motor Company's Rouge plant al
ready back on the job of getting
the mammoth plant ready for re-
Hewed production an additional
1900 workers have been ordered
TO report for duty tomorrow at
the Rouge Lincoln and Highland
Park factories.
About $500 VIII report at the
Lincoln plant and at Highland
Park maintenance men have been
called back.
AT the Rouge plant workers in
the foundry foundry machine
shop, motor building. glass plant,
pressed steel. gear and axle build
ing rolling mill and tire plant
have been called IN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-15

Init News Service staff CORES pondent
LONDON. April Is. - Frankly
fearful of a new attempt by Adolf
Hitler to reach out for the wheat
fields Of the Ukraine. rich bread
basket of Russia. the Soviet regime
is doing its utmost at the present
time TO plactae Berlin and safe
guard its territorial backdoor
through newly concluded agree
ments with Japan. authoritative
Soviet quarters disclosed today.
Thus is explained the Soviet
evacuation of women and children
from a portion of Russian Poland.
Behind that mystery. Soviet circles
revealed. lies the truth that Mos
COW is STAYING off the inevitable
day Of reckoning with Berlin by
an exchange OF territory with
Germany.
In the exchange, Russia is 10
receive additional territory in the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-15
Soviet Speeds to PIdldte Hitler
Eyeing Ukraine Wheat

north as an ostensible reward for
aequiescence in Hitler's land grabs
IN the Balkans.
Hitler, the Soviet sources say,
is most apt>to take over that part
OF the Polish Ukraine which in
cludes the oil wells Of Stanislavok
and Drohoyc. and also the corner
NJ -ff2eur11affia which until lately had
been occupied by the Soyiets.
This inching eastward would
bring Hitler to an eastern 'front.'
tier much closer to the Russian
Ukraine. But the Soviet regime,
according to informed sources, IS
likely to acquiesce in this eastern
movement. hoping in this way 10
appease Hitlers Appetite for
granaries by agreeing that he
shall have a small share
Soviet authorities who are
aware of these stop-gap tactics arc
nevertheless that in the
end Hitler will reach out for what
ever territory he wants OF Russia
These factors are believed 10
have played their part in conclu-
sion of the recent Japanese-So-
Wet neutrality pact London
sources have been informed that
Toxic recognized that Soviet
ownership of Inner Mongolia and
blessing Of the Japanese
L H..
Moscow. the unpleasant implica-
tons of the former apu-Comintern
pact and creates a feeling OF good
will with Russia's Aslatic neigh
Dor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-15
MANY never
SUSPECT CAUSE
OF BACkACHES
This Old Treatment Often
Brings Happy Relief

Many sufferers relieve nagging backachs
quickly, once they discover that the real cause
q their trouble E-ay be tired kidneys.
The kidneys are Natures chief way Of TAX
ing the excess acids and waste out Of the blood.
They help most people pass about3 pints a. ay.
When disorder of kidney function permits
poisonous matter 10 remain in your blood. u
may cause nagring backache. rheumatic
pains, leg pairs, loss II pep and energy, get
ting UP nights. swelling. pufhness under the
eyes. headaches and dizziness. Frequent or
Frantv passages with siharting and burning
sometimes shows there Is something wrong
with your kidneys or bladder.
Don't want Ask your druggist for Doan' =
Pills, used successfully by millions for over 40
years. They give happy relief and viii help the
) miles u kidney tubes flush out poisonous
waste from your blood. Get Doan's P,lA
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-15
PROMINENT SPEAKERS

Prominent women filters are
speaking in all "Y" branches this
week at preliminary organization
meetings. including Mrs. John L.
Hammond, president of the 99-ers,
women pilots organization at High
land Park branch on Wednesday at
a Take4Off tea. and Miss Dorothy
Darby. only Negro woman pilot, at
Lucy Thurman branch az a Take
Off dinner on Wednesday exc
Ming.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-15
u. s. Protests 10 Japan

LONDON. April Is ms
Protest has been lodged with
Japan by the American consul
general against confiScation by the
japanese navy Of million dollars
worth of kerosene owned by the
Texas Oil Company according to
a Reuters dispatch from Shanghai
today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-15

Ouer 300 leading newspaper publishers join together
to bring YOU this ueeky message about the function
Of the press in a free nation Newspaper Publishers
Committee 42O Lexington Ate Neto York.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-15
SUFFERS CUT AND BURNS

Gougeon suffered a cut over The
left eye caused by a heavy tool
box also blown out Of the boat.
besides burns on the neck and
siuged hair ard scalp He is mar
ricd and lives with his wife. Helen,
at 253 Cortland avenue
The Detroit Fire Department
fire boat eXtinguiShed the blaze on
the craft. Members of the arson
squad said they believed The eX-
plosion was due % a leaky gas
line The boat was badly damaged.