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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Dangerous Business

There were no Germans out
there IN No-Man'S Land but there
were powder charges IN those shell
holes Enough of them 10 have
blown the soldiers in the trench
and the roof Of the stage a good
way toward kingdom come if
they'd all been discharged stimuli
taneouSly.
Fred Ponedal, head OF the stu
dos explosives department. had
an experienced force of powder
men on the job TO sec that didn't
happen. The individual powder
charges were hooked up separately
to electric control boards. At given
signals. the control operators could
set off a charge and so land a
SHELF AT any point desired.
After Cooper and his comrades
had climbed down into the trench,
the hose men walked along the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Impressive Scene

The biggest sound stage at
Warner BrOs.--where a couple
Of weeks ago the star supposedly
shot turkeys In a peaceful Ten
nessee mountain glade--was now
section of NO-Man'S Land in
the ArgOnne Forest. In the Inn
mediate foreground was a deep
sandbagged trench--a front lines
listening post.
Except for the sandbagS, 1t
was all mud. and seven feet deep.
Even As tall fellow a. Cooper
had to peer through the aper-
lures in the sandbag parapet 10
look for the imaginary enemy.
Beyond the trench was n
waste of barbed wire entangle-
ments, shell craters and blasted
tree stumpS. II stretched away
to desOlate horizon backdrOp,
gave the illusion of menacing
miles of stark ruin.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Seek Unknown

I've sworn that the next time a
company sent word 10 me- they
were looking for an unknown "a
20 into a picture | would turn my
back. There isn't studio that
hasn't sent out An S o. s for an
unknown 10 play in picture
and then put one Of their own
stars in the part. But Irving Ber-
lin and Mark Sandrich producer
director. says this won't be true
IN Holiday Inn. the Blng Crosby
Fred AStaire musical
Irving believes that with both
Bing and Fred in movie Para
can afford 10 cast an unknown
girl who can dance and sing. The
IS Berlin songs Will be enough for
Bing to share with the leading
lady.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Sign Ne ero Comic
For Mystery Film

BEN CARTER. Negro comic.
has been assigned 10 an important
supporting role IN Dressed 10
Kill
Carter last appeared in Ride
on NaQuero" one of the Cisco Kid
series. but more recently has been
devoting his talents 10 establish
ing a vaudeville troupe at Fort
Huachuca. a Negro garrison in
Arizona near the Mexican border
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Stars Fete Couple Sen Yune Role
or Oh Erionde SEN YIrNG Young

SEN YUNG, young Chinese
actor noted for his portrayalS as
No ? son in the Charlie Chan
picture series and lauded by critics
for his delineation of the young
Chinese attorney in The Letter.
starring Bette Davis, appears with
Clark Gable and Rosallnd Russell
in their co-Starring vehicle, Tn
holy Partners.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19

ture, Young America, deals with
these organizations.
! am told that every county fair
In the country shows exhibits sub
mitted by these kids and they
usually walk away with the major
prizes Sam Engel is already work
ing on his Good Earth" script and
IL will be a Sol Wurtzel produc-
ton. Hope when Jane gets 10
Washington the farmerettes will
ask her TO do her jitterbug dance.
IT is out of this world.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Store Veterans

TWENTY THREEof 80 ex-
traS. appearing in crowded depart
ment store scenes of the new
Marx Brothers picture, were dis
covered to have been former en-
ployeS in similar stores. AS a re-
suit, they were picked to play
salesgirls and statesmen, while the
others were customers in the store.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Unusual Scene

FOR FACTORY scenes or Buy
Me That Town. the studios own
machine shop was taken over for
a day. and artificial spider webs
attached 10 the machines in order
10 make them look unusual.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19

parapct and gave them another
spraying. They might have been
SprInklng their lawns or vcCe-
table gardens instead Of a lot Of
high priced movie talent they
were that casual about H. A. five
minute intervals tho spraying
was repeated II wouldn't do for
The trench, or the actors, TO get
drN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Mysterious OiVer

ELLEN DREW receives a diff
ferent flower every morning on
the set OF The Parson of Pana-
mint" but she does not know the
identity Of her botanistfollower.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19

ton is So intel
ligent. alert and
up on e v G r y
subject. o u r
C onv @ rsation
ra n ge d from
II e S s.. sensa-
tional flight TO
Scotland to the
H organiza-
tions OF I h e
country.
Do you know
about the All
organizations
Well. they are
a gric | tural
& r o u p s OF
young farmers
is years and
over. and their
m Q m b er ship
totals over TO-
900, 900. Jane is
interested be-
cause her next
Twentieth Cen
tury-Fox pic
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
First Experience

HEDY LAMAR received her
first acting experience with Max
ReInhardt'S productions.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Jane Withers Star
Of Al Club Film
~ Dung America
Title of New
Picture
BY LoUELLA O. PARSONS

HOLLYWOOD, May 19.-I don't
know when / have had as much
fun as / did last night when had
dinner with Jane Withers and
Jackie Cooper. This rising genera
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19

STAGE ATTRACTIONS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Sports Parade

defense and will open the way
To a quick return punch"
The professor then explained
that Nova rejected this theory
Of defense because it tired him
too much to practice IL, but
agreed To use the professors
theories during offensive action.
Unfortunately. As your agent
recalls the battle, Nova never
employed the professors theories
at all because the gods of bat
ties decreed that he should never
be on the offensive that night.
But all is forgiven, ais well
that ends well and stitch In
time IL what they took on Nova's
face. Lon. according 20 the
professor. II going to return TO
New York next month and start
practicing on the defensive
theory In the hope of getting
another bout with Louis. The
professor will continue to belt
Louis around every DAY or so
In an attempt to soften him mp.
Prof. Brown warns that I'M
less Louis opponents adopt the
theory of fencing and parrying,
the Brown Bomber may well
be champion for Is years
Are you listening, Billy Conn?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06

This smiling, swe t-fooed
hondsome little fellow doesn't
look like o boy OF muscle, now
does heo But glance OF thot
pudoy little forearm. Quite
on orn. Well. sir, this is q
picture OF Tommy Zvolis, son
of Mr.. ond Mrs. Nick Zvolis,
l4th ond Tocomo avenue,
Tocomo. His fother is the
widely known former wrestler
and mot referee. Little Tom
my, two years old this Wed
nesdoy, weighs 80 pounds.
His muscular development,
even on the back, is unusual.
His doddy exercises the boy,
giving him physical ond
health orror 10 CORY him
through life. More do ds
should do likewise.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Greenleaf Out
Of Title Round

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Green
leaf of Chicago had lost his chance
today to become the pocket bill
lizards champion of the world for
the 18th time as five other players
went into a tie for first place in
the current tournament
GreenIeaf was knocked out
Of the running last night when
he lost Ia Andrew Ponzi Of
New York. l2s-ll2 In 10 in
nings.
The victory allowed Ponzi to 60
into tie with Willie Mosconi. New
York: Irving Crane. Livonia, n. Y;
Erwin Rudolph. Cleveland. and
Jimmy Caras, Wilmington. With
only one more match to play. one
of these will become champion in
a playoff
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Rams Leading
For Grid CUP

NEW YORK There are only
three more weeks TO play in the
1871 football season so today the
gents who use logarithms. square
roots and split fractions to arrive
at the sectional champions came
up with the not so startling news
that Fordkam's Rams hold a COM
Portable lead in the race for the
Lambert trophy.
This hig cup il awarded an
nualiy 10 the team the Judges
rate a. the best football ma
chine In the east and unless
the Rams are upset--as Is
improbable -. ny Pitt. ST.
Mary's or N.Y.u. In the next
three week-cnds IL will gather
dust for the coming year on
Rose hill. After that one
sided conquest of Purdue, the
Rams have a rating OF .964.
Based on a mythical rating OF
1000 for a perfect team. this
rally gives Fordham a -oo6 ad-
vantage over Duquesne, the only
other undefested. united team in
the section.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06

SEATTLE - Bob Barrett, a
good-looking sophomore who wor-
ries constantly because he fears
he can't play football with his
older colleagues on the University
of Washington team, is the newest
contribution to the ranks of out
standing backs in the Pacific
Cost conference.
Barrett was injured early In the
season but now is the leading ball
carrier of the conference. the
American football statistical
bureau revealed today. In six
games he has gained 364 yards.
Barrett replaced Curt
Mecham, University Of Oregon
halfback, who ranks rs the
conferences best all-around
back. Nechsm was second In
ground yardage with Sal;
sixth In total offense with 462
yards; eighth In completed
lSn-~'- WIN IL ANU ftf~s '"
punting with 4i.02 yards per
kick.
Bob Robertson, use quarter
back. maintained his razor-thin
margin over Washington States
Billy Sewell in total offense. gain
ing 5s1 yards TO Sewell's $50.
frankie Albert of Stanford, who
dropped out of the first 20 in
rushing. held third place in total
offense with 523 yards.
MANSON BEST PAssER
Howard Manson of Idaho forged
to the front of passers with SO
competitions. replacing Albert and
Sewell in that order. Nick Sus-
oeff. wsc end. again headed pass
receivers with IL catches.
First 10 in total offense:
Robertson, use. ssh yards.
Sewell, wSC, 500; Albert, STAN
ford, 523: Manson, Idaho, sos;
Mecham. oregon 49,; Waterfield,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Hoshino Puts
Filipino Away
japanese Stor Stops
Rivol in 9Th Heut

SEATTLE - Hal Hoshino. Sc
attic featherweight. holds two
technical kayo conquests of Little
Black Joe. Manila, but the fight
experts will be arguing for many
weeks over his second conquest.
which he achieved last night in
the sixth round of their scheduled
10-round bout at Civic auditorium.
Referee Tommy Clarke
counted the Filipino scrapper
out in the sixth. Apparently
he didn't hear the timekeeper's
hell at the count Of nine.
Boxing commissioners agreed
that Joe was in a bad condition
from cuts around his mouth, and
called II a technical knockout.
Each fighter weighed 125.
Harry Matthews. rising Seattle
middleweight, was unimpressive
in pounding out a 10-round de-
cision over Chester Parks. Los
Angeles Negro. Each weighed
164 =.
In the hest bout nj the eve
ming. lisa Wells, Chicago Negro
and former national Golden
gloves champion. decisioned
Lefty Abbott, Bellingham mid
dleweight. in six rounds. Wells
weighed 157, Abbott 167.
Other results: Al kuehn, 1872,
Everett, kayoed Irish Jack Wilson,
100, II. NJ. S. Warspite ~: Al
Reado, 144l2, Everett, and Wally
Downs. 140., II. M. s. Warspite,
drew "a.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Yakima Battle
Slated Friday
Central Washington
Wildcats Are Foes

Heading for the last roundup Of
the 1871 Winko league season. Pa
eific Lutheran footballers were
hard at work Tuesday afternoon
polishing up their attack as they
point for Central Washington
Wildcats In a Friday night game
at Yakima.
Coach Cliff Olson was taking no
chances with the Wildcats point
ing out TO the Lutherans that the
Ellensburg eleven has not yet
dented the win column and will be
raring TO upset the Falkland aerial
circus.
Two changes viii be- made
In the Lutheran lineup. One
shift finds Tommy Lumsden
returning 10 his quarterback
post after y four-week tussle
with n bruised shoulder while
the other change finds Erling
Holland moving Into guard.
taking over Pete Peterson's
duties. Peterson was injured
In the Bellingham battle with
Western Washington vikings.
The Yakima game is being spon-
sored by the Yakima Hot Stove
league and a big crowd is ex-
pected as II will be the only college
game played In the valley this
year.
Football fans of that area are
anxious TO see both MARY Tom
meryik and MARY Harshman in
action.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
BY HARRY FERGUSON
United Press Sports Editor

NEW YORk - Prof. Walston
Croker Brown. who whammed
the daylights out Of Joe Louis
about six months ago. gener-
ously gave the Brown Bomber
a return bout today. II was
murder.
Louis was knocked to all
corners of the Museum of
Science and Industry by the
professor. The Bomber was
Jabbed silly, caught RICH
crosses on the jaw and finally
the professor exploded a right
from dynamic stance that
sent his opponent down for
count of 122.
The professor, as you prob
ably do not recall. Is the man
who instructed Lou Nova in the
science of what the fighter calls
the dynamic stance and the
eosmic punch.
Shall we pass over IN respect
full silence what happened the
night Nova got into the ring
and began applying the profess
sor's theories against Louis?
Nova was defeated. but not
the professor. He bounced back
against Louis today with some
new theories and. between blows
directed at the Bomber, an
nounced that he was going to
resume his work with Nova.
The beautiful thing about
Prof. Browns bouts with Louis
il that the Bomber never has
To train for them. He doesn't
have TO put on gloves and
trunks either. In fact. he
doesn't even have 10 show up.
Several times ne has been hun
dreds Of miles away when the
professor kayoed him.
Prof. Brown merely take~ his
stance dynamic. Of course).
starts swinging and then an
nounces that that IL the way
to lick the heavyweight cham
pion. Poor Louis always looks
terrible. Never gets In a punch,
rs a matter Of fact.
That was the way il was to-
day. After Louis took his lick
ing in absentis (erudite stuff.
eh:) the professor said he had
a new technique TO teach Nova.
II applies the principles OF
fencing ancient and honor
able sport Of epee. foil and
ssber-to boxing.
Discussing the advice he had
offered Nova before the recent
hostilities, the professor said.
II advised Lou not tn try to
block Louis punch with gloves
or elbows. Instead. demon
strated how he must train his
arms 10 move from the spine
center and use them like two
parrying swords. Against any
punch. such a. parry. II
properly executed, viii be n sure
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
MANSON BEST PASsER
Rangers, Vikings
Battle on Friday

LACEY Just when Coach
Homer Helm of st. Martins Rang
ers was congrstulsting himself on
the fact that his boys came out
Of their 700 win against Central
Washington Wildcats last Friday
all In one piece. fate steps in and
deals Helm a poor hand for the
coming game with Western Wash
ington Vikings Friday night in
Olympia.
Helm received word that his
number one backfield replacement,
John Marsh, was in Yakima with
the flu and would be out of action
for a week or more.
While Helm was worrying
about Marsh. Homer Cooper,
diminitive quarterback. step
ped In a hole and sprained an
ankle and will be lost 10 the
squad for several days. Helm
Is seriously thinking of TAX
ing his ace hack. Frankie Sim
clair. and lodging him In the
local bastile where he will be
safe until game time.
The Ranger offense is built
around Sinclair and should any
thing happen 10 him the Rangers
stand to lose the greater part of
that offensive power which they
found al Ellensburg last Friday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Park Basket
Loop 10 Meet

The managers Of the Park Bas-
ketbaIl league teams Will meet
Wednesday night at s o'clock in
the Metropolitan park district Of
fice. 2l2 City Hall annex. TO close
their entry lists and 10 draw up
the first half of the seasons sched-
ule.
Entry fees must be In at to-
nights meeting. Players registrs-
ton cards viii be distributed which
must be returned signed by the
player by next Saturday noon in
the park-recrestion office.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
.Robinson-Servo
Bout Set Back

PHILADELPHIA - A 12-round
bout between Ray Sugar Robin
son. unbeaten Harlem lightweight,
and Marty Servo Of Schenectady
scheduled for Monday night at the
arena. was postponed today until
Nov. Is
The delay was granted so that
a head cut which Robinson suf-
fered in his defeat OF Fritzie Civic
would heal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06

The Indians also headed rushing
figures, with an average game
total of 212.s yards.
CALIFORNIA; sturdy defense re-
manned the best in the conference,
yielding 1852 yards per game. and
the Bears were superior in rush.
ing defense, giving up 76.5 yards.
UCLA maintained its pass-defense
leadership, giving opponents an
average of only 40 yards via the
aerial lanes. University Of Ore
CONS punting average Of 1901
yards remained the best in that
department.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Bob Barrett, Husky, One Of Outstanding
Backfield Men Of Pacific Coast Loop

JCLA. AIS; Barrett. Washington
1854; Robin. Oregon 347; Dethman,
Csc. 314; Kmetovic. Stanford 307,
From team standpoint,
the major development was
the showing Of UCLA's "Q-T'
formation. The Bruins took
over first place In the forward
passing department with IOI.s
yards per game, after COM
plotting Is Of % passes
against California.
Stanford remained at the head
of offensive statistics. gaining an
average of 309.7 yards per game.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Two Men Injured
Los ANGELES

Los ANGELES - Another in
jury ink began haunting the Uni
versity Of Southern California
squad today as the team shaped
up for its game with Stanford sat-
urdsy. Coach Sam Barry an
nounced that Tackle Fred Mccall
and Center Dick Danehe would
definitely be out OF the contest.
Halfback Bill Bundy and Center
Steve Bianchi were on the doubtful
list but We're expected TO be ready.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06

SANTA CLARA. Gal. - Frank
Peterson, injured in the Stanford
game. IL doubtful starter against
Oregon Tuesday. Coach Buck Shaw
was informed today. The Broncos
were sent through . tough scrim-
mage with the first and third
teams battling the second and
fourth and losing u to 8 because
Of too much Allyn Beals. who ran
IS yards on an end around and 1o2
yards with an interception for two
touchdowrs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Star May Start

MOSCOW. Ida. - Coach Francis
Schmidt of Idaho indicated today
he might start Fullhaek Bill Nick
Itch against Washington State Sat
urdsy. Micklieh took pounding
from Oregon State.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Cornell Has New Negro Ace in Pierce

TTHaCa-Cornen
Riley Ithaca Until the
Cove
behind wingbaek bruised
opportunity should
Pierce talented Holland
phenomenal ouchdowns
receiving pass
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Light Drills
BY UNITED PRESS

EUGENE. Ore. - Coach Tex
Oliver planned light drills for the
University Of Oregon squad for the
balance of the week to put his men
in shape for their Tuesday en-
counter with Santa Clara. Satur-
day is the first open date the Web
foets have enjoyed since the sea-
son began.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
MISSOULA.M Mont

MISSoULA. Mont. Montana
will be without the service Of End
Jack Swsrthout and Guard Jim
Westwater for the homecoming
game against North Dakota uni
versity here Saturday. Both were
injured in the Washington game.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06

STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Cal.

Right Halfback Eric Armstrong
was absent from the Stanford line
up today with charley horse. The
first and second teams practced
defense against use plays run off
by a scrub eleven.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
On Me lam :!
Win tlIIoTI METcAlF

REfNOLD and Margaret Scott Tacoma man and wife and
extremely sports-minded souls have been having their
sports appees satisfied the line these
last few years
Reynold steamship engineer who plies the
Of that district far down Texas occasionally
south American waters
Be II baseball fight football hddlyRinks or
what not, the Scots vii be j II importance
Anyway. they 10 tins
Dear Elliott: The Of
100000 visitors TO city daily they're storekeeps
vendors etc. Times Square
tude potential
trying a share the
TINS al icsds the fact Margaret
1sss suckers that laid cabbage
ksrsa and sarria John kbroueh
stadium.
After the smoke had cleared convinced
should have made their
around the cocktail Waldorf
Three unheraded n Hutchinson, Arm
and Hnkle OF the
the New York Americans Will way
Football league.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Comes Now. Doniel Casey :.

Might well make this letter day
From Long Beach. Calf, Dan Casey, former Tacoman.
sends clippings Of Los Angeles sports which give wide
space and praise TO the Pacific Lutheran college grdmen
He this
Dear Elliott These clippings from Los Angeles sound
certainly Pacific Lutherans
good good
Small colleges Mary, Clara
plenty publicity,
In stadium.
tea n China On Pacific
Yours Daniel
Dear Dan. Such would attraction the
big Day
their schedule hardly them
game.
Right Dan. have Luherans
which its
lilly THE kid) Sewen You imagine
n stadium
It's too bad the Luheran can't play attractions the
edde but can't be done II could they would RON financial
clover which they entitled
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06

Had invitation TO Harry James orchestra at Radio
City the other night Lo and behold little lad from the
old home town tTacoma putting solo the air
Tacoma should "corky" (hopc
spelled the correctly certainly
doing his stuff the hill
when talked him after the show.
'Cnrky" all he saving
his buy Tacoma Said Gee that's
swell live" call
His orchestra playing Lincoln hotel this Didn't
thrilled Interested only
Yesterday had hours the
and rannhled Connecticut "think dinner with
He a Is
hunter We enjoyed the pheasant might Also
autumn coorng grand
Looks
will all tied that all evenly But
looks like Stanford have bit edge which might
hone off when they Cal looks rolling
Cougars Boy. does that tickle
Regards to all for Margaret Reynod
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Mel Helm Just Too Good

The National league will have 10 retire Mel Helm, Babe
Hongberys old center. they give the yearly medal
10 else Mel has been good long that
the sports writers take his position for granted.
Didn't chance the world serious but the big
widest
otherwise
the Brooks the Ysnks who taken
matter
New a those Texans believe
their state their athletes
an compared.
Rufing the EN- m
effective
Hes using his head his
o Father Time.
One of the most pleasant surprises when here the
West athletic orchestra They
from there Far making
good big competitions going
toughest
Checking neups this evident Even
IN our engineer per rom
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-06
Papyrus, Famed Racer, Dies

LONDON - Papyrus. Asabe Newcastle
in today