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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Prize Rookie
Bill Queckenbush, Fine Red Wing Prospect Held
in Windsor Awaiting Visa. With IA Others

The prize Detroit Red Wing
rookie is grounded IN Windsor.
He is Bill QuackenbuSh. one of
Is Detroit Hockey Club players
awaiting clearance from immigra-
ton authorities before entering
the United States TO begin prac-
tice with the Wings.
, Adams greeted 20 Of his players
at the opening practice last night,
but he and members of his staff
were spending busy hours in
Windsor today greeting the young
sters who will start coming across
the border in groups of three and
four as soon as they receive their
viSeS.
1t is expected that all will be
here in plenty of time 10 drill for
the opening exhibition game, Oc-
tober II, when the Wings play
Cleveland in Windsor Arena. The
two teams hop across the river to
play at Olympia the following
night.
Other "warmup' games are
scheduled for Olympia on October
% and % with indianapolis Capt.
tolls and with the Barons at Cleve-
land October "a.
Adams particular interest in
Quackenbush dates from the mo-
ment last season when Carson
Cooper, Wings scout. and Tommy
Ivanoff, Brantford Lions coach,
Told him they had a player who
could fit into the Red Wing de-
Tense in another year or so.
Adams hopes il is this year be-
cause Eddie bee Bee Eyes Bush
and Doug McCraig. two Of his de-
fenSemen of last year, are now in
the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Quackenbush. all 6 feet and 100
pounds of him. may be the man
to fit in there beside Alex Motter
on defense despite the fact he is
not yet 10 years old. With this
war on. youth isn't going 10 be
any handicap in hockey
Most of the Red Wings were
out on the first sheet of ice
Olympia has seen this season as
the practice opened last night to
benefit the defense workers in the
crew. sgd Howe. Johnny Mowers,
Alex Motter and the rest.
The notable abSenteeS were Sid
Abel, Johnny Stewart and Jimmy
Orlando. Adams says Abel and
Stewart are still helping harvest
at home while Orlando had yet 10
return from the wedding OF his
sister. Josephine, in Montreal last
Saturday.
Detroit has gained now Smith
brothers hockey act. however. II
is composed of Nakina Wlnky and
Orvillc Smith. all of whom played
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
He's Still a Popular Fellow

Joe Mccarthy manager Of the ex-champon Yankees still
has his chin despite the which the brash
of Billy Southworths Cardinal club treated his proeges
the recent World Series Joe hasn't lost his Of humor
AS the last sragglers departing from the Yankee
Stadium following Mondays finale lone and figure walked
slowly along the youngster approached tmdy
offering for his autograph The readily signed
the card.
Who's that onooker wanted know
Joe Mccarthy the reply.
AS couple of friends speak encoura
ment to the who has together many great
managed smile.
1T amt so bad he said "They want my autograph"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Statistics FIatter the System

Cold statistics fatter the T formation of Notre Dame lot
more than simple Of those first games Although
tailed in games, they have made
- downs their rivals 81 2o yards rushing to 2S2 and
90 yards passing to 90
The Irish gained 1882 yards by rushing in nine games last
fall At their present pace they will reach this figure
this If they continue the effectiveness OF their
ground attack, they cant winning few ball games.
They completed 10 of % This is below the
1941 mark but the hardly be blamed for the
deficiency It's question of material Best passsnagges
last Steve Juzwk Bob Dove George Murphy Dppy
Evans and George Wright.
Juzwik has graduated Wright guard Dove has been
slowed by bad leg and injuries have kept Evans the
denes Angelo Bere is tossing the pgskn handsomely
ever but he doesn't have such talented targets.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
BOB TALES
By BOB MURPHY
Sports Editor
Scorns Chance to Abb
Tie With Wisconsin and
Loss 10 Georgia Tech
Geohy Refuses TO Blame
T Formation for Irish
Lack Of Success
MCCARTHY RETAINS SENSE OF HUMOR
Sports Editor

Wisconsin Georgia Tech have taken shocking liberties
with the Fghn Irish of Notre Dame already in this infant
football season. but Coach Leahy still has intention
of selling the formation short.
His this pattern of attack look like boomer
ang guy the end seats but the who directed
the South aggregation through suicide schedule to an
unbeaten season last year isn't admitting a thing
Sure Wisconsin using the traditional Notre Dame style OF
ofense held favored Irish eleven to deadlock the
sons opener Georgia Tech followed with 1876 wn the
first time finished the short end of the count
since Leay Yet Leahy confident as ever
that the T formation is n effective plan of battle.
with Wisconsin and loss to Georgia Tech can
hardly blamed the formation he declares IL think
have done would have with other system
For which words the old colonel dofs his battered
sombrero the Nore Danes. He doesn't quit
the chance seize readymade ab
well he it, which encouraging
find in who is leader of youth.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Catcher
by Tigers

A 80 year old catcher. Paul
Richards. has been signed for l943,
Detroit Tigers officials announced.
Richards, who has caught more
than 100 games in each of the six
seasons he has been player-man-
agcr of the Atlanta Crackers. has
the reputation of being fine
catcher but a light hitter.
lie played with New York
Giants and Philadelphia Athletics
before going to Atlanta. He re-
signed from the Southern AsSocia-
ton team on September &c.
Richards lives in WaXahachie.
Tex, is married and the father of
two children.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07

last season with the now disbanded
ST. Louis Flyers of the American
Association.
Nakina, a center had been one
Of the clubs leading scorers for
two years. Winky. whose real
name is Carl. IS remembered here
for his play in the Michigan
Ontario League. He is left wing,
as is his younger brother, Orville.
Adams only regret on the appear
ance of the Smiths is that one OF
them isn't a right wing so he could
send out a Smith brothers line.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
He'll Pitch for The Marines

Johnny Beazey the handsome young Cardinal
notched pair Of Ieaguers in the
recent diamond classic has probably pitched his ball
Tor the duration be intends enlist The United
Marines before another training rolls
AT present Beazey is classified in "a he is
support of his mother bat he
he bowed out with World Series performance of which
rookie could be proud He pegged IS innings allowing hits
and I'VE runs. walking FIVE and tanning six
Only % old his National League record Of 81 victories
and defeats the best freshman hurting the
circuit since Grover Cleveland Alexander IS
way back in 1911 This youngser who grips ball
he bsers his pitching fingers twed with all the poise
confidence of veteran the Cardinals
in Of the hottest pennan big leagues
known
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
He's Gridder and Boxer, Too

Beazey one of the most versatile athletes the big
While he starred for Fogg High School in
Nashville Following graduation he turned down
TO play collegiate football and elected instead baseball
his business and his
When threatened short his life
he turned to boxing and three Golden
Glover He appears be Of those bright young
have the knack of making good anything they
All of which means that America will likely have
other first class fighting who proud bear the
United States Marine.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07

His first year on the varsity
he Saw-limited action Last fail,
when Joe Rogers and Harlin
Frauman were both injured, he
got his big chance. Once in the
game he fought off all compete
ton for the job. He played 90
minutes of the first game on this
years program against the pow
erful Great Lakes eleven. And
every sailor on that squad Will
assure you he has learned 10
block. |M
He is in the reserve r. o. T. G.
at Michigan and will 90 into the
army in June when he graduates.
He is a student in the chemical
engineering department. From
the lad too small 10 play high
school football. he has grown 10
6 feet ? INCHES tall and weighs
lS5 pounds.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Cards Coach Charges
Robbie Calm Erred

CHICAGO, Oct. 7 tINS).-
Charges by Jimmy Councilman,
coach of the Chicago Cardinals of
the National Football League, that
referee Bobbie Calm made a costly
error in the Cardinals game with
the Green Bay Packers last Sun
day night will be investigated by
football commissioner
Elmer Layden, it was learned
today.
Coach Councilman maintains his
Cardinals were robbed by Calm
decision and that the score of the
game should have been - to 10 in
favor of the Cardinals instead of
II TO 13 in favor of the Packers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Wildcats 0ffense
Troubles Purdue

L AFAYE TIE. Ind. Oct. Z
t1NS). - Purdue feared North
westerns attack today after
yesterdays drill in which the
re s h men, demonstrating the
Wildcat offense, gave the Boiler
maker varsity all il could handle.
Otto Hurrle, sophomore. was
working out at center. replacing
Alex Leugo, who injured his knee
IN the Vanderbilt game.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
8 Years in Row
For White Sox

CHICAGO. Oct. Z GNS).-Play-
erS of the Chicago White Sox and
Cubs baseball teams headed for
their winter homes today with the
Sox city champions for the eighth
successive time
The inevitable happened last
night al ComiSkey Park where
Johnny HUMPHREYS pitched the SoX
to a TO ] victory. their fourth
win in the sin games played in the
annual city series.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Gopher Coach After
BaCkfieId Reserves

MINNEAPOLIS. Oct. 7 GNS)
Coach George Hauser to-day re-
stunned his task of building up a
reserve backfeld for Minnesota
with the announcement that Bill
Garnaas, star quarterback, and
Herman Frickey right half, were
ibtful starters Saturday against
JMnois.
Garnaas and Frickey failed TO
respond TO treatment for their
In ulries.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07

all the boys TO give football a
fling. Phil was born in Calcutta,
India. where his father was an
engineer. He travelled through
many parts of the world and saw
many sports. but football fired
his imagination. His coach at
Lakewood took one look at Phil
and said no. That no meant
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07

After viewing pictures of the
Cardinal-Green Bay game last
night Councilman said ne felt justi-
fled in laying his case before Conn.,
Layden.
THE pictures clearly show"
Councilman said "that Referee
Bobbie Calm not only used n
slow whistle on the play, but
also indicated where ne con-
sidered the ball down. A brief
wrestling act between Bob Nor
row of the Cardinals and Charley
Brock Of the Packers Ii shown,
followed by Brooks successful
tug Of the ball away from our
fullback and a touchdown while
our relaxed team looked on"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Leafs Get Mel Hill

TORONTO, oct. Z CUP).-The
Toronto Maple Leafs have ac-
qulred Mel Hill. former linesman
OF the Brooklyn Americans. il was
announced today. Hill replaces
Gordon Drillon, recently traded TO
the Montreal CanadienS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07

no uniform, no football. no time
10 waste on kids who looked so
small and unprornising as Phrf.-
BUYS OWN SUIT
But Phil had his own ideas
about the matter. He was going
10 give the team a trial, so he
went 10 one of those bargain
stores where papa and mama
buy a football suit for junior.
You know the outfits, all in one
box with a football thrown in.
The outfit was complete ex-
cept for a jersey. The ambitious
youngster had no idea Of letting
the jersey stand in his way. He
canvassed the neighborhood 10
borrow one.
lie finally found one, but let
tered across il was Mickey
Mouse That would have halted
less anxious prospects, but 1t
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Irish Try0
New Quarter

SOUTH BEND. Ind, Oct. Z
GNS) In an attempt to bolster
the Notre Dame offense. Coach
Frank Leahy today relieved Angelo
Bertelli of signal calling and tried
out Russell Ashbaught at right
half back.
Harry Wright, No ! right guard,
and AShbauh are expected to di-
rect the Irish in Saturdays game
against Stanford.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Four FIahertys Now

Ben Flaherty. former Michigan
A. A. u, marathon running cham
pion, is the father of a 6-pound
girl today. Mrs. Flaherty made
the presentation yesterday. This
brings the Ben Flahertys up to
four. There's a boy now 2 years
oIdc
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07

didn't faze Phil. He turned up
for practice all decked out in his
new outfit and that convinced
the coach he was good material.
Before he had a chance 10
make good at Lakewood has
family moved to England, where
father Sharpe had a conStruc-
tion job. Phil enrolled at ST
Edwards. Oxford, rowed with the
crew and was a standout in
rugby.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Navy Officer Coli Champ

1t. John Howard. USNR, IS the
new golf champion at Oakland
Hills Country Club. He defeated
Bob Fife, last years winner, in
tho final
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Baseball Gets Million for Relief

NEW YORK. Oct GNS-The United Service Organizations
Army and Navy Relief
hed to the tune Of than 81
during the 1912 season, II learned today.
Largest maker tions was he
World Series which rang 1898 OOO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07

youngster who had the courage
TO appear IN a Mickey Mouse
Jersey and he was back for
spring practice. The improve
mcnt he showed amazed the
coaches and other players. Be
fore the spring drills were COM
'pleted the coaches announced
they were giving him his fresh
man letter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
BIG HANDICAP

The rugby proved the biggest
handicap when he entered Mich
igan and reported 10 Wally
Weber's yearlings. In rugby
there is no blocking. bllt an end
in American football Nho cant
block e an end who spends
every Saturday on the bench. II
was a tough job for Phil TO learn
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
p .IerSeu Care W. EnA SlNy'f on 4,

determination TO make good
against all odds.
When he attended Lakewood
(Ohio) High the principal told
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07

10 block. When the numerals
were passed out for freshmen he
was left OFT the list.
But that wouldn't halt a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
FIRST IN 35 YEARS

II was the first triple dead heat
in the United States in AT least
85 years, which gives the race
track fans priority over many an
other sports sightSeer. Racing
records at the Fair Grounds fail
10 list any triple dead heats in
the United States.
Officials at the track, from Pre-
siding Steward Jack S. Young
down, have never seen one for
FIRST place.
Down IN the mutuel department
one employe, Jack Hicks, gray
haired Jockeys agent, recalls one
at the long abandoned Gravesend
race track on Long Island 80 or
40 years ago.
Only in British Columbia are
there any racing fans who can
boast of seeing a similar finish
fCnpttuunA nm paua ON
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
TO Treat ...''
Iowa Cadets #
Like Great Lakes

ANN ARBOR, oct. viii
University of Michigan's new
razzle-dazzle style of play be as
battling TO 1t. Col. Bernie Bier
mans Iowa Cadets as il was to a
similar Great Lakes eleven?
Can the Wolverines handful OF
swift, elusive backs again offset
"a much heavier line and star
studded backfield with inspired,
different type of football?
These were two of the questions
Michigan supporters were asking
today as the men of Fritz Crisler
prepared for their third encounter
of the season, scheduled for Sat-
Iurday on the green turf of L. of M.
stadium
The same supporters were
hoping for a gridiron magic helped
tBierman. whose magic helped
Minnesota teams pile up eight
consecutive victories in the past
eight years over Wolverine
lelevenS.
MANY BIG NAMES
iBierman's Iowa Naval Pre-
Flight School team includes many
Industrious football names-but so
did the squad from Great Lakes
Naval Training Station. beaten by
the Wolverines, 80, say the sec
ond guessers.
The Cadets line will outweigh
lU. of MS by 13 pounds per man.
But Great Lakes forward wall
was even heavier. is the reply.
The Wolverines play will be
new. also, TO four former u. NJ.
gridiron notables now playing for
the team that has marked I'D three
straight victories-over Kansas,
Northwestern and last week over
the usually powerful Gophers or
Minnesota. TO.
Forest Evashevski, the likable.
capable captain and field general
of Michigan's 1871 team, is the one
the home fans will fear most. But
they also will recall end Harlin
/ (Whitey) Frauman and tackle
Bob Flora. who did such good
Jobs in 1941. and Forest BUTCH
Jordan, a 1889 star tackle.
FAMILIAR FACES
I Other familiar faces veteran
Wolverines will see include Bus
Mertes and AL Coupee from Iowa;
; Judd Ringer AT end and George
Svendsen at center. from Mime
|, sofa: George Benson, fullback;
John Hamen. center; Bob Swisher,
, lhalfback. and Bob DAILY, end, from
+. Northwestern.
: With these players in mind.
{ Fritz Crisler urged his team
! through hard signal drill yes
terday Remembering some OF
the fumbles of last weeks $50
victory over Michigan State, Girls
Ter spent much time drilling the
backs in timing.
Tom Kuzma. who won't see
action Saturday, took part in
passing practice and running plays
where no contact was demanded.
Due to his excellent showing
last Saturday, Don Boor may get
the starting call at fullback
, against the Cadets. Frank Ward
ley. sophomore star at wing posi-
! ton. also is being prepared for
. much action.
, It'll be a mighty gridiron spec.
tacle for the 40 or so thousand
fans expected TO see il.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-07
Triple Dead Heal
Here First in B
Years Of Racing
BY LEWIS II. WALTER

Are you one of the thousands of
United States sports fans who are
proud of seeing sports history
made?
Do you swell slightly and wait
bit impatiently TO get in your
clincher II remember, l was
there when some one mentions
the Dempsey-Tunney Long Count,
Red Oranges four-touchdown day
against Michigan. the Whirlaway-
Alsab match race or Babe Ruth
calling his World Series home run
shot against the Cubs?
Well, there are $500 more of
you today. Your ranks are in
creased by the Detroiters whose
eyes popped in mass establishment
as three horses, Sabra. Cutloose
and Queen Echo finished in a dead
heat in. the fifth race at the De-
troit race track Yesterday.
Evening star., 1942-07-15
Gives Detailed Description Of SVictoy Over Japs at Midway

U. S. A., commander Of the Army
Air Force in Hawaii. Gen. Tinker
was lost in action. Vice Admiral,
then Rear Admiral. F. J. Fletcher,
U. S. N; Rear Admiral r. A. Spru-
ance, U. S. N; Rear Admiral T. c.
Kincaid, U. S. N. and Rear Admiral
w. w. Smith, U. S. N, had COM
mand at sea throughout the action.
Capt. c. T. Simard, u. S. NJ, had
command of the Naval Air Station
at Midway. Col. Harold D. Shan
non, U. S. M. c., was the command
ing officer of ground troops at Mid
way. 1t. Col. Ira l.. Kimes, u. S.
M. c.. was the commanding officer
of the Marine Corps aircraft at
Midway. 1t. Col. w. c. Sweeney.
jr., u. S. A., commanded formation
of heavy Army bombers.
25. The battle of Midway was a
complex and widespread action in
volving a number of engagements
lasting more than three days and
nights. Even our active partici-
pants in the numerous attacks and
counter attacks are unable to give
confidently an accurate account of
the damage inflicted by any one
group in the many individual and
unified attacks of our Army, Navy
and Marine Corps personnel.
Evening star., 1942-07-15

newly located force. The Hiryu was
hit repeatedly and left blazing from
stem to stern She sank the fol-
lowing morning Two of the enemy
battleships were pounded severely
by bombs and the heavy cruiser was
damaged severely.
U. S. Gained Air Mastery.
49, During the same afternoon
Oune A., United States subma-
rine scored three torpedo hits on
the smoking carrier Soryu as the
enemy was attempting to take ii
in tow. These hits caused an out
break of fresh flames which engulfed
the carrier and forced the crew to
abandon ship. At about sunset
heavy explosions and hugh billows
of smoke we're observed. The Soryu
sank during the night.
IA. Just before sunset June y
United States Army bombers deliv-
cred heavy bomb attack on the
severely crippled and burning ships
Three hits were scored on a dam
aged carrier (probably the AkagD !;
one hit was scored on large ship;
one on cruiser which was left
burning and one destroyer was dam
aged and believed to have sunk.
Is. The situation at sundown on
June was as follows:
fa) United States forces had
gained mastery of the air in the
region of Midway.
(b) Two carriers. Kaga and Akagi
Evening star., 1942-07-15

search to the northwest of Midway
difficult and hazardous but fight
of Army Plying Fortresses" man
aged to contact an enemy contingent
of battleships and cruisers to the
westward of Midway. They at
tackled and scored a direct hit on
the damaged cruiser. Another bomb
damaged the same cruisers steering
gear She was last observed listing
badly and turning in tight circles
This attack was followed quickly by
a second Army Air Force attack
which scored hit on the stern of
a heavy cruiser. Meanwhile, at
about noon tJune 81 United States
Marine Corps aircraft located the
damaged enemy cruiser and deliv-
cred one direct hit.
Jap Heavy Cruiser Sunk.
II. In the afternoon of June S,
Army Flying Fortresses" attacked
enemy cruisers again and scored
three direct hits upon one heavy
cruiser. On the return trip, one
of these planes was lost; a second
was forced down at sea Is miles
from Midway All except one of the
crew of the second plane were res
cued. A local bad weather condi-
ton to the northwest of Midway
hampered the search operations of
Evening star., 1942-07-15
Mrs. Roosevelt Sponsored
Yorktown al launching

Py the Associated Press.
The aircraft carrier Yorktown,
put out of action in the battle of
Midway, was sponsored by Mrs.
Roosevelt when it was launched
April 4, 1896, at Newport News, Va.
The 19,900-ton vessel was COM
missioned September 30, 1887 1t
was included in the program of 80
naval vessels authorized in 1888, and
was named for the decisive Revo-
lutionary War battle of Yorktown.
The commander of the Yorktown
was identified by the Navy as Capt.
Elliot Buckmaster, So, of Columbus,
Ohio.
The skipper of the destroyer Ham
mann was Comdr. Arnold Ellsworth
True of Corinth, KY. Both Capt.
Buckmaster and Comdr. True sur
vived.
The 1,5570-ton Hammann was
launched in 1899 at Kearny, N. j.,
and commissioned later that year.
The Hammann had normal COM
pliment of approximately 200 men.