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Evening star., 1942-08-15

Walt Mcpherson, was given the ball
for a line buck. He put his head
down and highballed for center, but
the line didn't give an inch. Instead,
he was knocked up In the air, turned
a complete somersault, landed on his
feet and ran 80 yards for q touch
down."
Tiny" Croft, who threatens to
drive the Tribe into bankruptcy via
the commissary, remembered the
time Sveto Krcmar pronounced
"$eo !6sS' %G) got out into the clear
for good old Ripon In q game with
Monmouth and galloped head on at
the safety man. Making slapstick
comedy stop about six PAGES away
he pointed over the amazed safety
mans shoulder and bawled, "Lookit
that" The safety man did and
Cuty Sveto went for a I'd.
All He Had Was Words.
Dick Poillon. one Of the few foot
ball players to graduate from a
minor league team into the big
time, came up with a -tickler
about the boy giving his buddies a
fervid pep talk in the waning min
utes of bruising game. He was all
smoked up about last-ditch stand
giving all they had, ETC., all the
while leaning on teammate's
shoulder.
When the team moved back into
position for the next play some
body looked around for the pep
talker and saw him stretched out or
the ground-completely exhausted
L. r. A.
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Daring 0ffense
Will Rule Grid,
Says Criis|er
War Effort Produces
Players to Replace
Men Under Arms
BY LOUDON KELLY,
Associated Press SportS Writer

DENVER, Aug 15.-Michigan's
Fritz Crisler. who isn't talking
through his hat when 1t comes to
football, predicts that daring, take-a
chance offensives will be unreeled
on the Nations gridirons this fall.
Il look for offense to be stressed
ahead of defense this year more
than ever before" the tall, dapper
coach said, with more wide-open
play, more tricks. Quarterbacks
will gamble more, and so will
coaches"
Crisler. here for a coaches school,
tutored one of the squads In last
nights all-star high school contest.
Sees High Standard.
The Michigan coach, for many
years in the upper hierarchy OF
Americas gridiron leaders, had fur
ther good news for the fans who
barely exist between football sea-
sons:
II don't think the caliber OF COL
lege football will fall OF any. At
least, the fans shouldn't see any
difference from peacetime years. OF
course, nearly every team has given
up players to military service-we
lost five or six good linemen-but
there still are plenty Of good boys.
THE increased physical training
courses at colleges have turned up
potential players who never might
have thought of trying their hands
at football.
Picks Up Five Players.
IT discovered five boys this way
who'll be on the squad this season
but who wouldn't have come out for
football at all otherwise. One is a
212-pounder, good and active, who
may make tackle"
Crisler believes the bowl games
will be played as usual next New
Year Day, although service teams
may play in some Of them" He
heartily approves the idea often sug-
gested that the Rose Bowl game
should bring together each year the
champions OF The Pacific Coast Con-
ference and the Big Ten, Of which
Michigan is a member.
Any more Tommy Harmons In
sight at Michigan?
Nope" grinned Crisler, "there1l
never be another Tommy Harmon" !"
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Boudreous Big Pay Calls for Selling Tribe to Fans
Sunday Golf Up 30 Per Cent Harvard

take Buffalo police civil service
examination, was unsuccessful in
his attempt to gain a position on
the force. After looking at George
Cases base-stealing record in the
American loop, the Buffalo COM
mission probably figured Buddy
didn't get his man often enough
to be cop"
One-minute sports page
Hunch: Although they're billing
Reuben Shank, who fights Sugar
Ray Robinson at the Garden Fri
day, as a Denver cowboy" Reu-
ben really comes from Fort Nor
gan, Colo, where one of the prin-
cipal products is beet sugar. Cali
fornians, who used to bet plenty
on horse races, likely will get one
chance to see the nags run for
their money-as a combination
harness and running meet in
connection with the county fair
at Santa Rosa, September 5-l2.
Although the American Football
Association has folded for the
duration, the Wilmington Clip
Evening star., 1942-08-15

transferred to an Eastern port
after several weeks training with
a gun crew at the Chicago Arm
ory. Considering how often he's
been shot at, Sam shouldn't be
worried the first time he's under
fire. Lou Koupal, who used to
pitch for Portland and Seattle a
few years ago and had a chance
with the st. Louis Browns, has a
good reason for putting In a good
days work In the shipyards these
days. His two sons, Roman and
Wilbert, are In the Marines.
Roman went through the Pearl
Harbor, Coral Sea and Midway
disturbances and received nothing
worse than busted finger. Tulsa
folks are warming up a real re-
ception for 1t. Jack Donaldson,
young veteran of Bataan and
Australian sky fighting, on the
strength Of q rumor that he's
slated for 4 combat instructors
post in the United States. DON
aldson, a basket ball regular at
Tulsa o., quit during his sopho-
more year to join the Air Corps.
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Same Teams Seekinq
Essex, East's Turf
Tennis Crowns
Broueh-osborne Bottle
Betz, Hart for Titles
On Successive Duys
Fs the Associated Press.

Fs the Associated Press.
MANCHESTER, Mass, Aug. 15.-
The topseeded and second-ranked
doubles teams are scheduled to de-
eide two Swomen's championships
during the next two days-the Essex
County Clubs tandem title today
and the Eastern grass court crown
tomorrow.
Playing for the Essex title, the
No. / duo of Louise Brough Of Bev-
erly Hills, Calf, and Margaret Os-
borne of San Francisco will meet
second seeded Pauline Betz Of
Winter Park. Fla, and Doris Hart
of Miami. The four will play again
tomorrow in the grass court final
postponed last Sunday from Rye,
N. Y.
The Brough Osborne dup ad-
vanced to the Essex final with q
+6, 6-3, 8-6 victory over Mrs.
Madge Harshaw Vosters of Lans-
downe, Pa, and Mrs. Patricia Can
ming Todd of Jackson Heights, N. Y.
The Betz-Hart team moved up at
the expense Of Kay Winthrop of
Hamilton, Mass, and Hope Knowles
of Avon, Conn, 60, 6-4.
In singles semifinals slated for
today Miss Brough will play Miss
Osborne, the defending champion,
and the topseeded Miss Betz will
engage Miss Hart. Singles finals
will be played tomorrow.
Miss Brough joined the ether
semifinal trio yesterday with a pre-
viously postponed quarter finals VIC
tory over Miss Winthrop. 6-4, CO.
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Wandering 'WeeviIs
OF Grid Apt 10 Halt
Because Of War
Arkansas A. & M. Leaders
Would Leove TruyeI
To Armed Forces
2, the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
MONTICELLO, Ark, Aug. 15.-
The war is threatening to accom-
plish what constant defeat, jeers,
depression and de-emphasization
couldn't--stop footballs wandering
minstrels, Arkansas A. & M. Col
lege's Bollweevils.
Coach Stewart A. Ferguson said
today that despite excellent pros
poets this fall he and President
Marvin Bankston were debating seri-
ously as matter Of principle
whether to keep the Wandering
'Weevils wandering.
1--WE are wondering whether to
wander this fall in view OF the ter
rife battles being waged on al
fronts" said Ferguson. with num-
bers of our former players scattered
In all parts of the world with Amer
ica's armed forces, it has become a
question of whether we should
travel any place except with then
In their fight for freedom.
Our decision will be reached in
few days and will depend upon
what we believe to be best for the
school and the Nation"
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successive double headers here today
and tomorrow, with Sid Hudson and
Alex Carrasquel slated to pitch to-
day and Buck Newsom and Walter
Masterson tomorrow.
Manager Harris brought those four
starting pitchers here yesterday,
permitting them to skip an exhibi-
ton game at Trenton, N. j., last
night in the hope of prolonging the
Mats five-game winning streak.
That streak unofficially was in
terrupted, incidentally, in that ex-
hibition game when Trenton beat
the Mats, I'll, in 10 innings. Dutch
Leonard, pitching for the first time
since April %, indicated he is ready
to aid the Mats. Dutch permitted
only two hits and yielded one run
in three innings.
Evening star., 1942-08-15
10000 From Services
To Be Skins Guests
Al Squad Tuss|e
By , Staff CORRESPONDENT of The Star.

BY Staff Correspondent of The Star.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, Aug. 15.--Ten
thousand servicemen, an increase OF
$500 over the original figure, have
been invited to sit in on the Red
skins intrasquad game at Balboa
Stadium here a week from tomor-
row.
This will cut the number OF seats
available for civilians exactly in halt,
but both civic leaders and Washing
ton officials were unanimous for let
ting in servicemen.
The skins will be divided into two
squads for the game, East vs. West,
with starting line-ups embracing
players from the two sections on
their respective teams.
Ed Storm, one-time st. Mary's
halfbacK and later with the Phila-
delphia Eagles In the National
League, is helping Turk" Edwards
whip the Westerners into shape
Storm coaches the San Diego Bomb
ers during the regular season.
Evening star., 1942-08-15


with us I'd have to rate him a real
chance OF making the grade.
Whatever Johnny does wrong
now isn't his fault" continues Milan.
He started out as a pitcher and
he's been playing shortstop only
about a year and a half. This time
last year he was with Thomasville
Ca, which is a helluva hop from
the major leagues.
Did Everything Wrong.
when he reported to us from
Chattanooga 1 couldn't believe my
eyes. He was doing everything so
far wrong I knew he couldn't have
learned from observation because
he seemed to be a more observant
kid. He simply had been instructed
wrong and was following instruc-
tions.
He was playing far out of position
on different types of plays. When
we questioned him about it, he said
That's the way I was taught He's
taken the tips we've given him and
done all right. II he continues to
improve as he has in the last few
weeks he's going to be quite ball
player.
"One of his biggest faults when he
came to us was looking up just as
he was about to field grounder
He wanted to spot the runner or the
fellow he was gonna throw to before
he flelded the ball. 1t was a fatal
habit, Of course, but when he was
told about 1t he responded nicely.
HE came to me the other day
and told me he was feeling awfully
detected, that he didn't feel he was
making any progress. He was wor-
ried about his f1elding-after seeing
such fellows as Lou Boudreau, Phil
Rizzuto and Johnny Pesky-and
wondering what to do about his
hitting.
Il merely told him to keep tina,
chin up. He doesn't figure to do a.
well as Boudreau, Rizzuto, Pesky OF
any other major league shortstop
The others have had double-A minor
league experience. He hasn't and
he hasn't had the time they've had
to eliminate flaws. He's hitting only
around .240 or so but he's been time
ly with his hits. and I know Bucky
Harris isn't complaining.
Lose Exhibition Game.
Rained out Of all except five games
In the last two weeks. the Mats were
hoping to tackle the Red Sox In
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Absence Of Aguirre,
Merchant Mariner,
Worries Skins
Star FIonkmun, Unheord
From Since He Went
To Sea in June
BY LEWIS F. ATCHISON,
Star Staff Correspondent.

6tAI 6tdI1
~ SAN DIEGO. Calf, Aug. 15.-Joe
. Aguirre's absence from the Red
iskins' training camp is putting a
definite crimp In Coach Ray Flah-
erty's plans for the 1912 National
League race and the potential loss
Of the ball-snagging Basque is one
Of the things the boss man doesn't
like to contemplate.
Joe would be the best end in the
league this year." Ray was saying
today. HE has everything. speed
big hands. height and weight, and
/ figure he was due. He was good
enough last year, but with season
of pro ball under his belt he'd be
q lot better, and in his case that
means being the best"
Fear for His Fate.
Aguirre shipped out on merch-
entman in June, promising to be or
hand when the roll was called foi
the initial drill. and hasn't beer
heard Of since. Tribe officials, while
hoping for the best, fear he Is either
stranded in some foreign port o.
that fate even worse has befaller
him.
II never saw anybody like tha
guy for endurance" Flaherty added
s'He-could run all day without draw,
ing deep breath and when I'd sene
the squad in after practice, h,
always took couple of extra lap
around the field"
r- Vic Carroll, the handy man of thu
line, at this writing seems to be th'
outstanding candidate to succeed
eAguirre. Flaherty posted him at (
flank yesterday when the linemel
pulled on their heavy work clothe
and went crashing into one anothe
in their first body contact of tn
year, and he distinguished himself
Evening star., 1942-08-15

pers plan to operate as an inde-
pendent club. And Wichita,
Kans., will have a powerful pro
team sponsored by a big defense
firm.
Freddie Cochran reports that
Sunday attendance at tourna-
ment golf has increased 80 per
cent this year. AS for week
days, well, it always was best late
in the afternoon.
Precious pigskin-Bill Bing-
ham, Harvard's director of ath-
letics, Is urging Coach Dick Har-
low to win every game this fall
SO he won't have to give any
precious footballs to the visiting
teams. "Of course, II the visiting
team insists on winning despite
everything that Dick and his
players try" Bingham adds, I'VE
might take . photograph of the
victorious captain receiving the
football and present the photo to
him. And keep the ball.
Service Dept.-Apprentice Sea-
man Sam Lo Presti, former Chi
cago Blackhawks goalie, has been
Evening star., 1942-08-15
BY HUGH FULLERTON. Jr.
Wide World Sports Writer.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-When
Alva Bradley handed Lou Bou-
dreau that new contract the other
day, he instructed Lou to sell
the Indians to Cleveland
No wonder Boudreau Is getting
IS Gs year for the job. Bob
Madry. recently elected mayor of
Chapel Hill, reports that, con-
trary to reports, he hasn't quit
drumheating for North Carolina
U. Jack Brown of Salisbury, Md.
who doesn't have a top-line horse
at Roosevelt Raceway, has been
in the money more than 100
times since the harness meeting
started a month ago. Box office
ticket sale for the Giants-All-
Army football game here Septem-
ber IL opens Monday.
Today's guest star-John Nc
Gill, jr., Ashland (Ky) Daily In
dependent: Buddy Rosar, New
York Yankee catcher who was
fined $3.50 for leaving the club to
Evening star., 1942-08-15
FBI Captures Lead
AS Finish Nears;
Brewers Win

For the first time this season the
FBI nine is in first place In the
Metro League. 1t moved to the top
yesterday by turning back Petworth,
A, giving the Sleuths record Of
nine victories and one setback
against Petworth's nine and two.
Three more games remain to be
played before the title is decided
with FBI listed for two and Petworth
one.
Heurich Brewers sre certain of at
least a tie for the Industrial League
second half crown after defeating
Cameo Furniture, SIS, yesterday. A
three-rIn rally in the seventh pulled
the Brewers from behind.
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Prefers Grid to Politics

SUPERIOR, Wis, Aug. 15.-Jim
Lee Howell, who becomes 4 former
State Senator from Arkansas as a
result OF Tuesdays primaries in that
State, joined the New York pro-
fessional football Giants today and
announced his intention OF retain
Ing his end job with that club.
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Twin Bill Is Scheduled
For Softies Tonight

Two games are listed tonight in
Night Softball League play at Wash
ington Stadium. Kavakos Grill and
Post Once meet In the opener, with
the final between Navy Yard Foun-
dry and Government Printing Once.
In last nights game, Surf Club
topped Standard Line, AZ, but the
Linen club came back to defeat
FBI 81.
Evening star., 1942-08-15

Dut pulleO ROY HleEleS on the
play, running Is yards to midfield
Discovering his mistake he wheeled
around and went so yards for a
score.
He just made a 75-yard run In
Is yards" Rufe concluded.
Somersault Brings Touchdown.
Les Peregoy, poet-laureate of the
squad, had one to match Deal, how
ever, and the play is recorded in the
books If you doubt his word.
Il forget who we were playing"
confessed Les, who is an alumnus OF
San Jose State, but our fullback,
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Now They're Doncinq Con-Con on Skotes

Nbo Snman skaters precision skates that cost than
Apparently skater from childhood
of the steinman Lucille Page doing
aoba leather Mr. Steinman observed
her and asked her to put pair OF roller skates.
why not?" said Miss Page, and did.
practically everything that done
skates including hudng and dancing the CanCan
by Mr. Abertan that the first roller skate
Bimpston children
the poos attached their wooden and
together
to wit, 1868.
it's good thing did" Albertan duckng
sunshine today the streamined
of skill and puchrude known the Skating vanies
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Stors Yesterday
B, the Associated Press.

Curt Davis, Whitlow wyatt and
Do1ph Camilh, DodRers-Davis and
Wyatt pitched double victory over
Braves. with help Of Camilli. who hit
two home runs.
Carl Hubbell and Mickey Witek.
Giants-Former tossed four-hitte
against Phils and latter led Giants
Tommy Heinrich. Yankees-Drove in
four runs, two with homer, in leading
victorious attack against Athletics
Mort Cooper. Cardinals-Pitched
two-hit shutout against Reds.
Hal White. TiRers--Stopped White
Sox with four hitter
Lon Warneke. Cubs--Deat Pirates on
seven hits
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Being Indoor Work, 1t Suits AIbertonti

While pubcing the track at Havana where fresh air
with
courier his occasional 50 bets
admitting readily that who
should have his head examined
skating hookup puzzled till Albertani
indoor work. he explained This mammoth and beautiful
Skating Vanes conducted indoors
$1,000 The
great advantage" Abertan driving his point
being noiseess."
a the Mr. Harold Stein
man. the roller skate zegfed show.
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Steinmun Took Racket Out of the Racket

skating entertainment back Madison
Square off racket like backsmhs shop
Seinman with his comedians dancers
girls skates which he scratched
together porities set n took the off
Skating Vanies" silent form panicked the crowds
the Garden recently and WILL according to Mr. Aberant proceed
o panic them all the country.
What with the wartime decline of hockey the prominent
this ball bearings cnch to edy
vast throngs of women, and children"
skating being aspersions
show They their of skating is better
and popular to boot since 2000o000 people this country
conscious the probably conscious at ALL
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Milan Sees Conner in Sullivan
As Rookie Learns Quickly
Converted Pitcher Was Taught All Wrong
To PIoy Shortstop, Says Griffs' Coach
BY BURTON HAWKINS,
Star Stan Correspondent.

BOSTON Aug. 15-Coach Clyde Milan Of the Mats, whose
cnked testify he baseball
spot prospect labels washngtons Johnny
future
Sullivan unbeievably ignorant about playing shorsop
reported Milan. still
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Petworth Plays Ooks

Petworth baseball team travels
tomorrow, playing Shady Oak A. c.
at Shady Oak, Md. Petworth
players are to report at 1923 New
Hampshire avenue at pm.
Evening star., 1942-08-15
an Foes Baseball Do Hard Way Hanging Up Double Play Mar
Win, Lose or Draw
Noted Sun Dodqer Discovers Roller Skating
By JOHN LARDNER.
(In the temporary absence Of Francis E. stan)

NEW YORK, Aug. IS (NANA)-You could have knocked
with club when learned that Aberan the noted
fugitive from birds and sunshine had discovered roller skating
Mr. Abertant has discovered things his tmesuch
James Braddok track in Havana and Jackie Wilson,
the weterweighbu roller skating being those
rugged outdoor sports sounded little too rich for Mr. Abeans
steam-heated blood.
Albertant with
acnic the toxic of
40 heard his first bird singing Hastily smmng
Abeant the mistake.
provided there
Albertant
troubles feathered whom don't
personality"
Evening star., 1942-08-15
They couldn't move him out of the
way or go through him.
Carroll RuiH for End

way or go through him.
Carroll Built for End.
Normally a center or guard, Car
roll Is built like an end and while
possibly not quite the offensive
player that Joe was, he'll do.
Carroll will be needed to bolster the
ends, which may be the Achilles
heel of the line this season, even
with Bob McChesney, Bob Master
son and Ed Cifers on the job.
Flaherty has no complaint about
their work but the supply is limited
and the demands heavy on wingmen
and there Is the constant bugaboo
of injuries at crucial tsages of the
race.
Willie Wilkin, who is expected to
be pillar of strength this season,
stood out In yesterdays rib-smash-
ing session, but Tiny" Croft, down
to a mere 296 after shedding 1e
pounds, was too slow and ponderous
He'll have to shake himself loose
from 16 more pounds before he'll
begin to be Of any value.
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Tall TuIes Of Gridiron Feuts
Help Redskins Digestion
Deal, Peregoy, Croft and PoiIIon Score
In After Dinner Swapping Of Yarns
By star Correspondent Of The Star.


SAN DIEGO Calf 5-They talking about odd plays
and aughabe incidents after dinner Redskins football camp
last night Rue the Auburn muscle
first with his yarn about singular touchdown
1t that Johnny Chakley, Auburn tackle blocked punt
against caught the ball before touched
Evening star., 1942-08-15
Coach Stagg So Busy
He Cant Celebrate
.S0th Birthday
2, the Associated Press.

p the AssOciAted Press.
STOCKTON, Calf, Aug 15.--
Amos Alonzo Stage Is little too
busy to bother with an S0th birth.
day.
He'd hoped to celebrate the occa-
sion in Chicago next Sunday-but
last-minute duties as both head
football coach and first assistant at
College Of the Pacific delayed his
departure.
He won't reach Chicago until
Monday, and will hustle to the
Macatawa, Mich. summer camp Of
his sons, Paul and A. A.. jr, for
q brief vacation.
Evening star., 1942-08-15

SWIM MEET OPENS Neenah Wis is the OF the
National AAU championships and (above this large gallery
hand when four entrants eaped into the water for the
heat in the 100meter free style by Defending Champion
Brenda Helser of Portland Oreg gh Right Callen
Nyack Y glamour girl holder Of 81 national records
relaxing after workout preparatory defending
backstroke title. a p. Wrephoto
Evening star., 1942-08-15

VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
Pulaski. 8; Lynchburg, /.
Staunton, 3, PETERSBURG, 9.
Evening star., 1942-08-15

EAsTERN LEAGUE.
Binshsmton. 80; Hartford. la,
Scranton, q: Willismsport. 1.
Wilkes-1arre. 8; E1mira, B.
Evening star., 1942-08-15
League Statistics

SATURDAY. AUGUST Is, 1s42.
AMERICAN.
Results Yesterday.
Detroit, z; CHICAGO. l.
New York, Il; Philadelphia. z fnighO.
Others not scheduled
Evening star., 1942-08-15

Games To-day. Games Tomorrow.
Wash. at Boston (2). Wash. At Boston l2).
N r. at Phila (2). N. Y. at Phila. t2).
Chicago at Detroit. Chi. at Detroit (2e.
st. l.. At Gle. tngt). st. Louis at Clev. (2).
Evening star., 1942-08-15

PIEDMONT LEAGUE
Richmond, &; Charlotte, 3.
Wfpstcn-salem. "a; Portsmouth.
Ashevifle. 1--e; Durham. e-1.
(Only games.)
Evening star., 1942-08-15
NtanAinT Of the CluI
Games Today.

Games To-day. Games Tsnsrrsw.
Phila. At n. r., (2). Phila. At n, =. tO.
Pitts At Chi. az. Pitts At Chicago.
Boston At Bklyn. Bost. 1T pklyn. f21.
Cinci. At 81. Louis. Cinci at st. L. ca.
Evening star., 1942-08-15

NATIONAL.
Results Yesterday.
BROOKLYN, 1O-7: Boston, 0--3.
New York. 5: Philadelphia, 3.
Chicago, Z; Pittsburgh /.
st. Louis, 4: Cincinnati, 0 (nighO.
Evening star., 1942-08-15

Rained out Of all except five games
In the last two weeks. the Mats were
hoping to tackle the Red Sox in