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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Tank Destroyers
Lead CusterLoop

the 46th Ordnance went down to
defeat Tuesday night at the hands
of the Tank Oestroyers. While the
795th was winning, the Post Ord
nance Quartermaster was keeping
IN stride by winning an easy VIC
tory over the Post Military Police
team Thursday night after Inning
from the 18th Field Artillery Tues
day night
The Quartermaster had little
trouble in subduing the MP.s They
had better trained team and an
ample supply OF reserves.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05

CLEVELAND. Ohio-Negroes Of
Cleveland and Of Northern Ohio
were rejoicing his week over the
appointment OF Samuel c. tMac)
McAlistar as member OF the
boxing commission Of the city OF
Cleveland.
Second to New York
With Cleveland running a close
second to New York City as the
nations boxing capital, the appoint
ment Of McAllis,er is hcralded as
recognition Of the importance Of
Negro boxers in the revival Of in
teresi in the fight game in the Md
west.
Mr. McAllister, a lifelong Demo
crat, is native Of Knoxville. Tenn.
and has been active in political
and civic affairs throughout the
state Of Ohio for the past 20 years.
He has been popular and we'll
liked supporter and participant in
all sports events in and around
Cleveland, active in the Elks. N. A,
A. C. P, Future Outlook League,
and numerous other civic organi-
cations in the Negro community,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
New Loop To
Start Season
At Paradise

The newly organized Travelling
Bowling league will open the sea-
son Sunday afternoon at Paradise
Bowl, according to announcement
made this week by Robert Taylor
one of the officials OF the loop.
Ten teams will bowl in the
League, rolling at different alleys
each week. Some OF the teams al
ready in the league are Friars Ale,
Porlers Cleaners, Robert Taylor's
All-Stars and Johnson-H Harris ALL
Stars. ---
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05

FORT CUSTER, Mich.-with the
first half playoff in its second week,
three teams remain undefested so
far. The pace is being set by the
strong 795th Tank Destroyers team
and the Post Qusrtermaster.
The 7J5th defeated the aggressive
Base Hospital five last Thursday
night. The game was thriller
from start 10 finish. md at one
time it seemed as If the strong Tank
Destroyers' team would suffer de-
feat, but in the third period the
boys started clicking and drove
on to victory.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Women Keglers Hit
Stride At Paradise Bowl

The Motor City women keglers
are giving the pins a good spank
ing these days. Sixteen teams took
to the alleys last Sunday evening TO
continue the battle for the leagues
championship. Thursday is the
regular league night at the Para
disc Bowl, but the girls took off
last week TO talk turkey.
The popular IL Horsemen's girls
are holding down the lead in the
league, with 10 games won and 6
games lost. William Dowlings five
is in second place, while there is
a five way tie for third place be-
tween Club Congo Alhambra's
Virginia Dare, and Coy Corner.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
$50 FIGHTERS
PREPARE FOR
Clio TOURNEY
John Oden Expected To
Win Light Heavy
Championship
BY JIM BUTLER

Ivory hunters in the boxing bus
mess will have field day picking
talent if they attend the three
dates Of the CIO-UAW amateur
tournament sponsored by the Ford
Local 800.
On Dec. 20 more than $50 lads will
match their mitts in the prelimin-
airy bouts at Fordson high school.
Those left after the first night elm
ination will be back for the second
show Dec. 30 The final night and
the GROWING Of class champions
will be held at the same location
Jan. 2.
Worlds Champion
Since Joe Louis, worlds heavy
weight champion, entered the army
and served a temporary resigna-
lion to the title which he will tear
up after the war is over, hungry
managers and smart promoters have
been trying to scare up someone to
take the championship while the
King fights for the United States
Army.
There aren't any Joe Louis's train
ing at the Local 900 recreational
center fully equipped gym, but
some OF the ooys on the rard work
ed like the coming shows will be
ripping and roaring.
Deferse Workers
With the best OF the local fight
ers working IN government jobs,
there is little doubt that someone
unnoticed ana cody going through
his exercises is the lad that may
have the makings Of another great
fighter.
Sports fans who have cheered
amateurs like Emmett Grier, his
brother Willie, and John O'Neil Bell
won't get an opportunity to see
them in action in this tournament
because the former champions have
turned in their AAU cards and are
now displaying their ability for
cash.
Nevertheless John Oden, light
heavyweight champion, is working
at Ford and it IS expected that he
will rule his class. There are other
boys who won their honors under
Brewster Community Center's BAN
ner who have entered the contests
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05

Each team has won IA games and
lost TO-
The results Of games played last
Sunday are: The IL Horsemen's
girls took two from Bray's Health
studio; Dowling's won three from
the Picket Fence; Club Congo took
three from the Silver Leaf Inn, on
a forfeit; Aretha Bsiley's beautici-
ans lost two to Club 666; Club
Zombies took two from Black
Hawks; Settles and son won two
from Acnies Florists; Supreme Lin
en-, formerly national champs. won
two from Cozy Corner and the b.
hemian club dropped three 10 the
Horse Shoe Bar.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Report Atlanta May Get
Federal Training School

NEW YORK. A goycrrmen, pro-
posal 10 locate large clerical
training center on the adjoining
campuses Of the Greater Atlanta
University System was repeatedly
discussed at meeting Of the uni
versity presidents here last week
end.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Donald Tabor Wins
Forest Sweepstake

Donald Tabor put together
games OF 22i. 1876, and 202 for 62l
10 win the weekly Saturday sweep
stakes at Forest club Saturday az
ternoon. The first prize was SIS.
Elmer Brown collected 6l8 on
games Of l78. 235 and 205 for Sec
ond place and $40, while Ernest
Wallace won IS for third place on
III, 2l2 and 223.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Former Champion
Now In War Plant

John Henry Lewis. former light
heavyweight champion, is now
working as rigger in a San Fran
cisco war plant. Bad eyes forced
his retirement from the ring He
didn't make a lot OF money and
wasn't able to retire 10 life OF
leisure.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
FIRST VICTORY.
OvERvIsI1ORs.
IN NINE YEARS
A gis Bray Individual
High Point Man In
The Contest

Rushing TO the front on speedy
legs and accurate eyes which were
tlanked by youth and grim deiermi-
nation. Brewster Recreation Center
crowned the efforts Of nine years Of
labor Thanksgiving Day night by
scoring a thrilling win over the
highly-touted Harlem Globetrotters.
The final score was IS 10 81.
Not only did the youthful Brew
s,er Center five obtain an early
lead. but the youngsters were able
to s;ifle a las,-minute uprising Of
their more experienced opponents as
they snatched victory in the waning
minutes Of the thri!l-packed con-
test. Il was the unerrins shooting Of
Jimmy Ha'nes, George Peaks ana
Wilbur Kins in those exciting last
minutes tina. showed defeat down
the Threats Of The Globetro'ters.
Brav Leads Rally
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- - a. p-an...a- 1900 5ou.r in
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.ro..a-s $4,000 by Aeis Brsv :
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Brewster Quint Wins Over Globetr0tters, 35 To 81
RUSS J. cOWAkS'
SPORT CHATTER

1 games played last fall the money
turned over from the innumeraole
fights was accounted for.
In addition, the fans would like
10 know who woL the batting
championship in the Negro Ameri-
can league; who was the best pitch
err, based on records kept by the
league Also who was the leading
base stealer in the Lacquer
President Martin says he has ire
viewed the records Of The 1912 sea
son" and that interest in Negro
baseball has increased a, least so
per cent" but he fails 10 quote any
figures to support the statement.
Not thar | doubt the word OF Presi-
dent Martin, but | do believe his
statement would be better received
il it was supported by figures
showing the number OF fans attend
ing the games in 1912 and those
attending the games in 1871. The
league has those figures.
Yes, the fans are firmly convinc-
ed that the league needs a little
more business methods attached to
it so that the people who support
it will know what is going on.
Thisuis especially true as far as
averages are concerned.
HE WAS A REAL
SPORTSMAN
Back il 1888 the Mt Olive Athle-
tic club was ready to break over
the financial rocks. There were not
sufficient funds in the treasury to
keep the wolf away from the door,
and the Rev. Cornelius c. Askew,
then pastor of Nj. Olive Baptist,
was puzzled over a solution to the
difficult problems. Then he met
Benjamin Franklin CSlim) Jones
who made large slab of currency
in the coal mines OF West Virginia
before coming to Detroit some
years before. Slim was willing to
take over the financial burden and
turned whatever profits accrued
from the investment back into the
church.
Alter Ellis. who had left Brew
ster center, was instructor OF the
flock of boxing fledgelings who
came to the gymnasium, then in
the basement Of what is now Ebe-
nezer AM.E. church, every day to
toss leather under the watchful
eyes Of Ellis. Among the leather
tossers were Joe Louis. Lorenzo
Pack, Dave Clark, Howell King
Milton Shivers and a number of
others who WOE amateur honors
for the club. In the Golden Gloves
OF l933-34, Louis, then wearing the
colors Of Brewster, was named as
the most promising fighter in the
ornament after he had won the
novice light heavyweight cham
pionshlp. While wearing the Mt
OliYe colors he went on to win the
Golden Glove championship OF
ls34-35, the National AAU and Chi
cagoland tournaments. Louis, on his
visit TO Detroit last week, visited
Jones in Harper hospital.
Last year Jones ventured OUT in.
TO another field OF sports. 1t was
the Jones bankroll THAT brought
the Wilberforce- West Virginia
game to Detroit last Thanksgiving
day. Always a gambler, Slim was
willing TO take a chance on getting
Il
the nine grand back which he had
to spend before the game started.
Slim has passed on TO his re-
wards. He died November Is in
Harper. hospital after a long in.
ness. Although he's gone, sport
fans will long remember his name
because of what he did TO give
young Negro athletes a chance in
their line Of endeavor. Slim was
a real sportsman.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
Chronicle League Will
Start Play In January

The teams will be representative,
coming from every section OF the
city, in addition 10 Highland Park.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05

ness meeting is every Saturday at
our club room, j46l Brush We'll
be looking for sou. 50 be sure 10
come O4L
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05

ball at Hamtramck high school In
addition to being an excellent atm
lete, Franks is an excellent stu
dent
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
SURCEASE FOR
WEARY BODIES

The current football season comes
20 a glorious finish, leaving in lis
wake a flow OF well-esrned honors
that moved along on a river OF dis
appointments. There were many
teams, like Florida A. and NJ. and
Texas college who attained nation
al honors by virtue OF their per-
formances on the field OF play,
while other suffered mental an
guish as they were submerged by
waves OF defeat each and every
Saturday. Philander Smith college
is included in the latter group.
Saturday after Saturday Philan-
der Smith players girded them
selves with their football toys, went
out on the field OF play and took
their weekly drubbing from pow
erful opposition. 1t took courage
and fortitude TO battle against such
overwhelming odds as that faced by
the Pnilander Smith team. AL
though weary OF leg and arm. their
bodies painfully bruised as a re-
salt Of the terrific impact OF charg-
IN linemen and speeding backs. the
boys remained undaunted in their
quest OF the Golden Fleece VIC
tory.
Wilberforce rode rough shod over
the PhiIander Smith eleven, $40
Florida A and NJ was devastating
in a $40 victory over the helpless
Smith eleven. Lincoln (Mo) routed
the boys, 900, and the Texas Steers
buried trem, 54-l2. Other teams
were equally as successful against
the Little Rock tArk) eleven.
So. while Florida, Tuskegce,
Hampton, Morgan and Kentucky are
reveling in the celebration OF
successful season, Philander Smith
players also will be shouting their
Joy. However. their shouts Will
spring from the thoughts that the
season has ended and they'll no
longer be subjected to the brutaliz-
ing attack OF opposing teams. Sur
cease has come to their weary
bodies.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-05
A SLAP BLOOMS ON
BOWLING ALLEYS

BOWLING ALLEYS
Rosalie Simmons has been bowl
ing for two years. but in that time
she has come from a novice to
one OF the outstanding women
oowlers in the country. While she
has not attained the high ranking
position OF our own Hazel Lyman
Roxoorough and Virginia Dolphin
who have won national honors, Ro-
sale has been right in the midst
of the fight for these laurels.
Resale, who formerly bowled
with the Termites OF Chicago, came
TO Detroit last week and rolled
with the Daviso.i-Smith five OF In
dianapolis, and it was her sharp
shooting that enabled the Hoosiers
to defeat Hi-Brau during the match
games at Paradise Bowl. Rosalie
thanked middle game o. 1867 with
1850 and 22l. collecting five con-
secutive strikes in the latter game
as the crowd shouted encourage
ment.
Miss Simmons is instructor at
the Ferguson Bowl in Indianapo-
lis. Because of her ability she pre-
ters rolling with the men rather
than joining one of the women
teams in Naptown. II her bowling
here last week is an indication of
her ability, then she can hold her
own with most OF the male keglers.
JUST so MUCH EYE
WASH FOR FANS
In another column on the sports
pages you'll find an interesting
story by Dr., J. B. Martin, president
of the Negro American league. In
his story, Dr. Martin states that he's
highly eisted over the advanced
success made by the league and
that a greater pace is expected 10
be set during 1913" He also praises
the teams, and declares that while
nothing definite" has been done
regarding gas and rubber, I'VE have
enough encouraging information 10
HlAest suits AeANNAPAt ~ NbllAllllt 10 EOIT-
plete our plans Of operation for
1913"
The president Of the league also
states that both the East-West
game in Chicago and the Army
Navy benefit game in Cleveland
we're financial successes and thou
sands OF dollars were turned over
10 the Army and Navy relief funds
derived from the latter game"
Very good
But. what the fans would like to
know land would tool is how
much in round numbers was turn
ed over to the two relief funds. As
The two leagues derive their sup
port from the fans, it is only right
that the fans should be given this
information The fans we're told
how much the National and Ameri-
can leagues turned over to relief
funds, also how much went 10 the
funds from the Tarious football
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23

THIS N THAT
Team OF Eddie and Ola Is no
more. She's getting separation pa
perS and is forming a new team.
Slim Jones took his Club Congo
show to amuse the boys at Fort
Custer last week I'm Gonna
Move" as disced by Jimmy Lunce-
ford is the solidest waxing heard
lately Several chorines were
seen taking time out tother pyem
at Turf Bar; slipping drinks were
Marie Campbell, Maybelle Moore,
Matte Gather and others e.
Lorenzo Marvel is gentleman
among the city's bartenders. Has
his boots well laced.
What comedienne was seen hug
ging a certain emcee in front OF
the Norwood hotel al 3 ayem?
What certain bsndsman OF nation
wide fame, so the report says, is
having missing money trouble and
recently fired six bandsmen?
Marguerite Pettway is the name
Of that chsrmer readying to tie the
knot with Bill McCant Eve
lyn Fitzgerald is strictly a Fog,
as is Beatrice Poole and Marguerite
Pettwsy George Henderson
will be given a going to the army
send off at Elks' Rest on May "a.
Teacs. DSR boys are having a ball
at Mirror ballroom come May rs
as Chuck Stevens and his boys fur
nish the music.
Some Stun
The press was grandly enter
tanned this week by Warren La
Rue, manager OF Club B. and c. at
which time a new floor show was
the highlight OF the evening, A
quartet including Jimmy Lightfoot,
uncle OF late Roy Lightfoot; George
Rutherford, Bobby Key and Helen
Wiles, provided the treat Of the eve
ming with heir heartily applauded
rendition OF "Gsucho Serenade."
They were well received and had
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23
How They Stand


Extend their appreciation TO the
Nine OF Hearts, Ten StepPers and the
independent Bridge club for their CO.
operation at the Bingham party which
was held recently. The group also well
comes back Miss Z. Castle who. has
returned home from Buffalo where she
made a Mothers day visit TO her
mother. The group will meet at the
home OF Miss Z. Castle of 45s Leland
street, spartmet two-Otis Williams is
president OF the group; Ruth Sinuel.
scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23
Swinging
With
NiteliferS'

ITO do an encore to satisfy the
patrons.
La Rue says this treat will be-
come a permanent session at the
club. All fun lovers are urged 10
attend the gala Monday party at B.
and C. for sure.
Jimmy johnson is the new day
manager at Club B. and c., where
all the hepcats and Valley frequent
ers go to have their fun, dine and
see a worthwhile foorshow.
Reed Offers Dream Melody
Dreamy Melody" is the theme
for the latest Leonard Reed pro-
duction at Breads Club Zombie
which is fast gaining a reputation
as the leading night clubs OF the
pleasure-mad city.
The show, part one, opens saily
with colorful comeon, all built
around the song title. The Three
Buds send the show of to a good
climax with renditions Of songs
guaranteed TO please you. Juanita
Brown, with a firm voice takes
your heart in hand for some blues
vocalizing. Next Willie and Woogie,
taps combine show of their wares
Spotlite Of show is filled with hu-
NOR as Fink Moore in role Of Rev
erend' takes the glory sisters TO
prayer meeting and sermonizes on
the wiles Of the women" His
stuff will tickle your humor bone.
The title song OF the show is
to great effect with soft
lights as Rae Pearle sings the
melody while the eight Reedettes
background the foorboards with
good scenic effect
Cecil Lee and his band are truly
our choice for the top band spot
OF the city's gay spots and work
well towards bringing out the full
effects Of the show presentation.
Out Eight Mile Road Way
Uncle Toms Plantation, Eight
Mile road, will be the scene Of
gala party given for the benefit of
Mrs. Martha Anderson, whose hus-
band died recently. The proceeds
Of the affair will be for her relief
An enjoyable fioorshow will he
offered the patrons, along with the
music OF Tweed Beard, Pinky Will
liams' band. Acts from other joy
spots will also be on hand TO en-
terrain you Don't fail TO see the
big show and help a worthy cause.
Show Offering
Bobby Key and George Mongo as
producers at Club B. and C. have
used the South American influence
TO cast their new show. Marian
Abernathy and Bobby Key do a
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23

The club met May II at the home
OF the president, Mrs Arania Short.
3l7 Leicester avenue. The club is buy
ing war bonds to help our boys In the
army.
The next meeting will be held in
the home OF the vice president. Mrs.
Susan Abbott, 1881 Cameron. Mrs.
Ethel Nelson. treasurer; Mrs. Ruby
Tarver. secretary and Mrs. Bette
Jones. financial secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23
Miss Queen Pin And
How They Stand

The browning OF Miss Queen
Pin" the most popular woman in
bowling. will take place at the 1866"
club on East Adams street Friday
evening, May % at pm. The prizes
for contestants will be awarded at
that time.
How They Finished
Minnie Duncsns, ace with DR.
Orr's girls, and head OF the Keep
En- Smilin'." campaign that sent
cigarettes to army draitees, won the
contest with 25O0O0 votes. vir-
ginia Dolphin. captain OF the ma
tional champs. Club Congo, finished
second with 10000 votes. Mrs.
Maude Admss, was third with
10000; June Watts. miss Queen
Pin" OF last year, was fourth with
83,400, Thelma Baldwin, captain Of
Supreme Linen, formerly national
champs, was fifth with 46,l00; So
phia Smith, captain OF Garvins
Motor sales. was in sixth place with
42,300; Aretha Bailey. star with De-
iroits Pioneer girls, was seventh
with 27200; Alberta Davis was
eighth with 1880; Ethel Taylor,
ace with the Detroits Pioneers, was
ninth with $4,000; Hazel Thomas
was tenth with 6,1Oo, Lorraine Fuqua,
$500; Martha Shannon, $500; Toni
Fitch, 400; Mary Robinson, $500;
Lucille McGarey, 5000; Matte Nit
chell, 800; Carrie Rivers, 1900;
Ann Willingham, $500; Rose Ella
Morton, 3,l00 and Mildred Martin
with 5000.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-23
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