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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
(Reg. U. s. Pat. Off, Ry JACK CUDDY
 United Press Staff Correspondent

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 West Point, N. Y, Nov. 27.-(UP) -Army's football team, playing un- der the most intense pressure in college gridiron history, was pitted today against formidable Navy eleven; but Navy outfit psycholog- ically relaxed - one that "could af- ford to lose"
 This Army pressure was so i1- tense that it was almost tangible, as the Cadet squad faced its tradi- tional rival in Niche Stadium, with millions of Army men-all over the world-virtually demanding Ire demption" victory.
 Army entered the game, risking the possibility of having the black and gold and gray humbled in de- feat for the fifth straight year, an unwelcome distinction never pre- viously achieved by either school in the 53-year history of the serv- ice classic. True-Navy dropped five, from 1927 through 1883; but that string was interrupted by a lapse of two years-'28 and '29- when the teams did not meet.
 Army's four straight defeats were most untimely; they occurred just when America was expanding it's Army and Navy to unprecedented proportions when the friendly rivalry between the two services was intensified by global preparation and global conflict. During four long years, the ever-increasing sons of slum and gravy have had to endure the wise cracks of men in blue when ever and wherever the Army Navy game was mentioned. Army craved change in diet-particularly the Army officers, who bore the brunt of the jibes.
 These Army officers appealed somewhat frantically for victory during last nights big rally in the mess hall, after the 2,4O0 cadets had finished supper. Newspaper men were permitted to spread out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27

Big Dan Brouthers and others are well remembered today.
 HAD TO USE IMAGINATION
 While he sparked Cleveland, De- troit and Pittsburgh clubs, covered center field like the grass and was 8 remarkable baserunner, Hanlon was not strong hitter, especially weak against left-handing pitching He had to use his imagination to remain in the thick of things, was che of the first to employ the switch against right and left-hand pitch CTS. He usually benched himself in favor of right-hand hitter when a southpaw took the hill for the other side.
 Hanlon batted 300 only twice, left 12-year National League mark of .266.
 He got around the bases, averag- ing 50 thefts season. He stole 69 for Detroit in his biggest year, '87 and 67 for Pittsburgh in go. Hanlon broke in as a shortstop third baseman and pitcher, so was eminently fitted to teach.
 He was a great judge of young players, had the patience of a saint. He got 'em young and brought lem up right, was shrewd trader.
 He prided himself at the little cost with which he assembled his brilliant teams. He transformed Kid Gleason from a pitcher to second baSeman.
 DID GOOD JOB ON McGRAW
 Hanlon put spirit in his players In Brooklyn he thought Fielder Jones lacked fire, but the immor- tai leader of the Hitless Wonders demonstrated that he had plenty of it when he hopped to the American League.
 John McGraW was a quiet little fellow when Hanlon took over the Baltimore club in '92. Hanlon de- liberately picked on Little Mac un- til one day the man who was to build the Giants snapped back at him, threatened to punch This big head"
 T knew Little Mac was all right then" Hanlon used to laugh, land I had my hands full with him from that time on. So did the other clubs"
 Hanlon became rich while in base ball, made his money in real estate in Baltimore, where he died at 79 on April IA, 1937 He was president of the Baltimore City Park Board.
 Ned Hanlon was the father of modern baseball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27

When the opposition copied Han Ions game, he devised ways to break up his own plays.
 Switching to Brooklyn in 1899, Hanlon bagged two successive pen nanth there, giving his clubs a rec ord of five flags, two seconds in sev- en years.
 Hanlon quickly asserted his leader ship. AS captain and center fielder, he practically managed the great and pennant-winning Detroit club of 1887. The man had something.
 Hanlon developed more renowned players than any other manager. Of his crop, John McGraw, Wilbert Robinson, Hughey Jennings, Fielder Jones and Kid Gleason became fa- nous managers. Wee Willie Keeler,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
NAVY 6-5 CHOICE AGAINST ARMY
 AT WEST POINT
BY OSCAR FRALEY

United Press Staff Correspondent
 West Point. N. Y, November 27. - (UP) - The Army and Navy football teams were declared ready to go by their coaches today before their 44th gridiron meeting in the comparative obScurity of scenic Michie Stadium.
 Across the nation the Middies ruled a six to five favorite to take the service classic before a travel rationed crowd estimated at 11,O0O, but the Cadets Corps of 2,5O0 gray clads roared its belief at 8 monster rally last night that the helmeted sons of Glum and Gravy would up- set the odds and give Army its first win in five years.
 Navy steamed into the Cadet stronghold yesterday and worked out briefly in the little stadium where those fortunate fans who live within 10-mile radius of the point will see the two teams collide.
 On their seasons records there was little to choose between the two service elevens. Both lost but one game - to Notre Dame. The Fight ing Irish thunped both of these clubs, beating the Middies B to 6 and haInmering the Army, 36-0. Their only other similar opponent was Pennsylvania. Navy whipped the quakers handily, "A to 2, while in a rain -drenched game on Frank lin Field the Pennsylvanians fought Army to 1913 deadlock.
 Air Attack
 Navy Coach Captain John E. (Billick) Whelchel refused to dis close his offensive plans but the emphasis on passing as the team worked out briefly indicated that the Navy would strike through the air - mode of attack against which the Cadets have been par ticularly weak this year. And Army's Mentor. It. Col. Earl Blaik, with an ineffective air arm, was eX- pected to send his fleet Cadet backs out with instructions to run the Middies into the ground.
 The Midshipmen Corps was not allowed to make the trip to the point because of wartime trans portation problems - situation similar to that of last year when the underdog Middies upset Army in a close game at Annapolis. This caused Army officials to split the Cadet corps into two cheering sec- tions and the regiment which lost the toss will have to cheer for Navy under 8 "Lend Lease" arrangement.
 The probable linelpS:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
Dunlop Defeoted By Berqin, 128-87

A decided surprise in the current city pocket billiard tournament was turned in by Johnny Bergin last night at the Wooster, when he out pointed Vincent Dunlap 128 to 81, including a high run of 28 balls by the winner. Dunlap had not been beaten since the tourney opened three weeks ago, and had high run of 22 last night.
 Bergin and Jim Farrell cross cues tonight at 7:30 p. m. Moe Miller won from Mike Corey in the best match of the round robbin and now meets Bob Shaker Monday night at 9 p. m. Miller's high run was 26 while Corey had a 25 cluster of balls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
AppIing To Army

Chicvago, Nov 27. UP)-Luke Appling, Chicago White Sox short stop and the American Leagues leading hitter last season, reported for induction into the armed forces today.
 Appling, who batted 1928 to win the junior circuit crown, spent IA seasons in organized baseball, 13 of them with the White Sox. He also led the league in batting in 1886 and has won places on several all-star major league teams.
 He came to Chicago yesterday from his home at Atlanta, Ga, to report to his draft board. He is 34, married and has two daughters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
jzzy Jonnozo To Box ZunneIIi

Boston, Nov. 27.-CUP)-Welter- weight Izzy Jannazzo of New York City and Ralph Zannelli of Provi- dence, R. l., will meet Thursday in a 10-round return match at Boston Garden, the Goodwin A. O. an- nounced today.
 A week ago at the Rhode Island Auditorium in Providence Jannazzo was awarded a split decision after 8 nip-and-tuck bout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
Chase Golf Course Closed For Winter

Ed Malvey, chairman of the Greens committee of the Chase Country Club announced the of- ficial closing of the popular golf course in Wolcott, as of today, when the pro shop and locker room will be shut for the winter months. The club house is open all year round, under the direction of Stewart and Mrs. H. Pedersen. Golfers who con- tinue to play for the next week or two will have to use temporary greens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
By HARRY CRIMSON NEA Sports Editor

Pennant-winning Baltimore Ori- oles of 1894-95- -96 are baseball's most famous club.
 Drilled by Edward Hanlon, one of the first players to use his head, they put inside in baseball.
 So adept did they become at the hit and run, bunt, chop hit and base running that John M. Ward, man. ager of the New York club, actually threatened to bring Ned Hanlon be- fore the National League heads. It was after the Orioles had turned in 13 hit-and-run plays in sweeping a four-game series with the New Works that Ward claimed they were not playing baseball, but a new game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
Potenti' Verdicts Gene Murqorido

Worcester, Mass, Nov. 27-(UP)- Welterweight Johnny Potent, 149. of Worcester held his 18th straight boxing victory today after halting Gene Margarida, 145, of Fall River last night in the fourth round of their scheduled 1O-round match at Mechanics hall.
 In six round bouts, Ralph Regan, 163, Medford decisioned Alec Re- bark, 165, Pawtucket, R. T.; Johnny
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27

Luz, 145, New Bedford, decisioned Johnny Coe, 136, Medford. Four round matches saw Mike Welch, 142, Boston, technically knock out Johnny Parr, 1858, New Bedford in the third; Johnny Priest, 131, Cam bridge, knocked out Todd Morgan, 133, Brockton, in the second.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
Wotertown Wins

Watertown High won its second game within three nights when it set back Sacred Heart High basket ball squad 31 to 16, the latter having defeated it's Alumni on Wednesday evening at Wilby gym. The Hearts and Litchfield High will hook up next Tuesday evening at the Grove street court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
ROCK CLOSES TODA Y

Salem. N. H., Nov. 27-(UP)- The longest racing season in mod ern New England turf history-199 days-comes to 8 close at Rocking ham Park horse race track here late today with the running of the $25O0 au Revoir allowance race over the six-furlong route.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
Minnesota-IOwa Pre-Flght

Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 27 - U.P) - Iowa Pre- Flight, after los ing its only game of the season to Notre Dame last week, sought to re- tain recognition as the nations top service team when 1t met an under dog Minnesota team today before 10000 fans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
LAFAYETTE-LEHIGH

Bethlehem, Pa., Nov. 27.-(UP)- Lafayette ruled a favorite today to defeat Lehigh in the 78th meeting of the teams in the annual series be- gun in 1884. A victory for Lehigh. however, would prevent Lafayette from tying Rutgers for the mythi- cal championship of the Middle Three.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
PRODIGIOUS THROW

Pvt. Bill Jost threw football 76 yards IF feet in passing vs. kick ing contest with three of the best booters of the Australian Football league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
RANDOLPH-S. l.. I.

San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 27.- (UP)-Two powers of Southern and Southwestern football circles, Ran dolph field and Southwest Louisi- ana Institute, met here today with each placing undefeated records on the block before an expected 15,- 900 spectators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
VIRGINIA VS N. c.

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 27.-(UP)- North Carolina's Tar Heels and the University of Virginia Cavaliers met here today in the 48th renewal of one of the south'S oldest football rivslries. A crowd of 15,000 was ex- pected to see the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27

Lehigh; Umpire: E. A. Geiges, Temple; Linesman: J. J. Allinger, Buffalo; Field Judge: Q. M. Wat CTS, Williams.
 NOtre Dame vS Great Lakes
 Great Lakes, H., Nov. 27 - (U. P) Notre Dame met the 10th and final opponent in Its path to the Natoinal football title when it played Great Lakes before 22,000 sailors today.
 The lineups:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27

Clarence Pickup was member of the 1918 Phillies, Harry Fanwell of the Indians in 1910 and Gus Ketch- um of the Athletics in 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27

Referee - R. w. Huegel, Mar quette; UmpireErnie Wick, Mich igan; Field Judge-Rollie Barnum, Wisconsin; Linesman-Jack Blott, Michigan.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15

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Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
NEVER BEGGED

How he survived was a mystery
He never begged. He had a dignity
and a reserve which no one CoulC
pierce.
Possibly. these were his sol,
sources of income.
He could stand in a spot looking
pale and haggard and dignifed anC
timorous strangers would engage
him IN conversation.
At the end of them, they would
as timorously offer him money
which he would accept sadly.
II will pay YOU back some
day." he would always say.
I've had reyerses. But things
can'o go on this way indefinitely.
When the tide turns i'm my favor,
i will pay you back"
Strangely, his benefactorS be-
lieved him and they went away
from him with the glow in their
hearts Of a good deed done and the
satisfied feeling that the money
they had given him would come
back TO them, maybe a thousand.
/ fold.
I Wasn't there something in~,the
Bible about bread cast upon tho
waters =?
The money, Of course, went into
wine.
He could buy a quart for little
or nothing and he would stick il
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
FEARS GROUNDLESS

lie watched with some appre.
hension as the bum took a look al
himself In the glass.
He knew that no man falls sc
low that he can't give vent TO an
honest anger and he admitted that
his work on the beard was such
that it would make any owner OF
IT angry.
But his fears were groundless.
The bum nodded at his reflec.
ton and smiled at the barber ano
left the place.
The barber never saw him
again.
BY now the mysterious man wa:
pretty far gone.
He made fewer and fewer sdrties
out of the area south OF Market.
He seemed 10 be bag-ridden.
He would get up from some
doorway or alley in which he haC
slept the night and he would walk
all over the district.
He was on the GO from dawn tC
dusk.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
Daily Short Story
Man With a Beard
By HAROLD WEIMEISTER

ea>ies with a goodly sum OF
money.
lie would stay in the ncighbor-
hood until tins was gone,
Sometimes a. went overnight.
Al other times. il lasted for
weeks, sometimes months.
When il was gone he would dis
appear,
His beard was an accident.
II grew in one of his dCbauches
during which he got money enough
10 stay drunk for three weeks.
When the money stopped com,
InC and he had 10 shake himself
sober. he looked one day into q
cracked doorway pane and saw
the beard.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
PRETTY SMART

Other buns came 10 think OF
him as a pretty smart old coot.
Drunk or sober, he was never in
view during the middle mornings
or at duck.
At these times, the San Fran
cisco police sweep the district.
A detail riding in a patrol wagon
patrols the streets and sweeps UP
the drunks who cannot stand, into
the police station.
When they have slept them,
selves sober, they are taken before
a Judge and given Jail terms rang
ing from 80 to 80 days.
If ever man deserved such 4
sentence, ii was the man with the
beard.
He was drunk every day, some.
times twice in day
But he was never drunk enough
TO be picked up at the times the
police made their rounds.
He might be Shaky or even talk,
ing 10 himself.
But he always was dignified anC
comparatively sober. So he wa
never taken.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15

THE Man with > Bohrd was not
i a good character. il be were.
this would be a story of a reiolma-
ton.
A man who has Strayed from the
beaten path and has descended
into the depths can be reformed by
only two things, religion or a eood
woman.
Well the Man With r Board had
Strayed from the beaten path, all
right
And he had descended into the
depths.
In fact he was = veteran inhah-
liant OF cutters. s,um missions ana
barrel houses.
He was a cadger. q drunkard
and a bum.
But no good woman could have
affected HIM in sny way vhatso-
ever. unless she came bearing a
bottle in her hand.
And no good woman would 40
such z thing.
And he could take religion or let
II alone,
In fact, he did just that.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
sTRAGGLY, MATTED

1t wasn't much TO look at.
II was about two inches Ions
and straggly and matted.
But IL did something TO his ap-
pearance
Probably he thought il dis
Cused him, because he looked at
himself for a long time.
When nc got near enough TO
water. he washed IT with the rest
of his face and body.
4 week later, he got has first
shave m many weeks al a bar
bcrS college on The waterfront.
The barber was a tSro from
Iowa with artistic impulses.
He decided 10 shape the beard.
Blu, he didn't know much about
the trade and he cut the beard
lOpSided.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15

THE MAIN QUESTION in Whit's mind concerning
Melissa she had already snsweredi she appeared well
and healthy. But suddenly Melissa grew serious She told
him about Josiah Potter When shed finished Whit stood
there thinking The first thing he said was exactly
what he thinking, Il don't understand that don't
know snv Potter never heard of him. What the devil
did he want TO say that for!"
Melissa said nothing Whit turned pick up his rife.
"ie still up the tavern' guess I'll 60 n talk TO him.
NO Whit Don't! He can't hurt now, Whit"
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
CHIEF MoURNER

He often became a chief mourner
on a front bench ln the missions
along Howard street in San Fran
cisco. where buns and urunkS mix
with respectable business men,
sharing the sidewalks and rcScTV-
Ing The cutters and doorWayS Tor
themselves.
Whenever he got religion he
stood up and gave testimony IN 3
quavering voice.
He admitted everything and The
category OF sins OF which he &C.
cused himself ran the Gamui from
ingratitude TO almost murder.
For this he often got a m
from new and earnest and trusting
preachers.
Some even gave him small pieces
OF money.
When this happened he headed
straight for where he belonged, a
wine house by way Of which he
returned 10 his doorway or his
alley---dT1Ink.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15

under his coat and seek some dim
alley where he could be alone.
And there he would sit and
guzzle until he was Sodden drunk.
1t happened times without number.
In the district, he came to be
regarded as a sort OF minor mir
.aclp
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
SAINT ON A BINGE'

For he might be able TO take
religion or let il alone. but he
couldn't do the same with liquor.
Liquor was meat and drink 10
him,
He would have sold his soul for
1t, if he'd had one.
Repeatedly he had sold every
thing else he possessed from his
watch and jewelry, which ne car
ried with him south of Market
when he appeared Is years ago,
TO good suits of clothes he had
been given at various times by
sympathetic people intrigued by
his bland face, his sad, rheumy
eyes and his soft, hoarse voice.
Somebody dSre said he looked
like a saint on a blnge
Ii was a good description.
When he first made his appear
ance in the vicinity south of Mar
ket street, he didn't have a beard.
He was then a man in his mid
die fiftieS.
He had the slim body OF young
man. white hair and a sanity
face lit UP by sad brown eyes.
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15

NO don't guess he Still, I'd kind like my rurn."
Melissa hoped that somehow between here and the tav-
srn she could dssuade him. They started along and alter
a silence Whit said, "Aiy letter get through TO you'"
"A lcer?" Before Melissa there opened the thought OF
what that would have meant to her.
well didn't know as 'twoud, but thought might
Try it, | didn't you TO fret account was late,
was all"
Whit was silent again. Then; zoe amt bothered you
any;'
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
FATES WITH HIM

This might have gone on for
ever, or until the Man With q
Beard collapsed
There was no reason why il
shouldn't.
Thousands Of men have gone on
this way until they died Of drunk
enness and exposure or went sud
denly berSerk TO be confined In
aSylumS for the rest of their lives.
But the fateS seemed to be work
ing for the Man With a Beard.
One day in Hollywood 400 miles
to the south. a director named
Jan Van Dreen found himself in
need of character with a Scrag-
gly white beard.
He sent out a call for boards
and for the next week surveyed
hundreds of ''muffs" Of all deScrip.
tionS n were brought 10 hi,
offices by their wearers whom
their boards supported.
But he didn't find what he
Continued on Page 35)
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
CLEAN SHAVEN

He was clean shaven. unless he
was on a particularly long spree
and his clothes, even when un-
pressed, were so well-cut that they
gave out the spurious impression
that he was we'll groomed.
Nobody knew where he came
from or what he did.
In those early days he appeared
IN the vicinity at long intervals
which year by year got shorter.
He could have been a stock
broker or gambler or a business
man who owned his own business.
Something which allowed him to
be away from whatever il was on
long periods of drinking.
In the beginning he would ap'
pear at one of the better speak
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15

"JoeP No, he amt bothered me. He amt the same as
he was, though. Joe wants TO marry me-"
"No" Whit exclaimed in amazemenr. why. the"
Melissa told him the whole story. Whit looked down
the ground Well the first thing guess" he said to her
presently. "is to 60 n get married"
"Yes, guess we had better"
"'N then after that ought TO travel north. Only
risk is of course that the rver freeze. We got go by
the river n some luckl get Sandwich. Ii
might be better for you winter in Sandwich Anyhow,
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-15
whit. d'you remember my moiher7"

whit, dyou remember my mofher7"
decide that after get there One way another
guess we en- winter"
We'll winter"
"Then its settled Wen leave the day after tomorrow
Melissa fell silent They started up toward the
they the bridge she said, Whit d you remem-
Der my mother7"
"Yes, remember her"
"I-I do, too"
Whit took hold OF her hand-and she held on TO his
firmly. (Continued tomorrow
Evening star., 1943-12-26
Her Beauty a Myth, Says Hedy
By Inea Arvad.

Davis plays, but a real woman's
picture, and preferably with old
fashioned costumes; they are so be-
coming and so feminine"
We arrived at the commissary and
Hedy walked in. She didn't do any
thing to attract attention, and, mind
you, plenty of people do in a place
like studio restaurant, because who
knows, some great producer may
just have had good meal and may
find you the only actress for his next
big picture.
Hedy just crossed the floor and
you could hear the craning of necks.
1t didn't bother her because she
greeted charmingly left and right.
Fancy it is Christmas again"
Hedy said, land you know what?
John and I are going to spend it
down at the Hollywood Canteen. We
met there, SO that is like our second
home. OF course, we shall make a
real Christmas for Jamsie first. He
is a lovely child, but he wants to
do what he wants. The other day
I found him cutting all his curls
off. There was hardly a single one
left, but, of course, he Is real boy
and they never like curls, do they?"
Hedy sips her hot coffee and laughs
gently.
Hedy Lamar Is a great beauty
and she is 100 per cent woman.
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