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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29
III. Central Pays Off
S15,0OO,0OO Debt

CHICAGO. Oct. % - Illinois
Central Railroad Co. today paid
the Reconstruction Finance Corp.
Sl5,000.000. liquidating its indebt-
edness 10 the corporation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29
No Assured Alternative to Cooperative Action

It's grossly misleading TO create the impression that the
citizens and of citizens namely the muf
the ball during the transition period that thoroughly
capable OF SEEING and carrying down to the goal line
If the goal well ordered national life high level
Of material welbeng for 35O00O00 American families
units there assured alternative and
action Government operation and ownership coecysmhaye
never produced high living standards the American free
vs. tenn
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29
Muskegon Motor
Votes A Dividend

Muskegon Motor Specialties Co
has declared the regular quarterly
dividend of 80 cents on the
Class A, payable Dec. l TO holders
of record Nov. ID.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
The Sunshine Stars and Scripto
Black Cats split a double-header
Sunday at Harper's Field. The
Stars took the first game by a
5-4 margin, and Scripto came
thru in the nightcap, 6-4
In the first game, Jimmy Brooks,
of the Sunshine Stars and George
"Fireball'' Franklin tied-up in a
pitching duel. The Stars got an
early lead, with "Curley" Barbee
batting in run and scoring in
the first inning, followed by one
run in the third and two more in
the sixth The Black Cats tailed
two runs in the fifth and two in
the seventh, with Honey" Will
liams, Norman Lumpkin and Will
liam Hicks setting a fast pace.
In the second tilt, Manager Paul
(Gabby) Wingfield sent John
Spear to the mound, while Mana
ger Amos Evans used James
Barnes and Harold Wade. Manager
Wingfield worked behind the plate
for Scripto, replacing Googer, while
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
PRO and CON IN SPORTS
By FRANK I. WARD

NEW YORK = Calvins News Service) = Chalkv
wright ana his manager Eddie Walker have gotten them
serves into hot water with the New York State BOXING Com
mission all started few weeks ago when the Commits
slon refused to sanction the Boston promoted PenSo
Karoo championship fight and ordered Pep to defend his
title IN New York by meeting the winner of the Wright
Terranova bout
All agreed to these terms but after the Pen RaroIo
fight In Boston June 8th before he signed Chay for the
New York title match After ALL Pep had lost there yod
be no title at stake That's where he put his foot into it.
And So at the meeting last week. the Commission felt
just must suspend Walker because he did not act o the
best interests of boxing"
ODDS AND ENDS. Because of a deep cut In his low
er lip as result of the fight Friday night with Sammy An
gott Henry Armstrong forced to postpone his next two
engagements the Willie Joyce bout Hollywood June 2eh
and the Jimmy Garrison fuss for July Is in Portland Ore
Jimmy Bivins, Ceveand's duration light heavvweight
champion suffered broken while defending his title
against Lloyd Marshall in Cleveland last Tuesday Frzie
zvlc, Pittsburghs former weerweght champion is ask
ing the Penn State Athletic Commission for another crack
at Jake LaMotta Bronx wonder boy who won close one
from the ex-kng in his home town last Wednesday
Lou Nova KO'ed Paul Hartnek in the third roma IN
Portland last Friday Nova scheduled to meet lee Savod
IN chicago June g. Now the talk promoter and foht fan
IS return match between Armstrong and Bean Jack
kut with Hanks injured mouth it can't eyeop for Of least
two months. - - -
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
By JOEL w. SMITH

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
The Atlanta Black Crackers won
both games of a double-header
from the powerful Camp Wheeler
Black Spokes, "a and 81, before
a record breaking crowd, Sunday at
Ponce de Leon Park. Sensational
pitching by Dewitt Pritchett and
sunny" Jim Echols, combined
with timely, hitting contributed
very largely for the Black Crack
ers' sensational victories.
In the opener, the Black Crack
ers came from behind to win, after
the Black Spokes took a 40 lead
in the first three innings. Jew
Baby" Walker, former Morris
Brown College star, started the
Camp Wheeler scoring spree by
beating out an infield hit in the
second frame, followed by two
singles by Aaron Cooper and An
thony.
The Black Crackers pushed over
three runs in the last half of the
third, with "Bozo' jackson polling
a double, followed by triple by
Adolf Grimes. Then, David t.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
Ex- Golden Gloves Champion Now
Stationed At j. S. Marine Base

now is fighting for Uncle Sam. He
is now Pfc. HiEer Thomas of the
51st Composite Defense Battalion,
stationed at Montford Point, Camp
Lejeune Marine Base, New River
N. G.
Pfc. Thomas won an interna-
tional reputation in amateur box
ing circles. He was three times
CYO light heavyweight champion
of Chicago and won the Golden
Gloves light heavyweight cnanl-
pionship in natioral! competition
in 1886. He also won the inter-city
championship between teams rep
resenting New York and Chicago
in 1936-37-38. and 80. He repre-
sented the U. S. in international
competition in Argentina and
Hawaii and in 1896 was alternate
with the U. S. Olympic boxing team.
His record includes 173 fights in
the amateur ranks in which he
won SO by the knockout route, 43
by decision and six were declared
draws.
When he enlisted In the Marines
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
.oURvEYlNC THE
OPORTs FRONT
DON'T TAKE JOE LOUIS SERIOUSLY
by Joel w. Smitk'

According to release from Chicago. "Joe Louis
is very probably will not fight in defense of his
worlds heavyweight championship because he isn't able
to do soon he won't be able again. Sgt Joe Louis
Ear"ow the celebrated Brown Bomber is reported have
sanctioned this statement than year ago at Fort
Riley Louis who has been the most coorful of all heavy
weight champions has chaked up the most amazing record
in stc circles He began his brilliant professional
in 1884 with ten knockouts In 1885, the Brown Bomber
thru with eleven more knockouts for record of 81
kayces. Among his victims Primo Camera King Le
whisky, Max Raer Pauline Uzcdun and In 1886 Charlie
Retza Jack Shakey Al Ettore Jorge Brescia and Eddie
Smms added to the list The only defeat suffered by
Louis was at the hands of Max Schmeing in 1886.
Louis the championship in 1887 in Chicago by
knocking Jim Braddock in the eighth round and SINCE
that time has met defeated all contenders for his cove
ed crown His most sensational victory the stunning one
round kayo of Schmeng their return engagement in
1888 Louis scored knockouts Nathan MaI harry
Thomas John Henry Lewis Jack Roper Tony IaenVo' boo
Pastor Johnny Paychek Arturo Godoy. Al MCCOY keo
Burman Gus Dorazio Abe Simon. Tony Music, buooy
Baer and Billy Conn The Brown Bombers record lncuoeo
45 ots in So contests decisions one defea ano
one exhibition.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
Black Crackers Win Both Ends
Of TwinbilI From Camp Wheeler

Harper drew a base on balls, and
scored on single by Frederick
Shepherd. In the fifth inning, the
Black Crackers tailed three more
runs to move out in front, SO.
Jackson walked, Harper beat out
an infield hit. and Capt. Dusty
Owens and Frederick Shepherd
came thru with two singles.
Meanwhile, Dewitt Prichett,
Black Cracker, completely silenced
the Black Spokes' bats and the
Black Crackers ended the scoring
with three more runs in the eighth
inning. Pritchett limited to SOL
diers to five hits, while the Black
Crackers gathered nine hits off
of Littlejohn and Nelson. Both
pitchers got excellent support
from the infielders and outf1elders
The second game turned out to
be a hurting duel between Walton
of Camp Wheeler and Sunny
Jim Echols of the Black Crackers.
Echols gave up only two hits, while
Walton was touched for three by
the Crax The Black Crackers made
a single run in the fourth inning
and put the game on ice in the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26

sixth frame when William Cooper,
smashed out a home run with
Carlton Shepherd on base.
The soldiers were BANKED by
EcholS until the first half of the
seventh, when Theodore Rhodes
and Preer got on base on errors.
1t was at this point that the Crax
board of strategy" saved the day,
by having Echols to pass Brew
ington, the Black Spokes' heavy
hitter. Echols then struck out
Glenn, and Walker flied out to
Harper in deep centerfield
Outstanding for the soldiers
were: Wilbert Cooper, lead-off man.
who had a perfect day in short
stop: Brewington, Walker, Aaron
Cooper. Littlejohn, and Walton,
while the entire Black Cracker
team played in the best perfor-
nance in this capacity that the
fans have seen this year In addi-
ton to his excellent catching, Coop
er hit homer to win a chicken
dinner, offered by Big Smitty of
'Smitty's Grill" and this offer
will be good in tonight's game for
players on either team.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
MetcaIfe USO Director For
Third Army In Louisiana

MOBILE HQ. THIRD ARMY
SOMEWHERE IN LA. - (SNS) -
Ralph H. Metcalfe, former Olympic
champion and acclaimed by many
sports authorities as the greatest
foot-racer OF all time, has been as
signed as associate director OF the
USO maneuver service which
serves Third Army troops in Louis
| lana
One of his first jobs on the new
assignment was t6 direct and track
and field meet for Third Army Ne
gro troops at DeRider, La.
Metcalfe, who coached at Xavier
University in New Orleans before
he was employed by the USO in
i94l, came to the Louisiana man
euver area on May 10, from hnnis-
ton, Alabama. At Admission, he
was USO Club Director and Negro
field consultant for the National
Catholic Community Service.
The new associate director, who
was never defeated in college foot
racing, was given recognition in
Ripley's Believe 1t OF Not" feature
| for having tied or broken every
worlds record in running, from the
4O-yard dash to and including the
220-yard dash.
He competed in the Olymuics
in Los Angeles IN 1882 and IL Ber-
lin in 1896. He holds the distinction
of being the only individual ever
to win eight national AAU champ
ionships in the sprints. In the Ber-
lin Olympics he ran with Jesse
Owens in the 400-meters relay. He
was national collegiate champion
in the 100-yard dash in 1882, 1888
and 1884, his time being "a sec
onds. In 1888 he set a new 200
yard dash record while attending
Marquette University, 2O4 seconds.
In 1888 he toured seven foreign
countries, Sweden, Germany, Den
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
A. c. SearIes.
AIbanyEditor.
Is Inducted!
ALBANY, Ga.--(SNS)-

ALBANY, Ga -(SNSD-
A. G. Searles. Editor Publisher
of The Southwest Georgian at
Albany, Georgia, surrendered his
duties in civilian life last Friday
TO heed an induction order from
the United States Government.
The circumstances under which
editor Searles was indicted ccnsti-
tuted the subject for much dis
cussion and resulted in the ap-
pointment of a special committee
for furthet inquiry, at the recent
Negro Newspaper Publishers Con-
vention at Louisville, KY, last
week
Editor Searles believes that his
order for induction grew out of
the exposure by his newspaper of
the midnight abduction and sordid
lynching of Robert Bobby Hall
at Newton, Georgia on the night of
January 30, which resulted in the
indictment of three law-enforce-
nnent ofnclals of Baker County in
Federal Court.
Feeling that he was being dis
crlmlnated against by his draft
BOARD, Mr.. Searles appealed his
la classification to the local Draft
Board on the basis of an Occupa-
tionai Deferment, Bulletin 20, an
phcable to Managing editors of
newspapers. Failing in this. he
LOOK his case to the State Selec-
1--WE Service headquarters. which
also refused to act.
AN active worker in civic life
III Albany, editor Searles was an
aaVlSor to the Youth Council of
stne NAACP, Chairman of tbe
hnights OF the roundtable and an
Ar-Rald Warden in Civilian De-
tense. ii"ii Oe-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
seek Testimonials
For President And
Mrs. Roosevelt

ATLANTA, Ga.-(sNs)-
IN Atlanta for the purpose of
seeking testimonials of LOYALTY to
President and Mrs. Franklin n
ttoosevelt from colored Atlantans,
oonn Henry Adams of Jacksonville
ria plans to spend about four or
i've weeks contracting citizens re-
gardlng publication of his book If
tribute.
The book will cover full page
portraits of the chief executive
and the First Lady, together with
the names of thousands of colored
people who may be interested in
such tribute. This is merely a
goodwill gesture on the part of our
people and there is no charge for
the signatures.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
Atlanta Braves
Top Coyiinqton

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
The Atlanta Braves of the Semi
Pro League defeated the Coving-
ton Red Caps. Al. Sunday. behind
the three-hit pitching of McFar-
land. Pitcher White of Covington
gave up six hits, before retiring
in the seventh inning, as re-
suit of an uprising, started by
Manager Maceo Wright.
Manager Wright who plays out
field and Moore. short-step played
well for the Braves, while Nc
Knight and Brown were outstand-
ing for Covington.
The Atlanta Braves will journey
to Chattanooga next weekend to
play the Cloverleaf Stars, piloted
by Bino Byars.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
Harmon, Toledo Cage Star Now
Training At Great Lakes, Ill.

GREAT LAKES, ILLS N S.
Another well-known Negro ath-
iete is now in training al the u. S.
Naval Training Station, Great
Lakes, Illinois.
Busy these days learning how to
hit the Axis instead of his fami-
liar pursuit Of hitting the hoop
The Bluejacket is Charles Harmon,
10, star forward of the Toledo co.
University basketball team which
went to the finals of the National
intercollegiate Invitational Tour
nament at Madison Square Garden
this past winter.
Son Of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman
Harmon, of r. r. Number /, WASH
jngton, Indiana, the sailor is
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
Scripto And Stars
Split Doubiebin

Ernest Ector and Doc Wingo we're
the Stars catcherS.
The first pitcher for the Stars
was knocked out in the opening
frame, when the Black Cats paced
by Jake Phillips, humpkin and
Joe Smith scored four runs. The
Scripto nine scored two more runs
in the sixth inning. The Stars
scored single runs in the first four
innings, but we're blanked the re-
mainder of the game.
Outstanding batters were Elmer
Knox, Julius Wise, jackson, Willie
Fudge and Carl Emerson of the
Sunshine Stars and Honey" Will
liams, Spear, Googer, and Wing
field of the Black Cats. Emerson
hit homer in the opener and
Wise turned in some sensational
fielding.
Next Sunday the Clarksdale nine
| newcomers in the semi-pro loop
| will play the Atlanta Linen Red
Sox.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
RIVINS DISLIKES IDEA OF
oeDITRATION" CHAMPIONSHIP

The June 29th issue of Look. has feature article oy
Barney Nager in which Jimmy Blvns, outstanding hehV
heavyweight of Cleveland is quoted saying, I don't like
sports writer's who calls me the duration Champion
want no part of any title don't win in the ring Bivins is
to be commended for this stand for after ALL the policy of
setting up duration titles merely designed by pro-
motors after the cream of the crop of champions
were called to the armed forces With Joe Louis and Gus
Lesnevch in the services the heavyweight and ghtneavy
weight titles have been frozen ard Bivns holds the No
position challenger in both divisions Bvins has merted
this rating with victories such fighters Tam Maur
ielo Bob Pastor Lee Savod and Ezzard Charles. Since
turning professional he has SO out of 43 bouts and is
still going strGrg.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
MONTGOMERY. WRIGHT AND ARMSTRONG
SHARE FISTIC SPOTLIGHT WITH BIvINs

During the boxing season, Bob Montgomery.
the lightweight champion, Chalky Wright and Ham
merng Henry Armstrong share the spotlight with Bvns
Montgomery the only champion in the group having de
throned Beau Jack in stunning upset In defeating Phil
Terranova with sensational kayo, Chalky Wright has
moved step the featherweght crown and Ham
mering Henry Armstrong looms logical contender Tor
shot at Montgomery after he toppled Sammy Angott
Among the weerweghts Freddie Cochran, champion and
Ray Robinson No contender are both in the armed ser
vices which should automatically move Armstrong, jackie
Wilson and the Cocoa" Kid up this division. Sugger
White formerly Of Athens Georgia but presently of Bat
more has created sensation the West Coast where ne
scored spectacular knockouts Jorge Morea Jackie
Byrd and Verne Bybee.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26

man and was second highest
scorer in his junior and senior
years when the quartet captured
two consecutive state champion
ships at Butler University. Ind
dianapolis, Indiana.
He entered Toledo University i'll
September, 1912. With fast.
steady floor game still his long
suit, Harmon and his teammates
breezed to the Ohio Conference
Championship, which resulted in
the invitation to the national
tournament in New York City. The
Toledo five went undefeated to the
finali where it was toppled by ST.
Johns University, of Brooklyn, N.
Y, 48 to 81.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26

undergoing several weeks Of in
tenSive training, which includes
physical conditioning, military
drill, fundamentals of seamanship,
and Naval customs and procedure.
Upon graduating from "boot
camp, he will be given a nine
day leave, after which he will re-
ceive further specialized instruc-
ton at one of the Nays Service
Schools. or be sent directly to duty
at sea or to shore station.
Harmon first broke into the
spotlight while attending Wash
ington High School, in the horne
town, where he was graduated
in June, 1912. The rangy sailor was
rated as Washlngton's bert floor
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
Albanian Nabbed
In Theft OF Beer

ATLANTA, Ga.-fSNS)-
Police Saturday reported the
arrest Of John Henry Shorty
Davis, "a, of 242 ID Houston ST.,
in connection with the theft of
100 cases of beer from the Atlanta
Brewery.
Radio Patrolmen w. D. Nash
and H. A. Beatty said Davis Is
alleged to have aided another
man in stealing the beer.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26
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mark, France, England. Hungary
and Czechoslovakia, Where be con-
peted and was undefeated He
competed in Japan, Korea, Man
churia and the Philippines, and
was again indicated AT one time
he was selected by Maxwell Styles
of Los Angeles, one of the West
Coasts leading sports authorities,
as the greatest Splinter of I'll time.
Metcalfe was born in Atlanta,
Ga, in 1910 and attended elemen-
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on october Is, 1912, he was con-
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side of Chicago. He now teaches the
manly art of self defense to all
recruits coming into Montford
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structor in the recreation program
at the post.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-06-26

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He received the Phi. B. degree at
Marquette, and his Masters degree
from the University of Southern
California.
Mrs. Metcalfe is in Admission,
Alabama where she is employed at
the USO Club.
While coaching at Xavier Uni
versity, Metcalfe developed six ma
tional champions, during his five
year stay there.
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Assigned To 18th Cavalry

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FORT CLARK, TEXAS-Four regmental officers Of the ALL
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Porter who formerly lived Cleveland Ohio where he graduated
Central High School; Second Lieutenant William Beks,
Beatrice Nebraska graduate Beatrice High School 1885, and
Second Lieutenant Evans Indianapolis Indiana
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come out of Chicago's South Side,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-21
U. s. Court Snubs Army

Boston, Sept. 2i - (UP) = Maxi milan Franz Joseph Ebel of Boston 5S-year .old naturaliSed Germarls to. day was free to 90 where he liked along the eastern seaboard as result of a U. s. District Court order in" validating a military decree banning the alleged former Bund leader from the area.
 Ebel, who came to this country in 1929 and became a citizen in l936, was excluded from the eastern seaboard area last April g by It. Gen. Hugh A. Drum of the eastern defense command. Gen. Drum said he had excluded Ebel because his presence constituted a threat or sabatage and espionage on military and naval installations" .,
 Judge Francis J. W. Ford sald yesterday that he did not believe there twas any reasonable basis for the exclusion order against Ebel. !" Judge Ford added that military necessity at the time of the order did not require such drastic restric. tions on the liberty of a citizen or the Unitedq States.
 Ebel was president of the Boston branch of the Kyffaeuser Bund, a German veterans organization, un- til January l942. He also Is prest- dent of a Cambridge Wood Working factory that now is working on a Navy contract.