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Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
TROWER RETURNS

SAN FRANCISCO. March "a
cUPl-The San Francisco Seals re-
ported today that little Don Trow-
er would join the diminishing
number of players returning to
Pacific Coast League baseball this
spring. but announced at the same
time the almost certain loss of
pitcher Lawrence Jansen.
Trower. who repeatedly refused
original terms for another season
at shortstop. agreed yesterday to
come back. Jansen said his draft
board put him in IA, although he
has two children
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
NO COMEBACK

HERSHEY, Pa, March "a. up
Even a drastic shortage of players
couldn't influence Bucky Harris, 46-
year-old pilot Of the Phils, TO try
a comeback.
I could no more come back now
than anybody else that's been out
Of the game that long said Harris
when Trainer Doc Bruce asserted
he could get him in trim. Bucky
last played for the Tigers in 1929.
Weather held the club to a 2O-min-
ute drill yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
SEEK PLAYERS

SACRAMENTO, Calf, March "a
CUPD-Two pitchers and a catcher
we're the only members of the
Sacramento baseball team on hand
for spring training today as Presi-
dent Phil Bartelme of the SolonS
watched the mails eagerly for more
signed contracts.
SO far, only 10 players have re-
turned their contracts. including
the Los Angeles schoolboy, Leroy
Jones, Paul KercaziS, and Fred Piz-
zutO. Among those unheard from
were catcher Jerry Gardner and
pitcher Hugh Orpha.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
'SIugger' White
Raps Jackie Byrd

LOS ANGELES, March "a CUP)
Luther "Slugger" White, holder
Of Maryland's lightweight boxing
title, scored a technical knockout
over Jackie Byrd. Blytheville, Ark,
last night when Referee Benny
Whitman stopped the 10 round
Olympia auditorium bout in 1903 of
the seventh to halt severe beat
ing.
The Arkansas fighter was down
for three count when the bell
ended the sixth, and had hit the
canvas for count of nine when
the fight was halted.
White, who weighed 1879, took
every round. Byrd weighed l48.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
BALL
BRIEFS

WALLINGFORD. Conn March
"a. CUP)-With every man on the
squad signed or accounted for, the
Boston Braves inaugurated double
drills for 25 players at the Choate
school cage today.
Six men arrived yesterday and
Infielder Nanny Fernandez for
warded his signed contract but
notified the club he would not re-
port as he was expecting army in
ductiCn
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
l.. A. =. UCKS

LOS ANGELES. March - UP,-Priccs
were generally higher and action was
steady on the Los Angeles Stock EN-
change today with an approximate
volume of 5000 shares. Twelve issues
were up. one was down and IA were un-
changed.
The list: Broadway Dept. Stores 100 al
9l4. unchanged; L. A. Investment 100 al
10S,. unchanged; TrdnSameriCa 100 al
-, unchanged: So. Calf. Edison Com.
100 at 23Ss. up Il; Sol Calf. Gas a
100 at 322,, up Il Standard Oil 100 al
33k. unchanged. Union Oil 500 at 1915
up =. Cessna 100 at 9is. UNCHANGED.
Menasco 100 at I. 40. Unchanged Solar
100 at s. unchanged
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
SQUAD REDUCED

EVANSVILLE, Ind. March "A
tUP'-Manager Steve ONeill of the
Detroit Tigers was sold" today on
the big league prospects of Joe
Hoover, rookie shortstop from Holly
wood. He's a finished shortStop
who can't miss O'Neill said. The
Tiger squad was reduced when
rookier infielder John RaduloVich
from Winston Salem left for
Detroit for naval air corps ex-
animation.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
CARDS GET FIRST"

CAIRO, Ill, March "a tUP)-The
wrold champion St Louis Cardinals,
sharing honors with the Pirates, had
one spring training first" TO their
credit today initial intra squad
came The Ware Redbirds" played
SIX -innIng III deadlock with the
Gonzales Cards" yesterday,
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
RESUME DRILLS

MEDFORD, Mass, March "a. CUP)
The Boston Red Sox, with every
man under contract, resumed work
outs today following a day of idle
ness so that squad members could
donate blood to the Red Cross.
Manager Joe Cronin called off
practice yesterday and all the play
ers, except a few with colds, gave
blood. Pitcher Yank Terry, only
unsigned member of the squad,
agreed to terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
DROP OF RACE
BY JERRY GIESLER
IRKS TURF HEADS

SAN MATEO, Cal. March "a
CUP)-California turfmen indicated
they would demand OF Racing Board
Chairman Jerry Giesler today an
explanation of the expected cancel
lation of the Bay Meadows race
meeting after tomorrow's program.
Giesler made no indication he
would explain his action at today'S
meeting. although he made it plain
that he was not in favor either of
allowing five charity programs or
of extending the scheduled 20-day
meeting. In telegram to the Cali
fornia Jockey club. operators of the
track. GieSler said
This is to advise you that at the
meeting of the California horse
racing board I will present a
motion and resolution for the can
collation. of the five charity days
heretofore granted the California
Jockey club. in accordance with
the rights reserved under conditions
of the license and in the best inter
eSts of horse racing"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
Mar nv
lets
Bu ck
By LEO III. PETERSEN

NEW YORK. March "a tUPl -
The Pittsburgh Pirates. barring
further player losses to the draft
and defense work, may become n
major factor in the 1943 National
league pennant race.
OF the 26 players stln left on his
roster. Manager frankie Frisch has
"a who saw either full or part-time
service with the club last year. No
team in either league is we'll equip
ped with veterans.
Until a few weeks ago Pittsburgh
dic not feel the wars manpoWer
drain. At that time 33 players
were on the roster, b. since then
four have joined the armed forces
and three others have announced
their intention of keeping their de-
fense jobs. Three others also may
decide to stay in war work rather
than to return to baseball.
Among those lost and who may
be lost are several men whom
Frisch was counting upon strongly.
Pitcher Ken Heintzelman has been
inducted in the army while pitcher
Aldon Wilkie, shortStop Huck Geary
and outfielder Eddie Stewart are
staying in defense work. Also lost
to the armed services were out
fielders Culley Rikard Ed Stewart
and Ralph Kiner and infielder
James Cullinane.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
l.. A. BUTTER s. EGGS

Los ANGELES. March y tUPI-
LARGE EGGS No l Grade AA ~; Ne.
Grade a IL: No. , Grade 81; No
DirtieS 36: No. ; checks IS.
MEDIUM EGGS Grade a 36. Grade
"a: DrttcS ~ Checks s.
SMALL EGGS Grade \ 81, Grade 3
27. Dirti-s -: Checks ~
MISCE. .LANEOUS ECCS. Ungraded 36;
Peewees 20.
CHEESE-Triplels y Long Horn PIN;
Loaf 274.
Bujter-U S 93 score as: o. score47h:
90 score az. 50 score 46@,.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
% PLAYERS

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo, March
24 tUP) - The st, Louis Browns
boaSted "a players today following
the arrival of Paul Dean, brother
cf the famed Dizzy. Dean was in
good condition and confident he
will have the stuff in making his
American League debut this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
FIX SALARY

ASBURY PARK, N. j., March "a.
eUPJ-Bill Dickey veteran back
stop Of the New York Yankees, was
cnr0utc today TO the clubs spring
base here after adjusting salary
differences with President Ed Bar
row. His 1913 contract was believed
TO call for s21 900, about $4,000 less
than last year
This left three men, Outfielder
Charley Keller, Second BaScman
Joe Gordon and Shortstop frankie
Crosetti, as the only holdouts.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
TROUT SEASON PLANNED

SAN FRANCISCO. March "a
tUP)-The State Division of Fish
and Game today assurend fisher
men that the l943 trout season will
open as usual on May l, despite
rumors to the contrary.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
Coostins Along

noumced as Stat2' successor at the
managers post.
So that brings us up To date
where PrXy Rowland is hoping
there's something in this irish
luck. Because pants figures he's
going to need it, The baseball boys,
however, don't figure Pants is any
worse off than the rest OF the
teams in the loop although he
needs some pitchers in TO boost
things up.
MUCH CONFIDENCE
1t SO happens the populacc
around town, members of the we
want Sweeney club" figure without
reservation that Bill could build
major league champions out of the
Bloomer Girls softball nine That's
how strongly they feel about Bill.
That's why those deep burrows in
RoWlands brow. He's afraid the
fans will forget there's a war on
and will tromp out to Wrigley
Field expecting to see something no
less than a bunch of maryelS
Funny thing is Sweeney might
do it-or come awfully close. We
feel perfectly safe in predicting all
this for Sweeney.
He's having his tonsils out and
won't be able to answer for at
least week.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
SEEK REASONS

1t was believed the resolution
might reveal Giesler's reasons for
wanting the track closed.
Board Member George Payne Of
San Jose. speaking in Sacramento,
disapproved of the boards action
in ordering the track closed with
out the charity programs. He said
the meeting at which the action
occur dreWas a star chamber ses-
sion, which he did not attend and
that he had not been informed q
meeting was to be held
Payne said he hoped To be pres
ent today and would vote TO CONT
nue. the charity racing unless there
is legitimate reason for ending the
meeting, either communicated by
the national or state government. ."
1t is very serious matter" he
added Ito deprive the war service
mems organization and other groups
directly aiding our war casualties
Of the benefit of five charity racing
days, when 20 days Of racing have
been without incident that would
call for such drastic and apparent
u arbitrary action"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
PI an
Rifle
Shoot

Final arrangements were being
made today for the annual rifle
shoot between the Imperial Valley
Rifle club and the West Coast Gun
club Sunday.
Herb Holt secretary of the Local
outfit. said he had received word
from San Diego that IL men would
travel to the valley to shoot for
the West Coast aggregation. He
said 10 probably would shoot for
the valley club.
In addition it is probable that
some of the Marines at the El
Centro air station will participate
in the contest, Holt said.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
HAS OPERATION

los ANGELES, March "a CUP)
Bill Sweeney, manager of the Los
Angeles Angels, was recovering to-
day from an operation for removal
OF his tonsilS. He was expected to
check in the Anaheim training
camp shortly.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
EYE NIZE

LAKEWOOD. N. J., March "a.
up The New York Giants were
looking toward St. Louis today
where big Johnny Mize takes his
final physical examination for the
army
Taking all possible precautions
against the drafting of the slugging
first baSeman, Manager Mel OFT
announced the signing of free agent
Jerry Tiemann. He played first with
a class c Florida team last season.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
PIRATES SEEN STRONG
TEAM IN PENNANT RACE
DIAMOND D0INGS
ON PACIFIC COAST

HOLLYWOOD. March "a tUP)-
The Hollywood Stars today trimmed
is roster to 81 with return of Bob
Bowman to the Chicago Cubs. Bow
man and the Stars couldn't agree
or terms The right-handed pitcher
finished with Nashville last season.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
Wanted! Men and
Women Who Are
Hard Of Heariinq

To make this simple. no risk hearing
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bothered by ringing buzzing head noises
due to hardened or coagulated war tceru-
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that so many say has enabled them TO
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after making this simple test of you get
your money back at once. Ask about
Ourne Ear Drops today at
CLEMENTS DRUG STORE
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
" SALARY SYRUP"

WILMINGTON, Del, March "a.
up Manager Connie Mack of the
Philadelphia Athletics today plan
ned a bit of salary syrup" to
change the retirement plans of In
fielder Jimmy POfahl, obtained from
Washington in the Bob Johnson
deal.
Three players, Outfielders Elmer
Valo and jim Tyack and Infielder
Eddie Mayo, reported yesterday as
the As worked out in an armory.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
BY JACK CUDDY

BEAR MOUNTAIN, N. Y. March
"a. (UP)-Branch Hickey, content
ed beyond expectation with what
he had seen on his first visit to the
Dodgers training camp, relaxed on
big log seat before the inns huge
brick fireplace and answered reas-
enable questions that the reporters
asked.
John Carmichael, hustling COL
umnist from the Chicago Daily
News, was sparring with bespecta-
cled Branch, putting the vacuum
on the Dodgers comparatively new
preXy for any predictions regarding
the Cards chances of repeating in
the National league pennant race.
GREATEST LOSS
Hickey, who headed the Cards
farm system only last year, plainly
got big kick out of sparring men
tally with tall dark haired Car
michael. Branch said: Naturally
Ia like to answer your questions
one by one, but you can appreciate
my present position. However, I will
say this: think the Cardinals big
gest loss to the services was Terry
Moore"
Moore was the Cards fleet footed
oentemielder and inspiring field
captain. But it was rather surpris-
ing to hear Rickey rate the veter-
an outfielder above other notable
Cardinal departees such as Pitcher
Johnny BeaZley and strong armed.
hard-hitting Country Slaughter, the
outfielder.
MORALE BUILDER
Hickey explained that Moore, in
addition TO being a grand perform
er had an invaluable morale value
to the Cardinals because he was
the last of the "old Gas House
Gang" Branch emphasized that
Terry was not pop-off guy like
most of the old Gas Housers. He
was fellow who never admitted
OF even imagined defeat until the
/ 4nal out. Branch said.
| Rickey's eyes sparkled with the
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
M a r K ETS
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO. March y OPl Grain w g
scored advances on the Board OF Trade
Today.
Wheat finished the day up D. to "a, corn
unchanged. oats up g, to =, and ISe up
\ 10 I.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
LINRER UP

COLLEGE PARK, Md, March "a.
CUP)-The vanguard of the Wash
ington Senators squad, scheduled
to begin workouts Thursday, was
slated to arrive at the University
OF Maryland camp today.
Manager OSsie Bluege led battery
men through a brief linbering up
drill yesterday, chasing them back
TO the dressing room after half
hours brisk work.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
USE ARMY RANGE

The affair will be conducted on
the army range at the foot of the
Superstition Mountain and will get
under way at 9 a. m. The con-
teStantS will shoot up until noon
and after lunch will continue the
contest. Lunch will be served to
the shooters on the course, Holt
said.
1t will mark the first contest for
the locals with 80 calibre bullets
since the two teams met in their
annual shoot last spring.
Although the valley gunmcn have
participated in several events this
winter they have used % calibre
rifles at all times. This fact will
not handicap them, however, as the
West Coast men have likewise used
only % rifles in their winter shoots
Holt and crew of helpers have
spent the last several Sundays
getting the Superstition range in
condition and the course is COM
pletely ready for the event, he said
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
MPLS. FLAX FUTURES
uly %
chi 50 81
l. A GRAIN

LOS ANGELES March % 6UP1-
Wheat. NO : italu. sc-, - 81 1872 20
Corn, No. Yei. bulk ..--... .-.--... 81 oS-2.m
Barley. No. ! bright w 45-lb. - 81 7o-1. IS
Oats. No. 2. 35-lbs. -. - = 221la
Milo No. = 6. SOL 63
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
Markets at a
Glance
BY UNITED PRESS

Siucks firm in moderate trading
Bonds higher. L. S. government quiet
and dull.
Curb stocks irreguarlN higher.
Silver unchanged in New York al 144
cents a fine ounce.
Cotton up as much as 60 cents a bale.
Wheat y to 2. cent higher. corn un-
changed at ceilings.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
MAY KEEP JOBS

In addition. catcher Babe Phelps,
dissatisfied with the terms offered
him. pitcher Russ Baucrs and out
fielder Maurice Van Robays, may
keep their defense jobs.
If he can keep what he still has,
however, F'risch may mold a club
that with a little new pitching
strength could become a pennant
contender.
For front line pitching he has
Truett rip SeWell, ace Of the
staff; Max Butcher, Lloyd Dietz,
Henry Gornicki, Bob Klinger and
John Lanning. Candidates to COM
plete the staff include Bill Brandt,
Harry Shuman and Jack Hallett,
who came up late last season after
playing with Toronto: Wally Hebert,
who won % and lost Is with San
Diego; Xavier ResignO, 23-6 with
Albany: and BauerS, should he
come back for another trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24
LOPEZ NO. ONE

Al Lopez again will be the number
one catcher with Phelps, if he
plays, and Bill Baker as the re-
serves. Should Phelps stay in de-
fense work Coach Spud Davis may
don the pads and mask again.
The 1912 infield is intact-Elbie
Fletcher at first, Frank Gustine at
second. Pete Coscarart at short and
Bob Elliott at third. Frank Zak, a
rookie, is likely to be the No.
utility man.
Should Van Robays report and
get back to his 1941 form he would
be cinch for one of the outfield
berthS with Vince DiMaggio and
Jimmy Wasdell probably getting
the others. Other candidates are
John Barrett and three rockies who
came up from Toronto last season.
Frank Colman, Jim Russell and
John WyroStek.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-24

CLEMENTS DRUG STORE
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-25
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-13
Burton Abstract
Strikers Shift
To County Jobs

Eleven employees Of the Burton
Abstract Co. and the Abstract
title Guarantee Co. who have
tied up millions Of dollars of real
estate transactions since they
went on strike June II. went
back TO work today on the Wayne
County pay roll
The move was authorized by
the board of auditors as tenn.
porary measure until the civil
service board rules on Frank Y.
Martel's proposal that the strik-
ers, all AFL members. be put on
the county pay roll permanently.
The strikers charge that their
pay is not comparable To that OF
county employees doing the same
work, that they are forced 10
work long hours and are denied
collective bargaining.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-13
Towns Seek Kelly Aid
Against OPA Ceilings

no profit due TO retail price cell
ings set by OPA.
4 wire requesting cooperation
in the movement was received Ivy
LanSing'S Acting Mayor Ralph w.
Gregg last night from William
Morgridge, mayor Of Niles, and
Jerome w Wood. chief of the
Niles rationing board.
The message said packing
house and several merchants had
been forced TO close due to the
OPA price squeeze. and that the
area was virtually meatleSS
Would you consider Joining
lis TO request Gov. Kelly to in
tercede 10 force OPA to con-
form with Congress instructions
allowing fair and equitable
profit To save your community's
small businesses ." tho wire
asked
Mayor Gregg will consult with
his committee on legislation be-
fore acting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-13
$500 Monthly for
Sickness and Accidents
Plus Hospital Benehts-Pays Up to
81 900 If killed-Costs Sc a Day
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-13
Boredom Rules Lives
of Wounded Officers
1T. ROBERT l.. MOORE

BATTLE CREEK. July - -
They call themselves sad sacks
and it's a fitting name for these
convalescent commissioned army
officers who find time hanging
heavily on their hands.
Their nicknames arise from the
fact that they were wounded in
action and these sad sacks" now
repose in Percy Jones Hospital
here.
They're reluctant 10 say just
how they became sad sacks but
the records show that one Of them
got that way IN an African wheat
field Another happened 10 be IN
An alrplane that crashed and a
third cot too close 10 a Jap bomb
that SmaCked an airport IN New
Guinea and was tossed some 80
feet IN the ar.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-13
Friendly Dan
Has Troubles

Daniel 3 Ivankoyics. 12907
Corbin. several weeks ago helped
friend Albert Anorose, 1882
Liddcsdsle. land a Job IN a war
plant lent HIM a car for trans
portaticn so and from work
ON June ,. lvankovlcS, riding a
motorcycle was struck by his
own car. driven by AnoroSe At
Schacler and Couzcns highway.
lie suffered a broken leg and
other Injuries
Police then cited 1vanokOVics
for "a traffic court appearance for
allowing an unlicensed motorIst
90 drive has car, In court Mon
day. Court Referee accepted Ivan
koNIcS plea of guilty bat suS-
pended sentence
You've had puniS h mcnt
enough" Reed said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-13
Knox Refuses
To Affirm Raid
On Kuri|e Isles

WASHINGTON, July Is GNS)
Secretary of the Navy Knox
today declined 20 deny or affirm
reports that an American plane
recently raided TIE important
Japanese base al Paramushiru, in
the Northern KurileS. south of
RusSia,s Kamehatks Peninsula.
There's nothing can talk
about" Knox told his press
conference. 81 can't deny or
affirm it,"
Meantime, despite a big reduc-
ton IN MERCHANT snip sInklngS IN
the Atlantic. Knox warned that
the United Nations campaign
against the U-boats was not over.
II haven't. any doubt the
attacks will break out again."
the secretary said.
He told newSpapermen that IL
would be utterly erroneous ia
give the impression that the sub
marine war in the Atlantic had
been won by the Allies.
I'VE are fighting resource
full foe. To assume they are
licked In the first round il the
worst kind of folly"
He confirmed that Slnkings
have been reduced partly because
Of air covcragc for convoy, pro-
vided by small carriers and I'M
proved detection devices
In response 10 question, the
secretary said that he had no re-
ports of American ships being
sunk during the Sicllian invasion,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-13
Check Forger
Gets 1914 Years

PONTIAC July - Manuel
P'Sinor forgcr who obtained
$4,000 in two years by passing
bogus checks winch he printed.
will spend The next 10 10 II years
in Jackson Prison.
P'Slncr was 20 be transferred
10 the prison today following
sentence By Judge Holland for
defraudlng an Oakland County
war plant the checks of which he
had duplicated on a home print
ing press uncoyercd Al his rosl-
dencc in ROYAL Oak Township
PSlncr arrested Alh-c I l3uc
~ Houghton Lake July ) had
pleaded guilty when returned mere
10 passing bogus checks through
out this area and as far south
as West Virginia and west 20
Green River Wyo