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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-11-23
PACIFIC:
Stormy Heather

Raging hurricanes known through
out tropical waters swept across the
Philippines, and U. S. troops driv-
ing down the northwestern half Of
Leyte island toward the Jap base
of Ormoc were caught in the swirl
ing whirlwind and their attack
slowed.
Having cleared the enemy from
virtually all of the eastern section
of Leyte, Gen. Douglas MacArthur's
forces swung around the northern
tip of the mountain range blocking
off the western coast, and were
driving down it when the hurricane
struck.
With one of Japan's top mill
tarists, General Yamashita, put
In command of the enemy's
forces, the foes determination
to put up fight for the Philip
pines was well reflected In their
stand on Leyte, where elements
Of four jap divisions entrenched
themselves In the hilly and
tangled terrain ON the west
coast to face the oncoming
Yanks.
AS a first-class smuggling match
developed on the ground, air COM
bat also increased in tempo, with
U. S. carrier-based planes attack
ing enemy airdromes and supply
depots in an effort to weaken the
enemy's air force, while Jap land
based craft conducted harassing
raids on U. S. positions on Leyte.
Bl0w Hard
Hurricanes that strike the Philip
pine area blow strong winds. In adj
dition to their circular whirl the
tropical cyclones move in their en-
tirety, slowly at first, and usually
no more than 20 miles an hour.
Some storms, however, have at
tanned speed Of 40 miles or more
per hour. The usual direction for
those north Of the equator is west
ward. then northwestward..
Tropical cyclones are usually at
their strongest in the area stretching
northward from Leyte.
Within this belt damage to ship
ping, crops and villages is common
when the hurricanes make their
sweep over the scattered chain Of
islands.
The record books are full, how
ever, of accounts Of storms ranging
farther north, such as the Japanese
typhoon of 1884 and the New Eng
land hurricane Of 1888. Both origi-
mated in equatorial seas. Both
moved westward, then northwest
ward. then northward, passing well
north of the usual tropical cyclone
range. Both did damage that amount
ed to hundreds of millions of dollars.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-11-23
Weekly News Analysis

EDITORS NOTE-When opinions
are expressed in these columns, they
are those, of Western Newspaper Union
news analysts, and not necessarily of
this newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-03
Only here!
in these rich valleys
grow these finer oranges

Ever wonder why you get navel oranges from
only California and Arizona? The secret is in
a few protected foothill valleys where you
find just the right combination of rich mineral
soil, sparkling mountain water. warm. sunny
days and clear, cool nights. This is what gives
navel oranges their brilliant color and their
finer favored juice with its extra wealth of
health giving vitamins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-12-03

you CAN SEE TINE DIFFERENeE!- You can tell
navel orange in jiffy by its bright, clean skin
and its deep golden juice. And these finer
oranges not only look better. That naturally
richer color means more health and enjoyment
You CAN TASTE TINE DIFFERENCE! California
navels have far more delicious flavor, too
brisk, lively and full bodied full of zest and
tang for sunny juice at breakfast time. sweet
and refreshing for wonderful eating any time!
SCIENCE PROVES the WTAMIN pIFFERENcEl-For
extra vitamins serve California navel orange
juice. Six years of independent scientific tests
prove this juice gives you more vitamin Ca
vitamin every good breakfast should supply.
It's richer in vitamin A and calcium, too, and
helps with b. b., and other needed minerals.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
blue DEVILS PREP
FOR BOWL CONTEST

DURHAM, Dec. II. -(P)- De-
spite a bling cold wind and a wet
and muddy practice field, the Duke
Blue Devils finally got in their
first hard workout this afternoon
to launch heavy drills for their
forthcoming clash with University
of Alabama Crimson Tide in the
Sugar Bowl New Years Day.
After being chased indoors yes
terday because Of an all-day rain,
the Blue Devils braved the strong
wind and soggy turf today to get
in their first stiff practice ses-
sion in almost three weeks.
Coach Eddie Cameron announc-
ed that Ted Wayland, 190-pound
end candidate who reported direct
from the feet on Nov. l, had been
shifted to the right tackle posi-
ton in order to bolster the for
ward walls reserve strength.
Wayland, who played one year
of freshman football at University
of Tennessee in 1912 after having
starred at Knoxville, Tenn, high
school, performed at tackle in
high school and he is expected to
team with Gordon Smith as first
relief for starter Fred Harrison.
Wayland is a VIZ Naval trainee.
The emphasis was on defense IN
today's workout as Duke coaches
sought to devise ways and means
of stopping the high-scoring Ala
bama offensive in New Orleans on
New Years Day.
Pass defense came in for spe-
cial attention as Johnny Bortner
and Ralph Digiovanni, coupe OF
1865 Founders from the White squad,
filled the air with forward passes
to test the Duke aerial defense.
Several of the passes clicked.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-(R-TWe
conservative coaches who will nave
nothing to do with the popular 'T'
formation Except to stop it cold,
now and them will match time .
tested offensives in the National
Football league playoff here Sun
day.
Coach Steve Owen Of the New
York Giants, continues to use what
he calls his IN. Y" formation,
mixing in a few single wing plays.
Curly Lambeau's Green Bay Pack
ers line up in the Notre Dame box
and then usually shift to a single
wing.
The success of these tactics is
shown not only on the scoreboard,
which shows the packers won eight
and lost two Regular season games
and the Giants turned in eight vic.
tories to one defeat and one tie,
but in the offensive statistics as
we'll.
The Packers, relying largely on
Don Illusions adept pass catching,
have scored 238 points, the league
third highest total, to al for their
opponent. They gained 1924 yards,
about half of it by passing. The
Giants, tabled a defensive team,
scored FOG points, while holding the
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
P0RKERS AVERAGE
SIX FEET, FIVE

FAYETTEVILLE. Ark, D &c.
12- tR You have to be tall to
play basketball with the unlVef-
sity of Arkansas.
Known for years as cage kings
of the southwest conference - or
ssThe Tall Boys from the Ozarks,
the Porkers have come up with
the tallest team in history this
season and are cunning for their
18th conference championship in
% years.
DR.. Gene. Lamberts skyscrap-
ers, who will play city college OF
New York in Madison Square Gar
den Dee,M16, average six feet five
inches to the m n. George
Shorty Kok,. starting center, is
the giant Of the crew at SIXTEEN.
Arkansas m i d g is six-foot
"Parson Bill Flynt. the ordained
Baptist minister who earned all
southwest conference honors at
guard last season The other three
REGULARS, each standing 6'4", are
forwards Mike Schumchvk. and
Ocie Richie and Guard Earl
Wheeler
| In addition to his starters, Lam
bert has two reserves who are 6'4'
and seven others who are six feet
or taller. The Razorbacks go east
undefeated in two early starts and
| with a scoring record of COS points
| per game
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
Skeeter Webb Traded
For Infielder Orenqo

NEW YORK, Dec. IL. - R -
Shortstop James (Skee err Webb
of the Chicago White Sox was trad
ed to Detroit Tor Utility Infielder
Joe Orengo today.
Webb played 1879 games and hit
.211 last year. Orenego hit POI
in 46 games. He played short
stop and filled in at first base
when Rudy York was injured late
in the season.
Negotiations still were hanging
between the White Sox and Cleve-
land with the conversation cen err
ing on an Outfielder Oris Hockett
for Outfielder Guy Outright deal.
It was understood Pitcher Jim Bag
by and Bill Dietrich no longer were
involved,
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
NEWSBOY'S MOTHER
CHRISTENS VESSEL
AT LOCAL SHIPYARD

Rex. Freeman, Jr., of Winston
Salem, declared the best neWspa-
per carrier salesman of War bonds
and stamps in the Mid Atlantic
States, and his mother were honor
ed at the North Carolina Shipbuild.
ing Co., yesterday as Mrs. Free
man christene dthe U. S. S. Yer.
million.
Mrs. Freeman is one of IL moth.
ers of newspaper carriers so hon
ored throughout the nation.
Matron of honor at the launching
ceremonies was Mrs. Bradley Wei
fare and maid of honor was Miss
Colleen Brown, both of Winston
Salem.
Brantley Booze, Jr., Rex SUBJ
stitute carrier, also accompanied
the launching party from Winston
Salem.
The youths activities were high
lighted with the sale of three ST.
600 bonds to one of his subscribers.
He was presented medal for his
outstanding work by the Treasury
Department.
He is a member of the Senior
Class of R. j. Reynolds High
school in Winston-Salem.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
Giants And Green Bay
Disregard ct" Attack

opposition to rs and gained 1889
yards.
OVENS IN. " formation, while
it isn't well known by that tag,
is familiar to pro fans. It's varia-
ton of the "a" formation with a
spread line which the stout Giant
coach provides plenty of room for
the backs to run.
Eve seen lot of formations
where men were stopped by their
own teammates getting in front of
them," says Steve. THAT doesn't
happen with u.s.
If confirmation is needed, Steve
can point to Bill Paschal, the first
player ever to win the league
ground gaining title two years in
succession. He picked up 735 yards
from scrimmage this season.
Paschal went out OF last Sundays
game at Washington with a sprain-
ed ankle. which will be tested for
the first time tomorrow. Until
then it's not certain how much SER
vice he will see in Sundays play
off.
HOWE Livingston, Len Younce,
Frank Liebel and Carl Kinscherf,
who suffered minor injuries last
Sunday, all are recovering rapid
ly. The Backers, idle for two weeks,
are expected to be in top condition.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
NEIL AWARD GOES
TO BEN LEONARD

NEW YORK, Dec. r. (R 1t.
Comdr. Benny Leonard of the
Maritime Service to d ay was
awarded the Edward ]. Neil
plaque by the New York Boxing
Writers Association as the man
who did the most for the sport
during 1914.
Leonard, who retired as unde-
feated lightweight champion in
1925 after holding the title some
eight years, was selected over
such ,lun1inaries as Joe Louis, hea-
vyweight champion who W S
awarded the plaque in 1871; light
weight champion Bob Montgomery
and Beau Jack, who drew 500, 000,-
900 in war bonds at Madison
Square Garden show in August,
and Willie Pep, the featherWeight
king.
The plaque is awarded annually
in memory of Eddie Neil, Asso-
ciated Press boxing writer a n d
war correspondent who lost his
life in 1888 while covering h e
Spanish revolution.
Leonard entered h e Merchant
Marine in 1912 and recently was
promoted to Lieutenant Command
er
Previous winners of the award
were: l938--Jack Dempsey: 1889
Billy Conn; 1910 - Henry Arm
strong; 1941 - Joe Louis; 1912
Barney Ross; 1943-all boxers in
the armed services.
In addition to the Leonard
award, the writer's also voted a
plaque to Gen. J. J. Phelan, chair
man of the New York State Ath-
letic Commission, in recognition
of long and meritorious service to
boxing. Genera Phelan has been
connected with the commission for
more than two decades.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
Commission Of 10 Named
BY Two Major Outfits
CRIMSONS WORKOUT
IN FRIGID WEATHER

TUSCALOOSA. Ala, Dec. H.
(P) -Alabama's Crimsons, working
out in weather somewhat more
favorable than yesterdays frigid
atmosphere, concentrated again to-
day on running, passing, covering
on punts, and conditioning exer-
cises. .,
1t was the second full-scale drill
the team has experienced since
closing the season on November Is
with Mississippi S ate.
Harry Gilmer, Birmingham back
who sparks the Tides aerial at
tack, spent part of the afternoon
rifling passes to receivers and
proving, incidentally, that the long
layoffs has not dulled the accura-
cy of his losses.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
OVERSEAS BOXERS
SHOW THEIR STUFF
BY SID FEEDER

ROME. Dec. 12.-P,-Three of
four defending titleholders showed
their stuff tonight in the second an
nual interallied boxing tournament
and when finished there appeared
little reason to believe they could
not 60 right on being bosses.
After, Marcel Cerdan. failing
French sailor, put his professional
middleweigLt opponent to sleep in
70 seconds on the afternoon card.
Private Larry Cisneros, Los Ange-
les. frontline infantryman and a
ringer for Tony Canzoneri, became
the big hit of the night session BIZ
outpointing Private Dixie Fleming.
Las Vegas, New, Negro. to reach
the pro welterweight semi-finals
Cisneros' performance was the
standout of the night show.
The third defending champ. Gun.
ner Rene Pons of the French Ar
my, had an easy time taking de-
cision over British Corporal James
Connolly in the pro featherweight
class.
Pons reached the finals along
with Corp. Henry Jones, rugged
Detroit Negro in the pro heavy
weight division and Corp. Melvyn
Pullen, Dayton. Ohio. in the anna,
teur bantamWeight class. Jones
outpointed Sgt. Maj. George Mark
wick, a big Britisher. Pullen knock
ed out Private Alphonse johnson.
Washington, in the second round.
Private Leon Atkins. Baltimore.
outpointed A. M. Jakes, British
Army, to reach the amateur mid
dleWeight semi-finals while Pri.
vate Richard Ward, Philadelphia.
advanced to the amateur light
weight semi-finals by default.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
LAMBERT TROPHY
GIVEN TO ARMY

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-(R-Foot-
ball has received much fame as a
preparation TO- war but it is equal
ly adapted to peace, James j..
Walker, former mayor of New York
said today at ceremonies in which
Army received the August V. Lam
bert trophy.
The award annually goes to the
outstanding team in the east and
the unbeaten cadets were unani-
NOUS choice of the sports writer's
and broadcasters who participated
in the poll.
Both James A. Farley, former
~. S. postmaster general, and Col
Ed Garbish, one time Army star,
labelled this years cadet eleven
as the schools best.
1t. Col. Andy Gustafson, back
field coach, accepted the trophy for
Col. Earl Cliak, head coach, called
to Ohio by the illness of his father.
The trophy donated by Henry and
Victor Lambert to honor the mem
DRY of their father, was won by
Navy year ago.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
BUTNER DEFEATS
DEVILS, 50-49

CAMP BUTNER. Dec. u. -(P
Dukes Blue Devils threw big
scare into the Camp Butner post
team here tonight before dropping
a one-point thriller, 5O-49.
Duke was ahead at 12-11 mid
way the second half but never re-
gained the lead again. Butner,
coached by Sgt. Mike Ruzgis, star
forward, led 1920 at intermission.
The Collegians outscored the
more experienced soldiers in the
second half, 1924, but fell one point
shy of overtaking Butner.
The game was decided at the
free throw line since each team
made good on % field goals. But
ner converted six of eight free
throws, while Duke made only
five of nine
The 1inpllpS.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
New Group To Plan Pow
ers And Salary OF
Baseball Boss
Nv JACK HAND

NEW YORK. Dec. 12.- Up -
Baseball took a second important
step toward naming a successor
to the late Commissioner Kenesaw
Mountain Lands today when the
Two major leagues appointed a To-
man commission to draw up a
blueprint of the powers. salary
and term a new boss may expect.
The organization, to be known
as the major league agreement
committee, includes many OF the
most progressive minds in me
game. There are indications the
members will hold first session
within the next three weeks. A
preliminary report must be ready
at the February league gatherings.
Presidents Sam Breadon OF St.
Louis. Philip x. Wrigley OF Chi
cago, Branch Hickey of Brooklyn
and Horace C. Stoneham OF New
York and General Manager War
rem Giles of Cincinnati formed the
national delegation. The Ameri-
cans named presidents Donald l..
Barnes of St Louis, Alva Bradley
of Cleveland, Thomas A. YaWkey
of Boston and Secretaries John A
Zeller of Detroit and Joseph Hos
teller of Cleveland, who also is
league attorney.
On these 10 men rests the future
of the national game, as all OF the
present-day government OF base
ball was embodied in the original
agreement which was automatical-
ly terminated yesterday. 1t is not
inconceivable that new commas
sioner might come from the same
committee. Temporary rule by the
three-man committee OF tW
league presidents and Leslie M.
O'Connor appears short-iived.
While each league huddled pri-
va ely and formed unannounced
opinions on night baseball, conflict
of pro football with September
games and amendments passed by
the minors last week, there is a
general atmosphere OF co-opera-
ton and no serious differences are
expected at tomorroW's joint ses-
sion.
Off the record, league executives
and club presidents say the clubs
will be given permission to meet
the owl ball problem according to
their own situation That would
mean continued unlimited after
dark action in st. Louis and Wash.
ington although the Senators may
drop the Saturday nights.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
lNHHS WINS FIRST
GAME OF SEASON
Mason Brothers And Jim
Groom Share High Scor-
ing Honors

The New Hanover High School
hardwood quintet opened up their
season last night by walloping the
favored MINIS alumni 40-24 in a
hard-fought contest staged in the
high school gym.
Although the lead changed hands
constantly throughout the first
half, the Hanoverians came back
after the intermission and took a
permanent lead when Carl Mason,
lanky Wilmington center, sank a
foul shot 10 start the locals sec
ond half scoring.
. High scoring honors were shar-
ed by the Mason brothers, Carl and
Billy, and Jim Groom, each of
whom racked Up 10 points each for
total of 30 goals, while Leonard
McKoy topped thee Alumni scoring
with points.
The victorious Hanoverjans, I'M
der the guidance of Coach Rupert
Bryan, proved to be an exception
ally aggressive and fast-bre aking
team displaying expert ball-hand-
ling.
Standing out on the Wildcat out
fit, both extensively and defensive
ly, were the Mason brothers COM
bination, Groom, and Teddy Fen
nell, all exhibiting much alertness
and precision passing.
Sparkling the alumni quint were
Johnny Edens, Legs McKoy and Al
Collie. all former stars at MINIS.
Also performing well for the grad
yates were Nelly and Mccall.
Lineups: :.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
PREFLICHT DOWNS
AVIAT0RS, 1885

CHAPEL HILL. Dec. 12.-(P-
Carolina Preflight's Cloudbusters
jumped into the win column with a
bang tonight by defeating previ-
ously unbeaten Seymour johnson
Field of Goldsboro, to SO. Coach
Dyke Rease used Is Cloudbusters
in swapping a two game losing
streak.
The visitors never threatened
and were behind AZ to II at the
half Mehl Graham and Leakey
led the Preflight scoring parade,
with Mehl getting 20 points and
the others Is each. Ken Pope led
the losers scoring, with II points,
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
RAD WEATHER CLOSES
CHARLES TOWN TRACK

CHARLES TOWN, W. Va. Dec.
12-P.-TLe Charles Town Jockey
Club announced late today that
racing would be suspended until
Friday because Of snow and cold.
Amos six inches of snow and
falling temperatures have Great
ed an unfavorable track condition,
Jockey Club officials said, adding
that there would be new card
with entries taken Thursday for
Fridays program.
Il was the first time in II years
that racing had been suspended in
HE winter meeting. although one
sumner meet was postponed sew
eral days when a cloudburst wash
ed away part Of the track.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
PROMINENT STARS
CAUSE C.I. WORRY

WASHINGTON. Dec H. (R'-
Athletes and other prominent per-
sons now in the Army may have
hard time securing discharge
in the future
Criticism over the release from
service of athletic stars, stage,
screen, and radio figures has been
so great that the War Department
has decided to tighten controls on
their release, it was disclosed to-
day.
A policy has been put. into eff
feet which requires that all such
cases hereafter shall be given spe-
cial examination by the War De-
partment. Heretofore, a command
ing officer has had authority to
approve the discharge of anyone
under his command.
The War Department policy,
which went into effect November
20, says:
"The discharge Of able-bodied
prominent figures to permit them
to participate in activities not con-
sidered to be essential to the ma
tionai health, safety or interest
cannot be justified to the general
public.
''While it is not intended to dis
crimlnate against any group in the
matter of opportunity for dis
charge, cases involving discharge
policies, will be referred to the
War Department for final deter
mination.''
4 War Department source SAID
that criticism which led to the new
policy had been aimed chiefly at
sports figures who received dis
charges, principally medical, but
who proved in good enough ply
steal. condition to return to strenu
Gus athletic competition.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
Lily Bowl Contest Set
At Hamilton, Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. IL.
Football teams from the Army
and Navy will oppose each other
again in the Lily Bowl on Jan. 7.
It will be the third annual contest,
with each team, made up of en-
listed men from Uncle Sans fight
ing forces stationed here, having
won one.
To keep the Arm. Navy atmos-
phere, the teams this year will play
in uniforms loaned them by the
U S. Military and Naval acade-
mics
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
Baseball Writers Expect
Member In Hall Of Fame

NEW YORK. Dec. y. - up -
Members of a committee from the
Baseball Writers Association will
select a new member to the hall
of fame at CooperstoWn, N. Y,
early next year.
Meeting for the first time under
the new president, Martin J. Haley
of St Louis, the writer's approved
the major leagues recommended
tons on calling future most valu-
able player trophys. the Lands
award.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
San Diego Buys Player
From Cincinnati Reds

NEW YORK, Dec. IL. - (P) -
President Bill Starr Of San Diego
of the Pacific Coast league today
announced the purchase of Out
fielder Tony Criscola from the Gin
cinnati Reds.
Criscola, a left handed batter,
hit .229 in 81 games with the Reds
last season. He formerly was a
member of the st. Louis Browns
farm organization.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-12-13
BASKETBALL RESULTS

At Chapel Hill: North Carolina
Preflight IS: Seymour johnson
Field So
At Mt. Vernon, Ia, Cornell Qa)
80, South Dakota State College %.
At South Bend. Ind. Notre Dame
II, Alma 30.
At New York: Ellis Island Coast
Guard Sc, Maritime Service (Stat-
en- Island) 26.
At Richmond, Va: Richmond
Army Air Base AZ. University Of
Virginia 43. r.
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HIGH SCHOL FANS

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. r. R -
College and high school football
games in the Orange Bowl stadi-
UNI this fall drew 314,583 paid
spectators, and the 1910 population
for the entire county Dade) was
only 266, 1854. The University of Mi
ami lost seven games, yet aver
aged 1880 attendance for nine
home appearances.