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Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-17
By JACK CUDDY

NEW YORK, Jan. II. (UP)-lC
was a somewhat blurred green light
that President Roosevelt gave base
ball on the eve of today's promised
message to congress on national
service legislation-a message al
most certain to urge immediate
passage of the pending work-or-
fight bill
The President said he was all for
baseball; but he had to temper this
statement with moo ificationS that
seem ambiguous-cap of many
interpretations. He favored con-
tinuance Of baseball-if its possible
to do so without hurting the en-
ployment of people in the war effort
or the building of the army. He
added emphatically that he did not
think perfectly healthy young men
should be playing ball at this time.
WANTED SHOWDOWN
Baseball people, who have been
clamoring for a showdown on the
governments attitude toward con-
tinuance of the diamond sport, fol-
lowing the ban on racing, generally
interpreted the Presidents remarks
at yesterdays press conference as
an indirect go-allead for the game.
There was general relief ano a bit
of jubilation-a feeling that base
ball has passed the war-hump and
that it may be able to continue for
the duration.
President Roosevelt unquestionably
favorS continuance of the game, II
such continuance will not conflict
with his work -or-fight program.
Baseball-cleaneSt of all profess
sional Sports-1as the backing OF
church, educational, corrective and
civic organizations because OF its
wartime Importance as an indirect
preventative of juvenile delinquency.
1t also has the support Of many
leaders because of its contributions
to civilian and service morale.
SEE FIGHT" BILL
However, the work-or- fight bill
sponsored by Chairman Andrew j.
May CD, Kentucky, of the house
military affairs committee, would
force every man between l8 and As
including 4-Fs-to get in a war
Job or stay on the one he now oc-
cupies, through occupational defer
ment, under penalty of induction
into special Slabor battalions 1t
seems now that congress may pass
this bill in a hurry, preferring it to
possibilities of national service,
which would reach men in still
higher brackets, and apply also to
women. Gen. George c. Marshall,
army chief of staff, and Adm. Err
nest j. King, commander in chief
Of the navy, have appealed or ma
tional service.
Confronted with possibilities OF
quick passage of the May bill, we
wonder how to interpret Roosevelt's
so-called green light" remarks. OF
approximately 500 men available for
major league play, only five on cur
rent rosters of the 16 clubs are un-
Ger 10. None are over As.
Roosevelt said he would like to
see baseball continue IF it's possible
to do SO without hurting the en-
ployment of people in the war ef-
fort" Is there an inference there
that major leaguers between lS and
As, including 4-F's and discharged
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-17
ACCEPTS POSITION

Miss Elaine Gibson accepted the
position as clerk in the clinic at
the county health department. in Ell
Centre, taking the place left vacant
by resignation of Miss Virginia
Reec, who will enter nurses train
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-17
L, A. HAY

Los Angeles, Jan. II. tUP)-
L. S. No. /. $50. 00-32.OO some $50 so;
U. s. No. ? green or U. s. No. 2 leafy,
S26. .o0-2s.0 90; U. s. No. 2, S23. .00-2400.
No. 1 barley hay. S25. .00-26.O 90; No.
oat hay, S34. 4.00-36.O0.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-17
DODDS TO PREACH

DODDS TO PREACH
BOSTON, Jan. II. (UP)-Gilbert
Gid Dodds, Americas No. miller,
announced today that he plans to
give up his track career January %
and join gospel preaching group in
Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-17
Baseball Studies
FDR Statement

veterans, will be permitted to con-
tinue? Will baseball be classified
as an essential inoustry-or what?
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-17
Allowance

2oHo trode-in allow
once for your old
bottery on q famous
Wizord or Western
Giant. The batteries
thot have OVERSIZE
"Oxi-VlTE" PLATES
NON OVERFLOW
VENT PLUGS and
ONE-PlECE MOULD
Ed CASES.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Two Ice Shows
Over Weekend

Indications arc that good ice
will be available on Belle Isle for
the figure skating exhibitions, and
frolic scheduled for S p. m. Satur-
day, after poStponement from last
week.
All figure skaters will be well
coined and the program has been
arranged so that all who wish to
participate viii have an oppor-
tunity 10 perform.
Sunday on Lake St Clair at
Twelve Mile road and Jefferson,
Lakeshore Ice Boat Club will hold
an all day winter sports carnival
which will include skating, ice
boating and jumping.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Can't Cheer CMeiSGS.
GiIIieS Discovers
BY DON GLLIEs

ing a pool match. a Grconleaf
rootcr. who set up a continuous
chatter during the game. was
politely yet sternly, asked TO va
cate his seat.
All this and more happened
during the sixth block OF their
cross country tournament. Green
leaf. who has won the title u
times in "A row, but is experience
ing his worst slump in years, came
through with "A mighty victory in
the afternoon game by trimming
MoSconi. 125 TO IS, II was his
first victory here.
Smarting under this setback,
Mosconi, who viii be inducted
into the armed services this week,
set out to even scores last night
and did so with a satisfaction that
even the oldest fan will say was
one Of the finest exhibitions Of
pocket billiard shooting.
Although it took him % in
nings 10 accomplish the task,
MoSconiS mark was l25 to
Greenleafs az and the victory
gave him an almost inSurmount-
able lead in the four-City tourna-
ment. which ends IN New York
the latter part Of next week.
MoSconiS high run was A., while
the best Grccnlcaf could run IN
any frame was 26.
Greenlcaf. who earlier in the
week complained the tables were
rough, Safd last night the balls
were not properly polished
MoSconI, on the other hand, had
no comment to make as he in
creased his lead over the Detroit
war worker.
The two will Continu @ their
worlds championship match at
the Recreation tomorrow and Sat
urday al s and S go p. m. each
day.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17

When Herbert +. Cook is men
toned. thoughts Immediately turn
TO figure skating because of his
intense interest IN the sport. He
Is one of the founders and secre-
tary OF Olympia Figure Skating
Club, a name retained although
its sessions now are held IN Wind
Sor Arena.
But most conversations with
Herb, eventually veer to baseball
Ii was his first love.
He was a member Of Princeton's
baseball squad for four years and
first baSeman In his senior year
1925. Among his teammates were
Moe Berg, who later gained fame
as a big league catcher, and Earl
Caldwell, onc-time Yankee pitch
ing star.
Herb proudly recalls Princeton
that year beat Holy Cross, with
owen Carroll, who came TO the
Detroit Tigers for a time, on the
mound for the Crusaders. That
was one Of only two or three
game, Carroll lost as a collegian.
Herb is a golfer and in one OF
his last rounds last summer had
au So
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Seibert Aims
For 100 Mark
BY LEWIS IL. WALTER

Big Earl Seibert. the Red
Wings burly defenSeman, is limp
ing around with twa ambitions.
One is to pick up the two goals
he needs to join hockey's 100
goal club.
The other is 20 give Maurice
THE RoCkcD Richard another
body check like the eHe that sent
him bouncing in the recent strug-
gle at Montreal.
The baldish Seibcrt is almost a
certainty to Join the f60-guaf club
in the stretch run of this cam
paign if he can shake the charley
horse ne picked up when DIT
Clapper checked him in Boston
Sunday.
When he hits the 100 mark.
Seibert will be the fifth of the
present Red Wings to reach the
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Couch Tackles Problems
BY EDGAR HAYES

10 have series OF meetings with boys interested
IN coming out for summer drills, at Whieh 'lihe
hel explain his system and aims.
The summer session viii run about elght Weeks
Write no announcement has been MADE ABOUT
assistants II Is assumed Brazil viii coach the
backs and Eddie Barbour viii assist IN the line.
Bacr declined 90 be pcssimlsuc about the future
* football at T. of j.
They had glorious tradition for football
here under Gus DoraiS. Boys have always con-
sidcred IL an honor 10 play here and I'm sure
they'u want TO play again. Football was never
dead here, II was just suspended during an
emergency and now we're ready To 20 again
Lhc new coach looks much younger than has
80 years. In fact be looks more like a candidate
for q berth on the team than the coach. lie IS
married and has two boys.
The Titan schedule calls for h}e games and
Brazil hopes 60 add three more.
The now coach uses a combination OF the
single wngback and the T formation. lie developed
some Of The outstanding players m the Middle
West While at Lew Wallace High School IN Gary.
Facr is soft spoken and has great enthusiasm
Tor his ioh. Our guess is the folks here VIII Ike
hu a LOT. lis previous record recommends him
hshly.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Bob Tales
What Meanie Said
Move The Derby2
BY BOB MURPHY
Sports Editor

Suggesting to Col. Matt VIM
that the Kentucky Derby be held
at more central location il
there is any horse racing this
year, hits a new low in mean
ness.
When you know how dear the
Derby is 10 the heart of the VEN
cradle colonel and then tell him
his big show should be moved
why a better job would be
TO go round telling the kids Santa
IS out OF business.
Anyway, you couldn't have
Derby outside Louisville. 1t would
Just be another race with a hig
purse. Can you imagine the band
playing MY Old Kentucky Home"
at Jamaica?
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Latest
On Lena

HARTFORD. Conn. Feb. 16
OUPl Veterinarians kept d ken
nel-side vigil over the foxhound
Lena today, but il appeared that
the dog which startled the world
with q puppies in her first lit
ter would give biyth to no more
than 10 in her second.
Because the birth Of tho 10
last night was premature, the
supervising veterinarian. Or. r. l.
MaXon feared complications, but
the tawny little foxhound from
Amber Pa. was strong enough
10 ward them Off.
Lena went into labor several
hours after arriving here by
truck from New York and Maxon
said he believed the ride over
the highway had induced it pre-
maturely
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
CrisIer TO Stay,
Gets Pay Boost

Fritz Crisler, University ~
Michigan coach and athletic d.
rector. has decided to remain on
the job az Ann Arbor" according
to reports from Chicago today.
CrlSlcr. il is understood, turned
down the post Of athletic commits
Sioner Of the Western Conference
because he was not satisfied with
the amount of power delegated to
the office.
CriSler emerged from the Chi
caEo meeting financially rewarded
as his salary at Michigan. accord
ing 10 reliable reports, IS to be
boosted 10 figure somewhere
around the SIS. 900 a year mark.
Meanwhile, the task OF selecting
a man TO replace the late John l..
Griffith continues Identity OF the
new commissioner Will not be
known until March 8 when the
directors of the conference meet
again al Chicago
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Big Bowling
Meets Off

CHICAGO. Feb. l6 MS
Office of Defense Transportation
requests for diScontinuance Of un-
necessary civilian travel resulted
today in the cancellation of two
major bowling tournaments IN
Chicago and another in Detroit.
The annual victory meet which
was TO have been held March 10
and 4 amt the national twu-man
match game event booked for
May Is through May 20. both on
the alleys of the Auditorium Serv-
iCcmcn Center IN Chicago, were
called of.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17

Chsrfes Esr- re,y head foot. u coach at the
University of Detroit found rs problem await
Ing him when Ic took over Gus Iorals old desk
!n the athletic Office.
'IHi just pick uut nice huuSr uut move
my family aud then hc ready 10 start talking
football" he told Lloyd Brazil, Titan athicLc
director.
what makes YOU thinI, YOU find house
before football season starts L..tt asked
him we NAV put a bed In this office for y
while or maNb some ct our alumni can hnd
you a house. but it, going to be- ta>k.'
The new coach must cc.ay uYt.n. hs family
81 least until the grd ~ ba-s.-..I season. Charles
Eacr Jr, In The sgtcrt. grad. ~ Champaign
CID grade school ls an important coz on the
basketball team, and hs father ,a- promised Tho
yogngstor sUa hl- teammates Charley Jr. can
finish out toe schedule
Although was ms first day on 'ha job. Tacr
las a plan OF action mapped nat .r arFHncc do
found the fOOtOal prospects few ard r betVecu
on the campus. Bra1l told him na r.ert know
of a single veteran from Ne asf ta.N iH 1872.
There are about SIS Varsity candidate.
The new coach plans % H.-r nd town
and meet all The h.gl s.tsa. cae.Hr IH.Tf Will
b no sprng pfacllc, Beer declared Hc hopes
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Early Start Is Okay

lie doesn't believe in too many
races for q horse but at the same
time doesn't think that a late
start Will improve the animal.
He knows his horses and backs
his argument well
Hanover points out that Sea
biscuit raced on Jan. l9 as a colt
and II never seemed 10 hurt the
Biscuit who went on racing IIntl
he was seven year. old and earned
S437. .73G
Whirlaway started June 3, Sun
Beau April y. AlSab Feb. 25.
Equipoise April 7 and Man o War
raced first June s Fifty years
ago the famous Domino, who won
ID races IN row, made his bow
May %
Count Fleet won the triple"
crown He raced first June I.
War Admiral who was pretty fair
too, started April -.
Several horScmcn thought that
II the 2-year-oldS didn't race At
az AAlAN NtdA anu iildAf liltlT
debut next season as 3-year-oldS
they would be much better
horses To this Hanover COM
mcnted.
Frank Kcarns, who trained
the Calumet horses for Warren
Wright before Ben Jones took
over. experimental with that
idea. He took a couple Of fine
2year-Olds and decided not to
start them until they were
S-yeaT-Olds. There was much
talk at the time that 2-year-
olds shouldn't be started until
very late in the year or not
until they were 3.
"One OF the horses WAS
Teddy Weed, I believe. I can't
recall the other one. Both
failed To do much and turned
out 10 he mediocre horses. The
experiment didn't work. A good
trainer and stable tried the
idea, too"
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
4 Great Battle

Robinson against Armstrong
At Henry's peak would have
been great battle" Shapiro
suggested. 1t would be- hard
to pick winner"
Il was recalled Robinson beat
Armstrong witA ease -iH AFs
York. but after the little "buz4
saw" had passed his peak.
Robinson can do anything
Shapiro picked up He -
master boxer, a hard hitter and
a. smart as they come In the
ring"
But what about Garcia? a.?
II saw Ruby train al still
mans gym in New York"
Shapiro recalled, but never
saw him in the ring. They tell
me he is willing fighter. 4
like 'em willing.
Then Shapiro smiled and added
"Heh. hope he's willing
hut not taa able.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Coast Ring Ref
Loses His License

OAKLAND, Cal, Feb. 16 tUP)
The referees license Of Billy
Burke, third man in the ring
when Chester Slider dccisioned
Henry Armstrong Wednesday
night, was suspended today by
members Of the California state
athletic commission because Of
Burke's failure 10 turn in a score
card after the fight, which he
awarded 10 Slider.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
BY LEO MACDoNELL

Though a substitute, Make
Shapiro is an s 10 ) favorlte TO win
over Ruby Garcia in their sched-
uled lO-round bout which viii top
a fiStic card al Olympia tonight
Shapiro replaced Leroy Willis
who was forced 20 withdraw be
cause OF a shoulder injured IN
training.
Shapiro scaled AZ l3i pounds 10
Garcia'S 1922 at today's wCIgh-in.
Martin Doyle of Detroit rather
than Cliff Beckett will oppose
Charley Pddalino, IL was an
nounCed today. Beckett was un.
able to get here from his home IN
Sudbury, Ont. Padalino weighed
l56 y. Doyle $50.
Notwithstanding the switch in
principals. the ticket sale Is re-
ported heavy Though "a veteran
OF more tiIdn 100 nights. a list
sprayed wlth-many notable trl-
umphS, Shapiro Will be making his
first appearance here.
Among others. he has beaten
Bobby Ruilin, Bob Montgomery.
Leo Kodak, Jackie Callura and
Sal Bartolo Shapiro turned pro IN
1888 lie was given d medical dis
charge from the army recently
after serving nine months aS a
boxing instructor IN a North Caro-
lima camp.
Garcia. originally from Peurto
Rico. now makes ms base IN New
York. lie recently handed Leon
Spencer a shellackinG at Arcadia,
an achievement which won him
many local followers.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Be at -Four Champs

Garcia won't bc the only tough
opponent Shapiro has mot. The
New Yorker boasts the diStinc-
ton of having defeated four
world champions. They were
Bob Montgomery current holder
Of the New York version of the
lightweight championship; Jackie
Callura, Sal Bartolo and Leo
Kodak
Make had MontGomery. on the
floor four times IN Philadelphia.
THE crowd yelled for Benny
Leonard. who refereed, To stop
the fight" Shapiro recalled,
"but il was BOb's home town
and Benny was kinda on the
spot. j got some good pictures
home of Montgomery or the
floor. Wish l had brought them
out here"
What about his fight with
JuSte Fontaine in Milwaukee New
Years Day?
Guess / was too anxious In
that ONE Shapiro explained his
defeat. 81 got bad eye and
got wild. I couldn't see out of
either eye the last four rounds.
And l wasn't i'm the best Of
shape. I figured EOntaine too
easy, guess. But il will be
different the next time"
Make and JuStc are rematchcd
IN Milwaukee March 7.
In his last start, Shapiro got a
surprise when Johnny Williams,
comparative unknown. got the
nod over him in an eight-rounder
in Brooklyn.
Born on the lower east side Of
New York. Shapiro insists he IS
but 70 years old instead of 81, as
ChroniCled in the record book.
THAT old age business got
started when first turned
pro-" Shapiro explained. II had
10 hike up the years 20 pass the
New York commission.
"Nhy l was still fighting
amateur in 1888. Went To the
finals Of the Golden Gloves In
the IeatheTweight division. Lost
10 boy by the name of
Armand DaczenCa Che thought
that was the way TO spell the
boys nameD. Poor Kid, he was
killed in France, / just learned
the other day
A boxing instructor at Green's
boro, y. c.. Shapiro was IN the
army nine months. He was given
q medical discharge because Of
sinus trouble. Make lives with
his parents IN New York--but
maybe not for long. lie is
engaged and hopes 10 be married
soon.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17

Billiards is on a par with tennis.
You don't cheer during play.
A spectator found this out at
the worlds championship pocket
BILLIARD match at the Recreation
Building last night, between hand
some Willie MoSConi. worlds title
holder. and Ralph Greenleaf.
Loud cheering, outlaws and OBJ
noises are not only barred,
but are considered unethical dur
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17

& O q l.. ALREADY
there are sgd
II o " Q, Carl
LiSconbc, Mud
Bruneteau and
Flash Hollett.
+ re Viou 5
Wings to bag
100 or more
were Her b ie
Lewis, + b bic
Goo d ",
AIRY Aurie
and J o h n n y
GprrplI That :
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Horsemen Optimistic

There has been a surge OF OPP
tlmiSm among turf folk the last
couple of weeks and the dope IS
that there will be a race season.
Tentative dates have been an
nounced for a l50-day season for
New York al Belmont.
No dates have beeR-Set here
but that wouldn't take long. 1t
is generally believed that the race
ban will be lifted sometime
within the next few months.
What effect a late start viii
have on this years large crop Of
2-yoar-OldS is a topic that helps
the race track people 10 forget
their troubles.
Most horScmen believe IL viii
help the youngsters but the vet-
cran turf expert, Jack Hanover,
trainer Of the Friedberg string,
which produced the Bolo horses.
has the idea that early racing
hasn't harmed the colts in the
past.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Must Beat a Jinx
Awaits Navy Call

Br. Danny Furtmauu, former
Chicago Bears star guard who's
resident physician al Pittsburgh
hospital, said he was awaiting
navy commission
Danny Bartfield, New York. is
choice over Imberto Zavala, Mex
ico, in their Garden lightweight
bout tonight 49,. Capt. Max Hind
man was Saith Michigan State
athlete TO lose his life in this war
Former Spartan basketball
star was killed in action Nov. Il
IN Germany His widow and
one child survive
USS Weiss, a hiCh-Speed trans
port. will be launched and dedi-
Gated tmorrow at Bay City in
honor of the late sgt. Carl Weiss,
former grid star at Southwestern
High, who was killed in action on
GuadalCanal
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Joost Plans Return

BOSTON, Feb. is (UP)-Eddie
JooSt. former Cincinnati Shortstop
obtained by the Braves in a trade
for Eddie Miller, expects 10 re-
sumo his baseball career this
year
Joost has been reinStatcd after
voluntarily retiring a year ago.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
BartfieId Favored

NEW YORK. Feb. 16 CNSl-
Danny Bartfeld, hard-punching
Young lightweight from New York,
east side. VII. ranEle al Madison
SQUARE Garden tonight with Hum
berto Zayala. Of Mexico. Bartfeld
!, the faN0rite.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
AMERICAN LEAGUE
IASTIEN Division

LAST NIGHTS RESULT
Cleveland 2. prOVi1,I"r :
TOMORROW GAMLS
Indianapolis a. Cleveland
So iuah a. Hershey
Providence at Pittsburgh
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17

not counting Marty Barry, Char
ley Conacher and others, who
like Seibert spent most OF their
careers on other clubs.
SeibertS body check Of Richard
affords the Wings one of the
few pleasant memories Of their
most recent defeat at Montreal.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Ring Sub
Favored
ToNIGHT'S CARD

NaKie shapiro New YORK. vs. Ruby Garct
Psefte- -Rfe-t-iA - Fystfftds ~ 75 pounds
Charley Psdaiino Detroit vs. Martin Doyle
Detroit. rounds ~ l5s pounds
willie watkins Detroit " salvatore N-ta
Buffalo. rounds 81 so pounds
Mickey Qusct Ptiishurrh ~ Jimmy NrclFy
Detroit 8 rounds a. las pounds
Martin Doyle Detrit yf Frauk C.susy.
Bad Axe. = rounds a. SIS pounds.
Waiter StsrEey. Detroit vs. Tony ArEaro
Detroit 4 rounds at l4H pulnts
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
Niqht Hockey League

NiCs and Northwest Eagles
clash at Mack Park tonight in
showdown game which the VicS,
now three points behind tho lead
ers. must win 10 keep IN the race
for the senior division title in the
Detroit Night Hockey League.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17

d er Art
Renner, wreSt-
lcrS e. 60 ge
ID AFRO W and
Charles Teller,
Sw i'm m er I'D
Fulkman, grid
der Dick DE
Mack and hoe
k c y play cr
Herb Upton.
l. O r e n L O.
w rig ht will
lead ID Wayne
( r a T. X m q N
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-17
SpOr
Shapiro Presses
Robinson es Crc5t
Nv LEO NIACDONfLL

Make Shapiro, VINO boxes Ruby
TarcIa at Olympia tonight, wasn't
surprised 40 Ray Robinson S one
cound victory over sugar Costnr
IN Chicago the other night.
Il don't know much ahout
CoStneT, Shapiro explained.
except he has a good record
ON paper. But I do know
Robinson il one of the great
ct fighters ~ all time
In Shap.ru's moro than 100
,outS. which included most of
me top bracket boys ot his
Rcight or thereabeats. only Two
mon stopped the New York
Jewish boy-RobinSon and Henry
Armstrong