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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-06
LIVESTOCK

RICHMOND, Va, July s. (R-
Observation-Disclosures $1.00 low
er than Wednesday,; good and
choice barrows and gifts 12O lbs
and up $3.50 (flst); 10O-120 lbs.
$500; good sows. all weights $l5.-
90; good stays $1,000.
Collaborating rather quiet with
light receipts Of all slaughter class
es: steers were well cleared early
in the week at fully steady prlces'
good kinds up to $500, some
choice higher; cows nominally
steady, good grade $l2. oO-l3: ao,
common and medium $1o.00-12.OO,
Gamers down to $3.50; heavyweight
bulls quotable $12.00-14.00; light
and medium weights $10.0o-l2.oo;
vealers closed fully steady to
strong, good to choice largely Sl8.-
0o-19.O 90; few lots spring lambs
sold this week up to $3.50. d,
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NEW YORK, July 5-(P9-Stocks
merely went through the motions
Friday as dealings were among
the slowest in nearly two years and
most market leaders declined frac-
tons to a point or so.
Listlessness prevailed from the
start with Wall Street virtually
deserted by customers who had eX-
tended their Independence holiday
through to Monday. Boardrooms
were operated by skeleton staffs
and the ticker tape dozed through
out. While assorted ~favorites man.
aged to make d little Roadway,
minus signs predominated at the
close.
Fear OPA Revival
Aside from post-holiday apathy,
brokers again attributed s%peculat-
i've and investment timidity to
questions regarding the price con-
troll battle in Congress and the
possibility of resurrecting the OPA
as it was, the thought that some
sort of pricing legislation was a
probability inspired the trimming
of accounts here and there, ana
lysts reported.
The aggregate for the five hours
of 100000 shares equalled the low
mark of last August 6, which was
the smallest volume for a full
stretch since Sept. 27, 1914. Last
Wednesdays total was $50, 600. The
Associated Press 60-Stock Com
posite was off Il of a point at 1872.
1t was also the narrowest market
since Aug. g., only 8l9 issues re-
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N. C. PEACH

HAMLET, July 5-(P-(USDA-
NCDA)-There were scattered
showers over most of the North
Carolina peach area Thursday.
Picking, however, will not be de-
layed much. There was very lit
tie demand for the small size fruit.
Larger sizes were in better de-
mand. General demand at most
terminal markets continued slow
Friday for Hileys and other white
meated varieties. Eleven cars
were shipped Thursday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-06
STOCKS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

NEW YORK, July 5-P-sales,
closing price and net change of the
10 most active stocks Friday:
Comwlth and Sou "A, 900 5 no
Budd Co 10000 17-k
Socony Vac $500 17B no
U S Lines 6.100 22% up l
Equit Off Bldg $500 2A up Is
United Corp $500 5%-A
Gen Elec 1900 46A-A
Sears Roeb 1900 44% no
Radio 1890 14N-%
Nat Pow and 1t 4,5o0 1918 up Is
Packard 4.40O 9B n o
Armour and Co 400 16A-5s
Gen Mills 400 45k up "a
Unit Rex Drug $500 14s4 no
Column Gas and Ell $500 70 no
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Favorite Issues End Up
Day With Declines
OF Point Or So
r X AT A GLANCE

MAhhEIS AL "A ULANCE
NEW YORK, July g. (P -
Stocks-Irregular; price changes
narrow.
Bonds-Quiet; some rails lower
Cotton - Uneven; commission
house liquidation; mill buying.
CHICAGO
Oats-Lowcr on OPA revival
prospects.
Hogs-Slow, 81. OO-1.2 5 lower than
Wednesday; practical top $3.50.
Cattle - Generally steady and
fairly active; top S22.25.
STOCKS SOLD WERE:
Railroads 30, 900.
Utilities 100, 00C
Others 800, 1000
= BONDS:
U. S. governments none
Railroads 81, 1920. 900.
Others $500, 600.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-06
Stock Market Trading
DuLIest In 7wo Years

gistering. OF these, 366 fell and
263 rose.
That the market still was chin
was exemplified by an Initial 300
share sale of Dupont in the final
few minutes, up 5 3-4 points at
S2l8. IS. 1t was the first transaction
in this stock since Tuesday. U. S.
Lines added a point at $22.87, a
1916 peak. Douglas Aircraft was off
2 at $84 and Anaconda l 3-8 at SAL
IL
Modest advances we're retained
by Bethlehem, Republic Steel,
Youngstown Sheet, Woolworth. Am
erican Telephone, American Water
Works, Phelps Dodge, Westing-
house, Southern Pacific, Chesa-
peake & Ohio and Baltimore &
Ohio.
On the downside were U. S. Steel,
Chrysler, General Motors. Santa
Fe, N. Y. Central, Southern Rail
way, Paramount Pictures, Texas
Co., Standard Oil M.J.D, Allied
Chemlcal, Union CARBIDE. Norm
American, American Smelling, In
ternational Harvester, Goodrich
and Goodyear.
Bonds followed a slim trail. At
Chicago hogs were lower and cattle
generally steady. Corn futures
pushed up the limit of 5 cents a
bushel while oats slipped IL to l
78 cents. Cotton ended up 40 cents
a bale to off 10 cents.
Curb Volume Down
Improved in the curb were Lone
Star Gas, Catalin, Consolidated
Gas of Baltimore, G. A. Fuller,
Raytheon and Unexcelled Chemi-
cal.
Turnover here was 100000 shares
versus 100000 in the previous ses-
sion.
W.P)fcmbDcbr--s Ind. etaoini
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N. C. O MARKETS

RALEIGH, July 5-R-(NCDA)
Hog receipts light at Rocky
Mount and Fayetteville, with no
quotations available Friday. AT
Clinton, receipts and market
strong, with tops of 1880 for good
choice 100 to 300-pound butchers.
Sows 1850. At Smithfield all Of
ferings at 100. The market was
weaker at Richmond, with good
and choice barrows and gifts 16. so.
Good soWs 1850. Stays 1900.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-06
COTTON
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, July 5-PCHoli-
day influences and price control
uncertainties curtailed trading in
cotton futures Friday. Prices were
up $1.65 a bale on early New Or
leans and commission house sell
ling. Thereafter, the market moved
steadily higher on mill buying and
short covering. Final prices were
near the best levels for the day to
show a range of 40 cents a bale
higher to 10 lower.
There was considerable switch
ing from the near to later months.
Some traders were cautious pend
ing issuance of the government re-
port Monday on the 1916 cotton crop
acreage. Private estimates run
around 10, 500, 900 bales. compared
with II, TAG, 900 bales from acres
planted last season.
There were scattered rains in the
eastern and central cotton belts,
which were considered unfavor-
able. Private reports from Ala
bama and Louisiana said the gin
ming of the new crop there will get
under way by the first half of
August.
There were eight additional July
transferable notices issued Fri
day morning.
Futures closed 40 cents a bale
higher to 10 lower.
Omen Hioh InM Last
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-06
NEW E COTTON
NEW E

NEW ORLEANS, July 5.-R)-
The average price of middiing IS
Is inch cotton Friday at ten de-
signated southern spot markets
was 10 cents a bale higher at 31.02
cents a pound; average for past
80 market days was 1885. Mid
ding 7-8-inch average 1929.
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NEW q

NEW ORLEANS, July 5.-(R-
Spot cotton closed steady Is cents
a bale higher Friday. Sales 1854,
low middling 25.85. middling BIO,
good middling 31.50, receipts none,
stock 221, 916.
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Mar 1864 1861 1864 1861
CASH GRAIN

CHICAGO, July 5-P)-Wheat:
No. 2 red and hard ~$2.15-2.18 nomi-
nal. Corn: No. 2 yellow $2.25 nomi-
nal. Oats: No. l extra heavy mix
ed $1.04; No. l mixed $1.02: No. 2
white $1.03: rye: No. z grades
$2.25. Barley: Mailing S1.34-1.52
IL nominal; feed ~$1.23-1.33 IL
nominal.
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WASHINGTON POULTRY

WASHINGTON-U. S. Grade A.
large A. Roasters, fryers and
broilers 43 to As.
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CHARLOTTE SPOTS
CHARLOTTE, July 5-(P)-Spot
cotton closed 5000.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
(. ". B. |.

The Colored Women's Bowling League, Boston's only organization of it's kind, will be guests of Rev. Laviscount at St. Mark Church
 Five seasons ago Catherine (Cappy) Potter organized the CWiBL with eight other women. It is now blooming organization of 90 active members. For the past five years the girls have enjoyed inter-league bowling, awarding prizes at the end of each season.
 The CWBL is composed of wo- men from every walk of life, fac tory and office workers, dressmak- CTS, hairdressers, school teachers, nurses, waitresses, musicians, housewives and mothers.
 The league is now planning it's seasonal banquet and closing par ty at the Ritz Plaza in May.
 The Rev. s. L. Laviscount is in viting them along with the Inde- pendent Colored Bowling League, of which Edward (Zing) Rice is the president, to be his guests Sunday, April 28 at 8 o'clock.
 The public is invited.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
c RIG K ET.

As announced from this column two wekes ago that after the Eas- ter holiday unpiring and the Massachusetts State Cricket League would be the topic for this week.
 There is hope among the gen eral cricket public today as never before that the Massachusetts State Cricket League is making every effort to improve the stand ard of umpiring and are appeal ing to the registered clubs (who will play in this seasons fixtures) for personnel who possess the ne cessary qualifications and interest to come forward and help the game in this capacity. If this fore going is not workable, then I sug- gest amateur umpiring comprised of cricketers who are not playing or belong to any clubs. If the right men would come forward to the appeal they would prove very val uable in assisting the fast waning
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
TrojansPrepare For Baseball

The Hartford Trojans, sponsored by the Charter Oak Lodge of Elks, will play hardball this season in stead of softball. The team has been working out Sunday mornings at Keeney Park.
 Just how much talent that the various players possess is yet to be seen. There are such prospects as Herman Eskeridge, the Kitchen twins Joe and John, Jerry Will Hams, Jimmie Young, Jimmie Lit tie, James Gomez and many others who have been out for the team.
 It is reported that 15 new uni forms have arrived. The team man ager John Kitchens has announced that he is ready to book games with leading, semi-pro clubs through out the state of Connec- ticut and Massachusetts. For games write John Kitchens, 166 'Standish Street, Hartford, Conn.,, or Telephone 2-7612.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27

FEAR


 Negro athletes have shied away from swimming in the South be- cause of insufficient facilities. In other sections, the Hack of inter est" is considered a major reason. The overall top reason for the lack oe nationally rated swimmers among Negro athletes is based on the psychological emotions that are instilled by "fear of the water" This fear is also domin- ant factor among white athletes. Because of the conveniences that the white athlete receives from in fancy to maturity, in proper tech niques and training, he automat- ically finds himself more daring. This daring" factor is created by the youth himself in knowing that all his swimming activities are properly supervised. Under proper supervision and guidance, any trainee becomes more confident in himself. In the majority of cas- es, the Negro youth receives no supervised training and is left to shift for himself. His many mis- takes made in self-instruction, in cite in him a feeling of insecur- ity, which is closely related to fear.
 The same human reactions are in all race groups but the Negro youth has a more pronounced form of fear, mainly because he is the least "protected one"
 The national trend toward de- velopment of Negroes in the swim ming sport remains in an almost static state. No overall programs are being activated with regards to swimming. It is considered one of the greatest forms of exercise known to man for body develop ment and for retaining body com posture.
 Once "fear" is conquered, new world records will be made by Negro athletes. When the Negro population learns the importance of swimming, they will learn the secret of "longer living"
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27

ranks of competent umpires to place the standard of local umpir- ing on respectable level.
 Call it recruiting" if you wish but whatever it is in the name of "decency and order" to this sea- sons game, there must not be a recurrence of this behavior.
 Last season in two or. more matches played at Franklin Field the department of a wicket-keeper was disgrace" to the game an unforgivable insult to the cricket public and debased situation to the integrity and character of the club which this wicket-keeper was representing.
 The league would be wise to tackle the umpire problem NOW and find out how we'll or badly off the league stands at present for umpires as a whole, rather than start the season under handicap as far as this branch of the game is concerned.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
By John M. Lee

chosen no better way to do this than the one he has adopted, to lure the cream to his home grounds with top money and other considerations. When the game is on it's feet, Negro players will grace the roster of all of the teams.
 At times, the efforts of Pasquel take on the appearance of bur lesque or slap-stick comedy. This is because the American sports writers occasionally try to ridicule the whole idea as being a half baked scheme cooked up by a group of foreign comedians, but what he is doing is beginning to register at it's true value.
 Negro baseball promoters have a lot of sympathy for the Mexican magnets. They remember with understandable bitterness their attempts to build up the Negro circuits. Not having the advan- tage of the Pasquel's tremendous wealth, they were forced to ope- rate on a shoestring, and the go- ing was rough from the begin ing, and in some cases, it's not to smooth yet. While the Pas quels have a going concern with which to work, the Negro promot- CTS had to build from the ground up with suspicious and jealousies hampering their efforts.
 Fora a long time, organized Ne gro baseball was a little better than high class sand-lot ball, and though the playing fields in Mexi- co, in some instances, are crude and below American standards, they, are established and can be developed to the highest degree.
 The neatest advantage to Ne gro baseballers that will come out of the Pasquel raid on big league time will be the enhanced oppor- tunities that will have to be of fered to them as a result of the shortage of white players. At the moment the Brooklyn Dodgers have assigned four Negro players to two of their farm outfits. It is sincere gesture even though it might have been helped along by the New York State FEPC law. As token, it is highly satisfac- tory, but as it stands now, it is merely a token. None of the other big league clubs have taken down the barrier, and until the Mexican explosion rocked them back on their heels,. they didn't have any immediate intentions of so doing However, the picture is changed now. With the threat of losing that many high class youngsters will not even look in their direc- ton, with al that Mexican gold floating around, they'll have to build up a reserve from some other source.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
Around Boston
 Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson
 One of"the most colorful entries in the history of the International league opening last Thursday af- ternoon at Jersey City, was made by Jackie Robinson, the first col ored baseball player to be signed to play organized baseball in these modern times. To say he played phenomenal ball would be putting it mildly. Jackie just about stole the show. This is what the lad did on that memorable day. Connected for four hits out of five times at bat, slammed out a home run with two mates on the bases, batted in four runs, scored four runs himself and sole two bases just for fun. If that isn't the best en- try in Class A baseball, it will stand plenty of abuse for some time to come.
 It was thought that his batting would have something to be de- sired, for everyone knew the lad could field and run the bases, but by his stroking the old apple as he did last Thursday, it should dispel doubt in anyone's mind for the present. The fact that he was the first man of his race to be given the opportunity to play in organized baseball, plus the first game jitters didn't phase the lad one bit, in fact, like the real show man that he is, he gave an exhi- bition of just how he likes to play and will play. It also proved that the lad has the grit and sand of a real champion and justified the faith that Branch Hickey has in him. A crowd of 25,000 attended the game between Jackie's Mon treal club and the Jersey team. The score is incidental, but we will mention the fact that the Royals won Al. A rout for Jackie and his team. After the game, the hil- arious fans all but tore the shirt off his back, so happy were they about the manner in which Jackie performed. They say that Jackie was so happy, he couldn't adjust his tie properly. Who could at such time?
 The Royals club house was a seething room of congratulations and back skipping such as has never before been seen in the In- ternational league. On being ques- toned by the press, Jackie said, 'tThe one thing that I cared about was the way my teammates
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
Boston Giants
 In Park League

Boston, April 25-The Boston Giants managed by Bob Russell and Fats Johnson are now in the Boston Park League. Some years ago when Bobby was playing with the Boston Tigers they won the Park championship with a record that hasn't been equalled since. The Giants should give a good ac- count of themselves, and with the players they have brought to Bos- ton to augment the present ros- ter, they should do all right.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
XATF SPORTS & R>
Duchess Girls A. C. Has Softball Team

The Duchess Girls Athletic Club sponsored by the Women's League on Avon Street will field a softball team again this season. The officers of the club are as follows: President, Betty Benford, Vice-President, Dorothy Jones, Secretary, Doris Jackson and Treasurer, Dorothy Lewis.
 The following girls who played last season will again be available. Dorothy Lewis, 3rd base, Frances Patterson, catcher, Ethel, Jones, pitcher, Ruth Shorter, 1st base, Doris Jackson, right field, Justine Benford, short stop, Betty Ben ford, End base, Irene Perry, center field and Dorothy Jones, fielder. Two newcomers to the club who are expected to strengthen the team are Florence Riser. and Inez Worrel1, the latter recently dis charged from the WACs. While in the service, Inez played quite a bit of softball and tennis.
 This season, the Duchess Girls will compete against teams throughout the state. They will be under the guidance of Jimmy Wright, who will coach and man. age them. For games, telephone 5-6323 after p.m., or write Jim mic Wright, 36-O Bellevue Square, Hartford 5, Conn.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
WINDSOR CRICKET CLUB

The Windsor C. c. recently went on record as favouring many i'm provements, some of which are CD to open a savings account in the bank (2) to be incorporated, (3) to have a club house. As the ini- tial step an appeal is made to all members that the 1946 registra- tion and dues be paid in full at our next meeting which will be Sunday at 558 Mass Ave, Boston, starting at 4 p.m.
 The club asks that financial re- turns for all tickets sold for the coming Ball of Thursday, May 2, be made not later than Sunday at our meeting.
 Windsor I and II need new bats which will cost approximately $75.00 for the 1946 season. The need for paying dues was never more in evidence.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
Sports Shots"
 William Jackso
By William "Sheep" Jackson

| backed me up all the way" "The entire team has been swell to me-" What modesty! The lad will do all right for himself, just as the column has been predicting ever since he was signed by Hickey, Senior. Just for the records his manager is from Mississippi. Has anybody seen Bilbo or Rankin? &*%&%%%&&*&
 Did you see where Mickey Owens, the former Brooklyn catcher and now performing for Mexico City in the Mexican league, is being managed by colored Cuban. The world is changing right before our eyes, let's not let it slip by with out noticing it.
 Dear Sheep"
 We wish to announce that the Suburban A, an organization composed of young athletes from West Medford, North Cambridge, Brookline, Everett and Boston Proper, have entered their base ball team in the Suburban Twi- light League.
 This marks the first presence of an all colored team in this league during the past decade. The team is managed by Gil Walker of Everett. Practice is held at Dugger Park, in West Medford, and the team is shaping up very favorably.
 The organization is giving a dance and awarding four pairs of Nylons to holders of winning raf- f1e tickets, on May at the West Medford Community Center. The dance and raffie will aid in fnanc- ing the team.
 At present the teams roster in- cludes Tom Thorpe, Kenney Grant, West Medford; Stew Lew, Jim Lew, William Berry, Pop Perry, Isparky Smith, Walter Collins, North Cambridge; Erskine Med- ford, Brookline. Dick Marshall, Art Campbell, Cambridge; Bim Grant, John Walker, Bill White, Wilbert Ellis, Gil Walker, Man i ager, Everett.
 At this time when opportunities are beginning to present them selves in baseball, to our colored youths, we hope that this venture of ours will arouse more of our young fellows to active participa- tion in baseball.
 Thanking you kindly, Gil Walker
 Business Manager
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
BRIDGE TOURNAMENT

every meet he took part in, he gained place. He took third in the Reggie high jump. James is looking forward to a better season next year. Middleton's other activ- ities include athletics, scouting, de batting and religious activities, which play the most important role. We wish him great success in all his activities.
 kk*A4+****&
 Just off the record, the Tubman House baseball team beat the Pan ther Cubs 9 to ' at Carter Field last Tuesday. Teddy Brown says the reason for this was because he was late, but I am inclined to think different.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
JACK ROBINSON STARS AS ROYALS LOSE 2

Jackie Robinson, colored second baseman of the Montreal Royals, was the star for losing cause last Sunday afternoon in a double header against the Newark Bears. In the first game Jackie slammed out two-base hit, made four as- sists and one error on the field. In the second game he knocked out a triple and a single, batted in a run, scored one run and field ed f1awlessly. We'll, my doubters, it looks as though Jackie will do all right, just as the column pre- dicted all along.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-04-27
COLORED BOYS AID THEIR SCHOOLS IN VICTORIES

Boston, April 28-The colored boys played an important part in their school victories last week in the Boston schools. On the Bos- ton Trade Club, Brown, Thomp- son and Mills all looked good in their positions. Brown and Thomp- son play in the outfield and Mills performs behind the plate. At Bos- ton T oh, Captain Younger per formed at the third base and the short stop positions and did a nice job. Big Johnson is one of the Techs pitchers.