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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
Nv WHITNEY MARTIN

SARASOTA, Fla, March 19.-P
For those whose mental picture
of a Grapefruit league game is a
hazy blend of athletes using palm
trees for bases and oranges for
batting practice, this is more what
it is like:
It is not in the Sarasota park but
p stout breeze whips in over the
new concrete outfield fence, max
Ing the 3757foot foul lines about $50
feet The New York Yankees and
Boston Red Sox are scheduled for
their first exhibition game at 2
O'Clock. About il a. M, the Red
Sox amble on the field and start
hitting the ball around.
The tiny wooden grandstand
holds only about 800 and the faded
bleachers only about that many
more, SO the circus, wintering
nearby, has come to the rescue
with temporary seats slapped to.
gether by the circus men in about
IS minutes.
The fans start ambling in cas-.
TALLY about noon and soon the
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
Philadelphia Eagles
Have Signed 80 Players

PHILADELPHIA, March 18--P)
Seven more players were signed
by the Philadelphia Eagles over
the weekend to bring the number
of players under contract by the
National Football league club to
80.
Newcomers include Ends Larry
Cabrelli, captain of last years
squad; Bob Friedlund OF Michigan
State; Bernard Millham Of Ford
ham, and Bernard Gillespie OF
Scranton, and Fullbacks Eldon
Werkheiser of the University Of
Dubuque( la, Norbert Opitz.
Whitewater (Wis.) State Teachers
and Walter Gorinski. Louisiana
State.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
KurotUski Maybe Traded
To Boston National Nine

Compiled from the AP and up
The baseball grapevine last
night reported that George Kur-
owski, St. Louis Cardinals may be
traded to Boston Braves for cash
and Phil Mast, young catcher.
Meanwhile the Cards jumped on a
second-string Boston Red Sox team
for a 10 to win, spanked by Har-
ry Brecheen's pitching. Eddie
Basinski, Dodger infielder, and the
last of the Brooklyn holdouts, last
night reported to Manager Leo
Durocher but claims that he is still
not under contract. Manager
Connie Mack admitted last night
that he ''is in desperate need Of a
right fielder" ;. The Chicago
Cubs signed Peanuts Lowery who
found that he has fight on his
hands to regain his starting left
fielder berth. Marvin Rickert, a
returning servicemen has done
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
Tar Heels Leave For New York Tourney
CAROLINA CACERS|
POINTING FOR WIN
OVER new YORK u
Violets, Harvard, Ohio
State Contend With UNC
For Title

CHAPEL HILL, March 1s-F-
f-|orth Cardinals White Phantoms
will take final light home work
out here Tuesday before boarding
train at Greensboro, headed for
their Thursday night date with
New York university in Madison
Square garden.
The Southern representative in
the Eastern >playoffs of the NCAA
National basketball tourney, the
Tar Heels will send a ten-man
squad to the Gotham meet.
In addition to Coaches Ben
Carnevale and Clyde (Pete) Null
lis the following players will make
the trip:
John Dillon, Bob Paxton. Horace
Mckinney, Jim Jordan, Jim White,
Taylor Thorne, Don Anderson,
Roger Scholbe, Ira Norfolk, and
Hall Miles. .
Head Coach Carnevale sent his
charges through a very light drill
today, then pronounced them ready
for their return tilt with the Violets
whom they defeated, 43-31, earlier
in the season. About Harvard and
Ohio State, Cardinals other two
rivals in the Eastern milling,
Carnevale didn't express any opia-
ion.
1.-THE NYU is the big one, right
now he said.
Carnevale has reason for his con-
Germ. The Violets, favored to take
the tourney, ranked as the nation S
top college crew during the regular
season, despite losses to the Tar
Heels and City College.
Present. plans call for the Phan-
toms to practice in the Garden
after arrival in New York WedneS-
day and possibly once again Thurs
day morning before their crucial
test that night.
More than two thousand requests
were made for the 300 tickets sent
here from New York for sale, as
cording to Assistant Athletic Dl-
rector Charlie Erickson. He will
accompany the team, along with
Publicity Director r. w. Madry.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19

very well in that garden during
spring drills. Andy Pafko, star
Cub center fielder will miss week
of practice because of an injured
hand. ,.Infielder Jack Cassini was
named the fastest member of the
Reds after time-trials in Tampa
yesterday. Claude Corbitt, 30
year-old shortstop was sold last
night by Brooklyn to the Reds. {.
The Washington Senators slammed
the Phillies yesterday for IA hits
to win a 10 to one exhibition game
Clark Griifith's players batted
around in the third and in the
ninth. The Tigers stopped a sew
en-game losing streak by downing
the Yankee ''B'' squad, eight to five
Dick Wakefield did the most
damage for the winners. i. Dick hit
a triple with the bases loaded in
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
Sessions-Morton Down
Page-Brown Twosome

Ignoring rain and brisk winds,
Agnes Morton and Sally Sessions
defeated Elizabeth Nets Brown
and Estelle Lawson Page, three
and one in an exhibition links four
some match at the Cape Fear Coun-
try club Sunday afternoon.
A gallary of 200, one Of the larg-
est golf crowds to gather at local
match watched the lady mixers
wade through the soggy course.
Miss Sessions, Michigan Women's
champ who is spending the winter
at Pinehurst gave her team the
advantage with her long drives.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
Greensboro ORD Hawks
Win AAU Cage Contest

DENVER, March 10. -lRAThe
San Francisco Dardis and the three
more strong service teams passed
first-round tests in the National
AAU basketball tournament today
as the process Of whiting Gown
the 64-team field continued on a
game-an-hour schedule.
The Dardis romped to a 72-16
victory over the Greenley, Colo,
Lions, a team of Colorado State col
lege freshmen.
--latest service teams to pass into
the second round were the Mem
phis, Tenn, Matte; Greensboro,
ORD Hawks and Spokane, Wash,
Naval Supply depot.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
Chicago Grid Rockets
Sign Northwestern Star

CHICAGO, March 1s. -P)-Max
Morris, Northwestern University's
brilliant all-around athlete, today
signed to play with the Chicago
Rockets of the new All-American
football conference.
Morris, unanimous All-Big Ten
choice of the Associated Press as
football end and basketball for
ward this school year, will grad
uate in June with an engine ering
degree.
In signing two-year contract at
terms which the Rockets declined
to disclose, Morris became immedi-
ately ineligible for track in which
he also specializes. The Big Ten
bans professional commitments.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
Pennsylvania Promoters
Join NBA Fistic Group

PHILADELPHIA, March 18-(P)
Pennsylvania has joined the Ma
tional Boxing association, Athletic
Commission Chairman Leon Rains
said today, in a move designed to
bring about unified control
throughout the country"
The Keystone States entry leaves
New York, Massachusetts, and
Maryland the only major states not
actively affiliated with the MIA.
Rains said the step was being
taken in conjunction with the MAS
"all-out effort to coordinate the
best interests of the sport in the
nation"
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
Cuban Official Seeks
Yank-Latin Ball Truce

HAVANA, March 10. -P)-Cuba
offered to play host to the United
States, Mexico and other baseball
minded American countries in a
conference ''to improve continental
harmony of baseball interests"
Luis Orlando Rodriguez, Cuban
government sports director, said
today he had issued the invitation
after talking with Mexican league
official Bernardo Pasquel and
Washington owner Clark Griffith.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
Teams Work Hard In Spring Training Games

than New Years Eve. The hits Di
Maggie and Gordon in the back
with pitched balls and keeps little
Rizzuto bobbing like a Punch and
Judy character to keep from be-
ing beaned. He finally is relieved
by a less dangerous pitcher.
Suddenly there is the blare Of
band music. The noise is traced
to small group of shirt-sleeved
musicians wedged between the
grand stand and bleachers. It is
identified as the trailer camp band
and the men turn out every game
to blow their tops under the hot
sun just for the fun of it. Not bad,
either.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
Methodist Five Downs
St. James In Y Loop.

The Fifth Avenue Methodists
eked out a 81 to 21-point win over
St. James Episcopal at the YMCA
gymnasium last night. Edwards
led the winners with IA points.
Tonight the Temple Baptists
meet the Carolina Beach Method
lists and the Tabernacle Baptists
the First Presbyterians in game
of indicated fives.
The YMCA Sunday School league
free throw contests will be held
tonight with the winner being
awarded a sterling silver basket
ball.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
OFT Gives Rockies Nod
For Infield Positions

MIAMI, Fla, March 18-tP)-
Bob Joyce and Mike Budnick,
pair of right handlers, will pitch
for the New York Giants tomorrow
in the exhibition game here with
the Philadelphia Americans.
After today's brief workout Man
ager Mel OFT said that if the season
opened tomorrow he would start
Rockies Bill Rigney and Bob Blatt-
ner at shortstop and second base,
respectively, in place of Buddy
Kerr and George Hausmann.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
By BUS HAM

WASHINGTON, March 18.-P)-
IN the halloWed ground of Oki-
laWa on Japan's doorstep, an ath-
lelc layout comparable to those
Of major American universities
may be built and dedicated to the
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
BUGS SCHEDULE GAME

Bert Kite, business manager
Of the Wilmington Pirates last
night confirmed the dates OF
two exhibition games which
had previously been announced
in the Star sports page. Kite
said that Kinston will be here
April ~ ard Wilmington will
play there on the following day.
A tentative game has been
scheduled with Goldsb0r0 here
AnriI 20. Kite said.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
The
Morning Watch
Edward Sachs
Edward Sachs

School Invationa tournament the Durham avcees rea1
W about S, 600 profit on the tournament Ho,,ar
there no cuts on the affair All the money will
m used for "civc projects were informed bv g "a
cermno sports editor of the Durham Sun and Javcee
member The tournament may take the place of the
er Stage nvtaonal at the University of Chicaoo as
national basketball event instead of a Southe~n eff;
plans of the tournament committee develon in the
next five years.
Four Wilmington players were named to the second
am Of the all-tournament selections Thew were loo
lrKoy Felnel and W. A. Brown . The fifth member
If the second quintet was Hugh Glymph, blonde forward
and o aro to the first five
Bobby Franfos star center Charles
s is seaor but has saS not
@ no s ssa action ss w o0
% IG Ss ast ysa g Msos
Ohio were interested in the young Duke officials
Beae slipped the Hotel Mebourns dining room
Ts;,s; Sss1 Duke
@ you hearing during the coming
fashion KID Wade up lay s s a
%ss But the frans Painters were behind 10
s ' tn: an ass that
5 % On af e11 uc n the
leading ls4s while PLAYING with the Burgin
summer sa ~
High toying with several progrid offers
Lou Belo curly haired official who worked the Wilmington
side with his fashy style of calling mscues
However, sitting next to the during the final of
e tourney testify that the sincere But highly
aumg as horehef Add things that make sports
writer's lot an unhappy Southern team listed
inches feet So when read the program
the last basket 70 inches
M several minutes Of long figured out that
six feet
Add classy players who overlooked
selections center n
good years team New Hanover High school va.
Crowley, Smith and Hyatt against Frank
fort Smith, himself coming cage star
at the wilmington school superlative rebounding
this season and win polished player to keep the husky
econd-year student first five next season
yesterdays learned that commissioners
decision the concession rights at Legion
stadium from underneath the Wilmington Pirates The BUGS
bring baseball Wilmington and
the commissioners action Monday makes that task easier
all ball copies of Sporting News
and Good Will takes lot of that wonderful green stuff
high boys up al universities
Georgia backfed to Anderson u.s. CO.
tricks of the T fOrma
ton McFadden of Clemson spectator at the
Kentucky state championships And so it member
university publicity staff sat beside during the
bright picture Of the Blue Devils
coming year He stressed the fact that with
Durham heavier and with
years grid their belt the Devils
will averaging 10 pounds than last
will every other school However, don't
sell the Devils Army will have tough time
with the from Durham
Happ man in Durham Monday probably the hotel dick
bobby to refrain
from throwing bottles chairs and each other out OF the ho
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1946-03-19
FLEMING ON FIRST

CLEARWATER, Fla, March 10.
-R)-Manager Lou Boudreau of
the Cleveland Indians indicated to-
day he had decided on Les Fleming
to open the season at first base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30
OokviIIe Unit Disregords Suggestion
 Votes to Remoin
 Afflicted With
 Brass Workers

By unanimous vote, members of the Oakville Go. unit decided yester- day to remain affiliated with the Waterbury Brass Workers Union. Local 251, International Union of Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers, c. I. o. Following the example set Fri day night by the Benrus Watch Co. unit, the Oakville unit members mo- tified International President Reid Robinson that they do not wish any referendum on the question of seek ing a separate charter.
 Locad 251, pioneer M. M. S. W. local here, Is made up of units in more than a dozen area factories, including the American Brass Com pany.
 By instruction of the membership, Chairman BroniS Vaiciulis of the Oakville group telegraphed Pres ident Robinson that no separation from Local 251 is planned and that relations between the unit and the leadership of Local 251 are con- pletely harmonious
 The unit meeting yesterday was addressed by John J. Mankowski, member of the M. M. s. w. execu- tive board from District 6, and Ar mand Fiorelli, president of Local 251.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30

Bolivia is to emphasize the teach ing of agriculture, health and Sani- tation in its rural schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30
Noble Plans To Respond To Trumon
 LocoI Chuirmon
 To Pledge City's
 Aid in Chest Drive

Dutton Noble, chairman of the Community Chest campaign in Wa terbury, will respond to President Truman's radio speech on behalf of Community Chests over the nations major networks from 10:30 to 10:35 P. M., EST, Tuesday, October 1st.
 President Truman will urge SUD- port of the Community Chests and their 10000 Red Feather Services in a broadcast over the 745 American radio stations included in the com bined facilities of the American Broadcasting Company, Columbia Broadcasting System, Mutual Broad casting System and the National Broadcasting System.
 In most or the 849 Community Chest cities throughout the country, local chairmen will respond to the President in like manner This years campaigns for funds will have an ag- gregate goal of $170,000,000 to sup port Red Feather services in the fields of health, welfare and recrea- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30
Tall T0wer
 Topics
GOOD EVENING.
&111e11ai aaal BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Tune in, folks on WATR tomorrow afternoon at 5:15 o'clock and nine other designated afternoons at the same time and station and hear different story each day It will introduce you to ten young high school students who have successfully qualified writers, who will to shine radio speakers and who hope to be recognized and honored later successful young saesmen and sales girls in the promotion of the 1947 Community Chest pagn Incidentally the judges in selecting the ten best writers in contest which witnessed spirited competition the part of hundreds of students made it possible for the listening audience to become familiar with the work of ten different organizations all affiliated with the Con- munity Chest and all benefcares of contributions made by the public At the conclusion of the tenth broadcast
 judges selected by The Waterbury Democrat cooperating with the general chest committee and WATR will select the two nalists Each will receive savings bond dona ed by the Community Chest committee and the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women The presentation will take place during the of the actual campaign when small army of may feel the need of mental stimulation and inspiration from young speakers who have become enthusiastic about the drive and the of the various agencies. Another little note of interest is, The Democrat will print the ten best letters they broadcast So listen foks and hear the ten young boost and then the clipping of their letters for future reference It may expand your generosity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30

A Colombian commercial plane re- gently made special flight from Colombia to Paris, France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30
Radio Series Stimulate Enthusiasm
 "Red Feather"
 Program on WATR
 This Evening

How to catch a talented volunteer leader is demonstrated in the dra- matic story, MT. T. Keeps His Word, next in the transcribed ra- dio series, Adventures of the Red Feather Man, sponsored by the Community Chest, to be heard Mon day, Sept. 30 at 7:45 over Station WATR.
 Starred in this humorous story is Howard Smith of the state, screen and radio. AS the bewildered father in the Broadway show, Dear Ruth, he has been keeping audiences hap py for the last year and a half. MT. Smith recently completed a leading role in the motion picture, Her Kind of Man, he played Homer Browns father on the radio show, Henry Aldrich".
 Prominently cast in MT. T. Keeps His Word, are the young radio stars, Ben Cooper and Ronny Liss. Ben, who plays leading roles on ra- dio's Joyce Jordan, "Portia Faces Life", David Harum", and "The Second Mrs. Burton, has recently added a new show, Lone Journey, to the imposing list. Ronnys many radio shows include the role of Rob- in on "Superman', Exploring the Unknown and "It's Up to Youth" Activity interested in aviation, he has won many contests with his model planes, and in his free time attends the ground school for avia- ton at New York University.
 Charlotte Lawrence, well-known radio actress, is the only woman in the cast In addition to her role of Beatrice on "Lora Lawton", Miss Lawrence appears on Just Plain Bill' and Real Stories. She has acted in many Little Theater and stock company productions, and also worked in the Max Reinhardt Work shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30


 lind" will be the guest of Milo Bouton on "We, the Peopes program next Sunday evening. Miss Russell will tell the story of how she first became interested in the work of Sister Kenny, how she volunteered to do everything possible to further the noted nurses treatment for infantie paralysis Miss Russell plays the title role in the forthcoming motion picture Sister Kenny" We'll the most experienced of radio sports authorities go wrong occasionally. Bill Stearns broadcasting the Notre DameI Illinois football Saturday afternoon went into ecstasy M that word be attributed to mentators evident enthusiasm for thrilling evenly in describing yard which set the stage for the Irish hrst touchdown He identified the ball carrier as Joe Zlly of Southington. Several times he mentioned the magnificent and occasion stated that it event that should be by home town cele braton and undoubtedly would be held in SouthingtOn Conn. Well for overnight entertainment Connecticut followers of Notre Dame envisoned big time for Zly but then the awakening One of Stearns spotters must have been confused by numerals it not Zy who made the according to later reports It named Sitko. We'll who among the Notre Dame fans is going to make protest It swell feat and it started the procession that brought victory and that's what is important. Zly playing at the time the made can be given assist. reader writes to the Tower to report that the unknown benefacor who has been tossing hard rolls to the pigeons the Green varied the diet Friday. He added corn the cob" to the The pigeons liked it. but how about the Park Department
 Put smile in your voice tomorrow, friends, if you call the telephone. No complaints please. If you have pet complaint to express just hold it you will be acused of being nOncOOperatve, revolutionary radi cal something they say in certain countries and in local political circles. For starting tomorrow and tinuing to October 8, Governor Raymond E. Baldwin in official statement, has designated the week Con- necticut Newspaper Week. Thanks governor It doesn't matter if last week observed National Dog Week." it nice gesture the part of His Excel lency We mention the dog week just to beat some charitable folks to the punch. There's always taking the joy out of life. Such people to dedicate their vision of life to such tasks and actually get kick out of it. they pretend If didn't mention the ooncdenta sequence of the two weeks might get the impression that executive clemency' was necessary to get the boys and women of the Fourth Estate of the legendary Dog House..
 But the governor, like President Truman and other great appreciate not only the of the press
 but it is invaluable service throughout the years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30

GOOD NIGHT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30
trinity Church Has Communion Seruice

The Trinity Episcopal Church, yes- terday, held for the parish a cor porate Communion service for the dedication of new reredos and triptych, a carved oak ornament to be placed behind the altar.
 Miss Orinda E. Hall, a member of the parish, donated the reredos in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30

Over 400 people were killed in automobile accidents in Paris last year, compared with 137 in 1943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30

He got his answer: A witness at criminal session in Common Pleas Court testified recently that the cused hit her with big stick He was charged with assault. Defense counsel subjectng her to vigorous examination wanted to know how big the stick The witness stretched her hands out but the lawyer not satisfied. "You tell me how big the stick was,'' he snapped The witness was obviously wearied by the demanding lawyer, and hestated "Tel me how big the stick was," he almost yelled "It big enough to hur she retorted curtly. And she asked more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30

Labor leaders in Fire declare the living standards of the country now are below the 1889 level.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-30

honor of her father, the late Charles E. Hall, who was one of the original members of the parish when it was founded 69 years ago. MT. Hall was also an organist atthe Trinity Church.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1946-06-20

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good canvasses for lift head
er, might be used on combine;
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tached cup; good INC corn
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paint, house, barn, implement,
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cts and. last but not least.
those good household and
ranch supplies manufactured
by the w. T. Rawleigh Co., OF
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