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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-25
GINGER ROGERS IN
 HISTORIC FEATURE
 SHOWING, CAPITOL

Ii you were to ask anyone what they remember from their history books about Aaron Burr the prob able answer would be, Why he killed Alexander Hamilton.
 If you were to ask them the same question about Dolly Madison you would probably get a hazy recollection that she was the one who carrisd George Washington's portrait and the Declaration of Independence to safety when the British burned the Capitol.
 These are precisely the reasons why these incidents were omitted from the Skirball- Manning pro duction of Magnificent Doll" a Universal release now at the Cap itol Theatre. The film tells the story of Dolly Madison and Aaron Burr
 The famed biographer, Irving Stcne. who wrote the original story and screenplay felt that the pub lie wanted something else about the lives of these two fascinating figures in American history. So the incidents were omitted.
 Magnificent Doll' stars Ginger Rogers in the role of the seduc- tive Dolly Madison, David Niven as that magnificent heel" Aaron Burr, and Burgess Meredith as the gentle. philosophic James Madison Frank BorZage directed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-25
CANADIAN TRUCKS MAKE TRIP OVER
 HAYNES HIGHWAY

Several Canadian truckers left Whitehorse today enrcute to Haines via the Cutoff on thel second trip over the highway since it was clos ed by the Canadian Government Nov l. Information regarding the trip was received in Juneau today by George Sundborg, Assistant to the Governor. who received a tele- gran from Leonard King, Mayor oI HaineS.
 Haines reported that the truck CTS have acquired their own bull-' dozer and have borrowed a grader from the Canadian Government for use in keeping the road open. He told Sundborg that everyone con- cerned would appreciate cooper ation from the U. s. Government
 fer helping to keep the road open during the winter months
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-25
vfW COMMANDER
 SUSpENDS AUTO
 AWARD CAMPAIGN

Juneau members of the Veter- ans of Foreign Wars were request cd today by Commander Hunt Gruening, of Taku Post, VF'W, to hold back in their ticket selling efforts until next week. He ex- plained that it was not realized that another campaign was wind ing up this week, and that the VFW would not interfere with the other drive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-25

He said that the Kiwanis Club, in Juneau, is sponsoring an auto mobile award and dance which will take place this week. Gruen- ing explained that it wouldn't be good sportSmanship for the VFW to enter a similar field at this time He expressed the opinion that a one week delay would not affect the final outcome of the VFW drive, but might help the KiwaniS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-25
NfNS' CHRISTIAN
 FELLOWSHIP MEETS

The Mems Christian Fellowship will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock at the Memorial Presbyterian church. Men net belonging to any other similar organization or desiring to affiliate with the Christian Fellow ship arc urged to attend. The Eel lowsnlp meets every Thursday night
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-25
SEE ALASKA FIRST.

For 85 cents, at the Color Variety Show Wed Eve. Nov. 26th, 7.30 pm. -adV f45-tl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-25
MRS. RGCOyiCH RETURNS

Mrs. Nick Rocovich returned to Juneau last evening on the Prin- cess Norah after spending a month at the Seattle home of Mrs Helen Keesing, her daughter.
 Mrs Keesling was in the hoSpi- tai for an operation, and her mo- ther helped to take care of the three Keesling children. Back in Juneau, Mrs. Rocovich reported that her daughter has been out of the hospital for two weeks, now, and is much better
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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
CAROLINA MERMEN
CHOSEN FOR MEET
Ernest Crone And Norman
Sper To Represent Blue
Dolphins

CHAPEL HILL. March II. Up
- Ernest G. Buddy Crone of
Goldsboro, N. c., and Norman Sper
of Los Angeles, Calf, will repre-
sent the University of North Caro-
lima in the Eastern intercollegiate
swimming championships at Yale
University March 21-22.
Crope and Sper last week tied
for first place in diving in the
Southern Conference championships
here when the Blue Dolphins Won
the team title for the fifth sue
cessive year. Crone was the defend
ing champion. He is a former Ma
tional AAU Junior high board civ
ing champion.
Sper, a freshman, is a former
two-time National AAU Senior div
ing champion. This year he led the
scoring for the Blue Dolphins,
as a backstroker and on
the relay team in addition to div
ing. He was voted the most out
standing" Carolina freshman swim
mer by his teammates, with CO.
captain Warren Ficklen being vot-
ed the most outstanding" varsity
swimmer. They have been award
ed the trophies given annually by
Coach Dick Jamerson.
Crone and Sper will compete in
both the low and high board div
ing events in the Eastern Intercol-
legiates. Neither has been defeated
in college competition except by
each other.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
LOUIS PLANNING
FIGHT FOR JUNE
Heavyweight Champ Will
Take On Woodcock
Or Baksi

LOS ANGELES, March II. -U.H
heavyweight champion Joe
Louis expects to fight either Eng
lands Bruce Woodcock or Ameri-
can heavyweight Joe Baksi in New
York sometime during June, he
said today.
Louis, who made the announce
ment on arrival here from a seven
week Latin American tour, said he
would rest and play golf for a few
weeks while awaiting final word
on the fight.
His opponent would be the win
ner of a bout between Woodcock
and Baksi April 25. he said.
Louis arrived on a GINA plane
1rom Mexico City.
He said his Is exhibition bouts,
including one in Mexico City
against Arturo Godoy, netted $780,
600. Except for the Godoy bout, his
nights were with sparring partners.
His largest crowd was in Havana,
Cuba, he said, with other bouts in
San Salvador, Panama, Quita,
Bogota, Lima, Santiago of Chile,
and Menen, Brazil.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
|PAIRlNCS MADE
In CAGE MEET
North Carolina State Plae-
ed In Upper Bracket
With Kentucky

NEW YORK, March II. -FA
Under the draw for the National
Invitation Basketball tournament,
~top-seeded Kentucky and fourth
seeded North Carolina State have
been placed in the upper bracket
and second-seeded West Virginia
and third-seeded Duquesne in the
lower bracket.
The upper bracket pairinss
matches Kentucky against Long
Island U. and N. C. State against
St. Johns Of Brooklyn. The win
ners of the two games will clash
in the semi-finals March 10.
The lower bracket setup pits
West Virginia against Bradley and
Duquesne against Utah. The win
ners Of the two games also move
up the round of four.
The tournament gets underway at
Madison Square Garden Saturday
with the N. C. Safest. Johns
and West Virginia-Bradley con-
tests. The second set of quarter
finals on Monday night feature
the Kentucky L. I. u. and Du-
quesne Utah games. The finals
of the tourney will be held March
"a
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
MEXICAN LEAGUE
CANCELS TEAMS
Financial Difficulties Re.
ported Cause For Drop
ping Clubs

MEXICO CITY, March II. UP,
- The Mexican league, which
operated with an apparently I'M
limited budget last. season, drop
ped two teams today.
The Nuevo Laredo club formally
Withdrew and league officials
scheduled a meeting to vote on
which one Of two other clubs, San
Luis Potosi Or Torreon, would be
allowed to retain its franchise.
Financial difficulties were said
to have prompted the withdrawal
of Nuevo Laredo. Players on the
club will be transferred either to
Torreon or San Luis Potosi, which
ever remains.
The Mexican league season will
open On March 81 and will last for
80 weeks. 1t will consist of 120
games. There will be night games
and games on Sunday mornings
in Mexico City.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
Crane National
Race Postponed

LONDON, March 11-UH- Ths
British government, moving to
curb absenteeism in industrial
plants, obtained a one-day post
ponement of the Grand National
steeplechase today and urged at
least temporary cancellation Of all
mid-Week sports events.
The Grand National, one of the
most historic British sports
courses, was scheduled to be held
on Friday, March 70. over the
famed course at Aintree, Eng. in
stead it will be run the following
day, March %, when government
officials felt that the effects Of the
huge exodus to the race would be
less drastic.
More than $50, 900 persons an
nually attend the race. =.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
U. S. May Seek
Olympic Games

WASHINGTON, March 11-WH-
A resolution urging the United
States to bid for the 1852 Olympic
games in order to contribute to
world understanding" was intro
duced in the house of representa-
tives today by Rep. Leo E. Allen
(R), Ill.
Contending that the United
States is the logical site for the
games since the United Nations
permanent home is located here,
Aliens resolution declared, 1.-The
holding of friendly competition
sports events between the nations
of the world in the United States
would go far in augmenting the
efforts of the United Nations or
g%anization in cementing world re.
lationships."
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
Runner Denies
Breaking Rules

NEW YORK, March II -U.H-
Rune Gustafsson, Swedish runner
who failed in his announced intent
to win a national indoor title in
the United States" denied today
that his flop was due to breaking
training"
He left by plane for his bicycle
shop at Vernamo, Sweden.
Angry at reports in the Scandi-
navian press that he had been lead
ing a high life here, Gustafsson re-
to ted, cts a bluff. I would be
unable to break training if I. had
wanted to because I got only a
dollar~ day while I was here"
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
COLLEGE
TEAMS WINNERS
|ROTC Rifle Contestants
Cop First, Second
Army Places

RALEIGH, March 11-(P)-N. C.
State college ROTC rifle teams,
competing in the Third Army area
national ROTC rifle matches, won
first and second places, Col. Sam
A. Gibson, commanding officer OF
the colleges department of mill
tary science and tactics, said to-
day.
N. G. State entered three teams
which were coached by Maj. J. D.
Vaughan and Master Sgt. George
Prestridge.
William Randolph Hearst tro-
phies, given winners will be award
ed later at ceremonies at the col
lege, Colonel Gibson said,
N. c. State rifle teams won first
place in the 1916 matches.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
PIRATES

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla,
March 11-WH-Billy Cox of Pitts
burgh got a 440-foot homer to
right and Sam Chapman of the
Philadelphia AS hit a 450-foot
homer to left today to highlight
a training camp game which the
Pirates won, 6 to 2.
The AS outhit the Pirates, 8
to 6, but Pittsburgh punched five
of its hits with three walks in the
second and third innings to score
five runs off Bob Savage.
Rookie Gully Rikard. who is
bidding for a regular outfield JOB
with Pittsburgh. led the attack
with two. doubles and a single.
Manuel Perez, who worked three
%scoreless innings for Pittsburgh
was the winner. Nick Strincev;ch
and Jack Hallett. who followed
hir7. also were effective.
c-c-,-I cr n ncc y .,o
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
Catlett Quint Tops
Chestnut, Is to II

Washington Catlett defeated
Forest Hills, 1911, yesterday aft.
ernoon in a game played at the
Chestnut street gymnasium. The
victory gave Catlett the champion
ship of the Class A. Junior Bas-
ketball league for 1947.
Leading scorers were Scott
Hobbs with 10 points of Washing:
ton Catlett and Ronnie Phelps with
seven points of Forest Hills. Other
players for Washington Catlet1
were Moore, Bridges, Potter, Gore
and King. The regulars for Forest
Hills we're Woodbury., Hargin,
Harrell and Johnson.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
Richmond Open
Set For Octobe,

RICHMOND, Va, March 11-P
The 1947 $40, 900 Richmond Open
golf tournament will be played on
the final weekend in October
rather than in early September as
previously announced, Tom c. Ut
terback, tournament chairman for
the Hermitage Country club, site
of the tourney, said today.
The change was made to per-
NIT both the American and Brit
lsh Ryder cup teams to play in
the local event, Utterback, now
vacationing in Sarasota, Fla, told
the Richmond News Leader by
telephone today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
ST. LOUIS BROWNS

FORT. LAUDERDALE, Fla,
March II - U.H-A homer, a
double and a single by Rookie
Jerry Witte today paced the St.
Louis Browns to a 4 to 3 triumph
over the Boston Braves, their
first win over the B~eantoWners in
three games.
White, who hit 48 home runs
for Toledo last year and three
more for the Braves. missed a sec
ond homer when his eighth-innlng
clout struck an electric light pole
and bounced back onto the playing
field for a double, which, follow
ed by a sacrifice and a single by
Mark Christman, provided the
game-clinching run.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
NEW YORK GIANTS

TUCSON, Ariz., March II -U.P)
1t was a bad day for both the
New York Giants and the Cleve-
land Indians today as the Giants
won an 8 to 3 exhibition victory.
The Giants lost the services OF
Rookie Pitcher Larry Jansen when
he was struck by a line drive OFT
Bob Feller's bat in the second IN
ming. Doctors said Jansen, who
won 81 games in the Pacific Coast
league last season, suffered a
fractured cheekbone and a pos
sible skull fracture.
The Indians sent outfielder Hank
Edwards to the same hospital an
inning later when he fell While
chasing a flyball and dislocated
his right shoulder.
Feller's showing was disappolnt-
ing as he made his 1s47 debut. He
gave up eight hits and five runs.
New York got Is hits in all.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
HOGAN, PHIPPS
GOLF WINNERS
ro-Amateur Players Pos,
Best Ball Score Oh
63 For Tourney

PALM BEACH, Fla, March II
- R - Ben Hogan, professional
from Hershey, Pa, and Mike
Phipps, amateur from Palm Beach
Won the eighth annual Latham r.
Reed amateur : professional golf
tournament today at the Seminole
Golf club with a best ball score
of 60 for 10 holes.
Chick Harbert, Of Detroit, and
George Fazio, Los Angeles, split
first and second money in the
$4,000 pro division when both
carded 1873 for the 36-hole tourna-
ment. They each received $3.50.
With Palm Beach society turn
ed out in it's most colorful at
tire, the main attractions were the
Dukes of Windsor and Marlborough
who drew large galleries but failed
to place in the money.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
By United Press
BOSTON BRAVES
T.AIJDFRDAT,F

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla,
March 11-W.H - Manager Billy
Southworth of the Boston Braves
indicated today that Outfielder
Johnny Hopp would be used spar
ingly during the next week in or
der to permit his two sore heels
to heal. $50.
SouthWorth also was giving spec
ial attention to Southpaw Hurlet
Lou lost, who is rated m Of the
clubs principal question marks,
Formerly with the St. Louis
Browns, lost showed a tendency
to weaken in the late innings aft
er a good start with the Braves
in 1912.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
Lawrence Named
Bucknell Coach

LEWISBURG, Pa, March II Z
U.H-Harry L. Lawrence, coach
at Baltimore City college since
1884, has been appointed head
football coach at Bucknell uni
versity, it was announced today.
Herbert L. Spencer, Bucknell
president, said Lawrence will sue
coed Albert E. Humphreys, who
resigned last month. Humphreys
will continue as athletic director.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
BOSTON RED SOX

SARASOTA, Fla, March 11-W.R
"A solid ration of rookie pitching
by three Cincinnati youngsters
was too much today for the Bos-
ton Red Sox sluggers and they
went down to a twoIhit, 5 to 8 de-
feat.
Aside from a three rum triple
by Dom DiMaggio in the third
inning, the Red Sox were virtually
helpless extensively. DiMagglo
drove in all of the runs with his
blow after a streak of wildness
by Cincinnati starter Kent Peter
SON. who filled the bases with
walks. The Red Sox made only
one hit after that as Everett Live
ly and Mike Schultz each pitched
three innings effectively.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
What's Cook-in
IN THE SPORTS PAN
BY Roy Cook


For the first time since 1929
. state championship flag flies
ever the New Hanover High
school.
Last night a determined
bunch of Wilmington Wildcats
marched on the floor of the
local gymnasium to do battle
with the scrappy Greensboro
Whirlies. The gymnasium was
packed with roaring, yelling
fans as the Eastern and West
ern conference champions fac
ed each other for the title
game.
Billy Mason and Rick Fer
rell, captains of the two
squads met In the center of the
court to receive last minute
instructions from Lou BelIo
and Jim Howard. They shook
hands and the battle was on.
Wilmington received the bah
from the long fingertips of
center Johnny McKoy, Fennell
grabbed the ball and a second
later the rafters shook as Tod
dy Fennell dumped in the first
goal for NHHS. Field goals by
Johnny McKoy and Weinnie
Brown followed in quick sue
eession and New Hanover took
q six point lead, a lead that
was never overcome by the
fighting charges of Bob jamie
son.
The first quarter ended with
Wilmington holding a 1916 lead,
which did not seem to be
enough as the fans Kept yell
ing for more points. Green's
boro picked up a few shots in
the second period and as the
half drew to a close Whining
tons margin had been cut to
five points. The Whirlies con-
tinued their march and as the
whistle blew for the close of
the third period the yelling
fans read a scOrebOard that
showed a scant 31-27 lead for
the Brogden boys.
In the closing minutes of the
final period, Coach Brogden
sent in his reserves to bolster
the tired regulars. The MIMI
ties dwindled into seconds and
when the final whsle sounded
the score stood 42-3S and Will
mington was State basketball
champion.
The crowds rushed to the
court to congratulate the Wild
cats, but Brogden punched his
boys together and headed for
the dressing rooms.
I managed to edge my way
INTO the dressing room a
few seconds after the game
ended. Coach Brogden was
talking to his boys in a low
voice. He could hardly be
heard over the shouting and
yelling going On outside. You
fellows have played a mighty
good ball game tonight and 1
am very proud of every nj
Of you" the genial coach said.
1t was plain to see that Brog-
den was a happy man. He is not
much on displaying his enthus-
lam and tonight was no differ
ent. He was quiet and there
we're no smiles ON his face as
he congratulated his boys. But
one could plainly see that
he was so happy he was about
to burst.
What do you think of your
team, we asked him. 81 am
very proud Of my boys" Yes,
the coach was not in the mood
70 talk now. He was as happy
as any man could be
i thought to myself that maybe
when he gets a moment to him.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12

Ebert Brown, chairman of
the umpire committee, report
ed last night he is still seek
ing suitable officials for the
games. He has requested any
one interested In umpiring in
the loop this season to contact
him today or attend the meet
ing tonight.
Members of the league are
Seagate, Pepsi : Cola, Hamp-
stead, Masonboro Clamdiggers,
Acme-Delco and Winter Park
Rangers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
Cape Fear League Directors
Slate Meeting Here Tonight

The board of directors of the
Cape Fear Semi-Pro baseball
league are slated to meet to-
night in the recorders court
room of the New Hanover coun-
ty courthouse at 8 O'Clock to
adopt the schedule for 1947.
Addison Hewlett, Jr.. presi-
dent of the circuit, announced
last night that in addition to
the adoption of the playing slate
other important matters will
be taken up by the team man.
ayers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
Y YOUTH RETURNED
TO REFORM SCHOOL
Continued From Page One)

tence imposed by Judge j. j. Bur
ney on a charge of embezzlement.
Sykes was recently indicted II
Raleigh on a charge of forgery.
He was free at the time on five
years probation.
Other cases heard during the
afternoon included that of Clifton
H. Britt, charged with driving
drunk, and being drunk. $50 anc
cost in the first case with a four
month road sentence suspended
and $40 and cost in the second.
Robert Garner, Wilmington Ne
gro, was found guilty of driving
drunk. Sentence was delayed I'm
til today.
The case of H. j. Holland col
lector for the L. B. Price Mer-
camille Co.. charged with assault
on a female by using insulting
remarks, was in the process O.
being tried when court adjourned
for the day.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
ST. LOUIS CARDS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, March
11-U.R-Fred Schmidt and John
ny Grodzicki, two youngsters upon
whom Manager Eddie Dyer is
counting heavily, came through
brilliantly for the st. Louis Cardi'
nal regulars today, banking the
Yannigans, 2 to 0 on four hits.
The right handlers faced only
q batters in the seven inning
game. Schmidt. who worked foul
innings yielded three hits and
Grodzicki, n of the Cardinal wal
heroes who was injured in action
gave up only one more the res
of the way.
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self he will go to a cornor and
perhaps let out a great big
yell l can't see how a man
could be SO calm under the
circumstances, but GOODNESS
Is what makes a great athlete
and coach.
Billy Mason, with sweat
dropping from his brow, smil-
ed and loudly yelled, Save me
a shower -. He did stop a
moment and with a serious
gria said, "Those boys we're
hard to beat. They have a
mighty fine team"
Tom Davis, assistant coach
remarked, at was a mighty
good game, both teams put
up a good fight. l am glad we
WOn."
Charlie Smith added, ut
sure was a tough one to win.
Greensboro has a tough
team"
Johnny McKoy, high scorer
OF the game Clipped in with
boy, am 1 glad that's over
l knew We could do it,"
W. A. Weinnie' Brown got in
ms two cents worth by yell
Ing, 1T was tough" and then
smiled to remark with all the
serious thoughts possible.
You know, Roy, we were
lucky to win that game. Those
Kids were after our neck"
All in all the dressing room
was not the yelling, storming
mess we expected it to be. The
players were taking their
championship in stride at
was just another game" one
played remarked.
On the outside of the dress
ing rooms the spectators were
milling around discussing the
game and Shaping each other
On the back.
l.. L. Hamilton, Jr., principal
OF the high school said, ~ am
glad we won, but l am terribly
sorry that so many people were
unable to see the game. l only
hope that soon we a handle
more spectators at such games.
l am sure grateful to the fans
for their support and under
standing" he continued. Both
teams played a wonderful
game he added.
Jimmy Roe remarked, OTIS
wonderful, the boys played a
grand game"
Coach Bob Jameson, of
Greensboro said following the
game that his team would have
been Is points better on their
home court, then added, II
suppose that every team plays
best On their home court" He
said he was looking forward to
meeting the Wildcats in the
Duke = Durham tournament"
Brodgen has a mighty fine
team, but l think ours is just
as good" he said.
Short Notes - The efficient
officiating of Lou Bello of Duke
and Jim Howard of UNC was
outstanding The Green's
bOrO leaders did a wonderful
job The crowd was orderly
and the police and fireman on
duty handled the job well. -.
From where we sat, in the
WMFD radio booth, Tom
Cause and Ben Mcdonald did
a swell job of bringing the
game to tile thousands who
were unable to attend. 1t
was a swell game and it would
take all night to give you a
word picture.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
LEAVES FOR PARIS

NEW YORK, March 11-U.D-
Pauline Betz of Los Angeles, the
American Women's outdoor and
indoor tennis champion left today
by plane for Paris where she will
compete in the Riviera at Cannes
on March II and at Monte Carlo,
March 81.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-12
NEW YORK YANKS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, March
IL W.H -Outfielder Frank Col
man promising rookie in the New
York Yankee camp was nursing
a scalp wound which required five
stitches to close today, as the re-
suit of an injury he suffered on a
bus ride coming back from a game
with the Boston Braves at Fort
Lauderdale.
The Yankee regulars arrived tc
join the "B" squad after a train
ing camp swing through Latin
America.