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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24
THE PAYOFF

OMAHA, Dec. 23-(P)-An
engineering student at North
Carolina State college in Raj
eigh asked the Omaha City
Council today for permission
to take noon-hour stroll
down Omha's busy sixteenth
street in a bathing suit some
time during the holidays.
IT., matter OF honor" eX-
planned William Hoffman, 20,
The stunt, he ,aid, is the
payoff on a bet he lost by un-
derestimating The swimming
prowess of an Omaha friend
while both were vacatiOning
at Lake Geneva, Wis, last
August.
City Attorney Edward F.
'ogarty said off-hand he could
think of no law preventing
Hoffman from paying off his
debt. Councilmen chuckled
but declined to give official
blessing to the idea.
Hoffman said he still intends
to fulfill his obligation.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24

Carl Mason, 6ft in. center, with
IA markers and Leroy Tarles,
guard, with II counters. 1t Waz
the most impressive exhibition
of basketball seen in Wilmington
this season.
Topping the Marines offensive
show was 5 ft. 9 in. forward.
Sam Griffin, who buried long one
handed push shots for 2 points.
Gibson with 10 held the runnerup
spot.
The Hawks. wearing bright
green and gold uniforms, took no
ii e in getting ahead of the visi-
tors. Groom pushed in one
handler in the first seconds Of
play, putting the Wilmington
College ahead, 20. After Corsi OF
the Marines had knotted the
count, the Seahawks scored 10
straight markers to 60 in front
by wide 1872 margin. At half
time the count read, Wilmington
College 35, Camp Lejeune II, as
the visitors began hitting the net
more consistently as the game
wore on.
Coach Katkaveck, having but
e,ght men on the bench, kept
substituting but the home jugger-
naut kept up its torrid pace. R.
L. Church, the sixth man of the
squad, fired brilliant passes to
his teammates to lead the often
sive strategy, but it was Groom
who spanked the team to the lop-
sided victory.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24

PASADENA, Calf, Dec. 23-
W.H-Michigan's hardy football
team showed the effects of it's
month-long postseason layoff to-
day as the players left the prac-
tice field wearied from their
third straight intensive work
out under the hot California
sun.
Coach Herbert o. (Fritz) Cri-
sler was confident, however, that
remaining days of practice and
would be in perfect shape for
his men would regain their con-
ditioning peak within the nine
their Rose Bowl clash with
Southern California, New Year S
Day.
"They haven't had much out
door work for a month and were
getting SOFT" Crisler commented.
''This is just what they needed
to get back in shape"
The Michigan coach removed
his ban against public workouts
for 4 few hours and permitted
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23-WH-
Galloping Glenn Davis, one Of
the greatest collegiate football
stars of all time, revealed today
that he had requested his resig-
nation as a Lieutenant If. the
Army but said he was not at
liberty to discuss why he was
taking the action.
Davis, who earlier had denied
that he had applied for a resig-
nation, issued a formal statement
later in which he said that his
application was made through
normal military channels in the
same manner as any other Off
Ger who desires to be separated
from the service"
The former Army Academy
backfield All-American, who with
Blanchard. led the Cadets to
his touchdown twin, Felix (Doc)
three successive unbeaten sea
sons, is probably the most sought
after football star in the nation
by the professional football
teams, and it was supposed that
he would go into the pro ranks il
his resignation is accepted
But he said the reason for his
action as of now was "cOnfi-
dental matter"
The War Department in Wash
ington first announced that Davis
was seeking release from the
military.
"Now that the Army has an
nounced my request. I can con-
firm that I have applied for my
release he said. "But I am not
at liberty to say anything more.
II have requested permission
to resign from the Army. This
application was made from Fort
Riley. Kan, where I was station
ed and it was made through for
NAL military channels in the
same manner as any other off
Ger who desires to separate from
the service.
''The ap licati " which sp-
parently now is in the hands o1
authorities in Washington con-
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24
Connie Mack
Picks Boston

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23-U'H
Connie Mack, IS years old,
made birthday prediction to-
day that the Boston, Red Sox
were the team to beat in the
1948 American League race but
that his Philadelphia Athletics
would be the club to be reckon
ed with attire that.
He said the tip-off on how
highly regarded his team was in
the off-season ratings was in the
way that other clubs refused to
deal with him.
"Sure they want to trade, but
they offer you nothing and want
your stars" he said. I'm not 60
ing to break up this team OF
mine now. 1t is going to be great
in few years when we start
getting the needed help from our
farm clubs"
Mack, who spoke affectionate-
ly of the 1947 Athletics, who
vacated the cellar and finished
in fifth place, said he needed only
second baseman and a third
baseman to place the team in a
contending position for next sea
on
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24
Glenn Davis Requests
Resignation From Army

tains the reasons for my decision.
I am not at liberty to discuss it
1urthr >
D:.is said he planned 10 re-
tur to his assignment With the
groun' force. IT Fort Benning,
G; .pon co1',plet, n OF hi. holi-
day leave md Until action is
taken on his application.
He said he would 60 to Fort
Benning on Jan. and that he
would stay in California to see
the Rose Bowl game in which he
favored Michigan to defeat South
ern California.
The Army, in an official state
MAN. by Col. James R. Pearce,
deputy chief of public relations,
said the application was being
"processed" but did not indicate
whether it would be granted.
The Army said that Davis
equa]ly-famed backfield partner
at West Point, Felix (Doc) Bla-
nchard, now Lieutenant in the
Air Force at Randolph Field
Texas, had no intention of re.
signing.
He told us he does not intend
to sign any contract to play pro-
fessional football ard he wants
Davis and Blanchard applied
to make the Air Force his life
career" Pearce said.
to the War Department upon
their graduation from West Point
last June for years leave OF
absence so they would be able
to cash in on their gridiron glory
by playing professional football.
The applications resulted in a
storm of protest and were denied.
Both stars, however, later were
granted a leave of absence to GO
to Hollywood to make a motion
picture, "1he spirit of West
Point"
At San Francisco, the Forty
Miners of the All-American Con-
ference revealed that they had
an agreement with Davis and
Blanchard to play for them in the
event they ever got out of the
| army.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24

The Wilmington All-Stars
basketball team, sponsored
by Blacks Texacc. will clash
with the New Hanover High
School Wildcats tonight at 8
o'clock at the MINIS gym
nasium.
The high flying All-Stars
have played four games and
won four. Johnny McKoy,
former high school star, is
leading the independents
with a total of 76 points
scored in the four contests.
He is closely followed by
Lloyd Kaylor with 73 points.
The All-Stars will probably
start Johnny McKoy in the
pivot spot with Leonard Nc
Koy and Lloyd Kaylor at the
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24
TEMPLE OVERPOWERS
BEACH QUINT, 1892;
LUTHERANS WIN TILT

Led by the sharp shooting Of
Charles Nivens who tailed IL
marks, the Temple Baptist bask-
etball five overpowered a strong
Wrightsville Beach quintet, 38 tc
30, in the first game of the YM-
CA Sunday School Basketball
league last night on the "Y'
hardwood.
St. Pauls Lutheran squad tai
lied 3S points to Trinity Metho-
dist % capers in the second Ju-
nior league game.
Pacing high scoring honors
with Nivens were Bullard with
8 tallies and Cook with 7 mark
ers.
Patterson and Orrell tied for
high scoring honors for the losers.
Sonny Furlong sunk 6 field
goals and two foul shots for the
St. Pauls while Jack Franks and
Ernest Straughn shared with five
and four baskets respectively.
Senior league games will gel
underway Saturday night at 7:3(
o'clock on the "Y' hardwood.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24

The statistics clearly indicated
that it was a ''hitter's season.
this year in the junior circui
which produced only one 20 game
winner, Cleveland's stellar Boz
Feller (20-lD, compared with
five in 1916.
Chandler, hampered by arm
trouble most of the campaign
grabbed the earned-run crown
by working only 1913 innings dur.
ing which he produced a modest
9-5 Won-lost record.
Ironically, Chicago's Joe Hay
mes fashioned better earned.
run mark of 2.42 as he toilec
more innings, 1872, and hagged
a 14-6 record, but yielded the
title to Chandler because he
failed to finish 10 full games,
minimum for official consider
alton.
Further evidence that Aneri-
can League hurlers had trouble
cutting down rival batters is
contained in the increase of the
collective earned run averaga to
3.71 per game, 81 over 1916.
Detroit's Hal NeWhouser. who
last year matched Feller in bag
ging 26 wins and led the league
in earned run rating with l "a,
had the most complete games,
"A, but yielded the most hits.
268, as he finished with a 1917
record and was fifth in ERA with
1887.
Other 1946 mound stars who
found the going tougher this
year were Boston's Tex Hugh
son and Dave Ferriss, who star
ted 26 and % games respec-
lively. But produced only IL vic
tories each for the dethroned
Red Sox. Ferriss led the league
in 1946 with a brilliant 25-6 rec.
ord, while Hughson had 20-11
Feller. second to Chandler in
earned runs with 2.68, led the
league in strikeouts with 1876 and
hurled the most innings, 299, but
it was the first time since 1896.
the only full season in which
Blazin' Bob failed to work more
than 200 innings, that Felier
missed striking out 200 batters
Feller's two one-hitters last
season increased his major league
record to 10 such performances
The Yankees amazingly fluid
pitching staff gave the champs
the league team mound title with
the least number Of earned runs
per game. 3.39. the Yanks were
followed by Cleveland with 3.44
Philadelphia. 351; Detroit, 3.57;
Chicago, 364; Boston, 3.81
Washington, 397; and St. Louis
4.33.
Jack Kramer of St. Louis was
touched for the most runs, 1913,
and earned markers, 10, while
Phil Marchildron of Philadelphia
granted the most bases on balls.
141. Reliefer Ed Klleman OF
Cleveland appeared in the most
games, So. during a span OF
only 90 innings.
Philadelphia's Bill Nc Cahan
hurled his first no-hit. no-run
game against Washington on
Sept. 3, after Cleveland's Don
Black had turned the same trick
against Philadelphia on July 10.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24
FAST FAVORITE
IN SHRINE TILT

IAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %. -
p A star-studded eastern
.onad hailed by some as the
nost formidable to invade these
norts will be fielded here New
Vear's Day one or tWo-touch-
4oun favorite over a team of
Hnskies representing the west IN
.ba 23rd annual East-West
Shrine game.
The East's edge in pre-game
odds was in large part due to
1obnny Lujack, Notre Dame s
AILAmerica quarterback, who
i slated to share the backfIeld
with such performers as Tony
ujnlsj of Pennsylvania, Ventan
yablonski of Columbia, Bob
Smith of Iowa, Glen Treichler
of Colgate, and Earl Maves of
Wisconsin.
In the East's line will be
.nother All-Anerica, Bill SWi-
9rkj of Columbia, and J o h n
prchlik of Yale, George Savit-
,kv of Pennsylvania, and Notre
DANES Connor and Llggy
Czarobski.
ANDY Kerr, the Canny Scot
who is coaching his 2lst East
team. beWailed the odds IN
typical Kerr fashion, but still
thought I'VE can do it.
Some sports writer's were COM
osrjng the East's dynamite-load-
ed collegeians to the 1880 squad
which included Bronko Nagurskl
and Frosty Peters. Kerr hedg-
Cd on this one, however, refusing
10 20 out on a limb. THAT would
be putting it a wee bit strongly,
he thought.
II won't be cakes and ale for
Kerr's men-not with the West S
lineup built around squlrmln
Herman Wedemeyer, the st.
Mary's backfield flash, in a
running spot.
Don Faurot of Missouri the
Vests head coach, was drilling
his outfit in the Missouri Ia
modification of the orthodox I
permitting the quarterback to
run, lateral or pass.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24
TO PLAY
WILDCATS TONIGHT

forward positions. Levy
Heath and Marion Rogers
will fill in at Guard.
No definite lineup was
available last night from the
camp of the Wildcats. The
Wildcats are working out
daily in preparation for their
first conference tilt of the
season with Wilson in Janu-
ary.
The contest between the
All-Stars and Wildcats was
originally slated for last night
but the plans were altered
and Henry Shepherd, man
ager of the Blacks aggrega-
ton said Coach Leon Brog-
den agreed to play the tilt
tonight.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24
Chandler, Shea Leading
American League Hurlers

CHICAGO Dec 23.-(AP)-An aing veteran and a
surprising rookie both from the world champion New York
Yankees topped the American leagues weostled pitch
mo corps the basis of efficiency and wonos
last season.
official league averages released today listed Spurgeon
Spud Chandler the earnedrun leader with 246 Der
nine inning game and his 25-yearold Yankee side-kick
frank Shea the best percentage tosser with 14won
5ln.t record for .8O6. Both are rght-handers
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24
Swank Jekyll Island
To Be Public Park

ATLANTA, Ga. -Swank
Jekyll Island, one time million.
aires playground off Brunswick,
Ga, will be Transformed into
"the finest seashore park ir
America within the next year
according to Georgia Parks Di-
rector Chari eMorgan.
The island, bough from its
New York owners for S75,
has been the focal point of q
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24
Wilmington College Trounces Camp Lejeune, 66-39
Groom Sinks "a Points !:
To Lead Hawk Attack

Exhibiting a lightning fast break the sharp-shoot-
ing Wilmington College Seahawks rang up victory number
three on their 194647 win slate last night at the New
Hanover High School gym by outclassng Camp Lejeunes
Marines, $3.50.
Jim Uudie) Groom, who Coach Mickey Katkaveck
shifted from his usual guard position to forw d proved
the slot natural for him he ripped the
cords for a total of "a points, the nights high.
RANKING next TO the deadly SeahaNk
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24
Louise Suggs Enters
Tampa Women's Meet

TAMPA, Fla, Dec, %. - (P)
Louise ,Suggs, National
Women's Amateur golf cham
pion, today filed the first entry
in the Tampa Women's open
golf tournament to be played
over the Palma Celia course Jan.
1913. tournament manager
Harry Root Jr,, said.
The 72-hole medal play
tourney carries a $4,000 cash
purse for professionals and
approximately $1,000 in prizes
for amateurs.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24

Piping an officer or notable
aboard a ship is believed to have
originated in sailing days when
visitors often had to be hoisted
aboard in boatswain's chair in
heavy weather and the pipe was
used to signal thr men handling
the ropes.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24

political dispute between Gov.
M. E. Thompson and his de-
posed predecessor, Herman Tai
madge. Supporters of Talmadga,
who sought to block the pur-
chase by court action, charge
that he sea will wash away the
island in time.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-12-24

When planning potatoes for a
meal. allow one of medium size
per serving,
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16
BLUE HEN POST BUYS
TRACT FOR HOME SITE
Continued from first page)


stitution in April of 1916, the MEM
bership of the Blue Hen Post has
had as a goal acquisition of a post
home site. That this goal should be
realized in just d little over year
bespeaks well of the enthusiasm and
initiative of the membership; this
same enthusiasm and initiative has
enabled the Blue Hen Post to gain
recognition as the most active and
fastest growing veterans Organiza-
tiOn in lower Delaware.
The home site property was pur-
chased from Doug Fry, local dairy
man. and negotiations leading up
to the purchase were made by a
committee headed by Louis Pack
Dr.. West, as commander of the post
and John +. ROosa, as president OF
the Milford Veterans of Foreign
Wars Association, Inc, also played
prominent roles in the negotiating
Sidney Schwach, local attorney
1 handled the legal end of the trans
action for the local group.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16

Special musical features included
songs by State Trooper John Fer
guson and the Sussex Quartette-
Bill Kitchens, Wilson Boyer, Harold
Hatfield and Charles Marsh, and
Charles Barr. Mrs. Nell Ringler
Barr was the accompanist for the
special numbers and for the group
singing during the evening.
Draw prizes were won by Mrs.
James B. Owen, Mrs. Homer Daw-
son, Mrs. G. E. Elliott. Mrs. Clyde
Belts and Mrs. Frances G. Bunting.
Col. William Goldsborough, Man.
ager of the Sussex County Airport
told the members and guests of the
plans for the forthcoming dedica-
ton and air show, at the Sussex
Airport on May 31st which is being
sponsored by the local Lions.
The Banquet was served by Mary
Rebekah Lodge No. Is, l. o. o. F. of
Georgetown.
The Georgetown Lions Club has
total of 80 members with the fol-
lowing officers: Preston L. Tim
mons president; 1st vice-president,
Lester HI. Pittard; End vice-presi-
dent, ]. Thomas Robinson; 3rd
vice-president, Cecil V. Culver;
secretary-treasurer, Paul A. Rich
ardson; Lion Taer, Harvey B. Spic-
er; Tail Twister, Charles Barr. The
directors include G.. Howard Baer
Joseph l.. Marvel, David Pepper and
Herbert Barr.
The Charter Night Committee in
charge of last nights affair was
headed by Lester H. Pittard, as
chairman with Charles Barr, Cecil
V. Culver and Harvey B. Spicer, as
sisting.
Mr.. Albert Farley, well known
educator and Rural Supervisor o.
Schools in Western Sussex County
will conduct the program of Mid
land Grange, Georgetown on mex
Monday evening, May 10Th at o.
clock, D.. S. T. Plans for the pro
gram include Mrs. Margaret Y. Gif
ford and Mr.. Roger Keagle. voca
and instrumental instructors o
music in the Georgetown School
with groups from their RESPECTIVE
classes; demonstration of TIL
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16
SUEAN GRASS FOR
SUMNER PASTURE

Even if Delaware weather condi-
tions are average during the sum-
mer, permanent and rotation pas
lures are not very reliable for sat-
isfactory grazing. The usual pas
ture grasses will not produce much
grazing without plenty of water and
with dry spell or drought in late
June or July temporary pasture is
& must" on most farms.
To fill this midsummer pasture
gap, Claude E. Phillips, extension
agronomist for the Delaware Agri-
cultural Extension Service, recon-
mends temporary pasture of SUI
dan grass. Sudan grass, says Phil
lips, is the best thing available. 1t is
a grass that is drought resistant
and liked by the cows. 1t grows fast
and usually one acre will supply
grazing for about three cows for SIX
to eight weeks in midsummer.
Seeding time for sudan grass is
round May 20 with 20 to 25 pounds
drilled broadcast to the acre. To get
good growth apply 400 to SOC
pounds of a Alps or 5-10-5 to the
acre at the same time the grass is
seeded.
Although it has long been a
notion that sudan grass will cause
prussic acid poisoning, Phillips
says there is no danger of this il
pasturing is done properly.
He lists three points to watch tC
avoid danger of poisoning. They
are: do not pasture until the sudar
grass is at least IL to Is inches
high; do not pasture the gras;
when it is wilted because of dr.!
weather; and do not pasture it afte
it has been frosted.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16

Sound Mirror by Prof. Farley and
demonstration of the Tachisto-
scope, by Prof Gerald Miller, a
member of the local high school
faculty.
Acting Master James Rogers will
preside over the business session OF
the Grange. There will be a special
election for Worthy Master to fill
the uneXpired term of Jacob T.
Minor, deceased
The refreshment committee serv-
ing will include Mr.. and Mrs. Miles
Isaacs, Mrs. Elsie COnoway and
Mrs. Beatrice Talbert.
! Sussex Post No. American
Legion Auxiliary will cooperate
with the Department of Delaware in
carrying out both the Child's We'll
fare program and the rehabilitation
work, according to announcement
made by Mrs. Cyrus E. ClendanieI,
president of the local organization,
following the May meeting, which
was held in the home of Mrs. John
I. Short. Mrs. Ralph Carey, local
chairman of the welfare committee
reported that the local organization
will send the daughter of a veteran
to Camp Otonka for two weeks dur
ing this summer. Another project
which the Auxiliary is sponsoring is
the establishment of a Kiddie
Clothes Closet. at the local school
In this project the Auviliarv will
cooDerate with school officials. The
clnthine for the "closet" will he oh
tanned from unit members and theii
friends and @iven to children who
need evtra clothing. IT was also an
rounced that the local organization
has contributed $500 to the Denart,
rrnnt Of Del. capitalization Funds
Don't forget the Milton Firemen's
Fair and Carnival; now in progress
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16
GEORGETOWN

Approximately $50 persons at
tended the Charter and Ladies'
Night of the recently organized
Lions Club of Georgetown, last Fri
day evening. The affair was held in
Jones Memorial Hall, beginning at
GAS p. m, with visiting Lions from
Millsboro, Milton, Selbyville and
Seaford and officials of the District
and local ministers numbered
among the guests.
Lester H. Pittard, first vice.
president of the Georgetown Lions,
called the meeting to order and fol-
lowing the singing of America"
and the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag. The invocation was given by
the Rev. Joseph c. Settle, Rector of
St. Paups P. E. Church.
Harvey B. Spicer, Lion Tanner OF
the Georgetown Club, extended the
welcoming greetings and presented
Ernest Nj. Jefferson, President of
the Milton Lions, who acted as
toastmaster. Joseph A. l.. Errige,
District Governor of District 22-B
Lions International was introduced
by Deputy District Governor,
Samuel Pierce, Jr.; of Seaford. Mr.
Errige spoke briefly on the ideals
| of Lionism," en1arging on the types
! of community service of Lions
Clubs, and emphasizing the three
outstanding principles of Lionism
namely Faith, Hope and Charity"
as exemplyfying faith in ourselves
and fellowmen;. Hope for success
and Love your neighbors as your
selves, In presenting the Charter
to President Preston l.. TimmOns
/ Mr.. Errige dedicated the Club "tC
the support of the best interests o.
the town." and hoped Georgetown
would be better place, in which tt
live, work and play, because of th'
Lions Club"
David King, of the Milton Lion
Club sponsors of Georgetown Lions
presented the Club with a hand
some bell and gavel, on behalf o
the sponsors.
Other speakers of the evening in
} cluded, DR.. Charles r. Cannon
President of the Georgetown-Mills
borO Rotary Club. James B. Over
President of the Georgetown
Kiwanians, Rev. Omar E.. Jones
Rev. William p Kesmodel, Re,
Joseph c. Settle, and Zone Chair
men, Ray Bunting, of Selbyvillt
| Elias Tingle, Frankford and Cabi
net Secretary-treasurer to the Dis
, Gov. Charles Stab.
Milford chronicle., 1947-05-16

compared to 1859 last year. or
that total 289 busses, 216 are for
school use.
More than 1913 per cent OF the
Diamond States trucks are on
farms.
Many Delaware people earn their
living through truck use.. There are
12,46O truck and bus drivers in the
State. A total of 54 dealers sell and
service trucks and buses.
Unlike some states which restrict
truck operations, Delaware general
lv encourages their use. Height and
length regulations recommended by
the American Association Of State
Highway Officials are observed by
Delaware.