The Wilmington morning star., 1947-02-17
IN THE SPORTS PAN
BY Roy Cook

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Tommy FAIR, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers to
come out of the British Empire, was a visitor in Wi1mino-
TOW Saturday and While here accidentally ran into q n old
friend of his, George Hill, former al-round athlete. who
* now making his home in Wilmington Farr was accom-
panied by MEL 'onh Aiheach' lul FLOODED Cherokee In
ddan wrestler.
In a long chat with Hill last night he told US of his short
talk with the two athletes. Hill said he bumped into the
two men and recognized hem at once, they were passing
Second and Grace streets looking for a cafe when Hin
saw them, he told US.
ut sure was good to see Chief Arneach and Tommy
Farr, even for a few minutes" Hill said. He went on to
tel us about the night he Child made his professional
debut at Madison Square Garden in 1896.
The Chief. well known in wrestling circles in tho mid
west, trained Hill for the grunt and groan business. The
pair told Hill they were heading North and only stopped
over for lunch.
During our conversation we learned that Hill has MANY
medals and souviners of his athletic career. Included in the
collection is a robe given him by Jack Dempsey and a pair
of trunks from Max Schmeling.
Hill is now engaged in the electrical business. being what
he termed "a hot linesman'. He said boxing was his favorite
sport and mavbe some day he would take another fling at
the ring. He has not appeared in the ring in about three
years. he SAID.
Of several years ago, knew Chief Arneach, Hill replied that
Ellis had not met the Chief. ELLIS has been retired too
Ions" Hill remarked. He then added that he and Ellis would
meet almost every day at the Kids lunch room to have
coffee and reminisce about the good old days.
Do you have a small skiff, say something like IA or 16
feet?
Are YOU using the skiff?
Do YOU want to bring happiness to a large group of
BOYS?
This is the story. =.
Friday night at the fiftv-f'rs st annual Founders Dav BAN
Qgt of the Old and New Brigade we had an opportunity
to talk with Harold euler, Physical director and Jimmy
Copeland, Executive director of the Brigade Boys club.
These fine gentlemen were telling us about the plans
for the annual summer camp of the club. It was our plea
sure for two consecutive years to write a feature story
about this huge camp for boys at Porter's Neck.
On Our last visit there late last summer, we saw a group
Of some 81 Youngsters enjoying all types of sports, darling,
horse shoes, baseball, swimming and other water sports.
But, we noticed one thing missing. The boys did not have
q sklff. The only means of water conveyance was a canoe.
You may think it would be dangerous for the youngsters
to have d sklff to play with. We can assure the most doubt
1M that the d rector Of the camp is with the boys at all
times and will not allow them to take part in any form of
water sport without the supervision of the director and
one Of the larger boys.
1t Requires a tremendous amount of money to operate the
camp with its seven cabins, recreation bui ding, administra-
ton and medical buildings. And little money is left to pur-
chase a skiff.
We think someone in this vicinity has an old skiff they
are not using and the directors of the camp sure would
like to have one for the boys this summer. If you have one,
how about giving Harold Cutler or Jimmy Copeland a call
at the Brigade club.
Inc BOYS can rework and paint the skiff to their needs.
loIr Donation will be greatly appreciated by the boys
and cont hesitate in making your call for the skff is bad.
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