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Evening star., 1947-02-09
Five Draws Mark Match
Won by Fuirfux Boxers

In a boxing match which featured
five draws, three technical knockouts
and five decisions, Fairfax High de-
feated Massanutten Military Acad-
emy, TX z-51a, last night before 800
fans at Fairfax.
Warren. Roseberry TKO'd Joe
Smith in 1853 of the first round in
the 135-pound class and Jack Gun
nell stopped Joe Kelly at the end
of the second round in the 1875
pound division to give Fairfax two
TKO's, while the other one was
registered by Massanutten's Joe
Rodiques over Monte Burns in the
second round Of 120-pound bout.
Results:
90 pounds-Walter johnson (F) de-
cisioned Tom Liza and Pat McAleese (F)
I15 pounds--Mark FTiedlander iFJ and
Ss az fSsi ts rsa ssar kd fRs Tony
TKo over Monte Burns il second round.
l95 poundsfck &c 6unne a.eed G nS won By
$50 pounds-Phil Lacau tM) decisioned
''Ga Ias pounds-warren Roseberry D9 won
By By TKo IsorS over Joe Smith at 1903 OF the
14o goundSw1Daye Mccarthy F, deci-
stoned Harold Ward.
145 pounds-Highter Dowen F) and
f9 g55 Pound %poundsWJimmy y corridan tF) and
John Rockefeller fought to draw,
1875 .pounds..Foster Bonner ~ deci-
s'GnniIi GunnniIimnditedNfester ndid Poole (FD and Sam
Rosenberg fought to q draw.
Evening star., 1947-02-09

priced scalps dangling from their
belts. They took such formidable
squads as LaSalle, Toledo. Ohio o.,
Princeton, Rutgers, Villanova and
Rider in stride, chalking UP IA con-
secutive wins before Loyola edged
them by one point last week.
Frank Saul, the teams high scorer
at 219 points, missed the Loyola
game but will be in action against
the Cards. Bob Manner, with 211,
is another Hall hot shot, while in
Johnny Finnegan, John MacKnow-
ski and Mac McNarnara the Jersey
ties have smooth floor workers who
can handle the ball with the best
of them.
In addition to the second G.W.-
Georgetown game, other collegiate
clashes this week include Gallaudet
at Randolph Macon on Tuesday;
Georgetown at LaSalle on Wednes-
day; American u. VS.. Gallaudet at
Roosevelt High on Friday and Mary
land at Richmond and Catholic q.
at Johns Hopkins Saturday night.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Army Boxers Defeat
Western MARYLAND
BY the Assoeioted Press

WEST POINT N. Y, Feb. g.
Army's boxing team scored a de-
cislve 5h-to-2lz victory over West
ern Maryland before $500 In the
academy field house today.
The bouts were featured by two
quick knockouts. Cadet Bob Howell
boxing in the 1885, pound class, meas
ured John Sgariglio with a barrage
of lefts and rights that had the
Western Maryland entry bleeding
and groggy, and the bout was stopped
in 1:35 of the End round.
In the next bout, Harry Ball
Army captain and intercollegiate
light heavyweight champion il
1916, had too much height and reach
advantage for Don Denny, and the
fight was stopped at 1:0S of the 3ro
round.
Summaries:
-pound-Dave Monihan. Army, ane
I3O-pound-Ernest McFadden, Western
Maryland, decisioned Chuck Waters.
135-pound-Bill Hiestanb, Army, de-
eisioned Bob Dubel.
i55-poundMBob Howell, Army. defeated
John Sgariglio on tko in 1:35 Of the 2nc
Ie5-pound-Harry Ball. Army. defeated
Don Denny on a tko in LOS Of the 3ro
175-pound = Carlo ortenzi, Western
asSssoRsd Resnss Rsts Monf4Ta Army
eionsed ,Joe COrletO
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Cards Swamp GaIIaudet
As KuII PAGES Tankers

Catholic University swimmers be-
gan preparations for the Mason
Dixon swimming championships, for
which they are hosts next month
by swamping Gallaudet in a dual
meet yesterday, 46-10.
The Cardinals won every event
Kull was individual high man witt,
two second places, while zauner
captured the 220-yard free style ano
swan on two winning relay teams
Summaries:
3oo-yard medley relay-won by C. o
(Kinlball, Plummer, VALID. Time, $685.
220-yard, free style-won by zaunel
tC.gs second. KlebeFS. Gallaudet. Time
40-yard free style-won. by Meyer
c. u; third. Kirkpatrick. Gallaudet. Time
1O0-yard, free style-won by Wall &C.
10; second, Kull &C. %; third, Firebaugt
(GallaudeD. Time 1:04.4.
100-yard. backstroke--Won by Kimbal
&C. UDi second, Lee lGallaude0: third
Donovan (Gallaudee). Time, 1:21.3.
200--yard breast .stroke--Won by Plum.
mer &C. ID: second. Kraft &C.. u; third
Lawson (Gallaudet). Time 2:45.7.
40O-yard, free style relay-Won by C.
o. 55Kuli, ssauner. Kimbail, wail5. Time
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Army Five Slaves Off
Yale Rally 10 Take
|48-fo-43 Thriller
BY The Associated Press

WEST POINT, N. Y, Feb. g.
In a bitterly contested game high
lighted by rough and tumble play,
the Army basket ball team STAYED
off spirited last-half bid by an
underdog Yale quintet to win, 48
to 43, before 5000 in the field house
today.
Despite the defeat, Yale's Tony
Lavelli was the most outstanding
player on the floor. Not only did
he accumulate the games high total
of 16 points, but his play making
and all-around antics under the
backboards stood out.
Arnold Galiffa, replacing the In
jured Bill Yeoman in the starting
array, came through for Army with
10 points. Teammate Jim Rawers
scored IL.
Army built up formidable 1920
lead in the first half. But the sec
ond half was just as lopsided, only
this time it was in favor of the
Ellis, who, while limiting the Cadets
to goal from the field in the first
10 minutes, drew to within point
of the fading Cadets at IL to 40.
The Cadets had just enough steam
left to stop the rushing Ellis as
Galiffa netted a field goal and a
foul sandwiched between Bobby
Folsom's free throw in the last two
minutes which put the game on ice
fo>
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Ducks Unlimited Dinner Offers
Chance to Help Good Cause
By Bill Leetch

Sportslnen attending the annual
Ducks Unlimited dinner Wednesday,
at the Statler Hotel. will be cele-
brating the first decade of the life
of this splendid. organization which
has done so much for them. Carry
ing through on the preliminary ideas
originated by the More Game Birds
for America Foundation, the far
sighted planners who originated
DU's breeding ground restoration,
have Iabored faithfully for the last
10 years with universally beneficial
results.
Men In the Canadian field,
trained, experienced, practical in
their judgments, have pushed stead
fastly ahead in the big job of per-
petuating waterfowl nesting grounds
where the bulk Of the continents
waterfowl breed. And American
Ducks Unlimited Committeeman,
together with DU members from
more than AZ States have supported
the work unwaveringly. Whatever
the odds, the ups and downs, the
losses and gains, the changing hunt
ing restrictions, these sportsmen
have foreseen how vital 1t is to
carry on.
The job is only partly completed.
There are many problems to be
solved. Predators such as crows and
jackflsh must be controlled, not to
forget the magpies. Not only
droughts and fires must be COM
batted, but floods. Ali destroy duck
eggs and ducklings. Aided by the
Canadian Government, and sup
ported by contributions from sports
men, approximately 100000 acres
have been brought under control.
The immediate goal is 5000, 900 acres
of nesting grounds. Incidentally, in
gifts of land and manpower, the
Canadian Government is doing its
full share. On a dollar basis, rela-
lively the Canadian contribution is
10 to for sportsmen in the United
States.
Even If one cannot contribute
financially, there are many ways in
which he can contribute toward
this work. He can obey the game
laws and not overshoot his daily
or possession limit for one thing.
He can act as an observer for Ducks
Unlimited. DU needs observers in
all States to report on the duck
flight and hunting conditions. Ex-
perienced wildfowlers, guides and
those who know their ducks par
ticularly are desired. To volunteer,
write DU Headquarters, 342 Madison
avenue, New York II. N. Y. You can
Evening star., 1947-02-09
GoIIoudet Tied on Mat
As LoyoIu Tukes FinuI
By the Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Feb. 8.-Capt. Phi
Lohrey scored q fall In the heavy
weight final event to give Loyols
College in q Mason-Dixon Confer.
college in a Mason-Dixon Confer.
ence wrestling match today.
Lohrey pinned Halyona in min
utes Is seconds.
Summaries:
121-pound class-Kirkpatrick (Gallau
det) deciSioned Ganson.
I2s-pound class = Snyder (Gallaudet
pinned Boulay in 4:35.
136-pound class-Enoch Uoyola) pinned
145-pound class - Smith (Gallaudet
pinned Besche in 6:35.
155-pound class-Bower Goyola) de
cisioned Lee.
I65-pound class-Mohler Goyola) de
cisioned Kuntze tovertimel.
|. 175-pound class - Collins (Galaludet
decisioned BucI ness.
Heavyweight class-Lohrey Goyola) pin
ned JIalyona in $50.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Wilson Five Defeats
Roosevelt, 43 10 81,
Moving Up in Race
BY George Huber

Anacostia, surprise team Of high
school basket ball this year. won its
sixth straight game last night. 1t
beat Western, 40-31, to move into
the first division in the District
public high series. Wilson, showing
real Improvement after losing Its
first three series games, moved up
a notch BY topping Roosevelt. 1891,
in the other end Of the double
header at Tech gym.
Gene Schroeder, Anacostia CEN
ter and most valuable player, played
despite the death Of his father the
previous night, and was highest
scorer Of all four teams. He buck
eted IS points.
Lennie Koontz of Anacostia broke
"a 14-14 tie late in the second period
and John Schuerger, playing his
first game, added another basket to
give the Indians an 1914 halftime
edge. They were in front with a
fair margin thereafter. Schroeder
tossed in two buckets to start the
third frame and added another to
help the Indians carry 25-19 lead
fnko f1o anal
Evening star., 1947-02-09

send in your used "duck stamp" to
the same address. The sale of duck
stamps to dealers brings funds to
help DU's restoration work. Leave
them attached to your licenses and
don't fold them.
ALI proceeds above expenses OF
the Ducks Unlimited banquet will
go toward helping along the work
Not only must more breeding
grounds be controlled, but more
winter feeding grounds restored and
maintained. The job is endless
but exceedingly worthwhile. And
get your reservation in for the
dinner early. Every one has been
q senout. Call George L. Dyer al
Ex. 1741 or send your check fol
six dollars ticket, to him at 1741
Sc a ticket, to him at 1741 K street
NV. Don't miss this sportsmen's
event of you can make 1t.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Terp Mittmen Defeat
North Carolina, 81
By the Assoeiafed Press

CHAPTER HILL, N. c., Feb. g.
Marylands experienced ringmen de-
feated North Carolina, GO, here
tonight in a bristling meet to give
the Terps a record of six wins and
one defeat for the season.
Andrew Quattrochi, Maryland's
hard hitting 135-pounder, punched
out his fourth knockout win of the
year when he stopped Conway Rose
in / minute and So seconds of the
second round.
John Albarano gave the Terps Q
technical knockout win in the 145-
pound class when his bout with
Charles Norton was stopped with
10 seconds to 60 in the last round.
The summary:
125-McLaushlin (Md). decisionet
Sunas.
130-salkowski Md.). and Lamberti
135-salkowski (Md0. and Lambeth
135-Quattrochi tMdJ. knocked ou
Conway Rose. 1850 Of. second round.
145-Albarano (Md.l, won over Norton
technical knockout. 1:50 Of third round.
155-Reider (Md). and Young, drew.
165-Maryland won by forfeit.
175-Hafed (Mdo, and Spin Bragaw
Heayyweisht Halone tMd.), sne
Spiegel, drew.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Sunshine Park Results
BY the Assoeioted Pres

FIRST RAGEmpuTse ssd S7G1ii tn1ionas ssimins
Midget Store tRobertsonll 40 IN ae % - N
Hady PAR lBushl 800
Also A@e' raa.nh0Pfiarilaras. Wicked. Classic
s0g sEeosb s5slfsf RAtHfurse Elelf $500; clatmins
4-year-cids and upward 1 mile and 10
adk SSiy gss tga aaeBs Bsnh.uer 1850 s5S s5S SS SS
Busy ms Editn .hos. & sMann' 1850
Also ran.~Aifhangrier. siEhtseer. Sea-
rHiFS KIsTpdsas RsseS Rse sa55?sG}4 $780, ss}a4nlns
4-year-olds and upward; s furiongs. ~
Chat Hopkins MARTINI $50 3.3o Ego
Pure silk (Keenan5 $50
cant ntsI Lad. eats chsnsisleer. @ @Linwood Ghost,
ances; a-year-oids and upward; 8 fur,
S. SteIis: ssR 7W.41;4s skssnan' 1880 s2S sSsSS sSsSS
Queens Lisht tBarber) 1920
Trg5 EvsE saP fRsys Hdss sfsed H0DDf allow
ens @ uu Hsird5}a . 500 s,33SS 5SzzSS
Also ran-Singular, Masculine, Guinea
Club, Bottles Baby, Smiling Lass.
SIXTH RACE-Purse. $500: special
weights; 4-year-olds and upward; Iu.-
Solar (Martinl 149o $40 $50
Glorious Sec (Sistol $40 2.50
Army Belle tRamirez) 2.3O
Also rarl-Amy Do. Easement, Lately.
Miss McGurk, My Flicker.
SEVENTH RACE-Purse, $500; allow
ances; 3-year-olds; 5h fuFlongs.
Latimer (Gillespiel $50 2.50 2.50
Big Affair (VesselD $50 2.60
Thunder (Mann) 800
Time ITO.
Also ran-El Golfo. Strikebound. Flying
Ty, First-A-Way, Kuduwrack,
EIGHTH RACE-Purse, $500; claim
ing: .4-year-olds and upward; i miles.
Specialist (Napier) $40 800 ESQ
Success Story (Danhauer) 7.20 $50
Dead Aim (Whalen1 4.10
Time, 1898.
Also ran-Hopewell, Big Raid. Come
Eleven. Roller skates.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
GNU. Sailors Admitted
To College Yacht Group

George Washington University
has been accepted as a member of
the intercollegiate Yacht Racing
Association, it was announced last
night by Eric Nordholm, commo-
dore of the G. w. U. Sailing Asso-
citation. .
The Colonials thus join such
schools as Harvard, Yale, Cornell,
Dartmouth, Boston College, Navy,
Pennsylvania and Michigan in sail
ing competition and tentatively
have booked races with Navy this
Snrinq
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Kentucky State, Union
To Meet Here Tuesday

Kentucky State College, claimant
to the championship of the colored
college basket ball teams, will meet
Union University of Richmond Tues
day night at Turner's Arena.
The Kentuckians have won IL
straight while Union has won IL
and lost 2 including a victory over
Morgan State College of Baltimore,
The game is the second in a series
between Negro teams to be presented
here.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Five Records Are Broken
In Swim Meet al J. &C.

Five meet records were broken
last night at the Jewish Community
Center swimming meet at the
Center pool.
Bill Kein, unattached, set a new
record in the 40-yard mems freestyle
while Audrey Engleman, Of Takoma
broke the record in the women's 40
yard freestyle event.
Other record-smashers included
Dave Title, Ambassador, in the
mems 100-yard freestyle: Leola
Thomas, Ambassador, in the
women's 100-yard backstroke, ano
Stanley Tinkham, Ambassador, in
the mems 100-yard sbreastroke
Tinkham and Title also set new
District A. A. u. 20-yard pool records
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Totals - 12 9 33 To
|HiuIeuh Park Results
By the Associotsd Press

FIRST RAcE-purse, $4,000; maiden
3-year,oadsS; 4. q sS Inrlonss &, on 10 so ,s1o
spritsaii 9Gray) 1890
Sun. Louisiana Lou. Pharalus, saufie.
SECOND RAcE--Purse.. ,s3.59o: claim
ing: .4-year- -olds and up: I = miles 70,
gaehelsr gaidiys M9oTs hos 1sneer, $50 sfoo az
ouisif TimsE shos s:asl a5Yse' s'eo
Also ran-Economical. Miss, Bobolink
Lady Romery. Blue Whistler. Show.
DAILY Double paid S35S.40)
THIRD RACE-ourse. $4,000: the Florida
Handicap: 3-year-olds an dupward: 9 fur
Armed Armed tDodson) 800 go 21o
Pujante tDonoso) 2.4O
Also ranUDon Miller. Hornbeam.
FOURTH RACE-Purse, $4,000; allow
anceS: 3-year- olds; l 4 mi miles. M .oo
eonpeIas eaa5erIssr snsson THSshSu's' 81 80 sS aSS
Trsaaon Tlms, f:as. iPasse't' $40
oilll AS ayfIsae: faae'0e Mandsll' Ralhslm' Hat
FIFTH RAcE-Purse. $4,000; allow
Cherish (MccrearO 7.eo 4.29 3.ee9
SsSESsekH SsREss Mi i!isSEGRfl sHlRfdorando '40 t.So
Also Ran-Rube. Balsamar, Leander
Beautified, Sculptor
SIXTH RACEPurse, $4,000 added
the Columbiana Handicap; 3-year-olds and
Sylvia Dear tsnelIer) 1880 1870 zoo
Cosmic Missile BalzarettD $50 $50
Grillette (Atkinson) $50
Time, / "a.
Also ran-sweep Caprice. Miss Grillo
Evening Flight. Kay Gibson, Flo1encia'
SEVENTH RACE-Purse. $500; claim
| ing; 4-year-olds and upward; Ia miles.
Skippy B.. (PannelD 1920 1910 $50
Quatre Call (Claggett) 1870 $50
JudeX (JesSop) 4.40
Time, 2:32s5.
Also ran-Love Story, Speedy Show
| Gourmet Cupcake, Stimulated.
EIGHTH RACE-Purse, S4. 900: claim
| ing; 4-year-olds and upward; " miles.
Sublime (Watson) $500 1880 500
Uncle Byron (Errico) $40 500
Bright Willie (JeSsop) $40
Time, 2:05.
Also ran-Heyday, Smoke Pun, One
Only. Pelops, Jousting Match.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Wilson Leads An Way.

Wilson Leads An Way.
Wilson was ahead from the start
in the second game. but 1t was close
going for awhile. AL Monaco and
Jack Whitcomb each scored three
field goals in the first half to lead
the Tigers to their 23-l5 halftime
edge. Pat O'Neill started hitting
In the third frame with three baskets
and Whitcomb came along with an
other three as the Indians increased
their margin to 1918 going into the
final.
Tiger subs played out the rest of
the game, but the Rough Riders
were able to do little cutting into
that big margin. Gerry Thomas was
the only Tiger to score from the
floor in the last quarter, hitting the
nets twice
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Ex-Morine eager
Drives Foes Dizzy
Ry the Assoeiofed Press

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 8.-Du-
buque basket ball fans are "ga-
ga" about an ex-Marine who
makes points so fast he's driving
opponents dizzy.
The former leatherneck is
Mickey Marty, a hometown
product with an excellext flare
for the spectacular. He spear
heads the attack of a Loras Col,
lege team that has won 16 of II
games.
Marty Is rolling along now with
$50 points for a 20.5 average.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Budqers Pick Net Couch

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 8 P.-
Athletic director Harry Stuhldrehei
OF the University of Wisconsin an
nounced today the appointment OF
Albert c. Hildebrandt, former Penn
State College racketer, as tennis
coach.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Five in Row for West
Speeioi Dispafeh TO The Stor

BALTIMORE, Feb. 8.-Sonny Boy
West, Mel Stevenson's slugging
featherweight from Washington
ID. c., chilled Jimmy Brown In the
fourth round of a fight here. 1t was
Vests fifth straight win, four by
knockouts. He beat Brown by
decision last time.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Episcopal High Beaten
By St. Christopher's
BY The Assoeioied Press

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 8.-Paced
by Tom Underhill, rangy center, ST.
Christopher's basket ball team de-
feated Episcopal High of Alexan-
dria. 1924. hcre this afternoon.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Duke Outswims V. M. |.

DURHAM, N. c., Feb. 8 R.-
Duke University's swimming team
captured six out of nine events to
defeat Virginia Military Institute
here TODAY. 44-31.
Evening star., 1947-02-09
Totals 1714 Totals 16 II 43
6. W. High Win Streok
Is Checked by Moury
By tbe Associoted Press

NORFOLK. Va, Feb. 8.-Maury
High School took an early lead here
tonight to end the 14-game winning
streak of George Washington High
of Alexandria, 47-33.
Evening star., 1947-02-09

Totals 1a 10 As
Evening star., 1947-02-09
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The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-03-01
Cost of living
hits peak!

The high cost of living is still
going up
The Bureau of Labor Stats
tics reported that wholesale
prices hit a new postwar peak
during the week ending Feb. Is.
The new price level (Which
will soon be reflected in retail
price increases) was:
1875 higher than for last
year.
66.446 above 1887.
500 above 1929.
The Bureau said the whole
sale price level is 143.19S of the
1926 price average.
The rise was principally due
to higher prices for agricultural
products, led by livestock, grain,
poultry, fruits, vegetables and
cotton, according to the BIS
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-03-01
Register for April l

Registration of voters for the April mayoraty election
will be held for three days February g. March 1
March g.
There will be registration in the neghborhoods and
those who wish to be registered must to the City Hail.
Room 308. Registration will be held TO 500
pm. on of the three days.
Voters who have other parts city may
change their registration by sending
Election Commissioners, City Hail. Chicago The
be postmarked no later than midnight, March 3.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-03-01
'Pepper'Poff

Another addition to the family of Chicago Star fpG
re acriters collnists is the fighting senator from
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-03-01

9Uf6 JUTtL6TS UTU COLBUtHISLS Is tTl6 J9g7ltl
Florida = Claude Pepper.
You aUiH enjoy reading his Pepper
Pot" = a liuely commentary on Wash
ington, national and world affairs.
Sen. Pepper has reputation as a
hard-hitter. And his lUriters bear that
out
The Star also loelconaeS Sen Pepper
TO ITS pages because he is one of the out,
IN The gro1oing peoples independent pt
thot is taking shape for the rs election,
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-26
Bladen:s Hospital Drive
Attracting Wide Interest

Bladen should be one OF the IS
counties, so old that SIS counties
have been carved from the orr
ginal Bladen.
The nearest hospital facilities
are at Whiteville and Lumber
ton.2
Since accepting the sponso
ship, the Elizabethtown Junior
Chamber of Commerce has been
active. It has carried programs
over the radio stations at White
vile and Clinton. Kay Kyser, the
noted band leader, has made
three appeals for the hospital.
A letter giving the full informa-
ton and urging a unanimus
vote in favor of the hospital was
sent every boxholder in the
coty.
The Bladen County Medical
society has given its unanimous
endorsement to the campaign,
which is expected to increase in
intensity once the county COM
missioners establish the new
date for the election.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-26
CAR REGISTRATION
FOR AUGUST 4,ol9
New Vehicles In Operation
In State Now Total
Over 5000

RALEIGH, Sept. 25-P-Dur-
ing August, new car and truck
registrations totaled 5,979, to
bring the years total to 50,793,
Motor Vehicles Commissioner L.
C. Rosser announced today.
Of the total registration for
August, 4,019 were passenger
cars, while the remaining 1850
were trucks. For the entire year
so far, 36,048 new cars have been
registered, and A. 45 new trucks
Chevrolet, with 844 registra'
tons, continued to lead car sales
for August as it has for the entire
year. Ford ran a close second
with 300 registrations. Other lead
ers were Plymouth, 377; Pontiac
279; Dodge, 247; and Buick, 221'
Ford, with COL registrations for
the month, led the truck sales.
Other truck leaders were Chevro-
let, 504; Dodge, 231; and Inter
national, ZIG.
Compared with August, 1916,
car registrations have almost
doubled-2,239 for August, 1946:
as compared with 4,o19 for Au-
gust this year. Truck registra-
tons have more than doubled
493 for August, 1916, as compar-
ed with 1860 for August, 1947.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-26
The Book OF knowledge
Department.
FAMOUS PEOPLE)
ADVENTURES OF
MARCO POLO

In the 18th century the city
of Venice, in Italy, was an in
dependent republic. It was rich
and powerful, and its merchant
ships were seen in many ports.
In those days European seamen
had not yet discovered the sea
routes to India and the East.
Merchandise from these coun-
tries was carried across Asia
to the Mediterranean and Black
Sea ports by camel caravans.
At these ports Venetian ships
for those of the East, and car
ried their rich cargoes back to
Venice.
Not many Europeans had
traded the products of the West
ever travelled far into Aisa, but
from time to time merchants
and adventures would make
their way into the mysterious
continent. The most famous OF
these travellers was a boy OF
Venice named Marco Polo.
The Polos were one of the
wealthy merchant families of
Venice. While Marco WIS still
a small boy, his father, Nicolo
Polo, had a chance to travel
into Aisa with a returning cara
van. He reached Picking, tn e
capital of the Mongol emperors
of Cathay, or China. The EN-
peror t this time was a great
and wise mn, Kublai Khan,
who welcomed foreign visitors.
Nicolo Polo stayed at his court
for two years.
When at last Nicolo reached
home, he intended to return to
Cathay, and Marco was eager
to 60 along. They started out
in 1871. With them went Mffeo
Polo, brother of Nicolo.
Marco was now II years old
and everything he saw during
the four-year journey to Picking
interested him. When they
reached Picking in 1875, Kublai
Khan took a special fancy to
young Marco. The Emperor
sent him on many missions to
different parts of the vast en-
pire of the Mongols.
The Polos lived for many
years in Cathay and grew very
wealthy. Kublai Khan was I'm
willing for them to leave him,
but at last he agreed. One of