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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14

of that era, Mr.. Hester remem-
bered, but the lateral pass was
helping to open up the game.
The forward pass, of course, had
not been heard Of.
1--WE had a play, a modified
wedge, on which one side of the
line came around and tried to
push the ball carrier through the
other side that gave me trouble.
The reason was that F. L. Foust,
a big, bruising tackle, would grab
hold of the runner-usually me
and start pushing. Lots of times
I could have broken into the clear
after hitting the line, but once
Foust got hold OF you he wouldn't
let go. 1t was wonderful to have
him helping you in a pile-up-
he'd just shove you through for
gain, but he wouldn't turn you
loose.
1--WE had the boy who probably
introduced head-tackling," said
Mr.. Hester. That was Earl Holt,
now professor at Oak Ridge
Military Academy. He was pref
ty smart and he didn't see any
sense getting himself broken up
diving into those pile-ups, so he
stood up and as the runner came
through he clamped bear hug
on him and threw him down.
I'VE had another back by the
name of Newton, his first name
escapes me at the moment, who
didn't like to be tackled. So
every time we needed a long gain
we'd give him the ball and shoot
him around end. He beat Vir-
GINA for us my last year just try
ing to keep from being tackled"
Those three games in four days,
Mr.. Hester agreed, were bit I'M
usual, "but two games a week
was nothing at ALL" North Caro-
lima would take on a warm-up
opponent to get in shape for the
big Saturday game and think
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
Caps Profit al Gate
lin Loss in New York
As 14,861 Attend
BY biII FUCHS
Stor Staff Correspondent

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-Business is
picking up in the Basket Ball Asso-
citation of America. A crowd OF
14,861 was at Madison Square Gar
den last night to watch the New
York Knickerbockers defeat the
Washington Capitols, 8o-65. and, &C
cording to Ned Irish, Garden as
sistant vice president, even better
nights are ahead.
1.-THE entire league will do better
than last year." Irish predicts.
Washington was so far out front
last season there was no competi-
ton In our division, but this year it
should be different. We have the
best coach in the business in Joe
Lapchick and q host Of new players.
All the teams in the league are i'm
proved and I think it's just a ques-
ton of time before they begin draw
ing big crowds"
Lapchick, who played with the
famed original Celtics and who left
coaching berth at st. Johns Col
lege to Join the pros this year,
claimed his team was in better con-
dition than the Caps for last nights
encounter, but admitted that the
Caps will improve.
THE Caps and the Chicago Stays
still are the teams to beat" he said.
The Caps were of to an early lead
when Bob Feerick dropped in foul
shot for the first score Of the game,
but two minutes later the Knicks,
paced by Stan Stutz, drove up to a
IL command.
The Caps came within four points
of tying the game in each period, but
Stutz, John Palmer-who was high
scorer with 81 points-and Carl
Braun all stepped in to halt the
threats. Feerick and Freddie Scolari
tied for Caps scoring honors with Is
each.
The Caps next meet the Boston
Celtics tomorrow night at Uline
Arena In Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14

George Hunchuk, 22-year-old, 49,
pound defenseman from the Chicago
Blackhawks who skated with both
the Hawks and Moosejaw last sea-
son, makes his debut with the
Washington Lions tonight. The
Lions will attempt to shake of a
losing streak of SIX games against
Eddie Shores Indians in an Amer
lean Hockey League game at Ullne
Arena, starting at $50 o'clock.
Larry Archambeault, busy de-
fenseman, and Kenny Schultz, fly
ing center, keymen of the local
pros who have been sidelined with
injuries recently, also will be out
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Tar Heels of Old Were Durable, Vet Recalls
Ad Hester 0 So Remembers Playing Three Tough Rivals in Days

nothing Of 1t. The only time the
squad rested was the Saturday
before the big turkey day contest
with Virginia.
They were tough for U.s." he
said. "And I think we played
against o. Max Gardeners broth
er In one Of those games, but Max
himself played for North Caro-
lima a year or so after me-"
A picture Of Mr.. Hester in his
uniform gives him the appear
ance of an overstuffed sofa, and
that's the way he felt. His uni
form was "at least two sizes too
large and full of stufing because
they thought linemen needed
plenty Of padding. But when I
shifted to fullback I had the
same load to carry and 1t was
hard going"
A rose fancier whose prize col
lection has scored innumerable
victories in competition here
about, Mr.. hester saw NolIi
Carolina beat Georgia this year
and thinks the Tar Heels will
beat Maryland. He doesn't think
Charley Justice is Carolina
whole offense, but that Carl
snavely has a couple Of cards
I'D his sleeve that may surprise
the Terps.
He hasn't seen Maryland, but
has followed 1t closely in news
papers and is looking forward to
his first glimpse Of Lu Gambino.
1.-THE boy must be good to get
the recognition he's won," he said.
But the old Tar Heel will be
roofing for alma mater with some
restraint tomorrow because his
daughter, Ginny Hester, happens
to be a Maryland alumnus-and
will be cheering as loudly for
her favorites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
II Fights Are Booked
In First Attraction
Al Armory Tonight

The National Guard Ar,nory TO-
night will house its first sports
attraction an 11-bout amateur box
ing show, which the Guard is pro-
noting in conjunction with its re-
cruiting drive.
Opening bUut Is scheduled for $50
Topping the program will be l20-
pound scrap between Jimmy Car
away, popular Washington Boys
Club boxer, and George Abarto OF
the National Guard. Caraway Is
former city champion and once
advanced to the United States tna!s
Another interesting bout should
develop between Paul Oliver OF
Prince Georges Boys Club and Bob
Holgreen of Andrews Field. Oliver
went to the AAU finals last winter
The Arena Sports Shop will donate
trophy to the outstanding boy
tonight. Other prizes also will be
given. .
Tickets priced from 80 cents to
1920, are on sale at the Armory
twentieth and East Capitol streets;
The Sport Center, Ninth and d
streets NV, and at the Arena
Sports Shop, Fourteenth and W
streets NV.
The program:
1s-pound-Bunky Frazier (Merrick'
VS.. Albert Nouns (Andrews Field;
12O-pound-Jimmy Caraway, Washine-
ton BOYS Club vs.. George Abarto cNa-
''oIS 6-pound-Frankie Tavenner Na-
'io iss- pou nidi Dunn MefrickI VS.. Al
win Gooding Nationasl e. r GTsrd2lM; errtck) VI,
Bill Bianca tAnareys P P1sld1. pr,rc.
oeorsesS vs.. Bob Holereen lAndrews Fie ED
t,o 1ai-D GUARD e VS.. Mike Kelly Rane
A. 1447,.:pound-aeorge Eckart National
Guard vs.. Bill Tobin Kane 4: e. -,
I52-pound-Dan Norwood (Merrlck) vs.
Ken Lindley (Andrews Field.
52-pound-Charley Burkett (NaQonal
Guard VS.. John Hunt (Washington BOYS
I60-pound-John Davis (Nation
Guard vs.. Jim Miller (Andrews Fieldl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
War Vets on Met Loop Teams
Assure Hot PIoyoffs Sunday

championship races has been pro-
vided, in good part, by ex-service-
men," Andy Farkas, league presi-
dent says. "These boys learned the
value of teamwork and concentra-
ton In the various services and
most of them are playing far bet
ter football than was seen on the
sandlots before the war"
Farkas is most impressed by the
versatility Of these teams, which
have won games both on the ground
and through the air and Of the hard
blocking, smashing tackling that
has resulted in innumerable upsets
These boys coming out OF the
war are the greatest sandlot play
ers ever" the former Redskin full
back says. They never know when
they are licked"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
Mack Starts Rebuilding,
Sells Flores to San Diego

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA P,.-
Connie Mack has taken his first
step in rebuilding Of his Phila-
delphia Athletics by the sale OF
Pitcher Jesse Flores to San Diego
of the Pacific Coast League for the
waiver price of $4,000.
Flores, whose sale was announced
Yesterday, had his best year with
the Athletics in 1943 when he won
IL and lost ID. He was used largely
In relief this season.
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Co|onia|s' Eleven Hopeful
OF Success at Wayne

George Washington's football
squad might be going to Detroit
Just for the ride-it's the first plane
trip in the schools history-but
Coach Skip Stanley has an idea
the Colonials will return with their
first victory of the season.
We've got wonderful spirit
despite the bad record" said the
Skipper just before boarding the
plane, land if we get a couple of
good breaks instead of bad, for a
change, we might do it. I've got
respect for Wayne, but we've met
better teams this season and we
might have enough scoring power to
get over the hump"
A squad Of "a players made the
trip and was scheduled to work out
late this afternoon at Detroit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
Iron Shoulders Make
Eaq|es' Van Buren, Top
NIL Ground Gamer
BY the Asseeiofsd Press

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 14.-Phil-
adelphia Eagles Coach Greasy Neale
maintained today that Steve Van
Buren, Is the National Football
Leagues leading ground-gainer be-
cause his sturdy frame packs the
power Of q Joe Louis punch"
IT think he's one of the great
ball carriers in the history OF the
game" Neale added, perhaps the
greatest. Look at his record"
Statistics show the veteran coach
has plenty of facts to back his
claim. soft-spoken Steve, who came
to the Eagles fresh from the Loti-
siana State University campus, is
playing his fourth NFL season,
adding more yardage each Sunday
to an already imposing record.
Heading for his second title as
the leagues best runner, he has car
ried the ball lit times In seven
games, gained 634 yards and scored
six touchdowns. He has averaged
5.4 yards every time he has handed
the ball this season.
Knocks Out Opposition.
He won the title In 1915, when IN
10 games he ran 142 times for 10
touchdowns and 1872 yards, a So
yard average. Altogether he has
played in SO league games since
the start Of the 1914 season, carried
the ball 456 times exclusively on
running plays, gained 2,439 yards.
He has scored 81 touchdownS and
averaged a shade over yards per
carry.
No will-o-the- whisp runner, Van
Buren, prefers to knock over po-
tential tackler rather than try to
run around or outrun him.
There's no trick" he says with a
quiet smile and shrug OF his
broad shoulders. When see I'm
gonna be tackled l just put my
head down and give EN- the shoul-
der"
It's that shoulder that Neale says
is as devastating as a Louis punch
1t turned up dramatically last Sun
day as Van Buren, led the Eagles
to a 41-24 win over the New York
Giants.
Steve was squirming through a pile
of tacklers when ne collided head-on
with Joe Sulaitis, 210-pound New
York back.
Motion pictures of the game show
Steve stopped momentarlly, then
spun on for more yards before
a swarm of opponents brought him
down. Sulaitis collapsed on the spot
and was helped from the field.
That's what I mean said Neale
"And no coach ever gave him that
knack. He was born with it"
Football Has Lone Sport.
Football is Steve's first and only
love in sports. He tried basket ball
last winter, but admits he was some
thing less than sensational: It's
tough to get that ball through the
nOOp. U IdtllSl luI1 WIZ ~
But this is a tough league, too,
he added. I'D like to play one more
season after this-but I'll probably
sign another three-year contract
with the Eagles"
If he does, and keeps on carrying
the ball at his present pace, ms
name will be worth some space in the
NIL records book. With five games
to 20 this season, Steve-barring in
iuries-may well surpass the one
wear rushing record Of 1904 yards
set by Beattie Feathers OF the Chi,
cago Bears in 1884 Gil games. Aneao
of that lies the recognized league
lifetime record of $3.50 yards gained
by Clark Hinkle of Green Bay IN his
1O-season tenure from 1882 to l94l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14

Virginia west OF
the Blue Ridge
and all over
Maryland.
In Virginia, the
counties Of Gull
pepper, F a ! rfax,
Fauquier, LOU
doun, P l n C e
William, Kappa
h a mock and
Stafford are in
cluded in tomor-
rows ope n / n 6
date, whereas in
other counties
east of the Blue
Didoo the season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
SchooIboy Football
Weekend Schedule

Weekend scholastic footbaII
games:
Today-Tech VS.. Coolidge at
Central 8; Central at Western,
3: Wilson at Eastern, 8; (alL In
terhigh); Bethesda at Rockville,
3: Falls Church at Fairfax, 8;
Landon at st. Adams, 3; Ma
tional Training School at Sher-
wood, 8; Baltimore Friends at
Friends, s; Westinghouse at
Baltimore City College.
Tomorrow: Gonzaga at Episco-
pal, 2:30; Dewitt at Mercersberg;
Blair at Hagerstown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
Practice Tilt Wanted

Silver Spring Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 1862 wants practice
game for tomorrow for its unlim-
tied basket ball team. 1t has a
gym. Phone Joe Hardy at Shepherd
1926 after 7:30 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
Hockey at d Glance
BY the Associated Press
AHEnIH EACnE

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Indianapolis, 6; New Haven, 2.
St. Louis, 2; Providenee, z tie).
M0n' UNIr2 e ' STATES LEAGUE.
Fort Worth, 8; Dallas. 1.
Houston. s; Minneapolis. l.
PACiFiC COAST LEAGUE.
San Diego. 4: Los Angeles. 3.
Portland, 8; New Westminster. 4.
QUEBEC SENIOR LEAGUE.
Shaxinigan. 4; Valleyfleld, 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
Hubburds Seek Cuqers

Hubbard Cleaners unlimited bas-
ket ball team is seeking new candi-
dates. Those interested should re-
port to Takoma Park f1rehouse to-
night at 8 or contact Manager Jack
Ellis at Shepherd 1853.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
OUTDOORS

Thousands Of local nimrods will
take to the fields, woods and waters
of neighboring States tomorrow as
the upland game season opens In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
Bullets Top CeItics

BALTIMORE, Nov. IA R.-The
Baltimore Bullets spoiled the debut
of the Boston Celtics in the Basket
Ball Association of America last
night, IS to- IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14

FOOTBALL LADERSAmong Nations stars in the current
gdron campaign Charley Coney Qef Of Mississippi and
Bobby igh Of Clemson conerly has completed 100
and wholly partially responsible for gains toang 1855
wards in 24 plays against last Saturday regis
tered 2se yards in plays total oense honor
'oAo~ Nv 49, Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14
Grid Tits Sought

Football games are wanted by the
Crusaders 14o-pound team. Call
Bill Koran at Randolph 1894.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14

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Evening star., 1947-10-15

already? Modern communications being
what they are, the cross fire OF facts,
theory and propaganda being what 1t is,
and the days themselves being so in
fernally crowded and demanding, 1t is
only natural for the average American to
feel that he can say little in a personal
letter that can add much to anything,
assuming he has the time to compose one
In short, in an age of half-stupefying
articulation, instantaneous communication
and high-pressure living, the Post Ofrice
Departments appeal is not likely to get
very far. The art Of letter writing is all
but dead, and the times hold out scant
hope for its revivifcation. There appears
to be little we can do about it, moreover,
except to remark: Alas!
Evening star., 1947-10-15
The Rome Election

In order to understand the full signif-
canoe OF the Rome municipal election, it
must be considered in It's frame of refer
ence. This includes not merely the sta
tistical results, but also the broader issues
involved
Technically, this was a special municipal
election, called because of deadlock in the
city council which left Rome without
mayor and regular municipal admins
tration. But the issues on which the elec-
toral campaign were fought transcribed
this. local situation. The election was
deemed a test of strength between the
national parties in Parliament which might
60 far to determine the continued life of
the present predominantly Christian DEM
ocratic cabinet headed by Premier de
Gasperi.
The chief contestants in the Rome elec-
ton were this same Christian Democratic
Party, representing moderate Roman
Catholic opinion, and Leftist bloc COM
prising the Communists and Left-Wing
Socialists under Communist control. How
ever, there were number of minor parties
In the running which fall under two cate
gories-the Rightists and liberal group
ing. It is important to understand the
political significance of those two cate
gories, because the liberal grouping can
probably be rallied to the Christian Demo-
Gratis in a parliamentary showdown with
the Communists and their stooges in Par
lament. And that, in turn, could insure a
continuance OF the De Gasperi govern
ment, provided the Christian Democrats
keep up their voting strength.
Here is the political picture disclosed by
the Rome returns-remembering of course,
that 1t represents the present state OF
public opinion in the capital, which does
not necessarily reflect opinion in other
parts OF Italy. The total number of votes
cast was, in round numbers, $4,000. OF
these, the Leftist bloc got $1,000, while
the Christian Democrats got 204 1000. Thus
the Communists and their allies nosed out
their chief rival by hair. However, the
minor parties collectively polled q bigger
vote than either Of the main contestants;
viz, $4,000. OF this, the liberal grouping
got $1,000 while the Rightists got 195, 1000.
This means that the deadlock In the mu-
nicipal council will continue and that no
mayor can presumably be elected, since
the Rightists will play with neither the
Christian Democrats nor the Communists
Another way of appraising the signif-
canoe Of this Rome election is to contrast
its result with that Of its predecessor last
November. At that time the Leftists ran
hrst the Rightists second and the Chris
tian Democrats third. Today, the Leftists
have nosed out hrst, but by reduced lead,
whereas the Christian Democrats have
Evening star., 1947-10-15
Chesapeake Seine HuuIer

He reads the bay and rtuers like book,
An euer-shtfttnD tert OF ,ot,d and rain.
Until hts eyes noto hars searching look,
Wise IN the patient tonvs OF man and
seine
He knosos the hsary pull OF fish, filed net,
The rich retoard that kindly rtpers gtpe,
But still hts totse old mind does not forget
The long, lean years tohen luck tods
fugitive.
Like ancient tree that's gained It's storm
toon strength,
He stands stout -Iimbed and steady on
the earth
With stdl,cart sons to stretch the meas
Ired length
OF toork-f filled days to some for greater
north;
For he has cast his net NTH reverence
And butt IN other ltues his monuments.
ALBERT WARNER DOWLIN0.
Evening star., 1947-10-15
Rescue at Seu-New Style

The remarkable rescue of more than
three score persons from commercial
flying boat which had been forced down
in mid-Atlantic attests the value of the
new worldwide air rescue system being
established by the International Civil
Aviation Organization. In its first major
opportunity to demonstrate its capabilities
the intercontinental cooperative arrange
ment has paid dividends in big way.
The Coast Guard cutter Bibb, which
effected the thrilling rescue, was not in
the area by accident. She was patrolling
there under an ICAO agreement into which
many nations have entered. A treaty set
ting up the ICAO provides not only for
international cooperation and co-ordina-
ton of air-rescue facilities, but for joint
efforts to promote aviation safety through
improved equipment uniform navigational
aids and other measures. Soviet Russia is
the only large country not participating in
the program. Each of the Signatories has
agreed to do its part in creating round
the-globe rescue network, ready to swing
into action at any time In aid Of aircraft
Of any nationality.
The Bibb has been assigned lonely but
vital patrol spot in the Atlantic, approx
mately midway between Fire and New
foundland. There she serves as weather
observation outpost as well as a potential
ship OF mercy in time of emergency. She
Is one Of two such Coast Guard ships
assigned to the ICAO mission. Actually
this service began in 1910 under an ocean
weather proeram participated in by the
Weather BureaA and the Coast Guard.
After the war the ICAO arranged to have
the program amplified and continued on a
permanent basis. The United States has
agreed to- sponsor seven such Atlantic
stations. An eighth is joint u S.-Cana-
dian project. Similar weather and rescue
systems have been organized in the Pacific,
the Mediterranean and Asiatfc areas, with
land as well as sea operations provided for.
If the other segments of the global air
safety system created by the ICAO function
as effectively as the mid-Atlantic zone, the
hazards of round they world commercial
flying will be appreciably reduced.