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Evening star., 1948-12-31
a 15O-Pound Teams
Still in Trophy Race

! Finalists are set in all divisions of
the Boys Club of Washington basket
ball tournament except in the 150-
pound class where four teams still
are in the running for The Evening
Star Trophy Seminal games in
that group are scheduled on Monday
along with finals in other divisions.
The biggest score in yesterdays
games was run up by Eastern
Branch 15O-pounders as they topped
Police Boys Club No. II, 65-38.
Eastern meets Georgetown Grays
and P. B. c. No. S goes against
Georgetown Blues in Mondays semi
finals.
In semifinals yesterday Alexandria
topped P. B. c. No. IL, 1894, in the
I80-pound class; Eastern topped Vir-
ginia Avenue, 1919, in the 90-pound
class: Georgetown nosed out Alex
andria, 40-37. in the 12o-pound class
and Eastern won over P. B. c. No. S,
1899, in the 135-pound class.
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Mindszenty Letter Called
For Stand by CIerqymen

NEW YORK, Dec. 81 LP)-Joset
Cardinal Mindszenty. who was inn
prisoned by the Hungarian govern
ment this week, wrote pastoral
letter last week in which he said
priests and church functionaries
must make a stand"
The contents of the letter, sup
pressed in Hungary, were made
known here by Hungarian sources.
In it the cardinal said:
Il come with the grave warnings
Of grave times. Nothing can hap
pen to us anywhere, but what the
! Lord orders and permits. Neither
| life nor death can tear us away from
the love of God.
/ Il despise the threats hurled
against me by the world and I laugh
at her temptations. The life of our
Christian and Hungarian predeces-
sors was not velvety either.
Charges Mean Glory"
Il eased the conscience of my
| AASNh Al 1AloGtCL VI oLSlld uI
against me. But this did not in
clude single priest or nun
Priests and church functionaries
must make a stand. No priest can
leave doubt as regards his faith.
Let us be pillars which give light
The charges of certain accusers
mean glory to us. What we do is
done for the liberty Of our church
for our suffering people, for the
preservation of our youth and for
more peace. And not for what our
alleged aims are.
If the number of my pastoral
letters diminish in the future due
to conditions, read instead of them
past pontifical encyclicals.
Put your faith in the patron
saint Of the Hungarians. When
maligned, be happy. Be on guard
and pray to be worthy of the events
to come"
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Uses
Passes 10 Halt Wichita
Nv the ASsociofed prsxs

LAFAYETTE, La, Dec. 31-The
Hardin-Simmons University Cow
boys took to the air to swamp the
University Of Wichita gridSters
1912 in the first annual Camellia
Bowl football game here.
1t was the third bowl appearance
for the Cowboys who tied College of
the Pacific 1886 in the Grape Bowl
at Lodi, Calf, and defeated Qua
chita College 40-12 in the Shrine
Bowl at Little Rock, Ark.
The passing combination of Quar-
terback John Ford to Right End
Bob McChesney spanked the offense
of the team from Abilene, Tex, here
yesterday, amassing 223 yards of the
SAT gained against the Kansans.
Wichita launched a 78-yard sus-
tained drive the first time it got
the ball and went over from the
two-yard line IA plays later for the
initial score.
KriWiel, Houlik and Fullback Art
Hodges passed, kicked and plunged
for most of the game.
The Cowboys took the Wichita
kickoff on the 10 and marched 81
yards for their first score, Bailey
bucking over from the five.
Evening star., 1948-12-31

from the gasoline stove, the angler
is out of luck. Water thrown on the
fire will only spread the flames.
However, water thrown on burning
alcohol mixes with it and dilutes it
instantly so the fire is promptly put
out. We've had such good luck with
our little foolproof gas stove for so
long that we did not carry our
thinking far enough. Thanks, Bob!
For those of you who will be for
tunate to make the trek to Florida
for some winter fishing, Bill Acker-
mans second edition of his Coin
Fishin' in Florida" is just off the
press and can be obtained through
most book and tackle stores. The
new edition contains, besides road
maps and Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey charts. some 16 pages of fishes in
colors. There is information for
every type of fisherman, whether he
goes on his own or depends on
guides and charter boatmen. 1t is
extremely valuable to any one ex-
pecting to fish Florida's s waters. The
information contained therein Is the
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Fast Field Will Race
Tomorrow in $4,000
Sprint at Santa Anita
BY the Associoted Press


ARCADIA Calf, Dec. 31.-Santa
Anita Is going to hold the worlds
richest sprint race tomorrow, a
7-furlong dash for a pot of $4,000
1t is the San Carlos Handicap
and upward of $4,000 persons most
likely will watch it in preference
to the Rose Bowl football game,
which will be played just a few
miles away in Pasadena. In some
cases, of course, the preference fol-
lows inability to get tickets for the
bowl.
There are many fast chargers
lined up for the San Carlos sprint,
not the least of which Is Rippey,
William Helis' pride and joy. Rippey
will try to beat back such outStand-
ing speedsters as Mrs. Ada L. Rice's
Snow Boots, Bert Baroni's Autocrat,
Speculation, See See, Glass Day,
On Trust, E. o. Stice's Western
Handicap champion, which will
pack high weight of 126 pounds:
Honeymoon, CALIFORNIA; best mare,
Quarter Pole, and, possibly, such as
Roman In, Bold Gallant, Stepfath-
er, Inroc, Sea Spray and Capt.
Flagg.
On Trust had not raced for some
time and ducked the issue against
Citation at Tanforan. There seems
to be some doubt about his sharp
ness and Trainer Willie Molter, of
ic lit
$l00 900 Santa Anita Handicap in
February.
Rippey, seemingly the sharpest of
the lot, will be asked to carry Sec
ond high weight, 124 pounds, and
probably will wind up the public
choice.
The track undoubtedly will be
slow, although it has been drying
last since last weeks heavy rains.
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Caps TO Meet Chicago
Here Tomorrow After
Victory in St. Louis

The Washington Caps have re-
gained their winning basket ball
touch just when they need it most
Their two-game losing string, long.
est of the season, ended last night
with an 81-68 victory over the
Bombers at st. Louis, and the Caps
are en- route home to take on the
Chicago Stays, first-place team OF
the Western Division, tomorrow
night at Uline Arena.
The Stays got back on top in their
section last night by beating Provi-
dence, 101-89, while Baltimore was
whipping Rochester, the previous
Western leader, 100-89. In the Bas-
ket Ball Association of Americas
other game last night, Philadelphia
increased its winning string to five
games by taking Indianapolis, 94-91.
Those winning performances were
little comfort to the Caps, who with
in the next week will meet all those
teams which triumphed last night.
After Chicago tomorrow night comes
Philadelphia next Tuesday there and
Baltimore next Wednesday here.
The Caps expect to show new
strength tomorrow night, however,
when Jack (Big Nick) Nichols, the
6-foot 7-inch former University of
Washington scoring sensation, makes
his debut. He just recently signed
with the Caps after having turned
down previous offers to turn DrO and
arrived in Washington yesterday.
In last nights game at st. Louis,
the Caps jumped into a big early
lead and never were threatened. The
Bombers didn't get a field goal for
the first minutes as the Caps
worked their way to a 1926 half
time edge. Capt. Bob Feerick had
the high hand for Washington with
20 points,
Evening star., 1948-12-31
With Bill Leetch

sum of the knowledge OF hundreds
of guides, charter boatmen and
fishermen, plus Bill Ackerman's per-
sonal knowledge acquired during his
wanderingS over the length and
breadth of Florida for more than
40 years.
The second of Maryland's split
duck hunting seasons opened with
bluebird weather generally preva-
lent, which was egood for the ducks
but not for the hunters. The cold
spell of last week end froze over
the Susquehanna Flats generally,
forcing the ducks that have been
feeding over their lush wild celery
beds to seek sustenance farther
south. AS result, both the can
vasback and bluebill population of
our lower shooting grounds should
be augmented considerably. There
have been lot of bluebills linger-
ing around to the north of us all
during the mild weather of Novem-
ber and December, which is rather
unusual. If we're not cursed with
continuation of the bluebird
weather, we should develop better
than usual shooting during this
windup of the wildfowl season, al
though the daily bag limit of four
ducks makes us far from enthusl-
astic over prospects.
In spite of many vicissitudes, the
last year has been generally good
one for those who find pleasure
in angling and hunting. Just what
the year to come will hold, OF
course no one can say. However,
this we know: Whether We catch
fish or not; whether our game bag
is filled or not. we'll all have
plenty of fun and grief trying, and
will benefit from the exercise and
mental surcease these sports bring
to every devotee. So a Happy New
Year to you all. and best wishes
for good sport in the new year to!
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Phil PerIo Outstanding
In Recreation Tourney

Phil Perlo, 13-year-old brother of
Hymie Perlo, onetime Roosevelt High
basket ball star. was named the out
standing player in the Recreation
Department basket ball tourney
which ended last night at Coolidge
gym.
Phil scored 13 points in the final
game as his Raymond team took the
lo5-pound title with 1917 triumph
over jefferson. Other winners were
90-pounders, Jefferson, 10; Takoma
10. 12O-pounders, Hine, 20; Jeffer-
son, 1S. 17-year-olds and under
Langley, 81; Edgewood, 16. Junior
girls: Chevy Chase. II; Mcfarland
10. Senior girls: Chevy Chase, So;
Macfarland, II.
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Mrs. Barger Cha|ks Up
Another Duckpin Mark
BY the Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Dec. 81. - Mrs
Elizabeth Barger set new 20-game
world duckpin record for women
last night, with a total score OF
1859.
Mrs. Barger, who already holds
world records for 7, Is and 80 games
is moving toward her fifth Raltl-
more Evening Sun bowling CHAM
pionship. The tournament is rec
ognized emo conducted by officials
of the National Duckpin Congress
The previous 20-game women's
record of 2.527 was set by Mrs. Mary
Kavanagh Of Baltimore last season
Mrs. Barger scored SOB in the five
games that concluded the quarter
finals tonight. 1t was her lowest
| five-game set in this years event.
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Hungary Press Quotes
Purported Letters Of
Cardinal, U. 5. Envoys
By the Associated Press

BUDAPEST, Hungary, Dec. 81
Hungarian newspapers today printed
a purported exchange of letters be-
tween Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
and American ENJOYS regarding po-
litical changes in this Communist
led state.
The press said the letters-alleg-
edly written by Cardinal Mindszenty
former American Minister Arthur
Schoenfeld and American Minister
Selden Chapin-were found in a
metal capsule buried in the cellar OF
the cardinals palace.
The government announced Mon
day that Cardinal Mindszenty had
been arrested on suspicion of plot
ting against the government, spying,
treason and black market money
dealings. (The Vatican has excom-
municated all Roman Catholics who
had any connection with the ar
rest.0
The primate is being held incom-
municado in Budapest Jail.
Schoenfeld Quoted.
The papers quoted Mr.. Schoenfeld
as acknowledging receipt of three
letters from the cardinal concern
ing the Hungarion minority in Slo-
vakia, retrenchment Of Hungarian
civil service and the general matter
of political interest in Hungary"
Mr.. Schoenfeld also was quoted as
stating that the primate had re
quested the assistance of the United
States Government in altering GER
tain conditions which your eminence
deplores."
Mr.. Schoenfeld's purported reply
said Cardinal Mindszenty must be
aware of "the United States Govern
ment's long standing policy of nom
interference in the internal affairs
of other nations" 1t went on:
This policy has proven over a
long period of time and through
many trying situations the best
guarantee of spontaneous. vigorous
and genuine democratic develop
ment. 1t will be clear to your emi-
nence that this necessarily precludes
action by this Legation which could
probably be construed as interfer-
ence in Hungarian domestic affairs
or which lies outside the normal
functions of diplomatic missions"
st. Stephens Crown Cited.
The papers also quoted Cardinal
Mindszenty as asking the Ameri-
cans to transfer to Rome the his
toric Crown of st. Stephens, which
is in the possession of the United
States in Wiesbaden, Germany"
A government communique is
sued Wednesday accused Cardinal
Mindszenty of plotting to keep st.
Stephens Crown out OF Hungarian
hands. The crown, worn by Hun
gary's first king, has been a sacred
relic for centuries.
The official Hungarian news
agency, in commenting on the
letters published today said:
"Mindszenty's accomplices aim to
whitewash him, denying imperti-
nently the treason and espionage
committed by the cardinal.
Acting United States Secretary
OF State Mr.. Robert A. Lovett
heads those who attempt to white
wash Mindszenty." speaking about
revolving false charges" and per
secution of religion" in connection
with the cardinals arrest.
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Lions to Meet Borons,
Play Here on SUNDAY

The Washington Lions hockey
team will end its four-game road
trip tomorrow night against the
Barons in Cleveland and return here
for Sunday afternoon game the
next day against the Hershey Bears
The Sunday game will be an ex-
pertinent to see if Washington fans
will turn out for an afternoon game.
The Lions have beaten the Bears in
their last two meetings, taking 20
game here and a 4-3 decision on
Christmas DaY in Hershey
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Welfare Board Urqes
Stone Appointment 10
Head Receiving Home

The Board of Public Welfare has
recommended to the Commissioners
that William j. Stone, "a, acting
SUPERINTENDENT of the Childrens Re-
ceiving Home, be appointed superin-
tendent to succeed DR.. William
stavsky, whose resignation becomes
effective today.
Mr.. Stone will continue as acting
superintendent until he or some one
else is appointed permanent super
intendent, the board announced at
its meeting yesterday.
Mr. Stone and his wife and small
daughter live at 2904 S street Sc.
During the war he was associated
with John w. Tramburg, director of
public welfare, in the detention
service of the Navy. He came to
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Delaware Park Plans
$500,000 Expansion;
West Va. Prospers
BY the Assoeioted Press

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. 81
Delaware Park officials today an
nounced plans for a s500,000 expan-
sion, reversing a trend among the
Nations tracks to stand pat in the
face of smaller crowds, less betting
and simmer Gf any profits.
However, Delaware Parks '4e
betting receipts showed an increase
about 2 per cent-over the pre-
ceding year.
But we were one Of the few
major tracks in the country to make
this advance" President Donald P
Ross said. 1T surprised us more
than any one else"
Last year total of S25, ,976, STA
was wagered at the track compared
to $25,554,78s in 1947.
Attendance dropped though
roughly per cent.
When the 1949 meeting opens
May %, Delaware Parks grand
stand and club will be 7e5 feet long
or nearly double the present 438
feet.
Ross estimated that the enlarging
of the present grandstand-built in
1937-would cost $25O00O, the club
house extension about 100000 and
other general improvements to turf
ane surroundings an additional
$150,000.
CHARLESTON, w. Va. Dec. 81
(P1-Wagering totaled $23.964 ,268
during 116 days of horse racing this
year at West Virginia's two tracks
Charles Town and Wheeling Downs.
The State Racing Commission
said the figure represented a gain
over last year despite a two-day
drop in the number of days the
meets were held. The 1947 betting
figure for 118 days was $22, ,168 ,422.
To the State government went
$746,92804 in taxes. against $685.
1926 a year ago. A legislative en-
actment increasing from l to 3 per
cent the States share of the total
betting became effective last year
and affected most of the pari-
mutuel window business.
A breakdown of this years betting
total showed Charles Town ham
ding $14,792,243 during 81 days OF
racing, while the Wheeling Downs
figure amounted to $9,172,025 in a
55-day meet.
Evening star., 1948-12-31
st. GobrieI's Upset Win
Opens CYO TOURNEY

ST. Gabriel's took a 41-3O upset
win over st. Michaels to open the
Catholic Youth Organization basket
ball turney yesterday at the St.
Johns gym.
Scores of other games were: Holy
Comforter, so; Calvert, 4. Blessed
Sacrament, A; st. Joseph's Home,
"a st. Francis de Sales, %; St
Peters, 18. st. Teresa's, 81; St. An
thoney's, 20. st. Dominick's, 20; Sa-
cred Heart, g. Holy Name. 1s: St
Joseph's Parish, II; st. Martins,
81. St. .Jerome's. 12
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Lundover Team Honored

The Landover Hills football team,
champion of the Prince Georges
County Boys Club League, was
honored by the Kiwanis Club with
a banquet last night at Prince
Georges Country Club. Individual
gold basket balls were presented to
the nlaYerS.
Evening star., 1948-12-31

W e re promptly
called to task by
our friend, Bob
v arela W h o
pointed out the
d a n g ers from
such a practice.
Bob S u g g e S t S
that We t "a k e
along an alcohol
stove and leave
the 6 as lin e
stove ashore. We
think he is right
and stand cor
re C t e d. If by
some ch a n c e
AhAA L. Alau
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Pro Basket Ball

bY me NSSocIofed PTeW
Results Last Night.
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.
Chicago, 10l: Providence, 50.
Washington, 81; St Louis, IS.
Baltimore, 100: Rochester. SO.
Philadelphia. "a; Indianapolis, 01.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Denver. 81: Hammond, so.
Syracuse, S3; Moline. "a
Anderson, so; Waterloo. 6S.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
Birmingham. IS: Montgomery, 20.
Exhibition.
Sheboygan IN. LO ~; Milwaukee
Bright Spots, As.
Schedule Tonight
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.
Providence at Boston.
mo games in any other leasue)
Evening star., 1948-12-31
Mead Leone in Mat Feature

Wilbur Mead and Michele Leone
will clash in the feature wrestling
bout at Turner's Arena Wednesday
night.
Evening star., 1948-12-31
OUTDOORS

In o,lr last Sundays column, We
suggested that small gasoline stove
along in the boat when one is fishing
for perch would keep one warm, and
Evening star., 1948-12-31
College Quints
LAST NIGHTS SCORES.

SUGAR BOWL TOURNEY.
St. Louis AZ Kentucky 40 (FinaD
Tulane 81 Holy Cross 79 iConsolation)
BIG SEVEN TOURNEY.
Oklahoma 81 Kansas 40 (FinaD
Los. ANGELES INVITATION TOURNEY
Hamline. 81 ------ Wyo. 35 (Semifnal)
Marshall 83 Brig'm Yng. 81 &c sola n
CORN BOWL TOURNEY.
Minnesota So Drake 26 CFinal,
PACIFIc COAST TOURNEY. Nff0'A '''n'
California 56-- Stanford 81 tFinaD
Wash. st. 55---s So, Calf. SO tc'sola ny
Evening star., 1948-12-31
JrtrttnH

rp7tNps MEETING OF WASHINGTON.
!III Florida Ave.
Meetinss for Worship First Day Sunday
YOUNG people. $50 pm.
Evening star., 1948-07-05
johnson, Royal in Net Feature
After Touqh DC. Meet Tits

Fennessey without the loss Of a
game. The other seeded players
Charlotte Decker, Sara Moore and
Pearl Mccoy, all won handily from
their opponents.
Tndav's Matches.
Mems singles:
10 a.m.-Jones vs.. Beasley, Frank vs. r
Sherry
ii am-Hippenstiel VS.. McCarroll, Gif.
ford VS. Drever.
u mountaineering vs. Askin:
Miller VS.. Moorhead.
& p,m-Johnsen VS.. RoyaL Names vs.
Curtiss.
Women's singles:
ii am-Barry VS. Polizos, Decker VS.
wassman, Mccoy VS.. winston
pm-Meore sors,t. vs. ysIasrG, .innsr Barr'Poliz0'
Second round-Rs Sherry defeated J
Shymsn %no1. "a "a FsaaEa1a HesEs dstssec sefest
detestea de a shsIfy s Carr es W W eafns' aSre
dsfsstsd dsfsssd GT0sf + pose7s so s E so cprts
T. oalbresth defeated j, MCCARTHY; 30
"a "a Askin .tins defeated G Thomas E2ans
Ss-a "a. sH5; : 1fEs +. Bradford fadu dsfeatsd +
Bowen s1 6 "a swiHtorS asItie dsieas.e f..
feated W. T. Miller. st, .3-.e, So: G
Frank defeated a, Green. 81, 81: -
kent1 third % obnson dstsatts
H. Barclay. 1-6, "a, 6-4: A. McCar.
roll defeated E. Mccullough, 90. 1-5;
Cuztss defeated defeated " Bassett, 90 S-e
Hippenstiel defeated N1cNatr: 6-2,, 81;
Miller defeated He1bsrt: .as, Z-5s s-l;
Ct; D. Leavens defeated T. Bradford
g. 60; Names defeated NJ. Fox, t.
%; Thackara defeated Swinford, 60
g.; Askin defeated f Barnett, e.
g.: r. Sherry defeated Galbreath. 60
e.; G. Frank defeated /. HeisSel. al
6-l; Dreyer defeated Martin, g., "a
Second round@W Herbert defeated A
Fennessey.- 6-0: 90; S: Giraosian de-
teated D. Estes, a., 81: P. MCCOY, de-
feated NJ. Lennon. 6-4. 6-1: M. Graham
defeated J, Gordon, 6-l, al; F Winston
defeated A. Fisher, default: c. Decker de-
feated j. Freeman. al. 6--1; K. Wass-
man defeated D Taubert. 81, g; g
Moore defeated S. Steele, 81, 6-1: F.
Barry defeated s Albertson. 90. 30:
G. Polizos defeated s. Stevens, "a, 2-6,
Evening star., 1948-07-05
AH-Stor Game
Poll of Fans
Ends Toniqht
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

CHICAGO, July 5.-The greatest
baseball fan poll in history closes
tonight. The Anal count may reach
a staggering four million votes in the
2l-day battle Of ballots to name the
starting American and National
League lineups for the 18th annual
all-star game in st. Louis July 13
Returns from 452 voting centers
have reached total 1852 ,596 and
ballots still were pouring in to make
the deadline. The final tabulation
will not be announced until We'd
nesday.
Competition for third base in the
National League still continues to
be the closest race. The Chicago
Cubs Andy Pafko has regained the
lead with a total of 902. .739-only
2,4l2 votes ahead Of Pittsburgh's
Frankie Gustine. Bostons Bob
Elliott is third with 843,948.
Ted Williams of the Boston Red
Sox has virtually clinched the honor
as the biggest individual vote getter.
His latest tally was 1,3l4,946. Stan
Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals
was next with 1903 ,644. followed. in
order, by Joe Di Maggie Of the New
York Yankees and Lou Boudreau,
player-manager of the Cleveland
Indians.
Evening star., 1948-07-05

DR.. Dave johnson, third-seeded
player in the District tennis tourna-
ment, and Doyle Royal, Edgemoor
Club player, will meet at 6 pm.
today in the feature match on the
Edgemoor courts.
Both johnson and Royal had
narrow escapes yesterday in their
contests. johnson lost the first set
to Henry Barclay. whose Whiplike
lett-handed service and smooth
ground strokes and volleys left the
medico shaking his head time and
again as they went for placements.
Barclay had a golden opportunity
to win in the third set. when he
led at 80 and 4-3, but johnson
rose to the occasion and pulled the
match out of the fire.
Royal and Robert Threadgill tore
up the courts for more than two
hours in a 36-game battle, Royal
finally edging out at IS, 6-8, Ga.
First-seeded James Thackara and
second-seeded Capt. Robin Hippen-
stiel were among the players who
advanced to the round of 16.
Thackara defeated Lou Sherry,
60, 6-1, and Paul Swinford,
60, 81, and Hippenstiel defeated
Mac McNair 60. 81.
In one of the most exciting con-
tests of the day Art Dreyer, run
nerup in the District tournament a
few years ago. won from Sam
Hayes, who also is a previous tour
nament runnerup. The match was
a battle of forehand drives, with
Dreyer's f1atter drives and f1eetness
of foot prevailing over the heavily
topped forehands of the former New
Englander
Top-seeded Willie Herbert led the
woman players into the quarter
ANAL round by eliminating Ann