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Evening star., 1948-03-19
BY the Assoeioted Press

NEW YORK, Mar. 19.-Measured
by the statistical slide rule, Ken
tucky's heady young giants rate
stout favorite over Holy Cross
in their encounter tomorrow for the
Eastern NCAA basket ball title.
The Southerners own the better
seasons won-lost record, which
when broken down also shows them
superior to the New Englanders in
making goals, preventing goals and
connecting on free throws-very
strong evidence on any court.
The main point in Holy Cross
favon appears to be that the Cru
saders are riding high on 19-game
winning streak and may not be hot
enough to melt such frigid things
as figures.
Both teams gave an impressive
demonstration in eliminating semi
final opponents last night before
18,477 at Madison Square Garden.
Kentucky, the Southeastern Con-
Evening star., 1948-03-19
Three-Way P|ayoff Looms as Caps Nail Baltimore
SchooIboy Boxer,
II, Drops Dead
In Brooklyn Rinq
BY the Assoeiafsd Press

NEW YORK, Mar. 1s-Author.
tiles today sought, to determine
the cause OF the death of an IL
year-old Brooklyn schoolboy who
last night fell dead in a boxing
ring at the end of q two-round
bout.
Witnesses said the boy, Chris
topher Tacoma, had taken about
20 to Is blows to the body during
the two 2-minute rounds of the
bout held in the gymnasium of
Brooklyn Public School No. 20.
At the end of the last round, he
walked to his corner, then paled
abruptly. and collapsed into the
arms of a 13-year-old student
referee, Sol Pennino.
He was pronounced dead ON
arrival at a hospital. An autopsy
was to be performed by a police
medical examiner later today.
School authorities said the boy
had been matched with a H.
year old classmate, Gilbert Aze-
bedo. Both boys were in the sew
enth grade and In the 70-pound
class.
The bout was part of a boxing
tournament sponsored at the
school by the Board of Education
under direction of the schools
physical education supervisor.
The supervisor, Mario Andrillo,
26, sought to revive the stricken
Tacoma boy with artificial respira-
ton after he collapsed in the
ring.
Parents Of the boy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Genaro Tacoma OF Brooklyn,
said their son never had been
seriously i'll and that he had left
home In high spirits, confident
he would win his bout.
Evening star., 1948-03-19
Exhibition Baseball
BY the Associated Pres,

6y fhe Sssoeidfed PfeSx
Philadelphia N). 12; WASHINGTON
(AD, 10.
Boston (N.D, 8; Detroit tA), 4.
Cincinnati tND, 3; St. Louis (N.), 2.
St, Louis tA), IL: New York (N), 8.
Chicago (A). z; Chicago M, f.
Boston (AD. 8: New York (A.). o.
Brooklyn No. %: Dominican ALI
Portland tPcL), 4; st. Louis tA1 "B."
3
Cleveland tA), 4; Pittsburgh CN.). /
might game).
Today's Schedule.
st. Louis tN.) VS.. Philadelphia (N.)
at Clearwater, Fla.
Washington "a VS.. Boston N). at
Bradenton, Fla.
Cincinnati lMJ VS., Detroit AJ at
Lakeland, Fla.
New York IN! vs. st.. Louis (A) at
San Bernardino. Calf.
Chicago sN2 ys. Oakland PcL) at
Pittsburgh tN) vs., Cleveland ca at
Los Angeles (nisht).
Boston A1 vs.; New York "a at ct.
Chicago (A.l VS.. San Francisco tPCL)
at San Francisco tnisht).
Evening star., 1948-03-19

in great style for an 1877 record as
its sophomores found their touch.
Washington, coached by Art Nc
Larney to the Pacific Coast cham
pionnship, has the best offensive
average of the four teams-57.7
points in 81 games.
Kansas State averaged 55.5 points
in wining the Big Seven title. The
Wildcats have won 81 games and
lost 4.
Baylor's Bears, coached by the
veteran Bill Henderson, averaged
488 points in winning 81 and los
ing 5.
The finals will be played tomor-
row. The winner qualities for the
Olympic trials and will play the
Eastern titlist for the NCAA crown
in New York Tuesdays
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Mar. 10 (P.-
Three Eastern quints and one from
Illinois tangle tonight in quarter
final games of the National YMCA
Basket Ball Tournament.
Inc tournament winner is ellR1Dle
for the Olympic basket ball trials
next week. The meet ends tomorrow.
Champaign, ILL.,, meets Lockport,
N. Y, in the first engagement, while
Prospect Y Of Brooklyn takes on
Brockton, Mass. Winners of to-
nights games join Hoboken, N. j.,
and Yonkers. N. Y, in the semi
final round.
Tightest contest was between
Champaign and Walla Walla with
Champaign winning, 56-55, in the
final six seconds when Dick Cole
man sank a charity shot.
Boston led Lockport until the
final minute Of play, but the New
Workers spurted to squeeze through,
53-49.
Evening star., 1948-03-19
Aged Prince Regent
Suddenly a Choice
In Grand National
BY The Assoeiufsd Press

LIVERPOOL, England, Mar. 19.-
A phenomenal swing in betting
today boosted the aged and pre-
viously ignored Prince Regent to-
ward the role of possible favorite
for tomorrow's renewal of the Grand
National Steeplechase at Aintree.
AS the vanguard of upward Of
half million racing fans poured
into Liverpool for the 102d running
of the worlds foremost steeplechase,
speculation centered on whether
this was at long last Prince Regents
year.
Veteran racing writer's said they
could recall no sharper overnight
shortening of odds for major race
than occurred after the Wednesday
midnight announcement that j. v.
Ranks 13-year-old Irish jumper
definitely would run.
The callover at London's Victoria
Club last night saw odds against
Prince Regent close at II to l..
Earlier this week at least two bets
of 1000 pounds $4,000 to 2 pounds
($8) against Prince Regent were
placed at the Victoria Club.
Racing experts here predicted that
by tonight's final callover at the
club there would be a nation-w wide
rush to get on Prince Regent.
They conceded some of this ad-
mittedly was sentimental, but it
might oust Silver Fame, at 10 to /,
from the favorite's role. Silver
Fame is owned by Lord Bicester, the
international banker.
Prince Regent, favored both In
1916 and 1947, finished fourth last
year and third in 1916, firing under
top weight while negotiating the 30
tough fences Of the famed ~ mile
Aintree course.
Prince Regents many bettors
won't include Owner Rank.
II shall not have shilling ON
him." he said. MY money stops
him -
Evening star., 1948-03-19
by the Assoeioted Press

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Mar. 1e.-
The Pittsburgh Pirates figure they're
sure thing to wind up in the first
division this year. Why? Because
OF Johnny Hopp.
Johnny is starting his ninth sea-
son in the majors and has yet to
finish out of the money.
Il didn't come to the Pirates with
the idea Of finishing in the second
division" he said. "I was never
more pleased with a berth in my
diamond career than now"
CLEARWATER, Fla.-Curt Sim
mons, the Philadelphia Phillies'
promising southpaw pitcher from
Egypt, Pa, had a taste today of
some major league slugging.
Simmons was touched for eight
runs and 10 hits in three and two
thirds innings yesterday against the
Washington Senators. Simmons
beat the New York Giants, 81, in
the final game of the 1947 season,
and few days ago held the De-
trolt Tigers to one hit and no runs
in three innings.
The Phils rallied, however, yester-
day and won, 1910.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.,-The
Philadelphia Athletics, after several
days of ironing out flaws, swing
back into their exhibition schedule
with game against Toronto today.
Memphis tomorrow and the Phillies
Sunday.
Almost certain to see action in
one game Is Joe Coleman, only Ath-
letic hurler to 60 five innings thus
far.
LAKELAND, Fla.-The Detroit
Tigers were beset with a rash of
minor injuries as they prepared
to meet the Cincinnati Reds in
an exhibition game here today.
Manager Steve O'Neill is side
lined with his annual sore ankle,
Outfielder Vic Wertz hurt his
ankle sliding, Bob Swift has been
out since Monday with sore
throat, and three others have
sore arms Hal Newhouser is
slated to pitch against the Reds.
SARASOTA, Fla.-Earl Johnson,
tall Boston Red Sox lefthander who
compiled a 1911 record last year as
a relief pitcher, will start today
against the New York Yankees.
Johnson had a 80 mark against
the Yanks in 1947.
LAKELAND, Fla.-Bucky Walters.
with 1913 victories In IA years of
Evening star., 1948-03-19
Poor Box Work
Biggest Surprise
OF Mats 10 Date
Highly Touted Mound
Corps Yields As Hits
In Lost 3 Games
By Burton Howkins
Siur Sfon Correspondspt

BRADENTON, Fla, Mar. 49,
Pitching, which is supposed to be
the 24-karat item in the Mats COL
lection Of confusion, has taken on q
tarnished, brassy look in Washing
tons last three games. Some 46
hits, including eight doubles, four
triples and three homers, have been
blasted of an assortment of pitch
ers ranging from highly regarded
Early Wynn downward.
Manager Joe Kuhel isn't in a mood
to become alarmed over the situa-
ton yet, but those % runs which
have scampered across the plate
have been no lofty recommendation
for Washington pitching, particu-
larly since they have been accumu-
lated by the normally light-hitting
Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia
Phillies.
Three Rockies Trail Today,
Kuhel has been eager to give his
rookie hurlers exhaustive tests and
today was to dispatch three of
them-Joe Jones, Buzz Dozier and
Earl Davis-against the Boston
Braves here, but what he has seen
of his regulars hasn't been impress
sive.
Wynn was hammered for nine
runs and 10 hits In the three in
nings he labored the other day
against the Reds, and Sharing his
ineptitude in recent games have
been Forrest Thompson, Scott Cary
Vernon Curtis, Joe Murray and Dick
Weik.
Virtually assured Of transporta-
ton to the Mats Chattanooga farm
club Is Curtis, who has been trying
for years with no success to make
the club. Curtis has been clipped
for 10 runs and nine hits in the four
innings he has worked.
Walter Masterson has viewed no
action in exhibition games, and
kuhel doesn't plan to employ him
until next week. Walter has had
some slight trouble with his arm,"l
said Kuhel, "and it's silly to take al
chance with him until he feels fit. II
know what he can do, anyway, so
fSna NATC Dooo - .
Evening star., 1948-03-19
Kentucky Favored to Land Eosts NCAA Title;
Washington Liked in West; YMCA Battle Hot

ference champion, gave Columbia a
very businesslike going over, rs to SO.
Holy Cross, seeking its second
straight NCAA crown, brushed past
Michigan's Big Nine champions, 63
to As.
Columbia held its own with Ken
lucky for the first 8 minutes and
then class told. The Wildcats
pulled steadily away to lead 1926
at the half and to fatten the ad-
vantage almost at will in the second
playing period.
Michigan hung on to Holy Cross
during the early part of the second
game and even led, 81 to Is, at one
stage. But the Crusaders closed the
gap, went ahead at the half, "a to
q, and grew stronger as the con-
test progressed.
KANSAS CITY, Mar. 10 (R.-
Three of the country's faster basket
ball teams forsee a major threat by
the deliberate, ow-breaking Uni
versity of Wyoming Cowboys in the
Western Regional NCAA playoffs.
On the speedy side are Kansas
State College, the University of
Washington and Baylor University
which, along with Wyoming, open
the playoffs in Municipal Audi
torium here tonight.
Least respected by the book
makers, the eight-point underdog
Cowboys take on favored Kansas
State.
Washington, . 2-point favorite,
meets the Southwest Conference
champion Baylor Bears.
Coach Everett Shelton's Wyoming
team tied for second place in the
Skyline Six Conference, but finished
Evening star., 1948-03-19

They started one off the other day when
somebody asked Babe Ruth how he likes Ewell
Blackwell, crack 22-game winner and no-hit
pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds The Babe had
just watched Blackie pitch, shutting out the
Cardinals in his three inning term.
HE throws too many curves criticized Ruth.
every other pitch was a curve or change-up.
fellow with fast ball like Blackwelfs ought to
stick to 1t.
when I pitched I never threw more than
three curves game and they weren't for strikes.
just relied on my fast ball and guess it was
good enough. Trouble today is the pitchers try to
get repertoire. They think that when they've got
a high hard ball. curve slider, knuckler and
Evening star., 1948-03-19
ST. Louis Games
With Chicago
Enter Picture
N. Y. Here Tomorrow,
Bullets Visit Rollers
To End Schedules
By Bill Fuchs


With Washington and Baltimore
fighting like pit bulldogs for q spot
in the $4,000 playoffs of the Basket
Ball Association Of America there
now looms a three-way tie involving
the two bitter rivals and Chicago
or st. Louis for two Of the three
title series berths In the Western
Division.
Washington's Capitols and Balti-
more's Bullets are deadlocked for
third in the regular standings fol-
lowing 1854 triumph scored by
the Caps last night In the Monu-
mental City.
Tomorrow night, to finish their
regular schedules, the Caps will
battle the New York Knickerbockers
at Uline Arena and the Bullets will
visit the Providence Steamrollers.
Victories for the Caps and Bullets
would leave them tied at % wins
and 20 losses.
It's Quite . Puzzle.
The situation is fraught with .
myriad OF possibilities. Here are
some:
An even break with the Chicago
Stays in games tomorrow and Sun
day would leave the st. Louis
Bombers in q deadlock with the
Caps and Bullets, If these two clubs
win.
II st. Louis wins both contests,
1t will gain first place in the West
ern Division and Chicago will drop
into tie with the Caps and Bullets,
provided the latter two clubs win.
If the Stays snare both games and
Washington and Baltimore both
win, st. Louis will be out Of the
running for a playof berth.
Should either Washington or Bal
timore lose, the beaten team would
go into a third-place playof with
st. Louis, should the Bombers be
beaten twice by the Stays.
The Caps are happy bunch.
John Mahnken summed up the
teams attitude when he said it was
privilege to be a member of the
club.
when teams down in the
dumps as this one was a few days
ago." Long John said, "and comes
back 10 win three games in three
days, that's something to talk
about"
Bob Feerick, who led the scoring
with "a points, said, win or lose
Saturday night, this is a great club
The Bullets were ready. They had
five days rest and still we beat
them"
The game was won in the final
period. Up to that point 1t had
been nip and tuck. The last session
opened with Baltimore enjoying a
50-48 advantage and Chick Reiser
put in a basket to make it 52-48.
The lead changed hands twice
again with Baltimore hopping out
front, 61-59, with four minutes
to 60.
And into that situation stepped
Jack Tingle, the former Kentucky
University star. Tingle sank two
amazing shots and free throw to
tie the count three times. Two field
goals by Mckinney and free tosses
by Tingle, Feerick and Norlander
iced the game.
Teammates Also Click.
Mckinney and Scolari each got
IA points, while Tingle collected 7,
Irv Torgoff 8, and Norlander 4.
Paul Hoffman and Cleggie Herm-
sen led the Bullets with is points
each.
In other BBA games last night
New York downed st. Louis. 91-80;
Philadelphia smashed Providence,
1857, and Boston upset Chicago,
77-72.
Evening star., 1948-03-19
COWBOYS Win Court Title

ATLANTA, Ga, Mar. 10 R.-The
Laramie (Wyo) Cowboys won the
American Basket Ball Congress
crown with an easy 52-to-39 vic
tory over the Sports Arena team
of Atlanta here last night. Sports
Arena was the defending champion,
Evening star., 1948-03-19

Five years ago-Crowd of 1884
in New York saw Sammy Angott,
1341a, hand Willie Pep, 1904, first
defeat in 63 fights.
Evening star., 1948-03-19
Wilson's Greet Throw to the Plate

Doyle, 7s-yearod said, 1
thought the other
Now there character for you"
passed dissenting
definite character which
somebody of Beck story.
pitching Phlies" began
how pitched He terrific for couple innings
he'd fall they'd murder him. Well think
the Cubseped him his title of about
the third fourth inning and Beck
This old PhiIes park, which
right field fence of tin the
mad he threw the ball high against the
playing standing
hands moody probably
drank that bottle of beer the
the ball crashed against the tin Hack turned quickly
the ball aroming him probably greatest
plate perfect
off Wilson's Only trouble is-nobody running
Evening star., 1948-03-19
Around the Grapefruit Circuit
Around The Grapefruit Circuit
Bucs Figure They Can't Miss
Top Division With Hopp PIoyino

major league pitching, makes his
1948 debut today against the Detroit
Tigers here. Bucky says he will try
a knuckler for the first time in his
career during the three innings he's
slated to work.
LOS ANGELES.-The Cleveland
Indians were to meet the Pitts
burgh Pirates here again tonight.
Bobby Feller held the Pirates score
less during five innings, whining
six, as the Indians won last night,
4 to /.
ST PETERSBURG, Fqa.-St.
Louis Cardinals fielder team with
which they expect to- start the
season, but even so they were
shaded by Cincinnati yesterday,
80, for their sixth loss in nine
exhibitions. Marty Marion made
his first appearance of the year
at shortstop and went hitless in
two tries.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.-The
st. Louis Browns made only eight
hits against New York Giants yes
terday, but these included a three
run homer by Tom Jordan, two
doubles and a triple that accounted
for 11-3 victory. It was the Browns
second display of power in two days.
They beat the White Sox Wednes-
day, 1870.
Evening star., 1948-03-19
Win, Lose, or Draw
By FRANCIS {. STANN
Sfor Stoff Correspondent

Every Time 1t Rains 1t Rons Anecdotes
TAMPA March 19-The ball clubs don't improve rainy
spring training practically nil great
especially the old timers
spin yarns.
Evening star., 1948-03-19
When the Judge Plugged an Onion Garden

final anecdote broke session Having Wilson,
Williams Walters Blackwell and Ruth it time the
baseball commissioner The late that Happy Chandler
Ball folks don't feel telling,
Happy coorfu admitted but Judge Lands
the miss I'll Maggie
being fight guy Gould
that Lands would throw out Mr. Gould by the
Jim Kearns of staff called said
Judge what action have
Gould alliance? When will something's?
There long Then Lands voice.
Jim, do you home?
why, do replied Kearns, puzzled.
DO you have garden?' quiered
ono, replied Kearns
"Wel, Jim, garden. something Grow onions
They sprout quickly!
But Judge protested got to do with nv
question:
Just this answered Lands. You could
and wouldn't be bothered answering questions
Good-by'" 1
Evening star., 1948-03-19

change pace they're pitchers They
ball tricks but most them can't control their
stuff"
Seniority Counts and So Does Fast Boil
hes agreed that Ted Williams was
sugge Notice him during hitting practice
waiting turn-f isn't pestering him
batting swing hitter
plate the student of batting with
all due respect to friend, Babe"
newspaperman up "I you intense Williams Is
exhibition Williams sitting in the
the and talking All
sudden Ted jumps his feet ye for minute and
$50 feet the batting
than minutes When he returns he
John, but that CamH hitting I'd him
I thought might learn something"
Walters of the into sight The Reds veteran
pitcher the competitors waved hello He remains tall
angular athletic Bucky nearing the trail
Ready pitch Cncinnats Bucky?" asked another
newspaperman. Walter grinned.
going pitch opener he retorted referring
Blackwell Seniority baseball thing unless
you've got fast ball to with it,"
Evening star., 1948-03-19

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Evening star., 1948-03-19

change of pace they're pitchers They aren't They
the ball do funny tricks but most of them can't
stuff"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-04-22

Sunday were Miss Eileen Glotfelty,
Mrs. Hattie Glotfelty, Miss jeanette
Glotfelty, Miss Mary Bond, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Bond and daughter, and
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hauser.
Miss Jessie Ann Brant visited her
sisters, Mrs Raymond Spear and
Mrs Ralph Spear on Monday evening.
Mrs. Hattie Glotfelty, Miss Jean
cite Glotfelty, Mrs. Hubert Bowman
and Morris Glotfelty were shopping
in Uniontown on Saturday. They also
visited Mrs. Glotfelty's brother and
sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Lowdermilk.
Mrs. Hattie Glotfelty, Mrs. V. O.
Bowman, Mrs. Hubert Bowman and
Miss Jeanette Glotfelty visited Mrs.
Frank S. Lowdermilk at Selbysport
on Thursday afternoon.
Charles Bowman, Frostburg, spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Hubert Bowman.
Mrs. Dave Boldt, Youngstown, o.,
and Misses Mary and Ruth Glotfelty,
Cumberland, spent the weekend with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Glotfelty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Rhodes visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Hastings on Friday.
They were enroute from Florida to
their home in Connellsville, Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-04-22

others attended the aid meeting at
Brookside on Wednesday.
Pastor and Mrs. Daniel Spaid, of
Eglon. were dinner guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. Elwood Schlossnagle on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Swartzentruber
and family, of Meyersdale, were visit
ing relatives.
Johnnie Ruff, of Oakland, spent
Sunday with Donald WEIGH
Miss Elsie Hesse spent Thursday
with Miss Elinor Schlossnagle.
Miss Betty Swartzentruber spent
several days with Ray Gnegys and
Franklin Clusters.
Delayed
Mr.. and Mrs. Yost Sunny and
Nancy, of Meyersdale, are
spending few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Swartzentluber.
Mr.. John Shaffer has sold his
farm to Mr.. Ella Bland at Aurora, to
take possession in November.
Mrs. Mary Knox of Mt. Lake Park,
Elmer Grub, Of German, were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sisk
on Tuesday evening.
Word was received here of the
death of Miss Bena Spenler at her
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-04-22

hopeful that the Chief Inspector will
recommend such service for Emmits-
burg, i. The Special Committee on
Stream pollution met this week and
while we had an interesting discus
sion ON the various stream pollution
bills, no formal report has been
made as yet.
1t is interesting to receive so many
letters concerning legislation on
Federal Aid to Education, Universal
Military Training and Selectvc Ser
vice. These letters are welcome and
most helpful. a delegation OF
representatives Of the Fire and
Police Departments of the District of
Columbia came to my office last
week relative to my bill, H.R. COTS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-04-22

home in Milyerton, Ontario, Canada.
Her sister, Mrs. Barbara Beachy,
formerly of Gortner, was at her side
for several weeks.
Walter Schlossnagle and family
were in Fairmont recently.
Mrs. Ida Yoder, Mr.. and Mrs. Pete
Yoder and children, of Meyersdalc,
were weekend visitors here
Cecil, Kenneth and Gertrude Sla-
bach, Mr.. and Mrs Albert Sisk al
tended the birthday party honoring
Mrs. Ernest Shreve, at her home on
Allegheny, Wednesday evening
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alexander, his
mother and Mr.. and Mrs. Dean, of
Accident were dinner guests on Sun
day of Mr. and Mrs Paul Welch.
Robert Dodge spent the week end
with FLA. at Bedford, Pa
Messrs. Dan Byler and Eli Miller
returned from Ohio, ON Sunday morn
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. LeMayne King, of
White Church, were calling at Sam
Slabach's on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Helbig, of Oak
land, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard Swartzentluber, on Sunday.