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Evening star., 1948-03-27
By Burton Hawkins
Stcr Stcff Correspcndsnt

LAKELAND, Fla, Mar. 27.-Sam
Meeks. a small, 15S-pound tatooed
ex-boatswain' mate, is making a
strenuous bid to take command of
the Mats shortstop job and Prexy
Clark Griffith likes his chances. Un-
known to Washington fandom,
Meeks may make the grade in a
fantastic style, which would have
the Cinderella story resembling a
routine event.
Two days ago Meeks was one Of
the Mats numerous farmhands bid
ding for berth on the Chattanooga
club in training at Winter Garden,
IL miles down the road. Today
he's the talk of Washington's camp
and slated for an exhaustive exam
ination to determine if the Meeks
shall inherit the Mats shortstop
position.
On Thursday Griffith journeyed
to Winter Garden and got a glimpse
of Sam. When Manager George
Myatt of the Lookouts wanted to
replace Meeks at shortstop after
five innings, Griffith overruled him.
He wanted a longer look at the
little fellow who batted 1876 for
Charlotte last season and thumped
across 100 runs.
Gets Timely Singles.
Griffith was delighted with Meeks'
performance and ordered him to
report to Orlando yesterday. Sam
was inserted at shortstop, supplant-
ing Johnny Sullivan, and fash
ioned two crisp. timely singles, bat
ting across two runs and scoring
another as Washington walloped
Birmingham, 1913.
Il don't have any doubt that
he'll hit" said Griffith, "and I think
he'll field we'll enough. He's a bit
MISUNDERSTANDING balls a little
to the side-but he comes up with
them, so there isn't much sense in
changing him. We need hitting on
this club and Meeks might give us
more of it,"
Meeks, who will be "a next month,
came into the Mats system by capti-
Evening star., 1948-03-27
CopitoI Five Advances
In Hellenic Tourney
Special Dispatch to The Stor

CHICAGO, Mar. 27.-The Ahepa
Lions of Washington, D. c.. will face
the winner of a second-round game
between Chicago's Ypsilanti and
Fond Du Lac, Wis, here tonight IN
the quarterfinal play Of the Ma
tional Hellenic Invitational Basket
Ball Tournament.
The Washingtonians drew first
round bye and last night downed
Garfield Ahepa Of Chicago, 1851,
in the opening days only second
round game.
Semifinals will be played tomor-
row and the championship tilt is
slated for tomorrow night.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Chandler Cuvorts
In Field With As
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla,
Mar. 27.-Baseball Commissioner
A. B. Chandler donned a Phila-
delphia Athletics uniform yester-
day and worked out with the
major league team. He batted
out a few balls and shagged a few
flies.
Chandler has been visiting clubs
training in the California Arizona
and will make a swing around
the Florida training camps after
his Palm Beach visit.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Gotham Race Tracks
Again Face Strikes
By the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Mar. 27.-Labor
trouble lurked around the corner
again today for New York race
tracks. Grooms and exercise boys
gave notice that they planned to
strike at the most effective
moment.
Jamaica, where there was four
day strike last October which closed
the Long Island course for one day
is scheduled to open next Thurs
day. The track employees claim
many horsemen have refused to
sign a code of honor" with the
union.
Evening star., 1948-03-27

year -old ex-Marine lieutenant from Lake Charles,
La
And how does it feel to have wealth and fame
suddenly showered on one?
"Wonderful-and terrible" drawls the quiet
Boston Braves rookie. "Im on a spot don't
care so much for myself, but these fellows"-he
waved hand at his teammates sprinkled on the
feld-"feel they've got good chance to win the
pennant And I'm the guy who could spoil their
hopes"
We are sitting on the steps of the Braves
dressing in deep left field and Dark is getting
the routine newspaper treatment. Do you think
you're ready for the majors? What about your
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Boys Club Boxer Scores
In Pocket Billiards Meet

Frank Tavenner, newly crowned
AAU 126-pound novice boxing
champion, has tied for the Boys
Clubs of America senior pocket
billiards championship for the Mid
die Atlantic States.
Tavenner, member OF the
Georgetown Branch Boys Club. will
play in the national championships
in New York, April 12-14
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Michigan, Leading Swim,
Faces Threat in Ohio State

Yale and Michigan State ran hfth
with nine points each, while North.
western gathered six, Purdue four,
Southern California three, Iowa
State two and La Sale College and
North Carolina one each.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Barbara Ann Adds Title

CALGARY. Mar. q tP.-Barbara
Ann Scott of Ottawa, world and
OLYMPIC champion, last night gave
a spectacular display Of free skating
to capture easily the Canadian wom-
ems senior skating championship.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Cuqe Tourney to Open

The five top girls basket ball
teams in the District Recreation B
League will begin championship
playoffs at 7 o'clock Monday night
at Central High School.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Drill at Hyuttsville

The Hyattsville baseball team
began spring practice today. Pros
pective candidates are asked to call
w. ]. Cecil ut Warfeld 1925.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Motley Reelected Prexy

PETERSBURG, Va, Mar. ~ R.-
Edward N. Motley OF Petersburg has
been reelected president Of the
Southside Virginia Baseball League.
Evening star., 1948-03-27


Il can't help but feel pretty tight"
three couldn't
loosening little Billy Souhworth wonderful
Eddie Stanky.'
From the Walls of China to Lake Charles
The Braves playing a pile
visiting players alike rate the Florida
been committed this field and he that southworh
into consideration.
He told to stay down the ball, but worry
bobbled a
Whats Stanky doing you2'
80 far mainly talking. still pneumonia
attack and hasn't been able But he talks
the National hters
fellow"
Whats this talk of the Braves sending essary all
to China with sign you to
contractp
I'm not know. Anyway they didn't China.
But when McCrew scout was sitting in
parlor in Lake
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Terp Lucrossemen Work Out

Maryland University's lacrosse
team worked out with Princeton yes
terday at College Park in prepara-
ton for Tuesdays opener with Har-
ward,
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Silver Spring Practice

The Silver Spring baseball team
will practice at 2 pm. tomorrow at
the Jessup Blair field.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
VIM Lose, or Draw
The Dark Hour Approaches
By FRANCIS {. STANN
Stor Sioff Correspondent

BRADENTON, Fla, 27-Not very many college ball
major chase them all the China
contract then off
shortstop Here regular job
Rutt To Dark soft-t king o.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
College, Yes, but No Pro Football

The Braves gambling and Dark knows
worrying him. It's nice have 40
tax bite and lot of consider
What happens you don't make this
Will take that football pro back
school?"
Baseball is favore
make good don't want to play football thinking
golf AS for school, got of the Marine
Corps I've got only education
anybody"
Evening star., 1948-03-27
yiroinio Netmen Triumph

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Mar
27 P.-The University OF Virginia
tennis team launched its 1948 sea-
son here with an 8-to-l victory over
PRESBYTERIAN College.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Coaching Clinic at V. N. !.

LEXINGTON, Va, Mar. 27 R.
Some 60 Virginia high school
coaches were attending the V. M. L.
coaching clinic here today.
Evening star., 1948-03-27
Exhibition Baseball
Results YESTERDAY.

wasshinston A)' 10; Birmtnsham
Cincinnati N), 8; Detroit A), 8
St. Louis tN:5,. .: Philadelphia tNo, l.
New York AD, 7; Boston (AD, ..
Cleveland (A). 10: St. Louis tA). q.
Los Angles IS tP. c. L. TO- Chicago
Oakland tP. C. L., 8; Pittsburgh
st Louis 'B" "a. 6; San DIEGO
(P. C. L., 4.
(P. C. L., ..
Evening star., 1948-03-27
First Time Up, He Doubled

Dark attended Louisiana University
sophomore yarsthe interrupted schoong-but
he became legendary figure in athletics spec
acular guard in basket ball. halfback football
shortstop in baseball and in track
Braves caught with young you owen
shpmate in the Navy and present boxing
of fabulous athlete
He'll be Al-America football returns" Owen used to
in 1914 and 1945
the moment he tries it, the played
of golf He borrowed or four
par"
Dark Is asked If that story is true He grins.
Owen wonderful friend" replies first time
played golf shot 80 81noing like
I was an 80s my first round"
After him signing the Braves kept
Dark for of the 1946 stepping
the first time professional ready of
and Boston him campaign and
in the American Association
1876 hits and looked good that Souhworth his
regular
Evening star., 1948-03-27
CoIIeqe Baseball

BY the Associated Press
Princeton, 6: Maryland, s..
Minnesota, II; South. Methodist ID.
Texas, 10: Ohio State. 4.
Wake Forest. 21: Akron, 2.
North Carolina, 3; Virginia, /.
Navy, 5; Syracuse, Q.
Elon. 5; Randolph Macon. 3.
Wyoming. 5: Colorado Colless, T.
Mich. State, 8; Presbyterian. 3.
Duke, g. South Carolina, s.
Nevberry. g.: Ohio Univ. g..
Oklahoma, Is: Texas Christian, z.
Tulane. II: Northwestern o;
Idaho, 4-l6; Whitman. 3-1.
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE.
Detroit. 4: New York, Detroit LEADS
best-of-seven series, 2-O).
Evening star., 1948-03-27

Moline. 70: Indianapolis SO Moline
leads, 81, In best-of-nve series).
Oshkosh, SO: Minneapolis. 81 Mime
apclis leads, 2.1, IN best-of-fve
series).
Pacific BASKET LEAGUE.
Portland, rs: Bellingham, II.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09

Mir. Williams, who is now forty one years of age, was born in the Town of Fraser, Iowa, and went with his family to the State of Wyoming in his early youth where he subsequently, worked in the coal mines of Wyoming and maintained membership in the United Mine Workers of America. He attended the University of Washington and came to Alaska as school teacher, teaching at various places in the territory including HOonah, Me- Grath, Unga, Hope and Seldovia. He served one term IS q. $. Con- missioner at HOonah. Returned to the University of Washington where he received his LIB Degree in Law and upon his return to Alaska, was appointed Assistant United States Attorney for the Third Division at Anchorage and subsequently, en- gagged in the private practice of Law with Thomas M. Donohoe. MT. Will Hams is married and has two chill dren, both born in the territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09

Democratic candidate for the office of Territorial Highway En- gineer, and present incumbent.
 During his term as Territorial Highway Engineer, Mt. Metcalf has become thoroughly con- versant with the needs of each Division for roads, airfields and harbor facilities, and has al- located funds from his department for much needed construction along these lines.
 MT. Metcalf is a veteran of the first World War and has lived in the territory continuously since 1913. He has several times served as City Engineer for Ju- neau and has maintained his pri- vate engineering practice.
 Mir. Metcalf holds a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from Cornell University.
 He is a lifelong D e m crat and stands firmly behind his Party's platform as adopted at the Ketchilxan convention of last January.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09
CAPTAINS CHOSEN FOR
 BOY SCOUT CAMPAIGN

Scout finance campaign chair man Charles Goldstein today an- nounced the appointment of cap tains to head up the eight teams which will canvass the city on "Wednesday of next week. Each of the captains is recruiting his team of seven other members, who will choose their calls at the kickoff breakfast at 7:30 am. Wednesday at the Baranof Team captains in clude Fred Henning, Jack Bur ford, Howard Simmons, Jim Church A. B. Phillips, Gene Vuille, Ed Keithahn, and Floyd Fagerson Members Of their teams wi.i be an nouncCd next week Goldstein re- ports.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09

Mrs. Sam Christy died Friday morning at her home in James, town Bay at the age of 78. A resi- dent of Sitka since 1924, Mrs. Chlisty was noted for the beauti-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09
NEWS ITEMS
 FROM SITkA
lsrecial Correspondencel

SITKA, Alaska, Oct. 2.-Johnny Salskov who was lost while hunt ing on Krlzoff last weekend, was located Sunday morning after a two-day search. by Jim Rinehart, flying an Alaska Coastal plane, Mir Rinehart remained during the day dropping supplies and direct ing a search party working from Shehkoff Bay.
 Salskov had walked out un- der his own steam to the Coast Guard hoat which was anchored in Shelikoff then collapsed from fatigue and exposure. He explain ed he had been unable to signal having used up all his ammuni- ton and having no dry matches for a fire.
 This being the second consecu- tive hunting season that men have been lost in the Bud Bay area the Forest Service has called for volunteers to build a trail from Mud Bay and another from CraL Bay to the main trail.
 The Forest Service will provide Q beat with accommodations foi the volunteers, markers and all equipment. However, funds are not available for the actual work nec- essary. Dan Moller and Fred Nel- son will be in charge of the work party which is being assembled by US. Commissioner Frank R.cn- ards.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09
HS fEse E'i2ase teD Nglse Sassee TBsesf N'EeOSeY Xdbsg Elect VV6gI Represent
 tEse Majority Of
 fhe People!

This is a critical time Alaska and Alaskans When you 20 to the the October 18th election, should whom vOe You should know their training their records You should know that they will you honestly and faithfully in all matters affecting your welfare records of the Democratic nominees coming election You will find that they are men of ex perience ability integrity Headed by E. L. sob Bartlett our Democratic Delegate Congress- the Democratic Ticket merits ycu confidence support the coming election October Study the study their records study the Democrau Platform and the Democratic Ticket straight in the coming October l2 Now is the time to protect your future Go polls the Democratic Ticket for better and more prosperous Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09

Gcrdon Greenbank and W. c. Case.
 On each Totem trip the plane has been bringing over a ton of food stuffs and is expected to make special flight tomorrow with freight only in an attempt to catch up on freight deliveries.
 Mrs Howard Bradshaw left this morning for several weeks visit with relatives and friends in Se- attle. During her absence her daughter Maureen will stay with Mrs. Al Johnson and her sen Billy with Mrs. Harold Donnelly.
 Kermet Olsen and family, who fish at Kalinen Bay during the summer, have left for winters vacation in the States. They plan to return as usual in the spring.
 MT. and Mrs. E. T Morrow, oi Smith and Morrow Canning Go. plan to spend the winter in Port ; Orchard. Wash.
 The Teen-Age Club held elec- tions Friday evening at their regu- Jar meeting at the Community House. Elected were Bill Law renee. president; Jack Lawrence vice. president; Natasha Calvin secretary; Sally Corners, treasurer; Berna Boettcher and Bud Fetter two-year representatives to tho Executive Council. Fay Kinbert and Billy Lawrence, one year rep resentatives.
 The Club has been completely
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09
FRANK "A. BOYLE
For Auditor Oi Alaska

Mr. Boyle Mt Pleasant in the State of Pennsyi- vana and worked in the coal mines of Pennvana MT Eove was graduated University with
 I,eevee in Law Alaska 1912, working TOT the U S. in the private practice Of law He became Territory Alaska in 1883 and has been ccnsecuyeIy since that time MT Boyle IS mar
 ed and the American Bar Association
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09

ful rugs she made, ana TOT Ine tanning, dyeing and sewing oi buckskin jackets.
 Mrs. Christy is survived by her husband, her son. William s. Ward, her daughter, Mrs. Joe Edwaros ol Seattle. three brothers and sis- ter in the States and five grand children.
 Funeral services will be conducted bv the Rev. E. K. Mooers and burial will be at the Moose Ceme- tery.
 Roberta Jackson was brought to the Sitka Crthopedic hospital this week hy Dr. Phillip Moore. Her mother. Mrs. Sig Jackson, plans to stay here for at least two weeks during the critical stage of Rob- erta's treatment, and has taken a room ia the nurses quarters on Jaronski in order to be near her dauahter. wno was severely burn ed at Douglas when her clothing caught fire.
 Colleen Miller, three-year-oid daughter of MT. and Mrs. Earl Mil Ter. returned this week from a three week visit with her grand parents, MT. and Mrs. Alex Demos of Douglas, and her aunt, Mrs. Harry Jenkins on Glacier High way.
 Colleen flew to Juneau with Patricia Balog of Douglas who had Leen visiting the Millers over the Labor Day holiday-and returned with Mrs Oryille Paxton.
 Grant Pearson, local Park Service representative. left by plane We'd ncsday to attend the Park Ser vice Convention at Grand Canyon starting October 4 He will then fly to Mt. Mckinley Park where he has been transferred. He will be replaced here by Ben Miller, who is expected to arrive in about two weeks
 Karen and Dickie Roach, daugh- ters C. the late Francis Roach were taken south by plane this week by their paternal grandmoth- CT, Mrs. Anna Berg, to join their mother in Seattle. Since their fathers death they have been liv- ing with their mothers parents, Mir and Mrs. Jesse NGcGraw.
 Mrs Lillian Rehberg, mother of Mrs Frank Hennessy, left by To-
 m Airlines this morning for Port iand, Oregon, where she will live with friends Mrs. Rehberg has been night operator for the Sitka Telephone Company for the past three years.
 Passengers arriving hy Totem Airlines Friday were: Harriett Campbell, Helen Jivook, Mrs Casey Jcnes, Mrs Esther Daine with daughters Rosie Mae and Patsy and son Tommy, Alfred Forester, to visit his brother Don Forester.
 Leaving this morning were Will ard Schaeffer, Richard w. Erin ton, Mrs. Howard Bradshaw, Lill- ian Rehberg, Muriel Cook, MT. and Mrs T MnrrCW Dale Tuttle
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09

Edward III, King of England, who was born in 1912, wcs known as Edward of Windsor, his rirth- place.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09

Ii has peen estimated that less than 20 percent of American Negro cs are of rure African descent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09
<. [. (g0B) BARTLETT
Delegate To Congress

By residence Alaska since 1904 and his wide Delegate E. tBob Bartlett H the idea, Delegate Congress Territory of Alaska Mr. trained received his primary education at Fairbanks worked reporter i'll business Secretary to Delegate AntIony Washington Secretary of Alaska and was elected Alaska 194 and has held that Bartlett adopts the Democratic nIatfos for his territory will work inelv for Alaska in the natcn's capital
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09

reorganized with a formal consti- tuticn drawn up by members and unanimously adopted. New Senior Councillor is Ralph Weeks.
 The Teen-Age Cub was formed three years ago for purely social purposes. During that time it has grown into a mature community organization, with its members talk ing an active part in all commun- fly affairs.
 The Elks Club is holding it's first party of the seas, n this eve nins-a semi formal dalce with re- fresmepts provided by the Emblem Club. Music will be by newly formed orchestra: MT. and Mrs Clarence Bands, Hubert Reavis and Ken Nordby
 Scores of eager hunters are out on the duck flats this weekend for the opening of the bird season Results will probably Le meagre, as to date not many birds Lave been in evidence.
 -s 1 The first Negro slaves were lrcueht to Virginia before the ! Pilgrims landed at Plymouth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09

Ferdinand Roll died MonGay at the Pioneers Home Hospital, where he was taken the previous Friday with a broken leg. The solitary. almost friendless 37 year old bachelor had been lying help less for hours before sufficient concern was felt over his failure to open his store as usual. It was late afternoon when friends finally broke into his apartment and found him.
 Mir Roll was born in Germany in February, 1861, came to New York in 1881 and the following year moved to San Antonio, Texas, to join his brother in a business venture. The two brothers moved to Hope, Alaska, in 1896, where the brother remained while Ferd- inand Roll came to Sitka in 1898 and started his store.
 Funeral services were conduct ed by the Rev. Ernst Nygaard at the Lutheran church and bur ial at the Pioneer Cemetery. Pall- bearers were Dr. H. J. Hodgins, Thomas Tilson, w. w. Knight, Theodore Kettleson. J. H. Gilpat- rick and Hugo Frederickson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-10-09

The first Negro slaves were hrcuqht to Virginia before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1948-07-19
Baseball Game Honors
Mrs. Bethune

WASHINGTON, July 10. IAN
P)-Honoring Mrs. Mary Mcleod
Bethune, founder-president of the
National Council Of Negro Women
on her birthday, the Homtsead
Grays of Washington and the
Clowns of Indiana, played a bene-
fit baseball game July IA, at Grit
fifth stadium.
For the past several years, the
Homestead Grays have observed
the birthday of Mrs. Bethune with
a baseball game in her honor, the
proceeds of which go to NSNW
for use in the promotion of it's
national and international pro-
gram.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1948-07-19
ouis-Lesnevich
Fights Reported

NEW YORK. July 10. - The
New York Daily Mirror said to-
night that the goth Century
Sporting club is planning a bout
between Joe Louis and Gus Les
nevich, worlds light heavyweight
champion, at Yankee Stadium.
September %.
Louis announced his retirement
as heavyweight champion after he
knocked out Jersey Joe Walcott
last month. However, Promoter
Mike Jacobs is said to be laying
the ground work for a Louis-Les-
nevich bout to combat the grow
ing competition from a rival pro
moter, the Tournament of Cham
pions, Inc.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1948-07-19
Files Civil
Suit Against Cafe

Mrs. Caulder that she had been
ordered to charge her $3.50 for
the meal. Mrs. Caulder asked to
see the manager and while she
waited commenced to eat the
meal. The manager explained
when he arrived that the excess
charge was for the "five custom
ers who walked out" Mrs. Cauld-
er then refused to pay, so the din
ner was removed.
Two of the whites with Mrs.
Caulder approached the manager
and asked him just why he did
what he did. He said he just was
not interested in serving Negroes
that they hurt his business.
This, however, is the pay-off.
A good portion of his trade is de-
rived from the union people who
have their headquarters just across
the street. Unfortunately these
people at first did not take any
action, but now they are begin
ming to move. They are boycotting
the place in droves. Several meet
ings have been called in which to
mobilize against this threat to the
Negro people. 1t should result in
a new harmony between Negroes
and whites. For here is an instance
Of whites carryin the ball on an
issue that ordinarily affects and
involves Negroes alone.
The tragice part of incidents
like this is the lack of initiative
generally shown by Negrodes.
Again fortunately, several Negroes
moved in this incident and in this
way precipitated the action by the
whites. Credit must be given to
Attorney Carter who insisted
along with Mrs. Caulder that this
civil rights case be filed.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1948-07-19
''SatcheI" Paige
Amazes Indians
Boss with control

CLEVELAND, July 10. CAMP
Leroy "Satchel" Paige, the leg
endary right-hand hurler formerly
with the Kansas City Monarchs,
uncorcked visible evidence before
his new boss, Bill Veeck Of the
Cleveland Indians, of his unique
proves with the league ball here
last week. Veeck, who has signed
Paige for the rest of the season
as relief hurler on Bob Feller's
recommendation, was somewhat
dubious about the many stories
he had heard o fthe hurler's accur-
acy and deceptiveness with the
ball.
Facing new teammates in a try
out, Paige tossed so pitches from
the mound to men like Lou Boud-
CONTINUED on page A.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1948-07-19
Lena Packs En- In

= NEW YORK, July 10. CAMP
Lena Horne, lovely singing star
of the screen and stage, wound
u pher second week at the Capitol
theater having proven again her
drawing power over a big week
end. Len'as appearances at the big
Broadway hous 7 always sched-
uled for the hot "dog days" and
the box office receitps attest her
popularity when other theaters are
in the doldrums.