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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20
Gehrmonn, King Of u. S. M;Iers.
Will Compete in Star Games

Don Gehrmann, the University
of Wisconsin, 22-year-old Olym-
pic track star who has been hailed
as king of American milers, will
be one of the featured performers
in The Evening Star Games at the
Armory January IA. He'll toe the
mark with a star-spangled field,
including George Wade OF Yale,
last years winner, and Browning
Ross of Villanova. victor in 1947.
Although shut out in the Olym-
pics, Gehrmann clinched place
among the nations great milers
last winter when he won the Wan
amaker Mile In the Millrose
Games at New York in 4:09.5. fifth
fastest time In that colorful events
history. He nipped Willy Slykhuis
of the Netherlands at the wire In
a photo finish after a stretch run
that had fans standing on their
chairs. He'll have to show the
same speed to beat the field ar
rayed against him in The Stars
Games.
Alt Holinberg of Sweden. now
freshman at the University OF
Tennessee and ranked among the
worlds IL best mlers: Jack Bar
ny. champion of Ireland, and Jack
Twomey. former Illinois star and
National AAU 1.500-meters cham
pion, are among those already en-
tered in the race.
Has UnbOunded Confidence.
Gehrmann has unbounded con-
fidence in his ability, confidence
justified by the record, but on
occasions he has run into trouble.
In the 1947 outdoor Big Ten title
meet, for example, he won the
mile crown and was running in
the Emile race when he decided
his spectacles needed wiping. Two
strides later he was fiat on his
face. He got up, brushed, himself
off and. although hopelessly out
Of the running, took off after his
rivals and gained fourth place.
In his home town of Milwaukee
they regard Gehrmann as a COM
bination Of Dizzy Dean. Stymie
and a jackrabbit. Speaking Of
rabbits, he chases them for exer-
else and Milwaukee fans vow he
beats them.
Gehrmann had his ears pinned
back in the 1948 Olympics but
wasn't discouraged. He feels he
wasn't mature enough to whip the
classy fields he faced but he's got
his eye on the 1,500-meter mark
in the 1852 games and Midwest
fans believe he's cinch to get it.
Called Fine Team Man.
The Milwaukee native, however,
isn't as individualistic as he
sounds. Coach Tom Jones of Wis
consin calls him one of the finest
team men ever to wear the Badger
colors. For proof he points out
that he passed up a shot at the
National AAU indoor mile title
last year to run with Wisconsin
against Minnesota. All the Badger
Bullet did was win the mile,
anchor the mile relay team and
establish a new record for the $50.
He did the same in the Big Ten
meet, establishing a Conference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20
Fighter, Inactive S Years, Tries
Comeback for $50, Wins byKO
By George Huber

Pete Galiano. age 80 (rec-
ord book says 32), weight lat.
fought last night at Turner's
Arena. 1t was his first fight
in five years. He was in the
first preliminary even before
some of the customers had been
settled and collected $50 for
knocking out one Frank Ball.
14o, of Washington in the third
round.
This is the same Pete Cali.
arc of Baltimore who as a
handsome and speedy 1885,
FOUNDER was a popular club
fighter around Eastern rings in
the late 193Os and early 1940s.
He is no champion. but a
crowd pleaser who worked reg
ularly and served as a trial
horse for some of the boys on
their way up.
He fought many of the good
ones-Nick Camarata. Howard
Scott, Eddie Alex, Lou Gevin-
son, Joey Silva, Kid Berg, Allie
Stolz, Sammy Angott, Bobby
Ruffin, joey Pirrone, Buster
Tyler, BUNNY Davis apd the
like. He won some. lost some
and got knocked out some. But
the customers liked to watch
him work and he worked regu-
larly until he took too many
beatings in 1943 and 1914 and
voluntarily retired.
Now he needs the money and
wants to make a comeback.
Last night was his first try.
The District Boxing Commits
sion physician gave him a dou-
bly, thorough examination be-
fore he was permitted in the
ring and reported Pete in ex-
cellent shape physically and
mentally.
Frankly he didn't look too
bad, no worse than some of
the prelim boys working around
here now. He still has that
black wavy hair that made him
the idol of the women custom
ers and he didn't appear too fat
despite the extra 10 pounds or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20

so he carries now. His left jab
for which he was noted was a
bit rusty but it was good
enough to floor Ball twice In
the third round.
Matchmaker Gabe Menendez
says he probably will use him
again.
In last nights main event be-
fore 673 spectators, Feather
weight Little Dynamite of
Washington decisioned Jose
Cardenas Of Mexico in 10
rounds. The fast Dynamite
was ahead all the way to win
his 10Th straight.
In other f1ve-round prelimi-
naries, Marshall Clayton, well
terweight, took a split decision
over Charley Bennett; Walter
Roane, another weller. also won
a split decision over Stonewall
Jackson, and Gene Smith.
featherWeight, knocked out
Teddy Harris in the first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20
SeatingCapacitY
Raised 10000
For Rose Bowl
New Stands Built at
Other Stodio; Totol
| Of 661 500 Expected
By the Associated Press

The football bowls expect to
crowd about 10000 more Gus
toners into their games January
2 than a year ago, giving them
something of an all-time record
bulge.
All four of the major post
season attractions-Rose, Sugar.
Cotton and Orange Bowls-haye
found OF built new sitting space
and are counting on crowd in
creases ranging from 1000 to
10000.
The Rose Bowl at Pasadena.
Calf. is arranging for turn
out of 100000 to see the game
between unbeaten California and
Ohio States Big Ten champions.
This is about 10000 more than
usually jam the big California
stadium for the game.
The Cotton Bowl at Dallas, fea-
turing Rice's Southwest tltlists
against North Cardinals South
ern Conference kingpins, has is
sued tickets for 75,500-a jump
of $500.
Around $1,000, an increase OF
5000 are expected to attend the
Orange Bowl offering at Miami.
This is an intersectional clash be-
tween Santa Clara and Kentucky.
The Sugar Bowl hopes to
squeeze at least 1000 more per-
sons into the giant ball park at
New Orleans so $4,000 can see
undefeated, united Oklahoma
tangle with Louisiana State, con-
queror of three conference cham
pions.
661,500 Fans Expected.
In all, 661, 500 fans are expected
to shell out for the 18 remaining
postseason extravaganzas. begin
ming with the North-South Shrine
game at Miami December rs and
ending with the main bowl out
burst January 2.
Three games are scheduled
December 81. They are the East
West Shrine game at San Fran
cisco, an old favorite; the Blue
Gray affair at Montgomery, Ala,
and the Raisin Bowl at Fresno.
Calf.
The attendance, if it comes up
to expectations of the sponsors.
will surpass that of last year by
a good 10000. The total turnout
for the same number of games .
year ago was sol 400.
The total receipts will be larger.
too, but not proportionately 50.
The sponsors expect a $500, $50
kitty this time, compared with
$2,545,800 last New Years Day.
Most of the money will 60 to
competing teams, with those In
the big bowls getting more than
100000. The Sugar Bowl has the
highest ticket top. So, while the
Texas Rose Bowl at Tyler offers
a bargain rate of $40.
Ohio State Drills in Rain.
Meanwhile coaches of the va
rious bowl teams vent ahead with
preparations for the games. Coach
Wesley Fesler sent his Ohio State
squad through its first drills at
Pasadena. The first was held In
(See BOWL GAMES, Page CAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20
I (See RUTHSTROM, Page c.:
Ben Chapman Accepts
Offer to Pilot DunviIIe
BY the Assoeiatad Pres.

DANVILLE, Va, Dec. 20.-Ben
| Chapman, former major league
baseball star and manager, will
pilot the Danville Schoolfield
Leafs in the 1850 Class B Caro-
lima League pennant race.
The announcement was made
last night by w. c. McCubbins.
club president, who said he had
received a wire from Chapman
accepting q recent offer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20
"A. u. Studies Strategy
To Stop Jud Mi||hon;
Terps Beaten, E-71

|
Jud Million, the best center to
appear in this area since the days
of North Cardinals All-America
George Glamack and George
towns Johnny Mahnken. moves
to American University tomorrow
night after an astounding per-
Torrance last night against the
University of Maryland.
Million is the 6-foot-5 center
on the Ohio Wesleyan team, who
with a soft, southpaw hook shot
and a left-handed push shot from
the foul line. poured in % points
as the Battling Bishops, Ohio Con-
ference champions, beat the Terps
1911. at College Park.
A 20-year-old junior from Co.
lumbus. Ohio. and twin brother
Of teammate Bill Million, Jud
averaged EOS points per game
last year. and in seven games this
year boasts a 1919 average.
| Coach Bob Strimer places Mill
hon in the pivot and the good
looking youngster weaves back
and forth. His shorter teammates,
all Handling smoothies, wait
for an opening then fire the ball
to him. Sometimes he fires 1t
right back and the teammate
shoots, and other times he drifts
catlike from the basket. and
without looking fires soft hook
shot that settles in the basket or
misses mighty close.
Cassell Confers With Stewart.
Even Maryland's highly parti-
san students were in full appre-
citation of the big fellows work.
And in addition to his scoring he
was the key man under both back
boards.
Coach Staff Cassell, whose
Eagles entertain the Bishops to-
morrow night, was in conference
with Maryland Coach Flucie
Stewart after the game. The SUBJ
ject was how to stop Million,
Stewart told Cassell that A. us
zone might stop him, but staff
answered that he was afraid Jud
would work under the basket and
murder the Eagles.
If we guard him in front. he'll
drift behind our man and be there
for layups." Cassell said. If we
play a zone he can hit from the
side. Both coaches agreed that
Million was one of the finest col
lege players they ever had seen.
Million led all Ohio scorers last
year with 533 points, but last
nights total was the highest OF
his college career. He's not a
hot-and-cold scorer but usually
makes from Is to % points ano
maintains his 20-point aver
age.
Maryland, trailing almost al
the way and behind II points al
71-59, almost won its second game
out of eight-but not quite. The
Terps pulled up to 1871. but Mill
(See AMERICAN u, Page Ca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20
Heffe|finger Spending
Sd Birthday in Hospital
BY the Associated Press

HOUSTON, Tex, December 20.
Walter w. (Pudge) Heffelfinger,
one of the all-time greats of foot
ball, is recovering from a major
operation at a Houston hospital.
The former Yale all-America
is 80 years old today.
Attendants at Memorial Hospi-
tai described his condition as good.
A surgeon said Heffelfinger under
went a prostate operation several
days ago.
Hefelfnger was guard on
Walter Camps all-America teams
of 1889-90-91.
Hefelfinger became Ill last
Thursday. He must stay in the
hospital for another two or three
weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20
A Slide That Cost q Pennont

When his Dodgers World the Yankees
Barney like GradeA His choice
of pitchers suspect of shoons best friends
taking the old gafer the public
prints bunty suggested he too old be bossng ball
Yet at meeting in New York Shotton was
talking bigger present I'VE don't
have said effect. We've got the 1851
pennant winner"
Eddie Dyer read the statement in news
paper Must be wonderful to feel that way
realizes that but for bad
slide July 49, we'd that pennant
makes sound Brooklyn by lot OF
personally think the only why weren't in
the World Series that slide by Eddie KAYAK"
Cause to Remember
of the most etenve memories sports He can
football for instance in ad
don But KAYAKS slide last
Eddie had made infeld" Dyer saying. He did
pretty AStar being rookie Then he
sliding third base and got hurt At first thought he'd
just damned his ankle.
talked and said Can me this guy
back In two weeks?'
you'll have him in week 10 days, Doc said
1.-TWO three weeks is all I'm asking told him.
"We, the didn't show the real damage We never
did KAYAK back For all Eddie not even be ready
still only lost the pennant the final
day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20

Today ten years ago-Uni-
versity of Chicago abolished
football.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20

record in the half-mile. His per-
Torrance enabled Wisconsin to
tie Ohio State for the Champion
ship.
Gehrmann has numerous hob
bies, chiefly wood carving. He
plays the piano and is B student
in physical education. Track fans
know him best for his hoof1ng,
however. The records he carves
on the track and the rhythmic
tune of his feet drumming over
the boards is the sweetest music to
their ears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20

Worth saying that Ben Hogan shot II or u
in his first round since he almost was killed last
February in highway accident.
The A. P was wrong" Harlow reports.
coli World called Ben over long distance tele-
phone. Ben stated that while he was playing
golf, he uses scooter to get about and hlts very
few long shots, combining his play 10 ptchng
and putting"
Bantam Ben, according to Harlow. con-
TIMES to be troubled by swelling in his legs
when he uses them too much. He wears elastic
supports when walking and, while he is improV-
ing, more and more of his fellow pros feel that
his tournament days are ended. Latest to con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20
Mikan Extends Lead
In NBA Scoring Race
By the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Big
George Mikan of the Minneapolis
Lakers continues to stretch his
scoring lead over Alex Groza of
Indianapolis, National Basketball
Association statistics showed to-
day.
The Laker pivot man has tailed
651 points for a 1913 average,
Groza has 632 for 24.3. Both men
have identical scoring percent
ages, hitting for .448 of shots at
tempted.
But Dick Mehen Of Waterloo
leads in shooting percentage witt
1865. The Iowan is averaging ~l6.1
points a game.
Andy Phillip of Chicago is the
/ top playmaker. He has 1875 as
sists. followed by Jim Seminofl
of Boston, with 1T, and Dick
MCGUIRE of New York. with 104.
Groza dropped in the most
points in a single game. 43 against
Rochester last month.
LEADING scorers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20

form is Jimmy Demaret. ..- ~.. . 49,
Rack last spring Houghon of Prince Georges went on
record as writing off Hogan competitive golfer 1T isn't MS
rbvsica1 Ioehton predicted but the damage to his
nervous system that probably finished him. don't care
what ANYBODY says sport strains the nerves so uc as
Golf hone Ben, but I'm AFRAID m rlght
End of an Era of Giants
Ono seoht to the recent Giants trade in which the
Polo Grounds acquired Sanky and Alvin Dark is the OBJ
vous policy change on part of the Giants.
Giants set team record Tor hitting nome
runs They incredible total of 22l Chinese ana othe
wise and the of the assault on National League pc
inc wore Johnny Mize who hit Willard Marshall who
cot 49, Walker who belted 5 and Sid Gordon VINO con-
trbuted 10. the Giants barely finished fourth
Braves deal OF the heaVy
seekers waived out of the league and SOLD 10 the
Yankees Cooper traded the Cincinnati Reds Ana as
part comparatively light hitting StanKey ana
Dark Marshall and Gordon sent to Boston.
question the big blow that occasionally breaks up
that game obviously
the Giants Shorop Dark and Second basea
Stanky for their league standing than honeu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-12-20
Win, Lose, or Draw
By FRANCIS STANN
Golf on q Scooter

weekly World edited and published by Bob Harlow
oneme chairman PEA Tournament Committee and man
Walter the Associated Press on the wrl
golfers throughout the Nation
, 1949-10-05
S in
by w. L. Gordon
Words Often Misused

Do not say, "She was very de-
lighted to see him" Say, "She
was very much delighted to see
him"
, 1949-10-05
Often Mispronounced

Jocular. Pronounce iok-u-ler, o
as in rock, not as in joke.
Often Misspelled
Engineer; eer. Atmosphere; ere.
Synonyms
Humane, kind, benevolent
sympathetic, tender hearted.
Word Study
EXORBITANT; excessive. He
ought to be mild, not hasty in
judgement, nor exhorbitant in
ambition" Hare
, 1949-10-05

WHAT Of the GREAT ~ PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM

WHAT of the GREAT ~ PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM
GREAT {? PUBLIC Works program has failed dis
maLly. When the program was first announced everyone had
high hopes that at least two things would come about: First,
that there would be employment for many. Second, that at
least there would be a program whichwould see many pub
lie buildings and projects completed which directly and other
wise would enhance the effectiveness of life here, and help
raise the standard of living. Sad to say, none of these, or even
a semblance OF them, has come forth. We are practically
where we were in 1914, and to the contrary our streets are
dug up, dust continues to fly during the dry season, and mud
to splash during the rainy season.
WHAT IS particularly disconcerting to US is that poHti-
clans in Washington and elsewhere often speak in terms of
the millions that haze been poured into "UncLe Sans Poor
house completely forgetting that the greater part of these
millions have gone right back into the pockets of the Ameri-
can businessmen and others. Before any program can be put
into operation, plans have to be made, blueprints drawn, con
terenceS held, and extensive visits carried out, and these be-
heve it or not, bite Justify into the aIlocated funds. By the time
the work actually gets under way, precious little remains, &
before we know it there is a holdup, with work progressing
very slowly, and haphazardly.
1T is INDEED embarrassing and most unfortunately for
these Islands that this condition continues to exist. Who can
give an accounting? Who knows what has happened or is hap-
pening to the program? Where are all the plans, grandiose and
otherwise. Where is the work on the public buildings? What
OF the streets still dug up, ugly and dangerous, covering every
thing in the towns with dust and dirt? What of the sewer sys-
tenn? What of the dock for which local legislators have fought
the last thirty odd years? These and other questions can be
asked. But as of this writing no one, official or otherwise,
seems to know the answer. In the meantime the people of
these Islands continue to have these projects charged against
them, but with little or no benefits.
WE URGE THAT definite steps be taken by the local
officials to clear the air, and give the citizens of these Islands
an idea of what may be expected. We believe that it is the
duty of the Government to inform the public as to those
things to which they are entitled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-02
MODS Denver Attack Queen Mary Is Driven
Women in City's Wild Aground by Wind in
New Year Celebration Leaving Cherbourg
Rioting Extends 8 Blocks;
1000 Youths Bottle
Police in Miami Frey
BY the Associated Press

DENVER, Jan. 1.-Rioting and
mob rule prevailed in Denvers
widest New Years celebration
One mob formed in the downtown
theater district as midnight shows
ended. Crowds pushed up and
down the main business thorough
fare. Women were assaulted anG
one was stripped nude. Shop win
doWs were broken, traffic was
snarled and at least one auto was
overturned.
Police Sergt. Wally Lawless said
the rioting started when a gang OF
teen-age boys and youths began
grabbing girls and forcing them
into store doorways to kiss and mo-
lest them. Escorts Immediately be-
gan fighting.
Before police could restore any
semblance of order the mob mania
had spread over eight blocks tC
crowds of celebrants who previously
had been orderly. Four wagon loads
of celebrantS were hauled to city
jail but later were released.
A second riot broke out on Curtis
street, old theater center. Police
said it started as a fight between
two rival hoodlum gangs, totalling
more than 100 teen-agers, many
welding knives. Police said it was
prearranged and part of a bitter
rivalry. No one was hurt seriously
and no arrests we're MADE.
Sergt. Lawless called the rioting
"the most insane and most danger
Gus exhibition of vandalism and
roNdiness I ever have experienced y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-02

In his first official act of 1949,
President Truman yesterday grant,
ed full recognition to the American
supported government in Southern
Korea as the regime which ought to
rule all that divided land.
Mr.. Humans move followed
close on a Russian cold war maneu-
yer which came with the end of
1913. The Moscow radio reported
Friday that all Soviet troops had
been pulled out of Northern Korea
on Christmas.
| The White House announcement
gave new assurance of American
backing for the administration of
DR.. Syngman Rhee. But 1T held out
no promise of peace, unity and
goodwill in the nation which the
Japanese occupied for 40 years and
which Russia and the United States
have wrangled over since the end
of the war
The political conditions which
now exist in Korea make it almost
inevitable that at some time-poSSi-
bly, in the near future-there should
be major open clashes between the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-02
Giont Liner in No Peril;
High Tide Is Awaited in
Order to RefIout Her
By the Associated Press

CHERBOURG, France, Sunday
Jan. "A stiff wind blew the
huge Brisish liner Queen Mary
aground last night just as it was
leaving Cherbourg harbor fol-
New York.
The 81,235-ton ship IS in no dam
ger, but it cannot be relocated unit
high tide at about 9 am. GMT q
am. EST. The passengers, includ-
ing United Nations delegates bounC
for Lake Success, will remain aboard
The liner. with accommodations
for 1900. took on $50 passengers ir
Cherbourg and was proceeding
through the port channel when il
struck a sand bar. 1t went aground
within the Cherbourg Seawall anc
is safe from the worst buffetings OF
the storm.
The Queen Mary entered Cher.
bourg port at 5 pm. GMT 12 moor
EST yesterday from Southampton
and moved away from its moorings
three and a half hours later.
The vessel headed for the west
pass out of the harbor in command
of an inshore pilot, M. Frelaut. II
was just heading into the channel
for an exit from the port when the
trouble began.
To get out of the harbor without
the aid of tugs the giant liner is
obliged to use her anchors to as
sist in turning. 1t was almost at
dead stop and was lifting its
anchors when a stiff gust of wind
caught it and showed it onto the
sands. 1t did not have enough head
way to resist the wind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-01-02
Mob of 1000 Youths
Battles Miami Police

MIAMI, Fla, Jan. l P).-It took
most of Miami's police force to dis
perse mob estimated at 1000 per-
sons following the King Orange
Jamboree parade last night.
Police Capt. John H. Weber said
the mob set fire to long lines OF
crates and boxes left on downtown
streets by parade watchers and then
threw firecrackers into the burning
piles when firemen arrived.
Walgreen's drug store bore the
brunt of the crowds fury when
hundreds of youngsters damned the
store and looted counters of Their
merchandise.
Capt. Weber said patrolmen were
reluctant to use forceful means
to break up the mob, even though
ringleaders threatened to overturn
a patrol car and knocked a motor
cycle patrolman to the pavement.
1T was fantastic" said Weber
"a mob of youngsters apparently
unorganized but all intent on loot
ing and fighting with police and
hremen. 1t took us two hours. tc
bring the situation under control.