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Evening star., 1953-04-12
Kid Nichols, Dead at SO, Won
$50 Games, Always Finished
BY the Associoted Press

KANSAS CITY. April 11.-One
of baseball's all-time greats,
Charley A. (Kid) Nichols, died
today at the age of 83.
A member of baSeball's Hall of
Fame, the Kids career as a
pitcher in the major leagues
spanned Is years, from 1890 to
1905. During that time he won
$50 games and never was re-
moved for a relief pitcher.
He spent II years with the
Boston Nationals and played a
leading role in the five pennants
won by that club.
In later years he was fond of
comparing his own salary as a
major Lacquer with the sums re-
ceived nowadays. His top with
Boston was $4,000 in 1892. That
was the year he won 36 games
and lost 16.
The frequency of arm ailments
among modern-day hurlerS dis
turbed him.
IF a pitcher today wins IS
games a year he is considered
great" he said recently. I'VE
used to work 40 or so games a
season and pitch every day. If
we got kink in the arm we
kept on pitching until we worked
it out. Nowadays they rush a
pitcher to the hospital.
He thought young pitchers try
too much fancy stuff and ruin
their arms"
Nichols, born in Madison, Wis.
was IL years old when his par
ents moved to Kansas City. Six
years later he got his start with
Kansas City Of the Western
Evening star., 1953-04-12
Hogan Leads Masters Four Strokes with sc for Record 2O5
Busbys 2Run Homer and Single Help Mats Beat Piraes 81
Yonks, Dodgers Picked,
But Key Men Must Deliver

weeks Of touring the Florida
training camps. the impression
gained here is that both the
Yankees and Dodgers have too
many ball players for the rest of
the clubs. This is qualified with
the observation that a prolonged
absence or letdown of and by any
one several key players is likely
to leave the door open to the In
dianS in the American League
and the Phillies and Cardinals in
the National.
Any other winner, including
the New York Giants, would have
to be rated as a long shot. There
are too many flaws, at least at
the present time, in the other
clubs.
"A choice of the Phillies to win
out over the Dodgers is tempting
On paper, they have the two best
young pitchers in the majors
Robin Roberts and Curt Sim
mons. The PhilS have IS per cent
of an inf1eld in Third Baseman
Willie Jones, Shortshot Granny
Hammer and First Baseman Earl
Torgeson. They have Del Ennis
and Richie AShburn in the out
field, not to mention the veteran
Bill Nicholson.
But like so many other clubs,
including the Mats. the Phils look
thin in a couple of spots and on
the bench. The hope had been to
swap their other first baseman,
(See PROSPECTS, Page iC-3.)
Evening star., 1953-04-12
Sim Iness Breaks
Own u. S. Record
For Discus Throw
By the Asseeioted Press

PALO ALTO, Calf, April II.
Sim Iness, Southern California
Olympic star. today set a new
American discus throw record
of 185 feet 5K inches.
The Trojans, with Iness and
two other Olympic stars leading
the way. decisively whipped
Stanford in a duel meet. 1924 to
5lH.
Stanford's great Bob Matthias.
twice winner of the Olympic
decathlon, finished third in the
discus throw.
InesS' record heave beat his
own mark of 1873 feet 5A inches
set in 1851.
Iness and Matthias both come
from Tulare, Calf.
Evening star., 1953-04-12
How They'll Finish

League. although their road to
the flag may be rocker.
The one big hope for all other
teams appears to be the advanc-
ing years of the defending cham
pions. The Yankees will open
against the Mats tomorrow at
Griffith Stadium with an elderly
pitching staff and a shortstop
whose physical ability to play
another hard, full season has
been questioned.
The Dodgers will be starting
with an aging infield, except for
Jim (Junior) Gillian at second
base, and their fragile southpaw
pitching star, Preacher Roe,
already past the dangerous 35-
year-old mark.
But, after something like eight
Evening star., 1953-04-12

times in 43 years since President
Taft started the custom in 1910.
Also starting a day early in
the National League will be the
Milwaukee Braves, replacing
Boston, and the Cincinnati
Reds, who will meet at Cincin-
natl. All other clubs will get
under way Tuesday.
All reserved grandstand and
box seats at Griffith Stadium
have been sold, but $500 re-
served bleacher seats and 1000
unreserved bleacher seats still
are available. In addition, 1000
(See OPENER, Page C-6.)
Evening star., 1953-04-12
|StobbsPitches
|5-Hitter;; Sandy
Saves His Lead
Griffs Take 18th Win
As HoderIein's Run
Snaps Tie in Ninth
By Burton Hawkins
Stor Sfoff CORRESPONDENT

PITTSBURGH. April 11.-Jim
Busby emerged from his batting
slump with a booming two-run
homer in the seventh inning and
tainted but timely ninth
inning single today to lead the
Mats 80 conquest of the Pitts
burgh Pirates.
The Mats received five-hit
pitching from Chuck Stobbs, who
worked eight innings, and Sandy
Consuegra. but they were on the
wrong end of a 20 score until
Busby unloaded his 420-foot
blast off HOWE Pollet that
cleared the bullpen and the wall
beyond it to tie the score.
Washington stirred up the
winning run in the ninth after
Mel Hoderlein batted for Stobbs
and singled to left. Eddie Yost
fouled out attempting to sacri-
flee. but Busby's pop fly to short
right fell safely and Hoderlein
legged it to third base. Mickey
Vernon's long fly to Frank
Thomas in rightfield got Holder
lein across and Consuegra pre-
served the victory by disposing
of the Pirates in the ninth.
Win Six of Last Seven.
Tae triumph was the Mats
third straight, their sixth in
seven games. and gave them a
ITO record in exhibition games.
1t also assured Washington of
getting no worse than a split
with any of the 10 major league
foes faced this spring. The Mats
end their exhibition slate here
tomorrow against the Pirates.
Busby had only one hit in "a
previous attempts before pound
ing Pollett, the former southpaw
star of the st. Louis Cards. Jim's
blow followed a sharp single to
center by Yost and ended six
Scoreless innings dealt the Mats
by Left-hander Paul LaPalme
and Right-hander Johnny Lin
dell.
The Pirates took the lead in
the third inning after Mike
Sandlock walked and Dick Cole
sacrificed. Dick Hall flied out,
but Paul Smiths single to right
brought Sandlock across.
Runnels Strands Four.
The Mats clipped LaPalme, a
Hollywood graduate, for four
hits in the first three innings.
but Pete Runnels left four run
ners stranded in that span. He
popped up for the final out in
the first inning after Yost
walked and Jensen singled. In
the third inning he flied out to
Carlos Bernier in center after
Yost and Jensen singled.
Lindell, the former Yankee
outfielder who won "a games
with Hollywood last season,
blanked the Mats on one hit in
the next three innings. Lindell
was wild, issuing four walks, but
the Mats couldn't capitalize on
1t. Wayne Terwilliger doubled
off Lindell with two out in the
sixth for his fourth extra-base
blow in three games.
Lindell bowed out with a tow
ering drive over the same Sec
ton of the leftfield fence where
Busby later directed his homer,
Lindell's homer opened the Pi-
rates sixth and gave Pittsburgh
a 20 lead.
Stobbs was in trouble in the
eighth when Pollet singled with
(See MATS, Page ca.
Evening star., 1953-04-12

League. Because of his age, he
was named THE Kid"
After playing with Kansas
City and Omaha in the Western
League. he went to Boston in
1890.
Leaving the Boston club in
1901, he managed the St. Louis
Cardinals and the Kansas City
club, plotting the latter to title
in 1908.
After his retirement in 1905
he coached baseball at Missouri
Valley College and aided several
Kansas City amateur clubs.
He was named to the Hall of
Fame in l949. the 18th pitcher
to be so honored.
Evening star., 1953-04-12
Tomorrow's Program

Noon-Gates open. con-
cert by Goldman's Band.
12:3O-1::30 - Washington
batting practice.
1::30-2:00-NeW York bat
ting practice.
2:00-2:1O-NeW York field
ing practice.
2:1O-2:20 - Washington
fielding practice.
2:20-2::30 - Ground crew
grooms field.
2::3O-Army Band arrives.
2:45-Vice President Nix
on arrives.
2:50-Speaker Martin and
either Clark Griffith or CAL
vim Griffith raise flag in
centerfield.
2::58-Vice President Nix
OH throws out first ball.
3:00-Play ball!
Evening star., 1953-04-12
Exhibition Baseball
TODAY'S SCHEDULE.

TODAY'S SCHEDULE.
Washington tAl at PITTSBURGH (Nl.
Milwaukee. tNl at Boston (A).
Chicago ,tA) at Chicago (Nl.
Cleveland CA at New York (N).
Detroit. tA at Cincinnati tNl.
New York (Al at Brooklyn (Nl,
Philadelphia tA) at Philadelphia (N)
st. Louis tA) at st. Louis (N).
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
Washington tA). 3: Pittsburgh tN,, 2
Philadelphia tAl, 5: Philadelphia
New York tA>. 5: Brooklyn CN,. 4.
Chicago tAl, 6; Chicago (Nl, o.
St. Louis (Al. 2; st. Louis (N), o,
Cincinnati (N. 4: Detroit (A). 3.
Evening star., 1953-04-12
Ben Needs Only
Today 10 Set
Tourney Mark
Ed Oliver Closest
After Overcoming
Slump on Back Nine
BY MerreII WhittIesey
Stor Stoff Core spondent

AUGUSTA, Ca. April IL
Ben Hogan, who had been
threatening for two days to play
the Augusta National golf course
in 66, followed through today.
Mr.. Determination himself
was seven under par at one
time, and finished six under to
Evening star., 1953-04-12
Mats 8, Pirates 7

Flied out for LaPalme in third,
fSinsled for Stobbs in ninth
washington --- 900 900 2O1-3
Pittsburgh OOl OOI 00O-3
Runs batted mp Smith, Lindell.
BuSby (2|. Vernon. Two base hit-Ter-
wiliiger: Home runs-Lindell, Busby
Stolen base-Yost. Sachifice-Cole, Cas-
tiglione. Double plays-O ConneIl to Cole
to P. Smith: Yost to Terwilliger to YER
non; Cole tunaSSisted); Cole to OConnell
to P. Smith. Left on base-Washington,
10; Pittsburgh, 4. Base on balis-Of La
Paine, J.. off Lindell. 4; of Pollet, /;
of Stobs. l; on Consuegra. l. Struck out
2: by Consuegra, l. Hits-Off LaPaime,
4 in 3 innings: of Lindell. l in 3 inn
ings: on Pollet in 3 innings: of Stobbs,
inning. Hit By pitcher-By Stobbs
tThomasl. Wild Pitch--Stobbs. Balk-
Lindell. Passed ball-Sandlock. Winning
pitcher-Stobbs. Losing pitcher-PoHet
Umpires-Goetz; Honochick, Warneke
Time. OF. Attendance-3,102.
Evening star., 1953-04-12

he went down I could think only of Ray
Chapman, because Chapman toppled over
backward in the very same way" Chap
man was the Cleveland shortstop who was
killed when hit in the head by Carl Mays
OF the Yankees in 1920. If Garcias pitch
had caught Spencer couple of inches
higher, it's generally agreed, there might
have been a similar tragedy.
Jaroslav Drobny, self-exiled Czech ten
mis- player, is due to replace Ken McGregor
on Jack Kramer's 1854 pro tour, it is re-
ported. Kramer has become disen-
chanted with the handsome Australian who
Evening star., 1953-04-12
Cards of Leaders

post a 54-hole record in the
Masters tournament of 205. His
lead, going into the final round,
is a solid four strokes.
1t appeared for while that
only Bob Hamilton stood between
Hogan and an insurmountable
advantage with 18 holes to play,
but Eddie Oliver and Chick Har-
bert quickly overcame bad starts
on the back nine and have an
outside chance.
Hamilton Out of Gas
Oliver, Hogan's playing part
ner, finished five under par on
the last six holes and trails by
four strokes. Hamilton, who
Topped into chair in the locker
room, saying, Il just ran out of
gas" is five behind, and Harbert
is tagging by six shots. Every
body else is away back.
With consecutive rounds of
70-69-66 over a Par 70 course
that allows no letup. Hogan
smashed the three round record
of 207 set by Byron Nelson in
1942. He started early and stuck
an outgoing 80 on the huge score
boards that inform players and
spectators alike of the progress
of the leaders. And when he
birdied the 10th, most everybody
started to concede.
Hogan, now at the peak OF
his popularity, entertained many
thousands in weather so perfect
that President Eisenhower might
we'll order the same for his visit
here next week.
Green Committee Relents.
The Greens Committee re-
Tented somewhat today, gave the
boys chance to break par. and
l8 of them took advantage of
it in what probably was the
loWest-scorlng day in Masters
history.
All Hogan needs is 70 tomor-
row to break the tournament rec
ord of 279 held by Claude Har-
mon and Ralph Guldahl. And
there's no man in golf any more
adept at drawing the string on
a safe round than MI. Hogan.
Sure. he tossed away this tour
nament last year with a final 70,
but he was only tied with Sam
Snead going into the final l8.
And when he led the National
Open last summer by two shots
and finished poorly. he still had
36 holes to play in one day. and
number of name players were
close in pursuit.
Oliver, who probably would win
the popularity contest of pro
golf, is considered the only serious
threat. Old Pork Chops. slimmed
down to 220 pounds, was eight
strokes behind Hogan at one time
today but he finished eagle
birdie -birdie-par-bird and
on two holes, the 18th and 18th,
picked up total of four shots.
= Tops divers Puts.
Hogan just broke divers heart
today by topping Eddie's puts
on the early holes.
Hogan didn't play exactly fast
today but he was not freezing
over shots to the extent of yes
terday when his great round
started to slip away. He missed
the first green to the left. but
rammed home a 10-footer for a
par just after Oliver knocked in
a 12-foot birdie putt.
Again on the second Oliver
was in the cup first with a Is
footer for a birdie, but Hogan
sank a 12-footer. also for a
birdie. On the fourth Hogan
changed clubs on the tee and al
most made a hole-in-one, and
this time Oliver made a 10-foot
birdie putt and Hogan topped 1t
from three feet out.
For the third straight day
(See MASTERS Page CA
Evening star., 1953-04-12
By Francis Stonn

It's getting monotonous, but
there seems to be no way of
getting away from the New York
Yankees as winners of the
American League pennant for
the fifth straight season.
The same holds for the Brook
lyn Dodgers in the National
Evening star., 1953-04-12
Win, Lose or Draw
By FRANCIS STANN

WHEN DARYL SPENCER, the Giants rookie shortstop,
"froze and hit squarely in the face by
Garcias fast balls during New YorkCeveland exhibition
in Nashville last week. Eddie Brannc secretary
Evening star., 1953-04-12

(See ZAHARIAS, Page CO.
Evening star., 1953-01-14

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Evening star., 1953-01-14

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rubbed Oak
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Floor
Evening star., 1953-01-18

60 put on stretchers or over
towel rack to dry.
PASS THE CIGARS: This
week to Coach Paul Brown of
the Cleveland Browns. He has
never offered an alibi for
defeat. Always he says. I'VE
lost to a better team!"
Evening star., 1953-01-18
Stag Lines
By Bert Bochoroch

FASHION: Solid colors and
small patterns may be the
main theme in mems suits to-
day but the chalk-stripe de-
sign is getting ready for an
encore. There's a steady and
growing demand among we'll
dressed men for this old re-
liable design. The most pop
ular background colors for
these stripes are gray and blue
with gray a slight favorite
over blue.
TRAVEL NOTE: If you're .
taking a winter vacation try
to dress and travel in clothes
that will be suitable for your
destination. Going north
wear sweater, ski shoes, etc.,
to tighten luggage. Going
south wear light clothes (under
an overcoat, of course) so you
won't be bothered with two
wardrobes.
DRESS TIPS: If a shirt has
even the smallest rip, tear or
sign Of wear, have it repaired
before putting it in the laun-
dry. That way the damage
won't lead to worse.
Don't throw away your old
slacks before finding out
whether your family needle
worker can't remodel them
into play shorts. culottes or
even slacks for herself.
APPEAL: If you're worried
about the after-effects of CIV
ing blood, look at the case Of
Wilhelm Klein, So. He's given
879 pints of blood in 1900
transfusions in the past Is
years-and he's in excellent
health! If you haven't do
mated a pint lately, how about
It?
HERE'S HOW: To wash
gloveS-First. be sure they're
washable (stamped inside) and
that they've never been dry
cleaned. Then Cd wash them
on the hands with soap and
lukewarm water; (2) turn in
side out and give them good
soaping: 80 turn right side
out, rinse in clear water and
wiring out; "a smooth them
by putting back on hands, and
Evening star., 1953-01-18
wee fashions
at wee budget prices
dainty handmade dresses
SIeepy-Bye over-s|eeper

The bottom is enclosed to keep baby
warm, the sleeves are long. Zips down
the front, snaps at neckIine. Small and
large sizes in white and PosteIs.
Evening star., 1953-01-18
Shirley Hunter
Enqoqed to Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. Damie Rexford
Hunter of Hyattsville announce
the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Shirley Gene, to E. M. SIC
James Henry Schill, U. S. N, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Joseph
Schill of Cleveland.
Miss Hunter is an employe of
the Civil Aeronautics Admins
tration and her f1ance enlisted
in the Navy in 1850. He is now
on duty in the Far East and
expects to return within a few
months.
Evening star., 1953-08-25
Why Grow Old?
You College Girls Must
Watch Your Groonninq

more attractive on the young
woman. Resist the temptation
to buy the heavier scents. You
have plenty of time ahead to
use those.
In your beauty kit you will
need emory boards, polish and
cuticle remover, nail scissors,
cotton balls. a nail brush, a base
for your polish, a sealer for your
polish, a polish. Clear polish is
most attractive and especially
appropriate for those classrooms.
You will also need soap, a
hand lotion or cream, and a light
lubricating cream for your skin
if it is dry or after exposure to
winter winds. Be sure that you
have a hair brush which has
flexible bristles so that you can
stimulate your scalp with those
hundred strokes a night for
beauty.
With the slouchy clothes
which became stylish at college
few years ago Il think that
trend has changeO there was a
tendency to be careless about
grooming. Remember that when
you are wearing blue jeans and
sweater, well cared for nails
and hair and skin make these
look glamorous rather than
shoddy.
Good grooming is always the
hallmark of an attractive Wom-
an, at every age.
Evening star., 1953-08-25
Why Grow Old?
By Josephine Lowmon

The college girl should choose
her cosmetics with care. Most
young women of this age do not
need heavy lubricating creams
because they still have plenty Of
the natural oils of youth in their
skins.
However, if the skin is ex-
tremely dry and thin, a moder-
ately oily cream can be used with
benefit. Often after a summer
of tanning, which dries out the
natural oils to some extent. one
is required for a while. If you
wish to return to your normal
coloring as soon as possible one
Of the soothing bleaching creams
will be helpful.
Do not neglect your skin in
the rush of college activities and
study. They say that cleanli-
ness is next to Goodness and it
is certainly the next thing to
beauty. Use that soap and
water with a lavish hand, and
several times during every "a
hours. Complexion problems
such as blackheads and pimples
are very apt to pup up all during
the teen years and even some
times we'll into the early twen-
ties.
Do not use heavy perfumes.
Light, fresh fragrances are much
Evening star., 1953-08-25
Problems Today
By Muriel Nissen

DEAR MISS NISSEN: My
grandson is engaged to a very
sweet girl whose only obvious
fault is jealousy. She even tries
to keep him from loving his par
ents. When he shows any atten-
tion to his mother, the girl up
braidS him in no uncertain
terms. Then she apologies and
he forgives her, thinking she
will change The situation wor-
ries my grandson since he loves
her very much. but he also loves
his parents.
ANSWER: A young lady who
is so uncontrollably jealous isn't
likely to become anything but
a nagging shrew. The prospect
is admittedly pretty bad.
There is no cure for jealousy,
because it is actually not one
fault but several. It's worst as
pect is that the Jealous person
is fundamentally egoiStic, and
actually incapable of love at all,
in a true, fine sense. Self-love
is the dominant emotion of the
jealous person. Your grandson's
f1ancee is exhibiting a low form
of a despicable vice in her par
ticular form of jealousy. To be
jealous of a possible love rival
is bad enough, but to carry the
feeling to a boys own parents
is particularly mean.
Extreme youth might be an
extenuating circumstance in the
girls actions. but if she's old
enough to become engaged, she
should have sufficient maturity
and wisdom to realize that she
hasn't the right to subjugate a
mans entire personality.
If the boy is amenable to rea-
son at all. he should break the
engagement before he is en-
twined in the tentacles of the
green-eyed monster.
y
DEAR MISS NISSEN: Re-
Gently you had an appeal for
friends, from a young woman
who is stranger in this coun-
try. You advised her to seek
Evening star., 1953-08-25
Don't Scare
.enturesOnne
4Oungster
By Angelo Potri

Seven-year-old Tony was vis-
iting his grandmother in the
country. Soon after his mother
had left him with the old lady.
he went out of the house and
one Of the first things he saw
was q ladder. 1t had been left
against the woodshed by the man
who had been repairing the roof.
Tony lost no time in climbing
the ladder. rung after rung. To
him it was probably exhilarating.
BY the time he reached near the
top rung, Grandmother looked
out of the back door and Tony
shouted, Look, Granny, look at
mew
She did. There was the child,
arms extended, teetering fairly
high up on his perch. Grandma
could be excused for being scared,
but wisely she pretended to be
quite calm. That's great" she
said, hardly daring to take a
second look at Tony. I'm going
to see if there are any more ripe
peaches" She walked in the
direction of the little orchard.
In short order Tony was by her
side, painting, wait for me-" Not
long afterward, when Tony was
eating delicious peach, man
came and took away the ladder.
1t is difficult to appear calm
when a child seems in danger,
but it is necessary. There should
be no suggestion that the child
is apt to fall. If he thinks he is
perfectly safe, so much the bet
ter. Avoid saying, Come down
at once. You may fall and hurt
yourself" Always take it easy
and don't startle the youngster.
A talk with him about danger
can come later.
Fear is contagious and II It
reachess a venturesome child he
might take a tumble and be
hurt. Realize tina the child who
got where he is will probably be
able to get down without being
hurt.
However, on occasion, young
ster may find himself in a tight
place and become frightened.
Then is the time to come to his
assistance, while urging him to,
"hold on and you will be all
right"
The daring boy who gets out
on the roof, climbs trees and
Shinnies up poles is often re-
sourceful mentally. In these
pursuits he is displaying an at
titude of investigative adventure.
Don't crush that. Try to direct
him and hope for the best. He
may fall and sustain minor in
jury, but that will be remedied
quickly. We were never promised
a life of safety-only a life that
includes adventure and joy-and
some pain.
Evening star., 1953-08-25
Bermuda Visitor
Entertained Here

e Mrs. Hilda Aitken. former
member of Parliament in Ber-
muda and charter member of
the Pilot Club of that island, will
be in Washington for a few
days visiting her daughter and
son-in-law, Comdr. and Mrs.
A. C.. Lyles, in Arlington.
Mrs. Aitken was feted by the
Washington Pilot Club at a din
ner Saturday at the Little Tea
House in Arlington.
She recently was appointed
chairman of the Board of Social
Welfare in Bermuda, after hav-
ing served as chairman of that
committee while a member of
Parliament.