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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
Ex-Convict Is Killed
In 7th Street Battle
With Two Policemen

A knife-wielding ex-convict
was fatally. wounded early today
as he battled two police plain
clothesmen in an apparent at
tempt to hijack their prisoner
In the melee, the prisoner
escaped.
Isom Cothran. 26, colored. of
the 1000 block of Maryland ave-
nue. NE. died of gunshot
wound in the stomach about an
hour after he staged his one
man riot in. front of a milling
crowd in the 1900 block of
Seventh street NV - -.
~Cothran. With a record of~ar-
rests for robbery, i1ousebreaking
and car theft, was released from
a robbery sentence In July. 1853
for good behavior. =, 1909
,Pvts. Billy SMITH and
George F. ReidY 6 kad Hst
walked out OF an alley onto
Seventh street with a man they
had IarTested on a charge of
soliciting for prostitution. A
small crowd had already gathered
at the alley mouth
Cothran, they said. strobe
across the street, shouldered
through the crowd and began
cursing the two policemen.
One of them showed his badge;
told Cothran he was under ar
rest. That touched it of.
Cothran. the ptainclothesmen
said. swarmed in, hitting Pvt.
Reidy in the mouth with his left
hand and flashing a 3-inch
switch-blade knife in his right.
The policeman. trying to pro-
tect himself. was grabbed by
Cothran. Pvt. Smith released his
prisoner to join in and the pris-
oner fed. Cothran then turned
his attack to Pvt. Smith and
wrestled for the policeman's gun.
which discharged accidentally,
the shot going into the air.
When Cothran broke away and
turned on Pvt. Reidy again. PVT.
Smith fired the shot which
struck Cothran.
He was pronounced dead on
arrival at Freedmen's Hospital
at 4:45 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25

trict and parts Of Pennsylvania.
West Virginia and Virginia, the
Associated Press reported. Eight
cen stores in the District are
affected.
Today's session was to be held
in the Office of the Federal Me-
diation Service.
The union, which originally
demanded q 15-cent hourly in
crease. but has since cut its
demands to 1914 cents, has re-
fused a company offer of 10
cents an hour increase.
Meanwhile, it was reported
from Albany, N. Y, that a "a
day walkout that closed about
100 stores in a large section
Of northeastern New York, YER
mont and western Massachu-
sets served by the Albany ware
house has ended.
Striking A. g. p. warehouse
men voted last night to accept
new contract terms and return
to work today. A company
spokesman said the stores would
reopen as soon as stocks can
be delivered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
The Weather Here and Over the Nation

District-Mostly cloudy. windy
and mild tonight and tomorrow
with showers and scattered
thunderstorms, low near 81.
Maryland Virginia-Mild and
windy with showers and scat
tered thundershowers tonight
and tomorrow, low 50-56.
Wind - Increasing southerly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25

fall in their home in the 1000
block of Massachusetts, avenue
NV. where they lived then. The
baby was discharged the same
month. but seven months later,
according to police. an Emer-
gency Hospital physician pro-
nounced the child dead after
Mrs. Orencia said she found him
unconscious in bed. The autopsy
then listed the cause of death
as a cerebral hemorrhage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25

Of action.
The rider,
e n a c t e d by
Congress in
1850, barred
permanent ap-
poin t m ents
and promo
tions. Shortly
a t er W a r d.
P + e S i d e n t
T ru m a n is
sued an exec
utive ord e r
implementin 6
riders provi-
Sims In 1882
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
Seven Tornadoes Hill
Three States, None
OF Major. Violence
BY the Associated Press

HONEY GROVE. Tex. Mar.
25.-At least seven tornadoes
last night and early today boiled
from a line of thunderstorms
extending across North Texas,
Oklahoma and into Arkansas.
None was of major violence,
but areas from 100 miles south
of Abilene, Tex. to Fort Smith.
Ark. were buffeted by the storms.
Hardest hit in the upsurge of
violent weather was Tulsa. Okla,
where damage was estimated at
100000.
No one was reported killed in
the twister, but George d. Frank
lin, a drive-in theater owner,
was crushed to death at Argyle,
in North Texas, when a wall he
was trying to brace toppled on
him during windstorm.
A hop-skip twister took f.
mile leap over Centerton, Ark,
a community of about 300 seven
miles west of Bentonville in the
northwest corner of the State
Two houses. two barns and a
number of outbuildings were de-
stroyed. No one was injured.
Five Oklahoma Tornadoes.
Five tornadoes were reported
in Oklahoma in the States
Southwest. North. Central and
Northeastern sections. Three of
the Oklahoma twiSters brought
heavy damage to as many farm
communities; another tore up
trees and outbuildings Just
south of Shawnee'S business dis
trict and the fifth ripped through
Tulsa.
The Texas tornadoes struck at
Honey Grove in the States
northeast section and near AL
bany in the northwest. Dam
aging storms also tore across
Fort Worth Mckinney and a
section east of Throckmorton,
Tex.
The Tulsa tornado snapped
telephone poles. uprooted trees
and destroyed six light planes at
the Brown Airport. Two Of the
planes could not be found. A
screen at a drive-in movie in
Tulsa, was blown onto an auto
mobile, demolishing the vehicle
u frees Are Uprooted
Although rains across the
drought-parched area of the tor
nadoes generally were disap-
pointing. the Shawnee funnel
striking under the cover of dark
ness. came during a binding
rainstorm. Damage was not be-
lieved heavy, although trees and
utility poles were torn from the
ground,
Airman Charles j. Venkner, "a
was hospitalized at Albany when
the tornado there cut 10-mile
swath just north of the town
Farm buildings were hardest hit
in the Albany area.
In Honey Grove a cotton COM
press was heavily damaged, a
filling station demolished, roofs
and chimneys scattered, store
fronts were blown out, and
power was cut off. Mayor Alton
Swain said considerable DAM
age was done. but had no esti-
mate.
At Mckinney, Police Chief
Alex Burch reported thousands
Of dollars in damage" He said
several churches, a grocery. a
jewelry store. several garages, a
dry goods store and a welding
shop were damaged. Telephone
service was disrupted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25


Congress modified the rider to
permit permanent appointments
up to the September, 1850, level,
and also gave the csc dlscre-
ton in the matter OF pro-
motions.
However, the executive order
is still on the books, and the
csc and the Eisenhower ad-
ministration have not taken any
action to rescind it. Conse-
quently, permanent appoint
ments in Government are still
barred.
csc officials say they want
the Written rider repealed be-
fore action is taken. since the
riders restrictions would cause
administrative complications and
confusion
Mr.. Written says he is sick
and tired of being blamed for
the commissions mistakes"
If President Eisenhower and
the Civil Service Commission are
sincere in their avowed desire
to give permanent status to many
indefinite employees who passed
civil service exams. they can do
it overnight by getting rid of
the executive order" Mr.. Whit
ten says. Actually, the Written
rider protects employees by guar
anteeing them their job rights
in the event OF transfers" he
added
Legislation to repeal the Whit
ten rider is now pending before
the House and Senate Civil
Service Committees. Mr.. Whit
ten says he'll oppose any move
to repeal his rider. declaring
that the President and the csc
nov have the power if they want
to use it to convert a reasonable
number of indefinite employees TO
permanent status and allow an
adequate number of permanent
promotions.
CAPITOL APPOINTMENT
Tom Mcintyre, a top-flight
rlewspaperman who worked on
Detroit and Washington papers.
has been appointed press secre-
tary to Senator Potter. Republi-
can. of Michigan.
ELECTION - Assistant Secre-
tary of Treasury William Parsons
has been elected president of the
American Society for Public Ad-
ministration. MI Parsons. a
longtime career employe. is AS
sistant Secretary in charge of
administration
Stall MERIT PROMO
TIONS-The House Civil Service
Committee has appointed a sub
committee headed by Representa-
tive Katharine st. George, Re-
publican. of New York to hold
hearings on legislation to provide
for promotions by merit in the
Post Office Department. No date
for hearings has been set yet.
-
CLERK STENO JOBS The
United States Information
Agency has job openings for
clerk-stenographers in grade 4
and limited number in grade S.
The jobs are both here and
abroad. Apply to USIA. 1778
Pennsylvania avenue NV. Room
538. The Office will also be open
from 8 am. to pm. Saturday
to interview applicants.
~
PATRONAGE - Civil Service
Chairman Philip Young today
told a group of business paper
editors tina. patronage. in its
legitimate place, is an essential
part of a strong democratic gov
eminent
However, Mr.. Young declared
at a breakfast meeting in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25

N1dJ1IOWCK 44UIOAI V2LC1O 111UOV
always be a continuing corps Of
trained and experienced civil
servants ito preserve the con-
tinuity of essential Government
programs.
He emphasized that 81 per cent
of all Government jobs now are
under civil service. -
He said the administration is
making an orderly transition in
filling policy jobs with its own
people. This, he says, not only
will strengthen the administra-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
G. o. P. Club Porty

The Mount Vernon Republican
Club will hold an informal party
at 8 pm. tomorrow in the Cam
eron Club. on Hunting Creek,
Alexandria, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25

SHOOTING FIGURES-Isom
COthran, 26, cOlored, was shot
to death by Policeman Smith
after he attacked the two
plainclOthesmen early today
while they were making an
arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
SPRING WEIGHT SUITS

57-69.5o and SOS RoIeish Two Trouser. ALL
Wool Worsteds; regular sizes 81, SO and 46;
short, IS to 81; long, SO to Al; short stout,
80, AZ and a. ------------- 1880
1880 TO $50 RoIeish Il-WooI Suits; tweeds.
fIonnes and worsteds Regular sizes SO to
80 ond As; short, IS to SO and 40; long.
!; 40; stout, 80 ----------- SD
1850 to SOS RoIeish AII-WooI Worsted
Gobovdines; grey ton and brown Regular
sizes IS to 81, 49, q and 46; short, 81 to
SO and Al long, 40 and 49, extra long, AZ;
stout. 40. portly. 80 and 40 - $3.50
5o-e9.5o TO SOS Roeish Imported and Danes
tic Worsteds; blue, grey. ton ond brown.
Regular sizes IS to 81 43, As and AZ; short.
s. to 81, 80 and ~; long, SO to 40; extra
long, "A to As; stout, SO to as and 81; long
stout "a. 48 to 81; portIy SO and A. $3.50
z4-s75 to $3.50 Hort Sehoffner & Morx ALL
Wool Worsteds; regular sizes IS to 38. "a
and 49, short, 3d. long. 80, 40 and as;
medium long, SO, 20 and 46; portly 80;
short stout, 46. 48 $3.50
1880 to SIS Hart sehotfner g Marx AL
Wool and Wool and Docron Suits; regular
sizes s. 81 to 40, AZ and 46; short, 36 to
SO and 40; long, SO to 40, AZ and a.
medium long, SO $3.50
45-SllO TO $95 BTookstreet Hond- ooFed I'M
ported and Domestic Worsteds; regular sizes
So to 40 and 46; short IS to 40; long, 80
to Al, As and 48; short stout. "A $3.50
4e-S75 TO SOS Raleigh All-WooI Suits; imported
and domestic fobrics. Regular sizes IS to
40, AZ to 49, short, 81; extra short, 4o;
long, SO to AZ, As and 49,; stout 49, 43 so
1855 to 1850 Hart sehoffner & Marx AL
Wool Worsteds; regular sizes 81 and 38;
RI 40
medium long, 80, 40 and A ------49.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25

becoming 20-25 miles per hour
tonight and tomorrow.
River Report.
From U S EngineersI
Potomac River muddy at Harpers
Ferry and slightly muddy at Great
Falls: Shenandoah muddy at Harpers
READINGS Washington National Airport
Yesterday Pct. Today Pct
Noon ------ 80 Midnight --- so
pm. 1885, 33 s am. - 81
8 pm. A.. 10 am. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25

Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. rs. on February Is.
Lowest. 10. on January %.
High and Low Of Last "a Hours.
High 81, at 2 pm.
Low, 40. at 7:31 am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
The Federal Spotlight
Whitten Says His 1850 Rider
Doesn't Ban Permanent Jobs
By Joseph Young

The the Written amendment contends the White
House and Commission start authorizing
appointments Government time they want to
without waiting for Congress to repeal the rider.
Representative Written, Democrat of Mississippi declares
the csc is using the rider Z
"wh to MayfOWer Hotel, must
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25

Rain forecast for tonight in the East from New York
south to the Gulf Coast with possible thunderstorm
the Middle Atlantic South Atlantic States and
the Ohio River Valley Rain expected in the
Central Lakes region while will fall in the Northern
Lakes Northern Plains Central Rockies The West
will have showers the Plains
Central Mississippi Valley areas. ZAP Wirephoto Map
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25

fBe sure to keep up NTH all
the latest Government en-
ployes news By reading the
Federal Spotlight column sir
days a Week In The Star and
listening to the Federal Spot
light radio broadcast at GAS
pm. each Saturday ouer
WMAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25

suggestion. which has saved the
Army thousands of dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
ToPcoATs AND oVERCoATS

1855 TO $3.50 Season Skipper Topeoots; eob
ordines. coverts and fIeeees with removable
oII-wool Innings. Regular sizes "A, 46; short,
AZ, a.; long, "a and 4o --------.- $3.50
l7-$55 and $50 Raleigh AIl-Wool Topeoots;
oobordne and Worunobo veIours Regular
sizes SO, AZ to As; short, A. long, as, $50
lists TO SOS Raleigh Topeoots and overeoots;
tweeds and veIours Regular sizes "A and
46; short, AZ; long. 80. a. and As $3.50
ll-Sl5o Hart Sehoffner 6 Marx Topeoots and
overeoots; fine imported cashmere and wool.
Regular sizes So. 81. ~ to 46; long, 80. 40,
46 and 48 - $3.50
l5-Sll5 Raleigh Imported come Hair Top
eoots; tan brown and blue. Regular sizes IS,
AZ to AZ; short. 80; long, SO. 40, AZ and
46 745O
l4-Sloo to sos All-WooI overeoots Of fine i'm
ported velour fobrics Regular sizes 80, 40,
AZ to 46; short, SO and AZ; long, 80, 40
and "A $3.50
ll-S95 to SIS Hart Sehoffner 6 Marx and
Raleigh overeoots and Topeoots; regular
sizes AZ to 46; short. AZ; long. A and 49,,
1850
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
RALEIGH HABERDASHER, 1910 ST.
Save 15 TO y and more

Friday Only onth-end clearance of fin
mems clothing, furnishings, hats, shoes
to prior SALE All sales final No mail, phone
COD orders. We early for best selection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
SPORT COATS

zs-$s5 to SIS RoIeish AII-Wool and Royon and
Acetate Sport coots; grey, brown and blue.
Regular sizes IS to AZ; short, 40; long, So
to 80; extro long, 80 and 40 ------l2.50
34-$45 TO $3.50 Roleish AII-WooI jackets;
shetIonds and tweeds ton, brown and blue.
Regular sizes So, SO, 80, "A and as; short,
81, SO and 40; long, SO, 3d. As and 48;
extro long, SO, SO. "a and 46 ------2250
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
SUMMER WEIGHT SUITS

$3.50 and $35 Royon and Royon and Ace
tote Summer Suits; grey, blue, brown, ton
and white Single and double breasted, as
sorted potterns. Regular sizes IS to SO and
46; short. SO to 38; long, 81 to 80; stout,
AZ to 48; extra long, 38 and 80; long stout,
As Observation-Disclosures SIS
$3.50 to SIS NyIon and Royon, Royon Cord,
Royon and Mohoir Washable Suits; grey, ton
and green. Regular sizes "a to SO and 4o;
short, 46; long, 81, SO and 46; extro long,
38; stout, "A to 48 --------------12.5O
1850 to $45 RoIeish AII-WooI and Royon
and Doeron Suits; regular sizes IS, SO. 80,
a. and 46; long, 46; stout. 46 and 48; short
stout, 46 SIS
$3.50 to $50 Raleigh AIl-WooI Tropical Wor-
steds; patterns and solids; regular sizes 5
to 40, As and 48; short, 81; long, 50 to 40;
stout, a. to 48; short stout, 40, As and 48,
$3.50
ll-$s5 Brookstreet Hand ToiIored, AIl-WooI
Tropieol Worsteds; tons grey and brown
Regular sizes SO. 80 and 46; short, SO and
40; long, 80; stout, "a ----------- 44.5O
l5-$75 to $50 Hort Sehoftner 6 Marx Al-Woo
and Docron and Wool Tropical Worsteds;
grey, tan or brown. Regular sizes 80, 46 and
48; short. 81; long, 50, 40, as and 48; stout
40 and 48
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-03-25
FURNISHINGS

37o-$5 and 3e5 Fine Mems Shirts; round collar
white and foncy oxford cloths, and white
broodcloths Assorted styles, broken sizes,
2.88
1855 Shirts, broken group in various styles,
81
ll-4.5o HoIf-sIeeve Broodeoth Sport Shirts,
ST
1870 Pure Silk Designer Sport Shirts $40
s-7.95 to 5.95 Long Sleeve Sport Shirts. 259
1855 to $50 Basque Sport Shirts; half
sleeve and 7 shirt models; broken sizes;
assorted patterns -------------I.59
23l-2.50 AII-SiIk Neckwear; spring and sum-
ner coIors and potterns 81
48-5.95 and 3.95 Fine Mems Poiomos; cot
tons, royons; regular ond short sleeve, knee
Ienqth models. Sizes and only --2.59
l5-$5 and 3.o5 Wool and Royon Patterned
Mufflevs
$3.50 and 81 Leather Belts Sl
2l-29.95 and 1850 Summer Weight Joekets;
cotton, royon and royon-cotton blends,
l4-z,.75 and 1875 Lightweight Lei.s;s
SLIPS to 7.es Beach jackets and Robes;
medium and large sizes only; terry
trimmed denim, cotton checks, seersuckers,
chonnbroy and cotton blazer stripes 5.88
57-lo.95 and $50 Summer Stocks in royon,
cotton and linen 5.S5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-15
Scholarship Students Return
After Vacation Adventures

participated in a semi-profes-
sional theatrical group. He is
the president of the freshman
and incoming sophomore classes
at Wilson and active in student
activities. He hopes to go on
to graduate school and study
means Of rehabilitating juvenile
delinquents. Joe, who is 10,
came out of Roosevelt High
School. He lives at 4215 Bran
dywine street NV. il
Barbara Harrison, II, Of 1415
Whittier street NV, who is
using her scholarship to special
ize in elementary school teach
ing, also had an interesting
summer. She worked for a
wholesale florist for awhile, then
had a vacation in Ocean City,
Md, land attended the Pitts
burgh convention of Ahepa, the
: Greek National Society.
AS to Gloria Blalock, 20, OF
1914 Fort Davis place Sc. a
junior under her scholarship,
she went all out on her future
teaching career. She spent the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-15

Several young students under
scholarships at Wilson Teachers
College are about to undertake
their studies again, after DIVERSE
fed summer activity.
Take the case of Joan Love,
Is, Of $40 Franklin street NE.
A Mckinley High School gradu-
ate, she now is a freshman at
Wilson under one of the scholar
ships offered by the District Con-
gress Of Parents and Teachers.
She's glad to go back in train
Ing after a summer month other
girls would covet.- Joan, in an
arrangement between the District
Recreation Department and the
Military Air Transport Service,
went to Bermuda, Newfoundland
and the Azores to entertain the
troops with a program of tap
and ballet dancing. at which she
is adept.
Joe Wallace showed his ability
as a salesman during the sum-
mer. selling doughnuts in big
department store. He also
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-15

ships are worth 500 . year. can
run through four years but can
be stopped II the recipient falls
down on the job. The scholar
ships cover such things as lab
oratory fees and books.
The money for them comes
from local PTAs in the form
of life memberships at $25 each.
School Supt. Hobart M. Corning
and many other prominent edu-
Gators have bought such mem
berships. The idea started about
five years ago with a single stu
dent getting q scholarship. To-
day there are nine so honored.
Mrs. r. Stephen Hubert is
chairman of the Scholarship
Committee of the District Con-
gress Of Parents and Teachers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-15
Summer Sets Record
In South African Seq

For the first time in IS years q
man has succeeded in swimming
the l5-mile stretch of dangerous
South African sea between Three
Anchor Bay, Cape Town. and
Robben Island.
Vic Pearson. a Rover Scout.
on his third attempt set up a
record Of 6 hours Is minutes
through high-running sea with
a temperature Of 46 degrees. He
was surrounded by small boats
with men armed with rifles,
watching for man-eating sharks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-15

summer at Wilson taking a course
in art for her own enjoyment,
with the exception of a vacation
period at Bristol, Va.
They're all looking forward to
starting their studies again be-
cause they know the Importance
of a teacher in the community.
To get their scholarships, they
and others had to show they
merited them. The scholar
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-15

= The Cuban Club baseball team
triuunphed Sunday over the Subron
Four nine by an 8-5 score at the
Navy's Walker Field.
Little Joe Lewis started ON the
mound for the locals and allowed
but a single hit and famed eight
batters in the first five frames.
But, in the sixth inning, he weak
ened and walked two men. A sin.
gle and a double by the Navy's
Gidaro and Cassel gave them
thr' runs md ed the score.
E:r.or, th= Cu-2a Cub Ia SIR.
80 ri 5 in bce f9Ur 2
and single ecu ter in tie ST. !.
Cuba - - 5 :
gle run in the seventh and four
ruI in the ninth gave them the
win.
The Navy scored three runs in
the sixth inning and two more ir
the seventh.
]. Rodriguez, P. Rodriguez, Go
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1954-03-15

The Orioles backed up their pitch
ers with four double plays.
Without the services of the in
jured Bobby Thomson and Eddie
Mathews, the Milwaukee Braves
collected II hits and went on to
whip the Cincinnati Redlegs 1913.
The Brooklyn Dodgers wen their
fifth straight, defeating the Boston
Red Sox .s-6. Joe Black, big dis
appointment last year, allowed
only two hits in S 1-3 innings on
the mound.
Two home runs and three triples
enabled the Chicago White Sox to
defeat the Yankees rs. The %
players used by the Yanks made
Is hits, but the extra base power
of the Pale Hose more than offset
the rash of blows.
The st. Louis Cardinals scored
a AZ triumph over the Chicago
Cubs with only four hits.
The Philadelphia AS, another
indicated grapefruit league out
fit, won No. 5a 1873 decision over
the the winless Washington Sena-
tors. The Philadelphia Phillies out
lasted the Detroit Tigers 1911, and
the Dodger "B" team whipped the
Pittsburgh Pirates rs. The Red
legs CPS" turned back the White
Sox scrubs 1913.