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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09

NEW YORK, Aug. o (AP).-
Anyone who thinks indicated
Gene (Ace) Armstrong Of Eliza
beth, N. j., doesn't pack a wal
lop should ask Rory Calhoun.
The White Plains IN. "
middleweight should know. He
hit the deck four times and was
staggered several more times in
losing a lopsided l0-round de-
cision to the moderated Arm
strong at Madison Square Gar
den last night.
1t was the rangy, shifty
Armstrong; 18th and most i'm
portant triumph in a three-year
pro career. 1t moved him high
up among the middleweight
contenders and put him in line
for some good meney shots.
Wen fight any Of the con-
tenders who want to fight for
the title" Manager Willie Rob-
inson said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
TODAY'S SPORTS
ON TELEVISION

Baseball
Washington VS.. Baltimore,
WTTG-5. 2 pm.
Horse Racing
The Travers Stakes from
Saratoga, WTOP-9, 4:30 pm.
Bowling
Bowl The Champ. WAAL-7,
$50 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
ONLY GAME BEHIND GIANTS
Wits Pitching Keeps
Pirates Hopes. Alive

Mizell and Dick Drott as st.
Louis downed the Chicago Cubs.
6-3. It was the Cards fifth
straight victory after their
long runless drought last week
end.
Pitcher Scores Only Run
Witt also scored the only run
of the Pirates-Redlegs game.
He beat out an infield tap in
the sixth inning. took second
on a sacrifice and came home
on Roberto Clemente's single.
He ran into his only trouble in
the fifth when Nuxhall, his
pitching opponent. reached sec
ond with one out. Witt took
care of the next two hitters.
Bowman's h-inning homer
tied the score at SIS in Phila-
delphia. but the Braves went
ahead again in the ninth on
Hank Aaron's triple and Yves
Covington's single. The Phils'
winning rally started when Ed
Bouchee led of with o double.
Dave Philley scored him with a
pinch single and took second
on the throw to the plate.
Then Bowman came through
with the winning single. Each
team had ~ hits, three each
by Solly Hemus and Covington.
Richie Ashburn Of the Phils
finished the game tied with the
Cards Stan Musial for the bat
ting lead at .346.
A boisterous crowd Of 45,098
welcomed the last-place Dodg-
ers home TO the Coliseum for q
19-game stand. Carl Furillo's
three-run homer in the fifth did
the trick against the Giants.
Don Drysdale, replaced by
Johnny Klippstein with two out
in the ninth, was the winner
over Ruben Gomez.
Drott had a one-hitter until
the Cards rallied In the sixth.
Two singles and q walk loaded
the bases and Ken Boyer's sac
riflce fly tied the score. After
Wally Moon was walked In
tentionally. Ennis hit his
grand-slammer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
D. c. Printers
Play Baltimore
For Title Today

NEW YORK. Aug. 9 (Spe-
ciaD Washington and Balti-
more squared OF in Ebbets
Field today for the Union
Printers baseball championship.
A 6-5 victory over st. Louis
yesterday put Baltimore in the
finals against unbeaten WASH
ington. The once-beaten Mary
landers needed to down Wash
ington twice today to take the
title in this double elimination
series.
A bases-loaded triple by Carl
Stahler in the last of the ninth
provided Baltimore with its
victory over st. Louis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09

MILWAUKEE,, Aug. 9 (AP)
Only six strokes separated
the q low scorers today as the
third round Of the Miller Open
golf tournament - a $35, 900
grabbag-got underway at the
Tripoli Golf Club.
At the head of the pack. with
9-under-par 1915 in SO holes,
were 37-year-old Cary Middle
coff of Hollywood. Fla, and
29-year-old Paul Harvey Of
Worcester, Mass.
Pegged at 1877, within easy
striking distance Of the CO.
leaders, were Jay Hebert Of
Sanford, Fla, J. c. Goosie Of
Knoxville, Tenn. and Bill Col
Inns Of Baltimore.
In between were such par
busters as Gary Player Of
johannesburg, South Africa, at
1872; Jim Turnesa of Elmsford,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
Girl Swimmer Sturs

Linda Fox, with four VIC
tories in the l2-year-old class.
led Cedarbrook of Kensington
to victory over Merlands Of
Silver Spring. 1890, in a
swimming meet last night at
Cedarbrook in Kensington.
Mary Kaufman. with q pair
of wins IL the l0-year-old class.
was tops for Merlands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
BY the Associated Press

George Red" witt appears
to be the answer to Pitts
burgh's long search for a fourth
starting pitcher behind Bob
Friend, Ronnie Kline and Vern
Law.
Although Rookie Curt Ray
don also has won five games,
Wits brilliant three-hit shut
out Of the Cincinnati Redlegs
last night drew particular at
tention to him.
Witt, farmed out to Column
bus Of the International League
in May, has rolled UP a So rec
ord since his recall. He was
working on a shutout against
st. Louis last Sunday when the
curfew stopped the game after
five innings. Last night he
struck out 10 Redlegs, including
Bob Thurman four times. in
his 10 victory over Joe Nux-
hall.
The Pirates momentarily de-
rallied in Milwaukee, again are
making menacing gestures in
the National League race. They
trail the Braves by eight games,
but are only one behind the
San Francisco Giants.
Giants StiIl Suffering
Not even the sight of the
Los Angeles Dodgers could pull
the Giants out Of their fearful
tailspin. They lost their 10th
game in II starts, bowling to the
Dodgers, 6-3, to remain seven
full games behind Milwaukee.
Philadelphia helped the rest
Of the league-and themselves
by rallying to beat the Braves,
To, on Bob Bowman's ninth
inning single. Bowman's three
run pinch homer had tied the
score in the sixth. Dick Far
rell was the winner on relief
over Don Mcmahon, who re-
placed Juan Pizarro in the
sixth.
Del Ennis grand-slam homer
in the sixth inning broke up a
duel between Vinegar Bend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
U. 5. Opening
Track Meet
WifhGreece

ATHENS, Aug. 9 AP).-
Despite three weeks of Cruel
ing travel through Russia, Po-
land and Hungary. Americas
track and field athletes were
declared in good shape today
by Coaches George Eastment
and Ed Temple.
The 80 men and Is women
who comprise the United States
squad are all set for their two
day meet with Greece, which
begins tonight. More than
$4,000 are expected to fill the
all-marble arena both nights.
No scoring of any kind is
possible since both countries
may enter as many athletes as
they wish.
After inspecting "the sharp
est turns I've ever seen-even
sharper than American indoor
tracks," Eastment predicted
that many stadium records
would fall to the Americans.
Urged to Keep Going
Maybe we are a bit travel
weary" he admitted, "but these
fellows are champions and
they're not letting down Just
because they're a little tired.
We've been going at this pace
for almost three weeks now
and doing a good job. Two
more days won't hurt.
II told the boys there's no
point in letting down now.
They're keyed up just enough.
Doubt if we'll see any world
records, but you can be sure
our boys are after some sta
dunn marks. The way they're
training, l think they'll get
them, too"
Parry O'Brien has been
looking particularly good, and
indications are he's ready to
exceed his shot put record Of
SO feet, 2 inches.
Threatens WOmen's Mark
1t is also possible that the
women's shot put record may
finally fall to Earlene Brown.
The California housewife had
never cleared SO feet until last
month, but now she threatens
the women's mark of 81 feet
liza inches held by Galina
zybina of Russia, every time
she steps into the pitching
circle.
O'Brien has spent consider
able time working with Mrs.
Brown and is primarily respon-
sible for her progress.
II wouldn't be the least bit
surprised to see Earlene get
that world record" said
Temple. the women's coach. II
know she can do it and she does
too. She's just waiting for an
opportune time. reminded
her this may be her last meet
until next year"
Mrs. Brown refused to dis
cuss record possibility. I'll tell
you all about it after ! do it."
she laughed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09

Lightly-weighted Glen. who
was named for Glenn Mccarthy,
the famed horse racing an
nouncer. could be the ny In the
ointment today as he steps out
against the great Round Table.
Swoon's Son. Bardstown and
other handicap stars In the
500, 000-added Equipoise Mile
at chicago's Arlington Park.
Ten were entered for the race.
with Travis Kerr's Round Table
topweighted under l3i pounds.
and Gay brakes Swoon's Son
next with 100. Round Table.
the fayorite at even money or
less. is second leading money
winner In the world. He needs
$l27.552 10 pass Nashua's mark
Of Si.28s.565. II 10 start today.
the winner gets s87.750.
Glen Is owned by Mrs. Adele
L. Rand Of Santa Fe. N. NJ. and
gets in the Equipoise with only
liz pounds. Bardstown. Calu-
met Farms 6-year-old now on
a comeback. has l22. The track
was muddy yesterday and there
may be some scratches unless
1t dries out.
On July 10, Glen lost by
only a head TO Round Table In
the $4,000 added Laurence
Armour Memorial at Arlington.
That was a grass course race,
Round Table had 100 pounds,
Glen ITO, and the distance was
a mile and one-eighth. Round
Table equalled the track record
NIpped by Bold Ruler
Previously, on July 4 at Bel
mont Park, Glen packed 100
pounds in the $75.O0O-added
Suburban Handicap and was
beaten only a nose by Bold
Ruler. carrying 1874.
With 10 going. the Eqiupoise
would gross $133.225. Swoon's
Son, the likely second choice
at 4-to-l, won the race last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
BrudIeyHur
In Polo Spill

Don Bradley, star Of the
Washington Polo Club. may be
out of action for the rest of the
season after suffering broken
collar bone and possible frac-
tured ribs in an accident last
night on the Potomac Club
Field.
Bradley also suffered painful
burns when he was dragged by
his horse after a fall in the
first chukker of the arena type
game won by Potomac, It's.
Bradley was treated at Sub
urban Hospital and released.
Frank Wilson scored eight
goals and Hap Puelicher added
five to lead Potomac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
Elliott Spectator
As Lincoln Wins

EDINBURGH, Aug. 8 (AP),
Herb Elliott, who ran the
mile in 3:54.4 Wednesday, was
a spectator at today's Highland
Games while Merv Lincoln. q
fellow Australian, went the dis
lance in 4:06.8 on q soggy
grass track.
Derek Ibbotson of England
was second in 4:07.9.
Elliott arrived during the
night. He said he would return
to London tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
Round TobIe Faces
Severe Test odoy
In Equipoise Mile

year under i32. He has earned
tSSsl.64o and Is nth on the
all-time list.
A year ago. when he was
campaigning among the j.
year-olds, Glenn dropped a close
decision 10 Iron Liege. the Ken
lucky Derby winner. IN the
Jersey Stakes at Garden State
Park. A few weeks later, he
went 10 Chicago and defeated
Iron Liege in the Arlington
Classic.
The 89th running Of the
Travers. Oldest 3-year-old race
In the Nation. spotliehts the
Saratoga program. Nine we're
entered for this mile-and-one-
quarter event. with the Walter
M. Jeffords' entry Of Piano
Jim and candace the probable
favorite.
The Cain Hoy Stables Vic
tory Morn. winner Of the
Dryer at Jamaica last month,
has high weight Of 100 pounds
because Of his stakes earnings
Piano Jim, who easily won a
tuneup race at Saratoga Mon
day by s lengths. and Candace
carry l22 pounds. as do the
others.
The Travers is to be tele-
vised (CBS) from 1880 10 5
pm.
Grass Stake in Jersey
Irish-bred Hindu Festival,
owned by Frank E. Powers,
packs top weight of l26 pounds
in the $25.000-added Philadel-
phia Turf Handicap at Allan
tic City. Winner Of two ma
jor grass stakes recently.
Hindu Festival is coupled as
an entry with the Green
Dunes Farms Combustion II.
since both are trained by Tom
j. Barry Combustion II has
lis.
The Fairlawn Farms Sharps-
burg, who battled Bold Ruler
to the finish before losing the
Monmouth Park Handicap in
July. is making his grass course
debut in the Philadelphia. The
former Calumet Farm racer
is second high weight with l24
pounds.
At Saratoga yesterday, the
Woodley Lane Farms Reneged
packed top weight of 1875 pounds
and won the $23.700 American
Legion Handicap by five lengths
over Little Hermit. Tick Took
was third in the seven-furlong
race.
Reneged, who was out Of ac-
ton with injuries from october.
1857. until July IA, paid 500
in his second start of the sea-
son.
Jerilyh ($13.40) won the
Claridge Purse at Atlantic City,
giving Bill Hartack three VIC
tories for the day. He also won
with Coasting and Esca Lass.
At Arlington. Park. Bobby
Brocato, also on a comeback.
won the Chicago and North
western Purse. paying SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
BY LEWIS F. ATCHISON
Star stan Writer

LOS ANGELES, Aug. g.
Dressing room diagnoses Of
player injuries have been
banned by George Marshall,
Redskins president. in the wake
of conflicting reports on Red
Stephens and Dick Stanfel, the
teams outstanding offensive
guards. who were hurt in Fri
day nights intra-squad game
at nearby Arcadia.
Both players are still hopital-
lied. along with Rookie Tackle
Don Glantz from Nebraska,
who has painful knee and leg
injuries. But DR.. John Perry,
who examined the three. said
Stanfel and Stephens would be
out for only from three to six
weeks. with emphasis on STAN
fel's case. Glantz. who may
have torn ligaments in his
right knee. is said to be the
most seriously injured.
Friday night it was feared
that Stephens was through for
the season and that Stanfel
would be lost for a major por-
ton of the campaign. Both had
to be carried of the field.
Glantz didn't report his injury
until his knee began swelling
after the squad returned to its
Occidental College training
quarters.
May Go TO Washington
Stephens injury is described
as a partial tear of the internal
lateral ligament in his right
knee. Stanfel has a sprained
ankle, severely twisted knee and
possibly some damage to the
tendons in his left leg. accord
ing to DR.. Perry.
All three hope to be released
from the hospital today. But
Coach Joe Kuharich, who is
skeptical Of such injuries after
long experience with them, may
decide to send Stephens. and
possibly Stanfel, to Washing
ton for an examination by DR..
George Resta, who looks after
the Redskins during the regular
season.
Kuharich hopes his two star
linemen are not as badly dam
aged as he feared, but he won't
believe they're ready to get back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
PROBABLE
PITCHERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore at Washington-Portocar-
zero t10.7l VS. PaScual (6-6).
Boston ct New YoFk--Brewer t6-10l
vs. Mas f0-7D.
Chicago at Detroit--Donovan te-i0l
vs.. Moford t2-3) or Foytack (e-9l.
Kansas City at Cleveland-Terry
f7-sl W Bell t5-5l.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
BuTdette Ul-SI vs.. Simmons f6-lO).
St Louis at Chieago-Maglie CA
- Phillips (6-61.
San Francisco ct Los Angeles Nd
Antonelh ul-l0l vs.. PodTes l10-9l,
Cincinnati at pittsburgh--Keilne
T4-D vs.. Raydon t5-3).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
by BURTON HAWKINS
star stan writer

The Senators. who know what
it's like 10 be booted about
while groggy and Keeling. hope
10 carry on with their harsh
treatment Of the Orioles today
and tomorrow In the belief that
by INJECTING more damage on
the struggling Baltimore team
they'll nudge toward the cell
lars escape hatch.
walloped IL straight times.
including q "a defeat by the
Senators last night before 5.375
fans at Grifhth Stadium. the
Orioles are threatening 10 sur
pass their sorriest marks since
rejoining the American League
In 1854.
In their FIRST season on re-
turning 10 the majors. the ORR
oles lost IA In q row under
Jimmy Dykes. The following
year they dropped IL straight
under Paul Richards. their cur
rent boss. and will match that
total today unless the plans of
Camilo Pascual are foiled.
No Mercy in Senators
The Senators are in no mer-
ciful mood, now that they have
snapped their own three-game
losing streak. They're eager to
avoid the stigma Of a third
cellar finish In four years and
vision the stumbling Orioles as
possible stepping stones toward
achieving their modest ambi-
ton.
Richards team has scored
only four runs in its last three
games and Pascual is anxious
10 keep the Baltimore bats rela-
lively silent. Pascual's ap-
pearance is no assurance Of
success, however. for the
Orioles have whipped him in
two Of three previous meetings.
He'll be opposed by Arnold
Portocarrero, a 10-game win
ner.
Russ Kemmerer. who achieved
his fifth win against the Orioles
July Z, notched his sixth VIC
tory at their expense last night
with the highly effective aid
of Dick Hyde, who retired the
last six batters in order after
Gus Triandos opened the
eighth inning against Russ with
his 2lst homer.
Hyde Again Proves Worth
The summarizing Hyde has
played a key role in more
than half the Senator's tri-
umphs. They've won as games.
Dick has won nine and saved
Is. all Of which means that
bespectacled gentleman-to be
married this fall-will be in
for a sizeable salary boost.
The Senators scored twice in
the second inning after Roy
Sievers singled to left. Clint
Courtney flied out, but Jim
Lemon banged a triple to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
GUARDS LOST 3 TO s WEEKS
Redskin Hopes Lifted
By Doctors Report

into action until he sees them
jogging around the field.
Marshall banned reports on
injuries until after hospital ex-
aminations have been made
after he had read bannerline
stories here that Stephens and
Stanfel probably would be lost
for the season. 1t appeared
that way Friday night when
the two were given q prelirn-
mary examination in the dress
ing room.
Natural Skepticism
Skepticism concerning such
things is only natural after
Vic Janowicz suffered q serious
brain injury in an early-morn-
ing auto crash two years ago,
ending his football career.
Then it was indicated that 1t
would only be a matter Of
weeks before the former Ohio
State halfback would be back
in action again.
NOTES.-The heavy toll Of
injuries resulted in cancellation
of today's scrimmage. The
rookie show was a bowling sue
cess despite the sudden loss of
two piano players. End
Jim Hanifan's eye is okay. He
was poked in it Friday night.
g.. Bill Fulcher may be sent
to Washington for treatment Of
his broken rib, instead Of going
to Portland with the team.
Halfback Jim Podoley is COM
planning of a knee injury suf-
fered in Friday nights game.
This, too, is not thought to be
serious. Gene Brito has
thrown away the clutches and
hopes to be able to play against
the Rams next Saturday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09

Pitched to one batter in sth
winner--Kemmere C6-10). Loser
Brown (4-2)
U-Umont, Summers, Honochiek and
Soar. A-6.375. T-2:l1. 4.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
Ford En- Route
ToLOwest ERA
Mark in Years

AAANSd = ~ - - ANAeaAAeo eAASAAo
with the best earned-run
average in the major leagues
since Spud Chandler hung up
a l.64 mark in 1913. The
Yankees chunky lefthander
posted his seventh shutout last
night, lowering his ERA to 1.66.
Actually, Ford could just as
well have eight shutouts at
this time. He voluntarily left
an early-season game after
seven innings with an 80 lead.
Although his relief man blanked
Washington the rest Of the way,
1t doesn't count as q shutout.
The Yanks' club record is eight
shutouts set by Russell Ford
(no relation) in 1910.
Wrist Sidelines williams
The lowest mark in the Ma
tional League in rs years was
Carl Hubbel's 1855 for the
champion New York Giants in
1888.
Ford's 18th victory shunted
the Red Sox 161a games
behind the league leaders,
who continue to march toward
the earliest pennant-clinching
date in history. Without
Ted williams, who was out
of action with a sprained
left wrist, Boston had no
punch and the Red Sox sue
cumbed weakly. 20, with only
three hits. Two of the hits
came in the fourth inning, but
a double play followed Pete
Runnels' single and Jackie
Jensen was cut down trying
to stretch a double into a
triple.
Indians ROmp
Washington beat Baltimore,
40, for the Orioles 18th
straight defeat, a new high for
the majors this season.
Cleveland broke loose with
six runs in the third inning
for a 10-4 romp over Kansas
City. Don Ferrarese took over
for Jim (Mudcat) Grant with
two out in the fifth and
blanked the Athletics the rest
of the way. 1t was his first
victory of the year.
Frank Larry pitched himself
out Of one jam after another
and went the route to beat
Chicago despite IA White Sox
hits. AL Kaline and Charlie
Maxwell each drove in a pair
Of runs in Detroit's 6-2 victory,
RunneIs Stin in Front
Runnels held tight to the
American League batting lead
with one hit in three ofilcial
tries against Ford for a 1886
average. Whitley struck out six
and walked four, swapping Bos-
tons five-game winning streak.
The Yanks scored enough to
beat Ike O'clock in the first
inning on Hank Bauer's single
and Tony Kubek's hit-and-run
double. They added the Sec
ond run in the eighth of Bud
Byerly, who had pitched II
shutout innings in relief since
he joined the Red Sox.
Ned Carver Of the Athletics
was the victim Of Cleveland's
big splurge in the third inning,
losing his eighth game.
Against Detroit, the White
Sox had at least one base run
ner in each inning and at least
two in six Of the nine, but Larry
left 10 stranded. Early Wynn
was the loser, ending Chicago's
four-game winning streak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-08-09
WASHINGTON

Fouled TO Yost for Miranda in 9TH;
SINGLED for Lehman in It'll: Popped
up for Castleman In 9th: Flied out
for Loes in 9th.
BALTIMORE ---- 900 OO1 0l0-2
WASHINGTON ----- 020 10l 00x-4
E-dardner, Plews. PO-A--Balti-
more, 24-12: Washington, 27-S, DIP
Flews to Zauchin: Gardner 10 Miranda
chin. LoB-Baltimore s: Washington.
5.
2b---courtney. 3b-Lemon. sF--
Zauchin (2).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-22
G[obat Hat Collection
BY ELEM
Star Fashion Editor

filled with flowers, ribbons and little
mirrors that gleam and sparkle"
Bonnie pertly points out.
Not all her hats are those worn by
women. Some mems hats are the
most exciting shapes and textures"
she insists. Many pieces of male
headgear find a way into her varied
hat collection. One favorite Is a
Korean mans hat, made Of real
horSehair.
The talented designer is noted for
the unusual in her clothing designs.
This fair for originality Is exhibited
as she collects hats on her travels.
"One Of my favorites is a little Ital-
ian peach basket I invert and wear
on my head" she says in her usual
bubbling over with personality
manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-22

LIVERY WOMAN loves to bring
u back a souvenir from a trip.
This can be anything from bottle
Of perfume to q piece Of furniture
that she emissions in q special spot
In her living room.
Bonnie Cashin, the fashion de-
signer, prefers to bring back hats
from all the faraway lands that she
visits.
"I love straw hats and some that
I've picked up in past years keep
reappearing each summer with diff
ferent OUTFITS" says Bonnie. Mexico
Is full Of fun hats so have them
from all the different regions. I love
the hat I bought in Elescas in
Spain. The town Is medieval
looking and for hundreds Of years
the women have worn a straw hat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-05-25

Bernard M. Bancroft, 43. q
former engineer with the Mary
land State Roads Commission.
died Of q kidney ailment
Wednesday in Coral Gables,
Fla. For the past two years.
he had made his home in Fort
Lauderdale. Fla.
Mr.. Bancroft was born in
Arlington and lived much Of
his life in the Washington area.
After attending schools in
the District and Northern Vir-
ginia, he entered the Navy and
served for six years as a radio
operator in the Far East. He
was discharged before World
War II because Of a service
incurred disability.
After leaving the Navy. Mr..
Bancroft worked for four years
for the District Highway De-
partment. Later he Joined the
Maryland State Roads Com
mission and worked there more
than 10 years before he moved
to Florida two years ago be-
cause of illness.
Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Betty McMahan Ban
croft; a daughter. Patricia
Michele, and a son, Don
Richard, all Of Fort Lauder
dale; his step-father and his