Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-07-22
WIN, LOSE OR
DRAW B, FRANCIS srAuu
On q Note of Appeosement

AMERICAN SPORTS WRITER'S COVERING the track
and field Shindg between the United States and the
Russians filed the engaging report you must know,
that Uncle Sans boys had beaten the Russians but the
Soviet muscle molls had defeated gals Thus,
victory for each side.
At the Willard yesterday the Russians were having
none of split Politely but firmly they claimed
outright triumph and there wasn't National AAU voice
to dissent member of the Russian diplomatic staff,
speaking for Ambassador Menshikov declared 1--WE
happy about the victory by the Soviet sportsmen"
The luncheon in honor of the Soviet athletes was
marked by much ado about craftsmanship and good will
and doves of peace District Commissioner Robert Nc
Laughin spoke of mo evidence of political differences
on the athletic field But at time did an American
speaker out and fatty claim half victory.
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THE HOME GROWN PRESS, briefed by the AAU
elders had bought the pitch that at Philadelphia last
Saturday and Sunday there two separate track and
field meets for the guys for the dolls.
I'VE reached definite agreement with the Russians
on the matter of two distinct meets Ed Rosenblum had
declared before the competition 1--WE can't help what the
Russian press will claim but the Sports Federation of
Russia knows we're competing the basis of two meets
Rosenblum, a member of the AAU's foreign relations
committee spoke of many things yesterday but he
fully Skrted the subject of victory defeat Everybody
our side, in fact, pussy-footed.
FREDERICK T. MERRILL introduced as director of the
EatWest contact staff for the State Department
pretty hedgy too They patoonng Interpreters at
the Willard and Merrill had his boy from the State
Department who took to translate to the % Russians
when I was in Russia, met Mr.. Khrushchev and
we talked at some length of dual meet. 1 remarked
that Americans to excel in shorter distances and
the Russians at longer distances Then mentioned that
the Soviet stronger than girls and prob
ably would win.
at makes difference Mr.. KhruShchev replied"
Merrill let it go that note. The Russians, whose
men lost but whose triumphed last year in Mos
cow Jumped the that occasion and proclaimed
172-170 victory According to our AAU badgers they
weren't supposed to do again, but they did Although
the lost 127-10S they claimed 175-167 win the
basis of the gals supremacy.
DMITRI PosTNIKOV, first vice president of the
Central Council of Soviet Sports Societies and Organiza
lions supposedly the group with which the AAU had its
Separate" agreemen the first speaker to out
with victory claim.
"Our successful performance at Franklin field" Dm
tri emphasized Then he sottened the tone Bit stresng
mutual understanding" and that matches between our
countries must become traditional"
The diplomatic-type who spoke for the ndiSposed
MenShikov-his may have been NJ N. Smrnosk-
was as mentioned earlier, somewhat more blunt in his
claim. 1--WE are happy about the victory -
All in ALL however, it a friendly gathering, but
one which the USSR contingent seemed bent on Subty
swinging its way But as neutral observed 1.-THE Rus
SLAMS have got point Everynodys the field at the
same time-men and wonderland it's gotta be whole
meet not separate What oughta do abolish womenS
track in this country and just send out the men"
WHILE FRIENDSHIP AND sPORTsMANsHIP were
hghghted even unto black bread on the table it was
not quite Selout luncheon Met at the door Jocko
Miller chairman of the District Boxing Commission and,
an AAU'er from way back
"a Selout?" echoed Mr. Miller. yeah, like one of
Godie Ahearn'S SeloutS."
It developed, however, that most of the empty tables
at the scheduled start of the luncheon those reserved
for the Russians. And where were they?
AT the last minute" lamented Rosenblum "they tell
me they must work oupractce Thanks to Jack Hagery
we got the of the Georgetown University track"
The Russians worked out for two hours reported to
the Willard in sweat clothes minutes before the repast
hour, and turned up late after cleaning up AS they
eventually entered nearly everybody finished with
melon and salad RoSenbum asked for round of applause
The guests applauded. The Reds taking the cue minus
interpreter, walked to their tables applauding just
vigorously.