Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 18

EIGHTEEN ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH Michigan Faces Gopher Threat Feud Expected in Big 10 Baseball Race By JERRY LI8KA 1,. CHICAGO, March 29. and Minnesota, renowned (or their "Little Brown Jug" football rivalry, may cross bats in a baseball feud this spring as the verines defend their Big Ten championship. Veteran coach Ray Fisher, stnrt- Ing his 25th season at the verine helm, also expects trouble from Illinois and Ohio State in the league race which starts April 6, but the Gophers are his main worry. Reports from Minneapolis indi- cate the current squad may he the best in Minnesota's history, pending mainly on the mound suc- cess of Mathew (Musty) Nolan and Gone Kelly.

1 Nolan was the leading er in the conference last season. 2 Coach Fisher, shooting for his 10th conference title, must rebuild the Michigan infield which includes only one of the squad's six returning lettermen, third baseman Walt Kell. Pitchers Bliss Bowman and Jack Hackstadt are back, along with catcher Boh Stevenson and outfielders Bill Gregor and Don Lund. Illinois which finished third last season has seven sophomore lettermen, led by right-hander Howie Judson, who won three of five league starts In 1944. Other holdovers are catcher John Johns, infielders Bill Butkovich, Leo Gedvilas and Ed Planert, and outfleld- eifs Roy Wiedow, who also pitches, and Everett Young.

Of last season's second division teams, Indiana and Iowa appear well fortified with six letter winners each. Purdue and Wisconsin have gaps to fill. Carpenters Build 'Wrong Way 9 Ball Park Press Box By HUdH PULLERTON, Jr. NEW YORK, March 29 The solution for the annoying custom adopted by basketball coaches of sending in substitutes every few seconds to stop the clock near the end of a close game may be to stop the clock, anyway, on every dead hall H. V.

Porter, rules committee secretary, adds that the period could be shortened to compensate for the wasted time Might be okay, but wouldn't it look funny see: "First half 20 minutes, second minutes." Optimism note: Supplementary entries for the 1945 Preakness close April 16 A lot of guys along Jacobs Beach like Lou Nova against Joa Baski tomorrow because Jimmy Johnston, Nova's current manager, is a great guy to "rejuvenile" fighters. One-Minute Page Branch Rickey announces that George Staler is "even more promising as a baseball executive than he was as a player the year after I signed him out of the University of Michigan." But George will find its quite a trick to hit .420 In the front office The mid- western rumor factory says the Bears' Ray Noltlng may become assistant to coach Clem Crowe at Iowa Wyoming's Ev Shelton tabbed as the best-dressed basketball coach to appear at the gatherings here, expects to have big Milo Komenich back with his team next ceason. So the best-dressed coach also may be the Dr. Herbert L. Spencer, new president of Bucknell University, drew cheers when he told some olc grads: "No Institution of which have been president has ever lost a football game." Then they realized the Doc's only prior job as president was at the Pennsylvania College for women.

Little Brooklyn When the press box atop the Newport News, ball park was destroyed in last October's hurricane, the park owners summonee some war time carpenters, put them on top of the grandstand and told them to get going. The boys did themselves proud The onlj trouble was that they built it fac Ing the great open spaces and with tho boarded-up back toward the playing field Is it necessary to point out that Newport News is a Dodger farm? Service Dept. The only all-Negro fighter group In the Army Air Force, the 332nd recently won the basketball Cham pionship of the 15th Fighter Com mand in Italy. Standout playei was Sgt. Gus Harrison of New York Lt Comdr.

Mai Stevens currently owner of the New Yon All American Football Conference franchise, Is due to leave soon for the Pacific on a new hospital ship William Schoeberleln, formiu Annapolis soccer player now bidding for a place In the Iowa Sea- hc.wks' Infield, claims that soccer playing develops good footwork on tne diamond. Illini to Start Spring Grid Practice Monday CHAMPAIGN, 111., March 29, for the University of Illinois 1M5 football team will spring Monday and will continue to work out for four eeks, head coach Ray Eliot an- ounued yesterday. The spring conditioning sessions wtU gridiron fundamentals, Eliot flald, adding that he is also planning eummer practice pro; gram for the mini. Buy War Bonds and Stamps, Dixie Walker, Melton Stay on Holdout List BOWLIN Western Men's Leagues A League Rolling Mill and Machine Shop both won three games from the Metallurgists and Silvertlps. Two game winners were 30 Carbine, White Flyers, Xperts, Brass Mill Office, Brass Casting and Super from Brass Sales, Super Trap, Personnel, Cast Shop, Brass Casting and Brass Inspection.

Games of 200 or more: E. Henesey new high single, Murray 201, J. H. Smith 214, W. Holder 235, 207, Rousseau 212, Beall 207, Rhodes 201, and Randle 204.

League Plant Dept. and Painters both won three games from Brass Mill Repair, and Mechanical. Two game winners were Tool Makers, Long Rifle, Detonator, Technical, Ammunition Sales, and Brass Specialty from Smokeless Powder, Die Makers, Cap, Electricians, Power Plant, and Laboratory. Games of 200 or more: P. Holder 207, Hooker 207.

Major Women's League Western Cartridge won two from Fischer Lumber, Hotel Stratford won two from Alton laundry, and Owens-Illinois toow from Stork Cleaners. Alton Laundry hit team high with 2361 and Stratford high ilngie of 835. Individual high to- als, Willings 584, Campbell 576, Bohart 566, Scheffei 522, and Harris 518. Individual singles: Min Perica 119, Campbell 215, Willings 205201, Bohart 200, Scheffei 193, Seattle 190, Taubert 185, Rust 183, and Harris 180. Team Standings: Stork Cleaners 17 13 Hotel Stratford ..16 14 Alton Laundry .....16 14 Owens-Illinois Glass ......15 15 Fischer Lumber 14 16 Western Cartridge 12 18 K.

of C. League Explorers, in taking two games rom the Pirates, are leading the eague by one game. Breakers won two from the Pilots, Mariners dropped two to the Admirals, while the Captains swept their series with the Navigators. Sharkey rolled 548 for high three, followed by Knapp's 528, end Howard's 525. 200 games: Norton, 211; Giroux, 203, Hanoi, 201, Sharkey, 200.

League standing: Explorers 2010, Pilots 19-11, Captains 18-12, Admirals 16-14, Skippers 15-15 Columblas 15-15, Pirates 14-16, Navigators 12-18, Breakers 11-9, Mariners 10-20. 3 Matches on Turner Benefit Show Tonight Jim Lafkos and Johnny Randa are teamed up against Finace Hall and "Irish Boy" 'George O'Brien in the tag match feature on Promoter D. Fred Richardson's rass- ling show tonight at Turner Hall. The entire proceeds from the show, Richardson has announced, will be turned over to the family of Ed die Campbell, a frequent perform er on Turner Hall wrestling shows, who was killed last week in an automobile mishap. In two 30-mlnute regular bouts on tonight's all-headline show.

Walter McMillen will grapple with Tommy Fells and Joe Miller takes the ring against Mllo Occhi. Odessa Haven Odesso Is serving, as a haven for American soldiers freed from German prison camps by the Rer advance on Berlin. More than 1200 recently sailed from there to American bases. The Navy Is now using a new knapsack type life jacket and a modified version of the old Kapok- jacket life preserver. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.

De Paul, Aggies Clash for Title By JOE REICHI.ER. NEW YORK, March 29. With the major league season less hnn three weeks off, several club owners still are faced with holdout problems. What is probably the biggest name-holdout of them all is Fred (Dixie) Walker of the Brooklyn dodgers, National League batting ting, who Is demanding a reported 522,500, an increase of approximately $8500 over what he was paid last year. Others who have not yet signed on the dotted line as a result of salary disagreements Include Jim Tobin of no-hit fame and Stew tfofferth, Boston Braves; Orval "Jrove and John Humphries, White Sox; Cliff Melton of New York Giants and Vlnce Di Maggio, Pittsburgh Pirates.

Other training camp notes: St. Louis Baseman George McQulnn was struck on the knee by a ground ball and taken to a hospital for X-ray examination. Pitcher Jack Kramer, ast of holdouts, agreed to terms. Chicago White Dlei who won 16 games for the White Sox last year, and Earl Caldwell, 19-game winner pur- from Milwaukee, reported .0 Manager Jimmy Dykes yesterday, to make 31 players in camp. Chicago Charlie Grimm announced the sale of Japhet (Red) Lynn, who had a 5-4 record last year, to Los Angeles.

Pittsburgh in best physical shape since they started training in north three years ago. Bucs beat Muncle semipro nine 11-0. Outfielder Frank Colman reported. St. Louis of Marty Marion means recruit Al Schoendlenst, who had been filling in at shortstop, will be shifted to either second or the outfield.

New York Bay -oast Guard earned even split in two-game series winning second contest 15-10. Brooklyn of Second Baseman Barney Koch to Montreal for Pitcher Vic Lombard! 'ollowed on heels of Whitlow Wyatt sale to Phillies. Team dropped 10-inning game to West Point 5-4. Exhibition Baseball Yesterday's Scores Washington (A) 2, Boston (N) 0. York (N) 10 aSt GUard 15 New St.

Louis (A) 6, Toledo (AA) 6. Army 5, Brooklyn (N) 4. Organize Sunday Baseball League Tho Sunday Baseball League sponsored by Alton Recreation partment, will again be operated this season and May 6 has been set as the tentative date for opening of loop play. Announcement of plans for op erating the league was made to day, following an organization meeting Wednesday night, at which representatives of four teams play- Ing in the league last year reported they will again participate. Teams entered are Onized, West Alton Roxana and a team to be managed by Buddy Freeman.

Western, al though not represented at the meeting, is also expected to fielc a team in the loop this year. A meeting of teams Interested in entering the city softball league has been set for .7:30 o'clock this evening at the recreation department office. It was announced today that additional teams are needed to round out the Sunday baseball league and prospective entries are urged to notify the recreation office at East Broadway. Fatal burns among children one to four years old are caused ii about equal numbers by hot liquid and open flames or hot objects. Centers Mikan, Kurland in Spotlight Tonight NEW YORK, March 29, Basketball reaches Its season's climax tonight when De Paul of Chicago and the Oklahoma Aggies, led by two of the tallest centers in the clash for the mythical rfa- ional college title In a Red Cross game at Madison Square Garden.

Attention will be centered upon igantic George Mikan, six-foot- nine-inch Blue Demons' center, and even-foot Bob Kurland of the Ag- gies. Phils Purchase Whitlow Wyatt WILMINGTON, March 29, The Philadelphia Phillies have entered account No. 8 in their 1945 whiskers and peach fuzz docket General Manager Herb Pennock announced the purchase yesterday of 37-year-old Whitlow Wyatt, who teamed with Klrby Higbe in 1941 pitch the Brooklyn Dodgers to the National League pennant. Purchase terms were not disclosed, but estimates ranged from $10,000 to $25,000. Wyatt joins two other one-time greats, Jimmy Foxx and Gus Mancuso, as well as holdover veteran moundsmen BUI Lee, Vernon Kennedy and Dick (Ewple) Barrett On the other side of the ledger are a pair of 17-year-olds, Gran- vllle Hamner and Ralph Caballero, jlus youthful Garvln Hamner, Mott and Fred Daniels.

Cagy Pennock a former pitch- ng great himself has been work- ng for a long time to fashion a pennant contender. "And I'm inclined to feel our combination of youth and age will really work out," he says. Wyatt won 22 games in 1941 and was the 'only Dodger to win a World Series decision over the New York Yankees. He suffered a sore arm last year, working only part time end winning two while dropping six. Stolen Oar Found In a report from the St.

Louis police department, the Alton police were informed Wednesday that a car of Charles Janacek, 516 East Ninth, which was stolen in St. Louis last Saturday night, had been recovered. The desk sergeant notified the owner where he could claim the car. The coal used for power and heating comes from sunlight 'bottled up by plants thousands of years ago. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.

Alton Sergeant Stars On Marine Corps Nine James Norvell, USMC, a former Onized Club baseball star who has made a name for himself in marine corps baseball, has begun spring practice at his station, Congaree Air Base, Columbia, S. C. According to the Congaree newspaper, outstanding candidates turn- Ing out after the initial call for baseball players Included, "Jim Norvell, an outfielder who held down a garden spot on the 1943 Jacksonville (Fla.) Naval Air Station team which annexed the state semi-pro title that year." His wife, Mrs. Myrtle Norvell, and son reside at 406 Lampert. Eldred ELDRED.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shanks have moved from the Lockett farms to a farm near Carrollton. Mr. and Mrs.

Brian Shackelford of St. Louis spent the weekend at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Ira Davidson. Mr. and Mrs.

Lindsay Camerer entertained the following guests Sunday: Mrs. Louella Christian of Alton, Mr. and Mrs. John Scher, and Mrs. Bell Atwood of St.

Louis. Mrs. Lee Shaw and son, Donald, spent the weekend in St. Louis with Mr. and Mrs.

Raymond Chism. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mason of Warsaw, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs.

Luther Mason and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Atnip. Maxine Atnlp, small daughter of Mt. and Mrs.

Ed Atnip, is recover Ing from a recent illness. Miss Edith Ray was a guest over the weekend of Miss Norma Haddock of Carrollton. Mrs. Kenneth Cunningham and daughter of Wyoming are visiting Mr. and Mrs.

Low Plogger. Sondra Kay Camerer is spending the week in Alton with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Evans. Mr.

and Mrs. John Wagner spent VOTE FOR EDDIE HAUSER CANDIDATE FOB HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER OF WOOD RIVER TOWNSHIP I have belonged to Local No. 21 since 1916 and Musicians Local No. 282 since 1929. If elected I will devote my time exclusively to road work.

I have lived in Wood River township for 17 years. YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED ELECTION TUESDAY, APRIL 3 ELECT A MAYOR WHO WILL WORK FOR ALTON The Great Writer, Addison, Said: "It is ridiculous for any man to criticize the works of another if he has not distinguished himself by his own performances." FOR A BETTER ALTON, VOTE FOR LEO STHIII the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown and daughters, of Alton. Miss Betty McCaherty of ford was a weekend guest of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence'Me- Caherty. Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner called on Mr.

and Mrs. William Wagner of East Alton, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Clarence Llgon and daughter, Wanda, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Leo Ruylon at Hamburg. Mrs. Gene Grammer and son, Billy, of Nebo are guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Barnett.

Mrs. Lee Shaw received the an nouncement of the birth of. a daughter to her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Chism of St.

Louis. The infant has been named Kafey Marie. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Schroeder of Decatur spent the weekend here.

Mrs. George Graham of Union was a Sunday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank King. WORDEN WORDEN.

Mrs. R. C. Dooley entertained members of her card club at her home Friday afternoon. Mrs.

William Schliepslck who was celebrating her birthday anniversary, was presented with gifts. Mrs. Ed Raml underwent surgery at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, for the relief of appendicitis The Rev. K.

F. Schroeder, pastor of the Worden Lutheran Church, will speak over radio station KFUO this evening at 7:30. Dorothy Wood, 15, entered St Francis Hospital, Lltchfleld Friday and was operated on Saturday for appendicitis. Pfc. Allen Schneider of Fort Rlley, arrived home Saturday for a furlough with his wife and children.

Mrs. Belle Kelley underwent surgery at St. Francis Hospital, Lltch- field, Saturday. Dorris Lee Dannenberg, who was operated on recently for the relie: Store hours: Dally 9 to Saturday 9 to 9. Get into a PREP SUIT tailored by a man's tailor HART SCHAFFNER MARX Takes a man's tailor to do justice to a man a young man like you wants to look right.

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105 Fears Style Leaders in Alton. rHURSDAY. MARCH 29, 154, Dlsah Township Meeting Tuesday ELSAH The annual town- hla meeting has been announced or Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the vll- age hall.

MlM Cresswell Entertains ELSAH Miss Bette Cresswell, laughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter will entertain 14 classmates of the Alton Senior High graduating class at a slumber tarty this evening. The party will be at the summer cottage of Miss Cresswell's mcle, John Barnal. The girls will met at the railroad station and ride to the cottage In a wagon filled with hay and drawn by a team of mules.

The group will return to Alton Friday evening. Methodist ELSAH The Rev. John Henderson of Godfrey will conduct services at the Elsah Methodist Church Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Elsah Notes ELSAH Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Moody and son and Mr. and Mrs. M. Moody of Youngstown, arrived last Saturday and are spending a two-week vacation with Mr. end Mrs.

August Jacobson. Mrs. Maurice Legate of Oklahoma, who Is visiting relatives of appendicitis at St. Francis Hos- pilal, Lltchfleld, returned to her home here Saturday. Pfc.

Alex Radae, AAF, who has been stationed at Truax Field Madison, has been transferred to Scott Field. On Eighth Army Fi ROME, March 29, man attack on Eighth Arm, tlons near Cotllgnola, six northof the Bologna-Rimlm way stronghold of Faenza Italian quiet. front remain relatively Rain restricted visibility Fifth Army front to the 1 west There was scattered rt fire In the forward of this front, tZ; ront IB Ger. mitt thrw itlvely thi I south. Dump The No.

2 engine house crew summoned at enth and Alton, near School, 6 Cre re at Kiev. I ir Lincoln The word "Sunday" OCCUM where in the Bible. ANNOUNCEMENT Effective March 21 3 Can Rltft at Cheaply as I 8 plcked trom and delivered to same lowC can ride tor one fare. Consolidated Cab COMPANY 28 E. Broadway Dial 3.4211 Shop at SIGN OP QUALITY If You Have Old TIRE RATION CERTIFICATE turn it in NOW! O.P.

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