The Morning Call from Allentown, Pennsylvania • 14

FIRST Lesnevich Finishes Up Weatherly Wins Puerto Ricans Score 12-8 Decision Over Yankees SAN JUAN. P. Feb. 24. (UP) 14 THE MORNING CALL, Allentown, Tuesday, Feb.

23, 1947 1 Allentown Soldier Gets Real Kick Out of Reading Morning Call in Japan 1 rPKfflSmg Glory of a high degree came to the Inter'State League Boosts Series Cut For Players in Future YORK, Feb. 25. The Class Inter-State Baseball league met here today, spending three and a half hours in discussing changes in the constitution and by-laws, and came up with a decision that will serve as a decided "break" for the players 2nd Half Title; To Play 'Chunk Ponce Puerto Rican protessionai today when it humbled the mighty New York Yankees in an exhibition game, 12 to 8, with a six-run rally in the sixth inning. The victim of the big inning was the Yankees' erratic left hander, Joe Page, who not only yielded three nits Including a homer to Second Baseman Roberto Pedroso, but committee three Final Mountain League Standinrs Pet. W.

7 Training for Fox Friday CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ, Feb. 24. (JP, Light-heavyweight champion Cus Lesnevich wound up heavy training today for his title bout Friday in New York with Billy Fox. unbeaten Philadelphia knockout specialist. Lesnevich boxed six rounds, using three sparmates, in his serious final today.

He will do gymnasium work tomorrow and taper off with four light rounds Wednesday. In New York, Fox. winner of 43 straight fights by knockout, was held as a 2 to 5 betting favorite to dethrone Gus in his first title defense in this country since he went into the navy in 1941. Last year, Lesnevich successfully defended the crown by stopping British champion Freddie Mills in England. Weathrrly Roclc Glen East Mauch Chunk Mkuch Chunk 4 "Being an infantryman, I certainly am used to.

marching now. Having been active in sports back home, in both basketball and baseball, which I played at the Young Meh's hall of which I am a member, and having formerly been a caddie at the Brook-side tnd Lehigh Country clubs, I didn't have too much trouble In getting used to these long hikes. "At the present time I am with a company of men, who are going to Tokyo next month to be an Honor 1.000 .857 .714 .571 .285 .285 .142 .142 White Haven 2 successive errors. Nuremberg 2 Rinctown 1 By popular request due to the bad weather this most sensational Rummage Sale in our history Ponce eot on to a nying stair witn St Ann's. Freel 1 a four-run rally in the first inning off Cuddles Marshall and wound up with Last a kcsuiis Weatherly 82 Rtngtotvn 31.

Nuremberg 44 St. Ann's iPreelandl 42. East Mauch Chunk 53 White Haven 45. Rock Glen 34 Mauch Chunk 29. Setting a Mountain league scoring Guard for Gen.

MacArthur. We will two more tallies off Carl DeBose the eighth. Only Vince DiBiasi, who worked the second and third innings was able to hold Ponce without a run. weathrl" Wreckers last night cap figuring in future championship playoffs. The biggest change made in the constitution dealt with the players pool.

In former years the team finishing the regular season in first place won $500, and the team winning the playoffs split up $1,000 among themselves. In the future the teams in the Shaughnessy Playoffs finals will get ten per cent of the receipts in the first four games in each series, this to be decided sixty per cent to the team that wins and forty per cent to the runner-up. Manaeer Bucky Harris said that Vic Raschi, Charley Wensloff and Mel Queen will pitch against the Puerto tured the second half title of the Mountain league bj defeating Ringtown 82-31 on the latter's floor. A meeting will be conducted 7:30 p. m.

today in Mauch Chunk to arrange for the league playods between Weatherly snd iiaivh cnunk. first half title winner. Ronnie Duser paced the Wreckers in the victory last night, scoring 14 field goals and Ave foul trys for a total of 33 points. ex Rican All-Stars tomorrow. Blossom Girls Win i He was ably assisted by Bomer Heiney ana Paul West who tallied 20 and 16 points The Blossom A.

C. of the Allentown Girls' league trimmed the Bethlehem respectively. Hisrh school Lassies. 41 to 21. on the Franklin school court.

Bethlehem. We mean what we say sensational reductions in all I Favorites Both Fall Inside Stuff Monts tallied nine field coals and a foul for, 19 points for the Allentown team. Kunkle Paced the losers with 16 points. Box score: Blossom A. C.

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7ih ST. ALLENTOWN 2-8547 We Maintain Complete Facilities te Provide the Finest Maintenance on lour Auto and Home Radio Equipment. be there one month, during which we will do mostly all guard duty. I certainly am glad to be able to make this journey, since it will provide me with a lot of interesting experiences. Also with me is another Allentown boy, James P.

Campbell, 305 S. 15th a graduate of Allentown High school in '46. He likewise is eager to read the Morning Call and follow the Canaries and Vikings. I am very proud to go to Tokyo, realizing of course our first purpose of guard duty, and second to be able to represent the American nation and show the Japs that the American democracy is just and upright. Once we teach the Japs our standards of living and our high ideals if living, there will no longer be a need of having an occupation force ever here.

The Japs are having a tough time alright, but they brought it all upon themselves. "I hope this letter can help show my appreciation for having such a swell hometown newspaper, and especially for being able to get it over here. "Sincerely yours, "Pvt. Paul W. Schenk, "446 Turner St." In Whitehall Township Cage League Playoffs Turn imutc w.r.

r.cnrdpri Inst nieht in types Ol waaildUie aiiu rrwi iovc iuga ii nu; Typical Examples: LeibT 5 1 Kunkle 8 0 16 Donovan f. 3 1 tYochum 0 0 Moniz ..9 -1 19 SoriEue ft. 3 3 Szukics a 0 Sutton a .000 Stemler rf. 2 O. DeM'hi a 0 Von Sen a.

0 4 rkhoff a. 0 0 OlGall 0 0 0 Del caio 0 0 the Whitehall Township league playoffs. The third place Stiles combined loul shooting to whip the league-leading Ce-menton Zephyrs, 41 to 31. Both teams had 12 goals. West Catasauqua posted a 46 to 43 verdict over the second-place tvan K'en 0 0 jGreen 1 1 0-2 Totals ...19 1 411 Totals 3 21 Referee: Elsie Weston.

The chow is a Chinese breed of the Hokendauqua team. rn ThnrcHav nirht. the league olav- off championship will be decided. Stiles will play west ijaiasauqua louuwmg me riiminnrv mnsntation came, between Eskimo group. the Cementon Zephyrs and Hokendauqua.

Box scores: Stiles How he follows Allentown sports in far off Japan through the Morning Call and his appreciation' for "such a swell hometown newspaper" is told in a letter the Morning Call has received from Pvt. Paul W. Schenk. He comments upon the success of the Canaries, Muhlenberg and the Vikings, the latter his alma mater and with whom he played basketball and baseball. Pvt.

Schenk is a son of John C. Schenk, 446 Turner and was selected with 29 others to serve on Gen. Douglas MacArthur's honor guard in Tokyo. Pvt. Schenk 's letter: "Dear Sir: "Being an enthusiastic follower of the Allentown Morning Call, I wish to express my appreciation, as well as for my fellow buddies, for being able to read and enjoy the while so far from home.

As for my identifiration, my name is Paul W. Schenk, a former Call-Chronicle delivery boy while in my younger days. How well I recall the- days when I used to hang around the shipping room waiting to hear the presses start rolling. "Being a graduate of Central Catholic High school and an ardent follower of sport events both of Central Catholic, Allentown High and Muhlenberg college, I am very glad to be able to keep in touch with our champions back home. "How often I brag about our teams back home.

With such a great record as A.H.S. has, I am justly qualified. "Your edition of Jan. 9 was the first which I received over here and was happy to read that the 'Mules' had defeated Lehigh university. Through my letters received from home I have been able to keep in touch partially with my Alma Mater which in my latest letter had defeated unbeaten Bethlehem.

"I was inducted in the Army last Sept. 12 and received my basic training at Fort McClellan, Ala. On Dec. 2 we shipped out from San Francisco, and had a pretty fair voyage overseas on our meatwagon, 'The Chanute "Approximately 1,500 troops made the voyage and of course being my first time out to sea, I was slightly "seasick." But as time wore on we all got over it and had a pretty smooth trip. Then on Dec.

19 we landed at Yokohama and we were in the land of the goons, 'Nipponese. 'It sure was funny looking around and seeing nothing but Japs. But soon we got used to it and now. I don't even feel their presence when around them. "After a week of traveling by rail, we came to our destination, where we were going to live for a long time.

It was the third largest island of Japan, namely, Kyushu. As is very common in Japan, it is a very mountainous island. Our camp is located more or less in the valley, when one looks at the high mountains. "Our camp, Chickamauga, is populated with 3,800 men, is located on the outside of the town of Beppu which is a medium-sized town with about 25.000 population. 8.50 Bath rugs with lid covers 3.50 5.75 Hand Hooked Rugs 2.00 13.95 6 9 Cctton Rugs 6.00 4.95 Oval Braided Rugs 1.50 1.85 Rag Carpet, 27" wide Per Yd.

.75 20.85 Linoleum Stair Treads and Risers 12.50 iemcniDD a. TP. P. G. 4 6 W.Fritzi'r 110 2 F.

Kimock 1 Radon 3 1 5 11 Steckel I ...3 4 0 6IHncinaK 2 12 .1 .5 ..0 .0 .2 0 5 K.OK01US 7 Nero 4 Bartoni 2'Zanear 0 R.Fritzi'r voice Kraynick 2 Steckel .1 J. Kimock 1 Bankos ..1 Fahrlnger 0 Packer ..0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 EDDIE URCHIN, an inflelder for Indianapolis in the -American Association last season, has been named manager of the York Roses of the Inter-State League for the coming season. currently a policeman in York WHEN MUHLENBERG DEFEATED THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII HERE LAST NIGHT, the margin was 13 points, the same margin by which St. Joe beat the Ha-waiians Saturday night in Philadelphia, 66 to 53.. So Mulhenberg and St.

Joe meet here Saturday night in Rockne Hall and they should be matched so evenly that anything can happen. EACH WILL HAVE ITS LAST INVITATION TOURNAMENT BID KOPES riding on Saturday night's game, for the loser will der.nitely be eliminated. STRAIT, former Allentown High grid star who had been at Holy Cross, is definitely enrolled at Muhlenberg college BILLY MARKS, Allentown boy, has reported to the St. Louis Cardinals Spring camp at St. Petersburg, Pitcher Freddie Schmidt boards a rattler today for St.

Pete PITCHER EDDIE MARLEAU who hurled for Allentown back in the days of the old Allentown Buffs in the Eastern League, who started last season as manayer of Quincy in the Three Eye League and finished up pitching for Beaumont in the Texas League, has just been named manager of Bartlesville in the Kansas-Oklahoma-Missouri League for 1947 It's Fun to It's Healthy i Too SPECIALLY SO WHEN YOU USE Totals. I ji Umpire: Bokendauaua G. F. P. 12 17 41 Referee: Antolick.

West Catasauqua u. 2 Youths Are Placed On Probation by Court President Judge James P. Henninger of the court of common pleas yesterday placed on probation two young men who have been under observation at the Allentown State hospital since the September term of criminal court. John Shumack of Hokendauqua who had pleaded guilty to a morals charge was sentenced to pay $50 in lieu of a fine and the costs. He was placed on probation for two years under the sutiervision of the social service de McNeil I ,.6 Bruchak .0 Choice of Colors Set of 14 5 17 Schupsky I .1 0 0 Matika ...2 2 lOiA.Tomasic 1 0 6 3 9 M.Harakal 2 0 0 J.Tomaslc 0 0 2 3 7 0 2 3 15 1 6 6 0 2 0 4 ..4 ..5 ..3 ..0 Glasser Smale Knerr Rice Totals.

j.riaranai i 18 10 46 Andrews .2 I Totals. 15 13 43 Referee: Antolick. Umpire: Hrinda. SAVE! 30 to 75 BOWLING' SMOES partment of the State hospital, where r- MADE BY TOP GRADE MANUFACTURERS he had been held since sept. zn.

Jayme Gangaway, 335 E. Susquehanna who had been charged with REDUCED SC.29 Xe5 $6.50. LADIES' and MEN'S IN STOCK carrying a concealed deadly weapon and carrying a firearm without a license, was sentenced to pay the county $25 in lieu of a fine, plus costs, and Dut on orobation for two years, under Pair 11 TMRS the social service department of the BOWING SHIRTS Made by MacGregor-Goldsmlth in Maize-Green Blue Tan White. Use them for dress wear, AC hospital. Dr.

Mark Risser of the State hos too. Lettering Extra. NATIONAL pital staff appeared in court to testify that, in his opinion, the youths could be safely released. Two summary conviction cases were brought before the court, charging BARON HAS ABOUT CLOSED FOR CLOSED FOR AGOSTINHO GUEDES, THE PALMERTON PORTUGUESE, TO MEET DOC BEA, of Philadelphia, in the star bout of ten rounds on March 10 in the palestra, and if its anything like their last meeting it should be well worth looking at. College Basketball Another FIRST For B.

F. Goodrich The Tire Thai OUTWEARS PIlE-tfJill CONVENIENT TERMS B.F.GOODRICH 603-5 North 7lh St. PHONE 3-3248 1 ins ii BOWLING BALL BAGS $3.95 reckless driving and speeding against LINOLEUM RUG Lewis W. Trawitz. Speaking lor tne Commonwealth, Assistant District At torney James C.

Lanshe agreed to nol STORES BE iWb ARE IN THE RI6HT ST0REI pros the first charge. Atty. Linn Schantz, for the defendant, agreed to Maryland 57 Army 54 plead nolo contendere on the second NOT CONNECTED WITH MOTHER STORE ON ST iotre Dame 64 N.Y.U 60 Alfraxi 55- Haru.Hb 47 Judge Henninger fined Trawitz $10 1111 mU I aHHMRi and costs on the second count. Muhlenberg 77 University of Hawaii 61 Kansas 37 Oklahoma A. M.

34 Mill IU hmt Ml hnwTTmmtm 1 FROM LINDEN STRElTI i'SWr 3 PQOUS tS tU SPORTING GOODS inniana unio state 43 Cathnlic IT. 52- Rrirlsrewfr 3fi Osilently' i Bethlehem Bulldogs 'Pro? Player Named Furman 50 Clemson 45 ft TROUT AND HUTCHINSON ARE Grid Coach at Drake LISTED AS TIGER HOLDOUTS LAKELAND, Feb. 24. (yP) Pitcher Paul "Dizzy" Trout and Freddy Hutchinson officially became holdouts torlav as t.hp nptxnit. Tio-nrs' DON'T continue to fidget and suffer from the torment of simple piles.

Use dependable Resinol to ease itching, burning distress. It gently oils and soothes as its bland medication relieves irritation and induces blissful comfort, Pun, mild Raino! Soap particularly suitable for bathing tender parts, Uh both. HE 1 11 LAND SOAP batterymen went through their first DES MOINES, Feb. 24. () Jack McClelland, 27, International Falls, high school coach, and Bob Friedlund, 29, former.

Michigan State athlete who played pro football last fall with the Philadelphia Eagles and Bethlehem (Pa.) Bulldogs, were added today to the Drake university coaching staff. worKout. Trout told newsmen he would do his training on the Lakeland golf course, working out t.hpr spvprnl hours a day. Hutchinson was not in ilV fl JtWr Tills ARf.lY GnOUrJD FftGBSr Sj WORLD'S GREATEST SeiIL FH camp. Dinner was late that night i i I.

i Highlights of Regular Army Enlistmint if HV Sx MJSSs JJ- xy I 1 NEW, HIGHER PAY FOR ARMY MEN Is Addititi FW, Lodrinr, Ciothts md Mtdical Can MONTHLY StariiuM RITIRiMCNT lot Foy INCOME AFTIR: f.r 20 T.or.' JO r.or Matter Sergeant or First Sergeant 165.00 107.23 185.63 Technical Sergeant 135.00 87.75 151.88 "FOLLOW rining battlccry of the Infantryman is the stirring command of the leader. And nowhere else in the world in war and in peace are so many great leaders developed as in the Army Ground Forces. The American ground soldier is known for his ability to carry 'out any assignment with resourcefulness and initiative the qualities that make leaders in civilian life as well as the Army. The Ground Forces can not only teach you leadership they can equip you with fine job training to go with it. In peacetime, the Army makes training available in many valuable skills and trades.

Remember, too, that increased Army pay scales are now in effect, and that you receive 20 additional pay for overseas service. Thousands of outstanding young men, able to meet the new higher standards required, are enlisting in the Regular Army. And because of the special advantages offered, the majority of them are enlisting for 3 years. If you are looking for the road to a profitable future, your nearest U. S.

Army Recruiting Station can furnish all details. Staff Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Private First dais Private 115-00 74.75 129.38 100.00 65.00 112.30 90.00 58.50 101.25 80.00 32.00 90.00 75.00 48.75 84.38 1. Choice of any branch of service which still has quotas to be filled, and of certain overseas theaters which still have openings, on 3-year enlistments. 2. Enlistment age from IS to 34 years inclusive (17 with parents' consent) except for men now in Army, who may reenlist at any age, and former service men depending on length of service, 3.

A reenlistment bonus of $50 for each year of active service since such bonus was last paid, or since last entry into service, provided reenlistment is within 3 months after last honorable discharge. 4. Leave credit accrues at the rat of 30 days per year of service. 5. Mustering-out pay for all men eligible therefor, when discharged to enlist or reenlist.

6. Educational benefits' under GI Bill of Rights for men who enlist before official termination of war and remain in service 90 days or more. 7. Family allowances for dependents of men enlisting or reenlisting continue until 6 months after official termination of war. 8.

Enlistments for 4, 2 or 3 years. (1-year enlistments permitted for men now in the Army with 6 or more months of service.) 9. Option to retire at half pay for the rest of your life after 20 years' service increasing to three-quarters pay after 30 years' service. All previous honorable active federal military service counts toward retirement. Dinner was late that night for little Linda.

A swollen Susquehanna River had washed away her home and everything in it But the Red Cross was there to help her and all the homeless families to supply food, clothing, shelter for the night; to extend comfort, emergency medical aid, care for the injured; to help a stricken people restore their homes. Every week, disaster strikes somewhere in our nation. Always in catastrophe flood, fire, explosion, tornado or hurricane your' Red Cross is on the job. You want to do your share to help your American Red Cross carry on in 1947. Give give generously and gladly td this "greatest mother of them alTl In Addition to Column On of the Abovo: 20 In-creue for Servic 50 IncreaM, up to ISO Maximum Per Month, if Member of Flying or Glider Crews.

$50 Per Month for Parachutists (Not in Flying-pay Statu.) while Engaged upon Parachute Duty. 5 IncreaM in Pay for Each 3 Years of Service. rJ "3iti USE 4 GIVE- RED CROSS uiiuao List to: "SMMtf Off." "Mrorrfori of Peace," "Votee Me Army," "fmidly W. Hoil" year raei. so your can carry on March 3 to 18 YOUR REGULAR ARMY SERVES THE NATION AND MANKIND IN WAR AND PEACE Lehigh County Campaign EE INCORPORATED ENLIST NOW AT YOUR NEAREST U.

S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION U. S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION, Room 216, Post Office Bldg. 718 Allen Street, Allentown, Pa.

AUcntown Dial 3-4135 Bethlehem Dial 74135.