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i.gi "a m.Vr a 6J A. IQ.ie 4 CI ff.3 31 I Hi it if: Hi ni li i 1 if! lit? 71 I h'IM which rests the prestnt imposing business edifice which is Negro baseball must be forever remembered and revered. It was those men and the sportswrlters of those times, Including Ira F. Lewis, Frank Young, Bill Gibson, Rollo Wilson and the lately deceased Romeo Dougherty, who kept the light burning to point out the broad highway down which you men are now travelling. Let's not forget these men.

Baseball, this past season. It Is my guees, grossed somewhere between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000. I have ao way of knowing just what the sum aggregate of the gates amounted to, but as an aside, I think that these figures, If anyone has them, should be made public, as they not only make Interesting reading, but tend to confirm tha generally accepted notion that Negro baseball Is big business. Salaries Should Be Revealed Just, what salaries were paid out by Negro organized baseball, the Clubs which compose the two leagues, is also a matter of vital Import This would give additional evidence that Negro baseball Is big business. Certainly, it would be a credit to the game to let the reaa insr public know that Nesrro baseball has paid big salaries and many a Negro ball player In the last two or three years has made a alary comparable, not only to that paid In AAA circles, but In the major league themselves.

I believe no one here will dispute my contention that Negro baseball is big business. The facts and the figures speak for themselves. But I want to Impress upon you here today, so that you will never forget it, that you are in big business. Now with thai premise established, the next thing which comes to mind Is the need for a closely knit administrative organization. You can't run a $2,000,000 business as you would a country grocery store.

And the need for a real organization, both administrative and executive, to run a big buslnesa la nothing more or less than just plain common sense. If any of you men here had a $2,000,000 business, you would protect that business by engaging the most expert help in every department of that business that you could get. And the most for that help would be incidental to the protection guaranteed. Let's be frank about this thing, men. You men must think in terms of protection not only for the time and money which you have already invested, but in terms of protection for the.

future of your leagues and protection for your investments. Practically all of you have been "riding the well known gravy train for the past few years, but there is not a one among you who doesn't remember the lean years of the early thirties, and the late thirties, too, for that matter. And so having admitted that Negro baseball Is big business, and recognizing the need for administration we come to another step in the development of organized 'Negro baseball. Every successful business that I know of, and I'm sure you will agree with me, has a leader a direct head. This leader has the final say so, be it good or bad, right or wrong.

Must Have a Commissioner Negro baseball has today reached the stags where it needs a di rect head a Commissioner, if you please, whose duty It must be to cement and perpetuate Negro organized baseball. Baseball needs this cerson for so many. reasons, that I even hesitate to enumerate them. You need a Commissioner to protect your Interest with the public. You need this Commissioner to protect the players' interests with, the public You need this Commissioner to decide on questions of waivers and contracts.

You need this Comissioner to act as a Public Relations expert, selling "goodwill" to the Nation at large You need this Commissioner as a symbol of your determination to prove to the world that you can operate big business, as big business should be operated. And tills person, whoever he may be. must be a person of unquestioned Integrity and honesty. He must be a big person. And Negro baseball must continue to keep him a big person.

A $2,000,000 business should be able to pay its directing head a 10,000 a year salary that much at least. The league should also irian to rive this man a contract at least for five years. Get big man' for the Job. He should have a working knowledge of the game, but above and beyond that, he must also have the unfailing respect of the baseball publlo and of America as a whole. There are men of this type in the country and Negro baseball should find one and use him.

You members might figure you are taking it on the chin. Well, that's right. The cliques in the game will be broken up. Those men who chisel on the game take all and give nothing back will find themselves forced to toe the line or get out. There is no place for them in this business.

But for those of you in baseball who want to see organized baseball continue to grow and expand, the need of a Commissioner Is an Immediate and vital must. Created a Frankenstein In this connection, I might say that you have lt within your own grasp to solve the problem of pay for the Commissioner's office and the staff he must have. Tha path leads directly to the annual East West gamu, an attraction which has become an Institution. This game is supported by the people and is made popular by the players themselves. All of you know what happened at the East West game this year.

And, whether you like it or not, the embarrassing position in which you found yourselves, was a Frankenstein you had helped to create. Unless some changes are made and announced through the press, you'll find yourselves embarrassed again in 1945. These are facts and certainly must be faced as such. My thinking In this respect Is that a certain percentage of the net receipta of this game should go towards the maintenance of the position of the Commissioner (his office, his staff, his salary, etc.) and the remaining percentage should be set aside and developed as a Players' Fund, with the ultimate Idea being the purchasing of a "home" for deserving ball players, who have made their contribution to the game. Certainly, the details of the division should be left to you member owners.

But lt Is my feeling that you would advance baseball among Negroes many years by a gesture such as this. Incidentally, the two leagues should actually operate and function as leagues, rather than: as associations of ball clubs. There should be complete schedules outllned and followed (at least five league games a week) and there should be some balance in the number of games clubs in both leagues play. Cites Need or Form System Another phase which I believe should be taken Into consideration la the question ot future player material. With any big bust.

news, replacements are necessary. So lt la with base ball. And this brings up the question of a farm system, wtta some enrparisxaced person placed In charra. I believe, and this is merely a thought. that the most feasible way to develop a farm system Is to eoUett the aid and assistance of Negro colleges la.

the Sooth, and BtUlxe the numerous semi pro outfits where younfetert art continuing to play for love of the game. I believe the colleges would welcome Ieaigne support and sympathy. believe it would be easy to eaU thaw schools on tha idea that baseball sheuM be a major part ef tha eporta curricula, especially la the gettth. Baseball pays off, new. If eoUega leagqoa ware established, with the various major, league clubs altering to furnish bate; baseballs and helping' to sub eidiso tha spertV a badly needed Cow of player material would i ctart rorlsg schools, recom meal t'jnott protBlsiae tUyere to year amilro clabe (swtab 4 Us3 tzzny etirytaet thug A.

TV .4 aatode Jve been here. XVa heard some Aussie Heavy Crown Holder Leaves for Redistribution Center ACES OF CAMP ROSS This the usual ttsrtin lineup of the creek basketball tesm of Camp Rett, Let Angelas Pert of Embarkation. Shown from left: Lieut. Joe Leton, guard; Corp. Al Koanig, guard; ATLANTA (ANP) The citizens of Atlanta paid high tribute to Pvt.

Sidney "Beau Jack" Walker when a committee composed of Atlanta's prominent business and professional men and women sponsored a testimonial banquet at the Club Poinciana Saturday honosteg him for making the greatest contribution to boxing during the year. The sentiments expressed by the man) speakers who came to pay tribute to young fighter as well as to see him in his smart Army uniform were summed up in a telegram from the Atlanta Journal which was read by J. Klchardson Jones, local cinematographer and toattmaster. The telegram said: Beau Jack Is a credit to boxing, to sportsmen, and to his race. May he never detour even the slightest from the honest, sincere road he has been troddlng.

Thou sands of children the world over look to him as a model. God grant that he continue as an inspiration to them and as a token of clean, sportsmanslike living for many, many years to come. As he swings incessantly tne ring may ne continue to punch his way to success." The "Bounclne Jack." as he is sometime called, had been in the recention center at Fort Benninr since his induction last May. He had participated In several boxin exhibitions with his friend an sparrintr mate. Sgt.

Bryant Bass of Atlanta. He donated his serv ices when he fousrht Bob Mont gomery in a non utie war bona LOS ANGELES Al Hooseman. USA. and Australian heavyweight champion, departed last week for rxew jersey Army ReautriBuuon Canter where he is slated for duty. cas Deen enjoying his first lur lough in the States following three years' service in the South Pacific Undefeated In overseaa i rlni competition, Hooseman looms as a roremoai cnauenger for world heavyweight honors after the duration.

Prior to his leaving, ho expressed the wish to newsmen that he might be included as a member ot Joe Louis' contenv Kated South Paclflo boxing team or. i MEN! eSSLY RJUI PCHKANlCNTLT tM ONB TRUATMSINT WITH HAIR STRATsS. Amaatoc reaulU isat ata months on meat stneooro hair. Doea saussMor pair. Regular aiaa si.oo.

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Hank Vallee, forward, and Pvt. CharUt Stawert, forward. Official U. S. Army Signal Corps Photo.

Camp Ross' Interracial Cage Team Title Bound WILMINGTON, Calif Winner of 11 games In 15 starts, which include tilts with top ranking Southland college and club fives, Camp Ross' Port of Embarkation basketball team bids fair to annex Southern California service honors, and perhaps the championship of the Ninth Service Comand of eight ww i Western states. Honor Beau Jack U. A A 1.1 6 foot 5 in center who bas aver At rete In Atlanta crr iesi. no is a luiiuci uvun Coaster, and sparked the Bruins to their first win over Southern California in 11 years. Other mainstays on the club include player coach Captain Ray Geyer, Special Service officer and ex Indiana U.

ace; Cpl. Hank Vallee, 20th Century Fox and Paramount Studio AAU; Pvt. Felix Dorsey, Prairie View College; Sgt. Ronnie Doe, Rochester Sgt. Willie Johnson, Eastern semi pro performer; Lt.

Joseph Leson, Penn pro player. Listed among the teams who have thus far fallen victim to the speed and shooting abilty of Camp' Ross, are North American Aviation, Los Almitos Naval Station, Muroc Alrbase, Santa Monica J. San Diego A. A. U.

All Stars and El Toro Marines. Most thrilling game of the saw the team best Cal Tech Institute, 58 51, with Barksdale four times in the last minute and a hall of play. bout at Madison Square Garden. The Beau Jack Bob Montgomery prize fieht was one of the classics of ths season and fight fans from every section or the country went to see the two fighters who pre 1 viously had exchanged the light weight title in the rinr. They pur chased $35,864,900 worth of war bonds to see the "Bouncing Beau" defeat Montgomery.

Jack is now 23 years old and held the lightweight title for one and a half years out of four years of professional boxing. He won the title in when he kayoea Tippy Larkln in the third round. BUY MORE WAR BONDS JERSEY IATTLERS AT GARDEN MEET Billy Grant daft) of Oranqa. N. ducks his head to avoid Freddie Schott's right swing which Billy blocked with his left arm in tha tenth round of their bout in Madison Squara Garden, Friday night.

Schott, who hails from Peterson, N. won by a decision. league members castigated reports about sportswriters, because those men wrote what they sincerely and honestly thought. Believe me when I tell you, that you have It within your own power to either 'close ranks" or open the doors for competition. If the two leagues organize properly, 'there need be no fear of a third league.

And until you men get your baseball house in order, you can expect criticisms from the press. I Don't try to fight this powerful force. Negro newspapers have been kind to the game, but It is up a to you members to accept criticism in the manner Intended and to move ahead to make your organization worthy of the name lt now carriee. your fate and your future is in your own hands. ata Mooay fcaea gusxastas.

agest wasted. 'i cX i Si si mf na.ia aa, avaaacra Ui.Si SI VS. STIUwmm MORRIS BROWN CAGERS WALLOP MOREHOUSE '5' By J. C. CHUNN ATLANTA, Ga.

(Special) Mor ris Brown surprised a packed house at Sunset Casino here, last week, by defeating a heavy favor lte Morehouse College quintet, by the close score of 32 38, in one of the most thrilling basketball games watched this year. The near fifteen hundred fans saw the score tied three but never saw the much heralded Maroon team take the lead. Captain Billy Carter, center for the Wolves, out jumped his ace opponent, Oliver Brooks, of More house, and guarded him so closely the outstanding Maroon center was held to 12 points. Carter was also high point man for the night, dropping in 16 points, closely fol lowed by his veteran teammate. Cleveland Lane, with 13.

Billy Car ter hails from Chicago. 111. Dr. Artist P. Graves pulled a secret from his bag when he sub stituted a rank stranger, who went in the game in the closing moments when his team was hard pushed by Morehouse, and chalked up six points; which happened to be the margin of victory.

Benny Smith, of Cartersville, was the ace in the hole who Coach Graves of Morris Brown saved to the last minute to snatch victory from the lair. He couldn't miss, it seems. and was the hero of the night. VV HARLEM GLOBE TROTTERS ON COAST LOS ANGELES On their an nual tour of the West Coast, Abe Saperstein's Harlem Globe Trotters were winners last week in a doubleheader against Salt Lake City, Utah Sheriffs and Hill Field Officers. They are scheduled for appear ances in the Pacific Northwest where they are prime favorites, and in San rancisco and Los An geles.

Bernie "Lank" Price, ex All American pro center: Duke Cum berland and Bernie Pressley. crack guards, spearhead the formidable cage crew. VV TOLEDO UNIV. ACE LEADS COAST GUARD SAN FRANCISCO Paced by Emlen Tunnell, ex Toledo University flash who scored 11 points and played a brilliant floor eame. the San Francisco Coast Guard Pilota downed the Livermore Air Station Wednesday night by a 56 48 score.

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ably lew prices. Setlcfactiee lwsJ or sjottty bock If yes ore set eiiiiwa raarr will ef SOW VOS cam. we save ttte letaat easl OPSles areatloaa la iaalara al taclMdlaf feshlsaoble erchwarv fsO vee a real sale arlea. CFlin UmiCV Write for FBBB purpjisMst eye glasses elsewhere and what you can save. SATURDAY, JANUARY TWELVE THE PITTSBURGH COURIER ylSMIITTY tt: By WENDELL SMITH Ntnuti Epochal Speech Guide for Basebdl In Dcembr of last yw, WtUlam O.

Nona, mmnmglng editor of Th Pittsburgh Courier, was InviUd to address th joint aassloa of tha Na gro, National and American Leagues at tha Theresa Hotel; te New York. After ha had given his epochal address to the owners, the moguls and newspapermen who heard ft agreed that It was the most logical and significant phase of the entire session. Since that time, the speech has been referred to by many sports writers and baseball officials throughout the It now exists as a guide for Negro baseball to follow, a rudder that will keep the two leagues on a straight course if followed. Because there has' been so much favorable comment on the speech. It is being published here for the benefit of the entire baseball public.

After reading it, I am sure you will agree that Mr. Nunn, a former secretary of the Negro National League and a star ball player In his heyday, submitted a pattern that no flaws. The speech, delivered on December IS, 1944, before the joint session of the Negro National and American 'Leacues. follows: William Ntmn Mr. Wilson, Dr.

Martin and member owners of the Negro National and Negro. American League Clubs: I speak to you today, not as managing editor of The Pittsburgh Courier alone, nor as a former secretary of the Negro National League, but as one who is definitely lined up with you for the progressive perpetuation of organized Negro baseball. You will notice that I said "Progressive Perpetuation" of Negro baseball as an organiza tion. For many years, first as a player, later as a sports editor and then as an official of one of the leagues, I have observed very closely the tread which has brought Negro baseball out of the rut to the exalted position It now holds, as one of the largest business endeavors operated and controlled by Negroes. Down through the years, from the days of the late Rube Foster, the beloved C.

I. Taylor, Tenny Blount, Gus Greenlee and many others, to the present year, baseball has had Its ups and. downs. And those men of other years, who gave their bit to build the foundation upon i VI LMGSTtm FAVORITE tot tp vtitw. Tex.

The iTTfW. Invitation SHLESSSl Torment wfflb. i. viw State College, Ja 1U LUT wViker. Doctor of Physical Education Prairie View, recently announced that tha field this year matched since .1.1.1 manf at ssarsnaii, mi uuuai vi u.

fr, rp in 143. Wir Long of Wiley, gava birth it idea of an invitational tournament In the Southwest The two previous wranoia, College i in 19. and Wiley Col Sgeein 1944 will bring strong teams. Langston, conference bas ketball champions, nsin. last year's runner up.

Sam Hus ton, Bishop. Arkansas ana ern will complete ine Y.vi.r and Tuskegee or the Southern conference have heen Invited and are expeciea strong contenders for ths championship. Tone. Ire seaaon aope ston Lions In the driver's seat. However, Southern boasts one ot her best "fives" since the days or Bluitt, "Pete" Wilson, company.

Arkansas ana i Yavi.r ana may be expected to put topnotch teams on the floor. The fans or the soumwesi for a basketball treat. VV Reid, Lewis All Star Pros By J. CULLEN FENTRESS SAN FRANCISCO Mel Reld and Bull Lewis of the Oakland Giants, snagged backfleld berths on the 1944 All Star team of the Pacific Coast Professional Football League, it was learned here this week. The all star selection was announced by President J.

Rufus Klawans. John Wynne of the Los An eles Bulldogs, was selected as ullback on the second all star team. Reid, one of two players on the first eleven winning unanimous backing of coaches and officials in his third year of pro ball with the Giants, halls from the University of San Francisco; Lewis and Wynne were two of the hardest hitting fullbacks in the loop. Lewis is a Ye roduct of San Jose State Col ier ere, while Wynne comes from UCLA. Durham man fells how miseries from RHEUMATIC PAINS wert relieved by LEMON JUICE MIXTURE "i Tt used Allearu and think it's mighty htlpful.

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