The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 17

Tl HAITI MR. AND MRS. BISCUIT iK JjaiT A B5 The happiest two persons at Pimlico, when Seabiscuit ran his flreat race to defeat War Admiral in their widely-heralded match race were Mr. and Mrs. Charles S.

Howard of San Francisco, owners of the fleet thoroughbred. They're shown in the clubhouse just before the race when they confidently predicted his triumph. GRID SEASON FULL MAJOR SURPRISES By BILL (Associated Press NEW YORK, Nov. 2. As into the November home stretch, with most of the maior powers taking on tough assignments this week-end while others use it as a last breathing spell, each section of the country has contributed i BILL CORUM Says Only One Race i momma Biscuit Turf History Even for Pimlico (By International News Service) BALTIMORE, Nov.

2. There will be other races and other soft, sun-kissed autumn days down here in the heart of Maryland, my Maryland. But there won't be many races, or many days, such as old Pimlico on the hill saw yesterday, when Charley Howard's Seabiscuit made War Admiral walk the plank in the greatest match race of modern times. It was an open and shut case of mutiny on the Bounty, for the race was popularly supposed to be just a romp for the trappy little son of Man O'War, who had so completely and justly captured public fancy. But the 'Biscuit turned out to be the kind that momma used to bake and the race wound up a story book affair which those who saw it will not forget.

Race Like That Long after the greatest football gftme played this fall, and there have been, and will be, great football games, folks will be saying: Now I recollect the day at Pim- illco that Seabiscuit beat War Admiral and It was a race like that. I read copy on the race between IMan O'War and Sir Barton in Can ada and watched the one between Zcv and Papyrus, both of which we have heard so much about hrough the years. Neither was a faint patching on the battle to the Heath that the slick little brown and old bay horse in the red ionnet waged to a new record over he ancient hilltop oval yesterday iftcrnoon. And remember that when ou talk of' track records at Pim-ico, you are talking of something, nor horses were running on the hill while Lee was waiting to tender his word at Appomattox. There was not much to the race nee they came to the stretch, and hat's a fact.

The reason for that kas that the race was run before ey swung that last, decisive bend. Broken Hearted "Big Heat Charlie" Kurtsinger, lie brokenhearted Louisville Dutch- an who thought no horse in the orld was worthy to carry War dmlral's water bucket, willed it at way. Tow-headed Charlie, who was ung on the fence of old Churchill tawns to keep him out of mischief hen he still was in swaddling othes, couldn't believe that Sea- scult should be leading War Ad- Iral down the back lane. Neither Inild the crowd. Indeed, the old iy in the red bonnet had led the own one every step from themin-e that Sam Riddle's own import- 1 starter, George Cassidy, had ked: "Go on now!" There was something wrong ere.

Kurtsinger felt it keenly. hose who had bet on War Admiral (Continued on Page Nineteen) OF BONI SDorts Writer! the football season heads its share of surprises. Some have come in the form of teams unexpectedly out front with the campaign past the half-way mark. Tennessee, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and Iowa State are standing examples in this group, Other surprises came in the disappointing collapse of what, on paper at least, had looked like sure-fire contenders. In the damped-fire di visioji are Indiana, Nebraska, Washington, Texas and New York U.

Tennessee's rise to the position or unbeaten Southeastern confer ence leader is closely bound up with its 13-0 defeat of Alabama. Until then all the drum-beating was for the Crimson Tide, which still isn't far 'from the top but will have to win to stay there in its clash with Tulane Saturday. Since Tennessee's victory, how- ever, the cheering has shifted to Major Bob Neyland's Volunteers, BIG SIX TIE The Oklahoma-Iowa state tie for Big Six leadership is even more directly related to Nebraska's failure. The Huskers, conference power for years, had been expected to domi nate it again. Instead.

Biff Jones' boys have a scoreless tie with Indi ana as their best showing in five starts, are in the conference cellar, and may be in for another dose of trouble with resurgent Kansas Saturday. Meanwhile Oklahoma has allowed only 12 points in five eames. Jowa State has swept through six, ana Doth will be favored to con (Continued on Page Nineteen) RICEFGWLL PLAYER AILING (By Associated Press) HOUSTON, Nov. 2. The condition of Jack (Red) Vestal, Rice institute halfback ill in a hospital, became grave today, Dr.

Hugh Welch, team physician said. Vestal has been in a critical condition more than a week. He became ill and was sent to the hospital, where he developed bronchial pneumonia. WON EITHER WAY LOS ANGELES When California played U.C.L.A. Robert Gordon Sproul, who is president of both universities, upheld the spirit of the occasion by sitting on each bench for half the game.

Player Decides Football Against Religion (By Associated Press) AMHERST, N. Nov. 2. Secluding himself among his co-religionists on a lonely turkey farm here, Harrington K. Gates, 24, tonight chopped wood and meditated whether to return to Dartmouth college, where he won fame as a hard-hitting halfback.

Gates left college Sunday 24 hours after playing a shining role in Dartmouth's victory over Yale before thousands of spectators in the big bowl at New Haven. Even should the 190-pound grid star resume his studies, however, it appeared doubtful that he ever again would play football for the "Big Green" a "temptation" which, the dean said, caused Gates' sudden resignation. Dean Lloyd K. Neidlinger said he believed the "aggressive character the game has been interpreted as contrary to the tenets of his (Gates') Football Coach Earl Blaik declared he "deemed it unwise" that Gates again be allowed to return to the team. At Gates' Saugus, home Hawaii Seeks HJ.

C. for Holidays (By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2. The University of Southern California Trojans have first call for the Christmas-New Year's games in Honolulu this winter with the University of Hawaii football team, said Prof. Herbert Keppler, Sun Beau's Winning Record Next Qoal for Seabiscuit HOWARD HORSE NEEDS $36,264 FOR TIE MARK War Admiral's Conqueror Goes To Post in Riggs Memorial Race on Saturday (By Associated Press) BALTIMORE, Nov.

2. Seabiscuit, king of the turf but no pampered darling of the paddocks, will keep right on running after a pot of gold bigger than Sun Beau's record $376,744 and is willing to race all comers to get it. He's willing even to meet War Admiral again in another match race, but the Admiral, beaten by three lengths yesterday, isn't interested. Next Saturday the 'Biscuit will make his next bid for a big chunk of the $36,264 he needs to equal Sun Beau's record. WON LAST YEAR He will go to the post in the $10,000 added Riggs Memorial handicap at Pimlico, whith he won last year with a record burst of speed surpassed since only by'Pompoon and Seabiscuit's own new record of 1:56 3-5 in his great victory over War Admiral.

War Admiral isn't eligible for the Riggs in which nine starters, including two conquerors of Seabiscuit are entered. With the end of the Pimlico sea son in sight Nov. 15 and visions of another "duel of the century" in mind, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt started efforts today for a second match race. RIDDLE SAYS 'NO' The vice-president of the Maryland Jockey club didn't get far. "We're open to engagements," said Charles S.

Howard, owner af Sea-biscuit. "Another race under the same conditions would be entirely satisfactory to us." Over in the Riddle stable, however, they didn't agree. George Conway, the Admiral's trainer replied to Vanderbilt's suggestion with a laconic "no chance." San Diego Advertises For F.ootball Game (By United Press) SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2. Appearing in today's issue of the San Diego State college Aztec was the advertisement: "Wanted a football game for Thanksgiving day, game must be away from San Diego, preferably in northern California.

Anyone having open date please contact Morris Gross, director of athletics, San Diego State college." The situation resulted when the University of Nevada canceled the remainder of its schedule, including the San Diego State game at Reno on Thanksgiving. his mother said that "shocked as we are over this strange decision, we are all still proud of Harry. When we get our breath, we'll all go. to him and see if there is any thing we can do." Later, after visiting the farm, Harold Gates, 18, quoted his foot ball player brother as saying, "I could not remain any longer with my ungodly associates bn the team. I love the game of football, but not the ungodliness of the players." Harold said his brother told him "that he has not definitely decided to resign from the college.

If he returns, however, it will only be to finish his course in preparation for entering a theological school and studying for the ministry. faculty representative of the Island university, who arrived here today with his team. In the event the Trojans win the Rose Bowl assignment, the University of California at Los Angeles would be welcomed, Kep-peler said. Today Nabs Feature Race At Meadows (By Associated Press) SAN MATEO, Nov. 2.

Today won today. It may seem a bit confusing but "Today" is a six-year-old horse owned by Neil McCarthy of Los Angeles and he won the feature race at Bay Meadows track. Today practically cantered home with a six-length lead after moving to the front at the last turn. The. time for the six-furlongs was 1:12 2-5.

High Vote ran second and Pol-vo's Prince, third. The winner, ridden by Allen Gray of Cleveland, Idaho, was the post i me favorite. He paid $5.60, $4.20 and $3.60. High Vote returned $5.00 and $4.80. Polvo's Prince paid $5.20.

It was the first start for Today since last spring. He is a nominee for the mile and an eighth $10,000 added Bay Meadows handicap Nov. 12. POLOISTS DEFY JINX, NAME 13 (By Associated Proas) NEW YORK, Nov. 2.

Defying any jinx the number supposedly carries, 13 high ranking polo players have been invited by the United States Polo association to try out for the team that will defend the international cup against Great Britain next June. The men invited include all play ers rated at seven goals or more and two outstanding six-goal play ers. Four 10-goal men the highest rating in polo have been invited. They are: Thomas Hitchcock Stewart Iglehart, Cecil Smith and Michael Phipps, the latter just raised to the 10-handicap rating. Also included are: Eric Pedley of California and Raymond Guest.

both rated at eight goals; E. J. Boeseke of California, William" Post, Second, Elbridge T. Gerry, G. H.

Pete) Bostick and Winston Guest, all rated at seven, and C. V. Whitney and Robert L. Gerry the six-goal players. BLAME IT ON CLEATS AMES.

Ia. George Veenker, Iowa State athletic director, claims broken cleats 'are responsible for most injuries in football. White Sox Blamed for Hubby's Acts (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Nov. 2. Shame on you, Owner Louis Comiskey and Manager Jimmy Dykes of the White Soxl Just listen to this: Mrs.

Bernice Witos, 25, told the superior court today her husband, Stanley, 30, used to follow the Chicago American league baseball team ardently and every day they lost he'd beat her up. On June 18, 1936, she said, he left home and told her he wouldn't return until they took the pennant. The Sox didn't come home in front and Stanley didn't come home at all. Mrs. Witos was awarded a divorce and custody of her daughter, Phyllis, 4.

Trojans Mold Practice in Secret (By Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2. Southern California went behind closed gates again today to practice, for the clash with California here Saturday and strict secrecy prevailed as the Trojans went through a long and arduous drill. Mickey Anderson, ankle-ailing quarterback, took things easy, The Rainbows, 24 strong and representing 15 racial groups, arrived at San Pedro aboard the liner Matsonia, and left Los Angeles shortly afterwards by train for Denver, where they will meet the University of Denver on Nov. 12.

I Here's the finish of the greatest across the finish line by three lengths at Pimlico, Md. Carrying the red of San Francisco, Seabiscuit established a new track record by traveling of a second faster than the previous BOTTARI, ANDERSON TO CARRY CAL HOPES By HAROLD HEROUX (International News Sports Writer) SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2. Halfback Vic Bottari and Fullback Dave Anderson, the two Ail-American candidates on the undefeated and untied California eleven, are ready to repeat their 1937 performances against the Southern California Trojans! That was the word that came out- of "Stub" Allison's camp at Berkeley today. And it should prove a nightmare for the Trojans.

Because these "touchdown twins" found the defenses of Howard Jones' team much to their liking last year. SUPER BLOCKERS Bottari and Anderson proved to be dynamic "quick-starters" against the Trojans in their last meeting. Bottari scored two touchdowns and Anderson one in the first half, to give the Bears a 20-0 half-time lead. Trojan fans might say that Bottari and Anderson had a "super" line and Quarterback Johnny Meek and Halfback Sam Chapman in front of them last year. ALLISON'S ABILITY But, with four of the.

linemen and Meek and Chapman gone via the graduation route, Bottari and Anderson have continued to roll this fall, much to the consternation of the so-called gridiron experts who said "it couldn't be done." DEATH CLAIMS EX-CUB OWNER (By United Press) CHICAGO, Nov. 2. Charles H. Weeghman, 64, onetime owner of the Chicago Cubs baseball team and a former chain restaurant owner, died tonight of a stroke. Weeghman suffered the stroke yesterday and never regained consciousness.

He is survived by Mrs. Weeghman, his second wife, and a daughter by his first marriage. but it was reported that his Injury was mending and prospects were brighter for him to get In the game. Amerigo Tonelli, beefy guard, has been troubled with a leg muscle injury, but is likely to be ready by Saturday. L08 ANGELES, Nov.

University of Calif ciia at Los P. PORT Jfe fUl tJMwjpaper fir Am i THURSDAY, NOVEMBER match race of modern history, In mark set by Pompoon last spring. Then, the question becomes "how come Bottari and Anderson are again burning up the greensward?" The answer is "Allison's uncanny ability to pick the right men and to teach 'em the sound fundamentals of football." First, Allison took Louie Smith, a lanky end, and made him into a halfback to replace Chapman. Smith has come through so excel lently that some of the experts de clare that Chapman, who rated All- American honors last year, isn't missed! Smith is one of the best punters on the Coast. He has become a deadly blocker and last week against Oregon State developed into a dangerous ball carrier.

Bill Elmore, at quarterback, has been termed "another Johnny Meek." It seems incredible -that stars of 1937 could be graduated and not be missed. But, the answer is: California is still unbeaten and untied, the real surprise of 1938 on the Pacific Coast. TROJANS STRONGER Allison realizes that he will be facing a stronger Trojan team than the ones his boys licked 20-6 last year. He is particularly fearful of Granny Lansdell, the ace U.S.C. ball carrier.

Against a second string Bear line last year, Lansdell led the Trojans to a touchdown and he is a much improved player this fall. The Bears, incidentally, remain a 10-to-6 favorite to trim the Trojans in Saturday's crucial contest. HOLDS LIFELINE MILWAUKEE In two summers of lifeguard work at Rainbow pa'rk, Chicago, Ray Apolskis, Marquette sophomore center, saved 34 lives. Angeles Bruins took a final workout today before boarding a train for Pullman, where they meet Washington State Saturday. Thirty-six players were named for the trip, including Jack Som-mers, guard, who may not see action because of injuries.

Main shift in the lineup may find Woodrow Strode moved from right end to the left wing. mn Coungi, 3, 1938 PAGE 17 That's War Dust! which Seabiscuit led War Admiral and white silk of Charles S. Howard the distance in 1:56 35, one-fifth DISCUSS IOWA GRID COACHES (By Associated Press) IOWA CITY, Iowa, Nov. -Ath letic Director E. G.

Schroeder said today the University of Iowa ath letic council had conducted an "informal" discussion of the football coaching staff at its two-hour meeting yesterday. "It was purely an informal dis cussion and no definite action was taken," Schroeder said. He added, however, that the board members would "discuss the matter further at its next meeting." "Both the pros and cons were presented. We did not, however, fix any blame for Iowa losing so many football games," the athletic direc tor said. Head Coach Irl Tubbs and his as sistants, Pat Boland and Ernie Nevers, are hired on a year-to-year basis.

They are in their second season here. Nominate Heldman For Rhodes' Honor (By United Press) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2. Julius Heldman, 1936 intercollegiate tennis champion, was one of four students of University of California at Los Angeles nominated today for the Rhodes scholarship. Heldman is majoring in chemistry.

Foxx Vvost Valuable' Ball Player in American (By Associated Prsa) NEW YORK, Nov. 2. James Emory Foxx, Boston Red Sox slugger, today was the first man in the history of baseball to be named "most valuable" three times in his career. Foxx, who made a gallant comeback after being considered on the downward trail a year ago, and bothered all this year by a sinus infection, was overwhelmingly voted best in the American league by the baseball writers of America. Of a possible 336 votes, jolting Jimmie polled 305 points and was named on every ballot.

Of the 24 ballots cast, 19 named him in the No. 1 spot and of the other five who selected him as second choice and one each ranked hint third, fourth and fifth. This year he led the American league in batting with a mark of .349 and was away out in front in runs batted in with a near-record 174. Second to Foxx in the poll was Bill Dickey, world champion Yankee catcher who received three NEGRO BOXING CHAMPIONS TO CLASHJAN. 11 Mike Jacobs to Sign Fighters Today; Marks Return to Ring for Bomber By JACK CUDDY (United Press Correspondent) NEW YORK, Nov.

2. Promoter Mike Jacobs tonight matched Champion Joe Louis for a heavyweight title defense against John Henry Lewis, light heavy king, at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 27. The two principals will sign for the 15-round fight at the Hippodrome tomorrow noon. This first all-Negro heavyweight title tilt in history will launch Louis' 1939 campaign and mark his initial return to the ring since he knocked out Max Schmeling on June 22.

HOLD CONFERENCE The negotiations were completed tonight at a conference among Promoter Jacobs, Louis, Louis' manager, John Roxborough, and Gus Greenlee, pilot of Lewis, the Arizona Negro. last bout was Friday night at New Haven, when he retained his light heavy crown against Al Gainer, before a surprisingly small crowd of less than 3,000. Lewis indicated at the time that he would prefer to campaign in the heavy ranks because of the difficulty In paring down to the 175-pound limit, and because there were no opponents in the light heavy division who could draw money. Just before this heavyweight scrap was arranged, Promoter Jacobs opened negotiations for a middleweight title brawl between the new champion, Solly Krieger of Brooklyn, and the No. 1 chal lenger at the Garden on Jan.

13. KREIGER GETS WINNER Kreiger, who last night wrested the crown from Al Hostak at Seattle, will return to New York Sunday with his manager, Hymie Caplin. Negotiations then will be resumed to have Kreiger meet the winner of the Fred Apostoli-Young Corbett, bout slated for the Garden on Nov. 18. Kreiger is recognized as champion by the National Boxing association by virtue of last night's unexpected triumph, but not by the New York commission, which had withheld recognition of Hostak.

However, the New York commission will recognize as champion the winner of a bout between Krieger and the Apoatoll-Corbett victor. 1 Bones Broken In Hostak's Left Hand (By United Press) SEATTLE, Nov. 2. X-Rays showed today that Al Hostak of Seattle suffered two broken metacarpal bones in his left hand last night when he lost the world middleweight boxing championship to Solly Krieger of New York in a 15-round bout. Hostak's right hand also was damaged but no bones were fractured.

The youth, who had held the title only three and a half months, spent last night and part of today in Providence hospital He was badly battered about the eyes and ribs. Despite his licking, Hostak was eager for a return match with Krieger. The New Yorker's manager, Hymie Caplan, said he was willing to give Hostak a chance at the crown as soon as he was back in shape. Such a rematch probably would be fought in Seattle. first-place votes, 11 seconds, two each in the third, fourth and fifth spots, one sixth and two sevenths' for a 196 total.

Hank Greenberg, Detroit bomber who led both leagues In home runs and came within two of Babe Ruth's all-time major league mark with 58 round-trippers, was third with 162 votes. Two other members of the Rup-pcrt Rifles were named to places in the poll. Charles (the Red) Ruffing, 21-game winner for the McCarthy Macers and the league's leading pitcher, wu rated fourth. "Jolting Joe" Di Magglo wound up in sixth place. In the fifth spot came another pitcher, Louie "Buck" Newsom of the seventh-place St.

Louis Browns. Newsom was the only pitcher other than Ruffing to win 20 games..