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The Escanaba Daily Press from Escanaba, Michigan • Page 12

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PAGE TWELVE DODGERS SLICE CARDINAL LEAD Brooklyn, Sept. 13. the St. Louis Cardinal National league lead to lMt games today by easing out a 4-3 verdic over the pace-setters, scoring all their runs in the first inning. In a nerve-tingling ball game that was in doubt until the last out the Brooks recovered from 10-2 pasting to square the series of the year at one game t8Joe Hatten, who was in and out of trouble all the way, finally was knocked out of the box in the seventh inning but was credited with his 11th win of the season.

The Brooks landed on George (Bed) Munger with delight in the! lirst inning, sending him to an early shower with his first loss since his discharge from the army With one gone in the opening frame. Augie Galan singled off Red glove, went to second on a wild pitch and scored when Pete Reiser singled to left. Dixie Walker walked and Ed Stevens sent home Reiser with his single to right. Reiser, who went into the game with a Charley horse, aggravated the condition sliding into the plate and left the game Carl Furillo followed with the payoff blow, a triple off the Wall in right field that crazily bounced I away from Enos Slaughter scoring both Walker and Stevens. The Cards got one back in the fourth on single, an error by Peewee Reese and Marty single but Hatten shut the door with the bases loaded by striking out pinch hitter Buster Adams.

Successive doubles by Terry Moore and Stan Musial produced another score in the fifth when the Red Birds left two men on base. Whitey double that past Dick Whitman to the left field barrier started things in the seventh. When Slaughter scored Kurowski with a looping single to left, Leo Duroeher replaced Hatten with Kirby Higbe, the goat of the opening loss. Score by innings: St. Louis 000 110 8 0 Brooklyn 400 000 7 1 Munger, Brazle (1), Wilks (4), Burkhart (6), Dickson (8) and Rice, Gariogola (8); Hatten, Higbe (7) and Edwards.

Michigan Football Squad Has Th ree Sets Of Brothers Ann Arbor, Sept. 13 (JP) arrival today of Chalmers (Bumps) Elliott, former Purdue halfback, equipped the University of Michigan football squad with three sets of brothers. Elliott, a Marine dischargee, is the brother of Quarterback Pete Elliott who last season was one of top ground gainers and passers. His home is In Bloomington, 111. Also on the squad are the Freihofer brothers, Charles and Walter, of Indianapolis.

Ind.1 both guard candidates, and White! brothers, center J. T. and Halfback Paul of River Rouge. As a late starter. Bumps Elliott will have a lot or gr to cover rate a varsity berth, inasmuch the Wolverine squad now has 15 lettermen trying out for back- field posts.

Victory No. 13 Won On 13th Brouns Blank Senators 7-0 St. Louis, Sept. 14 Kramer hurled his 13th pitching ic'ory on this Friday the thirteenth as the St. Louis Browns shut out the Washington Senator? 7 to fl tonight, scoring five runs in a second inning.

The Browns slugged Starting Pitchei Early Wynn for six hits In the second inning, scoring on by Jerry Witte. Johnny Ber- ardirn and Al Zarilla, and singles by Vcrn Stephens, Walt Judnich and Mark Christman, who had three hits in five trips to the plate. Except for Washington threats in the fourth and sixth, Kramer breezed along to his third shutout of the year. Washington 000 000 10 0 St. Louis $51 100 12 1 Wynn, Masterson (3), Wade (5).

Curtis (8) and Early; Kramer and Helf. THF RSOANABA DAIRY PRFSS SATURDAY, SEPT. 14, 1946 Dickey Succeeded By Johnny Neun As Yankee Manager BIRD IN THE perkily out at his new home in Menominee county, a Hungarian partridge rests momentarily in the large hand of six-foot-tall Roy Semeyn. district game manager of Iron Mountain, before being released. The birds are about nine weeks old and slightly more than half their adult size.

Story on Page 7. Nicholson Transit General Pershing Is Paid Birthday Call By President Washington, Sept. 13 President Truman paid a birthday call today on General of the Arm- Co. which will ies John J. Pershing and recalled that 28 years ago he was leading a field artillery battalion in France under Pershing's command.

The chief executive drove to Walter Reed Hospital not only to see Pershing on his 86th birthday but also to open a to raise money for a home for war nurses. Speaking from a platform In front of a row of booths and exhibits, Mr. Truman spoke of his hopes for "eternal Detroit, Sept. 13. a move that followed sharply on the heels of Bill statement that he was not interested in continuing as manager of the New York Yankees next year, President Larry MacPhail today promptly grabbed the reins and handed them to Coach Johnny Neun, who was installed as manager to finish out the season.

removal after four stormv months as successor to Marsc Joe McCarthy was prompted, MacPhail said in a statement issued in New York, by the manner and timing of announcement, coming as it the eve of an important series with As Neun, 46-year-old managerial graduate of the Yankee farm system, took immediate charge of the club in its fight with Detroit for second place plans remained uncertain. Stanley (Bucky) Harris, newly appointed Yankee executive who joined the club here yesterday, said Dickey had left the team and probablv would return to New York City. W. C. (Bill) MacPhail.

traveling secretary of the Yanks and son of the president, said he understood Dickey would head for his Little Rock. home take care of personal matters and for a brief Dickey could not be reached but his hotel said he had not yet checked out. In the climax of a row' that began when Dickey demanded a showdown regarding his status in 1947, MacPhail said in his statement that in view of the second- place battle with Detroit believe it best that Dickey not continue as manager of the club for the remainder of the statement also declared that Dickey had been told no decision would be made (regarding his 1947 status) until after the close of this was given a free hand in running the club and no one in the Yankee front office criticized him at any the statement continued. Dickey can- Ends Lakes Strike ot for the pres- ent difficulties. Detroit, Sept 13 Officials the CIO National Maritime JapattCSe CotiqiierOr Bertelli Can Play Only With I)onsf Court Order Says Springfield, Sept.

13 Bertelli, former Notre Dame football star known as the was permanently enjoined in a court order today from playing with the Boston Yanks or any professional football club other than the Los Angeles Dons for the 1946-47 season. A decision filed today by Superior Court Judge Felix Forte upheld the equity petition of Southern California Sports, owners of the Los Angeles club, who maintained that Bertelli signed a contract with them Feb. 21, 1946 after his discharge from the Marines. On May 22, 1946, Bertelli, named the outstanding college football player of 1943, signed with the Boston Yanks of the Notional league. A temporary restraining order against Bertelli was granted in June.

He testified later that the Dons used and nvsrepre- to obtain his signature on a purported contract. Bertelli was not available at his home in Springfield for comment. STRIKE ENDS FOR SEAMEN IN AFL UNION I Continued from Page One) addressing his members before a strike vote in New York, declared, go back until all seamen have parity in The AFL got its wage increases signed, sealed and delivered when the Maritime Commission officially telegraphed the shipping firms authorizing them to pay the higher scales to AFL crews on government vessels which they operate. The commission reported that at present there are in service 1,344 vessels owned by the government or operated for it, compared with 1,469 privately owned. The 1,344 figure, the commission explained, does not include 134 ships preparing for lay-up and 138 being prepared for delivery.

The action on the AFL raise was taken after an afternoon session, the second of the day. Commission action on the CIO raise apparently awaited initial action by the operators. Shorty McWilliams Quits Cadets For Mississippi State Braves Drop Pair To Pirates 4-2 10-1 Boston, Sept. 13 Pitts-I Meridian, Sept. 13 burgh Pirates ran their current 1 The Meridian Star said in acopy- streak to six wins in their last right today that Thomas seven starts today by sweeping a Shorty McW llliams, halfback doubleheader from the Boston has been a bone of contention Braves, 4-2.

in 14 innings, and between the L. S. Military Academy and Mississippi State college, arrived at his home here today and Announced he was going to State college Monday. McWilliams, selected on the seconi All-America team at State in 1944, said he had submitted his resignation from West Point about August 1, but withdrew it after officials of the school told him the military training scheduled for the summer was very important. said they wanted me to take that the newspaper quoted him as saying.

I withdrew the application because I thought it would get The halfback submitted another resignation on Labor Day and it was accepted. 10 1 Chuck Workman. former Tribesman, bashed out a homer to clinch the overtime win for Lefty Fritz Ostermueller at Mort Cooper's expense. Rookie F.dson Bahr held the Braves to five hits while his teammates were pounding three rival pitchers for 12 in the nightcap. Pittsburgh 010 001 000 000 10 1 Boston 000 200 000 000 8 4 Ostermueller and Salkeld; Cooper and Masi.

Pittsburgh 101 200 12 2 Boston 100 000 1 5 2 Bahr and Baker; Lee, Posedel (5) and Weitelmann (9) and Padgett. Union today announced a settle ment with the Nichobon Transit1 ()f HOUQ Shot allow the 10 strikebound freighters to re- Nanking Sept 13 4) Lt. Gen. turn to service on the Great Takashi Sakai, Japanese conquer- or of Hong Kong, was executed by Nicholson, last major carrier to: today while a crowd hold out against an NMU demandI of Chinese looked on. for shorter hours which led to i Sakai, former commandant the strike on Aug.

15, has agreed: the Japanese Army, was con to a 48 hour work week at sea a Chinese military tri and 44 hours in port, the NMU bunal of atrocities against war said. The previous work week i Prisoners and civilians and con- was 56 hours spirits in the early Japanese en' Only firms which have not croachments in North China, reached agreements with the union are the Americai Steel Wire Co. and the Cleveland and Jupi- rw years ago ter Steamship operators of he said, was following up the 1 one vessel each. St. Mihiel drive with a battery of artillery.

I was trying to keep up. But I never got to fire a shot. I wish all wars could be won as Expressing a hope that the lessons of the first and second World Wars will be re-J This is one for the membered, Mr. Truman added: hope we will profit by these! j. Spencer, a former lessons and learn to pray for eter- soldier, reported to police today nal peace in C.e whole world.

jhs automobile had been robbed hope we use the production line of $300. of this countrv to create a i The robber is in for situation that will make us work! however, he explained, Car Robbed But Money Is Bogus Flint, Mich Sept. 13 does- FOR SALE 45 Head Holstein STEERS and HEIFERS Run 800 to 1.000 pounds Frank Gudwer Perkins good year Extra-Mileage RECAPPING Bring in your thin, worn tires today. Tomorrow you'll roll out with thick, new non-skid treads good for of extra safe miles. See us today.

EASY PAY TIRE STORE Northern Motor Co. as hard for peace as we did t' win the war. And sure that will come The Thousand number 1692. Islands reallv a jolt, because 1 bills were only booby-trap bait. They are counterfeit and were brought home by Spencer as a Souvenir.

They were used to snare covetous German soldiers. Imports of unassembled trucks New Zealand from the United in 1946 may reach a total value of approximately $331,000 and of passengers cars about $428.000. Notice Voters of Ford River Township I will be at the Townhall, August 23, October 1, and October 8, 15, and 16 for the purpose of re-registering all voters of Ford River township. Only those who have reregistered will be eligible to vote Nov, 5. at the general election, as the old registration book became obsolete following the July primary.

if you desire to vote on Nov. 5th, do not fail to reregister before the Oct. 16. deadline. I will be at the Townhall on the above dates Signed: John 'ferens.

lerk VETERANS with RECORD Your Escariaba Taxi Drivers Kenneth H. Minor A veteran with one of the longest driving records of anv. 26 years of age, married and the father of one child. Fie a member of the American Legion, Teamsters Union No. 328.

He was in military service for 11 months during World War II. 150,000 miles of safe driving Phones 40 41 ESCANABA TAXI SERVICE Leo Claude Tobin, Jr. The NEW Admiral Record Player at Household Electric 904 Lud. St. ONLY S4C.95 26 Complete With Added Base IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Phone and C.

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Trouble-Free! Only three moving parts while changing records. HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIC CO. 904 Lud. St. Ph.

1001 Across from Delft Theater Jim Frenn Or Geo. Herro Tricky Pass Play In Punt Formation Cooked Up By MSC East Lansing, Sept. 13 (JP) Note to Michigan State College football opponents: Watch out when the Spartans drop back into what looks like a punt formation this fall. Word has escaped from the secret practice field that Head Coach Charley Bachman, lacking a top-notch punter, is fashioning some tricky pass and running plays from a punt formation. Fake kicks are nothing new in M.S.C.

football, but the emphasis on the formations in recent drills indicates there may be something new in bag of football tricks. Russ Reader, Dearborn high ace and a leading ground gainer at State last fall, is considered the team's No. 1 punter by Back field Coach Johnny Pingel with Little George Guerre, Flint freshman, right behind him. Freshman Quarterback Carl Cappaert of Clare is the only other booter in camp rated as End John Buda joined the Spartan injury list Friday when he suffered a fractured right wrist during a scrimmage. The 165-pounder is also a member of M.S.C.’s boxing team.

Novelist Taylor real name i.s Janet Taylor Caldwell. FOREST THEATER Trenary Sat. and Sun. Shown 7 9 P. M.

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Church Perronville Sun. Sept. 15,1246 On The Parish Grounds Chicken Dinner Baked Ham Supper Games and Entertainment BIG DANCE IN THE EVENING Bark River Com'ty Hall Gaede's Orchestra -VifY JKb kli. Han't Trust io tildi Your driving effectiveness is not a matter of luck. It depends on the perfect condition of your car.

Our expert, skilled mechanics will see to it that your car performs quietly and you smoother, safer mileage. Make sure your car is completely trustworthy. Drive in for a superior repair job today! Radiator Repair It won't be long before you'll be filling with antifreeze. If your radiator leaks, is plugged or needs attention before it is ready for cold weather, have the repairs made now and avoid delays later. Northern Motor Co.

ESCANABA H. J. Norton GLADSTONI.

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