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EWBNIKJ OBSERVER; MONDAY; iEDSiBBB-IS; PICK BILLY SOOSE SIGNS CONTRACT, WILL TURN PROFESSIONAL IN Teuton Is StiH After Title, Joe Louis WiH Be At the Ringside Champion Will Be Looking at Man Who Knocked Him Out for the First Time Since Famous Battle. Iff ac LESLIE AVEEY York. IS--(UP- Schmeling. 32-year-old Gei ring veteran seeking to re- UJKI the heavyweight Utle. tisfci claim to the No.

1 challenge's role tonight in a against the 'warm-up Minnesota "mystery Harr A notorious "in and outer." 'J Teuton schlager is at leas'. favorite to win 15-rouni' in Madison Square Garden Mike Jacobs oxpecU persons to pay about to witness it. Maxie. forced to remain he pricked the Joe Loub 18 months ago. was a.

a question marie as Thomos v-iio has never previously displayed his wares in an easterr. tin; and whose highly publicized ircord is cluttered with an array or palookaj named Gua. One of the most interested spectators at the ringside tonight iv ill be champion Joe Louis. be his first chunce to ochmeling in action since June when the German lulled steep on stadium the canvas a' with 50-Odd isirrx to Yankee hand to the ctiin Joe already has signed for ti- lie fight with Max next June. Taking a i i against Thomas scoring an upsel and robbing him oC a U- shot.

Max first demanded Uu of the bout be lenglhen- rounds, then Bend. Minn. iro'ni 10 tt 15 rnaile the Eagle Carmboy agree to fight him agniti within. 90 days should the verdic! against him. If Schmelini sliould lose, however it Is not 'ikelv a man of his ncft coulc 1 back later "A beat a superb- trained fljjhter of 27.

He would be the No. 1 challenger, and'the contract he hold- to fight Louis would be nothing more than a of Thomas, il victorious, would stej. his Maxie has trained as if he njjhting for the crown, but inert Is no substitute for actual competition in pugilism and white tht beetle-browed Srhmeling ha 1 been idle for the last year and kilt, Tnomas has had 15 fights-31 rounds of boxing. claims 59 in 71 bouts but tlvs records him only 43 kayos, eight decisions, two draws and three in 58 matches. He has never beet knocked oft his feet.

The sandy- haired collegian talks a better fight than Maxie Baer did. He lias sold numerous critics on hi; ability to belt out Schmeling. Although six feet tall, he looks fctocky. In his cooly confident manner, he predicts, "I'll bea! him. no man yet has lasted rounds against me." It Is Schmeling's 13th fight oc these shores, and it falls on the 13th day of the month, but-Maxie is.

not superstitious. He take no chances. I win in one round or another." Both ended training in gooc 1 weigh in at noon in the Garden. New copper-lead bearings, after 20,000, or more hours continuous service, are reported to be in the of condition with the wear hardly noticeable. Lunkirk whfKtl's teaiu has to five which blew Jet full of and cerUiiu it would Krie whh a victory, The.ieasu were evvn Cuaeii was auvtuiiig Iiut hapiiy ili4? c.f a Ai a matter of fat-t.

he for feelsnjf-that way. He didn't have very jaucl at ilmi. -A'I his were- aud whole POLAR PICKET had a spring 8 But Friday nlcbt in their first start together, the club shotted that, it'was not only one of the come out of the sthool. but the "bot-rlitiiiar team ever.to be-molded OIK of vlrliliHy iiothlnr. Main thliie the teun remember now.

to work'tosether. foricet the Individual jlory business, play the game to help the tram and earii his the way it should done. "Uiiity wonders." is Krie Hast lliich, red-hot from the state. Here is where- Dunkirk will receive a real test of M-(-rii power. attack and dcf-use.

liast has usually succeeded in doini; things' browtt in this town, p'ans on repenting. A victory over Kric.Eost would 1 plnw JJuukirk's club among the class of the southern Lake sho section. Furthermore, there'll" be ft crowd on hand. Tht-r- always is when this team Speak In of basketball eames, two of Erie's athletic afflciats were on hand Friday and listened with Interest to tales of rule revisions which hive been made here in New York. The limit tusinesa.

number'ef names, sprifle football practise and other- wiilch have been slapped on the Empire slte schools v. ere eye openers to the. listeners who at the conclusion 'of the conversation opined that they too would be smitten-with, similar rullncs before. Ions. present the Pennsylvania schools have a.

decided edie In sir ens lh matlen. Well Knmvn Amateur to Fight for Dick Powell, Will Leave for Calif. I Dunkirk and Fredonia Fans Keenly Interested in Welfare of Whirlwind Middleweight Champion. NEW PLATE tUtty eT I mll-fcaowu UBBfclrfc tamo jtaoorrr at tit- air cronr UrpiM-U. KrnJoalu IV: i JlrrnU.

ft Mr. the rniiu behind the lieayy.weiicht fight game these" days, upjiftreiitly has something in his- argument to atitl- hoycotters in New 'York. Saturday, utilowiiit; tlie usual morning controversy concerning the fisht between Schrael- ing and Thomas, Mike asked why -the boycotters were devot- ins; most of the' b'oycottiiig attention- to Schmeiing, wliytliey didn't spend bit. OH Mr. Von Cnunm.

the tennis player other Uhlans '-who -haver here. in -one-sport -or other --besides boxing, about Then there iWopel. the bike rider. What. THE NEW 1938 Willys ON DISPLAY AT Schafer Super Service Yussel the Muscle Jacobs Had Things All Set for the Duke By HENRY McLEMOEE laud shake for a few beers.

4:45 Back to Mike Jacobs' Tonight, in New York city's house' of all purposes. Madison Square Oarden, Max Schmelinc- of Germany will knock out Uarry Thomas in the ninth round of heir scheduled 15-round battle. In a few months this fight will 30 forgotten, with the only record if it wedged into tight little line oC black type under Schmeliug's record in the boxing guide. Only a few of us know how -lose this fight between "he heavyweight challenger and in unknown youngster came to be- ng the most momentous in recent Hsing history: how close it came lifting the prize-fight business fipm tlie low social position il now iioltis nnd placing it on equal with a Buckingham paince Vail or nn Elsa Maxwell party at Newport. Let me explain.

Shortly nftrr this match wns made David of Windsor ancl his Duchess announced their plans to visit the United States. Joe (Yus- the Muscle) Jacobs, manager vt Schmeling, thia nmiour.ce- tsient nnd immediately made for the telegraph office to dispatch this cable: "Dear Duke would be glad to you as my guest during your iiay in New York stop have rc- two swe.il scats for you ami at fight between Schmelini: Hid Thomas stop regards--Joe-Jacobs." With the invitation on its across the Atlantic. Jacobs began plans for the arrivial oi ihe Duke and Duchess. The iiisl iiiing he did was to go to his hotel and ask to reserve the best suite in the hous Tile manager was sorry, but explained Ihst Jim Braddock hac best in the house, and wasn't thinking of moving. io Joe 'nad to be satisfied with the nex best one to the one the former heavyweight champion was using for rus beloved pinochle Rsmes.

Jacobs then sat down to map out a program of entertainment He worked hard on this program, for as he explained the 'Duke is a regular gent, and nothing's too good for him. I want him to meet all the He finally drew up a program of entertainment that suited him and. as I remember, this was it, 9:30 3. m. Co down the bay sue meet the.

at quarantine. Have a few beers while the boat comes into the bsrbor and tics up 11 Grab 3 hack at the pier nr.d stT3 for Introduce him to Jack hive few more beers. him some breaSrf.ist if he it 1C. by the hotel and in. Then introduce him Braddock and have a tew beeisi PLATE in ihe champ's room.

I m. All pile into a hack for Mike Jacobs' place ar.rii m. le hirn mcet A 1ST. Philadelphi. Swamped By A -4 'cw lies with the inob.

7 Back by Mickey Walker's for a few quick beers and a sandwich, and then across the street to the garden for. the fight Let him meet Schmeling in the dressing-room, if tt" cops will let aim in the dressing room withou' a police card. 8 to 11 p. thei-flghts. m.

Back over to Dempscy's where all. the mob will be. Talk fights until he's ready to go home. Then the duke and duchess decided not to come. l.y United Press) Two months after its dedication by President Roosevelt.

Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, a J650.COO structure built with WPA money, is picketed by skiers demanding opening of the building's sanitary facilities to snow enthusiasts. Art operator has not been found for the massive Alpine hostelry, but a Portland corporation is reportedly- forming to open the place. The picketing skier is Ken SouU. ias; battlr- Dunkirk. N.

and As a result of ttese amateur iirk bouts during summer vacation. Soose was declared ineligible for varsity at Peon State-. nn- His lalt satrt was a fia'ai wi Bradley world's amatuer middleweight charaalon. at Syracuse. N.

several vvKks aao. After whippiaa the recosrored ee ia deciiire faahion. iner as future.in-'amateur for the Farrel! isd so he ii. iu citr- decided to try hL: luck in" oro- I ranks. Stars from This Nation, Canada, Poland.

Italy. Will Compete. New York. Dec 13--(UP)--Tale of the tape on Schmeling and Thomas for tonight's 15-round bout: M. SCHMELING H.

THOMAS 32 years, 195-pounds 6 ft. 1 in. age weight 196 height 27years -Bounds 6 ft. 38 3-4 in. chest (normal) 41 in.

42 in. 75 in. 15 in. .11 1-2 in. 33 in.

1-2 in. 23 in. 14 1-2 in. 9 in. 7 3-4 in.

JO in. chest (expanded) reach biceps forearm neck thigh calf ankle wrist fist 44 in. 74 in. 15 1-4 in. 12 3-4 in.

31 in. 17 in. 21 1-2 in. 14 1-4 in. 3 1-2 in.

8 in. 11 in. During the American Revolutionary War. gunpowder was made by all of the colonies except Georgia and Delaware. Connecticut, Massachusetts.

Nexv ersey and New York were the sites of the principal mills. Salt City Sextet." 5-1. Cleveland Loses Out. flly United Syracuse Stars tooh undisputed possession of first' place tlie western division of the International American hockey rsce today as a result of two weekend victories; The Cleveland Barons dropped frofti the topnotch tie" to Second place by splitting a pair. The Stars swamped phia 5-1 in an afternoon game o' Syracuse yesterday, while thr Barons were nosed 3-2 -by NC'A J.TOK Mnjcinsky goal- to to.

break a 2-2 deadlock. -The hoisted Haven irom the obovf dropped a 2-1 decision to Providence. The standings: Western -Division Eastern cellar to third place Springfield's Indians who T.Pt 2 IS Team Syracuse 1 3 Cleveland 4 4 Pittsburgh 5 4 3 13 Western Division Philadelphia Providence 5 5 3 13 New .13 5 4 1C Springfield 3 7 3 9 This week's schedule: Tuesday --Cleveland, at Springfield; Wednesday--Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. Providence at New Ha veir Saturday-T-Syra'cuse at Pittsburgh. Cleveland at Philadelphia Providence at Springfield: JSun- day-7-Syraciise at New Haven Cleveland at -Providence.

--Auction bills. Dunkirk Ptg. Co. an. regrulir stops sU-P lunch with Mike at Dempsey's jnd a few beers.

i 1:45 p. m. Stop by StiUman's i ti. jder at thr.t lightweight from the coast who has. been' fcnoclauc everybody stiff ia workouts.

Ortcr the Duki a "piece" of Sie kid's contort for five graod. Try and have the Duke meet.Henry Arm-: strong. Lou. Ambers-Pedro Monand the of gang, p. -a.

Crop by Walker's YOU CAN'T DRIVE THAT OLD CAR THIS WINTER! Winter driving a dependable, mechanically sound ear. Get rid of that old car of yours before repair or doctor begin to hurt. Trade for ona of our really reconditioned used fine and tare money, time and trouble. BufTalo, Dzc. --Boaating- drie of the" greatcsi fields here.

BuC- aios "sixth international six-da; race, begins tonight Broadway auditorium; The race starts at 9 p. m. and end at II next Sunday stars-from the United states; Canada, Italy. Poland Germany, will. com- nete.

Favorites were- the German team of Gustav Kilian snd Heinz Voptl, who have seven races in a row. the Canj- brother duo "of Torcfcy auc" Doug Peden. and two United States teams. Jimmy Walthou and Al Crosley; and Henrj O'Brien and Russell Allen. The remainder of the field includes Angelio De Bacco and Mike De Filipo.

Jerry Rodman pnd Jules Audy. Gerald Defaacts "Jca Tino Reboii. Pete CieszinsR: nnd Fred Ottevacre. S.teve Orzu- iak and Freddy. Spencer.

Bobby Thomas and Cecil and John Eiler and Benny Marames. Dirty headlight lenses cut-down 10 to 15 per cent of the amount of 'ight given off by your head- Sharon. Dec. 13--Wiih Powelli one of Hollywood' famous screen staw. as a oart- holder of his- contract.

Silly Soose. Farrell amaleur who last sorui; won the Intercollegiate oionshio at 155: oounds member of Penn State team wilt turn srofes-j sional after the first the year. Soose. still. a student at Peru State, will finish the first stmes-l ter at the schoo! and olans to head for.

California around the- frct-of February. He will make, his oro debut on the Pacific soasc. Moss Beat Pnul Moss. Farrell business-man. who has- interested -hi Soose for many years, -also holds' oar of the fighter's- pro contract and will serve as his business manager after Soose steps into ranks.

Moss, the fellow who Interested i Powell in the Farrell fighter, will I accompany Socse to the coast and handle the business end of all his fights. Moss who several years ago was a-film- author- in 1 Hollywood; has een an intiraate friend of -Powell 1 Tor many rears. They met recently at CUveland and drew un a con- xact to' jointly direct the destinies of the Farrell in oaid circles. who. made a ratage ao- ocaronco "oharon several years is one of 'Hollywood's most enthusiastic sport fans, Goli-is his favorite hobby but -he is oar- ticularlv interested in rid- baseball aad other sports- Recognized -as -one-of the most popular sinking -stars- of the screen, and radio.

Powell's connections-'--undoubtedly- r- a sis. heiu to the' or after he tuou- nrofessioa- at. Met at Clereland The contract was signed by and lloss hvo weefo; the'film favorite ywas in Cleveland -for -the auto -show. Announcement withhesil untii it was certain- the Farreii student would bs- permitted tc finish the first semester of his, junior year at Penn Staate-college. As a soohomore member of the Mittahy Lion mitt team last year Soose f--on all his fights by knock- UNBEATEN BRACKET Niagara N.

Dec. 13(UP)--Niagara university's high- basketball team remaincc undefeated today after overwhelming Western. Ontario. 54 tc It was Niagara's. third victory OL the' young season.

The Purpk Eagles play Syracuse asi'- Csmegie Tech tiiis week- Fred Liberti. juaior guard ron- Cew York, led the Niagara attach with IB points. Farmer was for Western." 'Ontario points. eigh ST. 80NAVENTURE WINS OVER ASSUMPTION, 38-26 Olean.

M. 13-- (UP)-St. Bonaveature, college opened 1937 season with 'a today. The Broivn. ladians "Assumption college.

to 26." terday-irtrtficir initial start Steve GStbertr lanky. Bonnie forward. --was high scorer- with 14 points'- iitSeVGuzuielly 7 i for Assumption. Among the items discussed by major- league officials their annual meeting in. Chicago-was this rubber home with beveled edges; being exhibited by Will Harridge.

left. American League president, and Walter- O. Briggs. representing his father and the. Detroit Tigers: 1F THE EARTH WKSK FIAT New York tiie earth flat.

glass. tele- scope reflector would a man San Francisco to read sign -in New York- as. "clearly "ai the. New Yorker from across the sa'ys- Indostrial and Engineering- Frahns Liquor Store Ftdl-iane of LIQUORS GINS and WINES for the HOLIDAY SEASON; At Right Prices: 37 B. Hilrd.

PhoDe 21G8 outs and cliir.a~ed his first season. as a varsity fighter fay winning the Intercollegiate chamoionshio. "Soose started his rins career a Farreii in staged fay the Booster club. Before cr.terir.2 college he '-von numerous golden Slove titles at Jamc-stc-v-vn. ar.d other cities.

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