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    Page Eight
Camp Adair Sentry1
Thursday, N’ovemhef- S, 1942.
SS
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Army Angler
Time for Skull Practice;
Checker Tcurney to Begin
"Sugar” Robinson I ights
The rough and rugged Har­
lem welterweight Ray Robinson
will attempt to take the meas­
ure of Vic Dellicurti in a 10-
round affair scheduled in Madi­
son Square Garden tomorrow
night.
Broadcast of the fight, an­
other in Gillette’s Cavalcade of
Sports, will la* heard over KW IL
starting at 7 p. ni. Because of
the fight broadcast, "Detail at
Seven," the Camp Adair radio
show, will be heard at 6:30.
Red Sox, 270 points to 24b. GordJ
formerly played with Jeffersj
high school and with the Univel
sity of Oregon. For the season hl
batted .321; fielded spectacularlj
and helped the Yankee» come with:
in six of their own record of 19^
double plays, which he helped sei
in the 1941 season.
Draw out the old crack* r ba rel champions will be decided; then
folks, and git set for some siltin'. those of the regiments; then the di-*
A checker tournament to deter­ visional—and finally the champion
mine the best "draught*‘-nian” in of Camp Adair.
Camp Adair is to start imm* di-
How the company champs will
lick and Libbee would la* ubel to
ately. Every man jack is eligible be picked is more or less up to the
participate in practice this week • SECOND GUESSING
to compete and whether you've ever company. Some already have guys
and would be in shape for the Mon.
tried the old Scottish game or not who claim to be so good they can
with
tana game.
is no drawback.
Sgt. E. A. Brown
beat anybody else in their company
Others have
Checkers is like the man said without thinking.
FREE DUCATS
about writing: "Anybody who can men who play the same way with­
As a general rub* the powers
Joe Gordon Selected
Despite 13-0 Licking
at the
think, can write” (and no cracks, out beating anybody.
There are 1,000 free tickets
that be in the boxing game stagger
please).
But
anybody
can
learn
'Huskies Met a Team' to Saturday's Oregon State- around in shorter circles than the
But it’» all clean fun and the Most Valuable Player
the rudiments in one easy lesson. suggested means are either the lad­
M on tana game in Corvallis to fighters they claim they are pro­
7 Miles East of Albany
What is learned after that is just der system or elimination methods
Two Oregon-bred athletes ent-
lie distributed among enlisted
Coach Lon Stincr and his thrice-
tecting, but every so often—prob­
on Santiam Highway
like what happened to the girl who of tournament. The last-named is cred baseball’s Hall of Fame with
featuring
men here at camp. After these ably just to keep us all confused —
defeated Oregon State football
sat down to the piano to play; no­ perhaps faster. Players, it was J the announcement Tuesday that
are gone there will la* fifty cent they do come out with something
team returned to Corvallis Sunday
body seems to know.
worthwhile.
tickets available for officers and
suggested, can sign up at the day Joe (Flash) Gordon of the New
from their 13-0 defeat at the hands
So, if you think you’d like to get room if interested in entering a York Yankees was voted most
enlisted men in the South
of the University of Washington
Not the least of these ull too ft w
into big-time checkers in a good- tournament. Those of known talent | valuable player in the American
stands. This is well protected I about faces is the announcement
Huskies for a week of intensive
and DOROTHY EVANS
■ time way, here’s the prospectus as can be seeded at opposite ends of | league and Johnny Peska of the
from rain.
drill for the Montana game on
by the National Boxing Associa­
Corporal Van Hendricks of
This dance is jointly spon­
unfolded
to
the
Sentry
yesterday:
post fig. Co., went along as
the pairings, to offer a better guar- i Boston Red Sox rated third, in the
sored by the Albany and
Dad's day this week end. The Mon­
tion that boxing titles would be
Sorry, but Holdicrs cun not
"striker” for a group of offi­
A championship trophy for the antee that the top-notchers will annual poll of 24 members of the-
Lebanon posts of the
tana contest is generally looked
bring their wives, sweethearts, "frozen” for the duration. This
cer« on a fishing trip to the
American Legion
winner
will
be
personally
donated
meet
at
the
play-off
and
the
real
Baseball
Writer's
Association.
means
that
champions
in
uniform
upon as the only thing resembling
or even girl friends in on either
upper Deschutes. In his spare
by
Athletic
Officer,
Capt.
Frank
champ
go
on
to
bigger
fields.
•Gordon,
his
wife
and
their
two
lime hr landed this 16-inch
a “breather" on the state schedule,
the free ducats or the fifty cent will not have their titles appropri­
rainbow trout. What the offi­
Wimer, who claims to have won
ated by self-declared champions or
but the Grizzlies are conceded a
tickets.
A match, for company play-off, children live in Eugene. Peska r
cers landed remains a military
the
checker title at West Virginia should be best two out of three hails from Portland.
I by dictum of any individual athlet-
fair chance of staging an upset.
secret. (Public relations pho­
I University a few years ago, but games. To eliminate mayhem *iit
It was one of the closest votes
i ic commission.
to.)
Commenting briefly on the Sounds Like May Pole
I says that doesn’t mean he will stick the start and to complete the play in history. The star second base­
ALBANY
After getting this bit of busi­
Washington game. Stiner remarked
his neck out and challenge the in good season, a player must move man of the league winners edged
ness out of the way, the NBA Marty Servo, navy; Jackie Wilson,
that the Beavers played good ball Dance; But We'// Try
Camp Champion.
(according to all tournament play­ out slugger Ted Williams of the
Now Playing
through its president, Abe J. army.
throughout the encounter. He also Anything in This Army
If others are in a mellow mood ing rules) within two minutes after
Lightweights:
Champion,
Sammy
Green,
solemnly
announced
that
ha<l high praise for the perform­
and would care to post trophies for his opponent has played. Some
ance of some of the players.
Ever play teather tennis? This Cpl. Billy Conn ami Bob Pastor Angott, Kentucky. Logical contend­ company titlist or anywhere along
WAFFLES - ANY TIME
players have been known to pon­
are the "logical contenders” for ers. Allie Stoll, New Jersey; Tippy the line, the welcome sigil is out.
Steaks and
"Once again, we ju»t weren't a sports novelty, though compara­
der
a
move
under
the
catch-as-
Lurk
in,
New
Jersey.
Sgt.
Joe
Isiuis
’
heavyweight
crown.
Actually, the tournament will be
lucky ball club,” Stiner said, add­ tively new, will later be introduced
Lunches
catch
can
system
until
their
bar
­
Then followed by saying that top- !
divided into two parts, with the
ing, "Outside of th'* two scoring hero and, if it "takes,” will be
THE WAFFLE SHOP
bers
actually
lost
money
working
ranking
fighters
now
in
the
armed
final series to be conducted prob-
plays, statistics show that we bat­ adopted as a game in play ureas services would be placed in a spec­ I Tiger Works Union
Across from Albany Hotel
on GI haircuts that were bristle­
ably during the Christmas holiday
tled them on even terms. However, throughout Camp Adair, Athletic ial "honorary class." It’s all very ; Hours and Fails to
close
when
the
game
started.
Starts Sunday
week.
we have no alibis for the loss,” he Officer Capt. Frank C. Wimer said confusing.
When a player has touched a
yesterday.
Show for Fisticuffs
//
First, the company titles will be
concluded.
checker, he must move that check­
Ignore Status
In exhibitions the swift game al­
decided in the day rooms, which
Commended for their work in the
ways rivets attention. It looks
In ranking Pastor ns the leading | A little man who wasn’t then* are already more or less a-teein er; thus guaranteeing he will do
BARBARA STANWYCK
game were Center Bill Gray,
simple, but takes skill. Two play "out-of-the-service” heavyweight, put the grand kibosh on the sched­ with checker players. These indi­ , his thinking with his noggin and
GEORGE BRENT
Tackle Lloyd Wickett, Fullback
not
the
put
and
take
method.
it, using wooden puddleball bats. the board ignored both his recent uled main event of Tuesday eve­ vidual tournaments can be con-
Halfbacks
Bill
Me
­
Joe Day and
Draw game» will be same as no
A sponge ball made fast to u rope, defeat at the hands of Jimmy Biv­ ning's informal boxing show at i ducted as soon as they can be set
Innis and Ia*e Gustafson.
tto» is hung from the top of a pole some ins of Cleveland and Bob’s an­
I dice. You just carry on.
Field House and it remained for underway.
Libbee, suffering from a recurring 16 feet high, Players stund on op*
ALBANY
nouncement a week ago that he a quartet of lion-heavyweights to
On finals week, the battalion ' Kibitzing is out.
back injury, wiih only able to par- 1
8:00
poslte sides of the pole, but the was retiring from the ring to join put the real punch into the festiv­
ticipate in one play at h*ft half­ ball and try to wrap it round the the army.
Now Playing
I’. M.
ities.
hack. George Zellick, regular left 1 pole. Winner is the chap who cun
i
“SABOTAGE SQUAD”
The NBA explained that Bivins’
Pfc. Roy Beebe was ready and
end, was forced to remain at home, j I wrap things up going his way.
BRUCE BENN Err
win over Pastor was registered af­ willing to repeat his previous one-
not having recovered from injuries
Sounds like some fon, eh, keed ? ter the October 19 deadline for con­
KAY HARRIS
round K.O. (it happened one night,
received in the Washington State
also
tests to figure in the ranking. Biv­ in Corvallis), but Pvt. Barney
Monday
game the week before.
Wednesday
ins
was
listed
as
the
No.
2
light
Tiger
of
the
MPs,
who
had
lieen
“THEY DIED WITH
Friday
No additional injuries were sus­ Defense Areas Barred
heavyweight.
slated to reach for the sweet fruits
THEIR BOOTS ON”
Saturday
tained inHhe Washington fracas, To Civilian Nimrods
Melio Betina was placed at the of revenge in a return go was ap­
according to Del Allman, trainer.
top of a group of five “outstand­
Starts Sunday
Civilian hunters with firearms ing boxers” in the heavyweight parently working union hours
He further reported that both Zel-
“A HAUNTING WE
must not enter territory located in class, but the boaixl noted that his Tuesday and failed to show.
WILL GO”
This proved a disappointment to
the immediate vicinity of army mid army service probably would pre­
I.Al
’
REL
and HARDY
navy installations, Jerrold Owen, vent any ring activity on his part. a fair congregation of Camp Adair
The "grand ould game” of hand­ Islets as a participant, Capt. Frank
7th & Montgomery
stute civilian defense co-ordinator, This, apparently, leaves all compe­ boxing addicts, but the pain was ball was introduced to Camp Ada>r Winter, athletic officer and Fire
also
,
Albany, Oregon
warned Wednesday.
tition up to Tanii Muuriello, who yesseneil by two fast-moving three- in top-flight fashion on the top­ Chief A. L. Sherk;* who served as
“
TIMBER
”
Major-General James I. Muir, slapped down Lee Savold last Fri­ rounders, refereed by Cpl. Jim flight Lorenz court, with three MC. Scorer was A. E. Rosenberg
Mid-Willamette Valley's
LEO CARRILLO
CORVALLIS
Shackleton.
Fort Lewis, Wush., in a letter to day night.
sparkling exhibition matches, Sun­ of Portland, long prominent A.A.U.
Top-Flight Roller Rink
ANDY DEVINE
Thum., Fri., Sat.,
Owep said ho hnd requested civil
hn Mhrrti 'official.
One Change
A 22-yenr-old 160-poundrr with day afternoon.
authorities to prevent any hunter
Manucal Ortiz, whose victory a real punch. Pvt. Emerson Sol-
As a fitting prelude to coming
armed with a shotgun approaching over Lou Salica has been recog­ vey, indicated possibilities by out- tournaments, a smart brand of
within 500 yards of any military nized by the NBA. was ranked the pointing Pvt. Kenneth Widmer in class A ball was dished out for a
installation and to bar all hunters No. 1 bantamweight for the only a slam-bang set-to.
well-filled g/illery.
armed with a rifle, pistol or re­ change in title classifications in
The second bout was more strict­
The Portland Fire Department
volver from entry within one mile the new ratings. Henry Armstrong, ly exhibition, but boxing instructor Johns, Wanner and Metcalf, showed
the old "perpetual motion” special­ Pete DeGrasse gave all hands an
of any military installation.
why they are the champs in their
Officials of the Oregon state ist, came back to gain fourth slot idea how he was able to weather bailiwick. Coming from behind af­
police and state game commission among the NBA-ranked welter­ ten rounds with "Hurricane Hen­ ter a ragged start, they turned
said they would enforce the edict weights, coming behind Freddie ry" Armstrong, by decisioning Pvt. back the stars from Jewish Com­
in all hunting areas of Oregon Cochrane, Ray Robinson and Frit- Rudy Silva.
munity Center, Rudy Weiss and M.
where military or naval establish­ zie Zivic, This is a bit confusing
Sussman, in a garrison finish. The
inasmuch
as
Aimstrong
recently
ments are located.
defeated Zivic in San Francisco in i Wanna Sokum Yokums? scores were 13-21, 21-11 and 21-20.
Although he displayed a keen
HOLIDAY CHANT. I read in the most significant step of an Quintet Wins 3 Games
court strategy and had his youth­
amazing
comeback
campaign.
the Sentry that we’re going to have
ful opponent on the run for most
The Ratings:
Here’s a Camp Adair basketball
a swell Thanksgiving chow. Oh,
Heavyweight»: Champion, Louis, team which claims to be the "tur­ of the first game, Lt. Col. R E M.
nuts!
I
sure
ho|u*
I
don
’
t
get
in
­
Starting Sunday
I>e» Islets wasn't quite able to
vited out to some pretty girl’s army. Logical contenders. Conn, nip presarves” of all cage quintets.
handle the problem of a several-
army:
Pastor,
New
York.
What they've l>een doing to their
place for Thsuksgiving
Light heavyweights: Champion, competition in early season should­ month comparative lay-off from
Gus Lesnevich, Coast Guard. Logi­ n't happen to a dog-patcher, as his favorite sport. and bowed to
cal contenders, Bivins and Ezzard “Miatuh Capp" might say — and Lt. William Rodgers in two
Charles, Ohio.
they've issued an open challenge to straight games. Scores were 21-10,
Middleweight»: Champion, Tony any team in camp.
21-6.
Zale, navy. Logical contenders,
As nice a brand of singles ball
They call themselves the Yokums
George Abrams, navy; Tony Mar­
as will probably be seen for some
and any A. O. who thinks Iff has
tin, Coast liuard; Nate Bolden, Il­
while was turned in for the third
some potential rivalry can arrange
linois.
match of the day. It was between
a game by phoning 2397.
Robinson l eader
Frank Rihack of Portland, twice
3rd and Monn» St
The Yokums, who claim to have
i ltd weights: Champion, Coch­
running champion of the north­
rane, navy. Logical contender». Rob­ leased the name from the family of west and Lyle Hurt, singles king
Phone 1180-J
inson. New York; Zivic, Pennsyl­ comic strip fame, have already won of the Portland Y.M.C.A.
vania
; Armstrong, California; three games. They edged out an
Trouble is, nothing was decided.
OFFICER«’ — ENLISTED
infantry battalion team, 32-30,
.MEN'S
whipperl the HQ s p.ad of a di­ Both boys were fast, well condi­
vision. 30-19, and nipped one strong tioned. smooth. Each was equipped
MILITARY EQI IPMENT
with a deadly right hand kill and
HURLEY'S LOTION
QM squad, 29 26.
Military Tailoring
was able on recovery. Ribaek took
¿Wn coûta fou g
For Poison Oak
a thrilling first game. 21-20. Hurt
Over 5000 bottles »old. Guar­
Six Lettermen Remain
turned around to take the second.
anteed treatment for poison
oak relief 60c bottle bv mail.
On U. of O. Hoop Squad 21-14. Then they decide*! to leave
Ill RI.EY’S PRIGS, Albany
it there. After a total of seven
CORVALLIS
Six lettermen and a wealth of games the floor had slicked too
jllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll. sophomore talent greeted Coach much for safe and sane going in
Thum., Fri., Sat
Howard Hobson as varsity basket­ a game that was paced at over­
AS EXCITING...AS DARING
ball practice started at the Univer- drive from start to finish.
Significantly, three of the men j
...AS THE OLD WIST ITMUI
sity of Oregon.
responsible
for Camp Adair's hand­
Prospects for the Oregon hoop-
sters are considered bright despite ball courts were on hand -Col. lies |
f (Not Christian Church)
the loss of three regulars on last
= =. =
year’s team. Missing are George
7.10 E. 5th St.
I
Andrews. Paul Jackson and Archie
AI.RANY, OREGON
Marshik, all three-year lettermen.
CUI TNUNMKIOUD
MOOSE HALI.
You’ll Find a Friendly
2nd St.. Cor* allb
Thrice-Sunk Beavers
In Montana 'Breather'
Armistice Night
DANCE
Wed., Nov. 11
Cottonwoods
AL. BENNING'S
10-pc. Orchestra
VENETIAN
ROLLER
SKATING
GAY SISTERS"
GRANADA
Handball Debuts Here
In Three Hot Matches
Firemen Hot; Lt. Beats Col. and
Riback-Hurt Tie in Sunday Tilts
SKATEWAY
Roller Rink
CLAUDE RAINS
Field Jackets
Wool Shirts
Trench Coats
Mackinaws
Field Caps
Shoes
Sleeping Bags
Air Mattresses
Cat
Starring
AHI INE JUDGE
Welcome
Church of Christ
1
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Every Thing an Army Man
Need»*.
WE HAVE IT.
Rible Class . 10:00 A. M.
Preaching ..11:00A.M.
Communion . 11:45 A. M.
Preaching ... 8:00 P. M.
The Mont Complete Army
Store in the Northwest.
to Worship
Soldier's Invitation
3rd and Monroe
Corvallis, Ore.
Claude A. Guild. Minister
SOLDIER!
= Post Fire Department
To Take on More Men
:
The Post Fire Department needs
men to act as peat firefighters.
Duty is 24 hours on. and 24 hwiA
off Very probably many men who
liv»- near the Camp have a small
business or farm that can function
on a day at home and a day away
basis.
If you’re one of these call Civil
Service. Camp Adair If you know
of anyone that might be interested
| tell them to call.
WELCOME
FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH
Fifth A Lyon. Albany
Edgar R Luther. Pastor
¡Sunday
Sunday School
Morning Worship
Youth Services
Evening Gospel
Hour
KWII_S-9 p. M
9:45
11:00
8:30
7:45
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