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PXGE TWO IIEDFOTID MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON. TUESDAY, JULY 19, 1932. BABE'S AGING LEGS CURB EFFICIENCY AS HOMER ITER King of Swat Facing De throning by Jimmie Foxx ' Latest Injury Expected . to Leave Ruth Far Behind By GAYI.B TAI.BOT. ' (Associated Pre., Sports Writer) The stanchions that carried him to baaeball'a heights finally given way undsr the strain, Babe Ruth today laced the proapect of relin quishing bla home run title to Jimmie Fbxx without a itruggle. Even before hla right leg col lapsed while going after a fly ball yesterday, It waa extremely doubt ful the old war horse could catch hla youthful adversary. Be waa 12 Homers behind the Athletlo atar, but atlU waa hoping he would get 'right" and put on a spurt. No Chance Now. ' There's scarcely ft chance now. The Bambino will be on the bench probably three weeks, physicians say. Foxx Is a full month ahead of Ruth's 1927 record now and has every chance of eclipsing the Babe'a mark of 60 homers. He had 98 to day. ' The Babe's Injury, a torn ligament above the knee, resulted when he pulled up too short after missing Selph's fly In the seventh inning against the Chicago White Box. The Yankees won., a to 4, thanks to round trip wallops by Gehrig, Lazzorl and Sewell, Washington's winning streak of lllne straight waa well broken by the Detroit Tigers, who won both ends of a doubleheader, B to 6 and to I. Browns lose Eighth. The Bt. Louis Browns suffered their eighth consecutive loss when they were set down, 8 to 1, by Tony Preltss, Athletlo recruit. It waa Freltas' alxth victory In a row. Led by Smead Jolley again, the Boston Red Box trimmed Cleveland, 4 to 9. Jclley'a two doubles provided the winning runs. , The Pittsburg Pirates, whose ability to win extra-lnnlng battlea fast was becoming legend, finally came a ' cropper when they were nosed out by the Phillies, 8 to 4, In 11 frames , Chicago failed to take advantage of the leaders' reverse, dropping a 38 to 3 decision to the Giants. Timely hitting by Hack Wilson and Glenn Wright gave Brooklyn ft 7 to 4 win over the Cardinals. : Cincinnati and , Boston iter not scheduled. 1 -nin RAZZED BY FANS NSW TORK, July 10 Kid Chocolate, the glistening Cuban ne gro, was further than ever today from hi moat oherlihed dream, the light weight championship. The "Reed's la teat comeback at tempt waa halted last night by Jackie (Kid) Berg, Briton, who received the decision after 15 rounds, before? 30, 000 fans at the Garden Bowl. It was Berg's second victory over the Cuban flash. Tho Justice of that first decision two years ago has been the subject of much dispute, and there were In dictations' today that Berg's latest vic tory would bring similar arguments. The verdict waa given a sound ratt ing by the spectators. The refer and one Judge cast their votes for Berg, the other official thought Chocolate had turned the tables on his old nemesis. The Asso ciated Press score sheet credited the Cuban with seven rounds to Berg's six, , , -f- LONDOS, STEELE LOe ANGELES, July 10. (AP) Jim Londos, Mew York, and Ray Steele, Olendale, Cal., were allowed to wrestle to a draw here last night, al though the match was billed for "the world's championship, best two out of three falls to a finish. Ten thousand persons vociferously objected to the action taken by Ref eree Don McDonald after two hours and fifteen minutes of grappling and s fall by each had passed by. Mc Donald said he was forced to stop the bout because of a California ath letlo commission ruling, but Dr. Barry Martin, chairman of that com mission, and a ringside spectator, told the Associated Press he knew ot no such ruling. Steele took the first fall wltft a head scissors and bar arm In 1 hour and 3a minutes. Londos came back to throw his opponent with a body lam in 36 minutes and 87 seconds, ALL-STARS 10 PLAY Grants Pass does not take kindly to the proposal ot the Jacksonville All-Stars for a baseball gams here Bundey on a winner-take-all baaas, according to Manager .Louts Puhl who today received s counter otter from the Climate city manager for (rams In drama Pass Sunday, on 60-40 basis. Puhl has sent accept ance) ot th ohellenge, and the All Stare will Journey to the lower river town Intent on taking the winner's hare of 60 per cent ol the "gate." Auto glass Installed while you wait. JWoe riiht Brit) flaw Metsj Works, 1 LIBERTY LOOMING FOR OLD RING IDOL McCOY SAN QEUNTTN PRISON, Cal., July 19. (Vp) "Kid" McCoy christened Norman Selby one-time welterweight boxing champion of the world, for mer soldier and motion picture actor, and man of many marriages, looked forwsrd here today at the age of 59, to a new change of role from con vict to restaurant employe. Ills release from prison, probably this week, on parole, was announced last night by Ed Whyte, state parole officer. Freedom for the fallen ring Idol of more than 30 years ago, Whyte said, was made possible by the oifer of an old friend to give "Kid" McCoy a Job In a Rochester, N. Y., restau rant. The offer meets the state par ole requirements. It was eight years ago In Los An geles that McCoy's eventful career. which had taken him to the capitals of Europe as a fighter, to the Mexi can border as a soldier and to Hol MEDFORD lywood as an actor, crashed against a slaying charge. He was convicted of manslaughter for killing his al leged sweetheart, Mrs. Theresa Mors, divorced wife of a wealthy antique dealer, and of assault and robbery pn other persons following the shoot ing of Mrs. Mors. At San Quentln his term was fixed at 24 years. Oood conduct credits made him eligible for parole If be could find a Job. There were some wno refused to believe Kid McCoy was guilty of the crimes. One of these was the dancer, Dagmar Dalgren, his eighth wlf- "He couldn't have done It," she declared. "His greatest charm' aa gentleness to women." Three other former wives sent messages of sympathy during the trial. The best clear Cedar Shingles, $3.00 per 1000. Regular 94.00 shingles. Medford Lumber Co. Knowing what foods are seasonable, knowing the prevailing prices, knowing what bargains are offered . . . knowing these things assures you of being able to place before your family the most healthful and easily planned meals. And even more important it enables you to make very substantial savings on the food bill. Knowing what's new in the food market in both prices and products is admittedly one of the most important functions of the efficient, economical homemaker. It's a part of good management. Because the women of Southern Oregon territory read the MAIL TRIBUNE so consistent ly, advertisers have long since discovered that it is the best medium for their advertising. That is the reason why the MAIL TRIBUNE has carried such a large percentage of the linage in this trading area. T TO BE HOT AFFAIR Leo Lomskl, big punch and Jab man of Aberdeen, Wash., arrived early yesterday and engaged In ft light workout last evening In preparation for hla 10-round headline bout Wed nesday evening at the Armory with Jack McCarthy, San Francisco fight er. Lomskl carries a blackened optic as a result of his battle in Portland with Young Plrpo. Leo lost the nod to the ex-mlner and Is looking for vindication In his match here. Mc Carthy Is slso out to win as he ex pacta to invade northern rings soon and a victory over the renowned "as sassin" would mean top spoa j.1 any arena. GUARANTEED A-B-C CIRCULATION Interest In Promoter Mack Lulard'a Wednesday card baa been added by the high-class support bouts signed. Roy Sulllvsn, Taooma lad with con siderable repute as willing miser, has been Imported to battle Circus Red Howe, the fiery thatched crowd p leaser. This set-to Is scheduled for six rounds but all Indications point to an early finish when the boys get In there and start slamming away at each other. Another bout which has the fans srgulng Is the scheduled six-round affair between Herb White, Butte Palla. and Young Lutman. Grants Pass. Both boys are comers, anxious to achieve ring reputations, and a win Wednesday night would help either In his climb. Unabls to locate Wardlow Howell, Ashland high school sthletlc star, for a proposed four-round curtaln-rale-lng go with Bob Christine, Medford's young giant, Lillard has secured the services of Charlie Benton, young Portland product who, though lack ing experience, he. shown pugilistic promise. Christine has had but two or three fights as a "pro," and the match should prove Interesting for the fans, some of whom predict Chris MAIL TRI tine has a bright future If he cares to follow the leather pushing pro fession. , Sonnenberg Hurt In Auto Smashup LAWRENCE. Mass., July 19. UP) Gus Sonnenberg, heavyweight wres tler, was brought to the General hos pital today, suffering from Injuries received In an automobile collision. The driver of the other car was brought to the ssme hospital. At the hospital It was said Sonnenberg suffered lacerations of the Up. right leg, left hand and possibly a frac tured rib. Burns Juniors To Protest Lost Tilt LA GRANDE, Ore., July 19. UP) According to a telephone conversa tion last night with P. J. MUllgan of Ontario, the Burns American Legion Junior League baseball team has pro tested LaGrande's 3 to 3 victory here Saturday afternoon In the final game of the district elimination tournament. And this information is very easily obtainable. A regular reading of the food advertisements appearing in the MAIL TRIBUNE will give you most of it. Outstanding home economics authorities give you the neces sary information on menu planning and food preparation, as well as the latest money saving hints. Don't forget ... a regular reading of the MAIL TRIBUNE food pages can't help but save you money . . . can't help but improve your meals. PHILADELPHIA, July 19. UP) r Johnny Jadlck. Junior - welterweight champion, held today his second vic tory in six months over Tony Can zonerl, Brooklyn battler from whom he won the title last January. Jadlck retained his title by a nar row margin when he won a 10 round cesllon over Cansoneri at the Phillies" ball park last night. A cho rus of boos and a shower of cushions greeted the decision. Canzonerl's lightweight championship was not at stake. While Cantonerl was the aggrea sor during most of the fight, Jadlck fought a careful battle and his long left Jabs halted Tony's rushes with disconcerting abruptness. He had the Brooklyn boy blinking from thst stabbing left most of the time. The referee and one of the Judges RETAINS BAT LEAD (By the Associated Press) Although hs hit safely but four times during laci. week's aeries, Oscar Eckhardt, Mission outfielder, tn .ra coast league bar ters. His average In the 69 games In which he nas piajcu u .. seven points more than Mark Koe nil also of the Missions, who Is in second place. Johnny Baasier, noiiywooa moved Into third place with an average of .378. With 24 home runs to his credit. Muller of Seattle continues to be "the king of swat" In the Coast league. Stolen base honora are held by Garibaldi of San Francisco with 28 to hla credit. gave Jadlck the victory but the sec ond Judge voted for Canzonerl.