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PAGE TEN MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1941 Idle Dodgers Regain League Lead as Cubs Blast Cardinals Twice, CHICAGO SCORES 3-0, 4-3 WINS; Passeau Pitches Five-Hit Shutout In Opener Yanks Clinch American Flag. Br Judson Ballsy Associated Press SporU Writer. Today's best advice for base- " ball fans ii to get your nickels ready for a subway series the New York Yankees nave clincb , ed the American league pennant . and the Brooklyn Dodgers have been handed the National league lead on a big, brimming platter. ' The Yanks bombed their way to their fifth championship in six years yesterday by smashing the Boston Red Sox, 6-3, with a ' 10-hit assault on two of Boston's best pitchers, Dick Newsome and Mickey Harris, while Atley Donald was holding the Red Sockers in check on five safeties. Yesterday Brooklyn was rained Into idleness and the Cardinals played Chicago a doubleheader with a huge reward at stake. But they not only muffed the oppor tunity, their double defeat drop ped them one full game back of Brooklyn. Warneke Falls i - The Cardinals started two of their finest pitchers, Lon War neke, fresh from his no-hitter at Cincinnati, and the skillful Mort , Cooper, but each had to be re moved in me lounn inning. Claude Passeau, a great clutch nurler for the sixth-place Cubs, shut out St. Louis, 3-0, on five bits in the opener. ' The nightcap was a bitter bat- - tie that went 1 1 innings and was decided by the Cardinals' most glaring weakness uncertain fielding. The Redbirds made five errors, and on the last Outfield er Don Padgett dropped a fly ball to let in the winning run after Stan Hack had walked and gone to third on a single by Lou Stringer. The score was 4-3. The Pittsburgh Pirates closed the gap between them and the third-place Reds to a half-game . by beating Cincinnati again, 4-0, before rain halted play in the last of the fifth. Rip Sewell held the world champions to one hit over this abbreviated distance while the Pirates pelted Bucky i Walters for five. Bob Feller finally got his 22nd triumph, but it took a three-run rally in the tenth inning by his Cleveland Indians to nose out Detroit, 7-6. The Tigers scored twice in their halt of the tenth. E TO GOV. SPRAGUE Salem, Sept. 8. (IP) Earl Harrell, presiding Judge at the Greshsm fair races, protested to Governor Charles A. Sprague to day that the State Racing com mission refused to uphold his suspension of three horses, Cer ro, Cor.cho and Speed On. Cerro. highly-favored on the 10th race yesterday of the state fair meet, finished far back In the ruck, Harrell charging that Cerro should have won easily. The Racing commission upheld Harrell's recommendation that Trainer C. Becker should be sus pended for IS days, but it would not suspend the horses. Harrell said he would refuse to take charge of the Prlneville meet next week because "I sim ply will not work In a state where the racing commission re' fuses to uphold my rulings. TO Los Angeles. Sept. S. (IP) Eddie Mayo, restored to grace in the Pacific Const Baseball league, is homeward bound to rejoin the Los Angeles club from which he was suspended two months ago on a charge of spitting in an umpire's fare. - George Trautman, chairman of the executive committee of the National Association of Basebal! clubs. Announced at Cincinnati early today that the committee had determined that Mayo was innocent and should be reinstated as of today. Umpire Ray Snyder ejected Mayo from a Hollywood-Los An geles game July 13 after a heated argument over a deci sion. The next day W C. Tuttle. president of the Coast league, suspended Mayo Indefinitely on the (pitting charge. Skating Teacher 0 Sparky Bourgue (above) has arrived in Medford to assume his duties as manager and pro fessional instructor at the Med ford Ice Arena, which is now being constructed on South Fir street and which will be open to the public about November 1. Bourque, famous figure-skating star and a member of the Ice Follies for two years, plans to organise a local amateur hockey league. ' ICE ANTICS By Sparky Bourque (This Is the first of a series of Friday articles by Sparky Bourque, manager and profes sional instructor of the Medford Ice Arena now being construct ed, dealing with all phases of plain and fancy ice skating.) The skater should have akatex that fit the fnn antiirlv miw. cially In the heel and arch. It is aavisaDie tor tne sKater to limit his skating to 19-minute Intervals with rAst norinria In between. This will enable the skater's ankles to become accus tomed tn the ariHprl (train rt balancing, without getting tired. mere is no sucn ining as a person with ankles too weak to skate on. Some people re quire a little more practice than others before they are sure on their blades, but thl inn n any sport. Each blade has two eases, me inside edge and the outside edge. You will probably hear more about these two edges than anv other slcntlna t.rm Tbey are most Important. When stennlna- on the rr momentum is gained by tilting me loot slightly inward and pushing against the inside edge, then shifting the weight to the other foot and the outside edge for a long smooth glide. This operation is continued in grace ful and rhythmic glides, shifting the weight from one foot to the other. To negotiate a turn the suBier crosses the right foot over the left foot and pushes on the Inside edge. This continues Until the SkatfT I BOnin ,K. straightaway. j nose wearing figure skates must keen well hnrir nn blades and skate with a slightly bent knee. This is necessary because the radius of the fisure blade is well rounded ly hollow. This gives the skater a greater opportunity for quick turns ana stops. The figure blade is used by Sonya Ik-inie and is recommended for use in tne arena. Those skatlnff nn hivkv skates must keep their weight well forward as the hockey oiaae is narrow and flat. This type of blade is used primarily for hockey. OENYlOSl TO Seattle. Sent. 5 V York reports that Pete Reilly would manage ex-NBA Middle weight Champion Al Hostak were denied by Eddie Marino today. Marino said he har) Nnur Vnrlr offers for fights pending and that ir Hostnk went to New York "undoubtedly I will have Reilly assist me." but "I'm still Hostak's sole manager." F Despite the rain of the past week, fishing has been good at the mouth of Rogue river, and with the sun shining once more anglers are expected to enjoy even better lurk over the week end, according to a report from DeVoe's resort at Gold Brach. D. F. DeVoe wrote that siivcr sides would st.irt ruuiung in bout two week. PADRES, SEATTLE NIP AT HEELS OF By the Associated Press Movie mellerdrama was never quite like this. No last-reel chase, led by Buck Pureheart and his white charger, could hold a candle to the thrills being provided by Seattle and San Diego In their pursuit of Sacramento. Nor was any Eliza ever fewer Ice cakes ahead of the blood hounds than the harried Sena tors are games in front of these two Coast league rivals. The gap between the leaders and the No. 2 San Diegans today stood at a mere five percentage points, with Seattle eight more behind. All three clubs have been beaten 65 times this base, ball season, and the only thing keeping the Senators still on top is that they have won 92 games to 90 for San Diego and 87 for Seattle. With an assist from the fran tic Solons, both challengers last night reduced the respective margins by which they trail. While Sacramento was losing to Oakland, 2-1, for the second time in a row, San Diego won its third straight from Hollywood. 4-2, and Seattle split with Los Angeles, taking the first came of a doubleheader, 5-3, and drop ping tne nightcap, 3-1. Portland took the steam out of San Francisco's drlva for fourth place, whipping the Seals 7-2 and 3-0. Earl Reid set San Francisco up to a two-run lead in the first four Innings of the opener but settled down thereafter and was reached for only six hits alto gether. The Beavers cracked Bob Boyce 13 times. Short scores: (First game) San Francisco ... 0 2 1 Portland 3 6 0 Harrell and Partee; Liska and Hawkins, (Second game) San Francisco 2 6 Portland 7 13 Joyce and Ogrodowskl; Reid ana bcnultz. RIFLEMEN SLATE n With the slnsan. "lot. mb this hunting season safe for evervbndv hut Hr " tha ford Rifie club is staging its annual aeer shoot at the outdoor range on Cantnin TuttlA'a at Table Rock next Sunday, oepi. , ana also Sunday, Sept. 14. Take the Midway road at the north end of the city limit and follow it rust Rvhi hriHsj, in the Table Rock sign, then turn icit ana tne second driveway on your right Is the entrance to the rifle range. Sighting guns on the stationary targets will begin at 8.-30 a m BnH all u.hn.s guns are out of tune are urged 10 come out early before shoot ing at moving deer begins, lUClNFACES Garv. Ind Rnt a an Tom Hnrtnnn fnmM Kflnht.n halfback, today faced the pros- peri oi induction into the army. His tclective ser-lce board an nounced last nlffhf ha hnri Kaon placed In classification 1-A. Har mon has been deferred twice once as a student and two months ago when his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Harmon of Gary, presented affidavits that ne was tneir sole support. Boston, Sept. 5. P) (U. S. Dept. Agr The tone of the wool market in Boston was showing improvement today. VACATION AT CHETC0 INN rih Smith lUtrr. tlit Winch ark tht Chrtro and th Rpfu. iwlm In th rurldr. Rrlfti, rrtt. Kp rUI r-nd rat of only prr day for remm. A-courw dinner ft la rana brrakfati. com pie if luncheon. Family ratrt. neehl) and monthly ratea. Mens Include ara loud, chicken, least, borne mada butter, roll. Jam. Light honarkeeping room l la hotel and aeparaU cabin, acromrooda llont tor 4 R M per day. A1m monthly ratee to permanent Hotel 930, MA and HO per month I meal per day, ood room, food hedt. rithtng It anod now trout and aalmon trlfctnf. Five All-Star Gridders Sworn Into Navy CONDITIONS GOOD - 1 1 IN FORESTS NOW . i. -iw FOP PHflTDfinAPHY ,' A I I I -TV M mm G O Commander R. F. Whitehead (laft) of the U. S. navy swears five members of the College all Stars football squad Into the navy at the halitime Intermission of the Star's game with the Chi cago Bears In Chicago. Left to right! Bob Saggau of Notre Dame, George Franck of Minnesota Warren Alison of Nebraska; Dave Rank of Purdue, and Ed Frutig of Michigan. Portland, Sept. 5. (Jf) Foot ball yarns were spun into dis cussions of character building by four college coaches here last night, but strategy and predictions on the forthcoming season were omitted. Jimmy Phelan, University of Washington coach, told mem bers of the Portland Shipping club that although "we try to build our teams just as tough as possible, we want the players to be clean, good sports and good men." Tex Oliver of the University of Oregon, Lon Stiner of Ore gon State college and Robert Mathews of the University of Portland went in heavily for locker-room reminiscences. Ray Eckmann, director of athletics at Washington, also spoke. OW THEY? CTA AV Coast W. L. Pet. Sacramento 92 65 .586 San Diego 90 65 .581 Seattle 87 65 .572 Hollywood 76 79 .490 San Francisco 72 84 .462 Oakland 70 87 .446 1 Los Angeles 66 86 .4341 Portland 65 67 .428 American W. L. Pet. New York .. 91 45 .670 Chicago 70 64 .522 Boston 70 65 .519 Cleveland 66 65 .503 Detroit 64 70 .474 St. Louis 58 73 .443 Philadelphia .. 88 74 .439 Washington 54 75 .419 National W. L. Pet. Brooklyn 85 47 .644 St. Louis 83 47 .638 Cincinnati 70 58 .547 Pittsburgh 70 59 .543 New York 62 66 .484 Chicago 60 74 .448 Boston 52 76 .406 Philadelphia 37 92 .287 Danish Ship Lost Berlin, Sept. 5. (A)-DNB re. ported today that the former 8.654-ton Danish motorship Ma laya had sunk from an undis closed cause with all hands while in British service. Gus the Tailor Will Open September 4 at 419 E. Main Sale Room for two large wholesale tailor ing houses English American Tailoring Co. Baltimore, Maryland National Tailoring Company Chicago. Illinois Coma in and look us over and order yout Suit or Top Coat now and save money. We will take orders now for later deliv ery. By ordering new you're sure to gat the goods you like and save the advance in prices.. To start with ws cut the price en every suit in house 15.00 (Save $5.00 and buy a de fense stamp). All Work Guaranteed by the House and Gus The Tailor. Sale Room, 411 Estt Main. it' a . . i r i s . J .,-; v- j Lf NX 65 FOR LEAD IN Chicago, Sept. 9. IP) The whirlaway of professional golf, Slim Byron Nelson of Toledo. O., was perfectly satisfied with his second-at-the-quarter posi tion as the field headed for the halfway pole today in the $11, 000 Tam O'Shanter open cham pionship. Nelson was not the pacemaker as play began in the second round of this richest tournament of the year. That spot was oc cupied by Leonard Dodson, 29-year-old professions' from Kan sas City. But the quiet-spoken Nelson, one of the greatest stretch finishers the pro sport ever has produced, had a 67 round he believed was all the start needed in his quest for the tourney s top prize of $2,000. Dodson, the Missourian whose locker-room yarns and trick shot wagers are legendary, started the second round with a seven under par 65 as the result of a great performance yesterday which set a new competitive rec ord for the Tam O'Shanter lay out. His card showed one bogie, an eagle and-six birdies. ,1 FOR TITLE BOUT New York, Sept. 8. (IP) Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis and Challenger Lou Nova officially signed today for their 15-round title bout at the Polo Grounds Sept. 29. Within the next week each fighter also will post a $8,000 forfeit to bind the contract. Hopyard Slaying Tacoma, Sept. 5 P) Ray mond Lee Rattler, 21, Indian hop picker from Mt. Vernon was shot to death during a fight early today on a hop ranch in the Puyallup valley. Closing tlm. tut CUulfled Ads 9 a. m. T"X l4M to Clawlty 13:30 p. m. It to 3 300 mllrs from Gibraltar to the Syrian shore across the Mediterranean. L 1 V-V 'lint I -w a v w - - mi i f. sssw 2 fJ " I I I 3. , - ill. . I v 7B t ,-,.. . MC ...... .. m L ' "jr." I II VII I llv I VUIU II III - ' . . v s vu ui yoi - o c BUSY GRANT TO GIVE UP TENNIS New York, Sept. 8. JP) Win or lose in his quarter-final match with young Ted Schroed er today at Forest Hills, Bryan Grant, Jr., that great little cam paigner from Atlanta, vows this is his twang song in the national tennis championships. If he is in earnest and Bitsy shakes his head for emphasis then it is farewell to the most colorful competitor of a tennis generation, and good-bye to one of the greatest players who never won the national cham pionship. He has been a semi finalist three times; never a finalist. "Whatever I do against Schroeder, this is my last swing around the grass-court circuit." declared the vest-pocket warrior as he watched the rain come down in sheets and cancel yes terday's program. Scores Yesterday National St. Louis 0-3, Chicago 3-4. Cincinnati 0 Pittsburgh 4. Only games played. American New York 6, Boton 3. Cleveland 7, Detroit 6 (10 in nings). Only games played. Pacific Coast Sacramento 1. Oakland 2. San Diego 4, Hollywood 2. Seattle 5-1, Los Angeles 3-3. San Francisco 2-0, Portland 7-3. Western International Vancouver 1 Spokane 7. Tacoma 6, Yakima 4. Salem 5, Wenatchee 2. Hoy Boyl Spokane, Wash., Sept. 3 (IP) Patrons of Jim Hoy's restau rant changed their sympathy to congratulations when they learn ed why his eating house had been close two days. Cooks were busy Inside preparing a 24 course dinner for Spokane's 200 Chinese, Invited to celebrate the arrival of a little Hoy boy! TWO DATS AND A NI6HT TWO PERSONS IN GLIDES: R$om&Bath Dinner or Supper Dancing Breakfast sir vmiti(il( The following recreation bul letin was issued today by head quarters of the Rogue River na tional forest, U. S. department of agriculture: "If the present clear weather continues, camping, picnicking, fishing and motoring may be en joyed in the forest this week end. Particularly are condi tions Ideal now for photography, because the air is clear and visi bility good in the high country. Deer ore being frequently seen near the camps and roads, offer ing enticing opportunities for unusual wildlife pictures. "Forest camps are again dry and in good condition for use, and roads have been packed by the rains so that they are better than usual. The only exception is at Woodruff Meadows where logging has made the road al most impassable. Fishing within the forest is now found only in lakes. At Rocky Point, Andy Reeker, Midgorino and Ttoutorlno flies are bringing good catches of big rainbows. Boats are available at Fourmile where rainbow and bluebacks are being taken with worms and eggs. At Hyatt, frogs are being successfully used as bait for bass. "Many of the berries at Huckleberry mountain have be come rain-softened, but some good ones may still be found. Blackberries are available in fair quantities on both the Big and Little Applegate rivers, al though some bushes have been affected by a blight. "Tho law requiring campfire permits and prohibiting smoking while traveling is still in effect. For all-out preparedness against defense jitters, tax bill nerves and inflation nightmares, let's all take time out now and then and just relax-Cheer Up and Ease Vpl It will help us maintain the balanced outlook and constructive attitude that wt and our Country need. An always dependable aide in capturing needed relaxation is a brimming glass of cold Rainier Club Extra Pale Beer... a cheerful and friendly ally that blacks out blues, blitzkriegs thirst and arbitrates jangled nerves. Enjoy sprightly, sparkling, mellow Rainier Club at ease-up time today. At better dealers everywhere. Rstater Brewirg Cempsar. Ska Frana, Cat DEER & ALE Snider Dairy k Produce Co. Distributors. Medford During bright days a spark may often be fanned to life by a breeze, causing it to spread into a disastrous fire even though the ground cover is ddmp. So we still urge forest visitors to use care to extinguish their camp- fires and smoking materials. Thompson Creek Thompson Creek, Sept. 5. (Spl.) Miss Roberta Smith, Who has been staying in Medford for the past two weeks with her sister ,Mrs. Jean Dawson, re turned home. Airy Kendall laft August n tor Pollock, Cal., to vUlt with his autw, lira. Haul Loiters. Lester Hill la operating the grain combine on the Clarence Gassawaa; place the put few days. The John Smith family attended the fair held at Gold Hill last week and have jlnce purchased a new car. Albert B. Johnston returned bene Wednesday after a trip to Diamond lake and the ocean with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Sullivan and son of Medford. Hop picking has started at the Clute hop yard and several from Thompson creek are helping. Miss Mary Ann Oaesaway spelsft the past week with her grandpaffa ents. Mr. and Mra. W. D. Brown, in Ashland, and Miss Alt Brown was a guest at the Clarence Gass. way borne. John Smith and family went berry picking on Huckleberry moun tain Saturday. Plan Plywood Ships Seattle, Sept. 5. (IP) A group of Aberdeen and Seattle business men, headed by Wil liam Henderson, Seattle, dis closed plans today to build ships with plywood, both frames anc. sides, at an Aberdeen site with the view to possible future navy ship contracts. Accidents For Week Salem, Sept. 8. (IP) Two fatalities and 867. accidents were reported during the week ended yesterday to the State Indus trial Accident commission. A
