Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, January 03, 1945, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextTWO MEDFOHD MAIL TRIBUNE Wednesday, Jen. 8. iffliliul HARD FOR LEAGUE TIL! HERE FRIDAY Riding on a winning streak' of six games. Medford highs Black Tornado is being put through vigorous workouts In preparation for the opening Southern Oregon conference game against Ashland her. Frt day night. Coach Al Simpson Said he was not pleased with the team's showing on their road trip to Albany and Salem and is busy Ironing out the kinks. In the second Salem game Modford took 57 shoM at the bas ket and made 14 of them and they have been woefully weak on free throws, Simpson said. They have been giving away as much as 10 to 15 points In every game by not being able to con nect their gift tosses, he added. Simpson expects Ashland to v. , inush team to beat for the Grizzlies, who were steered to the state championship last year by Simpson, will be eager for . ..iMnrv over their former coach.' .; Jay Samuelson, who was one of the mnln-stays in me cniuu ninnshlD team, will be back in the lineup, jlmmle Jandreau and John Reedy, capable re serves last year, now hold down first string berths and expect to deal a lot of trouble to the Tornado. Dommle Provost, Bill Tison and Bob O'Harra are play 'ing their first year of varsity ball and look good in the Grlz xly lineup. ' Climaxing busy week-end. Medford will take on Eureka here Saturday night. Both games will be preceded by prelimin aries between "B" teams of the Schools. "Race Suspension In U, S. Is Surprise To Great Britain Fans 1845 7 WEED MAULER TO FACE CLEVER FDE Two of the Pacific coast's top light heavyweights will clash in the main brawl at Medford Armory Thursday night with the dubious honor of meeting the Gray Mask when he comes north in a few weeks, at stake. Jack Klser, coast light-heavy ruler, and Fete Belcastra, the Weed badman, will trade swats and holds in the top spot with the winner In line for a session with the Mask, If he Is still a winner when the hooded rascal makes his northward Journey. It will be a case of Belcastro's surfboard maneuver pitted against Riser's alligator clutch when Promoter Mack Lillard brings them together Thursday night Terrible Tony Ross Is anxious to show that his victory over Gust Johnson, coast Junior heavy champ, gained a few weeks back, was no fluke even though Ross lost a rematch nn a foul. This will be the third clash between these two rugged matmen with Johnson, master of clever wrestling holds, expect ed to outgrapple despised Tony. Bulldog Jackson will pit his array of finger-stomping, hair pulling, eye-gouging and ham merlocks against clever Milt Olson in the opening match at 8:80. Gene Tierney In Sunday Show 1 p"j i IS V . , r . 9 J: f Gene Tierney and Vincent Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb Price In a scene from the ro and Judith Anderson. The plc mantic mystery drama, "Laura," ture starts Sunday for a thrce- a story of tne most fearful love day snowing at me traterian. that ever haunted a woman, with I Book-Makers Expected to Dodge Work in War Plants i.' London, Jan. 8 (U.B Sus pension of facing in the United : States came as a surprise to Eng- '. land where the national pastime I sport of kings and commoners like has managed to keep go ring under wartime handicaps much more severe than those I which led the U. S. to ban the i sport effective today. 1 To give up their beloved horse and dog racing Is unthink able to cockney and royalty like although the former was topped for a while during the war. The average Englishman sympathizes with what the U. 8. borse player are facing. - On this war-weary island, the (Teat spectator sport of racing has become moral builder for : war workers who pack racing plants at pre-war numbers and make the totalizers click at merry pace. ' WASHING MACHINES REPAIRED Parts fe Service on All Makes B & B Washer Shop 40S E. Main Phone 5302 ZERO CLUB Out of bounds, civilians only Delicious chicken and steak dinners, 7:00 p. m.t 3 a. m , except Sunday. Phone day time SHOO; night 0101. Oregon Commended On Arrangement Of Grid Championship Capt. Clinton N. Stlger, for mer resident of Medford now stationed with the U. S. army at Seattle, recently sent clip ping from the Seattle Times commending Oregon High School Activities association on Its arrangement to determine a state football championship, and Medford high school for win ning the crown. The article, written by Sandy McDonald, favored post-war adoption of a plan similar to that used in Oregon for state grid championship stating "that our sister state of Oregon 'again has demonstrated workable meth od of deciding an official state football champion for the year." HORVATH-SAIDL00KING TOWARD FILM CONTRACT San Francisco, Jan. 3 U.R) Les Horvath, Ohio State's "play er of the year," and one of the stars in the East's team at Sun day's Shrine game,' was in Holly wood todsy, reportedly interest ed In signing movie contract, but faced with probable draft call In the near future. Horvath said he had "not been approached officially," but had been informed by Francis J Powers, (porta editor of the Chi cago Dally News, that he would be when he arrived in the cinema capital. FIGHTS LAST NIGHT By United Press New York (Broadway arena) Maxle Berger, 147, Montreal, declsloned Shlek Rangel, 152. Fresno, Calif, (8), White Plains, N. Y. Billy Grant, 181, Orange, N. J., knocked out Walter Thomas, 183, New York (1). By United Press The shut-down of race tracks In the United States caught the gambling fraternity In a maze of confusion today with many of the book-makers still undecided whether to close shop or keep going with what was left to bet on, but generally not interested In war work Some of the bigger bookmak ers, such as the $1,000,000 opera tors, In New York and Califor nia, called it day and planned to take winter vacations In Flor ida or California while the ban was in force, The smaller fel lows, who make up the bulk of the nation's bookmakers, gen erally intended to carry on with book on Mexican and Cuban horse races, with some expand ing into the numbers racket on baseball or basketball pools. But there were strong indica tions that only a very small mi nority of gamblers will go Into defense work, a move which the ban by War Mobilization Direc tor James F. Byrnes had hoped to achieve. A number of the bigger gamb ling houses did not expect the shut-down to last very long. One outfit in Buffalo even predicted the ban would be lifted shortly after powerful gambling lobby gets working DEAD YANKS FOR. NAZI IS UNFAIR T Germans Yell Kamerad Be fore Too Late Ameri cans Fight to Death Br Boyd Lewis United Press War Correspondent On the Western Front, Jan. 3 Ol.pj Dead Americans for German prisoners! That is the exchange we are compelled to make on the west ern front and It probably wiu continue for months to come, It is obvious now that victory cannot be bought with Just a prodigious expenditure of, guns and shells. We must also pay and heavily with American lives, The German soldier Is the best defensive soldier in the world and his commander is a ruth less realist. They know they can hold out to the bitter end kill ing and killing and killing. "Kamrad" At Last Then, when the last bullet Is spent, they have only to come over to our lines with their hands clasped on their head, shouting "Kamerad They then spend the rest of the war, better fed, housed and cared for than in Germany, It is not the cream of Ger man manpower which is being sacrificed in this war. The pris- emorcement aumoruies oners will be repatriated to Gar in many places took advantage many ,fter war But ,uch of the opportunity to crack down on the remaining betting places. Some officials feared that a lot of agents, thrown out of work by closing of the booking places, would turn to the black market rather than go into war plants. G E Newark, N. J. Teddy Ran dolph, 18214. New York, de clsloned Johnny White, SU1V4 Jersey City (10). The Scuppernong Mother vine on Roanoke Island, N. C, Is said to' be the largest grapevine in the world. I i Ti ill iTi ''fWlr ' HZZZL j 1 J?. a"x 0 oj n WW f 'ore Dependable O Cost Less You shouldn't take chances on off brand parts when genuine factory made FORD parts are available nd cheaper! We've a good stock on hand. CRATER LAKE MOTORS Los Angeles. Jan. 8 U.W More than 100 railroad dining car-waiters, accused of Juggling meal checks on the Union Pa clflo Challenger, today crowded Into federal court to plead nolo contendere to conspiracy charges. They were fined $250 each and given suspended six months Jail sentences. Federal Judge Ben Harrison told the 103 defendants that the Jail terms were suspended on provision they pay the fines and not work again on a diner. When a waiter protested he might have difficulty in getting work, Judge Harrison answered: The California Shipbuilding Corp. can ure all of you. Those sentenced were part of group of 135 stewards, assist ant . stewards and waiters in dicted last November 29 on charges of conspiracy to commit theft In interstate commerce, The railroad contended It lost 4500.000 a year by the defen dants' actions In serving "short" food portions and manipulating food checks so they could trans fer some o the money they col lected Into their own pockets. FITZ FITZPATRICK USES 28 SECONDS TO K0 FOE Los Angeles, Jan. 3 U,t It took Fitz ffltzputrick, wartime llqht heavyweight sensation. Just 28 seconds to dispose of Gregorlo Gonzales, billed as the "Mexican Joe Louis," in last night's 10 round main event at Olympic auditorium. ' - Gonzales. 16 6, Hermoslllo Mex didn't throw a punch as Fltzpatrlck pounded him into helplessness with six left hooks, Basketball Scores By United Press Purdue 44, Notre Dame 32. Indiana 83, University of Mexico 33. Kansas State 64, Oklahoma S3. Bergstrom Field 32, Texas A & M, 26. Texas Field 45, Marquette 42, Medford Navy Man Misses Journey On Train In Accident Robert Walker, pharmacist mate, stationed at the Klamath Falls naval base, and resident of this city, narrowly missed being passenger on the Pacific Limit ed train disaster near Ogden, Utah, last Sunday, which claim ed -48 Uvea and. hospitalized 81 persons. Walker, in Chicago, to deliver five marines from the Klamath base to the Great Lakes-station was aboard a bus ready to- start for the depot and board the Ill- fated train when he received Orders routing him through 1 ortland on another train. Five of his buddies were on the Ill fated Pacific Limited. Walker, en rorte to his station, paid brief visit to his father, William Walker, and other rela tives here Monday. They feared for time he might be passenger on the other train and were high ly relieved by the twist of cir cumstances. THE GRANGE Sams Valley Sams Valley grange was called "to order by Master John Peffley Dec. 17 with about 40 in attend ance. The business meeting was made as short as possible and a Christmas program, sponsored by Lecturer Francis Spurlln, was given by the children. Santa Clous In person was there and an exchange of presents was en Joyed by everyone. Christmas treats were made by Rosie Abbott, Margaret Biles and Beulah Peffley. "Origin of Christmas Carols, was read by Beulah Peffley and Doris Nealon lead the singing of same. The officers for the coming year went to Central Point Dec. IS to be Installed. Next meeting will be Saturday evening,. Jan. 6, Lecture hour will be "Who's Who" and Echoes from the National Grange Con vention and New Year's Resolu tions. Vtr. and Mrs. T. Z. Smith Mrs. George Brown ana two children, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnston and children, all of Medford, and Mr. and Mrs. Har old Wilson and daughter ana Mrs. Cleo Swindler and children of Springfield, Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. James sum ming! and Leon Stanfieia or Central Point visited Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Garland Lance. Mrs. C. L. Dusenberry ana son, Donald, were Christmas day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Art Iver son and family of Medford. W. Wert of Trail was trans acting business in this city Sat urday. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Sutton spent Christmas with their son- in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Art Mullen of Medford, - Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Mathews and children of .Klamath Falls visited Sunday with Mrs. Ma thews' mother, Mrs. C. L. Du Mrs. William wyatt and son. Tommy, of Medford are spend ing the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Snider. Mrs. Neal Bush of Portland, Oregon.ls spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Minnie Byerly, and other relatives, Mr. and Mrs. H. Windus of Umnts Pass spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kles, Charles Avena attended the funeral of his brother, Joe, in Sacramento, Calif., last week, Milton Stelnmetz of Oakland Calif., is spending the holidays with his wife and son, Harry Lee. Harry Newnham returned homo the last of the week from Klamath Falls, where he has been working. Fred Hancock, S 2e of Far ragut, Idaho, left. Wednesday evening after spending short leave here with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock and family. Miss Leona Holderness,. at tending U. C. L. A., is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Holderness and brother, Gene. Mr. and Mrs. Mel KuTcman.oi LBremerton, Wash., came Thurs day for a visit wltn Mrs. rum man's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Em. mett Sutton. Mrs. Maybelle Rains ana cnu nrcm. nf Central Point and Mr. nd Mrs. Lloyd Dusenberry and son of Wagner Creek were Christmas guests of the ladies' parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Dorman. Daily Weather Report Fortcuts ESrnini. clearing In atternocn. Uttle ! SSRSiS,Ti. tonteht and Thursday. Light rain occasionally .In normwesi pwwun.. ' '' - -UtUa change in temperature. Local Data Total monthly precipltauon. Deficiency for tlu month .16 tochaj). Total praolpltatlon alnca September 1, 1S44, 6.22 inches. Deficiency lor the season i-a uiww- . . - Relattvo humidity yeaterday, 78; 4:30 today 100. Sunrise B:S9 a. m.: tunaei o:oj d. m. Piita4 hours: iush low Preo. 10 Boise Boston Chicaso Denver Eirrelta -Havre ............ Los Angeles , Medford New York Omaha i Phoenix . poruana . Reno Roseburs Salt Lake San Francisco SeatUe .............. Washington, Yakima ... D. C, lis ; ii . S3 . 24 . 78 , 44 , 24 , 28 , 65 , 48 . 47 . S4 . 43 , 40 , 44 :S. . 48 .ft 5 SS 40 12 41 IS Trace 13 13 31 41 .02 11 33 24 as 30 Trace 28 21 23 Closing time tor Classified Ads a m - Too uu to Classify 12:30 p m. MOSTLY WORSE New York, Jan. I (U.B -T Army Pvt. Robert J. Belvin, Jr., of Bridgeport, took wife for "better or for worse" and meant it. Wac Pvt. Priscilla Fordor Belvin, 24, of New York, was released from jail long enough to become his bride, then re imprisoned. She was charged with stealing from nurses at a hospital where she was serving. f DO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR CAR? See Ui Top Prices No Delay -Any Make Meets. Skinnir's Gartjt 143 S. Riverside Ph. 1740 I Phons 2119 For Towing .or Wrecker Service Anywhere Anytime Lewis Super Service of the cream of American youth will return in burial clothes or hospital ships. Knife War Better One high-ranking officer. West Pointer who saw the action at Guadalcanal before , fighting the Germans, told me he pre ferred the "knife war" of the Pacific to the European style, which plays into the hands of the tricky nazis. He said casualties In the Pa cific style of fighting were far lighter, even though prisoners taken by both sides were negli gible. This officer believes we should tell the Germans to "surrender or die," and stick to it. If the Germans once found out they had only one chance to surren der or be killed, they would surrender before killing so many Yankees, A1L1L SITAE (S AIKtffi) t Gold Hill Gold Hill. Jan. 3. The Red Cross surgical dressing unit of Gold Hill finished another year of work with a tea and gift ex. change on Dec. 26. During the year there were 43 different per sona working total of 1798 hours and making 26,535 dress ings. This unit has made 49,480 dressings since . organised - in March. 1943. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Bornaman spent Christmas with their son, Ralph and family, of Grants Pass. Miss Vonnle Tepovae, who is attending school in Yreka, Cal, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bozy Tepo vae. Sunday guests at the home of At one time, North. Carolina owners of high hats (beavers" or "bee-guns") paid an annual tax of $4 to the state for the privilege. Gold-hvaded canes paid a similar levy. Sixth and Ivy Phone 2297 GREEN i-lfs SLA IS 12 INCH OR 16 INCH LENGTHS ' 300 CU. FT. LOAD DIAL 2123 TIMBERP stisseas Sg75 DIAL 2123 Company aaeoei fflB MEDFORD THURSDAY IM1 J ARMORY 1 NIGHT BOUTS STARTS 6:30 P.M. o THRILLS! o SPILLS! v The Country's BEST TALENT Tickets Now On Sale Al BROWN'S, Phono 2735 And the OWL CLUB, Phone 233 l!H i" 3 So glad you're back . . . Have a Coca-Gola . . . or offering a soldier the comforts of borne HOME! There's no place like it And nobody knows it better than a fight ing man back on furlough. Ice-cold Coca-Cola is one of the comforts of home everybody welcomes. That's why frosty bottles of Coke belong in your home refrigerator. At the words Han Colt, refreshment joins the party, to make it gsyer, brighter. The good old American custom of tbt paus that rtfrtsbtt is spreading In many lands around the globe, symbol of our friendly home-ways. SOTTIIO UNDII AUTHOIITV Or THI COCA-COU COMPANY IT Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Medford y ki natural for popular t to acquit friendly abbrevta dons. That's why you hear CoCa-Cola called Coles OI4IWC-CCa. ,