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EIGHT MEDFORD KAIL TRIBUKB Friday. Feb. 22. 1946 r Medfordtribunb A Record Breaking Crowds Seen For Major Leagues New York, Feb. 22 (U.R) Record-breaking gatei were forecast today for the major leagues this season on the basis of a United Press survey which showed advance ticket sales the greatest in baseball history. If the pre-season demand for tickets is any criterion, it (ap peared certain that both the American and National leagues will surpass their golden har vest of last year when each cir cuit drew more than 8,000,000 admissions. The survey contra dieted the fears of some club owners that horse racing and other sports may cut In on their gates In 1946. Most of the 16 clubs reported an unprecedented advance sale. The fact that some clubs have raised admission prices, as much as 20 per cent In several instances, has failed to stem the flow of ticket requests. It's a good bet that the Increase In operating costs this year with the pre-war stars back at pre war salaries will be more than taken care of by the post-war boom at the box office. In many instances, the clubs reported advance sales and de mand far exceeding pre-war years. The Washington Sena tors, where night ball again will be the rule rather than the exception, are five weeks ahead of last season. Judging from mall orders, the world champion Detroit Tigers reported advance ticket sales heavier than 1D43 but do not expect the demand to reach Its peak until about mid-March. Last . year the Tigers drew 1,280,341 to lead the major leagues as the American set an all-time attendance record of 6,580,420 admissions, OREGiSTATE TO FJ SEALS RECEIVE L Honolulu, T. H.. Feb. 22 U.R) The San Francisco Seals combed the flower petals out of their hair, breathed deeply of the salt air off Walklkl and then whip ped across town for their first spring training workout in Hono lulu stadium today. . Manager Frank (Lefty) O'Doul & Co. of the Pacific Coast base ball league, who docked yester day and ran smack Into one of the warmest examples of Ha waiian hospitality since pre- Pearl Harbor days, were eager to get down to some serious workouts. Except for a light limbering up drill yesterday afternoon, the 37 players haven't been able to do much more than a few calis thenics aboard the SS Aleutian en route from San Francisco, They all appeared in good shape, however, despite the reported rough crossing. Acting Governor Gerald Cor- bett presented O'Doul with the key to the city when the Seal manager stepped down the gang way yesterday. The dock was Jammed with islanders, eager to see the first coast league base ball team to visit the territory In years. Scores of others lined down town Honolulu streets to glimpse the Seals as they were paraded to their hotel on Walklkl Beach. State Prep Basketball Tournament Berths Object Of District Battles Portland, Feb, 22 Gunning for undisputed first place In the northern division of the Pacific Coast conference basket ball race, Oregon State college in vades Seattle for crucial tilts with University of Washington tonight and Saturday night. Still clinging to a mathematl tal chance to repeat as division champions. University of Ore gon Webfoots Invade the Inland Empire to meet last place Wash ington State In a two-game erics. Idaho, tied with the Beavers for first place, ara Idle this week-end. Louis, Jacobs Face Suit Over Contract Los Angeles, Feb. 22 (U.PJ Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, Promoter Mike Jacobs and the 20th-century club were defendants today In a $10,000 breach of contract suit brought by Mexico City Fight Promoter Ramon Reachl. Reachl charged Louis failed to fight a scheduled four-round exhibition match In Mexico Feb. 6. LANIER ENDS HOLDOUT St. Petersburgh, Fla Feb. 22 (U.R) The St Louis Cardinals Lefty Max Lanier has ended his holdout. Lanier went to work with the 20-man advance squad In blazing sunshine. Use Mall Tribune Want Ad. WANTED! Experienced Girl for General Insurance Offica ' Address Application Med ford, P.O. Box 1348 Northwest Amateur Champion To Take BoxFor-Pay Offer Vancouver, B. C, Feb. 21 (U.R) Roddy McDonald, north west golden gloves middleweight champion, said tonight that he would pass' up the natloial tour ney In Boston to consider two professional offers in New YorK. The 160-poi nd British Colum bian said he had been approach ed by Mike Jacobs and Nat Rogers to fight In New York. Abe Elk in, manager of wel terweight Phil Palmer, had con tactcd McDonald earlier at Pal mer's advice. Palmer worked out with McDonald before the gol den gloves tourney In Seattle early this week. McDonald said that Jacobs told him he could "call his own shots" In Madison Square Gar den and offered to take him un der "protective custody with plans of fighting him in the Gar den after a preliminary buildup. ASHLAND COLLEGIANS SWAMP CENTRAL POINT Central Point, Feb. 22 Tak ing their third straight Rogue Valley Independent league win, the Southern Oregon college hoopmen swamped the Central Point Legionnaires 61-36 here last night. The victors took a 7-6 lead midway In the opening canto and except for a period in the the third quarter when the locals matched them basket for basket, steadily Increased their margin, GUN CLUB WILL HOLD TRAP SHOOT SUNDAY Medford Gun club will have the 16-yard traps in operation for a practice shoot at 10:30 a. m. Sunday. The usual handicap and special events will be shot and the club extends an Invita tion to visiting shooters and spectators. BASIL JAMES Bf CK Arcadia, Calif., Feb. 22 (U.R) Basil James, who kicked home 245 winners In 1036 to become the year's greatest rider, was to return to the tracks today for the first time since Joining the army more than three years ago. Qualify Cleaning WE DYE ANYTHING 4 -Day Service 'ATI TUIIDsVi AfcJ'C Portland, Feb. 22 Astoria Fishermen became the fourth team to gain a berth In the state basketball tournament when Seaside defeated Tilla mook 38-26 Wednesday night. Seaside's victory mathematical ly gave the berth to the Fisher men. Oregon City, Ranier and defending champion Washing ton of Portland already hold tourney spots. Here's how the district bat tles are shaping up In other parts of the state: District 1 Baker, holder of the Blue Mountain champion ship and boasting a record of 28 wins and two losses, meets On tario March 1 and 2 for the trip to Salem March 13, 14, IS and 16. District 2 Pendleton, one up on Mac-Hl for the right to play The Dalles for the tourney seat. meet Mac-Hl tonight. A Mac-Hi victory would necessitate another playoff game. District 3 Prlneville, Red mond, Bend and Lakeview will play a tournament at Redmond March 7-8. District 4 Medford, winners of the Southern Oregon confer ence, must meet the other con ference members Ash land. Klamath Falls and Grants Pass In a tourney at Ashland March 1 and 2 for the spot. District 5 Myrtle Point, sea son champions, must play already-beaten Coqullle, Marsh field and North Bend at Co qullle March 1-2. District 6 Eugene, unbeaten In district play, meets Roseburg next Tuesday for the laurels, Worst Eugene can do Is a tie. District 7 Clrcuit-1 e a d 1 n g Lebanon, with two games to go, faces Toledo tonight and seems certain of at least a tie in the standings. District 8 McMlnn v 1 1 1 e is heavily favored to win a Feb. 28 and March 1 tournament at Linflcld college. District 9 Hlllsboro is favor ed to down Forest Grove, Bea verton and Tlgard In a March 1-2 tourney. District 10 Astoria Is In. District 11 Salem, recent conquerors of Medford, meets Sllverton, Stayton, Woodburn, Mt. Angel and Sacred Heart of Salem In a double elimination tournament March 1-2 and 8-9. District 12 O r e g o n City holds the berth. District 13 Central Catholic. Columbia Prep, Estacada. Gresham, Sandy, Hill Military and Parkrose play a single ellm ination affair Feb. 27 to Mar 1 District 14 Ranier has the title. District 19 Washington of Portland gets the trip. District 18 Commerce and Roosevelt of Portland are fight ing it out. GIRLS TO BATTLE Clara .Mortenson, claimant to the world women's wrestline championship, will meet Rita Martinez, Los Angeles spitfire, in a feature bout of next Wed nesday night's wrestling card. Promoter Mack Lillard has an nounced. Miss Martinez has demanded a new referee, claiming Wally Moss got In her way causing her defeat when she met La Morten son here about a month ago. Lillard said 100 extra ring side seats had been Installed downstairs and advised fans to get their tickets early for a sell out is In prospect. JAMES JEFFRIES E WILLIE H0PPE POCKETS $1000 BILLIARD MONEY Chicago, Feb. 22 (U.R) Wil lie Hoppe, White Plains, N. Y., pocketed the $1,000 champion ship prize money today after rounding out a 1,000 to 788 total score In his 1,000-polnt, three-cushion billiards tourna ment with Jack Schaefer, Chicago, NEW 1WIM RECORD Los Angeles, Feb. 22 U.R) Anita Lhoest, 19-year-old Los Angeles Athletic club swimming star, today held a new Ameri can women's record for the 100 yard individual medley. Miss Lhoest, appearing at ' an open meet at Los Angeles Athletic club last night, swam In the record time of 1 M. 16.8 S., sur passing the previous mark of 1 M. 20.4 S., held by Diana Dan non of LAAC, Burbank, Calif., Feb. 22-U.R) James J. Jeffries, 70, who took the world heavyweight boxing championship from Bob Fitz simmons at Coney Island in 1809, was in Burbank hospital today, following a stroke. Jeffries was described as "do ing fairly nicely" but his physis Ian, Dr. Winston Nethery, added: "For a man of his age any thing of this type may turn out to be serious." IN SIX MODELS, 26 BODY STYLES Improvements contributing to liner appearance, better perform ance, increased safety, added comfort and reduced operation and maintenance costs are found In the 1946 Chrysler cars, ac cording to a statement today by the Hamlin Motor Co., 32 South Bartlett, the new Chrysler deal er here. The statement continues: The line comprise six models, the Royal, Windsor! and Town and Country, powered by six-cyl Inder engines, and the New- Yorker, Saratoga and Crown Im perial powered by eights. There are 26 body styles and an option of 13 standard colors. So many improvements have been made and so many features added that the 1946 cars can properly be described as new. Ir. fact, more changes have been made since the 1942 line, the last manufactured before the outbreak of the war than gen erally Is the case from one model year to another. The front-ei d has been entire ly redesigned. Front fenders flow into the body, producing the effect of a long one-piece teardrop design that may be likened to the nacelles on an airplane. This design Is similar to that used on the custom-built exhibition Chrysler "Newport" that attracted such favorable at tention Just before the war. New bumpers, finished In chrome, are used both front and rear. These bumpers are extend ed around tne sides of the fend ers to give greater protection. Bumper back bars are heavier and' stronger, to permit lifting the car with the new bumper Jack that Is supplied. An entirely new braking sys tem has been adopted that adds greatly to the safety and pleasure of driving. An outstanding new engineer ing feature is the Improved hy draulic transmission, with the control unit built in. The gears have been made larger and a non-locking feature is provided. Greatly improved acceleration has been secured by the reduc tion of transmission gear ratios. There are two driving ranges in this transmission, high and low. Low range Is used only un der most exceptional conditions, such as might not be confronted by the average motorist In a life time. This transmission contrib utes greatly to giving Chrysler's gyrol fluid drive its maximum efficiency and value to the driv er. The popular "Town and Coun try" line that Chrysler introduced- in 1941 a very greatly ad vanced development of "station wagon" type of vehicle, in which striking beauty and real comfort have been added to the utilitar ian value has been extended to comprise a brougham, six-pas senger sedan, club coupe and convertible ccupe. The Grange Live Oak Grange Live Oak Grange met Feb. 18 with Master Carl Christenson In charge, all officers present but one and attendance of 74 mem bers and one visitor, Mrs. Ben nett of Gold Hill Grange. Mrs. Palmer was voted on for membership. The chaplin was Instructed to send flowers for the funeral of Bro. Strahan's father, Earl Strahan. who was once a char ter member of Live O.ak Grange. Lecture hour was greatly en Joyed and consisted of a pretty flag drill and singing' of patrio tic songs by the group. Little Miss Buchanan dressed as a Valentine sang a song. Each man was givea a valentine bou quet which he presented to a lady and she was his supper partner. Next Grange meeting, will b March 4, COMPLETE WATCH REPAIRS IN 1 to 3 DAYS Watches Stop Watches Chronographs: Recorders - J K's Timepiece Specialties 215 Medford Center Bldg. ' Sunshine Donut Shop Is Now Open in New Location 16 No. Riverside SPARTA BUILDING Purple Heart Tags On Sale Saturday To Benefit Wounded Saturday, Feb 23, has been declared Purple Heart "tag day" by Mayor Clarence A. Meeker and members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will sell the tags that day. It is stated that the tags are sold for the purpose of helping the wounded men to receive just decisions on all claims for compensation. This is felt neces sary since battlefield records are often Incomplete or lost, ac cording to spokesmen for the organization. "All citizens and residents are urged to buy the little tags, and to support the sale in every pos slble way," Mayor Meeker stat ed In the proclamation setting aside the day as "Purple Heart'1 tag day. FISH CONTROL HIT Washington, Feb. 22 (U.R) The Interior department con tinued its hearings on Alaska's 1946 commercial fishing regula tions today after hearing its pro posals branded as a threat to free enterprise. The proposed regu lations would limit any person or corporation to not more than 20 fish traps. At the end of five years this would be scaled down to 10 traps. Closlna' time for Classified Ari k-ii. am - Too Lais to Classify 13:15 pra . PEAR TREES We have a small surplus In Bartlett pear, prune, apple, and cherry treei fine well rooted stock. Berries, roses, shrubs. free Catalog Limited Supply of First Class Stock BENEDICT NURSERY CO. 735 N. E. 67th Ave Portland 16, Ore. (Since 1890) fflltlll Spoon Into on of our golden-rips Desert Grape, fruit for a real treatl You'll enjoy the Juicy meat, so richly flavored by the desert sua. And you'll be getting your vitamin C in the most delightful way. Try making netful Des ert Grapefruit salads, and desserts with an unusual tang. You'll be glad w told you about our "health from the desert." Desert Grapefruit Industry 746 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles 21, California. IT ALWAYS PAYS TO BUY AT LUMAKS' II MM AM TELEPHONE 2239 MAIN AND BAR! LETT A Complete Food Department Store Filled With a Variety of PiK lb 28c! Pot Roast Sold to You Fresh When Flavor Is Best BEEF Shoulder Cuts lb 25c DILL PICKLES 3 for lOtf LEO Fine Roasted lb 32c A Good Supply FRESH RENDERED LARD Nice line of Choice Lunch Meats for that Lunch or Snack lb 30c Short Ribs H lb 23c BEEF BONELESS Cut in Cubes It always Pays to Buy Your Meats at Lumans STEAKS H lb 35c ROASTS -"r lb 25c STEAK Good Supply of Choice Hens Young and Fat lb 35c RABBITS SIRLOIN T-BONE Choice Frying Fancy Sise lb 48c Saturday Special ' in Our Bakery Dept. New! Different! COFFEE CAKE Filled With Apples, Walnuts and Raisins ea. 39 Haleys Meat Balls & Gravy 31 ll-oz. packages S & W, RAISINS STIDDS TAMALES I umJ am'c riti.r!4tM MitAflUv Tall SWIFT'S DOG MEAL MILK-Tall cans 10e jars 5-lb. pkg. Per case 1? IT 31c 55' M69 Bring in Coupon from Mission Macaroni for FREE Package of Mission Jiffies Macaroni Spaghetti or Egg Noodles twill ORANGES Sunkitt Full of Juice. Grapefruit 3 doz. 45c 4 for 25c ,$unkist, Cojchella Valley 0 Sire. Acme Dry Cleaners IFORNIA Potatoes "Sr? 15-Ib sack 69c y-fs X'. BE$GKT Grapefruit 1728 No. Riverside Calavos Ready for the Salad Phone 4263 3 for 29c iARn:ON'A.CAl
