Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, January 26, 1958, Image 9

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Newspaper Page TextElliott Runs 3:59.9 Mile Melbourne, Australia (IP! Herb Elliott, 19, today be came the fourth Australian and the 18th athlete in the world to better four minutes in the mile when he won the event in 3:59.9 during a meet on the Olympic park cinder track. Elliott won easily as Ron Clarke, who carried the Olym pic torch into Melbourne sta dium for the opening of the 1956 games, finished second In 4:08.1. Elliott was timed in 3:02 for three-quarters of a mile. Geoff Fleming, the early lead er, did the first quarter in 58 seconds and the half-mile in 2:02. Fleming fell out at that point and Elliott took charge of the race. Elliott's best previous mile was a 4:04.0 effort last March. Portland State Busts OCC Ice BY UNITED PRESS Portland State College Fri day night broke the jinx that had held it winless in Oregon Collegiate conference play and defeated Eastern Oregon College, 69-61, in Portland. John Winters PSC guard, helped break the six-game losing streak by dumping in 19 points. But Larry Howard of EOC took scoring honors in the game with 24 points. The Owls of Oregon Tech nical Institute kept Oregon college in the conference cel lar with a 74-43 drubbing at Monmouth. Truman Williams, top scorer in the conference gave the Owls 20 points and Center Charlie Bogle got 19. The victory put the Owls within half a game of South ern Oregon college at the top of conference standings. s MEDFORDgjgTRIBUyE IPdDDRTS SOTA Banquet Tuesday Night Southern Oregon Timing Association will hold its an nual banauet next Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Tally Ho res taurant in Talent. SDecial awards will be pre sented to several association members and local citizens for exceDtional service to the association during the past year. A movie entitled "The Na tional Drag Races of 1956" in trchnicolor and sound will be shown following the banquet and a local dance band nas been secured to top off the evenine's entertainment. SOTA is a non-profit cor poration made up oi tnree local hot-rod clubs, the Wheel ers and Swiftens of Medford and Road Knights of Ashland. In addition to sponsoring drag 'races in the summer months they have participated in va rious local civic projects. Anyone that has not been Invited and would like to at tend the banquet is asked to telephone Jerry Lausmann at SP 2-6225 or SP 2-8480, or Monte Wray at MU 5-4571 be fore Monday noon. Sox, Cardinals Bid for Youth St. ' Louis (XPt Competi tive bidding for the services of Dave Nicholson, an 18-year-old outfielder, was ex pected to reach its peak Sun day. The St. Louis Cardinals Friday withdrew their bid for the home town youth when things got too rich for their blood. A Cardinal spokesman said they placed a $50,000 limitation on Nicholson and it was known that the Chi cago White Sox were willing to pay at least $100,000. Nicholson became eligible for negotiattions Wednesday when his class graduated from high school, and every major league team except Detroit beat a path to his door to buy the player. i A White Sox v spokesman said Vice President Charles Comiskey will offer the larg est bonus to Nicholson "ever offered by any major league team." MIBL Standing Big Y Leading MIBL STANDINGS: W. Biff Y Market 10 Myron Root Co. 9 Co. A f Nat l. Gd.) . 7 Eagle Point 5 Hawkinson Tire Tread 5 Hq. Co. (Val. Gd.) 2 Standard Stations 0 L. Pet. 0 1X00 .750 .636 .5."6 .455 .167 .000 Three games this week will wind up the tegular season of the Medford Independent Basketball league unless cir cumstances require that a make-up game be played. Big Y market undefeated in 10 games has cinched the loop title and Myron Root company wrapped up second place. No plans have been made for a league championship play-off among the top teams have been made and AAU dis trict title run-off plan has not been announced. Myron Root Packers have said they will not vie in post league activi ties. Hawkinson Tire Tread meets Eagle Point in a 7 p.m. Monday game at McLoughlin gym. Big Y and Standard are billed at 8:30 p.m. A lone game on Wednesday matches Company A of the National Guard and Eagle Point. The make-up, if played, would in volve Eagle Point and Big Y. Talent Boxers Cop Six Bouts Camp White Talent Box ing club won six of the 10 bouts Friday night in a card which met with enthusiastic response from members at the Veterans Administration domiciliary here. Medford Police Athletic league provided the opposition for the program in the new auditorium at the station. PAL fighters took, three matches and another was a draw. Larry Lewis, 125, and Larry Nored, 175, both of PAL, appeared in an exhibi tion. The two have been in cited to enter Golden Gloves rivalry on Feb. 7 and 8 in Portland. The tiff served as a warm up activity for them. Officials, all members of the veterans home, were George Parker; referee; Gay Vilott and Edward Hendrick son, judges, and Cliff Hyde, timekeeper. D Jt EvLl ' By P"1"17 Hdo" -jSO Wt tSiTreATlSs SYNDICATE. 1. WOIU BBHT luttl I.SFXjTJ llSjjtl TH4MX AHO A TIP OF THE HVTLO HAT TO D4VE PROM THE SOOPEP. DES MOINES, (( Juvenile Courts Said Handicapped Newport (IP) Gov. Robert D. Holmes told dele gates from juvenile courts in 27 Oregon counties here Fri day that juvenile courts in this state are handicapped by inadequate staffs, confused and outdated laws, public in difference and a lack of clos er communication and action between state agencies. Addressing the opening ses sion of the two-day confer ence, the governor said, "If we can dramatize and make graphic the financial cost of crime, the public will pay the money to prevent crime." Holmes said a good juvenile code revision in Oregon would help make the needed corrections. William K. Popham, Lin coln county juvenile director, said purpose of the meeting was to share ideas derived from delegates' experience with juvenile offenses. SEE THE IP Only 7 Moving Parts in the Engine Up to 35 Miles Per Gallon Front Wheel Drive COMPARE Roominess k Economy ic Initial Cost Looks Keith Schulz Garage 116 N. Front - Ph. SP 2-4756 Results: Danny Grimes, Talent, split dec. over Joe Bill Cowan, PAL; Kenny Kerrs, Talent, drew with Keensn Smith. PAL; Curt Lockwood, Tal ent, dec. Charles Haas, PAL; Jerry Cutbirth. Talent, dec. David An derson. PAL: Ray LaRue, Talent, TKO over Russ Anderson, PAL. Bob Jennings. Talent, dec. Ron nie Martin, PAL: Cecil Cardwell, PAL, split dec. Skip Moore, Tal ent: Jim Martin. PAL. dee. Ivan Lockwood, Talent; Cliff Roberts, PAL, dec. over Darrel Moore, Tal ent; Fred Waite. Talent, dec. Dan ny Talyor, PAL. SELVEY ON RESERVE St. Louis (IP) Frank Sel vey, the former Furman flash recently discharged from the armed forces, has been placed on the St. Louis Hawks' far out reserve list to make room for Walt Davis, six-nine for ward obtained from the Phil adelphia Warriors. Selvey will remain on the Hawks' pay roll and work out here and will be replaced on the rost er in case of injury to one of the regular players. SHORT TERM SPECIAL Vi Cords DF Body Wood 16-Inch Length $20.50 Rdm. Length to 16 inches .... $16.00 PROMPT DELIVERIES umberp Company Policeman Fired By Ontario Chief Ontario (IP) Three On tario policemen have been fired by Chief of Police Wai ted Walker and a fourth laid down his badge and quit to day. Police had asked the city council earlier this month for help in reorganizing the de partment for an efficient force. The first to go was Jack Scoggin fired last week. Two more were fired this week, and today Patrolman Max Hull resigned. That left Chief Walker, a retired state policeman, one recruit and pne man of some experience on the police force of this town of nearly 5000 population. USUAL FARE SET Portland (IP) Rose City Transit company said Satur day that Portland bus patrons will be charged the usual 20 cent fare Sunday. The comp any had won city council ap proval of a fare increase to 25 cents effective Sunday. But the council reversed its action and RCT said fares would re main unchanged , until the muddled legal situation is clarified. Arcadia, Calif. (ff- Round Table galloped to a victory of better than four lengths Saturday in the $156,990 San ta Anita Maturity for four-year-olds, to become the sev enth leading money winner of all time. Shortage Found On City's Books Oceanlake (IP) Mayor Ben W. Bienert of Oceanlake said an audit of the city books has revealed a short age of "more than $10,000" but he said the audit is not yet complete. Bienert said the special au dit was ordered following the death of George F. Kennedy, Oceanlake recorder and treas urer. Kennedy, about 60, died of natural causes. The city is protected by a $20,000 bond covering the recorder-treasurer. The city at torney last week notified the bonding company of the short age. The mayor said the short ages appear in a number of city funds. Sentinel Editor Dies In Portland Portland (IP) The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Charles M. Smith, 80, editor of the Catholic Sen tinel, died here Saturday at St. Vincent hospital. He underwent surgery Jan. 8 for cancer. He had been ed itor of the Catholic Sentinel since 1928 and was diocesan director of the Pontifical So ciety for Propagation of the Faith and Censor of Books. He was elevated to the rank of monsignor in 1953. CONTINUE STUDY Washington (IP) Tht Unit ed States will continue its scientific research in the Ant arctic after the International Geophysical Year closes next December. Dr. Alan T. Water man, National Science Found ation directior, said this coun try planned to keep operating its IGY station at the South Pole and other scientific sta tions in the Antarctic. Spring's Newest CAUGHT SHORT Columbus. Ohio (ffl John Adams, 35, Brazil, Ind., and John W. Hilton, 39, pick ed up in Wayne County, W. Va., for driving a car with out license tags, were charg ed with auto theft when it was discovered the car had . been stolen from a used car lot here. "Some dirty thief stole our license plates," the two complained to police. ADMIRAL SATISFIED Washington HP) As far as the U.S. Coast Guard is con cerned, Russia can keep its distinction of being the only nation with an atom-powered icebreaker. Vice Adm. Alfred C. Richmond, commandant of the Coast Guard, told a House Merchant Marine committee Friday he is getting along fine with eight conventional-powered icebreakers and doesn't need another. 9222 ( pW SIZES VV.V 10-18 I V. 1TT -TTT.-u DICKINSON FILES Salem (IP) Robert P. Dick inson, Oswego, filed Friday for the Republican nomina tion for state representative from Clackamas county. Jacket on. it looks like a suit. Take of fthe jacket, and reveal an elegant sheath with a flattering 5 o'clock-and-aft-er neckline. Printed Pattern, superb for spring in silk or wool. Printed Pattern 9222: Miss es' Sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18. Size 16 dress takes yards 39-inch; jacket, 2Vs yards. Printed directions on each pattern part. Easier, accurate. ' Send FIFTY CENTS (coins) for this pattern add 5 cents for each pattern for lst-class mailing. Send to Marian Mar tin, care of Medford Mail Tribune, Pattern Dept., 232 West 18th st., New York 11, N.Y. Print plainly NAME, ADDRESS with SIZE and STYLE NUMBER. CHEVROLET overhaul 6 Cyl. 1937 to 1954 Models ONLY! REGULAR S(5l $118.05 Value 0n,y M WE WILL: We FURNISH: Stam clean engine Install piston rings Install piston pins Grind valves Clean & reface rocker arm Adjust main & Connecting rod bearings Clean oil pump Clean oil breather Tune motor A GUARANTEED CHEVROLET MOTOR RECONDITION ING PERFORMED BY MASTER MECHANINCS USING GENUINE CHVROLET PARTS. Piston rings Piston pin Condenser Distributor point All gaskets valve, head and pan 5 quarts oil msm) L $778 Per Month On Approved Credit O Fix Your Car Now and Fix Us Later! Sunder, January 28, 1931 MeWBRD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE HIKB BROOKS Electric & Plumbing Are Discontinuing their Retail Operation ALL JtO SALES FINAL T We will continue our electrical and plumbing con tracting business and will continue to display the newest in electrical-and plumbing supplies. Every Item In Our Store DRASTICALLY REDUCED Starts Tomorrow . . . Our Store Wide A 1 rS I K ar - -mr m 5 Ft. Recessed Colored CAST IRON Bath Tub SO oo Largest Selection of LIGHTING FIXTURES IN Soulhern Oregon 40 OFF ELECTRICAL SPECIALS! REG. SALE 14-2 LOOM WIRE,-250' Roll, Per Ft. 12-2 LOOM WIRE-250' Roll, Per Ft. NAIL-ON WALL BOX-for Sw. and Recp. 40 OUTLET BOX-for Lights ' 40 OUTLET BOX-WBar Hanger BLAKEMAN METER BASE 114" Hubs GENERAL ELECTRIC METER BASE l'A" Hubs FLUSH METER CANS 8-3 RANGE WIRE Any Length 10-3 DRYER WIRE-Any Length RANGE RECEPTACLE ' DRYER RECEPTACLE RANGE CONNECTOR CORDS DRYER CONNECTOR CORDS DUPLEX CONVENIENCE OUTLETS SINGLE POLE SWITCH THREE-WAY SWITCH SIERRA SWITCH AND RECEPTACLE PLATES TROUBLE LITE-With 25' Cord Each Each Each Each Each Each Per ft. Per ft. Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each Each .05 .0614 .30 .42 .90 5.75 5.15 14.65 .38 .18 2.25 2.25 3.85 3.85 .45 45 .80 .16 3.00 .03 " .04 .19 .29 .56 3.55 3.35 900 .23 .11 1.15 1.15 1.35 1.35 .27 .27 .48 .11 1.85 All Electric Heaters 30 Discount Nutone Chimes & Buttons 30 Discount Service Panels Switches Multibreakers & Fusibles 40 Discount Nutone Hoods & Fans 30 off PLUMBING SPECIALS! REG. SALE WHITE WATER CLOSETS WHITE WATER CLOSETS WHITE WALL HUNG LAVATORIES WHITE VANITY TYPE LAVATORIES 5 FT. WHITE STEEL RECESSED TUB 5 FT. WHITE CAST IRON TUB 21x32 DOUBLE COMPARTMENT STEEL SINKS 21x32 DOUBLE COMPARTMENT CAST IRON SINKS 21x32 DOUBLE COMPARTMENT STAINLESS STEEL SINK LEDGE TYPE KITCHEN FAUCETS & SPRAY POP-UP LAVATORY FAUCETS '. WHITE PLASTIC COVERED TOILET SEATS COLORED PLASTIC COVERED TOILET SEATS 32x32 STALL SHOWERS WITH PORCELAIN BASE 40 GAL. UPRIGHT HIGH RECOVERY ELEC. WATER HEATER 52 GAL UPRIGHT HIGH RECOVERY ELEC. WATER HEATER 40 OAL. TABLE TOP HIGH RECOVERY ELEC. WATER HEATER 52 GAL. TABLE TOP HIGH RECOVERY ELEC. WATER HEATER 30 GAL. GAS WATER HEATERS 1 ! W GALV. PIPE (FULL LENGTHS) " GALV. PIPE (FULL LENGTHS) . 1" GALV. PIPE (FULL LENGTHS) VA" GALV. PIPE (FULL LENGTHS) .. : VA" GALV. PIPE (FULL LENGTHS) 2" GALV. PIPE (FULL LENGTHS) : '- . (Washdown) 38.50 (Reversetrap) j 44.50 . " 17.50 20.00 82.50 j 95.00 25.50 42.50 j 47.50 j j J5.50 j I 13.95 j 5.75 I 7.70 j 59.95 j 97.00 j 107.00 j 107.00 j .. 117.00 ... 82.50 . .17perft. . 22 per ft.j . . j .32 per ft. .42perft. .50 per ft.j .67 per ft.j 24.50 30.50 12.00 14.50 59.00 - 72.50 17.50 29.50 36.00 9.95 9.50 3.35 3.95 47.50 83.50 90.00 96.00 99.00 65.00 .1 4 per ft. .18 per ft. .27 per ft. .36 per ft. .42 per ft. .62 per ft. GALVANIZED PIPE FITTINGS 40 DISCOUNT CAST IRON SOIL PIPE & FITTINGS 25 DISCOUNT PLASTIC PIPE & FITTINGS 30 DISCOUNT HALLMARK BATH ACCESSORIES 35 OFF Brooks Electric & Plumbing Co. 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