Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 69, Decatur, Adams County, 22 March 1945 — Page 6

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McNutt Boosts Value Os Big League Baseball

Washington, Mar. 22. —(UP)—Asflu ranee that the government will not challenge their patriotism if they leave war jobs to play professional baseball was expected today to bring a host, of top stars hack to the gatie. 'Die most encouraging aspect of the latest “green light" from the administration was that war manpower commissioner Paul V. McNutt went out of his way to praise the sport when he ruled that players in war jobs during the off-season could return to baseball without of being drafted as job jumpers. “There is real justification for this action,” McNirtt said. “We harp considerable evidence that baseball adds to the morale on the home front in wartime.” He added that the principal basis for his action was the wide-spread demand particularly on the part of servicemen in this country and overseas for the continuance of baseball. McNutt’s ruling, which includes managers and coaches, but does not affect other employes of baseball clubs, states that men employed in essential jobs during the offsyason do not need to obtain statements of availability from their employers to play during the regular schedule. Previously, players who went into essential jobs would have been classed as job-jumpers if they returned to baseball without special permission from the U. S. employment service. The U. S, E. S. had no authority to issue such permits. It was emphasized that McNutt’s ruling will not keep a player from being drafted if he is physically able to go into military service. Thus physically fit when in war plants who hold deferments because of dependency could not return to baseball without taking their chances in the regular processes of the military draft. - However, because of official sanction of baseball with certain provisions, from President Roosevelt, selective service director Maj. Gen. Lewis Hershey, defense trans-

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portation director .1. Monroe Johnson, war mobilizer James F. Byrnes and Secretary of War Henry Stimson, there is no doubt now that it must continue as a “war-contribut-ing” service. o Kraft Cheese Wins In Tourney Opener The Kraft Cheese quintet of this city, defeating Wren. ()., Wednesday night, 52 to 33, advanced to the quarter-finals of the annual gold medal tourney at the Van Wert, [ Q. YMCA. Kraft will play its second gam* in the tourney Monday night at 9 o’clock. McMillen, winner of its first test Monday night, will also play in the quarter-finals next Monday. playing at 7 o’clock. Kraft held a lead of only 13 to 10 at the first quarter last night, but increased its margin to 24 to 15 j at the half and 38 to 21 at the third quarter. Hisner was Kraft’s leading scorer with 18 points, while Krugh was high for Wren with 12. The Kraft team completed its i regular schedule Monday, defeating the New Haven A. C. in an exhiI bition game, 48 to 38. This made Kraft's season record 2G victories and 10 losses. Kratt FG FT TP Reynolds, f 6 1' 13 Scherer, £ 2 3 7 Hisner, c 8 2 18 Counterman, g o'o 0 Franke, g 4 2 10 N. Saalfrank, f 0 0 0 Crabill, g 10 2 A. Saalfrank, g 10 2 Totals ._ 22 8 52 Wren FG FT TP Schaad, f 113 Fry, f 2 15 Krugh, c 6 0 12 Gehres, g 113 Kiehl, g ’.. 3 2 8 Grubb, f 0 0 0 Byers, f Oil Baxter, f 0 0 0 Muntzinger, g 0 11 Totals 13 7 33 Referee, Davis. —— 0 McMillen, Rockford Play Here Tonight

The McMillen quintet will meet the ockford, O. Indeendehts at the Lincoln gym in this city at x 7:30 o'clock. There will Ibe no preliminary game. No adniieeion will ibe charged and the pulblic is invited to attend. 0 Byron Nelson Wins Charlotte Tourney Charlotte N.C., March 22—(UP) —Byron NeUon, who had begun to wonder it his efforts to take ffiret money in the (Charlotte Golf open wasn’t like chasing the pot of gold at the foot of the rainbow, pocketed the $2,000 prize today after two extra 18-hole playoffs with Sammy Snead. The triumph came yesterday when he shot a three-under par 69. while Snead, his lame back aching front the six day grind, took a 73. It was Nelson's putting which provided the margin of triumph. Nelson, always a wizard on the green, dropped aome of his most accurate putts of the season, while Snead missed several easy ones. o — Indianapolis Cracks Down On Black Market Indianapolis, March 22—(UP) 1 — City health department inspectors today hogan a crack-down program on a suspected black market in uninspected meats. Meanwhile. Dr. Herman G. Morgan. city board of heatlh secretary, warned consumers against purchase of unstamped meat. Morgan ordered inspectors to check closely on meat stores, to (be sure meats J>ore federal or city inspection stamps. CORT o o — Last Time Tonight — “YOUTH ON TRIAL” With Cora Sue Collins ALSO—Comedy 9c-30c Inc. Tax 0 O FRI. & SAT. Hopalong Cassidy «3 ON A TRAIL” William Boyd, Gabby Hayes —o o—o Sun. Mon. Tues.—“ Meet Miss Bobby Socks” & “Gristly’s Millions.”

Zollner Pistons Win First Tourney Test

Chicago, March 22—(UP)—The Chicago American Gears, trailing at the half and at the end of the third quarter scored 20 points in the final period last night to defeat tlie Harlem Globe Trotters, 63 to 49. and qualify for the semi-finals of the world championship professional basketball tournament. Tlie Gears’ stellar Price Brookfield connected on two field goals and a charity toss in the final minutes of the game when the Chicago team was behind, 49-47. The Gears are scheduled to meet the surprising Dayton Acme team, which last night came from behind in the last 13 seconds of play to turp back the Dow chemicals, Midland, i.Mieh., 52 to 50. IThe powerful Fort Wayne Ind., Zollntrs, playing their first game of the tournament, defeated Oshkosh, Wis. 63 to 52, to advance to the s mi-finals. The Zollnere held a comfortable lead throughout the gam? but were aided .by the Wisconsin team’s inability to connect on fouls. The New York Rens qualified to meet Fort Wayne Friday by eliminating the Pittsburgh Raiders, 61 to 52. Pittsburgh trailed 39-3'l at tihe halftime and could never catch up. To Discuss Manpower Needs Os State Dairies (Indianapolis March 22—(UP) — Perry S. Rickey, war food administration representative, today announced a five-meeting schedule for discussion of dairy manpower needs in Indiana. Dairy producers, WFA representatives, members of the state war manpower commission and officials of the Indiana dairy products association will meet in five Indiana centers to determine the amount of dairy lalbor needed during the flush spring milk season. 'Rickey said 'the meetinig would be held Friday at 2 p. m., in Indianapolis; (March 27 at Spring Mill state park near Mitchell; March 29, South Bend; March 29, Gary; and April 2, Fort Wayne. 0 Fort Wayne Burglar Killed By Officer Fort Wayne Ind., March 22 — (UP) — Willie Jones, negro, was shot and killed iby patrolman Alvin Lerch today when 'he was caught trying to burglarize the Fort Wayne Athletic- Club. Lerch was checking recent Ibreakins at the dull) at the time. He said Jones stopped only after he shot once, and then attempted to grab the gun, so the patrolman fired again, fatally wounding him.

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Two Men Burned To Death After Wreck Michigan City. Ind.. March 22— (UP)' Two men were burned to death today in a truck-auto accident six miles east of Michigan City on U. S. 20. The dead were (believed to Die Isaac ilDnry Belonigia, Ocbnto, Wis., a truck driver and Theodore Lunn 48. .Sinox Crty, la. a horse buyer. A corner's inquest was scheduled for this afternoon to determine the cause of the accident and a hitchhiker. Lee B. Phillips, 44, Cass W. Va. was 1o lie the principal witness. Legion's Stand For Training Published Indianapolis, March 22 —(UP) — Tlie American (Legion’s stand in favor of universal military training wa>s published today in a new booklet. Announcement of the distribution of the publication was made (by V. M. Armstrong, National executive committeeman from Indiana. The Legion proposal was for 12 months of military training for every young man “integrated with his academic education at a time least apt to interfere with his preparation for professional or business life.” 0 — Pope Pius Receives - Flynn In Audience Vatican City, March 22 —(UP)' — Pope Pius received Edward J. Flynn, (President Roosevelt’s personal envoy and New York Democratic leader, in private audience for an hour today. 'Washington Dispatches said Flynn was (believed exploring the possibility of improving relations 'between the Catholic church and Russia. He travelled to Yalta with Mr. Roosevelt and later conferred with Premier Stalin and other Soviet officials in Moscow. Death Lure for Insects Both green and red lights mean danger—death to insects—and dinner to trout. Submerged red and green neon lights are used to lure flying insects to trout and other fish rearing ponds at the Spearfish, S. D. station of the bureau of fisheries. Insects are attracted to the water’s surface by the lights under water, the fish do the catching themselves. Usual method heretofore was hanging an ordinary drop-cord lamp with reflector, letting insects be lured by the reflection in the water. Lights beneath the surface are better but hatchery officials are not sure that color enhances the catch. —o- — Prefitable Art No man bat a blockhead ever wrote except for money.—Samuel Johnson.

Latest News From Training Camps Os Major League Teams Senators 'College Park, t.Md., March 22— (UP)— The help the Washington Senators need to vacate their cellar spot in the American League may come from a young pitcher, Marino Pieretti, who was selected in the player draft from Portland oi the Pacific coast League. He has been working out at. Sun Francisco and was ready to bear down when he reported yesterday. Red Sox (Pleasantville, iN. J., March 22— (UP)' -IThe Boston Red Sox had to go to a high school gymnasium for an hour workout when rain bogged down their diamond. Pitcher Joe Bowman and outfielder Leon Culbeigon were the latest arrivals. Braves Georgetown D. C„ March 22 — CUP) — Outfielder Charley Workman nursed a swollen left leg today, the first Bouton Brave player to suffer a training camp injury. Second basnnan Frank Drews and outfielder Tommy Holmes were the latest arrivals, making 21 players. in camp to date. Athletics Frederick, Md„ March 22—(UP) —Barring losses to the armed forces or other drains on manpower, manager Connie Mack of the Philadelphia A's twas set today with a 24-man squad to represent the team this season. Dodgers •Bear (Mountain, N. Y„ March 22 — (UP)—Gray-haired Otho Nitcholaa who dreamed of starting a major league career at 36, and 22-year-old Vic Lombardi, a rookie left-hander were top candidates today for jobs on the Brooklyn Dodger pitching [ staff. Yanltees Ttlantci City, N. J.. March 22 — (UP) — The New York Yankee pitching staff shaped up today as classy enough to put the team in a ; contending spot. The four Ibig win-1

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