Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 46, Number 46, Decatur, Adams County, 24 February 1948 — Page 8

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Junior High Retains City Series Title Decatur Junior high retained its city grade school championship Monday night, defeating St. Joe, 40-28, at the Commodores gym in this city. It was Junior high's second straight triumph in the series, having defeated St. Joe in the series opener last month, 25-14. The city champions took an early lead in last night’s tilt, holding a 7-3 lead at the end of the first eight minutes of play. The winners were on top at the half, 14-7, and at the close of the third quarter, 28-19.

Everett was the top scorer for Junior high with 12 points on five field goals and two free throws. St. Joe's scoring was well divided. Osterman leading with seven. Bob Gase, regular forward for St. Joe. was unable to play last night because of illness. Junior High FG FT TP Bell, f 11 3 Mosei, f 3 0 6 Kolter, c 2 15 Everett, g 5 2 12 Brokaw, k 2 2 6 Schieferstein, g 0 0 0 Morrison, g 3 2 8 Pollock, g 9 O’ 0 Totals 16 8 40 St. Joe FG FT TP Miller, f 1 2 4 Laurent, f 2 2 6 Costello, c 2 15 Osterman, g 2 3 7 Gass, g 0 0 0 Brunton, f 0 0 0 J. Meyers, f . .0 0 0 Baker, c 0 0 0 Mendez, g 0 0 0 Hackman. g ..... .113 Coyne, g . 11 3 Totals 9 10 28 Referee: —Strickler. Preliminary Junior High 16, St. Joe 15. 0 Trade In a Good Town — Decatur

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PRO BASKETBALL Minneapolis 57, Tri-Cities 48. Toledo 57, Sheboygan 46. 0 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Michigan 46, Purdue 35. Ohio State 60, Indiana 45. Wisconsin 59, Northwestern 54. Taylor 71, Earlham 64. Louisville 71, Hanover 54. Bradley 66, Oklahoma City 37. Toledo 45, Dayton 35. 0 Picks Madison Cubs To Take Stale Tourney

Indianapolis, Feb. 24 — (UP) — The Madison Cubs were picked today by the United Press to capture the 37th annual IHSAA basketball tourney. Ray Eddy's quintet, among the best Hoosier prep schoo’ clube all season, has compiled a respectable season record to be tabbed as the team to beat. Although they lost the southeastern conference crown to Lawrenceburg, the Cubs chalked up 17 victories in 20 games for an .850 percentage. No other major team besides Lawrenceburg compiled a better record. Meanwhile, Evansville Central and Lafayette Jefferson, eeasonlong front-runners, led the final] United Press weekly rankings. The two conference champs • — Central in the southern and Jeff in the north central loop — shared the top berth as the Broncos moved up, supplanting Bedford, which was upended by Bloomington last Friday. The Central Golden Bears, of course, took an 87-64 shellacking from Princeton last week, but were still favored to play an important part in the state tourney which begins tomorrow. But the Ohio River city of Madi->-on should go all the way this year. The Cubs never have won the treasured title. They came clofeest in 1941 when they lost to Washington in the finale, 39-33. They’ve made the "sweet sixteen’’ three times, the round of eight once and the finals once. With no title defense putting the pressure on them and with nothing to lose but everything to gain, the Eddymen are raring to go. Madison won the tough Jasper ( hristmas holiday tourney, beating New Albany first and Jasper in the final. Both clubs are among the best in the state. Franklin, Shelbyville and Lawrenceburg are the teams that defeated the Cubs. The biggest change in the “Big Ten” aside of the sharing top honors was Princeton's jump from last to fourth place and the appearance of Terre Haute Garfield in the field. The Purple Eagles, runners-up in the state tourney last year, mauled Clinton, 74-38, last Friday to make the grade. This left the 11th and final United Press rankings: 1. Lafayette Jeffersoi (17-3) and Evansville Central (15-3. 2. Bedford (17-3). 3. New Albany (16-4). 4. Princeton (16-4). 5. Lawrenceburg (18-1). 6. Madison (17-3). 7. LaPorte (17-3). 8. Fort Wayne South (17-3). 9. Fort Wayne Central (15-5). 10. Terre Haute Garfield (17-3). Next best; Hammond High (13-7); Fort Wayne Concordia

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(17-2); Gary Emerson (15-5); Jasper (12-8); Culver (19-1); East Chicago Washington (15-4); Evansville Reitz (12-6); Richmond (13-7); South Bend Central (14-6); Franklin (16-4); Elkhart (17-3); Peru (15-5). No Physical Fitness Class Here This Week No class will be held this week in the adult physical fitness program at the Decatur junior-senior high school, it was announced today.by Robert Worthman. athletic director ot the school. The school gymnasium has a full schedule of practice sessions for the? teams who will compete in the sectional tourney this weekend. o Butler Dean Named Prexy Os Omaha U. Indianapolis, Feb. 24 — (UP) — Dr. Philip Milo Bail, dean of the Butler University college of education and director of the university college, has been appointed president of the University of Omaha in Nebraska, it was announced today. Bail will assume the new post on July 1. He will succeed Rowland Haynes, president since 1935. The Indianapolis educator joined the Butler Staff in 1940 after, serving as president of Chevy Chase junior college, Washington, D. C„ He was principal of University high school of the State University of lowa, Ames, la., and supervisor of secondary education at Hibbing, Minn. o Ih takes courage to be talked about and yet remain silent when a word would justify you in the eyes of others, but which you cannot speak without injurv to another.

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Senator Taylor To Run With Wallace Idaho Senator Runs For Vice President Washington. Feb. 24 — (UP) — Sen. Glen Taylor. Idaho’s singing cowboy, put aside his horse and guitar today to stump for Henry Wallace’s third party in more orthodox ways. The erstwhile Democrat said the wild west tactics wouldn’t be needed in his new role as Wallace’s vice presidential running mate. ”1 rode that horse as a young sena’or trying to get attention," he said. “Now I have a platform where what I have to say will be heard.” Insisting that he was in the fight to win, Taylor told neivsmen he would spurn the votes of neither Communists nor “bank robbers.” But be added: . “If I’m elected. I’ll do the things 1 stand for.” Taylor announced his decision to join the Wallace forces in a radio speech last night. He is retaining his senate seat — his term expires in 1950. But he made it clear he was cutting his ties with the Democratic party. Taylor said he was elected in 1944 to support the policies of the late president Roosevelt, and that the Democratic party has abandoned those policies. Democratic leaders gave his announcement a cool, silent reception. Their major concern of the moment was the threatened rebellion of the southern wing of the party. One administration spokesman in congre>3s had this to say of Taylor’s announcement:

Purdue Loses To Michigan, I. U. Defeated Chicago, Feb. 24. —(UP) — The high x speed Michigan basketball team held a one game lead on second place lowa in the Big Nine chase today, and unless Minnesota or Ohio State can pull an upset Saturday, the two clubs will settle the championship at Ann Arbor March 1. Michigan, by defeating Ohio State Saturday and lowa in their final game, could seize its first undisputed western conference cage crown since 1927. lowa, on the other hand, could share the title by defeating Minnesota Sat- ] urday and then knocking dowm Michigan. Michigan had little trouble with the Boilermakers at Lafayette last night. Purdue never pulled closer than two points, and Michigan had a 28 to 20 edge at the half. In the second period the Boilermakers managed to come within five points of the Wolves, but they couldn’t improve that count. » Ohio State mastered Indiana easily, 60-45. In the first half the score was tied twice, but the Bucks moved to 26 to 25 halftime advantage, and in the second half Indiana could come within only one point of the home team. Dick Schnittker netted 26 counters for Ohio State. Wisconsin retained a mathematical chance to tie for the Big Nine title by defeating Northwestern at Madison, 59 to 54. The Wildcats, trailing by one point at the half at 24 to 23, rallied to open the second period and went to a 32 to 24 lead. But after 12 minutes of play Wisconsin pulled ahead at 42 to 40 and although Northwestern held the lead once thereafter, Bobby Cook netted three straight points with a minute left to clinch the victory. The lowa-Minnesota and Michi-gan-Ohio State games headline the Saturday card. Other league games are Northwestern and Illinois at the Chicago Stadium and Purdue at Indiana. Wisconsin is idle. Standings Team W L Pct. Michigan 8 2 .800 lowa 7 3 ,700 Wisconsin 7 4 ,636 Illinois 5 5 .500 Purdue ..................... 5 6 .455 OhiS State 5 6 .455 Minnesota 4 6 .400 Indiana 3 7 .300 Northwestern 3 8 .273 “The best way to handle him is to give him the silent treatment.” In Taylor’s own state, Democratic chairman Dan J. Cavanagh said, "I don’t think there’s any question that Taylor is through in Idaho.” Robert Coulter, former state chairman who managed the 1944 campaign, commented, “Taylor is running true to form. He is an opportunity —a publicity - seeker.” o— One Man Is Killed By Toppling Tree I Anderson, Ind., Feb. 24 — (UP) ] —Russell Travis ,24, Frankton. | died yesterday of a broken neck | received when a tree he was fellI ing toppled on him. He is survived by parents and a widow.

U. P. Writer Picks 'Probable Sixteen In Semi-Final Meets

Indianapolis, Feb. 24 (CP) Taking a stab at picking the "sweet sixteen,” here’s how Kurt Freudenthal of the Indiana sports staff of United Press sees them in the semi-final tourneys: Bloomington Terre Haute Garfield vs Evansville Central. New Albany vs Jasper. Indianapolis Indianapolis Tech vs Madison. Crawfordsville vs Lawrenceburg. Muncie Huntington vs Marion. Muncie Central vs Fort Wayne Central. Lafayette Peru vs Culver. Lafayette Jefferson ve Hammond High. o ‘— Judge Reiterates Trials Criticism Assails Conduct Os War Crimes Trials Westover Field, Mass., Feb. 24. — (UP) —Judge Charles F. Wennerstrum of Chariton, la., today reiterated his criticism of the conduct of war crimes trials in Germany and said he had “no apologies to make” for his interview with a Chicago Tribune reporter. Winnerstrum arrived here from Frankfurt, Germany, on an army transport command plane. From reporters who met him he learned for the first time that Brig. Gen. Telford Taylor, chief United States war crimes prosecutor, had accused him of making remarks that were “subversive to the interests and policies of the’ United States.” The alleged “subversive” statements were contained in a copyrighted interview Wennerstrum granted to Hall Foust, Chicago Tribune correspondent, just before he left Germany. “I rank my loyalty to the United States on the same plane, or a higher plane, than the gentleman who made that statement,” Wennerstrum said after reading Taylor’s criticism of him.

“I have no reason to deny the statements in that interview,” Wennerstrum said, “and I have no apologies to make for the interview.” The lowa suprem'e court justice, who appeared weary, said he did not intend “to engage in any recriminations as to Gen. Taylor’s comments.” Taylor had accused him of making a “deliberate, malicic|us and totally unfounded” attack on the handling of a trial in which he was presiding justice. Winnerstrum declined to comment on the general’s statement that he had left Germany after making a “malicious attack” on persons who were unable to defend themselves. He reiterated his contentions in the interview that: The victor in any war is not the best judge of the war crime guilt. The high ideals announced as the motives for creating these triDon’t take less than the best . . . Don’t take less than a Lee Hat.—Cal E. Peterson clothier. 1

Donkey Basketball Game ff ei( s Wednesday Promises Laughter

The donkey basketball game, which will be played at the Lincoln gym in this city Wednesday night under sponsorship of the Decatur G. E. Girls basketball team, promises to be one of the most unusual and entertaining sports events ever presented here. Net proceeds fro mthe game will Net proceeds from the game will and the local chapter for infantile paralysis. Tomorrow night’s event promises an evening of laughs. All of the players are mounted on donkeys and regular basketball rules are used, except all players must throw the ball and shoot for the goal while astride the donkeys, which are Sante Fe bred burros, specially trained for this purpose. All are equipped with custom made shoes with soles of compressed rubber, preventing damage to the gym floor. Miss Hattiemai Dancy, advance counselor for the game, stated today that the donkeys which will be used in the game will arrive with their trainer tomorrow and will parade through the business district prior to the game. The donkeys may easily be distinguished by their names: Dick Tracey, the jutting jaw; Mae West, a gal with a mind of her own; Superman, little but mighty; Gypsy Rose Lee, won’t keep anything on; Frank Sinatra, biggest hee-hawer in the lot; Mt. Milquetoast, not as gentle as his name;

bunals have not been evident. The prosecution has failed to maintain objectivity aloof . from vindictiveness, aloof from personal ambitions for convictions. The entire atmosphere at the trials w’as unwholesome. If he had known seven months ago what he knows now, he never would have gone to Germany. After his brief interview with reporters, Wennerstrum left on the same plane for Washington. He said he expected to remain there several days and then return to his lowa home. v Opens Physiotherapy Office In Decatur Clyde J. De Vaux, Ph. T., Fort Wayne, physiotherapist, announced opening of an office at 31? West: Adams street in this city. He is a ] post graduate of the College of physiotherapy in Chicago, and has also studied the Sister Kenney

DECATUR I. H. S A. A. SECTIONAL Basketball Tournament Junior-Senior High School Gym Feb. 26 • 27 - 28 THURS., FRI., SAT. SCHEDULE OF GAMES: THURSDAY Game 1—7:00 p. m. Hartford vs Geneva Game 2—8:15 p. m. Monmouth vs Yellow Jackets FRIDAY Game 3—1:30 p. m. Kirkland vs Berne Game 4—2:45 p. m. Pleasant Mills vs Commodores Game 5—7:00 p. m. Jefferson vs Monroe Game 6—8:15 p. m. Winner game 1 vs winner game 2 SATURDAY Game 7—1:15 p. m. Winner game 3vs winner game 4 Game 8—2:30 p. m. Winner game 5 vs winner game 6 Game 9—8:15 p. m. Winner game 7 vs w inner game 8 No Single Session Tickets Available Doors will open to ticket holders ONE HOUR before the first game. Everybody must have tickets . . regardless of school age .. including small children.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Miss America, with thp dollar legs and tapp erin “J Betty Grable, fat j n ’ places; Gravel Gertie and n Sparkle, with plenty O s r‘ ’ Competing teams will k. VFW and Central Soya baste quintets of this citv. Memh' the VFW team are K. Bai Fisher, Lloyd Reef. J. Good| ’’ Raudenbush. N. Som mers '? Martz and Bill Williams eJ Soya team members are Don «• mann, Bob Hoffman. R oss w / Selking, Troy Fennig, Dick G* D. Schnepp, Warren Bentz - Maness and J. Vogelwede ' High point of comedy f or|i evening promises to be the “u Godiva” relay race between hah of the game. Object of the will be to see which team can J a suit case filled with won, clothes, ride from one end of, gym to the other, unpack the g base and put on the clothes', back on the donkey, ride back' the other end of the court, take, the clothes and put them i D ] suit case, hand the suitcase to] teammate, who repeats the formance. The first man who turns to the original starting M wins. For this race, Ed Raud bush and Joe Martz will oppose Maness and Dick Gehrig. As a preliminary game, sti ing at 7 o’clock, the Decatur G Girls will play the Geneva f in a regular game Tickets i be available at the gym the ni of the game.

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