Thursday, March 27, 1947 UNION PRESS-COURIER a PAGE NINE NORTH CAMBRIA and General Comment SPORT Students ‘Stay In Voluntarily After Classes at Patton High Students who can stick around awhile, aren't in such a hurry to get home after classes conclude each day at Patton High. During the | past few weeks they have been trooping to the “Gym” in ever increasing numbers to par- ticipate in or watch the basket- ball games of the PHS Intra- Class League. These games are played under | Mar- | Pat floor each except,K on the direction of Coach quette on the Gym evening after school, Fridays. Cards Take First School Loop Game The Cards of the Intra-Class League at Patton High won their first game last week by upset- ting the famed Pirates by a score of 23-16. The Cards were sparked by the | aggressiveness of Short, whose deadly aim with hook shots from the middle of the floor brought his team to victory. The score was tied up at the officials time-out, but the shoot- ing of Short combined with the excellent backboard work of Dick Hood brought victory to the PHS Cardinal team. CARDS T P. Hoover W. Fisher . D. Hood ..... D. Gresko . P. Short . tind B. Karlheim Valaike ........ F |occoccorooon D. Fisher tives tists Totals PIRATES J. Leary ......... R. Lawson .. R. Stoy ... W. Baker ... McConnell F. Volk Fregly . Totals Phils Sutlor 3rd Loss on Thursday In a fast and furious game last Thursday evening, the Reds of Thursday evening, the Braves of the PHS Intra-Class League de- feated the Phils by a score of 25-117. The winners were led by Hul- lihan and Long, while the losers were paced by “Lighthorse” Win- slow and Jim (Rookie) Morey. This victory placed the Braves i fod i a #38 3 a|lococorrrnon Rlococoocwonwrn N|oocooroK MW = No &lococomonny Blocococmocnan “Lowpants” first honors. The defeat was the Lund §Taight for the Phils. RED F L. Single 1 J. Farrell H. Hullihan R. Swab . M. Long E. Fisher J. Stevens . Totals | PHILS J. Morey E. Moyer R. Winslow . T. DeDea | J. Dietrick J. Vezza F. Jolly Totals ‘Dodgers Bdge Out ‘Reds in Thriller In one of the most interesting games thus far in the Patton High Intra-Class League, before an overflowing crowd of excited students, the Dodgers, led by their fighting, driving captain, “Highpants” Luther, last week came from behind in the last minute of play to overcome the Reds by a 22-20 decision. “Highpants’” perfect record from the foul line brought vic- tory to his teammates. The Reds were sparked by their leader, “Baby Face” Single, who was a tower of defense for the losers. DODGERS , R. Dietrick V. Scott Se W. Wilkinson .... R. Luther .. F. Harvey ... G. Forney . Totals REDS L. Single . R. Swab J. Farrell . E. Douglass H. Hullihan . M. Fedor J. Cossitor . M. Long E. Fisher . Totals Braves Take 19-15 Win Off Giants The Braves of the Intra-Class League won their second league victory last week by defeating the Giants. This gave the Braves a record of 2 wins and 1 defeat— the latter at the hands of the Cubs. oS if ; jad i CoOOhHWD + | ooromml CoooomT wioocoon locococwn- | ® | |e 1 —- [ay -3 | no Slococo~orunr NR hoxoroH eloccouonnng olnpervonon v|ocococorooron w|loonocoomn in second place, behind the Cubs The Braves were sparked by Pirates’ Farm System Among Most Extensive in Baseball Under the direction of Ray L.O Kennedy, well equipped for his position by long experience in baseball as a player, manager and executive, the farm system of the Pittsburgh Pirates has grown to be one of the most extensive in the national sport. Instead of only nine clubs as in 1946, the Buccaneer chain now has 14 units extending from coast to coast. They are as follows: Class AAA-—Indianapolis, erican Assn. Class A-—Albany, Y., East- ern League. Class B—York, Pa. League. Class B — Selma, Eastern League. Class C—Uniontown, Pa., Mid- dle Atlantic League. Class C—Keokuk, Iowa, Central Assn. Class C—Riverside, Calif., ifornia,- League. lass C—Fargo, N. League. Class D—Hornell, League. Class D—Salisbury, N. C., North Carolina League. Class D—Leesburg, ida State League. Class D—Tallahasse, Fla., Geo- rgia-Florida League. Class D—Rehoboth Beach, Del., Eastern Shore League. Class D — Bartlesville, Kansas - Oklahoma-Missouri gue. Am- N. Inter-State Ala., South Cal- D., Northern N. ¥Y., Pony Fla., Flor- Okla. Lea- Al Gionfriddo Is Pirates’ Smallest The smallest member of the Pittsburgh Pirate squad this year, insofar as both weight and | height are con- cerned, is Out- | fielder Al Gion- friddo, who tips | the scales at a | bit under 160 | pounds and stands only 5 feet, 6 inches. Well - known in North Cambria, Al is a native of Dysart, and has been with the Pirates for a number of sea- sons. The tallest member of the team is Pitcher Jack Hallett, who towers 6 feet, 4 inches. In the matter of weight records it is a toss-up between Hallett and another right-handed pitcher, Ernie Bonham, former New York Yankee star. Each hit the scales at about 215 pounds in pitching trim. - © —Have you ever noticed how consistently some folks use our classifieds. They get results. GULFLEX At Your Service . you. Count it STOLTZ M Phone 2161 LUBRICATION )! We like women drivers and we're always ready to help your car, Gulflex it, repair . make driving easier and safer. Drive in! AUTHORIZED FORD SALES AND SERVICE on us to gas 0TOR CO. PATTON, PA. HIGHLIGHTS Edited by LEO GRIMME and Dodgers, who were tied for snappy captain, “Jentleman Jim” McLaughlin. “Lover” Westrick and ‘Major” Callahan were outstanding for the losers. This was the second de- feat for the Giants since the be- ginning of league play. BRAVES W. McCann J. Sammarco M. Roman ... J. McLaughlin L. Gresko W. Dietrick * R. Lowes J. Macalus A. Christoff Totals their fighting, |~onococomocorT 1 i |ocococormerrrn jy |oonvocoNm NK GIANTS Cammarata Callahan Westrick . Litzinger Albright Wyland Krise Airhart . . Albright . Tominac . Sperry Totals Recent Cage Scores St. Francis College Tournament MONDAY, MAR. 17 Conemaugh, 63 ... Ferndale, Black Lick, 27 .. Vintondale, Beaverdale, 59 .... Coalport, TUESDAY, MAR. 18 Wilmore, 29 Carrolltown, Nanty-Glo, 39, Ebensburg-C., Gallitzin, 30 ........ Richland, Windber, 40 .... South Fork, WEDNESDAY, MAR. 19 Cresson, 52 . Barnesboro, Lilly, 50 ...... Bigler Twp., THURSDAY, MAR. 20 Portage, 32 ..... Wilmore, Black Lick, 27, Beaverdale, Conemaugh, 45 Franklin, Windber, 41 .. Adams Twp., SATURDAY, MAR. 22 Lilly, 43 ...... Cresson, Gallitzin, 42 ..... Nanty-Glo, Conemaugh, 45 . Windber, Black Lick, 36 . Portage, Westiont Takes District 6 Playoffs Westmont High upset Altoona, 60-46, to win the District 6 PIAA Championship recently. The District 6 Eliminations re- sulted as follows: Westmont, 41 .. Conemaugh, Altoona, 67, S. Williamsport, Altoona, 57 ..... Huntingdon, Westmont, 60 . Altoona, Class A PIAA Biminations: Duquesne (Dist. 7), 9 Somerset 5), Duquesne (Dist. 7), 56 . i a Westmont (Dist. 6), Class B PIAA Eliminations: Irwin (Dist. 7), . i: Boswell (Di HEQCTSAEEO ImoocococooNORKA wooo CcoONOORNT ivnCoocoonhowR | ot Nn 40 23 25 28 33 35 39 46 Rlicutbire Legion Takes Tourney Win Ebensburg Legion advanced to the Quarter Finals in the 11th Annual Central States Gold Medal Tournament by defeating Flood City Elks, 37-21, Saturday even- ing on the Johnstown Catholic High School floor. Ebensburg took a 14-3 lead at the end of the initial quarter and stayed out in front the remainder of the game. Link and McWilliams each hit the hoop for 11 points for Eb- ensburg, thus sharing the scoring honors. Ebensburg Elks 14 6 3 14-37 3 110 7—21 Cresson Sinks 'Barnesboro High Cresson High defeated Barnes- boro by a score of 52-20 in the St. Francis Tourney play Wednes- day of last week. Cresson held a 21-15 lead at the half and won the second half by a score of 31-5. Yeckley of Cresson was high scorer with 19 points. The summary: Cresson GF T Barnsbro Yeckley, £7519 Duke, f ... Stein, f 0 Steele, f .. Marnek, ¢33 Tenner, c.. Shehan, g11 Lapso, g .. Smilnk, g11 Bru’bkr, Trexler ...10 Pavlick Diechert ..00 Wilson Huber ....10 Anderson 12 00 Q = COOCOHMOMOMON =o —- Kimes Scollon Joseph .. Brown .. Crano I NOCONWHOMO Totals 20 12 52 Totals Cresson | Barnesbor o Nanty-Glo High Edges Ebensburg Nanty-Glo High defeated Eb- ensburg, 39-36, in the St. Francis College Tournament games last week. The winners gained their {advantage in the first quarter, which ended 11-8. At the half, Nanty-Glo held a 19-13 lead. Ebensburg took the second half 23-20. Swanhart, with 14 points, was high for Nanty-Glo. Summa was high for Nanty-Glo. Ebensbrg GF T Nanty-G. GF T Thmpsn, f Dunwde, £23 7 Knee, Gonglof, £22 © Tibbott, Swanhart, 21014 M’Kran, Staruch, Doerr Seymour Miller — SOI HCO = Hi 5 1 ed 3 0 1 .3 3 0 CONN WHON List Totals 10 19 39 5 13 10—36 1 8 10 10—39 Totals 11 14 36 Ebensburg 7 Nanty-Glo Take First Round Gold Medal Event Ebensburg Legion won a 45-30 victory over Joe’s Pool Room in the first round games of the Gold Medal Tournament played at the Johnstown Catholic High. The first half ended with the score tied, 20-20, but Ebensburg got going in the second half to take the two periods 25-10. Ebensburg 12 8 14 11—45 Joe's 13 7 3 7T—30 OTT SUCCESSOR? MARSHALL'S WorK IN THE FIELD Alone | WITH AS TIMELY HITTING HAVE BEA A FEATURE OF THE | GIANTS TRAINING SEASON By Jack Sords Witkarp Moe NEW YORK GIANT PROPERTY SINCE 194], MAY BE THE MAA % REPLACE MEL OTT = i IN RIGHT FIELD FoR THE NEW YoRrrERS “THAIS SEASON oRear 1 Lm 2 Po~ 7 County Legions Plan Junior League Posts of the Cambria Co. Am- erican Legion will hold a meeting at 2:30 p. m. this Sunday, Mar. 30, at the Ebensburg Post Home to discuss plans for a Junior Baseball League. Dist. 20 Commander Frank Morley of Barneshoro and John (Huck) Salem of Johnstown will be in charge. At the same time, final affairs of the Legion Bas- ketball League, won by Cone- maugh-Franklin, will be settled. The Basketball League will hold a dance at the Ft. Stanwix Hotel in Johnstown Apr. 9, at which time the winning team will be presented a trophy. ° Lilly VFW Takes Second Half Inter-County Title Lilly VFW won the second half title of the Inter-County Basket- ball League Sunday afternoon by defeating the Windber Liberty Market, 37-31, at Lilly. Windber, the first half winners, and Lilly, second half champs, are to meet in the first of a series of 3 games starting at Windber this Sunday afternoon, Mar. 30. Bellwood-Antis Drops Playoff to Boswell, 34-29 Boswel High, District 5 Class B PIAA champs, took Bellwood- Antis, District 6 Class B winner, by the score of 34-29 in a first round Western Region Class B playoff game. Bellwood had won 24 consecu- tive victories up to the Boswell upset last Wednesday evening. ° Minersville PNA Composed of St. Francis Students Minersville PNA, composed of St. Francis College players, de- feated Glossers, 51-44, in the first round of the Gold Medal Tour- ney. Minersville has Flori, Sch- loss, Maus, Farabaugh, Patrick and Sietz, all of the St. Francis College regulars. ° YOU’LL FIND IT Have you ever noticed that ab- out all that a person will get by keeping an ear to the ground, will be a lot of dirt. The old-fashioned woman saved her wedding dress for her daughter. But the mod- ern woman saves it for her , next wedding. “If everybody else would only do as I do, and stay in their seats till everyone else has gone,” said the elderly lady as she left the church, “there wouldn't be such a jam at the door.” . —— The city visitor inquired at the village general store: “Have you anything in the shape of automobile tires?” “Yes,” the storekeeper ans- wered, ‘life-preservers, fun- eral wreaths, and dough- nuts.” We carry neither funeral wreaths nor doughnuts, but we do offer you the best lubricating service to be had. That means safer and smoother driving for you and longer life for your car. Drive in and try it. HOOVER’S PENNZOIL STATION Phone 66 Bigler Ave. NORTH SPANGLER | Athletics Without Southpaw Hurler Conne Mackhas named 10 right hand pitchers on his playing ros- ter for the Philadelphia Athletics for 1947. They are Dick Fowler, Russ Christopher, Phil Marchil- don, Bob Savage, Bill Dietrick, Jesse Flores, Bill McCahan, Joe Coleman, E. Fagan and Carl Schieb. Buddy Rosar and Mike Guerra will do the catching. Infielders will be Dick Adams and Ferris Fain at first base; Gene Handley at second; Eddie Joost at short; Dan Richinand and Hank Majeske at third and Pete Suder as util- ity infielder. Elmer Valo, Barney McCosky and Sam Chapman are No. 1 out- | fielders, along with Geo. Binks | and rookie Austin Knickerbocker. | Franklin VFW Wins Johnstown Cage Title Franklin VFW won the Johns- town Senior League Basketball Championship by defeating Mike- sics Amusements in two Straight games in the Leaue playoffs last week. Crime Recorded in Pennsylvania Every 12 Minutes A crime was committed in this| state of ours every 12 minutes of 1946. In Philadelphia where murder and manslaughter offenses increas- ed 52 per cent over the 1945 rate, someone was slain every two and one-half days. | Throughout Pennsylvania crime | increased 9.6 per cent. These facts are compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The state’s increase compares | with a 7.4 per cent increase for | the nation and a 10.6 increase for | | the Middle Atlantic region, i The crime bulletin, based on re- ports from 185 of the state's com- | munities, shows the number of Pennsylvania, crimes climbed from 39,395 in 1945 to 43,118 in 1946. Murder and manslaughter cases rose from 162 to 239, negligent manslaughter from 219 to 241; rob- bery from 1,885 to 2,307; aggra- -| vated assault from, 1.641 to 1,710; burglary from 11,787 to 13,283; larceny and theft from 15,279 to 16,584; and auto theft from 7,950 | to 8,635. Pennsylvania differed from the national trend in two respects. Rape cases increased nation wide by 4.5 per cent whereas in Penn- sylvania such, offenses fell 5.9 per cent, The reverse was true in auto thefts. Whereas the national aver- age in this category fell 4.9 per cent, Pennsylvania’s increased 5.2 per cent. | date —Want to sell something. Use| one of our classified ads. Is Top Issue in Several Bills Passed Would Bar Closed Shop | Bills concerning labor legisla- | tion revision, some proposing very | sharp curbs, some to increase | taxes and others carrying some benefits, such as raises for teach- ers, have taken the spotlight in state legislatures in many parts of the Nation. This is revealed in a national poll showing the trend of such legislation in various parts of the country. Measures affecting labor shape up along these lines. Legislation to bar the closed shop was approved this year by legislatures in North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, North Dakota, New Mexico, Georgia and Vir- ginia and was adopted previously in Arizona, South Dakota, Neb- raska, Arkansas and Florida. The up-to-date total is 12 states. Similar measures are pending in seven states and were killed or withdrawn in four. A bill to legalize the closed shop has been offered in Nevada, where a ban has been on the law books for years, and suits chal- lenging the validity of closed- shop amendments to state consti- tutions have been filed in Ariz- ona and Nebraska by labor org- anizations. [ pone | after John L. Lewis Hits Appointment of Mine Bureau Head Says Miners Were Not Consulted for Opinion John L. Lewis said last Thurs- day that the choice of James Boyd to head the Bureau of Mines was ‘‘a political deal” and the govern- ment should have consulted ‘the men who are going to die in the mines” before naming Boyd to be in charge of their safety. “We want less wailing and keen- ing in the coal camp,” he said. The United Mine Workers'chief made his appeal to a Senate pub- lic lands subcommittee in protest- ing President Truman's appoint- ment of Boyd, 42, Australian born professor. Lewis declared bluntly that the appointment will embitter the min- ers. “We resent the fact that Dept. of Interior plucked him out of ob- scurity without asking the men who are going to die in the mines if they are satisfied,” he said, “The miners resent it from the bottom of their hearts.” Emphasing the precarious lives of the men who work far under- ground, Lewis went on to testify that “statistically, in six years ev- ery man in the coal mining indus- try is either killed or injured.” Many coal mining states, he de- clared, actually spend more money for the protection of wildlife than to protect the miners’ lives. Lewis said that from 1942 to 1945 there were 6,224 fatalities out of 327,637 casualties in the na- tion’s coal mines. Since 1942, he said, coal miners have dwindled in | number from 450,000 to 375,000. Continuing that Boyd is unqual- ified and does not understand the coal miners’ problems, Lewis said: “Mr. Boyd may be a good man —good to his family. But we want someone who will be kind to the coal miners’ families. We, the coal miners, are petitioning the senate not to approve the appointment of a man who does not possess the qualifications for this job—and Mr. Boyd does not. “It's like employing a watch- maker to Tepair a steam shovel!” Income Tax Cut ‘Out’ Before July 1 The chances have faded for any cut in income taxes taking effect before July 1st. Rep. Knutson (R-Minn., chair- man of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, ack- nowledged that a study is being made to determine whether that the start of the 1948 fiscal | year—should be specified. His measure for a twenty-per- cent across-the-board tax slash would make it retroactive to Jan. 1st. Knutson’s announcement came after Rep. Kean (R-N.J.), a mem- ber of the Ways and Means group, declared his determination to press for a delay in the effective date. Kean insisted that making the cut apply back to the first of the year might kill current prospects for a balanced budget this fiscal year—the first snice 1930. Sen. Taft (0O.) chairman of the potent Republican Senate Policy committee, already has suggested that any reduction be made’ effect- ive at the start of the govern- ment’s accounting year, July 1 Confronted meanwhile by stiff opposition to the Knutson across- the-board proposition, Ways and Means Republicans resumed work on a revision that would give a deeper oe to small taxpayers. Catholics Endorse Teachers’ Unions Rochester, N. Y.—The Catholic Courier-Journal conducted a nation wide poll on the subject of the right of school teachers to organ- ize and leading Catholic sociolo- gists throughout the United Sta- tes unanimously supported teach- | ers’ right to unionize and “in ex- traordinary or grave circumstan- ces,” their right to strike. The Rev. Raymond A. McGowan, director of the social action de- partment of the National Catholic Welfare Conference held: ‘“Teach- | ers have the same right to strike as other unionists, with a stronger obligation to exhaust means of conciliation and voluntary arbitra- tion because of ‘the importance of their work.” Teachers’ right to unionize was termed not only a right but a ‘“so- cial duty” by the Rev. William E. McManus, and Rev. George C. Hig- gins, department heads of the con- ference. MEMORY TEST 4 A good memory test is trying to remember the things you were worrying so much about yester- day. —Read the Classified ads today! Legislation Aimed at Labor Many States Virginia enacted a law to post- a strike or lockout in a pub- utility for at least five weeks negotiations end, to give the state time to take over and operate facilities. Georgia voted to bar the invol- untary check-off of union dues and picketing by more than two persons. Raises or cost-of-living bonuses now are being considered in Six states. These, if accepted, would add $140,000,000 or more to the teachers incomes. Raises for teachers also became a hot subject, not only in Penn- sylvania, but in most legislative halls. In the background scores of educators took other jobs or engaged in strikes. In the fore- ground there was pressure for quick and adequate action and in Delaware a protest march on the capitol. Delegations of teachers visited legislative halls at Harris- burg a few weeks ago, only to | lic find that the Republican-control- |$ led House and Senate had voted to start sessions early that day and adjourn before the teachers could arrive. Salary increases already have been approved in nine states. The boosts, for the most part, range from $300 to $800 annually. —Send us all the news you have. Dean Locals The flu epidemic v which has been spreading through this community has caused many children to miss school and others to miss work in the past week. The attendance at the Dean Grade School has been very small due to the epidemic. Misses Frances and Doris Ber- gamaschi, Virginia Funicelli and Mary Ida Wills spent several ev- enings in Cresson this past week practicing for an operetta which is to be given on March 28 and 29 by the Cresson High School. Mr. Timothy O'Leary has com- pletely recovered from injuries he sustained in an accident about a month ago while at work and has resumed his employment with the Pennsylvania Railroad Co., Pitts- burgh. Miss Jonanna Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Briggs, cel- ebrated her fourteenth birthday on Mar. 26. . Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bargama- schi and daughter, Doris, spent Saturday evening in Carrolltown. An automobile ‘ was severely damaged, although none of its pas- sengers were hurt, on Saturday ev- ening when the driver lost control of the vehicle and it crashed down an embankment striking guard- rails and two trees. Found—A new 1947 automobile license plate, No. D69112, on Route 53, Information concerning it can be obtained at the Funicelli Ser- vice Station. Veto Predicted Some congressional quarters be- lieve that President Truman will veto pending portal pay legislation and thus invite the first showdown with the Republican controlled congress over New Deal labor leg- islation. They also predicted the Presi- dent will win out because the Sen- ate “unquestionably” will sustain the veto even if the house over- rides it. House Republican leaders mean- while are debating strategy to avoid a veto of their strike-control bill which comes up for action on April 14, They, too believe they have strength enough to by-pass a veto but are apprehensive about what the Senate might do. Senate Democrats said Mr. Tru- man would veto the portal bill which outlaws $6,000,000,000 back pay suits, because it would rip the heart out of the Wagner Labor Relations Act and other fed- eral labor statutes. This already has been underscored by Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach. He warned congress to prepare for “widespread labor strikes” if the portal bill is enacted. Tune In! the North Cambria Program next Thursday, Apr. 3, and Every Thursday from 1 on (650). Sponsored by Mademoiselle Shoppe and Other North Cambria Merchants Spring Is Suit Season The Spring Suit season is on its way—those balmy days when you’ll want to look fashion-right without a coat. - We're ready to help you greet spring with a brand new array of soft- ly tailored suits. You will like their smart detailing, their vibrant, new-season colors. Stop in and select your Spring Suit now. MADEMOISELLE SHOPPE “Styles of Distinction” MAGEE AVE. Patton, Pa. EXPIRT REPAIRS AT ECONOMY PRICES Lr Service. 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