anaheim-gazette 1950-06-26

The Williams Story Heaviest Hitter, Highest Paid Are William’s Aims By JOE REICHLER Editor's note: This is the concluding article in the "Ted Williams Story" and reveals his ambitions and his attitude. BOSTON (AP)—Ted Williams has two great ambitions in life: 1. To become the greatest hitter ever in baseball. 2. To become the highest paid performer in the game. Because he was forced to spend three of the best years of his baseball career in the service of his country during the war, it took 14 years for the Boston Red Sox star to realize his goal as top paid performer. His $125,000, exclusive of a small bonus based on attendance, is the most ever paid to a player although Babe Ruth’s $80,000 in 1930 and '31 netted more because of lower taxes. Not counting this season, William's lifetime batting average is .353—third in the list of baseball immortals. Ty Cobb leads with .367 and Rogers Hornsby is second with .356. With the salary ambition realized, and a high place among the game's greatest batters assured, what lies ahead for Williams? What about his remark a couple of years ago that he planned to retire after three years? Of course he didn't mean it. "Listen, brother, if I had enough money I'd quit right now. And I mean every word of it. Sure I love to play ball and I love to hit. But if I had enough I'd quit. I guess the fans and the Negro Stars Miss African Track Tour BALTIMORE (AP)—Negroes in general and Morgan State in particular proved over the weekend they are the best short distance runners in the United States. But they miss out representing their country on a tour of South Africa. The National Amateur Athletic Union was supposed to pick the teams for five overseas tours this summer on the basis of performances in the national championships Friday and Saturday. The nine going to South Africa Aug. 25 are all white. That region is split over racial issues and the AAU for that reason reportedly passed over Negro athletes for the trip. Yet Negroes won all the flat running championships from 100 up to 800 meters. Three of them, Arthur Bragg in the 100, Bob Tyler in the 200 and George Rhoden in the 400, attend Morgan State in Baltimore. Mal Whitfield, another Negro, successfully defended his 800 championship. Dick Attlesey, currently the fastest high hurler in the world. Old Camp Tournament By CH COLUMBUS, O. C. Tournament is making must be served. There are no you tion) left in the meet sends the older pros th This 1950 meet on the yard Sciotio country club has become, generally, a darkhorses—older ones. Into the 36 hole semi such aged in the wood co as Henry Picard, respond an old fire horse; Henry W Jr., of Secane, Pa., Chance per and rainbow - hue Demaret. Demaret, 40, is of cou known and should be rank above the company he is in the semifinals. He con is only 38, if that make difference, but the record says 40. In the past, this tour been Demaret's jinx. Twi reached the semifinals or beaten each time by Ben who went on to win. The youngest in the of match play today is 33, son of a pro and a visitor on this season's win With the salary ambition realized, and a high place among the game's greatest batters assured, what lies ahead for Williams? What about his remark a couple of years ago that he planned to retire after three years? Of course he didn't mean it. "Listen, brother, if I had enough money I'd quit right now. And I mean every word of it. Sure I love to play ball and I love to hit. But if I had enough I'd quit. I guess the fans and the writers have something to do with it. But that's not the whole of it. "I'm sick and tired of all the politics in baseball. There's too much hypocrisy. Too many people are out just for the publicity they can get. There's not enough sincerity in the game. "I want to live my own life. I don't want to be hounded day and night. I'd like to go where I want and do what I want." "No, I don't want to leave Boston. I'd like to end my playing career under Tom Yawkey (Red Sox president). I don't know of a better organization for a kid to hook on with. And who pays better? "I'm perfectly happy where I am now. But it wasn't always this way. When I first heard the news that I had been sold to Boston I almost blew a fuse. "I always dreamed of playing with the Yankees or Giants. Babe Ruth was my hero. I used to dream of hitting homers into the friendly right field stands in the Yankee stadium or Polo Grounds. "Why, I had followed baseball since I was old enough to read and the Red Sox had been mired in the second division throughout my boyhood." Would he quit baseball if he were traded? "Well, I would have to be sent to a club of my choice. Otherwise I'd quit. "No matter what you may hear me say in the future, the only thing I do mean is that Yawkey has treated me as no man in the world has ever treated me and I'd be a fool to want to leave him." Did Williams ever have salary squabbles with Yawkey? "Never. I've never been a hold-out simply because Yawkey has always been more than fair with me. Last winter, for instance, Tom called me into his office and asked me what I would consider a fair salary. "Well, I'd want enough to get along on." I told him it didn't pass over Negro athletes for the trip. Yet Negroes won all the flat running championships from 100 up to 800 meters. Three of them, Arthur Bragg in the 100, Bob Tyler in the 200 and George Rhoden in the 400, attend Morgan State in Baltimore. Mal Whitfield, another Negro, successfully defended his 800 championship. Dick Attlesey, currently the fastest high hurdler in the world, will show his timber-topping in Finland and Sweden. The Southern Cal athlete did the 100 meter hurdles in 13.6 seconds, the fastest ever recorded. He also has a 13.5 time for the 120 yard hurdles up for recognition as a world mark. The Finland team leaving today also includes national champion John Twomey in the 1500, Fred Wilt in the 5000, Bob Richards in the pole vault, Sam Felton, hammer throw, Charley Moore, 400 meter hurdles, and Jack Razzetto who shared the high jump title with three others. Prep Casabans Stage Practice Jr was Schmitt's bombers 39, Welch's Warriors 37; Webber's Lakers 66, Denny's Capitols 23; and Faulkner's Nuggets 38, Golf's Royals 20 last Friday night, as high school basketball leaguers staged their initial practice fest of the summer season. John Cyprien threw in the Schmitt two point margin in an overtime session. Jim Ball and Ira Webber were high pointers for the winning Lakers, scoring 18 and 19 digits respectively. Warriors (37) Bombers (39) Webb, 0 F Cyprien, 8 Hatfield, 8 F Kahlen, 4 Gibson, 11 C Faulkner, 9 Saverdra, 4 G Herbel, 4 Coen, 2 G Schmitt, 12 Subs:—Welch's Warriors: Welch 10, Half score: Warriors 9, Bomber 13. Capitols (23) Lakers (66) Hatfield, C., 7 F Ball, 18 Roberts, 4 F Santibanez, 12 Denny, 10 C Clark, 9 Herbal, 2 G Peterson, 6 Okamoto, 0 G Webber, 19 Half score: Capitols 11, Lakers 32. Nuggets (38) Royals (20) Moody, 4 F Conklin, 7 Faulkner, 7 F Bevins, 2 Ramerize, 13 C Golf, 5 Ames, 12 G Sweeney N., 0 Salaets, 2 G Saverdra, 6 Half score: Nuggets 11, Royals 9. ceived the sum of $150 in the form of a bonus to sign with San Diego 14 years ago. Noor Tabbed Wonder Horse SAN FRANCISCO (AP) the invincible Irisher is "wonder horse" of thor racing. The five year old son of lah dispelled any doubt conceded weight instead ing it, from the kingpin Calumet Farm. Noor can pounds to 126 for Citation going away by three lee the mile and one quarter added Golden Gate Man set a new world record of lopping 1 3/5 seconds of time. Two world's records wren racing days gives Noor putted membership in the hall of fame. Both time hung decisions on Citation both times Citation himself ed the former world recie Yawkey has treated me as no man in the world has ever treated me and I'd be a fool to want to leave him." Did Williams ever have salary squabbles with Yawkey? "Never. I've never been a hold-out simply because Yawkey has always been more than fair with me. Last winter, for instance, Tom called me into his office and asked me what I would consider a fair salary. "Well, I'd want enough to get along on," I told him. "It didn't take more than 10 minutes to draw up the contract." This is the Williams who received the sum of $150 in the form of a bonus to sign with San Diego 14 years ago. STAVER TAKES MIDGET RACE SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — Jack Staver of San Francisco last night won the 25 lap feature midget auto race at the Santa Rosa speedway. Vie Gotelli of Colma was second and Jack Pacheteau of Calistoga third. No times were given as the timing device went out of order. The main division of Los Padres National forest will open 300,000 additional acres to nature lovers, deer hunters and fishermen on July 1, Forest Supervisor L. A. Rickel said. Dollar for Dollar you can't beat a Pontiac! $1957 Plus License and Tax Pontiac Drammer St Cylinder Sahi Dege Bevins Pontiac, 336 S. Los Angeles Ph. 4012 Orange County's Oldest Pontiac Dealer SPORTS Page 2 Anaheim Gazette, Monday, June 26, 1950 Old Campaigners Top PGA Tournament Competition By CHARLES CHAMBERLAIN COLUMBUS, O. (AP)—The $40,000 National PGA Golf Tournament is making a farce of the old axiom that youth must be served. There are no youngsters (in the 20-year-old classification) left in the meet. Usually the six-day tortuous grind sends the older pros to sipping tall ones on the veranda. This 1950 meet on the long yard Sciotio country club course has become, generally, a race of darkhorses—older ones. Into the 36 hole semifinals go such aged in the wood contestants as Henry Picard, responding like an old fire horse; Henry Williams, Jr., of Secane, Pa., Chandler Harper and rainbow - hued Jimmy Demaret. Demaret, 40, is of course, well known and should be ranked heads above the company he is keeping in the semifinals. He contends he is only 38, if that makes much difference, but the record book says 40. In the past, this tourney has been Demaret's jinx. Twice he has reached the semifinals only to be beaten each time by Ben Hogan, who went on to win. The youngest in the 36 holes of match play today is Williams, 33, son of a pro and a frequent visitor on this season's winter tour. Net Greats Begin Play At Wimbledon By CHARLES WHITING WIMBLEDON (AP)—The cream of all the world's amateur tennis players step onto the gleaming green lawns of Wimbledon today in a two-week scramble for the time honored British championships. The fortnight's grind, coupled with the psychological pressure of play on Wimbledon's famed center court, will be a severe test for the two pre-tournament favorites for the men's singles crown. Top-seeded Frank Sedgeman of Australia enters the fray with pulled ligaments in his right wrist. Sports Week Church League City Park Tonight 7:30—St. Boniface vs Bethel Baptist. 8:45—Calvary Baptist vs Grace Lutheran. Thursday 7:30—Zion Lutheran vs St. Boniface. 8:45—Grace Lutheran vs Bethel Baptist. Optimist Baseball La Palma Park Tuesday 8:15—Anaheim vs Hawthorne. Thursday 8:00—Pomona vs Brea. Legion Baseball La Palma Park Tuesday 7:00—Anaheim vs Newport. Wednesday 7:30—Anaheim vs Laguna. Ferrie Nabs SC Golf Crown GLENDALE (AP)—Jim Ferrie is the new Southern California amateur golf champion today, having edged his fellow Long Beach resident, Del Walker, 1-up on the 36th hole of the final match. The 51st annual tournament wound up yesterday on the par-73 Ikes Lead Rifle Race With two of the down, the Isaac Walton leads the 1950 edition ofheim City Rifle chatch. The Ikes' score second spot are last yearthe Anaheim Rifle andwith a total of 3577Lold third spot with 33by the Ikettes, 3209Colonist Girls. Gene Stevens, presiAssociated Rifle clubdividual competitionmark. Second is Kenthe Anaheim Rifle andwith 380. Sterling Mun same club, and Elk Raare tied for third withCompetition takes pAssociated Rifle clubdoor range. Firing co6:30 and continuesTuesday through FridaTeam championship termined by highestten-men score for theperiod. Individual honordetermined by the hiaggregate for the saContestants fire 10from prone and standi WIMBLEDON BULLETIN (By The AssociatedJohn Bromwich,Aufeated Matthew Murppe6-0, 6-2, 6-2.Irvin Dorfman,Newfeated Jaime Bartrolli6-3, 6-2.Gardnar Mulloy,MixedRaymundo Deyro3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 9-7. above the company he is keeping in the semifinals. He contends he is only 38, if that makes much difference, but the record book says 40. In the past, this tourney has been Demaret's jinx. Twice he has reached the semifinals only to be beaten each time by Ben Hogan, who went on to win. The youngest in the 36 holes of match play today is Williams, 33, son of a pro and a frequent visitor on this season's winter tour. He hasn't been projected as far into the limelight before and is rather blinded by it all. He was a quarter-finalist in 1949. Harper, 36, is recognized as a pretty tough competitor. But he has never advanced beyond the second round in three previous PGA'S. The semifinals send Demaret against Harper and Picard after Williams. Picard trounced heavily favored Johnny Palmer, the 1949 runnerup, 10 and 8 in yesterday's 36 hole quarterfinals. Williams whipped Dave Douglas 1-up. Demaret ousted slender Ray Gafford of Dallas 5 and 4. Harper cinched a 1-up surprising win over Lloyd Mangrum, the "people's choice" with a hot putter. Noor Tabbed Wonder Horse SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Noor, the invincible Irisher, is the new "wonder horse" of thoroughbred racing. The five year old son of Nasrullah dispelled any doubt as to his greatness Saturday at Golden Gate Fields when he outran Citation for the fourth time in a row. This one was the more convincing because, for the first time, he conceded weight, instead of accepting it, from the kingpin of the Calumet Farm. Noor carried 127 pounds to 126 for Citation and won going away by three lengths in the mile and one quarter $50,000 added Golden Gate Mandicap. He set a new world record of 1:58 1/5, lopping 1 3/5 seconds off the old time. Two world's records within seven racing days gives Noor undisputed membership in the equine hall of fame. Both times Noor hung decisions on Citation and both times Citation himself bettered the former world record. On June 17, the horse from the players step onto the gleaming green lawns of Winnmbledon today in a two-week scramble for the time honored British championships. The fortnight's grind, coupled with the psychological pressure of play on Winnbledon's famed center court, will be a severe test for the two pre-tournament favorites for the men's singles crown. Top-seeded Frank Sedgeman of Australia enters the fray with pulled ligaments in his right wrist. He faces British Davis Cup player Howard Walton in the opening round. Billy Talbert, New Yorker who is seeded No. 2, is making his first appearance in the all-England championship. Talbert's first round foe is unranked Norman Kitovitz, an English player. Other American matches in the 64 opening day skirmishes on 15 courts are: Budge Patty, Los Angeles, vs. Raymoundo Deyro, Philippines; Art Larson, San Francisco vs. Vladimir Cernik, Egypt; Gardner Mulloy, Miami vs. Josip Palada, Yugoslavia; Vic Seixas, Philadelphia, vs. Sven Davidson, Sweden; Fred Kovaleski, Hamtramck, Mich., vs. R. G. Reeve, Britain; Irv Dorfman, New York, vs. Jaime Bartoli, Spain; Tony Trabert, Cincinnati, vs. B. W. Rooe, South Africa. Ladies day, combining tennis and fashion competition, is tomorrow. The titleholders are, respectively, Louise Brough and Gerlude (Gorgeous Gussie) Moran. Miss Brough is expected to get stiffest competition from two fellow-Americans, Mrs. Margaret Osborne DuPont and Doris Hart. Mrs. DuPont is a former titleholder, while Miss Hart has been beaten by both of them in the finals. Gussie's leading rival has not been nominated, but all eyes are centered speculatively on Nancy Chafee, another captivating California miss with a flair for fancy tennis duds. ALBUQUEDQUE (AP)—The 53rd annual NCAA championship golf tournament opened today with 176 individuals and 27 teams representing 48 colleges and universities. Qualifying rounds are scheduled today and tomorrow. The tourney winds up Saturday on the par 72 6813-yard University of New Mexico course. Ferrie Nabs SC Golf Crown GLENDALE (AP)—Jim Ferrie is the new Southern California amateur golf champion today, having edged his fellow Long Beach resident, Del Walker, 1-up on the 36th hole of the final match. The 51st annual tournament wound up yesterday on the par-73 Oakmont country club course here. Ferrie, who has never won much of anything except club affairs, was never ahead until the 32nd hole. He took a 1-up lead at this point and held it the rest of the way. Walker lost his chance to pull even by landing in a trap on the 36th. The two shotmakers breezed over the course in rapid time. They finished the round in only five hours, 10 minutes. ANOTHER AGAINST THE PUBLIC AND INDUSTRY A President Truman's EMERGENCY BOA of 18 cents an hour, or $1.44 a day of North America. • Notwithstanding the tremen expenses involved, the Railroads' answer Union leaders' answ Swimming Lessons Begin July 6 Summer swimming lessons, sponsored by the Recreation Department begin July 6 at the City Park plunge. Students will be classed according to age groups for the half hour sessions which run Tuesday through Saturday, according to plunge supervisor John Wallin. The fee is 10 cents per lesson. Towels will be furnished. Instructors will be Miss Agnes Heying and Miss Pat Booth. The schedule—12 years and over: 9-9:30; 10 to 11: 9:35-10:05; eight to nine; 10-10:40; seven and eight: 10:45-11:45; six and seven: 11:20-11:50; five and six: 11:55-12:25. The pool is open to the public from 1:30 to 9 p.m. on weekdays. Saturday hours are 1:30-6. ALBUQUEDQUE (AP)—The 53rd annual NCAA championship golf tournament opened today with 176 individuals and 27 teams representing 48 colleges and universities. Qualifying rounds are scheduled today and tomorrow. The tourney winds up Saturday on the par 72 6813-yard University of New Mexico course. BASEBALL STANDINGS By The Associated Press Pacific Coast League W L Pet GBL Hollywood ... 56 33 .629 — Oakland ... 51 36 .586 4 San Diego ... 49 42 .538 8 Portland ... 42 43 .494 12 San Francisco ... 43 46 .483 13 Seattle ... 41 47 .466 14½ Los Angeles ... 40 50 .444 16½ Sacramento ... 33 58 .363 24 Yesterday's Games Hollywood ... 4-7, San Francisco 3-8. Sacramento 6-1, San Diego 1-7. Oakland 11-7, Los Angeles 1-5. Portland 9-2, Seattle 1-3. Games Today No games scheduled. American League W L Pet GBL Detroit ... 40 19 .678 — New York ... 39 24 .619 3 Cleveland ... 36 26 .581 5½ Boston ... 36 30 .545 7½ Washington ... 28 34 .452 13½ Chicago ... 27 34 .443 14 Philadelphia ... 22 41 .349 20 St. Louis ... 20 40 .333 20½ Yesterday's Games New York 8-3, Detroit 2-6. Boston 11-8, St. Louis 5-2. Cleveland 7-3, Washington 6-5. Chicago 7-4, Philadelphia 6-13. Games Today Chicago at Detroit—Pierce (5-5) vs Trucks (3-1). Only game scheduled. National League W L Pet GBL Brooklyn ... 34 23 .596 — Philladelphia ... 34 24 .586 % St. Louis ... 34 25 .576 1 Boston ... 32 27 .542 -3 Chicago ... 29 27 .518 5 New York ... 29 29 .500 % Pittsburgh ... 22 38 .367 % Cincinnati ... 19 40 .322 % Yesterday's Games Cincinnati 5-6, New York 3-4. Pittsburgh 16, Brooklyn 11. Boston 4, St. Louis 0. Chicago 11-1, Philadelphia 8-2. Games Today No Games scheduled. Union leaders' answer In face of Board findings to the contrary, a decrease of 31 cents an hour, or $2.48 a day have called a completely unjustified strike, effective June 25. On June 15, an Emergency Board appointed by President Truman under the terms of the Railway Labor Act recommended the railroads grant switchmen a four-hour week and a wage increase of 18 cents an hour, or $1.44 for an eight-hour day. Despite the added financial burden involved, the railroads are ready to accept these recommendations, as they have always accepted Emergency Board recommendations on national issues. But the leaders of the Switchmen's Union refuse to accept! They demand an average increase of 31 CENTS AN HOUR OR $2.48 A DAY—although their present earnings are substantially higher than those of workers in other industries! Board Says Demands Unjustified In its report, the Board declared this demand unjustified by all the evidence presented. It also pointed out that it would give the switchmen an unfair pay advantage over other groups of railroad employees, and would add too great a burden to railroad costs. Here is another case of a railroad union flouting the findings of an Emergency Board—another case of calling a crippling strike. Ikes Lead Rifle Race With two of the four weeks down, the Isaac Walton rifle club leads the 1950 edition of the Anaheim City Rifle championship match. The Ikes' score is 3594. In second spot are last year's champs, the Anaheim Rifle and Pistol club, with a total of 3577. The Elks hold third spot with 3385, followed by the Ikettes, 3209, Cadets and Colonist Girls. Gene Stevens, president of the Associated Rifle clubs leads individual competition with a 384 mark. Second is Kenny Wire of the Anaheim Rifle and Pistol Club with 380. Sterling Murdock, of the same club, and Elk Ralph Osborn are tied for third with 376 apiece. Competition takes place at the Associated Rifle club's new outdoor range. Firing commences at 6:30 and continues until 9:30 Tuesday through Friday evenings. Team championship will be determined by highest aggregate ten-men score for the four week period. Individual honors will be determined by the highest single aggregate for the same period. Contestants fire 10 shots each from prone and standing positions. WIMBLEDON BULLETIN (By The Associated Press) John Bromwich, Australia, defeated Matthew Murphy, Ireland, 6-0, 6-2, 6-2. Irvin Dorfman, New York, defeated Jaime Bartrolli, Spain, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. Gardnar Mulloy, Miami, defeated Raymundo Deyro, Philippines, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 9-7. Hollywood Park Opens New Racing Plant Tomorrow By BOB MYERS INGLEWOOD, Calif.—AP)—Hollywood Park, rebuilt and redecorated to the tune of about $3,000,000 since it was virtually demolished by fire a year ago, opens a 20-day meeting tomorrow. "Hollywood Park will be bigger, better and more beautiful than ever," said general manager Jack MacKenzie last May as he watched firemen put out the last swirling flames that wrecked the vast plant just a few days before its meeting was to begin. Those were not idle words, as the new creation itself proves today. This giant of race track structures, called by many the most luxurious of any in the world, seats 23,475, probably the largest number in the nation. For the comfort and convenience of patrons, it would be hard to match. All told, it can accommodate 75,000 people, which incidentally is about 3,000 more than the record turnout on Memorial Day in 1948, and its huge parking areas can handle 24,000 automobiles. Feature race tomorrow is the preview handicap, a six-furlong dash for three-year-olds and up. Leading candidate is Abe Hirschberg's Bolero, rated as one of the fastest sprinters in racing and able to crack the track record of 1.09 3/5 for the distance. Mrs. John P. Adams has a formidable entry of Miche and Grandpere, but the former is a doubtful starter. Other eligibles include Manyunk, Blue Border, Rising Prices, Star Fiddle and Golden Glory. Hollywood Park is operating a McGrath Wins Big Car Title LANGHORNE, Pa. (P) — The 100-mile national big car racing championship belongs today to Jack McGrath of South Pasadena, Calif. He won it before a crowd of 18,-000 by driving the distance over the one-mile speedway here in one hour, seven minutes, 47.01 seconds. Only six of the 18 starting cars finished in the race open only to Indianapolis-registered drivers and Indianapolis-type cars. They were, in order: Henry Banks, Compton, Calif.; Ken Stevenson, Milwaukee, Wis.; Duke Dinsmore, Dayton, O.; Duke Nalon, Chicago, and Fred Agabashian, Alhambra, Calif. Johnny Parsons, Van Nuys, Calif., this year's Indianapolis winner failed to qualify but drove as substitute for Troy Ruttman, Ontario, Calif., for a time until he was forced out. Ruttman, taking the lead on the fifth lap, had to quit after 46th, complaining of illness. WIMBLEDON BULLETIN (By The Associated Press) John Bromwich, Australia, defeated Matthew Murphy, Ireland, 6-0, 6-2, 6-2. Irvin Dorfman, New York, defeated Jaime Bartroli, Spain, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. Gardnar Mulloy, Miami, defeated Raymundo Deyro, Philippines, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 9-7. Art Larsen, San Leandro, Calif., defeated Vladimir Cernik, Egypt, 8-6, 7-5, 6-2. Eric Sturgess, South Africa, defeated John Horn, England, 6-0, 6-2, 6-0. Billy Talbert, New York, defeated Norman Kitowitz, England, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4. The Pacific Electric Railway co. has put additional buses on its Los Angeles-Balboa-Seal Beach line today to replace Red Car service being discontinued June 30. Leading candidate is Abe Hirschberg's Bolero, rated as one of the fastest sprinters in racing and able to crack the track record of 1.09 3/5 for the distance. Mrs. John P. Adams has a formidable entry of Miche and Grandpere, but the former is a doubtful starter. Other eligibles include Manyunk, Blue Border, Rising Prices, Star Fiddle and Golden Glory. Hollywood Park is operating a split season this year, with the first portion ending July 22 and the fall meeting starting Nov. 7 and ending Dec. 16 after a 30-day run. The split season was granted because the track could not be rebuilt in time for the customary May inaugural. PATTERSON, N. J. (A)—It was so hot in Patterson over the weekend that three refrigerators, laboring overtime, burst into flames. The fire department put each one out with little trouble. Richter Annexes Sportscar Race SANTA ANA (A)—Roy Richter, Bell, yesterday won the 40-mile sportcar race on the runways of the Santa Ana naval air station in the time of 39 min., 16.10 sec. He dove a Mercury-powered Allard. Second was Phil Hill, trailed by Jack McAfee, both in Jaguars. OTHER STRIKE E AND INDUSTRY AND AGRICULTURE SERVED BY FIVE WESTERN RAILROADS EMERGENCY BOARD recommends a 40-hour week and a pay increase or $1.44 a day for switchmen represented by the Switchmen’s Union ending the tremendous increase in their answer to Board is... YES! NO! NO! 铃声’ answer to Board is... ings to the contrary, union leaders insist on hours work. This would be an average inhour, or $2.48 a day. So Union leaders tently unjustified strike on 5 Western rail25. Board apan under the Act recomswitchmen a increase of 18 8-hour day. burden indy to accept they have alboard recoms. Switchmen’s demand an AN HOUR OR present earnthan those of unjustified shared this deevidence prethat it would pay advanrailroad emeat a burden railroad union Emergency g a crippling strike in an outrageous and reckless atempt to force demands which the Board clearly labels as unjustified! Leaders of the Switchmen’s Union are calling this strike in defiance of the Board—in defiance of the facts—and at the expense of the public! In its report on this case, the Board made this statement: "The railroad industry, the Board believes, needs above all else a period of relative stability to adjust and adapt itself to present competitive post-war conditions." Despite this warning, the leaders of the Switchmen’s Union are upsetting the apple-cart—forcing a completely unjustified strike against everybody who uses the railroads. It is time to put an end to such un-American tactics! The Answer to a Raw Attempt At Dictatorship is “No!” In the interest of the public who depend on the railroads every day, there can be only one answer to this outrageous and dictatorial action by the leaders of the Switchmen’s Union. And that answer is—“NO!” We are publishing this and other advertisements to talk to you at first hand about matters which are important to everybody.