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Al Thomas, Whitehill Get Cronin’s “O. K.” : Seven Major Pilots See Flag Chance BRIEF TESTS SHOW PARFIT FOR GRIND "No Fears Felt for. Tommy’s Doctored Arm—Southpaw at Best in Years. BY JOHN B. KELLER. RD!NAR_ILY, a big league manager hesitates to rate O highly a pitcher, who, in no start during the train- ing period, has gone over the full route of nine innings. The game is the accepted gauge for the pilot. Yet Joe Cronin, the Nationals’ boy field boss, puts the stamp of ap- proval on both Alphonse Thomas and Earl Whitehill and neither ; has gone through the regulation string of innings thus far this year. “They have shown me enough to make me believe they are ready for all they’ll have to do,” said | Joe after watching them turn back the Buffalo Club in the Sun- day tussling in Griffith Stadium. “Thomas has convinced me that the arm he had repaired last Winter is quite sound again, dependable in every way. Whitehill breezed through his workout 50 impressively there's no question ‘as to his condition. They're both in shape for the grind.” " Tommy's performance against the Bisons was particularly pleasing to th young Washington chieftain. Althoug] the pitcher had contended right along . that the surgical treatment he received shortly after the last season ended had restored his arm to normal condition, those in charge of the club were some- what skeptical. They have no doubts now. As to Whitehill, the Washington field directorate had awaited assurance only of the pitcher's improvement in control ‘before rating him in fine fettle for heavy campaigning. For some time there has been no question as to his physical fit- ness. In his last two appearances Whitehill's ability to pitch to’'a spot has been so marked that the “control” question seems out. ITH Tommy and Whitehill tabbed | “O K” by the boy field boss, the | Nationals’ mound *big five” finally is lined up for the heavy going the club will come across day after tomorrow, when the chase for the American League championship gets under way. Al Crowder and Monte Weaver, the two that shouldered the greater part of the Washington pitching burden last season, have demonstrated they are in splendid trim for the grind. So has Walter Stewart, although not slated to go a nine-inning route until today. But the left-hander trains so easily that he did not need much time to reach the peak of condition. For quite a while with him it has been only a matter of maintaining his fine k- LPHONSE THOMAS is finally passed by his bosses after hurling only 15 innings under fire, but he probably has .done more work, all told, than any other member of the Washington curv- ing corps this Spring. ‘Through six weeks down South, the chunky right-hander went through a steady grind. So eager was he to prove to all concerned that the operation of last Fall and the later treatments given by Trainer Mike Martin had thoroughly repaired the pitching arm for years handicapped by bone chips inflaming the tendons that he went out of his way to find some exercise apt to be beneficial. Almost daily, he hurled to batters and was on the hill for long terms, too. Tommy did a lot of free throwing also, toiled with a medicine ball and went through stunts planned to give his shoulder muscles plenty of action. He worked earnestly to get his arm in proper trim and just as earnestly to build up generally. Tommy perhaps ‘was the club’s most wlllingn“rmd ‘work- er.” He seemed to delight in the jogging about the Biloxi Park that was done to improve his underpinning and wind, the one training stunt so distasteful to vir- -tually all big leaguers. Tommy’s earnestness was worth while. It brought back the arm that for sev- eral seasons was in such poor shape he appeared through as a pitcher. He looks far from being that now. Instead, Tommy is regarded by his Jeaders as one of the Nationals’ best hill bets of the year. 'HAT three-inning term Whitehill i went through yesterday was merely intended as an arm-loosener, ac- cording to Manager Cronin. “Just to keep Earl in the splendid form he was in when he came up from the South last week,” said Joe. “It was only his fifth time in a game this Spring and the longest he had been in the box was six innings. ‘Earl is a pitcher who can stand a lot of work. The more work he gets, the better he is. “He needed no nine-inning test to show me he can go. Why, Earl could have finished that game he pitched here last Wednesday. And for that matter, he could have gone a full game yester- day. Whitehill says he is in better condition now than he has been in years, and I believe it.” DISPUTED CHAMPIONS| HEAD FISTIC PROGRAM Wolgast Will Battle Allen To- | night, While Miller Has Bout With Sunday Tomorrow. By the Associated Press. EW YORK, April 10.—Professional boxing drifts along at a slow pace this week with two disputed cham- pions, Freddie Miller and Midget \“1014I gast. heading the parade. Miller, National Boxing Association featherweight titleholder, Sunday of Portland, Oreg., in a 10-round non-title match, at Portland, tomorrow night. Tonight, at Atlantic City, Wolgast, recognized in some States as_ world flyweight champion, meets Johnny Allen of New York in an eight-rounder. His title will not be at stake. SRR SRR R SHIRES DODGING MINORS Dropped by Braves, He Will Scout Around for Awhile. CHICAGO, April 10 (P).—Arthur “The Great” Shires, who has been given a chance by the Boston Braves to find| another base ball position, today said he wasn't in a hurry about it. “I'm going to scout around awhile before taking any minor league job,” he told friends. Coast League ©Oakland, 5-8; Missions, 4-13. Bacramento, 5-1; Hollywood, 3-10. ; Portlandy 4-3. ; Seattle, 5 Francisco, 2 % A 10 ~ faces Andy | [ Eight Straight E o 0 o ] BU! Marshall, Smith. 1b. Tucker. .. Koenecke, Carnegie.’ 1f. English, ' 3b. Tarr, s 10110 A F o o 0 o 0 0 Crouse. 0 Lisenby Gould. . Caraway, o o 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 | om | Totals WASH! Kuhel, 1b. Myer,' 2b... HORHOSE < Thomas. .. ‘Whitehill, p.. ‘Totals . . . Buffalo . 001 | Washington ... 0 2 0 0 Runs batted in—Bolton (2 ). Schulte, Kerr, Harrls (2). Two-base . Smith, Goslin, Kerr. Home run Stolen base—Goslin. Double plays —Tarr to Marshall (2). Left on bases— lo, 3; Washington, 5. Bases on balls— : off Thomas, 1; off Struck out—By | 00000 0—1 3030 x—8 Smith, Goslin Twi A. A. WILL OPEN 32D \CAMPAIGN TOMORROW Circuit Is Exactly Same as When It Started—Play-Off Plan Gives All Chance. BY PAUL MICKELSON. Associated Press Sports Writer. HICAGO, April 10.—The American Association, a class AA circuit standing exactly as it started, opens its thirty-second season on the Eastern front tomorrow with Columbus favored to beat the field in games won but with every team granted a chance to win the title under a new play-off system. The opening schedule: Minneapolis at Columbus, St. Paul at Toledo. Kansas City at Louisville. Milwaukee at Indianapolis. Under the new play-off system, adopted by the financially harassed club owners after two one-sided pen- nant races, a 154-game schedule will be played after which the team with the highest percentage among the West- ern clubs (Minneapolis, St. Paul, Mil- waukee and Kansas City) will meet the team with the highest percentage of the Eastern division (Columbus, To- ledo, Indianapolis and Louisville) for the league title and the right to meet the International League champion in the little world series. Thus a fifth- place club may rise up and win the championship in a seven-game series. )| By the Associated Press. HE E CHISOK ARE COCKY 1S CUBS ACAN BOW :18,000 See City Tigle Won. | Indians Stirred by Sec- ond Loss to Reds. HICAGO, April 10—Chicago’s ‘White Sox, out of base ball's doldrums with the best team in 10 years, are ready for any- | thing now. ‘They've beaten their Cub rivals for the Spring city base ball champion- ship, three games to one. The two great rivals broke even in their two exhibition battles at Los An- geles last month and renewed _their series in Chicago. Saturday the White Sox won, 1 to 0, behind four-hit pitch- ing by Ted Lyons and Milt Gaston and Al Simmons’ home run. Yesterday, before a crowd of 18,000, they com- pleted their triumph with a 12-to-6 victory, smashing out 12 hits off the deliveries of Pat Malone, Burleigh Grimes and young Roy Henshaw. Simmons and Mule Haas, who can’t | forget how they helped the Athletics | beat the Cubs in the 1929 world series, had a field day during yesterday's romp as the hungry White Sox fans howled gleefully. “Better move those fences back,” shouted Al. “It's a good thing we're not in your league.” Simmons got' only one hit, a single, but Haas drove in four runs and scored two himself with a double and two singles. INCINNATI, April 10 (#)—The Cin- cinnati Reds faced St. Paul of the American Association today in their final game of the exhibition sea- son. Bob Smith and Keith Frazier ‘were assigned to mound duty. Approximately 2,500 fans, the largest crowd of the year, saw the Reds de- feat the Cleveland Indians, 5 to 4, yes- terday, in a 10-inning game. It was the Reds’ eighth victory in 13 exhibi- tion games with major league teams. CLEVELAND, April 10 (#).—Batting practice and plenty of it was the order for the Indians’ first appearance of the season on their home stamping ground today. The way the Cincinnati Reds trampled Cleveland, 5 to 0, Saturday and 5-to 4 Sunday, emphasized the need for development of an offensive punch before the Wednesday opener at Detroit. SHEPPARD STARTS -WELL SHEPHERDSTOWN, W. Va. April 10.—Shepherd College opened its base ball season here yesterday by defeating Martinsburg Blue Sox, 9 to 2, in a game terminated at the end of the fifth inning by rain. AR, -] JUST BEFORE THE WASHINGTON D. C., MONDAY BATTLE. 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Joe Triner, chairman of the com- mission, called all principals of the “championship” match before him with an announced determination to make a full investigation. Savoldi, former Notre Dame foot ball star, met Londos at the Chicago Stadium Priday night in a battle widely advertised “for the world’s championship.” ‘To the amazement of 8000 fans, Referee Bob Managofl, a veteran Chicago wrestler, awarded the first and only fall to Savoldi. Manager Ed White immediately claimed the match was only an ‘“ex- hibition” and Londos charged that there was no fall. Savoldi claimed he won fairly and that he was the new “world’s pion,” despite the announcement of President Harry J. Landry of the Na- tional Wrestling Association that he would not be recognized as such. With such claims, together with scores of rumors, churning up the wrestling waters, Triner called today'’s meeting with the threat to ban profes- sional wrestling indefinitely in Illinois. A sports writer, who predicted a | victory for Savoldi last Friday night, came out today with the charge that the entire affair was a build-up for a “championship match” between Londos and Savoldi before a World's{ Falr crowd in June or July. BOWLERS TO CELEBRATE WINCHESTER, Va, April 10—/ Mayor C. R. Anderson and executives of concerns represented in the league will be guests of honor tomorrow night when the Winchester Duckpin League will celebrate the closing of the pen- nant race with a banquet at the George Washington Hotel. American Legion won the champion- St. ) Exhibition Games BY the Associated Press. Yeserday's Results. New York (A), 3; Brooklyn (N), 1. Cincinnati (N.), 5; Cleveland (A), 4; 10 innings. Chicago (A.), 12; Chicago (N.), 6. Boston (N.), 4; Boston (A.), 2. St. Louis (A.), 2; 8t. Louis (N.), 1. Newark (I.L.), 2; Philadelphia (A.), 1. ‘Washington (A),8; Buffalo (I.L.),1. Pittsburgh (N.), 6; Kansas City (A. A), 5. (NB)nl?more (I. L), 6; Philadelphia Indianapolis (A. A), 4; Paul (A. A), 2. Toledo (A.A.),5; Knoxville (8.A),1. Rochester (1. .), 8; Columbus (A. A), 3. Today’s Schedule. Cincinnati (N.) vs. St. Paul (A. A), at_Cincinnati. Pittsburgh (N.) vs. Louisville (A. A.), at_Louisville. Philadelphia (A.) vs. Brooklyn (N.), at_Brooklyn. ‘Washington (A.) vs. Baltimore (I.L.), at_Washington. New York (A.) vs. Army, at West Point. _— MARLBORO BOOTERS WIN Score Over German - Americans, 6-0, in Cup Tie Competition. Semi-final brackets in the cup tie of the Washington and Southeastern District Soccer Association were earned yesterday by the Marlboro eleven in winning, 6-0, over the German-Ameri- can Seconds, on the Benning fleld. The other scheduled game in the tourney -went to Gaithersburg by forfeit, the Recreation League Selects failing to appear. Sam Emnst scored three goals and his brother, O. Ernst counted two for Marlboro. R. Miichell contributed the other tally. No tourney games are scheduled next Sunday. Play will be resumed the following week. FORESTVILLE NINE WINS FORESTVILLE, Va., April 10.—The Forestville A. C. base ball team opened its season with an 11-6 win over the ship. Other clubs to compete were Ro- tary, Kiwanis and Lions Clubs, North- ern Virginia Power Co., Handley High | School Faculty, O’'Sullivan Rubber Co. | and Coca-Cola’ Bottling Co. ! Robinson A. C. here yesterday. Free- man-and Murphy pitched for the win- ners, whose attack was led by Oliver, ][{nnham and Dailey. Each got three its. AGGING the Sunday set-to to sweep the two-game set with the Buffalo club was merely a | romp for the Cronin crew. It stepped out in the second inning to take a lead, and after the fifth never was threatened in the fray it took, 8 to 1. Backing the pretty pitching provided | by Al Thomas and Earl Whitehill with | a 10-thump attack, the Nationals made | the scrap decidedly one-sided. They beat Hod Lisenbee, an old gnl, in the first three innings, then picked up the remainder of their runs off Bill Gould, who hurled three rounds, and Pat Cara- way, who used to left hand for the ‘White Sox, trotted out hy. Manager Ray | Schalk to finish for the Bisons. There were _three . extra-base = hits among the 10 clouted by the home side. Two were doubles by Goslin. and Kerr. But the prize one was a home run rammed Jinto the sun parlor by Dave Harris iff the seventh session. The sherifl’s homer was a high and handsome hoist that landed in the bleachers several rows above the front rail. Had it not been impeded by a strong cross wind, the ball would have settled many rows higher. That's how much Dave put into his punch. N getting their runs, the Nationals showed how not to waste hits. Only one of their 10 blows failed to fig- ure in the scoring. Bluege and Bolton accounted for a brace of markers in the second round, In the Harris Hits High-Flying Homer 'As Griffmen Again Beat Bisons p) backed by singles by fifth, Kuhel singled and after two were out Cronin singled, Goslin doubled and Schulte hit for a base. Result, three runs. Myer opened the seventh with a single, Kerr doubled after one was out and Harris hit his homer after two were out. Three more tallies. NLY four hits and one pass were} gleaned off Tommy and Whitehill by the Bisons, the hits off the former. A single and a double got the visitors exactly nothing in the second inning for Koenecke, trying to score from first when Tarr whacked the lwo»bl‘gjr, was cut down at the plate for a side- retiring out by Cronin's fine relay of Manush’s return. ‘The Bisons got two more hits in the third, but wouldn’t have found the plate then had not Schulte slipped on two plays in center. Crouse fanned to start the inning, but Lisenbee rolled a single to center and took an extra base when the Washington middie fielder let the ball get away. Marshall popped out, then Smith shot a hit to center. Again | Schulte foozled and Lisenbee scored. Smith made third on the error and Tucker walked, but when a double-theft | was attempted Smith was tngged oft the far corner and neatly nabbed. After that, not a Bison got on the runway until the ninth when with one Clil‘b Smith made first base as Boken, ‘Whitehill | though, he easily disposef of the LIGHT PRACTICE ONLY FOR NATS TOMORROW Will “Knock Off” at Noon Mana- ger Cronin Says—Manush’s Streak at Bat Snapped. IR string of 22 exhibition games out of the way after the battle with the Baltimore Orioles this afternoon, the Nationals will have little to do in the way of base ball toil be- fore swinging into the championship chase Wednesday. Only a light work-out is scheduled for tomorrow in Griffith Stadium. The entire squad is to report at 10:30 o'clock and Manager Joe Cronin says that all hands will “knock off” when the whistle blows at noon. Manush’s consecutive game-hitting streak_went blooie in yesterday's clash with Buffalo. After driving the ball to safety at least once in each of 16 engagements in a row, Heinie went hit- less in four times at bat. Kuhel, with a very sore right arm, due to the bruising suffered when struck by a pitched ball Saturday, went through the game at his first base post. At bat he made two singles and afield he accepted a dozen chances, although each catch was painful he declared. Nick Altrock was back on the job for the first time in nine days. Fully recovered from the digestive disorder suffered down South, the coach was as chipper as ever. GALLAUDET PAYS TRIBUTE Honors Roy Stewart, Class of '99, One of Its Great Boosters. One of Gallaudet's most consistent boosters, Roy J. Stewart of the class of '99, was signally honored Saturday at the twenty-third annual supper of the institution’s athletic association. Presi- dent Percival Hall, Vice President Charles R. Ely and Coach Teddy Hughes heaped praise on Stewart, describing him as an alumnus whose devotion to the institution has remained enthusi- astic for nearly two score years. Dr. Hall presented Stewart with a life membership in the athletic asso- clation and a gold “G” key watch charm. The honor was a surprise to him. Stewart, a resident of the District, graduated from Gallaudet College when it was known as the National Deaf Mute College. He was responsible for the establishment of the Gallaudet Athletic Advisory Board and now is national president of the Gallaudet Alumni Association. Harold C. Larsen, a senior, past president of the athletic association, was toastmaster, and Seth Crockett, Jjunior, and Robert Horgen, sophomore, were oOther students who spoke. 20 YEARS AGO IN THE STAR. ARY ZULEIMA PROCTOR and Mary Petrie of McKinley Man- uel Training School are the first girls in the history of high school rifle matches in the District to win the junior marksmen’s medals. Boys gaining medals were H. O, Strawn, L. Morrison, D. L. Alexander, E. B. Hunt, H. Given, D. L. Kent, A. O. Ridgely, A. B. Prosise, A. Gibson, J. O. Creech, J. S. Petrie, E. Lewis, F. Dodson, B. Mobley, L. Sargeant, T. De Foe, C. Hough, E. Sutfin, L. J. Schultz, J. F. Chase, T. Gerber, E. H. Windle, W. O. Nettleton, L. F. Dieterich, J. Hop- kins, P. Stein, H. Berliner, H. Hoff- man, W. O. Burger, C. A. Appel, J. A. E. Hummer, R. Pettitt and J. W. Le Among leading members of the Nautllus Swimming Club of the Y. M. C. A. are Eiliason, Knight, Karrick, Burch and Miller. Joe Turner, middleweight wrestler, Eberly, W. B. wis. two batters. defeated in a match here, omtiirh oy S veteran | The Big Parade Forms, HIS is the week when the big parade starts from 16 hostile camps. The line is forming— Babe Ruth, colossus of clout, sultan of swat, mandarin of maul and walloper of what-not—Dizzy Dean, the “l;ik',ek;outtl'l kmg;[prl\.dwunek!. the cove e W] h arm—Lou Gehrig, the crown prince of punch— Jimmy Foxx, the modern Thor—Lefty Grove, the sidewheel sniper—Lefty O'Doul, the human batting eye—Cubs, Pirates and Cardinals—Yankees, Ath- letics and Senators—Indians, Dodgers, | Phillies, Braves, Tigers and.the entire menagerie. Few realize the real philosophy or purpose of base ball, which is this— the entertainment and added interest it gives to millions of people from April to October, both through the games played and the box scores printed to unfold the daily work of each star. The two pennant races are the main factors—but outside of this there is a deep national interest in the showing made by well known stars. Will Babe |Ruth regain his home-run kingdom? Will Jimmy Foxx or Lou Gehrig take over the heavy artillery? How will Dizzy Dean, the Cardinal star, rank | with the season's pitching leaders? Ball players come from every section of the country. Each one has an old home town following his big league career, keeping track of almost every | hit and every error. As far as the populace at large is concerned, there is much more to a base ball season than the paid admis- | sions at the gate—which are by no means unimportant owners and players are concerned. The Two Pennant Races. | THE new season will be pried open | Wednesday afternoon with the New i York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pi- |rates picked to hammer their way through for another world series show. | There is this difference—the Yan- | kees are conceded a definite edge with the pitching and the runmaking power they carry, while the Pirates are given only a slight shade over Cubs and Car- dinals, with Phillies, Dodgers, Giants and Braves conceded at least a working chance. The rating to date looks to be along these lines: American League. 1—New York. _ 2, 3—Philadelphia and Washington— just about even. 4—Cleveland—with a good shot at second place. Second _division—Detroit, | Chicago and Boston. National League. 1—Pittsburgh—by a shade. 2—Chicago. 3—St. Louis—with the pitching to call on. 4—Brooklyn. 5, 6, 7—New York, Philadelphia, Bos- ton—bunched. 8—Cincinnati—But better year ago. There is a chance that the Yankees may slip a notch or two from 1932 as Athletics, Senators and Cleveland In- dians come tearing along with enough steam to make a hot four-cornered fight. But there is almost a certainty that at least four clubs will keep well bunched in the National League most of the way and that one or two ‘others won't be very far back of the leading pack. As far as the elastic and brittle dope is concerned, the National League should put on one of the most compact pen- nant fights in many years where al- most anything might happen. Inside Angles. the Yankees could count on the same returns this season from Ruth, Sewell, Lazzeri and Johnny Allen— there would be nothing to it. But Ruth and Sewell have been through more than their share of wars. ‘They have come to a place in the road where no forecast can be made. Allen had a sensational year in 1932. Whether he can come close to repeating is & gamble. t remains to be seen how much the Athletics will miss Simmons, Haas and Dykes—what shape Cochrane will carry —how Earnshaw will come along. Both Washington and Cleveland are strong enough to keep the fight steamed “Poittsburgh's main gamble rests with than a THE SPORTLIGHT BY GRANTLAND RICE. so far as club | St. Louis, | | parable to that of last season, which its pitching. The remainder of the Pirate | camp is good enough to win. But Ray | | Kremer and Swetonic are still harassing | problems. | The Cubs have yet to find out just| how well Demaree will cover Kiki Cuy- ler’s job. Also how their veteran pitch- | ing staff will hold up. The Cardinals have enough pitching to win two pennants—Dean, Hallahan, Derringer, Haines, Carleton, Walker and two or three more. But Gabby Street has enough infield and outfield worries to curl a steel girder. Max Carey's Dodgers will be the larg- est gamble of the year. They can finish anywhere from first to sixth place with- | out causing any morbid upset. They have possibilities in about three given directions. It will be, largely up to the pitching. If this highly importan department holds up you will see Brook: Iyn right in the middle of the scrimmage | all the way down the stretch. The Giants are another outfit which will need better pitching than they got | last year—with something to spare, All in all, the two races now ready to open up carry their full share of human and competitive interest, which is the main idea. (Copyright, 1933, by North American News- paper Alliance, Inc.) SUTTER NORTH-SOUTH NET TOURNEY CHOICE |Seeded No. 1 in Field, Including Six National Stars—Shields and Stoeffen Rated Next. | By the Associated Press. INEHURST, N. C, April 10.—Half a dozen of the Nation's leading tennis stars put in their bids for Davis Cup recognition with the opening of the North and South championship tournament today. The North and South is the first of the official tests which will lead to se- lection of the team to represent the United States in the international matches for the famous cup. S. Bernon Prentice, member of the Davis Cup Committee, is expected here to observe the play in the final two rounds. Clifford Sutter, the New Orleans racquet-wielder and semi-finalist in the national last year, was given the top seeded post in the draw last night with | Frank X. Shields of New York, second, ‘a}x;d Lester Stoeffen of Los Angeles, third. Sutter and Stoeffen, who participated in the Houston tournament ending yes- terday, were both given first-round byes. Shields was paired against Joe Grier of Charlotte in the first round. ‘The other seeded players in order are Gregory Mangin of Newark, N. J., the national indoor champion; George M. Lott of Chicago, Bryan Grant of Atlanta, former national clay court champion; J. Gilbert Hall of- Orange, N. J, and Berkeley Bell of New York. A. U. TOSSERS DRILLING Young Has Over Dozen Working in Unusual Procedure Here. Spring basket ball practice, some- thing unusual for colleges in this section, is under way at American University under direction of Coach Walter Young. More than a dozen are in the squad. Young figures that much work will be necessary to develop a quint com- won 13 of 15 games. Hoke Targee is the only regular slated to be on hand next season, though Scotty Crampton, who was a highly capable reserve, will be on the job. He appears likely to land the center job. Grimm, Pletz and Sampson also will be at hand. Moon, Lavin and Reinard, products of the interclass basket ball tourney this year figure to make strong bids for berths. Wheatley and Porter, freshmen, and Roger Washburn, brother of William, are among other aspirants. There is no doubt that the A. U. smaller in in experi- stature and more team next Winter will be lacking ence last season’s combination, Suilivan, Catching Off, to Join Chisox By the Assoclated Press. HICAGO, April 10—Billy Sulli- van, jr, ‘the Notre Dame schoolboy star, has made his peace with the White Sox and agreed to report for duty about May 30. Sullivan, one of the most promis- ing youngsters to break in the American League in many years, re- fused to sign his 1933 contract un- less he could escape the catching job that Manager Lou Fonseca was determined to give him. After a conference, the White Sox promised to use him elsewhere and he said he would report as scon as his law classes at Notre Dame were over. “It isn’t so much that I don't like to catch,” Billy explained, “but -I'm afraid catching will ruin my fingers. I intend to practice law and I need my fingers.” CHESS PLAY IS RESUMED Second-Round Matches Are Listed at Federal Club Hofise. Eleven second-round matches in the chess tournament for Federal employes are slated to be played tonight at the ball room of the Federal Clubhouse, 1515 Sixteenth street. Pairings follow: Advanced class—Byler vs. Bettinger, Shepard vs. Tate, Knapp vs. Weeks, Mundelle vs. Bye. Intermediate class — Aaronson vs. Hervey, Lamp vs. Roberts, Burch vs. Eskin, Kurtz vs. McClure, Waight vs. Ferguson, Bowers vs. Rubin, Hopkins vs. Norris. | League. LEADERS HOPEFUL AS OPENER NEARS Yanks Again Heavy Choice, but Open Race Looms in National League. BY ALAN GOULD, Associated Press Sports Editor, EW YORK, April 10—The enthusiasm with which big league pilots approach the start of the 1933 pennant races was reflected today by the fact that no less than seven man- agers, including four in the Na- tional and three in the American League, figure they have a real chance to bring the flag-winner home in front.* 1t's a long and rocky drive for most of the clubs, from the rattle of the first base hits this Wednesday until the October struggle for world champion- ship honors, put there isn't a_single manager among the chorus of 16 who | does not strike a distinct note of opti- | mism, based on increased power, new | talent and harmony. Bill Killefer, sagacious leader of the St. Louis Browns, is the only one will- ing to name the winner. He picks the Yankees to repcat in the American Even if they con't say so, the others probably share his view but ths veteran Connie Mack thinks his Ath. letics have a “good chance to win and there is no Goubt of the confidence of Joe Cronin in the Washingten club. In fact no less an authority than Joe McCarthy, the Yankee chieftain, picks the Senators to furnish his “toughest opposition.” Over on the National League side of the fence, strident tones of confidence can be heard from Charley Grimm of the Cubs, who says “we'll repeat”; Gabby Street, who concedes no team & better chance to win than the Cardi- nals; Burt Shotton, who thinks his Philifes can win, and George Gibson, “well satisfied,” even though he doesn’t specifically acknowledge thz quite gon- eral vote in favor of his Pirates. Here’s the way the rival managers size up the races in statements given to the Associated Press today: American League. Joe McCarihy, Yankees—“We have a strong club and face the season with plenty of confidence. However, when a clud is on top every one of the others is trying to knock it down. The Amer- ican League race will be anything but | a joy ride. I think our toughest oppesi- | tion will bs the Senators.” Joz Cronin, Senators—“Washington, with its balance in all departments, is praparing to go into a m:re in‘eresting race than we have had in years. Barring injury, I feel we shall be a contender for the flag.” | Connie Mack, Athletics—“We have a |good chance to win the pennant. Iike this ball club and would not trade for any other in the league. The team lbsny9ung. fast, alerl and loves to play all.” Billy Evans, Indians—"I think Cleve- land i3 the mcst improved club in the league. We figure strong enough to be in the first division throughout, and that gives us a chance to go places.” Bucky Harris, Tigers—“The Tigers are stronger than at any time I have been with the club, perheps 10 or 12 games better than last year. dent I have a better club and that it will finish higher, but the Yankees have the best chance for the pennant.” Lew Fonscca, White Sox—"If our pitching comes through, will be a first division club. scoring power is tremendously increased with Simmons, Haas and Dykes. I can't |see how Boston, Detroit or St. Louls |can beat us.” | | Marty McManus, Red Sox—“We will start with stronger pitching and much greater batting strength. I am optimis- tic about our prospects.” National League. Charley Grimm, Cubs—“We'll repeat. Our club is perfectly conditioned, and ell. good away from the Cubs.” George Gibson, Pirates— pennant talk, but I am well Our club has strength in every posi- tion and some of the boys have shown up even better than we hoped. I think we will go places.” Burt Shotton, Phillles—“My team has improved sufficiently to win the pennant. Our young players have (Continued on Thirteenth Page.) “Last Call” T.“ 'l‘S“ PLAYED THIS RETAIN IF LEGAL GAME for YOUR FREE TICKETS to the opening BALL GAME given away with each New Spring Doublewear Suit or Rondo Topcoat | Starting at the new low & |price of — Ask about Pelzman Plan Just make a modest down pay- ment and the balance in weekly amounts. purchased before noon Wednesday s19s0 Only a day and a half to see the ball game as Fred Pelz- man’s guest . . . so_get that new Spring _ Suit and Topcoat 30 you and the girl friend can enjoy the ball game, at our