The Key West Citizen Newspaper, May 10, 1939, Page 5

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1939 BOSOX AND YANKS | WIN; CARDS BLAST DODGERS, 13 TO ¥. CUBS OVERWHELM GIANTS; REDS MAINTAIN LEAD BY DEFEATING PHILADELPHIA ; PHILLIES ‘Special to The Citizen) NEW YORK, May 10,—Cincin- nati Reds overpowered Philadel- phia Phillies with home runs to defeat them, 8 to 4, yesterday afternoon. Berger blasted two four baggers and McCormick ac- counted ‘or another. The vic- tory kept the Reds in first place in the National League, Only two, members of St. Loyis: Cardinals failed to get a safe blow in the 18-hit attack on three Brooklyn Dodger. pitchers. Mean- while Davis was holding the Brooklynites to six bingles as his teammates went on to a 13-1 win.! Cards now have complete posses- sion of second place, dropping the Dodgers into a three-way tie for third position. The one lone Dodger run was a circuit clout by Camilli. In anotier heavy-hitting game, Chicago Cubs came out on top over New York Giants, 11-7. De- spite the fact the Giants were held ta eight hits while the Cubs secured 15, the Bruins used four moundsmen and did not obtain more extra-base hits than the Giants. Both teams secured two two-baggers and one_three-bag- ger. In the only games played in the American League, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox! kept pace with each other. Mur- derers’ Row overwhelmed Chi- cago White Sox, 8 to 6, behind a 16-hit attack and against their jinx, pitcher Lee of the Chisox. | Bosox blasted St. Louis Browns. 10 to 8. although outhit, 14-17. Ted Williams, of Bosox, produced a pair of homers. In all, 30 moundsmen saw duty | yesterday jn only five games, and a total of 112 hits were recorded. Great day for hitters, but a night- mare for the pitchers. Only one hurler went the route. Davis of the Cards. who turned in a six-| hit performance. Results of the games: NATIONAL LEAGUE At Philadelphia RHE. Cincinnati 812 2 Philadelphia a0). 2 Grissom, R. Davis and Hersh- berger; Mulcahy, Poindexter and Davis. At Brooklyn KB E. St. Louis = 18 0 Brooklyn 16.4 Davis end Qwen; Fitzsimmons, Grouch, Casey and Phelps. At New York R. BE. Chicago 115 0 New York 7 8 2 Lillard, French, Root, Higbe and Hartnett; Salvo, Brown.,} Lohrmany Wittig, . Coffman and) Danning. Pittsburgh-Boston, rain. AMERICAN LEAGUE At St. Louis R. HE. Boston 1014 1 St. Louis 817 0 Bagby. Heving, Qstermueller, Wilson and Desautels; Kramer, Kimberlin, Trotter, Cole and Sul- livan. At Chicago New York Chicago Sundra. Donald, “Murphy and: Gordon; Lee,. Herring. and Tresh. Secccccessoccoseseseceee MAJOR BASEBALL LEAGUES’ STANDINGS Pecccccecccseceseececece E. 0 2 Club— Cincinnati 1s pesge | FOLLOWING THROUGH By AGULL. ILAB leoecawedeotersee eccccce PLAY BALL, AMERICA! 188: 1939. . .Centennial Year This Hae continues excerpts from the book of the above name, published to help each city cele- 'brate baseball's 100th birthday. FIRST INNING. . Baseball— America’s nationai game—is one imundrea yeals old tnis year: | From a back lot game for boys; lit has grown into one of tne great- est team sports in the world: It ‘has marched side-by-side with the development of a great na- | tion. Throughout the world base- ball today is the personification of Americanism. -American sportsmanship, team play, ag- gressiveness. . - The game 'has earned that standing, Behind the vivouaes of our Civil. War, on every peaceful Main Street, hard by the lethal cannon in Flanders aFields, and in huge, sun-flooded stadia—baseball has. brought everliving ‘hours of thrills and pleasure and relaxation to count- less millions. For a hundred years it has been America’s pas- iime—and passion. For a solid century, it has brought despair to Mudville—joy to Middletown. This year Uncle Sam is giving a gigantic birthday party to base- bail. It’s everybody's game, leverybody’s party. Play Ball, America! SECOND, INNING. from the grandstand. . .But be- fore the game begin: listen to ‘em cheer! Your National Base- ball Centennial Commission (pub- lished in this column yesterday) is going to serve you to make this baseball’s greatest year. . . Here’s what, they say about cele- brating baseball’s 100th Birthday: From the Chief of the Staff U: A. -Cheers It gives me great pleasure to accept’ membership'on the Com- mission to celebrate the One Hun- dredth Anniversary of Baseball. The Army is intensely interested in baseball and has been for {mens many years. General Ab- | ner Doubleday, a graduate of the United States Military Academy and the father of baseball, gave the great game impetus by teach- ing the Union soldiers to play it in their camps during the Civil War. . .Today the soldiers of the | United States Army play baseball in every post and station through- out the United States and Over- seas possessions. It is a tremend- ous factor in keeping them ment- ally and physically alert, as well as an ideal source of recreation and entertainment. — Marlin Craig. From the National Commander he American Legion I hasten, and I mean hasten, to accept with delight your invita- tion to serve on Your National Baseball Centennial Commission. —Stephien F. Chadwick. From the Prosident of the American Baseball Congress I am glad to accept the, invita- tion and’ T'am sure you know that you may count upon any assistance “in operation of’ the program developed that may be |rendered either by the Athletic Institute or the American Base- ball Congress.—C. O, Brown . From the Commissioner of Education YU. S. Department. of the Interior As a lover of baseball, I am glad. to lend my support to the celebration of its Centennial.—J. W. Studebaker. From the Commander of the A.E.F. Shall be delighted to join your committee. . .best wishes for base- ball—Jobn J, Pershing. From the Chief of Naval Operations, U. S. Navy Pleased indeed to accept mem- bership on the National Baseball Centennial Commission, I ap- preciate the honor.—Wm. Lea- hy. % From. the President of the National Assn. of Broadcasters, It gives. me great pleasure to accept your kind invitation to, be. a member of the National Bas ball Centennial Commission. anc I shall be delighted to. assist in every way possible. It will be an honor to pay homage not only to ‘the present heroes, but also to those of the past.—Neville Miller. 438, Now. it’s up to you to keep the Sub 438 438 438 stands filled and the crowds roar- jing in. your. home. town. (To Be Continued) VALUABLE CHICKEN PINE BLUFF, Ark—Mrs. A. M. Greerhill of this city found a dime and a diamond: worth $150. ‘375, in: the craw of a chicken, bought ~ .333.at a logal store. | Reds, THE KEY WEST CITIZEN | eeqceeccoceccosccocecoes i CLASSIFIED COLUMN eeqece BOATS FOR SALE | CABIN CRUISER, 26", steel, good steel, good BANKERS BATTERY TEAM ADVANCE. IN BOWLING LEAGUE |DEFEATED OPPONENTS OF PAST TWO NIGHTS: BOTH CLUBS WON TWO, GAMES TO ONE Battery E and First National Bank bowling teams advanced. themselves in the Key West Bowling League this week, both , winning close, two to one games! from their opponents. Battery, E. defeated Key West Gis Co. lest Monday night. Scores | were: Battery E, 507-580-587, to- tal 1734; Gas Cox; 1580+501-620, to-| tal 1661. High individual game was won by Ernest Perez of the Gasers with 179; nigh individual! average was captured by Oscar Ward. of the Battery with 142, The Bankers took the Electri- cians into camp with a 567-568- 524 (total 1659) against 495-556-_ 546 (total 1597). High individual same and average went to Joe tinder of the Bank team. Standings to date follow: Team—* Ww. L. Billy’s Service | Battery E a American Legion DeMolays Key West Electric Co. Key West Gas Co. Golfers .. 4 First National Bank Lions ‘Club Rotary, Club Pet. | 667 667! 667 533 533 444° A417) -250 222 aosarasasepel ‘MAZZERA CONTINUES TO SET PACE AMONG BIG LEAGUE HITTERS: (Special to The Citizen): | NEW YORK, May 10.—While | Sab — condition, fine fishing boat, $200 for.quick sale, J. L. Alley, | Tavernier, Florida. ° may9-7tx FOR SALE SELLING OUT ENTIRE STOCK * FURNITURE of late Benjamin Tynes Furniture Store. By whole or by piece. Bargair. prices. Open betwene 1- and 5 p. m, daily. Cor. Olivia and Windsor. Lane. may4-6tx COMPLETE SIMMON’S BABY | , made of iron. Apply | 1408 Division St. may10-4tx “TYPEWRITING PAPER — 500 sheets, 75c. The Artman Press mayl9-t! _ FOR SALE—2 lots, each 50x100. Run from Washington to Von Phister. street. $1,000. rear 1217 Petronia street. aprl4-s | FOR SALE—Cabin, sites near Bay. Palin, Villa Subdivision, Big Pine Key. Quick sale, $35. De- velopments starting soon. Price’ advance June 4. Write Calkins, 168 N.W. 53rd'’St., Miami, Fla. may4-7t ROOMS |ROOMS WITH BOARD, summer rates. Clean and comfortable. 529 Caroline St. i NEW VALDEZ INN, 521 United Sixteen. beautiful new rooms. Acrdéss ‘South Beach. Phone 9135. FOR RENT APARTMENT, — 1104 Division stredt, opposite Tift’s Grocery. Modern, hot water. See Ray- mond Lord, County Court. feb23-tf | rere ey ia ay inl |= Apply : may4-7tx ! mar29-tf , FURNISHED APARTMENT. 517, @ Bahama St. may8-17tx | FURNISHED GARAGE APART- MENT. Electric Stove and Re- - frigerator. Also, unfurnished apartment. ak South St. mays8-tf | Mazzera of the St. Louis Browns | was idle yesterday. no one could catch up with him and so he-con- 'tiues to lead the Big Six hitters of the major leagues, who ate: Player— AB R. H. Ave., Mazzera. Browns 40 12 19 .475 Kuhel, White Sox 65 15 28 .431 Weatherly, Indians 36 415 .417 Frey, Reds _.. 55 15 21 .382 Arnovich, Reds 74:10 28 378 McCormick, Reds $7 13 25 .373 Goodman, Reds, and Walker, White Sox, are the leading runs- | batted-in players of the majors. Statistics: National — Goodman, 19; McCormick, Reds, 16; Arnovich, Phillies, 16; American —-Walker, White Sox. 19; Wright, Senators, 18; Hoag, Browns, 17;| Selkirk, Yankees, 16; Williams, Red Sox, 16, | , Leading home-run producing | players so far in’ the, majors are | tied at four each: eAmverican— Gehringer, Tigers,’ 4/°sreenberg, Tigers, 4; Williams; Red:Sox, 4; Foxx,’ Red Sox, 4: ‘Natiotial—Mc- Cormick.. Reds, 4; Rereen 4; Camilli, Dodgers, 4. MAJOR LEAGUES’ | GAMES TODAY | cece | NATIONAL LEAGUE Chicago at Boston. . St. Louis at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Pittsburgh at New York. - AMERICAN LEAGUE New York at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Cleveland. Washington at Detroit. Boston at Chicago, . loday’s Horoseépe' maton wsen esges!) adie _ ¥ gives ef | , aor gn 3 cies at Mae 4 tive and dissective mind? is. an. indication, of indolence an inclinaton to depend too mi) upon others. Do not allow this! to get control of you. There is. indication. also, of considers means, without much desire to add: to them. "Key West's Outstanding!” LA CONCHA HO Beautiful—Air- DINING and DANCING CENTRAL HOTEL—Home of the largest and most comfortabk | rooms in town. Special Sum — mer Weekly Rates now in ef- fect. , All new furnishings. Cor- ner Southard and Duval streets. apr7-tf HOTELS BRING YOUR VISITING friends in need ofa good night’s rest to OVERSEAS HOTEL. Clean rooms, innerspring mattresse= Under new management. 917 Fleming Street. nov18-tr HELP WANTED HELP WANTED—Reliable mid- dle-aged woman for general a housework and home laundry. Some one to live on premises preferred, |,Apply to W. C. Har- Tis, Island City Bldg. map9-2t OD Ii RR HARPER & CARR PLUMBING CO;, 521’ Simoriton Street. Tel. | 373. “Expert work at reason- able prices. MISCELLANEOUS FULL COURSE DINNER 30‘ N cents at Johnny’s Manhatta.. Diner. Fruit Juices. 627 Du- val street. | YOUR.OLD SUITS made to look like new. Cleaners. Apply White Star " @BBAN COFFEE Paid SALE | AT ALL GROCERS qrteeaneepensresccsste: + From and To ‘Boston, New York, Miami Jacksonville, Galveston New Orleans and Beyond e1yo = MAL Cc. & SMETe, Bey Week, Fis. apr26-1mo , Estimates 2 Be mt apr26-imo @ PAGE FIVE GES SISOS ESS ESL SS ee a \EMMTEEOEOEEAOETHIA tne ne ats “se ——— THGMASINE MILLER’S BEAUTY SALON Expert operators to serve your every desire. Ultra-modern ‘equipment—in Key West's most modermishop. LA CONCHA HOTEL Fleming Street Entrance PHONE 128 SOUTH FLORIDA CONTRACTING and ENGINEERING CO. Headquarters for RUSSWIN HARDWARE PHONE 593 "WHITE AT ELIZA ST. “Your Home Is Worthy Of The Best” ) es | | 4 4 je | YOUR CAR IS AN INVESTMENT | | Let us help you make it Comfort, and Safety. . oe BHAKES RELINED. Shay Sa 00, PLUS _LININ BAYTERY. RECHARGE AND ANYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR EXPERT MECHANIC os SANTE’S MOTOR SERVICE Greene and Simonton Streets. Phone 127 ARMY and NAVY SUPPLY STORE Just Received READY-MADE FROM $1.50 UP R. KIRCHIK 708 DUVAL STREET { PHONE 83-W Fleming at Elizabeth PHONE 270 TLE he PETER DOELGER BEER The Best of the DIME BEERS For Sale By ‘ALL. LEADING RETAILERS For All Laundry Services including Linen Service for Hotels and Office: 319 Duval St. 8 \ : > PHONE NO. 1 THE PORTER-ALLEN COMPANY DRY CLEANERS 617 Simonton Street 4 Trade With— POOR OLD CRAIG PHONE 9134 Pure Oil Service Station YALE TIRES — 12 months guarantee BATTERIES SOLD AND SERVICED J. H. BRADY, Mgr. Corner Division and Francis Sts. QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS Light and Heavy Cream Pasteurized Milk Butter Milk Chocolate, Milk ADAMS DAIRY PHONE 455 YOU FIGURE IT—Deduct 25% From Your FIRE—WINDSTORM INSURANCE PREMIUM RESULT—Savings On Your Insurance Cost 0 Atlantic Mutual Fire Insurance Company J. L. CRUSOE, Agent PHONE 809-3 i YOU'LL FIND IT HERE I jf Husbands S* Had to Wash! ! Here’s a Representative List of Key West Merchants that Sell Practically Everything of Interest to the Average Family or Businessman. The Shoppers’ Department IS OF INTEREST TO BOTH VISITORS AND. ESIDENTS OF THIS CITY Merchants Represented Here Have Been Carefully Selected and Dealings with Them will be Satisfactory in Every Way. WILSON’S CERTIFIED TENDERIZED HAMS . (in the bright orange wrap)—extremely mild cure— distinctive, sweet flavor and tenderness—the choice of discriminating housewives and leading epicures . . . Remember! Wilson pioneered the world’s first real tenderized ham. For your next ham dinner—try WIL- SON’S CERTIFIED. WILSON’S TENDERMADE HAMS (Ready to Serve) Bone in or Boneless in Tins. Whole, Halves or Quarters, are the real aristocrats. |G. C. ROBERTS | General Merchandise 'HE husband usually gets what he wants if it means a saving | in time or labor. to do the family wash, few homes | would be without running water | Wholesale and Retail Galvanized Roofings Ship Chandlery Carey Cement Roofing H. B. Davis’ 100 Per Cent Paints & Oils William and Caroline Streets If husbands had | What folly to tolerate the incon- venience of pumping, lifting and ci ing water from the well when a DAYTON (to do it for you) can a __d} De had for so little. Once installed, =" just a few cents a week keeps it going. It is entirely automatic, troub‘e-free and guaranteed. “Let you an estimate. No ob- SOLD ON EASY TERMS G “Best for Pets—Dogs and Cats” Wilson & Co., after years of laboratory research, have produced for the animal king- dom a perfectly balanced ration, inspected and passed by U. S. Department of Agri- culture as fit for human food. ASK FOR AND DEMAND— (DEAL DOG FOSDD Save the labels for valuable premiums FISH FISH ALWAYS FRESH at LOWE’S FISH MARKET Turtle Steak Jewfish Kingfish QUALITY HOME PRODUCTS Pasteurized and Raw. Milk Chocolate Milk Buttermilk Soy Acidolphilus Light Cream Heavy Cream Cottage Cheese TIFT’S DAIRY Phone 639 1414 Sth St. PHONE 151 FREE DELIVERY PRITCHARD FUNERAL HOME Dignified Sympathetic Courtesy Lacan Embalmer Ambulance Service Lady Attendant PHONE 548 Never Sleep JOHN C. PARK 328 Simonton St. PLUMBING Duro Pumps Plumbing Supplies PHONE 348 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning MARTINEZ SALES and SERVICE 1212 Varela Street Phone 861-J SIOITITEITIIIILIDIIIIIIUMIIOIOIIOSS, Ld « sibsciti ina dak since snatelimianenince MLM VIROILMMILDOOTILL OO TIOMIROIIOOOLI IOSD. * i MOIILI ILRI IIL GT OCT CS CIM [eae