The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 24, 1941, Page 3

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1941 FLL A A hE hh hed head ded ddd. MEMORY OF THE MOON by Jeanne Bowman IIPIPOLILLALALE LALLA Chapter 31 Morning After ° i | JUST wanted to pick up some ‘ personal things,” Constance said, quietly. She thought, as she put gown, robe, slippers and fresh clothing in her bag, that she couldn’t very well insult guests by demanding her room. She'd reach an under standing with Donna later. Stopping at the office, she put her books into the bag, then threaded the crowd that seemed to think she was dressed in a cos- tume, and went up the hill. Meg was in the kitchen. “Heaven presarve us,” she greet- ed. “What brings you here?” “May I sleep on the couch in your room? It’s a mad-house down there.” “That you can. Had your sup- per?” “Constance shook her head. “Peter will be glad of com- pany. Pedro is going down to the party, so it'll be the two of you, alone.” Constance perched on a chair behind the wood stove, heels caught on the top rungs, chin in hand, watching Meg make dumplings for the Irish stew. She was thinking, “If i were the right sort I'd be down there, mixing with the crowd, having a good time ... and,” she admitted, “counting the cost of every bottle of wine, every sandwich, and worrying over the men not get- ting to bed so they’d be ready for their work in the morning.” “On my way, Meg,” shouted from the door. Constance put a finger to her lips as Meg looked from her to the departing Pedro. Peter Taylor was glad of com- Sepy- He greeted Constance jovi- ally. “You certainly stole the show this afternoon,” he boomed. “I don’t know when I’ve ever laughed so hard.” “T didn’t mean to,” said Con- stance contritely. “And I’m just sick over the lumber people be- ing angry about it—” “Angry?” cried Taylor. “They're as pleased as punch. Those city cameramen got the shots of their lives while Pancho was trying to climb the Golden Stairs and you were riding horizontal, They’ll use every foot of their film, where they’d only use a single shot of the affair that was planned; best advertising in the country.” “Oh,” said Constance weakly. ... then they know I didn’t do it on purpose?” Peter Taylor studied her a mo- ment with wise old eyes. “Rot,” he spat. “Any man who'd ever thrown a leg over a saddle would know you didn’t have a chance to hold Pancho, They count it a miracle and damn’ good horse- manship that you were still on top when Pancho reached the quay. “And,” he added, “don’t let anyone tell you differently.” . After dinner Pedersen came in and the three of them sat before the fire discussing tanch prob- lems. “How long is this going to keep on?” Pedersen asked Constance. “Isn't there any way we can con- trol the men?” ‘Queer Bipew’ “V JELL,” mused Taylor, “I could, I mean I could demand they stick to their jobs but,” and he shook his head, “we wouldn't have dependable workmen, You see, they didn’t want the place turned into a dairy farm in the first place. The ... er... the Ca- brillos are indifferent to the suc- cess of the place, evidently, and allow Juliano full control. It’s what the old reprobate has been wanting.” “But I thought that Miss Ca- brillo here was in charge. And she is a Cabrillo.” “No,” corrected Taylor, “she isn’t. She’s a throwback. She’s one of these queer bipeds who can’t enjoy themselves until all of the bills are paid.” He chuckled. “She was in charge as long as the rest of the family didn’t care enough about the ranch to interfere. “But don’t let that worry you, Carl,” he advised. “A few months of this and I'll own the place.” Constance stooc up. “Peter Taylor, you're... ” “Rather I'd play under-cover, Michael?” he asked. “No,” she returned carefully, “I don’t. But you haven't won yet. And I'm going to see this through. Good night.” But instead of going to Meg’s toom she slipped out of the house, went down to saddle Pancho and rode out across the ranch. Even here in the hills you could hear echoes of the revelry below, see the lights shining as though a bit of the milky way had dropped to lash its scintillating glory on El abrillo. The moon came up as she crossed the summit, and enchant- ment, lonely enchantment lay over the inner valley Only Cardoze was at the out- rider's post. With faulty Spanish and many gestures, Constance made it cl she intended to aleep in Maria’s guest room; and Cardoze, candle in hand, led the way and bowed her into it Pedro 1941 DIAMOND DUELS (Associated Press Feature Service) The vet 1 Zeke Bonura will be in a ornered fight far the Chicago Cubs’ first base job. Russell, Phil Cavarretta “Lefty” Waitkus Cavarretta played a bit at first Constance crept into the goose- feathered ticking, and sat, hands clasped about her knees, watching the wavering silhouette of Euca- lyptus leaves on the wall. Carefully she went over the principals in this drama of hers; Pedro, John, the Cabrillos, Pe' and Pedersen. Not one the: was. with ber. Pedro Sts Hee place. the “way ... hefmind insisted this qwa8 so, denying the crying plea of her heart. John wanted the place, he did not want her to have it unless he was in- cluded. The Cabrillos would skim the cream of her efforts and de- part, leaving her nothing. Peter expected to gain the place through her failure. reen didn’t care who had it, as long as he was left to solve the problem of its efficiency. And what did El Cabrillo want? She thought of the ranch, its in- dolent acres spread over the coast. What had John said of it, months ago? “—a pri ite rase cal, romantic, inconsistent, a veri- table Don Juan.” It was! And Pedro was its incarnation. Everyone touched by the charm of either the ranch or Pedro, wanted possession. No one could yet claim either Pedro or the ranch. And, forget- ting Pedro, what chance had she of winning the ranch? ‘ Pedersen wanted four “men; four men at fifty dollars ‘a month and keep. Two hundred dollars and a housing problem. Young Michael Mahoney bare gained with tradition. Four for- mer El Cabrillo riders must go. She needed their cottage. Taylor had the authority to fire them. It would serve as a warning to the others. SHE thought of other things, the young fields responding to plough, seed, rain and sunshine in wanton fashion. “Bumper crop,” Pedersen had said. “Our feed bill will be cut in half this winter.” Constance rode back to the ranch the next morning to find it in an angry turmoil over her dis- appearance. Pedro eyed her with contempt. “One way to focus the spotlight on yourself,” he had said. John met her, face white, eyes sheened with silver. “I don’t be- lieve I deserve this, Constance.” “Can't take it, eh?” asked Peter Taylor, and laughed harshly. “You would try to spoil our | fun,” chorused Don and Donna. Only Meg, following her into the stable, took her in warm arms. “Never mind, pet,” she soothed. “You'll be ridin’ above thim yet, the blind fools.” Constance didn’t mind. She had grown another.layer.of.resistance. | during that night. She faced the people who condemned ‘her, with cool, impersonal eyes. And she spent an hour in the cemetery, seated at the foot of the defiant shaft, strengthening her heart and her resolutions. A lull followed the fiesta. The houseguests wer. Beachport in cars and station wagon, and Constance enjoyed her room ... and with the under- standing it would never again be used for guests without her con- sent. There was a scene when the pa= pers were brought to. the ranch and Constance found herself and Pancho occupying the front page of all of them; a scene that nearly defeated her. She had left the dinner table abruptly, pausing to say, “I didn’t plan it. Anyone who knows any- thing about horses knows that. However, Donna, cheat me out of my place, and cheating always acts as a boom- erang.” Donna rode with Pedro. Con- stance saw them at all hours, and laughed whenever she saw them. Donna had to maneuver to meet Pedro, to arrange meetings, but Constance understood. Pedro was smart. He wasn't going to let Angry Turmoil he'd let her know. Her scene with John was the most difficult because John was kind and understanding. It was alryost impossible to be cruel to kindness. John came to her office one afternoon, face set. “Taylor refuses to be bought out in any way.” he stated. “T'm not surprised,” Constance returned, and wished, for the millionth time, that she had said nothing to Taylor that night. “I suppose you're pleased,” John shed. “Yes and no.” Constance an- swered. “I'm glad because I know what he wants and it’s easier to fight conditions you know. I asked you for the right to win this place on my own ability. Had Taylor sold out and you stepped in as manager; I'd have had very little to say bout the place.” “You believe I would fight you. Conchita?” he asked sadly. “No John, you don't fight. You take. You're like the Cabrillos: you accept everything as your just due. Only, unlike the Cabril- los, you pay fer it. You'd pay my part too, and I don’t want that.” ‘Te be continued him oved Rus def n ankle injury Iliness also re! sell after he had m start. Waitkus is a 2 Lithuanian up f southpaw led the Texas league in dd total bases onura's hitting y Wilson but we quick enough afield. ore 3 cul down. carried to | you tried to | Donna know what he wanted, as | t teacher. and one Champions THE KEY WEST Feature Arena’s Inaugural | weight Kings Will Be. Seen In Action Wednes- ‘day Night John Swenski, who claims the junior heavyweight wrestling title of the world, tops Promoter Cecil Carbonell’s initial mat pro- gram at Key West Arena here | Wednesday night. Swenski will tackle George Becker of Pittsburgh in the main —————_ FIGHT PROGRAM FRIDAY Key West Arena’s second boxing program of the season will be staged Friday night. Boxing events previously were scheduled for Tuesdays, but, because of the wrestling programs Wednesdays, the | fights will be held Fridays in | the future. i ——— event in a best two out of three, . 90-minute battle. Returning wrestling to Key West after an absence of some 29 years, the Swenski-Becker tilt | tops a program of three heavy- weight battles. Flash Gordon of New York and Roy Welch of Tennessee meet in the semi-final in an hour time} limit event, while Bill Ludwig, Syracuse, and Rex Mobley, De- troit fighter who claims the world light-heavyweight championship, scramble in the opener. The two opening bouts are for an hour time limit, with the win-! ner of the best two out of three: falls taking the match. First event is seheduled for 8:30 o'clock at the Simonton and Front street arena. ! | SPORTS CALENDAR BASKETBALL (High Schoo] Gym, 7:30 p. m.) TONIGHT First Game—C.G.C. Pandora vs. Lions Club. | “Second Game—U.S. Marines vs. High School. WEDNESDAY NIGHT H First Game—Lions Club vs. VP33. Second Game—High School vs. U.S. Army. FRIDAY NIGHT First Game—High School Girls vs. Convent Girls. Second Game—Key West High | School Varsity vs. Ponce de Leon Varsity. SATURDAY NIGHT First Game—Convent Girls vs. High School Girls. Second Game—Ponce de Leon Varsity vs. Key West High School Varsity. WRESTLING (Key West Arena, 8:30 p.m.) | WEDNESDAY NIGHT Opening card of the year, fea- turing John Swenski, junior heavyweight wrestling champion of world, and George Begker, former champion. Supporting ;matches. Corner ot Front and Simonton Streets. BOXING (Key West Arena, 8:30 p. m.) FRIDAY NiGHT Second card of year. Partici-) pants not made known as yet Corner of Front and Simonton | streets. | STANDINGS Island City Basketball League (Second-Half) Club— Ww. C.G.C. Pandora High Scheol Lions Club VP33 U. Marines ™.S. Army (End of First-Half) Chib— Ww U.S. Marines Lions Club U.S, Army High School VR33 a wewrseseet anuwt i Today’s Horoscope $ native Is over-gener t probabil: lied with worl given to strong a lover of soci is a degree for a much belove: respected by the world at large Wrestling Program Junior And Light Heavy- O° 2° OF 8 Soaxcan GARMENTS. Gone THAT SHOULD BE | JUST ABOUT ALL | (By Associated Press) CHARLOTTE HALL, Md., Feb. 19.—Charlotte Hall Mili- tary Academy’‘s basketball team hopes its hard-luck jinx died from overwork on this trip: Enroute to Baltimore, the players’ bus developed motor trouble and refused to budge. The team boarded a station ‘wagon and three cars called from the academy. A few miles ferther on, the battery box fell from one car, the station wagon had a flat tire, and one car lost its way, never arriving in time for the game, started nearly three hours late. And Charlotte Hall lost the game 19-18 on a field | goal tallied in the last 10 sec- | onds of play. DDE ES SS LIS SB WEEK’S BASKET GAMES FEATURE PONCE INVASION UPSTATE HIGH SCHOOL VAR- | SITY BATTLES CONCHS FRI-! DAY, SATURDAY: LEAGUE CONTESTS TONIGHT ' } | \ H | j { i | | i Basketball activity in Key West this week features the inva- sion of Ponce de Leon High School varsity cagers Friday and | Saturday nights. The upstaters will battle Key West Conchs in the final games of the interscho- lastic season before the fourth regional tournarhent gets under | way in Miami next week. Key West met Ponce’s Cava- liers on its first road trip Janu- ary 25, defeating the mainland five, 43-32. The return contests this week will decide the strong- est of the clubs, since one of the} fives must wind up the three- game rivalry on top—there can} be no middle. Another victory; will assure supremacy for the] Conchs. The loca! high school’s ‘team holds the edge in _ inter-| scholastic competition, winning | three and losing two. Key West | defeated Ponce de Leon and) Stuart on the mainlanders’ home court and rolled over Stuart here January 31..In the deficit column are losses to Andrew Jackson and Pahokee on road trips up-! state. j High School and Convent of{ Mary Immaculate girl cagers con- | tinue their five game series as) preliminary exhibitions to the} varsity battles. The “bloomer” | players are now on even tea! each having won and lost in the j frist two meetings. | Tonight Tonight, Island City League leaders, Pandora Bears, tangle with the Lions Club in the open- ing affair of the usual Monday doubleheadér at the School Gym. | The game should be hard-fought | and exciting as the Bears are two | of the strongest clubs in the cir- cuit Another pair of contend-! ers for first-place, Students and! Marines, get-together in the aft-/} erpiece of the twin bill Wednesday Night Wednesday ng School fives a on. Li stepping VP3 first | | ivie and ac- 1 Gym, corner wf Fr LOPEZ FOUR-BALL TOURNEY CITIZEN —_—_—_—_—_—_— CLASSIFIED COLUMN LOST LOST—Man’s Bulova Wrist Watch. Reward if returned to 408 Eaton street. feb21-3tx MISCELLANEOUS Brassiers, etc. Mrs. W. P. Stahle, 38 Air Station, or P.O. Box 254. Will call ot DICKERSON NINE, 5: TO 1, YESTERDAY RETURNED: HOME SATURDAY] Key West High School “a jand “B” varsity basketball teams Georgia's famed senator, ‘returned over the highway Sat- LOSERS HELD TO ONE HIT: 24 jurday night from their second in- IN FIRST INNING mn request. | feb19-1wk | PICTURE FRAMING PICTURE FRAMING, Diplomas; antique frames refinished. Sign painting. Paul DiNegro, 614 Francis street. jan18-tf FOR SALE FOR QUICK SALE—Lots 5 and 6, Square 6, trart 21, each 50x100. North side Flagler (County Road) Avenue, between 5th and 6th Streets. Price $600. Apply Box LG, The Citizen. jan4-tf |SIGNS—“For Rent”, “Rooms For Rent”, “Apartment For Rent”, “Private Property, No Tres- passing”. 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LEEPING PORCH with ad bath. Apply 602 Du- val Str . Upstairs. feb20-tf HOUSE, 1 or 2 Varela, corner Virginia street. All modern improvements. Apply J. Arono- 534 Duval street. feb2l-lwkx UNFURNISHED families. " PURNISHED ROOMS. $5 a week single: $7 a week double 524 Margaret Street. feb22-2x Held to one hit for nirie in- nings, in which 24 of its players|cjub defeated . the ithe Engaging in iour games during mainland invasion, ‘the Conchs were veitorious in three, dropping one by a_ seven-point margin to’ ‘Pahokee. The “B” second-string ' 4 ‘PAGE THREE Today's Anniversaries I772—William H. Crawford, diplo- mat, cabinet officer and Presi- dential candidate, born in Nelson STRUCK OUT: VICTORS terscholastic road trip of the sea- Ce., Va. Died in Sept. 15, 1834. \ SCORED ALL THEIR RUNS *°?- 1800—Stephen T, Logan, Illin- jois lawyer, law partner of Lin- ‘eoln in the early 1840's, born in ‘Kentucky. Died July 17, 1880. } 1808—Jose Wise, balloonist, went down swinging, the U.S.S.|players of Pahokee and Stuant whose first ascent in Philadelphia Dickerson baseball club was sub-jand t dued 5 to 1 by C.G.C. Pandora |Stuart's regulars. yesterday afternoon at the Ai Barracks field. The destroyer baseballers dem- lonstrated they were off-form and badly in need of practice by their complete failure to solve the slants of a pair of Coast Guard moundsmen. Their lone run, scored in the fifth, was unearn- ed. Leftfielder Kennedy opened the inning with his club’s only hit, a single, and circled the bas es on a long fly and errors. Pandora sewed-up_ the early, scoring all its runs in the very first inning. Eleven men trotted to the plate in that fatal jround, three of whom hit safe- ly. Reese, Dickerson starting pitcher, forced in one of the markers with two straight bases ‘on balls after two men had sin- gled. Morgan. who replaced Reese in the thira, did much bet- ter, blanking the opposition and sending 11 men back to the dug- out with bats or their shoulders. Making his first appearance on 'the mound for Pandora, McCaw- ley twirled steady ball for six in- nings, striking out 16 of the 22 men facing him. Revels finish- ed the game, pitching to only 10 batters, eight of whom fanned. Losers were retired in one-two- three order for five of the nine in- nings, four players took their turn at bat in three frames and in just one stanza five men ap- peared at the plate. Box score: C.G.C, Pandora (5 Player— McKay, Ib _. | Worsham, ss Hewitt, 2b ;Navarro, c - Edwards, lf Adams, lf Berg, 2b ~ Butler, cf Prather, rf McCawley, p-cf Revels, p U.S.S. Dickerson Player— Shamberg, c DeNaples, c Ward, 1b Matthes, 3b Green, ss Kennedy, lf Isham, cf Korpita, rf Garrison, 2b Delk, 2b Reese, p Morgan, p Score by innings: R. Pandora 500 000 000—5 |Dickerson 00 010 000—1 Summary: Two-base hit: game g SCOCHCOHHHOND = HawNrnNwaugnan to vv ecoroohenodg eMAdoceooooroy woo fo) Soreuwcsccoy Deoceooooneere a ecolPorocoscoorn Ga le COME NNR ORE orocoococo worn’ escoco? co mrmoo o ~ott Mc- CORR OROCoORHK COM ealcoceoscQCcHccoccoom the “A” five dominated Returning group included: TAY Coach John R. Offutt, Manager | Eugene Berkowitz, driver Jerome “Buddy” Berkowitz, and players was in a balloon of his own mak- jing, born at Lancaster, Pa. Died iin crash, Sept. 29, 1879. 1814—Henry Kirke Brown, a farmer hoy who became one of 1 !Anthony McMahon, DeWitt Rob- America’s most noted sculptors, |Hamlin, Ormond Cordova, Lysle; Kay; sacrifice hit: Berg; struck | out by McCawley 16, by Morgan {11, by Revels 8, by Reese 1; bas- +es on balls off Reese 4, off Mor- | igan 2, off Revels 1, off McCawley 1; hit by pitcher: McCawley and McCay by Reese; hits: off Mc- \Cawley 1 in 6 innings, off Reese \4 in 2 innings. erts, Roberts Smith, John Men- endez, -Frank Saunders, Ralph Arnold, Harry Colgate, Robert McCown and George Barber. Coach Offutt wishes to deny the report circulated here last week- end that his boys engaged in a free-for-all fight in the Pahokee game Thursday night. “I do not know how this rumor started”, he declared, “but I do know there is not an iota of truth in it. 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