The White Falcon - 27.02.1943, Qupperneq 7

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Just A Girl
Named ‘Jane*
By Gene Graff
When a woman makes up her mind to do
something, there’s little that can be done to
discourage her. At least that’s our reaction
after a day at one of the local Army hospi-
tals, observing how the Army nurses conform
to a rigid self-imposed training program to
preserve their petite circumferences.
The assignment was suggested by one of the
nurses—let’s call her “Jane” although that
wasn’t her name—who belligerently “tossed
her rank around.” “The girls here are great
sport enthusiasts,” she asserted, “and it’s about
time we get some publicity.” Cold days never
have particularly intrigued us, but the office
consensus eliminated the chance to graciously
decline with a courteous, “Sorry, loo busy to-
day. How about October or November.?”
So out to the hospital we went, remem-
bering all the satires about women specta-
tors and their scant knowledge of sports, and
wondering why people—especially this nurse,
Jane — didn’t enjoy the comforts of home.
Did you ever wait for a girl to get ready
when you arrived for a date? Well, we did
too. About 15 minutes. Then Jane and her
buddy traipsed but in riding clothes, with skis
draped over their shoulders. Skis meant snow,
snow meant ice, and ice was too cold for us,
so we hastily reconnoitered for the nearest
exit. But we were trapped.
“Do you girls ski?” we queried, with a sick-
ly grin hiding our lack of composure. “Just
to limber up for our long walks,” Jane mock-
ingly replied. The groan of anguish which fol-
lowed was so audible a patient in Ward 23
turned to the fellow in the next bed and said,
“Guess that must be a new ‘customer’ sampling
the cook’s stew!” Skiing, we soon learned, is
a series of ups and downs. Unfortunately, it
wasn’t until two days later we discovered
the skis are built to stay down and we are
supposed to stay up.
Back to the comforting warmth of their
lounge. But not for long. “It’s time for our
walk,” Jane beamed. “Remember, we are go-
ing to prove that Army nurses enjoy sports
and exercise.” Frankly, we didn’t remember a
thing by that lime, but the feet were willing,
so there was no alternative. After a four-mile
round trip jaunt, we limped into a comfortable
chair, murmuring something about “Too bad
you girls don’t play basketball in a heated
gym.” “Oh, we do, but not until tomorrow,”
Jane answered. “Why don’t you drop around?”
Armed with a photographer, we returned the
next evening, not knowing what to expect this
time. The girls, dressed in slacks, were pitch-
ing the bulky ball at the basket, missing their
mark with amazing regularity. So it looked
like the opportune time to square accounts.
The photographer arranged his equipment
while we located Jane. “We’d like a picture
of you trying a step-in shot,” we informed
her. “Oh, I can’t do that,” she blushed, “There
are too many people here.” That’s when we
knew she’d never bother us again, ar\d exited
Gophers, Bears Move
Nearer To Title Game
The Bears and Gophers, having disposed of their last serious challengers, today are pointing toward
the championship game March 14, altough two more preliminary rounds remain on the docket
Only total collapse
ag-
ainst lightly regarded foes
can retard the unbeaten
leaders’ clean sweep through
bracket obligations. Today the
Bears confront the winless Gi-
ants at 1845 hours, while the
Bulldogs aren’t expected to notch
their first victory of the cam-
paign when they tackle the for-
midable Gophers tomorrow at
1845 hours.
The Bears escaped defeat Sat-
urday by unleashing a sustain-
ed last-half rally after the Rams
had assumed a four-point lead.
Tied, 10-10, at the half, the Bears
faltered until they were trail-
ing, 18-14. But Ben Podolsky and
Johnny Altobelli collaborated
during the determined drive to
clinch the verdict, 24-20.
The Steelers, defeated only by
the Bears, cemented their hold
on second place by routing the
Redskins, 32-18. The Steeler vic-
tory, combined With the Ram set-
back and the Eagles’ startling 31-
15 triumph over the Packers, gave
the Steelers undisputed posses-
sion of the runner-up position.
Previously, the Rams, Packers
and Steelers had shared the No.
2 perch.
The Lions emerged from the
cellar by trouncing the Giants,
34-20, for their initial success
in five tries. It was the fifth
straight loss incurred by the
Giants.
Failure to capitalize on nume-
rous easy shots close to the bas-
ket was responsible for the Tig-
ers’ ineffectual performance a-
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Marty Van Oorschot, rugged
Gopher center, flips a shot at
the basket while Tiger Guard
John Ciemny moves into posi-
tion to grab rebound. But Van
Oorschot didn’t miss, and
Gophers went on to win,
34-18.
Bucky Harris Signs
To Manage Phils
Bucky Harris, former manager
of the Washington Senators,
signed a one-year contract to
manage the Philadelphia Phil-
lies, it was announced this week.
Terms of the pact were not dis-
closed.
Eagles Suffer 1st Loss
In Ace Cage Tourney
Another favorite plunged from the unbeaten ranks of
the Ace of Diamonds basketball w’hirl this week as the
Eagles, ridjng along on a four-game winning streak, ab-
sorbed their first setback—bowing to the Herons 38-36.
The Eagles-Herons game was
a bitterly contested scoring duel
throughout. Behind 21-20 at tlfe
intermission, the Eagles were un-
able to stop Gil Morris and Levi
Strong, although Elmer Jeffery,
Montgomery
Wins Decision
Bob Montgomery moved an-
other notch along the comeback
trail this week by pounding out
a 10-round decision over favored
Lulu Constantino before 14,000
fans in Philadelphia.
Montgomery opened cuts over
Constantino’s eyes in the sixth
round when he bettered him
furiously, pnd almost knocked
him out.
Worden Maple and “Pete” Kre-
sowat'y contributed a total of 34
points to their team’s futile
cause.
The Pigeons turned in two vic-
tories during the week to join
the Wrens and Robins as League
A pacemakers. The Pigeons vic-
timized the Herons, 42-27, then
tripped the Larks, 40-31, while
the Wrens drubbed the Crows,
84-14,. and the Robins defeated
tho Owls.- 34—21
The Crows provided the Wrens
with a few anxious minutes,
grabbing an 11-9 edge at the
midway mark. But the Wrens re-
covered early in the second half
to launch a brilliant scoring pa-
rade while limiting the Crows
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Joseph B. Eastman, director of the Office
of Defense Transportation, has approved run-
ning of the Kentucky Derby May 1, but limits
attendance to residents of the Lduisville area
.... Promoter Mike Jacobs announced that
Fritzie Zivic and Beau Jack will meet in a
12-round return bout at Madison Square Gard-
en March 1 .... Jack scored a disputed 10-
round decision over Zivic in the first meeting
.... Jackie Callura, NBA featherweight cham-
pion, has been rejected by the Canadian Army.
The Western Conference (Big Ten) has ap-
proved a measure permitting freshmen to part-
icipate on Varsity teams for the duration ....
The Army announced its new student training
program will be so intensive students won’t have
time for intercollegiate athletics .... This rul-
ing will affect nearly 200 colleges where the
Army expects to train students .... The Ivy
League—Harvard, Yale and Princeton— is the
latest to curtail its athletic program .... Prince-
ton already has cancelled its crew, golf and
tennis schedules, and other curtailments are
planned .... Intramural activity will be stres-
sed.
Joe DiMaggio has been inducted into Uncle
Sam’s custody .... And Leo Durocher, fiery
Brooklyn Dodger manager, has been classified
“1-A” .... Philadelphia Phil fans have been
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am D. Cox, X.Y. broker, who heads the syndi-
cate which has purchased the defunct club ....
Latest alphabet muddle is the “WUMPS,”
hut It has no connection with the Armed Forces
.... It’s the Women Umpires of National Semi-
pro Baseball Congress .... First woman to
accept post as umpire behind the plate is
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