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Show i ' V The Dragerton Tribune, Dragerton, Utah TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1951 SP0RTL1GHT GRANTLAND RICE fight game has run from to overflow, from rags to riches, at the fastest pace anyone can recall. The startling defeat of Ray Robinson by Randy Turpin has left the September situation badly THE 1 r, over-jamme- d. Jim Norris naturally wants a return match for September with the prospect of a $500,000 show. He also wants to give Joe Louis his shot at the lost title in the same month. He has plans for the younger heavyweights who have been moving forward. Certainly of all the September meetparties, the of heads the in list the genway ing eral interest. Robinsons defeat is old stuff now, but it is still an almost unbelievable episode. The reason for this is plain. British fighting men have been so bad through so many years that one takes British defeat for granted before a glove is thrown. There are many still who want to see what happened to. Robinson since he crossed the purling Atlantic. Slumps in fighting form are not uncommon but it is Robinson-Turpi- n Turpin-Robinso- n weight champion again before September passes on. He will tell you he had a different feeling in his Savold match, a feeling of deeper confidence, of greater speed, of his ability to hit and hurt. I have seen champions before who were keen enough to regain their lost titles. Jim Corbett was one, back in the years when he trained so desperately for the Jeffries fight. Corbett astonished Jeffries and the world at large by his amazing condition. Dempsey lost no time in facing a long, hard training campaign for his second meeting with Tunney. He worked for many hours a day for the better part of a year to be ready for this meeting. The fact is, I think he overdid it. He had a close call in the early part of his Sharkey THE CORNER By Hardys serving of a lot of credit. She even agreed to write the letter to Beatrice herself. Joe Louis is now more obsessed than ever that he will be heavy- - SPDKSIPE By Jo MAHONEY PANCIHI OF PROFESSIONAL THE PERENNIAL RUNNER-U- P TENNIS FINALLY CAME INTO HIS OWN LAST SUMMER. HE TRIMMED THREE OF THE GREATEST PRO PLAYERS IN THE WORLD. IN LESS THAN A WEEK. HE BEAT WELBY VAN HORN 62 6--2, 6-- CAME FROM TWO SETS BEHIND 2, JAKE KRAMER TO WIN 6-- 4, 6-- 3 FRANK KOVACS AND BOWLED THE LITTLE ECUADORIAN PUT VICTORIES THESE OVER ON TOP OF THE LIST AS THE MAIN THREAT DURING 1951 TO PRO TENNIS BIG-WIG- m The Last Big Charge By INEZ GERIIAEID CLAIRE PHILLIPS talked calmly her work as an American in Manila spy during World War II, for which she was awarded the Medal of Freedom Jay our government, but as she spoke the gay atmosphere of Sardis at lunchtime was blotted out by the drama of her experiences. She is a handsome A year ago Mrs. Dodge Sloanes Brookmeade Stable dropped famous Calumet from first place as the top money winner of the year. But the Jones boys, Ben and Jimmy, plus Mrs. Warren Wright, are giving Calumet one big final whirl, whatever happens later. Their two major performers are Citation and Bewitch. S --CD I. and as you probably know, Mrs. Roscoe wrote, dear Uncle who has been Ralph, living in Alberta these past 20 years, passed away a month ago and has made us sole heirs to his millions. Naturally we are upset at the news of his death, and would like to come to Philadelphia for a week or two to rest up. and visit you. Less than three days elapsed before Mrs. Roscoe had a reply. Darling Grace, Beatrice wrote, news of dear Uncle Ralphs death has upset us terribly. Of course you need a rest. And both Chauncey and I will be delighted to have you as our guests for as long as you want to stay, despite the fact that SHOPPER'S CORNER By DOROTHY BARCLAY Nows the time for all good homemakers to get in a Jam a good one! From the grocers shelf to your pantry shelf from sum- mers plenty to winters sweet-toot- h hunger! Get in that jam, lady either buy it from your grocer, or better still, make it yourselfl Just look what your grocer has to offer today plums, early peaches, late strawberries, limes, lemons, oranges and that answer to a summer thirst the toothy watermelonl Jams, marmalades and pickles all for the asking, while you wait for the berries and later peaches ell for present eating fresh, and future Richard H. Wilkinson MR. The Long, Long Trail bout, and milght have left the scene that night a badly beaten man. But the keen desire to get another crack at Tunney helped Jack along. But Louis has a burning, blister ing desire, possibly unequalled in ring history, to put the old crown back upon the Louis knob. It will also help cover the expanding bald spot. 7 Spy' Movie Portrays True Story of Great Patriotism BRIGHT IDEA FICTION and Mrs. Roscoe Hardy found in a sad predicament. For years they had solved the difficult to see how of II Robinson could problem friendssummer vacations by and relatives. They have gone back visiting had made a career of it. They were I that far. one answer is professional guests. But now the end had come. that Randy Turpin The must be a much were .jio longer than better fighter welcome where he was rated. Even once they had ena slipping Robinson, of rest. weeks a skidding Robin- joyed economical son is still someThe The future looked black. was never account bank thing to beat. Hardy's So everyone, in any way interlower. Then Roscoe had an idea. ested in the boxing game, or the He remembered that once upon a career of a champion, wants to time he had an Uncle Ralph. Rumors know what the true answer is. drifted in, unfounded, that Uncle What has Turpin in his system Ralph had gone to Alberta, Canada, that was overlooked? Why has Rob- established himself in the wheat inson gone back? Or how far has business and prospered. Robinson gone back? Now then, thought Roscoe, why not restore Uncle Ralph to the good Ray bestrode his field like a towering Collossus up to the Turpin graces of the family circle? Why moment. It must have been a rude not cook up a story about Uncle shock after so many years to find Ralph suddenly dying and making himself outboxed and outpunched Roscoe and Mrs. Roscoe sole heirs to his millions? Why not mention by a considerable margin. There are many reasons why a this in a letter to Cousin Beatrice return will attract and Chauncey Hardy, who lived in Turpin-Robinso- n of many years, crowd the biggest Philadelphia and who had practiharvests. cally evicted them two years ago? the richest plus one of This could be true in England or And if it worked on Beatrice and over here. With the fading days Chauncey, why not try it on other of Joe Louis upon us, Robinson had relatives? become the sole survivor of the Mrs. Roscoe Ilardy had alrings greater days, when Dempsey, ways been rather grudging Tunney, Henry Armstrong and a about handing out compliments few others were around. to her husband. But she had to admit that this plan was de- eating in preserve forml CLAIRE PHILLIPS While all melons are good, watermelon is still King crowned around the Fourth of July, and ruling the American appetite long thereafter. The price of watermelon youll find in plenty at your grocersis moderate and thrifty manager that you are you will waste nothlngl feven the seeds dried out and salted make delicious appetizers. Enjoy the fruit Itself, straight with the young woman with great magnetism and charm; Ann Dvorak plays Claire' in I Was an American Spy, the Allied Artists picture based on her book of the same name. She is now touring the country; if she appears in your vicinity, be sure to teeth In that topical watermelon see her and dont fail to see the or as the center of a salad grin; film which dramatizes her story so of other melons and fruits. Then faithfully. save the rinds for those watermelon pickles like Mother used to make I Ilona Massey has not made a picture since 1949, preferring radio at present we have other relatives and the stage to roles that did not visiting us. Chauncey and I can appeal to her. But in Escape to sleep in the day bed in the living Paradise she has found a story room. that she likes. It is being made In Humph! Mrs. Roscoe folded the Vienna, with the beautiful blonde letter with a look of triumph. playing an actress who returns to the after the war to claim jewWAS a long drive to Phila- els city she left when she fled the city. IT delphia, and Roscoe had been able to borrow barely enough to Julia Adams, who makes her film get them there. But the future now in debut Bright Victory, goes loomed bright. There would be a Into a starring role In her pleasant month of relaxation, free straight second Bend of the picture, from worry about the cost of meals, Universal-Internationand always there was the possi- Snake, a bility of being able to touch Chaun- film. James Stewart and Arthur cey for a hundred or two. And after Kennedy head the cast. However youre using em youll that, more relatives, more pleasant be smart to buy only half a melon times, and more touches. Roscoe This year even New Mexico at a time, to insure its maturity. figured they could work their presand Texas are sending groups (o ent scheme for at least a year in But if you buy a whole one, look Renfro Valleys All Day Sing; beestate was the while for a firm, symmetrical melon, John Lair, who restored Its safety, colored bright shiny green on top, Valto ing settled. the primitive buildings The Roscoe Hardys arrived In 60 of and creamy yellow on the undersouth miles ley, Lexington, late one to side. will be host Sunday Philadelphia rainy night Ky., and drove up to Cousin Chauncey s thousands of people who gather with glad expectancy. The place Friends Vill Build Yet each year to sing hymns, ballads was brightly lighted. and folk songs for twenty-fou- r Complete Farm In One Day Roscoe honked his horn shrilly hours. Its worth traveling to and had the satisfaction of seeing see. WAUSAU, WIS. Because of the Cousin Chauncey jump to his feet efforts of state and federal agenand rush to the door. Noah Beery, Jr., who plays cies, and the friendliness of neighto and get Chauncey Ill go up bors, a disabled World War II vetin George Montgomerys buddy out our come for eran will soon have a modem farm. luggage, Roscoe Texas Rangers for Columbia, Is told his wife. the ranks of actors turned Frank Flees, 27 year old exRoscoe climbed out of the car Joining He has bought 700 acres marine was wounded on Guam and and ran;through the pelting rain ranchers. at Tehachapi, Calif., and plans tp then lost his right eye in a farm to the house. He disappeared InOf course, he could accident last September. The agenraise side, while Mrs. Roscoe waited. She have grain. when he qualified bought the cies plan to use Franks undewaited perhaps three minutes and smaller ranch where he raises wal veloped land for a demonstration of then became Irritable. What was but be considers that one good methods. His neighbors and nuts, the idea? she asked herself. What ; a farm. fellow veterans win pitch In be- -, kind of a reception was this for the just cause they want to help Flees. The heirs of millions? result is that Frank will have a Samuel Goldwyn has signed Frank The front door suddenly burst Loesser to write music aLd lyrics complete modern farm. Including a open and Roscoe came hurtling Hans Christian Andersen, house, bam, 65 fenced acres and for down the walk. plowed land, a water reservoir, and Breathing heavily, Roscoe climbed starring Danny Kaye and Moira wood lots. Plans call for his friends into the car. There was a wild look Shearer. Composer of many hits, to and build, plant and neighbors Loesser won' an Oscar last year for in his eyes. In one day. till whole works the Cold Outside. Baby, Its For heavens sake, whats hapThat day, an important one in the pened?" Mrs. Roscoe demanded. of Frank Flees, will be Seplife Mel Torme was late for a rehearWhats the matter? 12. tember Roscoe gulped. Its its that sal of TVs Top Times the other All of the materials and labor relative thats visiting them. day. Knowing that Producer Lee Relative? Who oh, the one Cooley would be sceptical of his ex- for the project have been promBeatrice spoke about in her letter. planation that he got caught in a ised. Industry joined with coin Well, what about It? Who is it, traffic jam on the way to the studio tractors, businessmen, and farm he talked a traffic policeman Into groups to contribute materials.! anyway? Roscoe gasped again, this time accompanying him to the studio to About 200 have offered to donate' not entirely from lack of breath. back him up. Thats the story. labor and equipment. Peggy Lee Is sceptical about it Its Uncle Ralph! he blurted. 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