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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER. RANDOLPH. UTAH Speaking of Sports Hunt Goes On, But Joe Louis Neednt Worry By ROBERT McSHANE HEN Lou Nova, the W' rific California heavyweight, not-so-te- r-' put an end to the comeback hopes of Maxie Baer, former toast of the nations night clubs, he did little toward clearing up an extremely foggy situation. It may be that Nova who elected to beat Baer the hard way, slugging it out with him has Joe Louis number. But that is highly debatable. Nova didnt look like a worlds champion, even in beating Maxie to a bloody pulp. When he whipped Baer it was merely the case of a mediocre youngster who had more lasting power than the rapidly slipping vet who faced him. Lou, judged by the Louis standard, is far from being a great fightconsciener. He is tious and ambitious. But he hasnt a punch. Had he been equipped with even a touch of dynamite in either hand, he wouldnt have won his last fight by the technical knockout route. He would have stretched Maxie for the full count. Fortunately, Baer wasnt injured badly enough to interrupt a successful career in the movies. As a matter of fact, and unlike most prize fighters, Baer wasnt a hard-workin- g, top-not- ch Nocturnal Holdouts A POLICY of resigned accept-anc- e OUR COMIC SECTION is slowly thinning the ranks of the big league magnates, 16 strong, who a few years ago declared that night baseball was a thing of evil, to be shunned as a plague. Though there are a few staunch holdouts, a majority of the officials have not only seen the light, but theyre asking for it as a steady diet. Lighting plants have already been installed in three major parks, and may be in a fourth before the current season draws to a close. The first to break with precedent and inaugurate the novel idea was Larry McPhail, then business manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Baseball was becoming more or less of a dead issue in Cincinnati, and McPhail knew night baseball was the answer. Despite the protest of his fellow National league " - i Events in the Lives of Little Men a lighting bosses, plant was brought into use, and a schedule of seven night games one with each club arranged. The venture brought results. The field was again packed with howling fans. And though other club owners werent enthusiastic about playing night baseball, they were willing to take a cut of the gates attracted by the nocturnal meetings. When Larry moved to Brooklyn one of his first moves was to install lighting equipment. Results were the same as in Cincinnati. American league clubs began to evince interest, and soon permission was given St. Louis to erect a system. However, lights were never installed because no agreement could be reached with the St. Louis Nationals, who used the same park. Mack Follows Suit Last winter Connie Mack, Athletic chief, upset the dope by requesting that he be allowed to install a lighting unit. The Cleveland club followed suit. It wont be long before other clubs fall in line. Connie Macks first night game added one or two new converts, including Clark Griffith of Washington. And night baseball will be a decided attraction as long as clubs dont overdo it. Too many night games would spell disaster by ruining the novelty. Should ofLOB NOVA ficials be content with two night games per year .with each club, then a his with income fighter padding g can be assured of they few hammy performances for the crowds. movies. Instead, he was a second-rat- e Comiskeys Chicago White Sox are song and dance artist, doing to be playing under the in expected very well the fight game. Merely lights before long. Since playing a reversal of the usual procedure. the Sox like the It is not at all unlikely that Nova in Philadelphia, owner and the approves of it idea, will get his wish and meet the because of the additional revenue fall. Which means this champion will mean. Many a that he will probably be rushing night games fan cant break away durhis big opportunity. In two years loyal but would rush to Nova will be a better fighter. He ing the daytime, in line after working will be more experienced more find a place ring-wisAnd if Louis should be hours. Throughout these United States inactive for several months, softened by luxurious living and a trifle are fans by the hundred thousands Novas chances will be who are unable to attend week-da-y games. They would welcome the multiplied many times. Not that Tony Galento should be chance to do a little nocturnal ramy swat maes- bling toward the ball park, and their ignored. This tro of the saloons is perhaps as close gate offerings would do a great deal as any living fighter to Author Jack in restoring financial security to unLondons portrayal of the abysmal dernourished club treasuries. brute. At least for publicity purNight baseball will always have a poses. However, it would be safe few enemies. Some players will obto assume that Galento has no place ject to it on technical grounds, and in championship ranks, at least undoubtedly they are correct in that electric lighting for standards. judged by half-hig-h baseball leaves something to be deNo Revenge for Joe sired. Improved equipment has Fans are said to be clamoring been a deciding factor in making and lor a bout between Nova and Bob night baseball more popular, do will much further improvements Pastor, the lad who so successfully ran away from Louis and managed to allay present antagonism. to go the entire route. A clamor, by the way, is a sport promoters definition of a casual street corner DILLY ROSES Aquacade at the conversation between any two citi- LJ New York Worlds fair has the zens. The idea of the fight, neverswimming pool in the world longest theless, is deserving of considera- . . . Night baseball games cant ' tion. in the American on indefinitely rim Undoubtedly Joe Louis would like has a rule circuit That to step into the ring once more with league. of an inning start the prohibiting Pastor, who shouldnt even be after 11:50 p. m. . . . Gunnar Bar-lunclassed with the champ. The big who has been pretty drawback to such an encounter well for himself in doing heavyweight would be the difficulty in promoting circles, doubles as a newsit. Boxing fans would wait months fightingreporter for a for an opportunity to take a short paper Finnish newspaper vacation from the town wherein . . . Jack the fight would be held. Pastors has gone Dempsey into the drawing power is equal to Galentos clothing business, lissome grace in. the ring. and plans on enterIn all probability the search for ing the radio field new championship timber will ex- when television realtend beyond the dead wood which is undergets still cluttering up the fight ring. One ly . . . William J. way of several possibilities is Patrick Clarke has coached Edward Comiskey, ' lad Princetons baseball with the brogue of an Irish come- teams for a quarter dian. Some of boxings best dream- of a century . . . ers can slip into a rapid trance and Navy expects to envision him as Joe Louis opponent have the heaviest backfield in its in a 1941 championship bout. ' next fall . . . The average There are several other future history bill for a major league night light possibilities who may loom large game is $500 . . . Largest number on the fistic horizon by the time of entrants in the history of the NaLouis is a couple of years older. tional Open golf championship was When that time comes, the white 1,402 in 1937. Smallest, field was 11 to in 1895. hopes will have a better chance ' unseat the champ. (Released by Western Newspaper UniOti.1 WHATEVER MUST A . BRIDE "THINK WHEN SUES record-breakin- - HYMN I e. ring-rust- y, By roly-pol- Sport Shorts J. Millar Watt Bell WNU r. 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