April 25,

DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and the Legal Chronicle

Silver wedding congratulations
to the Henry (Treasury Sec.
Motgenthau, Jrs.

"HAVE

Russell, Eminent
Christian Zionist,
Dies at Age of 80

Part of U. A. H. C. Exhibit

1941

SIXTY JEWS
IN BASEBALL

By VICTOR WAYNE

There are same 60 Jewish
baseball players in professional
ball today but only four of them
are big league calibre. Dozens
of these men have been big
time athletes at some time in
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their careers while scores were
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just not good enough to make
the jump between the minor
leagues and the majors. Open-
ing day of the 1941 season finds
four Jews as the representatives
of the millions of Jewish fans
in this country. These four—all
veterans—are Morrie Arnovich,
the Bnai Brith lad from Wis-
consin, who holds a precarious
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Northern Progressive Ladies'
position with the New York
DRIVE
Giants; Harry thinning, rated
Mother-Daughter Banquet
SAFELYI
the most skillful catcher in the
National Leagues last year, is
The Northern Progressive La-
also with the Giants. However,
dies' Society will give a mother
Hank is now attempting a new
and daughter banquet on Mon-
role a la Greenberg. Handsome
day, April 28, at 6:30 p. m., at
Harry has been shifted to the
Lachar's on 12th St. For reserva-
tions call Mrs. H. Drapkin, Town-
outfield in order that the Giants
may utilize the backstop services
KOPPITZ-MELCHERS, Inc.
send 8-3006.
of Ken O'Dea and hold on to
the tremendous hitting power of
the California Hank. The third
member of this Hebrew quartette
ber who has
MADE
is the Bt onx B omber
been cavorting with the Detroit
TO
Tigers these past eight years.
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°I Hank, an outfielder of two years
standing, is still the most power-
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Old David Street, an ancient street on the way to the Wailing ful and timely hitter in the
Wall in historic Jerusalem is depicted in a vivid oil painting by American League. Last in this
list is Harry Eisenstadt of the
Bezalel Schatz. The outstanding modern Jewish artist will exhibit
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his work and hitherto unseen masterpieces by his father, the late Cleveland Indians who has been
Professor Boris Schatz, at the 37th Biennial Council of the Union a topnotch relief hurler for the
past three seasons.
of American Hebrew Congregations, in Hotel Statler, Detroit.
Of Greenberg, much has been
written already. He won the
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most valuable player award in
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1935 in his third year of big
league baseball while playing
the first base position. In 1933
he arnost smashed the all-time
homerun record set by Babe
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Ruth, failing to do so by two
with Confidence from
runs. Hank hit a grand total
of 58 whereas the Bambino had
clouted 60. Last year in the
much-debated shift from first to
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the outfield, Hank was a ques-
(Between Burlingame and Webb)
tion mark. But soon after the
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esason opened he found his field-
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lay
and
rabbinical,
will
discuss
"The
Pew
These
four
leaders,
Next to Kresge's
ing form and his hitting pushed
the
Pulpit
Looks
at
the
Pew,"
at
the
37th
Looks at the Pulpit and
Detroit into a World Series spot.
Union
of
American
Hebrew
Congregations
Biennial Council of the
Danning may not prove so
opening April 27, in De troit.
adept at fielding as did Green-
Left to right: Dr. B . Benedict Glazer, New York; Louis Caplan, berg. Hank hasn't nearly the
Pittsburgh; Mrs. Louis A. Rosett, New Rochelle; Dr. Bernard J. same spring in his legs as his
Bamberger, Albany.
flat-footed compatriot from the
Bronx. That's the price he has
had to pay for his years of
Colleges from Maine to California
crouching behind the plate. His
Use "Popular Studies in Judaism" hitting power is still the same
---inexpensive
tracts varies from that of a and Hank's bat has busted many
College professors, librarians,
yet exclusive
students and club leaders in in- Maine college professor who feels a ball game high, wide and open.
that "Popular Studies in Juda- Of Eisenstadt, little need be
stitutions from Maine to Flor- ism will aid in my contacts with said. He has apparently found
ida, Virginia to California, have
a permanent
berth
the
written during the past year to Jewish students both in class and
Cleveland
Indians
as with
a relief
interfaith relations," to that
the Tract Commission of the in
of the teacher who states that Pitcher and in all probability will
up his career with thc
Union of American Hebrew Con-
gregations and the Central Con- the studies "not only will be of Cleveland nine. He's a smart
service to me, but also to my
students."'
. . . Its
just too
h(
Behind it all, Rabbi Egelson one
southpaw
pitcher
and bad
a can
goo(
last
that
feels that distribution of "Popu- hasn't the stamina
lar Studies in Judaism" is an in- through an arduous ball game.
The question mark of the year
valuable key to the cooperation is Morrie Anrovich. Morrie i
of non-Jewish moulders of opin- baseball's morning glory. II
ion in telling the world "The opened his first year of bit
Truth About the Jew".
league ball with Philly in `-h
Very calmly, the Tract Com- ational Loon and went grey
mission secretary, Rabbi Egelson, guns . . . The kid was hot bu
declared: "Today, this is a vi- immediately after that he fizzle
tally necessary piece of work." and he has been a busted fir.
Distribution of the 31 authori- cracked ever since. Terry of th
tative studies in Jewish history, Giants got him for a bargai
religion and customs is carried price from the world champio
on by local Union congregational
Cincy Reds in a desperate a
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committees in cooperation with tempt
to bolster a weak tear
the
Union
National
Committee
on
Your choice of coverings. Also, see
It's our candid opinion that A
"The Truth About the Jew".
novich will not last through th
many other new creations by Kaufman
trading days come June 15 an
that the kid will wind up in tl
minors before the year is ou
FANNY (Potashnik) PARKER
of 2745 Cortland Ave., 61 years
IN MEMORIAM
RABBI LOUIS EGELSON
old, died on April 16. Funeral
services
were
held
at
Lewis
Bros.
ference of American Rabbis, let-
In loving memory of our de;
April Re-Upholstering Special
ters of appreciation upon receipt Funeral Home on April 17 with husband and father, Julius
interment
in
Machpelah
Ceme-
of "Popular Studies in Judaism."
tery, Rabbi J. Sperka officiating. Finn, who passed away two yea
Detroit's finest, at rock-bottom prices. Mr. Kaufman, with 35 years'
Letters of appreciation may She is survived by her husband, ago, May 1, 1939.
experience, personally inspects each item, which assures guaranteed
mean much or little. They are Sam; three sons, Dr. Benjamin,
Is lonesome here without you
comparable to charity, Rabbi L. Dr. Max and Hyman; one grand- It We
miss you more cavil day,
lasting satisfaction. Estimates cheerfully given.
Egelson declared, referring to child, five sisters and one broth- Somehow Ilfe doesn't seem t he same
Sine•
you were called away.
Maimonides' famous nine steps in er in New York City.
the ladder of giving.
Sadly missed by his bull
We all know that some letters
ANNA COHEN
wife and children.
of thanks of perfunctory, Rabbi of 3236 Burlingame Ave., died
Egelson said. Yet, even they in- on April 23. Funeral services were
In loving memory of our de
dicate thoughtfulness on the part held at Lewis Bros. Funeral Home husband and father, Abraha
Creator of Fine Upholstered Furniture — Inexpensive Yet Exclusive
of the sender.
on April 25 with interment in Lott, who passed away thr
In the case of letters from uni- Machpelah Cemetery. She is sur- years ago, April 30, 1938
Furniture, Floor Coverings, Interior Decorators
versity leaders on the subject of vived by her husband, Samuel; days in Nissan).
"Popular Studies," the Tract a daughter, Miss Betty Conn;
Sadly missed by his wi
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Commission secretary pointed out three sons, Joseph J. Conn, Dr. daughter and grandsons.
that the communications are Harold Conn and Dr. Raymond
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mostly from non-Jews who voice Conn; a sister, Mrs. Philip Gross;
Parking in Rear
Switzeland — Enrollment
a real interest in building up a a brother, Louis H. Miller of Mar-
better understanding of Judaism. lette, Mich., and two grandchil- creased from 250 to 450 in f
refugee camps.
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Charles Edward Russell, one
of America's outstanding Social-
ists, editor, lecturer, author of
34 books, including a long biog-
raphy of Haym Salomon, died on
Wednesday at the age of 80. He
was one of the greatest Christian
proponents of Zionism in the
world and had served as presi-
dent of the Pro-Palestine Federa-
tion of America.
An evaluation of his life and
activities will appear in the
Purely Commentary column next
week.

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