SATURDAY, JUL ,1945 THE MICHIGAN DAILY ........... . . . - -- -- . . ... . ....... - .. ................ . .. - ----------- . . ...... ...... . ........... . . ............... . . ... . ..... ............ ....... . .......... . .... SPORTS NEWS +VIEWS+COMMENT By BILL MULLENDORE, Daily Sports Editor YESTERDAY, WE DISCUSSED at some length the matter of member- ship in the Western Conference. Out of that matter comes another natural topic for some thought-the rules for.eligibility of individual athletes representing any one of the ten Conference schools. Before enrolling at this University, we had the same idea common, unfortunately, to a large section of the public that Michigan, like (we thought) most other large institutions which place some little emphasis on athletics, was practically on a professional basis. We had fancy notions of athletic scholarships, grand recruiting methods, substitutes to individuals, and all that goes with that phase of athletics which definitely does exis in some places. For three years now, we have been gradually unlearning that notion. And, after reading over the provisions made by the Western Conference governing body, we can see that such practices simply could not exist here, even if they weer desired. A UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE that becomes a member of the Big Ten must live up to certain rules and regulations laid down by the men who control it. In the first place, all intercollegiate athletics must come under the complete control of the faculty of the university, who see to it that the rules of eligibility are enrorced. In brief, those rules may be summarized as follows: In order to be eligible, a candidate for an athletic team must complete one year of residence in college work, thus limiting actual competition to three years. Graduate students are ineligible. Candidates must be amateurs in every sense of the word, and must not at any time be delinquent in scholarship. Recruiting of candidates is very sharply limited, and no discrimination is allowed either for or against athletes in the way of scholarships, loans, employment, etc. These rules, we understand, are rigidly enforced during normal times. Over the war period, of course, most of the restrictions have been let down as far as eligibility is concerned, although the rules against subsidies and recruiting are still in effect. Only recently, as a matter of fact, this latter set of regulations have been considerably revised, on the side of greater strictness. FOR OUR OWN PART, we have never seen any evidence at Michigan pointing to violation of any of the rules regarding subsidies and recruit- ing. Athletes are eligible for academic scholarships, but no athletic schol- arships, as such, are available. Only three men on Michigan athletic teams have held the attractive Rackham Scholarships, for example, since those scholarships were made available. And all three won them for scho- lastic, not athletic, merit. So, it would seem that the cry against Michigan as prelyting, subsi- dizing school where the boys "play for pay" is not exactly in line with the truth. As has been pointed out, the rules of the Conference forbid such activity, even if the University chose to engage in such activity-and, as far as we know, it doesn't. For that matter, a school with Michigan's prestige in the athletic' world should never have to resort to these practices1 anyway. Athletes who want to make a name for themselves will naturally graviate to these places where the best of coaching and experience is available. And Michigan definitely does have both to offer. CAN H E COME BACK? Detroit Fats Still Hopeful For Hank's Future Success BY HERB RUSKIN Recently the U. S. Army saw fit to discharge Hank Greenberg, De- troit Tiger outfielder, after four years of service. The big question that was on ev- erybody's lips was "would Hank come back to the team he left that after- nocn in May, 1941?" At this time another question could be posed. "If he did come back, would he still be the same as when he left, or would those four years change him to a shadow of his former great self?" The first of these questions has been answered in the affirmative, but the second must remain unan- swered until some future date when more information will be available. Started with Beaumont Henry Greenberg was born in the Bronx, New York, some 34 years ago. He became the property of the De- troit club in the early 1930's and was farmed out to Beaumont in the Tex- as League. Coming up, he gained the starting first baseman's position. Major League Standings] Hank played this position with the pennant winning teams of 1934 and 1935. The acquisition of Rudy York, big Indian first sacker, made it neces- sary for one of the two to sit on the bench or to change positions. York tried various other positions, butwas not too successful in any of them. It was then that Greenberg made his famous switch to the outfield. Again such questions as "would he suc- ceed?" were asked. Hank answered them by doing as well if not better in his new position. 58 Homers in 1939 It was during the season of 1939 as many fansdwill remember, that Greenberg made his famous try to break Ruth's60 homeruns inyone seal-on. He did not break the record, but he came within two of tying it. Then came the Selective Service Act and the call of the leading Tiger. Hank left the Tigers in May, 1941 as a private in the United States Army. He came back as a captain after hav- ing served for four long lears. He was stationed for a time down in Panama and in the China-Burma- India theater. Fans' Favorite Big Hank Greenberg has always been a favorite of the Tiger fans, es- pecially the younger generation. There are many reasons for his pop- ularity among the people who watch -him play. Perhaps one of these is friendliness he shows toward the fans. I don't mean toward each sep- arate person, but toward the fans as a whole. Right now Hank's batting average is not where it could or should be. The four years away from baseball have taken their toll. I am sure, however, that all Detroit fans are pulling for the big slugger and they are confident of his success in once again reaching the heights where he once ruled the Detroit baseball world. Mayo Homers In Last Inning; Tigers Win, 1-0 Newhouser Wins Slab Duel With Humphries DETROIT, July 27 -A)- Eddie Mayo broke up a scoreless pitcher's battle in the ninth inning today with a home run that gave the American League leading Detroit Tigers a 1 to 0 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game series. Victim of Mayo's game-winning belt into the lower deck in right field was righthander Johnny Humphries, who had yielded but two hits up to that point. Hal Newhouser, who gave nine hits,avoided intermittent trou- ble to post his 16th victory against six losses. Chicago had runners on base in every inning, but Detroit catcher Bob Swift threw out four of them steal- ing. The Tigers didn't have a man past first base until Mayo smacked the game-wrecking homer, his sixth of the season. Ferriss Beaten, :J4 BOSTON, July 27 -UP)- For the second time this season Dave Ferris couldn't get beyond the eight-straight winning streak today as the Wash- ington Senators bunched four hits in the eighth to beat the Boston Red Sox 3 to 1. The game was on ice for the visit- ors when, in addition to the bunched hits, the Sox missed three successive chancesto retire the Senators after two were out. GridPicture Clearing Up As 4th Week's Drills End 22 Men Fight It Out For Starting Berths As week number four of the sum- holding down end positions, and mer practice session of the Wolverine Gene Hinton and Al Wahl are as- grad squad came to a close yesterday, pirants for tackle berths. the problem of selecting a starting Leading the field in the halfback eleven for the opening tussle with department are Pete Elliott, Warren Great Lakes, on September 15, be- Bentz, and .Walt Taninga. came less complex. Bob Callahan, former Missouri Head Coach "Fritz" Chisler had center, is again working out, al- narrowed the field down to approx- though he is not in good enough imately two teams. Although no condition to engage in scrimmage. position, with the exception of Bob, who has just returned from a Iquarterback, is sewed up at pres- .tonsillectomy, is working out at ent, the outstanding prospects have tackle. Another member just off been weeded out and the picture the sick list, Dan Dworsky of Sioux has cleared up considerably. Yet, Falls, South Dakota, is trying out the return of a few players who fer fullback. have recoveredfron injuries, and The boys shed their shoulder pads the possibility ef others returning and jerseys for the signal drill at in the fall still leaves the fight for th~e start of practice. After running starting assignments wide open. through the various lineand pass The only definite starter is, of plays, the Blue team took the offen- course, Captain Joe Ponsetto, who sive in a scrimmage that ended the will be back at his signal calling post. day's work. The second apd third Harold Watts, who played center last string blue teams alternated with the year, appears to have the inside track White squad in providing the defens- in that department, while John Lin- ive opposition. AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAMS W L Pet. Detroit ...........48 36 .571 Washington ......45 39 .536 New York ........44 40 .524 Chicago..........44 424.512 Boston...........4 42 .512 *St. Louis .........41 40 .506 *Cleveland ........40 43 .482 Philadelphia ......30 54 .357 NATIONAL LEAGUE TEAMS W L Pct. Chicago ..........55 32 .362 *St. Louis .........51 38 .573 Brooklyn .........50 39 .562 *Pittsburgh .......48 43 .527 *New York ........47 45 .511 Cincinnati ........40 44 .476 Boston..........41 48 .561 *Philadelphia......25 68 .269 GB 3 4 5 5 512 71/ 18 GB 5 6 9 10%/ 131/ 15 33 NIGHT GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE St. Louis......000001 000-1 9 0 Cleveland......011 000 01x-3 8 0 Potter and Mancuso. Gromek and Hayes. NATIONAL LEAGUE New York . .000 000 000 00-0 3 0 Philadelphia 000 000 000 02-2 7 1 11 innings Voiselle and Kluttz. "udd and Seminick. Pittsburgh .....000 000 000-0 3 0 St. Louis ......000 000 20x-2 3 0 Roe and Salkeld. Donnelly and Rice. *Does not include night games. Borowy Going to Cubs BUY MORE BONDS Keep A-head of Your Hair" Bob, our new porter, says, "I'll give you the best shine in Ann Arbor." The Dascola Barbers Between Mich. and State Theatres Entries for the qualifying rounds of the Trueblood Cup tournament will be accepted today, Golf Coach Bill Barclay announced yesterday, as the last qualifying play will, take place tomorrow.Undergrad- uates in the University who are not members of the varsity should register at the University Golf Course. By The Associated Press BLOOMFIELD, N. J., July, 27- Hank Borowy, New York Yankee pitcher who was sold to the Chicago Cubs today, said he probably would join the National League leaders Sunday. "It came as a great surprise to me," said the former Fordham ace. "First thing I heard about it was after to- day's game when Larry MacPhail told me the news. He said Joe Mc- Carthy knew all about the deal be- fore he went back to Buffalo. "I hate to leave the Yankees and the American League where I have spent all my big league career but that's baseball. I'd like to think it over for a little bit but I probably will go to Chicago sometime tomor- row. In order for the Cubs to secure the former Fordham University star, the Yankees had to get waivers from all American League clubs. The pur- chase price was unannounced, but obviously was many times the $7,500 waiver price. COME TO You Always Save at MARSHALL'S and WITHAM'S 235 South State, Next to State Theatre 605 South Forest, Cor. S. University DRUG SAVINGS 8 oz. Calamine Lotion. 16 oz. Alcohol 70%... . 100 Aspirins, 5 gr. .. . 75c Doans Pills...... .. 29c .. 13c . . . . . . 5c .35c 50c Dr. Lyons ...........21c 50c Tek Tooth Brushes 2 for 51c_ $1.25 Nutrex ..............98c 1/2 gal. Mineral Oil (Macy's) 89c LISTEN TO STATION WPAG "The Trading Post of the Air" 12:30 to 12:45 P.M. Daily except Sunday COSMETICS TOI LETRI ES REVLON MAX FACTOR YARDLEY AYERS BLANCHARD 25c Cuticura Soap, 2 for 25c COSMETIC SAVINGS $1.00 Skol . ..... ..........79c $1.00 Pacquins .......... .. .79c $1.00 W ildroot .............79c $1.00 Kreml Tonic ..........79c $1.00 Countess Maritza Leg-Film, Special ......59c $1.38 Lady Esther Cream... .98c 50c Conti Shampoo .........39c A NEW PUBLIC SERVICE Starting Friday, July 27 at 12:30 P.M. over Radio Station WPAG "THE VETERAN'S PROGRAM" I FIRST METHODIST CHURCH 120 South State Ministers: Dr. James Brett Kenna Rev. Robert H. Jongeward Mark W. Bills, Summer Director Mary McCall Stubbins, Organist 9:30 A.M.: Student class, Wesley Foundation Lounge. 10:40 A.M.: Church School for children - Nur- sery through sixth grade. 10:40 A.M.: Worship Service. Sermon : "Riches in Rags" by Dr. Kenna 6:00 P.M.: Wesleyan Guild. "For What Are We Learning?" By Prof. Wesley Maurer. ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Division at Catherine The Rev. Henry Lewis, D.D., Rector The Rev. A. Shrady Hill, Curate. 8:00 A.M.: Holy Communion 11:00 A.M.: Morning Prayer. Sermon by Mr. Hill. 11:00 A.M.: Nursery and Kindergarten, Tat- lock Hall. 5:00 P.M.: Canterbury Club (students and servicemen) meeting at the Student Center, 408 Lawrence St. Picnic supper. Speaker. During the Week Tuesday, 10:00 A.M.: Holy Communion, War Shrine Wednesday, 7:15 A.M.: Holy Communion (fol- lower by breakfast at Student Center. Res- ervations, tel. 5790.) Friday, 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.: Open House, Student Center. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 512 East Huron Rev. C. H.Loucks, Minister and Student Counselor Ruth McMaster, Associate Student Counselor ROGER WILLIAMS GUILD HOUSE 502 East Huron Saturday, July 28- 1:00 P.M.: Guild members will leave the Guild House for Pinebrook Farm. 7:10 P.M.: Choir rehearsal in the Church. 8:30 P.M.: Open House at the Guild House. 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