Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. július-december (23. évfolyam, 27-52. szám)

1940-09-26 / 39. szám

Page 10

DIRECTORS VIEW

SOFTBALL GAME

By William C. Kohut

At a softball meeting held in the Home Office, August 30, 1940, the winner of the Softball League was announced, it being Youngstown, Ohio; then the managers present decided to hold a play-off for the runner-up position. Inasmuch as Homestead was runner-up in the first half, and Beaver Falls in the second half, they were selected to play for the runner-up position on the Verhovay Softball League. The date of the game was set for Thursday, 6 p. m., September 19, in order to coincide with the Directors’ Meeting in Pittsburgh.

Managers Joe Darvis of Homestead and John Namath of Beaver Falls put their players through several work-outs in preparation for this crucial tilt. On the day of the game both managers announced that their teams were in the best of condition, and they were ready to present their full strength. At 5:15 p. m. Manager Joe Darvis of Homestead lead his players to McBride Field, Lincoln Place, Pittsburgh, and put them through a short, batting and fielding drill. Beaver Falls appeared on the scene at 6:00 p. m., and took a few minutes for limbering up.

At the Home Office in downtown Pittsburgh, President Joseph Darago adjourned the meeting of the Directors a few minutes earlier in order to enable them to journey out to McBride Field and watch the two representatives of the Verhovay sports movement in action. With the exception of Directors Szalay, Ari, Macker, Siket and President Darago, who were forced to be away on account of previous engagement, all the Directors and Chief Organizer Otto Molnár turned out to witness the game.

The cry, “Play Ball,” sounded by Umpire Ford Seible, brought Director Frank Brogley out onto the field to throw the first ball. After this ceremony, the game really got under way, but, unfortunately, not for long. At the end of the second inning, Homestead, with Joe Hasak on the mound, was leading 6-0, and everything seemed bright for Homestead except the weather which turned for the worse. A heavy rain lashed the field and the game had to be called. Arrangements to play the game at a later date have been made, thereby assuring the winner a silver cup.

Forced to beat a hasty retreat to their automobiles, the Directors and players waited for fifteen minutes, hoping to hear the all clear sound, but the rain kept coming down. Therefore, it was decided that everyone would meet at St. John’s Hall in Munhall, Pa., and there enjoy a treat: sandwiches, cakes and everything that goes with an informal Luncheon. For this we wish to thank our Directors, who were mainly responsible for its being brought about.

Including players, managers and Directors, sixty people sat down to the table and enjoyed the evening repast. Acting as toastmaster for the evening, William C. Kohut, Business Manager of the Softball and Baseball League, called upon Directors Stephen Lang, Moses Csömör, John Szalancy, Louis Vizi, Bert Kun, Andrew Dobos, Doctor Joseph Prince, Frank Brogley and Chief Organizer Otto Molnár to speak. All expressed their happiness at being present, and promised the young men present their continued support in future sports activities.

It is appropriate at this time to mention the Misses Ethel Cincel, Margaret Zamberry, Olga Kasmer and Ethel Kohut, who kindly and efficiently served at the dinner table.--------------O-------------VERHOV AYS CLIP CLEVELAND

The Ferry Verhovays knocked off Cleveland 6-2, at Rayland Labor Day. The game was moved to the up-river community due to wet grounds. Paul Konyha led the Ferrians at the plate with a double and a homer In three trips, while Sielski collected two of the invaders’ five hits.

The box:

Verhovay ....AB

R

H

O

A E

Vadasz, If5

0

1

2

0

0

J.Davis, cf

4

0

1

0

2

0

C.Bruney, 2b

4

0

1

3

3

2

J.Lucas, 3b

4

0

0

3

3

0

B.Turos, lb

1

0

210

0

0

P.Konyha, ss

33

2

2

2

0

S.Buksa, rf

2

1

1

1

0

0

J.Decker, c

42

2

5

1

0

A.Woods, p

3

0

1

1

30

Totals ........... 33

6

11

27

14

2

ClevelandAB

R

H

O

A

E

Solarz, if4

0

1

2

00

Schier, ss

40

0

0

1

0

Sielski, cf

40

2

50

0

Munroe, lb

40

0

9

0

0

Nagy, 3b

4 .0

0

1

0

0

Young, cf

40

1

4

0

0

Pillér, 2b

2

2

03

1

0

Breiz, c

30

1

0

1

0

Woods, p

30

0

0

5

0

Totals .......... 32

2

524

8

0

Ccore by Innings:

Cleveland ............ 000 000 200—2

Verhovay ............. 010 300 02x—6

2-base hits: Brun*ey, Konyha, 3-base hits: Decker. Home runs Konyha. Struekout, A. Woods 4: Woods, 0. Base on balls, A. Woods 1; Woods. 2.

Date: September 2, 1940.

Played at: Rayland, Ohio,

Verhovayák Lapja______________

SPORTS ACCOUNT OF THE THORNTON, ILLINOIS CHILDRENS DAY PICNIC

Children vs. Fathers Softball Game Tied

The most exciting even of the Children’s Day Picni held by Branch 96, Sunday September 1, in Thornton Illinois was a softball gam between the Verhovay Junio: Softball Team, ranging in age from 12 to 15 years, and the married men. The boys were leading the married men up to the last inning when the married men realized if they were beaten by their sons, they would never hear the end of their defeat, and putting all their efforts into the game, brought in the tieing run in the last inning and called the game finished with a score of 22 to 22. Result: Juniors as well as fathers were well pleased with the score.

Other features consisting of races and contests were won by the following Junior members:

20 Yard Dash—Girls under 5 years of age—Barbara Ross. Boys under 5 years of age—Johnny Sabo.

50 Yard Dash—Girls 6, 7, 8 years of age—Diana Vespereny. Boys 6, 7, 8 years of age—Donald Meyercsick.

75 Yard Dash—Girls 9, 10, 11 years of age—Julia Hegedűs. Boys 9, 10, 11 years of age—Roy Beluscheck.

100 Yard Dash—Girls 12, 13, 14 years of age—None present. Boys 12, 13, 14 years of age—Robert Sabo.

100 Yard Dash—Girls 15 to 18 years of age—Esther Meyerchick. Boys 18 years and under—Robert Sabo.

Girls’ Balloon Blowing Contest—Alice Meyerchick.

Boys’ Cracker Eating and Whistling Contest — Carl Vass.

Girls’ Bean Carrying Contest—Esther Meyerchick.

Boys’ Watermelon Eating Contest—Frank Tobakos.

Everyone present spent a very enjoyable day which makes the officers and committee feel their efforts in making this picnic a success was not in vain.

We must not fail to mention that Branch 96 Verhovay Junior Softball Team won second place in trie West Pullman Park Softball League under the very capable coaching of Mr. Steve Uhlean. On August 31, the boys and their coach witnessed a Big League Ball game between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox as guests of the Park Board.

The following Junior members belong to the Verhovay Softball Team: Julius Boros, Roy Beluscheck, Floyd Gustafson, Raymond Elsey, Joseph Hulvey, Henry Karda-Ds, Peter Konyar, Albert ovas, Albert Mezei, Edward Dpyd, Richard Raklovits, Robert Sabo, Frank Toba;os, William Toth, and Carl 7ass.

Fraternally,

MARY SABO,

Branch 96.--------------O-------------MARTINS FERRY VERHOVAYS WIN TWO

The Martins Ferry Verhovay copped two games from Windber over the week end of August 17, 18. The Ferrians took the Saturday contest 10-6 and annexed the Sunday game 11-8. In the Saturday game Jody Davis pitched and batted the Ferrians to victory, limiting the home club to six hits and getting 3 for 5 at the plate. Bill Easton rapped out 3 singles in 5 trips.

S. Buksa had the hill for the Ferrian’s Sunday game, and gave up 11 hits while hSs mates were pounding Chamey and Bollinger for 18 blows. Bill Easton and Sam Buksa topped the offense with 3 hits each. Paul Konyha hit for a circuit.

Following

scores:

are

the

DOX

Martins FerryAB

R

H

0

A

E

V. Beauty, 3b5

1

l

0

2

0

A. Beauty, ss3

2

2

5

3

1

C. Broney, cf5

1

2

1

0

0

B. Easton, lb5

3

3

10

0

0

H. Davis, p5

1

3

0

3

0

S. Buksa, If4

0

1

0

0

0

P. Konyba, 2b4

0

1

2

1

0

H. Gensor, rf4

0

1

0

0

0

H. Decker, c.3

2

2

9

0

0

Total ........., 38

10

16

27

9

1

WindberAB

R

H

o

A E

Branek, lb5

0

2

10

0

0

Fritz, 3b5

1

1

2

1

0

G. Charney, c1

0

0

0

0

0

F. Laslo, If4

0

0

3

0

0

F. Charney, ss4

0

0

1

5

1

C. Bonitz, rf2

3

2

2

0

0

Bollinger, cf3

1

1

3

0

0

C. Laslo, 2b3

0

0

3

3

0

A. Laslo, p4

1

0

0

1

0

Nahornyak, c2

0

0

3

0

(

1

Total .......... 33

di

627 10

1

Martins Ferry 200 012 302—10 16 1 Windber Oil 000 202— 6 6 1

2- base hits: P. Konyha, Davis, Bonitz.

3- base hits: C. Bruney, Fritz, Davis, Buksa.

Struekout': Davis 9, Laslo 2. Base on balls: Davis 4, Laslo 3. Remarks: G. Charney broke his finger in the 6th inning; also C. Bruney injured sliding into second. Date: August 17, 1940.

Played at: Windber, Pa.

**

*

Martins FerryAB

R

H

0

A E

V.Beauty, 3b

5

2

1

2

2

0

A.Beauty, ss

4

0

2

2

1

0

P.Konyha, 2b

4

1

1

3

2

1

B.Easton, lb

5

1

35

0

0

H.Davis, If

5

1

2

2

0

0

H.Gensor, cf

5

2

2

3

0

0

H.Decker, e

5

1

210

0

0

S.Buksa, p

5

1

3

0

0

0

C.Bruney, rf

42

2

0

0

0

Total _____,42 11

18

27

5

1

September 26, 1940

Windber Bollinger, p-lf C. Weaver, cf M. Charney, 3b F. Laslo, 1Mb Bonitz, c Fritz, 2b F. Charney, ss Pauel, rf V. Charney, lb-p

Totals .........

Martins Ferry Windber

AB R H O A B 5 3 12 10

5 12 10 0 5 1 2 2 2 0

4 1 2 5 0 0

4 0 0 9 0 0

5 113 2 0

5 12 3 10

4 0 1 0 0. 0

4 0 0 2 1 1

002 040 032—11 18 1 001 012 004— 8 11 1

2 base hits: A. Beauty, Bollinger. Home runs: P. Konyha. Struekout: Buksa 10, Charney 2, Bollinger 7.

Base on balls: Buksa 2.

Date: August 18, 1940.

Played at: Windber, Pa. -------------O-------------MAY BE MANY YEARS BEFORE WAR DEATHS WILL BE KNOWN

Because there are no adequate standards by which to measure, losses of life, in the military forces alone during the present war, are beyond comprehension, according to an article in the “Statistical Bulletin.” It may be many years before they are known with any degree of accuracy. It is necessary to go back to the last great war to get some comparative measure. Even then figures are largely estimates and only reasonably accurate for a few countries.

Losses of men in militaryservice only, both from wounds in action and from disease, reach the figures 17.4 percent for the French army with the German rate showing little difference, the article states. England’s losses, covering troops in the whole empire, were 10 percent of her total forces. This is explained by the fact that the British forces attained their maximum strength when the period of stalemate had been reached. The United States forces showed a loss of 3 percent to the total army. But if only those who saw action are considered, it is probably around 5 percent, which is very high in view of the short period of active participation.

The article goes on to say that these losses were concentrated in periods of active fighting. A majority of the American military casualties occured in three major engagements. French losses were greatest at the beginning of the war, with a total of 329,000 persons in August and September,

1914. In quiet periods they fell as low as 5,000 per month. German deaths were heaviest in 1914 and

1915, while in 1917 the total number of deaths was little more than in the first four opening months of the war.

It is considerably doubtful, therefore, the article claims, that the figures of the deaths in action of German soldiers in a few short weeks of the Polish and Belgian phases of the present war, as reported from Berlin, are correct. They are given as slightly more than 10,000 in each case. Among the males in the age groups 20 to 29, from which the army is largely recruited, 20,000 deaths was the normal toll for a whole year in Germany prior to 1938.-------------O------------Controlled by a thermostat, a variable pitch fan has been invented for motor trucks and buses to reduce the fuel consumption.