Verhovayak Lapja, 1949 (32. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1949 / Verhovay Journal
June 15, 1949 Verhovay Journal 4iU.S. The Only For The Whole THE HON. EUGENE VAN ANTWERP MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DETROIT, MICH. Hope Of Democracy World,” Said Mayor PAGE 3 And diet the boys like being wooed! Vilma brought the house down, twice in succession, with her dance act that produced one of the noisiest scenes at the banquet. She is 17, a member of Branch 500, whose talent is excelled only by her beauty. When Doc’ Kovács, master of ceremonies, proposed to continue the program after her first number, the audience flatly refused. So everybody waited until Vilma changed into a beautiful evening gown for her second act at the end of which she did a quick unveiling for the benefit of the enthusiastic w ................. pardon, boys . . . The presence of the Hon. Eugene Van Antwerp, Moyor of the City of Detroit, and his wife, was a great honor, deeply appreciated by the National Tournament Committee, the bowlers and guests, who frequently interrupted his keynote address that deeply stirred the enthusiastic audience. “I have just returned from Europe,” said Mayor Van Antwerp, ‘‘where I visited France, Austria, Germany, and several other countries, and I wish everyone here would realize that the United States is the only hope of democracy for the whole world.” ‘‘Tomorrow is Memorial Day,” continued the Mayor, “and as we think of our many dead, we plan our future actions for the sake of the ideals and institutions we believe in. If we fulfill our obligations to America and to ourselves, we will know that those dead are still protecting the world, the United States and the American ideals.” Turning to the topic of the day, the Mayor said: “I congratulate you on your athletic proficiency, I congratulate those who worked at it and — excuse my expression — if you do your damnedest, you are entitled to your palm. Congratulations to my Hungarian friends who have helped defend America and its ideals. Thanks for inviting me to your great institution and its celebration.” Vice-President Macker, Director Kovács appear on one side, and Mrs. Van Antwerp on the other side of the speaker whose brief, but powerful message was the most inspiring episode of the tournament banquet. THUS STRIKES ARE BORN... Here’s an eyeful throwing a handful . . . Unconsciously smiling in tense concentration this little girl is getting aligned with the No. 1 pin. Note the score-keeper with eyes glued to the far end of the alley, while most of the other men in the background are content to keep their eyes on this end . . . Can you blame them? The Ferret Sez (Continued from page 2) after all, winning top money on their first try isn’t-hard to swallow. The . women’s singles event was less surprising because the Branch 132 South Bend gals rolled in with several prizes, including the individual Championship. I am not writing any names here, because they are listed Sn the prize list bn pages 5-6 of this edition, but after side bets were placed, it wasn’t unusual to note who were the top women bowlers in the VFIA. The Branch 132 South Benders in the Two-Man Event were left high and dry when the final scoring was made, and as new winners of the cash prizes emerged Br. 375, Chicago, Br. 443, Detroit (first time Branch 443 was entered in the bowling tourneys, but there is a story here so look for it further down); Br. 428, Milwaukee, then Br. 138, Gary, Br. 364, Youngstown and Branch 500 in Detroit. Singles in the men’s events went to a Columbus, 0., lad from Branch 129, with branches 500, Detroit, 189, Alliance, 342 Chicago, near the top of the list. Branch 36 men in the singles were further down the line somewhere . . . One of my own lads, from Branch 429, A1 Novak, came in with a singles prize which looked very good for a while. Congrats, Al! The idea of handicaps was thoroughly discussed, as usual, but it again stands proved that the lowaverage man or woman has as good a chance to win cash prizes as the high-average bowler. It’s an admissable fact that your Ferret didn’t do such a hot job of covering the “doubles” and “singles” events, but let me ask you that after a hectic night with receiving arrivals and, then, rolling off six games before breakfast, who in the name of high heaven could concentrate on the scores of other bowlers ? REST IN THE “SKY” The minute we all finished bowling, we trekked over to the Sky Room on the 21st floor of the Shelby for sandwiches, coffee and the pale yellow brew, that certainly hit the spot, along with a place to sit down for a bit of relaxation. Let me tell you, fellow-members, that was a brilliant idea, that buffet luncheon. in the beautiful Sky-room. When six games have to be rolled off in a breathless rush, there is nothing so satisfying as a bite to eat, a hot cup of java, and a glass of cold brew in the company of friends. I remember back in 1946, when we finished bowling at Brannan’s Bowling Palace in McKeesRocks, Pa., we were invited to eat in the cafeteria and to relax from the strenuous task of trying for the cash prizes. In South Bend, luncheon was awaiting us in the Verhovay Home, and now, in Detroit, a few minutes walk threw us right into the midst of the out-of-towners. The poor chef in the kitchen couldn’t keep up with the hungry mob, and the last time I stuck my head in the door begging for a rush on the sandwiches, I ducked just in time so that the platter broke against the door instead of on my tired heacLTULLER DANCE — HIGH SPOT Back home for a quick check-up on the kids (who were on their own for three long days, for which I have to make up by dating them every night1 for two weeks), a change in costume and the dance on the 14th floor of the Tuller Hotel. If anyone was to ask me, that dance, which was the last-minute idea of the present representatives of the National Tournament Committee, was the grandest high-spot of the entire week-end. There wasn’t any work to do, no responsibilities on the part ^ the Detroit bowlers, not too far to travel, find all for free! Your Ferret learned a lot from that free-for-all dance at the Tuller Hotel as compared to the embarrassing situation that developed at; the banquet-dance at the Reformed Hall on West End Avenue. The banquet could be summed up just in a (Continued on Page 4) Beautiful Vilma Gage Wooed The Boys From Stage
