Verhovayak Lapja, 1940. január-június (23. évfolyam, 1-26. szám)
1940-05-09 / 19. szám
May 9, 1940. ^11---------------------------------,------Verhovayak Lapja A Softball Manager’s Views on the New League WANTED!! SIX PERMANENT ADDITIONS TO OUR ENGLISH SECTION TO MAKE IT THE BEST NON-PROFESSIONALLY CONTRIBUTED TO PUBLICATION IN THE COUNTRY 1. A ladies column of about one page devoted exclusively to feminine interests and trends. 2. A sports page to publicize and glorify the athletic triumphs of the young men of our Association. 3. A children’s section intended to display the talents of the youngsters, and to serve as a medium of literary contact between them. 4. Short stories struck by the pen of our members. 5. Other items—essays, letters to the editor, poetry, etc.— to make the Journal more varied and enhance the interest of the readers. 6. ’75% or more of the English Section made up of member contributions; the other percentage to consist of outside sources and materials, always remembering, however, to relegate or discard this in favor of the member contributions, if this is found feasible or necessary. Members, readers and contributors, let’s get together. Thousands read our English Section, including many strangers, both in this country and abroad. Let’s do our utmost to make the Journal one of the proudest of our possessions—for it is OUR JOURNAL. We have the talents and the abilities to do this. Forward Verhovay English Section to the peak of perfection! Several weeks ago I received notice from Mr. Molnár, Chief Organizer of the Verhovay, that the baseball and softball managers were to have a meeting on Sunday, April 28th, at the Home Office, and I was invited to attend. This was something that I had looked forward to. At last we were to have the League that we so eagerly experimented with last year. For those who may not be familiar with events of 1939, Homestead joined with Beaver Falls, Johnstown and Elast Pittsburgh in sponsoring a Verhovay League. It was conducted as an experiment, and after the season had been completed, everyone agreed that it was really worthwhile. Each team visited the other team at its home town and vice versa. This helped build up Verhovay fraternal spirit not only among District Teams but also among out-of-town teams, who, by travelling, came in contact with more Verhovay brethren. Then, too, the activity of this league created interest in sports circles and eventually obtained admission for Verhovay teams in local and district sports. In other words, we were recognized as a body of young men interested in sports and other worthy activities. Newspapers gave us recognition by writeups and announcements of our games. Hungarians in our home town and other towns became Verhovay sports conscious and turned out to witness the games among Verhovay teams. Once more I ask the question, “Is the League worth belonging to?” In answer may I say, “Yes, a 100 per cent” Inasmuch as I am largely interested in the softball side of the meeting, I will devote my time to it. Wanting to begin where we left off in 1939, I suggested the formation of a league composed of the following Verhovay towns and teams: Johnstown; Beaver Falls; Youngstown, Ohio; Zelienople; McKeesport; Ellwood City; East Pittsburgh and Homestead. This would make it an eight-team league, one that would be the envy of sports circles everywhere. I have been reliably informed that of the group mentioned, Johnstown, Beaver Falls, Youngstown, Ellwood City, Homestead and East Pittsburgh, possibly Zelienople, are to be represented by a team. I should very much like to see at least eight teams in the Verhovay Softball League and hope that the town: mentioned in this article will be able to get going now. Furthermore, those Verhovay branches lying between Youngstown, Ohio and Johnstown, Pennsylvania, which are planning on putting a softball team in the field, and are interested in joining the Verhovay Softball League, please contact without delay Mr. Otto Molnár at the Home Office. Fellows, it’s a wonderful opportunity, and we should take advantage of it. Traveling to strange towns, engaging in competition with surrounding branches, meeting young people in out-oftown branches, this is what we want. You will, too, if you only get started. Homestead, Beaver Falls, Johnstown and East Pittsburgh will long remember their Verhovay League and Sunday softball games. We all had a great time, and we want to organize the League on a bigger scale this year and enable others to enjoy themselves with us. On the 23rd of June, Sunday, the League will officially go into action; then watch the fur fly. Why? Well, because the Home Office is going to present an award to the league winner. The schedule is being made up and will soon be published. Those teams which are not represented please contact Mr. Molnár at once, and those branches which will be unable to engage in competive sports this year, also contact Mr. Molnár. All the managers and Business Managers of Verhovay teams to be represented in the Softball League are asked to be present at the Home Office, on Sunday, June 16th, one week before the official opening of the season. I believe it would be satisfactory to have President Darago throw in the first ball in a game played locally. How about that, Mr. Darago? However, this can dwelt upon further at the Home Office, on the 16th of June. In conclusion, I again want to stress the value of such a League to the young people of this fraternal society. It can not be underestimated because its benefits are many. This is our opportunity and if we do not avail ourselves of it, we will be one of the “alsorans.” Therefore, get busy at home with that team of yours. Arrange several practices each week and begin the formation of your team. Remember, no favorites. Best man gets the position, but if his work falls below what he is capable of doing, then replacements are to be used. Furthermore, anyone ■playing on any Verhovay team should be and must be a full fledged Verhovay member. Let us take non-member players into our branches and make them one of us. We are not interested in having a young man play for us during the softball season and then leave. No, this is not what we want. We want him to become one of us and remain with us all the time. Fraternally yours, William C. Kohut, Business Manager Homestead Verhovays, Branch 430. P. S. If our League materializes, I want to issue a warning to all teams: “Watch the Homestead Verhovays.”--------------O-------------SZECSKAYS ENTERTAIN IN PITTSBURGH Before a highly appreciative audience gathered in the main hall of the International Institute in Pittsburgh, Friday evening, April 26th, members of the Szecskay family successfully staged a brilliant “Szecskay Evening.” They gave excellent performances covering dances, recitations and talks. Those taking part included Mr. George Szecskay, his daughters Olga, Lenke and Ida (Mrs. Richard Crist). Mrs. George Szecskay was also present. Lenke Szecskay, a dancer possessing many qualities of a truly accomplished performer, danced with remarkable ease the difficult Bartók composition. Later in the evening, dressed in picturesque Hungarian attire, she danced perfectly several lighter Hungarian numbers, amongst them the csárdás. The comparative ease with which she negotiated all of the more difficult steps of the csárdás helped credit her with an outstanding performance. Olga Szecskay, eldest of the daughters, recited several Hungarian poems from her father’s writings; while Ida (Mrs. Richard Crist) recited in English some of her father’s better known works, among them “Burial in Foreign Land.” Her recitation of this work dealing with Hungarians was full of intense emotion and feeling and was well received. During the evening, Mr. George Szecskay, one of America’s outstanding Hungarian poets and writers and newspapermen, gave a talk in Hungarian on the American-Hungarian Poets and Their Works. His talk was at times filled with pathos, sparkling humor and sympathy. It followed the development of Hungarian poets and writers in America up to the present day. He discussed at some length the outstanding works of the Hungarian poets, as well as the respective merits of these writings. His talk was a good one, possessing true facts which he drove home in a frank and convincing manner. Daughters Cecelia and Gloria, very pretty and attractive in their beautiful Hungarian folk dress, helped create a true Magyar atmosphere for the evening. Mr. A. Valy, Chairmen of the Entertainment Committee, Hungarian Professional Society, presented Lenke, Olga and Ida (Mrs. Richard Crist) each with a beautiful bouquet of red and white roses, and congratulated them as well as their father, Mr. George Szecskay, for the wonderful evening they had presented members of the Hungarian Professional Society and their friends. —William C. Kohut, Member Press Committee, Hungarian Professional Society.--------------O-------------DOWN IN “OLE VIRGINY” THEY SAY: —that Branch 423 serves refreshments at all its meetings now. In case you haven’t been attending regularly, but decide to begin now, you won’t be blamed because of the refreshments. —that a few good games of Ping-pong are being played before and after meetings, in which all the members are becoming interested. Take for instance, Bela B., Joe B., John S. and Henry M. They think they are good. Well, “maybe” they are. So let’s give them competition. —that some of our young men are going out for the home town baseball team which is in the Tri-Country League. “Good luck” to you fellows. Let’s all go out and watch the bases, because that’s what they are going to do. “How about it. fellows?” —that Joe Dobos, Louis Kovács and Géza Kovács are coming home soon from college for their summer vacations. We are proud to hear of “you alls’ ” achievements. —“BY HECK.”--------------O-----------— INVITATION On May 29th, beginning at 8:00 p. m., a dance will be held for the benefit of the Alliance Verhovay Home. Verhovay members and friends are invited to attend this affair, which will be a very pleasant event, as the Home is being ENTIRELY remodeled and redecorated for this occasion. The Albert Tamas orchestra with Julius Saxon will take care of the entertainment. The admission is 35c.
