The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, June 16, 1960, Image 6

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The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, June 16, 1960, Image 6

Newspaper Page TextPage G College Station, Texas Thursday, June 16, 19G0 THE BATTALION Award Winners James A. Dotson, left, of Hearne, and Travis man and Weg-enhoft a junior in agricultural L. Wegenhoft of Columbus have been named education. They are the sons of Mr. and William H. Danforth Scholarship winners Mrs. Alfa Dotson of Hearne and Mr. and for the summer of 1960. Dotson is a fresh- Mrs. Oliver Wegenhoft of Columbus. Although Father’s Bay SO; Idea Mas Old Origination Father’s Day may be officially CO years old this Sunday, but trib utes to Dad are an ancient tradi tion. Probably the oldest is a clay tablet written by Elmesu, a Baby lonian, about 2,000 years befoi’e Christ. It implores the gods to grant his father good health and “enduring days”—wishes which are echoed in a thousand different ways on this year’s affectionate Father’s Day greeting cards. On the sentimental side, for ex ample: You do so very much for others, In a way that really counts, And give your time and patience In such generous amounts, That on special days like this one, When we’re wishing things for you, We always wish the very best, For nothing else would do! And from an affectionate to a light-hearted tribute to the fam ily’s “forgotten man” comes this one from the same publisher: ‘. . .Dish. . .Wisher’ “Happy Father’s Day from your favorite Dish. . .Washer!” Several of the ‘off-beat’ studio cards depict Dad as he really is: “To Dad who is always calm, cool and. . .collected from!” And, “to good oP Pop. . .Happy Pauper’s Day!” Dad may be King in America (well for one day, anyway) but in some parts of the world, he could stand a little recognition. In the South Seas On Palau Island in the South Seas, for example, the ruling mat riarch can have any male executed if he even disturbs her contempla tion. And near Sumatra, Dad has to go live with his wife’s family; children take their mother’s name —and only daughters inherit prop erty. In India, Dad’s in even worse shape. If he goes into debt, Mo ther can sell him into slavery to pay off his creditors. And in the African Sudan, Mother may return to her parents after bearing five children—leaving Father to look after the little ones. Not Always Low ■Fathers were not always low men on the totem pole, though. Back in Ancient Greece, an an nual festival honored Zeus, father of the gods. Zeus was also patron of human fathers, and dutiful sons gave their Dads the traditional gift—a cluster of ripe grapes. Probably the champion father of all time was Emporer Mulai Ismail of Morocco, who died in 1727 at the age of 81, leaving 548 sons and 340 daughters. He had 300 wives and 700 concubines. The setting apart of a day on which to honor fathers by special services in churches and in other ways, originated independently in different parts of the country and in different years. Different days were chosen before there came to be a general agreement on the third Sunday in June. Idea Come in 1909 The credit for making the first suggestion of a Father’s Day be longs to Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of Spokane, Wash. The idea came to Mrs. Dodd in 1909 as a suitable tribute to her own father who had successfully reared a family of children after the death of their mother. Mrs. Dodd took her plan to a preacher'. A resolution was drawn up a year later and on June 10, 1910, the first known Father’s Day was observed in Spokane, spon sored by the Spokane Ministerial Assn, and the YMCA. The first observance of truly national proportions was in 1922 on the third Sunday in June. It has continued on that day ever since. Little League by Russell Brown The rise of the White Sox and the fall of the Orioles highlighted the American League, South Lit tle League activity last week as the Red Sox moved into the first place slot ahead of the Birds and the White Sox shoved the Senators into the cellar. The White Sox started the Or iole’s skid Thursday night with a convincing 12-2 decision over the league leaders, as Eddie Putz set the Birds down on four hits while his teammates were spiking the platter in every frame but the third. Duke Butler, John Skra- banek, and Tommy Cartwright each had two hits in the seven-hit Sox attack against Willie Edmonds and Dennis Chaney while Jerry Davis had a homer and a single. The Senators dropped the Pale Hose the following night as How ard Nelson came within two outs of pitching the loop’s first no hitter. Butler and Cartwright ruined his bid in the sixth after a walk and an error had spoiled his shutout in the fourth. Walter Varvel slammed a homer and a single to pace the winners. The Red Sox continued to lay it on the chin of the Orioles on Mon day as Bill Gilliam came through with a two-hitter to give his club a 9-1 decision. Only Davis’ two- out double in the first spoiled the tall righthander’s whitewashing. Steve Prescott and Jimbo Robison had two hits apiece to back up Gilliam with a six-hit night. Tuesday found one of the best played tilts in the league thus far as the White Sox got the pitching and fielding combined to edge the Senators, 4-2, in a quick contest. Duke Butler and Joe Williams wound up in a pitcher’s duel as Butler allowed the Senators four hits, while stranding six runners on the sacks. The little right hander spaced four walks effect ively, while whiffing eight. Wil liams pitched almost an identical tilt, but an error and battery trouble in the first gave the White Sox three runs in the first frame and the Sens never could catch up. The final tally came in the fifth on Jim Butler’s double, a passed ball and an infield out. Wildness cost the Orioles their third straight loss Wednesday night as Doyle Robertson and Tommy Johns yielded 18 bases on balls while the White Sox were banging out 10 hits to take a 17-7 win over the fading Birds. The White Sox jumped into third place with the win, tallying in every inning. Three walks in the first plus a timely single started the ball rolling for the White Sox before the Orioles took a short lived 5-3 lead in the second on some rocky pitching by winner Ed die Putz. But the Sox tied the count in the third on three more walks and two hits before break ing the tilt wide open with six tallies in the fourth, four in the fihth, and two in the sixth. The Orioles rallied bravely in the fourth but scored only two runs as Putz allowed only one more base runner in the final two frames. Jerry Davis, Oriole catcher, went into the game with a .750 average but Putz whittled it down to .600 as the big backstop flied out three times and walked once. Nelson Top Hurler Howard Nelson leads the pitch ing column as the southpaw hurler has picked up two straight wins, the only ones for the Sens this year. Helped out by 14 strikeouts against the White Sox, the Senator twirler has whiffed 27 in 12 inn ings while walking 11 and giving up only two earned runs for a fine 1.00 ERA. Standings W L T Red Sox 311 Orioles 3 2 0 White Sox 3 4 0 Senators 2 3 1 Leading Hitters (Thru 6-14) Davis, Orioles Varvel, Sens Prescott, RS D. , Butler, WS Robertson, Orioles Stevenson, Orioles Creswell, RS Gilliam, RS 1 2 2% .750 .692 .556 .500 .467 .400 .400 .364 .364 .357 i 2; Senators 9, Orioles 1 ; White swel v,...iam, *„.j W. Williams, Sens Edmonds, Orioles Week’s Results ....White Sox 12, Orioles White Sox 3 ; Red Sox 8, ox 4, Senators 2; White Sox 17, Orioles 7. Week’s Schedule Senators vs. Red Sox, Thursday; White Sox vs. Red Sox, Friday; Orioles vs. Sena tors, Saturday; Senators vs. Orioles, Mon day ; Red Sox vs. Orioles, Tuesday; Red Sox vs. White Sox Wednesday. Minerals School Begins Monday A special workshop in rocks and minerals for elementary and junior high school teachers, will get un der way next Monday, It will last through July 15. It will be conducted by the De partment of Geology and Physics, with Dr. M. C. Schroeder, associ ate professor in the Department of Geology, director. The course is made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation. The course is a special project and the only one of its kind in the nation. Main objectives of the course are to give teachers knowledge to aid them in helping their students who are working on rock and mineral collections. It will also enable teachers to give adequate presenta tions of earth sciences and to de velop ideas for Science Fair pro jects in the earth sciences. Forty hours of lectures will be given and will also feature lec tures by visiting scientists. FATHER’S DAY IS JUNE 19 Cotton Putter Shorts • Cotton and Dacron • Wash and Wear • Colorful Plaids comfortable cotton cords Pin-thin cord—as cool as it is stylish . . . doesn’t need pam pering. Ivy flap-pocket. 28-40. SHORT STORY FOR FATHER’S DAY Think of the happiness these shorts stand for! Every pair is sure to put a glow on the face of a grateful dad somewhere. Why? Because the bold designs brighten his outlook. He gets restful coolness, and wonderful no-iron fabrics that make the livin’ so easy. And each time he wears ’em there’s a pleasant lift just in knowing someone remembered! 4 buy now on Sears Revolving Charge otymsmtegdaU* Ji.lisi* ROEBUCK AND CO* Open 9:30-6 Mon. Thru Wed., Fri. Sat. 9:30 to 8:30 Thur. new beltless waist on these cool shorts gives trim effect Adjust side tabs for best fit. Elastic keeps waist in place, provides comfort as you move. Single-pleat style of fine wash-wear cotton with madras design . . . flapped hip pockets. Sizes 30 to 42. SHIRT 2.99 SPECIALS GOOD THUR. ■ ■ FRI. - SAT. Royal Guest PEACHES J $1.00 Van Camp PORK & BEANS 8 cl$1.00 Del Monte FRUIT COCKTAIL 4 “,$1.00 Rosedale PEARS 5 31.00 Libby Cut GREEN BEANS 5 31.00 Hunts v TOMATO JUICE 5 32 ct $1.00 Kraft MIRACLE WHIP Qt. Jar 45 Premium Shortening SNOWDRIFT 3 59 Lilly or Sanitary MELLORINE 'Yi Gallon Square Ctn. 49 Moutain Grown FOLGERS COFFEE ' 55 Lipton Tea . . . 1/4 lb. 39c Kleenex . 7 Boxes-200 $1.00 Mohawk Hickory Smoked PICNICS Whole - Lb. Sliced Lb. - 33c Gold Seal Loin Steak . . Gold Seal Round Steak Fresh Lean Spare Ribs . Lb. 79c Lb. 89c Lb. 39c Swift Premium Franks Lb. 49c Mohawk Bacon . . 2 Lb. Pkg. 98c Wisconsin Cheese Lb. 59c Desert Sweet Frozen mAmm Pasco Frozen ORANGE JUICE Swindler’s Grade A LARGE EGGS ^ 10c 6 loo Dozen jjjj^ £ Fresh Yellow CORN 3' CHARLESTON GREY WATERMELONS Each And Up FRESH PEACHES... 2 ,,,29c SUNKIST LEMONS ib. 17c REGISTER FOR FREE ELECTRIC ROTISSERIE TO BE GIVEN AWAY SATURDAY 8 P. M. SPECIALS GOOD JUNE 16 - 17 - 18 2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS 200 E. 24th Street Downtown 3516 Texas Avenue Ridgecrest

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The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, June 16, 1960, Image 6

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