Front: Allen Benson; Back: Baseball, PA 1045; Stamped on back: Aug 25, 1934; Stamped on back: The Cleveland News reference department Cleveland, Ohio; Text from caption glued to back: Associated Press photo from Washington Bureau please use credit. Bearded menace of the ball parks. Not since the days of Pop Anderson and Abner Doubleday has a face and figure like that of Allen Benson graced the diamonds of the big leagues. Introducing Allen, Benson, 25 year old pitching star who was signed by the Washington Senators. Benson broke into the big time after making a reputation with the House of David team under the tutelage of Grover Cleveland Alexander. hkw--Aug. 14-- wx list- cxfx ag-) Associated Press photo.