Crossword puzzle clue "you try to beat them"

Org. for Ann Miller, who said "You try to help them, try to sing and dance ... it's heartbreaking."

You try to beat them

Comedian George who said, "If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten"

"If you can't beat 'em in the alley you can't beat 'em on the ice", he said

"___ first you don't succeed, try, try again": 2 wds.

Sport in which you try to beat your opponent using clubs?

"Would you eat them in a box? / Would you eat them with a fox?"

"Would you eat them in a box? Would you eat them with a fox?" asker