Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 45, Number 168, Decatur, Adams County, 18 July 1947 — Page 6

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Pirates Beat Dodgers Three Os Four Gaines New York, July 1* (UP)— While the New York Yankees are making a runaway of the American league race with a winning streak that now stand* at 19 games, the National league leading Brooklyn Dodgers are compiling a different record. People are beginning to speak of them as "Dem Bums” again. The Dodger pitching has run so thin it has Just about evaporated and Brooklyn has lost four ot its last five games, including three of four to last-place Pittsburgh. With the onrushing Cardinals opening a series at Ebbets field tonight, the situation Is serious. The Pirates beat the ears off Ralph Branca and Harry Taylor, of late the only Dodger hurlers who even were possibilities for pitching all nine innings, ami yesterday the Brooks were in such straits they started Clyde King, who bad started only once previously this year. Pittsburgh hit him not often but hard enroute to a 7 to 1 victory. In the fourth inning Ralph Kiner hit his 23rd homer. Hank Greenberg his 15th and Jim Bloodworth his fifth. In the seventh inning the Bucs got four runs on a bunt single, two errors, one by reliefer Hal Gregg, a wild pitch and three walk*. .Mel Queen made hi* first Pirate start and allowed only eight hit*. The Dodger lead stayed at 2% games a* the Cards defeated the second-place Braves. 5 to 2. St. Louis is 4% games out. Three runs in the ninth inning on doubles hy Red Schoendienst and Stan Muslal, a walk and singles by Whitey Kurowski and

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Marty Marlon gave the Cards the win. Bob Elliott hit a two run homer for Boston in the eighth inning. ' Chicago at New York was postponed because of wet grounds and the other two National league clubs, Cincinnati and Philadelphia, were not scheduled. t The Yanks maintained their 11-% game lead in the American by defeating Cleveland twice. 3 to 1 and 7 to 2. to tie the American league record for successive victories. The 1906 Chicago White Sox won 19 in a row. The major league record is 26. set by the 1916 New York Giants. Bobo Newsom pitched hl* 2<tuth major league victory in the first game, scattering nine hit*. The Yanks got only five hit*, but one was George McQuinn's homer after Joe Di Maggio got on base in the fourth inning. In the nightcap Vic Raschi won hl* *econd victory I since coming up from Portland, and was supported t»y 10 hits. Billy Johnson batted In three run* with two single*.

Detroit won two from Washing ton. 7 to 5 and 4 to 3. Al Benton pitched the route In the opener, although he gave up two home runs to Stan Spence. Dick Wakefield hit a Detroit homer and George Kell stole home with an Important run in the fourth inning. Senator pitcher Rae Scarborough and manager Ossie Bluege were thrown out of the game for protesting the decision on Kell. The Tigers, who saw Washington take the second-game lead with two runs in the ninth, won with two runs of their own. Washington misplay* helped Die base* and Hal Wagner singled the runs home. The Boston Red Sox won a doubleheader too. 4 to 1 and 6 to 3, over the Chicago White Sox. Joe Dobson's six-hit pitching and hard hitting by John Pesky and Sam Mele won the opener. Bobby Doerr's tworun homer in the ninth tied the second game, and Boston won In the 11th on Ted Williams' single, a sacrifice, a walk. Birdie Tebbett*' single and relief pitcher Earl Johnson's double. Philadelphia'* Athletics walloped the St. Ixmils Browns, 16 to 2. with a nine-run ninth Inning. George Bink*, with four hit* and three runs-batted in, and Ferri* Fain, with a homer and single and four runs balted-in, led the A'* 17-hlt attack. None of today’s full schedule of game* was an afternoon contest. Seven are night game* and one a twllilght affair. Yesterday'* *tar:— Mel Queen of the Pirates, who made hi* debut with Pittsburgh by mastering the first-place Dodger*. He allowed only eight hit* and never was In danger as he fanned *ix and made 16 Brook* lift ea*y fly ball*. ' « Tr»4r in n <.<WM| Town — ISeeafar

Legion Rallies In Ninth To Beat Bluffton Rallying on fog-*hrouded Dwenger park diamond In Fort Wayne last night, the Decatur Legion team came from behind to score four runs and nose out the Bluffton Me,chant*, 10 to 9, in a Federation league battle. Legion trailed all the way after Bluffton counted three limw in the opening Inning. Bluffton completed it* scoring in the seventh inning, increasing its lead at that time to 9to 3. Reed took over the pitching chore* In the seventh and held Bluffton hltles* to become the winning hurler. The Legion tallied three run* in the last of the seventh to cut the Bluffton lead to 9 to 6. but went down In order in the eighth. .McConnell opened the Ix-gion'* winning rally with a walk Two error*, hita by Miller and Mingus, a walk to Reynolds and a flelder's choice put over the winning run* for the Legion with one out. Heavy fog. which threatened to halt the game on two different occasions, made playing conditions difficult, each team committing seven error*. The Legion team will be host to Monroeville in a Federation league game at Worthman field Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Two night game* are on tap for Decatur next week, the Legion meeting the Fort Wayne Moose at Dwcnger park at 8 p.m. Monday, and the Shamrocks, also at Dwenger park, at 2 p. m. Thunsday. Decatur AB R H E Reynolds, If 4 011 D Schnepf, ns .... 5 0 0 0 Andrews, c 5 112 Heckman, rs ....—5 2 2 0 McConnell, cf 3 2 10 Reed. 3b. p .5 11 1 Miller, 2b 5 2 2, 0 J. Schnepf. lb ...2 1 0 2 Schamerloh, p -.2 0 1 0 Mingus, p. 3b 3 12 1 Total* .... 39 10 11 71 Bluffton AB R H R R. Green. If 6 11 0 UMotte. 3h ..5 2 2 2 B. Karch, 2b ... 5 2 1 McCslley, lb. p.. 5 2 2 0 G. Green, rs. lb ... 5 2 2 1 J. Karch, ss ......A 0 2 1 Dunwoodle. cf .. 4 0 1 0 Ault, c — .6 0 1 K. Conner, p, rs 5 0 2 0 | CORT SUN. MON. TUES. Continuous Sun. from 1:15 TWO GREAT PICTURES! —ADDED HIT—iW w’j vL •** ” mi WBir httowca | • £ b«h Im tM Mficirn far*-' 1 1,111 IvT 1111 MIG TOBBH SMUT— ▼ 9c-30c Inc. Tax ’ o—o Tonight & Saturday Hopalong Cassidy “HOPALONG RIDES AGAIN” William Boyd, Gabby Haya* ALSO—"Ben of Guardsman” 9e-30c inc. Tax

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Total* 44 9 14 7 Sco.e by Inning*: Bluffton ...300 023 100 9 Decatur ...oil 001 304 10 Q Two Negro Players Signed By Browns St. fx»ul». July 18.—(UP)—Henty Thompson. Negro 'ntlelder who made an unimpressive debut with the St. Louis Browns last night was anxious to redeem himself tonight anti hl* colleague, Willard Brown, looked forward to his major league debut. Both were purchased from the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro American lx-ague and were signed yesterday by Browns President Richard Muckerman to become the third and fourth member* of their ace in the major leagues. Thompson, promptly Inserted at second base by Manager Muddy Ruel, showed Indication* of first game jitter* a* he went hitless In four trip* to the plate and made an error In the field while the Brown* were drubbed, 16 to 2. by the Philadelphia Athletic*. Brown, who did not break Into the lineup, was expe< ted to be need tonight when St. Ix>ul« meets the Boston Red Sox under the lights. He is an outfielder.

Prior to the signing of the pair. Muckerman also announced that the Brown* had taken a 30-day option on Ix»renzo Davis, star second baseman for the Birmingham, Ala.. Black Baron*. The St. Ixtula president said Davis wpuld not be signed. however, until club scouts had further chance to watch him play. To make room on the St. Louis roster for Thompson end Brown, the team released rookie first baseman Jerry Witte on option to the Toledo Mudhens of the American Association and transferred shortstop Perry Currin to Springfield of the three-eyed league. Witte, the Association'* home run king in 1946. was a big disappointment to the Browns this season as he batted only .141 in 34 games. Cutrln was signed recently after compiling an impressive record with Washington and Ix-e high school Tn Arlington. “Va. Thompson and Brown were obtained from the same Kansas City Negro club which sent Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn first baseman. to the professional tanks last year. Doby, who played for the Newark Negro team, was signed by the Cleveland Indians earlier this month as the first member of his race in the American league. Thompson. * 21-year-old native of Dallas who now Ilves In Tx>« Angeles, batted .350 for the Monarchs. Brown, who waa born in Shreveport. Ixi., but now make* Kansas City his home, hit .353 and slammed out eight home runs.

—oSwearingen Nine To Play Bingen Sunday Swearingen iiairy baseball team will journey to Fort Wayne Sunday. where they will meet the Bingen nine at .McMillen park Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The public la invited to attend the contest. VFW Softball Team Defeated By Ossian The Ossian legion Softball team nosed out a 11 to 10 victory over the Decatur VFW tea.n Thursday night at Ossian. Wilson and Hatfield formed the Ossian battery, with Reef hurling and Essex catching for the VFW. ' —— O ■ Sweater sale, '/j price. Peterson Clothing Co. Tr»O Is a <»ce4 1»w« — Qeestar HIGHEST QUALITY The Secret Os Satisfactory Service • New Engine • Motor Overhaul • Motor Tune-Up • Ignition Service • Starter Service • Generator Repair • Lubrication • Carburetor Repair • Body and Fender work • Auto Painting • Simonizing and car wash • Wheel Alignment and balancing • Brake Service • Seat Covers. SAYLORS CHEVROLET SALES 116 8. First St.

NATIONAL LEAGUE W. L. Pct. GB. Boston 49 35 .583 .. Boston 45 36 .556 ‘I'A New York ..43 35 .551 3 St. Ixniis 44 39 .630 4% Cincinnati 41 42 .494 7l| Chicago .... 37 45 .451 11 Philadelphia 36 47 434 121* Pittsburgh 33 49 .402 16 AMERICAN LEAGUE W. L. Pct. GB. New York 58 26 690 .... Detroit 44 35 .557 11% Boston 44 37 .543 12H Philadelphia ...41 42 .494 16% Cleveland 36 40 .474 18 Chicago 37 47 .440 21 Washington .. 35 45 .438 21 St. Louis 28 51 .354 27% AMERICAN ASSOCIATION W. L. Pct. GB. Kanias City ... 55 34. .618 .... Louisville 54 42 563 4% Milwaukee 50 43 .538 7 Indianapolis ..47 47 500 10% Columbus 43 50 .462 14 Minneapolis ... . 43 42 .453 15 Toledo 41 52 .441 16 St. Paul 40 53 .430 17 YESTERDAY’S RESULTS National League St. Ixjul* 6, Boston 2. Pittsburgh 7. Brooklyn 1. Chicago at New York. rain. Only games scheduled. American League Philadelphia 16, St. !x>uls 2. New York 3-7, Cleveland 1-2. Boston 4-6. Chicago 1-3 (2nd game 11 innings). Detroit 7-4, Washington 5-8. American Association Milwaukee 6, St. Paul 4. Only game scheduled.

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K. C. Defeats Berne In Softball League The K. of C. edged out the Berne All-Star*. 10 to 9, In a Decatur Soft, ball league game Thursday night at Worthman field, and <>s*lan downed the Ix-glon. 6 to L in a Suburban league tilt in the nightcap. K. of C. came from behind twice to nose out Berne In the latter* first start In the league Berne held a 5 to 2 lead after two Innings but K. of C. tied the score in the third Berne scored twice in the fourth and once in each of the fifth and sixth, but the K of C. tallied three In the fourth and two In tbe fifth. Hoopingardner limited the Legion to three hit* to hurl Ossian to victory In the nightcap. The winner* tallied five runs in the third Inning on four hit*, three walk* and an error Two game* are scheduled tonight. The K. of C. and Legion will tangle in the opener in a one game playoff for tbe first half league title. In the second tilt, the Decatur and Fort Wayne Moose team* will play a Moose league game. Last night’s scores: RHE Berne 230 211 0— 9 6 3 K. of C 203 320 x-10 8 5 Neuenschwander and Goodin; B. Andrews and D. Hackman. RHE Ossian 005 000 1-6 8 0 lx>glon «... 100 000 0-1 3 3 Hoopingardner and Young; lAa key and M. Ladd.

Charge Decatur Man With Drunken Driving Following a call to city police about 8 o'clock Thursday night by the Rev. O. R. Jewell route 1, Bluffton, C. O. Troutner of this city wa» arrested on Thirteenth street on a charge of driving hi* automobile while under the influence of Intoxicating liquor. Tbe local man was arraigned In mayor’* court thi* morning and pleaded not guilty to the charge. The case was set for Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Decatur Rotarians Shown Movies Os Trip Decatur Rutarlana. meeting In weekly seislen Thursday evening, were taken on an Imaginary trip through several European countr),.* lt < Noah Steury. who returned recently from an oversea* business trip, showed colorad pictures taken in several of those countries. Mr Steury. who was accompany led by hl* wife and Dr. and Mr*. G J Koline. also showed films taken by Dr Konne in England, which Mr Steury was unable to visit. Mr. Steury also related some of the group's experiences while tbe movie. were being shown. W. Guy Brown was chairman of the program. DENHAM l< ..Htlnarrf from Pa«e I) Gray has been an Industrial relation* consultant for private businesses. He served as a member of the Buffalo regional war labor board in 1943-45 and was a member of the national wage stabilize tlon board in -946-47. Murdock, a lawyer by profession, served In the national house of representative* from the 73rd to the 76th congress. He was then elected to the senate for a term which ended last Jan. 3.

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