Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 213, Decatur, Adams County, 10 September 1957 — Page 7

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Commodores Take Baseball Season Opener The Decatur Commodores opened their fall baseball season with a victory Monday afternoon, edging the Pleasant Mills Spartans, 7-6. at the Pleasant Mills diamond. The Commodores took an early 5-0 lead but the Spartans fought bck into a 6-6 tie, with Decatur tallying the winning run in the top of the seventh. The Commodores scored three runs in the first on a hit batsman, a triple by Kable and singles by Reed and Ellenberger. Two scored ip the third on a walk, an error a*nd an infield out. A. single run counted in the sixth on a hit batsman, a walk and an error. Pleasant Mills, after being held hitless for four innings, erupted for three runs in the fifth on three walks and Luginbill's two-base blow. The Spartans tied the score with three in the sixth on two walks, singles by Butler and Jackson, and Brunner's double. The only shirt offering a SI,OOO BOND (union mode) NAT NAST bowunc muits a bloosks also BOWLING BALLS, BAGS, and SHOES Mies Recreation

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Decatur scored the winning run in the seventh on an error and Gillig's single. The Commodores will play their home game Thursday afternoon, meeting the Monmouth Eagles at McMillen field in this city at 3:30 o'clock. Decatar AB R H E Beal, Zb , 3 10 0 P. Gross, cf 10 0 0 Kitson, cf ... 1 0 0 0; Omlor. cf 1 o o o | Kable, c 4 12 0 1 P. Reed, p 4 110 T. Meyer, lb 2 2 0 0 Ellenberger. If 3 2 10 Gillig. 3b 2 0 10 Heiser, rs 2 0 0 0 Meyer, rflo 0 0 T. Gross, ss 3 0 0 0 TOTALSI. 27 7 5 0 Pleasant Mills AB R H E Brunner, lb 2 2 10 Jackson, 2b2 11 0 Irwin, rs 4 0 $ 0 Luginbill, cf 3 0 11 Snyder, p 4 0 10 Butler, 3b 3 0 10 Ehrsam, c 3 0 0 0 Martz, ss 1100 Archer, If 12 0 0 McGill. If 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 23 6 5 3 Score by innings: Decatur 302 001 17 Pleasant Mills 000 033 0 - 6 International League Playoffs Start Today By UNITED PRESS The pennant — winning Toronto I Maple Leafs, with manager Dixie 1 Walker considering the offer of a two-year contract, play host to Miami and second — place Buffalo hosts Richmond tonight in the opening games of the International League playoffs. Winners in the best-of-seven semifinal series will clash in the finals for the right, to play the I American Association playoff champions in the Little World I Series. i Trade in a good town — Decatur 1

Northwestern To Depend On Sophomores EVANSTON, 111. (UP)—Northwestern's football team could be better this year than it was in 1956 and still finish with a worse record than the four wins, four losses and one tie compiled last .year. Coach Ara Parseghiab said I today. I “We've lost our psychological advantage," ha said, “but we've got over our big hurdle. The kids know they're capable of winning and they believe in themselves. "I don't honestly know whether we are better than we were last year. We're not very good in depth, but we’ve got some promising sophomores, who potentially are good football players. But we're not very many in numbers.” Parseghian could make no prediction as to how the Wildcats would wind up in the Big Ten race, except that "we'll be a threat in any game we go in, and we're not going to roll over and play dead." Sophs In Slot Last year the Wildcats, who had not won a conference game in two seasons, had the advantage of surprise on most of their opponents. Parseghian said, and made the most of it. This year Parseghian will enI trust the direction of his second ' Northwestern team to a sophomore quarterback, either Chip Holcomb, son of the former Purdue coach, Stu Holcomb, now the Northwestern athletic director, or Ito John Talley. “They’re both very fine sophomores," Parseghian said, "and both of them are going to play r lot of football. Chip s ball-handling is very much improved and his passing very good But Talley throws a little harder ball. I think well use both of them, and both of them are going to be close to the top at the end of the season.” Parseghian foresaw benefits in having two quarterbacks of equal ability because he could coach a bench-warmer and send him into action at any time with full information about what might be done to overcome the opposing defense

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World Series To Open October 2 NEW YORK (UP) — Information on the 1957 World Series, as announced by Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick after a meeting Monday with the interested teams: Starting date—Wed. Oct. 2, unless a best -of - three playoff for National League pennant forces a delay until Thurs., Oct. 3. Playing dates — Consecutive dates if two east teams (YankeesDodgers) or two west teams (White Sox-Braves or White SqxCards) play; dav off for travel aftnr 2nd and sth games if it’s art (Yankees - Braves or Yankees-Cards or White Sox-Dodg-ers) series. Games — First two in park of American League team: 3rd, 4th, 'th (if necessary) in National League park; 6th, 7th In American League park.' Ticket prices — Same as last year: Box seats $lO, reserved grandstand $7; standing room $4; bleachers $2: plus tax. Frick re'’'■ted idea of raising prices. Ticket printing —'Frick refused a grant any team permission to •tart printing tickets yet. *-> -fha- actinn, Frick rejected a —-vest by the Braves they be per--’♦♦<»d to sell bleacher seats in strips of three like reserved seats •d ruled teams could travel by ilane from one site to another if hey leave the night of the game just finished, or early the next i morning, to allow time for a switch to trains if the flight Is cancelled Although nine teams still are Ift ’ ‘he running for the two pennants nly five were represented at Monday’s, meeting in Frick’s office ’’hey were the Yankees, White Sox Traves, Cardinals, and Dodgers. thout losing any ability by a n player. Need More Depth “We’re going to have more passng this year," he said, “We've got a couple of good receivers and more passing should give us better balance. Last year our passig was bad, but they jammed up >n us and we threw to keep them □nest. If we can throw a bit this ear, it will help to shake loose lob) McKiever and (Wilqier) ?owler.” Fowler and McKiever were standout halfbacks, both very fast and hard - hitting, and Ed Quin' will run for a second year at fullback. Behind them Parseghia ■anted o.i s-Dlpmo'es .h ■l. v ./ ' . -aS;.— 5 s- -Q"We’ll be deeps. uu.i. las year.” he said, “but we’ie not up , to Big Ten standards.' I think we should have five players at each sition, about tw« a d a hai ns but we’ll h b - t-. o iidit OU p. si .■ . .. -co ’• .avea’t been able t, s invnad e I’a-hke to. Parseghian planned to start kt ermen at all but two, positions i i the line, with sophomore Gene Gossage at one tackle and sopho more Jack Siatta at left guard "We’ll have just about a full sophomore‘second team,” be said- » ... ..w-wG.---- - • ■ — — — SB National League W. L. Pct.G.B Milwaukee — 83 53 .610 — St. Louis .... 78 59 .569 5t4 Brooklyn .... 77 61 .558 7 Cincinnati .... 70 68 .507 14 Philadelphia 70 69 .504 14ti New York .... 67 74 .475 18% Pittsburgh .. 54 84 .391 30 Chicago 52 83’ .385 30% X American League W. L, Pct. G.B New York 87 51 .630 — Chicago 80 55 .593 5% Boston 74 62 .544 12 Detroit 69 67 . 507 17 Cleveland ... 66 70 .485 20 Baltimore ... 65 71 .478 21 Washington .. 52 81 .382 34 Kansas City .. 51 84 .378 34% MONDAY’S RESULTS - National League No games scheduled. American League No games scheduled. Trade in a good town — Decato SUPERVISED RECREATION PUBLIC SKATING TUES. THURS. SAT. SUN. NIGHTS 7:30 to 10:30 SUN. AFTERNOON 1:30 to 4:30 PRIVATE PARTIES Mon., Wed., Fri. Nights HAPPY HOURS ROLLER RINK ■ MR. & MRS. J. C. MILLER OWNERS

Mickey Mantle Back To Yank Lineup Today By MILTON RICHMAN United Preu•Sporte Writer The Yankees never take any chances, so even with a fat 5%game lead and Mickey Mantie back in uniform, they bought a bit of added pennant insurance today by acquiring outfielder Bobby Del Greco from the Chicago Cubs. ’ Mantle, feeling “much better" after a four-day stay in the hospital because of shin splints, was given the green light to play against Cleveland tonight if he wants and he indicated he would. He still trails ailing Ted Williams in the fight for the batting crown, .369 to .376 Although Hank Bauer, recovering from a broken bone in his right thumb, also may be ready o face the Indians, the Yankees felt they could use another expee iced outfielder for the stretch un. Hence, the purchase of the i ! -year-old Del Greco from th<_ Cubs. a The chunky, right - handed hitting outfielder spent most for the :urrent season with Montreal of the International League, from where the Cubs recalled him Monday. He had a .278 batting average that included seven home uns in 118 games with the Royals. Shortly after the Cubs brought lim up, the Yankees offered an iospe?ificd sum of cash plus < ... . t. delivered next year d-tuc cc..l ..as made.’ “Worst Deal” Recalled Del Gre o may be remembered s one cf the central figures in tat General Manager Frank .ane calls "the worst deal" he ■ver made. Lane and Cardinal manager Fred Hutchinson personally scouted Del Greco one day while he still was with Pittsburgh and saw him connect for two homers. The Cardinal pair were so favorably impressed that they dealt off Bill Virdon to the Pirates in exchange for Del Greco, May 16, 1956. But Del Greco failed to hit for the Cards and they traded him ■> the Cubs for outfielder Jim King last April- Shortly afterward, the Cubs sent him down. “He’s young, though, and he :ould help us the next few weeks," i explained a Yankee spokesman. 1 In any case, the Yankees, with 16 games remaining, take on the J.r. ii vade.s for the last time

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titis season. Right • hander Bob Turley, the world champs' most consistent pitcher recently, will face southpaw Don Moss! of the Tribe tonight. After tonight's game and one Wednesday with Cleveland, the Yanks will have a first-hand opportunity to widen their lead against the second - place Chicago White Sox. whom they meet Friday and Saturday. Braves At Home Casey Stengel said lefty Bobby Shantz will pitch against Cleveland Wednesday and that it will be Whitey Ford and Tom Sturdivant against the White Sox. Billy Pierce and Dick Donovan are Al Lopez* nominees to go against the Yankees. Over in the National League, where the Milwaukee Braves also have a 5%-game lead, they face the happy prospect of playing 15 of their 18 remaining games at home. Pittsburgh supplies Milwaukee’s opposition tonight, with rookie Whammy Douglas of the Pirates slated to face Lew Burdette. The second-place Cardinals, at home against the Phillies, will send Sam Jones against Harvey Haddix, while the third - place Dodgers, seven games back but still hoping for a miracle, have nominated left-handed Sandy Koufax to oppose Dbn Elston of the Cubs at Chicago. The Giants are at Cincinnati in the other scheduled NL game. No major league games were played MondayGeneva Cardinals Win Over Monmouth The Geneva Cardinals defeated the Monmouth Eagles, 7-3, in an Eastern Indiana conference baseball game Monday afternoon at McMillen field in this city. Newcomer and Long formed the Geneva battery, while F. Bulmahn and R. Bulmahn hurled for Monmouth. with Meyers behind the plate. Hockev Season To Open October 8 MONTREAL (W — The National Hockey LeiagUe opens its 41st season on Oct. 8 when the Chicago Blackhawks tangle with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 210-game season will close March 23 after each team has played 70 games. Il you have suuicthlng to sell or < . rooms for. -rent'.try■•v-Dwrascrat ■ Warn Ad ■( brWp results

Openings Available In Fraternal league The management of Mies Recreation announced today that there are still several openings for men to bowl in the newly formed Fraternal league, which bowls at 9 p. m. on Fridays. Any man belonging to a fraternal organization, regardless of his present bowling average, is invited to join this league. Arrangements can be made by calling Mies Recreation or reporting Friday evening. Mixed double enthusiasts are reminded ,that this popular event will get started again Saturday, at 8 p. m. Any man and woman bowling team is invited to roll ind averages will be established then. ’ avagetto To Stay As Senators' Boss WASHINGTON IW — Club Present Calvin Griffith said todav 'hired to manage the Washington ■"rr> a tors next year. Griffith indicated Lavagetto will be signed for the 1958 season “sometime this week" and that i ‘he former Brooklyn Dodger third baseman would be given a raise in salary. “We haven’t talked contract vet,” said Griffith, “but I’d like to have him back again next year and I know he’d like to be back. He’s done a real good job for us ♦his year." Lavagetto started the current season as a coach with the Senators and succeeded Charlie Dressen as manager after the Senators had won only four of their first 20 games. Under Lavagetto’* leadership, the Senators have won 48 games and lost 68. Since all All-Star game, Washington won 27 and lost 28, winning seven series during that span, including two from the New York Yankees. Washington currently is in seventh place, a half-game ahead of the last-place Kansas City Athletics. Association Playoff Opens This Evening By UNITED PRESS The American Association .Shaughnessy playoffs start today, with the; St. Pau! Saints visiting pennant-winning Wichita and sec- «

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ond-place Minneapolis at Denver. The tour top teams la final league standings participate to select a playoff winner which will meet the top team from the International League in the minor leagues* "Little World Series." Lulu Perez Winner Over Bobby Bell NEW YORK W — Lightweight Lulu Perea explained today that reducing made him so fast and accurate he won handily over Bobby Bell in their return TV fight at St. Nicholas Arena. Perez of Brooklyn scaled 131 % pounds Monday night as he won an upset., unanimous 10-round decision over Bell, of Youngstown, Ohio, who had held him to a draw in the same ring three weeks ago. That was 4% pounds lighter tor Lulu. Bell, favored at 8-5, tered the same 128% as he had scaled on Aug. 19. Despite his victory, Perez automatically was placed on the N.Y. State Athletic Commission’s "ill and unavailable" list for 30 days because of a seven-stitch gash on ; his left brow suffered in the fourth round. i, When Lulu returns to action he will be offered another TV fight at St. Nick’s with either Miguel Ber- i rios of Puerto Rico or Isidro Martinez of Panama, promoter Teddy Brenner said. After Bell was penalized the eighth round for a low-blow foul, the three ring offjcials favored Perez on a rounds basis: 8-2, 6-4, 5-4-I’. Trade in a good town — Decatvq; Back to School SKATING PARTY TUESDAY September 10 I 7:30 to 10:30 — FREE PRIZES — HAPPY HOURS ROLLER RINK Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Miller | Owners