Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 57, Number 101, Decatur, Adams County, 29 April 1959 — Page 7

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Senators Beat Athletics In Only Contest By FRED DOWN United Preu International t It won’t be long before they’re calling Cal Griffith “The -Old Fox” for the way his trades are giving the Washington Senators a new look. The Senators, almost unanimous picks to finish in the American League cellar, got off to a poor start but have won three straight and four of their last five games to climb within a game ot the ,500-mark. They’re getting some of the steadiest pitching in either league and may have uncovered a new star in 27-year-old Russ Kemmerer. Kemmerer, who had a 6-15 record last season, won his third game of the current campaign when the Senators beat the Kansas City Athletics. 8-3, Tuesday night in the only major league game played. Rain and cold weather caused the postponement of six other scheduled games. Kemmerer, a 6-foot, 3-inch, 200pound right-hander obtained from the Boston Red Sox in 1957, allowed eight hits, struck out three batters and walked none. He previously beat the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees and has pitched two complete games. The six complete games by the Washington staff match the Cleveland Indians’ league-leading total. Kemmerer, a native of Pittsburg. Pa., is only one of the players picked up by Griffith who has been instrumental in helping the bsenators "look big league” so far. Bill Fischer, right-handed pitcher obtained from Detroit, has yielded only one run in his last 19 innings. And Reno Bertoia and Ron Sam ford. acquired in Griffith’s controversial deal with the Tigers last winter, struck key blows in Tuesday night’s triumph —which ended Kansas City's three-game winning streak. Griffith announced at the end of last season that he would trade any member of his team — including star pitcher Pedro Ramos and slugger Roy Sivers — and promised that the Senators would be a stronger team this year. He didn’t make all the trades he planned but those he’s made over’the last few years are paying off handsomely so far.

MAJOR “ NATIONAL LEAGUE W. L. Pct. G.B. Los Angeles —lO 5 .667 — Milwaukee 7 4 .636 1 San Francisco - 9 6 .600 1 Cincinnati 7 6 .583 2 Chicago ——7 7 .500 2V4 Philadelphia — 5 7 .417 3*4 Pittsburgh 5 8 .385 4 St. Louis — 4 11 .267 6 Tuesday’s Results San Francisco at Philadelphia, postponed, cold. St. Louis at Cincinnati, postponed, rain. Chicago at Milwaukee, postponed, rain. Only games scheduled. AMERICAN LEAGUE W. L. Pct. G.B. Cleveland 10 4 .714 — Baltimore- 9 5 .643 1 Chicago 9 5 .6431 Kansas City ... 77 .500 3 Washington 7 8 .467 3*4 Boston 6 7 .462 3% New York 6 7 .462 314 Detroit ----1 12 .077 B*4 Tuesday's Results Washington 8. Kansas 3. New York at Chicago, postponed, rain. Baltimore at Detroit, postponed,

rain. Boston at Cleveland, postponed, rain.

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10 Os While Sox Are 111 With Flu CHICAGO (UPD-The Chicago White Sox faced - the dreaded New York Yankees with added woes today. Ten players were weakened or' absent following a siege of flu. White Sox Manager Al Lopez, himself suffering from the bug, hoped most of his regulars could hobble onto the field for the series opener against the Yankees. About the only break the Chicago dub got was the postponement of Tuesday night’s scheduled game due to wet grounds, giving the ailing players an extra day of rest. The suffering Sox were rookie outfielder, John Callison, pitchers Dick Donovan and Gerry Staley, third basemen Billy Goodman and Bubba Phillips, first basemen Earl Torgeson and Ron Jackson, catchers John Romano and Earl Battey and pinchhitter Don Mueller. Also down with the flu were Trainer Ed Froelich and Coach Don Gutteridge. Callison was hospitalized and may be out for several days. The others were bedded down in their hotel rooms and homes. Lopez said the flu began making the rounds during the club’s doubleheader at Cleveland Sunday. "It was pretty cold and we started feeling it then," Lopez said. He said it “really hit us” on Monday night. Lopez said he was feeling better and wasn’t going to concede a thing to the Yankees. “I think we’ll be all right,” he said.

London Impressive In Final Workout

INDIANAPOLIS (UPD— A California sportsman “and aviation executive may buy a chunk of heavyweight contender Brian London’s contract today and gamble on the chance that British Brian may Win the world, championship from Floyd Patterson here Friday night or from someone else later. ; Al Weill, a former manager of Rocky Marciano and other champions, said, “I’m confident the deal will be closed today. No, I can’t disclose the name of the California man, nor the amount which will be paid.” Weiji,.. acting as a middleman in the transaction, said he began investigating London’s abilities recently when an English promoter sugested a match between London and Weill’s British heavyweight Dave Rent. “I came to the conclusion London is one of the world’s best heavyweights,” Weill said, “And Rent isn’t experienced enough yet to fight him. I turned down the match and then suggested that my California friend buy a piece of he contract from Brian’s father.” London, although a 10-1, underdog for Friday’s 15-round fight at the Fairgrounds Coliseum, was very impressive Tuesday in his last workout at the Municipal Garden where he displayed a speedy, roughhouse pressing attack in two rounds with Dusty Rhodes. He also showed a good left jab and a surprise "sneaker” right. Champion Patterson also concluded his sparring sessions Tuesday with two rounds against Ike Thomas an<' one against Julio Mederos. He ' dropped Thomas with a left hoc* in the first round. Southpaw Hurler Is Bought By Cardinals ST. LOUIS (UPD—The St. Louis Cardinals purchased left-hander Bill Smith from Omaha of the American Association Tuesday and placed pitcher Marv Grissom on the disabled list with a bad back. If you Lav something to sell or rooms for rent, try a Democrat Mant Ad — They bring results

16Sfarfers Are Likely In Derby Saturday LOUISVILLE, Ky. (UPD—What cmce looked like a record field for the 85th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday shaped up with only 16 starters today following victories by Open View and First Landing in divisions of the Derby Trial Tuesday, - Open View raced to a head victory in the first section of the split stakes while First Landing scared by a full length in the second, discouraging several of die horses which chased them home. Out came Cain Hoy Stable's Hoist Away, Bemmattar, jointly owned by G. M. Holtsinger and Doug Davis Jr., and Llangollen Farm’s Mosby, who finished sixth, seventh and eighth behind Open View. And after* Master Palynch trailed First Landing in the second section trainer Elmer Kalensky picked up from , the jockeys’ quarters the silks of’ owners Ben Hatskin and Sam Sair. Steno Bill, the only horse Master Palynch beat, never * .was considered a Derby starter. ’ In addition to Open . View and First Landing, that left Silver Spoon, Easy Spur, Sword Dancer, Tomy Lee, Finnegan, Troilus, Our Dad, Atoll, Royal Orbit Dunce, The Chosen One John Bruce, Rico Tesio and Quantrell still in America’s glamor race. First Landing’s clocking Aof 1:36 1-5 in the Trial* failed' to match ttie 1:35 3-5 of Open View —third fastest in the history of the race. Nevertheless First Landing loomed as probable favorite for the Rose Run, although he may bj better than 2-1 at post time. • “It’s the most wide open Derby that I have seen,” said Ben Jones, who has trained a record six Derby winners, going back to Lawrin in 1938. His son, Jimmie, who has taken over as trainer for Calumet Farm, still had some hope est getting On-And-On to the post. But not much. "I had a lot more confidence last year. We’ll take it up with the board of strategy and decide,” Jimmie said. Tomy Lee loomed aS second choice behind First Landing with Sword Dancer third. But the betting was expected to be widespread for John Bruce and Our Dad were full of run in toe stretch in one section of the Trial while Finnegan and Rico Tesio made' big moves in the straightaway in the other. The entire picture has Derbytown in a quandary? Tommy hAont Named DePauw Grid Coach

GREENCASTLE, Ind. <UPD— DePauw University has hired a new head footbal coach to replace Bob Hicks who resigned last month to become assistant coach at the University of Detroit, officials said today. Tommy Mont, 36, head football mentor at the University of Maryland a star quarterback there in the 19405. will take over the gridiron duties at DePauw. He will visit the campus in May to meet players and staff members. Mont, a veteran of three seasons with the professional Washington Redskins; was Ijfiamed head coach at Maryland in 1956. Valdes Is Winner On Technical Knockout WICHITA, Kan. <UPI) — Nino Valdes, 217, of Cuba, scored a technical knockout at 1:31 of the eighth round Tuesday Wight against aggressive Dan Hbdge, 199, of Wichita. It was the 35th KO for Valdes. Hodge bled profusely from the second round on and was badly battered when referee Elmer Million called a halt midway in the eighth. Hodge could no longer defend himself at close range. . Bahama, Moyer In TV Bout Tonight PORTLAND, Ore. <UPD—Belting Yama Bahama from Bimini, British West Indies, goes into the ring tonight for the 64th professional time against young Phil Moyer of Portland in a 10-round middleweight tievision match. In 63 fights, Bahama, William Butler has lost eight by decision, one by knockout and has drawn in two. Moyer, 21-year-old elder brother of nationally ranked welterweight Denny, has had 16 professional fights. This will be his television debut. Bahama has had 13 video matches.

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NBA Planning For Two New Franchises NEW YORK (UPD — The National Basketball Association was expected to announce shortly details x>f its plans for a Chicago franchise that will t be added to the league tor the *1960-61 season and a Los Angeles franchise for 1961-62. League, president Maurice Podoloff announced Tuesday night that plans for a Chicago team are nearing completion and that Los Angeles will “definitely” join the league one year after Chicago. Both teams will be added to the present league structure, rather than involve transfers of existing franchises, Podoloff said. The Los Angeles announcement was hailed by Bing Crosby, a backer of the team, in a telegram to Podoloff. The crooner assured the leage president of his belief that “Los Angeles will support pro basketball in a major league fashion just as it has supported major league baseball.” Klenks Fields Team In Senior Federation Klenks of Decatur is one of seven teams reported as ready to join the Senior Federation baseball league this summer. Other teams present at the deadline meeting were Colonial Oil; Waterloo, AFLCIO, Churubusco, Fort Wayne Braves and Huntington. Five are ready to go with time extended until Saturday night for two to post entry fees. An eighth team from New Haven was also given until Saturday to join the circuit. No teams will be admitted after Saturday. Opening date for play was set for May 17, with the deadline for signing players set for June 1.

Decatur Little League Tryouts Postponed L. E. Beal, president of the Decatur Little League, announced today that heavy rains of the past few days have forced postponement of league tryouts, scheduled to start this evening. Announcement will be made Thursday regarding a new schedule of tryouts. The league prexy also stated that toe tryouts will be only for boys who did not play on Little League teams last year. It was erroneously stated in Monday’s Daily Democrat that all candidates should report for tryouts, but these will be only for new players. ’ -*■ Major League Leaders United Press International National League Player & Club G. AB R. H. Pct. Aaron, Milw. 12 52 11 26 .500 Burgess, Pitts. 12 34 5 15 .441 Bruton, Milw. 10 39' 1 15 .385 Aloti. S. F.- 13 53 9 20 .377 Jones, Phila. 12 38 7 14 . 368 American League Power, Cleve. 14 58 16 25 .431 Woodling, Bal. 12 31 8 13 .419 Kaline. Det. 13 56 3 23 .411 Fox, Chi. 14 62 7 24 . 387 Kuenn, Det. 13 57 7 22 .386 Runs Batted In National League — Demeter, Dodgers 20; Banks, Cubs 17; Mathews, Braves 16; Cepeda, Giants 15; Pinson, Reds 14; Robinson, Reds 14. American League — Triandos, Orioles 16; Skowron, Yankees 14; Cerv, Athletics 13; Strickland, Indians 12; Minoso, Indians 12. Home Runs National League — Mathews, Braves 7: Demeter, Dodgers 6; Cepeda, Giants 5; Alou, Giants 4; Aaron, BraveS 4; Banks, Cubs 4. American League — HekJ, Indians 5; Lemon, Senators 4; Skowron, Yankees 4; Triandos, Orioles 4; Maris, Athletics 4. Pitching National League — Antonellt, Giants 3-0; Burdette, Braves 3-0; Face, Pirates 2-0; Klippstein, Dodgers 2-0; Anderson, Cubs 2-0. American League — McLish, Indians; Wilhelm, Orioles; Johnson, Orioles; Pappas, Orioles; Delock, Red Sox; Larsen, Yankees, all 2-0.

minor Mun ir . if-*--—- * AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Eastern Division W. TL. Pct. G.B. Indianapolislo 4 .714 — St. Paul 10 5 .667 Vi Minneapolis' 9 6 .600 1% Charleston 7 5 .583 2 Louisville 8 7 .533 2*4 Western Division W. L. Pct. G.B. Denver 10 6 .625 — Houston 8 7 .533 1«4 Dallas ——— 5 9 .357 4 Fort Worth 4 13 .235 6>4 Omaha 3 12 .200 6>4 Tuesday’s Results Houston 19, Minneapolis 11. Indianapolis 9, Omaha 4. Dallas 12, Denver 4. - Louisville at Charleston, postponed, wet grounds. Fort Worth at St. Paul, postponed, high winds.

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Decatur-Winchester Game Is Cancelled The Decatur-Winchester baseball game scheduled for here Tuesday was cancelled by Coach Bill McColly. The heavy rains forced at least a postponement of the game, but Coach McColly decided to fore- ;

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go re-scheduling it because of tight schedule committments. The Yellow Jackets play New Haven in an important NEIC game at the Allen county school Thursday. New Haven has been impressive in non-conference games, but has not played any league encounters to date. The Jackets have a 2-1 conference record.

Southern Cal On Probation From NCAA NEW ORLEANS (UPD -The University of Southern California and Georgia State Teachers College have .felt the sting of NCAA disciplines, and other schools charged with--athletic infractions may be dealt with today. The 18-member policy-directing NCAA council, which ends its three-day spring meeting in New Orleans today, Tuesday rejected "USC’s appeal to have NCAA - imposed penalties reduced. The California school was charged last Jan. 7 with illegal recruiting practices while it already was on two-year probation for illegal aid to athletes. Georgia State Teachers, which resigned last March while the NCAA infractions committee was investigating toe school, is charged with permitting two athletes to play inter-collegiate basketball after they had signed professional baseball contracts. Walter Byers, NCAA executive director, said member institutions would be advised of Georgia State’s failure to abide by NCAA rules and urged not to compete against teams from that college. Dr. Norman Topping, USC president, received the NCAA ruling with “a deep sense of disappointment.” USC has been placed on twoyear probation, and barred from participation in aIF NCAA championship events for the first year of the probation. It also is outlawed from appearing in any television events which are NCAA controlled. Byers saicl the council today is studying other cases re-

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