Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 204, Decatur, Adams County, 28 August 1964 — Page 7

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1964

Phils Need .500 Pace; A. L Leaders Open Set

By FRED DOWN DPI Sports Writer Eighteen shapes up today as the magic number which will enable the Philadelphia Phillies to win their first National League pennant since 1950. Just 18 victories in their remaining 36 games—a mere .500 give the Phillies 95 wins for the season and mean that either the second-place Cincinnati Reds or the third-place San Francisjpo Giants would have to play better than .700 bail! to win the flag. Assuming the Phillies win half their remaining games, the Reds will have to take 26 of their last 36—a bristling .722 pace—to reach 96 victories. The Giants’ chances would be even more remote because they would have to win 26 of their last 34. games—a .765 pace—to edge out the Phillies. Look Like Cinch National League history is filled with glorious garrison finishes but the fact of the matter is that neither the Reds or the Giants look like they can stage a late drive. The Reds are a .556 team as they head into the final phase of the campaign and the Giants are no better than a .547 club. The Giants lost another opportunity to gain ground on the idle Phillies Thursday night when they were smothered, 13-0, by the Milwaukee Braves and suffered their third straight defeat. Beaten by the Dodgers, in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, the Giants played like a team - that had traveled .halfway ' „ across the country overnight as they were overwhelmed by Hank Fischer’s three-hit pitchI ing and a J6-hit attack. Rico Carty and Woody Woodward, two rookies who are givI ing the Braves their impetus too little and too late, each drove in four runs to make it easy for Fischer to score his 10th win of the season. Lee Maye and Hank Aaron each had three hits for the Braves. Only NL Game The San Francisco-Milwaukee game was the only scheduled National League game. In the v only American League games, New York Stock Exchange Price MIDDAY PRICES A. T. & T. 70; Du Pont 258-4; Ford 51%; General Electric 84%; General Motors 96%; Gulf Oil 56%; Standard Oil Ind. 80%; Standard OU N. J. 85; U. S. Steel 58.

Wall. 11 ill I! IJ ~ I WING FOR THE starting job at center this season are the four lads shown above. Left to right al T?rrv Ogg'Terry Smitley, Dave SneU and Gary Busse. Smitley is a senior and the other three are J •” —(photo by Anspaugh) juniors. . ——

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the Minnesota Twins downed the Chicago White Sox 5-2, the Detroit Tigers topped the Boston Red Sox 5-4 and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Kansas City Athletics 7-1. An error by catcher J. C. Martin and relief hurler Eddie Fisher’s wild pitch helped the Twins score three runs in the ninth inning and down the White Sox, who now go into a crucial four-game series with the first-place Baltimore Orioles trading by a half game. Relief pitcher A! Worthington won his fifth game of the season while bullpen ace Hoyt Wilhelm suffered his eighth setback. Don Demeter’s two-run double was the big blow for the Tigers, who dealt Red Sox relief star Dick Radatz his eighth loss while Joe Adcock’s 300th homer of his career highlights the Angels’ win over the Athletics.

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OK At QB -Anspaugh Back; Centers Key To Fortunes

by Bob Shraluka (Editor’s Note: Fifth in a series of six articles previewing, position by position, the 1964 Decatur high school football team). Today we cover the final two offensive positions, quarterback and center. There are no worries at quarterback — Dave Anspaugh is back. So, lets first look at the center position. Few people actually realize what what a key position the center of the line is, and how skillful a player it takes to handle the ballsnapping duties efficiently. The center probably deserves the most credit for a winning football team, and probably gets the least. Every offensive play starts with the center. - Decatur lost a good one last season when Dave Wynn graduated. Before Wynn, Dick Fravel and Al Scheiderer handled the job and gave the Yellow Jackets some fine centering in recent seasons. Now the job is being turned over to Terry Smitley. Smitley is the biggest player on

QUARTERBACK DEPTH — Bill Brown, Dave Anspaugh and Alan Sprunger. left to right, will provide, the footbaH Yellow Jackets with plenty of skffl, eXiferience and depth «t quarterback this season. Brown is sophomore, Anspaugh a senior and Sprunger a junior. —(photo by Anspaugh)

the team, weighing in at 235 pounds on his 5-10 frame. But despite his size, he has surprising speed, which is for requirement of a good center. Lacks Experience Smitley lacks in experience, but certainly not in size. He has shown a great desire to keep the starting job in pre-season practices, and if he maintains that desire, there should be no worries about the center position. Desire is the key word here. If Smitley can’t handle the job once the season begins, the' regular spot may go to junior Dave Snell, a 5-10, 180-pounder. Coach Wally Yeoman describes Snell as a “hard worker,” and says he is “pushing Smitley” all the time. Like Smitley, Snell is lacking in experience, but he has. the size and other requirements to handle the position. Desire isn’t a problem .with Snell. Also vying for a centering job are juniors Gary Busse and Terry Ogg. Either may get a “shot” at the job if Smitley or Snell falter., Busse is a 5-9, 165-pounder,

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while Ogg totes 160 pounds on his 5-8 frame. Weakens Tackle Finding a center to replace Wynn isn’t the main worry. Yeoman has John Eichenauer back, Who filled in quite capably for Wynn at several intervals last year. If Smitley, Snell or any of the others can’t fill the bill, Yeoman can move “Ike” in from tackle as a remedy. But, as said in a previous article, Eichenauer could be one of the finest tackles in the conference, and pulling out of that position could weaken the offensive attack considerably. Thus, it can be seen why Smitley, or Snell, could be one of the key figures in Yellow Jacket football fortunets for 1964. ‘Good One’ Back At quarterback, only injuries can cause problems, for one of, the real “good ones.” Dave Anspaugh is back for his final campaign. In his quiet and out-of-the-lime-light way, Anspaugh is the leader of a team of good citizens and intelligent young men that make up this year’s football squad. He is the guy referred to as a “ball player’s ballplayer” in professional athletic circles. He doesn’t have the physical asserts of some players (5-9, 165 pounds isn’t exacting big for a quarterback), bue he Owns what is referred to in athletics as “intar.g- --% Major Leagues By I Jnlted Prexx International American I.cnxue W. 1,. Pct. OH Baltimore 77 50 .606 • Chicago 7H 52 .600 % New York 72 53 .576 4 Detroit 68 63 .519 11 Minnesota 64 64 .500 13% Los Angeles 66 66 .500 13% Cleveland 62 66 .484 15% Boston 58 71 .450 20 Washington 51 79 .392 27 % Kansas City 48 80 .375 29% Thursday's Results Dos Angeles 7 Kansas City 1 Minnesota 5 Chicago 2 Detroit 5 Boston 4 (Only games scheduled) Friday’s Probable Pitchers Boston at New York, night— Monbouquette (8-11) vs. Downing (10-6) Washington at Minnesota, night — Daniels (6-10) vs. Kaa,t (14-6) Cleveland at Kansas City> night — Tlant (7-2) vs. Pena (11-12) Chicago it Baltimore 2. twonight — Peters (14-7) and Buzhardt (10-7) vs. Bunker (13-3) and Barber (8-10). Detroit at Lo» Angeles 2. twinlght — Aguirre (3-7) and Regan (5-9) vs. Newman (10-7) and D. Dee (5-4) Saturday's Games Detroit at Dos Angeles, night Cleveland at Kansas City Washington at Minnesota Chicago at Baltimore, night Boston at New York 2, twonight National League W. L. Pet. GB Philadelphia 77 , 49 .611 .Cincinnati 70' 56 .556 7 San Fran. 70 58 .547 8 St. Louis 68 »8 .540 9 Milwaukee 65 61 .516 12 Pittsburgh 64 63 .504 18% Dos Angeles 62 63 .496 14 % Chicago 58 69 .157 19% Houston 56 72 .438 22 New York 43 81 .839 34% Thursday's Game Milw. 13 San Fran. 0, night (Only game scheduled) ... ........ Friday's Probable Pitchers New York at Chicago — Fisher (9-15) vs. Buhl (12-9) Philadelphia at I’fttsburgh, night — Bunnlng (14-4) vs. Gibbon 0-6) Houston at Cincinnati, night— Nottebart (6-8) vs. O’Toole (136) Ivos Angeles •at St. Louis, night — Ortega (8-5) vs. Sadecki (15-9) San Francisco at Milwaukee, night — Perry (8-9) vs. Blasingame (3-3) Saturday's Games New York at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Houston at Cincinnati LOS Angeles at St. Louis ban Francisco at Milwaukee

ibles.” ——- In the huddle, there is no argument, for the players know if Anspaugh selects a 100-pound freshman to carry the ball — the freshman will cary the ball. He is in complete command of his team at all times, from all-stat-er Max Elliott, to all-conference Jerry Egly, and on down the line. Anspaugh is starting his third season as first-string quarterback. Last season he was team’s second leading scorer, scoring five touchdowns and nine extra points ftfem placement kicks. Actually, hp figured in more TD’s than any •other player, as he tossed seven touchdowns passes and also threw for a pair of points after touchdowns. Good Scrambler The well - built senior is a scrambler - type quarterback, and will run when unable to find a pass receiver open, which is evidenced by the 200 yards he gained rushing last season. His passing is good and, even more important, his faking in the backfield sometimes appears to be slight-of-Hjfrid magic. Backing up Anspaugh is the player Yeoman calls his utility man Alan “Bugs” Sprunger. This little guy can really fool an opponent. The junior packs just 130 pounds on his 5-7 frame, but fears no one on a football field. “Bugs” has good speed and loves the game of football, and will fill the utility role quite well. He may never start a game all season, but all indications are that he will record as much playing time as any of the regulars, whether it be at quarter, half or even fullback. “A good looking sophomore quarterback” is the way coach Yeoman describes Bill Brown, who may also see plenty of action at QB before the year is over. Brown stands five feet, 9 inches tall, and weighs 135 pounds. He has been a quarterback since the seventh grade, and owns the in-” tblligence of a good field general. Next season, the job will probably be his. (Tomorrow: We look at one of the team’s strongest points, the defensive unit that has some gaps to plug.)

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Two Bros. Wins At Markle

by Bob Shraluka A four-run second inning and the talented twirling or righthander Lester Linn powered Two Brothers of Decatur into the final eight teams of the Markle Invitational Softball Tournament Thursday night. Jerry Price poked a bases-load-ed triple in the second frame and sent Twp Brothers on its way to a 5-1 victory over Club 49, of Payne, 0. The game was the final contest in the opening round of the 16-team, single-elimination meet. Two Brothers now goes against a strong Convoy, 0., team in the quarter-finals of the tournament. They will battle in the second game Tuesday night, slated to start at approximately 9 p.m. The Convoy Merchants advanced to the second round by shutting of Spears - Rehner of Fort Wayne by a 5-0 score last night, behind the four-hit hurling of Beatty. Linn Tough Linn, the big Two Brothers righthander, was tough all the way last'night, and only a pair of infield singles and an ...error deprived him of a shutout. Linn fanned three hurlers while scattering five hits, all singles, and showed his usual good control by not walking a batter. Linn also aided his own cause with the bat, knocking in one run with a single and scoring twice. The secod inning fireworks started when catcher Larry Huston rapped a ground-rule double down the leftfield line with one out. Dick Marbaugh singled to center, sending Huston to third, and Ed Jones drew a walk to load the bases. Brofford, the first of three Payne hurlers, got Joe Clase to pop to short for the second out, but Linn came through by bouncing a single between shortstop and third for the game’s first run. Long Triple Price then unloaded his long triple on the next pitch, sending three runners across the plate.

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and giving Decatur a 4-0 lead. Payne got its long run in the last of the second when Delavnelle singled off Linn’s hand. He was caught stealing second, but was safe when second baseman Tom Gibbons dropped the ball. Linn got the next two hiters, but Doster hit a high-bounder over the mound that went into center field and scored Payne’s first — and last — run of the game. Linn tallied the final run fat Two Brothers in the fourth when, after smashing two drives foul down the leftfield line, he poked a two-strike double to rightficld. with two out. He moved to third moments later, on h passed ball, and then scored when the Payee shortstop booted Gibbons’ ground ball. Linn retired Payne in order in all the second, third and sixth frames. Helm singled with two Reservations Open Reservations for the football “kick-off” breakfast may be made yet this weekend by contacting Booster Club president Dick Reidenbach, F r e (1 Isch, or one of the other officers of the club. Cost of Uie breakfast Is Just 50c, which will be paid at the door Tuesday morning. The affair, which will be attended by the football team and coaches, will begin at 6:45 a.m. at the Youth and Community Center. Members can also purchase their 1964165 membership cardu at the breakfast. Anderson's Campbell sth In Carling Open BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (UPI> — Joe Campbell of Anderson, Ind., was one of 10 players tied for fifth place going into today’s second round of the $200,000 Carling World Open golf tournament. Campbell shot a 70 in Thursday’s opening round, five strokes behind leader George Archer.

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out in the third, but Moore popped out to end the inning. Club 49’s only other scoring threat came in the sixth when Zedaker singled to open the inping and went to second on a ground out. Linn whiffed the next batter before Amkney singled to left. Price, however, fielded the ball and made a perfect throw to the plate to nip Zedaker atempting to score. ' TWO BROTHERS B ABR H E Price, If. 3b 2 0 10 Gibbons, 2b 2 0 0 1 A. Marbaugh, rs 4 0 10 Bollenbacher, ss 4 0 10 Huston, c 4 12 0 R. Marbaugh, lb 4 110 Jones, 3b -•• 2 10 0 Conrad, If 10 0 0 Clase, of— 3 0 0 0 Linn, p 2 22 0 TOTALS 28 5 8 1 PAYNE ABR H E Helm, ss .—- 2 0 11 Woods, ss -1 00 1 Brofford,- p - 10 0 0 Moore, p .... 2 0 0 0 Morris, p 0 0 0 0 Amkney. cf .. - 3 0 10 Rosswurm, c 3 0 0 0 Delavnelle, 2b .. 3 11 0 Berryhill, lb--- 3 0 0 0 Doster. 3b 2 0 10 Boroff, If 2 0 0 0 Zedaker, rs 2 0 10 TOTALS - - 24 152 Score- by innings Two Brothers 040-100-o—s Payne 010-000-o—l Runs batted in: Price 3, Linn, Doster. Two-base hits: Huston, Linn, A. Marbaugh.Bollenbacher. Three-base hits: Price. Sacrifices: Linn. Double Plays: Payne Base on balls: Brofford 2, Moore 3. Strikeouts: Brofford 3, Morris 1, Linn 3. Winner: Linn. Loser: Brofford.