Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 62, Number 268, Decatur, Adams County, 12 November 1964 — Page 7

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1964

Fred Hutchinson Dies Early Today Cells Bomb SF

BRADENTON, Fla. (UPI) — Fred Hutchinson, the 45-year-old former manager of the Cincinnati Reds, died early today at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Hospital spokesmen said Hutchinson, who suffered from chest Cancer, died at 3:50 a.m., EST. His wife, two sons and a

Elliott Is Leader In Many Departments

While senior halfback Max Elliott dominated most of the statistics, several other members of the 1964 Decatur Yellow Jacket football team compiled fine individual records during the nine game schedule. Elliott topped all scorers with 11 touchdowns and five point-af-ter runs, for a total of 71 points. An All-State performer, Elliott also gained the most yards rushing, carried the most times, compiled the best rushing average, ranked second to senior end Dave Smith in pass receiving, and had the most interceptions. Elliott and the other members of the Fabulous Four backfield did the brunt of the scoring for the Jackets. Bill Blythe was second in the scoring race with 36 points, in a tie with quarterback Dave Anspaugh, who also had 36. Blythe racked up six TD’s, while Anspaugh crossed goal lines four times and made good on 12 pointafters, including 10 from conversions. Fullback Sam Blythe, the only junior in the regular backfield, accounted for 32 polnis on five touchdowns and two PAT runs. Other Scoring Three players, Jack Stauffer, Dave Smith and Tom Whitaker, scored a touchdown apiece. Stauffer’s came on a run,. Smith’s. on a pass play, and Whitaker’s on that never-to-be-forgotten - TD run with an intercepted pass. Alan “Bugs” Springer tallied one point, on a point-after-touchdowp run. On seven occasions, Elliott ran more than 48 yards for touchdowns. His longest run for a TD was the 87 yard return of the opening kickoff in the Concordia game and his longest run from scrimmage was a 70-yarder. He also scored on pass plays covering 60, 54 and 48 yards, ran 58 yards for another TD and went on a 58-yard scoring jaunt' with a recovered fumble. The longest scoring run of the season, however, was the 97-yard neturn of an intercepted pass by Bill Blythe at Kendallville. His TD run was a 50- yarder, and he scored on touchdown passes of 46 and 34 yards from Elliott and Anspaugh respectively. Sam Blythe’s longest run for a score covered 58 yards, and he went 47 yards for another sixpointer. Top Rusher Mighty Max was the team’s leading ground gainer, followed closely in average by the Blythe brothers. Elliott picked up 740 yards in just 96 carries, for a fine 7.708 yards per carry. Sam Blythe average 7.568 yards a carry, gaining 666 yards in 88 attempts. Bill Blythe picked up 459 yards in 68 carries, for an also fine 6.75 average. Anspaugh gained 139 yards rushing in 47 attempts for an average of three yards per carry

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daughter were at his side. Hutchinson was put on the critical list Wednesday after having what hospital authorities described as "a bad day.” He was re-admitted to the hospital here Monday for the second time in the past two weeks. Hutchinson was released

(this also includes losses while attempting to pass), and Stauffer gained 33 yards in 10 carries. Lon Hawkins carried three times for 18 yards, Nick Smitley lugged twice for six yards, while Bill Brown lost two yards in two tries and Pete Ortiz gained four yards the only time he carried the ball. Passing Record Anspaugh, the three-year veteran quarterback, compiled a fine pass completion mark of nearly 50 per cent, connecting on 30 of 65 tosses for a total of 542 yards. He had only three of those 65 tosses intercepted, and pitched five times for touchdowns. , Substitute QB’s Sprunger and Bill Brown threw four times for one completion and 4 yards and had one interception. Elliott passed twice, completing the 46-yarder to Bill Blythe for a touchdown. Smith Leads Senior end Dave Smith led the team in pass receptions, with a total of 11 catches good for 252 yards, an average of 22.9 yards gained per catch. Elliott caught nine passes for 200 yards, an average of 22.2 per grab, and three TD’s. Bill Blythe caught three passes for 78 yards, a 26-yard average, and brother Sam grabbed five for 29 yards. Stauffer caught two passes for 14 yards, while Dave Anderson and Steve Magsmen caught one apiece for 15 and four yards respectively. Team Figures As a,,team, the Yellow Jackets scored 194 points in nine games,an average of 21.6 < per contest. They allowed just 66 points scored against them, or 7.3 per contest. The biggest scoring night of the season came in the 40-13 romp over Concordia, while the defense twice posted shutouts. During the nine games, the Yellow Jackets gained 2,075 yards rushing, and average of 231 per game, while allowing 1,701 yards gained on the ground against them. They also gained 592 total yards nearly 66 a game, as compared to their opponents’ 407 yards gained through the air. Total yardage amounted to 2,667 for Decatur and 2,108 for opposing teams. Opposing elevens have a total of 101 first downs, as compared to the 100 gained by Decatur. The Jackets allowed only 27 of 78 passes completed but lost 17 fumbles to just seven for their opponents. An indication of Decatur’s power was reflected in the fact that they punted only 12 times during the season, while forcing opposing teams to punt on 31 occasions. The Decaturites wore penalized for a total of 220 yards in nine games, as compared to 252 yards whistled against opponents. The Jackets also intercepted nine passes, led by Elliott’s four. Lon Hawkins, Bill Blythe, Dave Hammond, captain Jerry Egly and of course, Whitaker, had one each.

from the hospital last Saturday after a week-long stay in which he showed steady improvement But after a weekend at home, he was hospitalized again Monday in “poor” condition and took a turn for the worse Wednesday. Doctors discovered Hutchinson had chest cancer last December. After guiding the Reds through most of the season, Hutchinson resigned as manager Oct 19. Hutchinson had the kind of baseball career every player dreams of. He broke into pro ball at 18 and promptly became the prime target of every scout in the country by winning 25 games and losing only seven for Seattle of the Pacific Coast League his first year out. Detroit landed him in 1939 by turning over $50,000 plus five players to the Seattle club. As a pitcher the curly haired Hutch never rivaled either Bob Feller or teammate Hal Newhouser, but he won his share of the so-called big ones and wound up with a total of 95 victories against 71 losses. He spent his entire playing career with the Tigers and showed such tremendous competitive spirit that no one was really surprised when they named him manager to succeed Red Rolfe on July 5, 1952. Took Over Reins He took over the club in eighth place and that’s where the Tigers finished that year. Hutchinson boosted them two notches to sixth the following year, then to fifth in 1954. A- man of strong convictions, Hutchinson resigned as Detroit manager on Sept. 30, 1954, because club directors rejected his demand for a two-year contract. Typically, Hutch had no criticism of the Detroit front office at the time. Pressed for the reason he quit, he merely said: “It’s personal.” Prodded further, Hutchins o n said he left Detroit because “I ■wouldn’t compromise my principles.” He never did during his entire 26 years in baseball. Hutchinson had no trouble whatsoever gaining another job. Seattle snapped him up as a manager in 1955 and he promptly led the club to a pennant. That showing earned him another major league managerial chance with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1956. Frank Lane, Cardinal general manager at the time, explained Hutch’s selection this way: Patient With Players “He gets a little rednecked like I do, but he’s patient with kids and is the kind of manager I feel will lead the Cardinals’ young players to . a higher position.” Hutchinson did exactly that, taking over a club that finished seventh the year before and guiding it to a fourth place berth in 1956. The Cards di d even better the following year, winding up second, but they dropped to fifth in 1958 and Hutchinson was let out. Back he went to Seattle, his hotne-town as combination field manager and general manager but he didn’t remain in the minors long. Halfway through the 1959 season, he was summoned to Cincinnati to replace Mayo Smith as manager and two years later and two years later he led the Reds to their first National League pennant in 21 years. Probably the best appraisal of Hutchinson as a manager came from one Cincinnati veteran who served under him. “If you can’t play for. Hutch,” he said, “you can’t play for anyone. He’s tough, but he’s fair.”

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To Near Record By ÜBtted Frew teteraaUoaal Within a week the Boston Celtics will know if thia is the year they finally set a record for victories at the beginning of a season. The world champions always seem to be in midseason form from the opening bell and this year .is no exception. The Celts ran their unbeaten streak to 11 Wednesday night with a onesided 110-84 triumph over San Francisco. The league record for victories at the start of a season is 15 set by the Washington Capitols in 1948. Boston ran off 14 in a row 10 years later. Wednesday night the Celtics launched a schedule of six games in eight days. Their 15th game comes up next Tuesday in Baltimore and the possible record breaker one night later at home against the Hawks. A new set of heroes paved the way for Wednesday night’s bombing of the Warriors. Larry Siegfried led the Boston scoring with 20 points and Willie Naulls added 18. Bill Russell contributed 16 points but was of greater value snaring 24 rebounds and holding Wilt Chamberlain to 24 points. In other games, Cincinnati nipped St. Louis, 118-116; and Philadelphia downed Baltimore, 123-114. The Royals remained Boston’s closest pursuer, five games back, as Wayne Embry and Jack Twyman combined for 18 points in a row in the final period. Jerry Lucas was the high point man for Cincy with 26 but St. Louis’ Bob Pettit took overall honors with 32. Philadelphia’s Hal Greer rang up 36 points, including 14 without a miss from the foul line, as the 76’ers evened their record at 5-5. Walt Bellamy topped the Bullets’ scorers with 28 while Gus Johnson and Bailey Howell added 26 and 20, respectively. NFL Hikes Date Os Draft Ahead Os AFL NEW YORK (UPI) — The National Football League might finally be willing to admit it is in competition With the five-yeat-old American Football League, at least where the player draft is concerned. Increased competition from the AFL apparently motivated the NFL Wednesday io move its annual player draft up two days from its traditional date to Saturday, Nov. 28. In past years, the NFL has held its draft of collegiate prospects on the Monday after the Army-Navy game while the AFL has had a two-day jump by contacting players on the day of the. Army-Navy game. But the older league is no longer willing to let the AFL continue its 48-hoipr edge. A $36 million television contract with the National Broadcasting Company and increased attendance has made the race for prime beef too competitive. The American League has not officially set its draft date for this season, and an announcement is expected from Commissioner Joe Foss when he returns to his headquarters here today from a trip to Kansas City. In another move Wednesday, the’NFL decided to employ an electronics system at this year’s draft instead of the old conclave of representatives from all 14 clubs, which resulted in a 19-hour marathon last year- The draft will be conducted by telephone and teletype from New York.

I Shraluka ’s Slants I By Bob Shrwluka

News And Notes Our sympathies to coach Ward Smith at Garrett who was quoted in the morning Fort Wayne newspaper as saying this was a rebuilding season at Railroader- . town. He’ll have a tough time building a team around a pair of seven-footers. And we contend that they are seven feet tall, or over, despite the fact Mr. Smith is saying Chuck Bavis is 6-11 Jim Heitz 6-10. It sure is funny that Bavis grew six feet and 10 inches in 15 years, and only one more inch in the next year. Remember diminutive Mark Corral, the 95pounder who went through an unbeaten wrestling season in the sport’s second season at Decatur high two years ago. Well he’s now going from grappling to clipping — attending a barber college in Chicago. When he gets his diploma, he’ll probably be the first barber whose equipment consists of a box to stand on while working. Don’t miss Wednesday’s gridiron banquet which will be a great one, considering the speaker, the new record the team set, and some of the outstanding football players who will be honored for the final time. We talked to Wightkin via the long-distance telephone wire the other day, and he seems like a fine individual who’ll be interesting to hear. What is Muncie Central high school and its fans doing for basketball entertainment while wait- _ ing out their IHSAA suspension? They’re playing church teams and “pick up” squads. Some former Adams county high school players and a few from around Willshire are scheduled to meet the Bearcats next Friday night, November 20, at the Muncie Fieldhouse. Some of these same fellows were on a team that played the Cats after they were suspended last year, and said it was really something. About 5,000 fans turned out, the band played, cheerleaders led the yells, and all in all they say it was quite a night. The Fort Wayne Komets appear to have one of their strongest clubs in several seasons, and the fans have been flocking to the Coliseum. Two Saturday night games have drawn around 8,100 and 7,200 and two week-night contests have brought’ in another 6,000 or so. J The new Dayton entry in the International Hockey League has made several deals to strengthen their team. They purchased Sid Garant, a former Komel, from Port Huron, and, according to league headquarters, have made a deal with Fort Wayne for the services of former NHL performer Bob Bailey.* Whether or not Bailey reports to Dayton, however, is another matter. Whew the victorious New Carlisle Tigers left the field following a 19-13 win over arch rival South Bend Clay recently, they not only closed a successful season, but a decade on the gridiron. In those 10 years, New Carlisle has compiled an impressive 66-20-4 record. Their coach? None other than the former Decatur high school star athlete, Bill Lynch. In their eagerness to compete in football, Tiger backers overlooked the proven system of gradual development of a team, beginning with a freshman eleven, and asked coach Lynch to start at the varsity level. Lynch met the challenge — and has done an amazing job. The team won seven, lost one and tied two this season. Amzie Miller, former Adams Central coach, is the New Carlisle principal.

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Komets Bomb Zephyrs

The Fort Wayne Komets, paced by All-Star right winger Norm Waslawski trounced the Muskegon Zephyrs by a 10-3 score at the Coliseum Wednesday night to move into a first place tie with Port Huron in the International Hockey League. Waslawski, named to the allleague first team last season, tallied the three-goal hat trick in pacing the K's to the lop-sided win, their fourth in five outings. Jumbo Goodwin pumped in two goals and added three assists May Pick Up Season Ducats At DHS Friday Those who have made reservations for Decatur high school basketball season tickets may pick them up Friday, according to an anouncement today by principal Hugh J. Andrews. Tckets may be picked up at the principal's office during school hours Friday, or before and after the open house program at the school Friday night. The office will open around 7 o’clock tomorrow night, one-half hour before the open house program begins, and will remain open for a short time after it concludes. Eagles Battle 'Cots At Hoagland Friday Hoagland’s Wildcats go for their third straight win and the Monmouth Eagles will be looking for their first victory at the Wilidcat gymnasium when the two teams tangle Friday night The contest Is the lone game Involving an Adams County basketball team this week. Both clubs were hit hard by graduation losses this season, but Hoagland coach John Boyer, beginning his second season, has gotten two wins in two starts out of his ’Cats thus far. After besting Rock Creek, 77-59, in their opener, Hoagland downed Monroeville by a 54-41 score. Gary Schane, a 5-10, 155 - ’ pound sophomore, leads the the Wildcats in scoring after two contests. Schane has pumped in 20 and 14 tallies for a total of 34. Ron Baalfrank, a 5-11 senior, and Dave Mulligan, a 6-2 senior, have secored 22 and 20 points respectively. The Eagles will be seeking to get into the victory column after a 52-polnt drubbing by strong Ossian in their season opener last week. Danny Conrad, the lone returning regular, was the only Eagle to hit double figures in the Ossian contest.

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before 3,488 fans. The Komets defeated Muskegon by a 12-1 score on opening night, and last night bHtzed Zephyr goalie Andre Martineau with 57 shots, 47 of which he kicked away. Len Thomson, Merv Dubchak, Bill Orban, Chick Baton and the team’s leading scorer, Bob Rivard registered a goal as the Komets scored MKWm the initial period and fourWnes in each of the last two. The Komets built up a 5-0 lead before the Zephyrs could score. After playing at Port Huron Friday the K’s return home Saturday night to meet the league’s newest entry, Dayton’s Gems. Scoring summary: First Period Fort Wayne: Waslawski (Long Primeau); Goodwin (Dubchak, Rivard). Second Period Fort Wayne: Goodwin (Meier, Rivard): Thomson (Orban, Dubchak); Waslawski (Primeau, Repka); Rivard (Baton, Goodwin). Muskegon: Kastelic (unassisted). Third Period Fort Wayne: Baton Thomson, Orban); Dubchak (Goodwin, Rivard); Orban (Baton, Thomson); Waselawski (Long, Primeau). Muskegon: Konrad (McClay, Campbell); McClay (Lallo, Campbell). IHL Standings W L T Pts Fort Wayne 4 10 8 Port Huron 4 1 0 8 Des Moines 4 4 0 8 Toledo 3 2 0 6 Muskegon 2 4 0 4 Dayton . 16 0 2 Wednesday Results Fort Wayne 10, Muskegon J. Des Monies 4, Dayton 3. Pro Basketball National Basketball Association By United Press International Eastern Division W. L. Pct. Boston 11 0 1.004 Cincinnati 6 5 .545 Philadelphia 5 5 .500 New York 2 8 .200 Western Division W. L. Pct. Los Angeles 7 3 .700 St. Louis 6 4 .600 Baltimore 6 8 .429 San Francisco 4 8 .333 Detroit 3 9 .250 Wednesday’s Results Boston 110 San Francisco 84 Philadelphia 123 Baltimore 114 Cincinnati 118 St. Louis 116 (Only games scheduled)