Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 August 1950 — Page 11
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Lou Boudreau’s Crew Evens Series, Regains
Second Place in Loop b Early Wynn Captures 12th Victory, = F-=Allows Only-4-HirsinRoutesGoing Jc CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 5 (UP)—Flaming Larry Doby —hit-two ngore-home runs today to lead the Cleveland Indians] to a victory over the New York Yankees, 4 to 2, before 40,987 fans, evening the series.
Doby hit his 15th of the season with nobody on in the _ fourth inning against Ed Lopat, then belted his 16th With
But the game was in severe | |
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y defeated | fourth seeded Savitt, 6-3,
“the “game. The score was tied ‘sult of being beaned, Doby has hit Maintain AL Lead; been home runs, for he hit three Senators today to maintain. its for the Indians to gain his 12th
“Al Rosen aboard in the + von Thorn I ut at the time. ge Since returning to the lineup July 28 against the Red Sox, folseven home runs in eight games., Newhouser Is Hero ; His batting average for that DETROIT, Aug. 5 (UP) — # stretch is 429 and he has batted Detroit squeaked through a 9 to An a row against Washington on American Joss 3 margin at twp “the night of Aug. 2 and didn’t get another hit until today. victory on a four-hit job that was among his best of the season. The Iidnans climbed back into second
off Allie Reynolds that won Senators, 9-8 “ ie ! lowing hospitalization as thé re-in-15 runs. His last five hifs have!8 victory over the W Early Wynn went all the way place as a result.
doubt until Hal Newhouser struck out Mickey Vernon in the ninth with two runners on base. Trailing by 8 to 1 entering the seventh, the Senators chased Freddie Hutchinson with a fourrun outburst. In the ninth they pounced on Newhouser and shot three more runners over the plate before Vernon went down on a called third strike. Detroit scored five runs off starter Sandalio Consuegra in three innings, three more off Joe Haynes in three innings, -and added another off Rookie Lou Sima, who pitched the last two, Vic Wertz added his 23d home run in the fifth as a part of a 14 hit attack. Hutchinson was winning pitcher, credited with the win although he was relieved by Newhouser in the seventh. Washington
“King’ Joe Louis Begins Grind For Title Bout With Charles
4 " ABH O Al ings; (Ortiz rf 1 Noren,ct i 3 pitch—Reynolds, Winning pi —Wynn | Vernon, ib : 3s 1 gmpire 8. ing BL ee ynolds (8-10). 15.30 4 1 : 4 Time e—2:32. Atten: Fendances40.981 Dentess | + 4 8 1 is nsegra.p 1 0 ? ins.p 00 Haynesp 1 0 ) Robertson 1 1 y Grasso 10 AE 5 Totals 371224 1" Tatas 32142712 » . Roberts on sing) Jor Haynes fn 7th. 2880 out. {oF me, § In Tennis Final = | EFmisiess is ava smedany 0 : OR rai 188 9% 1623 : : ors—Coan 2, Dente, Lipon, Kolloway. pe] te, R mn, Cochell Upset Buns bagted in oie, Debs Sov ais: f h 0 ay 3. roth. Werth, Hutchinson, RobinAt Sout range [sn hits Priddy.
SOUTH ORANGE, N. J, Aug. 5_(UP)—Herb Flam of Beverly Hills, Cal, trimmed Dick Savitt of Orange, N. J., and Vic Seixas of Philadelphia upset Earl® Co-
chell -of Los Angeles today. - to ne Haves
reach the men’s singles finais of the Eastern Grass Courts tennis
championships. Flam, who was seeded .third,
Michaels, base. Kolloway. Home run—werts. Sacrifices— oth, vo SE RSUsSE
First of a Series
Gr er. Double Blays-Coust ur Hae Michaels’ to_ Vernon: nte to ichaels to Yornon: Kolloway unassisted; te to Vern hon Priddy to Lion te Kolloway, Left on ashngton Detrof
- balls—Off Consu a 3, Haynes 2, Sims tchinjon 2, Newhouser 1, Struck out—By Sims
3 3 2; Hutchinson 7 sand 6%: houser 5 and 3 in 2%. Winning pitcher— Hutchinson.
sing piteher—Consuesra. Umpires—Passarella Ty Time 3:17, Attenadnce 16143. ——— a ———— ie
“to beat Cochell’ 8-10. 9-7, 6.3, 6-3. in the other semifinal on the|
Orange Lawn Tennis Club courts. Flam and Seixas will meet for| the title tomorrow. In the women’s semifinals, Doris Hart of Jacksonville, Fla,
upset- Mrs. Margaret Osborne Du|
= Pont af “Bellevie; “Del; the -na
tional singles champion, 6-4, 6-4 .
and. Louise Brough of Beverly)
Hills, Cal, beat Barbara Scofield Douglas, and a tried veteran of
of San Francisco, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4. Miss Hart and Miss Brough will play tomorrow for the championship.
Hide 'n’ Seek ‘Who Is 11?
HER GOLF CLUBS have] rattled throughout the state for | more than two decades. And during that time she has worn the state links toga more often ‘than any other—10 times, ‘She qualified with the championship group in the recent women’s state tourney in Ft. Wayne but was elimthated. ‘She still plays a top game and her home course is Speedway. Whe is it? Answer, Page 14
fof the annual Tam O'Shanter “All
Club, Indianapolis placed third.
In ‘Tam’ Pro Play
Douglas, Keiser Fire 2-Under 70's
Times. Special ” STCHICAGO, Aug. 5 (UP) — An up and coming pro, Dave)
the vicious golfing swing, Herman Keiser, matched strokes today for two under par 70's to take the lead after 18 holes American” links tourney. Their performances were the best of the day on a windswept course which kept most of -the| famed names of the game in dif-|
open
“ficulty all the way. Most of the!
field complained not only about] the wind, but also about lengthy! grass on the fairways which kept| them from getting a good cut at] the ball for their second shots. | Lloyd Mangrum, winner of the “All American” for the past two years, and Bobby Locke, South] Africa’s star who triumphed in| this tournament in 1947, both
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IAC Girl Wins 100-Yard Title
"Adriane Nail, Indianapolis Ath-| {etic Club swimmer, won the Na-| tional Junior A. A. U., 100 Yard)
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Breastroke -C
last night as a feature event of the Ohio State . Championships. Miss Nail's time was 1:26.8. Doris Berner of the Olympic Club, Columbus, Ohio was second, and Heather McGill of the Riviera
|Mrs. Greathouse Wins. 4 SEAMON TOOK his place next, leaving one place vacant. Not a
‘Woodstock Title
+ Mrs, Charles Greathouse Jr. is
en's golf champion. She Skfeated, Mrs. J. W. Hendricks, 5 and ¢ yesterday for the title. Other flight winners were Mrs. James Rogan and Mrs. Jean Black, who decisioned Mrs. Herbert Wilson and Mrs. D. G. Viskniski, pespestively,
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a command for somebody, King Joe Louis, surrounded by
ithe 13th time to “rest” before opening training for a fight.
house on a side street in West Baden,
I found King Joe ns Sore
the chickens from the yard.
corn flakes, one boiled egg, iced tea.
hampionship.held.at..or chicken, lettuce and tomatoes, carrots, peas..one slice..of toast. -IPHINPE Pool in Cincinnati, Ohio,
the Woodstock Club's new wom-i,
By JIM HEYROCK LIKE A REVERED monarch whose slightest wish is
his little court, rules in the hills of Southern Indiana. King Joe and his entourage are at West Baden for
But this time is a little different, the King is readying himself to be the sixth man in history to attempt to regain the arias : heavyweight PTE championship
en as one of the realest, if not the greatest, fighter ever to shufffé his feet In a resin. box. King Joe came “to Indiana ‘last week. I interviewed him in one of the briefest conversations ever recorded over several miles of southern. Indiana countryside, It was at the Waddy Hotel, a big converted that Times Photographer Henry E. Glesing Jr. and
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A WOMAN WAS * sweeping the sidewalk - around. the. hotel and at. the same -shooing
Jim-Heyrock
“We'd like to see Joe Louis,” I said as a handcar rumbled down the railroad tracks only a few feet from the front porch. “Not up yet,” she answered, continuing her “Sweeping and shooing. “I'll tell Mr. Seamon you're here.” Mr. Seamon is Mannie Seamon of New York, “who has served as King Joe's trainer for the past 14 years. He was an assistant until [the death of Jack Blackburn and then he became the chief “keeper of the champ.” » ” ” ” ” ”
“SEAMON, A SQUAT, suntanned man with black hair and a
ithick, East Side New York accent, explained there also would be a!
newsreel man taking pictures but he didn't want to bother Joe too {long.. We could talk to him for a few minutes after he finished ‘breakfast, he said. Could we take pictures diring breakfast? Yes, providing we {made it quick. We wandered into the small dining room of the hotel, Four places were set. Freddie Wilson, who always does road work with King Joe, jcame in with a newspaper, sat down and turned to the sports page.
: Louis’ West Baden Daily Schedule
10 A. M.—Rise; breakfast, consisting of orange juice, fruit,
11 A. M.—Off to the golf course; practices golf swing. 12—Tees off on hilly course for 18 holes, 3 P. M.—Return to the hotel; rest. 5 P. M~--Dinner, consisting of brolled steak, lamb chops
and hot tea. 6:30 P. M.—Goes for walk. 9 P. M—Eats small dish of ice cream. 10 P. M.—Retires. Beginning ag 14, roadwork will be eluded on the morning sched
Leonard Reed, a slim man, eating r— plaid knee-length socks land dark glasses, came in next. He Was introduced as Joe's secrétary. - i": »
{word had ben spoken. Then the king himself, sharply dressed in 'brown slacks and yellow shirt, entered and took: his place at the head of the table. Still nothing was said. Joe looked at his large glass of orange juice, dug out a flake of {dirt with his spoon. and shoved the spoon at Seamon, who hopped to {his feet and threw the dirt out the back door.
Nothing was said. The only time King.Joe opened his mouth |
was to fill it with bananas and and corn flakes as the photographers
“SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 1950
| altering Reds ins Bow To Millers, 5- 4 Cleveland Drops Yanks, 4-2
A light breakfast... J
y off those extra
‘Indians dropped their fourth straight game on the current
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Still Two Games Out As Louisville Loses To St. Paul Saints
Indians Drop 4th Straight as They Outhif Minneapolis Buf Err Four Times
Times Special
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 5—The faltéring ‘Indianapolis a
western road trip by losing a 5 to 4 verdict to the Minneapolis Millers here tonight. However, ‘the Indians managed to remain only two games out of first place as league-leading Louisville also ———— ————lost at St. Paul. Minneapolis’
Phillies Nose victory closed the Millers’ gap
{games to St. Paul before mov= pin. India; lis virtuall booted ~ Ace -reliefer Jim Konstanty |, ReyanApo y
behind the Indians to one Cardinals, 2-1 darginais, {ing here, were slated for a ‘doubleheader with the Millers tomorrow way-tonight's game. The Indians... smothered a ninth-inning _ 8t. held a 4 to 3'lead into the eighth
game, three games out of first Leaders Squelch {and a chance to pull out of their Louis rally today and the Phil- inning before the roof fel in on
{place. The Indians, who lost (wo St. Louis Rally | PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5 (UP) | adelphia Phillies. defeated the! Cardinals, 2-1, for the second" Hole Homers _
straight time in their crucial fivegame series, “Konstanty took the mound for| the Phils in the ninth with men| on second and third and one out. He got pinchhitter Tom Glaviano to pop up to third baseman Willie!
Jones and then retired Harry 0
As first up in the eighth, John | Kropf slashed.the first pitch over {the right field fence to tle the game. Then Adrian Zabala’s bunt hit Catcher” Edie Fitz Gerald's shin and Nanny Fernandez, play{ing the bunt, erred, permitting Zabala to reach first.
| the hilly course to build up his legs.
with Charles. wher he fought Joe Walcott the second time.
‘Walker on a pop-up to the same
t\|games of the season in notching te sixth win against 10 losses. |
After Dave Williams skied to Tom Saffell in center field, Bill {Milne tripled, scoring Zabala. The Indians outhit the Millers, 10 to 8, but committed four errors afield. Saffell homered for the {Indians in the fifth after Fernan-
corner, -Konstanty's relief work insured the triumph for starter Russ| Meyer, who hurled one of his best!
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Photos oye Henry E. Closing gy Times Staff Pholographer. “How'd Cleveland do?” were the first words of the day from the 36-year-old ex-champ. After breakfast, which consisted of one soft boiled egg and a glass of iced tea in addition to the orange juice and cornflakes, King Joe and his court moved to the front porch. ¥ # ~ » ” . THIS WAS THE appointed time--I was going to interview the man who came out of the cotton fields of Lexington, Ala, fought his way up the fistic ladder and became heavyweight champion of| the world in 1937 at the age of 23. “How do you feel?” was the opening question of the interview. “Fine,” came the answer in the characteristic deep voice,”
“Do you think you can beat Ezzard Charles?” ;
“Wouldn't be gonna fight if I didn’t.”
. Leonard, the secretary, came through the door blowing notes when Colonel second baseman A Two companions who travel with Joe began an Lyons: blasted one out of the park Kropf, ef’ h he y
on a clarinet. impromptu Wrestune match.
the Devise shouting for Freddie.
4 {Leonard-had-put down his clarinet, it was time to leave for the golf ‘Gourse.
Joe is playing the hilly course at French Lick daily. He chose
The former champ looks in excellent shape. Anybody expecting to see 4 fat man will be surprised at his condition.” He weighs 222| and expects to be between 214 and 217 for his fight late in September The most Joe ever fora; title fight was 215; ae» on WHILE FREDDIE bac ked Joe's long black ‘Cadillac out of the. driveway, the interview went on. “When did you decide to try a comeback?” Couple weeks ago.” “Why did you decide?” “Felt like-it.” : “Is that the only reason?” “Owe a little income tax. Want to pay it off.” most lengthy answer during the interview.) Joe got into the car and headed for the golf ° course. We followed.
(That was the
o >... ® » JOE'S GOLFING companion is Eural Clark, a slender youth from Los Angeles, who outdrives Joe from the tees. But Joe is no slouch when it comes to golf. He had a 70 the first day at the course and a 71 the néxt. The interview was still going strong as Joe came out onto the course to hit some golf balls before playing. ““Where will the fight be held?” Dou know.” What will you do while here at West Baden?” “Rest.” “What will you do after the fight?” “Rest. ” Joe, according to Seamon, will rest and play golf until Aug. 14. {Then he’ll-start road work. At the end of August he’ll move to Pompton Lakes, N. J, for serious training. = » » . » ing shot: “We'll see you in CHICAGO when you meet Charles.” Joe’s head snapped around, “No, you won't,” he amilag, “NEW YORK. 42 ; TOMORROW: Joo Louls—his rise to fame to “become ¢ ome of | the biggest money: earners in ring history.
Of Meye 2. it INDIANAPOLIS in ; Log “Munger and AB R H O A BE al ST. Maser 4 and 11h 84 iE Rikard, If .....oess $200 023 ning. Winning p ftoher-—Meyer aio” Batfell, of ......... 4 3 23 2.0 0 ga tr and (10-9), fompiree: Pernandes, 3b ..... 1 rr 0 41 . and Robb di Dallessandro, rf .... 3 0 2 3 0 0 Ationdance—31.800. ~~ | Coogan, 1h ....... £00 ¢ 190 Basgall. 36 ........~¢ 0 1.6 3 1 Wells, 88 ......vovns 4 1 3 1 31. 0 Pitz Gerald. ¢ ....vs 4-0-1 1-4 0 Mecall ? er svevere 8 1 1-069 is sers ene 16°00 00 Main. Ersidsuiens rare 10° 6.0 0 | [Retin sarees ssasenns 10.0409 8ST. PAUL, Aug. § UP) Pil TOIAIE +ivves. rn 3 4 10 24 5 4
|Lexington Park tonight as the St. MI AOL o A ® Paul Baints edged the first-place wijams 2» ........ $1 3% 68 0 {Louisville Colonels 6 to 5. Mine vn 3-040 However, Haugstad was sent to Dandridge, 3b ...... 44-13. 3.40 the showers in the top of the ninth Hees. IBY ivennsnene 4 1 : 1 31 2 0 1 Jenhings, %8 ........ 5 1 1 & 1 1 | Jorgensen, ¥ nse 4°89 resins £58 3 00 {to aul lead, as 2.0 3. 0.
g i} Y 4 1 R After Freddie had been located and
{Loulsville {Bt
. = . T AS JOE TEED OFF on No. 1, we bid him farewell with a part-
Si. Louis | ABH 0 Al AR NS A Waitkus.1h $41 g|des gave the Indlans a two-run 301 38 1 31 10 (lead when he homered with Saffell 1114] 1 1 3 3lon base in the first stanza. $133 Ik 333 3 The homer was Saffell’'s fifth, $18 3 kan 123 11 Fernandez’ sixth, and Kropf's 117th of the season. The loss was 201 2K typ 00 { 3 3 DSubles * the visitors’ 20th of the season pee 3678 2 Main, ‘who re.
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be Box Score
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Ria delphie hi 5. rl, Fh
Platt singled for Rikard in Sth.
Haugstad racked up his 15th Kalin flied out for Dallessandro in 9th,
American Association victory at]
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333 | Cassini. 2b 33 Brady, ¢ CEN e eT $1.2 OPnaietonss 4 1 0 | Zabala, p at llieeiT ie aon. rf 4 0 2 O0lTpton)f-rf 4 1 2 [Pearson B 7 * 9 070-0 9 Brien, 1 6 0/Brncato.3b 4 ? 1 2 Vukmire .......0000 1280.6 0:08:89 Bartel » ? 3 2 1 in sass er anion 10-0 & 0°90 A nley.c 5 38 1/Haugstad,p 201 ly 3 3.9 21. 1 | Hisner.p i : i H 000 Vukmire fanned for Early in 6th. 0! Labine, 0 Soapman edad Pp 00 . Rowell grounded out for Wilhelm in 6th, ga ! wor me wee ne | INDIANAPOLIS ........0\. 200 011 080-4 Botals 35 bo 3 Totals 11 82 +\ 010 001 12x- 3 Biber 20 Minneapolls .... 0... ie
pte batted in—Fernandes 3. Baffell 3, 901 fo] 01-81 Pits Gerald, Jennings, Kropf. Milne, Early, neato, Haugstad: Runs | [Two-base . hits—Basgall. Wells. Three-base _ Wright, les: "Nich~ | hits—Milne, Home runs—Fernandes, Baf2s Tipton 3, Two base Dts | tell, Kropf, ‘Double plays--Wells. to Bass - , Lyons. jot to Coogan. Left ‘on basei—TodianapHaugstad. Double plays— mort id ie 3m piesa, me sini to Limmer: Haugstad to Limmer, Left | Wilhelm 3, McCall 6, Main 1. Struck out, on n bases Loutsviile fa St. aul J Bases | by McCall 5, Main 1, Wilhelm 2. Hits off; i tt: Tish hy uestad J: [Howell 3 in % inning; off Pearson 0 in %. stad 8, Martin 1, Labine 1 "Hits off: | inning: off Wilhelm 6 in 5% innings; Hisner, 7 in 7 innings: 1 in 1; Haugstad, 3 in & Martin, | Jn a Labine, jor Mat 2in J mule; in Meret 5 in ic augstad, | 6'5 innings: of abala n innings. Wright ‘Labine, aiodetlein: Hisner, Cas- | Winning pitcher—Zabals. Losing pitcher—
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e Winning pitcher Haugstad. Losins pitcher—Hisner Umpires. Main. Umpires—Mullins, Heinlen, Jack —Serafin, Duffy, Fette, Time--2.1 owski., Timé-—2:17.
Attendance-—-13521..
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LEAGUE STANDINGS GAMES TODAY AMERIC ASSOCIATION AMERICAN ASSOCIATION INDIANAPOLIS at Minneapois (3), W 'L Pct. GB.| Toledo at Milwaukee (2). Loulsville ........... 67 48 583 Columbus at Kansas City (2) INDIANAPOLIS .... 64 49 .566 3 sville at St. Paul (3), Ai innsabolis . . 81 48 560 RICAN LEAGUE Paul ...... «61 50 55 4 Washington’ t, in 7 58 823 7 New York at ay. ledo ...... 47 68 416 19 Boston at Chicago (2). Milwaukee wr ues 3 pr 41 : 3 Philageipity at Ai Louis. OF sania 4 as C . st. Louis st Philadelphia (3) AMERICAN LEAGUE - Cincinnatl at. Brooklyn, Betroli Pet. "G.B.| Pittsburgh at New York (2).
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. 3 b ¥ . Si White Sox Face Suit Over Player MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 5 (UP) | White Sox general manager, en—The Chicago White Sox bought gineered the deal through Dr; Negro First Baseman ‘Bob Boyd|B. B. Martin, his brother. The from the Memphis Red Sox of the/two Negro baseball men formerNegro . American League, but/ly directed the Red Sox together, found themselves faced with a but they have been battling since possible lawsuit today as a result. a pre-season disagreement over Boyd was purchased yesterday lownership. and assigned to Coldrado Springs TTT of the Western® League, a White Mann for Loyne : DETROIT, Aug. 5 (UP)—The
Sox farm club. However, Dr. W. B. Martin, Detroit Lions sent star End Bob owner and president of the Red Mann to the New York Yankees Sox, sald that the sale was notitoday, completing the deal which brought Quarterback Bobby
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‘| authorized ‘and that he is taking Layne to Coach Bo McMillin's|
to nullify it. Martin said that Frank Lane, club last winter. i
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