1/of. 5, ').[p. 19 'Tuesday, Octo6er 24, 1995 Section of 'Ifie Sa[em ').[_ews • • I £ r r1 Indians most memorable year, time to remember, was 1948 By Ron Firth three games from Baltimore, while the Yankees lost three ROM TRIS SPEAKER, JIM in Boston. Bagby and Stan Coveleski, F Cleveland, managed by to Lou Boudreau, Bob Feller easygoing Al Lopez, won 13 and Larry Doby, to Albert of 19 games to take a Belle, Carlos Baerga and Ken­ 4)12 -game lead. The Indians ny Lofton. were greeted by 10,000 fans The Cleveland Indians' at the Cleveland Airport. storied and somewhat sparse On Sept. 12, the Indians past has returned to the fore­ swept a double-header from front with the 1995 Indians the Yankees before 84,587 reaching the World Series. fans at Municipal Stadium - A lot of people can't the largest crowd to attend a remember the last time the baseball game at the time - Indians had played in a to virtually wrap up the World Series and for good American League pennant. reason. The last time it hap­ The Indians finished the pened was 41 years ago. regular season at an amazing The year was 1954. 111-43. The 111 wins remains The Indians were consid­ an American League record Members of the 1954 Cleveland Indians pitching staff that won an American league single­ ered chokers after finishing today. season record 111 games included (front, from left) Mike Garcia, Hal Newhouser, manager second to the mighty New Cleveland's pitching staff Al Lopez, Don Mossi, Bob Feller; (back, from left) Early Wynn, Bob Lemon, Hooper, Art York Yankees three straight was one of the greatest of Houtteman, Jose Santiago and Ray Narleski. · years. They added more team all-time, leading the league speed, bench support and with a 2.78 ERA. and added 126 runs batted pitching depth in the off sea­ Bob Lemon finished 23-7 in. Al Rosen hit 24 home son and held onto first place and Early Wynn was 23-11. runs and 102 RBis, his fifth most of the season except for Both had ERAs of 2.72. Mike straight year over 100. four days in early J~rn_e. Garcia was 19-8 with a 2.64 This team was so strong a Leading sluggers l:iob Avila ERA and ·Art Houtteman was pair of talented young pros­ and Al Rosen were out with 15-7 with a 3.35 ERA. Bob pects, Herb Score and Rocky broken fingers, but the Tribe Feller, now 35 years old and Colavito, couldn't ·break the came back to win 10 of 13 in the twilight of his career, lineup and spent the season games during one stretch came back to post a 13-3 posting impressive numbers without them. record with a 3.09 ERA. at the farm dub in Up by 2Yi games on Aug. Avila won the AL batting Indianapolis. 19, the Indians went on a title with a .341 average, See Indians, page 6 pivotal 19-game road trip. while Larry Doby led the They opened by sweeping league with 32. home runs . Bob Feller and Mike Garcia autographs 1954 Topps Larry Doby card 1954 World Series program <JUNQUE By Anne McCollam Copley News Service Q. I have a Heywood Wake­ field vanity. I understand that it is a collector's item and worth money. It is a double­ pedestal dresser, has a round beveled mirror and cross strap pulls. The sear of the match­ ing vanity bench revolves. Can you tell me anything about it and what it is worth. A. Your vanity and bench are part of the popular "Rio Group" made by Heywood Wakefield, Gardner, Mass. This line was introduced in Chicago and New York in January 1942, at the outset of World War II. The pieces wre available in wheat and champagne finishes. "Heywood-Wakefield Modern Furniture, Identification and Value Guide by Steven Rou­ land and Roger Rouland lisgts your vanity with mirror at $240 to $480 and the vanity pouffe at $40 to $80 in good condition. Q.I have a Venetian glass clown that is at least 30 years old. It is multicolored with flecks of gold and stands eight . The Kensington baseball team was well known in the 1930s, playing games against teams from Minerva, Alliance, North inches high. Could you tell me Georgetown, Canton, Lisbon, Salineville, East Liverpool and Carrollton. Squad members in this' picture taken in 1935 are if it is worth anything? (front row, from left) Lee Davidson, Edward Wood, manager Harry 'Hi' Myers, Lorin Reeder, Lawrence Mehnert, scorekeeper A. Venetian glass has been Charles Hoopes; (second row, left) William Wood, Emerson Locke, Coug Locke, William Leatherberry, John Wood, Tom made near Venice in Murano, Myers, bat boy Robert Myers; (third row, left) James Ramsey, Raymond Mehnert, Ed Locke, Ed Dawley, Russell Milburn and Italy, since the 1200s. The early Russell Wood. Manager Myers had previously been with the Brooklyn Dodgers. glass was thin and fragile. Pieces made in the 1900s are would like- to know what you N.J., first produced its bird Address your questions to usually thicker and heavier. have to say about it? series in 1940. Many of the Anne McCollam, P.O. Box 490, Arbaugh-Pearce Many of the 1950s designs are A.Your wife may want to designs were inspired by Notre Dame, IN 46556. For a currently being reissued. Your reconsider her suggestion. Audubon prints. The birds personal response, include pic­ glass clown would probably be Also, what your wife should were painted and decorated by ture(s), a detailed description, worth $90 to $100. have told you is to send a clear hand. a stamped self-addresses enve­ Q. I have a metal "Coca­ picture with your question. In the late 1940s, the demand lope and $5 per item (one item Cola" carrier suitable for car­ "Coca-Cola" carriers from was so great and space so lim- at a time.) RAY J. GREENISEN OWNER 332-4401 rying six, six-ounce bottles. It pre-1949 can vary in value ited that people were hired to was given to me in 1949 and it from $40 to $150. Without a work at home. PERSONAL RECORDS wasn't new then. On the side picture of the carrier I can't Molasses was added to the is the "Coca-Cola" trademark. narrow the price down any glazes to assure that the paint &PLANNING BOOK My wife wants me to dean out more than that. wouldn't run when the birds the garage and throw the old Q. I was given a Stangl pot- were transported back to the thing away. Before I do, I tery bird years ago. It is a factory. Firing burned off the 1¥;~'f;.1f'.2*"b:;<:~..... ~,;:-i ... ,:::f{?jf':f.:~ chickadee and stands five molasses. By 1978 production This FREE inches high. On the bottom of these delightful birds was are the words "Stangl Pottery discontinued. The number is Record "' ''."' '"''"' "''""''~, Birds - 3811." the model number. Book Is my little chickadee worth Your little chickadee would Archer's Allows You To: anything today? probably be worth $100 to • Fill In Vital Information A. 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Team members included (front, from left) George Uhle, Ray Caldwell, Jim Bagby, manager Tris Speaker, owner James Dunn, coach Jack McCallister, Stan Coveleski, Bob Clark, Walter Mails; (second row, from left) Steve O'Neill, Chet Thomas, Joe Evans, George Bums, Larry Gardner, Harry Lunte, Doc Johnston, Bill Wambsganss, Joe Sewell; (back, from left) Les Nunamaker, Charlie Jamieson, Ted Odenwald, George Cykowski, trainer Percy Smallwood, Jim Hamilton, Joe Wood, Jack Graney, Elmer Smith and Buy Morton. Tonight the Cleveland Indians Miss '54 World Series will continue play in their first W odd Series games in 41 years, an exciting time for fans. Like loves the 1995 Indians many who love baseball, Mike By The Associated Press I just about tripped and fell Traina of Salem is a dedicated HE CLEVELAND INDI­ on the stairs," she said. "I fan. He spurs his favorite team T ans have won the back­ was trying to be so graceful on (at right) from his front ing of Miss World Series and dignified, and about porch overflowing with Indians 1954, now a retired grand­ three rows of people saw me mementoes. mother living in Crystal Lake, tumble." Ill. "The Indians are going to win for sure," Lois Ayers Johnson told The Plain Dealer in an interview published Sunday.