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QETROIT. May 7.—Cal Grif- Pardon my unbounded admira- fith. in relieving Chuck Dressen tion for Dressen. The guy's a as manager of the Senators, fighter. Nobody ever worked could be making the mistake of harder than Dressen to try to Lavagetto Manager; life. It’s the spineless way produce Nobody Named his a winner. ever out of an predica- gave it more thought, nobody unenviable ** JpP- ' > ment. Griffith has an extremely ever tried harder to make an bad baseball team, not quite as advantageous deal, nobody has bad as it has appeared in the been more willing to devote more early going, but nonetheless a hours to his job. puny product of 10 The man will ga anywhere by successive to Dressen Ousted Griffith seasons in the second division. address a group, whether there The current Senators are the are 30 or 3,000 in the audience. inevitable result of lack of front- He’ll tell reporters what they office imagination, lack of money, want to know and tell them hon- Chuck Rejects lack of suitable scouts, bickering estly. He's intensely loyal, en- Burdette Burns among principal stockholders, a thusiastic and energetic. First, Offer of * * WIN, ** LOSE OR temporary but general failure of players to measure up to previous That brings us to Dressen. the Executive Job Wk I :Wsk & \ n modest standards and. let’s face man on the field and the man in Bad-Hop By FRANCIS As Hit ' it, a top-to-bottom organization the clubhouse. He’s bombastic, Continued From First Page DRAW STANN H wmmm r.mfvm \ 1 that cant compete. sometimes caustic and a ruffler tic,’’ Dressen was informed, and W\ I 11-?"':• In the last 10 years the of delicate feelings. There may ¦ few* wmRRm wfig l -'iMw Sena- it was obyious that Chuck was ¦' I tors have run through, as mana- be criticism by players he has the target. WBSMm®- aiSlrf m i WP.lmt *$ jp I Dodgers . gers,' Ossie Bluege, Joe Kuhel, managed in regard to their feel- Saves . ¦ f mim zM M Dressen in the End of Honeymoon Bucky and ings for him personally, but Date By ' Harris now Dressen. th* Associated Press - Wt Mm?W Urn M there are few barbs tossed in ills “Ican’t say anything,” Dressen IN THE FALL OF 1955 Cal Griffith chose his first man- ft- None of the other three was more Lew Burdette was mad enough to for the failure direction for lack of baseball said. “I don’t know anything ager. “In my opinion he the best in the business," Cal aU r blame of their is today I iPT M clubs than Dressen is to be cen- knowledge. He knows the game about the story. The last time said of Chuck Dressen. Today he relieved Dressen of his to spit. So were the rest of ’ sured for the current collapse. from every angle. I talked to Calvin was Saturday, command. the Milwaukee Braves, from A Jk They didn't have the talent, so Players under Dressen can’t when we discussed a trade pos- Manager Fred Haney down. game sibility. I can’t believe that he'd This is the time-tested dodge by a front office to get they couldnt win or even take a regard the as a pleasant object anger way spend fire without letting out from under a bad situation. But firing the manager The of Burdette’s run at the leaders. It’s that to an afternoon or me me know is the much-belabored simple. evening. The man isn't con- first. Everything was very won’t help. Firing the players won’t help much, either, five-ounce ’’ baseball the Braves' pitcher often *** * way. friendly when I talked structed that He’s out to with him because they are no better than what they are. They are has been accused of moistening Why didn’t they have the! t win, and if a player repeatedly Later Dressen. who will draw hacks trying to do a job. the mistake Because the little horsehide de- talent? Because a shabby scout- makes same he’s his $35,000 salary whatever Cal might look around the front office and fire a few cided to take an unorthodox fUI ing staff didn’t funnel enough certain to hear about it, some- Griffith does, was in high good most Inopportune bluntly. people. bounce at the promising youngsters in their di- times humor and joked with reporters moment, Burdette deprived fault, it, Dressen perhaps put in more man-hours than any six was rection. And why didn’t the It’s Dressen’s is that about the showdown. of his fourth victory and the Pete Ramos failed to third persons scouts produce? The evidence touch He indicated the offer of being connected with the ball club. That he is competent denied a 4-3 tri- is that either they’re base, that Jim Lemon sat within was proved Dodgers two Braves were not capable “kicked upstairs” had little ap- when he led the Brooklyn to pen- umph over Brooklyn that would of judging talent or they are not 8 inches of second base and was peal for saying that nants in three years before coming to Washington via league tagged plenty him. he have boosted their lead to permitted to spend enough out when he had would accept nothing less than a Oakland. three games. money to land the standouts. of time to touch the bag, that five-year contract as an execu- The man knows his baseball as well as any manager in Instead, the Braves had to be It could be both. Chuck Stobbs was racked for tive, together with complete yes- au- the business, paying price trying to content today with a one-game Mistakes are permissable and six runs in the first inning thority and enough money but is the for make CHEERFUL CHARLEY—Chuck Dressen far terday to do lead over the Dodgers, who best - appears Inevitable. But who said that before Dressen could get an adequate job. something out of very little. As Joe Kuhel put it when he from pitcher up? them 5-4 in 14 innings to gain forelom as he checked into a Detroit hotel A1 Kaline never could hit major another warmed There is little likelihood that was fired in 1949, “You can’t make chicken salad out of ** * * a split in their two-game series last night. Asked on arrival about reports he was league pitching when the Sena- Griffith could or would meet chicken feathers.” It's Dressen’s fault, is it, that at Ebbets Field. through as the Senators’ manager, Dressen he tors could have had him? Not those terms. ** * a said Dressen. Who said Hank Bauer most of the regulars are hitting One Out From Victory had heard no grumblings and felt “Calvin (Grif- under pitchers “Have to Make Move” THIS EARLIEST FIRING of an American League man- never could hit a curve ball when .250? That the The Dodgers were at bat in the fith) would have notified me if he planned to dis-' the Senators scouted him are being clobbered? That the “You have to make kind ager in the league’s 57 seasons is a real switch on the part of as a some 12th, trailing 4-3, , cuss something like Today, however, fielding of the club has been with two out. that.” minor league player? Not Dres- 1 1 of a move when things are going Griffith, who went all out for Dressen in the late summer of runners on first and second, and! Griffith confirmed would sen. atrocious? That the Senators as badly they right that Dressen be relieved as ate for us 1954. Clark Griffith was alive at the time, but he was placing Carl Furillo the batter. Milwau- as manager, but added the hope that Chuck would When the Senators landed stood pat all winter and failed now,” Griffith told reporters who more more responsibility kee gone by fortify and on the shoulders of Cal, who had ahead one runi with the in Dick Brodowski, Truman Cleven- to a club with admitted met his train. “And you can’t top of inning remain club another capacity.—AP ger. glaring was executive vice president. in the the when! A1 Curtis, Karl Olson and weaknesses at shortstop piddle around—you have to Eddie Mathews Wirephoto. Neil Chrisley and centerfleld until the des- Cal suddenly took a dim view of his boyhood idol, Bucky stroked his 1 from the Red Sox. make the move fast.” fourth hit, a single, raced was Griffith peration of losing Harris, was managing the “He jaded," to 1 it who said the Sen- a streak dic- Griffith said plans who Senators. is he third on another single by Andy ators getting players tated a belated trade with had been intimates, whereupon began were the several days ago “to offer confided to he to search for a Pafko, and scored on Johnny they asked for. told him Boston? made Who Chuck more of a job.” He added successor. Logan’s sacrifice fly. Stobbs Goes for Gophers, to ask for that collection of in- isn't. No. it Dressen was de- that whatever action he takes Dressen was his man, but Cal had to do a selling job on Burdette, who had overcome eptitude? Not voted wholeheartedly to his a Dressen. Job has the advance approval of the Uncle Clark, who a system own choosing 3-0 deficit'and a warning from Who traded Early Wynn and He gave it all he had and came had of his for Mickey club’s board of directors. managers. The Old Man liked to hire Washington Plate Umpire Lee Ballanfant Stopper Vernon to Cleveland for up eager game, former Leaves Griffs No for the next Dressen quickly went into after nearly decapitating Roy Ed Klieman. Eddie Robinson only con- stars—Milan, Bush. Harris, Johnson, Bluege By Corrupondent which is the way to succeed sultation with Lavagetto, bis and Kuhel. Campanella with a pitch, a Star Staff ! There have been four bases- and Joe Haynes? Not Dressen. in baseball. Uncle Clark also wanted no truck with (1) National Leaguers was ** * * long-time associate as coach, getting.along swimmingly. Since DETROIT. May 7.—The Sen- loaded homers crashed in the Now there is sure to be a apparently or (2) Yankees. Dressen had been both. first inning, American League Name the last time the Sena- and convinced him the when Furilloi ators have lost their stopper and i this season and sudden cessation of admiration that he should take the job as Cal finally prevailed on smashed a the so they’re going down the drain. Stobbs twice has been a victim. tors shelled out important money for many the elder Griffith that Chuck three-run homer, i Griffith in respects. manager if it ik offered. was the man for the Now honeymoon is Dodgers hadn't hurt him. Chuck1 Stobbs, the club’s insur- As Kansas City crushed the Sen- to land a player. Harmon Kille- Eight months ago there was Job. the over. an Lavagetto. possibly *** * against losing ators. 8-2, yesterday, inflicting brew. class of 1954, and Jerry Dressen’s Burdette disposed of the first 1 ance an extended i attempt to shift responsibility closest friend, season, having ; an eighth straight loss, Schoonmaker. class of got by said, "Let’s put it two batters in the 12th but Gino streak last is his it was 1955. shifting the franchise. The this way—l PERHAPS THE FIRST PUBLIC Inkling that Cal Griffith along of J»m Pisoni contracts reportedly calling for have to eat.” when Cimoli clubbed a double for his troubles with most the i who delivered the time has come, and in fact is asked if position. and Dressen were not hitting it off so well was a remark by other employes kayo punch in a 6-run first >IO.OOO a year for three years. long overdue, he'd take the fourth hit. 1 of Cal Griffith. to recognize that Chuck while the Senators were beating their way north When Stobbs deci- , inning against That’s chicken feed—scattered the stems Disliked by Some Players Sandy Amoros walked on a lost a 2-1 Stobbs. failure of the Senators from the a slickly < In a previous start against around infrequently—compared from the Dressen has Florida. 3-2 pitch, but the game appar- sion to Yankees in top and cannot be not been unani- pitched first start, . Chicago, Walt Dropo stepped to what other clubs spend for “Iwish I had worked longer with Clark Griffith," Dressen ently was over when Furillo sent there was rea- blamed on the past, present or, mously liked by players he has son to hope the into a situation player procurement. future managers. managed. said during a stop in North Carolina. “He and I thought a bouncer to shortstop. Just as calm lefthander ¦ bases-loaded | Duke Snider. Brook- outstanding and unloaded a pinch centerflelder, alike. We might have developed good Logan got set to field the ball.!was headed for an ; homer lyn likened him to a ball club together.” year. At this point, though, against Stobbs. The other clouter leapt. Queeg It took a bad hop over his head HE of the novel. “The One thing Griffith wouldn't have done was fire Dressen nursing > who displayed maximum effl- CAN'T RIDE IN PREAKNESS Caine Mutiny,’* and Cimoli raced home with the Stobbs is 0-5 and the I in a magazine during the season. At least, never wounds of grand-slam homers ; ciency against was article year. the Old Fox had done it. tying run. sliding in ahead of the Senators last That was part managerial too. he Pafko's frantic throw against him in last ? Hank Bauer of the Yankees, who Dressen recently a of his policy, Unhappy may to the belted his had heated have of plate. two outings. Continued on Page C-3, Col. exchange of words with been with some his pilots, but he unfailingly allowed 1 Shoe Catcher to Tags Grounded Days Clint Courtney in them last out a season. Cimoli Murff 15 Cleveland and fined the fiery receiver S2OO. ** * * Milwaukee’s misfortunes didn't ; Courtney stormed into the dug- WHEN CAL MADE HIS sudden decision to pick up the end there. In the 14th, with the Due to after his right score still deadlocked. Cimoli Derby Boner iOUt hand was ball club In Detroit today not purpose he did admit his was stepped up By ths Associated Press broken by a foul tip. When to manager. and crashed a pitch But at Churchill Downs a relieve his “We hope to make a trade,” he said, by The Dressen asked other players to Reliefer Red Murff into the owner and trainer of Gal- spokesman commented: yet It was obvious that he was critical of Dressen. leftfield stands to break up the lant Man gave Willie Shoemaker assist Clint in taking off his “We at Churchill Downs are of chest protector and shin guards, Cal used the recent fining of Catcher Clint Courtney by overtime tussle. another vote of confidence today,' opinion but the the that the finish pole Courtney brushed them aside, Dressen to make a point. “We ought to have one catcher,” Clmoli’s fifth hit of the game Churchill Downs stewards is the thing* further deepened demurred in setting easiest of all to refused to permit the club Cal said. "Courtney wants to play every day and I don’t Milwaukee’s down the distinguish at the track Derby chagrin because the Dodger out- little California jockey for the on trainer to examine lfis hand and blame him. We’ve got three catchers and everybody gets a Day.” said, bitterly, "What fielder, a defensive ace, had next 15 days as a result of his difference turn. I don’t see that reasoning.” only Disputes does it make? I only made four hits throughout now famous boner in Saturday's Chart Caller catch every Asked if that meant that Courtney was the 83d Kentucky Derby. fourth or fifth day anyway.” trade bait. Cal entire 1956 season—in 73 Contrary to the chart caller's said he was. “We’re a mood to trade games—and his loudest hit was The penalty Shoe- report. Courtney, who in almost anybody,” he followed Shoemaker denied that has returned said. “We can’t go on this way.” a two-bagger. The Brooklyn maker’s mistake in misjudging Gallant Man got the lead to Washington for treatment by victory over Pete Runnels, perhaps was gained by Sandy the finish line and easing up a Iron Liege, between calls in the the team physician, said he had the Senators' most solid and ver- Koufax. who retired sixteenth experienced '*atile performer, exempt. the Braves of a mile from the stretch. other run-in* with ' is not In fact. Cal stUl was miffed in order in the inning wire, permitting 14th to Calumet’s Iron “I never did have the lead Dressen. It isn’t an isolated case, as he left town because the Cleveland Indians gain his first major league Liege turned down suc- to win the iy 4 -mile race See for Dressen has been Involved In at the against by SHOEMAKER, Page C-2 last minute a deal that would have sent Pitchers Hank cess them. a nose. many hectic episodes with play- game Aguirre and Bud Daley and Outfielder Jim Busby to Wash- In the only other in Interviewed with Shoemaker ers. the National League, at ington for Runnels and Courtney. the. Cubs Dallas, Owner Ralph Lowe, Dressen is a manager who whipped Giants, Texas oilman, RED DISC TO HANG “leant understand Hank the 6-2, to said. “I knew it holds meetings frequently. In that Greenberg." he muttered. move seventh-place going into a tie was to be close. I was 1 OVER DERBY them he is likely to cite short- with Pittsburgh. Young pleased FINISH Don well with the race. My comings of players and suggest Johnny NASHVILLE, May See BASEBALL, Page C-J trainer. Nerud. was Tenn.. remedies. His of oper- * pleased, 7 IIP).—Bill presi- method too. and he's asked Corum. ating isn't universally popular San to Make to dent Francisco Willie ride the horse again.” of Churchill Downs, with players, virtually said today a red disc but all Dlt Choq oette Dae to Ride will be will admit he is superb ESSEN'S FIRING hung over the track at the a strate- The suspension, which willkeep gist and an indefatigable worker. ' finish line before next year’s New Bid for NOT THE EARLIEST ground As a Major Club Shoemaker on the until Kentucky Derby. former coach under dy- May 23, will, 1 namic Durocher, Chuck Dressen’s off course, keep him The disc Leo and in his SAN FRANCISCO. May 7 (JP>. Mylod, chairman of the Brook- dismissal out of the Preakness at Pimlico would eliminate own right as a manager, Dressen as manager of the Senators 1 any confusion such as last —San Francisco will make an- lyn Stadium Authority. May 18. It probably means that is accustomed to turmoil. He other bid (or major league base- after the club had played Johnny Saturday, when Jockey Wil- quit Dodgers’ O'Malley also said he would only 20 games Choquette, heretofore lie as the manager ball Thursday when Mayor is not the Shoemaker misiudged after winning pennant go to Montreal tomorrow to ' earliest in major league Gallant Man’s regular rider, will the finish the 1953 George Christopher flies to New his- line and momen- Brooklyn—and to visit the Dodger farm club there tory. be back in the saddle for the tarily up with losing the York to meet Walter O'Malley, 1 3 16-mile ! eased on Gallant Yankees and talk with Montreal city offi- Jimmy Wilson, of second Jewel of rac- Man. i in the World SBries—- president of the Dodgers. one ing’s triple crown. Ironically, when he was refused a two-year cials. Dressen’s playing contempo- it “We do have special The Mayor said his was a suspension slapped on the a contract. Eastern Mylod's authority, created by raries, was bounced by the problem there," Corum said, trip "willbe In the best interest it managed the Legislature public Cubs on May 4, 1944, cmf!s- Choquette Dressen to a with when French-Canadian at Oakland of float ’ “in ... If major league gave that several thousand we want Charlie Grimm moving up \sM Jamaica, the League bond issue for the purpose that Shoe the racing Pacific Coast in of mount in the Derby fans are crowded into 1954, then was baseball." building a ball park to replace from the then Milwaukee and set the the infield. Although hired to succeed trappings for his ihe Bucky Harris as manager of the Christopher declined to specu- Ebbets Field, has been hampered l Brewers as his successor, skuller. finish line is plainly marked, late on At Louisville, where he re- Senators. In his two seasons a 10-team National by lack of funds. Recently the i 1 j I think the obvious thing for Washington League, a two-dlvlslon league or City fist of \ mained with the with the New York Board Esti- horse. Nerud us to do would be to Senators PROBABLE reiterated that he didn’t place a have finished eighth and sev- shifting of a franchise. He said mate voted the authority $5,000 PITCHERS GEICO has a network of om 700 \ blame red disc out over the track, O’Malley “has something Shoemaker. ¦ enth. In mind 1 to study financial feasibility ’ AMERICAN representative* throughout just they do in England the LEAGUE claim tbe Unlsea-?iA{ ] as that Is new." - “It was Just something that brand of the project. ,ro' t Ab*™i,hr States and ita possessions. Thfcy ptovide :t , happen and France. Dodgers' president O’Malley .?r " could to any rider,” he The has refused to answer ' B.°"ton Chlcaao mltht)—Brawar pn here for the >l2-21.„ FAST and FAIR claim service the spot~ y\| said. "I blame the track, Corum came discussed West Coast baseball questions as to the possibility of va. Donovan it-ui. ! not Thoroughbred Racing ATHLETICS, 8; Baltlmor* \l Kansu City
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