SPORTS GENERAL NEWS c 1949 w in, Lose, or Draw AMUSEMENTS footing Jllaf ppofls FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, By FRANCIS STANN An Affair of State scout named Joe Some years ago a picturesque baseball Venezuelan to the major Defeat the first player Twin introduced Tribe's Cambria Yanks'Tension Eased in Rain, Seems that Cambria, then as now. was beachcombing by —- leagues. ___ —---4 ran across a pitcher. — the interests of the Washington Senators and Alejandro Carresquel. in Cuba. Cambria was working the Cuban beat in Sen- those days and when he showed up at the in the late Game Set Sweep by Tigers camp in Orlando Back, ators’ training 1930s with Carrasquel in tow he actually thought he’d stumbled across still another Cuban. It was true later, when Carrasquel was exposed by Gain Virtually Blasts a Venezue- Hub Can't Cubans in the Washington camp as Cambria lan, that that fame touched little Joe and he became known as the first legitimate South American to make the grade in the majors. Lead Indians' Hopes was he Series Now Carrasquel wasn't good, nor a word of English at National Race bad. He couldn’t speak for New Yorks Loop first, and later, when he’d learned how, he pre- Help Remains Torrid as ferred to speak only when absolutely necessary. Also Seen in Four Francii stann. in Alex’s early days the Washington manager Win view of Cambria s im- Cards, Dodgers was Bucky Harris, who was taking a dim Tilts With Nats knew he’d portations, but once he saw Canrasquel in action Bucky By Jack Hand Burton Hawkins fallen heir to better than a green pea. By Associated Press Sports Writer between 27 and 40 years of age, but Star Staff Correspondent Carrasquel was somewhere Red Rolfe’s Detroit Tigers, hot- he had a rubber arm and pietty soon he knew how to pitch and NEW YORK, Sept. 9.—Bad test club in baseball with a steam- Venezuelan on Cambria was taking bows for digging up a genuine weather at a good time has given ing 16-out-of-18 fever, today an expense account only to Havana. the New York Yankees the only seemed to have delivered the break sustained this sea- Too Small for they’ve kayo wallop to the world cham- They're Bluege son which hasn’t required a pion Cleveland Indians. Hotel Statler three more Venezue- Well, the other day at the physician’s attention. The Tribe still has a mathe- in a body. They were billed as the best lan ball players appeared Regardless of the outcome of matical chance at the American so selected by the sportswriters. amateurs of their native land, today’s tussle with their foremost League pennant. So do the and sent them to the Americans living in Venezuela got up a kitty challengers, the Boston Red Sox, Tigers, but it’s only a fleeting United States to observe and be observed. the Yankees’ lead will be secure hope—one that would require a and it was no The State Department played host at a feed at least for the moment. Rain minor miracle to come true. Calvin Griffith and Farm Director surprise to see Vice President yesterday assured the Yankees of Detroit vaulted into a near-tie the Senators could use Ossie Bluege among the guests. These days no worse than a 1 Vi-game lead with Cleveland for third place by the Red Sox leave town and double- _ when a a few ball players. , sweeping day-night a a catcher and an outfielder, could mount to ridden Gordon Glisson. The three players were pitcher, the margin 3Va GOOEY GOING!—Sir Butch, Eddie Arcaro up, shows his heels placed, and the show horse was Yarle, by header yesterday on the pitching lost interest early. The Venezuelans sundown. for the 6-furlong event. Newhouser and Ted Gray. but Cal Griffith and Bluege games by to the field as he wins the first race over a muddy track at Sir Butch paid an $8.60 win mutuel of Hal himself a medium-size ball player, didn’t —AP Wirephoto. are six behind the were much too small. Bluege, Manager Casey Stengel Lawful (on outside), ridden by Eric Guerin, Both games Aqueduct yesterday. but the towered above the prospects. disguise his contentment when a idle New York Yankees, Enrique for third a .002 The pitcher was Nicolas Berbesia, 22, and his catcher, shower forced postponement, Indians hold by Berbesia threw a with invading for Padron, 26, demonstrated in sign language that Washington Hittle margin. fast tomor- Firing Tonight drive He seemed to indicate, however, that Berbesia’s successive double-headers Backs Have Redskins Despite the Tigers’ sizzling curve. Fast Chicard nifty Wary win do to row and there was their streak, and you know what big league hitters Sunday ample and eight-game ball lacked a hop game, which he passed up, but Eagles on the coaching,” he told them. hard excuse for delaying the washed- By Lewis F. Atchison Over the schedule is all against who haven’t got that high, pitch. would have to see reporters. “They forget how At A's, Victors pitchers out contest with Boston until later Star Staff Correspondents Rags preferred They are running out of games the throw completed. many injured players we had and With Wants to Doctor in the stretch drive rather than BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 9.— too fast to be a real threat. The Outfielder say poor coaching was responsible Outfielder Pedro Montes, double up today. There is an even chance Gilmer only 16 games to play, 13 on the The third member of the entourage, Stopping the Washington Red- We were Nats in Twin Bill old school for the waxing we got. the Yanks 10 in that he wasn’t interested in Have Chance to Heal. will have his high road, they trail by 22, differed from his companions Injured skins’ passes and putting the pressed to beat the New York Special Dispatch to Th« Star via Dr. E. Vera, will have five buddy, Leon Thomas (Bull) games on the all-important losing as a career. This was gathered Santiago The Yankees and that was baseball brakes on the Cardinals’ in the same Bulldogs, 24-21, 9.—The and William with Boston after Chicago Cochran, playing PHILADELPHIA, Sept. side of the ledger. Minister Counselor of the Venezuelan Embassy, games remaining blamed on the coaching, too. But West Coast merchants seemed to be the backfield with him. Although Ed Philadelphia Athletics are slated Tribe’s Situation Desperate. assistant chief, Division of North and today’s test, but the earliest of speed people panning us forget that no- L. Krieg, acting Quirk will be available, Whelchel to another look at some of Cleveland’s situation is almost these won’t roll around until Sep- chief concern of rival coaches as beaten the get Affairs, Department of State. the brunt body’s Bulldogs badly to- only Cen- may let Cochran carry Washington’s rookie pitching as desperate. They play Mr. Krieg, “is a student at tember 24, by which time some of off to- because they’ve got a pretty good “Senor Montes.” interpreted the two teams tapered for of the fullbacking chores. The in the of a three- three of 20 at home and trail New the battered athletes are night windup in Caracas and wishes to be a doctor. He says Stengel’s football team.” tral University mosrow night’s game here. strong-legged youngster’s future game series in which the A’s al- York by eight games on that in the United States.” calculated to recover from numer- Thus, If the Cards don’t teat others wish to be major leaguers Co-coaches Phil Handler and as a Redskin might hinge on his ready have a 2-0 lead. Manager losing side. man who wears glasses on and ous and assorted ailments. as as Senor Montes, an owlish young performance, although a close the Redskins badly the Joe Kuhel apparently is saving Rain washed out the New York- of a razor, nodded, Tommy Henrich, outfielder-first Buddy Parker of the Cards vividly Bears’ 38-17 Handler re- off the field and who seems constantly in need study of films of last Sunday’s margin. his best hurlers, if any, for the Boston game, turning the big was for was was out baseman who feared lost remember the six touchdown alizes he’ll face more adverse although it was evident that what Mr. Krieg saying fracas with the Chicago Bears re- series starting in New York to- series into a two-game set. The it was the season due to a back injury, criticism on the home front. He Then sat down to lunch and when Baugh tossed at vealed that Leon did some morrow. worst the Yanks can get is a split. of his realm. everybody to treat- passes Sammy passable of the Office of Educa- is responding favorably doesn’t know what will happen if 2 lead over William C. Johnstone, jr„ director ’em in Griffith Stadium two years blocking as well as ball-carrying. Scheduled as Washington’s start- Every day their Vi-game made ment and may crash the Yankees’ the Redskins win. of the State Department and the party host, The Cardinals could be under a er tonight is Lloyd Hittle, trans- looks more comfortable. tional Exchange within two weeks. First ago when the Redskins scored a lineup The Redskins, meanwnile, have the Yanks can take a deep a short introductory speech in Spanish. little extra pressure tomorrow, for fer from the Pacific Coast League. If Baseman Johnny Mize, nursing a 45-21 upset victory. They haven't added A1 Heagy, former member such chance Handler thinks he is on the spot A possible reliefer, if one is needed, breath, there is no Had It in '25 shoulder injury, should be fit soon of Maryland’s football coaching The St. Johnson Still '24, seen Harry Gilmer, but scouting with some Chicago fans. is Buzz Dozier, recently promoted in the National League. Divi- along with Outfielder Hank Bauer, staff, to their official family. He'll In succession. Dr. Vera and Francis J. Colligan, chief, reports on him *are impressive from Charlotte. A couple of new Louis Cards and Brooklyn Dodgers sidelined with a strained abdominal “They blame our defeat by the man crow’s and of also spoke the nest telephone a sion of Exchange of Persons, Department State, enough to convince them that Washington throwers got a bap- are separated by single game. Venezue- muscle. keep the coaches on the bench the Car- The broke up when each of the visiting passing still is the Tribe’s most tism in the majors in yesterday’s Harry Brecheen gave Spanish. party Then, too, Yogi Berra may have posted on any seeming weaknesses signed by double-header and dinal cause a boost last night lans was given an autographed baseball, presumably potent weapon. twilight-night his hitting tuned when the clubs 1949 Dates that develop on either team on the of Coach Billick Whelchel, Grid neither created a sensation as the with a three-hit, 8-0, shutout big leaguers. ,. clash again. The squat catcher Redskin field. It’s a responsible position to remember the A’s won 9-1 and 8-4. the Chicago Cubs. Not one of the Venezuelans was old enough new m the pro grame, had been both, returned to duty Wednesday night and frees Herman Ball for road home ahead but when on block- In The Star Big Jim Pearce, newly arrived Brooklyn staggered 1924-1925 world series in which Washington participated, in a advised to concentrate It also means Whelchel for the first time month, his Sunday scouting. of New in a 3-hour- that Senor Bluege had played a distin- Elmer Angsman, Johnny from Charlotte, started the first York, 12-7, it had been established batting eye unadjusted after en- ing As a feature for foot- will be able to keep both Turk special game and was charged with the 20-minute marathon that was de- in those campaigns there was a question. Cochran, Doris Dimancheff, Edwards and Wilbur Moore on the guished part forced idleness because of a bro- The Star minutes rain in the left the time he of course, ball fans, Sunday defeat as he gave up six hits and layed 35 by “Did Walter Johnson really have anything by ken thumb. Ventan Yablonski and, bench for advice in critical situa- via Now Jim Hardy, next Sunday will print a full three runs in 4J/3 innings. The first inning. Twenty-two walks, into a world series?” was the way it came out, interpre- Charley Trippi. tions. broke Crisis Passed, Stengel Feels, other Enrico only one short of the league rec- who was obtained from the L(OS of this fall’s football The Is and anx- newcomer, Gonzales, page Tribe on edge in the Stengel feels the Yankees won must was the third hurler in the night- ord, were handed out wild in Bluege’s eyes. ”1 should say he did,” Angeles Rams two days ago, of teams ious to get the game over with tation.^^^ glint showed the game of the stretch run schedules throughout for hits affair. as key watched. cap and was nicked nine “We should have a pitcher today who could throw be and head for home Coaches Ossie said. Wednesday night and likes his the Nation. in 6y3 innings, but Starter Dick Reliefer Carl Erskine, following ’25.” The Cardinals won’t have a were ready to label the Bear-Red- hard as Walter back in ’24 and chances of on “The Rex to the hill, earned his finishing top. will Include local Weik got the loss. Barney said he wasn’t particularly passer consistent enough to worry The list skin film “The Mystery of the When the party broke up, Bluege other night it was Joe Page, Bill The Athletics had to use only sixth straight win since returning lack of size. “We didn’t expect the Redskins, but any one of their and national college dates as Missing Halfback” when they with the Venezuelans’ Johnson and Brown who as disappointed Bobby ball couldn’t find in one pitcher per game they (See INDIANS, Page C-4.) “I back from covering runners could break up the the schedules Tony Cqmpango to find a prospect,” he admitted. just got came through for us,” declared well as complete broke their six-game losing string. Gilmer is anx- one scene ... He played it deep— we can’t even develop players in our country. “In it was game. particularly the Pacific Coast and Casey. Philadelphia of the National Football League and Whel- Alex Kellner tossed an eight-hitter who couldn’t even haftd ious to make a good showing luckily—just right I saw a third baseman priced at $100,000 Joe Di Maggio hitting a homer Con- in the opener, while Lou Brissie HUDSON before hometown fans. He was and the All-American chel may keep all seven ends'still his with three on to give us a lift. nine in the Eddie Yost glove.” __ allowed nightcap. in only one play against the ference. with the squad His theory is “That's the it has been all con- way it’s better to a good end, Only Washington hit of any Green Bay Packers here a year Watch for the full page of keep season. Somebody always was a homer A1 steps that Bones who might later be used in trad- sequence by SALES—SERVICE—PARTS ago, throwing a pass in the to Risk in to take up the slack. If it isn’t 1949 football schedules weaker Kozar, his third this year, with Charles' Bosses Agree Taylor dropped. It was a legal ing, than another player DISTRICT MOTOR CO. Di Maggio, it’s Phil Rizzuto com- section of The Sunday a two mates aboard in the sixth success in Gilmer’s threatened sports who would seldom get into 1509 14th St N.W- MI. 1000 ing through with a great play to inning of the second game. suit by sponsors of the All-Star Star September 11. game. Title in Bout With Valentino save us. That’s the kind of a Press Jake Mintz, will follow the next team it has been and I don’t think By the Associated j day. things will change.” SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9.— The Cow Palace, largest closed Stengej was to trust today’s This first heavyweight cham- chore to city’s j in the area, will seat pitching Lefthander Ed was in pavillion pionship fight in 45 years close to 18,000. Lopat, .while Manager Joe Mc- Carthy of the Red Sox was the making today. Terms were Valentino has been inactive hoping Ellis Kinder, would slice the Yan- Thom McAn$ were since outslugging Turkey Thomp- wear-tested but contracts New agreed upon, kees’ son of Los Angeles in 15 rounds gap. be by Ezzard Charles, yet to signed December 20. Then he underwent NBA titieholder and Pat Valentino, Paces to Mile Record a minor who holds the operation. local 185-pounder INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 9 (IP).— State crown. California A new record for the Grand Cir- through the Interna- Charles, Three Mentioned cuit this season and for the Club which holds tional Boxing Indiana State Fair track was set yesterday extra rights, his promotional on by Alemite yesterday as he paced title in a For agreed to defend his Vacancy to in you mileage victory the Big Five Stake give October 14 in the 15-round match in 1:58%. Del Cameron reined San Francisco Cow Palace. Board huge Boxing the little brown horse to the mile * Terms include a $50,000 guarantee The death of Thomas P. Morgan record in the second heat after of the gate. Jim or 35 per cent last night leaves.a vacancy on the winning the first in 1:59%. Lor- MORE TO ALL FOUR of the IBC, tele- YOU NEEDN'T PAY GET Norris, president District Commission that raine was right at the winner’s the terms Boxing phoned from New York heels both times. will be filled by appointment by were satisfactory. 1. Fine quality upper leathers The bout will be sponsored by the District Commissioners. Mor- head 1-4 first soles i William P. Kyne, operating gan’s unexpired term has more A's, 9-8; Nats, 2. Long wearing, quality of Bay Meadows Race Track. The FIRST GAME. than two years to run, he having Wash’ton. AB. H. O. A. Phil’phia. AB. H. O. A. 3. Smooth, comfort last heavyweight title even in this Yost,3b 5 3 12 Joost.ss_3 0 13 easy-walking J. Jeffries knock been reappointed for a three-year Simmons.If. 4 0 2 0 Moses.rf_4 15 0 ? city saw James Mele.cf 4 13 0 Valo.lf 5 2 4 0 4. shoe term in of this Expensive styling out challenger Jack Monroe, Au- April year. Oritz.rf 4 111 Fain.lb .4 4 7 0 Robinson,lb 4 1 11 0 Majeski.3b 5 2 12 gust 25, 1904. The post carries with it an an- Kozar,2b— 3 0 3 3 Chapman,cf 3 13 0 his manager Jack nual salary of $2,400. Dente.ss_ 4 0 3 2 Suder,2b_ 4 3 3 3 Valentino, Evans,c_3 10 1 Guerra, c_ 3 0 3 0 Andrade and Matchmaker Lou Among those already mentioned Pierce.p_ 2 0 0 3 Kellner,p 4 10 0 In tests the new Thom Haynes.p_ 0 0 0 2 scientific MiIe*0-Meter Thomas, were due in New York as possible successors are Charley •Stewart— 110 0 this afternoon to sign a Reynolds, box- Calvert,p_ 0 0 0 0 McAns recorded to miles and more of by plane Washington’s top fVollmer_ 0 0 0 0 up 1,000 contract guaranteeing Charles a ing referee and director of the Totals — 34 ~8 24 14 Totals_35 14 27 *8 actual wear, before their looks return title match if he loses. Boys’ Club of Washington; Claude resoling. Kept good •Singled for Haynes in 7th. Charles is scheduled to arrive W. a former Com- true too. You Thom Owen, Boxing tWalked for Calvert in 9th. and shape while doing it, see, his contract. The mission Tuesday to sign chairman who resigned Washington___ 000 001 000—1 in ____ leathers ceremonies will take place at Bay about three years ago, and Eddie Philadelphia 003 020 22x—9 McAn buys long wearing, high shining Meadows track, which opens its of Runs—Yost, Joost (2), Moses (2), Valo. Fain Rosenblum, president the Dis- (3), Majeski. Runs batted in—Valo, Majeski huge volume^. Makes over 10 MILLION pairs of fall season that day. trict AAU and who long has been (2), Fam (3), Chapman. Robinson, Suder (2). Two-base hits—Fain (2), Suder. Three-base Former Champion Joe Louis, interested in boxing affairs here hit—Yost. Sacrifice—Chapman. Double plays— shoes a year. Sells them to you direct. That brings Majeski, Suder and Fain; Dente. Kozar and associated with the IBC, is due and who was a prime mover in Robinson. Left on bases—Washington, 10; down costs and More men wear Thom McAns Monday to represent that organi- having laws passed concerning the Philadelphia. 9. Bases on balls—Off Kellner, prices. Charles and his 4; off Pierce, 4; off Calvert, 2. 8truck out— zation. manager. sport here. By Kellner, 2. Hits—Off Pierce, 6 in 4% in- than any other shoes. on a today. nings; off Haynes. 3 in 1% innings; off Cal- Try pair yourself, vert, 5 in 2 innings. Winning pitcher—Kell- ner (17-11). Losing pitcher—Pierce (0-1). Um- and pires—Berry, Paparella and Hubbard. Time— Major League Standings Schedules 2:13. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1949. SECOND GAME. Wash’ton. AB. H. O. A. Phil phia. AB. H. O. A. Yost,3b .5 2 3 2 Joost.ss _ 3122 PREFER EXECUTIVE STYLING? AMERICAN Standing Simmons.If 5 110 Moses.rf_ 4 12 0
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12: Phlla'phla Now Pittsburgh Chicago Last Bklyn., Cincinnati Waa Phila., 3; Boston. 1. Sami Scarborough, 2 in 1 inning. Winning pitcher— MELVILLE SHOE Cinci., 9: Pitts-. 7. St. Louis Brissie (14-9). Losing pitcher—Weik (1-11). |—111|10|15|13|10|14|11 84| 49] .632! Umpires—Paparella, Hubbard and Berry. Time CORPORATION A. High grade leather innersole*. 84 1 —2:35. Attendance—3,482. Games Today Brooklyn ! 8|—j 9|10;i2|16jl5|14 51| .622| B. Genuine leather heel lining. New York at Bklyn. Phila'phii ! 9| 9|—| 9|10|12| 8|15 72| 64| .529 13 >/2 C. Cork cushion between soles. Phila. at Bost. SEE AMERICA’S MOST TALKED ABOUT (n.j. Boston '■v St. L. at Cinci.