f Attendance in Majors May Hit '46 Record Peak Early Games Attract Briton, 77, Cards Other Teams Prefer w in, Lose, or Draw 15th Hole in One By FRANCIS E. STANN Average of 18,309 •y tf** Auociatcd Prut LONDON, April 22.—Britain1! Loser, Won't Help At the Head of the Class Is Phalanx grand old man of golf—James That sizzling victory in the first section of the Wood Memorial Weather Braid—five times Open cham- Despite pion, has turned in his 15th bole Mack Hints ^ the other day did something for C. V. (Sonny) Whitney’s brown, Vir- A's, Joe Reichler in one. ginia-bred colt, Phalanx. It moved him right to the head of the class By •y Hi* Atsoclatad Pna Now 77 Braid was Associated Press Sports Writi r years old, which is for the 73d running of the Kentucky Derby only 32 — priming playing in a foursome on the new PHILADELPHIA, April 12 Judging from early returns, the __ days away. course Walton where Connie lluk didn’t It attendance at the major league Heath, he say in exactly By that always mysterious communion of hoss had been for 43 baseball parks this season should professional thee* words—tout he Indicates he no matter how far are sepa- when he aced the players’ minds, they come close to lut years, 165-yard pretty matching 1 thinks the 15 other major league rated geographically, Phalanx was gaining support, year’s record. 10th hole. Braid still has a to teams like a consistent loser and anyway, but his record Wood triumph Just about Despite poor weather which has ways go, in the hole in one busi- thus won’t his made it certain that the son of Pllate-Jacola will caused postponement of 16 games though, help Philadelphia ness. be the favorite at Churchill Downs on May 3. during the first week of action and Athletics. The British golf handbook lists cut into the crowds in others, the wants to All of which proves again that what Derby the world record for holes in one "Nobody help us," the 16 big league clubs drew a com- American do as isn’t important. Not that as held the late 84-year-old League owner- hopefuls 2-year-okls bined total of 786,991 cash cus- being by Sandy Herd. He did it 19 manager laments. "Once they get Phalanx was a bad 2-year-old. On the contrary, an of times. tomers, average 18,309 per you down, by gosh, they you he was He won five of 15 races and keep pretty good. game. there. $57,110 in purses, but as an oat-winner he didn’t During the first week a year ago, And Connie Isn’t with Education and Double-Jay, among the majors, taking advantage of kidding. compare Chandler Turns Down Since 1035. the A’s have finished others. perfect baseball weather, got in 50 In the cellar nine seventh of their 52 scheduled games which times; Education, owned by Fred Hooper, a Floridian twice. In 1044 the club attracted an average of 20,028 per virtually Frkads b. iun. who hit the Derby jackpot two years ago on his Plea to Reconsider outdid itself—"even game. surprising me,’’ first with won last but now he’s & Mack try Hoop Jr., $164,473 year, just With the increase in the number said—and finished In a tie for even to the at Churchill fifth with the Cleveland weak-legged sprinter who won’t go post of night games and added interest Indians. Downs. He doesn’t owe Hooper anything, however, inasmuch as he in such cities as Pittsburgh and Durocher's Ouster Nothing He Can Do, cost only $6,600, and when his boss bought him he knew that Educa- Cleveland, where ne^ owners have ■y th« Associated Pr«« Already the Mackmen, with the taken it is tion’s mater and pater were sprinters wily. over, not inconceivable CINCINNATI, April 22.—Pour one- 1047 season Just a week old, are In that the There is less reason to dismiss Double-Jay, who won $77,550 as 1947 attendance will ap- syllable words, "the case Is closed,” the basement—"and there’s nothing proach, if not top, last year’s amaz- snuffed out a 2-year-old and who is known as a tractable colt, but there’s no ques- today hopes of the at this time that we can do to ing figures. Brooklyn that Leo Duro- the tion but that Phalanx is the fair-hairer boy, rating over Double-Jay, Dodgers change outlook,” Mack said. Unisox continue to Win. cher might manage the team at least "Teams don’t have ball I Will, On Trust, Cornish Knight, Stepfather, Cosmic Bomb, Jet Pilot players Yesterday rally two of the five part of this season. want to trade to us,” Connie and the rest. they scheduled games were played. They came from Baseball Com- reported, without the twinkle in his The limited A. B. Chandler Cornish Is action produced one missioner yesterday eye. “And when they do want to get KnightAlso ,Virginia-Bred big upset as the surprising Chicago as he rejected a request by Branch rid of a guy, by heck we don’t want Next to Phalanx, the track mob is regarding Cornish Knight, White Sox, taking liberties with the Rickey, president of the Dodgers, him either.” billed as “the Canadian hopeful,” with the greatest respect. left-handed shoots of Hurricane Hal and Pord Prick, National League "I want to give Philadelphia a the Actually, Romish Knight, like Phalanx, is a Virginia-bred colt. Newhouser, Detroit ace, slapped president, that he reconsider the winning ball club, but it won’t be down the Tigers, 6-4, to remain un- one-year suspension he He is a long, rangy, game, unbeautiful animal who wasn’t much as a imposed this year. , beaten atop the American League on the Brooklyn manager April 9. "I don’t know 2-year-old, but who won his first start this season in a 5%-furlong when well get a standings. In registering their Rickey and Frick appeared before winner.” in mud at Jamaica, and who came back a week later to beat sprint third victory of the campaign, Ted the Commissioner accompanied rivals in by Mack, once a major league catcher Phalanx, Stepfather and a couple of other potential Derby Lyons’ crew Newhouser Arthur nudged and Mann, Rickey’s assistant, himself, turned on a smile as he the mile-and-a-sixteenth That victory brought his two successors Experimental. for 10 safeties, four and Walter O’Malley and Judge looked on his championship club of owner, Wealthy Toronto Industrialist E. P. Taylor, $14,600—more than of them for extra bases. \ Henry L. Ughetta, part owners of 1929-30-31. It was not until the Cornish Knight won during his entire racing as a 2-year-old. fifth inning the club. “We had a hitting, fielding and that the to PITCHES AND PUTTS—Lew Worsham, the Nation’s The undisputed glamour boy of the Derby as of this date, Phalanx Tigers managed score. Shortly after the quintet filed eighth leading pro golf money winner, from pitching team then. They were Chicago had a record of out of Washington gets his shoulder checked trainer of focuses attention once more to the famous Eton blue silks of the pitchers Chandler’s chambers, the ailing by George Lentz, the Nats, while Pitch- pretty good, good.” 22 pretty straight scoreless innings. Until commissioner’s office issued a 60- er Early Wynn drops in the training room to check his a baseball bat Connie Whitney family, which sent out more Derby starters and favorites be- grip, although Is the closest turned to 1947. then. word statement which declared they thing to a golf club on tween 1915 and 1927 than any other stable. —Star Staff Pheto Can’t Promise to The Sox swatted Newhouser for had asked the commissioner "to hand._ Win. 1915 became the only Back in Harry Payne Whitney’s Regret five runs in the first five innings reconsider the Durocher case.” “I’ve been pretty disappointed who died in filly ever to win the Derby. In 1927 Whitney, 1930, saddled to settle the issue. Newhouser was “The commissioner declined, stat- with the hitting this year,” he said. 13 Lewis .500 Mark Six times those five men Is His “But a another Derby champion, Whiskery. during years wild, walking during that ing the Durocher case was closed,” Reply Wagner Credits Rise we’ve got good outfield, any- the Whitney* horses were post-time favorites. time. the statement said in conclusion. way. About the infield? By gosh, He uncorked a wild pitch in the The was no further comment To Fan Who He I know they’re not so hot, but they Eddie Arcaro Is High on His Mount first inning that conked Ralph Hod- from any of the conference partici- Suggested Quit Of Pirates to Crosby try hard and they play good ball. I gin and sent the Chicago outfielder Prick and the other Clark Griffith when Lewis was In- hoped we might pick up a pitcher Only twice since the death of H. P. Whitney has the Eton blue, pants. Rickey, By Burton Hawkins to a Detroit with a in the next no- hospital con- Dodger officials were reported to Star Staff volved in a coupla weeks, but now carried by the horses of his son, Sonny, been seen in the Derby. Correspondent salary squabble. “He’s cussion and a bruise, Hodgin's have left for New York body has anybody for us. 10 later was fifth. b^d immediately. established in the And Other Bosses In 1935 Today finished twelfth; years Jeep Sonny PHILADELPHIA, April. 22.—One automobile busi- * condition later was reported as Later, Walter W. Mulbry, secre- "Though we’ve lost five of six, now in who was scratched of the less letters received th« Whitney’s best bet until was Equipoise, 1931, “satisfactory.” tary-treasurer of baseball, said the charming ness and can’t devote his full atten- By Associated Press we’ve been playing good baseball, by Buddy Lewis at his home in Gas- shortly before post time. Cubs Take Third Straight. commissioner had taken no action tion to baseball. Besides, this same PHILADELPHIA, April 22.—It’s and can promise our fans that we a In the tonia, N. C., contained the blunt Phalanx is a good-sized colt who starts slowly and can go dis- National League’s only on a plea from Larry MacPhail, situation no mystery to Honus Wagner, vet- will continue to do so. suggestion that the Nats would be might arise next year.” tance. He proved this in the Wood and he proved it twice before contest, the Chicago Cubs, behind president of the New York Yankees, eran coach, why the Pittsburgh “But we can’t promise to win.” Hank benefitted if Lewis continued his Even when Griffith and Lewis when he became the only 2-year-old to win two stakes over a dis- Wyse’s three-hit pitching, for reconsideration of a 30-day sus- Pirates are atop the National Mack said his A’s played the two won their third holdout through the entire baseball were over there was Remsen and the straight by blank- pension given Yankee Coach Chuck fussing money League standings. toughest teams in the American tance—the mile-and-a-sixteenth mile-and-70-yards season. "The team would benefit If ing the Cincinnati Reds, 3-0, at Dressen at the same time Durocher no bitterness, however, and the Nats’ “The answer is quite simple,” said League—Boston and New York— Ardsley at Jamaica. Field. y«u would quit,” read Buddy, who Wrigley A slow-rolling in- was banned. boss said he wouldn’t the Flying Dutchman, here for a “and Boston is certain to win the That penchant for going a distance recommends Phalanx for the field hit * since has provided an eloquent an- sign Lewis, by Ray Lamanno in the then trade him. "I speaking engagement. "It’s the new pennant again.” for a won’t trade Derby which, at a mile and a quarter at an early date 3-year-olds, second was the swer with booming bat. inning only safety Buddy unless he asks to be traded,” owners—Mr. McKinney (president “The Red Sox really have a ball test. Furthermore, Phalanx has the unqualified approval allowed until Sandlot Lewis late to is a rugged by Wyse the ninth. Sunday League reported spring said Griffith. “I love that boy and of the club), Tom Johnson and that club—good outfield, swell Infield, one whom couldn’t in the saddle. Last Then Adams under somewhat of of two top jockeys, of stay Bobby and Lamanno to training a cloud. I wouldn’t do anything he wouldn’t guy, Bing Crosby. four nifty pitchers, and donVfarget singled. Ready Open 4 November at Pimlico the colt lost his Chilean rider, Ruperto Donoso, oi^May want me to do. He’s a grand fellow.” "They’ve beeon on hand for every Ted Williams.” Acut Ten National when for an explanation, Donoso was forthright. “He x-eterBon, maiung nis nrst City Sunday League For more than a month Lewis has game and have got the players so and, pressed between the Nats major league start, matched teams, largest number In the loop’s Today’s game fired that we look like a to ran with me,” he confessed, and when a so-called slow starter Wyse’s been batting better than at any up great Eastern League Open away are set to and A’s at Philadelphia has been colt. airtight pitching except for the 13-year history, start the time in his ball club.” tosses his jock early in a race, that speaks eloquently for the because of cold and lengthy major league WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., April 22 sixth Inning when the Cubs broke season on May 4, President Vic postponed _ But old well sum Phalanx career. During spring training he Honus, past 70 years, It has remained for Eddie Arcaro, however, to up loose for five Gauzza has rain. (JP).—The Eastern League opens Its singles and all their announced. a .480 hates to think of what one who beats compiled average and in the might hap- as the Whitney hopeful approaches the Derby. “Any runs. Len 25th tomorrow with Merullo led the Cubs’ Opening day schedule: Washing- five games Buddy has played with pen when "that guy Crosby” goes campaign every this in the will know he’s been to the races,” says Arcaro, 10-hit attack with four ton Club vs. Naiman’s He had read where Gil back baby Derby blows. Boys’ Disc Coan, George the Nats during the cam- to crooning and picture club strengthened in playing mate- Louisville. regular who rode him in the Wood and will ride him again at Rain washed out the scheduled Shop, South. Case, Stan Spence and Joe Grace s Ellipse: Ahepa vs. paign he has swatted at a .500 clip. making. rial and every ball park refurbished. games between Boston and Baslllko West were and that Wash- Investment, Ellipse; hitting impressively Much of that hitting has been Praises Team’s Spirit. ington in the American Government he have his League and Employes Insurance vs. might difficulty wedging accomplished under a handicap, for Brooklyn-Boston and New York- William Bornstein way into but “Keep him around all season and 128 Pounds Sons, East El- Washington’s lineup, Buddy still is nursing a bone bruise Assault in the a we’d be mighty hard to beat for Assigned Fhiladelphia National. lipse; Bamby Bread vs. Taft A. C. Buddy maintained discreet silence, on his left hand. It’s a painful in- Candidates' the he added. “I Derby at Taft field, and Electronics School gradually worked himself into con- jury which is accentuated when pennant,” don’t know what it but Jamaica Race Pauline Betz En Route vs. Victor Liquors, North Ellipse. All dition, then made his move for a Lewis bats, but he has remained is, Bing, Mr. Tests For Saturday games at 3:30 regular berth. in the McKinney and Tom Johnson have Yesterday p.m. lineup. For three weeks the Frees th* Auociattd Pr»« his own in flat company except for “I don't know but done something to make the ly Associated •y To U. S., Turn Pro what we’d be Trainer George Lentz has been mas- good his dislike of the starting gate. He May better off without same outfit that finished in seventh Flashco (Frank Frank#!)— Assault, 1946 horse of the year and By th» Aisociated PfHi declared saging the damaged but it Warriors and hand, last as- has been barred on several occasions Stags Buddy^’ place year. They’re great Went 6 furlong* at Belmont in triple crown winner, has been SHANNON, Eire, April 22,— has responded slowly due to Buddy’s guys.” for that reason. Wagner also extolled the team 1:17H, breezing. signed top weight of 128 pounds for Pauline Betz, America’s reigning Resume activity. Play Tonight one spirit imbued by Billy Herman, the Fames Saturday’s 120,000-added 11-16-mile tennis queen, who was ttie An Only of Buddy’s eight hits town (Frank Frank*!)— Saturday’s mutuel handle at Havre suspended ■y Delated Frees Sports Program new Buc manager. Excelsior Handicap at Jamaica. from amateur 8 the thus far has traveled for extra Went 9 furlongs at Belmont in was the highest In the track’s his- play April by PHILADELPHIA, April 22.—The knows what it is all Next to Robert J. Kleberg’s clubfoot United States Lawn Tennis bases, but Manager Ossie “H^ about,” 1:04, breezing. tory. It brought the total play for Associa- Philadelphia Warriors, a For Local Fans Bluege Honus said. comet is Elmendorf Farm’s stretch- sporting Isn’t about it. “All "The boys like to play the first six of the to tion, said heye that she "might” 3-1 in the fretting Buddy Hip Hooray (Belair Stud)— days meeting advantage playoff for TODAY. has for him and there is not one bit running Stymie. turn professional. the to do is keep ^winging the way Went 1 mile at in $5,403,154 for a dally average of Basket Ball Association of of over the Aqueduct Assault and Stymie, both out of Miss Betz Baseball. he is now and he’ll get of jealousy presence of 1:47 $900,525. arrived last night by America take on the plenty 2-5, breezing. are championship, doubles and high salaried Hank Greenberg. competition since last season, plane en route from Paris vs. triples,” Ossie said. to the the Chicago Stags tonight, hoping Richmond George Wash- (None of the Derby candidate* reported lit for their return to the United States. "He’s a thing of beauty at that “You should have seen Greenberg Royal Governor’s victory in Havre’s to bring a swift end to the playoff. ington, Ellipse, 3. up were entered in any of yester- turf. was entered in two plate. His swing is in spring training. He was Stymie Chesapeake Trial, a dash of 6 fur- Catholic U. at Georgetown, 3. perfect.” just day’s races). at the current Jamaica meet- another player, to a races longs run in the excellent time of Bethesda at Wilson, 3:30. Hits Left-Handers. ready give that failed to fill. rookie a helpful hand, anxious to do ing 1:10%, probably will serve to reduce St. Anthony’s at During spring training Buddy was 35th KO Sherwood, his bit.” the field in Saturday’s Chesapeake Puts Fontaine in Line 3:30. dismissing his hitting “I Delaware Park reports a total of lightly^ Stakes over the mile-and-a-16th Woodward at 3:30. haven’t seen much left-handed Says Game Has Improved. 860 entries for its 14 stake events, Central, TIRES MAY BE SCARCE route. Fairfax at pitching,” explained Buddy. "Those Honus, rated the breaking the track’s 1946 record of For Shot at George Washington greatest short- CHECK FRONT END NOW! Title left-handers will me of all The Lightweight High, Alexandria, 4. give trouble.” stop times, is a firm believer 792. 30-day spring meeting W. (Bert) trainer ly tn* AMocid'M Prni Thus FRONT-END ALIGNMENT, STEERING F. Mulholland, his long-armed attack to the body Friends at Georgetown Prep, far, though, Lewis has been that baseball of today has improved opens May 29. for D. has AND WHEEL BALANCING George Widener, applied PHILADELPHIA, April 22.—Juste had Kessler rocking in the fifth and 3:30. dispensing the trouble. Against the since he bowed out of active com- for stall for 15 head at Mon- sixth. Boston Red ANY MAKE CAR Fifty-seven horses, believed to be space Fontaine, a high-powered puncher After softening up the New Gonzaga at Tech, 3:30. Sox on Sunday he saw petition during the First world War. mouth Park for the 36-day meeting, ’rom Yorker with a left to the nothing but • new American record, have been Milwaukee, shaped up today as stomach, Devitt at Roosevelt, 3:15. ! southpaw pitching from "But it’s not near as said Guaranteed Workmanship one Mel rough,” starting June 19. Lucky Draw; i leading contender for a shot at in the seventh, the Milwaukee Parnell and Earl 1 entered for the Tom Roby steeple- light- Washington-Lee High at West- Johnson, yet the Dutchman whose first profes- Body and Fender Work—Free Estimates of the stars of the he uncovered a 1collected two hits in chase stakes May 29 at Delaware outstanding lightweight titles of Bob Mont- weight left hook to the ern, 3:30. four attempts isional contract with Mechanical Scrrlce—Any Car or Track Steubenville, Badset terms en ’30 and later models. handicap division last year, heads i gomery and Ike Williams after Jaw that sent Kessler to the canvas A1 Evans, and Lewis Park. Four of the entries are im- Bladensburg at Charlotte Hall. hitting .375, Ohio, called for only $35 a month. the his 35th for the 10 count. were the Nats ported—two from England, one from shipment. balking up knockout in Tennis. only batting over .250 1He recalled the days when the Sofford-Chondler Motor Co., Inc _ I >9 bouts. Fontaine’s win as play- Ireland and the fourth from the added weight to at Washington invaded this city for
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