Wynn Throttles CL IED Setting J&faf SPORTS - C-1 Giants to Prove WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1957 His Recovery Top Homer Hitters Griffs Have to Beat Larsen Connect, but Most Clouts Are Wasted By the Associated Press Early Wynn, out of action since March Today 17 with to a sore right End 4-Game Skid hip. convinced the Cleveland In- IS| fIHH|BHpHBB|w||BBp jflH| dians that he’s no longer a con- valescent with a brilliant, five- NIEMAN HAS NO FRACTURE inning performance in the | Rise of Sievers, Tribe’s 6-4 victory over the New NBA Series Sent York Giants before 5,000 fans Luttrell's Play at Miami last night. Kubek Slipping Badly v ," - \ > ~ . burly, ' T{ ‘ ' - xMsSjffi ,jP v J >, t ' >’.¦s•¦' The 37-year-old right- Encourage Club hander surprised himself as he Into Final Game * By BURTON ia* Jg| held the Giants to a single Against Minor Hurlers HAWKINS hit—Willie Mays’ 11th spring ! The Senators end their pre- * RICHMOND, April 12 UP).— , ¦luck pitcher, thinks he can show BT V’ Corner—fanned two and seldom season campaigning against villi! got behind Tony Kubek, the New York his season, ma- a batter. Wynn had On Hagan's Shot 1954 form this and jor teams today at Griffith Sta- planned to work only three or Yankees’ rookie sensation, has that ' 1 would mean about 16 vic- dium. confronted with the task four innings, but he did not ap- ST. LOUIS, April 12 (jT>>.— " beating •• * slipped so much against minor of Don Larsen of the «. -1 tories. \ ..*• • "IHi pear tired after five. “There is no pressure on us,” ¦ ; .2 &/:&» Yankees if they hope to end a .--.A; I k ||> jubilant St. league pitching that Manager ’I Keegan, 35, missed part of the ’ The Giants roughed up said the Louis Hawks four-game losing Regard- I j~'ftAs'--« n|JK Mike they Casey Stengel might streak. '* ¦ m as headed for the seventh decide ! 1955 campaign with a bone spur v> f '¦'¦ “>¦ ¦*“ Garcia, but the broke a 1 less of the outcome, there will ”,/*••” - -T.’"; -fi x Indians and deciding game against the 4-4 tie in the ninth on Jim against starting him if] leftfield 1 on his right foot and last year be consolation in their ranks—- Boston Celtics in the National Busby’s double and Hal Nara- against Washington Tuesday. he was hospitalized for an opera- they start even with the world .&> Basketball Association playoffs. „ ;. gon's •• ''lf m . . >.s& single. Vic Wertz’ fly drove After his great in Flor- Monday. f Cliff Hagan’s last-gasp tip-in start tion. in the insurance run. batting The 11-19 record they beat the Celtics, night ida. Tony’s average has < “I feel real good now and I’ve carried 96-94. last today’s contest represents Four Leaders Connect up dropped to .270 with only one my into and tied the series at three 1 been getting fast ball over ' just much exercise. While Mays was one of four outstand- games apiece. up so hit in his last 14 times against this spring,” he said, "but I need [ Cincinnati’s clouters may have ing home-run hitters who deliv- The final is at Boston tomor- ¦ minor league hurlers. Yester- my forced agonizing reappraisal ered circuit blows yesterday's afternoon. more control on breaking an in row day of Washington’s pitching staff exhibitions, but all except It was the he went hitless as Richmond I stuff.” in THE 'STARTING PITCHER' IS READY TO GO one third last-minute beating the Senators in of came in a losing cause. Ted defeat for the Celtics, favored defeated the Yanks, 6-5. seven 10 games, notes of President Eisenhower and Calvin Griffith,president of the Washington Baseball Williams, Mickey Mantle to win the final playoffs easily, CINCINNATI OF).—’The Red- some encour- and BALTIMORE OF).—The agement Club, cut a light touch as the ball club executive makes his annual presentation Stan Musial all connected, and In last place at mid-season, the Ori- legs yesterday optioned Pitcher . have been detected. of a season pass to the Chief Executive. Mr. Eisenhower said he would be at only Musial's blow figured in a scrappy Hawks now are one game oles heaved a sigh of relief today Pat Scantlebury to Havana of Hits in Tough Luck the International League. Griffith Stadium Monday to pitch the first ball in the opener between the Sena- victory from the SIO,OOO prize. after doctors decided Outfielder ¦ The Chuck Dressen is enthused, for . club still rid tors and Orioles. Griffith holds an ostrich skin handbag he gave to the President These four, plus Duke Snider The Celtics dressed quickly and Bob Nieman's sore shoulder was has to get of two instance, about the hitting of players Tuesday.— 1 as a present for Mrs. Eisenhower.—AP Photo. of Brooklyn, Joe Adcock and Ed left after canceling a victory only bruised. more before Siiortstop Lyle Luttrell, who Mathews party last night. They still were of the Braves. Ted Klu- Nieman returned to Baltimore UP).— went for the collar in five szewski grimly determined and confident. CHARLOTTE. N. C. night and Frank Robinson of yesterday with a report that he Pittsburgh’s chances last in a 7-4 loss the Reds Yogi "We will be ready for them,” 1 red-hot Pirates, and Berra of the might have a fracture. He hurt boasting 1 to the Reds before 6.764 custo- Yanks figure to be the said Coach. Red Auerbach. "We a 19-8 record in the ex- nevertheless, impressed leaders in the shoulder in an exhibition hibition season, today mers but. Confidence the home run derby coming should win—we definitely have came here Aim up. game Tuesday with the Chicago to continue a five-game his boss. Williams has walloped the best club.” i series Luttrell bashed two on the WIN, LOSE OR 418 Cubs in Dallas. with the Detroit Tigers but they homers in 15 Hawks' Switch Lineup the lor seasons with Bos- expected nose and that’s reason ton He’s fifth on the all-time Alex Hannum, the St. Louis Nieman now is to be ¦ were without Outfielder Bob Dressen’s delight. "All I want lerp Varsity coach, able to play in the season's Clemente. Os list topped by Babe Ruth's 714 noted the Hawks have him do is just keep swinging By opener against Washington Clemente, the Puerto Rican to DRAW FRANCIS STANN Jimmy Foxx's 534. Mel Ott’s 511 won the three games in which the way he is now,” Dressen Monday. who had a .311 batting average and Lou Gehrig’s 494. they out-rebounded Boston and declared. “The hits will drop Mantle has last season—third best in the 173 to show for six See NBA. Page C-3 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. UP).— League—has in for him if he does." Against seasons with the Yankees. National been ser.t Alumni Mays • to Lyle was hitting in tough luck i Rookie Ossie Virgil, who the Pittsburgh for medical treat• has 152 in five years with the was appear- By MERRELL No. 1 candidate to open at third ; ment. He’s suffering from a re- last night. In his first Welcoming Home the Prodigals WHITTLESEY Giants and Musial has slammed sizzling The score is unimportant Muddy Ruel Given base for the New York Giants, current back injury and is a ance his smash was back- 352 in 15 campaigns with the spectacularly by IN THE MADISON ROOM at the Sheraton-Park Hotel when the Maryland Varsity may not be ready to play for doubtful starter in next week’s handed Third the National Broadcasting Co. was honoring its dandy Cardinals. Leave for Year some time. opener with the New Baseman Alex Gramas and in meets the Alumni in the seventh York laced Durocher, Home annual spring football game White Sox Blanked DETROIT, April OF!.—'The Virgil was sent to New York Giants. the seventh inning he a little executive, Leo prior to the Welcome to- 12 directly paws morrow afternoon Byrd Sta- Tigers yesterday for examination of a scorcher into the luncheon for the in Musial’s circuit blow came off have announced that of Leftfielder Schult. dium, but Coach Tommy Billy Pierce Henold (Muddyi Ruel, assistant groin injury. He had been TOPEKA. Kans. UP). —Rookie Art by choice, Mr. Durocher's opinion of major league ball on Mont as the Redbirds Juan Pizarro, hopes his young team show blanked the White to the club president, has been scheduled to start at third even the hottest strike- Sievers Perks Up be sought. will Sox. 5-0. be- out pitcher in baseball the West Coast should enough to give itself, the coach- hind the nifty pitching of Lindy granted a year’s leave of absence though his batting average has last sea- Heartening, too, is the recent son, will open for the Milwaukee “If the folks in Los Angeles handle it right," Leo was ing stall and the Maryland fans McDaniel and Willard Schmidt as of June 1. slumped in recent weeks. hiting of Roy Sievers. In his Braves when they games league good some confidence. Hobie Landrlth also homered for Daryl Spencer was at third make their last seven Roy has col- happy to say, “big ball can't miss. If it’s a club Ruel said a European vaca- first home appearance of the Game time is 2:30. At noon, St. Louis. tion something family aßamst Cleveland in Miami last lected three home runs and a that moves out there—Brooklyn, for instance—they'll break was his season Sunday in exhibition triple the Terp lacrosse team will seek The home run by Williams “has planning night and probably will stay an and has batted at a .375 all records attendance.” been on for 8 or against the clip. for its 25th straight victory against was only one of two hits col- 10 years, especially for the chil- there until Virgil is ready. Cleveland Indians. Pizarro, a from Senators’ regulars "Does it have to be a good club?" a guest asked. “What collegiate opposition when the lected by the Red Sox off the dren.” The Ruels have four chil- lefthander The will see Puerto Rico, set a of final extensive about the Senators?" national champions meet Vir- combined efforts of rookies Jack dren. CHARLOTTE. N. C. UP).— record 318 their action Pitcher Don Cardwell was signed strikeouts at Jacksonville In the against Larsen, who achieved ginia. also in the stadium. Sanford and Angelo Lipetri of former star for “Well, I was thinking in terms of attendance records,” Ruel. catcher yesterday by the Gen- Sally League In 1956. the first perfect game in World Admission for the double- the Phils. Four unearned runs the Senators, came to the Tigers Phillies. Durocher hedged. “Give Los Angeles a club that will finish header will $1.50 helped eral Manager Roy Harney an- The Braves are down to one Series history against Brooklyn be reserved the Phillies win, 7-1. A in 1950 as farm director and able-bodied one-two-three—a team in the pennant fight—and they'll seats. $1.25 general double by Stan Lopata a nounced. catcher, Del Cran- last fall. admission, and rose to general manager. When dall. X-rays yesterday gates park. and 50 cents for high single by Chico Cardwell, a 6-foot-4 right- showed Against Larsen and the world knock down the trying to get into the school stu- Fernandez were the club was sold after the 1956 that Del Rice dents and servicemen. All pro- pivotal blows. hander had a 15-7 record last suffered a frac- champs. Dressen will send Chuck “But a rub. They’ve got the estate. season. Spike Briggs, former tured right thumb park—that’s the real ceeds go to the “M' Club Hank Bauer also year with Miami and has given in Wednes- Stobbs. Pete Ramos and Garland connected for president, became vice president day’s game I happen to be pretty sure that Walter O’Malley will move scholarship fund for the Yankees, up only four runs in 17 innings with the Dodgers. Shifflett to the mound. Stobbs minor but the world and general manager. Carl Sawatski is the Dodgers if the Los Angeles people tend to business. sports. champs dropped a 6-5 verdict this spring. recovering from is Dressen's choice to oppose the Ruel was in the Cleveland two finger fractures suffered What they should do is get O’Malley into a closed room and to their Richmond farmhands. in Yankees in their opener Tuesday. More Than 10,000 Expected Indians' front office before join- MEMPHIS UP). —Bob Keegan, Florida and Bob Roselli from a Dressen plans his reg- ‘Are you to to the coast? If so, what Richmond rallied for two runs to rest say: willing move The game will be transcribed ing Detroit. the Chicago White Sox’ hard split finger. Continued on Page C-3, Col. 8 should we do?’ and will go on the air at 4:30 See BASEBALL. Page C-2 “I’m willing to bet that if O'Malley can get a 99-year from College Park, or as soon
after the - lease on a piece of property he’ll put up $5 million to start Baltimore-Cincinnati lA. M \ _IL# r* WASHINGTON'S LARGEST DISCOUNT TIRE CHAIN game possible. Two Players Hurt his and finance rest." as Dan Daniels • • • arl a stadium of own the and Arch McDonald will broad- ji yOi ** * * cast over WTOP. In Coast Openers; MorKvi ire AS A CALIFORNIAN who has managed both the Giants Mftre than 10.000 are expected All Stores Open Daily A.M. to P-M. (See Address Below) and Dodgers, Leo should know whereof he speaks. And he to see Mont’s second edition per- Crowds Fall Off 5 8 9 form against the greatest By thf Associated PUBLIC TRUST BUILT OUR FIRM ¦ was saying that not only Los Angeles but San Francisco is play- Press ers that Jim Tatum produced plifyers hospi- ripe big league ball. Two went to the for Only Mike Sandusky and Jack tal yesterday as “Assuming Dodgers eventually to Los Angeles,” Pacific Coast the move Davis from the 1056 team that League baseball got under way. a man asked, “what club could San Francisco hope to get?” had a 2-7-1 record made the San Francisco downed first Port- “That I couldn’t answer,” Durocher replied. “Personally, two alumni teams. land. 3-0; Seattle beat Sacra- I believe that Horace Stoneham will have to be forced to The Varsity won the first two mento. 9-4, and Los Angeles de- Discount SALE ky games move the Giants out of New York Horace belongs to New of the series, but the feated Vancouver. 4-2. while Alumni has the Hollywood split ON FULLY GUARANTEED York. his town. I can't see moving, for instance, won last four, a double-header It’s Stoneham although last year's score with San Diego. San Diego cap- to no matter how big and nice they build a park was Minneapolis, only 14-12. But that was against tured the first game. 6-1. but the to me, “Horace once said Leo, as long as there is a the team that figured to repre- Stars won the second. 4-1. Stoneham there will be the New York Giants.' He meant it, sent the Terps. before the whole- Opening games drew only 25.- sale personnel losses that too, but he could be.forced out if the Polo Grounds isn't oc- 373 persons—s.ool less than last 0 Awdfev day the or re- year. Line curred in the fall. big First TIRES him and if the Yankees don’t the Giants The difference was In fund your money promptly." available to want Davis, captain Fred and end of San Francisco, where blustery —Joe Granville to share their stadium the 1949 team, and John Alder- weather the crowd Minneapolis, held to 6.412 “But Horace Stoneham won’t go to I'm ton, co-captain of the 1952 Terps, persons compared with 14.401 the sure,” Leo concluded. “If he moves out of New York he’ll are coaching the Alumni. iyear before. head for San Francisco After all, that's a town like New York Virtually every man on the Two Hollywood players were of ways. And, like I said, Stoneham is the New Alumni roster is a present or hurt. Shortstop Dick Smith suf- in a lot future pro. The lineup York type." will in- fered a fractured jaw and Sec- clude Stan Jones, All-Pro line- ond Baseman Forest Jacobs was *** * > FISK MW man with the Chicago Bears the shaken up in a collision as they LATER. DUROCHER WAS TO STAR as the principal Continued in Page C-3, Col. liI were chasing a blooper. FIRST-LINE TIRES i $ §// speaker at the luncheon tossed by the Touchdown Club, „„ : W.,1. F„„-Lin, B.ond-N,* NO MONEY Advertising Club and the Board of Trade. He was interesting. OPTIMISM RAMPANT AT WELCOME tl DOWN So was the head table. CHARGE IT *¦ *»¦"» The president of the Washington Gas Light Co. and his WHEEL I PlodSA wife at table. Ditto a Miss Virginia Ballou, sat the head billed 01( 5200 as the Senators’ No. 1 fan Also a Miss Lewis, house guest of Dressen Even Plotting ALIGNMENT 11 ill F| " Tubcl «» MOTE- 1,1 Mrs Clark Griffith, not to mention Ted Kluszewski and Roy cpcriAl EH of Reds. -"**• McMillan the Cincinnati *- brakes biggest Washing- 'Murder' ¥ But the individual stockholder in the of Yonkees * VAIUI 3* BLACKWALL WHITEWALL H sells ONLY FIRST LINE ton Ball Club. H. Gabriel Murphy, didn’t get an invitation By BILLFL’CHS || th*' shiny-domed mi., -7 mi*. II OR PREMIUM TIRES radio-television • * * DEI IkiCrS Nor DeOrsey, Include! tatting TIRE Su*. No Tlrr Nut. No Tlrr ,U Tn KPI IIMrIJ to sit on the dais. did C. Leo a director who Manager executive said, "you can’t go c0,10,1 Sl«» Trad, Tubr Trad, Tab* ¦¦Market lire Lo. refuses Chuck Drcssen. who ! eric, was talking when he should have been listening a few weeks home. No how you • Sailing con,bart frirr ts to compromise your safety once said "The Giants dead,” matter smart • is 1 Salting loa-in ond • 6.70.15 13.88 36.70 ! Üby selling cheoper, ,n- ago in Florida. In fact. Toastmaster Bob Wolff introduced now sees the same fate for the are.” 30.70 16.88 WHILE YOU WAIT 1 Adjust' • I ,1 ferior line tires. persons and doggone-if he didn’t forget Yankees and happily Shocking a from-and 7.10.15 33.60 14.88 40.25 i 17.88 about 500 both vows he'll Honesty V V«" 9«°rantee. Free ad- have a hand in it. Er’mo,'. • 7.60.15 | 36.95 I 16.88 44.20 19.88 •“ Murphy and DeOrsey. So the secret is out. Bassball L.I T lustments far life of lining. Murder is nasty business it • All N«k!. stud. • 8.00.15 40.15 18.88 48.15 21.88 It was Manager Birdie Tebbetts of the Reds who in- managers are not geniuses. "Put bokrrv Hudsons: alto ¦lllilliiiM^ has been said, and there was Ford • jected the name of Murphy proceedings. At con- all the managers in a hat," Leo product*, ‘34 -56 8.20x15 .65 19.88 50 00 22.88 jmm| into the the nothing angelic about way “ 41 the said, "stir ’em up * 6.40.15 28.90 13.88 34 60 16.88 -as low clusion his little address. in a the Washington manager and pull ’em STM.,I™“ 9 /j .TJ of Tebbetts threw commercial. looked , . out—there’s not that much dif- At All Stnrfn • os Mfe “If any of you want insurance,”,Birdie said, “there’s (Bill) into the faces of about 1.000 6.00x16 27 95 13.88 33 40 16.88 I ¦ ference between any of them. Guarantee,! 2 Year,. FREE! Werber in your town and I sell it, too. Let us divide the diners at the Sheraton-Park Ho- It’s the players Mounted tel yesterday that make the Mon. business" and announced manager, not the manager that thru Sal. R la K boldly: AT ALL A STORES He started to walk away and the imp in Tebbetts makes the players.” FIRST-LINE, 100-LEVEL. FAMOUS "IfI have to use six pitchers Such honesty prompted him to shout into the mike: “I almost forgot—- a game, going is downright ¦ I'm to kill the shocking, perhaps DE LUXE incidentally, there’s Murphy, too." Yankees." but Leo ap- l?:.octnno palled at what he had let slip ** * * It reminded one of Wyatt Firestone champion out, had things say Gold Seal Earp, strapping on his shooting some nice to SPECIAL BIRDIE HAD BEEN TELLING how glad he was to speak about our manager nonetheless. FITS TUBELESS or TIRE and TUBE RIMS Gold Seal Fits Tubeless or iron while giving fair warning SHOP RECONDITIONED ond ahead of Chuck Dressen and Durocher. "Before Dresscn gets "I know you got Here 1". Tub. he aims to up Dodge a man Mfr. Sug. No Trade Prict $30.70 . you ithat clean running your Mfg. Sug AA