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Show THE JOURNAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. 1951 Page SPORT LIGHT FARM TOPICS Johnny Mize Among Baseball's All -Time Stars GRANTLAND RICE If N old friend of mine by the name of George Ade once started a slogan, hooked up with an organization, which he called "Flowers for the Living. This Is not a bad idea. I dont know what flowers ever mean to the dead. Or kind words. Or cheers. Or anything except the peace of eternal sleep. We feel that it is almost impossible to write too many kind words about an old Georgia friend known as Johnny Mize, the Demorest DeBy stroyer. Johnny has always been a large, powerfully built, rather performer destined slow-movin- g to be no part of a Ty Cobb, who a came n e i you cant spot em too many decades. Johnny Mize is one of the great power hitters of all time. And quite a fellow beyond that. The Greatest Hitters There are many styles of great hitters. Willie Keeler was one of the great place hitters. Ill have to rank Ty Cobb above the immortal just as Cobb might have been a slugger. The two next greatest hitters Ive ever seen in some 50 years of observation were Rogers Hornsby and Shoeless Joe Jackson. Cobb Ruth Hornsby Jackson, They are the four tops. After these George Sis-le- r. Sure anybody can be wrong. But whats the matter with Cobb, Ruth, Hornsby and Jack-son- ? Number of Cattle in Country Increases; Pig Crop Near Peak According to a late department of agriculture survey, the number of beef cattle and swine on the narections farms is near an e all-tim- ord. The beef-cattl- e estimates the may total 65,-400,0- by January 1, 1952. This would be 5,800,000 more than last January 1, and 7,600,000 more than at the wartime peak of 1945. Willie. Dairy cattle, a source of calf Ty was a punch hitter. He elected are the four tops in the land meat and processed meats, but not this role over the sluggers job to of They the ash, in my book. get on base. They are paying tribhitwas a natural-borJackson ute to hitters who have gotten 2,000 NATIONS CATTLE INVENTORY if youll take the word of Cobb, ter, hits. Cobb got over 4,000 hits. He Ruth and MILLIONS Speaker. Years ago on raalso stole close to 900 bases. dio interviews each one told me 90 Babe Ruth was the power hitter. that Jackson was the greatest hitter 85 Babe might have been a .400 hitter he had ever seen. n 80 ghboring are now producing nearer to total capacity than most family farms. use more adThey are vanced technology, and are more nearly balanced. Therefore, these show few opportunities for further increase in efficiency. During the war an enormous shift took place from small to larger family farms. This shift enabled the larger family farms to take advantage of gains for mechanization. There is doubt, however, that large farm efficiencies continue beyond the point at which the farm gains full advantage of mechanization. Beyond the size of the fully, mechanized and family,1 of labor hired the farm problem e, up-to-da- te intervene. 75 The future of agriculture depends on increasing production on larger 70 Georgia village. Johnny reported family farms. 65 Greensboro slightly over 21 years ago. He was EARLY FALL brisked the air. The 17 then the little years old. Today he is on surrounding his way to 40. church was caked with brown fallen Johnny lost three years of base- leaves and in the sky, a bright sun ball in the Navy, 1943, 1944 and darted behind a cloud. term which cost 1945, a three-yea- r "Such a perfect day Nell thought, his record at least 100 or more "Everything is on its good behavior home runs. Possibly 150 home runs, fpr Steve and Mary. since he was hitting at that clip She folded her hands in her lap after he had surrendered his Navy and relaxed in her seat. The orcap. ganist softly beAround 15 years ago, St. gan playing the Louis tried to pass Mize along melto Cincinnatis Reds. Johnny ody. An unexpecthad a bad knee and the Reds ed tear started turned him back. At that time down Nells cheek. everyone thought Mize was Thats right, she told herself. through a fine power hitter "Go ahead and cry. Make a fool of with a bad leg. So Mize had to move back to the yourself and bawl like a baby. ForCardinals. He began hitting home get about your plan to seem calm. runs without losing any time. He "The church looks lovely. Isnt also began winning a flock of ball it beautiful? someone whispered. so perfect. is games. "Everything The Cardinals, meaning Mr. "Yes Nell thought, "Lovely, Rickey, sold Mize to the Giants in the white flowers, the fern, 1942, nine years ago. They figured I musnt everything perfect. Mize was all through, a washed-u- p be sad. I should be happy for slugger. Steve, for this is what he wants. Mize gave the Giants 26 home It seems so sudden though . . . runs that season. But he gave them his getting married. Just yes51 home runs in 1947 and 40 home terday he was only a boy interruns in 1948. Those were the two ested in boats, automobile enyears he tied Ralph Kiner, the gines, camping out in the woods 'Pirate slasher, now the best of all for weekends. Is he ready for a hitters. Mize was sent the home-ru- n wife, a family? Oh, my Steve, to Kansas City in 1950. He was I love you. But I would not hold brought back to hit 25 home runs you back. Not if this is your that year. happiness. You have chosen 35 Mize was when he tied Kiners Mary and she is lovely. I would not fight to keep you for mymarch the second time; Kiner was 25. Thats the type of hitter Johnny self, though I cant imagine Mize happens to be. He could spot what my life will be now, without you. em 10 years and handle em. But pre-weddi- ' department country from at 7 Handy Tool Hangers The opening strains of the wedding march sounded. People stood. There was the rustle of new dresses, the sound of feet shuffling on the floor. Nell felt stiff. She pulled herself up, put one hand on the back of the pew before her. There was Steve, standing by the altar, his face slightly flushed, looking toward the back of the church. His eyes were bright waiting for Mary. Nell remembered seeing that brightness in his eyes so many times before. She remembered how she had watched him often when he was only a small boy, playing with skates and toy pistols. As he grew, so did her love for him. Nell thought "Only yestefday You were mine. Now you will never be mine again. Mary will hear your questions, solve your problems, be there when you need help. She is your life now. I have given you all I have to give. I only hope you will remember me, Steve, remember me with a smile. I will always love you and cherish the happiness you gave to me. MARY was coming down the aisle. seemed surrounded by a faint glow. Nell trembled slightly at the sighs of the admiring congregation. Mary was indeed a vision. By the altar, Steve was leaning forward, tense. There was that eager expression on his face that Nell re- membered so well. she "The picnic thought. "You took me by the river for a picnic and we carried your You old portable phonograph. played your favorite records laughed at me trying to learn about jive. That eager alive look you have now. We were so happy Steve. You kissed my cheek and told me I was your girl There would never be another girl for you. Thats what you said, Steve remember? Now the couple stood ogether, facing the altar. Nell heard the words that tied Steve and Mary together for a lifetime, unable to control a soft sob. "Mary, Mary make him happy. Its up to you now." Then it was over. The organ sounded again and Nell watched the couple turn, start for the door, laughing. Steve clasped Marys hand and they brushed by Nell. "He doesnt even see me Nell thought "He didnt even look. Outside a photographer was taking pictures. Nell lifted her chin, tried a bright smile. She walked up to Steve who was standing alone while Mary posed for her picture. "Darling she whispered It was perfect. I am so happy. He leaned and kissed her "Thank you, Sweetheart he said. Then his arm stole about her waist and he hugged her. "Im rather happy myself he said and then he looked deep in her eys. "I guess its the most perfect day in my life, Mom. 50 1945 1950 1951 1952 f Est.) The above chart gives an indication of the upward curve of beef production In the nation during the past few years. significant as a source of beef, are excluded from these figures. With this rise in beef cattle, all. cattle would increase from the 80.000.- 000 level of 1950, and the 84,200,000 level of 1951, to between and 91,000,000. The department estimated the 90.000.- 000 1951 pig crop, which will come to market from the middle of September on, is the second highest in the nations history. The crop is estimated at 106,000,000 pigs, or 5 per cent greater than the 1950 crop. Pork production, 5 to 10 per cent larger than last year, is expected to continue until next March. Chickens, too, are at record levels. Larger Family Farms Hope Of American Agriculture The future of American agriculture and the possibility of it meeting increasing production demands, depends largely on the hope of increasing the size of family farms to take full advantage of mechanization. This, In brief, is the opinion of the bureau of agricultural economics after an analysis of what happened to make possible increased production during World War II. Large farms, the bureau reported, Sawcff&t ifuA Mdt, Here is an idea for the gardener who never has a place to hang up his tools. Bore holes, at a slant, in a' piece of 1 by 4 board. Drive old clothes pins in holes and saw off portruding ends at back. Nail the board up on a wall where tools are kept and hang up your tools. venient and practical. Its con- Dyed Mulches Suggested As Aid to Garden Beauty Mrs. Phil Patterson of Colorado came up with a new idea in the current issue of The Farm Journal. She suggested dying garden mulch to harmonize with the colors in your flower plot. A package of vegetable dye, mixed with water, would dye a great amount. Mulches have been recommended for years as the home gardeners best friend. Now, it will add to the beauty of your gaiden. 10-ce- nt Yerkes Opening Yerkes Observatory was opened at Williams Bay, Wisconsin, 1897. . siPounrscfDiPiE By Joe MAHONEY U.Y GOODMAN pb&s.on demand (T. Dn 1047 THERE WERE 459 DEAD TURF RECORD. OF THE TIES, 124 WERE FOR WIN. 125 FOR PLACE , 133 FOR THE SHOW POSITION AND 77 FOR HEXTS-- A FOURTH PLACE. -OLD FINTAUNO LUIRO, NISH ELECTRICIAN, SET AN UNOFFICIAL SKI JUMP RECORD LAST MARCH WHEN HE SOARED FEET AT OBERSTDORGG, GERMANY. 456 t r How tflpnsai TOOTHPICKS BY HAROLD ARNETT LOCATE NAIL HOLES IN NEWLY PAPERED WALLS TO SAVE DRILLING NEW HOLES. DRIVEN INTO EACH HOLE, THE TOOTH PICKS PUNCTURE THE NEW PAPER AS IT IS PASTED DOWN. |