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Show Page SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1951 THE JOURNAL 6 Old-Fashion- SPORT LIGHT 1957 Diamond Destiny Up to Veterans GRANTLAND RICE major-leagu- e ball clubs SIXTEEN way again in two of the closest-lookinpennant races the grizzled old game has seen in many seasons. In the absence of Important rookies through the last ten years, the main burden will fall upon veterans, who have been writing most of the story from one campaign to another since 1941. This means Stan Musial, Joe Ted Williams, Country Slaughter, Phil Riz-zut- Swing Modernized for Porch ed By and Phillies, rated for a photo the leading teams from both how finish, the Braves and Cardinals leagues. No one knows yet Joe brilliant can be quite annoying. Both can many games the a great ballplayer, can cause deep trouble and bring much how long anguish to the leading contenders. handle. No one knows will elbow shattered Williams Ted So can Luke Sewells Cincinnati seems Musial Stan in place. Reds who have been moving up stay set for another year to be better club ball a with younger steadily that should now be about ready. of stardom than anyone else. Ten- - and twelve-yea- r veterans cant It is quite possible that Lou Bourule this game forever. dreau will have more effect upon The Phillies and Reds have his mates than any other single most of the new material baseFor Boudreau moves' into Pee Wee ball has collected recently and player. a lethargic squad that needs waking this may begin to show for the Reese, Eddie Stank-ey- , up. If the Red Sox cant win the Bob Feller, Hal Reds this summer. It won a pennant this season, Tom Yawkey Newhouser, Ewell pennant for the Phillies a year might as well fire the entire squad With Simmons Curt Blackwell, Johnny ago. and start from scratch again. The Mize and many, around, I think the Phillies rejuvenation of the Giants will be would have won again. They many more. one of baseballs most helpful feaBaseball is now, may, anyway. tures. The game has needed them in the main, an old in weak are There spots many badly in past years. mans game with only a few younger Grantland Rica stars crowding into the picture. Wars and drafts have more than cut into its natural fiction growth. The scene has changed on a from ago year only slightly CORNER By Richord H. Wilkinson this April date. contendIn 1950 the pennant ers in the American League were New York, Boston, Decaught on to my secret without her, and youd think those NO ONE Sheila. Sheila was smart. two had been waiting for an opportroit, and Cleveland. The same four are rated in the bunt today Pretty, too. She had smoky gray tunity to get me alone. with Red Rolfes Tigers rated Say, listen, Gill said, youre eyes and titian hair and pure white to due farther back, skin. largely getting old. I mean, here weve been the loss of their star young We met at awinter sports house-part- y married six years and youre not pitcher. Art Houtteman. up in New Hampshire, and even in love. How would you know about Of these four contenders the Bosthe next Monday, ton Red Sox have drawn the strongthat? I grinned at him. back in Boston, est help in the persons of Lou I knew it! Bette cried delightI took her to an and a infielder fine Boudreau, Ive edly. Its Sheila! Hes in love with lunch. some friends Id Sheila! Oh, Jim, we think thats inspirational field leader, plus Bill like to have you grand! Shell make you a wonderWight and Ray Scarborough, two first-clas- s pitchers. meet, I said. They have an apart- ful wife! Tom Yawkey, the Red Sox owner, ment out on the Fenway. Suppose Sheilas all right. Good company. is a very stubborn person when he we run out tonight? She looked at So are the dozen other girls Ive sets out for a goal. He also has me with a sudden flash of her been bringing up here. what it takes to reach that goal, if smoky eyes, and I said quickly: Gill shrugged. O.K., Jim. Weve you give him time enough and a Sounds like a stuffy evening, I been hoping youd fall for one of few breaks. The race in the Amer- suppose. It wont be. Bette and Gill them, because youre missing some ican League among the Yankees, are O.K. Youll like them. thing not being married. Red Sox and Indians should carry Id love to go, she said. And so pWO nights after that I saw Sheila. deep into Septembers stretch. that night we called on Bette and We went to an hotel to In the National League a new Gill. 10 oclock dinner and dance. Around entry has moved into the picOn the way home Sheila said I suggested we leave and run out ture as far as the pennant race l ad a grand time, which is to Gills and Bettes. But Sheila shed is concerned. This new chalIve always marveled at Bette shook her head, and I looked at her why lenger is Leo Durochers New and Gill, because wed done prac- in some surprise. York Giants. Theyre nice people, she said. The Giants now move alongside ticallyI nothing. like them, Sheila said. like I them, but Im a little tired of with the Dodgers and the Phillies, married and they an excuse. Theyre being possibly the soundest club in their seem happy. Excuse? circuit. Chuck Dressens Dodgers They are happy. Theyve Ive heard about the other girls. have the best team in baseball, been married six years and were all excuses, but IU bet They outside of the pitchers corral. Here than when they happier theyre know it. didnt they they are weak, or at least uncertain. started. Ive known em both Now, wait a minute, I said. since high school. What is this? The Two Races Call it a game, if you like. She Well, during the six months that The National League has the followed I saw a lot f'i Sheila, and looked at me steadily. Jim, youd better chance for a keener pennant together we saw a lot of Gill and better give up. Gill happens to love race. Outside of Giants, Dodgers, Bette. One night I went up there his wife and I have an idea hell keep on loving her. -I flushed angrily. Of course he By JOE will. Who says he wont? ! MAHONEY Nobody. But you hope he wont. I hope what? What the devil are you talking about? She sighed, Oh, Jim, stop pretending. Youre in love with Bette. Youve been in love with her for so many years youve lost count. You kept bringing f .3 J pretty girls up there, hoping hed fall for one of them, hopVS k s ing shed break up their match. i Then youd have a chance with Bette. Stop! I yelled. Youre crazy! No Im not. Im quite sane. What kills me is that neither Gill nor Bette have caught on. She stopped and bit her lip. Well, its none of my affair, but Ill tell you this, Jim: Those two are about the only inspiring people Ive ever J known. And Im all for letting them stay that way. From now on, count me out. A I shrugged. O.K. Youre out. There are two dozen others out with you. But youre the first whos guessed the reason. I sighed. I Z? WHEN BOB FELLER guess Id better quit. Gill and Bette STRUCK OUT IS TIGERS Ml. CARY think if I married you Id be getting i ON THE LAST DAY OF THE MIOOUCOFF, a prize. Im beginning to agree with 1936 SEASON TO SET A MEMPHIS DENTIST them. Will you marry me? MODERN MAJOR LEAGUE RECORD, HE TURNED GOLF PRO, HAS No, said Sheila. LOST THS SAU. CAMS, 4 I. HARRY AVERAGED A HOLE SINCE JOINING EISENSTAT WAS THE WINNING PITCHER. THE Which is what a chap gets tor RANKS BACK IN 1947. having a secret like mine. g o, AFFRAY SKIPPER . . . Lt. John Blackburn, skipper of the royal navy submarine, Affray, (rapped in the mud at bottom of English channel, is a hero of World War II, and a winner of I).S.C. for daring submarine patrols. v.uv This A iivu v,i xaru old-fashion- ed porch swing is modernized for comfort, sturdiness and simplicity of construction. Tracing diagrams for parts; list of materials and detailed directions on pattern 205. 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