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Show THE JOURNAL Page 6 - FARM TOPICS SPORT LIGHT Diamond Game Tough in the Home Stretch By SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 193, " GRANTLAND RICE THERE are two vital physical that make baseball what it is, and these two have to be hitting and pitching. In this connection it might interest you to know that the waning season of 1951, now into August, Is offering the best competition in both departments that we have seen in some time. Who will be the best hitters and the best pitchers in the two big leagues? The percentage duel in the National League at the moment gives you Stan Musial, Jackie Robinson and Richie Ash burn. Wyrostek and Campanella follow in order. Stan Musial is still the one to beat. The Cardinal entry is close to 30 points above his 1950 mark, but Ashburn has crashed the Musial-Robinsoparty with his best year. In the American League we have Coan of Washington, Minoso of Chicago, Fain of the Athletics, Kell of the Tigers, Williams of the Red Sox and Avila of the Indians. These have been under a blanket most of the route. There is no way to give you a guess here, although Ted name. Williams is the Ted came from around .215 to move into this company. He then had three hitless games and dropped back, but he is due to be dangerous all the way. anteroom is now The home-ru- n well filled. In the National League we have Gil Hodges and Ralph Kiner setting the pace, but Musial, Westlake, Campanella, Snider, are still Thomson and Pafko, Mays well grouped. Kiner, the Pittsburgh Exploder, should get the call. It should be Musial and Kiner again, just as it has been before. Kiner is a natural slugger. There was a time when Hodges was putting on a runaway, until Kiner spotted the interloper and set out in pursuit. crown In the A.L. the home-ru- n isnt quite up to the older league. A young fellow by the name of Gus Edward Zernial of the Athletics, picked up in a trade with the White g man in the Sox, is the group, unless Ted Williams breaks loose later. Texan, had Zernial, a 29 home runs last season. He is exactly the type the White Sox could use at this moment. Wertz of the Tigers and Robinson of the White Sox are not too far away. mark they must win from eight to The Pitching Race Since pitching is rated from 70 to per cent of winning or losing baseball, the ranking here is of even greater significance. Who will be tops of the two leagues? In the National we have Preacher Roe, Don Newcombe and possibly Ralph Branca of the Dodgers; Sal Maglie of the Giants; Church and Roberts of the Phillies; Staley of the Cardinals; Dickson of the Pirates and Spahn of the Braves. Big Newcombe is probably the best pitcher in his league, although Roe is right along side. Newcombe started slowly, but he has been moving in a hurry the last six weeks. Those who still have a chance to win 20 or more games in the N.L. are Roe, Newcombe, Staley, Maglie, Jansen, Roberts but most of them wont. To top the 75 20-ga- ten games in the next two months, which is considerable winning. Roe and Newcombe should be kick-inwith that Dodger collection supplying the runs. It makes a heavy difference which team you are pitching for. Gerald Staley of the Cardinals has had a big year. So has Dickson of the Pirates a poor ball club. The amazing Bob Feller is still king of American League pitchers. s, Dont forget that Feller threw his first ball for Cleveland back in 1938, 15 years ago. He is still one of the greats. On the record, Garver of the Browns is the top man. He is crowding Feller, but Garver is pitching for the Browns, not for the Indians. Just back of these we have Raschi, Reynolds and Lopat of the Yankees, Garcia of the Indians and Parnell of the Red Sox. Praying Mantis Is One of U. S. Farmer's Odd But Good Friends The Praying Mantis (see sketch below), is one of the oddest of all friends of man. Three inches or more in length, green or brown, the mantis suggests some prehistoric monster in miniature. In perfect silence, it awaits the coming of each new victim, its spined forelegs folded meekly in an attitude of prayer. Once the victim is within reach, these forelegs shoot out, the blades snap shut, and the prey Is held as helpless as though it were caught in a toothed steel trap. Thus the insect that will kill many of the pests that harm American of Coronet magazine. The mantis is driven by an al- - ferent types of oak trees whose autumn colors vary from muted rose to brilliant scarlet. The hard maple also makes an excellent shade tree. For screening and boundary plantings, most woodlands offer ac assortment of evergreens which will fit well Into the landscaping plan of most rural homemakers Goose Pelts n best-know- n best-lookin- ld hunger for living victims. So valuable is the insatiable hunger of the mantis for caterpillars, beetles and moths, that in many parts of the country people s in their garplace their dens. It will eat bumblebees, crickets, houseflies, grasshoppers, spiny caterpillars, hornets, cabbage butterflies, Japanese beetles and even Black Widow spiders. The mantis is entirely harmless to man. Its appetite is probably the farmers greatest ally in his battle against insects and bugs. Special care should be taken not to destroy them. most-unendin- g RED hair fairly bristled as he stalked up the pathway to Attorney Dentons spacious home. Any other time freckle-face- d Jimmie would have jumped lightly over the low cypress hedge that separated the two homes but not today! Glancing over his shoulder, Jimmie could see his Dad watching from the dining room window, in all probability chuckling over the predicament old gabby Denton was - - in. It was, in fact, JIMMIES Q-Minu- ha?t,d te QP Fiction sent Jimmie on this errand. Son, you go right over to Dentons and tell him exactly what happened. breath, he continued, his words crisp and defiant, What can be done about it, sir? The attorney smiled, "Well, Jimmie, that shouldnt be too difficult. It appears to me you have an excellent case against the dogs mas- ter. You whatsoever Is that Denton, it mie was should have no trouble in collecting. . right, Sir? well, Mr. was YOUR dog! Jim- elated this was much easier than hed figured. Oh my dog Rex, eh? Well, Jimmie, in that case Ill be glad to pay the costs. How much was the roast? Denton reached for his bill- fold. chuckled to himself, This easy one! Im doing okeh Hes legally bound to pay off he even bettern Pop could do, I cant very well talk himself out of bet! loud he said Attorney Out his of one with this any cost of the roast is a the Denton, Jimmie phrases! minor matter theres my time goknew his Dad and Attorney Denton and back forth and Jimmie had been friendly enemies in many ing his shoulders, my injured a legal battle; he also knew the squared g Denton usually bested reputation. No one will trust me to his Dad. But hed show Denton to- deliver things for them now and thats how I earn my money! day! That should do it, Jimmie AtGood afternoon, Jimmie, That thought proudly, ought to torney Denton smiled as he opened to me bring enough get a the door, what brings you here as well as pay hat, and why so serious, son?" Mom the roast. for Without bothering to return Attorney Denton looked thoughtthe Attorneys friendly greeting I guess ful, Jimmie took a deep breath and on me all got youve points, Jim, plunged in: Mr. Denton, while How are much the boy. total my I was in the bakery today, a big damages? dog jumped up on my bike carMentally figuring, Three-fift- y rier and stole a rib roast and for the roast and two-fift- y for ran away with it! Catching his the hat. Jimmy replied briskSix dollars. Sir, should ly, Joe cover all costs. Dad would be MAHONEY proud of him hed shown the attorney he wasnt so smart after all! Denton looked down at the minor duplicate of his old friend Judge Reed, then slowly opened his bill- JIMMIE fast-talkin- The modern goose may not be able to lay a golden egg, but there seems to be gold in her skin. The model above displays two sample goose pelts. Through a recently-develope- d process, goose skins are tanned, then the down is dyed. The result is an incredibly soft, warm pelt which has captured the Interest of the fashion world and promises to bring gold to geese raisers. Possible uses include deluxe power puffs (already being made), trim for negligees, dresses, baby shoes, hats, and bathing suits. egg-case- Nearby Woodlands Offer Stock for Landscaping Nearby woodlands offer a variety of nursery stock for rural families who may be planning to landscape their grounds to improve the view through their picture windows. Many of these plantings can be fitted into an overall landscaping plan so they bring out a sizable saving to the rural homemaker. A number of plantings are common to woodlands in many sections. Some examples are rhododendron, dogwood, scotch pine, hlly, pine and laurel, all of which are used extensively in landscaping plans. In addition, there are a variety of trees which may be used for shade. The American elm, which affords excellent shade, is found in many sections. There are also several varieties of ash as well as the dif Strange Disease Strikes Henderson Swine Herds Farmers in the area around Henderson, Kentucky, have lost more than 1,000 hogs from a disease which veterinarians so far have been unable to identify definitely. The disease has been found in the Henderson area during the summer for the past several years, and each year the number of swine affected has increased. Over 150 herds have been treated so far this summer, vets reported. Petroleum Tax Federal excise taxes on petroleum products totaled more than in the 1950 fiscal year. $665,-000,0- SIPlPTrSDIPlZ Rev. Bob If fold. WAS THE SECOND MAN IN THE WORLD TO POLE VAULT 15 FEET CORNELIUS WARMERDAM WAS THE FIRST BUT IN Yf 1951 BOB CLEARED 15-- 17 SINCE THEN HE HAS SOARED 15 FEET TIMES & 4 SINCE THAT HEIGHT IS COMPARMILE ABLE TO THE AND FOUR-MINUT- E IS A FEAT THAT WILL LONG STAND OUT IN TRACK AND FIELD ANNALS.' IT wJ&Y ill iMhaT is FORFEITED op a the score GAME BASEBALL .j ((&$)) 0 Olb On 1893, ANDY BOWEN, A LIGHTWEIGHT, FOUGHT A FIGHT THAT LASTED 110 ROUNDS AND LESS THAN 60 DAYS LATER HAD ANOTHER BATTLE THAT WENT fiS ROUNDS'. Thank you Sir! Jimmie thrust the six crisp one dollar bills into his pocket while making a quick, but dignified, move toward the exit. In his haste to get away, Jimmie fumbled with the door knob most anxious that the attorney didnt see the smile he was trying to hide. He was pleased as punch with himself, and awfully anxious to show Dad how well hed come off. Nothing to it at all if you use your head, Jimmie thought gleefully to himself as he stepped out on Dentons porch. Just a moment Jimmie, Dentons suave voice interrupted his Didnt you forget someflight, thing? No no, sir, I dont think so. Jimmie glanced around he hadnt brought anything with him not even a hat. "Well, Sir, thanks again, and goodbye! But, Jimmie you HAVE forgotten something. My legal fee for advice. That wilj be two dollars and fifty cents ! : v MAKE REMOVING DRAPES FROM SHALLOW CORNICES MORE CONVENIENT BY HINGING THE FACING BOARD OF THE CORNICE. 00 |