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Show SPORTS 1967 All-Star Game All-Star. Now, with players themselves voting, we get a more accurate, unpreju- - diced vote. Sure, there are always somedisappointed fans, but it’s a fair method. This year,as in past years, there are relatively few All-Stars who bat .300 constantly. Yet we see more and more 20-game winners among pitchers—and more one-hit games. Why? This is the “era of the pitcher”all right. There are several reasons. First, the coaching of pitchers is more intensive andbetter developed than for hitters. Second, records show batters hit better in day games — but the leagues are scheduling more and more night games. Third, teams have good relief pitchers; if the starter tires after seven innings, two or three hard-throwing firemen are ready in the bull pen. And, of course, the new parks are larger. w Looking back, what in your experientte was the single most thrilling play in an All-Star game? In 1950 at Comiskey Park, Chicago, Ralph Kiner homered in the ninth to tie the score 3-8 for the National League. Then in the 14th inning, Red Schoendienst blasted another homer that won the game — the most thrilling I've seen so far. w Whatwas yourgreatest thrill as an All-Star Player? It wasn’t a particular play. It was being named to the 1942 team when I was just 22 years old. I didn’t get a hit in my first few games and was verging on tears. Then I finally connected for a hit and — say, I guess that was myAll-Starthrill after all! I know I'll still remember it vividly next Tuesday when I’m announcing the All-Star game instead ofplaying it. The formerAll-Star great and now tv sportscaster for the dream game fields the most-asked questions about the Tuesday spectacle at Anaheim |