PAGE SIX UNION PRESS.COURIER Thursday, April 26th, 1945, OF SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS ACTIVITIES LOCAL BASEBALL MOSSCREEK DEFEATS SPANGLER 7-6 Mosscreek epened their new season last Sunday by copping a 7-6 victory in eleven innings over the Spangler Polish Club. Mosscreek outhit the Spangler team 14-10 but had to come from behind to score single tallies in the seventh and eighth innings to send the game into overtime. Moss Creek .... 101 002 110 01-7-14-2 Spangler 101 122 000 00-6-10-2 Lineups: Moss Creek-—Veil ss; Da- vidson 3b; J. Baron 1b; G. Hromoluk 2b; Richardson p; Hudak c; Wilburn If; Kay rf; Link cf; Toth If. Spangler—Wilks 2b; P. Polly cf; Basile ss; Lafno 3b; Capp 1b; Ber- nard rf; Trybus p; Spotts c¢; J. Polly i, oe dk ok kok MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL. The fourth war-time Major League baseball season got under way last Tuesday, April 17, and despite dis- ~ The SHOE RATION STAMP — Today’s Magic Carpet Youll go a long way on your shoe ration stamp—when you use it for a pair of Massagics. With resilient air cushion and flexible Arch Lift — their ADDED COMFORT gives the extra value. couraging weather 100,593 fans turn- ed out to witness the opening games. This was the first season of 24 years that major baseball was with- out the guiding hand of the late com- missioner Kenesaw M. Landis. The opening Washington game ag- ainst the New York Yankees sched- uled for Monday, April 16th, dedicat- ed to Franklin Roosevelt, was forced to postpone their game due to the wet and chilly weather, but all the clubs opened on the following day. On Friday ,in the Memorial game for the late President, the Yankees defeated the Washington Senators 6 to 3 ,and Sam Rayburn, speaker of the House, stood in front of the pres- idential box and threw the first ball. A throng of 24,494 stood as Un- dersecretary of War Patterson, Will Harridge, American League Presi- dent; Walter Johnson, one time great pitcher for the Washington Senators and Clark Griffith, the owner of the Washington Club, led the march to the flag pole for the ceremonies, fol- lowed by a minute of silent prayer in memory of the man who befriended baseball. At Shibe Park, where Connie Mack started his 51st season as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, and his 61st year in organized baseball, an appropriate touch marked the open- ing. Philadelphia’s mayor, Bernard Samuel, did not throw out the first ball but allowed a patient of the Phil- adelphia Naval Hospital to make the throw. This hero was Seamon First Class Nicholas Rodecker of Long Is- land, who lost a leg aboard a de- stroyer in the Pacific. At the Philadelphia National Lea- | gue home opener on April 20, Private | First Class John Rizner of Forest | City, Pa., i patient at Valley Forge | Hospital, tossed the first ball. He | spent 13 months in the Pacific and played for Bradford in the Poney Le- ague before joining the armed forces. Seven major league records were set on the opening day, six of these by Mel Ott, manager of the New York Giants. The first time Ott bat- ted he set a new National League mark by being with one club (20 years). The previous record was 19 by Gabby Hartnett, with the Chicago Cubs. Ott also broke five of his own records: he walked twice to make his lifetime total 1631: His R. B. IL (runs batted in) in the first inning gave him a total of 1778; his double in the sixth gave him 1026 extra base hits and his three runs scored rais- ed his total to 1787. George Metkovich, Boston Red Sox, set an American League record and ‘tied Dolph Camilli’s National League are | Browns are the team to beat in the American League.” Frankie Sinkwich, Georgia Univer- EX-SERVICEMEN sity All-American football player of WANT SPORTS. 1941 and 1942 was inducted into the Ex-servicemen, now attending the |Army. recently. Sinkwich played pro- Penn State College, under the G. I.|fessional football for the Detroit Bill of Rights, favor continuance of [Lions in 1943 and 1944. College Sports, but are strongly op- Jd Barrow, the former New York posed to intersectional competition, (Yankees owner disclosed that he had because of the resulting burden on [rejected the games greatest honor— transportation facilities. high commissioner of baseball. “Keep college sports going,” was| Barrow who will be 77 said that the typical reply of one Ex-G.I., who [if he was 10 years younger he would added, ‘the only restriction I would [like the position, but due to his age impose would be on travel, which al- he is definitely out of the running. ready is overburdened and which, if | Pete Gray, one armed outfielder I had my way, would be reserved al- |of the St. Louis Browns wrenched his most exclusively for the boys in the [shoulder as he fell and rolled over in service.” making a catch against the Tigers Ten ex-G.I’s at State College, said last Wednesday. He was out of the they were seeking positions on the lineup but Luke Sewell, manager, athletic teams. said he would be back in the lienup Almost to a man, the ex-service-|shortly as the injury was not serious. men said efforts should be made to| Joe Cronin, manager of the Boston restrict schedules so that travel will Red Sox fractured his right leg be reduced to a minimum. They |last Thursday in a game against the frowned on intersectional contests, |New York Yankess. and suggested that all competition be re Yo restricted to institutions within the WHAT ABOUT GERMANY same state or neighboring states. By RUTH TAYLOR ok ok ok ok PITTSBURGH PIRATES’ SCHEDULE. Everyone else has ventured an opin- The official National League base- |jon as to what must be done with ball schedule shows that the Pitts- Germany, so here is my two cents burgh Pirates fared not too badly in worth, their home game slate. The Buccos| my, 54yice given to date ranges all will play 14 night games at Forbes |i, oo Hr ln Ce for Field, 11 Sunday doubleheaders, and |, «qq misguided people,” to a Nazi- two holiday double headers. ... |like-cry for revenge. But it seems to On Memorial Day the Pirates will | yo that the one thing that has been hook up with the Brooklyn Dodgers |,yerlooked is—what are we trying at Forbes Field and on Flag Day, on |, accomplish? Do we want another June 14th, will play the Chicago war? Or do we want a peace based Oubs in a double game at Forbes |,non a firm foundation of justice. Field. : To those who plead for leniency, I The Pittsburgh team, although | 4 olin willing to on losing their first two contests to the |. "J ; oy) your own town and let Cincinnatti Reds, seem to have con-| ; voc and “murderers loose upon fidence over their pennant prospects. |v, wn family?” To those who President Bill Benswanger said, |o.. for revenge, I would recommend “We have our best squad since 1938. | (1s seventh verse of the eighth chap- Counting the opposition, this is the ter of St. John. finest chance we've had in seven| gome aqvocate the backing of an years. The entire team seems to have | 4nti_Nazi group. That is good—pro- the pennant fever. ., | vided the group comes from within, While other clubs have been hit ang has established its good faith by hard by the draft, the Pirates have |qrect action against the Nazis. This practically every veteran back from |cannot be a group from without or last year except War Workers Al under foreign domination for as such Rubeling, Ray Starr and Pete Cosca- (it cannot with the German people. vart. Benswanger remarked that dur- |The regeneration must come from ing spring training at Muncie, Indi- | within. We must, as Lord Vansittart ana, he especially liked the work of |put it, break Germany of its national Al Gionfriddo in the outfield, Bill fallacy that only the weak repent. To Rodgers and Vic Barnhart, all from [which he added: “There are just men the Albany team of last year. in Germany, but they are always “Rip Sewell, Max Butcher and Nick | out.’ Strincevich with Al Gerhauser ac- Although the public does not realize quired in a trade for Vince DiMaggio, | it, organized German trade unions comprise a formidable pitching staff were the first group to be destroyed that should keep opposing batters |by Hitler. Next came the Jews. Then plenty worried.” the Catholics. From the scattered *EERE remnants of the democratic elements NEGROS PICKET may come the rebirth of Germany- - NEW YORK YANKEES but the move must come from them. Approximately 20 Negros, carry-| All we can do is to give them the ing signs which said, “If we can pay, (opportunity to act. We cannot per- why can’t we play” and “If we can |mit the continued enslavement of the stop bullets, why not balls.” They worker and leave free the industrial- marched around Yankee Stadium for |ists and the Junkers. Nazism is only the opening game last Tuesday with today’s mask of German imperialism. Here is a warning from the past: with less expense and profits go, kkk BLATT BROTHERS GR AND THEATRE PATTON Fri., Sat., April 27-28 BEST-SELLER BY Tig | tT {LOVED BEST Aury, THE BE Le ReLOVED “My iene Uy, ,,,'OR OF Mary, O'Hara's SON OF FLICKA = [HUNDERHEAD, NIALL ® PRESTON FOSTER | RITA JOHNSON Also News and Cartoon Sun., Mon., Apr. 29-30 Far WIA; Matinee Sunday at 2:30 ~ 4 7) or WARNER HIT? ww WALTER BRENNAN- LAUIGEN BACALL DOLORES MORAN - Hoacy carmichaeL - A HOWARD HAWKS Production Screen Play by Jules Furthman and William Faulkner Also News and Cartoon | record by making three errors in one [the Boston Red Sox. | inning. Russ Derry, New Rork Yank-| The pickets were led by two of- j 1 ee outfielder, equalled an opening day ficers of the League for Equality in |for the settlements of the accounts of mark by hitting two home runs ag-|Sports and Amusements. [this terrible war. Justice is what ainst Boston, one with the bases fill- | EE EE | Germany shall have. But it must be | THREE NEGRO PLAYERS | justice for all. There must be justice “Justice is the only possible basis Tuesday, May 1 ed. : LU X F A B EF RG J 5 Pete Gray, one-armed outfielder | GIVEN WORKOUTS for the dead and wounded, and for for the St. Louis Browns, showed pro- | The Boston Red Sox last week gave | all those who have been orphaned and players: {bereaved that Europe might be freed | was forced to close up altogether near |. ctor. Sam Jethrol of, St. Louis, | What will we do?” Frances Langford, Guy Kibbee ond baseman | permanent even if the knife cuts Take care of your Studebaker in srvice sr ig Sd Germany In the society of rations. ——V — also y mise of being a major league star. | kouts to three Negro |osreans : h ih Dyed Fr Pasadi al. russian despotism. It was MEN S SHOP Baseball has been most fortunate |r, rie Robinson of Pasedina, Cal, [irom Bry 3 bop Rr Ta BARNESBORO, PA. |the end of the first world war. j ‘ 2g TO - [ : ; Mo. and Erie, Pa., 1944 Negro-Am | We cornet sd we do no = The fans today, despite the sight | ican League batting champion, and | Gestroy rg ey iy 3 in Stars of the Negro National League. | Joe Cronin, expressed interest IN| jeep. The German people must earn the work of Robinson, a former their way back to health. Until they the Kansas City Monarchs of the Ne- ? : |gro American League. Japan reports that the ‘20-year- dail war” plan has gained support among | SPORT PICKUPS [an classes of people. While their im- The Cincinnati Reds have had 27 | agination is running away with them, | 7! managers since 1876, Bill McKech- | 59 are the Yanks. & nie, the present boss, is starting his | eighth year. The Reds have won 619 games and lost 425 under Deacon Bill. Roy Cullenbine, Cleveland outfield- er is playing third base. In 1911 Ty Cobb hit .420 to win the American League batting crown. The next year he hit .410 to win again. Al Lopez, the Pirate veteran catcher, has caught 1,714 games in 16 years in the majors. Sgt. Hugh Mulcahy, the Phillie pitcher who was the first active ma- jor leaguer to be inducted into the service, is now conducting a service. men’s center in Manilla. Mulcahy went into the service in 1941. Hugh Devore, the new head foot- ball coach at Notre Dame is the 18th | head coach in the 56-year history of | Notre Dame football. During these | years the Irish teams have won 341 | games, lost 75 and tied 27. | Vic Barnhart, the Pirate Rookie | in the pagt four war years. The sport |; T a d base- pag y POT" | former U. C. L. A. football an | 1919. Our sentimentalists destroyed it. | of many new players, are supporting : 73113 delphia, sec- { : 5 | Marvin Williams of Philadelphia, lout th : the game. The teams are operatin . Phils 1. jou e cancer at the heart of that Pp g of the Philadelphia | _,..' This time the cure must be ¢ A | J Army lieutenant who was 31 months have done so, there is no place for Dixie amboree kkkkE Charles Starrett, Vi Athens, in “Cowboy From Lonesome River” Wed., Thurs., May 2, 3 YOU WILL WANT Caludette Colbert A COPY OF THIS Fred MacMurray BOOKLET in “Recap, retrend 22d repair right ” warns the Office of Defense Youre only a foot from trouble... check your brakes / Transportation. Yes, tires will be scarce in the coming months—and so will batteries, according to the War Production Board. Don’t take chances with your Studebaker or any other make of car. Have it checked regularly—more frequently now than ever before. Watch out for faulty wheel alignment, sluggish engine performance, worn-down brake lin- ings—all lead to trouble. Get Stude- baker More Mileage Service and safeguard your car. Studebaker Authorized Service Albright Service Station, Patton, Pa. Studebaker « . . Peacetime builder of fine cars and trucks from Albany, is the ton of Clyde | Barnhart, one-time Pirate outfielder. Arthur Donovan, the New York | fight referee recently told a group of | |boxing writers he is against scoring | [fights by the point system advocated | |by Col. E. Eagan, chairman of the | [New York State Athletic Commis- [sion, but that he favored the round- | by-round method of judging them. { Jack Johnson, one time heavy- !weight boxer is appearing now as a | wrestling referee. | Tony Janiro, 18-year-old Golden |Gloves graduate out of Youngstown, {Ohio, is the new rave of the New | York fight fans. Janiro has won 33 out of 34 bouts. Lee Oma, the has-been heavyweight | who came back, drew down 321% per cent for his end of his recent bout with Tami Mauriello in New York. | The gate amounted to over $100,000. | Connie Mack said “The St. Louis Do your post-war plans call for the installation of a telephone on your farm? 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