The Express from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania • Page 14

Lock Haven, January. 31, 1962 Phillies' Mauch Has High Hopes for Amaro Refurn (AP) Manager Gene Mauch is sure of two things-; (1) His Philadelphia Phillies won't finish 10th in die ex- the ball park. Carpenter, Quinn and Mauch are determined it won't happen again. Mauch bases his hopes for Impended National League and, (2) on the off-season ac "We'll win a helluva lot more quisition of power hitter Roy games than we did last year." Sievers, a .295, 93 RBI, 27 home Mauch, here for conferences run performer for the bhicago with General Manager John Quinn While Sox in 1961; third baseman sat down with newsmen and dis-jAndy Carey, utility inficlders Bil- cussed frankly, the future of what ly Consolo and Frank Torre, and many exports described last year'general improvement of the club's as one of the worst teams in younger players. baseball history.

The Phillies won 47 and lost 107 The manager, however, is concerned about in 1961, no record, but enough to'shortstop Ruben Amaro gels out send owner Bob Carpenter to his lot the service in time for the fishing haunts more often Amaro, a brilliant fielder, is the keystone of the Phillies' infield, "Amaro must have been the most improved player in the majors last says "He moved in a couple of steps at short and became a star. He also became a tough hitter." If Amaro doesn't get the "hardship discharge" he's appealed for. the 1962 Phillies inficla probably lineup with Sievcrls at first, Tony Taylor, second; Consolo, shortstop, and Carey at third. Don the outfielder acquired from Los Angeles, is going to give third base a try, Johnny Callison and Tony Gon- zalez, the left handers, figure to play in the outfield along, with he doesn't play third Covington, and the rookie who has club officials starry-eyed, Ted Savage. A triple crown win- iner in the International League jlast says Mauch, a little'of Mays and i(Jackie) Robinson in him." Art Mahaffey' Chris Short Jim Owens and rookies Paul Brown, Ed Kecgan and Marcclino are expect- led to lead the pitching stalf.

and Quinn express grenl hopes for Dwight Sieblor, a right jhandcr up from Buffalo. You're on Third Minor League Baseball Dies Unmourned Death By JACK HAND Associated Press Sports Writer An o'dlimer, back for a visit to jScranton, entered a ling supermarket in the jaroa. Sometliing about the neigh- jhorhood looked familiar. I "Say, wasn't the old Scranton ihall park somewhere around IhereV" he asked, the man at the 'OKAY, SANDY, NOW IT'S UP TO YOU AND YOUR MAGIC POTION. LETS SEE YOU set.

WOWTWEBCWABLt SNOWMM4IMTSUP OUR ELFIN BERRIES! register. "Mister, you are third base." standing on adelphia drew only 990,000 in the National League in 1961). In 1953, local owners finally gave up the struggle. For nine years tfiere has been no professional baseball in this anthracite area. The stadium, gleaming pride of the coal regions when it was built, has disappeared.

The last owner sold the steel stands, seats and even the Scoreboard. They were moved to Richmond, to be- When people say baseball is fad- ling they' point to places like Scranton where a booming minor I could get away from 1 went to the ball game. It was a shame they had to give Scranton may or may not be typical. Its population has shrunk in recfenf years, largely because of the decline of the c6al business in an era of gas and oil. But its problems are the problems of many other areas where the minors are blighte'd and baseball survives only by remote control.

Joe Butler, sports editor of the THE EXPRESS lucky to get enough to pay for the baseballs. The people do go see-the softball teams." slate of health major and minor. SAVE 4c UP TO Over Other Premium Gai SUNOCO Plus II Green Stamps TURNER'S B58 420 Bellcfonte Ate. come part of a new stadium remembers the that city. Thus ended the dream park that drew 16,386 Scranton- I I.X/l* I IS- V.

i i icasuc franchise declined and to its dedication in 1940. finally died several years ago. In Scranton's team in the A Eastern League played before 317,000 fans at home. (Phil- SOW LING Down the street there was a gas station where a visitor stopped to golden years of the Boston Red Sox's reign in Scranton. So Does Chic Keldman, sports editor of the Scranton -Tribune.

"The Eastern League?" said check directions. A middle-aged Butler. "We used to get calls for jj) MM (B 03 I CAVJT LET I TnE AAESS HAL 1 FOK COFFEE- SA'S. HE 5TAYS 700LON3 HAViWe COFFEE MERE IM THE OFFICE- WAS A BAP IPEAi TOO I CUT OUT COrFEE I ESCeAKS PAPER MILL Vending 8 0 Mixers iPipe Shop 5 3 JAH Sars 3 5 0 0 i Bouncers 0 (Finishers 0 8 Scores and Points Won man, obviously the owner, greeted the customer. Soon the conversation switched to baseball.

"Do you miss baseball?" the visitor asked. "Listen, I was one of the real fans," thn attendant said. "Baso- jball was my recreation. Any time Bald Eagle Rifle league a year or two. But no more.

We use the line scores. Nobody talks about the Eastern League around 'here. "There is great big league in-, terest, probably more bhan ever. But I doubt if the minors ever can come here. "There used to be talk and one or two meetings were held but not in a long time.

Especially, since we don't have a ball park any more." Both Butler and Feldman agree the TV invasion helped knock out the local franchise. Yankee games Salesmen! Travelers! Guests! 24 Comfortable Rooms Bridal Suite Family Suites Haven Motel Phone 726-3101 At 3-Way Lights, Mill Hall. At Country Club Lane Sachetti, 95; R. Ergot; 94; C. Probst, 93; F.

Berficld, 92; can be picked up direct from the Mixers Kephart, 91; M. Geisc, 91; York outlet on a local moun- Bouncers £dg 90; total: tain the gamc-ofrlhe-week I All Stars 3 3 i telecasts, plus an endless array Pipe Shop 5 Loganton G. Walizer, 97; 8 822-878-890-2590 gard) 94; DaJ 94; the appetite for 1 Finishers 0 732 91 791 2314 93; R. Douty. 93; B.

Douty.i "Sandlot baseball CLASS, LETS WELCOME BACK HARRV HELKER, WHO'S BEEN HOME WITH A COLD. THANK YOU, FOLKS, ANP VMOULDYOU BELIEVE IT-1 HAD A COLO BUT FOUR OUT OF My DOCTORS RECOMMENDED A OF APPROVED ACTED NOT ONLY IN THE CHEST, BUT IN THE NOSE ANP THROAT KNOCKING OUT COLD GERMS, FAST, FAST, 6EE fOLKS. I CAN BREATHE High Individual Dick Bowers. Pipe 213 Ben Manion. 201 Elton Underwood, 201 High Individual Ben Manion, 535 John Cunningham, 534 Dick Bmvcrs, Pipe 530 Big Ten (Avg.

to Previous Week) 1. John Cunningham, 175 2. Horace Whitman, 173 3. Elton Underwood, 172 4. Jack Taylor, 171 5.

vSanford Yost, 170 G. Paul Zell. 7. Ernest Sheats, 169 Dick Bowers, Pipe 168 I CANT TEU. MUCH FROM I THIS BEAT-UP MAP.

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is at low 93; 92; Walizer, said Butler. "We used to total: 74fl. 'have 10 or 12 first class leagues. N'ow there are only one or two. Salona Don.

Floruss, 99; B.i wh en they pass the hat, they are Smart, 99; A. Douty, 98; C. Zcrbc. 97; T. Bauman, 95; D.

Floruss, 93; N. Pearson, S3; D. Bowman, 92; total: 766. Gardner, 92; W. Brumbaugh, 92; C.

Thompson, 94; G. Myers, 91; L. Thompson, 91; G. Heverly, 90; G. Zimmerman, 89; A.

Baney, 88; total: 725. AND RADIO SERVICE Expert Work Fast Service I Call Lock Haven 748-2071 BAIER'S Radio and TV Servico 17 E. Church St. Miller, 95; D.j Stover, 94; F. -Miller, 93: E.

Grieb. D. Kerstetter, 93; J. Simcox, 92; S. Stover, 91; V.

Miller, 91; total: 742. Miller, 98; L. 97; M. Ryan, 96; IB. Ferree, C.

IMcLaughlin, 95: P. Ttus- BJsell. 94; B. FanveU, 94; T. Rceder, 8 94: lotaJ: 763.

IP Team-Salona, 766. 52 High Floruss, 99; 12jBob Smart, 99; Arden Douty, 98; 14 Phil Miller, 98. Hoy's Clothing 4 20 Scores and Points Won i Hoy's 2 ''1 I JUST SNORE TO KILL TIME I'M LYING HERE. AWAKE THEN, HOW COME YOU SNORED DACWOOO WAKE UP YOU'LL NEVEF? TO CAN GO GOT FOR IP TA.KE A I'LL HAVE TO STOP WATCH INC3- HORROR SHOWS -NOW I'M HAVING AFTERNOON- MARES Express 6 Air'tive 2 ll'cappers 6 Koppers 4 i Scaliest 4 I Tilers 2 i Vil. Tav.

6 i Indians 6 larder's 2 High Courtney Baird, Jim Martial, Rollie Boarchnan, High Totals-Individual Jim Martin, Clouser, Mike Baker, Big Ten (Avg. to Prevloui Week) J. Jack Clouser, 2. Courtney Baird, 3. Roy Waterman, 4.

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7. Mike Baker, 8. Dick Bamonte, 9. Frank Boritz, 10. Harry Young, Mill Hall 1C Loganton 10 Salona 8 Tylersville 5 Standings Avis Howard 0 Pro Hockey By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS American Hockey League Standings, including game of Tuesday, Jan.

30 Eastern Division Pis GF GA Springfield 30 12 2 62 184 120 Hershcy 21 18 5 47 137 131 Providence 22 22 1 45 154 160 Quebec 21 24 3 45 139 134 Western Division i Buffalo 25 22 1 51 154 148 Cleveland 22 18 2 46 138 128 Rochester 21 21 4 46 151 156 Pittsburgh 8 33 2 18 109 189 CITY MAJOR iShadlc's 20 Turner's Sunoco 18 Cubs 10 Larrison Bierly 14 14 High Keister 12 Rotary Club a TUESDAY MIXED Orchids 24 Roses 20 Daisies 18 Pansies 16 Carnations 14 Sunflowers 14 41 Violets 14 CjFlags 8 6 and PolnU Won lOJCarnations 0 lOjOrchids 8 12 Flags 2 496-636-601-1733 16 BETTER MAM WON, NAMELY AH'LL BWNIG HIS REMAINS BACKT 1 TH 1 SCENE.O' HIS BIRTH POOLROOM IN jDunkle's Cafe 6 18 Olds-Cadillac 6 18 Hot Shots 4 12 Scores and Points Won 8 Notary 0 Piper-Hot Shots, postponed 2 Sliadle's Dunklc's 6 Shoemaker 2 6 836-911-853-2600 High BiJJ Urugaii, Bob Hockmaji, Dunkle's-222 l--'d KeLsler, John Cunningham, S'niakei-215 High Dale Rathgeber, Bud O'Neill, Shadlc's-597 Frank Boritz, Big Ten (Avg. to Previous Week) 1. Charles Farley. 2. Jack Poorman, 3.

John Mokle, 4. Bill Grujian, 5. Jlobie McCj-acken, Kd Roister, 7. d'corge Fonton, 8. Jack Dorr, 9.

Frank Boritz, 110. Sonny Jiili, Wilforcl Day, MUt Glossner, Violets 6 Pansies 6 Sunflowers 2 Daisies 4 Roses 4 High Gamec-Indirfdui Jim Scheid, Bob Walker, Charles Miller, (Women) Ada Nihart, Dorothy Young, Anna Hitchncr, Hlfh ToUls-Indlrldwd (Mw) Sanford Charles Miller, Howard Lawless, (Women) Ada Nihart, Hazel Powers, Dorothy Young, Big Ten (Avf. to Prerlou Week) (Mei) 1. Dale Ralhgeber, 2. Charles Miller, 3.

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