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29, 1944 20 lcsitcc ncccao HiGHER-UPS 1 ft-Is; To Give Verdict On Stengel's Future foci Mi dent George Weiss, wanted Ca agers were placed in a hat it wouldn't make any difference who the strongest club drew. It would win anyway. I'm Inclined to go along with that' With time running out on the campaign, how does Berra feel about managing now? "For one' 1 said the Itallano who came off The Hill In St Louis to set major league and World Series records, "I know a lot more about managing than I did, when I started." With three clubs In serious contention right down to the pay window, was this the toughest American League flag to win. in Berra's 18 years with the New York' club? "I wouldn't say so," replied the Yogi Man. "Joe McCarthy's pick fj- Mnri jiJ 'str iW' it By B2LT0N EICEMAN LT1 Bpers Writer NEW IfORK (LTD Ctsry Stengel's future with the Mets be publicly 1 announced Tuesday and regardless of whether he stays or goes, put your money on him to have battled, kicked and scratched rightjup until the end, The Mets' front office didn't quite know which way to go with Stengel for next year, On one hand, there was a ml norlty group which wanted him out and Alvln Dark in.

This (action argued that Sten gel already Is 75 years old, the club is about to finish 10th for third atralght year under him and It was time for change to a man like Dark, who was a favorite here when he played for the New York Giants. On the other hand, another group, headed by club pre! Pennant Race At A Glance By United Press International American League W. L. Pot GB R. New York 95 60 .613 1 7 Baltimore 83 64 .592 3 5 Chicago 93 .592 3 5 New York At home, 7: Detroit 4, Cleveland 3.

Baltimore At home, 5: Washington 3, Detroit 2. 1 Chicago At home, 5: Los Angeles lTKansas City 4. ".7 National League 91 tt .590 St Louis 90 67 .573 Phlla 90 68 .570 San Fran. 86 70 JS51 5 5 4 6 1 Hi 4H Cincinnati At home, 5: Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2. i St Louis At home, 5: Philadelphia 2, New York 3.

San Francisco At home, 6: Houston 3, Chicago 3. Philadelphia Away 4: St. Louis 2, Cincinnati 2. Old Time Fighi World Greats Frequented Modern Tourist Spa sey back next year. This faction had a number compelling arguments, too, not the leasrof which was the Mets' amazing home attend ance of 1,732,597 this year, Even Stengel detractors con cede he was primarily respon slbie for that total.

Although the usually Jtalka live Casey would jvofsay flatly one way, or-another, he every indication he would like to be back with the Mets next year. And In the final analysis, the spunky old warhorse is likely to have his way even though it won't cause a spontaneous burst of cheers from all the Mets stockholders. The entire matter was re solved Monday when Stengel and Weiss had a heart-to-heart talk about 1965. Before they even sat down, Weiss said, "I know there has been a lot of talk one way -id the other about Casey, but the final decision will rest with me." That In Itself augurs well for Stengel's cause because he and Weiss have been close friends for decades and Weiss still hasn't forgotten how Casey came out of retirement to take over the Mets in 1962 as a per sonal favor to him. There has even been some talk the Mets might try to move Case? up into the.

front office but Weiss, when asked about that, ald It was all news to him. r' It is more likely that Blng Devine, recently deposed general manager of the St Louis Cardinals, will join the Mets, probably as assistant to Weiss, and then take over the general manager's post when. Weiss calls it quits In another year or so. No matter how things go for Casey Tuesday, however, he's a cinch to be back in baseball next year. your country and your sport that you cannot get anywhere When I fought Floyd Patterson for the heavyweight championship of the world In my first professional bout I had no such feelings.

In fact, I had practically no emotion. Of course, I was all wrapped up in the promotion of jthat bout and perhaps that had'iulled my feet lngs," but I don't think any pro-lesslonal ever gets the lift that an Olympic competitor does no matter how big the prize. You carry the glory of-the Olympics all your life. The Olympic fever bubble up big in me every four years, and I guess It always will. I don't think I can make it to Tokyo, but I sure wish I could, and you can bet be louowing tne games closely.

As to the chances of our boxing team this year, I think we should give a good account of ourselves. I understand the Rademacher Bawled Like Baby 4i Yogi Bern ni of What I do know Is that once that old Olympic spirit takes hold of our boys they will rise to helghte they never knew before and never will again. For that reason, I have to cast a sdlid vote for an American victory in boxing. V1 4i 1 't. Victory Arter Scoring Oly By HARRY GltAYSO" Newspaper Enterprise Awn.

NEW YORK (NEA) When named manager of the Yankees, Yogi Berra asked for nothing more than a one-year contract. "By that whether I can or care'to man age," said Berra, the squatty catcher who read himself out of comic books into a certain niche in baseball's Hall of Fame. What kind of a job has Berra done as a. resident genius? "Real good," said general manager Ralph Houk, whom Yogi succeeded as field general, The Yankees feel the same way. wnitey Ford pointea out that old battery mate Berra got the Yankees back on the pace after holding them together un der somewhat distressing cir vcumstances.

'Our Infield is great defen sively," said Ford, the pitching coach who Is his own best per former, "but (Joe) Pepitone, (Bobby) Richardson, (Tony) Kubek and (Qete) Boyer have hit from 22 to 68 points below what they're capable of. 'Another handicap Yogi aur vived was that all three relief pitchers, (Steve) Hamilton, (Bill) Stafford and (Hal) Re nlff, came up with sore arms at the same time. This after Pete Mikkelsen had lost his it ectlveness along about the time of the All-Sar Game. Then I was of little or no use for five weeks. What saved us was young Mel StottJemyre.

Pete Ramos coming from Cleveland to give us a finishing touch didn't hurt. 'But we would have won, regardless of the manager," continued Ford, chairman of the board, as EMon Howard calls him. "I was talking to Leo Durocher last winter, Leo said that if the names of all 20 man- mpic team will have been together for more than a month before the games and will get to Tokyo at least 10 days of the opening Oct: .10. This Is aH to the good. It means the boys have been trained properly and fed as they should be long enough for them to get in top condition.

They knoweacuCL the r-aow-andj should have the feeling they are really ready to go. Spirit, which in boxing usually is Indicated by dressing room talk and attitude, is most important If our boys feel they have been given every chance to get ready for their 'best, it will affect, them, greatly for the better. Our heavyweight, Buster Mathls. unfortunately for him, has been forced off the team by an iniurv. I like Buster and I was wishing him well, but I feel that the substitution of Frazler is all for the best Insofar as the team is concerned.

I say this simply as a matter ants; Callison, Phils, 31 each; Hart, Giants, 30. American: Killebrew, Twins, 48; Powell, Orioles, 37; Mantle, Yanks, 34; Colavlto, A's; Stuart, Red Sox," 33 each. Runs Batted In Boyer, CardsTllS; Cubs, Torre, Braves; Callison, Phils, 104 each; Mays, Giants, 103. American: B. Robinson, Stuart, Red Sox; Killebrew, Twins.

109 each; Mantle, Yanks, 104; Colavlto, A's, ioi. Pitching National! Koufax, Dodgers, 19-5; Bunning, Phils. 18-7; Mar-lchal, Giants, 20-8; O'Toole, Reds, 17-7; Jackson, Cubs, American Bunker, Orioles, 18-5; Ford, Yanks; Pappas, Orioles, 16-6 each; Chance, An gels; Peters, White Sox, 20-8 each. Hit (CJI wm Dempaey practically lived at the spa when he was on his "comeback" campaign In 1931. He fought exhibitions three successive nights in nearby Reno and then used this as a headquarters while barnstorming the West.

His picture hangs on the wall In a group also Including fabled promoter Tex Rlckard and actors Wallace Beery and Tom Mix. It was here that madcap Max Baer used to come to sweat out some of his high living. But none of them would know the place now. There are two Olympic-size swimming pool--with the curative hot water In them, of course. ii ---Instead of a boxing rlflg there is A nine-hole golf course.

There la a beautiful hotel overlooking the Truckee River, and visitors dangle lines from their room windows Into the water. There are nine individual pools with- varying degrees of heated water in them. And the piece de resistance, something that would have astounded the early-day boxers, Is a huge circular outdoor bath International Los Angeles 77 Chicago 72 79 81 .494 13 .462 18 Houston- 65 91 .417 25 New York 51 105 .327 39 Monday's Results St. Louis 5 Phlla 1, night Lo Angeles 2 Chicago night (Only games scheduled) Wednesday's Games Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, night. New York at Milwaukee, night Phlla at St.

Louis, night Chicago at Los Angeles, night Houston tt San Francisco Effective Boston club took us right down to the final Inning of the last game In 1949. Detroit took a real run at us in 1950." "Was there ever a time Yogi felt that this might be a year in whlcirjhe-Yankees djd-not wfo-thepennant How about when they lost tlx straight and the freshman pilot clamped down on harmonica playing, among the things? NoDoay on tnis.cwb ever thinks quit," snapped Bera, his dark eyes flashing. was Aug. 22 when we dropped the sixth straight In Boston. There was plenty of time left.

Thlnes had to straighten out. "I felt lowest riter we 'lost two of three in Los We won the, first one, then lost to Dean Chance. What hurt was losing the final game in 'Which Ken McBride pitched the first five innings before i relieved by Bob Lee. McBrde had absolutely nothing, yet we couldn't do a thing vith him. Berra no longer Is as funny unintentionally as Joe E.

Lewis In a night club. Berra got a kick out of Hank Bauer telling off the Baltimore owners, the other night for prolonging pregame ceremonies during the heat of a -pennant scramble. "It must be nice to have that kind of security," 1 concluded Yogi Berra, who Is through feeling his way and if ady to sign a new contract. It's Final Now Koufax Is Out LOS ANGELES (UPD- The last chapter in the extended 1964 injury story of Los Angeles Dodger star Sandy, Kou fax was written Monday night with an absolute recommendation against his making any attempt to pitch In the last week of play. 1 A brief note In the pre-game Dodger announcement sald only that Robert Kerlan-ad- Koufax against any workf There had been only a faint possibility- Koufax would throw again in view of an elbow in-Jury which deprived him of a chance to shoot lor his 20th Koufax had compiled a 19-5 record by- Aug.

.16 when he pitched a 3-0 shutout over St. Louis. He won the Cy Young award in 1963 as the game's top pitcher and also was picked as the National League's most valuable player. TRAVEL See Those Who Know I otanaings RENO, Nev. (UPD "These are the very pools," said owner Bud Ruppert with pride, "where Jack Dempsey, Jim Jeffries, Max Baer, Jim Fitz- simmons, Gentleman Jim Cor bett and others used to sit to absorb the wonderful, healing effects of the sulphur baths." Ruppert pointed to a row of nine baths where the steam from the underground wells arise from the 137-degree water.

But if the oldtlme fight greats who trained at this site could come back to what formerly was called "Lawton's Hot Springs," four miles est of Reno, they wouldn't know the i i "It's now; called Holiday Lodge and it's set to handle the carriage -J i Millionaires, exhausted gamblers, high society people and just plain tourists stop by the spa to "take the waters." First opened in the 1880s, the spot waa Internationally known for Its curative waters because this waa the place where the world's top fighters came to train. United Press American League W. L. Pet GB NeW Baltimore Chicago' Detroit Los Angeles Minnesota Cleveland Boston .592 3 .592 3 J32 12 .506 16ft .494 18 .48719 .439 27 .389 27 .355 40 93 93 83 80 77 76 64 64 73 78 79. 80 69 88 61 96 55100 Washington Kansas city.

Monday's Results (No games scheduled) Wednesday's Games Kansas City at Minnesota Washington at Baltimore, night Detroit at New York, night Cleveland at Boston -(Only games scheduled) National League W. L. Pet GB Cincinnati 91 66 .580 St. Louis 90 67 .573 1 Philadelphia 90 68 .570 VA San. 86 70 .551 4 Milwaukee 82 73 .529 Pittsburgh T7 78 .497 13 CENTER League By PETE RADEMACHER As told to bill Mccormick MEDINA, Ohio (NEA) The best way 1 can describe the feelings of an Olympic competitor is to tell you that I bawled like a baby for 30 minutes In the dressing room after flattening that big Russian, Lev Mukhinv- tawin the title In Melbourne in 1956.

If I had lost, I'd probably have cried just the same. It seems the. Olympics, are tears nb matter which way it goes. Knowing how much a Gold Medal can mean to your na tion's scoring gives a lift and a feelin of. "obligation toward oanra uiana Driver Wins Jalopy Race Scrambling into the lead along the Inside during the final turn of the last lap, Ronnie Sousa of Santa Maria nipped Bob Rowe of Buellton at the wire to win the 30-lap main event in the jalopy races at the Santa Maria Speedway Sunday.

Bones Jones of San Luis Obispo finished third, just with 12 whirlpools In It twirl-lng water around the occupants. "That's a far cry from the days when the boxers used to come here, sit in the baths, then soak their hands In brine to make them tough," admits Ruppert, who has been rebuilding the spa for four years. To acquaint more modern athletes with the pls.ee, Ruppert has Invited Ben Began, Byron Nelson and Sam-Snead to stay there during the National Seniors Open Golf Championships later this year In Reno. And If any athletes need rejuvenation, these young old timers Award Banquet Held For Base Legion Nine i Putting a finishing touch on their 1964 American Legion, baseball season, the Vanden-berg Post 211 team held an awards banquet at the NCO Club la vcafc. Five Individual awards were presented by head coach S.

Sgt Elmo Smith. Lompoc High School varsity baseball coach was guest speaker at the affair. Receiving trophies were: Greg Gatewood, most valuable player; Doug Moore, best pitcher; Hank Moore, rookie of the year; Pee Wee Schwartz, outstanding sportsman and Dennis Grosslnd, best guest' player. a member of the Lompoc Legion team er.rt a c'he teammates played for Vandenbefg the Anaheim American Legion tour- nament ASTER LAND RECORD BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, Utah (UPI) Tom Green of Wheaton, will attempt to break the world land speed rec- ord today. Oct.

1 $175 $250 League Leaders By United Press International -ahead of hard-charging i the mice list FOR LOMPOC BARBERS' UNION LOCAL363 WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: rRETTY, PERKY PAT Tat Daniels Window will make a pretty sight representing the United States in the OlyquII pics In Tokyo Oct 10-24. The 21-year-old San Mateo, Calif, housewife holds the U. S. pentathlon record of 4,644 points. MEN'S FLAT Cook of Iompoc who crossed the lint 1ac Mian umnn hhinn the two leaders.

The four-way race brought crowd of nearly 2,000 to their feet for the last four laps as first Jones, the Sousa chal lenged Rowe who held the lead from the second lap. Rowe, in a nose-to-nose duel with Sousa on the final lap, went too wide on the last turn and the Santa Maria youngster slipped inside to win by a car Rowe will remain in the lalopy point lead with 169.5 points while Soues, the second place scorer, now has 162 count ers, Third place driver Harold Rose" scattered" his engine In fhM fcntlan nd tiac-1IvH from the scoring pace. Sousa also won the trophy dash with Cook second and bod-by Randolph of Santa Maria looked eood In winning the semi main. The results. of the, women race will be a long time in com lng as several of the girl lead- foots passed during the yellow flag period, in fact one woman racer managed to turn in 16 laps during the 15-lap race.

National League G. AB. R. H. Pet Omnte, Pitt 150 604 90 207 .343 Aaron.

Mil 139 558 101 183 .328 Carty, Mil 126 427 66 140 .328 Torre, Mil 148 575 85 186 .323 Allen, Phlla 617 118 195 .316 Wilms, Chi 156 620 96 195 .315 Santo: Chi 572 89 180 .315 Brock, St.L. 151 618 106 193 .312 Flood, St.L. 157 657 92 202 .307 Mayo, Mil 149 569 91 174 .306 American League G. AB JC H. Pet Oliva.

Mln 155 648 107 208 .321 B.Rbsn, BaJ 158 592 78185 .313 Howard, NY 143 527 59 163 .309 Mantle. NY 137 451 86 137 .304 Rbsn, Chi 136 509 80 153 .301 Freehn, Det 139 500 68 149 .298 Cnglro, Bos 106 386 67115 .298 Powell, Bait 129 406 70 120 .296 Kallne, Det 140 509 73 150 .295 Bressd, Bos 153 550 83 161 .293 Home Runs National: Mays, Giants, 44; Williams, Cubs, 32; Cepeda, Gi It 'M I in 2 Passage AU CHILDREN'S LOMPOC "Before You Go Air ond TIcRet Rsisrvatloni jP 'WWfc njfmliVH' 3K)ffiP 8.. HAIRCUTS, to lryrs. II Reservations i -rl Va. Hotel end Resort PASSENGER i SHIPS Y.i SS AND FREIGHTERS AIR RESERVATIONS 4l5rS5SSi85s CRUISES RAIlWAYi rfV -yMlk: TOURS VISAS -Sm.

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