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Friday, August 4, THE HAMMOND TIMES Page Nineteen Four More Games on Softy Program Speculatm AYBE Bill McKechnie of the Reds is the best manager in the National league. Maybe he isn't. The Speculator won't argue about that, although he'll out that Gabby Hartnett has done a fair job while singing "I've got plenty of nuthin." McKechnie apparently doesn't mind losing to the Giants. They got seven homers in one game with the Reds this year. On Wednesday the Terrymen routed the Reds, 1 2 to 2.

McKechnie didn't worry about that one either because he didn't jerk his rookie pitcher, Junior Thompson, until the Giants had salted the decision. And, what's more important, Bill didn't use a worthwhile curver in a relief sole. He called on Peached Davis whose home run ball is probably the best the league. The Cinci manager has been around long enough to know the answers. He knows that pennants are won by whanging the daylights out of the sucker clubs and breaking even with the contenders.

Including Wednesday's games, the Reds had won 29 and lost only five to the Phillies and Bees, but against five teams in the upper section of the league, McKechnie's prospective pennant winners have won 31 while losing 27. The second-place Cardinals had a 6 1 0 mark against the Bees and Phillies but had won 33 and lost 32 against the five teams up north. Hartnett's forces held a 16-12 edge on the two tail-enders and a 35-33 standing with the upper bracket rivals. In other words, the Cardinals and Cuba are the equals of the Reds when playing the good ones but not so effective against the set-ups. Pennants have always been won in this same fashion and Cincinnati's crushing tactics against the weak sisters should not call for derisive comment.

The Reds have only eight more games to play with the Lees and Phillies but they'll have to do business with those upper division teams 54 more games before the season ends. The Cardinals had 1 6 more cracks af the soft touches before yesterday's games. The Cubs had 14. Cincinnati won't lead by games when the curtain falls, and probably not by more than four 01 five but the Reds appear to be sure champions. Smart guys McKechnie and his Reds who followed that ancient and respected custom of the boarding houses.

They ate at the "first table" when the pickings were good. All of which proves that Bill knows his National league fairly well. COLORED TEAM 1 IS FAVORED IN TILT Vikings Expected to Trim Continental Roil and Steel Outfit No Winter Rules-Noonan GAMES TONIGHT Spoerner Vikings vs. Continental Roll--7 00. Slager Eagles vs 00.

Outlaws vs, Bill Chefs vs. American Steel Superheater-- Underwood Type- LAST NIGHT'S SCORES Calumet A. C. 9, Trolley Diner 0. Gargas Phonos 3, Spot Tavern 1.

Murray A C. 5, West Park Grocers 3 Four games are on deck for tonight when the sectional Softball tournaent goes into the second lound at Civic Center field starting at 7 o'clock. The first game of the evening featuies the Spoerner Vikings, the colored entry from East Hammond. The Vikings showed a lot of batting power in the tourney opener Tuesday night when they upset Paul's Smoke Shop, 6 to 5. In that game their nine hits were good for 17 bases The Negroes are given the edge over their East Chicago Industrial league opponent, Continental Roll Steel.

The top-seeded Superheater club goes into action again in the second game against the Slager Bros. Eagles The service station boys do not seem to have much chance in this game Johnny Juranovioh, no- hit star of the last year's tournament, will start on the mound for the Supers The third game is a toss-up The Underwoods did a lot of hitting in their first game but the opposition was weak. The Typewriter team should have a good deal more trouble the pitching of young Nick Budnyk of the Outlaws. The Bill Meisel-Chestei's Tavern team should be the winner in its contest with the American Steel. The Simplex outfit has not been organized If idleness affects them as it did the Kampos the cause is a lost one.

The Calumet A C. found a soft touch in the first game last night. Roy Gearman pitched a two-hit, shut-out while his team was garnering nine runs off Oliverio. Hitting honors went to Dubiel and Konkoly. Walt Whittaker of the Spot Tavern and Ed Rosmski of the Gargas Phonos were having themselves a pitching duel until M.

Zurawski tripled against the fence in left field with one out in the Gargas half of the i the last. The next batter hit a ball to the shortstop, who fumbled the ball but got it in to the plate in time for the catcher to drop the throw A strikeout, followed by another hit, had lunners on second and third when the short fielder dropped a pop-fly and two more runs came in Bob Jens, Spot left fielder, hit a home run over the left field fence in the i i i r- i i- i i i i sixth but that was the extent of the tidings jtrom Clark, the Rensselaer editor who does such Spot Tavern scoring. "Wild Bill" Gollner, Murray A left hander, got himself into plenty of hot water in the last game but managed to get off with only three runs being scored against him Mike Vahska, Clark cage star, had three for three to lead the W. Park rocers' assault on Gollner. OC GLENN EBRIGHT tried ever so hard to sell himself a golf game the other morning in Pete Brahos' coffee shop.

To no avail because none of members of the 10:30 coffee club wai interested. Carne the afternoon, however, and Ebright had a game and what a game! Ask George Adams and H. Fiegenschuh who labored along while Ebright, an 85 shooter on ordinary days, fired a 36-38--74. Ebright was even par until he hit No. 1 8 and took a six.

Friends of Willie Bublis claim the former Woodmar caddie is playing the golf of his life and will be even money in the Calumet District amateur, sponsored by The Hammond Times at Burnham on Sunday, Aug. 13. Willie shot 152 for second place last year, finishing well ahead of 73 other gents whose eyes bulged when they saw Lawrence Kraay's 71-72--143 posted on the Scoreboard. "Whispering Will" Miller, noted expert of Rensselaer and environs, is an 82 golfer. Says the Lafayette Journal- Courier.

By the way, isn't it about time The Speculator had an excellent job of not keeping "Whispering Will" out of the public prints? George Benson, who may earn a letter in Northwestern's backfield come autumn, is working off an incomplete. And will be eligible. Clarence Hasse, who'll enroll as a yearling at Northwestern, wil! go to Evanston next week lo help with the handling of the Chi-Trib's all- star squad. And remain under the watchful eyes of Wildcat coaches who don't want to see Clarence change his mind. Race Pilots May Unionize To Gain Larger Cash Take INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug.

4 )--America's top-flight automobile racing drivers, disgruntled at the amounts of prize money offered in all races--from the 500-mile classic here on down to the dirt tracks lousy indicated they may affiliate with a labor union and demand more "cold cash" for their work This suggestion was contained in a statement issued by the United State Racing association, an organization of drivers, mechanics and owners, headed by BUI White of Indianapolis, owner of a fleet of racing cars. Members of the association include virtually all the greats and near greats in American racing today--such men as Wilbur Shaw, winner of the 500-mile race this year; Louis Meyer, only three-time vinner, Kelly Petillo, 1935 champion, and others "Smoldering resentment" -drivers may reach d. climax on Aug 19 at the racing program scheduled for the Illinois state fair in Springfield, the announcement S9 id Complaint of the pilots is directed at this event for two reasons--the low stakes offered and the payment of "appeal ance money" to 1 certain spectacular pilots The Illinois race is supposed to go 100 miles with total prizes originally $2,200 but these were raised to $2,500 when the drivers protested They are demanding higher prizes than this, however "At this time, sponsors of the Springfield race, confessedly up against it for racing talent, are reported considering another increase in the stakes or reduction of the mileage, all in the hope of placating the drivers," the association's statement said "Word has been heard that the drivers soon may affiliate with one of the labor organizations and de mand more cold cash for their part an the racing picture The statement indicated that most drivers have decided the risks they take are not worth the money they receive. It was recalled that in the last year (she racing fraternity has paid a heavy toll" with the deaths of Bill Cummings and Flojc! Roberts, former 500-mile winners, Billy Winn, Chet Gardner and Jim- my Snyder, who finished second in the Memorial Day race this year. "Altogether it begins to appear that the boys who have not passed out are walking (SECTIONAL TIRST GAME) CALUMET HOT DOGS i i sf Be 11) i i i KlMLll 3il i If IJoinsu li, i in u-i, rt.

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These are not just "get up" teams for a tournament but in the strict sense of the word championship play for the organized leagues of Lake county. The winner is to play the winner of Knox county and that winner is to play in the state finals at Kokomo. The state winner goes to Battle Creek, noted health resort where the amateur players are kings for the week of Sept 2330. All expenses paid (room, board, entertainment) and a chance at a title from nearly 25,000 teams having started--maybe fame and fortune for the players making the big show. Who knows--maybe boys from this local tourney.

A. P. Davis, general chairman of I the tournament committee, vows that he and his co-workers are doing everything in their power to make the Lake oounty amateur a show that'll delight the customers and keep 'em buzzing with excitement from the opening game at 12 30 m. Saturday until the championship struggle two whole weeks later. The starting field, regarded from every angle, represents the cream of the Northern Indma Amateur baseall league crop, comprosing 18 of the classiest amateur diamond Gee, Whiz! The magic of the defender's putter, which had sent his three earlier ensembles this part of the state.

opponents, including Dale Morey, junior champion, back to the clubhouse before reaching the 14th green failed him in the semi-final Spectators were amazed to see him miss two short putts on the first two holes, giving Kowal the two up margin which he held throughout the first nine. Kowal, on the other hand, rhythmically through the first nine with a hole for hole par On the tenth he banged out two long shots to nab a birdie four and lengthen his lead to three up. Scott halved the next two but became involved a poor lie behind the 13th green and putted poorly to drop the hole and make his opponent four up. On the 15th hole, Kowal carried the green but Scott fell short with his tee shot. The champion conceded his opponent a three and the match and relinquished his title in a single dramatic gesture of defeat In the lower bracket match, Rogers recovered fully from his gruel- ling 19-hole tussle to beat Thomas of Richmond and moved steadily to beat the erratic David He lost the first recovered by winning the He took the iead with a birdie on the fifth.

David blew the seventh with a nightmare seven while Rogers clicked off another birdie, shooting the hole in four. Dai'id then missed an easy putt on the eight and dropped the ninth with a six putting himself four in the hole and in a bad frame of mind at the beginning of the in-nine. On the llth Rogers showed signs of weakening and fived the par three hole. When he three-putted the 13th to lose still another point of his lead spectators sensed another of David's hard finishes nut were disappointed when the medal- ist overshot the 14th to go three down again. David sunk a 40-foot putt for a deuce on the par three 16th to put himself temporarily back in the running to be satisfied with matching his opponent's par on the 17th, whic bended the round Hammond Church Softball (SECTIONAL THIKD GAME) MURBAY GROCERS Hi 0 i Woolpv i Miller, II) Beik, of Ab II 0 Unsko, sf I I All 0 (M'nller'ii, 3b Zmi rWn rf i Hand) a Ib a i a a -MB 7 a ss 1 1 I i i Diirick rf 1 Faldn 1 fl 0 i 3 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 A 0 West Park Grocers 1 0 0 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 0--3 10 4 'lun Bnsr Hits--Iliisko, a Losins Titcbcr i i i Losing Pitcher-- FcUIn ALL-EXPENSE TRIP TO New York and the World's Fair! ECONOMICALLY COMFORTABLY SYSTEMATICALLY PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOUH AUGUST 13-17TH INCLUSIVE Sponsored by Gary Travel Bureau ASK FOR FOLDERI 49 55 MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW1 THREE DAYS AND THREE NIGHTS IN NEW YORK! COST INCLUDES--Round trip rail fare All dining car moals Hotel accommodations and bath at the luxurious New Yorker Hotel Two admission tickets to World's Fair Cruise on Hudson River Reserved seat at Billy Rose Aquacade Tour National Broadcasting Studios Lecture Bus Tour of Greater New York Show at Music Hall.

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Not only did Joe raise his average back to an even .400 with three hits out of five against the Detroit Tigers yesterday, but he unloaded two homers and a single to drive five runs and pace his awakening mates to a 12 to 3 triumph, snapping a three-game losing streak. ClfMMCf END1COTT JOHNSON SHOES FOR EVERY JOB Reduced to $077 Police Army Safety Toe Field Work and Dress Oxfords In Double Leather, Composition aod Raw Cord Soles Johir A. Gee, Jr. Southpaw John A Gee, six feet nine inches tall, who has won 16 games while losing four for Syracuse of the International league this year, will become a Pittsburgh Pirate next year. Gee was signed by the Pirates who outbid five clubs for his services Gee is the tallest player baseball and is a former University of Michigan basketball star.

He is a Syracuse youth. LOCAL 210 EYES CHANGE TO SLUG A PITCHER Tom Wheat, slender 22-year-old pitcher for the Albany Doodlesock- ers, will be the feature attraction of the season Sunday afternoon at Turner field when he starts on the mound against Local 210 A. currently possessed of eight victories in nine starts Wheat isn't the greatest pitcher in semi-pro baseball For from it. But he's the only ambidextrous thrower now doing business in Indiana and, possibly, in the entire country Tom pitches either right or left- handed and with comparable effectiveness when using either arm. Although Wheat specializes in right-handed deliveries, he usually finishes up throwing from the port side.

This year, for instance, he pitched against the Connersviiie Independents and held the latter to one hit while fanning It and granting only two walks. Tom worked the first seven innings with right arm but switched to his other arm for the last two frames Wheat will need to be plenty effective against Local 210 The Oil- ers are now hitting like demons and are not inclined to ease up--even by way of accommodating Indiana's only ambidextrous pitcher Am Racher Primed for PhilGrubar Championship teams from just about every established amateur in the region will participate in the tourney. Owing to the strict eligibility rules set up by the Indiana Amateur Baseball association, fans wil witness a tournament that is si- mon-pure from every angle, thus affording every one of the 18 en- tnes an equal opportunity to emerge victorious the long and gruelling struggle Four games will pop open the tournament Saturday. The inaugural clash at 12 30 p. m.

brings together Club Spartan of Indiana Harbor and St. Mary's of Whiting. Contest at 2, 4 and 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon will round out opening day activities, after which play will be resumed Monday afternoon, Aug 7, at 6 o'clock. NASHVILLE NOW SECOND ATLANTA, Ga Aug 4--(INS)-Nashville's Volunteers were in the runner-up position of the Southern association flag campaign today after taking the Little Rock Travelers into camp both ends of a twin bill last night, 7 to 5 and 3 to 2. Lou Gehrig of the Yanks got four home runs in a four-game series in 1928 for a series record CEDAR LAKE, Aug 4--Wrestling fans of the Calumet district who like their grapplers with plenty of heft can't help but be satisfied tonight by the windup feature of the weekly Rascher Training camp card at Lassen's on Cedar lake.

Matchmaker Am Raseher has decided to get inside the ropes and show the home folks how it's done For his, opponent he has signed Phil Gruber, Boston strong boy who two weeks ago a 90-mmute draw with Jim McMillm in a Milwaukee match Rascher, former Indiana university football and wrestling star, ranks among the better young heavyweights in professional grappling. Although he has appeared on numerous cards in Indianapolis and South Bend, he seldom has shown before Calumet fans. This summer Racher has been campaigning almost exclusively in Wisconsin and Iowa where he has built up a large following by his aggressive tactics. In Gruber the Cedar Lake heavy will be mixing with one of the strongest and best built athletes in professional wrestling Three boxing bouts, starting at 9 o'clock, will serve as preliminaries for the best two-of-three falls match which has a one-hour time limit. Get That New Suff from Downing Turner THEN YOU'LL KNOW IT'S A 1939 MODEL! TROPICAL WORSTED SUITS 1S 50 HARVEY BROS.

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