The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, August 14, 1951, Page 3

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1951 Rainieis Take To Road Affer Battling Solons Important 10-Game Road Trek May Decide How Suds Head Up By the Associated Press Seattle's Coast League leading Rainiers will try to put a little extra air in their tires, starting to night, before taking off on their most important road trip of the season. The Rainiers host Sacramento in the opener of a fou hoping to pad their fiv ad. Rogers Hornsby's hungry horde then will descend on Los Angeles and Hollywood for a 10-game stand that should just about decide the 1951 pennant race, matter of record, the Suds ) ve more trouble with S: ramento than with the third-place Angels or runnerup rs. The Sacs have won nine of the 19 games piayed with Secattle this year, the closest any club in the league has come to breaking even with the pacesetters. ‘The Suds b e taken 11 out of 18 from Hollywood, 10 of 14 against Los Angeles. They'll meet the Angels in a five-game series starting Sat- urday, then follow next week \\uhI five at Hollywood Hollywood’s Pinky Woods back in the good graces of man: Fred Haney after a sore arm in dent, has been named to start for the Stars at Oakland. The Oaks will counter with slow-stuff Red Hardy (2-1). Musial, Hitfing .368, Tep Nafional Baifer NEW YORK, Aug. 14—®—Unless Stan Musial falls into a horrible slump, the St. Louis Cardinal slug- ger seems headed for his fifth Na- tional League batting title. With seven weeks to play, Mu- sial held a 19-point lead on runnerup Richie Ashburn of the Phils cording to averages including Sun- day's games. Musial was hitting .368, Ashburn .349. A week ago Ash- burn was only 13 points back. Jackie Robinson of Brooklyn, another con- tender, third at .344, 24 points behind “The Man.” Roy Campanella of Brooklyn edged up on the leaders with a sen- sational performance. TFour of his nine hits for the week were home runs. Campanella’s average soared to .334. Johnny Wyrostek of Cincinnati dropped off seven points to .321 for fifth place. Only newcomer in the top 10 was Harry Lowrey of St. Louis, tenth at 310. Minoso—ol— WHIe Sox Sfill Tops in Batfing Ranks CHICAGO, Aug. 14—®—Orestes Minoso of the Chicago White Sox is still the hitter to beat in the American League batting race. Although the fleet Cuban_ Negro clumped two points last week™o 342 with nine hits in 29 trips, he re- mained eight points ahead of in- jured Ferris Fain of Philadelphia, who had an unchanged .334. Among Minoso's active pursuers, closest through Sunday's play was Detroit’s George Kell with .331. Bobby Avila of Cleveland moved into the fourth spot with .327, one point ahead of Boston’s Ted Wil- liams. Gil Coan of Washington, fourth last week, continued his slump — dropping nine points to a sixth-spot .322. Other leaders were Gil McDon- ald of New York, .310; Nellie Fox, Chicago, .309; Dom DiMaggio, Bos- ton, .304; and Johnny Pesky, Bos- ton, .302. Peace Officers fo Held Convention in Sitka August 29-31 The Northwest Peace Officers As- sociation 1951 convention will be held in Sitka August 29 to 31. Although strong bids were receiv- ed from other Alaska towns, Sitka was chosen as the most practical site, it was stated in Bulls Eye, the association’s publication, The con- vention 'site is centrally located for territorial and state enforcement officers. ‘The merchants, chamber of com- merce and city council joined un- animously in requesting that the convention be held there, the an- nouncement said. ac- | Indian 'Iron Horse' Tools I i Toward Home Tribe Takes 11th Scalp In Row; "We're On Our | Way,” Says Lopez By the Associated Press Cleveland’s onrushing Ind I continue to whiz by all opposition |as the “Lopez Limited” speeds steadily toward its destination — i Pennantville Manager Al Lopez’ Tribe won again last night, defeating Detroit, 2-1. The win increases Cleveland's first place margin over the runnerup |N York Yankees in the American League to two and a half games {as Philadelphia shellacked the | Bronxites for the third straight time, It stretched the Tribe's winning streak to 11 straight, only two short of th club’s all-time re- cord of accomplished in 1942, It marked the 18th triumph for Bob Feller, who celebrated a “night” {in his honor by limiting the Tigers to seven hits. It was the eighth consecutive complete job by a Cleveland hurler and it the 12th s the Indians held thel to four or less runs. { Cleveland with Detroit. ‘We're on our w: “I don’t see how an; us now.” Philadelphia raked four New York chuckers for 18 hits — its season high — and scored in all but the first and eighth innings. In the last three games, the Ath- letics have bombarded 11 Yankee | pitchers for 32 runs and 46 hits. A three-run homer by Gil Hodges in the hth inning gave the Brooklyn Dodgers a 7-6 victory over Boston’s Braves and left their igame first place margin intact. The runner-up New York Glants won their third straight from Phila- delphia’s Phil -2. Cincinnati swept from Pittsburgh, 2-0 Chicago’s Cubs upset the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-3. Boston, Washington, St. Louis and Chicago in the American league were not seheduled. \WIL Games By the Associated Press Vancouver 6, Victoria 4. Pendleton (Tri-State) 10, City 5 (ex (Only gar. Hespiial Nofes Admitted to St. Ann’s Hospital Monday were Mrs. Earl Barcu Lee Kenyon, James Stewart, Jos- eph Pippin, O. Whiteside, William |Glafke, Jr.; dismissed were Mrs. Robert Cousart, Harry Sharclane, Leslie Chilton, Mrs. Raymond Wal- pole, Mrs. Rokert Bean, Jack All- man, Harvey Quy. Born at St. Ann’s Hospital to Mrs. Arse Credo at 1:01 p.m. Mon- day, a girl weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. 3 Admitted to the Government Hospital Monday were Maybelle \Benson of Yakutat and Evelyn {Dude of Juneau; dismissed was Milton Phillips of Haines. Automobile 'Produdion May Stop DETROIT, Aug. 14 —(®— Pos- sibility of a complete halting of auto production because of mater- ials shortages is suggested by Ward's automotive reports in its current issue. The publication says a ‘“com- plete standstill” may come in early October “following a gradu- al shutdown of component-furn- ishing departments and vendors during the final weeks of Septem- ber. 16-3. opposition It also was * said Lopez. one can stop a doubleheader scheduled). CHRISTIAN SERVICE CLUE TC MEET ON WEDNESDAY The afternoon sewing circle of the Women’s Society for Christian Service will meet at the home of Mrs. John Argetsinger, 905 B Street, at 2 p.m., on Wednesday. Members will work on articles for the bazaar which is scheduled to be held in November. JOINS PAA STAFF Katherine Bavard joined the local Pan American Airways office staff here Monday morning. She will be in reservations control and also handle stenographic work. 14th win in 15 meetings | 12% | and 7-1, \\Inlv’ THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE s a but the Dodgers—mtet on the diamond. | in their game at Ebbets Field, N. Y., Giant first ba Dodger catcher Roy Campanella as he tries to scoro little unseasonavle, grid tactics are With the Dodguis ahead 6 emin Whitey By the Associated Press GOLF Barbara McIntyre of Toledo shot a 76 on the rain- drenched Onwentisa club course for ! medalist honors in National Junior { Girls’ tournament. At Chicago Junio: er of Commerce national junior tournament At Brookline, { men’s seeded teams an ranked feminine tandems into second round of doubles championships. three of top moved national ‘leona}a 1;igg? Fined $200 | 1On 4 Couns Leonard Trigzs was found guilty | on four charges by City Magistrate | F. O. Eastaugh in municipal court | Monday afternoon.: He was fined | $275. ‘This included $75 rl.xnm;:v\; by his car to a city sidewalk. | | Triggs w arrested at 6:15 o'c lock | Sunday morning by city police and | charged with reckless driving, de-| stroying city property, drunkenne and driving under the influence (rf ) 2 i ik mene’ on Four Dromofions liquor. arrest was Gastineau Avenue in front of the| 1stineau Avenue in fron ;S h;,:l‘Annoufl(ed Here Hope apartments where T demolished 36 feet of city s d(’\\ulklsv (oas' Guard in the accident. Earl recrvited five to eleven high i r | 'Help Plea’ Sent | They were effective Aug. 6. By U‘ah S'a'e | Donald M. Morrison and V. F Tydlacka were promoted from p E 'R' " commanders to captains. rison on Kic! E. C. Hawley and L. W. Tibbits, Jr, were elevated from lieutenant commanders to commanders, Four temporary promotions in the 17th district Coast Guard head- uarters were announced today. SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 14—® —The Utah State Prison at Point- of-the-Mountain sent a “plea f help” this morning in what the| State Highway Patrol said is “an- other riot.” The Highway Patrol said cars had NOTICE Extra telephone books available at Totem Press — 50 cents cach. no cummon sigini when tho and Lockm from first on Willie N a couple of yards but his line buck fails as Ump Ar( Gere calls him out. D ik, Army focttall coach, pulls at ear during interview with newsmen at West Point, N. Y., when he con school defended the practice as “perfectly proper.” cruiting as inviting atheletes to the academy for a “cram course” to help them pass entrance examinations with their expenses during the course paid by “interested civilian alumni.” (P Wirephoto. JUNEAU, ALASKA | Homered with two on in the eighth irch rivals——¢he Gianis and nene ent in the ninth inning throws a body block on | Whitey picks up ers won 6-5. (P Wirephoto. double. Defends Reruifiéflg Pradice i { I | drelbndd) ded that West Point year and Blaik defined the re- football players a Well, af Least He Reporfed It VANCOUVER, B.C, Aug. 14—(P— | What is believed to be the largest | tyee salmon ever taken with regula- | tion sports tackle as landed in Queen Charlotte Sound by Frank | Piscatelli of Vancouver, B.C. i | The big pounds, was caught on a 20-pound salmon, weighing 82 test nylon line with an 8-ounce rod and Lucky Louie Piscatelii reported his Aug. 9 calc plug been dispatched to the prison, 15 miles south of here. | The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office also dispatched all available officers. The dispatcher said he un- derstood “some guards had been captured by the prisoners.” | Inmates Tebelled at the new, multi-million dollar prison on May 20 and held control for several hours. Details on the present riot were not immediately aailable. Tele- phone lines into the prison were all busy. The last prison warden, T. A. Call- icott, resigned last week after serv- | ing only three weeks. His successor has not been named. Callicott succeeded A. O. Severson, who was warden during the May up- rising. Taxi Fails fo Cutdistance Stork In Hospifal Race FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Aug. 14— —A young Fairbanks mother gave birth to a baby early yesterday in a taxicab while being rushed to the Ladd Air Force Base hospital. | Cab driver Bill Thompson said he was taking Mrs. Mildred Ham to the hospital when suddenly he heard her shout “the baby’s here!” The father, Corp. Wilton Ham, was in the front seat with Thompson. 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By the Associated Press Batting: Gil Hodges, Dodger Joe NATIONAL LI Brooklyn There w Women of Moose Lodge 16, at 8 p.m inning to give Brooklyn a 7-6 vic- tory over Boston. Pitching: Bob Feller, Indians — Doled out seven hits as Cleveland nipped Detroit, 2-1, for his 19th vic- tory against four defeats. rooms T — EMPIRE WANT ADS P. o0l 0! PAGE THREE " LEADERS INB.B. By the Associated Press NATIONAL LEAGUE (based or ) umes at Musial, St. Louis, .368; Ash- wdelphia, 349, In Irvin, New Hodges Brooklyn, rgh, 31 on seven klyn, 15-2, 200 deci- 882; AMERICAN LEAGUE ‘ Minoso, C! ielphia, .3 Williams, wdelphi icago, 842, 800. EROM ANCHORAGE TABYéMM with the Territorial Veterans Admi fon” here, h: returned Jo Juneau after several weeks, op jlgpidess in the Anchor- e BEARCRY office. He is at the tineau Hotel. T fiy ]951’sjet-sfreamed new wonder car/ P « and other spec &0 without notioss Sparkiing with bermife new zjp and pep! New 120 h.p. Studebaker Commander V8 A new type V-8 engine! 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