Chicago (Rogovin 14-6) at New York (Sain 1-1),

1:30 p.m.
St. Louis (Markell 0-2) at Washington (Johnson 9-
10), 7:30 p.m.
(Only games scheduled)
Notes on the Scorecard
Baseballs New Czar
To be a Baseball Man
NEW YORK For most of this pleasantly
surprising season, White Sox pitchers have
made manager Paul Richards job a breeze.
Soon enough theyll be making it a nightmare.
Lou Kretlow, one of Richards stable of able
starters, twirled a three-hitter as the ChiSox
trimmed the Yankees 3-1 Wednesday, extend-
ing their win streak to seven games and lower-
ing their magic number to three.
A Brooklyn-Chicago World Series is all but
assured at this point. Whats not so certain is
how Richards will align his starting rotation for
the Fall Classic. It wont be a simple task.
Kretlow restated his case for a key role,
holding the defending world champs to two
singles, and a solo home run by Gene Wood-
ling to lead off the bottom of the fifth inning.
All Woodlings blow did was spoil
Kretlows shutout bid. Chicago already had
built a 3-0 lead on Al Zarillas solo circuit clout
in the first inning and Ray Colemans two-run
shot in the second.
New York starter Tom Morgan allowed
three runs in eight innings and fell to 9-6.
As for Kretlow (11-4), possessor of a 6-5
career record and 5.94 ERA coming into this
season, he has quietly assumed the American
League ERA lead at 2.52. Since joining the
rotation on July 29, he is 6-2.
Kretlow is but one of four overachieving
Chicago starters. Billy Pierce, 22-31 with a
4.18 ERA before this season, is 16-6 with a
2.65 ERA. Ken Holcombe (6-13 before this
season) is 10-7 with wins in his past five deci-
sions, and Saul Rogovin, 2-2 when he was ac-
quired from Detroit on May 15, is now 14-6.
The conundrum for Richards is whether to
employ a three-man rotation in the World Se-
ries (therefore designating one man to pitch
Games 1, 4 and 7), or whether to go with a four
Chicago 3, New York 1
Cleveland 5, Boston 0
Detroit 3, Philadelphia 2
Washington 6, St. Louis 4
St. Louis 7, Brooklyn 3
Pittsburgh 6, Boston 4
Philadelphia 3, Chicago 0
(Only games scheduled)
Todays Probable Starting Pitchers Todays Probable Starting Pitchers
Brooklyn (Erskine 9-7 or Labine 6-1) at St. Louis
(Chambers 7-13), 2:30 p.m.
New York (Hearn 15-10) at Cincinnati (Blackwell 9
-13 or Raffensberger 9-17), 2:30 p.m.
(Only games scheduled)
Major League Leaders
AMERICAN G AB R H AVG. NATIONAL G AB AVG. R H
Fain, Phi. 110 419 88 146 .348

Musial, St.L 143 561 .348 127 195
Fox, Chi. 142 590 99 197 .334

Ashburn, Phi. 146 635 .337 116 214
Minoso, Chi. 136 538 114 176 .327

Wyrostek, Cin. 133 539 .332 72 179
Doby, Cle. 130 450 95 145 .322

Snider, Bro. 137 546 .326 100 178
DiMaggio, Bos. 138 620 119 198 .319

Slaughter, St.L 108 381 .325 59 124
Groth, Det. 120 444 47 141 .318

Hemus, St.L 121 428 .325 75 139
Philley, Phi. 125 477 85 151 .317

Sisler, Phi. 109 413 .324 64 134
Avila, Cle. 139 544 82 172 .316

Jethroe, Bos. 136 541 .323 120 175
Kell, Det. 142 586 75 185 .316

Schoendienst, St.L 134 542 .321 92 174
Pesky, Bos. 124 464 88 145 .313

Gordon, Bos. 141 540 .320 86 173
HR: Zernial (Phi.) 40; Robinson (Chi.) 29;
Vollmer (Bos.) 27; Easter (Cle.) 24; Williams
(Bos.) 24.
RBI: Zernial (Phi.) 146; Robinson (Chi.) 122;
Williams (Bos.) 117; Vernon (Was.) 104; Rosen
(Cle.) 101.
Wins: Wynn (Cle.) 18-11; Pierce (Chi.) 16-6;
Raschi (N.Y.) 16-8; Lopat (N.Y.) 16-9; Lemon
(Cle.) 16-13.
Strikeouts: Raschi (N.Y.) 172; Reynolds (N.Y.)
135; McDermott (Bos.) 134; Gray (Det.) 128;
Wynn (Cle.) 124 .
ERA: Kretlow (Chi.) 2.52; Lopat (N.Y.) 2.65;
Pierce (Chi.) 2.65; McDermott (Bos.) 2.74;
Hutchinson (Det.) 2.81.
HR: Musial (St.L) 37; Snider (Bro.) 35; Hodg-
es (Bro.) 35; Kiner (Pit.) 33; Sauer (Chi.) 32.
RBI: Musial (St.L) 137; Snider (Bro.) 119; Sau-
er (Chi.) 115; Hodges (Bro.) 115; Gordon
(Bos.) 110.
Wins: Newcombe (Bro.) 19-6; Roe (Bro.) 17-
7; Jansen (N.Y.) 17-7; Roberts (Phi.) 17-12;
Maglie (N.Y.) 17-12.
Strikeouts: Newcombe (Bro.) 169; Rush
(Chi.) 139; Maglie (N.Y.) 133; Queen (Pit.) 129;
Roberts (Phi.) 114.
ERA: Newcombe (Bro.) 2.04; Jansen (N.Y.)
2.28; Rush (Chi.) 2.74; Roe (Bro.) 2.98; Hiller
(Chi.) 3.17.
RBI, average and runs scored, presumably plac-
ing him ahead of Brooklyns Duke Snider, Gil
Hodges, Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella
where everyday players are concerned. The
Dodgers Don Newcombe is the pre-eminent
pitcher in the Senior Circuit, leading the loop in
wins, ERA, strikeouts and complete games. In
addition, he is holding opposing hitters to league
-low figures in batting average, slugging percent-
age and on-base percentage.
The value of that resume wont be known until
baseball writers cast their MVP votes. In 38 N.L.
ballotings, voters have favored everyday players
31 times, with only seven pitchers including
Phils reliever Jim Konstanty last year claim-
ing the big prize. In the American League, only
six of 39 MVPs have been pitchers.
Musial seems to take particular delight in tor-
menting the Dodgers. He has seven homers and
CHICAGO (AP) Major league baseball
owners get down this morning to what is ex-
pected to be the last meeting in a series to se-
lect a commissioner to succeed the deposed
A.B. (Happy) Chandler.
It was virtually conceded that if the 10 a.m.
meeting in the Palmer House ends with a selec-
tion, the new commissioner will be a man from
within the sport itself.
Top favorite for the $65,000-a-year job was
Warren Giles, president of the Cincinnati Reds.
He reportedly needed only the votes of three
additional owners to assure election.
At the last meeting of owners, nine named
Giles as their choice. In last-minute cloakroom
activity, backers of the white-haired Cincinnati
executive were reported pressuring the other
seven owners to go along with the majority.
If Giles fails in the election, the owners may
turn to Ford Frick, president of the National
League.
Seattle copped the Pacific Coast League
playoffs Wednesday night by scoring seven
times in two innings to defeat Hollywood, 9-2.
The series victory was accomplished in the
full five games and won another $10,000 for
the pennant-holding Rainiers.
is batting .349 against Brooklyn in 1951. For
his career, he has 37 homers, 137 RBI and
a .356 average in 198 games against the Bums.
AROUND THE HORN
Elsewhere in the National League:
Bubba Church fired a five-hit shutout as
the visiting Phillies blanked the Cubs, 3-0.
It was the second whitewash for Church (12-
10), both coming against Chicago. He threw a
one-hitter against the Cubs on May 6. Del En-
nis knocked in his 101st run for Philly.
Bob Rush, third in the N.L. in ERA, allowed
three runs in nine innings and fell to 11-8.
Murry Dickson scattered 12 hits and won
his 15th game, tying a career high, as the Pi-
rates topped the visiting Braves, 6-4.
Gus Bell had two RBI for the Bucs, giving
him 98 for the season. Sibby Sisti had four hits
for Boston, tying a career high.
-man starting staff. Its a happy headache every
manager wishes he could have this time of year.
AROUND THE HORN
Elsewhere in the American League:
Early Wynn spun a five-hitter for his sixth
shutout and A.L.-leading 18th win as the visiting
Indians blanked the Red Sox, 5-0.
Wynn (18-11) outdueled Mickey McDermott
(11-4), who whiffed 10 and lowered his ERA to
2.74. Boston trails Chicago by 7 games.
Marlin Stuart (9-7) won his third consecutive
start as the visiting Tigers topped the As, 3-2.
Stuart outpitched Phillys Bobby Shantz (12-
9), who turned in his 11th complete game.
Irv Noren and Pete Runnels had two RBI
each as the Senators beat the visiting Browns, 6-
4. Nats outfielder Frank Campos, a September
call-up, had two hits and is batting .643.
ST. LOUIS Stan Musial no longer has
much to say about the Dodgers drive to the Na-
tional League pennant. But he has plenty to say
about Brooklyns finest when it comes to their
chances of being voted MVP.
Musial singled, tripled and homered Wednes-
day, scoring three runs and driving in two as the
Cardinals bested the visiting Brooks, 7-3. St.
Louis starter Max Lanier improved to 12-9 with
his ninth route-going effort of the season.
The Dodgers Preacher Roe failed to complete
five innings for just the third time this year, al-
lowing six runs in 4 1/3 frames, and fell to 17-7.
He is 0-2 in his past three starts.
The defeat was just a bump in the road for the
Dodgers, whose magic number to clinch the flag
remains at two. But Musial maintained his leg up
on those Brooks worthy of MVP consideration.
Stan the Man leads the N.L. in home runs,
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (UP) Baseball bur-
ied William J. (Bill) Klem on Wednesday, but
not the memory of the games greatest umpire.
The man who brought dignity and honesty to
the national game and his profession be-
cause in my heart I never called a wrong deci-
sion was buried in a Miami cemetery fol-
lowing a requiem high mass at St. Patricks
Catholic Church.
Bill Klem exhibited the greatness of a great
spirit, the Rev. Msgr. Williams Barry said at
the close of the mass. He was to all men hon-
est and honorable.
Ford Frick, president of the National League,
and Pepper Martin, manager of the Miami Sun
Sox who played for the St. Louis Cardinals
while Klem was still active, were among more
than 200 persons who attended the final rites.
He was the greatest umpire that ever lived,
Frick said. There will never be another Bill
Klem. A substitute, maybe, but never another
umpire like him.
Martin recalled that Klem once asked him
why he did not become an umpire when he quit
playing. Martin said he replied, I would if I
knew I could be as good as you are.
Other condolences were added by Ed Bar-
row, Red Barber and Dan Topping.
Klem Laid to Rest:
Honest, Honorable
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VOL. 1, No.158 FIVE CENTS
AMERICAN W L PCT. GB NATIONAL W L PCT. GB
Chicago 93 53 .637 --- Brooklyn 92 51 .643 ---
Boston 84 59 .587 7 New York 85 61 .582 8
Cleveland 82 66 .554 12 Philadelphia 78 68 .534 15
New York 77 67 .535 15 St. Louis 76 69 .524 17
Philadelphia 73 74 .497 20 Boston 68 77 .469 25
Detroit 68 78 .466 25 Chicago 66 80 .452 27
Washington 57 87 .396 35 Pittsburgh 66 81 .449 28
St. Louis 47 97 .326 45 Cincinnati 51 95 .349 42
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The Sportlight
By Grantland Rice
The Case of Sal Maglie
NEW YORK Baseball is replete with queer
odds and angles, mystery and tangles, but noth-
ing that quite approaches the strange case of one
Salvatore Maglie, star pitcher of the Giants and
possibly the star pitcher of both leagues.
How could it happen? Up until midsummer
last year, Sal Maglie, born in Niagara Falls 34
years ago, was just another unknown pitcher.
He had been in baseball for 12 years, starting
with Buffalo in 1938, and yet by 1950 had won
only 46 games in organized baseball.
Then suddenly Maglie starts last summer,
wins 18 games and drops four for an average
of .818. Thats what you call pitching. This sea-
son Maglie moves into late September with 17
victories and 12 defeats for a mark of .586.
Maglies three-year record with Buffalo was
three wins against 15 setbacks.
He retired in 1943 and 1944; in 1945 he won
five games for the Giants and dropped four, be-
fore departing for the Mexican League, where
he worked four years. Then suddenly in the last
two seasons he has a combined mark of 35 vic-
tories and 16 defeats, a mark of .686.
How could this happen? I asked the quiet,
likeable Giant star. I couldnt tell you, he said,
with a slow smile. I honestly dont know.
Everyone took me for granted as just anoth-
er second-rate pitcher and I couldnt seem to
win enough games to change things. I kept try-
ing to learn, and I had a chance to work out
several ideas while pitching in Mexico. I had a
chance to pitch regularly down there and
that helped.
What did you learn? I asked.
Control, Maglie said. Control doesnt
mean getting a ball over the plate. It often
means pitching into a two-inch spot, low or
high, inside or out.
I asked Leo Durocher why he waited so long
to start using Maglie as a regular.
By the time he came back, Leo said, Sal
was around 32. He had been with the Mexican
League and I knew little about him. You could
see he kept himself in condition, but I had other
pitchers I knew more about.
Then we began to run shy on pitchers. So
we bought Jim Hearn and put Maglie to work.
You know what happened after that. It was a
question at 34 how hed go this season. His
record answers that. Ill admit Maglies case is
one of the strangest in baseball the case of a
pitcher who started when he was 21 and didnt
begin winning until he was 33. Maybe you can
figure that one out. I cant.
Neither can Sal Maglie, today as fine a pitch-
er as any team knows, and certainly as smart a
pitcher as Ive seen in years.
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