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TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1951 THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE-- Pittshurgh Pirates Triumph As Baseball Season Opens Pirates Spoil Opening Day For Cincinnati Fans, Who Huddle In Blankets As Snow Flurries Prevail -- American League Open- ing at Washington Is Washed Out By JOE REICHLER Associated Press Sports Writer Xing for a day, anyway. That's Branch Rickey's pace-setting Pitts- Pirates. To a jump on the rest of the National League clubs, which were scheduled to open today, Pitts- burgh: spoiled Cincinnati's preview yesterday, routing the Reds 4-3 be- fore 30,441 shivering fans. Near- freezing temperature and snow- flurries marred the Reds' home in- . Ww. Washed Out That left the Pirates all alone in the victory column as rain wash- ed out the ceremonial opening at Washington. The Senators and de- fending champion New York Yan- kees were to have ushered in the American League season. Weather permitting, all 16 clubs should get under way today with en estimated 242,000 customers ex- ted to attend the eight openers. Bhat includes the Senators-Athle- tics scheduled night game in Phila- delphia, first of its kind in the American. Freezing and wet wea- ther, Jiowever, was predicted in most cl Pittsburgh's triumph was doubly sweet as it came at the expense of Ewell Blackwell, the Reds' ace. Blackie was pummelled for seven hits and all Pirate runs before bowing out for a pinch-hitter after three innings. George Metkovich, the 29-year- old outfielder who was Rickey's personal $10,000 draft pick from Oakland last fall, had a big day for himself. Veteran Rookie Clicks The veteran rookie, who had pre- viously flunked in hitches with the Red Sox, Braves and White Sox, was the big gun in the Pirates' 12- hit attack on Blackwell and three relievers, He clouted a double and two singles and scored a run. Metkovich ignited the winning three-run uprising against Black- well in the third inning with a single to right. He sparkled in the field, handling five putouts flaw- lessly. He took an extra-base hit away from Joe Adcock, sprawling into the overflow crowd in centre field to make a splendid catch of a towering drive in the fourth. In the next inning, Metkovich cut down Grady Hatton at the plate after fielding Virg Stallcup's single. That eventually turned out to be a run batted in each, shared hit- ting honors with Metkovich. Ralph Kiner got a hit in three official times at bat and handled all but one of his 11 chances cleanly at first base. Cliff Chambers was credited with the victory, although he needed help from Willie Werle in the sev- enth. Doubleheader Today Washington's washout paved the way for a day-night doubleheader neat Friday. President Truman will attend the afternoon game. 'Tae Yankee-Red Sox affair at Yankee Stadium today shared top billing with the Brooklyn-Philadel- phia game at Ebbets' Field. About 55,000 were expected to watch Vic Raschi (21-8) start for the Yan- kees. He was to be opposed by Will Wight (10-16), a southpaw Boston pitcher obtained from the White Sox via a trade last winter. Carl Erskine (7-6) replaced Don New- .combe, Doder ace, against Robin Roberts (20-11) of the Phils. New- combe complained of a sore elbow. The Dodgers count on 30,000 fans. New Kork Giants, leading con- tender for the: National League flag, were guests of the Braves at Boston. About 20,000 were expected to watch Larry Jansen (19-13) go Boston's Vern Bickford (19- 14). It was Jansen's fourth straight attempt to win his first opener. The Pirates went home to against St. Louis Cardinals. Murry Dickson (10-15) was due to oppose Tom Poho! , & rookie from Roch- ester. Pirates Return Home Cincinnati moved on to Chicago where 28,000 were expected to see Kenny Raffensherger (14-19) face the Cubs' Frank Hiller (12-5), Hal Newhouser (15-13) and Bob Lemon (23-11) were to be the op- posing hurlers ss Detroit played host to Cleveland Indians before pacity crowd of more than 50,« Billy Pierce (12-16) for Chica- and Ned Garver (13-18) for St. were due to oppose each other in the White Sox-Biowus opener in Sportsman's Park. About 10,000 were expected to be on hand when Bobby Shantz (8-14) toed the rubber for Philadelphia against Washington's Bob Kuzava (9-10), BRAVES BUY DONNELLY Boston, April 17--(UP)--Boston announced last Philadelphia Phillies, Braves' pub- licist Charles Sands said the trans- action was for straight cash but did not disclose the amount. Want to buy, sell or trade -- A classified ad and the deal is 3 Today's Basehall | In The Majors By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (Times Are Eastern Standard) National League Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 1:30. St. Louis at Pittsburgh, 1:30. New York at Boston, 2. Cincinnati at Chicago, 2:30. i American League Boston at New York, 2:30. Cleveland at Detroit, 2:30. Chicago at St. Louis, 2:30. Washington at Philadelphia (night) 8:00. Mass. Commission Awards Decision On Foul Basis e-- Boston, April 17--(AP)--For the first time in more than 20 years, the Massachusetts Boxing Com- mission recorded a decision by foul for a Boston professional box- ing bout. It favored Joe Rindone, of Boston, at the expense of Bob Murphy, 172, of San Diego, who went ringward for their scheduled 10-round feature contest as a 3-10 favorite. The mauling Murphy, however, landed a low left that dropped Rindone in his own corner early in the sixth round. The Califor- nian had won the first three ses- sions but Rindone had almost closed the gap before becoming disabled. After Rindone was removed to his dressing room, Dr. Morris Sandler of the Commission's staff gave him a lengthy examination and declared him unfit to continue, Such a medical report, according to commission rules, entitles a low- punched victim to the decision be- cause of a foul The packed crowd of 13,626, which provided gross receipts of $43,159, roared its disapproval as Rindone collapsed. But it cooled down almost immediately and ac- cepted the official verdict in com- parative silence. Murphy, after being charged with his fifth defeat in 63 profes- sional starts, disclaimed knowledge of the low blow while explaining "If I did land one, it was un- intentional." C.L.T.A. Appoints Two New "Veeps" 165%, Montreal, April 17--(CP)--Presi- dent J, M. McAvity of the Cana- dian Lawn Tennis Association Monday announced appointment of E. C. Condon, Ottawa, and Regi- nald Hugo, Winnipeg, as first and second vice-presidents of the organization. Changes within the council were also announced. Arthur E. Laverty, K.C, presi- dent of the Mount Royal Tennis Club, Montreal, has succeeded R. D. Forster, Montreal, as executive secretary of the Association, fol- lowing the latter's withdrawal after a two-year term. C. W. Leslie, Montreal, a past president of the Association, has returned to the council as chair- man of the finance committee. No venue has yet been set for the Canadian championships but a decision is expected soon. Wayzoff Captures Yonkers Inaugural Yonkers, N. Y., April 17 (AP)-- The favored wayzoff from the F.H. Snow stables of Pine Point, Me, won the $5,000 inaugural pace last night as the United States harness racing season opened before 16,741 chilled customers at Yonkers Race- way. Wayzoff, driven by Merl Clark, took the lead in the stretch about 100 yards from the finish, to beat the second choice, Retlaw, Win- chell, by a length, The track was heavy from ate ternoon rains, and times were far off the track standards. Wayzoff covered the mile in 3:15 3/5 Wayzoff tagged along in sixth place shortly after the start when Mac Bingen, which had been rac- ing in Toronto during the winter, held the lead. Clark kept the four- year-old chestnut son of Royal Na- poleon-Jane Azoff in a good posi- tion, and drove him to the wire in the final stretch spurt without too much urging. Retlaw Winchell, 3-1 second choice, took the place money from Mac Bingen, owned by Thomas E, McCool, Pembroke, Ont, BILL, MAWHINNEY QUALIFIES Pinehurst, N.C., April 17--(CP)-- Bill Mawhinney of Vancouver, Can- adian amateur champion, qualified for the first round of the North and South amateur golf tourna- ment with a two-over-par 74 in the qualifying medal round yesterday. The Canadian will meet T. R. Bouck of Akron, O., in match play today. Bouck qualified with a 79. POOR SEASON Cleveland -- In the 1899 season, Cleveland lost 134 baseball games out of a total of 154, a record never since equalled. ° COBBLES and STOVE NUTS "CASCADE" CANADIAN ANTHRACITE IDEAL FOR FURNACE, STOVE OR HEATER Excellent Value -- Try a Ton ees... Per Ton $21.00 «.... Per Ton $23.00 313 ALBERT ST. The ROBERT DIXON "COAL" CO. LTD. TELEPHONE 262 MESS LEAGUE One more night left before play- off, and we are certainly bowling like the beginning of the season, rather than the last of it. Only two went over the 600: Lil Jenkins with 625 (221, 213), and Cece Pearn with 601 (209, 207). +. There were a lot of good singles and doubles, but guess we just couldn't take prosperity. Bill Blake 226, 220; M. Whyte 217, 214; BE. Clough 202, 201; D. Barker 201, 243; R. Pearn 229, 217; B. Hughes 260; D. Munkley 247; T. Gilbert 230; U. Allison 225; E. Gillies 223; M. Camp- bell 227; L. Robbins 218; E. Corson 217; M, Collison 207; W. Campbell 205; J. Jonassen 204; Art Borrow- dale 201; J. Alderton 201; H. Ander- son 200; W. Borrowdale 200. As you are all interested in which team will take the last section, to tal pins of the season to count, I'll give you points plus pins. So here they are: . : Covenanters Valentines Grizzlies Crusaders Shermans Cromwells LEGION LEAGUE The bowling interest this week was Very poor as a number of the teams were short-handed. With only one week left in the section it was decided to have next week a play- off week for the league champion- ship and the consolation prize, The Daltas who took four points from the Aces were ceded winners of the section, The Vampires, by taking four points from the Happy Gang, win a play-off spot on total points, Adanacs took 4 points from the Headaches. Luecklies (the first section winners) took three points from the Spoilers. The Kigmies who had a dying ch stumbled "Skijacking," the Rapids Newest Water Thrill USING TWO-BLADED PADDLE, THE SKIYAKER SKIMS THROUGH HIS ROCK-STREWN ROUTE The man who goes shooting over Niagara Fz*'« in a barrel has nothing on Austrian ski champ Strohmeyer, who has invented a new way to defy nature in the name of sport. It's calléd skiyaking, a combination of ski- ing and kayaking. "The Austrian built collapsible metal pontoons, shaped like cigars, that actually were a pair of minfature kayaks, one for each foot. waterproofed than the wearer. Rubberized leggings secured the skiyaks, making them more Strapping 'the skiyaks'to his back, the sportsman usually must walk long distances to use them. If he has to camp out overnight during a frost, so much the better. Riding the white water is the main fun. The possibility of drowning is not to be considered, Getting dashed to bits on some picturesque rock formation is infinitely more fascinating, If that doesn't happen, he wins, o by only taking three points from the Gegass. Hangovers, also trying hard, took three points from the Twin Jets, Smoothies and High Fly- ers battled to a draw. The weekly high triple prize was won by Nancy McKay 703 (245, 240, 218), followed by M. Normoyle 622 (219), and M. Davies 609 (221). For the men: J. Strank led with 748 (269, 240, 239), followed by 8. Davies 695 (275); I. Smart 671 (276); L. Pollard 670 (239); C. Harvey 658 (257); . 8. Cuthbert 647 (287); S. Hobbs 621 (216); A. Brisbols 614 (219); A. Brown 613 (220) and A. Reid 611 (253). N.B.: Cup championship and conso- lation play-off April 21. All bowlers are requested to be present as no substitutes will be allowed to bowl on teams who are short. Score roll- ed during the play-off will be con- sidered for the individual trophies. Bowlers who started to bowl but did not complete the season and wish to attend the banquet please notify the captain of the team you bowled with or phone 4712-J by next Sunday. ' TP 63 Daltas .......5..5.. Vampires . Kigmies ....., Hang Overs Headaches Smoothies High Flyers Spoilers Sports Roundup By HUGH FULLERTON, Jr. Ann Arbor, Mich., April 17--(AP) --When Don McEwen, University of Michigan's speedy two-miler from Ottawa, raced in Los Angeles last spring, he went all out to win, weaving and staggering down the stretch , . . At the finish Coach Don Canham caught him and started to ask how he felt but McEwen was too breathless to answer . . . Just then a broadcaster came along with a microphone and the same ques- tion: a"How did you feel when you hit the tape?" . . . McEwen grine ned: "I didn't know whether I'd break the tape or it would snap back and knock me flat on my When George Sisler was a Michi- gan sophomore pitching against Syracuse, he struck out 16 men in and stole two bases. His son, Dave, now a Princeton soph pitcher, will have a tough time beating that record because he's not that kind of hitter. Sisler senior hit 437 for three seasons at Michigan . . . Soft Touch John Kobs, Michigan State base- coach, anything iii Lowell Perry can't do. As a sopho- seven innings, hit three for three |' v 0.M.H.A. to Again Run Rulés Forum The Ontario Minor Hockey Asso- ciation executive has authorized the Rules Committee to organize and operate the Rules"Forum for Ref- erees, Managers and Coaches again next fall, Centres interested in hav- ing one of these meetings should communicate immediately with the Committee Chairman, A. E. Hick, 76 Adelaide St. S., Lindsay. Other members of the committee are Frank Dohert, Thorold; G. V. Sim- mons, Gravenhurst; Ted Elmes, Galt, and Secretary J. L. Christie, 688 Coxwell Ave. Toronto 6. Player David Morgenroth, who signed certificates for Kitchener Juveniles and Tavistock Inter- mediates, has been suspended and the matter passed along to the OH.A, for action. A letter of apology has been re- celved from. the St. Catharines Midget Club, 'apologizing for inci- dents following the recent Stratford at St. Catharines olagsk Sms) = tharines coach Vic Teal's coac ! Oa has been suspended until he appears before the executive to ex- plain actions following the final game of the championship series. Affiliation of the East York i| Hockey League with the OMH.A. accepted. rn J. L. Christie announced his retirement after eight years as secretary, and a committee consist- ing of the president and three vice- presidents, with power to add, was appointed to consider the problem eated. cay with outstanding financial obligations to the association will not be considered in good standing until obligations have been met, The annual fall meeting of the executive will be held at a Norfolk County site to be selected and the date is set for September 15 and 16. The executive will recommend to the annual meeting that the protest committee not have power to refund protest fees to any team submitting and losing a protest. FIGHTS LAST NIGHT By The Associated Press Birmingham, England -- Randy Turpin, 164, Leamington, England, knocked out Billy Brown, 16113, Hartford, Conn. (2). Boston--Joe Rindone, 16515, Bos- ton, won over Irish Bob Murphy, 172, San Diego, Calif, on a foul (6). Philadelphia -- Gil Turner, 142}, * | Philadelphia, outpointed Beau Jack, 142, Augusta, Ga. (10). Washington -- Little Dynamite, 1301,, Washington, knocked out Leo Lebrun, 125, Montreal (7). Miami, Fla.--Bobby Dykes, 152%, San Antonio, outpointed Billy Kil- gore, 162%, Birmingham, (10). Newark, N.J. -- Carmine Fiore, 143%, Brooklyn, outpointed Billy Wyatt, 151, Trenton, N.J. (8). uebec--Charlle McGarrity, 121%, Sy N.Y., outp a F d Gagnon, 11733, Quebec (10). Waterbury, Conn.--Charley Eagle, 191, Waterbury, outpointed Claude Rolfe, 188, New York (8). Hamilton, Bermuda--Doc Williams, Newark, knocked out Leroy (Kid) Palmer (5) (weights unavailable). Trinidad is the most southerly of the West Indies, lying only sev- en miles from Venezuela. OWNER SHOULD BRAKE CERTIFICATE This cortifies that the brakes op cor Eo boon seiviesd and ore in safe driving condi : VE "DEALER SEE YOUR GARAGE "ir ix ix MAN TODAY RELINE WITH RAYBESTOS BRAKE LININGS (2 3 1 RR Strohmeyer and Friend Hike with Telescoped --Central Press Canadian. Skiyaks on Backs --Central Press Canadian. 0.M.H.A. SUSPENDS ST. KITT'S COACH FOR HIS ACTIONS Toronto, April 17 (CP) --- Coach Vic Teal of St. Catharines Midgets has been suspended by the Ontario Minor Hockey Association for "un- sportsmanlike action" following the final game of a series against Stratford, Sécretary Jack Christie said Monday night. Teal was reported to have refused to bring his team back to the ice following its defeat to take part in presentation ceremonies. + The winners received their trophy and St. Kitts was to have been pre- sented with runner-up award. - The O.M.H.A. since has received a letter of apology from the St. Cath- arines club. Valleyfield Braves, Sydney Start Wed. | Midland, April 17 (CP) -- The Alexander Cup semi-final seriés be- tween Sydney Millionaires and Val- leyfield Braves will open Wednes- day at Sydney, George S. Dudley, Secretary-Manager of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, an- nounced Monday. The second game of the best-of seven series will be played Thurs- day at Sydney and if the first two games are split, a third contest will be held in Sydney April 21, Other- wise, the third game will be played in Montreal Sunday, April 22. Dudley said dates of further games will be released later. Want to buy, sell or trade -- A classified ad and the deal is made. Your Fellow Neighbour ** Your Local, riend!y pose CITIES SERVICE DEALER Ws.the complete answer fo econe omical Spring and Summer driving. - Delay could be costlyl So, get this essential job done tomorrow with the finest olls and greases made! Make: ga date NOW with your experienced CITIES (® SERVICE DEALER - States is each year given the - Yankees and the Washington RAPID ROBERTS REVIEW & ful intrament, but in this case a little outclassed. We feel it's rather unsporting to hold it up to the officials . , . they're doing their best. Until we replace them with' some electronic de- vice for calling the play, let's give them a break and not place these pix too close to their noses, Vv The President of the United opportunity of throwing the , first pitch of the major league baseball season. Yesterday, Mr: Truman was scheduled to open the game between the New York Senators at Griffiths Stadium in Washington. Now we realize that the Pride of Missouri reguarly throws from the port side, and reputedly has a lot of stuff on the ball, and we remember one year when the first citizen crossed up the press boys by heaving from the right-hand side, but we didn't believe he had such a great slow-ball , , . so slow, that the pill won't reach its destina- tion till game time today . . . if then! The reason for this long delay in the beginning of the big league season was actually caused by a belt of cold, moist air that moved in over Capitol Hill and washed out the big opener. They'll try again today , . . in fact all the teams will try today. Yesterday there were only two games scheduled. The Yanks at Washington in the American League and in the senior circuit, the National League, the Pirates visited the Reds. That game was played . . . right through -a football-like snowstorm. The fans huddled in blankets to see the Cincy-ace, Ewell Blackwell, get shelled in three frames. The Bucs won, and homerun king Ralph Kiner played his Tirst game at first base. Only made one error too. And that one, on a high throw that only a more experienced initial- sacker would have managed. CHECKLETS -- Aside to the "Ardent Monctonian" {n Toron- + to... Sorry to have offended you by calling the Hawks' home a "community." Webster has it that a community is a group of persons living together under the same laws and regulations. Did we overstep that meaning? Remember the play-off be- tween the Oshawa Merchants and the Waterloo Tigers last year? Remember the fellow who pitched so well for the Tigers in the series, a guy named Yosyrak? The Tigers "stole" him from St. Catharines Stags where he won 15 while losing three in 1949. Last year with the Tigers he won 11, lost seven during the regular season and won five play-off games. They've signed him again this year, They also tried to sign some Oshawa Merchant imports . . . but we hear the local management had an answer to that. Markham Millionaires have decided to play their remaining play-off games in Stouffville Arena, They opened their OHA Senior "B" final in Brantford last night and play the second game in Stouffville tomorrow eve. Fred Hildebrand, who played hockey for the St. Catharines Teepees, and his older brother Ike, who played here for the Generals some seasons back (later for Los Angeles in the P.CL. and this year for Kan- sas City of the United ftates League), will both be jaunting to Peterboro during the summer to play lacrosse for the Petes. Both played boxla out in New Westminster, B.C., their home- town and both have since played in St. Catharines for the Athletics. « « « by Bob Rife, Old Country Soccer Results London, April 17 (Reuters) -- Ree sults of soccer games .played Mon» day in the United Kingdom: English League Division III (Southern) Port-Vale, 1; Colchester United, 1. Division III (Northern) Barrow, 4; Accrington Stanley, 0 Mansfield Town, 1; Rochdale, 0. Rotheram United, 0; Chester, 0. York City, 2; Lincoln. City, 2. Scottish League Division "A" * Celtic, 0; Patrick Thistle, 3. Old Country Rugby Results London, April 17 (Reuters) -- Ree sults of rugby games played Mone day in the United Kingdom: Rugby Union Newton Abbot, 3; Aberavon, 3. 'Waterloo, 10; Maesteg, 6. Newbridge, 0; Pontypool, 0. Rugby League Huddersfield, 2; Castleford, 9. Hull Kingston Rovers, 38; Brame ley, 12. Leeds, 10; Bradford Northern, 17, Leigh, 10; Oldham, 5, Wigan, 9; Warrington, 2. There used to be a time when a referee could argue his way out of almost any deal , . . whether he officiated in hockey, baseball, football or what-have- you, but now the movie-camera has made his life a very hectic one. The official has to make up his mind on a disputed play within split seconds of the action . , . otherwise he's a bum. In most cases even when the decision is made in quick-time «+ « he's 3 bum, Before the time of the movies of each game (usually taken by team scouts) the referee could argue his way out of a tough situation by saying . .. "I never make mistakes . . . I was on toppa tha play . . . you were a city block away . . . how would you know?" But now, the bright boys with the hypo-stained fingers bring the actual scene via telephoto lenses right smack-bang before your eyes . , . no mistakes there, They show slow-motion pic- tures of disputed plays and prove that the referee was wrong . . . usually not only in one case, but a dozen. This was done to Bill Chadwick on a disputed Leaf goal. It has been a long time since we got up and defended these fellows with the tooters (usually we yelp at 'em), but this time we think they are getting it rough, 5 It's pretty hard to compete with the very precise eye of a camera . . . perhaps foyr or five cameras, all trained on the play from different angles . . . especially when they are of the movie type. The human eye is a wonder- The WORLD'S MOST COMFORTABLE HAT Biltmore with the exclusive LD DRED ED CARTER CUSHIONED LEATHER 5 GUARANTEED features © Resists perspiration stains © Cushioned fitting right from the start © Conforms perfectly to the shape of your head © Provides better ventilation ® Attached by 5 point Ask for Biltmore -- the World's Most Comfortable Het