The White Falcon - 14.08.1964, Page 7

Friday, August 14, 1964
WHITE FALCON
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Pro Baseball
Standings
NATIONAL LEAGUE
W L
Philadelphia . . 64 43
San Francisco .. 63 47
Cincinnati . . . 62 50
Pittsburgh .. . 58 50
St. Louis .. .. 57 52
Los Angeles . . 55 53
Milwaukee .... 52 54
Chicago 52 56
Houston 48 bh
New York .... 34 77
AMERICAN LEAGUE
W L
Baltimore .... 68 42
Chicago 66 43
New York .. . 64 42
Los Angeles .. 58 55
Detroit 56 57
Minnesota . . . 53 58
Boston 52 59
Cleveland . . . . 52 59
Kansas City .. 42 68
Washington .. 43 71
Sport Shorts
Baseball
Baseball Commissioner Ford
Frick after announcing his re-
signation last week agreed to re-
main in office until after the
1965 World Series and work with
the presidents of both major lea-
gues in the meantime to make
plans in choosing his successor.
Track And Field
The United States could be
headed for its best showing in
years in the 1964 Olympic Games
Women’s Track and Field Events.
Much of America’s success or
failure depends on Edith McQuire
of Tennessee State. She stands as
heir apparent to Wilma Rudolph
as queen of American sprinters.
During three-day trials at Ran-
dall’s Island in New York, she
was the only double qualifier.
Football
Baltimore Colts end Ray Berry
is within sight of one of the most
coveted marks in National Foot-
ball League history. Berry needs
to catch only 41 more passes to
go into the record books as the
greatest pass receiver in NFL
history. The 41 receptions would
give him 504—one better than the
record now held by Billy Howton
who set the mark in 12 seasons
of play. Berry is currently en-
tering his fifth NFL campaign.
Safety Afloat
Boating
Here’s a fact for you weekend
sailors. Eighty-six percent of all
people who died in boating mis-
haps recently studied by the Coast
Guard, were without life-saving
equipment. The National Safety
Council urges you to provide ap-
proved life jackets for everyone
on board. And remember to stow
them within easy reach. Emer-
gencies won’t wait.
Overloading Of Boats
Overloading is one of the big
faults of small boat operators and
it’s one of the major causes of
boating accidents. The U.S. Coast
Guard and the National Safety
Council offer this simple rule for
your safety: If the boat looks or
feels overloaded, it probably is, so
don’t take it out. No sense in
taking a short ride to tragedy!
Swimming
The National Safety Council
reminds you swimmers to stay out
of unguarded waters. And never
swim alone, regardless of your
skill. Many a good swimmer has
challenged the importance of these
two rules and lost. So for your
life’s sake, play it safe. Heed
all the rules for water safety.
JJh The £pt fit light
by Buzz Shipp
There are still those people who are firm believers that the
Baltimore Orioles cannot win the American League pennant, simply
because the Yankees are in the league. At the time we go to press,
the Birds are still winging on top, lVz games in front of the Chicago
White Sox and two full games ahead of the third-place Yanks.
Speaking of the Pale Hose, it seems that a lot of people tend
to count them out of the pennant chase. But the fact remains that
the boys from the windy city have been in the midst of the race
all along.
Just what has been keeping Baltimore on top? Among the batters,
Boog Powell, the giant outfielder has 29 home runs and a .275 batting
mark. Brooks Robinson, the All-Star third baseman, is having one
of his best years at the plate, banging out hits at a .310 rate. Fleet
little Louie Aparicio has been having perhaps his best year in the
majors. Not only is Louie leading the league in stolen bases but
he is hitting .295.
Of course, there are others contributing to Baltimore’s consistant,
if not spectacular offensive attack. Center fielder Jackie Brandt
is carrying a .273 batting average. Rookie Sam Bowens, a pleasant
surprise, has won quite a few games with a .270 mark. Catcher
John Orsino helps out in the long-ball department. Norm Siebern,
the Oriole first-sacker has been doing a good job offensively.
And the birds have been getting excellent response from their
bench. Ken Johnson has been an absolute terror in a pinch-hitting
role, breaking the league record of eight straight pinch hits—he
has nine, and has an over-all average of .308. Charley Lou, the
second-string catcher, is batting .285.
The Baltimore mound staff has its bright and dim spots; starting
pitchers aren’t doing so well. The bull-pen has been magnificent
though. Steve Barber, comming off a 20 game winning season, is
having trouble keeping his record even. Milt Pappas is doing a
little better than Barber, although not a whole lot better. Robin
Roberts, the crafty veteran, is still very effective, although he
needs a good deal of rest.
A 19-year-old rookie sensation Wally Bunker, is the American
League’s top hurler with 12 wins against two defeats. Dave Mc-
Nally (9-6) is lending a helping hand, too. The Baltimore Club pen
is the best-staffed in the league, with the likes of Stu Muller, Dick
Hall, Harvey Haddix, and Wes Stock. None of these firemen are
carrying an ERA over 3.00. As the old saying goes, pitching is
75 percent of baseball.
Baltimore’s defense is second best in the loop, their infield second
to none. And the biggest change is that of a new manager. Hank
Bauer, the hard-nosed former Marine, is the new skipper. The old
Yankee hasn’t had to get tough yet — just his presence makes
everyone toe the line.
No longer can New York fans disregard the Orioles or the White
Sox — not when the yanks are in third place — behind these two
clubs in the American League standings.
gue. American Leaguers 57th FIS
finished third, and National Lea-
gue second half winners Nav-
CommSta 1 was fourth.
The Keflavik bowlers held a
banquet in the Civilian Club
Saturday at which league trophies
were presented by Cdr. R. O. Boe,
Executive Officer, Naval Station.
Individual Awards
In the individual awards cata-
gory D. Stewart edged L. Autry
by percentage points to take
High Average with a 185.815.
Autry had a 185.386. C. Madren
won High Series scratch honors
with his 639 while High Series
with handicap went to T. Tunick
with a 650. High Game winner
scratch was L. Autry, 253 and
High Game winner with handi-
cap went to P. Pennypacker, 257.
The league’s most improved bow-
ler was R. Kehoe of the Champion-
ship team.
Team Awards
In addition to the League
Championship team trophy the
Navy Exchange also received the
Pan American team trophy and
individual trophies were presented
to each member of the team. The
members of the first place team
are: (right) J. Hukill, R. Kehoe,
C. Stewart and J. Ralph. Pictured
above are (team captain) H. Gib-
son and H. French.
J. Ralph
J. Hukill
R. Kehoe
C. Steart
TO THE VICTORS — H. French of the championship Naval Exchange team accepts the Pan American
trophy from Cdr. Robert O. Boe, Executive Officer, U. S. Naval Station. H. Gibson (right) holds the
Naval Station Keflavik winners trophy presented his team. The trophies were presented at a Bowling
Banquet held at the Civilian Club Saturday night.
Exchange Cops Kegler Crown;
Air Forces Iceland Place 2nd
Last week’s action at the Arctic Bowl saw the Navy Exchange wrap up the lea-
gue championship in a four team roll-off. The roll-off pitted season winners and run-
ners-up of both the American and National Leagues against each other to determine
the overall winner.
As a result the Navy Exchange, who won both halves in the American League,
emerged victorious. Second place went to AFI, first half winners of the National Lea-

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1. What is the American League
record for successive pinch hits?
2. What countries did the fol-
lowing tennis players represent in
Davis Cup play: Fred Perry, Ells-
worth Vines, Henri Cochet, Baron
VonCram and Jack Bromwich?
3. In what states are these
championship golf courses: Tam
O’Shanter, Pinehurts, Pebble
Beach, Congressional and Sem-
inole?
4. Who steers an eight-oared
racing shell?
5. What is the largest margin of
victory ever attained in the ma-
jor leagues in an extra inning
ball game?
6. How did Jay Hanna Dean ac-
quire his nickname of “Dizzy”?
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