THURSDAY, SEPT 25, 1947
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Yank Power A Contrast To Dodger Speed, Skill
(This is the first in a series of articles reviewing the teams that will oppose each other in the 1947 World Series.)
When the Brooklyn Dodgers square off with the New York Yankees Tuesday in the annual American sports classic, the great diamond debate on Speed versus Power—the Bunt versus the Home Run—will flare up anew on the baseball scene. The two teams are specialists in their re
teams are specialists in their respective modes of attack, and the 1947 world champion may be decided by such tactics. [Mike Mackenzie, Yankees' Hit]
Five Notorious Yankee Hitters.
Five of the Yankee regulars are notoriously long-ball hitters. Joe DiMaggio and Tommy Henrich are foremost among these with 35 homers between them, nearly half of the entire Dodger total. DiMag has 19, Henrich 16, McQuinn 13. Yogi Berra has 11, and Johnny Lindell an even 10. All of these sluggers are respected for their ability to hoist one out of sight, and enough of such hoists could bring the flag back to Yankee stadium.
The New York team total is over 100, and will probably reach 110 before the season closes. However, 13 of these were compiled by Charlie Keller before he was injured in June. Keller's absence in the series will take some sting from the bats of the New Yorkers, but Lindell and Berra are capable in the utility role. Reese, Robinson Hit *Em Long*
The only Dodgers who have hit more than 10 round-trippers this year are Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese, with 12 apiece. The eight probable Brooklyn regulars have combined their power for only 61 home runs, as compared to 79 for the Yank starter. These figures are important in World Series competition because the front line performers carry almost the entire burden. Dodgers Beat Base Stealers
Now for manager Burt Shotton's prize offensive weapon. The Dodgers have stolen 78 bats this year, the Yankees only 22. Their chief exponents of the art are Robinson, whose 27 thefts is second highest in senior circuit, and speedster Pete McCormack who has pilfered 13 despite his free runs counters with outfield fences which has kept him out of about 40 games this season.
In addition to their speed, the Brooks have four of the best hunters in baseball in Reiser, Robinson, Reese, and Ed Stanky. This quartet fits snugly into Brooklyn's offensive strategy and could break up as many ball games as Yankee home runs. It only man on the Yank payroll who can compare with either of these is SoCone, miniature shortstop, and no razzle-dazzie can be built around one man. Joltin' Joe Is Tons
Batting averages usually mean little in the World Series but by way of comparison (again of the eight probable starters), the figures as of last Sunday are: Dodgers, 291; Yankees, 286. Joltin Toej tops both teams with a mark hovering around 320. Pete Reiser and Dixie Walker, the Dodger leaders, are about 10 points behind.
The Yank speadheads in the vital
A. B.I. column are Henrich, DiMag, and Bill Johnson, slugging third sacker, each with more than 90, Walker and Carl Furillo lead the Bums in this department, but the latter may not see much action in the Series because of recent injuries.
Compared by positions, the only big offensive difference in the two teams is the great Yank outfield of DiMaggio, Henrich, and either Lindell or Berra. The first two are recognized as among the greatest clutch hitters in baseball, and have produced nobly in so many crucial spots in the past that it is almost expected of them in this series. Walker and Reiser are threats at the plate, but neither commands the respect accorded the Yankee pair.
In the infield Bill Johnson has a decided edge over freshman Spider Jorgenson, in average and particularly in driving in runs. Johnson is hitting around the .290 mark, about 20 points higher than Jorgenson.
Edwards The Better Catcher
However, this difference is equalized in the catching department. Bruce Edwards, the number one Dodger receiver, is a .300 hitter whose bat is counted on heavily to furnish much-needed power in the Bums' camp. Aaron Robinson, top catcher, is currently hitting 270 and 184 yards' potential for driving in runs. He hammers mate, Berra, will probably do some of the backstopping for New York, but this prize rookie is particularly noted for his batting power, which has manufactured 11 home runs for the American league champs this year.
McQuinn And Robinson Equal
The rival first baseman, George McQuinn and Jackie Robinson, must be rated equal offensively. Both are big guns in their own way for their respective teams, and either may emerge the star of this year's World Series. McQuinn has at least realized an ambition to play as a Yank in the fall classic, and Robinson will be motivated by the desire to prove conclusively that he is a top performer under pressure
pressure Reese and Rizzuto, who once vied for the honor of top shortstop in the American Association, are still nearly equal in all departments. Pee Wee has had the better season, but Rizzuto is noted as one of the game's great competitors.
No people on earth have more cause to be thankful than ours.—Theodore Roosevelt.
Stanky and Stirnweiss, the World Series second sackers, are both hitting below 260. But each has been a contender for the batting crown of his league in past years, and could take the hitting honors in the Series.
Cyclone Back Tops Big Six Passers
Kansas City, Mo.—(UP) — First game statistics gave Iowa State quarterback Donald C. Norman the edge on Big Six competitors for passing honors.
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The 24-year old Junior at Ames tried 20 aerials against Iowa State Teachers college last Saturday. Eleven of the tosses found their mark for 188 yards gained—an average more than 17 yards a completion, and a net of more than nine yards gained for every attempt. Only one of Norman's 20 passes was intercepted.
Weber, playing his last year of college football, also took first week honors in yards gained on the ground. The Iowa State halfback carried the ball eight times, averaging eight yards per try to lead conference backs on the ground.
The Cyclone quarterback's throwing arm tossed three of his receivers into the win, place, and show spots in the "leading pass receivers" column. Halfback Victor Weber caught four Norman throws for a total of 68 yards, while ends Dean Laun and Bob Jensen snagged two apice, gaining 45 yards each.
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Archery Club Practices
Fifteen contestants entered a practice shooting held by the archery club on the hockey field Wednesday afternoon. At a meeting after the shoot, contests were scheduled for Oct. 1 and 15. A third shoot is to be held at an undetermined date.
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Yanks Worth Six Million
A three-million-dollar offer for a half-interest in New York Yankee football and baseball interests was rejected Thursday by the owners, Larry McPhail, Dan Topping, and Del Webb. The offer was made by three New York brokerage firms.
United States Trails Russia In Radio
At Broadway and 57th St. in New York City, several hundred U. S. citizens of all races and colors made daily world-wide broadcasts in a score of languages.
They are the State Department's Voice of America, telling America's story—and the story of democracy's fight against the forces out to destroy it.
But compared to the Voice of Moscow, the department's few daily programs are a mere whisper. In more than 50 languages and dialects, the Russians are working at it 24 hours a day.
'It Was Only Temporary, He Says 37 Years Later
Pittsburgh-(UP)—The Rev. W.
W. Ritter has devoted his life to "temporary" jobs.
During the teacher shortage in World War I, Ritter was asked to substitute in the one-room Mt. Nebo school until the school board could get another schoolmaster. They never did.
Once he was asked to fill-in as pastor of the Mt. Nebo United Presbyterian church for six months, until a regular pastor could be assigned. That was 37 years ago. He's still got the job.
He's still "substituting."
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