Page Ten THE MICHIGAN DAILY Tuesday, August 8, 1972 Page Ten THE MICHIGAN DAILY Tuesday, August 8, 1972 State Representative ECKSTEIN Democrat A Strong Voice for Ann Arbor Paid Political Advertisement SOLAIAN e ABORTION REFORM * EDUCATION REFORM - RENT RELIEFU - WELFARE REFORM dernocrat 0 state representative paid political advertisement We have the BEST REPAIRS and SERVICE around-TRY US SPORTS CAR SERVICE OF ANN ARBOR, Inc. 4705 Washtenaw } . (next to Ypsi-Ann drive in) 434-0110 T-W-F-8-6; M and Th 8-9 YOGI, KOUFAX HONORED: Hall inducts famers COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. VP)- A cheerful Yogi Berra and a grateful Sandy Koufax, striking the mood of the ceremanies. were inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame yesterday along with six other players of the past. As thousands of fans watched the historic event under leaden skies in front of the Hall of Fame Library, erra humbly acknowledged the honor then broke into tears halfway through his speech. "My only regret is that my father and mother, my brother John and Gil Hodges could not be here," Berra said haltingly, referring to four meaningful persons in his life who have died. Koufax, at 36 the youngest player to enter the Hall, said: "I don't really have a speech MAN REFORM EDUCATION democrat state representative Paid Politica Advertisement PETER ECKSTEIN imadtt atW wht' state government.. 0 State taxes take a larger share of income from a family earning $10,000 than from a family earning $100,000. * Not one of the top 109 positions in the executive branch of gov- ernment is held by a woman. * Local banks use state-guaranteed student loan programs solely as a reward for favored customers. * While there are 9,000 working mothers with pre-school children in Washtenaw County, there are only 1,400 slots in day care centers. * A person convicted under state law of possessing marijuana can be sent to jail for a year and fined $1,000. * A person can be sent to prison for life for a voluntary sexual act committed within the privacy of a bedroom. * The state of Michigan has never levied a fine against an air polluter. IF THESE ARE THE KINDS OF THINGS THAT MAKE YOU MAD... Vote PETER ECESTER For State Representative-Democratic Primary TODAY-Tuesday, August 8 paid political advertisement to make today-just a lot of thanks to so many people that I can't came them all." The two, along with Lefty Go- mez, Buck Leonard and Early Wynn, were among five former players on hand. Three other baseball luminaries were im- mortalized posthumously-Will Harridge, Ross Youngs and Josh Gibson Berr, a standout catcher for the New York Yankees for al- most twro decades. was the first to accept a Hall of Fame plague. "Since this is the most imporL tant day of my life I want to get my speech right,' said Her- ra. "So I'll put on~ my glasses and I'll read it." Berra thanked, among others. former Yankee catcher Bill Dickey "who gave ae tointers" and formner Yankee Manager Casey Stengel "who had enough faith to play me in the lineup. "But most of all I want to thank baseball. It's given me more than I ever hoped for . . . and I hope that I can put some- thing back." Koufax, later called on to speak by Commnissionler Howie Kuhn, recalled his ealy days as a Brooklyn Dodger which weretnot exactly Hall of Fame quality. "They were rather inglorious" said the former Dodger left- hander, "and I thought after my first six years in baseball, it was going to be 'Go out and look for another job'." But K o u f a x eventually straightened out his wild fast hall to heroine the game's most dominating pitcher in his last five seasons after the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles. Koufax said that pitching coach Joe Becker was one of the greatest influences in the turn around. "He pushed me, shoved me, embarrassed me and made me work," said Koufax. "And . I really have to thank him for that." Gamez, the pitching ace of the Billboard The Lions, who donot have a defense, will be playing t he Browns, who do, here io Ann Arbor Saturday August 20. Tick- ets can be obtained at the Tick- et office on the corner of Hoov- er and State. Special Rates Today and Every Tuesday for Couples BILLIARDS TABLE TENNIS Michigan Union Yankees in the 1930s, said he wouldn't have made the Hall without Joe DiMaggio and Johnny Murphy. DiMaggio, the great Yankee center fielder "used to chase down all my mistakes" and Murphy, a relief pitcher, "saved most of my games," Gomez said. "Being here is the greatest pleasure I've ever had in my life," he added. Leonard, the former star in the all Negro leagues, said the Hall is "something I never dreamed about . . . something I thought would never happen. "When I was first told of my selection, I was speechless. This is my greatest thrill-noth- ing I ever did on the field will equal it." WYNN, a 300-game winner with the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox, waited several years for his selection to the Hall, "I don't know why my hands are so wet and my throat so dry," he said. "I don't believe words are it me to express my gratitude. "There have been so many people to thank in my 23 years in the majors that I can't think of them all atuthis moment. I ottly wish I could have been better than I was." Braves fire Harris, hire Ed Mathews ATLANTA (A) - Luman Harris was fired yesterday by the Atlanta Braves and replac- ed as manager of the National League baseball club by Eddie Mathews, owner Bill Bartolo- may announced. Mathews, 40, was in his sec- ond season as coach with the Braves. The former slugging third baseman, who retired a. a player in 19618, takes over the club immediately. A spokesman for the Braves here read a statement from Bartholomay in Cincinnati where the Braves are conclud- ing a five - game series tonight. "After careful evaluation, di- rector of player personnel Ed- die Robinson strongly recom- mended a change had to be made. "Eddie Mathews has been named manager of the Braves." The spokesman said the con- tract extends through next sea- son. Harris was in his fifth year as manager of the Braves, who this season are mired in fourth place in the Western Division. 16 games behind the Cincinnati Reds. Harris' contract expires at the end of this season.