AV~~AI~jX ,ai~jj l .L1~WTHlE MICHIGAN DAILY ,MAGI' TH1RE Intramural Track Meet Will Be Staged Fi sher' Pleased with Pitching In Saturday's Practice Game Wise, Bowman, Block Stand Out On Mou iid, Allow Only One Scratch Hit In Six lnnings' By WALT KhEE Pitching stood out as the strong- est point of the 1946 Michigan base- ball team in the' initial outing of the season which saw the Wolverines come out on the long end of a 9-4 score against an' amateur Pepsi Cola nine from Detroit. Commenting on the performance of his mound staff Coach Ray Fisher said, "I am especially pleased with the three men who shut out the Pepsi Cola team while the" were on the mound." On the over-all picture of his club, Fisher stated, "We were a little rag- ged in spots, but the boys are cap- able of a lot of imnprovement before too long." Newcomer Stars The three pitchers who rated the praise of their coach were lettermen Cliff Wise, Bliss Bowman and new- comer Earl Block. Wise worked the first two stanzas, being touched for one scratch single, the only base run- ner during his two inning stint. Bowman came to the hill in the sixth inning with the bases loaded and one out and forced the first two men he faced to pop up. In the seventh inning he retired the side in order. The last of five Michigan hurlers who camedon the mound was Block, who faced but six men. The big right handers ruck out two, forced three to send easy flies to the out- field, while one man went out on an easy bounder to shortstop. Curves Breaking Too Far The other two Michigan hurlers failed to live up to expectations. Both Dick Bodycombe and "Pro" Boim had trouble finding the plate with their curve balls which were breaking too far. In the fifth inning Boim, after fanning the first man to face him, lost his control and gave up one run. He forced another run in on a walk before being removed from the game in the sixth. "We got 10 hits, which is just about as many as we can ever expect in a game," were the words Fisher used to describe the batting power of his charges. Elmer Swanson was the batting star of the game with a home run and two singles out of four times at bat. The home run blow came with none out in the second inning, a l9ng clout into center field which bounced into the tennis courts. The Michigan backstop's other two safeties were a bunt single and a hit through third base. Robinson Connects Twice Don Robinson's two hits were the second best performance by the Wol- verines. Bob Nussbaumer, Walt Kell, Jack Weisenberger, Dom Tomasi, and Bob Chappius also connected for a single safety apiece for a total of 10 hits. Defensively, Robinson was the star for the Michigan nine. He made five plays from the shortstop position without error. Jack Tallet on first, Tomasi on second, and Kell on third DOM TOMASI, second baseman, connected for one of team's 10 hits in Satirday's game. vere each charged with an error. The Michigan outfield of Nussbaumer, Weisenberger, and Chappius per- formed creditably in the uter gar- den, although they didn't appear to be completely sure of themselves in judging fly balls. Bahlow, Tallet Both Play Ed Bahlow and Tallet both looked impressive on first, while the rest of the infield remained intact through- out the nine innings of play. Swan- son looked good behind the plate, making two perfect throws to catch men stealing. The only defensive mistake made by the Maize and Blue was in the top of the sixth when with one out the visitors successfully pulled a double steal. Swanson threw wide to f Tomasi whose throw back to the plate was too late to catch the run- ner streaking across the plate stand- ing up. Oen, yChanges Mied At Mexican Border SAN ANTONIO, Tex., April 8-(') -1~ilrv nirn R nlrlv otohr Major Leagues Unload Ex-G's After 30 Days Many Vets Dropped As Trial Period Ends NEW YORK, April 8-(/P)-Over- looked in the hullabaloo about the Mexican League is the orderly pro- cedure by which the Major Leagues have unloaded almost 100 ex-GI's since spring training started. It's about half and half between the outright releases and the options to the minors with three of the ath- letes making other big-time connec- tions. One other, Murray Franklin of Detroit, chose the Mexican loop. Dean Out of the Circuit Most of the big name athletes who went marching off to war remain on on the Big League lists but such fa- miliar box score figures as Chubby Dean, Rip Radcliff and Bruce Camp- bell are among the missing. Brooklyn couldn't get waiver on shortstop Claude Corbitt so Cincinn- ati picked up a talented infielder for the $7,500 waiver price. It was the same story with the Reds when they tried to get infielder Van Harrington out of the big show. The Chicago White Sox were interested and took a chance for $7,500. Long Waiver Lists It would be most interesting to see the waiver lists that have been pass- ing through Commissioner A. B. (Happy) Chandler's office for the past month or ever since the ex-GIs' 30-day trial period ran out. There is no question but that the lists have been the longest in the history of the game. Ever since the Hank Borowy deal of last year, when the New York Yankee ace was "mysteriously" waived out of the American League and sold to Chicago, club owners have been scanning the lists with vigil- ance. Even so, a sleeper gets through now and then. Moore Stays With Tigers The old game of withdrawing wai- vers when some club shows interest in the player has been pulled in many instances. A good example is the Anse Moore case. Detroit wanted to shunt the 28-year-old southern to Buffalo but the Chicago White Sox wouldn't let him go. As a result the Tigers withdrew his name and announced Moore would remain on Steve O'Neill's roster. Benny McCoy probably is the out- standing ex-serviceman who drew an outright release. Connie Mack paid Benny $45,000 for signing with Philadelphia in 1940 after the late Commissioner K. M. Landis declared him a free agent. McCoy has been in the Navy since 1941 and failed to make the grade as Mack's second sacker at the West Palm Beach, Fla., training base. He has hooked on with Detroit, his old team, on a trial basis. Islanders Pace National AAU Boxin Tomuney IOSTON, April 8-01)-Splashed with all its pre-war class and color, the 58th National AAU Boxing Championship Tournament, with a field of 180 from all parts of the country, opened at breakneck speed today by rushing through more than six hours. Much of the tourney's sparkle was supplied by the 12-man Hawaii team, back in this three-day competition for the first time since 1940. During the early stages, eight of the Island- ers went into action and four return- ed victors. One of the most impressive of the lei-draped glovesmen was Tsuneshi Naruo, be-medaled member of the 442nd Japanese-American Battalion of Italian campaign fame, who launched a determined bid for the 118-pound class honors with a clear- cut decision over Herb Patzer of Portland, Ore., in his opening trial bout. Other bantamweights who drew the undivided attention of ringsiders were Keith Hamilton of New Orleans, last year's national 112-pound titlist, and Charlie Pebeahsy, the full-blood- ed Oklahoma City Indiandwho was runnerup in the 118-pound division two years ago. WE'VE HEARD a lot about "Pro" Boim but the following interview contributed by Harv Frank, former Daily Sports Editor, provides a neat character study of the Wolverine pitcher. "Hearing that Irv 'Pro' Boim had returned from the wars to resume a fantastic baseball career at Michigan, we took the trek down to Ferry Field the other day to get some information on the several jointed pitcher, "After dodging a barrage of batted and thrown balls, we found Bamin over by the dugout, patiently teaching a grp of 'lemcntaryv school lads to cheer 'We want Pro' in unison. "'How's the flipper?" we asked by way of gret in::. "'I'll really slug that ball this year.' repled the m110nitet Lt im, giviug the younger lads the beat for a new cheer. 'I'm in top shape.' " 'Yeh, but how's the pitching arm?' we persevered. 'Is the curve breaking?' "I'll blast that apple at least at a .450 clip,' he exclaimed enthusi- astically ever the yells of the little lads. 'I pity those opposing pitchers'. "'But your pitching, Pro . . . ' we began again. " 'Ya know what my trouble was,' he continued, ignoring our inquiries, 'I was putting my foot in the bucket when I started my swing, but now Ive got things ironed out. I point that left foot at the pitcher and then. whamo, I'm standin' on second dusting myself off. Wouldn't be surprised if I hit .500 even. I'll probably connect for quite a few long drives, too. Say, what is the record for homers in a season here?' "'Have you still got the old control?' we started anew. "'Why I wouldn't be too astounded if Fisher switched me to the outfield to take advantage of my power,' he went on merrily, picking up a bat and sighting along it to see if it was warped. 'It takes hits and runs to win ball games, ya know.' "'Speaking of hits,' we edged in to start a new assault, 'how did you ever get the nickname of Pro?' 'Don't you remember,' he says, finally answering a question directly. 'I was the only kid in my block back home to get past the sixth grade, and all the rest of the fellas thought I'd grow up to be a professor.' "'Maybe I should,' he continued thoughtfully, and then added smilingly, 'but baseball pays more.' "'How was the Navy?' we changed the subject tactfully. "'Oh, not too bad,' he muttered, 'but they didn't have enough base- ball teams. Oh, there's Elmer over there. Excuse me, will ya. I've got to go over and show him how to hit a knuckler.' "He dismissed the already hoarse youngsters and left, swinging three bats." P.S. Pro batted once in Saturday's practice game with Detroit Pepsi- Cola. Result: Three passes at the atmosphere. MICHIGAN is one of the few schools in the country which has been able to combine high scholastic standards and top-flight athletic teams. Chicago, for one, had to yield its position in sports. But recent changes in tuition requirements announced last week by the Board of Regents may seriously cut into Maize and Blue athletic manpower in the next few years without raising the scholastic stand- ing. Unquestionably, the new tuition fees will discourage out-of-state enrollment. That would appear to be the true purpose of the Regents' ruling. Just how th new tuition will affect WulVerine athletic fortunes remains to be seen, but it is no secret that non-resident students have contributed a great part to Michigan's gridiron destinies. Tom Harmon, Paul Kromer, Al Wistert, Bob Ingalls, George Ceithaml, Tom Kuzma, Milan Lazetich and Bob Weise are just a few of Michigan's recent stars who hail from outside the Wolverine state. During the last, six years 179 Maic andl Blue footballers have been awarded majior let ters. Of these only 30 or fewer than 45 percent have come from Michigan. On last fall's Wolverine eleven only eight of 29 lettermen called Michigan their home state. SHORTS - Illinois runner Herb McKenhys ambition is to do a :46 quarter outdoors. The present world record of :46.4 is held jointly by Ben Eastman of Stanford and Grover Klemmer of California ... Ohio State and Illinois lead Conference competition with a pair of Big Ten titles apiece. The Bucks have taken basketball and swimming while the Illini hold the indoor track and wrestling crowns. Doe Dunagan, shortstop and Big 'Ten batting chanip in 1941. has returned to play for Iowa this spring. Also Bob be' who hurled the Hlawkeyes to four wins in six (onference starts . . . . Iowa and Michigan who may battle it out for the baseball title again do not play each other this year ' -tlie race could endi p a ti.Martin -anson, who tried out with the Yankees last summer, is Michigan State's top shortstop. Spring football practice at Ohio State drew 194 the first day. Iowa aiming for the cellar again had a small group of 50 out. Bernie Bierman's initial call lured only 97 hopefuls. But included among them were 14 Gopher lettermen, 12 lettermen transferred from othcr schools and 27 service footballers. Biggest name was Bill Cia rui.., quariberha (c'k of 1,we. unbeaten 1942 Gophers. Annual Yost Fieldilouse Events To Begin at 7:15 Victorious Teais To Net 100 Poiis Toward Fraternity, Dormitory League (]hamiiipioniships By DICK BURTON from participating. Rules also pro- The honor and the glory of the hibit track shoes from being worn campus residence halls and frater- in any of the events. nity houses will be at stake when A few of the records which stand their respective thinclad teams com- in the annual track meet are the 4:43.4 mile run set by Howell in 1930 Pete in the annual indoor intramnur- adte1 otpl al aeb a1 track meet to be staged at 7:151 ,,rd the 11 foot pale vault made by m. trackmet to be staFed at7:13 Edward in 1932. The best time set p.m. tonight d in Yost Field House. at, an indoor intramural meet in the Fraternity and dormitory athletic (0-yd. dash was made by Buderus managers have been coaching their n 19:7 wl'hcn he sprinted the cinders hopefuls for the past three weeks in at a 6:4 clip. Broad jumpers will be preparation for the meet which con- aiming at Reason's 22' 3" leap which stitutes another lap in the 1946 in- has stood in the annuals of intra- tramural sports race. Tonight's tour- mural cinder meets for 16 years. ney will net the winners a handy 100 The schedule of events follows: points which may prove to be deci- sive in determining both league High Jump ........... 7:15 p.m. champions. Broad Jump .......... 7:15 p.m. High Jump at Five Feet Shot Put .. 7:15 p.m. Fied vets wic wllstrtat Pole Vault . 7:15 p.m. Field events, which will start at 60 Yard Dash (Trials) . 7:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m., include the high jump, One Mile Run .........7:45 p.m. broad jump, shot put, and pole vault. 60 Yard Dash (Finals) . 7:55 p.m. The high jump bar will be set at five 65 Yard High Hurdles feet to begin with while pole vaulters (Trials) ............ 8:05 p.m. will have to clea' nine feet on their 440 Yard Dash (Finals) 8:15 p.m. opening leap. 65 Yard High Hurdles . At 7:30 p.m. competition on the (Finals) ............ 8:35 p.m. cinder path will begin with the quali- 880 Yard Run (Finals),. 8:45 p.m fying heats for the 60-yd. dash.___ _______ Other races include the mile run, 65-yd. high hurdles, 440-yd. dash, and the 880-yd run. Qualifying heats I C Yi& iK ) will also be run off in the 65-yd. high ] hurdles. Winners in all other races Freshm en Drill will be determined on a time basis. Varsity Men Ineligible In Two rS uad The meet will be played under in- tramural regulations and excludes members of the varsity track team, Halfback Spiegel Stars baseball team, golf, or tennis teams "n 64, Cr " """~nfi MONTREAL, April 8-(/P)-Bos- ton's Bruins and the Montreal Can- adiens will resume their knock down. drag out Stanley Cup series here to- morow with the desperate Bruins vying for their second successive vic- tory which they must gain if they hope to prolong the sei'ies. Playing at home Jat niglt, 10,, Bruins edged Montreal, 3-2, after 15 minues of overtime but the Canad- iens are favored to skate off with Ghe cup tomorrow. The Canadiens lead in the series, 3-1, but the margin of play in the games they won wasn't that great. di i1 WELCOME STUDENT Our new enlarged staff of highly trained barbers are at service. No waiting. We invi tonsorial giieries. THE DASCOLA BARB Between State & Michigan TIh - THE W0 R L D'S1 WINNER OF 10 World's' Fair Grand Prizes, 28 Gold Medals and more honors for accuracy than any ether timepiece'. -viey Owen, Broomlyn ca c er, rS!! stopped a few miles short of the seven border today and, in a last-minute your decision, abandoned plans to play te all in the Mexican Baseball League. ERS "The nearer I got to Mexico, the e more I decided I was aikmng a mis- take," Owen said. M O S T H 0 N 0 R E 0 W A T CH ti "NCx Effective April 8, Monday, all barber shops will open at 8:30 A.M. and close at 5:30 P.M. All haircuts will be 85c and shaves 65c. L 1 F I .1 Box Chickene Hamburgs (with everything!) . Hot Dogs. *.. * **, Bar-B-Q's (with french fries!) Teami Maiuuger Posts Still Openf With the athleti: manager system slated to get back on pre-war foot- ing, Ernie McCoy, assistant athletic director, has issued a call for candi- dates for baseball and football man- agerships. Candidates for football manager should report to Max Kogen at Ferry Field, between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., any afternoon this week. Tryouts for baseball manager should see McCoy at the baseball diamond between 3:30 and 5 p.m. any afternoon this week. There will be a meeting of Sphinx, junior men's honor so- ciety, at 7:15 p~m. Sunday, in the lobby of the Union, president Dun- can Noble announcedtoday, All members are urged to attend. tas eball Scores At Fort Worth, Tex. St. Louis (N) 105 032 040-15 12 1 F. Worth 210 000 000- 3 7 3 Carrett, Donnelly (7) and Wilber, Burmeister (6); Costello, Zachary (4), Penso (8> and Pfister, Long (7). At Louisville, Ky. (First Game) t incinnati (N) 000 020 000-2 8 0 Beston (A) 100 000 02x-3 6 0 Dasso and Lakeman; Ferris and Wagner. At Louisville, Ky. (Second Game) Cincinnati (N) 000 000 0-0 4 1 Boston (A) 001 100 x-2 7 1 Walters and Lamanno; Deutsch and Doyle. 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