Evening star., 1935-06-13
Dates Back to 1888.

'ROUBLE 1irSG DreWeo IN 1858, Wlen
L Owens called q drive by Gehrig
over the Griffith Stadium fence a
home run, although it generally was
seen as q foul. IT broke again here
Tuesday In the opener of the current
series with the White Sox when Owens
called a drive by Al Simmons home
run. although it. too, appeared sew
eral feet foul.
It reached its height yesterday when
possibly the most peaceful fellow in
the American League. Ossie Bluege,
was tossed out of the game and of
the field for the first time in the
memory of those connected with the
cluo. And 10 seconds after Biuege's
banishment, Owens also ordered OF
Manager Harris.
The play which created the trouble
yesterday was close one at the plate
and might have changed entirely the
complexion Of the game, which went
to the White Sox by a 7-to-2 score.
Chicago was leading, 2 to 0, when
Bluege singled home Al Powell and
Changes His Mind.
A MOMENT later Ossie attempted to
= score from first on Earl White
hills slashing double down the right
field line. He slid in at the plate as
Catcher Luke Sewen of the Sox
grabbed the ball. Owens. after first
spreading his hands in the umpire's
safe" motion, yanked up his arm and
yelled "out." And Bluege, who has
taken many a similar decision placid
~ and without r11urmur, leaped up
and stalked the official.
Once again Owens jerked up his
arm and Ossie was out. Then Har-
ris stepped up and Owens waved him
away along with Bluege.
THE best proof of the mans
(Owenis) error on the play" declared
Bucky, was Bluege's squawk. I've
never seen Ossie kick like that on
play"
Still hot under the collar last night
at the hotel, Harris disclosed his plans
to visit Harridge for a showdown.
Another thing I'd like to find out
is, what protection can give my ball
club If I cannot make an appeal.
did not use profanity on Owens. All
I said, with a twinkle" is, Owens,
If you were a homing pigeon and
turned loose you'd fly right back to
Comiskey Park"
And then he waves me out"
AIIege Discrimination.
MOT from Harris but from other
members Of the team came
charges of alleged discrimination
by Owens against the Washington
Ball Club. They are swapping, yap-
ping bunch, these Nationals, but by
the same token they may be in a
dangerous state Of mind.
The effect Of Owens latest queer"
decision yesterday seemed to hurt the
Nationals. Had Bluege scored it would
have meant a 3-to-2 lead and the top
Of the batting order up to carry on
where their pitcher left OF. It was
psychological moment and when
Owens called out Bluege, retiring the
side. the entire team, though In a
state Of fury, begged down.
From that point on the veteran Ted
Lyons had matters his own way, CIV
ing up only one hit IN the last five
innings, while the Sox pounded White
hill merrily, to win going away.
The next few days may prove what
stuff the Nationals are made of, espe-
cially If Bluege draws a suspension.
Sam Holhrook, the rookie catcher, who
was ordered from the field by Owens
Tuesday. did not draw a suspension
or f1ne. This is encouraging, for If
Bluege is lost tc the team, even for
three days. 1t will be a severe blow.
Right now Ossie is playing inspired
ball. He is perhaps the most valuable
man on the club, what with his in
comparable fielding and a .389 batting
average for the last five games.
If the Nationals can come back.
with or without Bluege, you can put
them down as still having a chance.