The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-23
COAST VISIONS D| MACC|O TRIO
 IN BIG LEAGUE
Vince Is Hitting in A. A., and Seals Praise
 Dominic
BY HRACH RIPARIAN
United Press Staff Correspond

Limited Press Staff COrreSpOndent)
 San Francisco, June 23.-CUP)- It seems safe bet that three Di- Maggie brothers will be playing in the major leagues before long.
 Joe, of course, is a fixture with the New York Yankees. Vince got of to shaky start in the big time and was sent to the Yankees Kansas City outpost, where his sudden inn provement in batting makes him a good bet to get back in the majors next year.
 That leaves only Dominic, the third and youngest of the DiMaggios to deal with. The San Francisco Seals tab him as a cinch to get into the big league.
 Brother Dominic, a quiet, almost shy person, is a centerfielder by trade. Although he celebrated his 2lst birthday last February, he looks years younger. But he's deadly seri- ous about making grade and feels pretty certain he is ready to join Joe and Vince in the major league wars. And so, for that matter, dc any number of experts, including Charley Graham, president of the Seals.
 May Go Up This Year
 "He'S sure to go up this year. Graham said. "He can roam the out field with the grace of an antelope and as we'll as Joe, which is saying something"
 Some experts have expressed fears that Dom's eyes-he's trifle. near sighted-will prevent him from crashing the majors. But his record speaks differently. In the 67 games his fielding average was .956. Have his eyes handicapped his batting? Again consult the record. In 266 trips to the plate this year he has made 103 hits, including 19 doubles, six triples and five homers. Now he's playing hide and seek with top bat ting honorS in the Pacific Coast League with an average of .372 Highest man in the loop is hitting .390.
 Whats more, his batting is ohw- ing improvement every year, partly because of power gained through added weight-he now weighs about 170-and because of the coaching of Manager Lefty O'Doul.
 Has Changed Stance
 I've shortened my stride and have changed my stance a little,' Dom said. And it seems to have helped lots in batting"
 Like most right-handed batters, he thinks low curve on the out side corner is the toughest one to hit, and prefers to bat against right handed pitchers.
 The youngest of the baseballing DiMaggios is small as ball players go, measuring feet, g 1-2. His com paratively small stature prevents him from becoming a home run swatter like Joe, but has proved nc obstacle to his hitting consistently
 Even his most ardent admirers don't claim Dom is a killer at the plate. Listen again to Charley Gra- ham. who has most to gain if Dom makes the grade:
 True, Dominic hasn't the power Joe has at bat, but he is no slouch as hitter. He hits the ball plenty hard"
 Hits Elm When They Count
 Dom's lusty batting average Of .372 bears Graham out. He may moi be killer. but he is consistent-he gets hits when hits count most. He has scored 59 runs himself thiyear as well as having driven in 8.
 Dom likes baseball. He plays with the zip and fire of sandlot young ster but has the skill and polish of a veteran.
 As much as he would like to gel into the majors. Dom says he has nc preferences among big league teams American or National. 1t makes nc difference to him.
 'Of course, it would be nice If Joe and Vince and I could find ourselves together on the same team. But il really doesn't make lot of differ ence to me-. Dom said. "I'd like playing with any of the big league clubs"
 San Franicisco's baseball row which has seen Brother Joe. Vince as well as Frank Crosctti. Left, Gomez. Tony Lazzeri and others make the grade from the Pacific