Evening star., 1951-09-04


games gave only hits in game and during innings
walked only two batters And the Pole from shamokn Pa
relying chiefly spitba difficult pitch to control
Smith of Cleveland became the first World Series
home with the bases loaded In the
game-the fth-Teammate Bill Wambsganss completed the
triple play history He Speared line drive by
Clarence Mitchell pitcher later lined into double play
probably the only modern big hit into
five outs in two times at bat.
1T WAS WORLD SERIES which brothers oppo-
site Sides Wheeler Doc Johnston at first base for the Indians
Jimmy Johnston drawing from the Dodgers 1t
Third Jimmy JohnSton injury that possibly had
something to do with the grand slam homer by Smith.
Wilbert Robinson managing Brooklyn and, with
Johnston sdened he sent both Billy MCabe and Bernie Nes
work at third base Shaggng flies in the oueld
rookie Jack Sheehan who technically eligible
to play in the series because he'd Joined the club late in
the
Uncle Robbie was working his batting order when
Sheehan trotted to the dugout.
Son." asked Robbie, did you play third base?"
"I broke in third baseman," sheehan replied
okay" Robbie said writing down his You're the
third baseman."
Robbie knew the Indians would let Sheehan play because
weeks earlier the Cleveland shorstop Ray Chapman
had been hit in the head and killed by pitch thrown by Carl
Mays They had substitute except youngster fresh off the
University of Alabama Joey sewen sewe wasn't
eligible either because reported Sepem-
Der but the Dodgers waived the rule They were reasonably
certain the Indians would do likewise in the case of Sheehan
BURLEIGH GRIMES Brooklyns pitcher that day
he seeking his Boiley" had beaten
j.
historic fifth contest Charley Jameson had beaten out an
ned hit and Wambsganss had singled to right the
Iris Speaker and center fielder Indians
the next batter.
Grimes called time and walked Rookie Sheehan
Look, kid" he said Speaker will try sacrifice going
to make him bun You stay at third base and I'll field
the ball. Well force out Jameson"
Everything planned. sheehan Rugged the bag
Speaker bunted Grimes raced for the ball But then his
spikes failed to catch the grass and "Boley" fell down.
cutching the ball, but unable to throw.
Now he burning. Blindly, he threw a at
Elmer Smith, who under particular that
point and promptly hit it of park.
40 lead before Grimes had retired single batter
dians won, to l.
AS LONG AS OUTSTANDING World Series plays are dis
cussed Wambsganss unassisted triple play always will crop
Theed been before and has been made since
There's only remote possibility OF more to come. AS
suit with the passing of time has become legendary
tensve feat Of classic proportions.
Actually it easy fielding play by Wamby whose
shortened almost reported in
the big leagues For Mitchell good hitting pitcher it
of those breaks
Mitchell had relieved Grimes inning of that
eventul fifth game the SIXTH Brooklyn started rav
Pete Kilduf second base and Otto Miller first
nobody Sergeant Jim Bagby to give up 13 hits
and still win, 81, in dire straits.
Trailing they were the Dodgers put on ht-and
sign. Mitchell lined drive Bagbys head but Wamby
running toward the runners had broken
headed right into ball caught it. stepped on second to
retire Kiduf, and then found Miller practically running
into him.
NO LESS AN AUTHORITY than Fred Leb who scored
that series he's scored many Others recalls that cub
reporter on Cleveland went into
play and said to John Heydler president of the National
League and former printer for The Star:
did you such wonderful play your long ex-
perence Mr.. Heydler?"
What owonderfu Heyder retorted acidy
"1f had been in Wambys position could have done #
myself"