Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-06-29
ATCHISON'S
ANGLE
One-Hitters Not So Rare
by LEWIS 2. ATcHIsoN

oNE-HITTERS AREN'T so RARE in the big leagues
out when pitcher like Billy Pierce of the White Sox goes
down to the last man before giving up hit or allowing
man to reach base the blow assumes real Importance
Bob Teller, who hurled three no-hitterS had two more
spoiled by hits by Bobby Doerr of the Red Sox Teller
had total OF II one-htters. Herb Heft Washington
pubcst added to the list of potential no-hitters ruined
by Washington batters yesterday Eddie Yost spoiled
perfect game for DeroitS Virgil Trucks and Gil Torres
did the same to another Tiger hurler-Hal Newhouser
Pete Runnes ruined Don Larsens bid for perfect game
with single off the New Yorker in the eighth. At
least one said he happy to note that Chuck Thomp
son, describing the game on radio, didn't keep the fans
in the dark about Pierces progress. Thompson re-
minded his audience that's 81 in row. etc." as each
batter went down. Maybe he did hex the pitcher . .
DISTRICT BOXING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN Jocko
Miller suspects that the American Legion co-promotng
the proposed Floyd Harris title fight in
Angeles because State levied against Legion sports
events. Archie Moore, the virtually indeStructble
Interchangeable champion says he'll let Charlie Johns
ton manage him again for $5OOOO-f he renew
his contract next month Teney Albright who retired
as womens world ceskatng champion two years ago to
study medicine practicng for in the 1860
Olympics. Jack Geyer, Los Angeles Times football
writer and coumnist resigned to handle the Winter oym-
pics publicity. As an expert skier he's familiar with
the subject -.
JACK HAGERTY WILL SEE his two baby .anddaugh-
tiers for the first time in August when the Georgetown ah
lec directors daughter returns from Europe where her
Air Force husband has been stationed Sunny Jim Fitz-
simmons says that every pound over 1870 put on horse
counts two But that didn't discourage the veteran
trainer from sending out Bold Ruler 1888 win the
Stymie Handicap last week. Wonder how Discovery
and those other weghtpackng Speedster who carried
much l43 pounds would feel to know about Fits
theory Bill Dudley holds individual records with three
National Football League teams-RedsknS Detroit Lions
and Pittsburgh St>sers The Los Angeles Rams signing
OF Bob Waterfeld former passing fultme assistant
coach to handle the quarerbacks may the first step
toward unloading Sid Gilman.
HOWS THAT AGAIN DEPT: Joe L. Brown the come.
dams and general manager Of the Pittsburgh Pirates
hearing Of Bobby Bragans firing Cleveland said
II have lot Of respect for Bragan both an individual
and baseball man." Brown fired Bragan at Pittsburgh
last year No wonder Ray Semproch the Philes' lead
ing pitcher with 85 record says the Lmpirng better
in the majors than in the minors . He's walked only
80 baters in ITO innings Clair Bee who coached the
famed Long Island U. basketball team, is director Of
physical education at New York Military Academy. .
Cuban-born Camio Marine handles the riding engage
mentS for Manuel Ycaza who spends much time walking
riding because Of suspensions Marine also agent
for Fernando Fernandez and can't recall single penalty
against him in 10 years.
HARRY COSTELLO e-time Georgetown quarterback
star is going full speed again after serious operation
It'll be wedding bells for Richard Runyon McCann July
Son of the Redskins general manager Dick is in the
Army at Columbia, S. c. Red Auerbach Boston Celtics
coach, predicts the first meeting between Wilt the Silt
Chamberlain and Bill Russell will pack Yankee Stadium
Chamberlain will incorporate big Dipper Inc. -
to save some Of his $65,000 salary from taxes Lou
Nova, one Of Joe Louis many kayo victims who has pur
sued stage and TV since giving up the ring has
been initiated in the Lambs Club organization of
arica people That big center for Syracuse next fall
may be Pat Whelan, 6foot2 2l5pound son Of Catholic
aVniversity's famed Tommy whelan. -.