Evening star., 1960-03-13
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ST. PETERSBURG FLA, MAR 12-"There three
why I'm playing again this season. Stan Musial
said First, I honestly think can help the club.
Secondly there's matter of pride I'd hate TO quit
wrong note. Finally still get thrill out OF the
game"
Joe Recher of the Associated Press had just asked
Musal why he was playing putting it something like this
You're director of three banks you own a restau-
bowling alley, among other investments. You have
lifetime batting average of 337 and cnch to make
the Hall of Fame. You'll be 40 your next birthday.
Why continue?"
The Man had smiled and made his answer. You have
to believe Musia accept all three of his He
went
Last season babied myself and paid the price I
submitted to age; took it too easy I've learned that
when you get older you've got to tax yourself
keep up or else just retire And I'm not ready to quit
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE batting champion seven
times and veteran of 18 with the Louis
dnaS had his worst campaign in 1889 He hit only 255
IN lis games and drove across mere A
i was at fault," Manager Soly HemuS cut in later
Il thought I'd give Stan rest and then and took
him out OF the line up l realize it a mistake.
Musias got to play every day. We all learned something
last year.
II think we've got more punch this because
Of our trades. So if Stan into slump afford
to leave him in the And will Stan is going to
be the first oasemar. No outfieding for him"
That's about what happened" Musal agreed, although
didn't blame Hemus Il thought I'd take it easy last
down just before the opened. &c. up with
no timing.
Its when you halt in this business that you get tired
I've learned doesn't pay to limit the intend
to play"
MUSIAL DIDN'T KNOW it, but his once-hawless
batting stroke betrayed him last He trying
to swing too soon" to compensate for his wearinesS
II developed hitch. didn't discover it until after
the year was over and the Cardinals showed
films. couldn't believe it, but there hitch bad
as any I've seen in the big leagues.
You can bet the pitchers spotted it, They're smart.
They threw lot of Junk stuff and they getting
me out"
Musal and Ted williams of the Red sox his American
League counterpart hit point apart in 49, STAINS 255
topping Williams mark Uncanniy, their runs batted in
were almost identica-44 for Musial 43 for Ted The
consensus was that both had finally felt their age.
Williams, who will be AZ next August came up to the
majors in 1882 MuSia in 194 Only Stan is chping
about his good health and williams has talking of
quitting because Of pain in his neck.
IN THE CARDINAL clubhouse during the soup break "
General Manager Bng Devine giving his why
he thought Musia wasn't mouthing the usual feel better
than I've felt for years spiel There's quite colony
major league players living in ST. Louis" Bng explained
and they discovered Dr. Walter Eberhardt the physical
education expert at ST. Louis University Dr. Eberhardt
designed set of cashenics especially for baplayers
Well Musial joined the class Roy Sievers of Wash
ngton there oo and Red schoendenst of the Braves
among others They'd work hours day. at least break
ing the monotony with basketball. From what
see, it did wonders for all those fellows
Devine must have been impressed; DR.. Eberhardt is
here in training camp directing the Cards through some
of the most outlandsh gyrations seen. Manager
Hemus like Devine is impressed Then Soy laughed and
said "Eberhardt told there no danger of anybody
hurting themselves" But there was casualty. On
the very first morning the Doc lined up the squad to
demonstrate the first exercise.
He stepped into hole and sprained the tendons on
one of his legs.
But we weren't counting on Doc to play for
guess his guarantee is holding up"