Chicago (Rogovin 14-6) at Boston (Scarborough 6-

7), 2 p.m.
Cleveland (Lemon 15-13) at New York (Lopat 16-
8), 2:30 p.m.
(Only games scheduled)
Notes on the Scorecard
Career-Saving Surgery
Planned For Reynolds
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Holcombe Stars as ChiSox Take
Battle of A.L. Front-Runners, 2-1
BOSTON Starter or reliever, home or
away, day or night it hardly matters to
White Sox twirler Ken Holcombe, who ran his
stretch drive win streak to five games Sunday
in Chicagos 2-1 victory over the Red Sox.
In beating their closest rivals, the American
League-leading ChiSox boosted their lead to
4 games with 11 contests to play.
The Red Sox could be forgiven for hoping
they never see Holcombe again. He was miser-
ly Sunday, holding hard-hitting Boston to one
run on two hits in eight innings. Whats more,
his leadoff single in the top of the ninth inning
he had three hits; one more than he gave up
set the stage for the game-deciding run.
Bud Stewart, pinch-running for Holcombe,
dashed to third on Bob Dillingers single and
scored on Jim Busbys fly ball out to break a 1-
1 tie.
Reliever Harry Dorish, despite allowing a
pair of two-out singles in the bottom of the
ninth, earned his third save.
Holcombe (10-7) has built his win streak
with four starts and one relief appearance; two
wins at home and three on the road; three day
games and two under the kliegs; a 12-inning
complete game (tied for the longest outing in
the majors this year) and a 2 1/3-frame cameo.
Chicagos Eddie Robinson kicked off Sun-
days scoring with an RBI single in the third
stanza. Johnny Pesky evened the slate with his
seventh home run in the fourth.
Bostons Leo Kiely held Chicago to one run
in seven innings, but got no decision. He is 0-3
in five starts since beginning his major league
career with triumphs in his first seven outings.
AROUND THE HORN
Elsewhere in the American League:
Allie Reynolds (13-10) spun a six-hitter and
whiffed eight as the host Yankees eliminated
the Indians from the A.L. race, 4-1.
AMERICAN W L PCT. GB NATIONAL W L PCT. GB
Chicago 90 53 .629 --- Brooklyn 91 49 .650 ---
Boston 84 56 .600 4 New York 85 60 .586 8
New York 77 64 .546 12 Philadelphia 76 67 .532 16
Cleveland 79 66 .545 12 St. Louis 74 68 .521 18
Philadelphia 73 72 .503 18 Boston 67 76 .469 25
Detroit 66 78 .458 24 Chicago 65 78 .455 27
Washington 55 86 .390 34 Pittsburgh 65 80 .448 28
St. Louis 46 95 .326 43 Cincinnati 50 95 .345 43
Major League Standings
Sundays American League Results Sundays National League Results
New York 4, Cleveland 1
Chicago 2, Boston 1
Philadelphia 20, St. Louis 2, Gm. 1
Philadelphia 8, St. Louis 1, Gm. 2
Washington 4, Detroit 1, Gm. 1
Washington 3, Detroit 1, Gm. 2
St. Louis 8, Philadelphia 5
Boston 10, Cincinnati 1, Gm. 1
Cincinnati 12, Boston 8, Gm. 2
New York 10, Pittsburgh 7, Gm. 1
New York 9, Pittsburgh 2, Gm. 2
Brooklyn 2, Chicago 0
Todays Probable Starting Pitchers Todays Probable Starting Pitchers
Brooklyn (Newcombe 18-6) at Chicago (Lown 9-8),
2:30 p.m.
Philadelphia (Roberts 16-12) at St. Louis (Brazle 5-
5), 8:30 p.m.
(Only games scheduled)
Major League Leaders
AMERICAN G AB R H AVG. NATIONAL G AB AVG. R H
Fain, Phi. 108 412 87 144 .350

Musial, St.L 140 549 .341 121 187
Fox, Chi. 139 576 96 192 .333

Ashburn, Phi. 143 622 .336 113 209
Doby, Cle. 127 438 93 143 .326

Wyrostek, Cin. 132 535 .335 71 179
Minoso, Chi. 133 527 112 171 .324

Snider, Bro. 134 536 .330 100 177
DiMaggio, Bos. 135 607 119 196 .323

Jethroe, Bos. 134 532 .327 118 174
Philley, Phi. 124 474 84 151 .319

Sisler, Phi. 109 413 .324 64 134
Kell, Det. 140 576 74 183 .318

Gordon, Bos. 139 530 .321 83 170
Valo, Phi. 111 419 79 133 .317

Hemus, St.L 118 415 .320 71 133
Groth, Det. 119 440 46 139 .316

Schoendienst, St.L 131 528 .318 89 168
Coleman, Chi. 124 508 80 160 .315

Furillo, Bro. 139 608 .313 101 190
HR: Zernial (Phi.) 39; Robinson (Chi.) 29;
Vollmer (Bos.) 27; Easter (Cle.) 24; Williams
(Bos.) 23; Wertz (Det.) 23.
RBI: Zernial (Phi.) 144; Robinson (Chi.) 122;
Williams (Bos.) 114; Vernon (Was.) 103; Rosen
(Cle.) 100.
Wins: Wynn (Cle.) 17-11; Raschi (N.Y.) 16-7;
Lopat (N.Y.) 16-8; Pierce (Chi.) 15-6; Feller
(Cle.) 15-10.
Strikeouts: Raschi (N.Y.) 165; Reynolds (N.Y.)
135; Gray (Det.) 128; McDermott (Bos.) 124;
Wynn (Cle.) 120.
ERA: Kretlow (Chi.) 2.61; Lopat (N.Y.) 2.69;
Pierce (Chi.) 2.73; McDermott (Bos.) 2.79;
Hutchinson (Det.) 2.81.
HR: Snider (Bro.) 35; Hodges (Bro.) 35; Musi-
al (St.L) 34; Kiner (Pit.) 33; Sauer (Chi.) 32.
RBI: Musial (St.L) 130; Snider (Bro.) 119; Sau-
er (Chi.) 115; Hodges (Bro.) 115; Kiner (Pit.)
107; Gordon (Bos.) 107.
Wins: Newcombe (Bro.) 18-6; Roe (Bro.) 17-
6; Jansen (N.Y.) 17-7; Maglie (N.Y.) 17-12;
Roberts (Phi.) 16-12.
Strikeouts: Newcombe (Bro.) 161; Rush
(Chi.) 136; Maglie (N.Y.) 133; Queen (Pit.) 129;
Roberts (Phi.) 113.
ERA: Newcombe (Bro.) 2.07; Jansen (N.Y.)
2.28; Rush (Chi.) 2.73; Roe (Bro.) 2.79; Hiller
(Chi.) 3.17.
the National League home run rolls with 35, and
has tied his career high with 115 RBI.
Labine allowed nine hits. But despite a howl-
ing gale blowing out to center field, estimated at
30 mph, he stranded all nine Cubs baserunners.
He lowered is ERA to 2.19.
Kelly (4-7) allowed two runs in seven innings.
AROUND THE HORN
Elsewhere in the National League:
Ray Noble hit a tie-breaking two-run home
run in the ninth inning of the first game, and
Monte Irvin homered twice in the nightcap as the
Giants swept the host Pirates, 10-7 and 9-2.
Nobles homer was a two-out, two-run shot
off the Bucs Bill Werle. Don Mueller followed
with another round-tripper to give New York a
three-run lead. Pittsburghs Ralph Kiner tagged
NEW YORK (UP) Allie Reynolds will
undergo an operation on his right arm this win-
ter designed to save his career.
Reynolds revealed that he must undergo the
operation for removal of a calcium deposit in
his elbow after pitching a six-hitter to beat the
Indians on Sunday.
Doctors have told Reynolds the operation is
absolutely necessary to save his career.
It doesnt hurt too much, Reynolds said.
But he admitted he was dog-tired and will be
happy to see the season end.
James Ward Keesey, scout for the Cincin-
nati Reds and former first baseman and manag-
er, died in a hospital at Boise, Idaho, on Sept.
5. He was stricken by a heart attack four days
before, after bringing a new player to Boise to
join the Ogden Reds of the Pioneer League.
Born in Perryville, Ind., October 27, 1903,
Keesey played with Portsmouth (Piedmont) in
1924 and 1925 before being brought up by the
Athletics late in the second season.
He batted .294 in 16 major league games.
Third baseman Bob Elliott of the Braves
was out the starting lineup for both games of
Sundays doubleheader against Cincinnati be-
cause of a pulled leg muscle.
his 33rd homer in the first game.
Irvins homers included his third career
grand slam.
Warren Spahn evened his record in the first
game, and Ted Kluszewski belted a game-
ending grand slam in the second as the Braves
and Reds split a doubleheader
Spahn (11-11) aided his own cause with a
three-run double in a 10-1 win in the opener.
Kluszewskis slammer came off Bob Chipman
(0-6), giving Cincy a 12-8 win in the nightcap.
Stan Musial slugged a game-winning three-
run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning
as the Cardinals rallied from a 5-1 deficit to
beat the visiting Phillies, 8-5.
It was the third time this season Musial has
ended a game with a home run.
Bob Feller (15-10) took the loss. Tribe third
baseman Al Rosen hit his 20th homer and drove
in his 100th run.
Billy Hitchcock drove in a career-high seven
runs in the first game, and Alex Kellner threw a
five-hitter in the second as the host As swept a
doubleheader from the Browns, 20-2 and 8-1.
Phillys Gus Zernial had six RBI in the opener
as the As posted their highest run total since
1929. Zernial leads the majors with 144 RBI.
Major league batting leader Ferris Fain tied his
career high with five hits in the first game.
Dick Starr (5-10) hurled a seven-hitter in the
first game, and Connie Marrero went him one
better with a six-hitter in the second, as the Sena-
tors swept the visiting Tigers, 4-1 and 3-1.
Marrero (9-10) lowered his ERA to 2.93 with
his 11th complete game. Nats third sacker Ed
Yost had five hits in the twin bill, extending his
hit streak to 13 games.
Labine, Preying on Losers, Boosts Win Streak to Five
CHICAGO Say this about Dodgers rookie
hurler Clem Labine: He knows how to kick a
team when its down.
Labine earned a win in his fifth consecutive
appearance Sunday, throwing his second shutout
as the Dodgers trimmed the Cubs, 2-0.
The win, Brooklyns sixth in a row, lowered
its magic number for winning the National
League pennant to four.
Labine (6-1) has compiled his streak with two
victories over the sixth-place Cubs, two
(including a one-hit shutout) against the last-
place Reds, and one over the fifth-place Braves.
Gil Hodges accounted for both runs in Sun-
days tilt, poling a two-run circuit clout off Bob
Kelly (4-7) in the top of the second inning.
Hodges is tied with teammate Duke Snider atop
MIAMI (UP) Sports lovers throughout
the land particularly those who know a third
strike from a fourth ball joined Monday in
mourning Bill Klem, the man who made the
baseball umpire a titan instead of a target.
Death claimed the 77-year-old Klem on Sat-
urday after he had put in 39 illustrious seasons
as baseballs best-known and most widely re-
spected umpire.
It will be a long time before we have anoth-
er like him, said Ford Frick, president of the
National League, in which Klem achieved his
fame. He was the greatest umpire who ever
lived.
Messages of condolence poured in from all
baseball precincts to Klems widow, Marie.
Among them was one from American
League president Will Harridge, who said,
Baseball has lost one of its outstanding per-
sonalities.
Walter OMalley, Brooklyn Dodger presi-
dent, called Klems passing an incalculable
loss to baseball. Bob Carpenter, owner of the
Phillies, credited him with helping to develop
baseball into the national pastime.
Klem, who claimed never had called one
wrong in his life, had been suffering from seri-

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ous internal disorders for the past two years. His
illness kept him confined to his Miami Beach
home.
Klem, who suffered a stroke last January,
succumbed to a heart attack Saturday morning.
Klem entered baseball in 1902 as an umpire
in the old Connecticut League and was a storm
center almost from the first day he donned the
arbiters traditional blue.
Self-styled the Old Arbitrator, because his
word on any decision was always final, he
gained fame for his majestic manner, his un-
flinching decisions and his frequent brushes
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with the late John McGraw, former New York
Giant manager.
After one exceptionally bitter game
McGraw snarled, Ill have your job for this.
To which Klem countered: If you can get
my job, then I dont want it.
As a reward for long and faithful service,
Klem was named supervisor of National
League umpires in 1934. He held that job until
his retirement two years ago.
Responsible for many improvements in the
umpiring business, his frequent holdouts
raised salaries and his persistent demands
gained better dressing rooms for the men in
blue. He also forced the employment of more
than one umpire in a single game.