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BASEBALL THE COURIERJOURNAL, LOUISVILLE, SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 14, 1941. BASEBALL Life Begins At 60 for Baseball's Oldest Young Ma By JACK SMITH, Wide World Sports Writer. Philadelphia, Dec. 13 (Wide World) Thirty-nine years ago John "Hans" Lobert threw up a promising career in contracting and architecture to go into baseball. "Young man," a kindly boss told him, "you're making big mistake." But now, the new manager of the National League's Phillies has decided tentatively that he didn't.

"Maybe it's too early to tell though," he said, his eyes flashing, "because after all, I'm just a young fella breaking in." Gets Advice From Connie Mack That and no joking seems to typify the attitude of the 60-year-old Lobert. When Gerald P. Nugent, the Phillies' president, told him he'd been elevated from coach to manager to succeed J. T. "Doc" Prothro, the long-time baseball figure smiled and said: "Well, life begins at 60, I guess." Thus the veteran third baseman, coach and scout became the second oldest manager in the major leagues second only to his friend, Connie Mack.

And Lobert promptly called on Mack, to pick up, as he said, "anything Connie might tell me about how to run a ball club." Lobert had been acting manager of the Phillies since July 26, Prothro set out on a scouting trip. A flood of losses had been rolling over the club all season, but the tide turned when the bow-legged, barrel-chested Dutchman took over. To Mix Old and New' "1 can't take the credit," Lobert said. "About the only thing I did was to inject a little of my own style of baseball the old style into the games." The Phillies' new head man then dropped a hint about what the fans may get from his team next season: "My judgment is that a mixture of the old style and the new is' the ideal. In the old days it was all team-play.

There were plenty of sacrifices and every man was out there trying to get a score for a team-mate. "Babe Ruth changed all that He introduced the new style that sock and rock system. Hit out a homer if you can. Give the fans action, and so forth. The public didn't want a pitching duel.

First Man Out Last Man In "My theory is to use both styles give the fans action but do some bunting and base stealing and emphasize team work." Baseball's oldest young man swung around in his office swivel chair and picked up a pile of congratulatory messages, apparently feeling he'd talked too much. "You know you can't play baseball in an office or a hotel suite, anyway," he said. "You've got to be on the field and alert and seize every opportunity before your opponents beat you to it." Lobert, the men under him say, has plenty of what it takes for getting on in a managerial post. At spring training, every year, they say, he's still usually the first man on the field daily and the last man off. "And he's always fresh as a daisy when the day's work is done," the Phillies' big boss Nugent says.

"His vitality is phenomenal." Also, the veteran has a knack for getting the confidence of the players and keeping it, men who've observed him in action report. Congratulated By Mrs. McGraw Likewise he is described as one of baseball's best chaperons. He can spot in advance a youngster bent on a big night, and firmly but diplomatically keep him in hand and fresh for the next day's game. "It's second sight," Hans explained.

"If you'd worked for John J. McGraw as long as I did, you'd catch on, too." Pausing, the veteran opened one of the stack of congratulatory messages in front of him. It was from Mrs. McGraw. "I'm only sorry that John can't be here to share the joy of your appointment," she said.

There usually is a gleaming smile on Hans' ruddy face, but it died slowly as he placed the letter aside. SECTION 4 osox-Nats Swap Involves Spence Washington, Dec. 13 (AP) The Washington Nationals of the American League announced today a straight player trade in which they gave Pitcher Ken Chase and Outfielder Johnny Welaj to the Boston Red Sox for Pitcher Jack Wilson and Outfielder Stanley Spence. (Blrmdu HMDaxp Wax, (BUEFTT If ft Wfefc" I STORE HOURS Wed. 8:45 A.M to 6 P.M.

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His home is in Guthrie, Ky. Pirates Bill 32 Tilts Pittsburgh, Dec. 13 (IP) The Pittsburgh Pirates announced tonight a schedule of 32 exhibition games next spring in their campaign to warm up for the 1942 season. The Bucs Will train at San Bernardino, Calif. The schedule: March 11 Seattle at San T5trnar'Mno; 12.

Philadephia Athletic at San Bernardino; 13, Athletics as Anaheim: 14. San Diego at San Diego; 15. San D'fio at San Diego; 16, open dale: 17, Chicago Cubs at San Bernardino: IF, Spiiamento at San Bernardino: 19. Cubs at Los Annelcs; 20, Chicago White Sox at I.os AnKeles; 21, Athletics at Hollywood; 22, Athletics at Hollywood; 23, Cubs at Hollywood; 24, Cubs at I.os Anueles; 25, White Sox at San Bernardino; 2H. Sacramento at Fnllerton: 27.

White Sox at Long Beach; 28. Cubs at. Los Angeles; 29, Cubs at Los Angeles; 30. White Sox at Pasadena; 31. White Sox at El Centro.

April 1. Wh.te Sox at El Centro: 2. White Sox at Yuma, 3. Athletics at Phoenix: Athletics at El Paso; S. Athletics at El Faso; 0, Athletics at Spring.

Texas; 7. Athletics at Wichita Falls. Texas; Athletics at Shawnee, 9, Athletics at Enid, 10. Athletics at Hutchinson. 11.

Athletics at Wichita. 12, Athletics at Wichita. Bosox Exhibitions Boston, Dec. 13 (U.R) The Boston Red Sox tonight announced a 34-game spring exhibition schedule for 1942 which included eight games with American League opponents, 11 with National League teams and the regular spring tour with the Cincinnati Reds. Exhibition games with American League teams will be resumed after a three-year lapse.

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The deal was the second for Washington within a week. They previously had traded Infielder Jimmy Bloodwbrth and Outfielder Roger Cramer to the Detroit Tigers for Outfielder Bruce Campbell and Infielder Frank Croucher. Campbell Enlists Cleveland, Dec. 13 (IP) The Cleveland Indians' bachelor Outfielder Clarence (Soup) Campbell is following his roommate, Pitcher Bob Feller, in volunteering for military service, his draft board was notified today. Campbell, 24, is offering to join the Army, the board was' informed by officials at Sparta, the outfielder's winter home.

His selective service number was so high that he had not been classified and he wasn't expected to be called for some time, the board said. Feller enlisted in the Navy this week after being classified 1-A. It was three seasons ago that Campbell came to the Indians from their New Orleans farm club. A semi-regular last season, he batted .250. He hits left-handed and throws right-handed.

Surgery, for Frisch Pittsburgh, Dec. 13 (IP) Frankie Frisch, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will undergo an operation on his right foot in Mercy Hospital here Monday, his physician said today. Frisch, accompanied by his wife, came here from New York and entered the hospital last night. The operation is designed to relieve a chronic ailment which originated in a spike wound during Frisch's active diamond career several years ago and was aggravated when he suffered a broken ankle in another playing field accident. Red Birds Sell Catcher Columbus, Ohio, Dec.

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Sarah Cooke, Pauline Betz Top Women Players By JACK GUENTHER New York, Dec. 13 (UP) The U. S. Lawn Tennis Association tonight officially honored a pair of professionals Bobby Riggs and Frank Kovacs as America's No. 1 and No.

2, amateur pla3'ers. The Clinton, S. and Oakland, boys will debut as cash payers here in New York two weeks hence. Kovacs landed in the No. 2 bracket despite being suspended for infraction of U.S.L.T.A.

Xules less than a month ago. Jvicci and Kovacs will appear in an exhibition in Louisville BomeUmc in January. They viake their pro debut in New York this month. While Mrs. Sarah Fabyan Cooke of New York and Pauline Betz cf Los Angeles topped the women's bracket as expected, the veteran Frank Parker, now attached to Los Angeles, was listed third behind Tiggs and Kovacs and thereby may be viewed as the nation's foremost amatour male.

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arl Christiansen, Miami policeman, wrested topplace among the amateurs from Dick Chapman of Coral Gables, former National Champion. He carried his third successive 72, for a 216 total. Chapman needed 75 and was three strokes behind. Phoenix Chosen Chicago, Dec. 13 (U.R) The Western Golf Association today approved Phoenix, as site of the Western Open Championship February 6-8 and awarded the Western Amateur to Spokane, Wash.

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Y. Nine fxrokes back, with 211, was Bdl Heinlein of Noblesville, Ind. In third place, four strokes off the pace, came Sam Snead of Hot Springs, still plagued by a wavering putter. He posted a 36-34 70 today. TWO BOGEYS Nelson's game was superb except Oi the putting surface.

He hit 14 of the 18 greens. Firing six birdies and two bogeys, the former National Open champion made the turn in one-under-34, then rammed home a 15-foot putt cn the ISth for his 32. Only a magnificent comeback raved Hogan's lead. He was three over par on the first four holes, bi.t birdied the fifth, sixth Doesn't think anybody can beat him! Winner of 12 bonis here. Next champion? RAY ECKERT vs.

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