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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1931-12-11, Page 36j �1.f.�,�I�ili <�Iw��t,�1 ,ir���1�»'•°, ry st 10dt7i7g7i al; Mighty .abe: Ruth,. t, And its HomeRun, flit .. 'Though the event occurred last : summer it is ;gfl1y new that the, (here; serious magazines have recognized the fact that Babe Ruth has hit his 600th home -run. Nobody in history ever approached this record. There are scores of major league players who never made 600 hits after years of / service. There are many more scores if not indeed hundreds who never made 600 extra 'base hits. Whether any other player in the years to come will equal Babe's record, which he is rude to improve next year, :barring accidents, is just as doubtful as that the old-time baseball stealing record will be equalled. Now that Babe's contract comes to an end this year and he will be sparring with the own- er of the Yankees for its renewal at the old record-breaking figure it will be particularly pleasant for his admir- ers to dwell on his home -run record rather than on his record for strik- ing out. We do not know just what it is but have no doubt that it is a mam- moth one. The free swinger is the batter who makes home runs, and the free swinger is the easiest victim of the strike -out. One of the most interesting facts about Babe's record; as compiled and analyzed by F. C. Lane in Baseball Magazine is that he was five years in the major leagues before he gave Any indication of his home -run hit- ting ability. As most fans know he went from Baltimore to Boston as a ;pitcher. Now a pitcher is not sup- posed to be much of a batter. For one thing, he does not play in every game and thus loses not only oppor- tunities to make hits, but the batting practice which champions require, In the second place the pitcher, as a rule, does not take his turn at bat seriously. He is not particularly Anxious to run around the bases. It bas happened more than once that a pitcher, wearied 'by exercise on the bases, has been knocked out of the box in the next mining. In fact one does not expect batting prowess from a pitcher any more than one expects logical behavior from a southpaw. So in Boston Babe made only nine home Tuns in four seasons. In his fifth season he made 11. He made 20 home runs in five seasons. It was in 1919 that he began to specialize in what the sports writers call, or at least used to call, four -ply clouts, It is true that he made only 29 which seems meagre enough, though at the time it shattered the major league's record. In a later season he made 60 which -is likely to stand as a mark for all time to come. 'This astounding total was compiled, too, after Babe had risen to the heights and seemed to, be on the skids. A thoroughly good 'fellow, sociably disposed, he was easily lured into pleasant parties in which his sub- stance was spent in riotous living.. He 'had thrown away a fortune, and as it •.seemed, had acquired habits that spelt the end of his career as a baseball -player. (But Babe took hold of him- -self, spurned the cup that cheers and .leads to cirrhosis of the liver, and -the following year played better base- ball than ever before. It is tree that 'be has not again reached this height. But in three other years he made more than fifty homers, and in five ethers forty or more. Last year he made forty-six, tying the record with Lou 'Gehrig, his team mate and most important rival. °hre he made three homers in a single igame, and 58 times he made two. He made numerous homers in World Series contests but these do not count in the records, though twice they decided the champion- ship. More than half 'the times when Babe has made home runs he 'has driven in a runner or runners 'before him. This was to have been ,expected, since baseball strategy in- sists that when 'the heavy hitter comes to bat two or three other men, adept in getting to a base if not themselves mighty clouters, shall have preceded him. 'In a word, the home run hitter is in the clean-up position. Further the statistics show that Babe has hit as many homers away from home as at home. They show that he has hit about a third of his home runs from lefthanded pit- chers, and nothing can be more cer- tain than that he did not face a left• hander every third time at bat. In short he has been even more effective .against right-handers, thus shatter- ing an ancient superstition to the ef- fect that left-handed batters can be halted by left-handed pitchers. There may be some truth in this theory, but no theories seem to hold against a man like Ruth. Moreover, there are not nearly as many good left-handed pitchers as there are right handers. It is on record that once in Boston Babe was benched when a left-handed pitcher was op- posing his team. A couple of years ago he was benched once or twice but this was rot because his eye had failed him, but because of the shaki- ness of his legs. If his legs could hold out there is no question that he could go on hitting home runs for another 10 years. As those who have seen him know, Babe has unusually slim legs which are expected to carry a huge body not only around the bases but in the field. It is these legs which now constitute the prob- lem. It is one that would not arise :for another decade if they were as burly as his torso. Every time he makes a swing, every time he leaves a base, every time he starts for a ball there is an unusual strain placed upon the Babe's slender legs. If he could insure them for a million dollars un- doubtedly he would do so; and if not he, then the New York Yankees, which owes so much to theme and hopes so much from them. Keeping all food under cover is the first step toward ridding the house of aunt. -Albany Journal. From his left ear to the corner of his mouth ran a scar, the result of a duet many years before. -Short story. ISI didn't know you eared for me I've always thought of you 'as just a great big bother.--Short'story. Ford Building Water Tunnel; De- troit Bore to iInerease ]!"last Capac- ity. --:Elizabeth (N. J.) Jourhal. HOSIERY 0 RyoNEi This year we have made greater preparations, than ever before. We have painstakingly selected gifts that are totally different --remarkably lower in price and infinitely more attractive, because we feel that this is one year when people will give and appreciate THINGS TO WEAR. Men's Sox A wonderful display of Sox in any desired weight, either with Silk and Wool or pure wool. You'll be delighted with the new patterns, and like every- thing else, the values are the best yet, at 50c, 75c, $1 Gifts for the Home Blankets *144 Hosiery The very newest ideas of style and colors combine in our new stock of Hosiery. Everything from the sheer chiffons to heavy service weight. No gift for Mother or Sister is more useful or more appreciated than nice silk hosiery. Ties PRICED 51.00 to $ i .50 You'll just have to see these Ties. All brand new just for Christmas selling. The quali- ties are much better this year and we have a pattern to suit everyone. Every Tie is indi- iidually boxed. Kenwood, Ayers and other known makes. A large array of beau- tiful soft covers in both plain blankets and reversible ones. Both ends bound with three-inch satin ribbon. The gift for a lifetime. PLAIN. BLANKETS $5.95 to $8.00 EACH REVERSIBLE BLANKETS $6.50 to �POeU0''00 EACH 35c, 50c 75c, $1.00 Shirts Hundreds of lovely New Shirts, either collar attached or with two collars to match. Shirts are down, too, as you'll agree, when you see these. Every Shirt put' in a lovely Christ- mas box if desired. _ - $1.50 to $2.75 Bed Spreads The newest styles in ruffled Brocade Rayon Spreads. Good qual- ity rayon in a big size. The popular shades --,Rose, Gold, Green, Orchid, Blue. A happy gift suggestion. PRICED AT $4.95 Gloves Mostly showing the slip-on style in everything from chamoisette to the finest French imported kid. Browns, Grey, Black, Eggshell and White. PRICED $1.00 to $2.50 Silk Undies Towels A dazzling array of beautiful new undies in the very latest styles. Both knitted silk and silk crepe. A big showing in both Bath Towels and Linen Huck Towels. Every _size, color and quality anyone would wish for. Both varied stripes and block patterns. BATH TOWELS PRICED FROM 29c to $1.00 EACH LINEN TOWELS PRICED FROM 50c to $2,5500 PAIR Separate BIoomers and Vests AIMMaimmarmimasaF Mufflers Squares predominate this year again, but in the new patterns colorings. Then there's the new Cashmere squares -just the thing for warmth and style. Any man would be overjoyed to one of these among his Christmas presents. 59c, 95c t° $2.50 Bath Robes and real find We have' been fortunate in procuring a "lot" of Bath Robes in heavy Beacon cloth; beautifully designed and colored, with silk or matching lapels, at a greatly reduced price. Every man needs one and these are sure to please. Remarkably low priced for the quality. $3.95 Of course we have others in heavier weight up to 57450 and 510 , smw Pyjamas 'We never had such lovely Pyjamas before and so reasonably priced this year. There's any amount of differ- ent styles including cossacks, slip-ons and then the regular button styles with different collar effects. In both 1'roadcloth and Flannelettes. PRICED $1.39, 51.50 to $2.95 Sweaters An ideal gift this year -We have a new big stock just in. They are clown considerably in price, too. For the Young Man, we suggest the new plain shade pullovers with golf sox to match, if desired. And for the older man, the buttoned flat knit coat made of pure wool worsted. Shop early for these -they sell fast. PULLOVERS 51.75 to $3.50 COATS $2.25 to �P$4 .50 �D �! :J 1J Novelty Gifts Christmas Garters, Arm Bands, Braces, or in sets, beautifully box- ed. Boxed Handkerchiefs. Boxed Handkerchief and Tie Sets. Belts; Belt and Buckle Sets. Anyone of these make a Iovely gift and ate anything but expensive. 25ct°51.00 -.r Wabasso Bed Sets Made of extra quality sheeting with the colored border or inset. Also the new cord stitch and pair of cases to match. These add the witchery to the bedroom with the new beautiful pastel shades. A WONDERFUL GIFT $3.75 to $5.50 Linen Lunch Sets The vogue of colored Linens is greatly stressed in this big show- ing of Lunch Sets and Cloths. These sets are made of very fine crash or of regular damask. Variety of colors and designs. A most practical gift. SETS 54 x 54 $2.25 t° $3x.00 SETS 54 x 70' $3.50 to $4.75 LUNCH CLOTHS 85c to 52.00 Stewart Bros. Seaforth I'V ,1)1' 59c t° $2.00 Sets Bloomers and Vests $1 to $3.00 PYJAMAS $1,50 to $4.50 GOWNS $1.25 t° $4.50 Scarfs The biggest range we have ever had--.Georgettes, Chiffons, Cryses and Cashmere, in Ascot squares and straight scarves. Wonderful coloring effects. A VERY USEFUL GIFT $1 to $ 3.00 �D �DD Cushions An extra cushion only adds to the cblor scheme of the room. Made in a variety of different shapes; made from brocaded rayon and sat- ins, with a dainty touch of trimming. .A very useful gift. PRICED FROM $1.00 to 54 Handkerchiefs Scores of dainty new Christmas Handkerchiefs, single or in boxes. Handkerchiefs have always been a popular Christmas gift and these new creations will he even more so. IHANDKERCHIEIIS 5c to 50c BOXED 15c to $1.00 VIEW Linen Damask Sets and separate cloths in a wide assortment of sizes, qualities and patterns. Real new merchandise and at the prevailing low pric- es. "Old Bleach" and "Brown's' makes. SETS FROM 56.95 to 522.50 CLOTHS FROM 52.59 to $12.50 Gifts for Baby A wide and varied lot of things for the Baby: - Bootees, Rattles, Mitts, Bibs, 'Comb and Brush, Books, Jackets, Blankets and Car- riage Covers, and numerous other things, ranging in price 1'5c t° 52.50 ;tr