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Like all other Giants, the Latins play in the shadow of Willie Mays, 31, still the superstar and the delight of the fans with his freewheeling base running, back-to-the-ball basket catches and powerful bat.
Hitting .300 last week, Willie already had 19 home runs to lead both leagues. But in past seasons not even Mays could bring the Giants a pennant. This year the Latins hope to provide the much needed strength in depth.
No Natural. Batting directly behind Mays, in the No. 4 cleanup spot, is the most powerful bateador, Orlando Cepeda, 24, whose booming palo has been tormenting National League pitchers since the start of the season. First Baseman Cepeda is batting .330, leads the National League in hits (with 77), ranks...
The Giant line-up needs no supplementing; if anything it suffers by forcing talented young players (Matty Alou and Willie McCovey) onto the bench. But with Harvey Kuenn hitting well over 370 there seems to be little place for them now. As for M. Mays, who the other day assaulted...
The Giants haven't gotten any breaks yet: but they have Mays and Cepeda.