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...starting line-up, which was particularly uncertain, this spring, is beginning to straighten out. "We'll be strong up the middle," said Park, "at catcher, pitcher, shortstop, second base, and center...
...Smith, last year's starting second baseman, has taken over at first, and had a fine trip, batting over 300. Senior Vince McGugan, who batted over .300 and stole 11 bases, will be at second. Art Serrano, the starting shortstop, had a very impressive series, and is, according to Park, "a catalyst, and glues the infield together," Captain Mike Thomas at third completes the infield...
...Consider the 1960 Pirates. How many super-stars were on that team? How many great names will hit the plaques at Cooperstown? Maybe one. In case you've forgotten, here is the list of memorables: catchers. Smokey Burgess and Hal Smith; first base, Dick Stuart: second base, Bill Mazeroski, shortstop, Dick Groat; third base, Don Hoak; and the fabulous, famous outfield--Bill Virdon, Bob "Hound dog" Skinner and Roberto Clemente. And on the in-famous mound staff, such immortal 20-game winners as Vernon "Deacon" Law, Bob Friend. Elroy Face and Harvey Haddix...
...Strange things," says Los Angeles Dodger Shortstop Maury Wills, "happen in September." Wills should know. As a 13-year veteran, he has helped the Dodgers hex the San Francisco Giants time after time in the late-summer stretch. This year, though, promised to be different. Off to their fastest start in a decade, the Giants led the National League's Western Division by as many as eleven games through the first five months of the season. Now in September, some strange things, like a Dodger streak and a Giant slump, make it look like the California version of Suddenly...
...second. It is Montreal Rightfielder Rusty Staub making a sliding, onehanded catch. It is Yankee Centerfielder Bobby Murcer bowling over the catcher at home plate. It is Atlanta Leftfielder Ralph Garr running out from under his hat as he steals yet another base. It is New York Mets Shortstop Bud Harrelson pirouetting over second base to begin a double play. It is Pittsburgh Leftfielder Willie Stargell pounding a thunderous drive. It is Kansas City Royals Centerfielder Amos Otis cutting down a runner at the plate with a perfect throw. And it is San Francisco Shortstop Chris Speier backhanding...