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- » • _ B • ̂ , PAGE7-PLAINDEALER• FRIDAY,APRIL2,1962 Pitching Carries Astros, Yanks To World Series Tumbleweeds Award Winners Bullpen By Carl Moesche It's been four years since a major league baseball team repeated its world cham­ pionship, and I doubt whether that will change in 1962. The champion Los Angeles Dodgers remain well- stocked in hitting with Steve Garvey, Ron Cey, Dusty Baker, and Pedro Guerero. And the pitching, led by the irreplaceable Fernando Valenzuala, Burt Hooton, and Jerry Reuss, is traditionally sound. But the Dodgers will be infiltrating some new faces into this year's lineup, members of their Class AAA champion Albuquerque team, and this influx with the veterans will be manager Tom Larorda's main concern. Los Angeles remains the team to beat, but unless Lasorda can put the pieces together, a new champion will be crowned. Here's how I see the pennant races shaping up: AL East Once again, it will probably be a repeat bet­ ween the two division h e a v y w e i g h t s , t h e Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Yankees, slugging it out until the final day. The Yankees, however, have improved themselves with the additions of Dave Collins, Ken Griffey, Doyle Alexander, and Butch Hobson, while the Brewers have been inactive in the winter dealings. Milwaukee still possesses the best hitting attack in the league, but the Yankees are not far behind and have superior pitching. Edge to New York. Should either club slip, the ever-improving Detroit Tigers will also be a major contender. AL West "Billy Ball" is still the best in the West as Billy Martin's Oakland A's should again repeat thanks to their out­ standing starting rotation of Mike Norris, Steve McCatty, Rick Langford, and Matt Keogh, and their outfield speed led by Rickey Hen­ derson, Dwayne Murphy, and Tony Armas. The A's, however, don't really have a bullpen, but then didn't need one to win the division last year. j Kansas City should seriously challenge Oakland with the recent acquisition of pitcher Vida Blue. The Royals will have a top flight staff in Blue, Larry Gura, and Dennis Leonard, and a premier reliever in Dan Quisenberry which will keep them near the top. California, the division's hard luck team, should finish . third with the cast of veterans millionaire Gene Autry has assembled. The Angels have improved themselves defensively with the addition of catcher Bob Boone and thirdbaseman Doug DeCinces, and will have plenty of punch with Rod Carew, Fred Lynn, Don Baylor, and Reggie Jackson leading the attack. Chicago also improved itself dramatically by trading for Steve Kemp and Tom Paciorek, to add to the slugging lineup which already includes Carlton Fisk and Greg Luzinski. While they have a great young pitcher in Britt Burns, the rest of the staff will have to come through for the Sox to contend. Texas hurt itself by trading away A1 Oliver, and will join Minnesota and Seattle in the cellar. NL East Montreal should again repeat with a fine young starting rotation and an outfield which is possibly the division's best with the addition of A1 Oliver. Tim Raines should recover from last year's injury, to bolster the attack which included Andre Dawson, Warren Cromartie, and the game's top catcher Gary Carter. The Philadelphia Phillies will again be a close second. Age seems to have crept up with the Phillies, but Steve Carlton, Pete Rose, and Mike Schmidt will again win their share of games. St. Louis with the bullpen ace Bruce Sutter should move into third place as Pittsburgh slowly fades out of the picture. The Cards have one of the top hitting teams in the league led by George Hendrick and Keith Hernandez, but may run out of starting pitching. The Chicago Cubs take on a new look under Dallas Green, but will not make drastic moves in his first year. Bill Buckner remains one of the top hitters in the league and the infield will be stronger with the addition of Larry Bowa. The same goes -for the pitching as Fergie Jenkins returns and Bill Campbell anchors the bullpen. New York will have plenty of power with the likes of Dave Kingman and George Foster, but there are just too many question marks here. NL West The Houston Astros, who unquestionalby have the top pitching staff in baseball, should upend the Dodgers for the West throne. A successful comeback by J.R. Richard will add to the fits supplied by mound aces Don Sutton, Joe Niekro, Nolan Ryan, and Bob Knepper. The hitting, always a question about this team, will pick up with the ad- ditions of Ray Knight and Mike Ivie. Cincinniti lost Foster, Griffey, and Collins, but still has enough muscle to con­ tend with John Bench, Dave Conception, and Cesar Cedeno. And Tom Seaver returns. PLAYOFFS: Hie Yankees should defeat the A's in the American League because of a stronger bullpen, and the Astros should upend the Expos with the best arms in the game. Look for the Astros to capture the Series. PREDICTED ORDER OF fINISH: NATIONAL LEAGUE EAST 1. Montreal Expos 2. Philadelphia Phillies 3. St. Louis Cardinals 4. Pittsburgh Pirates 5. Chicago Cubs 6. New York Mets AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST 1. New York Yankees 2. Milwaukee Brewers 3. Detroit Tigers 4. Baltimore Orioles 5. Boston Red Sox 6. Cleveland Indians 7. Toronto Blue Jays KEWANEE - The M c H e n r y C o u n t y Tumbleweeds traveled to Kewanee, m. on March 21 and participated in a power tumbling meet hosted by Patti's gym. Sixteen members of the tumbleweeds were among the 350 competitors that participated. In the beginner division, Melissa Stevens, Steven Crook, and Michael Cornett all brought home first place gold medals for the Tumbleweeds. Other finishers in the same division were Cristine Roper, fourth place, and Jennifer Samen, seventh place. In the novice division, Shane Sperry captured third place, while the advanced division brought back several award-winners. Pat Sperry finished first and was was followed by Karly Kunzer, second; Erin Boland, seventh; and Tracey Hudjera, tenth. Other Tumbleweeds that competed in the meet included Jenny Donlan, Colleen Samen, Angie DeWolfe, Jennifer Ricker, Stacey Hudjera, and Dia Hellios. Little League Registration The Lakeland Park Little League will hold its registration on Sat., April 3 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to4:00 p.m. and on M«i., April4 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeland Park Community House. Those unable to attend or those seeking further information should call Mrs. Parisi at 385-1102 or Jack Bucaro at 344-3494. WEST 1. Oakland A's 2. Kansas City Royals 3. California Angels 4. Chicago White Sox 5. Texas Rangers 6. Minnesota Twins 7. Seattle Mariners AL Champ: Yankees New York WEST 1. Houston Astros 2. Los Angeles Dodgers 3. Cincinnati Reds 4. San Diego Padres 5. San Francisco Giants 6. Atlanta Braves NL Champ: Houston Astros Champion: Astros Members of the Harrison School gymnastic circus are: (in the top row, left to right) Stacey Schillaci, Tammie Mickelson, Cheryl Hummel, coach Miss Jayne McMillan, and coach Mr. Tom Rome. In the third row are: Marshall Clark, Jamie Dass, Cheryl Anderson, Rich Sullivan, Jerry Lubben, Pat Huff, and Jimmy Schillaci. In the second row are: Doug McKay, Nancy Diedrich, Chris Stolle, Lynette Barry, Tony Salgado, Missy Lermer, and Doug Adams. In the front row are: Toni Farkas, Todd Rischling, Angela Moore, Chad Adams, Lisa May, and Pat Hales. The gymnastics team will hold its final performance of the season on Thursday, April 29 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 9:0Q p.m. at Harrison School in Wonder Lake. Harrison Gymnasts Ready The Harrison School gymnastic circus team is warming up for its final performance of the 1981-82 season. The show will be held on Thursday, April 29 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Harrison School, Wonder Lake. Ad­ mission is free, but children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. The gymnastic program, under the direction of Miss Jayne McMillan and Mr. Tom Rome, has undergone considerable developement of "circus skills" within the past five years. Students from fifth thru eighth grade perform circus acts of tumbling, juggling, vaulting, mini trampoline, and adagio, or ballet. Along with these acts are the more traditional gym­ nastic events of balance beam, bars, pommel horse, and floor exercise. The emphasis of the program is to enhance the non-competitive aspect of gymnastics. Because of this format, students are allowed to create their own routines on a variety of apparatus without restrictions. Thus, the program is both educational and fun. 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