Quick Notes: “Early And Pre,” #2 ’54 World Series, Giants vs Then Indians

First off, a little “soap,” as it really almost never hurts.

Though Indians to me is not offensive, I strongly support “their” rights to a great degree.

Certainly, at least consider their plight, visa vi, those we celebrate this day.

The great Perry Como sang the national anthem and though Mr. Helfer seemed to indicate we missed it, there was Mr. Como’s beautiful rendition.

In the “pre” interview, the great “baseballer,” Frankie “Oh them bases on balls” Frisch, interviews Vic Wertz, asking about his 4 hits in his Cleveland team’s #1 loss and presented him a Gillette razor (cue the Gillette theme!).

However, Vic, who already had such a razor, but was glad to get an extra, was not asked about Willie Mays’ great catch and throw, that along with Dusty Rhodes’ game ending 3RHR, led the Giants game 1 win, en route to a huge upset, 4 game sweep of the 111 wins Cleveland team.

Speaking of Willie throws, he made a great one as told by Cleveland broadcaster, Jimmy Dudley (he was recalled to me by several 1969 Mets, years later, if I had to guess J.C. Martin or maybe, more likely Wayne Garrett. Alas, maybe neither, but one of that famed team did recall Dudley), in the bottom of the first holding Al Rosen at third, even with 2 outs.

“Cleve” had tallied one run as Al Smith hit Johnny Antonelli’s first pitch of #2 for a home run.

Antonelli got out of the first, yielding just the one run. He got the win, (vs) Wynn, the latter a great pitcher, Early Wynn.

John Antonelli, pictured below also got the save in the Giants’ #4 World Series clinching game.