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If both major leagues tied in a vote for the Baseball Commissioner who would have the deciding vote?
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Bloss gives a whole new meaning to the term "money pitcher." An ace on the hill, the righty was also a classroom standout at Georgetown, where he made quick work of his courses and earned a master's degree in economics. Now he's in the business of short-changing batters by utilizing the assets in his arm.
Johnny has had a varied and interesting career. During World War II, he served in both the Army Air Corps and the Navy. During the off-season he acts in Hollywood movies. And not only is he a top-flight utility infielder, but he was on the Browns' coaching staff part of 1951. A former University of Southern California star, Johnny came up with the Browns in '39 after hitting .334 at Johnstown and .309 at San Antonio, his first 2 years in pro ball. He played with the Indians in '48-49-50.
Young turned 44 the year his "Gold Border" card hit the streets, so there was plenty of material for the biography on the reverse side. Found inside packs of American Tobacco Company brands of cigarettes, the card depicts a pensivelooking Cy in front of a green diamond and red background. He would notch the last of his 511 wins that season, so perhaps he's pondering retirement.
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