Face to Face -- Manager Al Lopez of the Cleveland Indians, and Umpire John Rice move in close and try to outtalk each other in a fourth inning rhubarb in yesterday's game with the Washington Senators. Rice ruled Bobby Avila, was a strikeout victim after first ruling the ball tipped his bat on the third strike. Lopez argued. Rice's decision stood. Cleveland won 4-1.

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Face to Face -- Manager Al Lopez of the Cleveland Indians, and Umpire John Rice move in close and try to outtalk each other in a fourth inning rhubarb in yesterday's game with the Washington Senators. Rice ruled Bobby Avila, was a strikeout victim after first ruling the ball tipped his bat on the third strike. Lopez argued. Rice's decision stood. Cleveland won 4-1.

Associated Press · [ca. August 1956]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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