Originally signed as a pitcher, "Bush" went 18-9 for Elizabethton, but his .384 BA
convinced the Cubs to switch him to the outfield. Although he never earned a regular
spot in the majors, he was a useful sub and righthanded pinch hitter, with a knack
for hitting Giants and Phillies pitching.
(RM)
»September 22, 1954:
In the top of the 9th, the Redlegs have runners
on 1B and 2B when Bob Borkowski strikes out on a WP.
Braves C Del Crandall retrieves the ball and throws
to 3B to catch the lead runner. Borkowski takes off
for 1B illegally, since 1B is already occupied and
there are less than 2 outs. He draws a throw, which
hits him in the back and rolls into RF, and he and
the runner on 2B score. The umpires decide that Borkowski
and the 2B runner are both out. Milwaukee wins 3-1
and the Reds protest. Because the standings of 5 teams
are affected by the outcome, Warren Giles will uphold
the protest, even though he believes the umpires made
the correct decision. The protested game will be played
in 2 days and the Braves will hang on to win 4-3.
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