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Webber, a 4-F with a heart murmur, was a successful wartime reliever with Brooklyn. Hampered early by arm and rib injuries, abdominal problems, and an appendectomy, he reached the majors at age 27 and led the NL with ten saves in 1943. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » August 1, 1943: Players losses to the military have taken some of the competition out of Cards-Brooklyn confrontations, but the brawling doesn't stop. A duster aimed at Stan Musial by Dodger P Les Webber clears both benches. » May 15, 1946: Fireworks occur as Brooklyn starter Les Webber brushes back Enos Slaughter in the first inning, but the Cardinal outfielder retaliates by bunting up the 1B line and flattening Webber as he tries to field the bunt. Slaughter then silences the fans with two catches in the first inning and a throw to double off Furillo. The Cards move into first place by edging the Dodgers, 1–0, behind Howie Pollet.