But before I wrote my story, I needed to call (Bob) Lemon, who I knew was in his room at the Yankees spring training hotel, the Galt Ocean Mile, watching his favorite TV show, Barnaby Jones.

Next day, another tough customer -- Bob Lemon took the mound for the Indians. The Yankees had their smart junkballer, Eddie Lopat. Those two pitchers battled through the game . . . to a tense and ...