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legendsport · 10-28-2009, 01:38 PM

Singular Happiness Entwines Twins

MINNEAPOLIS-ST.PAUL (UPI) - Calvin Griffith peered contentedly at the American League standings, noted the 1 1/2 game lead and seven-game winning streak of his Minnesota Twins and purred, "It's a real happy ship now; I think things are going our way."

It was the Twins' President's way of saying he senses a pennant.
The standings put him in such a generous mood yesterday that he extended Manager Cal Ermer's contract through the 1968 season for a "substantial increase in salary."

"They're all pulling together now," Griffith said. "Even Mudcat Grant is in a good frame of mine. I would say Grant has put away his thoughts of wanting to be traded."

Grant was discontented a few weeks ago because of inactivity and a fine slapped on him and several other Twins by Ermer for breaking curfew.
Ermer presumably had his contract raised to about $35,000. It was generally agreed when he took over the Twins' managerial post from Sam Mele on June 9 that Ermer got the prorated equivalent of a $25,000 annual salary for the balance of 1967.

The Twins are 40-25 under Ermer. "Since he's taken over the ball club," Griffith said, "he's done an outstanding job of getting things coordinated. He's used the coaches to advantage. And he's given men on the bench time in the game to keep them sharp. Now they're all contributing. I would say he's done an extraordinary job for us."

Ermer has had his rough times, despite the rosy situation at the moment. During the first few shake down weeks with the club, he was faced with the usual show-me attitude of a few veterans.

But the younger players, many of whom Ermer had managed at Denver in the Pacific Coast League, all immediately united behind him and that was one of his biggest advantages.

"The first month or so was more or less getting to know each other," Ermer said. "I got to know the players and they got to know me. I've got a feel for the club now. I know more what each individual can and can not do."

Then Ermer added, "I'm a better manager than I was at Denver, but the Twins are a better ball club, too."

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legendsport Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Behind The Lens Posts: 2,155 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8x in 8 posts	August 18, 1967 Singular Happiness Entwines Twins MINNEAPOLIS-ST.PAUL (UPI) - Calvin Griffith peered contentedly at the American League standings, noted the 1 1/2 game lead and seven-game winning streak of his Minnesota Twins and purred, "It's a real happy ship now; I think things are going our way." It was the Twins' President's way of saying he senses a pennant. The standings put him in such a generous mood yesterday that he extended Manager Cal Ermer's contract through the 1968 season for a "substantial increase in salary." "They're all pulling together now," Griffith said. "Even Mudcat Grant is in a good frame of mine. I would say Grant has put away his thoughts of wanting to be traded." Grant was discontented a few weeks ago because of inactivity and a fine slapped on him and several other Twins by Ermer for breaking curfew. Ermer presumably had his contract raised to about $35,000. It was generally agreed when he took over the Twins' managerial post from Sam Mele on June 9 that Ermer got the prorated equivalent of a $25,000 annual salary for the balance of 1967. The Twins are 40-25 under Ermer. "Since he's taken over the ball club," Griffith said, "he's done an outstanding job of getting things coordinated. He's used the coaches to advantage. And he's given men on the bench time in the game to keep them sharp. Now they're all contributing. I would say he's done an extraordinary job for us." Ermer has had his rough times, despite the rosy situation at the moment. During the first few shake down weeks with the club, he was faced with the usual show-me attitude of a few veterans. But the younger players, many of whom Ermer had managed at Denver in the Pacific Coast League, all immediately united behind him and that was one of his biggest advantages. "The first month or so was more or less getting to know each other," Ermer said. "I got to know the players and they got to know me. I've got a feel for the club now. I know more what each individual can and can not do." Then Ermer added, "I'm a better manager than I was at Denver, but the Twins are a better ball club, too." __________________ The Baseball Chronicle - Swinging thru History! The Football Chronicle - Hitting Hard Historically (PFS - 1962) Alternate Universe Football (FOF - 1994)