McLain suspension fuels chaotic optics in baseball era
Red Smith critiques Bowing Kuhn and the McLain case, arguing vague charges and press evasiveness tarnish baseball’s image. He recalls past player incidents to illustrate public mistrust and urges clearer, candor filled statements from the commissioner.
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Bowling Briefs Highlight Mixed League Leaders
Curly Wiggins rolled the high scratch game 208 in Friday league play. Ruth Dugas led the scratch series with 486, while Jack Harris posted 599. Jane Strickland and Brenda Morris led handicap games with 226 and 211, and Harris and Morris topped handicap series at 626 and 566 respectively. Other notable scores included Jane Strickland 522, Jack Harris 207, Jim Burleson 519. Standings follow.
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