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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1962
Page
5
Parker announced a special board meeting after May 15 to select a successor to Phillips who retires Aug 1 after 18 years in the job. Applicants unnamed, with screening to narrow the field. Heriman Keller denied being a candidate, noting his long tenure as coach and current assistant since last summer.
Vic Wertz says pinch hitting is a tough life after his fourth straight pinch hit helps Detroit beat Kansas City 3 2 in 10th inning. The hit ties an AL record set by Johnny Mize in 1953 and tied by Bob Hale in 1980. Wertz notes the pressure and limited batting practice before crucial moments.
The article reports widespread talk of managerial changes across major leagues. It highlights Mickey Vernon of the Washington Senators and Sam Mele of the Minnesota Twins as under pressure, with Casey Stengel already guiding Weiss to seek a 1963 successor. It also notes Higgins and Pesky possible transitions, plus Cubs and Reds season dynamics. High school golf in New Castle closes with Fadely medalist at 76 as Anderson hosts Marion.
In Norfolk AP reports John Uelses eyeing a 17 foot pole vault in a special exhibition at the Pilot Relay while Dave Tork hits 16 feet 2 inches at Walnut California. Schwarz notes the grip and box depth affect height as both vaulters use fiber Blass poles and push for longer clears.
Daleville defeated Dunkirk 72 to 37 yesterday at Dunkirk on a wet track. Daleville junior Steve Shoemaker won four events including high hurdles, high jump, 220, and 440, plus ran on the winning 880 relay. The meet also referenced Giants stealing woes with 79 bases.
Arthur Atwell will head a Little League umpires clinic at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Naval Reserve Armory North Anderson Demonstrations films and discussion will form the instructional program for prospective umpires Local league chiefs and presidents will assist Loop presidents include Madison Max Bahler Shady Side Leon Muir White River Bob Franks vice president Erskine National Paul Anderson Fairview American Charles Lafey Meadowbrook Bob Swain
Philadelphia AP reports Chuck Bednarik, 37, signed for a 14th season with the Philadelphia Eagles. The center linebacker said it could be his last, hoping to go out without a championship.
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