Host-team concept eyed for Legion regional tournaments
The June 10 Sporting News item notes plans to add host teams to eight Legion regional events this year to boost local interest and attendance. It recalls Athens hosting last year and Ohio's age limit change to 17, plus other notes on state and national tournaments, college players, and local sports figures.
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Horlen extends 7-0 start with 5-2 win over Red Sox
Chicago pitcher Joel Horlen improved to 7-0 as he pitched a six-hitter for a 5-2 victory over Boston in the first game of a Thursday doubleheader. He chewed tissues to relax, saying gum bothers him and tobacco makes him sick. The White Sox split the twin bill, dropping the nightcap 7-8, and remained 14 4 games behind Detroit. Other AL games saw Cleveland beat Minnesota 7-5 on Max Alvis two homers, California edge Baltimore 6-5 with Reichardt Fregosi Hall homers, and the Yankees blank Washington 6-0 in the only night game. Horlen lowered his ERA to 2.01.
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Baseball Roundup: Yastrzemski Homers Highlight Bruins Win
A tense doubleheader features Carl Yastrzemski driving in runs with a double and a 12th homer, while Ken Berry and Gerry McNertney contribute for Boston. Gary Bell debuts with five scoreless innings as the Red Sox surge in the second game. Joe Verbanic earns a four hitter for his second straight win, with Jake Gibbs homering as New York adds five in a second inning rally.
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Giants Defeat Reds 8-5 In Cincinnati Showdown
Giants break a three game skid by beating the league leading Reds 8-5 as three San Francisco homers and two doubles pace the offense. Willie McCovey drives in two, Ollie Brown adds a run, and Reds errors cushion the late rally. Franks praises reliever Bill Henry after preserving a 5-5 tie. The Reds face Houston next in Cincinnati.
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Chauncey tops Swearingens in Pony League play
Chauncey won its second Pony League game in as many starts by defeating Swearingens 15 6. John Abdella earned the win with a home run and a four at bat game while Joe Staley went 3 for 3 with two doubles. Swearingens got three doubles from Kim Ridenour Rob Baird and Buzz Caul. Athens National Bank beat Clines 13 6 with Mike Butterworth fanning 14. Don Waite and Jim Gillam led ANB with a double and triple and two singles respectively. Clines’ Bob Folkinson had a single and triple and Dave Smith a home run.
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Granatelli Sees Turbine Car Approved by Probe Panel
Chicago AP report says Andy Granatelli calls the U S Auto Club decision to submit his turbine powered car to turbine experts approval. He says STP will build Turbocar replicas and expects a winning season, with Parnelli Jones driving. The panel will compare the STP turbine car with piston engines after a gearbox failure near the Indianapolis 500 finish.
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Palmer group buys Globetrotters for 3.71 million
CHICAGO AP A syndicate led by Potter Palmer, major Braves stockholder, buys the Harlem Globetrotters for 3,710,000. Circuit Court Judge Robert Dunne approves the bid, rejecting Metromedia and Linn offers. Palmer vows no move from Chicago. estate co-executors retain some influence through past arrangements.
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