Satchel Paige courts Hall of Fame debate in Cooperstown
In Cooperstown Satchel Paige faces scrutiny from Hall members over a 28–31 lifetime MLB record and a 3.29 ERA. Paige praises Early Wynn, notes his own induction via a special committee, and reflects on his career across the United States and abroad while praising teammates and rivals. He expresses respect for Josh Gibson, Austin Charleston, Willie Wells, Ted Page, and managers Gatewood and Foster, hoping they join him someday.
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Bob Addie
Washington Post
Cooperstown
N.Y
Hall of Fame
Satchel Paige
Early Wynn
Paige
Bowie Kuhn
Wynn
Baseball Writers
Casey Stengel
Ted
Stengel
Pied Piper
Chattanooga
States
Puerto Rico
Cuba
South America
DiMaggio
Ted Williams
Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Josh Gibson
Austin Charleston
Willie Wells
Ted Page
Bill Gatewood
Rube Foster
Shrine game prep details at Vermont Academy drills and rosters
Vermont Shrine team works out for the Saturday game against New Hampshire at Vermont Academy. John Hart of Mount Anthony and Paul Roberts of Burr and Burton participate as Hart shifts to quarterback drills while Roberts fills multiple backfield roles. Coaches project Rutland High’s Scott Merritt at quarterback with Ed Salongo at fullback as Gatorade flows and camp chatter builds toward kickoff in Hanover on August 14.
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Hal March
Saxons River
Vermont Shrine
New Hampshire
Vermont Academy
John Hart
V.A
Vermont
Shriner
Sporting Press
Joe Teta
Rutland
Teta
Bennington Banner
Mount Anthony Union High
Paul Roberts
Burr and
Burton Seminary
Manchester
Hart
Rutland High
Scott Merritt
Ed Salongo
West Rutland
Merritt
Billy Looker
Stu Ricker
Hartford
Roberts
Hanover
Nitschke relegated to second string in Green Bay
Ray Nitschke, 34, big and fierce yet trusted, was moved to second-string duties at the Packers training site in DePere Wisconsin. Once named linebacker on the NFL's all-time team and praised by Vince Lombardi, he remains a respected figure in an era of shifting roles.
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Cleveland
Paige
Joe DiMaggio
Ted Williams
Johnny Mize
New York
UPI
Ray Nitschke
Buddy Young
Depere
Wis
Green Bay Packers
National Football League
Vince Lombardi
NFL
Packers
Jim Carter
Dave Robinson
Dave
Dan Devine
Nitschke
Devine
Green Bay
Lombardi
New York Giants
Blue Vida Blue Handed A's 5-3 Win Over Red Sox
Oakland ace Vida Blue allowed Boston little, securing his 21st victory as Reggie Jackson delivered the tie breaking RBI and scored on a wild pitch in the 10th. The A's swept the AL by beating Boston 5-3, with Knowles earning the relief in the 10th.
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Vida Blue
Boston Red Sox
Reggie Jackson
Oakland Athletics
Red Sox
Blue
Darold Knowles
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Minnesota
Detroit
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Chicago
Oakland
Boston
Kansas City
Washington
California
New York
Richie Hebner
Pittsburgh
Marines
Pirates
Seaver Victimized Again As Padres Top Mets In 12 Innings
Padres edge Mets 10 9 after 12 innings as Dave Roberts pitches a complete game and Larry Stahl scores winning run on a double steal attempt. Seaver leaves after 10 with historic 14 strikeouts. Other NL results include Pirates over Cubs 3 2 and Dodgers stay close to Giants with 4 1 win.
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Dave Roberts
Tom Seaver
Jerry Grote
Larry Stahl
Nate Colbert
Mets
Danny Frisella
Stahl
San Diego Padres
New York Mets
Roberts
Padres
Seaver
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Atlanta
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Houston
Montreal
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Gil Garrido
Braves
Steve Renko
Giants
Rusty Staub
Bobby Wine
Doyle Alexander
Phillies
Dodgers
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Bennington
Washington Ave
Vermont Transit Lines
Hart, Roberts
Mt. Antony Union High School
John
Jacksonville State
Burr
Burton
Paul
Bridgton Academy
Pete Rozelle
Athletics
San Diego
Paul Splittorff
Royals
Senators
Brook Robinson
Frank Robinson
Baltimore Orioles
Twins
Jim Northrup
Ray Fosse
Fosse
Porous
Grote
Cubs
Dock Ellis
Greenberg's
Armen Monrs
Ome
Lh. Greenberg
Torino GT SportsRoot
Maverick
Brad
FORD
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