Boog Powell Eyes Babe Ruth Status as Orioles Rise
In 1959 rookie Boog Powell, a 6 foot 4 inch 235 pound left handed slugger from Lakeland, Florida, earns praise from Orioles executives and scouts who compare him to Babe Ruth. Powell, who hit 32 homers and drove in 93 runs for Rochester, is projected to start in left field for Baltimore with the belt of expectations growing around his big bat.
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Boog) Powell
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American League to add team next season in league expansion
The American Basketball League plans at least eight teams next season after awarding Los Angeles a franchise to replace the Jets. Cleveland Pipers and Chicago Majors share Eastern Division lead at 21-18, while Kansas City tops the Western at 26-13. Dodgers? No. Jerry Lucas John Havlicek and Terry Dischinger gained negotiating rights.
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