Balk call decides pennant on Zabala era reminder
In 1949 Adrian Zabala’s balk helped the Giants beat the Cardinals, erasing Nippy Jones’s two run homer and costing St Louis the NL pennant by one game. Jones recalls the moment and the impact of the ruling on the outcome.
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Brooklyn
Sox to Seek Latin Players
Boston will recruit in Latin America with Pedro Vasquez hired to scout talent in Puerto Rico and across Central and South America. Neil Mahoney, the club farm system director, said they seek solid players and will not expect miracles.
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Boston Red Sox
Neil Mahoney
Pedro Vasquez
Puerto Rico
Central
South America
Mahoney
Jock Saves Rider Inerah 1960 Suffolk Duel
Jockey Henry Wajda recalls rescuing Tony DeSpirito from a fall in a 1960 Suffolk Downs race for 2-year-olds. He kept Color Bearer alongside the loose horse and pulled DeSpirito to safety during the stretch run. Wajda later received honors from turf writers and continued a high in-the-money pace at New England tracks.
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Henry Wajda
Suffolk Downs
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Tony DeSpirito
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DeSpirito
Tony
Hall and Noyes tabbed for Shrine Bowl clash in Hanover
John Hall end and Steve Noyes fullback were chosen to play for Vermont in the Shrine Bowl against New Hampshire on Aug 24 at Dartmouth Stadium Hanover N H. Vermont coach Joseph Maiola of Spaulding selected the roster amid NCAA eligibility questions but officials say the game is exempt from the ruling.
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New Hampshire
Bendi
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Noyes
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Windsor
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Bennington
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Rick Eaton
Rutland
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Mt. St. Joseph
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Poultney
Walt Cameron
Peter Partch
Fair Haven
Hank Jones
Springfield
Ray Carbonell
Charlie Evans
Brattleboro
John Anderson
MSJ
Lincoln Porter
Vermont Golfers Meet in Belows Falls
The Vermont State Association holds its annual meeting at Belows Falls on Saturday May 18 with an informal golf tournament at Bellows Falls Country Club led by Tournament Chairman Scott Loring. Delegates from 33 clubs will elect officers and set policy for the year. Reservations for the roast beef dinner at 7 p.m. go to secretary Leonard Quintin.
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Vermont Statessociation
Bellows Falls
Scott Loring
Lewis Cheever
Leonard Quintin
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St. Albans
Easy on Those Hikes in Kennedy Challenge
Dr James S Feurig former Green Bay Packer lineman urged caution about the 50 mile hike challenge. He spoke at the American College Health Association meeting noting that spectacle belongs on television and that only about two and a half percent of Americans get enough exercise at work.
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New England Turf Writers Association
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Kennedy
Green Bay
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Michigan State University
American College Health Association
Lombardi stunned by Hornung betting scandal shock
Vince Lombardi said he was shocked when Paul Hornung faced NFL betting suspensions. The Green Bay Packers coach explained the league action was severe but correct and noted Hornung was a key player whose loss would hurt the team next season. Lombardi defended his warning to players about gambling.
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Pete Rozelle
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Green Bay Packers
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Bishop Bradley Coach Apologizes to Officials
Bishop Bradley high school in Manchester sent a formal apology to the New Hampshire Football Officials Association seeking reinstatement. Secretary Charles Hunt said the apology from coach Lou D Allesandro is what they've awaited and a meeting to consider reinstatement is expected soon. The feud started after D Allesandro questioned officiating in a Manchester Memorial game prompting a six state ban request.
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New Hampshire Football Officials Association
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Bishop Bradley
Lou D’allesandro
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Bradley
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New Hampshire Association
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