Moe Berg an Einstein in Tools Of Ignorance
Moe Berg died at 70, remembered as a linguist and OSS agent with a mystery aura. The piece outlines his baseball career with multiple teams, law studies, and a life split between intellect and baseball.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
7
Moe Berg died at 70, remembered as a linguist and OSS agent with a mystery aura. The piece outlines his baseball career with multiple teams, law studies, and a life split between intellect and baseball.
The Boston Red Sox open a five game road journey away from Fenway Park with John Curtis (3-2) facing Ken Brett (2-8) of the Brewers. Manager Eddie Kasko praises Carl Yastrzemski’s return to form as he hits solid line drives and base hits after a poor stretch last season. Yaz had a five-hit game vs Texas, but no homers yet this season.
A National Labor Relations Board ruling is expected in three to four months on a complaint by the National Football League Players Association accusing owners of failing to bargain over issues deemed not bargainable. The dispute centers on rules such as artificial turf and automatic fines for players leaving the bench during fights, with supporters arguing such rules are essential for professional football safety and integrity.
The Biddeford Softball League plans postponed games this weekend at Memorial Field and West Memorial with Wood Structures facing Devon's Mobil and Cochrane's facing Saco Tanning. Sunday includes Wood Structures versus McDonald's and Kennebunk Gulf versus Veterans followed by Wood Structures against Cochrane's Appliance.
Los Angeles AP report details a complex three way potential deal involving Carroll Rosenbloom owner of the Baltimore Colts and the Los Angeles Rams. Rams President Bill Barnes confirms discussions over a year with Rosenbloom while Robert Irsay could buy the Rams and swap franchises. Barnes notes depreciation issues and estate duties complicate any sale as the Reeves estate mulls bids from Carlos Romero and Hugh Culverhouse.
Rain has forced time changes at Decary Field. The Marcotte vs Fortier Little League game shifts to 2 30 Saturday from 1 PM. Girls softball practice is at 10 AM Saturday. Coaches meeting moves to Tuesday evening after the Fortier Emond game in the canteen.
Boston Bruins owner Weston Adams Jr. announced no price rise for 1972-73 season tickets. Prices will stay at $7, $6, $4 and $3, with the team citing the current money situation as the reason to refrain from increases.
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