Reminiscences on early baseball shine in Honig Ritter book
The New York Times review lauds Baseball when the Grass was Real as a rich collection of taped memories from Ferrell, Gehringer, Mize, Herman, Sukeforth and others. It recalls pitching against Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson’s speed, and the 1938 Braves Field hurricane. Hemingway even drops into the tales.
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Trojans Aim For NCIT Crown After UCLA Second Tie
Southern California seeks NCIT glory in Louisville opening a two game tonight against Drake as eight team field begins. Arizona meets East Carolina in another first round pairing while Purdue faces Missouri and Tennessee plays Bowling Green in Friday action. Semifinals Saturday and the title game Sunday follow.
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Indians: Same Roster But New Enthusiasm
The Indians open 1975 with largely the same roster as 1974 but with Frank Robinson as new player manager bringing expected enthusiasm. Gaylord Perry and Jim Perry lead the rotation, joined by Fritz Peterson and Don Hood with Dick Bosman, Tom Hilgendorf, and others competing for spots. Defenses anchored by Duffy, Bell, and Spikes, with Gamble in a potential outfield role and Lowenstein versatile, while catching duties shift to John Ellis and Alan Ashby.
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Standings lead St Mary's past Millersville 75-59
Melvin Garrett delivered a winning basket with 2 28 left to lift Winston Salem over Central Washington 57 56 while St Mary's topped Millersville 75 59. Garrett's late shot sealed the win for Winston Salem in a tight finish.
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Trevino Favored In Doral Golf Tournament
Lee Trevino, coming off Citrus Open win, is favored at the Coral Open on the Blue Monster course in Coral Gables. He cites Florida form and favorable conditions, aiming to add the $30,000 first prize, while noting absence of Nicklaus and Miller.
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Hungarians Go Home in Hamp ton Tennis Tourney
Hungarians Janos Benyik and Robert Machan were ordered to return home during the Independent Tennis Players Circuit event in Hampton Virginia. Benyik and Machan left Wednesday night after the Hungarian Lawn Tennis Federation order. Benyik lost 6-4 6-2 to Jan Kodes, Machan fell 6-2 6-4 to Karl Meiler. Connors won 6-0 6-2 over Bill Shivar Jr. in Hampton. In Houston, Margaret Court and Chris Evert won, Evonne Goolagong fought through, Julie Heldman upset. Arthur Ashe won a pair of tiebreakers 7-6 7-6 at Munich for $60,000 event.
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TA Boosters Meet Thursday
The Thornton Academy Boosters Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the lecture room of the Science Building at Thornton Academy.
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Willie Wood to join World Seas League staff in Philadelphia
Willie Wood, six time All Pro defensive back, is named assistant head coach of the World Seas League Philadelphia team. Bell Coach Ron Waller says Wood will oversee the defense. Wood retired in 1971 after 12 Packers seasons and has been an Chargers assistant. Benedek named SMU soccer coach after success at Richardson.
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