Shifting Defense Faces Mantle Mental Strain Says Ted Williams
Ted Williams, authority on baseball shifts, says Mickey Mantle may be psychologically affected by Lou Boudreau's new defensive alignment but not physically hurt. Williams notes the over shifted infield, with minimal left fielder presence, aims to counter Mantle a lefty batter. He adds defense has improved and will continue to shape the modern game.
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Souchak and Roseburg Lead Round Robin Scoring
Mike Souchak and Bob Roseburg top the early Round Robin golf standings at Wykagyl in New Rochelle New York with scores of 67 and 68 respectively while Gene Littler follows at 69. The 16 pros, from three nations, vie in the first round with Mangrum among notable names in the field.
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Standings And Schedule For National And American Leagues
National League standings show Cleveland? Milwaukee, Brooklyn and New York atop with Pittsburgh and Chicago trailing. Results yesterday include Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 5 and Milwaukee 4 Brooklyn 1. Today’s games feature Philadelphia at Chicago and Brooklyn at Cincinnati with night games across the circuit. An American League overview lists New York leading, followed by Cleveland and Chicago, with Detroit and Boston in pursuit. Yesterday’s scores include Chicago 7 Washington 5 and Baltimore 5 Cleveland 2, plus New York at Kansas City and Boston 6 Detroit 5. An entry notes the golden plover’s migration from Alaska to Hawaii and back.
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Giants to Hold Baseball School and Tryouts in Charleston
James West of Charleston announces the New York Giants will run a baseball school and tryout camp here on June 15 and 16. Two daily sessions start at 10 a.m. Giant scout Tony Ravish will serve as school director and instructor.
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Boyd Offers $100,000 For Shot At Robinson
Chicago middleweight contender Bobby Boyd, ranked No. 2, posts a $100,000 guarantee for a Sugar Ray Robinson title shot after a 10th round TKO of Milo Savage for his ninth straight win at Chicago Stadium. Manager Bernard Glickman confirms the offer and notes other promoters have counter offers for Robinson.
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