Popowski Proposal Prompts Rookie Leagues in Major Parks
Chauncey DeVault lauds Appalachi an Rookie League umpire Dan O Toole and argues against moving minor league franchises from traditional territories. He notes the Giants signing catchers Bob Dietz Randy Hundley with hefty bonuses and Alan Hall joining the Yankees, while the debate on placing rookies in major league parks continues.
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New Grid Loop To Have Pension Plan
New York Titans president Harry Wismer announced a plan to fund player benefits with 5 percent of annual net profits. The plan would create pensions and hardship aid, plus medical and insurance coverage, administered by Wismer, coach Sammy Baugh, and a player-elected representative once the 33-man squad is set.
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Johnson City Phillies erupt for seven runs in first inning
Johnson City bats explode scoring seven in the first off Bluefield pitching as Jim Barrier records seven runs charged to him in the frame. Bluefield answers with a single run in the bottom of the first, but the Orioles fail to muster much offense thereafter. Reliever Bill Plummer finishes with a string of strikeouts to seal a lopsided early lead.
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Standings and matchups in early season baseball slate
Standings show BLUEFIELD at Salem and Kingsport at Wytheville Morristown at Johnson City with BLUEFIELD 12 Salem 9 Wytheville 4 Kingsport 9 Morristown 6 Washington 5 Baltimore 10. Evening games include Kansas City Daley 10 3 at New York Turley 41 and Cleveland Bell 66 at Baltimore Barber 5-3 plus Chicago Baumann 4-3 at Washington Woodeshirk 1, Detroit Mossi 4-5 at Boston Delock 1-2 and San Francisco Jones 9-7 at Pittsburgh Haddix 4-4. Los Angeles Williams 61 at Philadelphia Green 0-1, Milwaukee Spahn 5-4 at Chicago Hobbie 6-9, Cincinnati O Toole 5-7 at St Louis Kline 3-6.
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Harvard Beats Record For Henley Regatta
Harvard University's lightweight crew defeated the Thames Cup record in a practice race against Molesey Boat Club of Britain but lost the official race. Harvard holds the Thames Challenge Cup and plans to defend it as the regatta begins.
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Piersall Confirms Rest Order From Indians
Boston AP reports Jimmy Piersall, enraged by management, says he was ordered by the Cleveland Indians to take an indefinite rest while denying he needs a rest. GM Frank Lane sent a telegram clarifying the situation as of Monday.
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Richardson Captures Jaycees Tennis Crown
Chipper Richardson of Bluefield defeated Bobby Chaffin of Richlands 6 2 6 1 to win the Junior Boys Division of the Jaycees Tennis Tournament at the city courts. The win earns a place in the State Jaycees meet in Charleston July 11. Patsy Perdue won the girls title completed Sunday. Victor Grigoraci and Dr Gerald Frank co chaired the Jaycees tennis committee.
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Seattle Bakers Win Approval for Russia Tour This Summer
Seattle Bakers received telephone consent from Moscow to tour the Soviet bloc this summer. Manager Bud Howard plans to take 11 players for games in Warsaw from July 9 to 12 and matches in Leningrad Tiflis Moscow with possible stops in Romania and Hungary before returning in August.
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Salem Defeats Wytheville 9-4 in Slow-Starting Marathon
Salem Rebels win 9-4 as four pitchers walk 16 Wytheville batters. Salem capitalizes on second inning error and fielders choice to erase a 1-0 deficit then holds on after Wytheville tallies in first and seventh. Jay Critts homer sparks early Wytheville offense.
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Soviets Negotiate For Congo Embassy
The Soviet Union is negotiating to buy a three million dollar building in Leopoldville to serve as the Soviet Embassy after Congo becomes independent on Thursday. A Belgian government spokesman called the property among the most modern in the city.
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Washington Wins 52 In Tenth To Knock Orioles Out Of Lead
The Washington Senators won 5 to 2 in the 10th inning at Baltimore, scoring three infield runs to overtake the Orioles and drop their lead in the American League. Lefty Jack Kralick earned the win in his first start for Washington, improving to 3-0 as Baltimore’s offense stalled late.
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All-Star Defensive Stop Secures Orioles Victory Over Washington
Washington takes a 5 2 loss after two double plays and Allison’s diving catch with the bases loaded and one out in the sixth. Gene Woodling’s sacrifice fly produced a run as Jack Fisher fanned the threat. Alou?
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Charlotte Dod, Wimbledon Champion, Dies at 88
London AP reports Charlotte Lottie Dod, legendary British tennis figure and youngest Wimbledon singles winner at 15 in 1887, died Sunday night at age 88 in a south coast nursing home. Cause of death not announced.
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Redlegs Seek Unconditional Release for Whitey Lockman
The Cincinnati Reds asked for waivers on veteran first baseman Whitey Lockman to grant his unconditional release. Lockman, a former Giant, joined the Reds in June 197 coming from Baltimore and began the season as player coach before returning to fulltime duty, yet he saw little action this year.
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