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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1966
Page
7
A. L. Hardman argues that major league greed and constant relocations mirror minor league patterns, draining local interest. He cites Branch Rickey, subsidies to farm clubs, and TV exposure as factors risking the sport, warning that antitrust pressure from Milwaukee moves could doom organized baseball.
The piece condemns franchise shifts in baseball from Boston to Milwaukee and other cities, arguing greed and anti trust issues threaten the sport. It notes player organization and joint bargaining as signs of growing tension with owners and warns the game could crumble from within.
Wimbledon reports detail Rex Ralston using three rackets amid a chaotic match against Mulligan and Graebner. Ralston double faulted repeatedly as controversy over a cameraman interruption arose, while Lutz pressed with passing shots. Ralston, seeded sixth, advances to face Metreveli as rain and skill shape the tense rounds.
In a dramatic Monday playoff at the U S Open in San Francisco, Bill Casper overcame Arnold Palmer after a rally from seven strokes back. Casper tied the lead late, sank a 35 foot birdie at the 13th, while Palmer faltered with bogeys and two three putts, delivering Casper a 278 total to force a playoff and his second Open crown. Casper said the win felt like a dream and pledged charitable giving from his $25 000 prize to the church.
Charleston Rockets band director Bill Leurant announced 25 openings for the group. The band will grow to seven members next season if spots are filled. Open to anyone 16 or older. auditions by calling Leurant or the Rocket office at Watt Powell Park.
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