Baseball Attendance Declines Show Mixed League Trends
A Sporting News survey notes a near steady paid admissions total for the 1981 season across the National and American Leagues, with July figures showing a 7.471 million attendance over 495 games. Yankees and Indians propel the American League edge, while the Reds buoy the National League with a rare rise. A Penn State dean argues college football must financially underpin all sports to avert disaster, as intercollegiate programs grapple with overemphasis and funding.
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Robinson Favored In Middleweight Title Defense In London
In London July 10 Sugar Ray Robinson is set to defend his world middleweight crown against Randolph Turpin in a bout promoters expect to sell out the 19,000 seat Earl’s Court Arena. Robinson’s odds are around 4 to 1 as he headlines a card that has drawn heavy betting and big purses, with Robinson poised to earn about 84,000 pounds while Turpin could take roughly 28,000. The show follows strong local interest and a high-spirited build toward a potential landmark upset.
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American League favored in all star tilt despite NL power
Detroit July 1 The American League is picked to win the mid-Summer classic as National League power baffles fans with 180 homers and 14 shutouts while the American has 137 homers and seven shutouts. Casey Stengel will start Robin Roberts for the Nationals against Ned Garver of the Browns with Ed Lopat, Bob Lemon, Warren Spahn and Larry Jansen in support.
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Erie Sailors sweep Niagara Falls in twin wins to top league
The Erie Sailors, leaders of the Middle Atlantic League first half, beat Niagara Falls 3-2 and 9-4 to move into first place. Lockport claimed second with two wins over Butler, while the New Yorkers defeated the Tigers 5-2 and 6-3. Mack Byers tripled and scored the deciding run in Erie’s first win. Leakaert earned victory in Butler game.
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C-J Nine Defeats Elks In Little League Battle
The Corry Jamestown nine beat the Elks 8 to 6 to move into a three way tie for first in the Tittle League second half. Tom Linski and John Middleton split mound duties. Leo Peiffer pitched for the Elks. The Cad nine scored two in the third four in the fourth and two more in the fifth. The Elks answered with a five run rally in the fifth before Peiffer yielded. Peiffer and Bil Tunnel led with three hits each for the losers while Vera Group contributed six of seven Cad hits in the big fifth inning. The Vets face the Moose next with the winner taking sole possession of the lead.
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St Thomas Methodists win softball games in local league
St Thomas shut out BU B at five innings and swept four runs in the fifth to win 6 1 as the Methodists defeated the Christian Missionary and Alliance nine. Ed Barr pitched six strong innings for G M A as the Methodists blanked their opponent. International League results show Springfield UM over Syracuse 4 behind strong offense. Buffalo beat Baltimore 8 5 while Montreal topped Toronto 6 6 later listed. In boxing notes Turner and Casellani won notable bouts in Philadelphia and Scranton respectively.
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Baseball Man Expected To Get Chandlers Job
Detroit July 10 The big mystery in baseball is who will succeed A B Chandler as commissioner. Informal talks occurred at the all star game but no league meetings discussed the problem. Chandler leaves daily 15 then the executive council will run the game. Names frequently heard include Ford Frick Warren Giles George Trautman and J Yawkey. Public figures linked to the post include James Farley Douglas MacArthur J Edgar Hoover Karl Cocks Sid Frank Gausche. Some feel the game needs a pure baseball man due to its increasing complexity.
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Corning Athletics Edge Jamestown In Late Win
In Pony League action Corning Athletics defeated Jamestown Falcons 4 3 after a late rally in the top of the final inning Steve Sobocan drove in the winning run with two walks preceding his hit Jamestown could not score in the bottom of the final frame Oleans Oilers slipped past Bolavia 3 1 to narrow the pennant gap Wellsville moved up on Hornell with a win over the Dodgers Bradford and Hamilton split a twin bill with Hamilton taking the opener 6 0 and losing the nightcap 8 3
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Playground Results And Schedule At Fourth Ward
Yesterday at the Fourth Ward playground, Tigers swept midget baseball 9 0, Tigers routed junior softball 16 5 over Lion, and Terriers won 17 14 against Beavers. Tomorrow features Indians vs Terriers in midget league, Beavers vs Tigers and Bears vs Terriers in junior softball, Giants vs Reds and Cubs vs Pirates in pee wee softball. activities include basketball throw, checkers, badminton, and clay molding. Public and private discussion of candidates continues with likely months before action.
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Turner Knocks Out Chirley Fusari At Shibe Park
Turner dominated veteran Chirley Fusari at Shibe Park last night delivering his first career knockout. The 20 year old Philadelphia welterweight showcased speed and power over 58 seconds of the 14th round to win by technical knockout before 4,021 fans, earning $60,282.
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Benefit Contest Honors Solters as Pirates All Stars Shine
A crowd of about 9,500 turned out to honor Julius Salters, ex American League outfielder, who faces possible blindness after years of costly efforts to regain sight. The Pittsburgh Pirates all stars beat Major Teague’s team 1 to 0 as Bob Feller pitched sparingly. Gate receipts totaled 12,551 with more help expected. Salters operates a local tavern and may lose his sight within a decade. The all-star lineup featured former Pirates apart from Feller, with O Gon, Walsh, and other veterans contributing.
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