Magazine backs new baseball commissioner and season outlook
The July issue of Spork magazine argues for a new baseball commissioner and questions Chandler's handling of Len Durocher's 1987 suspension. It previews potential pay raises for Chandler and projects possible 20-win seasons for several pitchers. It also notes attendance gains, boxing and golf roundups, and Penn State stadium expansion timelines.
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Fights Last Night Highlight Several Boxing Results
In West Springfield Willie Pop of Hartford outpointed Johnny Lharusso while Glenn Henderstint stopped in Miami. Newark saw Johnny DeFavin draw with Phil Terranova in a Bronx bout. Providence featured Surar Ray Robinson stopping Goel Hudson in San Jose, with Goel listed from 164.
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Fast-Traveling Red Birds Trim Durocher Men
Red Birds rout the Giants as Stan Musial and Slaughter spark a big early lead. Cards, within a half game of the Dodgers, ride Kennedy and a four-run third inning to victory while Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia win to stay near the top of their leagues. Yanks extend AL lead with 4-1 win. Tigers and Indians also win as pennant races tighten.
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Recreation program track meet announced for June 27
Summer Recreation program officials sponsor a track meet on June 27 at 6:80 o'clock at Loveland Field for Rotary Club Boy Scout Troop 80. Ray Simpson leads events run by recreation staff. A total of 168 boys and girls attended yesterday's playground program with results of various league games noted.
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Baseball Scores and Tonight’s Schedule Across Leagues
Yesterday’s results include Philadelphia over Cleveland by 4 to 1 and New York over St. Louis by 4 to 1. Chicago beat Boston 6 to 1, Detroit edged Washington 5 to 4, and Chicago topped Washington at night. In the National League Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 1 while New York visits St. Louis later. International League Derby City won 8 to 4 over Buffalo, Rochester crushed Newark 10 to 2, and Syracuse beat Montreal 5 to 3.
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Yesterday's Stars Shine In Narrow Baseball Wins
Recap of recent games with Stars Battings Rev Schoendinns Corda Belted fotble and three singles and home runs. ISL Louis beat New York 7-2 as Towler Arlett limited Indianns to four hits in a 4-2 win. Taylor won a ten-round decision over Glenn Henderson in Miami. Saunders defeated Chien Pacheo in a late round decision. Tigers 6, Bulldogs 5. Mus tangs 6 in a tie. Pee Wee Softball scores Braves 14 Phillies 15 Cards 3 Giants 3.
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Blasdell Nines Meet Bombers Back Home Tonight
Corry Moose Bombers travel to Blasdell, N.Y., for a Lake Shore League clash as Len Hixson, a promising lefty from Mill Village, aims to make his first mound start. Blasdell fields 14 players led by Bell Matheson and Lew Valentinf with a four man pitching staff.
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Bout shaping up as even contest in boxing era
Associated Press report from Chicago notes Charles Walcott and opponent Charles Warner as top contenders. Both fighters enter the bout with strong records and uncertain edge, odds around even money, and recent history highlighting close, drawn-out battles.
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TIGHTS LAST NIGHT IN PORTLAND AND PHILADELPHIA BOXING
In Portland Oregon Dirk Wagner 19915 defeated Arlie Levine 170 from Brooklyn last night. In Philadelphia Wyle Burns 1h fought Astra in a separate bout.
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Corry Bakery Edges Ajax In City Softball Thriller
Corry Bakery beat Ajax 8 to 8 in a City Softball League game despite eight walks from Ajax pitchers. Prank Dahl pitched all seven innings for the Bakers, allowing nine hits as Corry used a four run second and a five run sixth to seize control. Ajax managed three hits and two runs in the first inning but faded late.
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Mize Leads NL All Star Poll Ahead of Waitkus
Chicago June 21 Johnny Mize of the New York Giants leads the National League first baseman vote in the All Star baseball poll with 182418 votes, 11113 more than Eddie Waitkus of the Philadelphia Phillies who began leading before his rifle wound week ago, and the poll closes at midnight June 28 for a Brooklyn July 12 game.
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Golfer Haunts Tee Hit By Mystery Eye Sting
In Sharon Pennsylvania a golfer named Thomas from Youngs Low O suffered a black eye after a tee shot deflected from a tree on the Tint O'Bhaiter course. He later claimed a hole in one on the Idlard No WW hole and quipped about playing with a blind eye.
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Louise Brough Begins Defense of Net Title at Wimbledon
London June 21 Louise Brough the American title holder begins defense in singles on Center Court in a second round match after a bye. Ted Schroeder top seed faces Kalman Fene in potential five setter rematch while Frankie Parker meets Billy Sidwell as others in the field play.
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Yugoslavia
New Castle Caps Pair From Erie In High Scoring Games
New Castle and Erie split a doubleheader as Johnstown Johnnies walloped 5-Guy Refiners twice 9-1 and 10-6 moving into second in the Middle Atlantic League a game behind Youngstown. Palumbo homered in game one while Ballestrin Gatinkin homered in game two and Moore had six straight hits across the two games.
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