Clubhouse glance ponders peace amid sport’s flawed pull
A sweeping look at world sport reveals ethnic tension and pay disputes. From a Czech referee slammed as a Stalinist swine after a World Cup decision to Swiss bans on Canadians, politics intrudes on games. Gil Hodges at bat for the Dodgers is benched as Steve O’Neill steps in, while Willie Mays slumps. Bolt and Mangrum discuss pace at the U S Open, and Gehrig is hailed as 1927 AL MVP in a nostalgic recount of Ruth’s 1927 feats.
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Antonelli Faces Pittsburgh Tenite L.A. Title Fight Plans
Weill seeks promoter license from the California State Athletic Commission to stage a Patterson Harris title bout in Los Angeles despite opposition from local promoters. Harris and manager Lou Viscusi press plans as rivals fear gate impact. D'Amato backs Weill while New York officials weigh the application. arena plans await clearances.
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Sports Bill Nears House Action In Congress
A controversial measure to grant qualified exemption from antitrust laws for professional sports cleared the House Rules Committee and moves toward debate. It allows floor amendments, signaling a likely clash over a substitute that would grant full exemption to baseball, football and other major leagues. The panel’s draft aims to exempt practices deemed reasonably necessary to regulate broadcasting rights, balance competition, geographic parity, and public confidence in sports integrity.
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Tim Tam Undergoes Successful Leg Operation
Tim Tam underwent a four and a half hour operation at the University of Pennsylvania to repair an injured ankle. Dr. Jacques Jenny and a three man veterinary team removed damaged tissue and bones, with Tim Tam showing no immediate complications and beginning walking tomorrow. Calumet Farm trainer Jimmy Jones praised the result and noted a roughly 50 50 chance of a return to racing.
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Aussie Ace Quits At Wimbledon
Australian seed and favorite Ashley Cooper withdrew from the Wimbledon men’s singles as Willie Vaughn, a top middleweight contender, prepares to fight in a doubles round. Casey of San Francisco beat Han with a thigh injury, while Vaughn remains a TV veteran with 90 career bouts and a 33-18-6 record.
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Fighter Charged With Selling Dope
New England light heavyweight boxing champion Eddie Demars and Francis L La Flatta were arrested by narcotics agents and police in Springfield for allegedly peddling marijuana. They were seized during a sale to an undercover agent and expected to be arraigned in district court.
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Salinas Wins Franchise Back In California League
Salinas Cowboys retain baseball status as California League president Eddie Mulligan confirms returning the Salinas franchise to a new group led by Gene Fudge of Chicago. The move ends league intervention after owners faced removal to accommodate other clubs, with key figures including Harry Crean and Fort Worth ties noted.
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Cubs rally behind Dilsworth in charity game win over White Sox
Dick Dilsworth, a 18-year-old bonus baby, pitched the Cubs to a 14-0 exhibition win over the White Sox in the Chicago Boys Baseball Benefit Game at Comiskey Park. A crowd of 2,814 watched the lefty fire a four-hitter, while the Cardinals fought back to pull even with Cincinnati in the pennant race amid a rough stretch for St Louis pitching. The night featured late drama as Cincinnati rallied but fell to St Louis 3-1, with Ed Kasko driving in two Redbirds runs and Buzz Bell homering for Chicago as UPI reports continued.
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Giants Open 15-Game Road Swing in Pittsburgh
The San Francisco Giants start a 15 game road trip against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a test of their power. Johnny Antonelli opposes Curt Raydon as SF aims to rebound from a recent slide while Felipe Alou and Frank Thomas are players to watch for the Pirates.
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HR Production Falls at Coliseum
Los Angeles Dodgers see a drop in home run pace during the second 12 game stand at the Coliseum after a 21 game stretch. 63 homers were hit in the first stand averaging three per game, while 20 homers in the 12 game span ending Sunday averaged 1.66 per game.
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Trans Miss Golf Hutchinson Qualifies In Amateur Round
In the Trans Miss Mississippi amateur, Hutchinson continued to qualify for the event with over 150 gellers reed and 65 rounds among the qualifying rounds.
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Giants Near 1953 Season Attendance Totals at New York Gate
San Francisco Giants drew 22,462 at Ismall Seals Stadium boosting their season home crowd to 534,430 across 33 games. They are 119,493 short of last year’s Polo Grounds total with 42 at home remaining.
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Giants vs Pittsburgh on Radio Sports Log
Tuesday Wednesday 5 10 Rasehall Giants clash with Pittsburgh noted on KSFQ radio sports log.
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