Metric System Could Make Slide Rule Necessity
Cincinnati AP reports the metric system could force readers to use slide rules for sports pages. Reds convert outfield distances to metric figures amid talk of metric home runs and potential new records. Don Kessinger notes a 117 meter triple is still a three-base hit.
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Whitlow to Race Torino in Alamo 500 Prep
Former Detroit Lions center Bob Whitlow, now a professional driver, will compete in practice at Texas World Speedway for Sunday's Alamo 500. He drove a 1973 Ford Torino in early stock car events, finishing 20th in his debut.
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DTA Beats Athens In Tennis Meet 6-3
Decatur Tennis Association wins 6-3 over Athens with singles wins by Ted Thom Jimmy Johns Roger Gratwick Hardee Phillips J Beasley Charles Lindsey and mixed results from Pennington Long and Gordon.
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Decatur Courted as Ideal Host for Tournament Week
DVB highlights unmatched city facilities and Decatur offers perfect family recreation to welcome fans. City leverages attractions to secure the tournament week, presenting a closed set of options and strong support for visitors.
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FCC debates on general inquiry into stadium broadcasters
The article notes how team owners and league officials control announcers and how sportscasters market games. It discusses the value and risks of a voluntary FCC general inquiry and whether clubs or licensees will cooperate, quoting industry sentiment from Television Digest.
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Baseball standings and results in the American League East
The MLB AL East standings show New York 28 24 538 and Baltimore 24 22 522 while Cleveland leads the 1st game 15 innings in a doubleheader. Wednesday results include Minnesota 7 13, Cleveland 35 1st game and Boston 5 Kansas City 4 in 10 innings. Other scores list New York 5 Texas 2 and Oakland 11 Milwaukee 7 California 4 Detroit 4. Friday matchups feature Minnesota at Baltimore and Chicago at Cleveland with several 8 30 p.m. starts.
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