Milwaukee Braves Lawsuit Fines Set for NL Clubs
Milwaukee officials announce fines of 5000 dollars each for ten National League clubs in the Wisconsin antitrust case tied to the Braves move to Atlanta. Judge Elmer Roller reduces league fine to a light assessment while ordering Braves to return to Milwaukee by May 18 and allowing appeals and expansion plans to include Milwaukee by May 16.
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Asheville Slams Evansville for Fourth Straight Win
Ken Larsen starred for the Asheville Tourists in a 8-5 victory over Evansville, driving in three runs with a homer and scattering eight hits. The Tourists moved to second in the Southern League as Evansville starter Jose Izondro took the loss.
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Knoxville
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Sheville
Pete Peterson
Ron Fiorella
Mississippi State Seeks Win for Western Division Title
Mississippi State needs one victory or rain to claim the Western Division and reach the SEC baseball playoffs. The Maroons stand 10-3 in league play heading into a showdown with Mississippi, while the Rebels hold a 10-5 record. Tennessee has already clinched the Eastern crown and will host in a best-of-one series next Wednesday. Mississippi State split their two games in the series.
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Thornton targets Torres in light heavyweight title bout
Wayne Thornton, the Fresno challenger, vows to take the light heavyweight title from Jose Torres in a May 21 defense at Stadium. Thornton, 26, argues the division has been dead due to Torres's inactivity and cites his six straight wins as momentum.
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Robinson Says Negro Managers Face Narrow minded Owners
Jackie Robinson declares major leagues may delay a Negro manager for years due to owners who are narrow minded and gutless. He cites Horace Stoneham as possibly brave enough and Gabe Paul as contemplating it, praising Red Auerbach for naming Bill Russell Celtics coach and urging baseball to act on capable Black managers.
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Golf Tournament Postponed by Rain in Houston
The $117,000 Champions International golf event in Houston was delayed again by heavy rain. Tournament supervisor Jack Tuthill postponed before play, with forecasts showing more rain and a possible Monday final round if delays continue.
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