Pirates Run Out of Pitchers and End Streak
The Pittsburgh Pirates squandered a 5 0 lead and lost 9-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers as rookie arms failed late. Johnny Podres earned his fourth win, Clem Labine threw no-hit relief, and the defeat dropped Pittsburgh to fourth while San Francisco moved to second behind the Cubs. The Dodgers broke the game open late, and the Pirates’ losing skid ends a six-game streak.
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Chandler Attacks Major League Baseball Over Minor Leagues
Kentucky Governor A B Chandler blasts major league baseball for killing minor leagues. He says MLB has monopolized the sport, invaded minor league territory with TV and radio, and ruined franchises. He plans to testify in a suit by Frank D Lawrence seeking 250000 in New York.
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First Pitch Grand Slam Is Mick's Top Homer
Mickey Mantle recalls a 1953 World Series grand slam off Russ Meyer at Ebbets Field. He describes the key moments, including Podres being replaced, a homer by Mantle to boost the lead to 6 1, and the 11 7 win. He notes Billy Martin's seventh inning homer and their roommate dynamic that season.
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Yankees Ready For TV War
New York co-owner Dan Topping warns of a television war with the National League as NY teams balance baseball duties with TV show commitments. Dick Young notes NL games broadcasting into New York, with 78 Phillies games initially set to air and WNTA TV announcing a larger package including Dodgers and Giants.
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Junction City Wins Central Kansas Track Championship
Junction City edged McPherson to win the Central Kansas high school track championship Friday with 149 athletes competing. Junction City finished with 59.14 points while McPherson had 55.0, Salina 39.34, Clay Center 37, Emporia and Manhattan 19 each, and Abilene 10.
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Yankees threaten coast to coast TV pull amid schedule shifts
The Giants will be beamed to New York from St. Louis and Pittsburgh. Three more pennant significance games could be added later. Yankees owner Topping warned that they could seek wide TV coverage, saying networks might carry Yankee and Milwaukee games from coast to coast.
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