Magician Jimmy Grippo and the Frazier Psychic Tie
Notes from Jimmy Grippo recount his boxing career and a hoped match with Joe Frazier. Grippo trained Muhammad Ali in magic and mental arts while managing Melio Bettina and others. The piece recalls Grippo’s showmanship at Caesars Palace and a famed Roosevelt era pocket-picking anecdote.
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International Conjurors’ Magazine
Melio Bettina
Melio
Attila the Hun
Beacon
N.Y
John Henry Lewis
Bettina
Bosox chase 28 wins as magic number looms
Boston Red Sox eye 28 wins to clinch the AL East, with 34 games left as their 6 1 victory over the White Sox boosts Bill Lee to 17 wins. Yaz and Rice homer helped support a clutch eight hit effort while Baltimore stumbles after a disputed Rangers game.
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Jim Rice
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Bob Heise
Rice
Wilbur Wood
Lenny Randle
Mike
Vasquez Sent Home After Boxing Ring Emergency
Featherweight boxer Vasquez was carried out on a stretcher Saturday night and sent home from General Hospital Sunday after observation. A hospital spokesman said he stayed in the trauma clinic several hours and will see a doctor on Monday.
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Phillies Suffer Double Loss in NL East Shakeup
The Philadelphia Phillies were swept in a Sunday doubleheader by San Diego 7-2 and 7-6 in 12 innings, dropping into a second-place tie with St. Louis three games behind Pittsburgh. Bobby Tolan drove in the winning run in the second game, and Randy Jones earned his 17th victory in the opener.
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Dodgers Giants Oldtimers Game Remains Mixed Feelings
Dodgers star Sandy Koufax drew a standing ovation before surrendering two hits in one inning. Maury Wills stole a base, Ernie Banks hit a two run homer, and Roseboro and Marichal ended a decade-long feud. The Dodgers lost 3 1 as Banks homered off Clem Labine.
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Ernie Banks
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Juan Marichal
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Roseboro
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Dodgers and Phillies clash at Dodger Stadium tonight
Baseball action features the Dodgers hosting the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium at 7 30 PM. The day also lists Del Mar Thoroughbreds racing with first post around 2 PM. San Diego holds a 7 7 record while Philadelphia stands 24. Games tonight include Seceees and Dodgers.
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Texas Tops Baltimore 8 7 As Baseball Night Matches
Texas defeats Baltimore 8 to 7 in a tense baseball night. Pitcher Eckersley improves to 18 9 for Cleveland while Kaat earns a win for Chicago. No other clear game details remain readable due to OCR garble.
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Milweekee Gieten
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Dodgers Drop Marathon, Expos Rally In 14th
Sutton hurled 11 innings of four hit ball but Montreal won in the 14th on two walks a wild pitch a double and an error. Dave Lopes had four of the Dodgers 13 hits and 58 steals led the league but was thrown out ending a 38 game stealing streak. Buckner and Auerbach featured in late Dodgers chances as Lasorda gambled and lost. Phillies visit for a three game set as Mota pinch hits and ties for fifth on all time list.
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Evansville and Tulsa lead in early American Assn. scores
Evansville beats Indianapolis 11 10 while Tulsa tops Denver 5 4. Iowa edges Omaha 4 3 and Oklahoma City leads Wichita with a 6 to ? score. The brief standings reflect early action in the network.
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Baseball recap shows Expos vs Dodgers with late inning drama
In a mistyped box score style, Expos and Dodgers play a tense game. Mackanin homers for the Expos in the second. Dodgers threaten with walks and errors in the late innings. Carter, Mackanin, Morales score on a wild throw and misplay as extenuating miscues unfold.
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