Bean ball debate prompts stern urges for patching up baseball
A reader draft blames pitchers for dangerous bean ball dustups and calls for harsher penalties, including hefty fines and two week suspensions. The missive urges stronger leadership from AL president Joe Cronin and NL chief Warren Giles, while noting resistance from Frick and others. A sideline item cites Dr. Warren Guild praising starch heavy meals and alcohol for athletes, recommending pie and spaghetti before events, sparking disbelief.
Bues Sends Sisk to Minors and Seyfried Sold by Pirates
In a Cleveland roster move, Carolee From Long Beach reports that Tom Sisk and Gordon Seyfried were affected by the Pirates transactions. Sisk was optioned to Columbus after poor outings, while Seyfried was sold outright. Sisk had struggled with a 36.62 ERA after two rough relief appearances, following a prior win two weeks earlier. Rex Johnston and Frank Bork also involved in the adjustments.
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Wilton Golf Champ Wins Moore League Title in 1917
Wilton High defeats Mil- Tkan 1917 at El Derecho Tuesday to capture the Moore League golf championship with a 10 1 1 record. Wilson players John Israel, Roger Troct man, Bob Carson, Jon Westermark lead. Kemp Richardson and Larry Benson shoot strong scores.
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Tigers edge Yankees as Lolich shines in 7-2 victory
Lefty Mickey Lolich struck out three and allowed only three hits to snap New York’s five game run with Detroit winning 7-2. Hector Lopez homered in the first and added a ninth inning single as Detroit toppled the Yankees Tuesday night.
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Mays Leads Giants Past Colts with Homers and Win
Willie Mays belted his 12th and 23rd home runs, drove in four, while Juan Marichal pitched his sixth win without a loss as the San Francisco Giants shut out Houston 6-0. Marichal allowed five hits and retired 14 in a row, with Mays going 3-for-5 to spark the offense.
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Cardinals Rally Past Phillies Behind Simmons Victory
Veteran Curt Simmons hurled his 15th win against Philadelphia as St. Louis defeated the Phillies 4-2. Roger Craig relieved in the eighth to finish the job, while Hank Fischer allowed three hits in a strong start. Rico Carty hit his first major league homer as Milwaukee beat the Mets 2-0.
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Nikita Beaten and Buried After Ringside Loss
Nikita Malkovich was laid to rest in a mock burial at ringside on Tuesday night after losing his featured wrestling match to Freddie Blassie. Blassie disposed of his foe in about twenty minutes.
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Southland Cinder Prelims at LBCC
Long Beach City College hosts the Southland Cinder meet with top runners and field athletes from five conferences. Leading performers include shoot putters and sprinters from Northern and Southern California as LBCC athletes pursue finals on a misty Saturday evening.
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