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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1963
Page
20
The article portrays umpires as neglected and often despised, yet proud of their solitary dedication on the road. It notes friction with league leadership, anxiety over judgment, and a mix of disdain and respect from players as they carry authority despite limited broad support.
Buffs denounce insults while remaining silent as Giles resists a fair supervisee. Fred Fleig and Frick loom in governance as umpires demand peers guide rules. The clash peaks after Scotty Robb’s fining sparks a public rebuke by Will Harridge and Robb’s quick rehiring.
Bill Stewart quits base ball in protest over Frick promised promotion. Umpires fear NL president Giles will side with owners, eroding dignity and consistency. They urge Barlick to be appointed supervisor to restore authority and morale.
Palmer captures his sixth win of the year in a playoff with Julius Boros and Jack Nicklaus. The trio tied after 72 holes at 280 four under par before Palmer edged ahead with key birdies and pars on the final holes. Boros faltered with a late double bogey and Nicklaus bogeyed late to finish one behind.
Nal OUTDOOR TIPS advises that stored guns must be kept out of reach of small children and curious adults to prevent accidents and injuries.
Willie Mays hit a two run homer in the fifth inning to spark San Francisco past Pittsburgh 5 4 at Candlestick Park. Mays his 24th of the year, followed by Harvey Kuenn and Willie McCovey contributions, gave the Giants an eighth straight win and moved them to second in the National League standings. Pirates starter Gaylord Perry allowed six hits and three runs in the second inning before leaving with an injury.
Saratoga Springs marks its centennial with a 24 day meeting featuring 18 stakes totaling 565000 in added money. Key races include the Whitney and Alabama in August along with the Travers and Hopeful. Legends like Kelso and Citation are noted among the sport’s all time greats associated with Saratoga.
A J Foyt of Houston won the 150 mile national championship auto race at Trenton Speedway with a time of 1 29 38. He led Bobby Grimm of Indianapolis by about 15 seconds and increased his national points to 1520. Parnelli Jones, the Indianapolis 500 winner, exited the race in the 40th lap with mechanical trouble and remains at 1280 points.
New York Rangers signed goalie Jacques Plante for about 22500 dollars making him the highest paid goalie in the NHL. General Manager Mazz Patrick praised him as the best in the business and noted the contract is the best of his career. Plante came from the Montreal Canadiens in June in a trade that sent Lorne Worsley to Montreal. He has won the Vezina Trophy six times and earned NHL All-Star honors three times.
The Athletics shut out the Yankees 5 to 3 at Yankee Stadium for their first win of the season while Wickersham pitched the longest of his 1960s season, improving to 8 8 with a decisive complete game. Elston Howard opened the fourth with a triple but was erased trying to score, and Tom Tresh led Kansas City with three hits as Causey homered for the A's.
The New York Yankees requested waivers on veteran first baseman Dale Long to grant him unconditional release. If waivers succeed, the 37 year old will be signed as a coach and Tom Metcalf will join the roster as a 23 year old right handed reliever from Richmond in the International League. Metcalf appeared in 47 games this year with the Virginians, posting a 9-5 record and a 2.37 ERA. He is a Wisconsin Rapids native, 6 foot 3, 175 pounds, with 54 strikeouts in 67 innings through Friday. Long played 14 games this year with three hits in 15 at bats for a .200 average.
The St Louis Cardinals opened their 1963 training camp in Lake Forest with a full length session. Players reported on weight and head coach Waly Lemm announced no violators among the squad.
Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals was named among the top 10 all time major leaguers in a weekly academy of sports editors poll. The list is led by Ty Cobb with Babe Ruth second, followed by Rogers Hornsby, Honus Wagner, Joe DiMaggio, Walter Johnson, Musial, Christy Mathewson, Tris Speaker, and Ted Williams.
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