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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1963
Page
20
Walter Alston faces ongoing speculation over his Dodgers job as owner Walter O'Malley and VP Buzzy Bavasi weigh his future. Bavasi defends Alston, while players and staff debate loyalty and leadership amid a season of doubt and talk of changes.
Widespread doubt within the Dodgers surfaces over Alston while Bavasi and O'Malley clash. Players describe indecision at the top, with few strong feelings for O'Malley and mixed loyalties to Bavasi, amid a slump and fear of a managerial shakeup. Bob Kennedy’s outspoken support for Alston allegedly saved his job.
Kennedy, the Cubs coach, faces growing player disaffection after two straight flop seasons. Alston cites faults in defense and offense as the group questions their self image amid Hollywood pressures and expectations from fans in Los Angeles. He compares to the Brooklyn Dodgers noting how they compensated for slumps with other stars.
Kenneth L. Tug Wilson predicts a stronger U S Olympic team for Tokyo 1964 as Pan American results show improved South American rivals and gaps in U S performance. He cites gymnastics gains and a projected 25 percent chance for U S athletes to reach the 1964 Olympic squad amid notable disappointments in sprints, crew, boxing, sailing, and baseball.
Results at Bay Meadows show Lather Murphy driven by Sominguer leading over Winter Wood and April Miss in a 1 1/16 mile event. Finishing order and payouts appear with odds and weights, along with horse names and connections listed in a compact race card.
A dense recap lists times, purses, and fields across multiple races. Notable performances include Furs with solid times and long odds for several favorites, while Ambulate, Crazy Arms, and Sun Royalty post prominent finishes. Attendance reaches 7,917 with total wagering around 443,527.
The daily box lists one game for Pittsburgh at Chicago with Cardwell facing Jecksor, plus matchups: San Francisco at Milwaukee Burdette against Marichell, Philadelphia at New York Manatiey versus Jackson, Houston at Cincinnati Nottebart versus Purkey, Los Angeles at St Louis Koulex against Washburn, and Wednesday night games featuring Philadelphia at New York, Pittsburgh at Chicago, Houston at Cincinnati, New York at Detroit, Boston at Baltimore, Minnesota at Los Angeles, Cleveland at Washington, Chicago at Kansas City, and New York at Detroit with various probables.
Sugar Ray Robinson was named the top all-time fighter on a pound-for-pound basis by the Academy of Sports Editors. The former welterweight and middleweight champion earned 71 percent support, while Henry Armstrong placed second with 68 percent.
Pinch hitter Johnny Logan delivered a bases loaded single in the sixth to spark a four run rally and gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a high scoring game. Logan lined a 3 2 pitch from Don Drysdale to right field driving in two runs and breaking a 4 4 tie.
Derby jockey Braudo Baeza guided Ornamento to a neck victory in the Aqueduct feature. The chestnut gelding owned by Dan Fars paid $4.20, $2.90, and $2.50 after a 1 mile race in 1 4/5. King Toots and Spanish Fort also paid for place and show.
The Chicago Cubs cut to 25 men by optioning catcher Cuno Barragan to Salt Lake City Utah and pitcher Dick LeMay to Atlanta Georgia with 24 hour recall. The moves reduce the roster while denying a draft link and noting unrelated weather strip tearing.
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