Boxing Association Seeks Congressional Aid in Cleanup
The National Boxing Association will ask Congress for a nationwide clean up of boxing amid a FBI antitrust probe. Anthony Petranela, NBA president, to name a seven member committee to draft uniform rates as states vary laws. Delegates urged a full congressional inquiry into boxing abuses and connections to underworld figures.
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Getting Correct Names On Gloves Proves Hard For St. Louis Business
A St. Louis firm struggles to keep player names accurate on gloves. Stan Musial appeared on three fielder gloves as he moved to first base this season. The firm planned a Musial model but switched to Joe Adcock for 1956. Adcock's arm injury followed, and Wally Moon’s glove was added after Moon won rookie of the year but then moved to first base with Musial returning to the outfield.
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Gripes on Excessive Length at Ball Games Well Founded
New York based report notes major league games run over 30 minutes longer than 25 years ago and over 20 minutes longer than 15 years ago. AP survey shows averages near two hours with many games exceeding three hours, prompting Ford Frick to pledge action at winter baseball meetings. Fans cite wasted time due to time outs pitcher changes and managerial strategy.
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Seasonal scoring figures across years tracked in sports notes
The record notes that scoring this season is similar to past trends with 8.0M runs in 1955 and a predicted just over 10,000 for a player. It compares historical tallies of 13.695 in 1930 and 11.363 in 1940, suggesting no dramatic rise this season.
Three Men Inducted By Douglas County Draft Board
Lawrence selective service list shows Henry Winkmeier of 12 Blarrow Court and Wendell Fort Pope Blaff Moe and Kenneth E. Taylor of Sharon Springs among three men sent for Army induction last week. About 10,000 species of lichens are noted in the article.
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