Braves wage war with Paleface County Board
Milwaukee Braves demand 500000 dollars to move to Atlanta next month while Milwaukee County officials resist. Bartholomay offers 400000 to the county and 100000 to Teams Inc to release the club from County Stadium by July 13. If accepted, stadium lease would end July 10 and the Braves could relocate to Atlanta.
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Linton Iron, Elks Triumph in BL League Doubleheader
Linton Tron defeated Western Auto 15 to 3 in the opening game as Linton Iron racked up 15 runs on nine hits. In the nightcap the Elks beat Citizens 7 to 2, with Elks scoring seven runs on seven hits and Citizens tallying two runs on three hits.
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Young East Northport pitcher drafted in first free agent draft
Robert Grzymala aged 16 from East Northport New York became the youngest player drafted in baseballs first free agent draft. The lefty pitcher from St. Marys High School Manhasset stands 6 feet 2 inches and was drafted Wednesday by Durham of the Carolina League, an affiliate of the Houston Astros.
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Bradley Dinner Honors Rhodes Scholar Bill Bradley
Governor Warren Hearnes will join Princeton All American Bill Bradley as a speaker at a dinner honoring Bradley on June 19 in Crystal City Missouri. Bradley turned down a chance to play pro basketball with the New York Knicks to accept a Rhodes scholarship.
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Mays Ill Leads Giants in Last Two Victories
Willie Mays battles illness yet stays in lineup as the Giants win 4-2 over the Mets with his two-run homer and an RBI single. Frank Franks weighs rest against pennant pressure while Mays accepts the role to help New York and San Francisco remain in the NL race.
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Arizona State star Rick Monday set for top draft bonus
The 19 year old Arizona State sophomore Rick Monday is expected to become the first pick in baseball’s new draft by the Kansas City A’s. He is projected to command a $75,000 bonus from Charles Finley, after turning down a $20,900 offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers three years ago. Monday is hailed as the best prospect in the country with power speed and a strong arm.
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Yankees Fine Players For Airport Boisterous Preseason
New York Yankees fined several players 250 each after a four hour layover at an airport bar in New Jersey before flying to Kansas City. Manager Johnny Keane expressed strong displeasure, issuing a verbal reprimand to others as the team began a 4-2 win over the Athletics.
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Major League Baseball Scores From Wednesday Night Games
Chicago defeated Milwaukee 4 to 2 and Pittsburgh topped Houston 11 to 3. New York beat Philadelphia 7 to 3 while Los Angeles edged Chicago 4 to 2. Minnesota and Baltimore played 10 innings, Kansas City beat Cleveland and Detroit won at Boston.
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Saturday schedule features Bloomfield and area matchups
Thursday 6 PM Saks vs G E at Bloomfield. 6:15 PM Elks vs Western Auto at Bloomfield. Saturday 6 PM Eastern vs Shakamak at Bloomfield. Switz vs Linton. Babe Ruth game Shakamak at Eastern. 1 PM Bloomfield at Crane. Worthington at Switz. Linton at L and M.
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Wildlife Refuge Hearings Set for Indiana Sites in July
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service will hold July hearings on two proposed national wildlife refuges in Indiana. July 7 at Seymour High School near Muscatatuck River south of Seymour and July 8 at Indiana State University in Terre Haute for a Wabash Valley site. The Wabash plan was cut to 7,928 acres across 49 parcels, 20 owner occupied. Muscatatuck proposal covers 8,000 acres across 118 parcels, 66 owner occupied.
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Dallas sprint star signs with SMU on Wack scholarship
Dallas youth Jim Hatfield, a schoolboy sprint standout, signed a letter of intent to attend Southern Methodist University on a Wack scholarship on Wednesday.
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Mazurek Aces College Hitting Lead For A's Draft
Pittsburgh star Fred Mazurek tops the list of likely draft targets for the Oakland A's with a 466 batting average, placing him among the nation’s top hitters. Scouts say Mazurek outshines rival outfield prospects despite questions about overall fit. If drafted, Oakland must extend a contract to Mazurek within 15 days, a move Charlie Finley is unlikely to delay.
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Sherwood Bowmen Set Ribbon Archery Shoot at Lee Sherrard Park
The Sherwood Bowmen archery club will hold a ribbon shoot at Lee Sherrard Park range. Registration begins at noon and the competition starts at 1:00 p.m.
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