Random reflections on the sports beat
Brookline column reflects on boxing dangers tennis decline and boxing versus football. Mentions Sammy Snead US Open endurance USGA Hogan Liston Liston Patterson and Soviet track rivalries shaping Olympic team dynamics.
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White Sox sign rookie Keith Sieck to Appalachian assignment
Chicago White Sox sign Keith Sieck a University of Nebraska pitcher to a bonus contract and assign him to Middlesboro Kentucky in the Appalachian League. Sieck is a Lincoln Nebraska resident.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
The American League leaders include New York and Chicago with Baltimore and Cleveland close behind. Monday results saw Baltimore defeating Boston 7–2 and Cleveland beating Washington 1–0. upcoming night games feature several divisional matchups. In the National League standings St Louis leads followed by Los Angeles and San Francisco with Cincinnati and Chicago mid-pack. Night games include Pittsburgh at Milwaukee and New York at St. Louis. Also noted are bowling honors for Don Carter of St Louis and Marion Ladewig of Grand Rapids as Bowlers of the Year for the second time in three years.
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Washburn optioned to Tulsa. Thacker called up
Ray Washburn right handed pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals is optioned to Tulsa of the Texas League due to lingering right shoulder trouble. Catcher Moe Thacker promoted from Atlanta to replace traded Gene Oliver as the team reshapes its roster.
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British troops cordon Swaziland asbestos mine strike
Six hundred battle ready British troops cordoned off the Have lock Mine north of Swaziland to break a 26 day old strike at the world’s largest asbestos mine. Police also attacked a sugar refinery strike with tear gas bombs and 70 African strikers were arrested.
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Local Babe Ruth and Linton League Baseball Schedule
The notice lists Babe Ruth League games for Tuesday through Saturday featuring Linton Merchants Midland Eastern Crane Jasonville Bloomfield Worthington Switz City Lyons and a Lanton Boys' League slate with Linton Iron Legion Citizens Western Auto Sarris Elks and G E teams. Games run at 5 30 6 00 8 15 times across multiple venues.
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Jasonville Thrashes Linton 9-1 in Babe Ruth League clash
Jasonville defeated Linton 9-1 as Jasonville scored on 11 hits while Linton managed four. The game showcased strong Jasonville offense and a lone Linton run in the blowout match.
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Koufax Fans Giants 2-0, sixth Shutout of Campaign
Sandy Koufax pitched a three hit shutout defeating the San Francisco Giants 2-0 to post his sixth shutout of the season and move closer to 20 victories. He also struck out 9, raising his league lead to 111 strikeouts and keeping the Dodgers atop the standings while the Cardinals moved into first behind a strong early attack. Ex-Yankee Bill Skowron delivered a key two run double for the Giants in the third.
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Kennedy Won't Hold News Conference This Week
President Kennedy will not conduct a news conference this week, state department notes. The decision comes as press inquiries increase and schedules are reorganized in Washington.
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