The Vaulter Who Met Fate on a Violent Path
Ira Berkow recounts a complex tale of a strong fast agile reform school athlete who never reached major league baseball. His life intertwined with crime and luck, drawing parallels to Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth while ending with John Dillinger’s 1934 Chicago FBI killing.
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Standings and schedules for the National and American Leagues
United Press International reports NL East standings with St Louis leading at 9 53 and 527, Philadelphia 57 54, Pittsburgh 54 57, Montreal 51 58, New York 47 60, Chicago 62 42. NL West shows Los Angeles 73 62, Cincinnati 68 45, Houston 58 52, Atlanta 57 54, San Francisco 50 63, San Diego 45 68. Montreal beat Philadelphia 7 5, Chicago 2, Pittsburgh 10 1, Houston 6 4, Atlanta 4 2, Cincinnati 2 0. AL standings include Boston 57 51, Baltimore 57 54, New York 54 56, Detroit 53 58, Milwaukee 52 59, Oakland 65 47, Kansas City 57 52, Chicago 56 54, Texas 57 56, Minnesota 53 60, California 43 69, New York 4 Baltimore 3. Today's and Friday's games list multiple matchups and probable pitchers across leagues with times given in EDT.
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Slow Pitch Softball League Highlights Across Matches
Multiple men’s league games feature strong hitting with Ken Wahl Art Fishbein and Don Theide among top performers. notable tallies include 3 hits apiece for Fischbein and multiple players contributing triples doubles and homers. Strong pitching saw Art Fishbein allow only three hits.
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Handling Fluff Shots in Tennis Rallies
Coaches discuss countering soft balls with topspin and Continental grip. Roy jokes about using distraction to induce errors while Rod explains topspin mechanics, wrist action, and full-stroke discipline to control pace and rally outcome.
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Fifth Annual All Arabian Horse Show Opens in Santa Maria
The Fifth Annual All Arabian Horse Show runs Friday to Sunday at the County Fairgrounds in Santa Maria with free admission. More than 500 horses will participate, according to Show Committee Chairman Bill Beck, who calls this year the biggest yet.
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Top Arabian Show Attracts Western Riders and Champions
Event draws top batters, horses, and riders from the western United States for high level competition. Six owners of National Champion or Reserve National Champion Arabian stallions will exhibit. A total cash purse of 3400 dollars plus entry jackpots. Champions advance to national championship in October in Albuquerque.
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Rosenbloom backs strong leadership for players
Los Angeles Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom downplayed Tom Mack warning the NFL Players Association may join a powerful labor group if disputes grow. He argued strong labor organizations could lead responsibly and ethically, urging players to seek skilled leadership amid criticism of current NFLPA leadership.
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