Lady psychologist advises color schemes to boost stadium crowds
Dr Deborah Sharpe, a psychologist and color consultant, designs Laurel Maryland race track colors to attract fans. She proposes red for mutuel windows blue for cashiers and yellow accents to invite patrons, claiming color psychology can turn empty stalls into crowded stands.
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Yonkers Raceway
Sports Colors and Show Biz Shape Modern Baseball
A critic argues sports have shifted to show business influencing stadium color schemes and fan experience. She cites Yankee Stadium and blue seating while advocating red lower tiers yellow mid seats and blue premium seats to boost excitement and audience involvement.
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Yankee Stadium
Yankees
Schoendienst Aims To Steady Cards Slump With Patience
Lompoc records report Red Schoendienst facing criticism as the St. Louis manager works to steady the slumping Cardinals. He cites patience and tolerance as key virtues while insisting the players are trying hard despite high expectations and lingering questions about performance.
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Mike Shannon
Busch Stadium
Jets sign Hall and Stewart to 1969 contracts
The New York Jets announced the signings of linebacker Mike Hall of Alabama and safety and split end Wayne Stewart of California to 1969 contracts. Weeb Ewbank said both would report to training camp this summer. Hall is a 10th round pick and Stewart a 15th round pick with prior NFL draft status.
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Modell Averts Move For Football Good Of The Game
Art Modell agreed to move the Cleveland Browns to the AFL to promote football's best interests. NFL officials and owners debated for hours while commissioner Pete Rozelle and team leaders Carroll Rosenbloom and Dan Rooney pushed for a unified plan. Paul Brown was singled out for special credit as cooperator in the decision.
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Cincinnati
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Spitter ads spark debate as Harris rages over rule
The spitter comeback campaign led by Mail Pouch in Pittsburgh brings Braves manager Luman Harris and players such as Lew Burdette into the controversy. Burdette asserts the pitch’s presence, while Spahn questions its necessity as Spitball memories linger and pitchers weigh the game’s color and hitters’ averages.
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Atlanta Braves
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Pirates
Forbes Field
Bill Singer
Dodgers
Preacher Rowe
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Hoak
Lew Burdette
Milwaukee Braves
Warren Spahn
Burleigh Grimes
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Taylor victory sparks Santa Maria speedway show
Bob Taylor of Lompoc drove the J and B Alignment Chevrolet to time honors at Santa Maria Speedway on Sunday then led the Little Daytona 100 lap event from midway to secure pole position for May 31. Ron Souza charged from 13th to challenge in the final laps as the Simkins brothers dominated the heats and Don Simkins won the trophy dash. Night racing returns Saturday as pilots tune times for the big race.
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Lompoc
Santa Maria Speedway
Taylor
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Simkins Brothers
Santa Maria
Dan
Don
Lompoc Valley
Tom Atlas
Santa Barbara
Cliff Vose
Aquatic Capers Theme for City Water Show
The City Recreation Department presents Aquatic Capers as this year’s water show theme. A 90 minute program includes a water ballet life saving demonstration and finale with 13 numbers. May 16-17 8:30 p.m. at the Municipal Pool corner C Street and Ocean Avenue. Featuring JayGee Shop bathing suit fashion and Hudson Dance Studio dance number. Directed by Faye Williams choreography by Nada Green.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From United Press International
National League East standings show Chicago leading with a .552 winning percentage and New York at .467. West division features Los Angeles at .621 and San Francisco at .366 with several rain-shortened or postponed games noted.
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Veale
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