Late Wrigley Would Be Proud of Cubs Revival
Chicago Cubs heir Bill Wrigley, 44, says there was never any thought of selling the team after his father Phil Wrigley’s death. He notes the family would not unload the club and recalls his father’s belief in afternoon games on natural turf at Wrigley Field. Bill emphasizes no change in the Cubs’ management and ballpark traditions.
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Slew Ready for Belmont Test as Train-Up Plan Plays In
Seattle Slew, owned by Mickey and Karen Taylor with Dr. Jim Hill, nears a shot at becoming the first unbeaten Triple Crown winner after trainer Billy Turner’s patient, “kidglove” handling. The Belmont Stakes prize sits at $150,000 added as Slew breezes toward the mile-and-a-half race with potential future plans including a possible 4-year-old campaign and a high-stakes syndication outlook. Sanhedrin and other rivals also trained as the field shapes up for Thursday entries and potential Keystone Handicap consideration.
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Mexico Legion Scoring Runs At Rapid Rate Early in Season
Mexico American Legion team remains undefeated after five games, scoring 38 runs for a 7.6 per game average. The squad carries a .294 batting average into a 7:30 p.m. game at Fulton against District Eight rival, with six players over .300 and leaders piling RBIs. On the mound, staff has a 2.08 ERA aided by wins from Miller Harrington Shrader and Toulson as they prepare for a 5:30 p.m. Sunday twin bill with Jefferson City.
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Stram to Leave Kansas City After July 27 Move
Hank Stram marks July 27 as a milestone date as he ends 14 years with the Chiefs in Kansas City. Now coaching the New Orleans Saints, he will vacate his home and sever ties with the town, reflecting on his era and the 1970 players strike as his greatest disappointment. He also notes no new developments in his lawsuit against Lamar Hunt over remaining contract years.
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Montgomery City Folds In Centralia CMBJL Action
Centralia Saints were to meet Montgomery City in a Central Missouri Ban Johnson League game but the club folded due to player shortages. All remaining league games with Montgomery City are open dates and will not count in standings. Montgomery City went 0-22 last season and 0-2 this year. Next, Centralia hosts Kirksville Thursday and welcomes Mid-State Oil Sunday for a 6:30 p.m. doubleheader.
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