Ted Williams Confirms He Is No Longer The Splendid Splinter
NEA sports writer portrays Ted Williams, now 54, in a Texas Rangers setting as he reflects on aging, past glory, and lingering drive. He admits he cannot swing for 300 anymore, estimating 350 feet as his current power, while noting changes in habits and health after a long career. He greets a young fan, Michael, and shares anecdotes about training, weight, and tea time.
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Baseball scores and schedules from Wednesday and Friday games
Wednesday results show Minnesota 7, California 6 and Boston 5, Detroit 3 among others. Upcoming twinbill schedules list Baltimore at New York and Cleveland at Milwaukee with multiple pitchers named for each matchup. Friday and Thursday flips include Cincinnati at San Francisco and New York at Philadelphia with several teams marked N for night games.
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Woman umpire Bernice Gera to quit after one game
Bernice Gera, 40, of New York, says she planned to resign after officiating one professional baseball game between Geneva and Auburn in Geneva. She criticizes lack of support from fellow umpires and asserts women should think for themselves. She did not call for a boycott and remains involved in women’s rights activism.
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Indians Upset Senators To Spark Little League Night
The Indians toppled the previously unbeaten Senators in Little League play as Vinnie Hughey earned the win on a six-hitter and Indians players Jeff Veatch Mike Shane and Drew Hughey added two base hits. Kevin Strothmann led the Nationals with three hits as the Nat season sits at 9-1 while the Pirates beat Cardinils 4-1 to keep pace.
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Squirrel Season Dates Announced in Illinois
Jim Lockart of the Illinois Department of Conservation announces squirrel season dates. Southern zone runs from sunrise August 1 to sunset November 1, northern from September 1 to November 15. Hours are sunrise to sunset. five squirrels per day, ten in possession after opening day, opening day possession limit five.
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Race at Pocono in Doubt Amid USAC Standoff
USAC and Pocono track officials clash over postponing the Schaefer 500 as drivers plan to report for qualifying amid a threatened lockout. Gov Shapp's involvement cited for safety and facility concerns while USAC vows to enforce its prerogative to delay.
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Ironmen Bow To Fairfield in 9-1 Loss
Mt. Vernon Ironmen fell to Fairfield American Legion 9-1 as Gerald Richard took the loss allowing 12 strikeouts. Richard belted a homer in the second inning for Mt. Vernon’s lone run while Scott Griffin and Donnie Hill added clean hits. The team heads to Centralia Friday for a doubleheader, first game at 6:00.
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UCT and American Legion win Khoury League games
UCT blanked Security Bank 14 0 as Mark Stables pitched a one hitter and Ralph Goldman led with three hits. American Legion defeated King City Federal 11 1 behind two hits from Hulbert Wagner and Lewis. Beecher allowed three hits for Legion. Tonight Am vets face Bank of Illinois at 5 30 and First Bank vs UCT at 8 00.
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A's Acquire Art Shamsky from Cubs for Cash
The Oakland Athletics announced their acquisition of outfielder first baseman Art Shamsky from the Chicago Cubs for an undisclosed cash amount.
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