Whitey Ford's uncertain pitching future looms
NEW YORK AP. Whitey Ford's pitching future remains unsettled as arm problems persist and threaten his role with the New York Yankees in the pennant race. Ford has been sidelined by recurring arm troubles, casting doubt on his availability and performance for the season.
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Funds to Handle Players Office Causing Trouble
New York AP reports a dispute over raising 150000 dollars to run the major league baseball players association. The plan includes 50000 for executive director Marvin Miller. Players prefer continuing 2 dollars daily into a separate fund. owners warn potential illegality under the Taft Hartley act. Milan AP notes Turin Soccer Club values Luigi Meroni at 752000 dollars and Naples shows interest in Meroni and Alberto Orlando.
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Fireballing Rookie Higgins Shines in Sox Win
Dennis Higgins, 29, tossed four perfect innings to seal a 4-1 victory over California, extending the Chicago White Sox winning streak to five. The rookie reliever, summoned after Wilhelm's finger fracture, carries a 1.80 ERA through 11 relief appearances with 20 strikeouts in 25 innings.
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Minor League Scores and Fight Results Summary
The Associated Press reports minor league baseball results: Rochester 4 Columbus 2, Syracuse 8 Toledo 2, Richmond 5 Buffalo 4, Toronto 2. Seattle B 0 Denver 0 Indianapolis 5. Hawaii 4 Portland 9 Tulsa 3. Vancouver 4 Tacoma 1 Spokane 2. San Diego 1. Boxing results include England’s Maurice Cullen stopping Terry Edwards in the lightweights. In boxing, Bob Felstein of Toronto, 198, outpointed Jean Claude Roy of Montreal, 185, over six rounds.
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2 Day Baseball Draft Bidding May Reach a New High
Reggie Jackson of Arizona State and schoolboys Steve Chilcott and Tom Grieve head a prospect list for the annual free agent draft. A total of 413 selections last June may not be matched in the two day draft covering 20 big league clubs and all farm affiliates through Class A.
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