McLain Decision Looms For Tigers In World Series
Detroit faces a pivotal World Series choice with Denny McLain as the Tigers weigh starting him against Bob Gibson in Game 1. Manager Mayo Smith also contends with a fragile staff led by Earl Wilson and Mickey Lolich as Joe Sparma falters.
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Pro Paul Anderson Still The Best In Weightlifting
The 1956 Olympic heavyweight champion Paul Anderson recalls winning by pressing to beat Humberto Selvetti as he battled illness. Now a professional, Anderson runs exhibitions funding a youth foundation and pursues evangelistic work while insisting he remains the world’s best.
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World Series Analysis Highlights Tigers Pitcher
The Tigers righthander delivers a dominant mix of fastballs, curve, and changeup with fine control. He has shown a rise and fall in velocity and movement, recording longevity as a 30 game winner, a first since Dizzy Dean, with improved command and reduced home run propensity this year.
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Cardinals Pitching Legends Highlight Season Tales
A blended profile of righthanders and lefties from the Cardinals era notes pitchers with overpowering fastballs, sharp sliders, and strong control. It cites World Series success, several MVPs, and pivotal injuries shaping careers, including a 1967 stretch and a reference to a notable "Lefty Grove" comparison.
Whizzer White on sport profound and personal
Supreme Court Justice Byron White recalls his football career with the Steelers and Lions and explains sport's deep meaning. He notes balance with law, Rhodes scholarship, and ongoing love of games, while acknowledging the era’s players' salaries and the NBA-like shifts in professional sports.
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