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Controversy Over Local Baseball Umpires and Games
The Petersburg baseball scene faces umpire disputes and alleged game frame ups. Critics accuse President Boatwright of suspending umpires while permitting infractions and favoring certain managers. Allegations include plans for Norfolk and Rocky Mount to influence pennant outcomes and insufficient game advertising. A push to shorten games to seven innings sparks further unrest among fans.
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Norcum -Clarke
Petersburg
Gunst
Thomas Joyner
Rocky Mount
McMahon
Ryan
Norfolk
Boatwright
Stradford
Sycamore Street