Williams' tantrums draw critique amid great hitters
Bob Kelley argues Williams stands among the greats like DiMaggio Musial and Ford, yet his spitting incidents and clashes with writers stain his image. He notes fans' right to reaction, compares fan-broadcaster feuds, and suggests even stellar players can lose composure under pressure.
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Ronnie Knox quits football for TV and music career
Hollywood reports Ronnie Knox, famed football star, leaving the gridiron to pursue acting, television, and rock and roll. He outlines plans for the film Pork Chapel, Steve Canyon on TV, and a music single Play Ball With Me Baby, noting injuries shortened his sports life and earnings in entertainment could be greater.
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Outboards Vie Here in Ocean Race
Early arrivals of 140 entries expected for the 100 mile stock outboard ocean race off Long Beach will check in at Pacific Landing. The ocean derby spans ten 10 mile trips from the landing to Alamitos Jetty and back, starting at 8 am.
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Long Beach
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Ford on Road to Finest Year Sees Streak Extend
Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees blanked the Chicago White Sox 5-0 for his third straight shutout, lowering his ERA to 1.68 and boosting his scoreless-innings run to 27. He also won his sixth straight team game as New York stretched its winning streak to six. The White Sox fell behind as Ford dominated, aided by strong defense and timely hitting from Elston Howard and Dick Brown.
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Roy Sievlers
Navy and Marines clash in Armed Services softball final
Navy faces Marines at Terminal Island Naval Base at 2 p.m. in the junior championship of the Armed Services softball tournament. The Navy advanced with a 4-2 win over the 47th AAA after a 9-2 loss to El Toro, as finals set for a double elimination format.
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Moore Faces Althea for Net Crown
In Philadelphia, 17-year-old Wimbledon junior champion Sally Moore defeats Gwyneth Thomas to reach the Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis final. Barry MacKay advances to the men’s singles final after a comeback over Ron Holmberg, set to face Sammy Giammalva or Alex Olmedo in the finale.
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Pung Snares 3 Shot Lead in Gold Cup Regatta
At Lake Tahoe the world’s top hydro plane drivers race for the $5,000 Mapes Gold Cup in the sixth annual Tegatta. Nine boats over four 15 mile heats chase seven qualifying spots with finals on 30 miles. Expect speeds above 100 mph to win. Final qualifiers Breathless 1 and Mov Along from Piedmont, California, posted 96 and 91 mph.
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Pirates Return to 1st Division in All-Out Rally
The Pirates, once derided as Patsies, blasted 16 hits including 4 for extra bases and shut out the Giants 10-0 behind Curt Raydon’s four-hitter for his first major league shutout. Bob Skinner and Dick Groat had three hits each, and Roberto Clemente prevented a jam with a key play at the plate.
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Curt Haydon Leads Four Aces in 40-0 Shutout Win
Curt Haydon and four allies powered a 40-0 victory as the first major league start ended in a decisive shutout. The associates press report highlights strong pitching and a flawless defensive effort against the Glats.
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