Baseball Infield Shape Sparks Debate On Bases And Distances
The article notes the infield is not a perfect 90 foot square, with first and third base bags shifted inside fair territory reducing distances to home plate and altering runner paths. It mentions second base remaining off-center, and outlines running distances between bases, along with commentary from Sam Mele about firing rumors and weather impacts on parks. It also references a proposed Kansas City Jackson County sports complex, potential A's move to Oakland, and a Ted Davidson shooting case connected to a related baseball news roundup.
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Ulm
St Delat
Sam Mele
Minnesota Twins
Sam
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Anaheim Stadium
Angels
Kansas City
Jackson County
Charles O. Finley
Kansas City Athletics
Sports Complex Authority
Oakland
Chiefs
Afls
Miss Prentice Captures Dallas Civic Open Title
Jo Ann Prentice overcame frequent bogeys to win the Dallas Civic Open, posting a final total of 281 after a 37 38 75 in the final round. Judy Kimball finished second at 282, with Prentice clinching victory despite a near-miss on the final hole.
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Dallas
UPI
Jo ‘Ann Prentice
Miss Prentice
Box
Judy Kimball
Columbia
D. C
Hales
Gien Lakes Country Club
Angels Spotlight Odom In Second Season Form
Odom enters his second season with the Angels as they face Blue Moon. The team clings to green and gold hues and the rookie strides draw attention. The Angels’ lineup buzzes around Odom, with the A’s generating renewed interest despite uneven showings.
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Odom
Blue Moon
Angels
Star Simuck
Kangaroo
Junior Baseball Scores and Standings Report
Fragmentary OCR notes list junior baseball results with team names like Cubs and Colts and scattered scores such as 31 and 43. Content is garbled but indicates game outcomes, team matchups, and player mentions without clean details or dates.
Owners to decide WHL franchise bids in Portland
WHL owners meet in Portland to consider new franchise applications from Phoenix and Fresno to replace the California Seals. The Seals will withdraw to join the expanded National Women's Hockey League.
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Portland
Ore
Western Hockey League
Phoenix
Fresno
Calif
California Seals
Seals
Angels Fall as Odom and Pierce Quiet Angels
In a tight 8 hitter duel, Blue Moon Odom and Tony Pierce combine for a strong effort for the A’s. Campaneris leads with two early hits while Rickey Clark struggles, giving Kansas City three early runs as the Angels fall behind to a 75,000 stadium plan and mayor Ilus Davis pressuring Finley.
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Blue Moon Odom
Tony Pierce
A's
Ilus Davis
Kansas City
Finley
Angels
Campy Campaneris
Rickey Clark
Odom
Lawyers for Clay Seek More Time in Draft Evasion Case
Lawyers for Cassius Clay asked the Fifth Circuit in Jacksonville for a writ to prohibit criminal proceedings until his civil case against the selective service is resolved. In Houston, attorneys argued it is impossible to prepare for a June trial on the draft evasion indictment.
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Houston
Cassius Clay
Johnson
Texas
John Connally
Lewis B. Hershey
National Selective Service
Fifth Circuit ‘Court of Appeals
Jacksonville
Fla
Clay
Selective Service
U.S. District Court
Hayden Covington
New York
Quinnan Hodges
Texas League Tidbits Highlight Local Baseball Actions
In a compact roundup, Texas League notes cover Deanna and Ana amid shifts in Austin and Ellie’s Southern League ties. The brief focuses on league moves, team changes, and regional standings.
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Texas League
Fiedeanna
Arth Worth
Ana Austin Ellie
Rams Make Moore Title Bid Today
Jordan High sits fifth in the Moore League as Ramis hosts Millikan and Wilson's fate hinges on today’s 3 15 p m game. A Panthers win boosts a co title chance if Jordan later upsets Wilson, with Millikan and Wilson already bound for CIF.
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Ramis
Moore
Jordan High
Panthers
Wilson
Torres Aims to Regain Light Heavyweight Title at MSG
Jose Torres, 31, seeks to become the first to reclaim the light heavyweight crown by defeating Dick Tiger at Madison Square Garden. Torres entered as an 8-5 favorite after losing the title to Tiger last December 16, with odds reflecting advantages in reach, height, weight, and age. Tiger, 37, father of six, is viewed as the veteran challenger.
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New York
UPI
Jose Torres
Dick Tiger
Madison Square Garden
Torres
Tiger
Nigeria
Willie Pastrano
Wayne Thorton
Eddie Cotten
Chic Calderwood
Choice Prime Rib Sandwich at Tenderloin Lunch
A buffet style Choice Prime Rib is offered in a sandwich at lunch time. The listing promises luxurious surroundings and attentive service at the Tenderloin located at 4343 Atlantic Avenue.
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Linan
Play-offs Begin Next Tuesday After Mixed League Finals
Lakewood and Poly closed their league seasons Monday at Blair Field with a 12-5 Rabbits win. Poly had seven runs and seven hits in the first inning as Tim Brady earned his second win, keeping Lakewood third at 5-8 and Poly fourth at 4-6. Lucius Jackson signed a two year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending Houston rumors.
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Lakewood
Poly
Blair Field
Rabbits
Tim Brady
76Ers
Jackson
Hawks Sign Workman From Seattle U In Pick
St. Louis Hawks announce the signing of first draft choice Tom Workman 22 6 foot 230 pound Seattle University star who averaged 20.2 points per game last season after scoring 526 points in 26 games.
Clemente belts three homers as Pirates fall to Reds in 10 innings
Roberto Clemente drives in all seven Pittsburgh runs with three homers and a double as Cincinnati Reds beat the Pirates 7 5 in ten innings. Shamsky and Reds stars comment on Clemente's night while Pirates rue misplays and late rally. Clemente remains hot, lifting his season totals with 24 RBIs and a .390 average.
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Cincinnate
Art Shamsky
Roberto Clemente
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh
Chico Ruiz
Reds
Pirates
Clemente
Deron Johnson
Tommy Helms
Shamsky
Shamaky
Pirate
Gerry Arrigo
Tommy Harper
Juan Pizarro
Tony Perez
Harper
Cincinnati
Billy Williams
Lee Thomas
Emle Banks
Chicago Cubs
Frise FACTS and scattered notes on bass topics
Fragmented OCR notes mention bass topics, addresses, and numbers with unclear context. The text references Covens, Beets, VeiD, London, and various names and numbers, but no coherent event or clear entities suitable for a full news item.
Lakewood Softball Hawks Rise in JV Action
Lakewood teams fielded a junior varsity softball clash with Hawks and Enterprises. The game featured key pitching by WP and notable batting from several players, ending with a decisive score as both squads tested depth and speed on the field.
Bowling championships tickets go on sale at five sites
Tickets for Saturday's Western Intercollegiate Bowling Championships went on sale at several sporting goods stores. Friday qualifying ties occur at Marine Stadium with general admission set at 1.50 for adults and .75 for students and children. Discount tickets available at Kenny's, Lakewood Center, Spears, Shore, Ball and Frank.
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Sporting
In Marine Stadium
Kenny's
Pine
Lakewood Center
Spears
Ansheim
Shore
East Second Street
Ball
Frank
Long Beach Blvd
Seven Man Tournament on Mat at Municipal Auditorium
A one-night wrestling show features two main event halves with Mark Lewin versus Pedro Morales and seven wrestlers including Nicke Bockwinkle Don Romano Riki Romero Steve Stanley Dr Jerry Graham Chief Crazy Horse and Hard Boiled Haggerty. Action starts at 3 PM.
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Municipal Auditorium
Mark Lewin
Pedro Morales
Nicke Bockwinkle
Don Romano
Riki Romero
Steve Stanley
Jerry Graham
Chief Crazy Horse
Hard Boiled Haggerty
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