Expansion talk swells as baseball eyes 10 team leagues
Continental League decline sparks debate on AL and NL expansion into Dallas Houston New York Minneapolis Toronto and other cities. Promoters and ex stars urge major league growth while fans crave a return of the National League in New York and bigger TV driven revenue pressures.
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St. Louis
Marty Marion
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Houston
Dallas
Minneapolis
Toronto
Yankees
Dodgers
Yankee Stadium
Stan Musial
Willie Mays
Ted Williams
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Walter O'Malley
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Horace Stoneham
Spence Honored for Twin Oaks Golf Course Work
A correction from Sunday's Register fixes an error in the photo caption. John Spence improved Twin Oaks golf course, not White Oak. The note apologizes for the mix up and affirms the quality of Spence's work.
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Twin Oaks
Spence
White Oak
Oak Hill
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Fame Is Fleeting Pitches and Prospects Weigh in on Baseball
The 1956 World Series memory of Don Larsen contrasts with Willie McCovey’s recent fall from rookie glory. McCovey, now in Tacoma after a rough .244 season with 11 homers, previously hit .354 with 13 homers. He admits it's a new experience facing seasoned pitchers after a full season of adjustment.
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Larsen
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Willie McCovey
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Liston Pounds Folley To Stop Fight In Denver
Sonny Liston floored Zora Folley twice in the second round and again in the third to win by knockout at the Denver Coliseum in 28 seconds of the third round. Liston, No. 1 challenger to Floyd Patterson, continued his 21st knockout in 31 fights as Folley, 198 1 2, of Chandler, Arizona, failed to match Liston’s power and left hook. Folley had entered No. 2 Ring Magazine and No. 3 NBA rankings with a 10 straight-fight streak before the loss. The Patterson Johansson rematch schedule remains the priority.
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Chandler
Ariz
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Ring Magazine
National Boxing Assn
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Firestone Country Club
Akron
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Arnold Palmer
Lopez Patience Pays Off as Score Delivers for White Sox
Al Lopez finally sees dividends from patience as Herb Score ends a long drought with a complete game. Score, traded from Cleveland on April 18, finally pitches effectively, guiding Chicago into second place in the American League race.
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Associated Press
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Herb Score
Chicago
White Sox
Cleveland
Race Track Takes On New Appearance
Score was slow to repay him for his faith until Score threw a five hitter at Boston for a 9 to 1 victory. His pitching, backed by a 14 hit attack, lifted the White Sox into second place, two games back.
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Stock car races at Beckley Speedway draw carriers from three states
Beckley Speedway hosted Charleston Huntington and Virginia drivers in stocks and modifieds. Ernie Moye of Nimitz placed in five races while Paul Prince dominated modified heats and features. Several spills occurred but no serious injuries as track conditions impressed and next races loom with new challengers anticipated.
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Warren Williams League sees early leaders slip in 10-8 loss
In Woodrow Wilson Field at Warren Williams League action Duncan Catron and Post 70 dropped a 10-8 decision to Home Insurance in game one, while Post 32 fell 8-2 in the nightcap. Home Insurance's Davis, Bright, and Kerzie starred with key hits as Post 70 briefly challenged for top spot.
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National League votes to expand to ten teams in 1953
The National League voted unanimously to expand to 10 clubs after a long owners meeting. Warren Giles said the move aims to test the feasibility of a new major league if the Continental League stalls.
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Liston Stops Folley in Chandler Draws Track From AP Note
Associated Press reports Sonny Liston knocked out Zora Folley in Chandler Arizona while Benny Medina stopped Dave Camacho in San Jose and Monterrey Mexico. Lou Lindsey, in his first Navy crew season, led the team to third in the Eastern sprint championship, second in the TRA, and first in the Olympic eight oared trials.
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Standings and results around the majors today
National League leaders Pittsburgh Milwaukee and St Louis hold top spots as Chicago and Cincinnati trail. American League includes New York Chicago Cleveland Baltimore and Kansas City with notable early results and forthcoming games listed.
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Yankees Mantle homers as Yankees rout Indians 9 2
Mickey Mantle hits a three run homer as the Yankees defeat Cleveland 9 to 2. Herb Score tosses a five hitter for the White Sox in a complete game win over Boston, moving Chicago into second place.
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Beckley Babe Ruth League action rips Keatley's 14 1
Big Coal River LL Dorothy at Sylvester Braves clash as Beckley Babe Ruth Loop erupts with a 14 to 1 romp over Keatley’s. Patton's Market leads American division with an 8 2 win over New River Supply in six innings. Davis and McLaughlin pace Patton's with multiple hits and RBI while Gravely and Crookshanks notch key جهود.
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