DiMaggio backs Supreme Court ruling on baseball freedom
Joe DiMaggio says he is glad the Supreme Court ruled for baseball and argues against a singular club monopolizing talent. He notes his own 16 years with the Yankees under the reserve clause and avoids taking sides with owners or players while warning that concentration of talent could hurt the game.
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McGhee Hurls No Hitter In LI Little League
Gary McGhee pitched a no hitter as the Tigers blanked the Indians 3 0 at Beckley Elks Stadium in Monday Little League action. The Red Sox fell 8 3 to the Orioles and the Braves defeated the Yankees 13 8 in a curfew shortened game.
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Supreme Court Upholds Baseball Antitrust Exemption
After the Supreme Court declined to intervene against baseballs antitrust exemption the reserve clause remains intact. Curt Floods challenge sparked reaction from players executives and owners with Ted Simmons warning of action if renewed and MLB officials urging renewed collective bargaining.
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Baseball Standings and Probable Pitchers Tonight
Standings and schedules list today's probable pitchers for the Major League games. Notable matchups include San Francisco at Chicago, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, San Diego at St Louis, Philadelphia at Atlanta, and Montreal at Cincinnati with game times across afternoon and night slots.
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Sophia Electric Tops Lovell's Auto 12-8
Sophia Electric scored 12 runs on three hits to defeat Lovell's Auto 12-8 in a Sophia Little League game. Terry Trotter went two for four with a double and bases loaded triple in the fifth inning. Hedricks earned the win while Boushley took the loss. Slab Fork vs Ben Franklin scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight.
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Sophia II Players To Meet Thursday
Sophia II players are asked to report to the Sophia Little League Field Thursday at 6. Denzil Blevins Paul Hendricks Mark Lively Mark Davis Donald Black Tom Martin Ricky Polk Barry Stover Terry Trotter Tyrone Bentley Mark Wilson David Mills Steven Hatcher James Cooney listed as attendees.
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Mark ‘Davis
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Ricky Polk
Barry Stover
Terry Trotter
Tyrone Bentley
Mark Wilson
David Mills
Steven Hatcher
James Cooney
Bases Loaded Walk Lifts A's Past Tigers 7 4
Oakland tops Detroit 7 4 after Epstein draws a bases loaded walk in the eighth. Rudi Jackson and Bando sparked the rally with consecutive singles to load the bases. Epstein belts two homers earlier, and Oakland extends its lead atop the AL division.
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Ali Quarry Bout Shown On Closed Circuit At RC Armory
The Muhammad Ali Jerry Quarry and Bob Foster Mike Quarry doubleheader will screen at Raleigh County Armory on June 27. The main event begins at 9 30 p m. Advance tickets cost 4 general admission and 5 at door 7 ringside.
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Fort Sumter Bombardment Marks Civil War Start
The Civil War began on April 12 1861 when Confederate forces bombarded Fort Sumter signaling the start of the conflict.
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Clemente Sets Pirates Career RBI Mark With Homer
Roberto Clemente drives in three runs and hits a homer to lift the Pirates 13-3 over the Dodgers at Three Rivers, tying then surpassing Pie Traynor for the club career RBI record at 1,273. Oliver adds three RBIs as Pittsburgh moves back atop the NL East.
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Cepeda Reinstated by Braves After Talks
Atlanta, Cepeda and the Braves reached a settlement after a weekend dispute. Cepeda, who batted .333 despite knee trouble, had walked out of the lineup and was suspended. Eddie Robinson and manager Lyman Harris discussed the issues, and Robinson announced the matter resolved as the club rested after a rainout with Philadelphia.
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National League stars tabulated in outburst game notes
New Yorks McCovey and Bonds provide power with San Francisco and Pittsburgh players among the run producers. Houston ace Dierker matches droughts as relievers and hitters combine in a high scoring clash with late RBI bursts and shifting lead changes.
Paik and Hey Lead NL Batting Averages for Press International
Paik and Hey top the National League in batting averages according to Press International ledgers. The figures highlight strong hitting seasons for both players with notable consistency across key at bats.
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