Griffith recalls Washington move and hunger era shaping baseball
Calvin Griffith, nephew of Clark Griffith, recalls moving the Washington Senators to Minnesota in 1961 and the poverty years that followed. He notes advances from radio and TV rights funded spring training and salaries, compares past profits to today, and cites limited player bonuses and low executive pay in the Senators era.
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Pass punt and kick registration for local youths
Registration opens for boys eight to thirteen at the Boys Club and Chase Mersey Ford. Entries close October 8. Prizes include warm jackets footballs helmets and trophies.
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Coronado coach lauds gridmen after 21 7 defeat
Coronado coach praises his players despite a 21 to 7 loss to Yuma Crim. The Dons showed resilience, gaining 141 yards in the air and 125 on the ground behind junior Steve Dir at halfback and the lead coach Candatey.
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Webber Triumphs 7-3 in Winter Softball Game
Webber wins 7 to 3 in a winter softball contest. Scoring included four runs in the sixth inning. The narrative includes scattered mentions of singles and key players, with fragments referencing Drilling and Spring Goods.
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Giants Dodgers Battle For NL Pennant as Season Heads
With six games left the Dodgers and Giants race for the National League title. Haller led the Giants with five RBIs and two homers while Davis powered the Dodgers with two home runs. Orioles, Cubs, Astros win as Reds slip closer. Johnny Podres and Maury Wills spark Dodgers in key late innings.
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Scottsdale Fullback Gutknecht is Player of the Week
Scottsdale High fullback Jack Gutknecht, 178 pounds, known for a smile while he runs, led a 7-6 revenge win over Westwood and was named Scottsdale High’s player of the week. Teammates praise his strength and all around toughness as he played both offense and defense.
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Baseball Today National League Standings and Monday Results
National League standings show San Francisco and Los Angeles tied at 92 wins with 64 losses, Cincinnati at 88 68, Pittsburgh 86 71, and New York 81 75 among others. Monday night results include St Louis 4 to 2 and Baltimore 6 Kansas City 4 in night games.
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Maryvale Wins 22-0 As Crying Towel Goes To Coach Rollins
Phoenix UPI reports Maryvale defeated North Phoenix 22 to nothing to win the Crying Towel award for coach Carl Rollins. Rollins credited his team with rising to the occasion and knocking off a strong opponent. Alhambra coach Morriov lamented lucky one point wins, while West Phoenix coach Phipot noted Carl Hayden made the plays that produced key scores.
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Purdue Eyes No 1 after Notre Dame upset in big college ball
Purdue holds the top spot in the first weekly UPI ratings with 296 points after routing Miami Ohio and topping Notre Dame 25 21. Texas and Nebraska surge as threats while Notre Dame falls to ninth. Bob Griese and Purdue shocked the Irish, widening the gap with top contenders in the early season poll.
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