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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1964
Page
8
A reader urges enforcing Rule 8.04 to speed games. The note says the umpire should penalize delay, return the ball promptly, and players should pitch within 20 seconds when bases are empty. Proponents argue faster pace boosts attendance, while others debate strategic effects on hitters and pitchers.
Huron's Jay Pressler, a 1962-63 Ashland College student and Detroit Tigers signee, returned home after a brief Lakeland Florida State League stint cut short by mononucleosis. The 20 year old righthander tallied 2.25 ERA with 46 strikeouts and 49 walks in 52 innings, praising a strong arm and noting plans for Spring training and possible assignments to Lakeland Knoxville Duluth-Superior or Jamestown.
Milton Richman reports Patterson rises to No 1 among heavyweights after Billy Daniels upset and a past Liston loss, with Nat Fleischer noting deep confusion in the division. WBA clings to its own rankings amid talk of a Clay Liston rematch as contenders scramble for the crown.
Major league results show Tabago 2 New York 1 with yesterday’s night game. Tonight’s probable pitchers include Downing for New York at Chicago and Pascual at Washington. A full slate covers Boston Detroit LA and other matchups with detailed tonight and tomorrow plans.
Dumski and Fritz shot 38s and held opponents scoreless early as First Assembly Church League play at Cherry Ridge Golf Club yielded an 18-1 win over Pilgrim Congregation. Eliason pitched the win with Elbert posting low net 47.
Floyd Patterson, back from Europe and now No 1, says only Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston keep him from quitting. He plans to train Monday at his Marlboro camp in upstate New York for a possible fight with Clay, or another top opponent, and hints at a December bout in Europe. Patterson, 29, recently defeated Eddie Machen before 40,000 in Stockholm, boosting his comeback bid.
The Cleveland Indians open an eight game home stretch with a two night doubleheader against the Kansas City Athletics.
Tribe starter Luis Tiant seeks a sixth win since recall as Cleveland faces Orlando Pena and Jose Santiago in a doubleheader setup. The Indians aim to climb from last place and stay within reach of the first division after a 4-2 loss to the International League All Stars, who used 20 players and six pitchers. Woodie Held hit Cleveland’s lone homer in the fifth inning.
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