Autograph plea to salary panel portraits Curly Byrd in sports talk
A 14-year-old testifies at the Salary Stabilization Board hearing on whether pro athletes should be under a salary freeze. Chairman H C Curly Byrd, former Maryland coach and president, listens calmly and responds with measured remarks on college sports, basketball scandals, and the two platoon debate while reflecting on his era. Byrd defends the game as evolving and still great, praising current passing and the overall direction of college athletics.
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Scott Baillie
United Press
EW York
Salary Stabilization Board
H.C
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Curly J. Byrd
Byrd
University of Maryland
S Dais
Georgetown
George Washington
Maryland
Virginia
Durocher Still Fired Up Over Pennant Chase
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher, fresh off an 11th straight win, rejected questions about overtaking the Dodgers. He declared fierce resolve, saying he would rather beat Brooklyn than quit and insisted the team still has a shot to catch the league leaders rather than roll over.
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New York
U.P
Leo Durocher
Giants
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Colo
Durocher
Voice Opposition to Wage Controls in Pro Athletics
The Salary Stabilization board’s sports panel heard four pro leagues oppose a wage freeze. Football, basketball, and hockey argued for contract talks between players and clubs with merit raises, not cost of living. NHL and NBA officials warned ceilings could hurt incentives and discriminate against U S teams. Panel chair H C Byrd urged a ruling that preserves sports operations within federal limits.
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New York
UWH
Salary Stabilization Board
Raymond Walsh
New York Football Giants
Clarence Campbell
National Hockey League
U.S
Toronto
Montreal
Maurice Podoloff
American Hockey League
National Basketball Association
H.C. Byrd
Indians Ready for Yankees After Navy Sweep and Home Stand
Cleveland fans and players exude confidence as the Indians, fresh off a three‑game sweep of Washington in 14 innings, prepare for a pivotal three‑game series with the New York Yankees. Manager Al Lopez pins hope on a return of the long ball with Dale Mitchell and Bobby Avila delivering late runs, while Bob Lemon cites strong frontline pitching with Early Wynn and Mike Garcia looming for future games. Raschi vs Lemon is set for today as Cleveland looks to extend its AL lead and prove playoff form.
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Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
Indians
Municipal Stadium
Bob Lemon
al Lopez
Early Wynn
Mike Garcia
Lopez
Cleveland
Dale Mitchell
Bobby Avila
Yankee
Casey Stengel
Raschi
Vic Raschi
Lemon
Ed Lopat
Bob
Charles
Washington
Wats
Luke
Tribe
Ashington
Coun
Betes i Ruanels
Vernon
Tb ' Michaels
Robertson
Fees
McCormick
Guerra
Morena
Vies Hiatris
Consuegro
Mitchell
Aila
Doby
Ef Easter
Stirnwetss
Kennedy Rosen
Chakales
Simpson
McCosky
Boone
Hner
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Ay Gromek
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Peveeteeeenen
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Hegan
Chapman
aRan
Easter
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Garcia
Bonne
Yost
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Avila
Feller
Combs
Rosen
Runnels
Michaels
Simpso
Gareta
Moreno
Gromek
Consuerra
Fellerine
Wynn
Brissie
Harris
Consuegra
Zuverink
Brissic
Winder
Rozek
Suegra
Mechinla
Bard
Soar
Classic Loop Bowlers Plan Season Meet at Olympic Recreation
Lorain County Classic Bowling League members will meet at Olympic Recreation tonight at 8 o'clock. The session is open to all current bowlers and prospective bowlers seeking season plans and participation.
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Lorain County
Olympic Recreation
Lausche Named Leading Candidate For Baseball Post
Gov. Frank Lausche of Ohio is positioned to be elected baseball commissioner at the next major league owners meeting in Chicago on Sept. 20. Confidence grows as Warren Giles of the Reds backs Lausche, while other candidates are withdrawn. MacArthur is sidelined by war work and no comment comes from Lausche when asked.
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New York
WwPi
Frank ‘Lausche
Ohio
Chicago
Lausche
Warren Giles
Cincinnati Reds
Giles
American League
Columbus
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Cleveland Plans Extra Police For Ticket Scalpers
Cleveland safety director Al Sutton says scalper activity could spike during the Yankees and Red Sox series. Deputy Inspector Tom Murphy will assign extra officers to the ticket detail as complaints roll in. Licenses required for two or more resale tickets above box office price. applications at City Hall with a 1000 dollar bond and 100 dollar license fee. Branch offices cost 25 each. Unlicensed sellers face 200 dollar fines and possible six months in jail or both.
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Cleveland
W.pi—Safety
Direcor
al Sutton
Tom Murphy
Sutton
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
City Hall
V.F.W. Bowling League Officers Set for Friday Meeting
All officers and members of the V.F.W. No. 1079 Bowling League are scheduled to meet Friday at the post home. The session begins at 8:30 p.m., and serves as the final gathering before season competition opens on Wednesday, September 5.
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V.F.W. No
Muricy Murphy Fights Through Pain in Grudge Match
A craggy faced boxer with a pale grimace advances relentlessly in a brutal bout. The scene shifts from Madison Square Garden to a streetwise brawl vibe as Murphy presses on, growling through setbacks and taking a licking with stubborn grit.
Baseball scores and pitchers from a long game night
In a collection of box score lines, King and Erskine lead Philadelphia and Chicago lines with extended innings. Pierced by multiple pitchers, St. Louis, Brooklyn, and Boston battles show late-inning runs, with various winning and losing pitchers listed across American League and National League matchups.
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Boston
Queen
Wilks
Werle
McCutlough
Fits Gerald
Rush
Lown
Edwards
Roberts
Ata
Wilber
Payer
Chuba
R. EL Ech
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