Could The Indians Afford Him Frank Robinson Manager
The piece discusses Frank Robinson potentially taking the Cleveland managerial role, with Earl Weaver endorsing him and noting Robinson's Puerto Rico success. It weighs economics, comparing Robinson’s current $120,000 salary to Cleveland offers, and highlights the historic prize of being the first Black MLB manager.
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Milton Richman
UPI
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Puerto Rico
Earl Weaver
Baltimore
Frank Robinson
Cleveland
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Johnny Lipon
Johnny
Indians
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Orioles
Weaver
Hiram Cuevas
Santurce
Cuevas
Baltimore Pilot
Ruben Gomez
Juan Pizarro
San Juan
Cleveland Indians
Trevino Recovering After Emergency Appencictis Operation
Golfer Lee Trevino was reported in good condition after emergency surgery for acute appendicitis in Truth Or Consequences New Mexico. He was en route from Socorro to visit junior golfers in the New Mexico PGA Tournament when the pain began.
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N.M
API
Lee Trevino
Trevino
el T Butte
Don Stoops
Leonard Becker
Albuquerque
Elephant Butte
Socorro
New Mexico
Satchel Paige Is Inducted Into Baseball Hall Of Fame
Paige joined the Hall of Famers in Cooperstown with 2,500 spectators on hand. Attending were Davel Bancroft, Jake Beckley, Chick Hafey, Harry Hooper, Joe Kelley, Rube Marquard and George Weiss. Beckley and Kelley were deceased, Bancroft and Weiss ill. Paige thanked Bill Veeck for signing him to his first major league contract at an estimated age of 42 and recalled the 1948 Indians pennant run.
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Chick Hafey
Harry Hooper
Joe Kelley
Rube Marquard
George Weiss
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Weiss
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Kelley
Bill Veeck
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Joe DiMaggio
Dizzy Dean
Bob Feller
Jackie Robinson
Savings Wins BR Title in 5 4 Thriller
Cuyahoga Savings defeated Rutle Construction 5-4 to capture the Brunswick Babe Ruth title after a tie in regulation. Dean Katz pitched all nine innings for the winners, while Pete Pasko took the loss. Hits for Cuyahoga included Allen Young Jerry Patrick Mike Faler and Dave Gang with one double apiece.
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Cuyahoga Savings
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Jerry Patrick
Mike Faler
Dave Gang
Jim Dupay
Ruble
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Pasko
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Wayne Wilhelm
Jeff Johnston
Equestrian Squad Cancels Trip On Epidemic Widespread
The United States Equestrian Squad cancels its second trip in a month due to Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis. The three day jumping squad also withdrew from the Pan American Games in Cali Colombia for the same reason.
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Gladstone, N.J
Indians Aim to Repeat Hall of Fame Victory Over White Sox
The Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago Cubs 13 5 in Cooperstown and hope for similar luck against the Chicago White Sox. Ernie Banks homered for the Cubs as Cleveland supported by six Cubs errors. Vince Colbert 3 2 pitcher slated to start tonight.
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Follmer Gregg Capture Bryar 200 Trans-Am Thriller
George Follmer and Peter Gregg win the Bryar 200 in Loudon New Hampshire driving Bud Moore 1970 Mustang Boss cars. Peter Revson finishes second with a one lap gap, Donohue retires with carburetor issues, and Adamowicz fades after a bent fender and tire.
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