Fifty years ago today, Harvey Haddix pitched 12 perfect innings against the Milwaukee Braves, then lost it in the 13th -- the bid for perfection, the no-hitter and the game itself. But the ending to that game was so chaotic, I'm filing an unofficial protest.

My Sunday column (sports@pressdemocrat.com) commemorates the 50th anniversary of Harvey Haddix pitching 12 perfect innings -- and losing in the 13th. I call it the greatest single-game pitching performance. But Ron Necciai should be part of the conversation.

I understand the new "Tyson" movie shows clips of some of Iron Mike's early fights in the mid-80s, when he was making such a strong, devastating impression on boxing. Well, fine, but that's selective editing. Tyson had a number of fights early in his career when he was less than sensational.

Jason Giambi has 399 home runs. If he never hits another one, he won't be admitted to the 400 HR Club, but the 399 HR Club has a couple of distinguished members.

All this talk about whether ex-convict Michael Vick deserves another shot in the NFL reminds me of Ron LeFlore, an ex-con who made a significant mark in a nine-year major league baseball career.

So, MLB and Fox TV network are moving the start times of World Series games from 8:29 and 8:35 p.m. EDT to 7:57 p.m. -- and this is supposed to be a profound improvement?