Terrible Ted Slams Government Over Joe Louis Tax Debt
Ted Williams assailed U.S. government for taxing Joe Louis and urged settlement or debt wipeout. He criticized the Marine Corps and Sen. Taft as phony politicians while recounting past service and calls for special treatment. Williams spoke after remarks to Crozett Duplantir and denied targeting Truman or the government.
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Robert A. Taft
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New Orleans
Sen. Taft
Ohio
Harry S. Truman
Mr.Truman
Taft
No Tears Wren Predicts Tough Mid-Am Baseball
OU coach Bob Wren told Athens Rotarians the Mid-American race in baseball will be one of the best since he began coaching. He named Toledo Miami and Western Michigan as strong foes and noted the absence of Ralph Nuzum as the team prepares for a double header with Ohio State in Columbus and home games against Kent State.
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Athens
Ohio State
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South
Spahn Granted Full Go Ahead for Exhibition
Warren Spahn was told to pitch as long as he wishes in the exhibition game against Milwaukee's Atlanta farm club in Jacksonville. Fred Haney said Spahn will go all nine if he wants to on Tuesday, noting Braves hurlers have not yet surpassed seven innings in spring games.
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Jacksonville
Alabama tops Michigan State 12 to 6 in baseball clash
Alabama defeated Michigan State 12 to 6 as college baseball action shows the Crimson Tide power on offense while Michigan State struggles to contain the visitor’s run production. Minnesota beat Oklahoma 9 to 7 in another game featuring strong hitting from both sides.
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Michigan State
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Exhibition Baseball Tuesday Schedule Matches Set
Tuesday exhibition games list Brooklyn on Pittsburgh Chicago against Baltimore Cincinnati facing St. Louis Milwaukee vs Atlanta New York against Cleveland Philadelphia vs Chicago and Boston vs New York.
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Baltimore
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Atlanta
New York
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Philadelphia
Boston
Area Archers Score Big at April Fool Shoot
Forty area archers competed at the Athens County Bowhunters archery range for an April Fool Shoot on March 31. Jim Hooper of Athens captured first prize. Kenny Sams earned a National Field Archery Association membership. John Morgan of Columbus won a bow fishing outfit. Winners across men, women, and junior divisions topped rounds and ribbon awards.
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Athens
National Field Archery Association
John Morgan
Columbus
Ex Contender Besmanoff Beats Baker In Telecast Nod
Willie Besmanoff, a Berlin import, scored a close 10 round decision over Bob Baker at St. Nicholas Arena to energize a bid for the heavyweight top ten. Baker, previously fifth by the NBA and ninth by Ring Magazine, was outpointed 3-0 on all cards.
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Bob Baker
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Baker
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Ring Magazine
al Berl
Bert Grant
Nat Cooper
Rookie Pitches Injury After Breaking Manager Rule
LAKELAND Fla Pitcher Don Lee a powerful rookie right hander is sidelined for a few days after breaking Detroit manager Jack Tighe rules for pitchers He suffered a knee gash while shagging flies in the outfield during practice Five stitches were needed Tighe said the rule was intended to prevent exactly what happened to Don
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Fla
Don Lee
Detroit
Jack Tighe
Lee
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Don
Lopez to Test Fifth First Baseman Today
In Tampa Al Lopez plans a early test at first base with outfielder Jim Rivera, a lefty, against the Philadelphia Phillies as the White Sox seek an option. Rivera replaces mixed results from four regulars including Dropo Jackson Marshall and Laker.
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Jim Rivera
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Philadelphia Phils
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Jim Marshall
Norm Laker
Mantle and Martin Near Return to Yankee Lineup
ST. PETERSBURG Fla Mickey Mantle back after a foot injury and Billy Martin nursing a bruised hand were due to rejoin the New York Yankees lineup this weekend.
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Fla
Mickey Mantle
Billy Martin
New York Yankee
Colgate appoints Bucyrus coach as backfield mentor
Hamilton New York report states Bucyrus Ohio High School football coach Richard Frantz, 55, was named Colgate University backfield coach on Monday. Cleveland contracts announce 10 round middleweight bout Giardello versus Calhoun at Cleveland Arena set for April 16.
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Richard
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Cleveland
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Rory Calhoun
Cleveland Arena
Collegiate Talent Pouring into Reds Roster Reach
Cincinnati majors scout new talent from colleges as 18 players on the Reds training roster hold college experience. Notable figures include Ted Kluszewski from Indiana, George Crowe from Indiana Central, and Ted’s peers from Tulsa, Syracuse, and Xavier. Hallmarks include Ed Bailey Tennessee and Dutch Dotterer Syracuse. The lineup features ex collegians at seven pitching slots and key infielders Roy McMillan and Alex Grammas with Frank Robinson in winter studies.
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University of New Hampshire
Gue
Ted Kluszewski
University of Indiana
George Crowe
Indiana Central College
Ed Bailey
Dutch Dotterer
Bailey
University of Tennessee
Dotterer
Syracuse University
John
Versity
Alabama
Russ Meyer
Western Illinois State Teachers College
Brooks Lawrence
Miami (Ohio) University
Don Gross
Michigan State
Gerry Davis
Texarkana College
Johnny Temple
Catawaba College
Roy McMillan
Texas A. & M
Alex Grammas
Mississippi State
Frank Robinson
Xavier University
Bobby Henrich
Comp Or
Art Schulz
Georgetown University
Williams Attacks Taft and Marine Service Indirectly
In New Orleans during an exhibition with the New Orleans Pelicans Ted Williams reportedly spat at the name of late Sen. Robert A. Taft and voiced resentment toward the Marine Corps. The New Orleans States quoted Williams and noted he accused Taft of avoiding help for his Marine service during the Korean War. He also said he resents the Marine Corps and the government.
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Ted Williams
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Sen. Taft
Williams
Red Sox
New Orleans Pelicans
Duplantier
Marine Corps
Taft
Marine veteran confronts status of discharge in tense exchange
A Marine veteran quips about the US government being phony while discussing whether Williams remains in the Marine Reserves. He recalls receiving a discharge paper after his last service and says he grabbed it.
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Harry Truman
United States
Duplantier
Williams
Bulldogs Open Baseball Season Against Logan Wednesday
Athens Bulldogs under coach Ed Bannon begin defense of the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League title with a 4 30 p m home opener against Logan. Eight lettermen return led by pitcher Jim Gaskill and catcher Tom Evans with a weather hampered pre season and a schedule change to Racine on April 16.
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Athens
Rannon
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Bannon
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Point Pleasant
Bruins Expect To End Red Wing's Season
Bruins coach Milt Schmidt has his team a game ahead in the semifinal series and aims to finish Detroit tonight. Detroit plans to keep Gordie Howe Ted Lindsay and Norm Ullman together as rumors swirl about line shuffles. A Bruins win would end the series. a Red Wings victory would force a fifth game in Detroit Thursday night.
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Norm Ullman
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Wings
Fleming Mackell
Buckles Fenik To Miss Climax Of Spring Drills
Knee injuries will keep three spring football players on the sideline for the Green White game. Co captain Ron Fenik junior fullback Larry Buckles and freshman guard George Johnson will not play in the classic. Fenik praised as the best lineman Buckles last year the leading ground gainer limited spring practice Johnson showed promise in blocking despite a shoulder injury last season.
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Larry Buckles
George Johnson
Fenik
Buckles
Johnson
Iceberg Hogan Would Have Flubbed
A red and silver four passenger plane landed near the fourth hole at Franklin Hills Country Club outside Detroit as an unidentified man left after 10 minutes citing throttle trouble.
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Detroit
Garver Toughens Up In Long Exhibition Start
Veterans like Ned Garver quieted spring worries by six innings of scoreless work against Pittsburgh in the only exhibition play. Maury McDermott followed with a strong seven innings, while the Athletics totaled 11 singles off three Pirates pitchers in the longest spring game.
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Ned Garver
Kansas City Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Lou Boudreau
Garver
A’s
Maury McDermott
Boudreau
Ron Kline
Bob Purkey
Vern Law
Pirates
Kline
Purkey
Robert Clemente
Greenies Open 1957 Season With Albany Game
Ames-Bern Greenies begin the 1957 spring baseball schedule with a home opener against Albany on April 9. Coach Paul Casto relies on senior Ron McPherson and a strong middle infield including Bill McPherson Charles Gardner Phil Kasler and Hubert Koehler. Outfield candidates include Paul Carpenter Cayton Farrell Dan Minerd and Roger Smith. Schedule lists April 9 Albany April 12 Troy April 13 Marietta April 16 Rome April 23 Shade April 27 Marietta.
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Ames-Bern Greenies
Albany
Paul Casto
Ron McPherson
Casto
Bill McPherson
Charles Gardner
Phil Kasler
Hubert Koehler
Gardner
Koehler
McPherson
Bill McDaniels
Mitchell Smith
Dick Vaughn
Bill Wagner
Paul Carpenter
Cayton Farrell
Dan Minerd
Roger Smith
Troy
Marietta
Rome
Shade
NHL Playoff Matchups Detroit Boston New York Montreal
Boston hosts Detroit and Montreal visits New York in two key playoff games. Boston leads 2-1 and Montreal also holds a 2-1 edge in their best of seven series.
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