Cheering on Poor Shots in Greensboro Open
Don Finsterwald faced crowd cheer despite poor shots as Art Wall Jr Sammy Snead and Mike Souchak pursued the $15 000 Greensboro Open title. Wall led with 280 Snead tied for third 281 Souchak 288 Dow shot 278 over 36 holes.
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Indians Open Home Season With 40,000 Anticipated
Cleveland hosts Detroit as 40,000 fans expected at Municipal Stadium for the home opener. Mayor Celebrezze to throw first pitch. Lefty Herb Score vs Jim Bunning in a cool, clear afternoon. Manager Joe Gordon pledges a competitive, entertaining Tribe with a fast, able lineup.
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Purkey Faces Pirates Again in Reds Open Weekend
Cincinnati pitcher Bob Purkey, in his best form, starts again against Pittsburgh after a win on opening day. The 29 year old righty, who won 17 games last season, faces Pirates ace George Witt as Cincinnati seeks another victory in spring play.
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Ortiz Looks Toward Title After Sixth Round KO
Lightweight contender Carlos Ortiz powered past Len Matthews with a sixth round knockout in Philadelphia. Ortiz said he could beat the world champ if given the chance and plans to face Willie Toweel in London before a title shot against Joe Brown.
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Len Matthews
Joe Brown
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Willie Toweel
London
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Giants sell Giel to Pirates for $20,000
San Francisco Giants sold pitcher Paul Giel to the Pittsburgh Pirates for $20,000. Giel, a former All-America halfback from the University of Minnesota, had cost the Giants $60,000 in 1954 and posted a 45 mark last season.
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Paul Giel
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Giel
University of Minnesota
Arcaro to stay with First Landing in Derby bid
Eddie Arcaro confirms he will ride First Landing in the Wood Memorial and the Kentucky Derby. The 43-year-old jockey chose the 1958 champion over Atoll after a sharp six furlongs at Jamaica and a final workout for the Derby. The Wood Memorial field includes Atoll and Intentionally, testing First Landing in the mile and an eighth event.
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Stan Musial To Limit Doubleheaders This Season
Stan Musial, 38, says he will conserve energy this season and skip playing both ends of doubleheaders. He aims to appear in about 125 to 130 games, seek a batting title, and reach 3500 career hits, surpassing Honus Wagner’s NL mark. Musial also plans to move from first base to the outfield to reduce wear.
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WINGS VISIT JETS Four Managers Debut In IL Season Opener
The International League opens its 76th season with four managers making league debuts Pedro Gomez at Havana Cal Elmer at Columbus Steve Souchok at Richmond and Pepper Martin at Miami Incumbents include Dixie Walker at Toronto Cat Deal at Rochester and Clay Bryant at Montreal Montreal hosts Toronto and Miami hosts Buffalo in tonight's games Fears of a strike over a pension plan eased as players signed contracts and began spring training Roberto Maduro owner Havana Club confirms team backing by the new government.
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Columbus
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Miami
Kerby Farrell
Buffalo
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Walker
Toronto
Cat Deal
Rochester
Clay Bryant
Montreal
Roberto Maduro
Bobcats Ready For Dayton Clash At Home
Ohio University's baseball team seeks its sixth win in seven non conference starts as they host the Dayton Flyers at 3 15 p m Lefty Mickey Urban opens for the Bobcats with a 1 0 record Ohio U travels to Marshall for a two game series this weekend
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Pan American Games build for Chicago debut
Chicago gears for the Pan American Games from August 27 to September 7 with a $500000 grant to bring Latin American athletes. Organizers expect at least 2000 participants across 25 events, with Soldier Field hosting main track and field events and venues under construction. Canada Argentina Costa Rica El Salvador Panama and the West Indies Federation are among nations entering athletes by a July 28 deadline.
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Time Nabs Sal Maglie As Minor League Pitching Coach
Time caught up with Sal Maglie at 42 as he joined the St. Louis Cardinals as pitching instructor for their minor league clubs. The Cardinals had placed him on waivers for unconditional release but refrained, seeing him as a treasure of pitching knowledge. He traveled by train to Albany, Ga., then will roam to assist wherever needed.
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Openers Highlight Home Debuts Across Leagues
Major league baseball ushers in the season with home openers as the Milwaukee Braves San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers begin at home in the National League while the Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles start their seasons with home debuts in the American League.
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Bill Veeck Opens Bag of Stunts at White Sox Opener
Chicago fans await the New Season as Bill Veeck plans stunts including fireworks and in game beer service while Satchel Paige is not starting pitcher. Opening day weather and rosters mix with hopes of a pennant and a 23 000 crowd at Comiskey Park.
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Rochester at Columbus Montreal at Miami
Rochester visits Columbus while Montreal plays Miami in a packed schedule. The card lists today’s games and highlight matchups across the league.
American Assn. St. Paul 8 Fort Worth 4 summary
Fort Worth loses to St. Paul 8 to 4 as Omaha visits Charleston on wet grounds in a long game with Dallas extending 16 innings. other results include Louisville 10 Indianapolis 2 and Houston 2 Minneapolis 0. Denver 6 Dallas 4.
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