Lopez Sees White Sox Matching Yankees This Year
Al Lopez, Chicago White Sox manager, predicts a stronger club this season and a tighter race with the New York Yankees. He cites improved pitching led by Barry Latman and a deeper outfield and catching corps as key gains.
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Hawks Lakers clash in pivotal third playoff game
In St Louis the Hawks and Lakers clash in the Western division series with Ben Kerner and Ed Macauley accusing Ed Fleming of rough play after Slater Martin suffered a dislocated right leg and will miss the series. Pettit and Krebs were involved in a sideline brawl as the series stands at 1-1.
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Canadiens Favored In Semifinals Against Black Hawks
Montreal enters the best of seven series as top heavy favorites to defeat Chicago in the Stanley Cup semifinals. Hawk coach Rudy Pilous says his team won’t fear the defending champs who look strong but potentially overconfident. Jacques Plante hoped to return in net as Toe Blake’s squad seeks a fourth consecutive Cup.
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Middlecoff wins St. Petersburg Open in Masters prep form
Cary Middlecoff, the 1955 St. Petersburg Open champion, carded 70 69 67 69 to finish 13 under par at 275, three strokes ahead of Pete Cooper. He trailed early, sat four back at halfway, then passed Bob Goalby who faded to third with 280 as Cooper finished second.
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Tigers After Billy Martin For Comment
The Detroit Tigers seek a response from Billy Martin of the Cleveland Indians over a feud sparked by Martin's remark that Detroit players were not giving 100 percent last year. Tito Francona, newly with Cleveland, said the comments angered Tigers and Bulletin board postings fueled the dispute. Francona, 25, a left handed outfielder and first baseman, hopes for regular playing time after a career with Baltimore.
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Grid Stars Help Charity at Athens Easter Seal Drive
Ohio University football coach Bill Hess and 17 Bobcat players raising money for crippled children of America. At Schines Athena and Varsity theaters they collected helmets and donations surpassing $85, with Ben Geary and Mike Chakeres supervising. Players included Joe Dean Joe Travis Paul Gallagher Terry Mallett John Dickason Dick Greens Bill Hendren George Belu Al Miller Ron Lyon Gene Valentine Jim Massarelli Ken Fisher Jon Peters Bob Brooks John McCormick Jim Woods.
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Jon Peters
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Tuesday and Wednesday Semifinal Schedule Update
The best of seven semifinal series have Minneapolis at St Louis tied 1-1 on Tuesday. Boston leads Syracuse 2-1 heading into Wednesday’s game.
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Former Wrestler Don Miles Played Baseball as Dodger Rookie
Former wrestler Don Miles, noted as a rookie outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, also competed on his high school wrestling team.
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Bobcats Open 1959 Golf Schedule With Southern Trip
Ohio University golf opens the 1959 season under coach Kermit Blosser with a southern tour through Wake Forest Duke and Virginia Tech plus Greenbrier Invitational in West Virginia. team leaders Vandick Snyder Santor headline a seven man squad as they pursue MAC and Intercollegiate titles.
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Hitters Slam Sophomore For 5 Runs In 1st Inning
Ohio U intra squad opener sees Bobcats erupt for five first inning runs as Dick Butler struggles early before settling. Vince Scales and Gary Wade drive in multiple runs, Stallsmith Jacobs pace two doubles, while Mickey Urban holds the line for the first team.
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Bowling League Night Scores and Standings Feature
Readable bowling results show Neal Floral and Joe's Sohio atop team standings with Chapman's Jewelry and Robert's Clothing close behind. Individual scores from Tom Metters and others populate week results across Lions Club Economy Grocery Kiwanis Maplewood Inn and Athens leagues with top bowlers named.
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Sturdivant May Stay With Yanks For Year
The Associated Press reports Tom Sturdivant, previously eyed as a possible Washington Senators starter, impressed in a 5-0 Yankee win over the Baltimore Orioles in Miami. He looks set to remain with the Yankees through cherry blossom time, following a solid five-inning outing with two hits allowed and one strikeout.
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Harold Bradley Takes Coaching Job At Texas
Harold Bradley veteran Duke basketball coach will sign a three year contract as coach of the University of Texas. He agreed to a reported 10 000 dollar salary per year, higher than any Texas coach before him. He replaces Marshall Hughes who resigned after three seasons with the team finishing last or near last in the Southwest Conference.
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Schoendienst to Leave Sanitarium for 1960 Spring Work
Red Schoendienst, star second baseman for the Milwaukee Braves, exits a four month tuberculosis sanitarium stay and hopes to be ready for 1960 spring training. He predicts being in uniform by season's end if doctors approve. He emphasizes patience and gradual strength building at his South St. Louis home.
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Exhibition Baseball Monday Results
Philadelphia defeats St. Louis 9 to 5 while Los Angeles beats Milwaukee 10 to 6. Chicago A tops Kansas City 8 to 3. New York defeats Baltimore 5 to 0 and Detroit overwhelms Cincinnati 15 to 5.
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Ohio University Publishes New Golf Rules and Fees
The Ohio University Golf Course opens for Easter break with eligibility limited to students faculty staff workshop people alumni and Ohio University Fund members who donate 150 annually Fees vary by group from 50 cents per nine holes to 15 for a full season Ticket holders must go to Ewing Hall and only be used by those named on the ticket Guests pay 1 to 2 dollars for nine holes Children under 14 are barred from the course.
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Cage Tilt Planned At Athens High School Gym
The Y Teen girls and Hi Y boys at Athens High School sponsor a basketball game today at 7 30 p m in the Athens Gymnasium. The boys will wear boxing gloves. Tickets cost 25 and 50 cents and may be bought from members or at the door.
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