Marines Defeat Ohio in Opening Game of Series
Parris Island Marines beat Ohio University 6 to 4 in the first of a three game set. Ohio pitcher errors and walks fueled a late rally by the Marines, who rallied from a 3-2 deficit to seize the lead by the sixth inning and hold on for the win.
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Hamia Aims For Upset In 10 Round Featherweight Bout
Cherif Hamia of Paris seeks an upset over costumed opponent in a 10 round featherweight clash at Madison Square Garden. Hamia, unbeaten in nine, promises an aggressive start after a slow warm up in a recent bout.
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Quions Slate In Probe Advances With McCoy Testimony
The governor’s committee resumes hearings with Babe McCoy expected to open as a witness. McCoy denies business ties to two figures tied to fight scandals as he testifies for about six hours amid inquiries in Detroit Toronto playoff coverage.
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Tigers Need Power and Defense to Break into A L East
Bucky Harris says the Detroit Tigers improved but still lack a top second baseman and left fielder with power. He contemplates trades for Billy Goodman or Jim Finigan and notes Go on bullpen upgrades. Kaline Tuttle Delsing and House anchor lineup as Harris hunts a better starting rotation.
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Arizin Leads Warriors Into Playoff Final
Paul Arizin scored 35 as the Philadelphia Warriors topped the Syracuse Nationals 108 to 104 to capture the Eastern division playoff in a three games to two series. Fort Wayne Pistons upset the St Louis Hawks 102 to 97 to reach the finals.
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Bowling League Scores and Highs From Valley City Meet
The league page lists team standings and top performers. Individual high games show Heine 183 and Will 183 with 308 series by Mullen for Collieries. Team marks include Ordnance leading single game 986 and a 2676 team series for Ordnance, with Hall's 2583.
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Littler Tops Azalea Open in Close Shootout
Gene Littler won the Azalea Open at Cape Fear Country Club with a near flawless 66 to edge past Arnold Palmer and George Bayer in a tightly contested Professional Golf Association event. Palms Springs and Fort Wayne standouts were among the top contenders as Littler maintained a slim lead through Thursday rounds.
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Klu Homers Birdie Smiles Despite Redleg Setback
The Cincinnati Redlegs, led by Birdie Tebbetts despite a three game Grapefruit League skid, fall 5-3 to the Milwaukee Braves as Johnny Logan belts a grand slam and Hank Aaron doubles. Ted Kluszewski homers for Cincinnati in a spring training tilt at Al Soper Field.
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Detroit Red Wings Start Final Push for Third Straight Cup
Detroit clears first hurdle in bid for a third consecutive Stanley Cup facing the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal after sweeping the Toronto Maple Leafs in five games. The Wings must quickly regroup with two days rest before the best of seven opens. The Canadiens eliminated the New York Rangers in five games.
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Writer Gayle Talbot Dies at 54 in Tampa
Gayle Talbot, a 28 year Associated Press sportswriter and author of Sports Roundup, died of a heart attack in a Tampa hotel lobby. He had recovered from a prior attack last August and was briefly on semi vacation. He leaves his widow Ruth Reavy of London and two daughters Brenda 16 and Margaret 14.
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Heavyweights and lightweights win Greco-Roman crowns
The AAU four day tournament crowned two heavyweights and a lightweight in Greco-Roman, with top finishers including 300-pound Kerslake and 174-pound Hodge. Khalil Taha also claimed a weight class title as the sport eyes Olympic trials in Los Angeles and Dearborn.
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Summit County Dean Of Coaches Resigns
Harlin Fry, dean of Summit County high school coaches, announced his resignation on Thursday ending a 25 year teaching career. He has coached at Norton high school for 19 years and will remain as a teacher. He led all sports at Norton until four years ago and was athletic director until two months ago when he handed the role to Tony Prasher.
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Lopez Calls For Practice Before Indians Giants Game
Al Lopez scheduled a practice session for today with off day first in exhibition play. He stressed fundamentals like rundowns and cutoffs as the Indians prepared to break camp Sunday after a 103 victory over the Giants. Earl Averill and Chico Carrasquel led a 13 hit attack. Carrasquel also homered. Bob Feller started four innings, Mike Garcia pitched five in relief. Rosen drove in three with a sac fly and a single.
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Fight results across cities list two boxing outpoints
Boxing results show Dan Jordan of Los Angeles losing to A with 138 pounds, Paris Germinal Ballarin defeating Kid Gavi Lan at 150 pounds in Cuba, and Hitoshi Misako of Tokyo outpointing Danny Kid in Orient flyweight action.
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Inland Lakes Get Walleyes
About 30 million young walleyes will be stocked in Ohio inland lakes in 1956 by the Division of Wildlife. Walleyes, stocked since 1949, are established. the division will test other large game fish. Early trials with adults were less successful than with fry, which show better adaptation. Three five-acre ponds at the Hebron fish farm will open to public fishing around May 1.
Gene Conley Nearing Return From Shoulder Injury
Gene Conley shows definite improvement in ailing right shoulder after a second exam by orthopedist Dr Michael Di Cosola. Yankee Braves manager John Quinn says it should be only a matter of time before the ace can pitch again following chronic tendinitis that sidelined him last August after an 11 7 record.
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Skill Still Factor In Winning Golf
Golf editor notes a shift toward power and precision in modern golf. Veterans like Henry Cotton debate power versus skill while players such as Don Finsterwald and Sam Snead illustrate a new era reliant on accurate iron play and shorter-range precision. The piece cites rising stars and evolving course design under the influence of younger, skillful players.
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Breen Breaks World 1500m Record at NCAA Meet
George Breen of Cortland N Y State Teachers College set a world long course 1500 meter mark by 13.1 seconds at the NCAA Swimming Championships in Los Angeles. Breen clocked 18 06 beating Hironoshin Furuhashi's 18 19 from seven years earlier. Yale’s Bob Kiput hailed the feat as showcasing the sport’s top long distance swimmer. Breen noted a personal birthday tribute to his father as stifling winds aided his win while Peter Duncan of Oklahoma, Tetsuo Okamoto, John Phair, Joe Robinson, and John O’Reilly trailed.
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NC State tops Ohio University in cold golf match
North Carolina State defeated Ohio University 16 to 12 in a non conference golf match played in rain and unseasonably cold conditions. Buddy Edmondson led NCS with rounds 34 37 71 while Ohio’s Fred Moore posted 77. Algeo and Garrison earned 2 1/2 points for OU in a tight early season contest.
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Exhibition Baseball Results From Philadelphia to Chicago
A rundown of Thursday exhibition games shows Chicago (A) 12 over Washington 2 and Kansas City 2 Detroit 0. Baltimore 9 Chicago (N) 5, Cleveland 10 New York (N) 5, St Louis 8 Philadelphia 6. Pittsburgh and New York (A) 4 Milwaukee 5, Cincinnati 3 Charleston (SA) 8, Cincinnati 7.
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