Pennant races shift into high gear in Chicago opener
The St. Louis Cardinals, viewed as a dark horse in the National League, meet the Chicago Cubs in the opening game of the Cubs home season at Wrigley Field. Lefty Paul Minner starts for the Cubs, while Eddie Stanky taps Brooks Lawrence for the Cardinals. Gale Wade and Harry Chili to start for the Cubs, with weather forecast partly cloudy and showers possible.
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Curtain Rises On 1955 Major League Season
United Press reports Kansas City marks its big league debut as eight cities open the 1955 season. Giants visit Phillies. Indians host White Sox. crowds expected, with Truman to throw first pitch. Key pitchers include Kellner, Garver, Trucks, Ford, Antonelli, Roberts.
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Olson Maxim Bout in Frisco Sparks Title Road Talk
In San Francisco world middleweight champion Olson faces former light heavyweight titleholder Joey Maxim in a 10 round bout. Win streak protection and plans for Archie Moore or Rocky Marciano title chances shape the hype as 10,000 to 18,000 expected at Cow Palace. Televised but blacked out within 160 miles, Olson aims for a knockout while his camp cites a career peak.
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Buffs Eagles Open TL Season With Five Straight Wins
Houston Buffs head into tonight's Texas League opener after a strong run of five straight victories including a comeback win over Oklahoma City Monday. The Eagles trail the Buffs in the early standings as the season begins.
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Athletics Open Baseball History Against Tigers
Athletics open their baseball history against Detroit's Tigers at Kansas City. Manager Low Boudreau pitted Kellner against Ned Garver before 36,000 fans as Connie Mack and former owner Johnson attended. The day mixed forecasts with a festive welcome as the A's aimed for a pennant within years.
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Atkinson Will Jockey Belair Stud’s Nashau Nashua
In New York Ted Atkin son will ride Belair Stud’s Nashia in the $100,000 Added Wond Memorial at Jamaica on April 2. Back-to-back suspensions to regular rider video Mudie Arcaro force changes. Avacarg receives a one-year suspension, idle until May but aims to return for the Nashua and Kentucky Derby favorite Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs on May 7.
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Pirates Return Two On Option From Pirates
Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League announced they would receive two former members back on option from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Outfielder Lee Walls and catcher Jim Mangan were named in the deal. Kid Cenelia won a sixth round TKO in New Orleans over Humphreys after blood from cuts halted the 19 round bout.
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