Billy Martin Set for Return as Spring Training Opens
United Press report notes Billy Martin's release from the Army will allow him to join the New York Yankees on opening day of spring training in Florida and Arizona. Manager Casey Stengel stabilizes the infield with BUl Skowron at first base, while Martin is poised to take over shortstop duties after a standout 1938 World Series showing and a .500 batting average.
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Easley Quits Texas A&M Grid After Two Years
TEXAS A&M fullback Bob Easley, a two year letterman from Houston Reagan, said he will graduate this spring instead of staying for his final year. Easley, a substitute, ends his college football career after this season.
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State High School Tournament Opens Amid Possible Rematches
The fifth annual Texas high school basketball state meet begins Thursday in Austin with Pampa and Crozier Tech defending titles. Opening pairings include Bovina vs Rankin in Class B and Crozier Tech vs Beaumont High in Class A, as tournaments run three days through Saturday with finals across classes.
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SWC Cage Title Up For Grabs As Peril Lingers
In Dallas and Fort Worth, Southwest Conference games decide the title as TCU and SMU seek co-champion chances. TCU faces Arkansas while SMU meets Texas. a pair of wins could force a three way tie with Arkansas for the crown and a playoff to determine the NCAA representative.
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Pitt Steeler Outkicks National Footballers
In Philadelphia on March 1 Pat Brats led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a standout performance in the National Football League. Official league statistics show the team battles for conference placement as Rice struggles to climb from fifth and the Aggies remain stuck, unable to secure a win.
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Big Bob Baker Eyes Ezzard Charles After Layne Win
New York March 1 Big Bob Baker says he hopes to beat Ezzard Charles in June for a shot at the heavyweight title in September after defeating Rex Layne by unanimous decision in Brooklyn. Layne will get a return bout in Salt Lake City when the lip cut heals, with manager Rusty Better confirming the plan. Baker, who weighed 214 3/4 pounds, dominated Layne in the second half and was disappointed not to KO him. Dr. Harry Kleinman checked Layne in his corner after round nine.
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Giardello Favored Over Mueller In Tuesday Fight
Milwaukee report: Joey Giardello a 3 to 1 favorite to defeat Peter Mueller in a 20 round boxing match. Mueller from Cologne faces contract disputes with American and German reps as Joseph Thelen watches and may transport Mueller if needed.
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NAIA Playoff Tilts At Waco And Plainview
First round NAIA playoff games are scheduled at Waco and Plainview Tuesday night. Texas and Southwest Texas meet at Waco to decide Lone Star Conference co champion and who faces Texas Wesleyan for a Kansas City trip. In Plainview Wayland plays Midwestern for a chance to take on McMurry for nationals.
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Braves Fine For Violation Warn Clubs Of Training Period
The report notes a fine imposed on the Braves for a violation during a training period. It covers comments by Frick warning clubs about training schedules and outlines NHL disciplinary emphasis. Included are references to Bravess players and league context.
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Sixteen Major League Teams Open Spring Training
By Leo H W Petersen Tampa Florida March 1 Major league teams began spring training with sixteen clubs in Florida and three in Arizona under a new rule banning workouts before Tuesday Rookies held preliminary camps on farm rosters Giants Indians Cubs Yankees Cardinals White Sox Reds at various sites in Florida and Arizona Giants at Phoenix Indians at Tucson Cubs at Mesa White Sox Reds Yankees Cardinals at St Petersburg.
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Baseball Spring Training Opens For Several Clubs
Six unsigned Senators players led by Rob Porterfield and Mickey Vernon joined infielder Eddie Yost and outfielders Tom Wright Roy Sievers and Jin Busby as Washington opened spring camp. Cincinnati named Corky Valentine Joe Nuxhall captains while Ted Kluszewski and Gus Bell took batting duties. Jackie Robinson's 1955 role remained unsettled for the Dodgers as Walt Alston weighed options. Herb Score's control mastery boosts Indians pitching hopes. Detroit's Tigers begin with a full 45-man squad and rookie arms Van Fletcher and Bob Cruze adding depth.
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