North Side Little League Opens With Yankee Comeback Victory
Bay shore Yanks rally in the last frame to edge the Wilkie Indians 4 3 at Jaycee Park opening night. Other scores: Rotary Cubs 6 Fed eration Red Sox 8. East League kicks off with Felton Giants vs Paine Bros Cards and Dittman Dodgers vs Earthman Tigers.
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Harry Sappington
Chuck Saunders
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Sappington
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Robert Skeen
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Earthman Tigers
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Gander Track Team Poised for State Meet Upset Bid
Port Worth North Side clocked 3 21.6 at the Dallas Invitational, prompting Fort Worth Star Telegram expert Dick Moore to predict a strong chance for Eddie Southern and the Gander mile relay foursome at the state meet. With 3 21.6 potential, and Southern chasing a state record in the 440, the Ganders, led by Vic Davis Anton Smajstria Frank Robbins and Wally W, aim to challenge Robert E Lee’s defending quartet. Memorial Stadium drills focus on pole vault, shot put, and discus as key events build toward Friday preliminaries and Saturdays finals.
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Austin
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Texas
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Hig Fine
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Anton Smajstria
Frank Robbins
Wally W
Memorial Stadium
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Hin
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Dunaway
Winkle
Neve
San Antonio
Big Dunaway
Lee
Pat Bond
Anterna
Texas Beats Frogs Grab Net Crown
Texas defeated Texas Christian University 6-0 to win its seventh straight Southland conference tennis title. Texas did not yield a point to any conference opponent all season, with SMU finishing second. Sammy Giammalva Jr., a Houston sophomore, beat Charles Gordon 6-2 6-3 in the top match.
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Texas
Texas Christian University
Southern Methodist
Sammy Giammalva
Charles Gordon
Giammalva
Houston
Ham Richardson
Tulane
National College
Spring Football Practice Opens for 1955 Robert Lee Team
The 1955 Robert Lee football squad opened a three week spring drill with many new faces in white uniforms. Absent were 27 seniors from 1954 and athletes from track and baseball. Veteran Cameron Gates stood out as a fit, streamlined performer during early drills.
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Los Angeles
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Hollywood
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Ron Harlan
John Tubbe
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Amour McManny
Steve
Dan Stallworth
Lee
Purkey Finds Home With Pirates After Cardinals Win
Bob Purkey, 23, of the Pirates, says he now belongs in Pittsburgh after a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He showered, met his wife, and bought a house, crediting Branch Rickey and Fred Haney for early-season success. Purkey grew up atop Mt. Washington and dreamed of playing for the Pirates, proving his poise and confidence on the mound.
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Fred Haney
Moore In Line For Reck Nailing Nino
Arch Moore was praised by the IBC as a must challenger for the heavyweight title after a decisive win over Nino Valdes in Las Vegas. Valdes accused the bout of a double cross and poor refereeing while promoter Keflms denied IBC ties. Truman Gibson attended ringside and suggested a possible September title defense in New York.
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Archie Moore
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Valdes
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IBC
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Nino
Jack Kearns
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Chicago
Gibson
Moore
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