Francona adds to Cards team but won’t be regular starter
Francona joins the St. Louis Cardinals as a utility player though not in the regular lineup. Schoendienst notes Francona strengthens the outfield and can spell White, flood, and others, adding depth and pinch hitting on a championship roster. He batted .248 with eight homers for Cleveland last season.
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Tito Francona
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Red Schoendienst
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Indians
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Allen
John Quinn
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Peraino
Maroons
Bowling Girls Green Mt Mixers Dreamers Guttersnipes
Bowl meet results list teams and high scores by event. Kelley posted top single 200 and triple 500 for Guttersnipes. Muckle 201 and 492. Hedding 189 and 478. Kimball 493. Roberts 187 and 539. Other teams include Dreamers, Sim Senettes, TE Livewires Leftovers Hypes Fireflies Ally Oops.
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Ally-Oops
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Kimball
Fireflies
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Sim-Senettes
T. E,. Hypos
Keane Emphasizes Finesse Speed To Boost Yankees Pennant Hopes
Johnny Keane, new Yankees manager, says speed on the bases will sharpen the club to clinch the pennant. He notes Cardinals used speed to win the NL and a World Series, and he plans runners from first to third on singles to create a wider gap.
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Yank Pennant
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St. Louis Cardinals
Yankees
Cardinals
Caroline Als
Hoosick Sets Dates For LL Registration
Hoosick Falls officials set registration for Hoosick Town Little League on March 9 10 and 17 from 7 to 8 pm at the Municipal Building. Boys must be eight by Aug 1 and those who played last year must register. A $2 family fee is required with a parent present and proof of age. Major League managers include Red Sox William Thutcher Giants Alvin Myers Mets Ned Scarey Dodgers William Bushner Yankees Guy Brandi. Tryouts are planned April 13 14 15 with a tentative opening May 16 at 2 pm.
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Luis Aparicio
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Cincinnati Reds
Tampa
Billy Herman
Dick Radatz
Boston Red Sox
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Hoosick Falls
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Red Sox
William Thutcher
Giants
Alvin Myers
Mets
Ned Scarey
Dodgers
William Bushner
Yankees
Guy Brandi
All Boys
Kasemer J. Stempek
Russell Wins Sam Davis Award as MVP
New York UPI reports Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics was named the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association winner of the Sam Davis Award as pro basketball's MVP. Also, the International Easter tournament directed by the Southern New York State Soccer Association takes place at Downing Stadium from April 15 to April 21.
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Bill Russell
Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association
Sam Davis
Southern New York State Soccer Association
Downing Stadium
Rangers rally past Bruins 4-3 to sink Boston
New York defeated Boston 4-3 as Jean Ratelle scored twice including the late winner. Don Marshall and Rod Seiling added goals for the Rangers while Orland Kurtenbach Wayne Rivers and Reg Fleming scored for the Bruins. Boston's slump deepened, dropping them to the cellar as Detroit looms next.
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Rangers
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Red Sullivan
Jean Ratelle
Villian
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Rod Seiling
Orland Kurtenbach
Wayne Rivers
Reg Fleming
Springfield Grapplers Seek 15th NEIWA Crown at UMass
Springfield College aims for its 15th straight NEIWA wrestling title at UMass Amherst, relying on a 10th straight winning season and a star lineup led by 36-0 junior Joe Cerra. The Maroons boast depth across weights with champions Sadowsky, John Cerra, Winter, and Peraino, while rivals West Point and Cornell once spoiled their bid.
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Amherst
Williams
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Dartemouth
Brown
Franklin and Marshall
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Maroons
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Cornell
New England
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Parker
Providence
Joe Cerra
Burley
Cerra
New Englands
John
Jeff Sadowsky
John Cerra
Dale Winter
Frank Peraino
Jim Anderson
Paul Schmutz
Schmutz
Groat Defies Critics On Speed And Stamina
ST PETERSBURG Fila UPI Dick Groat, 34, defends his endurance and pace amid persistent doubts about slowing down. He cites 158 and 161 games in recent seasons, recalling early scouts who doubted him. A key Cardinals shortstop, Groat emphasizes focus on winning games over chasing Olympic pace while maintaining sharp defense and clutch hitting.
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UPI
Dick Groat
St. Louis
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Duke University
Lou Boudreau
Terrell Machen Title Bout Teeters in Chicago Tonight
Ernest Terrell and Eddie Machen square off in Chicago for what is billed as a tainted world heavyweight title. Weigh in at 11 a.m. CST. the winner earns a disputed WBA title as Cassius Clay and New York and Massachusetts reject the vacated crown.
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UPI
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Eddie Machen
World Boxing Association
Terrell
Cassius Clay
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Massachusetts
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Clay
Sonny Liston
Muhammad Ali
Machen
Casey Spouse Thwarts Three-Man Robbery Attempt
Glendale California UPI reports Casey Stengel was not home when his wife Edna Stengel foiled a three man break in. She called police after a back door jostle and neighbors Kent Whiteman Smith Stephen Check and Daniel Garrett were taken into custody. Casey later spoke with reporters from St. Petersburg Florida saying his wife handled the situation and he would be back with the Mets soon.
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Calif
UPI
Casey Stengel
Ol’ Casey
Edna Stengel
Kent Whiteman Smith
Stephen Check
Daniel Garrett
North Hollywood
NHL Standings and Thursday Results
The NHL standings list Chicago Montreal Detroit Toronto New York and Boston with wins losses goals for and against. Thursday results show New York 4 Boston 3 and Montreal 2 Toronto 2, with mention of a nervous subject thanking neighbors and police.
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Toronto
New York
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Cats Junior Girls Hoop Team Undefeated Season
The Benci junior varsity girls basketball team went 4-0 this season. They opened Jan 8 at Burr and Burton, winning 27 to 11 led by Ladie Ann Graves with 12. Jan 15 vs Bennington Catholic BCHS 9-6 with Cheryl Comstock as top scorer. OT win over North Bennington 19-16 with Graves scoring eight. Feb 13 beat Arlington 25-9. Nancy Humphrey led with 12. starters included Comstock Graves Lackey Humphrey and La Porte. Arlington-Washington-Ball meet opens May 17 at Arlington Park featuring 38 stakes worth $1,815,000.
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Benchi
Ladie Ann Graves
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Bureton
Benenington Catholic High
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BCHS
North Bennington
Arlington
Eaglettes
Cheryl Comestock
Lodie Graves
June Graves
Nancy Humphrey
Jane Lackey
Beverly la Porte
Kittens
Bendi
Chicago
UPI
Arlington Park
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