Two Milwaukee Prospects Lacking on Braves Roster
New York AP reports Milwaukee Braves top future players Mack Jones and Bob Hendley are not yet on the major league roster. Both shine in Louisville farm system. Hendley contends for a fifth starter spot while Jones eyed as outfield help after Bruton trade. Other rookies include Torre and Ranen in Louisville, with Nottebart and MacKenzie strong pitching prospects.
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Mack Jones
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Juan Pizarro
John McHale
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Detroit
Don Nottebart
Ken MacKenzie
Joe Torre
Merritt Ranen
Torre
Frank Torre
Eau Claire
New York Yankees
Jinx Strikes Cincinnati At Detroit Again
The Detroit Pistons beat the Cincinnati Royals 126-122 in Detroit, marking the Royals 18th straight defeat in the Motor City over four years and snapping a six game losing streak. The Knicks won 109-104 over the Lakers, while Dolph Schayes sparked Syracuse to a 133-128 win over St. Louis. Bailey Howell sealed Detroit’s win with late free throws.
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Bailey Howell
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Lombardi Names Pro Bowl Starting Lineup
West Coach Vince Lombardi selects four Baltimore Colts and two Packers for a tentative Pro Bowl starting lineup at the Coliseum. Notables include Unitas, Moore, Arnett, and Taylor in the backfield, with Parker and St. Clair anchoring the line. The West favorites by one point amid an 11 year history.
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Jon Arnett
Jim Taylor
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Jim Gibbons
Detroit
Jim Parker
Bob St. Clair
San Francisco
Tan Jones
Chicago
Art Spinney
Jim Ringo
West
Amateur Mitt Show On Tap At Expo Tonight
Amateur boxing card in Portland tonight features Lewiston Brunswick Sanford and Portland entrants in a 10 bout program at the Exhibition building. Maine AAU officials plus a Maine Boxing Commission member supervise, with three two minute rounds per bout and no repeated fighters. Winners receive watches and an outstanding performer trophy. Participants include Lewiston Leo Nault Bob Albert Bob Charest Jimmy Hudson Biddeford Paul Cordeau Roger Ouellette Steve Fleurent Harry Oxton Paul Prue Larry Turcotte and Portland boxers Bobby Haggett Barry Sharpe previously noted as standout lightweights.
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Roger Ouellette
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Paul Prue
Larry Turcotte
Prescott Metal Shop and White Star share top after wins
Prescott Metal Shop defeated Elm Laundry 47 to 31 to drop Elm from first, leaving White Star tied atop the standings after a 57 to 47 win over Roy and Perreault. Dutremble Brothers held at .500 with a 48 to 40 win over Triple Cola, as Elm Laundry, Prescott, and White Star jockey for position.
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Davis and Merrill Hit With $24631 Tax Lien
LOS ANGELES AP A tax lien of 24631 dollars was filed against actress Bette Davis and her former husband Gary Merrill. The IRS said the amount covers additional taxes for 1957 58. Miss Davis and Merrill divorced in Portland Maine last July 6.
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Cuban Baseball Players Status In Doubt Amid Ties Fray
Cuban baseball players face uncertainty over United States league participation after the U S Cuba relations rupture. Cuban sports director Felipe Guerra says no exit permit restrictions will be imposed, but U S visa policy remains unclear. Nearly 200 Cubans are tied to major and minor league action this season, with 14 to 19 holding big league credentials for spring training.
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Origins of boxing terms traced to early days
William Steinhardt of Nassau College explained at a Kennebunk club luncheon how terms ring pugilism and boxing arose. He traced ring to Roman practice and pugilism to the Latin pugil meaning fighter, noting St Bernadine revived boxing in Siena to curb fatal duels and demonstrated moves with photographs.
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Maine Bears Trip Colby In Race To Crown Maine
The Associated Press reports Maine beat Colby 76-61 in Orono, pushing the Black Bears to 5-0 in Yankee Conference play and 11-1 overall, extending a six game win streak. Bates rose to second with an 83-71 win over Bowdoin as Colby and Bowdoin sit 1-3.
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Thieves Take $250 From Ray Plumbing Co Locker
AP report says thieves unlocked a filing cabinet at Ray Plumbing Co and took 250 dollars. Police note a further 40 dollars left in a nearby cash register, suggesting a burglary with timing on Wednesday. No suspects named and no injuries reported.
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Tigers Host Sanford In Big Maine Game
Biddeford meets Sanford in a high stakes Western Maine clash at the BHS gym. The Tigers, 5-3, face a 7-2 Sanford squad with wins over Portland and St Ignatius, while Biddeford eyes a boost in the Heal index. Other area games include Thornton at Edward Little and St Ignatius at Old Orchard Beach with several matches across York county.
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Sharman May Join Celtics For Weekend Series
Veteran Bill Sharman, 34, may rejoin the Boston Celtics in time for a key weekend series with the Philadelphia Warriors. Out five weeks with a muscle pull, he tested his bulky left leg in a full workout and said he felt no pain. He will decide with the team physician, aiming to play this weekend after a 17 day road trip and a visit to Syracuse.
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EDHS Makes Big Jump in Maine Basketball Index
Edward Little High School rose seven places in the unofficial tournament index after three straight wins. Cheverus and Morse held No 1 and No 2 for the week, Sanford climbed to third, with Lewiston and South Portland rising as Westbrook and others fell in the standings.
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Black Hawks Tie Detroit in Frustrating 2-2 NHL Night
CHICAGO AP The third place Chicago Black Hawks halted a seven game winning streak with a 2-2 tie against fourth place Detroit Red Wings in the lone NHL game. Bobby Hull scored at 16 47 of the third period on a rebound for his 20th goal of the season. In other NHL action Toronto visits Montreal and New York Rangers travel to Boston.
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Hockey Results Tie Between Chicago and Detroit
Associated Press reports Wednesday’s hockey results show Chicago 2 Detroit 2 in a tie. Friday has no games scheduled. upcoming Thursday night matchups include Toronto at Montreal and New York at Boston.
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NCAA Tightens Rules On Schoolboy Athletes
The NCAA bans paying high school scouts and prohibit staff payroll for recruiters. Following North Carolina’s probation, the convention also requires those funding athlete visits to cover travel. The rules aim to curb unitemized expenses and boost campus visit costs to deter booster involvement.
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Pro Basketball Scores From 1950s Era Report
Syracuse 133 St Louis 128 Detroit 126 Cincinnati 122 New York 109 Los Angeles 104 Celtics at Philadelphia. St Louis at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at Detroit. Fort Wayne at New York. Philadelphia at Boston.
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Pender and Englishman clash for boxing crown in Boston
In a division with two claimed champions, Paul Pender of Brookline and English champion Terry Downes face off at the Boston Arena. TV fees total 150000 for Fullmer Robinson and 65000 for Pender Downes. Pender, favored 2-1, tones down training with light work ahead of the bout.
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Maine sled dog team choice sparks state protests
Portland AP reports the selection of a Maine sled dog team for the January 20 parade has provoked a statewide outcry. Opponents argue the team reinforces a viewed stereotype of Maine as a barren coast wasteland, while supporters say it showcases Maine as a winter vacation destination with year round appeal.
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