Orioles Pick Big Joe Costello To Open In Johnson City
Bluefield Orioles starter Big Joe Costello joins the Appalachian League opener in Johnson City Tennessee. The 18 year old Syracuse high school star played football basketball and baseball and was sought by four major clubs before signing with Baltimore.
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Minnesota First Baseman Bill Davis Signs with Indians
The Cleveland Indians reported Tuesday that Bill Davis, first baseman from the University of Minnesota, has signed for a reported ten thousand dollar bonus.
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Mira and Trull May Face Opposing QBs in All America Tilt
Mi ami's George Mira and Baylor's Don Trull appeared set as the East and West starting quarterbacks for the All America game with Dennis Claridge of Nebraska possible for the West. Weather hovered near 90 as both teams held one daily practice. The East coach Pete Elliott, West coach Amos Alonzo Stagg? No, Concannon. Concnnon was hurt.
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Margaret Smith Clears First Wimbledon Hurdle
Wimbledon reports Margaret Smith defending champion and Maria Bueno both advanced to the third round before rain halted play. Smith beat Annette Van Zyl 6-2 6-1 while Bueno defeated Carol Prosen 6-0 6-3 as officials delayed remaining matches.
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Bluefield Orioles Open Appalachian League Title Defense
The Bluefield Orioles under new manager Jim Frey open the Appalachian League title defense tonight at Johnson City Tennessee with a lineup featuring several unproven players including John Wyatt and Merrill Hyde. Wytheville plays Salem in the other opener as Frey stresses speed and power.
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Williams Only Left-Handed NL All Star Starter
Batting leader Billy Williams of the Cubs was the lone left handed hitter named to the National League starting lineup. The vote of 270 players coaches and managers also named Willie Mays Ken Boyer Dick Groat Orlando Cepeda Ron Hunt Roberto Clemente Joe Torre and others. The 35th All Star game will be played July 7 at Shea Stadium New York.
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Dittrich’s MSU Cross Country Teams Win Five Big Ten Titles
In six years at Michigan State Fran Dittrich has led cross country squads to five Big Ten championships. His teams secured titles through consistent leadership and performance across major conference meets.
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Two American Colts Withdraw From Irish Sweepstakes
London AP reports two American entries Baldric II and Transpose were withdrawn from the Irish Sweepstakes Derby at Curragh. Santa Claus remained the 11-5 favorite as bookies at Victoria Club in London set the field to about 15 with post time 1400 GMT. Transpose had been unlikely to start after a poor Epsom Derby showing. Baldric II, a previous English 2000 Guineas winner, faced slim chances at Curragh.
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Little Loop Baseball Tourney Set Aug 5 7
BECKLEY AP Winners from four West Virginia districts Huntington Charleston Fairmont Beckley will compete in the state Little League tournament in Beckley August 5 to 7. State winner advances to Division 4 in Charleston August 10 to 15 joining Delaware Kentucky Maryland and Virginia winners.
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