Dan Murtaugh Named Pirates Manager For 1958
Dan Murtaugh was named manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates for 1958. The 39-year-old Chester, Pennsylvania, native said his goal is to add a power hitter and more pitching. He emphasized he will be strictly a bench manager and praised his improved handling of the club since taking over in August. General Manager Joe L. Brown credited Murtaugh with stabilizing the club and improving pitching, including Bob Friend and Ronnie Kline, through rotation. Murtaugh began his majors with the Phillies in 1941 and later played for the Braves before joining the Pirates.
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Swim Class Planned by Orcutt Boys Club
A learn to swim program will be held at Orcutt Boys Club for boys aged 6 to 12, with sessions 4 to 5 p m, Monday through Friday. East Side East End and Stratford grammar school boys are invited. applications taken this week. Manchester Merchants beat Auburns 19 7 in Manchester with stars Drake Dubois. Auburns prep at Beechwood Park for Sunday game in Flushing New York. rain option drills at club rooms 440 Harral Avenue.
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Pistons Acquire Knicks Dick McGuire In Trade
New York trades Dick McGuire a veteran playmaker to Detroit for the Pistons top pick next year. McGuire, 31, led the Knicks in assists seven times in eight seasons at St. John's in Brooklyn he earned Metropitan honors and Hagerty awards. Knicks coach Borgla says the move remolds a young nucleus with Richie Guerin Sobie and Braun.
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