Newcombe Arm Sore Sparks Dodger Pitching Concerns
MACGN Ga UP The Dodgers fear for their pitching staff as ace Don Newcombe reports a very sore arm after Sunday’s 9 7 win over the Atlanta Crackers and Rex Barney exits exhibition play amid wildness. Newcombe admitted the soreness after lasting five innings prior to a rough sixth. Barney is sent back to training camp in Vero Beach Florida as bosses plan a return to throwing with a target.
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Indians eye Easter injury threaten opening day lineup
Tulsa dispatch reports Luke Easter suffered a shoulder separation that could keep the rookie slugger out of right field for Cleveland in the opener. Bob Lemon pitched for the Indians as they pounded the Giants 12-6 and plated 19 runs in the game. In Gastonia, Bucky Harris eyes Mickey Harris as a key reliever after a hitless three innings in a 17-5 win over Philadelphia.
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Braves pitcher Vern Bickford heads for dia thermy
Roanoke report says Vern Bickford, 16 game winner for the Boston Braves last season, is en route to Boston for dia thermy treatments on a pulled rib. He first felt the injury in Bradenton camp and aggravated it after eight innings against Cincinnati Friday. The Braves won over the Reds 15 to 12 on Tommy Holmes eighth inning grand slam.
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Williams Homers Spark Red Sox In Nashville Test
Ted Williams belted two homers in a 12 4 win over the Pirates as Boston visits Nashville. Dom DiMaggio Vern Stephens and Bobby Doerr also connected for the Red Sox in a powerful batting display over the Vols.
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Balk Rule Spurs Mutters as Tigers Top White Sox
In New Orleans the Tigers beat the White Sox 8-5 in a spring game. Six balks and 20 walks marked a rough day for pitchers while Hoot Evers injured his ankle sliding into third and left the game.
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Jockeys Hurt In Agua Caliente Race Melee After Horse Falls
Sir Melody, a 7 year old gelding owned by Les Dillman, collapsed of a heart attack during the 12th race at Agua Caliente. The incident caused a pileup sending jockeys to Mercy hospital in San Diego. L Gate Apprentice Ray York and another rider were injured. Littell suffered facial wounds and a bruised collarbone. York reported a sore back after four prior wins.
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Detroit Gains Final of Stanley Cup in Overtime
Detroit beats Toronto 1-0 in a tense semifinal, Leo Reise scoring at 8:39 of overtime to push the Red Wings toward the Stanley Cup final against the New York Rangers. The game drew 14,734 fans amid the tense atmosphere.
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Recreation Is Attraction at Sports Show
Final plans were set for the second annual Sports Boat and Auto show at Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids. The three day event opens Friday with baseball and outdoor exhibits, including a Cedar Rapids Indians booth and a switchboard exhibit lighting playgrounds ice skating and garden areas. Proceeds fund a public harbor at Ellis Park on the Cedar River.
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Major Open Shy Two Teams For City Softball League
The Major Open league in Cedar Rapids faces disbandment with two teams short of the six needed for the May 7 opener. Danceland and Iowa Steel have withdrawn, and a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday meeting at City Hall will seek new playing personnel. Also scheduled are Church and Industrial league meetings this week, with twilight leagues opening May 1.
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Mulloy Wins Good Neighbor Title in Davis Cup Run
Gardnar Mulloy, 35, captured the Good Neighbor singles crown over Tom Brown Jr. 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-2 in Miami Beach as part of his bid for the 1950 U S Davis Cup team. The finals also saw Kovaleski and Greenberg take the doubles title, while Marta Barnett beat Betty Ruth James for the women’s singles. The mixed doubles went to Mrs Heldman and Dr Beisser.
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Betty Ruth James
J. D. Heldman
Houston
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Arnold Beisser
New Orleans
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Sidney Schwartz
University of Miami
College Stars Edge Globetrotters In Pro Debut
Los Angeles, March 16. Bill Sharman, USC star, debuted as a pro with 14 points helping the college all-stars to a 72-71 victory over the Harlem Globetrotters. The game featured eight lead changes and nine ties before a 7,400 crowd at Pan-Pacific auditorium. Sharman will switch to baseball after a brief pro basketball career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Lamont Nine Opens Season at Strawberry Point
Lamont high school baseball starts its season Tuesday at Strawberry Point coached by Bob Allen with 19 players including Kenny Adams Dick Smith Gerald Ahaman Joe Houska and Bill Paschal. Manager is Bob Slater. Schedule shows games April 11 at Strawberry Point April 14 with Winthrop April 18 at Dundee April 21 at Aurora April 25 with Winthrop May 9 Hazelton and May 16 at Dundee.
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Martin Signs with Cleveland Browns After Notre Dame Career
Notre Dame co captain and all American tackle Jim Martin signed with the Cleveland Browns. Coach Paul Brown announced Martin will be a candidate for a defensive end position. Martin, a Cleveland native, previously played end for three years before switching to tackle at Notre Dame.
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Nordly Named Region A H P E R Leader
Hon Nordly head coach at Iowa Teachers college is named president of the athletics and physical education division for the Central district of the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
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DiMaggio Comes Back as Yankees Readying for 1950 Race
Casey Stengel frets over Joe DiMaggio and Tommy Henrich after DiMaggio returns from a left leg bruise with a homer and a walk in six at bats against the Memphis Chicks. The Yankees won 9-8 in a training game, but Stengel warns against risking the two stars before the season opener.
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East Iowans on Tutor Squad Shine in Regional Playoffs
East Iowa athletes led by Tony Kubik, Jack Koobs and Jim McCullough on the Iowa Teachers track squad opening outdoor season against Drake in Des Moines. Cedar Falls duo Doug Pinkham and Dick Purdy run the 440, with Willson Cedar Rapids and Aller Keota in hurdles events.
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Syracuse Nats Even Series With Minneapolis 91-85
The Syracuse Nationals beat the Minneapolis Lakers 91-85 to even the NBA championship series after a 68-66 win by Minneapolis the night before. Syracuse led by 20 in the third, while Minneapolis rallied late but fell short.
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Indians Manager Billy Jurges to appear on Sports Parade
C. R. Indians manager Billy Jurges will guest on Bob Brooks' Sports Parade Monday night at 6 30 on KCRG 1600 radio.
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Talbert Meets Davids son For International Tennis Crown
Monte Carlo reports Youth faces age and experience as Billy Talbert of New York, 32, meets Sven Davids son of Sweden in the men's singles final. Talbert defeated Tony Trabert 6-2 7-5 6-4, while Davids son beat Jaroslav Drobny 6-4 6-2 4-6 6-3 in the semifinals.
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Hear Billy Jurges On KCRG's Storz Sports Parade
Billy Jurges will appear on KCRG's Storz Sports Parade Monday night at 6 30 to discuss baseball news and league updates for fans.
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