Raiders Pitcher Jim Sprankle Aims For Coming Year Comeback
Jim Sprankle hopes 1956 will be his comeback year after a head injury in 1954 ended his season. The right-hander, born in Lafayette Indiana, showed early promise with a 19-1 high school record and six no hitters. Now 22, he attends Purdue in the off season and is married with his wife living in Cedar Rapids.
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Braves Sign Em Lindbeck For 1956 Eau Claire Pact
Milwaukee report states Em Lindbeck from the University of Illinois has signed a 1956 contract with Eau Claire, a Class C Northern league affiliate of the Braves. Lindbeck played both football and baseball at Illinois and joins the organization for the upcoming season.
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Holiday Program Set At Omaha Racetrack
The 1956 Ak-Sar-Ben meet enters its second week in Omaha with a full midweek program for Memorial Day. The highlight is the $5,000 Memorial handicap at six furlongs for four-year-olds and up, featuring Vino Supremo, Lefty James, Silver State and Butch K.
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Fresh Summer Hats In Panama Mesh And Milan Weaves
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Evansville Beats Quincy to Claim Second in Three-I League
Evansville defeated Quincy 7 to 3 to gain ground in the pennant chase as only one game was played in the Three-I league Sunday. Don Nottebart earned his third win in five decisions, and Horace Garner hit his first homer since rejoining the Braves. The other games were postponed due to rain. Also reported, Ohio State star Hopalong Cassady will sign with the Detroit Lions after meetings in Columbus.
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Memorial Day Hawkeye Downs Racing Card Features
Hawkeye Downs announces a 20 lap feature and two 12 lap semimains on Memorial Day. The Wednesday card opens the season with sprint stock car races, a consolation, and three heats totaling over 80 laps. Time trials at 1 30 p.m. and racing at 2 30 p.m. feature Hawkeye Racing Association drivers from Waterloo and nearby Iowa communities.
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