Senators Aim For Power In Left Field With Shorter Fence
The Washington Senators plan to boost Roy Sievers power by shortening Griffith Stadium left field to 350 feet. Sievers hit 25 of Washington's 80 homers last season and is expected to exploit the closer distance as the team travels the exhibition circuit. The article notes other spring results including Giants Indians slugfest and Dodgers rookies in action.
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Sievers
Soweaay Ou Ffe
Washington Senators
Roy Sievers
Griffith Stadium
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Andy Seminick
Philadelphia Phillies
Detroit Tigers
Herm Wehmeier
Saul Rogovin
Tigers
New York Giants
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Gene Woodling
Sam Mele
Earl Averill
Indians
Ruben Gomez
Dusty Rhodes
Ed Bressoud
New York
St. Louis
Chicago White Sox
Rip Repulski
Bill Virdon
Jackie
Skein
New York Yankees
Tom Brewer
Bosox
Jackie Jensen
Yanks
Leo Kiely
Ronnie Kline
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Kansas City A’s
Curt Roberts
Bucs
Elroy Face
Tom LaSorba
Sports Dinner Ducats On Sale
The Beaver Club hosts its annual all sports banquet at Corry Area High School cafe teria on Friday May 4. Tickets are at Paul’s Men’s Wear Sprover’s Barber Shop and from George Rumbaugh William Gumbleton Paul Stroup Joe Baressi Chuck Williams Pete Dubrosky Al Vanssens Ed Brigham Russ Cassett Ed Kovach Dr T Kelsey and Dr John Mohr. Otto Graham Cleveland Browns star will speak and Russ Byler will appear with a ceremony planned by players who played for him.
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Corry Area
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Sprover's
George Rumbaugh
William Gumbleton
Paul Stroup
Joe Baressi
Chuck Williams
Pete Dubrosky
al Vanssens
Ed Brigham
Russ Cassett
Ed Kovach
T. Kelsey
John Mohr
Corry High
Otto Graham
Cleveland Browns
Russ Byler
Thurbon Named Edinboro Coach at Teachers College
Thurbon a Pittsburgh area native and former Pitt and Steelers player was named head football coach at Edinboro State Teachers College. He previously coached at North East High School and will oversee football and basketball along with other physical education duties.
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Pittsburgh
Edinboro State
Teachers College
Bob
Lawrence Park
Erle Academy
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt
Jock Sutherland
Charley Bowser
Thurbon
Pittsburgh Steelers
North East High School
Joe Letcavage
Edinboro
Bowling Stars Shine in Local League With High Series
Hank Reekn led with a 630 series and games of 200 and 244 as the Bowling Stars topped rivals. Lamielle chased with 622, while Hotchkiss, Jensen, Jackman, Oesch, Anderson, Willett and Walsh posted strong scores. Regional results also noted with Hopes edge over Davis in Sacramento for a separate matchup.
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Lamielle
Harry Hotchkiss
Lou Jensen
Chuck Jackman
John Oesch
Martinez Diaz Mest Toniank Tap For 10 Round Telecast
Vince Martinez's manager expects his fourth ranked welterweight to KO Miguel Diaz in a 10 round televised bout at the City Auditorium in Miami Beach. Martinez aims for his 22nd straight win as Diaz seeks his ninth consecutive victory. NBC will televise at 10 p.m. EST.
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Peer Ae
Miami Beach
Fla
Vince Martinez
Miguel Diaz
Cl'y
Johnnny Saxton
Bill Daly
Carmen Basilio
Saxton
Martinez
Diaz
Paterson
N. J
Danny Giovaneli
Chico Varona
NBC
Phils Pitchers Show Strong Spring Training Form
Phils pitchers look strong in Clearwater as Robin Roberts eyes a seventh straight 20 win season. Saul Rogovin Herm Wehmeier and Murray Dickson impress, but GM Roy Hamey seeks a solid lefthander to match Cincinnati St. Louis and New York. Montreal 5 Detroit 1 in Stanley Final. Providence 6 Buffalo 6 in Semifinals.
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Phils
Clearwater
Philadelphia Phillies
Robin Roberts
Saul
Rogovin
Herm Wehmeier
Murray Dickson
Roy Hamey
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New York
Sportsmen Plan Pancake Supper for Spring Creek
The Spring Creek Sportsmen's Club sponsors a pancake supper Thursday evening at the West Spring Creek Town Hall inviting public support and attendance.
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Spring Creek
Sportsmen's Club
West Spring Creek
Stars and Oilers Reach Cage Finals in Olympic Playoffs
In Kansas City two teams vie for the Olympic basketball title as the College All-Stars, led by Frank Bucky OConnor, meet the Bartlesville Oilers. The Oilers recovered to defeat Stattle Bakers 72 to 64, keeping their title hopes alive in round-robin play.
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Wee Sone
Kansas City
Bartiesville Oilers
Golig Inn
Frank Bucky O'Connor
Oilers
Stattle Bakers
All-Sairy Rallies to Beat Armed Forces 82 74 in Seattle
All-Sairy edged the Armed Forces 82 to 74 in Seattle with a second half surge after trailing by five points. The win advances the playoff scene as Seattle Bakers face the Armed Forces in tonight’s key game. The Olympic squad selection hinges on the outcome with a five to seven man team to be chosen by the Olympic Basketball Committee.
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Seattle
All-Sairy
Forma
Joss
Armed Forces
Seattle Bakers
United States
Australia
Balliance
Warriors Take 2 1 Lead In 1947 NBA Playoff Series
The Philadelphia Warriors moved ahead 2 1 in the best of seven series by defeating the Fort Wayne Pistons 100 to 96. Fort Wayne hosts game four as fans weigh the balance of the title bid.
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