Must Change By Opening Day For Wills Shoes
Maury Wills, famed base stealer, must switch from his new style tracklike baseball shoes to conventional cleats by opening day. NL president Warren Giles ordered the change, citing no reasons. Wills, Pirates third baseman, touted the lighter design but agreed to comply amid league oversight.
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Pistol Club Opens Monday Nights and Marksmanship Courses
The gun club on East Washington Street offers Monday pistol shooting for novices aged 18 and up at 8 pm. A separate novice rifle marksmanship course starts Monday evening, April 18, for ages 12 and up, with an approximate $2 cost.
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AL Head Says Soccer No Threat
AL President Joe Cronin dismisses professional soccer as a threat to baseball in the United States. He says soccer fans and baseball fans are separate, schedules won't clash in ballparks, and owners may sign good soccer players if they can play major league baseball. Cronin spoke at a Boston luncheon with reporters.
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Joe Cronin
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Home Cure Instructions for Salted Odorful Preservative
The note describes adding 4 or 5 tablespoons of salt, three ounces of vinegar or cider, and about the same amount of water. The container should be closed loosely and set in the sun for several days. When cured by odor, it may be sealed tightly and refrigerated if permitted, then used as needed.
Orioles Fight to Repeat as Champions in League View
The Orioles appear best poised among clubs to defend their title though the exact outcome remains uncertain. Mickey Mantle earns praise for his hands and first base fit with the Yankees. Cronin avoids picks while noting improved clubs and strong pitching in Washington. Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Louis Morda from Villanova as an offensive guard and linebacker.
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Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
Boston
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Chicago
Detroit
Minesota
California
Cleveland
Washington
Phil Ortega
Pete Richert
Joe Coleman
Cronin
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Louis Morda
Villanova
Amateurs Face Harsh Odds at Masters Opener
In Augusta Deane Beman says amateurs can win the Masters but the heat and early-season timing favor pros. He notes 20-1 odds against any amateur, with only a few capable of contending. The field includes Gary Cowan, Bobby Cole, and Ron Cerrudo as top amateur hopes challenging Nicklaus Palmer and Casper.
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Deane Beman
Bethesda
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Billy Casper
Beman
Oklahoma
Charlie Coe
Ken Venturi
Jack Burke Jr
Gary Cowan
Bobby Cole
South Africa
Yankees Weekend Slide Narrows to Injuries and Losses
The New York Yankees won only one of three weekend games in the Caribbean. Back in Fort Lauderdale, injuries ended Lou Clinton and Charley Smith for up to three weeks, Clinton with a fractured thumb and Smith with a shoulder separation. The club traded for John Kennedy, sent Jack Cullen and others to Los Angeles, and loaned Roy White to Spokane. In games, Washington beat New York 7-2 as Bouton struggled, while the Mets, Braves, Cardinals, and Dodgers also posted wins and notable performances in spring play.
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Rico Carty
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Stargell Delivers Pinch Hit Homer in Exhibition Thriller
In Fort Myers Willie Stargell delivered a pinch hit homer with two outs in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4 2 victory over Kansas City. The comeback followed a 2 2 tie in the eighth. Steve Blass earned the win after tossing the final two frames. Bob Veale pitched seven innings, yielding eight hits and one run, preparing for the Mets opener in New York.
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Banquet Spokesmen At Columbus Event
Spokesmen for a banquet held in Columbus include Ian Mc Smith Carl Loop and Cy Gluyna among listed guests Ed Ellsworth Joe Niedomus Ange Frisina and Lyle Armberger with table numbers 210 218 206 206 202 and 206 respectively.
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Carl Loop
Cy Gluyna
Ed Ellsworth
Joe Niedomus
Ange Frisina
Lyle Armberger
Speakers at Sparta Event Urge Conservation Support
Glenn Bowers executive director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission urged about 175 sportsmen at the 10th annual conservation banquet in Spartansburg to back a bipartisan program to conserve land and water.
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Glenn Bowers
Pennsylvania Game Commission
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Pennsylvania
Gav. Shafer
Bowers
Rudd Dwyer
Crawford Co
Lester Shearer
Northwest Division
Game Commission
Roland T. Putnam
Sparta Conservation Chub
Northwestern Pa Rifle League and Bowl-Aire results mixed
A collage of scores from the Northwestern Pa Rifle League events includes teams such as VFW, Colta Garage, and Meadville Bowl-Aire. Individual tallies feature Kimlin Dry, L. Gifford, J. Davis, Cary Dingfelder, and Me respirations across events. The piece also mentions hockey star Charlie Conacher recovering from surgery and a preseason NFL note on Oakland Raiders vs Chargers.
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Weeks
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al Mort V. Robson
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Meadville
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H. Oldenski
F. Messina
C. Willett
T. Smith
G. Davis
D. Troy
Wednesday Night Volleyball Schedule Matches Set for Tonight
At 7 15 Moose versus Corry Foam and Ajax against Kinley Dolan open play followed by 8 15 Nationwide versus State Farm. At 9 15 winners Moose Foam and Ajax Dolan meet the 9 15 State Farm Nationwide winner and CI-1 for final setup.
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Kinley- Dolan
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Moose- Foam
Ajax-Dolan
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