Olson Faces Maxim in San Francisco 10 Round Boxing Match
Carl Bobo Olson returns to Wednesday night boxing in San Francisco against Joey Maxim in a 10 rounder. Olson seeks to defeat Maxim to push toward the 175 pound title held by Archie Moore, while Maxim, 33, carries a late round challenge with a 10 pound weight edge. Our pick favors Olson due to crowding tactics and punching power.
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Carl “Bobo” Olson
Joey Maxim
San Francisco
Olson
Ray Robinson
Maxim
Sugar Boy
Archie Moore
Cleveland
Bobo
Lopez Signs Hank Greenberg to 1956 Manager Contract
Cleveland general manager Al Lopez extended his contract through 1956 keeping his annual pay near 40 000. Lopez, in his eighth season as manager, has led the Indians to top finishes and has never finished worse than second during his tenure with Cleveland. He began his managing career with Indianapolis before four years in Cleveland.
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Lopez
Hank Greenberg
Senor
al Lopes
Cleveland
Tribe
Lopes i
Akipper
Indianapolis
Corry sports notes mix visitors and openers
Merrill Lillie reports weekend visitors from England Scotland and Germany at the Corry Fish Hatchery. The local golf course should open early thanks to good weather, Pro Charley Shuss starts duties, and clubhouse facilities near. Corry Area High track opens 1956 season next week with Warren and Villentri meets on Dragons path. Ripley visits April 28 for first baseball game as 2% candidates seek spots on Clymer High team. Johnny Bucks joins Yankees pitching staff at 21. Game Commission righthanders assist in trout season law enforcement. Joe Bedenk weighs Penn State series as Card Hetrick plans to leave Ware?
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Merrill Lillie
Corry
England
Scotland
Germany
Charley Shuss
Corry Area High
Beavers
Warren Wid
New York Yankees
Casey Stengel
Game Commission
Fish Commission
eTheir Main
Joe Bedenk
Penn State University
Glaviano Ottaway Appointed Ajax Teener League Managers
Joe Giugiano and Merle Ottaway were named managers of the Ajax Teener League team at Gor ry Area High School. Tryouts for the Teener and Little Leagues are delayed from Saturday to Monday while playing fields are prepared. A work bee is set for Olln Brooken Field Saturday morning with all fathers asked to bring rakes shovels and wheelbarrows.
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Joe Giugiano
Merle Ottaway
Ajax Twain
Gorry
Senators and Cubs Win Openers in Major Leagues
Washington’s Senators beat Baltimore 12 to 5 as Charlie Dressen starts in new league and town with early success. Cubs down Reds 7 to 5 in Chicago. Baker and Chut homer as Bluszewski hits for Cincinnati. Opening day across leagues sees Detroit at Kansas City and several title contenders ready to defend crowns.
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Charlie Dressen
Brooklyn Dodgers
Washington
Senators
Baltimore
Chicago
Redlegs
Cub
Cubs
Cincinnati
Gene Baker
Harry Chut
Ted Bluszewski
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Bob Porterfield
Orioles
Porterfield
New York Yankees
Kansas City
Municipal Stadium
Detroit
Alex Kellner
Tigers
Ned Garger
Cleveland
Indians
Chicago White Sox
Bob Lemon
Willy
Virgil ‘Trucks
Lefty Whitey Ford
Maury McDermott
Boston Red Sox
Joe Coleman
Frank Sullivan
Red Sox
New York
Giants
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Robin Roberts
Stright
Phils
Johnny Antonelli
Warren Spahn
Braves
Gerry Staley
Brooka Lawrence
Pout Minner
Carl Erskine
Max Sur- Kont
Pirates
Baseball standings and schedule snapshot
Major league standings show win loss and pacing across leagues with daily results. Today’s schedule lists Washington at New York, Boston at Baltimore, Chicago at Cleveland, Detroit at Kansas City, while yesterday’s scores highlight Washington 12 Baltimore 5 and Chicago 5 Cincinnati 1.
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Washington
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
National League
Chicago New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburch
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Arcaro Begins 20 Day Track Suspension
Eddie Arcaro starts a 20 day sentence for two racing rule infractions and plans to ride Nashua in the Kentucky Derby May 7. He says he must be in condition to handle horses and will serve Jamaica’s 10 day suspension first, then Bowie duties begin, with riding again possible May 4.
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Associated Free New York
Eddie Arcaro
Nashua
Eddie Afer
Bowie
Maryland
Jamaica
Eddie
Bowle
Evening league bowling action records and scores
In just evening action MicCloskey led with 202 and 212. Pete Russell Jr 218 Shorty Coan 214 Paul Morgay 214 Clair Bisbee 214 Bob Morton 200 Ed Barr 200 Eng land Harvey 210 Chuck Williams 203 and Rocky Mountain 202 also hit 200s. In Providence Bob Bolton 160 stopped Curtis Moore 161 in Newark, N J.
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MicCloskey
Pete Russell Jr
Shorty Coan
Paul Morgay
Clair Bisbee
Bob Morton
Ed Barr
Enland Harvey
Chuck Williams
Rocky Mountain
Kansas City Opener Sets Stage For A's Detroit Game
Kansas City hosts the opening game as the Athletics face Detroit at Municipal Stadium with Connie Mack handing to former President Harry Truman for opening day. Lol Boudreau guides the A’s while Mex Keller starts, and Ned Garver leads the Tigers seeking to climb from 1058 standings.
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Kansas City
Athletics
Detroit
Municipal Stadium
Connie Mack
Harry Truman
Mack
A’s
Philadelphia
Fang
Lol Boudreau
Boston
Eddie Joost
Mex Keller
Bucky Harris
Detroit ‘Tigers
Ned Garver
Ezzard Charles Stops Verno Esco in Canada Bout
Edmonton reports a boxing match where Ezzard Charles, weighing 196 pounds, defeats Vern Escoe of Canada by stoppage in the 3rd round. Charles improves his record as Escoe succumbs to the halted bout.
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Edmonton
Ezzard Charles
Cincinnati
Vern Escoe
Canada
Lowrey Wins Majority Over Pete Adams in Telecast Bout
Pat Lowry, 25, ex-Marine from Toledo, edged Pete Adams in a 10 round telecast, winning on points 7-5 per judges. AP had Lowry ahead 5-4-1. Adams carried a three pound weight disadvantage at 152 1/2 to 149. Referee and judges had mixed tallies. Giovanelli also won, defeating Chris Christensen by one-sided 10-round decision, extending his unbeaten streak to five.
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Associated Press
New York
Pat Lowry
Léday
Pete
Inger
Petey
Barney Felix
Pat
Joe Agnello
Lowry
Harold Barnes
Adams
Newark
NL d
Danny Glovanell
Brooklyn
Chris Christensen
Eastern Parkway Arena
Giovanelli
Senators pound Orioles to 12 5 as Porterfield dominates
Washington pitcher Bob Porterfield allowed six hits in a 12-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Chicago’s Harry Chitl drove in three with a homer and a double as the Cubs edged the Reds 7-5. In Indiana, the Amelgh family faced a house fire blamed on a defective furnace. they decided to keep their stray pup Tippy in the home.
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Bob Porterfield
Washington Senators
Senators
Baltimore Orioles
Harry Chitl
Chicago
Cubs
Cincinnati Redlegs
Oath Bend
Ind
James Amelgh
Tippy
Amelghs
Brundage Warns Melbourne on 1956 Games Readiness
Avery Brundage, IOC president, warned Australia that Melbourne could lose the 1956 Olympic Games if not ready in time. He said he carried a cable from a city asking to take over and mentioned requests from others, though he would not identify them. Philadelphia officials urged Melbourne to proceed, stating the city still wants the Games.
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Australia
Brundage
Associated Press
Canberra
Avery Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Melbourne
Philadelphia
John B. Kelly Sr
Arthur C. Kaufmann
Allie Reynolds Sues Philadelphia Transit for 235000
Former Yankees star Allie Reynolds sues the Philadelphia Transportation Co. for 235,250 dollars claiming severe painful permanent injuries from a charter bus collision under an elevated trestle on July 7, 1953. Reynolds says the crash contributed to his retirement due to a recurring back ailment.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Transportation Co
Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
Reynolds
PTC
Paulson Jr Tops VFW Singles With 1729 In Bowling Meet
The first group finished their VFW singles block as Harry Paulson Jr led with 1729, ahead of Frank Hajec by four. Paulson totaled 192 172 165 212 199 169 153 plus 320 handicap, while Hajec added 288. Other scores include B Clark 1686 and G Beardsley 1915. Clark’s 245 is the high game to date, with Jackson at 280 in second.
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VFW
Harry Paulson Jr
Frank Hajec
Paul
Hajec
Clark
T, Wickwire
D. Mountain
M. Balog
J. Pragar
T. Stee
B. Jackson
G. Beardsley
L. Watrous
Jackson
Townas Pin Gpillers
Trout Season Opens Despite Dry Conditions
Harrisburg reports the 185 trout season will open Friday at 5 a.m. and run to July 31 amid very dry conditions in state woodlands. Forest and Waters Secretary Maurice Goddard warns fishermen and campers to exercise caution to prevent forest fires after a spate of brush and debris fires caused by campers in suburban areas.
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Opem
Harrisburg
Woodlands
Foreste and Waters Department
Maurice Goddard
Forests and Waters
Pridsy
Goddard
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