Pirates chase comeback season with Klu as power hope
In spring drills Pirates coach expectations rise as slugger Klu savors return from rehab with strong early mark and home runs. GM Joe Brown had called prior trade for Blu a calculated list and now belief grows that Klu could anchor lineup, similar to past Cincinnati power.
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Kluszewski Trains Solo For Pirates Comeback Run
Fort Myers drills last month showed Ted Kluszewski training on his own under Manager Murtaugh approval as Pirates plan for 100 plus games. Observers compare his return to DiMaggio's 1949 comeback, with Kluszewski’s pace and a special corset aiding his play. Team faces final decision on how much he can help in 1958.
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Pirates Open 1958 At Forbes Field With Kluszewski Debut
Opening Day at Forbes Field features the arrival of Kluszewski as the outstanding event. The Pirates host three games with the Reds and two with Milwaukee after the Braves series. Ronnie Kline will start Friday, following a 3-2 win over the Giants last season. Bob Friend is set to pitch Milwaukee opener against Lew Burdette, who owns a 14-2 lifetime record against Pittsburgh. The home stand includes a rest day before the Braves, with Vern Law slated for game two. Notable fans M C Hohmann and E H Riesmeyer will attend their 70th Pittsburgh opener.
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MSU and Illinois Tie for NCAA Gym Crown
MSU and Illinois share the NCAA gymnastics team title with 79 points apiece after the final Saturday night meet. Defending champion Penn State finished third with 72.5 points, while Michigan State had placed fifth with 90.5 and Town was fourth with 465 points.
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Upset Victory Highlights Masters Final
In Jacksonville a surprising win by Ayala of Chile defeated top seed Mervyn Foose of Australia with scores 8-3 1-6 4-2 6-2 1-2. In St. Louis, the Hawks defeated the Celtics for an NBA title, 4-2, securing the championship.
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Play Ball Tomorrow as Major League Opens Nationwide
Opening day across the majors features the National League as Milwaukee hosts Pittsburgh and the Dodgers visit the Giants. The American League showcases New York at Boston and Detroit at Chicago, with key pitchers Larsen, Bunning, and Garver on display while rookies eye season bids and recalls of past clashes color the schedule.
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Little Fellows Make Big Time In Fight Purses
Boxing action and purses dominate headlines as Pascual Perez defends his world title in Caracas versus Ramon Arias with a $40,000 guarantee. The piece notes historic payouts for Halim, Bassey, and others, plus Sugar Ray Robinson and Rocky Graziano coaching odds.
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Goalby Upsets Snead To Win At Greensboro
Bob Goalby, a 27-year-old former Darien golf pro, shot a 66 in the final round to overcome Sam Snead and win the Greater Greensboro golf championship. Goalby finished 72 holes at 275, two strokes ahead of Snead and a host of contenders including Don Finsterwald, Art Wallon, Tony Lema, and Don January. Snead led after 54 holes but could not maintain the pace as Goalby seized the title in his second year on tour.
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Ike Launches 1958 Baseball Season At Washington
Ike Eisenhower makes his sixth presidential first pitch at Griffith Stadium to start the 1958 season as the Washington Senators meet the Boston Red Sox before about 28,000 fans. Pedro Ramos faces Frank Sullivan with Williams doubtful due to an ankle injury and Ted Williams possible in the lineup.
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Haney Sees Second Pennant For Braves
Braves manager Fred Haney predicted Milwaukee will win the National League pennant again but cautioned against a runaway. Players echoed the sentiment with Joe Adcock claiming a victory margin of at least 12 games. Haney noted the league is stronger and the race likely to stay tight until September.
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Corry Bowlers Edge Union City 2560 2468 In Bowl-Aire
Corry bowlers toppled Union City All Stars 2560 to 2468 at Bowl-Aire alleys in a team match led by Paul Sheldon and Dick Smith. Willett posted a 220 game, Russell and Smith added strong series, Corry overcoming an early deficit to win the final game 868 623.
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Titusville Rockets Loaded for Section 11 Triple Crown Bid
Titusville high school eyes a bold 1958 track dream built on a wealth of returning lettermen led by Olsen and Allan. Coach Bus Shaner and Chal Port shape a 74-strong squad with hopes of a league title, a section crown, and a strong district showing as road meets open April 18 at Rocky Grove and continue through May 17 at Meadville.
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Pirates scout Eisenhower aids signing prospect Bruce Jr
President Eisenhower helped draw attention to Preston Bruce Jr., 21, son of a White House doorman, who got a tryout at the Pirates Jacksonville Beach minor league camp and was assigned to Lincoln in the Class A Western League. The Pirates also note Ted Kluszewski has a partial slipped disc, while Whammy Douglas and Don Williams moved to minor league teams as the club trimmed its roster.
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Greensbo ro Golf Victory By Bob Goalby In Greens Open
Greensboro报道 Goalby captures his first major victory by two shots at the Greater Greensboro Open with a 7 under par total 275. In New York Martins Bullah wins the Experimental Handicap at Jamaica for 27 250 dollars after a late rally from near the rear.
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Beaver Valley Wins Deaf Title in A A A Deat Championship
Beaver Valley Pennsylvania clinched the American Athletics Association of the Deaf basketball title by defeating Washington DC 65 to 51. Joe Jenerski scored 21 points as Beaver Valley broke away in the second period, leading 29 to 18 at halftime.
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Defending champion Ed Undergraft advances in west judges match
In Delray Beach Florida Ed Undergraft Tussard Art rallied from a shaky start to defeat James Jackson Kirkwood Missouri 1 up in the first round of a Western Amateur event.
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