Smitty Sparks Tribe Start With Two Wins
Indian outfielder Smitty, nicknamed for mates, homered and singled in the opener against Chicago and added a second round clout plus three more singles in the Detroit victory. He went six for nine, driving or scoring six of ten runs as Manager Al Lopez shifted to earlier swings to counter opponents.
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Turley and Score Shine in Spring Starts for Yankees and Indians
Turley made his Yankee debut against the Red Sox, fanning 10 with only two walks and a strong control showing after a winter trade. Score, moving to Cleveland, started shaky but recovered, allowing seven hits with seven strikeouts, pitching out of jams against Detroit.
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Softball League Seeks Players And Sponsors
John Boland president of the City Softball League asks players who have not been contacted and want to join a team to leave their names at Wickwire's Sport Shop. The league also seeks sponsors. Erie WICU TV will air tomorrow's gate between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox as part of a season of Indian games. The State Game Commission notes a sharp rise in rabid foxes. Health data show a 25 percent increase in rabies cases in three months versus all of 1964, mostly in Delaware and Montgomery counties. Elston Howard has made the grade with the New York Yankees, but three teams Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Philadelphia Phillies have yet to trial a Negro prospect.
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Boston Red Sox
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Area farmer runs live bait ponds for local fishermen
A Kimball Hills road resident operates live bait ponds to serve area anglers this spring. He plans abundant minnows and muskellings for anglers as ponds remain scarce in the region and licenses are noted, with fishing activity noted nearby.
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Gohres
Dodgers Sting Giants With Third Straight Loss
Brooklyn’s Dodgers swept the New York Giants in a Polo Grounds rout as Carl Furillo hit his fourth homer in three games and Duke Snider added a long drive. The win pulled Brooklyn into a first place tie with Chicago, while Cleveland beat Detroit 7-3 and New York topped Boston 6-4 with Bob Turley striking out 10. The Giants were unable to capitalize and Slater’s club now faces an early-season slide.
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Today’s Major League Baseball Schedule and Results
Cleveland visits Chicago while Kansas City plays Detroit and New York hosts Washington at night. Baltimore meets Boston as yesterday’s results show Cleveland 7 Detroit 3 and Brooklyn 6 New York 3. Tomorrow’s slate includes Cleveland at Chicago and New York at Washington with two games in Boston.
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Bowling notes power from Avila and Rosen in win
Baseball recap highlights Bobby Avila driving in three runs with a single double and triple for the AL bat champion. Al Rosen adds three RBIs with a double and two sacrificed sacrifices. The piece credits Lemon, Mike Garetu and the staff with backing from Avila and Rosen.
Mims Earns Unanimous Victory In Philadelphia Scrap
In a dull 10 round middleweight bout in Philadelphia Holly Mims defeated Bobby Jones by unanimous decision. Referee Zack Clayton and State athletic Commissioner Al Klein failed to spark action as Mims landed mild rallies and a sharp left jab to secure the win on all three judges cards and AP tally.
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Billy Graham Retires After 14 Years in Ring
New York boxer Billy Graham retires after 126 pro bouts and 14 years in the ring. The 32-year-old welterweight, who once challenged Kid Gavilan, quits after four straight defeats including losses to Chico Vejar, saying he has not got it any more.
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Yankees' Noren Placed Under Indefinite Suspension
Boston report says New York Yankees outfielder Irv Noren was placed under indefinite suspension today by American League President Will Harridge after clashing with umpire Bill McKinley. Noren was ejected in the seventh inning at Fenway Park following a disputed home plate call that led to his charge toward the umpire after attempting to score from second on Gerry Coleman's single.
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New York Yankees
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Yankees Ton Up Win as Turley Shuts Boston
Yesterday's stars include Bob Turley who struck out 10 and walked two in beating the Red Sox 6-4 in his first Yankee start. Car Furillo homered twice for the Dodgers, running his season total to four homers and eight RBIs after a 6-3 win over the New York Giants.
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Boston
Yankee
Car Furillo
Dodgers
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Cory Rod and Gun Club lose to Grape City rifles
In a Northwestern League match Cory B gunners were defeated by Grape City range 1150 to 118. Milscarels and J Abata led the winners with 238 and 246. Bill Durhan led Cory with 235. Clauss A sharpshooters finished season second behind Conneaut gunners.
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Furgol And Wall Lead Greensboro Open After First Round
Ed Furgol of St. Louis and Art Wall Jr. of Pocono Manor Pa. shared the lead entering the Greensboro Open second round after opening 66s. One shot back is Jerry Barber of Los Angeles with many high money finishes. Seventeen others tied or near par as 60 pros and 10 amateurs prepare for the 36 hole finale.
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Boston Doge Seeks 10th Straight Win Today
Bowie Md. The undefeated 3 year old Boston Doge races in the Governor's Gold Cup with as the Kentucky Derby in view. Paul and Frank Andolino, once truck horse hirers, aim to see their colt extend his streak to ten straight wins in the $34,800 Governor's Gold Cup field of eight rivals.
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Boston Doge to run three quarters in Gold Cup race
Boston Doge will contest a three quarter mile in the Gold Cup versus a mile and a quarter derby. He receives a weight assignment of 124 pounds to Test his form with jockey Eric Guerin aboard, one of two weights beneath derby standards.
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