Francona Emerges as Orioles Spring Sensation
The Baltimore Orioles discovered a potential bargain in outfielder Francona after a modest start in Grapefruit League play. He posted a .333 average, led the club with seven home runs and 24 RBIs, earning a starting spot as the team grapples with past pricey, underperforming bonus babies. Francona, signed for $5,000 in 1952 by St. Louis Browns, rose to prominence after joining the Baltimore camp.
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Opening Day Stars Spark Roaring MLB Wins
Major league action opened with four top stars shaping wins. Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra led the Yankees in a 10 inning rout of Washington with Mantle belting two long homers and Berra adding a homer a double and two singles. Ted Williams powered the Red Sox to an 8-1 win over Baltimore with two doubles and a single. Stan Musial highlight for the Cardinals who beat the Reds 4-2, delivering a two run homer in the ninth to seal the game.
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Stan Mustal
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Cincinnati
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Busby
Chico Garrasquel
Benators
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Cubs
Orioles lineup hints at Marsh and Adams for second base
Sports notes from the era report Darrel Marsh and Bobby Adams contending for the Baltimore Orioles second base spot as fans note No 2 on the back when facing the Indians in Cleveland. Other items include coaching changes at Haldane Marts Ridgway and Kane Millcreek McDowell, a NYY vs BOS telecast, and Ted Weberaned joining Detroit Tigers as area scout under Cy Williams. Jackie Gannon, former boxer, died in San Jose at age 1.
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Ted Williams Stones Shift With Two Doubles In Sox Win
Ted Williams returned to the lineup and doubled twice and added a single as the Boston Red Sox defeated Baltimore 8-1. The veteran, famed for his left handed power, helped set the pace for a crowded AL pennant race as Boston opened strong. Frank Sullivan allowed eight hits while fanning seven to secure the win.
Boxing Wins and Baseball Recaps From Last Night
In Holyoke Gary Gara da stopped Augie Turiano in a junior welter bout. In Birmingham Randy Turpin stopped Alessandro D Ottavio after six rounds. Baseball notes include Sherm Lollar driving in the winning run for the White Sox, Zernial homering to beat Frank Lary, and a three run blast by Jim Green. Don Newcombe lasted into trouble as the Phillies chased him late.
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Alessandro D'Ottavio
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Tigers
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Alex Kellner
Detroit
Roberta
Roy Campanella
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Jim Greenarnss
Newk
Gram Hammer
Ed Roebuck
Musin
Joe Nuxhall
Vinegar Bend Mincl
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Dile Long
Pirates
Antonelli
Bob Friend
New York
Willie Mays
Burelette
Cubs
Bowling Stars Shine With High Scores In Indies Night
Agnes Valgatsk led last night with three strong games 177 178 201 in bowling. Jo Davielas Lois Huth posted 170, Don Williams hit 201 in men’s play. Joe Smotlek and Les Lenton each carded 200 in other high games.
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Jo Davielas
Lois Huth
Don Williams
Joe Smot
Lek
Les Lenton
Loomis Victor Tops Postseason Bowling at Avalon Alleys
Loomis Victor won the post season handicap singles tournament at Avalon Alleys. Lyle Watrous took second with a 48 pin handicap set. Rob Grelder finished third with Roskowski and Al Baresi following. Roskow sk fired 235 with handicap and Baresi 210 without. The alley manager announced the season finale and summer closure.
Hornets GM May Shift To Bears Offer
Aldge Bastien Pitts burgh Hornets business manager says he is considering a Bears offer from John Sollenberger while the Hornets face potential relocation if The Gardens arena is demolished. A lease deal with owner John Harris could save the home for the team.
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Baz) Bastien
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Softball League Meeting Set at City High School
Recreation Director Low Hanna announced an evening meeting in Room 50 at Corry Area High School to organize a City Softball League. All interested residents, sponsors, and players urged to attend. Houston Texas Isaac Logart, 147, Cuba, defeated Kid Conscrip, 140, Mexico City, 10.
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Corry Aree High School
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Tex
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Cuba
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Mexico
City
Boyd and Mims to Clash in Chicago Stadium Bout
Bobby Boyd, 38-6-2, ranked No 2 middleweight, meets Holly Mims in Chicago for a televised 10 pm EST ABC bout. Boyd seeks another win to stay on course for an early title shot, riding a nine fight streak and notable KO total. Mims, 26, from Washington DC, offered as a spoiler with strong counterpunching and a sharp right, feared to trouble Boyd.
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Alabama Athletes Strike Over Dorm Rules
About 100 University of Alabama athletes left the athletic dormitory last night in a protest for stricter rules and better treatment. Dan Coyle, ex football end, led a committee that pressed athletic director Hank Crisp to change policies. Coyle and others complained of late curfews and controls, saying players must inform officials when they return home and obtain signed slips to travel.
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Hank Crisp
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Tke Childre
Puta
Arourd
Wales
Rod and Gun Club Meeting Highlights Junior Awards
The Corry Rod and Gun Club held a ceremony honoring junior members in the NRA backed program. William Flick presented sharpshooting medals to Craig Parkhurst and Robert Davis. marksman medals to James Barker Arthur Perkins Mike Blair and Mike McLaughlin. and pro marksmanship merit certificates to Pat Rynd Gerry Langhurst Terry Stroup Robert Taylor Tom Flowers and John Butters. Elmer Simpson spoke on gun safety and demonstrated shell loading as 138 youths were enrolled. An outdoor skeet shoot is planned at Columbus with all interested invited. Simpson will discuss woodchuck hunting on WOTR at 6 30 pm.
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Elmer Simpson
William Flick
Clu
Robert Wanksalvo
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WOTR
Postponed golf match alters Erie area schedule
Beavers coach announced opening match postponed due to inclement weather. Cambridge Springs at Edinboro pushed to May 1. Erie-Crawford League action begins Monday with Girard on Lake Shore course in Erie while candidates for the Orange and Black squad complete qualifying rounds. Last season the team won 12 straight games.
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Edinboro
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Lake Shore
Erie
Pfelffer and Misson Qualify for PIAA Onis at Penn State
Jack Pfelffer and Bob Misson, members of the team, qualified for the PIAA Onis event at Penn State University, advancing to a state level competition.
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Jack Pfelffer
Bob Misson
Penn State University
Maryland Racing Shifts To Laurel For Spring Season
Maryland racing moves to Laurel for the second phase of the 1998 spring season after Bowie closes a 33 day meet with a total mutual handle of 39.38 million dollars. Daily average about 980 thousand, down from last spring’s 93.68 million total and 1.02 million per day. In other notes, Willie Pep defeats Jackie Blair in Hartford boxing action.
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