Preseason outlook for Little League growth and World Series schedule
Peter J. McGovern reports near national reach for Little League Baseball with about 500 000 players in over 4 000 leagues across 48 states and at military bases. The 1955 season will feature more leagues and rules for player safety as Williamsport prepares for the World Series starting Tuesday and culminating Friday August 20.
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Peter J. McGovern
Little League Baseball, Inc
United States
McGovern
North Dakota
Egelh Williamsport
Bedford Teen Mills Tosses Two No Hitters in Start Pair
17 year old Al Mills of Everett Southern High School pitched two no hit games in his first two starts this spring. He blanked Woodbury 15 0 and beat Bedford 3 0 while striking out 25. Scouts will watch his progression toward a possible major league contract.
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Bedford
al Mills
Everett Southern High School
Woodbury
Mills
High Sheel
Johnny Antonelli
Curt Simmons
Herb
Orioles blanked by Yankees as Marah makes first full game
Freddie Marah played his first complete game of the season for Baltimore at second base, collecting one hit in three trips as the Orioles were shut out by the New York Yankees. Manager Paul Richards released Vern Stephens and sent Don Leppert to fill second base.
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Freddie Marah
Baltimore Orioles
New York Yankees
Cory
Tne
Fred
Paul Richards
Vern Stephens
Don Leppert
Charleston
American Association
Donald Bigelow Jr
Spartansburg
Clear Lake
Sowtemburg
Jack Berger
Pittsburgh Pirates
Berger
Brunswick, Ga
James J. Long
Bob Keegan
China White Sox
Pittsburgh Piraten
Buccos
Vic Raschi Placed On Waiver By St Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals placed 36 year old right hander Vic Raschi on waivers in a move aimed at granting him unconditional release. Raschi has battled back troubles but is reported to feel physically sound and intends to wait out the waiver period before potential return home.
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Vic Raschi
Associated Prompt
Louie
Beavers Open Track Season with Third at Warren Meet
Corry Area High School Beavers place third in a triangular opener at Warren against Dragons and Youngsville. Walt Waite leads with eight events including 440 and 2nd in 60? dash. Youngsville second. Corry third overall with multiple top finishes across sprints, jumps, and throws.
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Corry
Warren
Beavers
Dragons
Youngsville
Vic Crage
Walt Waite
Garry
John Maloney
Mahaffey
Wolfe C
Greco
Maner
Koebley
Brutterlay
Sherwood
Nelson
Montak
Austin
Mitchell
French
Miller
Wolfe
Bulback
Yj Hoffman
Bulbackt
Trussler
Simmones
Jordin
Follett
Bailey
Kramer
Homan
Lateen
Maloney
Foley
McChesney
Fleming
Homan W, Maloney
Scott C
Cragg nets 221 as League bowling leads
Tom Cragg rolled a 221 high game in last evening's League bowling. Kip An derell posted 204, Lyle Watrous 201, Carl Peterson 210, Lynford Chane 208, and Dick Morton 202 in a strong showing.
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Tom Cragg
Gamie
Kip Anderell
Lyle Watrous
Carl Peterson
Lynford Chane
Dick Morton
Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
Major League scores and standings listed for the American and National Leagues. Teams like Boston New York Cleveland Chicago Detroit and Baltimore appear with upcoming games and recent results.
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Boston
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Baltimore
Kansas City
Brennan Rebuilds Notre Dame Grid For Spring Drills
South Bend reports Coach Terry Brennan plans 16 spring practices to shape a rebuilding Notre Dame squad after a 9-1 last season. Graduation sẽ thin the line with Varrichione Szymanski Lee Palumbo Shannon Matz leaving. Freshmen Dick Wilkins Dick Duncan and Dick Prendergast are highly touted and may crack the first team.
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Brennan
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Terry Brennan
Commpath
Patna
Frank Varrichione
Dick Szymanski
Jack Lee
Sant Palumbo
Dan Shannon
Paul Matz
Ralph Guglielmi
Joe Heap
Thee
Dick Wilkins
Duncan
Okla
AL Francis
San Jose
Calif
Dick Prender
Chicago
Mt. Carmel High
A's Rally Past Cleveland 8-7 on Four Hits by Vic Power
Vic Power and Jelics combined for four hits in five trips including a two run triple as the Athletics overhauled Cleveland 8 to 7 in a five run inning. Gene Conley scattered seven singles and a double over nine innings to beat Bob Rush and the Cubs 8 to 8.
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Vic Power
Ath- Jelics
A's
Cleveland
Gene Conley
Braves
Bob Rush
Chicago Cubs
Duc
Brooklyn Dodgers Stretch Win Streak to Ten in Hard-Fought Night
Brooklyn fans watched the Dodgers push their streak to ten with a 7 to 8 victory over Philadelphia as part of a pennant race narrative. The win widened their lead in the NL, while Kansas City toppled Cleveland 8 to 7 in the AL.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphils
New York
Pittsburgh Ina
Brooks
Phils
Giants
Pirates
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Chicago
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
St. Lois Browns
Tex Carleton
Bucky Walters
Corry Rod Gun Club Plants 1000 Pine Trees
The Corry Rod and Kin Club completed planting 1000 trees at the sportsmen grounds on Golvmus Lottsville road. 500 scotch pine and red pine seedlings were set. Helpers included Clair Capwell, Arthur Knapp, William Flick, John Test, Erwin MacDonald, Arthur Cochran, and Lyle Watrous. Capwell’s planter aided the effort. Chicago notes Dick Carr outpointed Frank Smith.
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Corry
Jap Runner Wins Boston Marathon in Record Time
Hideo Hamamura of Yamaguichi, government clerk, wins the Boston AA marathon in 2:18:22, the second fastest ever for the distance, signaling Japan as a rising force in distance running. Hamamura defeats rivals including Yoshitaka Uehikawa and Sadaaki Tanabe, while Finland's Reino Leino places second in 2:19:23 and Nick Costes of Natick finishes third with 2:19:57.
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Boston
Hideo Hamamura
England
Jim Peters
London
Czechoslovakia
Emil Zatopek
BAA
Nippon
Yoshitaka Uehikawa
Sadaaki Tanabe
Hamamura
Shigeki Tanaki
Hiroshima
Finland
bin! Pullekinen
Nick Costes
Natick
Mass
Junior Gilliam Sparkles for Dodgers in Big Week
New York report notes Junior Gilliam’s steady hitting and speed for the Dodgers. He broke Bob Purkey’s bid for a perfect game with a leadoff single in the seventh at Pittsburgh, opened a five run inning with a triple, and made a sparkling double play against the Giants. Gilliam leads off hitters with strong batting average through Monday.
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New York
Junior Gilliam
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Phillies
Gilliam
Bob ‘Purkey
Pittsburgh
Dodgers
Philies
New York Giants
Pirates option three pitchers on 24 hour recall
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned three young pitchers on 24 hour recall. Jake Thies was sent to Columbus of the International League. Bull Bell and Dick Hall were sent to Lincoln, Nebraska, of the Western League.
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Firates
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jake Thies
Columbus
Bull Bell
Dick Hall
Lincoln
Nebr
Montreal Beats Richmond 2 1 in IL Action
International League notes Montreal defeated Richmond 2 to 1 while Havans edged Buffalo 4 to 2. Only gates listed as scheduled.
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Montreal
Richmond
Havans
Buffalo
Zulueta to Challenge Carter Tonight in Title Bid
Cuban lightweight contender Zulueta, 26, meets Jimny Carter in a 10 round title bid after recent disputed decisions. Promoter Goldie Ahearn says a win or strong showing could earn another Carter title shot. Training wrap up before the bout as Vice President Nix- is noted.
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Inst
Nix
Nixon and Zulueta Fight Broadcast by CBS-TV
Nixon bats in Spanish with Zulueta and English with Carter. Zulueta holds 5 wins 22 losses 10 draws with recent form two losses and one draw. Carter has 69 wins 19 losses 9 draws, a twice-lost champion who regained title. CBS-TV will air the nationally telecast at 10 p.m. EST.
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Nixon
Zulueta
Englist
Witis Carter
Carter
Cbs-Tv
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