Jackie Robinson Retires Sparks Giants Bum Feud
New York Jackie Robinson declares retirement as Look magazine plans publish his story. The Brooklyn Dodgers trade him to the New York Giants for Dick Littlefield and $30,000, provoking sharp exchanges with Giants and Dodgers executives over timing and disclosure.
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Sports In Brief From Various Cities
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Two Hockey Teams End Long Losing Streaks in AHL Action
In the American Hockey League two teams snapped lengthy skids. Springfield beat Providence 2-1 in overtime, ending a 23 game drought and their first win over the Reds since 1956-58. Buffalo upset Hershey 4-2 to halt a six game slide as Rochester clinched third with a 4-1 win over Cleveland, aided by Horvath Masnick and Hurst late.
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Rebels Edge North in Senior Bowl Shooting for NFL Round
Washington Redskins coach Joe Kisharich watched the North fall 21 to 7 as Don Bosseler of Miami ripped the line for two touchdowns and 189 rushing yards in 28 carries. Bosseler was named the game's outstanding player as South team stifled North.
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Traynor to Train Buc Infielders
Pirate great Pie Traynor will spend two weeks at spring training with Pittsburgh infielders to polish fielding. He focuses on rookies and Frank Thomas, moved to third last season, as the club strengthens its infield. Traynor also serves as sports director for a Pittsburgh radio station.
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Defending cage champions in Pa post wins
In Pennsylvania scholastic basketball, defending state champions mostly won openings as 11 PIAA regions began play. Notably, Radnor from District 1 lost to Swarthmore, while Farrell and Palmerton, defending 1956 champions, opened with routs. Meadville, Swoyersville, and Kane also secured early district titles, with several teams pushing toward repeat crowns.
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Fish tale ends with woman wading in for bass
Mrs Blanche Puller of Littleton and friends fished at Roanoke Rapids Lake when a large fish slipped away as she reached to land it. She jumped in and scooped the bass in her skirt, earning a one and a half pound catch. The text also notes the U S Golf Association will keep rules unchanged in 1957.
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Steelers Sign 2 Draft Picks and Reed Returns
The Steelers announced signing their No 2 and No 3 draft picks Bill Michaels and Don Owens. Owens reportedly signed with the Montreal Alouettes last week. Lionel Reed, a former Cent State player, received a medical discharge from the Army and will rejoin the team next season.
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Busso Favored In Lightweight Ring Battle Tonight
Johnny Biss, a top lightweight prospect, is a 9-1 favorite to win his eighth straight as he faces Bobby Courchesne in a one round bout at St. Nicholas Arena New York. Courchesne stands 4-6-2 with 18 knockouts. Zora Folley now ranked heavyweight faces New Yorker in a 10 round TV bout in Syracuse. Harold Cupler, a 2 year pro heavyweight, is a 9-5 favorite to beat Bob Baker in Madison Square Garden TV bout. Dave Gorman and father Ed both rode in the Beilhant Park race in 1945. Dave continues racing.
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Brennan Signed For Another Year As Irish Coach
Brennan remains Notre Dame head coach for next year after president Rev Theodore M. Hesburgh announced the renewal. The 28-year-old mentor, who led the Irish through a winless stretch and a 2-7 season, agreed to a three-year verbal deal in 1954 and was reengaged following faculty board consideration.
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Kansas Coach Enviable Among Mentors
Kansas coach Dick Harp, in his freshmen year, eyes a conference title and No. 1 ranking as Wilt Chamberlain dominates the lineup. Kansas, ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, moved to a tenth straight win by defeating Missouri 92-79. Harp, a former KU guard and Allen aide, emphasizes consistent play and maximizing Chamberlain’s impact, while coachs in the Big Seven size up the Stilt’s future impact.
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Pitt Guard Signs With Vancouver in Pro Football Move
Pitt guard Vince Scorsone of the University of Pittsburgh signed to play for Vancouver of the Western Interprovincial Football Union next season. He was the No 4 NFL draft pick by the Washington Redskins. Scorsone said Vancouver offered more money and the Redskins wouldn’t match it.
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Dence Wins Santa Anita San Pasqual Handicap in Arcadia
In Arcadia California Battie Dence paid $2030 to win the $27,700 San Pasqual Handicap at Santa Anita carding a steady pace to fend off Honeys Alibi as the strong late challenge unfolded. In Los Angeles Gardner Dickinson Jr led after four holes with a 208 total in the Los Angeles Golf Open at Rancho Park.
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Kansas and North Carolina Open League Seasons Strong
Kansas and North Carolina set pace as top ranked teams in early league play. Kansas, No. 1, aims for 11th win at Oklahoma while North Carolina hosts William and Mary after an 11-0 start. Other conferences show tight races with Kentucky, UCLA, and Illinois among leaders.
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Dickinson Leads LA Open Golf With Firm One Strokes Edge
Gardner Dickinson, a 29-year-old teacher from Panama, shot 208 after 54 holes to seize a narrow lead in the Los Angeles Open at Rancho Park. Behind him, Art Wall Jr. sits at 209 as a bevy of top players including Cary Middlecoff, Jack Burke Jr., Tommy Armour and others pursue the $25,000 first prize on the 16-267 yard layout.
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Saturday Night's RSQMTS Wee Tones
Holly Wood stage show notes Tiger Al Williams, deka, mapped with others in a local night lineup.
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