Pirates new manager Meyer faces early exhibition test
Pittsburgh Pirates select veteran minor league star Meyer to guide a reshaped roster with Brooklyn ties. He plans to fix pitching and infield, add four pitchers for exhibition games, and evaluate key players like Gustine, Rojek, Stevens, Basgall, Murtaugh, and outfielders while preparing for Parker and Fox title bout notes.
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Eddie Stevens
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Moby Basgall
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Ralph Kinet
Whily Westlake
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Max West
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Clyde Julz
Ed Fitzgerald
Leroy Jarvis
Vinnie Smith
Major loop ball players unsigned as camps open
At least 28 players across 16 major league clubs remain unsigned on the second day of spring training. Notables include Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals and Harry Walker of the Philadelphia Phillies. Dodgers and Phillies signings boost progress as teams begin workouts. injuries surface with Joe Page of the Yankees possibly breaking a finger.
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McKeesport Claims Narrow Class A Quarterfinal Win
In WPIAL action McKeesport edged to a 3 point win over Charleroi 40 to 3 in Class A quarterfinals. In Class B first round Irwin defeated Saltsburg 94 67, Freeport beat Oakmont 60 41, and Robinson Township 24 23 over East Washington.
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National League Bowling Race Now Three Team Fight
The National Bowling League standings show a three team battle among Wilcox Grocers Superior Cleaners and Rogers Steel. Bowl-Aire upset Wilcox two games while Turner's beat Corry Water and Rogers won two from the Vets. Vern Group led Bowl-Aire with 195 198 156 and Laur ie Baker added 605 for the Cleaners.
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Vets Triumph Over North East in County League Clash
The Gerry Vets stay atop the eastern division with a 66 56 win over North East at Grapepickers’ hardwood. Chuck Williams scores 26, Red Taylor adds 19 as VFW lead 19-10 early and hold off a late threat in the fourth. Tonight they meet Erie Peck Realty in an 8 30 p m tilt at the Junior High with a VFW Youth program prelim.
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Pennsylvania State Women's Bowling Championship Opens March 13
Harrisburg Hollidaysburg Reading and Philadelphia bowlers will start the 10th annual state championship in Philadelphia on March 13 with singles and doubles events. A total of 84 Class A 226 Class B and 108 Class C teams compete, with 10,104 dollars in Class A prizes and 207 363 in Class C total. Separate boxing results appear for New York Brooklyn and Pittsburgh bouts with multiple upsets and disqualifications.
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Major League Camp Doings
West Palm Beach reports Ferris Vain advised to report by March 26 after surgery. Clearwater notes Phil Mesconap missing with Harry Walker and Howie Schiller reporting late. Hollywood covers Billy Meyer debut banning poker and setting curfew. College results list Notre Dame NYU 59 4 59. Lehigh 93 Waynesburg 67. Sampson 62 Buffalo 0.
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Rockets Trim Titusville Five on Junior High Hardwood
The Titusville five fell 41 to 46 as Corry Rockets used a strong start to outpace the Rockets. Patsy Motte Fred Jackson and Dick Geertson starred with 20 and 18 points, while Spence added 19 in a hard fought junior high matchup.
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Keath Sets Keystone State Scoring Mark In Cage
Elizabethtown guard Frankie Keath erupts for 59 points to cap a season in which he averaged 22.8 and set a Keystone scoring record with 538 points. LaSalle’s Larry Foust trails with 356, while St Joseph’s George Senesky and Temple’s Nelson Bobb rank behind with 321 and 290 respectively.
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Notre Dame Five Tops NYU in Madison Square Garden
Notre Dame defeated NYU 64-59 behind a relentless attack led by Kevin O'Shea as the Fighting Irish halted NYU's bid for an unbeaten season. The crowd of 18 000 watched a high intensity college basketball clash at Madison Square Garden.
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