Cubs Weigh Many Outfield Choices As Spring Drills Begin
The Chicago Cubs seek regular outfield posts with a large group including Henk Sauer Monte Irvin Walt Moryn and Gale Wade along with Jim King Sally Drake Bob Speake and Ted Tappe. Spring training tightens as managers eye health and performance before the April 17 opener while Cubs beat the Giants 5-2 with Don Eaddy homering and strong pitching from Jones Kaiser Briges.
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College basketball results from NAIA and scholastic games
In NAIA second round action Gustavus Adolphus defeated San Diego State 69 to 60 while Pittsburg State beat Georgia Teachers 172 to 99. Texas Southern edged Rockhurst 64 to 61. McNeese topped Central State 87 to 74. Tennessee A&I won 62 to 61 over Paul Claire. Western Illinois beat Pacific Lutheran 72 to 67. Midwestern Texas 93 defeated Geneva Pa 75. Wheaton beat Austin 74 to 66. Scholastic tournament semifinals saw Kingston over Freeland MMI 79 57. Minersville over Forty Fort 67 64. Foster Township over Freeland St Ann's 64 58. Hockey scores included Buffalo 5 Springfield 3 and Cleveland 6 Hershey 4. Professional basketball results: Minneapolis 100 Fort Wayne 96 and Boston 122 Syracuse 105.
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Hotel Corry and Elchynski Reach City Finals in League Play
Hotel Corry defeated the Black Knights 65 to 44 and Elchynski's beat East End 98 to 52 to advance to the City Basketball League final. Hotel Corry’s Harath Brynt and Frisina led with 17, 16, and 14 points while Shayer scored 21 for the losers. Bichynski's edged East End in the other semifinal, Ted Bichynski and Guy Davis each scoring 14. Next week the title game between Hotel Corry and Bichynski's is set for Wright School boards, with consolation honors decided in the earlier matchup. Richie Ashburn extended his spring hitting streak for the Phillies in Clearwater.
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Saxton Regains Welter Crown in Controversial Victory
Johnny Saxton defeated Carmen Basilio by a unanimous 15 round decision at Chicago Stadium to reclaim the world welterweight title drawing charges of a biased decision from Basilio. Officials showed Saxton ahead, while ringside voters favored Basilio. a rematch was not contracted but seemed possible. Prolific action left Basilio alleging a stolen win as Saxton moved to become champion again.
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Loxton
Dons To Meet UCLA Cagers in NCAA Basketball Openers
NCAA tournament action resumes with San Francisco and UCLA opening the Corvallis doubleheader as major college teams chase the 1955 title. San Francisco owns a 51 game winning streak, UCLA carries 17 wins, SMU and Alabama have 16, Iowa 14, with Alabama boasting an unbeaten streak into next season. The Western quarterfinals also feature SMU vs Houston and Oklahoma City vs Kansas State in Lawrence, while the Eastern bracket has Iowa State and Kentucky, plus Connecticut-Artemis Temple and Dartmouth-Canisius in Philadelphia.
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Farrell and Somerset clash in interdistrict playoff thriller
In the PIAA first round interdistrict matchup Farrell, ranked seventh, fell to Somerset by a final score of 84 to 80. Palmerton edged Allentown in the District 11 final with a 58 point tally.
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WOTR Radio Log Schedule Highlights
WOTR broadcasts begin at 6:45 with sign on at 7:10 for Guy's Morning Show. Programs include evangelistic services with Rev Dick Krueger, Merrill Denee, and Rev Pan Bauer, followed by news, devotions, a Saturday Roberts 3 hour request show, polka party, church services, and local news. Evening blocks feature Tim Jones, Happy Gang, Rev J B Kelly, Fred Nelson's Union, Coke Time with Eddie Fisher, and Iroquois Sports final before sign off.
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Podres Ordered To Report For Induction Monday
World Series pitcher Johnny Podres is ordered to report for selective service induction next Monday after a draft-board action. The Brooklyn Dodgers star, who helped win the championship, reacts from the Vero Beach training camp and plans to spend days with his family before serving.
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Pirates Hurlers Struggle as Yanks Dominate Friend
Fort Myers Fla March Bobby Brogan increases work with Pirates pitching as 18 runs scored in two days. Yankees B team hammered Bob Friend in five innings allowing seven earned runs and seven hits in yesterday's 8 5 defeat.
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Promoter Taylor Faces State Athlete Commission Inquiry
In Philadelphia, promoter Herman Taylor is to present sports and civic leaders as character witnesses at a Newring before the State Athlete Commission. He aims to refute charges that his business and associates include gamblers and criminals. Police report two associates named by the commission as gamblers Cappy Hoffman and William Weisbere. The commission orders Taylor to show cause why his license should not be suspended or revoked.
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Bowling stars shine in last night’s high scoring event
Bob Morton rolled a 239 to lead a list of high scores that included Gus Hder 220 Chuck Skhiner 229 Ed Brigham 298 Basil Lurmielle 237 and Nick Carter 200 among others. The lineup featured multiple 200s and near misses as local bowlers battled for top honors.
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Ed Brigham
Ford Stewart
Chick VanTasset
Frank Dorliance
al Baressi
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