Phillies trade Waitkus to Orioles for cash
Baseball reporting notes the Philadelphia Phillies sold first baseman Eddie Waitkus to the Baltimore Orioles for about $10,000. The move signals the Phils will rely on remaining infielders and emphasize offense as they pursue a pennant. Also discusses Walt Alston's debut as Dodgers manager and potential impact of Don Newcombe, Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, and Roy Campanella on a possible title run.
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Interdistrict high school basketball results and hockey scores
Daily sports roundup lists scholastic basketball first round results including Chester defeating Slatington 63 59 Farrell 4 Berlin 36 Meadville 64 Kane 50 Williamsport 54 Plymouth St District 3 final Chambersburg 59 York 98 Johnstown 61 Lewistown 47 and hockey scores from the National League and NBA playoffs Boston 93 New York Tl Rochester 2 Fort Wayne 74 with other minor notes
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Brooklyn Dodgers extend exhibition win streak to seven
The Brooklyn Dodgers slow start in Florida gave way to a seven game exhibition win streak, five against American League clubs, as they beat the Washington Senators 3-2 behind a third inning lead. Carl Funillo laments back soreness while teams chase improved form ahead of a potential fall meeting with the Yankees.
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Penn State Eyes LaSalle in NCAA Semifinal Clash
Penn State coach Jer Gross leads the Nittany Lions against LaSalle in the NCAA basketball semifinals in Kansas City. The 14 5 regulars have surged, upsetting LSU and Notre Dame to emerge as a tournament team. Gross calls this group his best in five years as scrutiny grows nationwide. LaSalle sits sixth in rankings.
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Spring Training Camp Injuries Setting Record
Baseball spring training opens with a record injury spike as more than two dozen players are hurt. Ted Williams and Hank Bauer headlines injuries, with Harvey Kuenn, Ken Raffensberger, Bill Miller, Alex Grammas, Tom Alston, and others added to the list. An epidemic at St. Petersburg and Tampa leads to multiweek absences.
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Elchynski and Tagm Winners in Cage Tilts
Opening round of City League junior high basketball sees TAGM Electric beat Connie's 47 34 and Elchynski's defeat Bucsink's 51 45 to set up a title tilt. Joe Vanik led TAGM with 16 points, while Fred Jackson topped Connie's with 18. Elchynski's kept a 5 10 point margin largely through the game. Chuck Elehynski and Chuck Fleming each contributed 32 for their teams.
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Favor Johnson Over Andrews in 10-Round Heavyweight Bout
Associated Press reports Harold Johnson of Philadelphia is a 5-2 favorite entering a 10-round heavyweight bout against Chicago’s Paul Andrews at Chicago Stadium. Andrews, 24, from Buffalo, ranked No. 9 among 176-pound contenders for Archie Moore’s crown, makes his Chicago headline debut after five straight prelims wins. Johnson, 25, has 47 victories in 52 pro fights with 22 knockouts and comes from a fighting family. his father fought Jersey Joe Walcott, and Harold once scored a kayo over the former champ.
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Pirates send five players to minor league camp
Fort Pierce Fla The Pittsburgh Pirates sent five players to their minor league training camp at Huntaville Texas They are outfielders Bobby Del Greco and Sam Hill infielders Gene Freese and Al Grunwald and pitcher Ron Necoia Only Grunwald was on the Pirate roster General Manager Bravid Rickey did not reveal to which club he was optioned The New Orleans club of the Southern Association where Grunwald played last season is training at Huntaville
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Leeds Lassies Extend Lead In Ladies A Bowling Standings
In last night’s Ladies A League action Leeds Lassies kept a four game lead by beating Maxine's Beauty Shop while All-Way Electric dropped a match to Thompson's Maple Products. Marian Bulard rolled 190 for high game as Betty Langhurst, Ane Bach, and Anne Royete posted strong scores in other results.
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Meadville Five Easy Victor Over Kane High
Meadville defeated Kane High 64-50 in a state tournament first round. Williamsport Disteleta Independents beat Plymouth 54-41 as Johnstown and Chambersburg won District crowns with tight late escapes. Farrell, Chester, and Meadville advance in the Class A bracket with key regional matchups set for Saturday.
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