Pirates Face Dilemma Over Slugger Dick Stuart
Pittsburgh manager Bragan weighs balancing Dick Stuart's power with his fielding. The 24 year old slugger hit 65 homers for Lincoln’s farm club last season and has five homers so far in the grapefruit circuit. Bragan may use him as a pinch hitter if he stays, but Stuart prefers regular play in the majors over a bench role.
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Burned Up Minors Stuart Faces Lincoln Year Record Talk
Stuart sets a Lincoln season scare with 66 homers the third highest in baseball history. He hits .298 with 168 RBIs and 171 strikeouts while also building a film and TV resume including D Day The Sixth Of June Navy Log and Badge 714. His off field fame fuels speculation he could win a Pirates regular berth and lift the club from the league cellar.
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Junior High Track Program Outlined by Carl Linborg
Junior High track coach Carl Linborg outlines the weekly plan stressing fundamentals and calisthenics with added focus on form and technique. Indoor work includes supervised stretching to prevent injuries and running form, plus drills in starting, sprinting, and basic events like shot put discus and javelin. baton passing in the short relay. Linborg cites a strong feeding system as essential and expects rapid, thorough improvement similar to basketball success.
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State fish commission to stock trout streams before season
The State Fish Commission announces that all state approved trout streams will be stocked before the opening of the season. Early Wynnhow joins Ray Nurleski Larry Raines and Vic Wertz on the Cleveland injury and ailment list with a hip pain. Meadville volleyball trounces Listaville 18 15 0 and 15 9 at home.
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National Basketball Association Semifinals Open Tonight
The Syracuse Nationals meet the Boston Celtics in Boston and the Minneapolis Lakers face the St Louis Hawks in St Louis as the NBA Semifinals begin. The Nationals upset the Philadelphia Warriors in the first round, while the Lakers rose to first place in the West to advance. Game times planned for Saturday at 2 30 pm EST and Sunday afternoon, with the final series extending best of seven.
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Cuban Hurler Sparks Dodgers To A 2-1 Victory
Cuban pitcher Rene Gutierrez Valdes dazzled for the Dodgers in a 2-1 win over the St Louis Cardinals in an exhibition at Vera Beach. Valdes, known as Great Gutieres or Mighty Valdes, worked 1 innings with a bases loaded jam saved by a pop up and fanned two, continuing a strong spring with Brooklyn after a stellar Portland season. The Dodgers edged the Cardinals as other NL clubs posted big exhibition routs and miscues across major league action.
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Chicago Golden Glovers Triumph Over New York Boxers
The Chicago Golden Glovers powered to a decisive win over a New York team in intercity boxing. Two quick first round TKOs opened the bout at Chicago Stadium, followed by a lop sided heavyweight victory as Joe Hemphill dominated Lee Willis with relentless combinations. The event was largely televised nationwide.
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Corry Men Open Bowling Tourney Tomorrow
The Corry city men’s bowling tourney opens tomorrow night at Bowl-Aire Alleys with action starting at 7 p.m. Thirty-seven teams entered this year, up from 27 last year. One hundred thirty-two bowlers signed for singles and doubles. last season’s total was 102. Weekend schedule lists multiple teams and clubs competing across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday events at various times and lanes.
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Bayer Hits 420 Yard Drive but Fails to Win Golf Meet
George Bayer dazzled crowds in St. Petersburg with a 420 yard drive and top exhibition form but could not win the tournament. He leads on long drives, yet has finished second three times, relying on a sponsor’s retainer while working to prove he can win with all aspects of the game. He emphasizes short game work and consistency to convert exhibition power into victories.
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Candy defeats Green in Good Neighbor round in Miami Beach
In Miami Beach Florida Don Candy of Sydney Australia beat Mike Green of Miami Beach in three sets 4 6 9 7 6 4 to advance to the third round of the Good Neighbor championships. In Minneapolis Johnny Kandi earned a one year contract as coach of the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers.
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Penn State Chief Defends Academic Rigor of Players
Keystone Sport Shorts reports Penn State athletic director Ernest B. McCoy defending football players as students. He cites 1947–1958 letters earned and degrees earned percentages, while mentioning other college figures and spring practice notes.
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Seminole Tournament leads to close totals in 36 holes
In Pinehurst and Augustine gloom, results show Patmsan, Peter Looper, Lakeland, and Walter Burkemo posting 139 in the Seminole 36 hole event. Marge Burns of Greensboro wins North and South Amateur qualifying medal with a 74, while Judd Brumley of Greensville advances to the American Seniors quarters with a 4 3 and 2 win over John W Roberts in Augustine Florida.
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Bradley Bonnies Favored In NIT Semis Tonight
Bradley and St Bonaventure were early favorites for the NIT semifinals in New York. Temple and Memphis State also drew support as Bradley, buoyed by a 116-81 MSG comeback over Xavier, and Bonaventure, after an 85-68 win over Seattle, top the field. Temple's Barry Litwack notes his Owls’ Garden strength as they seek a final. Memphis State faces Bonnies with Jack Butcher leading the Tigers. The winners meet for the title Saturday afternoon with the others playing for third.
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St Louis Cardinals Near Top in 1956 After Strong Start
In 1956 manager Freddie Hutchinson led the St Louis Cardinals to a fourth place finish, three spots up from 1955, boasting the league's highest team batting average at .268. A noted early season decision against Philadelphia helped clinch a 2-1 win on June 4 as Repulski reached third on a hit and run, Del Greco and Dickson advanced, then Blasingame’s infield hit scored Repulski.
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Vincent Nips Clearfield In 63-62 Thriller
Erie’s Vincent Colonels edged Clearfield 63-62 to reach the Western Regional semifinals after a tight fourth quarter. Buzz Redinger scored the go ahead basket with 16 seconds left as Clearfield led 62-61. Redinger finished with 21 points while George Wise scored 33 for Clearfield. Vincent led 19-1 early, then trailed 62-60 late before pulling out the win. Vincent travels to Pittsburgh Oliver in the Class A semis.
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Bowling results and college swimming debut noted
Chuck Skinner posted a 297 in local league bowling. Prank Bernard rolled 226 for a 608 series. Don Maloney 111, Coates 200, R Bailey, and Gere Brencel had notable scores. Dartmouth College held its first intercollegiate swimming meet in 1521 against Springfield College.
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