Dressen backs Dodgers as likely champions in 1954
Associated Press reports Chuck Dressen, now managing the Washington Senators, predicts the Brooklyn Dodgers should win the National League again in 1954. He cites strong pitching depth but notes health and bench depth influenced last season’s results, while Dodgers coach their exhibition win. Dressen also comments on past injuries and how better management could have yielded more from Brooklyn.
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Dog trials slated Sunday at Corry sportsmen grounds
Corry Rod and Gun Club announces spring dog trials on Sunday at the Columbus Lottaville road sportsmen grounds for rabbit hounds. 13 inch and 15 inch classes with prizes and ribbons. A fish pool will award prizes for brook rainbow and brown trout. Entrance fees are being collected at local stores and barber shops. 224 rabbits were box trapped in city limits and released outside. The club paid 118 dollars for cottontails trapped. Youth rifle program has 31 boys and four instructors. Club membership reaches 864 with 112 juniors.
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Berths Sought On Corry High Track Team
Corry High announces 40 hopefuls warming up under coach Victor Cragg with five returning lettermen forming the nucleus of the Orange and Black squad. Top contenders include Walt Wolfe Bob Miller John Maloney Jim Tomer and Connie French as workouts continue indoors ahead of an unsettled outdoor schedule and a tentative April 19 opener.
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Pastrano Makes TV Ring Debut in Chicago Show
Willie Pastrano, 19, a southbound middleweight pro of four years, makes his nationally televised ring debut at Chicago Stadium facing Al Andrews, 26, Superior, Wis. Pastrano seeks eight straight wins in a 10-round bout after Illinois officials required a mother's waiver due to age. Pastrano has fought multiple weight classes and defeated fighters including Bobby Dykes and Jacques Roy.
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McKeesport In Action Tonight for State Title Qualifiers
McKeesport and Pittsburgh South clash for the Western crown in Pittsburgh while Chester and Reading contest the Eastern title at Hershey. Winners advance to Saturday’s Palestra showdown for the PIAA state championship with regional champions from districts 1 3 7 8 10 and 11 seeking glory.
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Tom Gola to Play Pro Basketball After La Salle Career
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that three time All-American Tom Gola of La Salle has decided to turn professional. He weighed staying amateur with an AAU team to maintain Olympic eligibility, but reportedly accepted an offer to join a college all-star touring team vs the Harlem Globetrotters, starting this Sunday in New York.
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U S Sweeps Pan American swimming titles led by McCormick
Patricia McCormick of California won the three meter springboard as the United States swept the top three places in the event. The U S women’s basketball team, led by Lurlyne Mealhouse and Ruth Cannon with 19 points each, beat Chile 62 4 to seize the Pan American championship. Other finals loom at the National University Olympic Stadium with men’s 400 meter freestyle and 100 meter backstroke plus women’s 100 meter freestyle.
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Hockey Playoff Scores Ignite Early Series Leads
Detroit leads the best of seven after a 4 to 1 win over Toronto while Montreal shuts out Boston 2 0 to take a 1 0 series edge. Pittsburgh earns 1 0 in the best of five with a 0 win over Springfield and Buffalo dominates Cleveland 9 2 in double overtime to seize a 1-0 series lead.
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Johnson earns easy win over Garth Panter in charity bout
Philadelphia report says George Johnson, seeking top ten status among 167-pounders, dominated Garth Panter of Ogden Utah in a one sided 10 round go. Johnson landed with lefts and crosses as Panter, veteran of 74 fights and father of five, absorbed punishment en route to a unanimous decision before 5424 fans at a New Jersey arena. Receipts benefited a tuberculosis hospital in Browns Mills.
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Syracuse tops Boston in playoff opener 110 to 100
Syracuse beats Boston 110 100 to take a 1 0 lead in the best of five series. Fort Wayne edges Minneapolis 98 97 in overtime to move 2 0 in its series.
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Wharram and Mayer Shine as Bisons Beat Barons in playoff opener
Buffalo center Ken Wharram scored all three Bisons goals including the winner at 7:90 of a sudden death second overtime to edge the Cleveland Barons 3-2 in the Calder Cup playoffs opening. Gil Mayer posted a shutout as Pittsburgh Hornets defeated Springfield 2-0 in the other semifinal.
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200 Club Leads Maples Bowlers in League Night
Al Baresst rolled 225 222 209 for a 649 series as 200 Club tops in league bowling last night. High games included Ip Anderson 215 201 Carl Peterson 215 Theo Burlin 224. Janiece Meerdinkk led the women with 186 185, followed by Iris Windahl 178 and Joan Beardsley 182.
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Last Night's Fights: Al Williams Beats Milo Sav age In Seattle
Al Williams of Los Angeles defeated Milo Sav age of Salt Lake City on points in Seattle last night. Sav age fought ten rounds in a bout marked by Williams consistent jab and island of control from start to finish.
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