Abolish Professional Boxing Says Read er's Digest
Read er's Digest proclaims in an April issue that professional boxing is a medical and moral threat, calling it a sordid business controlled by a TV driven Octopus. It cites deaths, brain injuries, and mob influence, urging a national ban on the sport.
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Slippery Rock swimmers shine at small college nationals
Warren's swimming ee Pat Madden and Slippery Rock State College placed second at the national small college championships in Muncie Indiana. Madden set a conference record in the 200 yard breaststroke contributing 11 points for Slippery Rock. Jimmy Dudley was named outstanding Ohio sportscaster while Gordon Cobbledick topped writers’ poll. Pennsylvania winners included Les Biederman and Ray Scott. Corry High Key Club basketball teams lost to Meadville and Cambridge Springs and reported missing $12 after the trip.
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Indians Rookie Hurler Shines in Camp Exibition
In Arizona at PAVEAU complex Carl Thomas, a right handed rookie from the University of Arizona, stands out as the most impressive pitcher in the Indians camp. He has not allowed a run in eight innings across exhibition play. Yesterday he gave up three runs in four innings against the Red Box.
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Pascual Proves Self In Spring Mound Mastery
Cuban right hander Camilo Pascual, 26, with a strong fastball and focus on gains, pitched four shutout innings in relief to help the Senators defeat the Orioles. The 1959 starter’s bid for a big raise continues as Washington’s lineup seeks its first home run of exhibition play amid a packed spring schedule.
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Paret Eyes Shot At Title In Madison Square Garden
Benny Paret, a 23-year-old Cuban welterweight, seeks a 12 round win over Federico Thompson at Madison Square Garden to earn a title fight with Don Jordan in Las Vegas on May 27. Paret, illiterate in both Spanish and English, is unranked three months ago but now sits as the 9-5 favorite. Thompson arrived with a late surge after beating Jordan.
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Pirates Aim for seventh straight win in Grapefruit action
Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh downplayed Grapefruit outcomes as he prepared Bennie Daniels and Hon Blackburn for a game against St. Louis. The Bucs seek their seventh straight win after a 6th consecutive victory over Chicago, with Bob Stemner’s three run homer and a late sac fly by Gene Baker fueling the comeback. Arnold Palmer tops prize money in several PGA events, with $25,100 earned across 11 tournaments including the St. Petersburg Open. Palmer, from Ligonier, Pa, posted four wins and top five finishes in six events.
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Redlegs bolster pitching with Hutchinson deals in 1959 plan
Freddie Hutchinson outlines Cincinnati’s move to upgrade the pitching staff with By acquiring Don McLish Billy Martine Gordon Coleman and Bill Henry from Chicago along with other players to bolster a weak rotation. The article details roster shifts and potential breakout rookies including Tony Gonzalez Chico Cardenas Rogelio Alvarez and Gordon Coleman as Cincinnati eyes improved depth for 1960.
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Bowling leaders shine in Avalon Ladies league action
Dorothy Lytton topped Indies bowling with a 232 game and 530 series. Berle Kane 198 and Barb Wickwire 185 followed, while Mary Gincatt 181. VFW key lerettes see Jean Drobneck 178 and 176, Fran Hurlbut 191, Kate McNulty 175, Pat Shumsky 180. In Bowl-Aire A circuit Florence Lamielle 182 and Roxlann Bradford 181 led, with Maxine Buinner 179 and Farence Amoroso 177. Mary Jane Cable led the CDA gels 187.
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Little League Registration Set For April 18
League officials announced an April 18 registration day at Wright School gym pending school approval. Registration starts 7:30 with spring tryouts set for April 25 at 6, location to be announced. Vic Cragg returns to supervise the 10 to 12 age group as preparations begin for Mead Park area cleanup.
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Wilt Baylor Save Hopes Of Playoff Run In East And West
Wilt Chamberlain scored 50 points to lift the Philadelphia Warriors past the Boston Celtics 128 107 to stave off elimination in the NBA finals. Elgin Baylor added 40 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat St Louis 17 10 in overtime to take a 32 lead in the West. Celtics and Lakers both seek clinchers Thursday night with home court advantage in play. Gola contributed 22 for Philadelphia, while LAL led 103 all in overtime before Rudy Laryusso sparked the rally.
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Pro Cage Playoffs Tuesday Results
Philadelphia defeated Boston 128 to 107 as Boston trails the series 3 2. Minneapolis won 117 110 in overtime to take a 3 2 series lead over St Louis. Thursday schedule features Boston at Philadelphia and St Louis at Minneapolis.
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Hopes Dim For Wall In Masters Defense At Augusta
HONESDALE Pa Ari Wall may miss defending his Masters crown at Augusta Ga on April 7 due to a kidney infection. Wall said at his home yesterday it looks doubtful he will be at Augusta.
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Sparta Clinches City League Title in Senior Division
The Spartans clinched the City Basketball League senior division title with a 71–61 win over Barney's Firestones at Wright School gym, sealing their seventh victory and top position as Hi‑Fi Club and Restaurateers chase second place in nearby action.
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Yankees and A's Near 16th Trade Hint
Kansas City Athletics manager Bob Elliott hinted at a possible trade with the New York Yankees, a move described by McGuff of the Kansas City Star as the teams' first such potential deal since 1955.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores Summary from Major Leagues
Exhibition results feature Kansas City 5, Detroit 1. Washington 2, Baltimore 1. Los Angeles 6, New York 5. Pittsburgh 9, Chicago 1. St Louis 1, Milwaukee 1. Cincinnati 7, Philadelphia 6. Boston 4, Cleveland 5. San Francisco 9, Chicago 1 in 12 innings. Also listed are several matchups in Florida and Arizona venues and last night’s boxing card: Vince Delgado (126) defeated Noel Humphreys on points in Los Angeles.
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Boxing Result From McKeesport Card Chooses Gonzales
In McKeesport Pennsylvania Pedro Gonzales age 167 from Rankin defeated Willie Parker age 161 from Youngstown Ohio by outpoint in a ten round match.
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