Final phase of spring training looms for major leagues
Spring training heads into its final three weeks as clubs fine tune lineups for opening day. Teams will test rosters daily with mega workouts while pitchers stretch toward longer runs. Notable notes include LeBaron quitting the Redskins to likely join Calgary and the A’s opening day lineup featuring four new acquisitions.
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Brunnswick
Balke-Callender Company
Chuck Williams
al Xander
John Chillock
Ann
Merle Ottaway
Paul Clark
Charley Keating
St. Petersburg
Fila
Fred Marsty
Chicago White Sox
Joe Simchick
Johnsonburg
Penn State
Philadelphia Athletics
Harry Byrd
Eddie Robinson
New York Yankees
Dot Bollweg
Vic Powers
BH Renna
Jim Robertson
Tommy Henrich
New York Yankee
Norfolk
Binghamton
N. C
Kroll Dominates Pro Amateur Lead at Seminole
Ted Kroll of New Hartford N C holds a three stroke edge entering the final round of the $10 000 36 hole Pro Amateur Tournament at Seminole Golf Club In the back nine he eagled and birdied four times while yesterday he posted 335 90 65 Jim Ferrier of San Francisco and Lew Worsham of Osh Mont Pa share second spot at 63 in the individual pro standings
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Amsooner
Palm Beach
Fia
Ted Kroll
New Hartford
N. C
Seminole Golf Club
Kroll
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Lew Worsham
Oshmont
Senators edge Phillies two ace pitchers in spring game
The Washington Senators beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 as Robin Roberts and Curt Simmons matched five strong innings before the Senators pulled away with three straight hits in the fifth. Erskine pitched nine for the Dodgers in a 10-2 win over the Athletics.
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Associated Pres
Philadelphia Phillies
Phils
Robin Roberts
Curt Simmons
Washington
Senators
Phillies
Steve O'Neill
Robjects
Simmons
Roberts
Bob Ross
Bob Penterfield
Carl Erskine
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philadelphia Athletics
Roy Campanella
Dodgers
Philadelphia
Tom Brewer
Boston Red Sox
Sox
Cin~ Vernnotl Redlegs
Willard Nixon
Larry Jansen
Johnny Antonelli
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Vic Raschi
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Milwaukee
Raschi
Cardinal
White Sox
Detroit
Tigers
LaSalle and Penn State Praised by Sen Martin
Sen Martin lauded LaSalle College and Pennsylvania State University for their NCAA tournament performances. He praised LaSalle as first place and Penn State as third, noting both teams won with sportsmanship and brilliant play. He joked that Penn State beat the West and finished third only because a Pennsylvania rival defeated them.
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Lasalle
Penn State
Martin Washington
LaSalle College
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State University
Sen
Martin
R-Pa
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Senate
Beause
Pennsylvania
Fights Report From Chicago Wilkinsburg and New York
In Chicago Wes Echols 167 defeated Cyril Kelly 169 by outpoint in ten rounds. In Wilkinsburg Floyd Morris 169 beat Bill Tisdale 166 over ten rounds. In New York Ray Tiras 1315014 toppled Pele Arebalo 167 in Brooklyn by decision in three rounds.
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Chicago
Wes Echols
San Francisco
Cyril Kelly
New Orleans
Wilkinsburg
Floyd ‘Morris
Pittsburgh
Bill Tisdale
Detroit
New York
St. Nicholas Arena
Ray Tiras
Brootelm
Pele Arebalo
Brooklyn
Leeds Maintain Four Game Lead In Ladies A League
Leeds extended their four game lead in the Ladies A League by taking the first game from Mabel Shoppe while Maxine's Beauty Shoppe swept Pfaff Sewing Machine. Standings list Leeds 502 and Maxine's 74682 among others with match results detailing team scores and high individual games.
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Leed
Mabel
Maxine
Pfaff
lLeeds
All-Way Electric
Raymond's
Mabel Shoppe
Oh ‘Thompson Products
Brigham's Hardware
Leed's
Maxine's
Beauty Shoppe
Helen Shoppe
Ranners
Avalon
Rossbacher
Leeds
Johnson Business Service
Lassles
VFW
Davis Radio
Connie's
Rogers Steel Vew
Erie Prep Five To Meet Allentown Catholic In State Final
Erie Prep is favored to meet Allentown Catholic in the state final after an 84-61 win over Harrisburg Catholic. Alex DeLucia scored 25 as Erle Prep edged Johnstown Catholic for the western title and York Catholic won the eastern. St Michael's of Pittsburgh and other programs also reach key rounds. Doug Bentley rejoined Max on the New York Rangers against Boston for the first time since 1947.
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URG
Tral Catholic
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Catholic
Lehigh County Catholic
Allentown
Erle Prep
Allentown Central
Philladelphia
Capitol City
Harrisburg
Johnstown Catholic
York Catholic
Williamsport
St. Joseph's
Bethlehem York
St. Michael's of
Pittsburgh
St. Basil
Steel City
St. Michael's
St. Mary's
Doug Bentley
Max
New York Rangers
Boston
Farrell Cagers Rated Favorites Over Meadville in Battle for Title
The Farrell and Meadville boys basketball teams meet in the PIAA state championship run after both earned district titles. Farrell carries a 16 game win streak and 22 straight victories. Meadville has 28 wins with two losses to Farrell. Both eastern finalists seek regional glory in Philadelphia.
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Farrell
Meadville
Moickey Scores in League Semifinals Across Leagues
Detroit blanked Toronto 5 0 to take a 1 0 edge in the National League semifinals Montreal led 2 1 in the American League series Pittsburgh edged Hershey 4 3 in overtime and Johnstown beat Toledo 3 0 to win 2 0 in the International League semis plus a safety note reveals about 27 percent of U S auto accident fatalities are pedestrians
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Mockey
Detroit
Toronto
Montreal
Heads
Pittsburgh
Hershey
Johnstown
Toledo
U.S
Johnson Claims 115-Pound Title
Harold John Sunt prepares to challenge for the light heavyweight crown as Johnson asserts the claim to the 115 pound title. Johnson’s move faces obstacles from Richie Moore’s refusal to fight and a potential Britain defense matchup rumor involving Pompey. Pennsylvania Athletic Commission leader Frank Wit backs Johnson but demands a ring meeting before the title shot.
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Universzed
Philadelphia
Harold John Sunt
Johnson
Dunewih
Pennsylvia Abiletic Commission
BU Lee
Johnaan
Tommy Bourghery
Saurt Johnson
Richie Moore
Loughery
Moers
Jack Solomons
London
Yokaide Pompey
Trinidad Johnson
Exnard
Charles
Nuno ‘Wirides
Pennsylvania Allnetic Commission
Frank Wit
Sid
Elim
LNBA
Frce Moore
Joliwon
Corry Rod and Gun Club Meeting Reports Delayed Rabbit Shipment
The Corry Rod and Gun Club held its monthly meeting with 60 members. A delay in the Kansas rabbit shipment was noted awaiting a statewide health permit. Members discussed reception near the Cra before May 1 and heard about pheasant stocking and trout spawning.
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Rod and Gun Club
Simpson
Corry Rod and Gun Club
Iiterutance
Kansas
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Neylon
Cra
Gurney Ball
Youngsville
Waren County
Spartamen
Merrill Patterson
Bud Chas
Wally Taber to Show Africa Films at Corry High
International hunter and author Wally Taber brings two films on hunting and fishing in Africa to the Corry High School auditorium tomorrow at 8. Robert Wank of the Corry Rod and Gun Club says some tickets remain at outlets, with a sellout likely.
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Pilver
Fee Nagsny Cromaine
Wallace Taber
Africa
Corry High School
Oblock
Robert Wank
Corry
Nis Ife
Haney Sets Outfield Plan With Thomas and Hall
Pittsburgh manager Tred Haney declares Frank Thomas the left fielder and Ty(e) Hall the center fielder as he nears final decisions for the starting outfield. Haney emphasizes balance and room in the defending lineup for today’s game.
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Haney
Thomas and
Hall
Keach
Tred Haney
Pittsburgh Pihalon
Frank
Thomas
Tiele
Norkus and Nardico Rematch Promised At Miami Bench
The rematch pits Charley Norkus and Dan Nardico after an eight knockdown fight on January 20. Norkus, 24, from Jersey City, won by technical knockout in the ninth. Nardico, 27, from Tampa, enters with 48 knockouts in 83 fights and TV debut set for CBS at 10 p.m. EST.
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Norkus
Nardico
Charley Norkus
Danny Nardico
Jersey City
Nardito
Miami Bench
CBS
Narkus
Nar Tilo
Tampa
Nardice
Forbes Field
Greenberg Gardens
Hall
Thomas Cat
Haney
Gerry Lynch
Hal Rice
Cal Abrams
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Redskins
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College of the Pacific
George Marshall
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Jack Searbath
al Darrow
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Air Force
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Cohen Auto Supply
W. Mein
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Eagle Street
Dial
Erskine
Athletics
Red Sox
Giants
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Cards
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John
Rogers
Connie
Rogers Slee
Tor
Reine Cummings
Luecille Church
Erie Prep
Allentown Catholic
Ananatntad Press
Marshall Sherwood Painters & Decorators
Wetherills
Perry
Chester
Chambersburg
Mercer
Irwin
Associated Press
Piaa Euston
Chambershore
Meadon
Skein
Farrel
Wille Meadville
Satarny
Philadelhia
Mount Penn
Ashley
Upper Darby
Alloona
Rake Slatington
Clippers
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Yeadon
New Cumberland
York
Thomas Motors of
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Moore
Crown
Trinidad
South Africa
Hanger Park
Une
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Chic Young
Botany Mills
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