Podres Shuts Out Yanks In 1-0 Spring Duel
Brooklyn ace Johnny Podres threw six innings of no hit ball against the New York Yankees in a 1-0 spring victory. He faced 16 batters, allowed two runners, and extended his streak to 17 scoreless innings against the defending world champs. Other games: Senators beat A’s 8-3. Cubs beat Indians 11-6. Giants edged Orioles 6-4 with Dusty Rhodes delivering the key blow. Williams homered for the Red Sox.
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Shannock Valley Favored in Western Regional Final
Shannock Valley High School, 25-0, seeks to extend unbeaten run against Mercer County rival Mercer in the Class B PIAA Western Regional basketball final in Farrell. Mercer, riding a five-game win streak, hopes to upset the perfect record in a high-stakes regional clash. In boxing results from Providence, Jackie La Bua edged Curtis Bruce on points.
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West All-Stars Top East 64 to 60 in All-Star Game
In Kansas City the West All-Stars defeated the East 64 to 60 in the Shriners East-West benefit game. Gary Thompson of from State led the West with 16 points and earned outstanding player honors after directing play and scoring.
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Robinson Shrugs Off Sophomore Jinx In Spring
Cincinnati outfielder Frank Robinson, 1956 NL Rookie of the Year, downplays a sophomore jinx while reflecting on adjustments pitchers used late last season and this spring. He notes varied pitches from Milwaukee's staff and says spring troubles with his vision are typical during early workouts.
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Wynn Ailing With Hip Inflammation
Early Wynn, who won 20 games for the Cleveland Indians last season, suffers right hip tendon inflammation and may be unable to pitch at season start on April 10. Manager Kerby Farrell may send him to Cleveland for evaluation at the Cleveland Clinic if no quick improvement occurs. Wynn pitched six innings this spring after injuring himself March 17 warming up for a game with the New York Giants.
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Moore Defiant on Psychological Beats Before Detroit Title
Archie Moore, 39, defends his light heavyweight crown in Detroit's Olympia Stadium on June 18. He says fighters endure two kinds of beatings, physical and psychological, and insists he has suffered neither. He recalls his bouts with Olson and Marciano, noting a big letdown can hurt more than a punch, yet vows to come back strong after setbacks.
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Pirates to carry ten pitchers in 1957 season
Pirates manager Bobby Bragan plans a 26 man roster with ten pitchers to keep maneuverability and flexibility. He expects Danny Kravitz to be the No 1 catcher but may use him as a pinch hitter if his batting improves from his 265 average in 32 games with the Pirates and Hollywood.
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Notable Boston Area Fight Results Highlight Cusi ingham
Johnny Cusiingham from Baltimore outpointed Barry Allison of Springfield in last night’s boxing action in Holyoke Massachusetts. The bout featured close exchanges with Cusiingham earning a decision over Allison at the local venue.
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St. Louis Hawks Reach NBA Finals After Long Semifinal
In a chaotic finish the St. Louis Hawks defeated the Minneapolis Lakers 147 to 199 in double overtime to sweep the Western Division finals. Officials ruled the protest by Laker coach Kundla invalid as referees and league officials debated calls and the schedule moved toward a Boston rematch in the NBA Finals. Bob Pettit, Slater Martin, and Minneapolis star Bob Leonard shone amid the tumult as the Hawks clinched their first trip to the title series.
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Baseball in a tense ninth, Zernial at the bat
In a newsy back page moment Gus Zernial of the Kinny Cig Als appears as a top slugger. The Yankees and Athletics tie at 7-7 in the top of the ninth. Zernial faces a choice with runners aboard as the KC lineup looks to break the deadlock.
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Changes in Cage Rules Suppress Stalling and Halts
Basketball committee announces rule changes to curb unnecessary stalling. First six common fouls become one shot fouls with free throws for subsequent fouls. a second shot awarded if first is made. Double fouls remove free throws, replaced by center jump. Canadian and high school rules align with minor differences. Technical fouls may be called for noncompliance with warnings. An out of bounds throw-in now from any position at ends of the court.
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Northwestern coach Waldo Fisher resigns as assistant athletic director
In Evanston Illinois Waldo Fisher basketball coach at Northwestern University resigned to accept an appointment as assistant athletic director. In Miami Florida Gulfstream Park staged an exhibition feature where Ambiorun won and a world record margin of 115 for 61 furlongs was noted in the same brief.
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Glover Wins Hockey Scoring Crown With 99 Points
Fred Glover of the Cleveland Barons leads the American Hockey League with 99 points after 42 goals and 57 assists. He receives the John B. Sollenberger Trophy and a $300 league bonus as Hershey’s Willie Marshall finishes second with 84. The Calder Cup playoffs open tonight with Providence Reds facing Rochester Amerks and Cleveland Barons meeting Hershey Bears in best of seven semifinals.
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