Pirates and Cubs Spark Spring Action at Fort Myers and Phoenix
Spring games feature Sandy, Veale and Walker dominating Pirates era Dodgers in Florida while Cubs and Giants stage a hidden ball trick scare in Phoenix. Browne’s centerfield sprint ends in an odd play as Altman’s pocket probe draws eyes and Franks argues umpire calls.
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High School Gridder Admits Setting 6 Fires
Pittsburgh police say 17 year old Eric Shearer admitted starting six fires on the North Side over two months. The latest blaze damaged an abandoned building that once housed the Italian Sons and Daughters of America club. He was taken to juvenile authorities after confessing and expressing remorse.
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Seymour Quits Bullets Coach Post
The Baltimore Bullets lose coach Paul Seymour after his resignation citing family and business obligations in Syracuse. Owners plan to fill the vacancy after the May draft with Seymour available to assist in the draft process following the NBA playoffs.
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The Spoken Word Is Like the Air The Printed Word Is Always There
A reflective piece contrasts spoken communication with printed text, noting how speech fades while printed words endure. The author contemplates permanence, accessibility, and the changing role of media in preserving language and culture.
Grambling Star Johnny Comeaux Played With Broken Arm
Grambling College standout Johnny Comeaux reportedly played most of the season with a broken right arm. He broke the tibia in December, with the exact injury only becoming clear after healing despite multiple X rays. The discovery came Monday.
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Recreation program notes from Wright School gym league
Under supervision of Fred Schwab games were held at Wright School gym each Saturday morning. The emphasis was on participation with everyone getting a chance to play. Front row players included Dave Arm strong Bruce Mick. Back row featured Dave Grinder Bob Schwab and Don Swanson. Journal photo by Loveland.
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Top Kegling Bob Smith King Of The Hill In Tourney
Bob Smith leads the BY League bowling tourney over the weekend with 650 in singles and 1865 in all events. He wins first in singles and all events, and second in doubles partnering with Hal Morton. Corry Beverage wins the team title with 3032. Corry Rubber M places second by 48 pins.
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Tom Burkhart
Don Edwards
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Ed Pager
Norm Cressley
Corry Beverage
Corry Rubber
Ruston
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Bowling league scores roll at Bowl-Aire and VFW meet
In the Men's A League at Bowl-Aire players Blynt Merkle and Hand posted strong series including Blynt 686 with games 214 206 and 246 while Merkle hit 204 223 and 203. Other scorers include Sample 208 212 Doan 222 Bradford 229 and Dundon 220 with standings showing Moose's Rest & Bar leading at 29 wins, and teams like Bowl-Aire Corry Jamestown and Meerhoff's TV charting top positions.
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Koufax Drysdale to act in Hollywood film role debacle
Dodgers pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale will film a movie in Hollywood while the baseball season opens April 12. They declined to sign 1986 Dodgers deals, seeking about 1 million over years, claiming offers of 85 and 100 thousand.
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Royals Fight For Final Showdown In NBA Playoffs
The Royals hold a 2-1 series lead over Boston after two wins in Boston and a home loss. A win would push them to the Eastern final against Philadelphia and could seal coach Red Auerbachs fate with the Celtics. Cincinnati faces trouble if Jerry Lucas cant play and St. Louis features the player coach in this tense semifinals stretch.
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Pirates No-Hitter Beats Dodgers in Exhibition
Luke Walker and Bob Veale combined for a 5-0 no-hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers in an exhibition game. Veale went seven innings, Walker five, with the pair striking out many Dodgers and securing the club’s second Fort Myers no-no in 12 years.
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