Indians Lose Wertz to Fractured Ankle in Exhibition
The Cleveland Indians face a nine week loss as first baseman Vic Wertz breaks an ankle sliding into second in Tucson. Wertz led the club last season with 28 homers and 105 RBIs. Manager Bronson's infield departs, with Joe Altobelli recalled and Mickey Vernon phasing in to bolster the lineup.
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Ray Japlonski
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Curt Barclay
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Dolan Nichols
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Steelers Move Pitt Stadium Home Slate To 60 000 Seat Venue
The Steelers will play six of twelve NFL games at Pitt Stadium this season under an agreement with the Public Auditorium Authority and the University of Pittsburgh. The move transfers home games from Forbes Field to the larger venue, with the schedule listing September 2 versus San Francisco and October 5 against Cleveland.
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Haverford Wins PIAA Class A Title For 1960s Fashioned Championship
Haverford High School captured the PIAA Class A crown as coach Steve Juenger praised Ike A dream and noted the team’s press defense that blanked Altoona 67 45. Ed Madhmoytes scored 27 points to lead the winners while Bob Hansard added 10 as Haverford finished 5 3 on the season and Altoona 2 5.
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Pifer Wins Second State Mat Crown at PIAA Meet
Ron Pifer of Bellefonte captured his second state scholastic wrestling title by pinning Gary Allen of Muncy in 1:17 of the second period to win the 164-pound crown at the 2st annual PIAA championships in University Park. Other notable results included Bart Mosser of Bethpage, Phil Edmunds, and Don Hopkins among winners, with several surprises and close decisions shaping the final standings.
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Dick Heyshey
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Philadelphia CHe 19 Cleveland 4A Schedule Snippet
The fragment lists dates and opponents for Philadelphia Che’s 4A schedule with games against New York Washington Cleveland Chicago Cardinals and Bears, showing travel and home venues in November and December without full context or outcomes.
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Recreation Cage Results Crown Junior High Champs and Grade School Crown
The 1956 Recreation Basketball League closed with Wolverines taking the Junior High Class A title and Sputniks winning Class B while the undefeated Jayhawks claimed the grade school championship with an 11th straight win. Wolverines routed Rockets 65 29 as Thornton Boulwell and Jerry McIntyre each scored 24. Sputniks beat Flying Forts 24 07. Jayhawks defeated Flying Aces 34 17 to secure the title. Blue Devils beat Rangers 32 11. Shooting Stars edged Globetrotters 16 11 and Silver Knights won 17 15 over Eagles in overtime. Bachofner led scoring with 140 points, followed by Hotchkiss 118 Barber 110 Miller 105.
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Bassey Risking Featherweight Title Defense Tomorrow
Nigeria's Ho gan Bassey defends the world featherweight title against Mexico's Ricardo Moreno in Los Angeles. The 16 round bout won't be televised. Bassey earns 70000 dollars plus expenses, Moreno 38000 plus expenses. The 25 year old champion seeks to retain the crown he won after Saddler vacated it.
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Reds Barons Lead In Hockey Playoffs
The Hershey Bears beat the Providence Reds 7-5 to take a 3-0 series lead in the Calder Cup semifinals. The Cleveland Barons moved ahead 2-1 on the Springfield Indians with a 5-2 win as Ed Stankiewicz scored three seconds before the buzzer to seal the Bears’ late rally.
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Ex Pirates pitcher John Guss Thompson dead
Kalispell Mont a former Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher John Guss Thompson died after a lengthy illness. He played with the Pirates from 1902 through 1905.
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Weather Poses Snag In Masters Golf Tourney
Augusta weather delays opening as rain soaks Augusta National for a Masters that starts Thursday. Veterans Jack Burke Jr and Byron Nelson note the course is playing long. Japanese duo Nakamura and Ono gains attention after recent Tokyo Canada Cup win and exhibition with Snead and Demaret. scores include Snead 69 and Demaret 71.
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Pete) Nakamura
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National Junior Bowling Tourney Highlights Local Teams
Avalon junior boys league sent Ramblers and Hawks to the 13th annual National Majlegraphic Bowl ing Tournament under the American Junior Bowling Congress. Ramblers Edward McMahon Dennis Dyckes Mike Carrig Ronnie Raskowski and Dean Jukes faced fierce competition from the Hawks Mike Batessi George Koestner Bill Bachenner Tom Morton and Bob Lawson in a handicap event drawing teams from across the nation. Local supervisor Miss Julia Zepka oversaw the event with a banquet planned for April 16 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post home to award team trophies and individual prizes.
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Eleventh Of A Series Chisox Strengthen Pitching In Bid To Overtake Yanks
In Tampa on March 14 1958 Chicago White Sox manager Al Lopez says the Yanks can be beaten and lists six starters including Billy Pierce Dick Donovan and Jim Wilson along with bullpen help from Ray Moore Gerry Staley and Dixie Howell He plans to use Tito Francona Ron Jackson Nelle Fox and Aparicio to fuel a deeper offense while targeting improved defense and veteran support to challenge the Yankees in 1958
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Palmer and Johnson tied for Azalea Open lead at 282
In Wilmington Palmer and Johnson posted four under par 68s to share the Azalea Open lead at 282. Michigan claimed the swimming title at Ann Arbor. San Jose won boxing in Sacramento, Oklahoma State captured the wrestling crown at Laramie. Bowie Promised Land won the Campbell Memorial Handicap at Bowie with Tron Liege fifth.
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Heiss and Jenkins Retain Figure Skating Titles
Miss Heiss, an 18 year old college coed from Ozone Park, N C, repeats as women's national champion by a margin over four rivals. Jenkins, 21, retains his national title as the men’s champion, with experts predicting possible Olympic challenges but praise for their enduring skill and coaching by Ed Scholdan.
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Celtics Tie Hawks In NBA Finals Rematch
The Celtics crushed the Hawks 136 112 to deadlock the best of seven NBA Finals. St Louis opened with a 104 102 win on Saturday while Boston edged ahead last year with a two overtime 125 128 victory.
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Gibson wins Caribbean championship in Kingston
Althea Gibson defeats Maria Bueno of Brazil 6-1 6-3 to win the Caribbean championship in Kingston Jamaica. In Denver, Peoria takes the National AAU title with a 74-71 victory over Denver after four overtimes. In England at Aintree, Mr What earns a 30 length win in the Grand Nations Plate race.
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Television Schedule Skim for Buffalo Channel 4 Night
A dense listing of WBEN TV Buffalo Channel 4 programming for Tuesday night into the late evening. Shows include Fun To Learn portions, news and sports, serial dramas, game shows, and comedy programs with times and titles such as Cisco Kid Death Valley Days Popeye's Playhouse Captain Kangaroo Network News and Popeye’s Playhouse among others.
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