The First Tee feature at Hayward Club action
Local golf notes recount Bill Cuthbertson and Harvier Ward facing Ken Venturi in a Sunday final at Hayward Park. The Hayward Club announces April events including a Get Acquainted Day best ball and a two man team format. Shelley Mayfield wins Baton Rouge prize money and Jack Fleck’s high pressure play is noted with Ed Furgol also in the mix.
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Ken Venturi
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Shelley Mayfield
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Baton Rouge
Mayfield
Wanamed
Spalding
Wilson
Jack Fleck
Iany
Ed Furgol
Fleck
Major Leagues Boost TV Schedule for 1956
A March trade survey reports Major League Baseball will televise about 45 more games in 1956, with total TV ad spending around 26.2 million including rights, World Series and All-Star fees, national and local buys. Owners assess pay TV’s potential impact on attendance and minor leagues while sponsors target a predominantly male ball audience
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Sone 32 TY
Wil Plank
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Ford Tvick
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Kansas City
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Oi Compan Wales Nv Tazor
Automobile Geslers
Ex Stanford Coed Wins Jackson Open in Upset
Mickey Wright of San Diego wins the Jackson Open by one stroke after a tough uphill battle. Wright trailed early but posted a 73 final round to secure victory over challengers including Miss Ziske of Waterford and Marlene Bauer of Asheville, with prize money reported at multiple amounts for top finishers.
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Mickey Wright
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Eis
Uive Shookes
Boston
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Isl
Marlene Bauer
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Louise
Susyts
Ser Island
Hugh
Wifi Smith
Fight results feature mixed bouts across cities
Odd boxing results from New York and New Orleans report matches with fighters Gene Poirier from Niagara Falls and Danny Je Perce from Dili New York, plus Alfonso Flores of Mexico City. The item includes unclear UFI and UB markers and scrambled names from Quebec and Canada.
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Nicks
Gene Poirier
Niagara Falls
Danny Je’ Perce
Dili
New. Orleans
Ufi—A! Pelletrini
Isd
New Orleans
Alfonso Flores
Mexico City
Mays Sparkles in Early Workouts in Spring Training
Willie Mays shines in Giants camp at Phoenix arousing fan excitement as he rivals Babe Ruth with potential homer pace. Giants acquire catcher Jim Mangan from Pirates on waivers as other camps report progress and trade rumors.
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Pirates
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Aria
Babe Ruth
Willie
Bill Higney
Ed Bressouc
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Bob Lennon
Rigney
Walt Alston
Dodgers
Carl Erskine
Billy Lees
Jim Mangan
el Paso
Pittsburgh Pirates
Yankee
Casey Stenfel
Phil Rizzuto
Rizzuto
Red Sox
Mike Higging
Ted Wilams
George Crowe
Milwaukee
Tebbetts and Marion clash in 1956 baseball feud
Cincinnati manager Tebbetts and Chicago White Sox boss Marion clashed over fraternization rules. Tebbetts warned players against off hour social life with Sox in Tampa, saying it looks bad for two cities to be seen night clubbing together. Marion replied with defiance, saying his players can go where they wish.
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Tebbetts
Chicago
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Tenbetts
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Ted- Micells
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Indians and Padres Ink Agreement a SON
Cleveland Indians yesterday announced completion of a working agreement with the San Diego club of the Pacific Coast League. The deal gives the Indians a tieup with two top minor league clubs and confirms Indianapolis still would get a call on players to be farmed out after roster setting.
Rainiers Open Practice In San Bernardino
The Seattle Rainiers begin practice in San Bernardino as they pursue the Pacific Coast league pennant. Manager Luxe Sewell notes heavy work ahead for pitchers and catchers. Harlen Elmer Singleton, top pitcher last season, has signed his contract and is not considered a holdout according to business manager Dewey Soriano.
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Seattle Rainiers
Luxe Sewell
Sewell
Harlen
Elmer Singleton
Joe Rainiar Stithers
Mari
Dewey Soriano
Singleton
Gavilan Hospitalized Forces Delay of Key Bout
Gavilan the welterweight contender was hospitalized in Paris with a throat infection. The illness postpones his scheduled bout with Germinal Bellarin, extending the delay to a third postponement and sidelining Gavilan for at least three weeks.
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Kid Gavilan
Ths Day
France
Germinal Bellarin
March
Gavilan
Dons Dominate Final Ratings and State Slides Amid Upset
The United Press board crowned San Francisco as the top team with four others from the South Midwest and Pacific Coast in the final 1955-56 ratings. North Carolina State moved up two spots to second as Dayton Alabama UCLA Louisville and others filled the top ten. NC State and SMU plus UCLA reached the NCAA tournament while Dayton and Louisville went to the NIT.
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Canisive
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I Young
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Qhiv Stele Anal
Cinelmmnati
NCAA Votes For Grid TV Plan Similar To Last Year
NCAA membership favored a national game-of-the-week plan with eight dates and five district telecasts. President institutes and allied conferences received ballots by March 2, and Byers announced the vote with the TV committee to meet in New York to receive telecasting proposals for the national series.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Walt Byers
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Byers
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New York
Fotel Biltmore
Helfand Begins Probe of IBG Head Johnston
New York dispatch reports Inter national Boxing Guild president Charley Johnston facing possible license revocation and eight perjury charges as Julius Helfand opens hearings into alleged undercover management. Johnston admitted co managing with Carmine Tarantino for decades, amid broader scrutiny of the IBG and boxing governance.
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DeMarco TKO's Smith in Boston Non-title Win
Tony DeMarco defeated Wallace Smith by technical knockout at the 4 second mark in Boston Garden. The ex welterweight champion, fighting through a bloody ninth round, earned the win as Smith’s seconds stopped the fight. DeMarco eyed a California ring return, hinting at potential future opposition.
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Little Marciano
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Geal
Needles Is Derby Favorite After Betting Showdown
In Agua Caliente Mexico Needles tops betting as the Kentucky Derby favorite with Career Boy at 4-1 and Hail, Fabius, Head Man, Swoon Son each at 10-1. Other contenders include 8-1 options and a mix of Talienta rivals shaping the field.
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Mex
Needles
Talienta
Hail
Fabius
Hustle Desire' By Pirate Nine 28 Make Squad
San Leandro baseball coach Larry Richardson trims 80 hopefuls to a 28 man squad for 28 players include pitchers Mel Ornellas Sal Branco Larry Smith Corky Guy catchers Al Branco Chris Cannizzaro infielders Ang in Babe Castillo Dick Hogue Bill Lincoln Al Sobranti and outfielders Bob Dick Duey Larry Richardson and Larry Shepp The varsity and junior varsity combine with 20th graders moved to junior high The group aims to match last fall’s football championship tempo and open practice March 14 with a first game at Campbell Highs.
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SAN Leandro
Eaeh
Jim Johnston
Johnston
Bancroft Junior High
Tealm
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Sal Branco
Larry Smith
Corky Guy
al Branco
Chris Cannizzaro
Carlos Angin
Babe Castillo
Dick Hogue
Bill Lincoln
al Sobranti
Bob
Dick Duey
Larry Shepp
Gary Abel
Bob Davis
John Ramos
Robbie Wurzbach
Bruce Vietra
Bill Bindeman
Dennis Corti
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Bob Feralito i Gray
Rich Johnson
Jerry Machado
Fay
Eesele
Campbell
Poirier Stops Perez in Eighth Round on TV Card
Gene Poirier of Niagara stops Manny Jo Perez in the eighth at St. Nicholas Arena after Bloody-face cuts and facial nicks force doctor stoppage. Poirier weighed 151 pounds to Perez's 148. Perez sustained an 18 stitch gash over the left brow and additional cuts before the halt.
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Niagara
Manny Jo Perez
New York
St. Nicholas Arena
Poirier
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Perez
Alexader Schirf
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