Stroud Reaches NCAA Boxing Finals in Sacramento
San Jose State advances six finalists led by Archie Milton who beat Hal Espy to near securing the 1957 heavyweight title run. Welvin Stroud goes on to duel Joe Bliss after outpointing Ray Almeida as defending champ Idaho State and Wisconsin push in. Multiple defending champions enter the card in Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.
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Buckeyes Lead NCAA Swim test Buckeyes Lead NCAA Swim test
Ohio State and Michigan battled for the NCAA swimming crown as the meet edged to its final six events with Ohio State holding a one point lead while Michigan aimed to rally for a second straight team title in Ann Arbor. Stanford and Yale trailed as Michigan State Iowa and Southern Methodist filled the next spots.
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Crawford Tops Gil Turner In Unranked Welterweight Clash
Mickey Crawford, an unranked contender, defeated Gil Turner in a one sided 1 round bout on national TV at Madison Square Garden. Crawford weighed 149 pounds to Turner's 154 and earned a looming title shot wait as Virgil Akins fights Vince Martinez for the vacant 147 pound crown on June 6.
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Heinrich to swim in nationals for AAU indoor meet
Hayward High senior Gary Heinrich plans to swim unattached at the national AAU indoor meet in New Haven Conn. He will enter the 250 meter freestyle on Thursday the 400 yard individual medley on Friday and either the 200 yard butterfly or 200 yard freestyle on Saturday. Heinrich, a 1é year-old junior, previously impressed at Daytona Beach and set an international record in the 400 meter medley at the outdoor AAU meet in Philadelphia last August. He will depart from San Francisco Wednesday and be joined by Bay Area collegians competing in NCAA action. Hayward High’s meets resume April 10.
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Antonelli to Attempt 9 Innings Tomorrow Giants Bow to Tribe
In Phoenix, Bill Rigney plans a long look at John Antonelli as the Giants face the Indians after a 9-8 loss. Hank Sauer hit a homer and Cepeda collected four singles as Cleveland won its third spring tilt against San Francisco in eight meetings this season.
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Denver Five and Peoria Clash For AAU Title
The Denver Truckers face the Peoria Cats in the National AAU basketball final tonight. Denver advanced by beating Ft Leonard Wood 76 to 64 in the semifinals, while Peoria upset Phillips Oilers 90 to 53. Big Jim Palmer and Howie Crittenden lead Peoria as Oilers coach Gerald Tucker retires after the season.
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Stanford Nine Blank UCLA 3-0 in CIAC Baseball Opener
Stanford University opened its California Intercollegiate Baseball season with a 3-0 shutout of UCLA. Bob Leopard limited the Bruins to two singles, Ralph Holdings hit a two run triple, and Leo pold drove in the third run.
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Fleet Charge wins Livermore Purse at Golden Gate Fields
Fleet Charge led six through the mud at Golden Gate Fields to win the Livermore purse by two and a quarter lengths. Jockey Ralph Neves pushed the six year old depth charge son to the front, overtaking High Sacks in the stretch and finishing in 1 10 4/5. Fleet Charge paid $8.50 straight with High Sacks second and Little Morn third.
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Baseball great Chuck Klein dies in Indianapolis
Charles H. Klein known as Chuck Klein dies at 52 in Indianapolis after returning to his hometown in 1947. Funeral services are planned next Tuesday. cause listed as chronic hemorrhagic polioencephalitis with possible link to heavy drinking. Klein was a former NL slugger with a .320 career batting average and four homer game achievements.
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Chuck) Klein
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Texas Relays Day One Sparks Record Breaks
The 31st Annual Texas Relays opened with a burst of marks led by Cal sprint medley relay star Bowden in a 3:19.8 unofficial world record as Stanford and Cal contest the lead. Pacific Lutheran’s John Fromm set a national collegiate javelin record at 252 feet 10 inches, while Stanford’s Graves won the two mile in 9:04.9 and Oklahoma’s medley quartet closed within 1.6 seconds of the meet mark.
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Tempe Miler 4 04 5 Spurs San Jose State Victory
San Jose State won the Tempe meet despite Arizona State star Alex Henderson claiming the outdoor mile record at 4 04 5. Henderson also won the two mile as ASU led by strong dashes and field events, while San Jose notables Norton Ross Herkenrath Redus and Bocks delivered wins in sprints throws and the javelin.
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Indians Option Daily to San Diego
Tucson based article notes the Indians reduced their roster to 45 by optioning pitcher Bill Daily to San Diego of the Pacific Coast League.
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Pancho Gonzales Wins Key Tennis Match in Cincinnati
Pancho Gonzales defeated Lew Hoad of Australia in a tight pro tour match in Cincinnati, boosting his series lead to 125-21. Hoad has now lost 15 of 18 against Gonzales. Separately, Pancho Seguro beat Tony Trabert in Cincinnati to extend his series margin to 18-12.
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Irish-bred horse wins tough Grand National by wide margin
Mr What an Irish bred jumper owned by D J Coughlan scored a decisive victory in the Grand National over Tiberetta ridden by E R Courage, with Green Drill third and Wyndburgh fourth. Devon Loch’s misfortune recalled as only seven of 31 starters finished. Freeman rode Mr What to a 38 623 purse from a 46 858 total.
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Basilio Eye Improving After Robinson Fight
CHICAGO Basilio's left eye shows improving condition after his middleweight title fight with Sugar Ray Robinson. Dr. Richard A. Perritt said swelling subsiding and hemorrhages absorbing. Basilio remains hospitalized likely until Monday or Tuesday. no eye damage or retina injury found. manager and trainer postponing rematch talks for a month.
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Bruins Host Rangers in Game Three at Garden
Boston battles New York in a third game of the NHL semi final series aiming to break a tied 1 1 rhythm. Bruins seek momentum at home against the Rangers in a pivotal playoff showdown.
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All Star Golf and Bowling Weekend Schedule
TV sports log lists weekend events including All Star Golf at 4 00 and 4 30 and Sports Club at 4 30 on Saturday evening. Bowling events appear at 0 40 on Saturday and 3 00 on Sunday with multiple lanes indicated.
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