Rams Trade Retired QB to Philadelphia
Norman Van Brocklin, retired by the Los Angeles Rams, was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. Reports say his retirement stemmed from disputes with Rams coach Sid Gillman and a desire to leave the game. At 32, Van Brocklin adds experience to an Eagles roster seeking quarterback stability, joining Buck Shaw’s staff and reuniting with former Ram teammates.
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Toronto Bids For Dodgers Move to Toronto at City Council
Toronto officials and National League President Warren Giles discussed Toronto's readiness to accommodate the Dodgers if they leave Los Angeles. Maple Leaf Gardens owner Jack Kent Cooke floated expansion or relocation plans, while Allen urged backing for a franchise move and potential stadium upgrades.
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Dodgers To Stay in LA O Malley vows to keep team in LA
Walter O Malley insisted the Dodgers will remain in Los Angeles despite league hints of moving the franchise if Chavez Ravine plans fail. He defended the city, weather and attendance while noting renegotiating Chavez Ravine would miss the 1960 seasonal deadline. He also released a telegram from NL President Warren Giles saying his relocation remark was not a threat but a factual consideration.
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Patchman Undecided In Pro Grid Career
In Portland Oregon local notes report Norm Van Brocklin undecided about continuing pro football with the Philadelphia Eagles after a trade with the Los Angeles Rams. He says he has played football most of his life and plans to discuss his future with his family while Northwest manager for a California firm, Portland office head, contemplates next steps.
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0's Sign Collegian at NC State College
Baltimore Orioles signed 20 year old catcher Bob Kennel from North Carolina State College with a $5000 bonus. he will report to the Knoxville farm and played this season with a .204 batting average for NC State.
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Lindemann Shines In ABC Masters Match Play
Syracuse, N. Y. Tony Lindemann of Detroit bowled a 10 in Your games to lead the second round of match play in the American Bowling Congress Masters tournament.
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Martinez Akins Sign for Title Bout in St Louis
In St Louis Vince Martinez and Virgil Akins agreed to a June welterweight title bout to crown a vacated crown. The fighters, both in prime condition, are tied in total fights with Martinez at 60 wins to Akins 47. Gate estimates place the total purse around $30,000 per fighter with a possible TV pot of $30,000 and a projected gate of about $73,000.
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Giants at Phillies Broadcast on KSEO Tuesday
Radio sports log notes a 4:55 PM baseball broadcast featuring the Giants against the Phillies on KSEO. The program outlines the game air time and station carrying the matchup.
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Archie Whips Nerkus in Easy Fashion for Durelle Title Shot
In San Francisco Archie defeated Charlie Nerkus in ten rounds before a sparse crowd and $9,541.75 gross gate. He floated plans for a WBA light heavyweight title defense against Yvon Durelle in Montreal or Vancouver, demanding $100,000 guarantee. Post fight, Archie downplayed calls for retirement, noting possible pension plans and ongoing conditioning for future bouts. Preliminary results list Rent and Kelly wins by decision in local card.
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Tax Troubled Sugar Ray To Remain Idle
New York report says middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson may not fight again this year due to tax concerns. He doubts profitability and cites IRS review of his deal with the International Boxing Club after reclaiming the crown in Chicago last March.
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Giants Strained as San Jose Shifts Toward Las Vegas
The Giants and Dodgers drew crowds in San Francisco this spring and sparked turmoil in western minor league baseball. San Jose Pirates were shuttered and the Pacific Coast League faced a possible Las Vegas franchise move. Fans blamed management and low second-division status, noting attendance rose from 400 to about 500 per night but fell short of 600. San Jose eyes a return to the California League next season amid uncertain futures.
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Giants Open Philadelphia Series After 17-2 Exhibition Win
Giants enter Philadelphia with a two game lead after routing Army 17-2 in an exhibition at West Point. Stu Miller won his lone decision of the season as John Antonelli toed the mound for the other half of the two game set against Phillies ace Jack Sanford. Cadets lose fielder Bob Andersen to a fractured ankle in the opener, Willie Kirkland and Orlando Cepeda homered in the first inning.
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Erskine wins as Dodgers blank Phillies in HIV sneak peek
LA pitcher Carl Erskine tosses a two run game over Philadelphia as Roy Campanella watches from hospital. Hodges draws a walk Cimoli singles Zimmer scores on a double while Roberts suffers a fifth defeat of the season. Mathews hits his seventh homer in the eighth.
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Protest Upheld in Indy 500 Trials Protest Rejected
The Central Area Competition Committee of USAC ruled last night against Indianapolis protester Fred Sommer over qualification times for the Memorial Day 500-Mile Race. Christie of Grants Pass Oregon qualified at 41 1 hundred mph, later raised to 142.253 mph. protest claimed rule violation, but chairman Robert Wilke and chief steward Ian Fengler said the protest was filed outside time limits.
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Elisian Guilty in 44 MPH Speeding Case at Indianapolis
Elisian of Oakland California pleaded guilty to speeding after a May 46 arrest for driving 44 mph in a 30 mph zone in Indianapolis. The next day he tested at over 145 mph on the Speedway Track, with one lap at 145.508 and four laps at 145.926. Judge John Christ deferred sentencing to June 2 to answer four other traffic charges.
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Palma Voted Cal's Clint Evans Award
BERKELEY senior centerfielder from San Francisco has been awarded the Clint Evans Award for 1958 by his California baseball teammates. The award goes annually to the Californian baseball player selected as the team’s most valuable. The award is named in honor of Clint Evans, longtime California baseball coach who retired after the 1954 season.
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How They Stand National League Baseball Standings
National League standings show Milwaukee ahead with record 2 4613, Pittsburgh 2007, Chicago 1822, Philadelphia 16.20, Cincinnati 18 458, St. Louis 6% 429, Los Angeles 1423 838. Yesterday's results include Los Angeles 2 Philadelphia 1, with tonight's schedule: San Francisco at Philadelphia, Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Cincinnati, St. Louis at Milwaukee.
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Pirates protest beanballing by Giants pitchers
Pittsburgh general manager Joe L. Brown formally protested to National League President Warren Giles after a beanball clash with the San Francisco Giants at Forbes Field. Brown accused Ruben Gomez of throwing at Bill Mazeroski, urged harsher umpire power to eject pitchers for dangerous pitches, and cited prior incidents in San Francisco when Pirates were hit.
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