Spring starts with Maloney signing $46,000 contract
Pitchers Hal Bock reports on the opening of spring training as Jim Maloney signs for $46,000 with the Reds after a long bargaining session in Fresno. Whitey Ford Bill Monbouquette and Dean Chance also show strong form, signaling a potential hot summer for American League hitters.
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Yankees blank Dodgers as Monbouquette shines on mound
New York pitchers held Los Angeles to two hits in a 3-0 win. Detroit beat Baltimore 7-0 as Monbouquette delivered seven scoreless innings after his trade from Boston. Chance allowed three hits in six innings in California's 1-0 triumph over Cleveland. Other scores include Minnesota 10-1 Kansas City, White Sox 10-4 over Boston, St. Louis 6-3 over Pittsburgh, Cincinnati 5-4 over Houston, Cubs 4-2 vs San Francisco, Mets 7-2 over Atlanta. Cincinnati B squad fell 2-1 in 11 innings in Mexico City. Lou Clinton homered for the Yankees. Mau ry Wills played first game at Dodgers short and went 0 for 3 with a walk.
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Pirates Will Be Gunning For Pennant This Season
The Pirates recovered from a disastrous start last season to win 12 straight and finish with 81 wins. Manager Harry Walker praised players like Mazeroski and Clemente, noted Walker’s calm leadership, and stressed that pennant chances depend on each addition or subtraction and clutch performances from unexpected players.
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Baseball's Side Of Suit Has 3 Points
Milwaukee based defense in Wisconsin anti trust suit cites three main contentions. Move to Atlanta was justified. Expansion now is unfeasible. No conspiracy to abandon Milwaukee as a big league city. Depositions from NL officials and Braves executives support these points.
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Warren Giles
Los Angeles Dodgers
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New York Mets
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Minnesota Twins
Bert Weaver Quietly Shines In Golf Crowd
In a crowded golf scene Bert Weaver goes largely unnoticed beyond his Broadwater Beach club in Mississippi. The article notes he is neat and unflashy, shaping a low profile while quietly earning respect among peers and local fans.
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Irena Kirstenstein and the pace of a Polish sprint star
Polish sprinter Irena Kirstenstein, 20, of Warsaw, is hailed as a national heroine after dazzling crowds with 11.1 seconds for 100 meters and 22.7 for 200 meters, leading to world record talk and acclaim during a U S visit. Nearby, pro golf star Bert Weaver eyes a second Jacksonville Open title as he preps for a big prize-money event and three-year contracts.
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Tigers Beat Mississippi State In SEC Clash
Auburn pitcher Q W Lowe starred on the mound and in the field as Mississippi State fell 4-2 in Tallahassee. Lowe dove for grounders and threw to first while holding State to six hits as Auburn catcher Harry Coles doubled in two runs. Frank Fryer added two of eight Auburn hits off Claude Passeau.
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Frank Fryer
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Claude Passeau
Hollingsworth Chooses Alabama Over 30 Schools
Huntsville star Randy Hollingsworth, a 6-5 guard from Butler High, announced he will sign a basketball scholarship with the University of Alabama. He said the commitment comes on Monday night for an April 12 start with the Crimson Tide after leading Butler to the Class AAAA state final.
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Tide Will Take 12 Man Relays Squad to Florida Relays
University of Alabama will send a 12 man squad to the Florida Relays in Gainesville this weekend. The Tide will compete in three relays and eight individual events with seniors Walter McQueen Ed die King and Gary Terrell leading a group that includes six juniors Dick Gary Ray Perkins Dick Hulsey Mike Wiley Nick Brantovic Frank Stanfield and three sophomores David Adkins Howard Mullis Gene Raburn. The 440 yard relay features Gary McQueen Perkins and Adkins while the mile relay uses King Halsey Terrell and Adkins. The sprint medley team is Adkins Gary McQueen and Terrell. McQueen runs the 100 and Mullis the high hurdles. Stanfield will throw the javelin Raburn and Perkins enter long and triple jumps, Wiley and Brantovic will handle shot put and discus.
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Chuvalo Expands Team Ahead of Clay Title Fight
Canada’s George Chuvalo builds a high profile corner for the March 29 Maple Leaf Gardens bout with Cassius Clay. Drew Brown joins as adviser. other supporters include Irving Ungerman Joe Louis Ted McWhorter Izzy Kline and Whitey Bimstein. Main Bout lists 22 U.S. TV sites with 125000 seats. Canadian outlets to be announced.
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