Dodger Phenoms Put Gilliam On Bench Again
In 1953 rookie Jim Gilliam, the Dodgers versatile staple, becomes the spring bench cue. The veteran 34 year old faces Hall of Famers infield shifts as Ken McMullen and Nate Oliver compete for third and second base roles.
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Pee Wee) Oliver
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Royals Change Again In Cincinnati Ownership Shuffle
Warren Hensel, a Cincinnati businessman, said he completed a deal to buy 56 percent of the Royals from Emprise Corp. Emprise would keep control of Cincinnati Gardens. The sale, around 500000 dollars, follows Emprise’s purchase from the Wood estate. Hensel plans to keep the team in Cincinnati.
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Howe Enjoys Birthday Night As Wings Beat Hawks 4 2
Gordie Howe led Detroit to a 4-2 win over Chicago, lifting the Red Wings in the Stanley Cup semifinal. The victory tightens the series as Chicago leads 2-1, with Toronto up 3-0 on Montreal in the other bracket. Chicago goalie Glenn Hall starred in the opening period.
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Deacons Aim for Win in Atlantic Coast Baseball
Wake Forest, defending ACC baseball champion, plays Colby College in a doubleheader after a 6-4 win over Colby. Harvard visits Virginia while other games include Georgia Tech at Clemson and South Carolina at The Citadel as conference play begins Friday with Duke at North Carolina.
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GGO previews and Carolinas sports mix in brief
In two weeks the Greater Greensboro Open-26th edition promises the biggest purse yet with a field bolstered by top pros ahead of the Masters. Western Carolina’s Mel Gibson eyes Pan Am selection as the triathlon of Carolinas athletics continues with standout Le Noir Rhyne and Wheaton’s Kirk Stewart noted for speed and pitching. Bo Belinsky announces plans to wed Mamie Van Doren as social pages note major league romance potential.
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National Sportswriter and Sportscaster Awards Banquet
The fourth annual national awards will be announced in Salisbury North Carolina by the Salisbury Rowan County Chamber of Commerce. Finalists include Red Smith Furman Bisher Jim Murray Oscar Fraley Arthur Daley and Lindsay Nelson with other nominees Curt Gowdy Mel Allen Joe Garagiola and Chris Schenkel. State winners were named March 8. The Hall of Fame will honor Ted Husing and Ed Linn will be Magazine Sports Writer of the Year. North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford will present the awards after a breakfast featuring Wake Forest coach Horace Bones McKinney and a golf tourney and reception.
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Bones) McKinney
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Rangers Hire Sullivan Sees Room to Improve Next Season
New York Rangers announce the rehiring of Red Sullivan as coach for a one year term. Sullivan says he learned a lot this half season and expects to move up next year. He took over Dec. 29 and the team sits fifth in a six team league at 11 17 8 under his leadership.
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Bison and Panthers Play Today in Local Baseball Schedule
High Point College and High Point Central High School schedule afternoon baseball. At 2 30 the Panthers face Elon in a Carolinas Conference game at HPC field with Larry Nolan likely on the mound. The Bison go to Greensboro to meet Grimsley Whirlies at 4 with Dave Pruitt pitching. Allen Jay and Ragsdale open at 4 at Allen Jay field as strong Guilford County contenders.
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GridIron Probe Report Awaited In Georgia Investigation
Atlanta AP reports fans awaited a summary of findings from Georgia Governor Carl E. Sanders and Attorney General Eugene Cook regarding the gridiron scandal. The case centers on Wally Butts and Paul Bryant amid four investigations by state, SEC, Alabama, and a Senate committee into alleged sports gambling and rigging.
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Bear) Bryant
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Bo Belinsky Plans Marriage To Mamie Van Doren
Southpaw Bo Belinsky of the Los Angeles Angels says he intends to marry actress Mamie Van Doren though no ring has been bought yet. Van Doren says they became engaged last Sunday night in Palm Springs and planned a joint announcement after Bo’s return with the Angels for the Dodgers series.
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Young Los Angeles Angel Tommie Ferguson Serves as Youngest Traveling Secretary
Thomas J. Tommie Ferguson of the Los Angeles Angels is noted as the youngest traveling secretary in the major leagues at age 32.
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Tommie) Ferguson
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Harvard Varsity Hockey Players From Ontario Highlight Team
Three members of Harvard’s varsity hockey team are noted as coming from Ontario. The report emphasizes regional origins within the roster and situates the players within the university program.
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