New Astrodomed Infield Rug Changes Baseball Surface
Bill Hodges notes the Houston Astros use a synthetic 14-foot strip infields at the Astrodome costing 2 per square foot. Manager Grady Hatton will oversee the surface as NL president Warren Giles allows uniform use. The piece discusses future rules and the loss of park-specific tailoring in baseball.
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Roy Hofheinz
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West Selects Four For East West All Star Game
Lexington AP reports West 5 picked four players for Saturdays East West All Star basketball game. 6 foot 11 Walt Hooser and 6-7 Carr Hooser from Southern Methodist joined Wesley of Kansas and another West player to form the final quartet. The selections heighten the roster for the weekend showcase in Lexington.
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Jets
Walt
Wesley
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Bowling results and all star selections in mixed leagues
Highlights include Esther Hale top in high ind and high set, Twerps and GoGo Girls leading teams. Independent League tallies show Ed West and Willard Fuel atop. Bunny League praises Mary McNechamp and Willard. East and West rosters list star players with Kentucky Memorial Coliseum slated for Saturday.
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GoGo
Ed West
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Thomas Car
Willard Fuel
Willard’ Fuel
Diane Rottsvrent
Bunny League
Mary McNechamp
Mary Mellechampe
Willard Oi
Willard
Irena Kirstenstein: Poland's Wind Running Heroine
In Warsaw the tall, slender Irena Kirstenstein captivates crowds as an Olympic champion relays star and 100 and 200 meter contender. Poles hail her as a national heroine, drawing praise from fans and Americans alike, while antisemitism shadows her reception.
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Sina
Ponp
America
Olympic
Champi l
Antagrand
Wyomia Tyus
Edith McGuire
Irena
Kirstenstein
Hurlers Send Notice On League
Hall- by Hal Bock Associated Press Sports writer on the first day of spring Jim Maloney ended his winter of discontent and Whitey Ford Bill Monbouquette and Dean Chance signaled a long hot summer for American League hitters. Maloney trained in Fresno while Cincinnati’s Phil Seghi sought a $50,000 clause and settled on a $46,000 contract after hours of negotiation.
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Associated Press Sports
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Whitey Ford
Bill Monbouquette
Dean Chance
Maloney
Fresno
Calif
Cincinnati Reds
Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati
Phil Seghi
Seghi
Ford
Mont' Bouquette
Chance
Baseball Roundup As Yankees Dodgers Cubs Win On Monday
The Yankees blanked the Dodgers 3-0 behind six innings from the Sord, Monhouquette and Pena starred as Detroit crushed Baltimore 7-0. Chance fanned six in six as California beat Cleveland 1-0. Other results: Minnesota 10-2 KC, White Sox 10-4 Boston, St Louis 6-3 Pittsburgh, Cincinnati 5-4 Houston, Cubs 4-2 Giants, Mets 7-2 Braves. Irena Kirstenstein lauded in Poland track feature ahead of US meet.
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Panthers Aim to Bounce Back After First Meet Loss
Riley reports the Panthers suffered a defeat in their opening track meet last week and will compete again this week seeking improvement and a win.
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Riley
Panthers
YMCA Invitational Girls and Boys Playoff Night
Four games open the YMCA Invitational with Linthicum Concrete vs Pepsi Cola in Class A girls at 6, Burlington YMCA Falcon vs class B boys at 7, Washington Terrace vs Dillard Paper class C boys at 8, and Stop & Shop vs Blanks in Class G boys at 2. Previous results show College Village 99 Hardy Ables 54, Taylors Brothers 73 New Hope Methodist 45, Wilkes YMCA 62 Jack's Grill 61, Archdale Soda Shop 59 Dar Bow Park 29.
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Wilkes Ymca
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Dar Bow Park
Larry Swiggett
Archdale
New Hope
Taylors
Clemson Duo Sparks Open With VPI rout and early season blaze
Clemson's Rusty Adkins and Jackie McCall lead a fast start as Clemson routs Virginia Tech 11-0 behind four Adkins hits and a McCall three run homer. Duke and N C State win while Virginia loses 7-1 to Davidson. Dartmouth edges NC State in late rally.
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Jackie McCall
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Wolfpack
Dick Warren
Carl Chronister
Jim Liccardo
Blue Devils
Gene Arnette
Ginia
Cavaliers
Henry Wilmer
Wilmer
Baseball Defense Is Based On 3 Points Of Contention
In Milwaukee Wisconsin AP defense attorneys outline three main points challenging anti trust charges in the ongoing trial. Key figures including Warren Giles Walter O Malley and others testify on the Braves transfer to Atlanta and the effect on Milwaukee attendance and fan interest. Depositions note no boycott agreement by the league city as the state contends.
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al- Milwaukee
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Theimove
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Atlanta
National League
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Los Angeles
Dodgers
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Maley
New York Mets
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Waa
Grant
Minty
O'Malley
Giles
Minnesota Twins
Hickok selects Hull as February Pro Athlete of the Year
Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks is named February winner in the Hickok Pro Athlete of the Year contest after setting the National Hockey League scoring record with 53 goals. Hull becomes the latest recipient in the annual honor recognized nationwide.
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Hickok
Chuvalo Enlists Clay Aides for Cassius Clay Fight
Canada’s George Chuvalo builds a strong team for the heavyweight title bid against Cassius Clay. Drew Brown joins as adviser, joining Irving Ungerman Joe Louis Ted McWhorter Jazz Kline and Whitey Bimstein. Brown knows Clay from past camps as the two sides prepare for March 29 at Maple Leaf Gardens. Main Bout Inc lists U.S. TV outlets for the fight with 125,000 seating capacity. Canadian broadcast details to follow.
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Joe Louis
Ted McWhorter
Jazy Kline
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Ernie Terrell
Brown
George
Ungerman
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U.S
Main Bout, Inc
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Main Boat
Bert Weaver Takes Center Stage At Jacksonville Open
Bert Weaver, quiet and unassuming, draws attention at Selva Marina as he eyes a second Greater Jacksonville Open title. The 34 year old Broadwater Beach star recalls last year’s victory, notes his $33,799 1955 earnings, and plans three year contracts while preparing for the 72 hole event offering $82,500 in prize money. He will compete in the pro am with 50 pros and 153 amateurs as 145 players seek 32 spots in the tourney.
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Torres to defend title at Hyde Park in title bout
Jose Torres will defend his world light heavyweight title against Wayne Thornton the No 1 contender from Fresno California the champion said Monday at his training camp.
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Jose Torres
Wayne Thornton
Fresno
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