Dressen Sees Dodgers Winning Pennant Despite Exit
Ex Dodgers mentor Chuck Dressen predicts Brooklyn would have clinched the National League flag last year and should win easily this season with the Dodgers’ pitching depth. He directed Washington to tie Brooklyn in an exhibition before the Nats won 4-3 in 10 innings.
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United States Eyes Three More Pan Am Swim Titles
The United States pursues three more swimming crowns at the Pan American Games in Mexico City led by Angee McCormick who wins the three-meter springboard. Patricia clinches the diving three-meter title with 142.42 points while Stango and Houghton follow. The US women beat Chile 62-43 in basketball as the men hunt the basketball title after Brazil’s upset of Mexico.
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North State Umpires Set Second Meeting At YMCA
The North State Umpires Association will hold its second meeting of the year this Saturday night at 7 o clock at the YMCA. Pug Thomas, president of the association, invites anyone interested in umpiring to attend.
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Pros Warm Up For Miami Meet
Touring professionals tested Bay Shore Gulf Course ahead of the 12 500 40th Miami Beach Invitational. About 220 players including 55 pros competed in a pro am today, with Steve Varga of Miami leading qualifiers at 67. Souchak won the Seminole Pro-Am with 139 and earned 1800 plus 1750 in pro am.
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Oklahoma City
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Connie Mack and Pete Suder Linked in Early Baseball Notes
Connie Mack once managed the Pittsburgh Pirates and skippered in 1894 and 1895. Pete Suder is the oldest player on the Philadelphia Athletics roster and will be 39 on April 16.
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White Sox hire Marty Marion faces tough managerial test
Marty Marion, former star shortstop, takes over the Chicago White Sox with a veteran core led by Minnie Miñoso Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio. He stresses handling individuals and learning the job, noting two prior managing stints and a season as Paul Richards’ coach. Michigan State track fans witness twin brothers Richard and Robert Brown from Howell, Michigan.
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