Bassey Moreno Clash Looms In Los Angeles Title Bout
Featherweight champion Hogan Bassey defends his 126 pound crown against Ricardo Moreno in a 15 round fight at Wrigley Field Los Angeles. Promoter Cal Eaton targets a $250000 gate while purses total $108000 for the fighters with Moreno drawing Mexican fans and Bassey the betting favorite.
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Rebel 300 Adds Three Entries for Darlington Race
Three new entrants for the Memorial Day Rebel 300 at Darlington Raceway were announced. Jack Smith of Atlanta will drive a Pontiac in the $21,000 race on May 10, with Dave Terrell of Philadelphia and Larry Frank of Angier, North Carolina, driving Chevrolets. Smith has not won at Darlington and previously crashed from an arm cramp in the Labor Day 500. In 1955 he blocked traffic on the track to aid an injured driver.
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Bill Wilhelm To Lead Gastonia Legion Junior Baseball Team
Clemson College baseball coach Bill Wilhelm 28 from Landis will coach Gastonia Post No. 23 American Legion junior team this summer. A former catcher in the St. Louis Cardinal chain, he was an UNC assistant to Walter Rabb before joining Clemson.
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Baseball Classic To Open Monday
Four games in four towns launch the third Dixie Baseball Classic revival with Raleigh Durham Chapel Hill and Winston Salem hosting opening round action. Eight teams move to Winston-Salem for the final rounds Tuesday and Wednesday. Wake Forest Duke North Carolina NC State Princeton UMass Lafayette compete in a wide open event.
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Colgate
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Grand Chal captures Carolina Cup in Camden race
Grand Chal stretched a midway lead to five lengths and won the 24th Carolina Cup over Coup-De-Vute and Irish Well in the three mile timber course. Alfred H. Smith owns Grand Chal with rider Custer Cassidy as the top horse. a spill occurred at the 17th fence involving Night Command. The $1,000 race headlined a 26th annual program before an estimated 25,000 spectators despite cloudy skies and 65 degree weather.
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George H. Ohrstrom Jr
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Hi Tom spring camp stalls as 56 players report in Florida
Hi Tom manager Frank Luchessi reports rough Florida weather at Kissimmee spring camp. He expects 56 players, highlights strong pitching depth, with Boss Carpenter favoring big, strong young arms. Several Hi Tom alumni linger near Phillies main camp, including Green Keegan and Van Dusen. In North State Conference action, High Point beat Atlantic Christian 10 4 as Huegele and Ward anchor pitching and infield defense draws praise. Sechrest shown as versatile prospect with football potential at Lenoir Rhyne.
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Bill Huegele
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Charlie McCorkle
Harold Watson
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Ho Hum
Chalmous Sechrest
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Black Nips Gold 20-14 In WF Intrasquad Tilt
Wake Forest held an intra squad game at Bowman Gray Stadium with the Black defeating the Gold 20-14. Sophomore Norman Snead directed the Black offense with 125 passing yards and the late 37 yard TD to John Niznik followed by a two point pass. Neil MacLean led Black with 90 rushing yards on 16 carries as Coach Paul Amen praised Snead's game management.
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Major League Clubs Seek Added Strength for 1958 Season
Manager inventories across the 16 clubs reveal needs by team. Chicago seeks second and third base help, a center fielder, lefty catcher and left-handed pitching. Cincinnati wants front-line starters and a hard-hitting right fielder. Milwaukee needs relief pitching and another solid outfielder. Dodgers require a top catcher, shortstop, third base, center field, and strong pitching. Philadelphia eyes more power in the outfield, a solid catcher, return of Robin Roberts, and Herrera at first base. Pittsburgh wants a lefty starter, a lefty reliever, more power in the outfield, and Ted Kluszewski healthy. San Francisco hopes for Antonelli’s comeback, Cepeda’s big year, and strong infield and catcher. St. Louis aims for two big winners from pitchers, stronger catcher, and bench depth. Baltimore seeks more outfield punch, a light-hitting shortstop, and pitching depth. Boston wants a right-handed power first baseman a hard-hitting catcher and more pitching. Chicago White Sox chase Minoso and Doby, a 154-game third baseman, a solid reliever, and a right-handed power outfielder. Cleveland targets keystone, a third and first base, and Herb Score plus Bob Lemon return. Detroit needs Hegan to catch 100 games, Martin at short, Kuenn center, helper for Ray Boone, more pitching and a strong left-handed outfielder. Kansas City desires more left-handed hitting, better defense and more pitching. New York seeks a left fielder and another elite reliever plus Yogi Berra’s form. Washington adds strength everywhere except left field and catching, with more starters and reliable relievers.
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Herb Score
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Ray Boone
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New York
Yogi Berra
Washington
Roy Sievers
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