Baseball Doctor Austin Brown draws praise in Sporting News
The Sporting News spotlights Austin Brown, aka the Baseball Doctor, former Hi-Toms business manager now in Milwaukee Braves organization, credited with reviving teams in 1954 and Boise in 1953, and on track to another revival in Evansville in the Three-I League. Brown thanks Holt McPherson for luring him back to baseball and could rise to Milwaukee’s main office.
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Dickson and Wehmeier Spark Cardinals in Trade Impact
Cardinals gain two veteran right handers from the Phillies in a big five hurler deal. Dickson starts six innings for a win in his new uniform, Wehmeier covers two innings in relief as St. Louis overcomes a 5-0 deficit to sweep a double header from Chicago 3-2 and 14-7.
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Steel ball helps Erskine loosen shoulder muscle
Brooklyn Dodgers veteran Carl Erskine, 29, credited a steel ball workout for easing a tight pitching shoulder and leading several teammates to try it. Erskine, who threw his second no hitter against the New York Giants in a 3-0 win, says the stiffness persists and his 2-2 record this season reflects the lingering issue.
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Baseball scoreboard and list of Monday games
Monday baseball scoreboard shows New York at Cleveland 8 p m as the only scheduled game. Sunday results include Kansas City 5-4 and Cleveland 2-9. New York 11-1 and Baltimore 2-5. etc. Carolina League standings list Wilson leading with 18 wins and 12 losses, followed by Durham and Fayetteville in the middle.
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Sandy May Not Run Mile Ever Again
Melbourne teacher Landy hints at retirement from the mile after two sub four minute miles, aiming for the 1500 or 5000 at Melbourne 1956 Olympics. He leaves for a goodwill U S visit to the Games and may end distance racing after a 3:59.1 effort in Fresno.
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Bears, ECC Begin Fight For Crown In North State Baseball
Greensboros Lenoir Rhyne and East Carolina push for the North State Conference title as Lenoir Rhyne leads at 7-2 with three games to go while ECU at 4-3 eyes a chase for second place. Western Carolina sits third at 10-4 while Guilford, Elon, High Point, Atlantic Christian, and others trail with varied schedules and possible rainouts.
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Oliver Victor Wins White Sulphur Open
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Oliver Ed Oliver topped the White Sulphur Open finishing 266 for four rounds in his first pro victory.
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Sime Sets Record as Duke Star Shines in ACC Meet
Duke sophomore Dave Sime shattered three conference marks at the ACC championships. Maryland won the team title with 71.5 points while North Carolina took third. Sime’s wins included the 100 yard dash 9.5 seconds the 220 yard dash 20.1 seconds and the 220 yard low hurdles 22.4 seconds plus meet records in several events.
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Hi-Toms Top Tobs as Solis Set to Pitch at Finch Field
Solis is slated to start for the Hi-Toms against the Wilson Tobs at Finch Field tonight as Morganton veteran Woody Rich return to form powered a 3-2 win in yesterday’s game. The Hi-Toms lead the Carolina League by 1.5 games and could extend with a win in the rematch.
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Willie Melendez
Twins and Patriots split opener as rainless night thrills
In Winston-Salem the Twins and Patriots opened with a 10-8 win for the Pats, starter Ted Stone and reliever Ed Arness led the effort. The nightcap saw Ken Deal shine in relief, George Contratto and Fred Duval homered to back a 7-5 Patriots victory despite Darrell Corder’s three-run surge. More on page twelve.
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Karl Kuehl Profile: 18-Year-Old First Baseman Starts Pro Career
Karl Kuehl, an 18 year old limited service first baseman, enters his second professional season. At 4'11" and 180 pounds he began organized baseball in 1955 with Ogden in the Pioneer League. A southpaw, he hit .? with four homers two triples and 16 doubles in Ogden while collecting 106 hits in 310 at bats. He is single and from Downey California.
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