Strange Sports Happenings Spark Rumors and Reversals
A compact roundup notes odd happenings in sports from Stanford's possible free lance schedule to Floyd Patterson London misfire, mobliga economy run chaos, Cronin’s bold AL claims, Mantle eyeing Stuart, Beans Reardon memory lapses, Del Crandall in Milwaukee snow, and Long Beach State's seven game skid.
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Mickey Mantle
Pittsburgh
Dick Stuart
Mickey
Beans Reardon
Beans
Anheuser-Busch
Fullerton
del Crandall
Milwaukee
Bravetown
Long Beach State College
49Ers
Jerry Wynn
Will Bucs Get Fast Start Witt Ailing
The Pittsburgh Pirates weigh Witt's elbow status as he prepares for an opener in Cincinnati. Witt, a 25 year old right hander from Long Beach, is being examined by Dr Kvas and has been held from full activity after arm concerns. Pirates count on Witt to start against the Milwaukee Braves in an early season test.
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Joe Cronin
A. J
Washington Senators
United Press International
Joe
Yankees
Baltimore
Roy Sievers
Washington
Bucs
Pittsburgh
Joe L
Brown
George Witt
Witt
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Florida
Hcomes
Long Beach
Danny Murtanghy
Dr.Kvas
Joseph Finegold
Phyl
Milwaukee Braves
Inart Satirdasr
High Speeds Lead to Cancellation of 300 Race
Daytona Beach officials canceled a 300 mile race after dangerous speeds. A driver retired with pains, halting the event amid high speed concerns at the Daytona International Speedway.
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Neeaway
Pram
Washington
Faye
en-Sievers
Ane
Washington Senators
Sievers
Eddie Yost
Plant
Detroit
Witt
Pirates
Sai
Yanks Bowled In 10th By Bell Clout In Exhibition Win
In Savannah, Gus Bell hit a 400 foot homer to start the tenth, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 victory over the World champions New York Yankees. Yogi Berra homered for the Yankees to tie the game in the sixth, but Cincinnati answered with hits in the eighth and tenth. Hal Jeffcoat earned the win after escaping a perilous tenth inning aided by a double play.
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Savannah
Gus “Bell
Cincinnati
New York Yankees
Yankees
Yogi Berra
Norm Siebern
Reds
Frank Robinson
Iet Ennis
Hal Jeffcoat
Brooks Lawrence
Ed Dick
Ryne Duren
New York
Triandos Grand Slam Sparks Orioles in Exhibition Victory
Gust Triandos belted a grand slam as Baltimore opened with a five-run first inning to beat Philadelphia 5-3 in an exhibition game. The win pushed Baltimore to 16-8 in spring play, reflecting a strong preseason showing.
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Baltimore, Md
UPI
Triandos
Tomer
Baltimore Orioles
Philadelphia Phillies
Baltimore
Ficlndelptia Oans
Fyne Xteroch
Thomas
Gana Portocarteros Lares
Cubs Rally Past Red Sox In Eight to Seven Slugfest
In Victoria Texas a wild game saw Dick Gemert homer in the 11th to put Boston ahead, but Chicago answered with two runs in their half to win 8-7. The Cubs belted five homers, Earl Averill homered twice, yet four Cub errors forced extra innings.
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Victoria
Tex
UPI
Dick Gemert
Boston Red Sox
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Earl Averill
Cub
Jene
Oston
Yoogs
Drabowsky
Marlin
Neerman
Gaieaties
Dodgers Fall to Braves in Speedy League Clash
Dodgers’ third baseman Jim Baxes mishandled a ball for an error that sparked Atlanta. Jim Pisoni delivered a pinch-double to drive in the second and third runs after Joe Adcock struck out. Snyder shut the door in the eighth, then faced trouble in the ninth before Aaron and Fairly led a two-hit Dodger surge against Buhl, Hartman, and McMahon.
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Jim Baxes
Torrey
Jim Pisoni
Joe Adcock
Snyder
Torre
Logan
Mantillo
Andy Pafko
Pisoni
Mathews
Aaron
Ron Fairly
Bob Buhl
Bob Hartman
Don McMahon
Dodgers
Buhl
Haney Predicts Braves Title Defense Despite Second Base Woes
Milwaukee skipper Fred Haney spoke with quiet confidence about defending the pennant, noting second base concerns with Mel Roach’s knee and the plan to start Felix Mantilla at Pittsburgh in Friday’s opener. Haney downplayed contenders, said Roach’s return is uncertain, and admitted second base is a major worry despite optimism.
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Haney
Jacksonville
Mel Roach
Roach
Braves
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Waycross
Red Schoendienst
Yankees
Bolger's Clutch Blow Nips Giants In Exhibition
Pinch hitter Jim Bolger delivered the winning single in the Indians ninth inning rally to beat the Giants 3-2. Dick Brown tied the game with a two run double, completing a dramatic late surge in an otherwise scoreless exhibition.
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Des Moenes
Jim Bolger
Cleveland Indians
San Francisco Giants
Bolger
Dick Brown
Snyder Clevelane
Rend Seu Uarsaon
Browd
Faragon MMC
McCarrnier Cy
Emnat
CemancCormick Hrosehmigh
London Awaits Call as Lon Don Ready for Patterson Fight
London heavyweight Brian London stood with bags at his front door awaiting a call from America to accept a title bout with Floyd Patterson. He expected to depart for Indianapolis shortly after the call.
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Las Vegas
Indianapolis
Nevada
L. A
J. C. Agajanian
Benny Agajanian
J. C
Walter O'Malley
J. PT
London
Brian London
United States
Doulot
Heaver
Floyd Patterson
America
Track Carnival to Highlight Exhibition Standings
The Lakewood area hosts a special track and field carnival on Friday night featuring five Moore League teams led by Poly and Centennial facing Millikan, Lakewood, Wilson, and Jordan in a dual meet format. Varsity action dominates with Bees and Dees competing Thursday. heats pair rival squads in each event. Coach Leon Forman touts the showcase as a chance to watch top high school athletes.
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Bae Fake
Washington
Poly
Leon Forman
Bog Angeles
Pifisburgh
San Francisca
Ates Ig
Lakewood High Oval
Bee
Forman
Simmons to Undergo Arm Surgery Friday
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Curt Simmons will have elbow surgery Friday to remove a bone chip. The operation sidelines a top left handed starter, severely diminishing the club’s NL hopes and likely costing at least half the season.
Fresno State Names Cecil Coleman New Football Coach
Fresno State College hires Cecil Coleman as head football coach after Clark Van neatly departed. Coleman pledges strict training rules, a three deep defense, and 100 percent cooperation. He targets a freshman program and recruiting in central California while preferring high school prospects over junior college players.
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Fresno
UPI
Fresno State College
Cecil Coleman
Arizona State University
Long Beach City College
Hero
W Press
Clark van
Coleman
Bulldog
van Salder
Wisconsin
California
Boardman Bets Unanimous Nod Over Aghulos in California
SACRAMENTO UPT Larry Boardman of Marlboro Conn won a 10 round unanimous decision over Lee Agy ihulos of Stockton Calif in a light weight bout. Referee Jack Downey scored 97 94 and judges Ba rnostly 99 96 and Buccini 98 94. Boardman who weighed 141 dominated the fight from the fifth round onward as he works toward spring practice beginning April 20 with 54 in contention.
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Sacramento
Larry Boardman
Marlboro
Coleman
Tempe
Ariz
Boardman
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