Lena Blackburne the Mud discoverer and baseball figure
Lena Blackburne, famed for his mud used to rub new baseballs, died at 81. He played for the Athletics White Sox Reds and Phillies, coached and managed, longtime 48 year career through 1955. He invented the inky slick mud from Pennsauken Creek Palmyra NJ, a hobby shared with his wife as “mud money.”
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MilliKan Dominates All City Basketball Team
Motley and Terry named co players of the year by Independent Press Telegram board. Eight man first team includes Sigehorn Nealand Tillman Bays Ferguson Pinola. Motley and Terry led Saint Anthony and Jordan respectively with strong back-to-back performances and high scoring while Millikan’s Bays Pinola and Ferguson fueled the Rams. Reeded honors also extend to Tillman Neal Sagehorn and Wilson’s Sigehorn with league records noted. All-city team honored at Lakewood Country Club with trophies and patches.
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Held Under Shadow of Cancer Ends Baseball Shadow
Woodie Held, a veteran with 11 major league seasons, turns 36 in two weeks and is enjoying a strong season with the Angels after a difficult operation for cancer found at the base of his neck. He speaks of baseball's gifts and his outdoor life as a hunting guide in Bu Bois, while reflecting on his past battles with cancer during eight seasons with Cleveland.
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Faith, family, and a quick comeback after career doubt
He reassures his wife and kids their worry eased as his faith kept him hopeful. Doctors found no recurring issue and he returned to play within two weeks. He recalls his release from Baltimore last June in exchange for Marcelina Lopez with relief that Baltimore had given him a chance at normal life.
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Colonels Near Playoff Berth
The Kentucky Colonels closed in on an ABA playoff spot, with late-season wins boosting their position. The club edged opponents as key players contributed in a tight race, positioning them for a strong finish.
Held Turns Heads In Angels Debut After Long Wait
On his first night as an Angel with Jim Kegosi sidelined, Woodie Held played a doubleheader for the first time in three years and beat the Orioles with home runs. He remained hot for two weeks before a broken toe ended the streak. He doubled and singled twice Monday, driving in the Angels' first run. He brings versatility and a defensive fit at second, third and center field, aiming to stabilize the lineup as an insurance for Fregosi. He cites Triple-A seasoning and reflects on a varied career including guiding in DuBois, a resort town near Jackson Hole with three bars, five gas stations, and two groceries.
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Philadelphia 76ers Schedule Resets With Lakers Game
The Philadelphia 76ers announced the March 18 game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Convention Hall. The contest was postponed from March 1 after a portion of the Spectrum roof blew off.
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Saints Defeat Cantwell 5-3 in preseason baseball clash
St Anthony High opened with a 5-3 win over Cantyrell as Mike Clark and Larry Guesko each drove in two runs. John Underwood, a junior, fanned nine over five innings, delivering a strong pitching start for the Saints.
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Basketball results from NATA tournament reported
Scores show Westminster 47 over Patadena 58 in a Westmar matchup while Monmouth and Henderson State Arkansas battled to 192 in a high scoring game. Millersville 72 over Avalon 28. Selah Christian edged in overtime 75. Bishop Call and Avern BGM 77. unclear lines references Cloud 28 Panmmeala 1.
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