Dodgers Fall 12-11 After Three Homers in Slugfest
In Lakeland Fla the Dodgers dropped a 12-11 exhibition to the Detroit Tigers as both clubs belted three homers. Carl Furillo hit a grand slam for Los Angeles and Red Wilson, Kaline, and others supplied big hits for Detroit. Collum took the loss after a ninth inning rally.
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Charley Maxwell
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John Rosehoro
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HITTIN THE HIGH SPOTS AND BASEBALL CHATTER
Ted Williams helps the Marines in spirit as a reserve booster and his checks warn it is great to be in the Marine Corps Reserve. Florida baseball chatter covers managers, trades, spring training woes, Pee Wee Reese leadership, and note on small players like Abie Pearson.
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Les Pase
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Boe Gautreau
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Miller Huggins
Ernie Cravetzis
Pitaripo
Chuck Klein and 1982 NL MVP Chuck Fiyin Die
Indianpolis report says Chuck Klein 1932 MVP winner dies at 54 from cerebral hemorrhage at his brother's home. Career highlights include leading NL in RBIs 145 in 1929, four home run titles, batting average peak .388 in 1939, and a 17 year major league tenure with the Phillies. Doctor Boggs cites alcohol-related health decline after retirement.
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Lillis Leads Dodgers in Hitting in Florida Camp
LAKELAND Fla Shortstop Bob Lillis tops Dodgers regulars with 224 average after 17 games in spring training. Pee Wee Reese hitting 375 in limited at bats, Norm Larker leads in RBIs with nine while Dick Gray and Charlie Neal close behind.
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Bowden Leads Cal to Record at Texas Relays
Don Bowden anchored California to a sprint medley relay record as eight new meet marks and a national standard fell at the 31st Texas Relays. Bowden finished 325 yards ahead of Stanford in the relay, and John Tromm of Pacific Lutheran set a national collegiate javelin mark. Oklahoma won the distance medley with 354.4, while Oklahoma State posted a top second time in the 880-yard relay. Olympic champ Al Oerter won Kansas discus, with other notable marks across events.
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Kenny Covert
Vernon Haddox
Bob Mckarling
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Ernie Sheloy
Maury Graves
Backfield Weights Stir Football Debate and Tennis Woes
A long column weighs in on light backfields with Notre Dame Four Horsemen compared to Trojan backs. It notes the Coast’s Warburton at 148 pounds and questions the value of weight, while critiquing media smoke screens. Tennis player Sidney Wood blamed signaling for Davis Cup fatigue, and references Mercer Beasley’s psychic coaching.
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Paraplegic Veterans Gain Free Dodgers Games at Coliseum
The Coliseum will continue its long-standing policy allowing paraplegic veterans to attend Dodgers baseball games for free, aligning with prior support for UCLA, USC, and Rams events. The plan honors World War I veterans and preserves inclusive access at arena events despite past funding and policy debates.
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Trojans Host Striders in Dual Track Meet Today
Trojans welcome Southern California Striders for a 1:30 p.m. dual on the Trojan campus after a three way meet shift from East LA. Admisison is 70 cents. Trojan Dave Davis and Strider Bob Humphreys renew their shot put rivalry as SC aims to extend its 10 year unbeaten streak and win by about 20 points.
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