Pepper Martin remembered in Saint Petersburg wake
Friends recall Pepper Martin at a wake in the Al Lang Field press room. The St. Louis Cardinals star, nicknamed a glorious misfit, traveled with a toolbox filled trunk and kept a blue knitted shirt on road trips. He loved tools, guitars, band concerts, and a rough sense of humor.
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Masters Contender Tony Lema Heads Golf Odds
Tony Lema, 41, is the favorite to win the Masters at Augusta next month per Golf Digest picks. Ken Venturi sits in the 10-1 group with Gary Player and Don Findelwald among others. Arnie Palmer and Jack Nicklaus near 6-1.
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Pepper Martin mud cats legend and temper in memory story
Pepper Martin, known for his fiery temper and folk hero status, led the Mud Cats and played with the Cardinals. He faced suspension after roughing an umpire and earned a reputation as a religious, outspoken anti segregation advocate and colorful orator. His diverse life included farming, barbering, auto racing, and coaching for the Dodgers under Branch Rickey.
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Stuart Halts Bennetts Feud Ends Early In Camp
Dick Stuart dismissed his so-called feud with Dennis Bennett clearing the air in Clearwater. Stuart, acquired from Boston for Bennett, says the feud was a joke and aims to be among the top five home run and RBI producers if he plays regularly. he earns about 6500 dollars this season after a salary raise, and remains a colorful, outspoken figure in baseball.
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Publicist Shirl Courtney Shapes Boxing Publicity
Shirl Courtney, a tall blonde publicist in Philadelphia, handles boxing publicity and is possibly the first woman in the field. She promotes the April 6 charity bout between middleweight champion Joey Giardello and Gil Diaz in Cherry Hill to aid retarded children and the Camden Diocese House of Charity with Kennedy family attendance expected.
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Indians Rout Mexico City All Stars In Exhibition Victory
The Cleveland Indians cruised past the Mexico City All-Stars 12 2 in an exhibition. Cleveland built leads with early hits, Billy Moran drove in two with a fourth inning double, and George Culver earned the win before Floyd Weaver Ted Abernathy and Don McMahon finished.
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