One Man's Opinion on Big League Races Preview
Columnist predicts Milwaukee and New York as pennant favorites in the National and American leagues. He cites Casey Stengel and Mantle as luckless but marketable stars, notes cash and trade chatter around Cleveland and Boston, and foresees a tight NL showdown among Milwaukee Brooklyn and Cincinnati with Dodgers under Podres and Campanella key to success.
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New York Yankers
Washington
Kansas City
Baltimore
Boston
Casey Stengel
Youi Berra
Mickey Mantle
Don
Larsen
Ted Wiliams
Mantle
Cleveland
Bosox
Joe Cronin
Clevelaid
Tom Yawkey
Herb Score
Soutien
Teeve
Dodgers
Brooklyns
Jackie Robinson
Johny Podres
Robinson
Dodger
Roy Campanella
Campanella
Milwaukee
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Chinago
Haney
Jackie
Guy
Blaze
Mathews
del Crandall
Danny O'Connell
Bobby Thomson
Pokes Arkansas Play Again Today
Arkansas Razorbacks, after a win over Tulsa last week, lost 85 to an Oklahoma A&M squad at Stillwater. Merlin Nippert relieved starter Gary Johnston in the fifth and earned the win as A&M went 4-1 this season. The Razorbacks stand 2 2 going into today’s game.
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Associated Press
Arkansas Razorback
Tulsa
Oklahoma A&m
Stillwater
Merlin Nippert
Aggie
Gary Johnston
A&m
Razorbacks
Wichita
Wheatshockers
Phillips University of Enid
Phillips
Don Riggs
al Schwartzkopf
Alva
Oklahoma City University
Northwestern State
Gary Johnenn
Yankees Trim Three From roster for Denver assignment
Jacksonville Florida. Casey Stengel cut three players from the Yankees on Tuesday sending pitcher Jim Depalo catcher John Blanchard and outfielder Norm Siebern to Denver of the American Association.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Casey Stengel
Jim Depalo
John Blanchard
Norm Siebern
Denver
American Assn
Last Night's Fights Stun York Fighters
NYC reports Jackie LaBua 157 pounds and Ralph Dupas of New Orleans outpointing opponents in bylined bouts. Vince Martinez and Chris Verona appear in results with stoppage and decisions noted amid a Pittsburgh report from Teresa Stuabs and Eddie Patterson.
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Associated Prean Fi
YORK
Jackie LaBua
Seppea
Walter Gertler
Kew Orleans
Ralph Dupas
New Orleans
Vince Martinez
Patterson
Pittsburgh
Teresa Stuabs
Edisburgh
Chris Verona
Dodgers Struggle as Big Four Fail to Go Nine In Spring
Brooklyn manager Walter Alston laments that Roger Craig, Don Newcombe, Sal Maglie, and Johnny Podres have not pitched nine innings in Grapefruit League games. Podres, back from Navy service with a bad back, has lasted seven. Newcombe has six-plus innings in three starts, Maglie six, and Craig five, yet Alston remains confident their pace will lift for the season opener.
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Associated Press
Walter Alston
Brooklyn Dodgers
Alston
Roger Craig
Don Newcombe
Sal Magle
Johny Podres
Podlres
Navy
Newcombe
Maglie
Craig
Exhibition Baseball AMERICAN LEAGUE Test for Cleveland in New York
Baseball scores and schedules from an exhibition week item listing results across the American and National Leagues. It highlights Cleveland’s test in New York, multiple matchups including Chicago versus Baltimore and Detroit, with partial standings and a Tuesday schedule featuring Dodgers Braves Cubs Orioles Redlegs Senators.
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Cleveland
New York
Reston
Chicago
Baltimore
Kansas
Washington
Detroit
Milwauker
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Lewis
Dodgers
Braves
Tiina Cubs
Orvnles
Dallas Redlegs
Senstors
Knoxville Giants
Indians
Daytona Beach Cardinals
White Sox
Lynchburg
Merees
Jacksonville
Sal
Jacville Astelles
Lite Rock
LA Litlle
Oles
Cubs
Indiana
Milwaukee To Land Schoendienst? Braves Get Vote For Pennant
The Milwaukee Braves arouse playoff hopes with a forecast of winning the pennant fueled by Henry Aaron Joe Adcock and Eddie Mathews. A potential deal for Red Schoendienst could shore up second base and boost a roster already built for power and balance.
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Milwaukee
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Braves
Hank Aaron
Joe Adcock
Eddie Mathews
del Crandally
Fred Haney
Joe Reichler
New York
Henry Aaron
Milwaukee Braves
Red Schoendienst
Piersall Story Inspires Fans Across Nation
Sarasota testimony captures Jimmy Piersall sharing his mental health battle and rebound. Letters from readers support his message to seek help, while his life story becomes a film and book, underscoring resilience. He recalls 1952 rookie camp, hospitalization, comeback with the Red Sox, and desire for respect.
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Sarasota
Fla. 1
Jimmy Piersall
Bayne Park
tFome
Boston Red Sox
North Yakota
Jimmy
Piersall
al Hirshberg
Frank Life
Red Sox
Lou Boudreau
Canitarium
Doreen
Walter
Birmingham
Billy Martin
Yankees
Satchel Paige
Fiersall
Hasecome
Boston
White Coat
Strong Pin Clubs In Action Tonight
In Fort Worth Texas the American Bowling Congress tournament features top clubs like Stroh's Beer of Detroit with Buzz Fazio and Shurhooks of Akron led by Dick Hoover. Mechanic Laundry of Indianapolis posted 2886 in team play and Peter Hand Reserve Beer Chicago leads with 316. Carl Tadel anchored 648 in four games. Jack Williams Jr. rolled a 700 series and Ed Kawolies tops singles with 726. Raymond Barman and Nate Sobel Milwaukee led doubles with 1214. Bartman 638 and Sobel 576 follow.
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Fort Wortit
Tex Um
Stroh’s Beer
Detroit
Buzz Fazio
Shurhooks
Akron
Ohio
Dick Hoover
Hoover
Mechanic Laundry
Indianapolis
Peter Hand
Milwaukee
Bartman
Sobel
LHS and Douglass Play Today At Lawton Diamond
Lawton Wolverines face unbeaten Douglass Lions at 2 30 p m on the new LHS diamond. Lawton sits 4 3 while Douglass is 4 0. Smitty Barnes to start for LHS and Leo James for Douglass both aim to extend or preserve hot starts.
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Lawton
Wolverines
Douglass Lions
LHS
Douglass
Jim Rinehart
Smitty Barnes
Wichita Falls
H.C. King
Leo James
James
Elgin
Stengel Predicts Yankee Pennant Run In 1960
Jacksonville report quotes Casey Stengel forecasting another American League pennant for the New York Yankees. He cautions the league has youth and depth, highlights Tony Kubek’s versatility, and lists Whitey Ford and several other pitchers as anchors. He plans a 11-man staff with Shantz, Grim, and Byrne as top relievers.
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Tony Kubek
New York Yankees
Tony
Milwaukee
Wis
Denver
Casey
Whitey Ford
der Larsen
Tom Sturdivant
Johnny Kucks
Art Ditmar
Bobby Shantz
Kansas City
Bob Turley
Bob Grim
Ralph Terry
Tommy Byrne
al Cicotte
Shantz
Grim
Byrne
Willie Mays Sale Rumor Denied by Frank Lane
Frank Lane of the St. Louis Cardinals dismissed a circulating report that seven players, including Willie Mays, were traded to Brooklyn for Don Newcombe. Lane recalled a test scenario from a Vero Beach conversation with Gabe Paul, noting the tale was a rumor with no basis. The New York Daily News briefly echoed the story in a light piece.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
Excent
Stan Lopata
Willie Jones
Richie Ashburn
Rip Repulski
New York Giants
Uncle Sam
Frank Lane
Willie Mays
Lane
Gabe Paul
Cincinnati
Vero Beach
Dodgers
New York
Gabe
Nashville
Brooklyn
Don Newcombe
Omaha
The
New York Daily News
Sooners Brush Up For Alumni Contest With Chalk Talk
Oklahoma varsity prepared for the All sports day clash with the Alumni. Coach Bud Wilkinson cancelled Monday practice due to rain and scheduled a three hour meeting to review spring drills ahead of the Saturday finish. Some players missed practice for an English proficiency exam at 7 30, delaying workouts until Friday.
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Norman
Okla
Oklahoma
Sooners
Bud Wilkinson
Holman To Test Potgieter Tonight
Johnny Holman the veteran Chicago heavyweight plans to measure Ewart Potgieter’s vast size tonight in Portland. Potgieter stands 7 feet 3 inches and weighs 323 pounds, posing a serious challenge as Holman, faster and lighter by 125 pounds, seeks to outpoint or stop the larger foe with sharp punches and speed.
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Cre. UA
Johnny Holman
Chicago
Ewart Potgieter
Holman
Potgieter
Helyan
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