Baseball Polls Preview Spring Training Strife Across Leagues
Fans quiz the looming season about Dodgers aging roster and complacency, Indians power trade for Chico Carrasquel, Yankees lefty gains, Ted Williams Red Sox punch, Cardinals rebirth under Lane and Hutchinson, Cleveland trio durability, Giants injuries and aging, Senators youth lift, and stars like Gene Conley and Curt Simmons shaping early narratives.
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Don Larsen
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Yanks
Ted Williams
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St. Louis
Frank Lane
Fred Hutchinson
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Vinegar Bend Mizell
Early Wynn
Bob Lemon
Mike Garcia
Gether
al Rosen
Bobby Avila
Billy Rigney
Giants
Willie Mays
Don Mueller
Alvin Dark
Davey Williams
Wes Westrum
Sal Maglie
Monte Irvin
Charlie Dressen
Washington Senators
Nats
Gene Conley
Curt Simmons
Carl Erskine
Baseball’s looming season sparks questions and bold bets
A crowded spring prompts queries on rookie stars like Herb Score and Bill Virdon, sopho more jinx fears, and returns from injuries to players such as Bobby Shantz and Vic Wertz. Trade headlines hint at Aparicio, Torre, and Mantle’s pursuit of glory as readers await Page 22.
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Mel Parnell
Vic Wertz
Joe Adcock
Bobby Thomson
Billy Lees
Granny Hamner
Irv Noren
Jimmy Greengrass
Frank Smith
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Westrum
Herb Score
Cleveland
Bill Virdon
St. Louis
Ken Boyer
Jack Meyer
Elston Howard
Johnny Bucks
Billy Klaus
Hal Smith
Gus Triandos
Hector Lopez
Don Bessent
Roger Craig
Dodgers Sign Randy Jackson Eyes Breakout Season
Randy Jackson, newly arrived Dodger third baseman, aims to exceed 30 homers at Ebbetts Field, citing shorter fences than Wrigley. He welcomes Jackie Robinson’s competition for regular third base and predicts a busy season with occasional spot duty for Robinson. Other notes cover Langston University recruiting, Oklahoma bowling, and Bud Wilkinson’s football plans.
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Robinson
Russ Meyer
Don Hoak
Baptists Savages Share State Crown In Oklahoma Conf
The Southeastern State and Oklahoma Baptist teams tied for the Oklahoma College Conference title after a night of mixed results. East Central held Southeast ern to 18 by Jim Spivey as the Savages fell 65-68, Northeastern defeated OBU 65-59, and Southwestern routed Phillips 103-87. A coin toss between East Central and Southwestern will decide the fourth team in a round robin for the District NAIA playoff berth in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Bracato Wins Santa Anita Handicap Run-Off
In Arcadia on February 25 Bobby Bracato, the betting favorite, swept to a wire to wire victory in the $135000 Santa Anita Handicap as Swaps sat out the race. Before a 62500 crowd, Bracato finished six lengths ahead of Turk's Delight with Honeys Alibi third.
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Turner Wins NASCAR Convertible Race in Daytona Beach
Curtis Turner from Roanoke, Virginia, the veteran daredevil race driver, roared to victory today in the 160 mile NASCAR sanctioned race for late model convertibles in Daytona Beach Florida on February 25.
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Freeman's 43 Shatters Illini Victory Streak
Unranked Ohio State surprised Illinois 87-84 in Columbus as All-America guard Robin Freeman scored 43 points to snap the Illini 16-game Big Ten win streak. Illinois had led 64-58 before Freeman sparked a late Buckeye surge and Ohio State never trailed after 71-69.
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Paul Judson
Bill Ridley
Walters Triumphs in Regional Final to Reach State
Walters surged to an early lead and defeated Frederick 79 61 in the Class B regional final to earn a state tournament berth. Blue Devils all scored in double figures as Joyce Mason led with 21 and Don Logan added 20 while Bill Brown scored 19 for the Bombers. Rush Springs defeated Hollis 62 49 in Class A to close the day.
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Blue Devils
Joyce Mason
Don Logan
Bill Brown
Bombers
Rush Springs
Hollis Girls
Leaders Hold Tight In State Pin Meet
In the Oklahoma Women's Association Bowling Tournament at Sooner Lanes, leaders maintained their positions through the first squad of team bowling with only one team breaking into a top five. Ralph's Food of Oklahoma City led Class C with a 2077 total, while Darby-Everst Cadillac sat atop Class A, Hatcher Laundry led Class B, Carlois Rentals topped Class C, Wright's Restaurant led Class D, and KSWO Radio led Class E.
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Bowling Standings and Scores From Oklahoma City Meet
Results show Darby-Everest Cadillac of Oklahoma City leading Class A with 2391 pins, 29 ahead of last year’s Class A champ General Paints of Tulsa. Notable doubles include Guymon’s Clara Bradshaw and Margaret Wright with 862 in Class D, 31 above the prior total. Saturday night shifts list top B and D class results, plus singles and all events leaders across multiple classes.
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Bud Planning Some Moves On OU Squad
Norman Oklahoma February 25 coach Bud Wilkinson outlines Sooners spring plan to rebuild left side of the line and select a backup quarterback behind Jimmy Harris and Jay O Neal. He may shift Dennis Morris to guard while preparing a second unit with players from Texas and Oklahoma towns.
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Oklahoma
Jimmy Harris
Jay O’neal
Carl Dodd
Dennis Morris
Billy Pricer
Wilkinson
Jakie Sandifer
Breckenridge
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Plainview
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Poteau
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Ken Crossland
Altus
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Steve Jennings
Ardmore
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Sweetwater
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Ross Coyle
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Joe Rector
Bradley Upsets Oklahoma A&M 46-43 in Missouri Valley clash
Bradley defeated Oklahoma A&M 46 to 43 in Peoria to end the Aggies title hopes. Lee Utt led Bradley with 18 points while Jerry Hale had 14 for Oklahoma A&M, in a tight game that Bradley pulled away late. Bradley improves to 12-11 while Oklahoma A&M drops to 15-8.
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Rawls Extends Lead With Bold 54-Hole Play
Betsy Rawls shot 71 to extend her lead to six strokes after 54 holes at the Babe Zaharias Cancer Fund Golf Tournament in Sarasota. Her three-round total sits at 214 on the 6395-yard Bobby Jones course. Louise Suggs and Betty Dodd sit at 220, with Dodd rising after a 72 and Suggs posting 75 amid windy conditions.
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Spartanburg
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Louise Suggs
Sea Island
Betty Dodd
San Antonio
Tex
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Miss Suggs
Needles Wins Flamingo Stakes in Florida Derby Prospect
Needles dominated Hialeah Park to win the Flamingo Stakes by 2 lengths, a 14,800 prize, with Golf Ace second and Fabius third in a field of 15. The Florida-bred horse carries a weight edge and emerges as a leading Kentucky Derby contender. The Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park on March 24 is the likely next race for Needles. Gun Shot finished fourth and Happy New Year fifth as the crowd of 33,287 watched.
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Needles
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Winding Way Farm
Golf Ace
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Gun Shot
Steelers sign Chandnois and Wisnewski for 1956 season
The Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL signed veteran halfback Lynn Chandnois and fullback Ted Wisnewski to contracts for the 1956 campaign.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers
National Football League
Lynn Chandnois
Ted Wisnewski
Tigers Rally Past Oklahoma 86 64 in Columbia
Missouri uses a second half surge to defeat Oklahoma 86 to 64 at home, improving to 6-4 in the Big Seven and keeping title hopes alive. Norm Stewart scores 29 as Missouri takes control after a 32-32 halftime tie, with Bill Ross 22 and Lionel Smith adding support while Oklahoma’s King leads with 20.
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Billikens Stun Tulsa as Valley Race Tightens
Harold Alcorn scored 35 points guiding St. Louis Billikens to a 73-62 victory over Tulsa keeping them within a half game of the Missouri Valley Conference lead. Dayton Flyers routed Eastern Kentucky 90-76 for their 22nd win in 24 games, while Alabama led by Jerry Harper’s 37 points crushed Kentucky 101-77 to seize the SEC lead.
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Broad college basketball results across conferences posted
A compiled list shows Missouri 86 Oklahoma 64 and many other scores from the Big Seven, Missouri Valley, and other conferences. Notable results include Kansas State 82 Iowa State 62, Purdue 63 Michigan State 56, and Tennessee 91 Auburn 87 with overtime noted in some games.
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Maryland Texas to play two game football series
Maryland announced a two game football series with Texas. The first game will be a night contest at Austin on September 26, 1959, and the second game will be in College Park, Maryland on September 24, 1960. Texas is the alma mater of Maryland president Dr Wilson H Elkins who played quarterback for the Longhorns.
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