Santee barred from Olympic team by AAU ruling
New York report says Wes Santee remains excluded from Olympic participation after an AAU executive committee ban. The transcript shows $1,235 in excess expenses and outlines disputed rule interpretations, while Santee may compete in the All-Service championships in Los Angeles in June per Ferris.
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Citrus Circuit Harrison Sharp In First Test
Righthander Bob Harrison, strikeout king of the Western League last year with 270, shows his tricks at the Orioles rookie camp in Scottsdale. He pitched three innings, allowed no runs and two hits, fanning four as teams split intra squad actions.
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Hicks Invited to Tigers Camp Amid Past Rejections
Clarence Hicks a 28 year old infield prospect from Buffalo last season is invited to join Detroit's regular spring camp after a stint in the rookie camp. His career has featured repeated cuts by Brooklyn and a 1951 sale to Philadelphia before shipping to Atlanta, dampening his optimism.
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Buddy) Hicks
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White Sox farm system pays early dividends in Tampa
In Tampa Florida the White Sox see early returns from their farm system as 13 of 43 players advance to higher levels. In another camp in West Palm Beach Bobby Shantz, once a top pitcher, pitched batting practice for the Kansas City Athletics, delivering a 15 minute session with fast balls curves and changeups. Vic Power, Athletics star first baseman, also featured in workouts.
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Seven In Running For Top Honors In Bird Dog Trial
GRAND JUNCTION Tenn. judges in the National Bird Dog Championship face a tight field with seven dogs seen as possible winners. About 30 to 37 prize bird dogs already completed three hour hunts and four of the seven pointers yet to show await judging as the two week trial progresses. Home Again Mike owned by W C Jones of Franklin Va ran with Newman's Delivery Dan owned by E J Newman of Sumter S C in the early hunt.
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Faddy Aims at Big Leagues for Cubs Infield
Mesa Arizona reports Don Faddy, a one year pro with Burlington and a Michigan career, challenging established Cubs infielders Ernie Barks Gene Baker and Don Hoak. Coach Ray Blades says the young shortstop has impressed him and could become a big leaguer.
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Dons Clinch NCAA Berth With 87 49 Win Over Pacific
San Francisco dominates College of Pacific 87 to 49 to seal an NCAA Tournament berth and hold the No 1 AP ranking. Also notes coaching change at Mississippi State and boxing sanction actions in New York.
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Indians star Al Smith to bat third this season
Al Smith, Cleveland Indians top batter last season with a .306 average, will move into Larry Doby's No. 3 spot in the lineup this year, manager Al Lopez said. Lopez expects Smith to drive in more runs than Doby, traded to the White Sox, since Smith won’t strike out as often. Smith was unavailable, receiving dental treatment for infected teeth.
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Oklahoma City Signs Rookie Catcher Quinton Gray
Oklahoma City Indians of the Texas League signed 21 year old Quinton Gray a John Marshall high school graduate and Army veteran as a catcher. He stands 5-10 and weighs 160 pounds. Gray will report to manager Rudy Laskowski on March 12 for spring training at Longview Texas.
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Dons stretch win streak as title bid stays bright
San Francisco Dons crushed College of the Pacific 87-49 to clinch their second straight California Basketball Association title and advance toward the NCAA tournament defense. All-America Bill Russell scored 28 as SMU swept the Southwest Conference, Texas Tech leads the Border Conference, and other results shuffled league standings ahead of tournament play.
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Holman Favored In Bout Tonight
John Holman of Chicago, ranked fourth heavyweight, is a 2-1 favorite to defeat Joe Rowan of Philadelphia in a 10 round national TV bout from Bayfront Park Auditorium. Rowan, 21, has losses only to Willie Pastrano in 35 fights and will seek speed to counter Holman's power. The match airs on ABC at 10 p.m. EST with Holman eyeing a possible title shot against Rocky Marciano.
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