Milwaukee Ace Seeks Chance to Pitch Against Brooklyn
War ren Spahn, top Milwaukee Braves left hander, urges manager Charlie Grimm to let him face the Dodgers. He notes a better earned run average against Brooklyn than any Braves pitcher and argues against avoiding lefties in the 1956 schedule. Grimm sticks to right-handed starters, citing Dodgers’ power and bullpen success.
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Four NCAA berths left in conference playoff system
The NCAA tournament picture narrows to four open berths reserved for conference champions. Alabama faces SEC vote on entry due to ineligible regulars, while Kentucky and Iowa contend for Big 10 and Big 12 spots. Multiple conference crowns decide the remaining bids as pairings unfold across cities and dates.
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Naulls and Holup Added to Olympic College Squad
Kansas City reports Willie Naulls of UCLA and Joe Holup of George Washington will compete in the U S Olympic basketball playoffs on April 24 as part of the College All Stars. Earlier selections include Bill Russell K C Jones Jim Paxson Paul Judson and Hal Lear with seven more to be named.
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Basilio Heads to Chicago for Saxton Title Fight Training
Carmen Basilio sails to Chicago to finish training for his welterweight title defense against Johnny Saxton on March 14. The Syracuse fighter, angered by Saxton's remark that Basilio’s right means nothing, vowed to prove him wrong after knocking out DeMarco with a right punch.
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DeMarco and Smith Set for Night of Vindication Fight
In Boston at the Garden Tony DeMarco and Bud Smith meet in a non-title welterweight bout not expected to reach 10 rounds. Smith, the 135 pound ruler from Cincinnati, and DeMarco of Boston’s North End enter with brisk power. The bout will not be televised. DeMarco is a heavy betting 10-7 favorite based on punch power.
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Frisco's Jones Bows Out Against St. Mary's Quintet
Frisco's renowned Dons play their final home game of the season at the Cow Palace against St Marys. K C Jones will make his last appearance with the Dons as NCAA eligibility ends before the regional tournament at Corvallis.
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Minister Urges Freddie Merkle's Grandson to Wear Bonehead Name Proudly
Daytona Beach minister writes open letter to Freddie Robinson praising Fred Merkle as a real man who bore the bonehead nickname with grace. He urges Freddie to own the label, recounting Merkle's 20-year major league career and the 1908 base running mistake that defined the moment.
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Defending Champs Lead State Pin Meet in Bowling Event
Defending Class A doubles champs Velma Havasse and Frances Novak of Oklahoma City soar to the top with a 1021 line in the state women's bowling tournament. Novak leads Class A singles with a 547 series, while Tonkawa’s Marbel Schatz and Margie Barns take Class D doubles. multiple teams and doubles standings are listed across A to E divisions.
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QU Plays Butts In Final Game
Oklahoma to face Colorado in final Big Seven game at Boulder as Sooners seek better season overall. They have four wins including conference and non conference. last season three. Conference record 1–10 after 64–63 overtime loss to Nebraska. Tulsa finished season with loss to Wichita. Oklahoma A&M beat St Louis. Aggies schedule Bradley at Stillwater tomorrow.
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Late Saturday Scores from Far West Showdowns
San Francisco defeated Loyola 65 to 48, UCLA topped California 84 to 62, Washington beat Southern California 71 to 67, Oregon downed Washington State 72 to 58, Stanford over San Jose State 72 to 70, Utah edged Wyoming 71 to 64, Montana beat Colorado A&M 63 to 62, Brigham Young defeated Denver 96 to 86.
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Santee and AAU clash over mile case shocks track world
In a bizarre track and field dispute, Wes Santee Americans No 1 miler wins a temporary injunction allowing him to run while the AAU fights his status. Attorney Charles Grimes fights appeals, Pink Sober leads AAU charges, Dan Ferris warns meet promoters, and Avery Brundage shapes Olympic policy amid a widening rift. A final ruling by Friday will determine if Santee remains an amateur and eligible to compete.
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Cameron Aggies Tip Off Juco Tourney in Amarillo
The top seeded Cameron Aggies from Lawton Oklahoma face Howard County J C C of Big Spring Texas in the opening round at 2 p m. Other first round games include Clarendon vs Arlington State at 4 p m Phillips vs San Angelo at 7 p m and Decatur Baptist vs Amarillo at 9 p m. Cameron brings a 16-6 record while Decatur Baptist, Frank Phillips and Arlington State sit at 11-5, 10-6 and 10-6 respectively.
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Ziske Grips 3 Stroke Lead in Jacksonville Open
Joyce Ziske of Waterford Wisconsin held a three stroke lead entering the final round of the Jacksonville Women's Open at Hyde Park Golf Course. Ziske carded a 71 yesterday and stands 218 after 54 holes, the tourney's only sub-par score, with four late birdies. Mickey Wright of San Diego, who led after two days, slipped to second at 221 after a 76.
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Louisville Kegler Leads Big Event
Louisville bowler Bob Rothgerber, 33, led the American Bowling Congress event with a 693 singles total, opening the 53rd annual tournament in Rochester. Don Krause of Milwaukee held the all-events lead at 1,857 while Rothgerber stood at 1,829.
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