Carrasquel Happy With Indians After Sox Turmoil
Shortstop Chico Carrasquel says he was mentally upset with the Chicago White Sox last season but is now happy with the Cleveland Indians. He blames White Sox manager Marty Marion for never being satisfied and criticising him. Carrasquel, traded for Larry Doby, arrived three days late after travel delays from Venezuela.
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Bragan critical of Pirates progress in early camp
Pittsburg manager Bobby Bragan expressed dissatisfaction with the Pirates first days of training saying they may need more work and will cut morning sessions to fundamentals. The Pirates also announced catcher Harding Peterson will miss at least half the season due to an arm fracture not healing properly since August.
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Tigers face key talks as Toregon holdout lingers
Lakeland Florida reports that Detroit general manager Harold Muddy Ruel will renew efforts to reach agreement with first baseman Earl Toregon, the last holdout. Shortstop Harvey Kuenn ended his holdout, and President W. O. Spike Briggs says he received $28,500. The Tigers open exhibition season against the Washington Senators Saturday with intra squad games set for Tuesday and Friday.
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Muddy) Ruel
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Giants relief ace Wilhem on daily pitching diet plan
Hoyt Wilhelm of the New York Giants will pitch at least one inning daily from now until opening day as part of a stricter regimen prescribed by manager Bill Rigney. Wilhelm reported to camp at 190 pounds and aims to drop five more, after weighing 200 last season.
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Tebbetts Highlights Rookies After Redlegs Intrasquad Win
Tampa Florida manager Birdc ie Tebbetts outlined a training focus on fundamentals for the Cincinnati Redlegs and praised four rookies after their 7-5 victory in yesterday's spring intrasquad game. Frank Robinson led with a homer a double and a single while Curtis Flood Charley Rabe and Jack Taylor showed promise.
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Speake Bat Still Hopes Fire Cubs May Pace
Mesa report notes Bob Speake’s strong May rookie surge with 10 homers as the Cubs won 20 games and rose to second place, but he seeks to correct a tight inside pitch weakness that sidelined him late season. Speake’s action mirrors Ernie Banks’ swing, while manager Stan Hack praises his wrist mechanics. In Florida, Billy Martin joins the Yankees roster after signing for about $20,000 with pitcher Jim Konstanty, prompting Stengel to assemble the team by noon.
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White Sox Center Fielder Doby Confident for pennant bid
Larry Doby of the Chicago White Sox, obtained from Cleveland, is in perfect physical condition this year. He believes a strong season could lead the Sox to the American League pennant. The remark came as Tampa area reports noted the team’s readiness for the campaign.
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Boomer Loop Organizes Sports Writers All Stars
Boomer Conference sports writers held a session in the Hotel Lawtonian electing first and second all conference basketball teams and naming an outstanding player and coach of the year. The group formed the Boomer Conference Sports Writers Association with Doyle May as president and Lew Johnson as vice president.
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Savages Headed for NAIA Meet in Kansas City
Southeastern State Savages secure a berth in the NAIA tournament by defeating Oklahoma Baptist University 58 54 in the District 9 finals. Coach Bloom er Sullivan leads the team to a fourth NCAA appearance in 11 years while sharing the Collegiate Conference title this season with OBU.
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Mayfield Wins Baton Rouge Open With Narrow Lead
Shelley Mayfield, a three stroke winner, heads for Los Angeles to visit his newborn daughter after tying for the lead in a winter tour event. He shot 69 to finish 277 and claim $2,200, beating Jimmy Demaret by three. Demaret tied for second with Ford, Burkeman, Haas, and Hawkins at 280, each earning $1,046.
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Prep Meets Set Across Oklahoma City This Week
Two prep basketball meets bring twelve big city high schools to Municipal Auditorium for state title play. Class A begins Thursday, Class AA opens Friday, with finals in both classes Saturday night. Norman defends 1955 AA crown. new Class A champion to be found.
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Santee Faces Competition In Milwaukee Mile
The Milwaukee Journal notes Wes Santee will run in the Milwaukee Saturday while rivals seek Olympic berths. The IOC and IAAF influence rivals, but AAU shields Brundage’s stance. Delany wins a special mile in 4 11.4 as others duck out.
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Maxwell Wins Mexico Crown
Maxwell, a near amateur from Odessa Texas, captured Mexico’s National Open with a 72-hole 264 after three straight 65s. He beat defending champion Roberto de Vicenzo by two strokes as Howard Johnson of Houston and Dave Douglas of Newark tied for third at 277. amateur Frank Kaminski led with 293.
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