Lew Johnson’s COLUMN Progress Report on Former LHS Stars
Lew Johnson notes former LHS Diamond Stars Don McFarland and Harvey Coombis showing well in scattered minor league camps. Coombs, now with Triple A St Paul, hit a 229 batting clip for Ulass D Harnett and walked thrice in an exhibition against Montreal as he begins his second pro season with the Dodgers farm system.
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LHS
Lawley High
Don McFarland
Harvey Coombis
AL Vero Bouch
Dodgertown
Fleel Commbles
Young Coombs
Ulass
Harnett
New York
GLAS
St. Paul
Dodger
Coombs
Ageinst
Montreal
Brooklyn
Dodger Camp Scenes and Rising Prospects in Florida
An observer praised Florida spring training, noting Dodgers' three-wing baseball spectacle and meetings with figures like Stan Musial. The piece highlights Harvess Coombs as Layton High’s standout athlete, his ties to Dodgers stars, and Coombs upcoming chances in the Dodger system. It also covers Donnie McFarland’s spring training with Kansas City affiliates and his strong Abilene performances.
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Oombs
Florida
Dodgertown
Dodgers
Harvess
Layton High
Dale Snider
Johnny
Yankee Tanner) Podres
Roy Campanella
Randy Tarkson
Gon Newcombe
Stan Musial
T 7
Mantle
Joplin
Yankees
Kansas City Athletics Cavin
Luntsville
Tex
Abilene, Tex
Blip Sox
Donnie McFarland eyed by Little Rock after strong Abilene stint
Donnie McFarland, a hard throwing LHS product, draws first call from Little Rock while staying with Abilene this summer. His father says Abilene papers show he allowed few earned runs in spring layoffs and he hopes the back injury has healed after a late signing bonus.
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Donnie
Abilene
Little Rock Telass
Southern Association
McFarland
Travelers
Ife
Abilen
Elliott
Little Rock
Huntsville
Mal
Francis McFarland
LHS
Big Honus
Wolverines
Nayeve
Little Mack
Ley
National Cage Group Alters Free Throw Rule Again
The National Basketball Committee changes the code under AAU rules to curb stalling. One and one bonuses become two one-shot fouls for some players. four one-shot fouls apply to others. Technical warnings possible if stalling persists. no fouls issued for slow play. Minor changes ban ball banging on the rim by non shooters and allow center jumps on goaltending and double fouls. Out of bounds throws can be taken from either end. officials reassess underbasket area. Paul Twinkle re-elected chair. Lou Wilke named vice chair. T F Foster treasurer.
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Kansas
Hiex
Paul Twinkle
Butler University
Lou Wilke
Bartlesville
Oida
T. FE. Foster
Wisconsin University
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Oriole
Brooklyn Dodgers
Milwaukee Braves
St. Lou's Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh
York Giants
San Francisco
Chicago Cubs
Yankees
Ger
Northwestern seeks coach as Fisher aids selection
Northwestern University searches for a new basketball coach with Waldo Fisher assisting after resigning to become assistant athletic director. Athletic Director Stu Holcomb noted Fisher will help survey candidates. Wildcats finished 7-15 and last in the Big Ten this season.
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Evanston
Northwestern University
Waldo Fisher
Yesterdaay
Athleti
Stu Holcomt
Fisher
Northwestern
Wildcats
Holcomb
WVU Reinstates Three Football Players After Rule Violations
West Virginia University coach Art Lewis reinstates center Phil Messinger end John Plgoon and quarterback Chuck Simpson who were dropped last season for breaking training rules.
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Morgantown
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia University
Art Lewis
Phil Messinger
John Plgoon
Chuck Simpson
Bragan Sees Pirates Needing Another Year to Contend
Fort Myers Florida United Press Sports notes Pirates manager Bobby Bragan believes Pittsburgh will not reach pennant contention for at least one more season. He praises Vernon Virdon Lee Walls and Roberto Clemente in the outfield though combined they hit only 28 homers. Dick Stuart looms as a potential breakout. pitching remains the team’s strength with Friend Kline and Law, plus Elray Face in relief. Infield lacks speed outside Mazeroski. Danny Kravitz may win the catching job over Foiles and Rand.
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Leo H
United Press
Fort Myers
Fla
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bobby Bragan
Tranever
Bragan
Pirates
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Bill Virdon
Lee Walls
Roberto Clemente
Dick Stuart
Lincoln
Bob Friend
Ronnie Kline
Vern Law
Elray
Dale Long
Bill Mazeroski
Dick Groat
Frank Thomas
Pirate
Mazeroski
Danny Kravitz
Ant
Hollywood
Cateher
Jack Shepard
Hank Foiles
Cleveland
Dick Rand
Cardinal
Jean
Itarler
Bame
Bod
Pittsburgh
Thompson Krebs Pace West Stars In 64 60 Victory
West All-Stars defeated the East 64 to 60 in the Shriners East West charity game. Gary Thompson scored 16 and earned outstanding player honors while Jim Krebs grabbed 15 rebounds and topped West performers. Krebs and Thompson sealed the win with five decisive points in the final 35 seconds as about 7,000 fans watched.
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Kansas City
West All-Stars
Shriners
Gary Thompson
Towa State
Shanters
Thompson
Tyas
Southern Methodist
Jim Krebs
Then West
Florida Derby Lures Another Fine Horse
The Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park drew more top contenders as Federal Hill entered the list of probable favorites alongside Bold Ruler and Gen. Duke. Federal Hill set a world record for six and a half furlongs at 1:15 yesterday, surpassing the prior mark of 1:15 2-5 by Mr. Favor. Jockey William Carstens praised Federal Hill after the race.
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Miami
Fla
Gulfstream Park
Federal Hill
Clifford Lussky
Louisville
Wheatley Stable
Bold Ruler
Calumet Farm
Gen. Duke
Mr. Favor
Paradise Downs
Gulfstream
Simmy
Decathlon
William Carstens
Vernon Predicts Red Sox May Challenge Yankees This Season
Francisco report wires Mickey Vernon, veteran Red Sox first baseman, says the Yankees are not assured pennants. He notes Porterfield’s 1955 form and suggests Boston could finish as high as second if Yankees stumble. Vernon, almost 39, avoids predicting game counts, stating he feels as good as last year.
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Francisco
Mickey Vernon
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Bob Porterfield
Vernon
Red Sox
Porterfield
Fearless Fraley Picks Redlegs and Yankees
Oscar Fraley predicts the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds will reach the World Series this year. He details fanciful pennant race notes for both leagues, naming teams, players, and dubious odds with a tongue in cheek tone.
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Fearless Fraley
Redlegs
Yankees
York
New York Yankees
Cincinnati Reds
City Golf Meet Extended Week
The Septed four some leaders C. M. Ditle and Paul Morris hold 86 at Municipal course as bad weather delays play. The meet extends to next Sunday with about a third of scores in, while Ray Norton and Phil Sanchez sit one behind at 87.
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C. M. Ditle
Paul Morris
Municipal Course
Tammy Hanson
Ray Norton
Phil Sanchez
Ray Strickland
Ray Alteberry
Hanson
Jack Pierce
W. J. Allen Hart Kephart
Bill’ Neat
Bill Green
Rod Clay
al Meese
Don Lambdin
Coy
Qverall
Ron Crane
Wickham
W. C. Weiningham
Spoke Horne
Ray Barber
Wa Lawman
Cy Hawkins
Leon Pipes
John Clabes
Dabn Stanard
Vo W. Hart
Phil Prine
Jim Philpot
Jim Shaw
J. B. Wiggins
Harry Rathit
W. T. Wiggins
Dake Gordon
Wes
Ekbns
Gordon Winkehman
Terd
Ralstan
John Mavity
Glen Simpson
Hockey At A Glance Yesterday's Results
The Axsarinied Press lists playoff matchups by league with first games in best of series. Boston hosts Detroit in the Eastern Conference and Montreal visits New York as Rochester goes to Providence and Cleveland hosts an Eastern rival in another best of series. Cincinnati plays Indianapolis in a best of three as action begins in the late schedule.
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BSS
Boston
Detroit
Montreal
New York
Rochester
Providence
Cleveland
Fursationat Eagle
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Cineir
Philadelphia
Glorious Twelfth Favored in Grand National Field
London crowds see Glorious Twelfth a 10-1 favorite for the Grand National at Aintree, carrying 155 pounds in the 4 1/2 mile steeplechase. Hart Royal, Much obliged, Sundew and E.S.B. are among other top contenders as betting odds shift at Victoria Club.
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London
Glorious Twelfth
Gray
Victoria Club
Aintree
Liverpool
Hart Royal
Much Obliged
Sundew
E.S.B
Goosander
Tutte
Ireland
LHS Athletes Due Busy Day
In chilly weather Lawton High hosts three spring sports at three sites. The track team competes in a triangular with Chickasha and Duncan at 3 p.m. on Fort Sill cinders. Baseball seeks its first win as Wichita Falls rivals visit Duncan Lemans at 3 p.m. The tennis team faces Worthwest on the high school courts.
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Lawton
LHS
Chickasha
Duncan
Fort
Sill Cinders
Wolverines
Wichita
Lemans
Worthwest
OU Favored In Mat Meet
The University of Oklahoma wrestling team heads to the NCAA Tourney in Pittsburgh, minus injured Dave Calvert at 157. Don Studebaker or Bernard Sullivan may fill Calvert’s spot as Oklahoma targets a title in a field led by a depleted defending champion Oklahoma A&M.
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Associated Press
University Oklahoma
Pittsburgh
Dave Calvert
Ponca City
Port Robertson
Don Studebaker
Bernard Sullivan
Calvert
Myron Roderick
Aggie
Dirk Delgado
Leonard Shelton
Bobby Lyons
Paul Aubrey
Lee Young
Rex Edgar
Dan Hodge
Gordon Roesler
Grapplerso
Robertson
Hodge
Sullivan
Aggies
Jerry Billings
Dick Gillihan
Harmon Leslie
Bobby Herald
Claudell Wright
Doug Blubaugh
Duane Murty
Jim Harding
Earl Lynn
Shot Put Champ In Texas Relays
At the Texas Relays in Austin, 11 University division teams enter led by Michigan’s Dave Owen, the nation’s top collegiate shot putter with a 59 feet best. Notre Dame, Texas, Oklahoma and others send athletes including Brendan O’Reilly in high jump and Dale Vandenberg in relays, with standout performers from Abilene Christian, Texas and Notre Dame in sprints, hurdles and a 440 dash.
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Owen
Brendan O'Reilly
Notre Dame
Dale Vandenberg
Texas
Eddie Southern
U.S
Joe Irvin
Abilene Christian
Bobby Morrow
James Segrest
Cincy Ace Expects Different Pitching From Sophomore Jinx
Frank Robinson, NL 1955 Rookie of the Year, says the sophomore jinx may be real only in theory as he prepares for spring in Tampa. He notes pitchers adapted after July and recalls infield and outfield adjustments, arm trouble, and past battles with rival hurler Bod.
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Cincy Ace
Robinson
Soph Jinx
Tampa
Fla
Frank Robinson
Wally Berger
Moore Defends Light Heavy Title in Detroit June 7
Archie Moore, 39, faces a tough psychological battle as he defends his light heavyweight crown in Detroit's Olympia Stadium on June 7. He discusses past bouts with Bobo Olson and Rocky Marciano and explains that psychological defeat hurts more than physical punishment. Moore also notes he beat Olson and will meet the Spirser Anthony winner in an April 5 Detroit bout, both events to be nationally televised.
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Detroit
Tve
Moore
Olson
Marciano
Rock
Kayo
Floyd Patterson
Archie
Champ
Bobo
Yolande Pompey
London
Chuck Spirser
Tony Anthony
Spieser-Anthony
Howe Wins Fifth National Hockey Scoring Title
Gordie Howe of Detroit captured his fifth NHL scoring crown with 39 points on 44 goals and 45 assists, leading the league in goals and sharing the season’s top point total. Ted Lindsay finished second with 55 assists, setting a left winger assist record, while Jean Beliveau and Maurice Richard trailed with strong totals for Montreal.
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Detroit
Howe
Montreal
R— Gordie Howe
Ted Lindsay
Mowe
Lindsay
Jean Ecliveau
Andy Brthgate
New York Rangers
Chicago
Ed Litzenberger
Beliveau
Maurice
Rocket
Richard
Canadiens
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Art Ditmar
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Birdie Tebbelts
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Oklahoma A&m College
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