Lemon Eyes 26-Win Season For Hall Of Fame Pitchers Club
Indians star Robert Granville Lemon seeks one more 20-win season to join baseball’s pitching immortals. Manager Al Lopez predicts 26 wins. Lemon shuns a target, saying he’ll pitch as many as possible. His 163-92 career record includes six 20-win seasons, fueling talks of a possible future as a fresh member of the elite circle.
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Acorns Get Marshall Back From Chisox
In the Pacific Coast League Oakland Acorns reclaim first baseman Jim Marshall from the White Sox affiliate after last season’s slugging leader in homers and RBIs. Marshall, who had been with Compton, is returned on option as LA Angels acquire another player.
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Former Gl 23 Named to Start in Williams Spot
Former Gl 23, returning serviceman Throneberry, was named to replace Ted Williams for Boston Red Sox opening. Manager Mike Higgins said Williams may retire or return, with Williams yet to decide. Throneberry batted 285 with team highs in hits and RBIs during Grapefruit League, as Boston posted 11-8.
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Joe Cronin
Exhibition Baseball Scores and Lineups from Washington Tour
A chaotic recap lists exhibition baseball results and player names across teams in New York Chicago Boston Milwaukee Cleveland and Baltimore with assorted box scores and lineups. Notable names include Duren Alexander Smith Seminick Campanella Harnell and Campanella, plus many A- and B-level pitchers and fielders.
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Exhibition Slate Sparks West Coast Baseball Gossip
fragmentary item notes Portland versus Seattle at Palm Springs with Palm Sprites, cath, Peer va Gaxland at El PIE from the Chicago Cubs era Joe Hannah. Hannah played with the Angels in late 1954, batting .286. Hollywood defeated the Angels.
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Twinks and Angels Set for Sunday Exhibition Finale
The Los Angeles Angels and Twinks prepare for a Sunday spring exhibition finale at Recreation Park. Star players like Bragan and Bernier lead a strong lineup as both clubs seek momentum in a season shaping series against Pacific Coast League opponents.
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Newcombe and Campanella Edge Dodgers in N L Title Race
In Petersburg the analyst predicts Brooklyn with Don Newcombe and Roy Campanella delivering comebacks to edge New York and Milwaukee in a tight three team NL race. St Louis could surge if Stanky’s pitchers and Boyer perform, while the Dodgers Giants and Braves look strongest overall with Milwaukee a threat behind Spahn and Crandall.
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Sports Calendar Tonight in California and Midwest
Schedule lists tonight includes Baring versus Hollywood Legion Stadium covers at 3 30 pm and East Side Arne events at 8 30 pm with gymnastics and track meets across Los Angeles and Clearwater Florida. Notes Mayo Smith facing managerial changes with Cincinnati while Chicago battles contending status. Pittsburgh boosts with Dick Groat return but remains far behind leaders in a long season.
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Sports Radio and TV Guides Highlight Giants and Indians
A compact note notes radio and TV listings featuring the Giants and Indians with game or program mentions. It outlines channel and time details for fans seeking local sports coverage.
Maxwell Leads Azalea Open After Two Rounds
Billy Maxwell held a one stroke edge entering the third round at the Azalea Open. Bob Toski set a 18-hole course record of 62 at Cane Fear Country Club to tie in second, while Maxwell shot 68 to reach 133 at the halfway point. Mike Souchak was tied for No 2 with 67s, as 60 pros and 10 amateurs advanced. Fred Haas Jr tied for sixth after a 73, with several others at 137.
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Fred Haas Jr
Claremont
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Los Angeles
Doug Ford
De Marco Wins Welterweight Title In Pro Boxing Upset
Tony De Marco defeated Johnny Saxton by technical knockout in round ten to take the welterweight crown. The bout stirred talks of an immediate April 23 or 24 title clash with Carmen Basilio, with lingering questions about an unwritten agreement and a possible rematch for Saxton.
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Harbor stops Long Beach in Metro dual meet cinder finish
Harbor defeats Long Beach City College 64 1/3 to 57 2/3 to spoil Vike Cinder Hopes at Harbor. Warren Eisenberg defeats Harvey Nelson in the 100 yards, with a fast finish over 50 yards and a 9.8 clocking. Eisenberg also wins the furlong and leads Harbor to a sweep of the mile, as El Camino and Harbor split results.
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Consolation Tilt in Azusa Tourney Ends in Caliber Showdown
Long Beach City College faced Riverside for the consolation title at Citrus JC as Azusa tournament action produced strong showings. Bakersfield topped LA City College in the championship final while Santa Barbara beat Pasadena Nazarene Frosh for a late round win.
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Vejar Seeks Bigger Game After Graham Victory
Syracuse report states Chico Vejar, buoyed by a second straight win over Billy Graham, eyes bigger welterweight foes including Tony De Marco as he accepted a unanimous 19 round decision Friday night. Vejar, chafing at weight, showed strong jab and manager Steve Ellis targets top-ranked rivals.
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Rematch Signed for Salas and Andrade at Olympic Auditorium
Former lightweight champ Lauro Salas who upset Cisco Andrade on February 17 has signed to meet the LA boxer in a rematch April 28 at Olympic Auditorium. Salas won a split decision last night. Andrade has been idle since their February bout. Weights listed at 133 pounds, give or take.
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Skaters Narrow Series Gap in Friday Derby Bout
L. A. Skaters edged the Brooklyn Hed Devils to reduce the series deficit to 3-2 in a roller derby at Qbmnpie Auditorium on Friday night.
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Fights Last Night in Boston and Syracuse Highlights
Fragmented boxing results show Tony Te Marco and Ben Lon winning weight class bouts in Boston. In Syracuse a list includes Chico Weiner and Samford with scores and location credits, while Timmy Deckis and Norrisigwn, Pa appear as additional names amid unclear markings.
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Beavers Get Shot in Arm With Deals In Coast League Race
ICOAST LEAGUE ROUNDUP: Beavers bolster roster with Basinski and six others. Eddie Basinski to man middle infield at Portland, Don Eggert at third, Ron Jackson at first, Artie Wilson to catch, Royce Lint to start. New ownership under Glenn Ziegler and Wally Hood aims for a stronger defense and faster offense as Portland eyes the ninth-place finish and a tighter race in 1954.
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