Brundage warns Melbourne games risk moving
Avery Brundage of the IOC warned Australians the 1956 Olympic Games could be taken from Melbourne if preparations lagged. He spoke after meeting Prime Minister Menzies amid protests over criticism of readiness, while Interior Minister Hughes defended progress on the main stadium. Brundage hinted it may be too late to salvage, with a Paris meeting to report next month. Philadelphia Olympic leaders later recalled Melbourne’s facilities count.
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Managers turn over in the American League this season
The piece notes a 15 percent AL manager turnover with six new skippers last winter. It lists replacements from Paul Richards to Charlie Dressen and Al Lopez, and predicts results may lag behind optimism as teams struggle to win with managerial swaps.
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Old Chuck Dressen Still Riding High Nats in Lead
Old time baseball note highlights Chuck Dressen leading the Washington Senators to a 22-5 opening day victory over Baltimore. Opening day across the majors features Cubs, Reds, and White Sox in action, with President Eisenhower and Bob Porterfield noted among onlookers. Major League action includes KC debut, Indians vs White Sox, Yankees at home, and a full slate of NL games.
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Injured Phils Spry in Monday Trial Session
Philadelphia manager Mayo Smith watched Alston? injured Phillies outfielders Del Ennis and Richie Ashburn during Monday’s workout at Connie Mack Stadium. Ennis faces 4 to 6 weeks out with a hairline femur fracture from last Friday’s exhibition, while Ashburn’s status remained uncertain. Smith prepared Peanuts Lowrey to move to center with Mel Ott? Clavie in right and Stan Palys in left if Ashburn can’t play, as the opener vs the New York Giants loomed.
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Hollywood Seattle TV showdown and sports calendar confusion
A garbled sports schedule lists Hollywood versus Seattle on KEWB and KMFC telecasts with afternoon and evening slots. It mentions baseball and wrestling events in Milwaukee and Los Angeles, noting injuries in a fragmented recap that references Ennis and Ashburn and a non serious fracture discovery.
Spahn Aims for 20 Wins With Braves in 1955
Warren Spahn, Milwaukee lefty, says he is throwing harder than in three years and hopes to win 20 games. He opens the season against Cincinnati, confident in a strong club and experienced young players. He finished 1954 with 21 wins, 12 losses, 136 strikeouts, and a 3.15 ERA as he predicts a pennant bid. He views the Indians as a likely World Series opponent after a weekend exhibition series.
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Red Wings Aim to Clinch Cup in Montreal Showdown
Detroit seeks the Stanley Cup clincher against the Montreal Canadiens at the Forum tonight after leading the series 3-2. Terry Sawchynk shows improvement from illness and is near full strength as Detroit tries to keep the home ice pattern from repeating.
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Solons Prove Big Surprise in First Week of PCL Chase
The Sacramento Solons spark a strong start in the Pacific Coast League with wins and rising attendance as Jackie Joe Kirrelier leads a hot offense. Hollywood and San Francisco draw large crowds while Seattle Portland battle for early momentum.
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NBA Bid To Restore Defunct Baltimore Bullets Franchise
New York report says NBA meeting opens today to consider bids from Baltimore or Washington groups for the defunct Bullets franchise after suspension of operations last November. Receiver Melvin R. Blacker expected to present offers. league foresees potential rejection. If reinstated, players must be returned to Baltimore. Also planned is the 1939-56 schedule draft with territorial picks and the first round selections led by Maurice Stokes, Tom Gola, Dick Ricketts, Jesse Arnell, ck Hemric, Ed Conlin, and Dick Garmaker.
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Bus crash fuels $205,250 suit by Yankee star Reynolds
Allie Reynolds of the New York Yankees sues the Philadelphia Transportation Co for 205,250 dollars claiming severe injuries from a charter bus crash under an elevated train trestle on July 7, 1985. Reynolds, who retired this year, alleges the accident was caused solely by the company and its employees negligence while en route from Connie Mack Stadium to the Pennsylvania Railroad station after a game.
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Three MLB games postponed by rain today
Three major league games were postponed late this morning due to rain. The affected matchups were the New York Giants at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, and Washington at New York Yanks.
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