Orioles Fifth Place Hope From Dean Richards Deals
Vernon Stephens argues the Baltimore Orioles will rise to fifth in the American League thanks to Paul Richards moves. He cites Woodling Abrams Coen and others and notes improved pitching with Byrd McDonald and catching from Hal Smith. Stephens, a 19 season veteran, believes the club has strength and depth to surprise rivals. He predicts Cleveland repeats, Yankees slip, and the Orioles finish fifth with a strong bench.
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Vernon Decatur Stephens
Baltimore Orioles
Vern
YMCA
Baltimore
Paul Richards
Stevie
Richards
Gene Woodling
Gil Coen
Chuck Clering
Cal Abrams
Bob Turley
Ben Larson
Yanks
Harry Byrd
Jim McDonald
Duane Pillette
Joe Coleman
Don Fererese
Don Johnson
Bob Alexander
Alexander
Portland
Fererese
Oakland
Hal Smith
Yessir
Daytona Beach
Fls
Orioles
Longden Earns Eighth Stakes Victory on St Vincent
Johnny Longden counted his eighth Santa Anita stakes win and a new American record by guiding St. Vincent to the Washington's Birthday Handbag over the 1 1/2 mile turf in 2 29 59 50. Alidon and King's Mutiny followed as a crossed-up entry. Willie Shoemaker added his third win of the day aboard Bersaem in the Edenvale Farm Mangelap with Imbros pulling up lame.
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Arcadia Ff
Johnny Long
Santa Anita
St. Vincent
Longdon
Crean Swell
Edward Lasker
Zeus
Louis B. Mayer
Alidon
King's Mutiny
Alsdon
George Gardiner
Calgary
Canada
Alberta Ranches
Gardiner
Willie Shoemaker
Edenvale
Jieap
Bersaem
Imbros
Karim
Hour Regards
Shoemakers
Determine
Ray York
Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported
Disjointed OCR listing various last night fights with fighters named Jimmy Roybal Alex Fimzres Joey Lynes Rocky Randell Armand Savoie and Percy Byased. Entries include cities Los Angeles Oakland Pasadena Sacramento Philadelphia Tampa Montreal and locations Ocean Park and Renterla with mixed results and fight notes.
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Richmond
Oakland
Mannigs
Los Angéles
Ocean Park
Jimmy Roybal
Los Angeles
Alex Fimzres
Pasadena
Sacranento
Joey Lynes
Sacramento
Percy Byased
Philadelinia
Tampa
Rocky Randell
i9Ste
Armand Savoie
Montreal
Renterla
Yankees Do Most Good In Winter Trade Marts
New York Yankees' winter moves, led by GM George Weiss, target strong young arms Turley Larsen Ford and Grim plus shortstop Billy Hunter to rebuild for a 1955 title chase. The Orioles and Indians add talent as other clubs reshuffle, but Weiss claims the club earned the most improvement ahead of spring training.
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Jack Cuddy
NEW York
UPR
Robins
New York Yankees
New Yorkers
Casey Stengel
Ed Lopat
Whitey Ford
Bob Grim
Weiss
Orioles
Bob Turjey
Dor. Larsen
Yankees
Billy Hunter
Oriole
Cleveland
Ralph Kiner
Athletics
Eddie Joost
Herb Score
White Sox
Tigers
Frank Lane
Gavilan fights for welter crown comeback promise
Miami Beach Cuba n Kid Gavilan aims to rebound for the world welterweight title in a 10 round telecast against Trinidad champion Hector Constance. Gavilan, 29, favored at 2 to 1, seeks his 101st pro victory after losses to Johnny Saxton and a decision over Ernie Durando. Constance, 24, weighs about 148 pounds to Gavilan’s 152 and hopes to upset the veteran with sharp footwork and hooks. Also on the card is a six round bout featuring Kid Gavilan the Second vs Kid Nethers¢.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Gavilan
Hector Constance
Trinidad
Reed
Mundito Medina
Johnny Saxton
Philadelphia
Ernie Durando
New York
Espe
Constance
Sammy Richman
Ralph
Tiger) Jones
Chico Verona
Jotnny Brown
Kid Gavilan
Kid Nethers
Saxton demands 100000 to defend welter title
Johnny Saxton seeks a $100,000 guarantee to defend the welter title against Carmen Basilio after Basilio's camp pressured the boxing commission. Palermo said Saxton prefers Basilio, but insists on his price, with other offers from Delaney and DeMarco discussed. Basilio ranked No. 6 at the time of Saxton’s prior title shot.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Saxton J
CarmeniBas
Saxton
Prank
Blinky
Palermo
Basilio
Halis
New York
essembly+ mani
Boxing Commission
Barsilo
Canastota
N.Y
Harry Hurst
Akron
Delaney
Gavilan
Wheeler Milmoe
Harold Tyler
Mo Connolly Quits Tennis Throne Amid Injuries and Wedding
San Diego notes that Maureen Connolly known as Little Mo, tired of tennis due to a leg injury, announced plans to marry Bimber Brinker in June and likely pursue teaching. The 20 year old star who held the U S crown since 1951 also faced renewed mobility issues from a July horse accident that halted her defense of the national title. Brinker, released from Navy service, is a San Diego State student and former member of the U S Olympic equestrian team.
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San Diego
Maureen Connolly
Miss Connolly
Wold
Bimber
Sttorn
Ossile Gnu Yeauuely Lowe
Miss Connoly
Europe
U. S
Doris Hart
France
Ireland
Italy
Australia
Germany
Sweden
Little Mo
Missouri
Brinker
Navys
San Diego State College
New Mexico Military Institute
Lane Reopens Feud With Stengel Sox Boss Rays Platoons
Chicago White Sox GM Frank Lane blasts two platoon system while noting its advantages and detailing his ongoing clash with Casey Stengel and the Yankees. He cites players like Hank Bauer and Johnny Groth as examples of platooning and predicts strategic shifts under Marty Marion. Lane discusses hitting against left and right handed pitching and references Cleveland’s lineup with Kiner Rosen Wertz.
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Chicago
Frank Lane
Chicago White Sox
Phooey
Lane
White Sox
Casey Stengel
Baller
Stengel
New York Yankees
Bauer
Ted Williams
Joe DiMaggio
Hank Bauer
New York Yankee
Yanks
Marty Marion
Johnny Groth
Groth
Marty
Johnny
Moore Leads Bruin Assault Before PCC Curtain Call
UCLA star Johnny Moore headlines the Bruins as they face cross-town rival USC at Long Beach City College gym in a two game set. UCLA seeks a 13 1 season mark and a 19 3 overall record while Moore adds to his school record scoring with 305 points in 22 games and hits 1 160 career points as he eyes free throws and field goals against the Trojans.
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Brain
Trojan
UCLA
Southern California
Long Beach
Long Beach City College
Trojans
Ralph Pausig
Bruins
Johnny Moore
Uclans
Ioin
California
Berkeley
Johnny Wooden
Wooden
Moore
Foot
Bei
Johnny
Bruin
Cal
Ucla Tram Apparenty
Six Key Men Unsigned but Greenberg Not Worried
Generals manager Hank Greenberg said there is no cause for alarm as 12 of the American League champion Cleveland Indians have not signed. Rookie Herb Score and Joe Caffie did sign, but six stars including Bobby Avila Larry Doby Barry Wynn Wally Westlake Dave Philley and Dale Mitchell remain unsigned. Greenberg noted pennants often involve protracted negotiations and that offers have been fair, despite some players seeking more.
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Cleveland
Vern
Herb
Indianapolis
American Association
Ralph Kiner
Chicago Cubs
Lemon
Wynn
Garela
Don Minist
Tay Narlesk
Art Houtteman
Hallenhouver
Bot Feller
United Press
Generals
Hank Greenberg
Cleveland Indians
Havel
Maren
Greenberg
Herb Score
Joe Caffie
A. L
Bobby Avila
Larry Doby
Barryy Wynn
Wally Westlake
Dave Philley
Dale Mitchell
Steelers Lose Ace Bill Walsh Retires for Notre Dame
The Pittsburgh Steelers bid farewell to center Bill Walsh after six seasons marked by perfect absence of missed plays. Walsh retired Tuesday to accept a coaching role at Notre Dame, his alma mater.
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Steelers
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers
Bill Walsh
Walsh
Notre Dame
Alma
Cox Nets 36 as Lions Top Whittier 73 53
Loyola center Bob Cox scores 36 on 18 field goals and no free throws to lift the Lions to a 73 to 53 win over Whittier on the Poets' floor. Whittier's Martyn Davis leads with 15 points, as Loyola trails 31 30 at halftime and comes back to win.
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Loyola University
Bob Cox
Lions
Whittier
Cox
Martyn Davis
Long Beach
Stan Hubert
McMangol
Baker
Hubert
Come
Pierson
Sipple, Thom
Cuban Ball Club Drops Bragan As Manager
Almendares in Havana announces Bobby Bragan will not be rehired as manager for the Cuban winter league next season. Club chairman Dr. Julio Sanguillo says a Cuban manager will be hired, despite Bragan guiding Almendares to the league pennant in the just concluded season.
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Havana
Cupa
Bobby Bragan
Almendares
Julio Senguilo
Bragan
Hollywood
Sanguillg
Saddler Faces Weight Struggle Before Teddy Davis Title Fight
Boxing experts question featherweight champion Sandy Saddler's weight making difficulties ahead of his title bout with Teddy Davis. Saddler says he will keep training through Thursday the eve of the match while Davis wraps up training at Greenwood Lake, New York.
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Saddler
Summit
Sandy Saddlers
Teddy
Red Top
College Baseball Major Roster Summary Missing Details
Fragmentary OCR text lists player names and numbers across multiple teams, with unclear school references. The readable portions mention Santa Clara and Modena, plus players such as Gage, Merril, Mitchell, Kalamaras, Pires, Toran, Simm, Stanley, and Aders.
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Ajorserinces
Vallternias
Pisedelia
Gagegero
Welsa
Weeks
Merril
Mitchell
Kalamaras
New Pia
Santa Clara Aol
ITF Risa
Pires
Toran Simm
Stanley
Aders
Modena
At Last Title Taken by Trabert
Tony Trabert wins the National Indoor Championship defeating Ham Richardson in the final after a three hour match. Vic Seixas does not compete in singles but wins the doubles title with Trabert, beating Richardson and Billy Talbert.
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New York
Tony
Trae ‘Bert
Amét
Lica
Trabert
Ham Richardson
Vic Seixas
Seixas
Richardson
Billy Talbert
Barnes Leads Waves With 19 In Santa Barbara Win
Pepperdine College, led by Bill Barnes with 19 points, trimmed Santa Barbara College 71 to 63. The Waves, who never trailed, opened a two game skid and pulled away after a 10:32 span when Ron Faulkner and Hal Graham connected on consecutive baskets.
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Bill Barnes
Long Beach Poly High
Pepperdine College
Santa Barbara Colpey
Ron Faulkner
Hal Graham
Siert
Zapp
Birnchm
Dugan
Han
Pepperdine
Santa Bare
Ranta Baroyra Fame
Acres
Belden Earl
Sports on Radio TV Saint Anita re EMPC
Radio and television listings note a 9 30 p m broadcast of Saint Anita versus Loyea KP8 at 330 p m telecast featuring Gavilan Constazcel 2 and a 7 p m game Bole versus Barerdt KT lA with regional coverage indicated.
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Saint Anita
Los Angeles State
Loyea
KP8
Pum
Televiseon
Gavilan
Constazcel
Bole
Barerdt
Generic Sports Calendar Entry for Loyola and Arlington
Local sports calendar lists Loyola and A teams competing at Atgesthing arena with events including Santa Amita and Inglewood. Schedule notes Thursday racing events and varieties across Centennial and Avittorium venues.
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Loyola
Orymale Avittorium
Belo
Barend
Santa Amita
Teaek Centennial
Inglewood
Brightman's Cagers Earn NCAA Playoff Bid In Seattle
The Pacific Coast Conference champions Seattle U Chieftains, led by Dick Stricklin and coach Sl Brightman, secured an NCAA tournament at large bid. They will face Idaho State in a preliminary game in March with the winner advancing to the Pacific Coast bracket.
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New York
Seattle
Edstapion
Cor University
Ore
Pacific Coast
Pacific North
San Fran
Chieftains
Wereford
al Brightman
Wilson High
Long Western
Seattle Beach
Idaho Stete
Dick Strickin
Seattle-Idaho Beach
Calif
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