Few Casaba Changes Seen for 1956 Season
The National Basketball Committee, a 20 member group with collegiate, high school, YMCA, AAC and Canadian reps, weighed survey results and hinted at few changes for 1956. Possible tweaks include a 3 to 2 second time limit for front court dribbling and extending the bonus free throw rule to cover two full games. The collegiate game now plays 37 minutes under the current rules for a first free throw and a common foul, with last three minutes making infractions two-shot fouls. Porter, the committee’s executive secretary, said results were sent to 23,000 coaches and officials to guide next year’s code.
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National Basketball Committee
E. ¥. Porter
Coaches recommend college basketball rule changes
Fortier notes fouling has decreased for the third straight year and the bonus free throw aims to curb fouling. Coaches propose three changes to the national committee: place defenders near alleys on free throws, limit to single shots for the first eight personals per half, and toss the ball for all offensive fouls instead of free throws. Sentiment on retaining the bonus rule is about 50 50 with some support for extending it to the full 46 minutes.
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Porter
PCL Sketch Book reveals famed managers and players
The Pacific Coast League sketch book, bound for easy insertions, lists 183 names including managers Clay Hopper and Till Sweeney and players like Robert Clas and William Joseph. It traces Sweeney’s and Hopper’s long careers, pennants, and years in minor and major leagues across Portland, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Oakland, alongside notes on recent seasons and notable figures.
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Dave Rowe
Pacific Coast League Service Bureau
San Francisco
Dave
Max West
Frank Kelleher
Sam
Chapman
PCL
Fis
Lo Long Beach
Fortland
Los Angeles
Clay Hopper
Till Sweeney
Beavers
Angels
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Warriors
Billy Feistner
Bill
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Sweeney
Laurel Clu
Mobile
Springfield
Greensburg
Greensveld
Columbians
Manston
Montreal
St. Paul
Portland
Ivishmian Gill
Syracuse
Horace Greloy
Pacific
Hollywood
Wwe
Seattle
Stan Hack
Mack
Robert Clas
TLL
Clopper
William Joseph
Detroit Tigers
Boston Red Sox
PBL
Frank Joseph
Letty) O'Deul
Oakland Acorns
Letty
JM7
Seal Command
Hss
Thes
Claire Gockvin
Eastern Shrine game confident of first victory tonight
The East team with All-Americans Tom Gola and Dick Ricketts aims to beat the West in the annual East-West Shrine game to aid crippled children. East coach Ken Loeffler lists stars from LaSalle, Fordham, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, while the West features Dick Garmaker and other top players from Missouri, Tulsa, and Utah.
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Kansas City
United Press
Ben of Shine Crippled Children's Hospitials
LaSalle
Tom Gola
Diancenes
Dick Ricketts
Dick Garmaker
Minnesota
Ken Loeffler
Dick Boushka
St. Louis
Ed Conlin
Fordham
Bill Evans
Kentucky
Dick Hemric
Wase Forest
Jac Salice
Dayton
Don Schinn
Indiana
Jack Twyman
Cicinnati
Ed Weiner
Musscl
Ulialweeu
Phillies seek two more starting pitchers for Roberts team
The Philadelphia Phillies pursue two additional starting pitchers to join Robin Roberts and Herm Wehmeier as Nomellini in San Francisco. The piece notes Thesz wrestling in a headline match at the Cow Palace, with a past draw involving Nomellini in 1953 and Thesz's long unbeaten streak.
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Dud Simmons
Murry Dickson
Philadelphize Phillies
Robin Roberts
SAN Francisco Tbi
Ley
Herman Wehmeier
the Lion
Nomellini
San
Bob Relleeee
Cisca
Strestler
Si Jmaké
Lou
Thesz
Pan American Games Opens With U S Swimming Tennis Win
The United States leads in swimming and tennis as the Pan American Games begin in Mexico City. Jimmy Nelane of Wisconsin narrowly defeats Oscar Kramer of Argentina in the 1500 meter freestyle, while Art Largen of the United States beats Enrique Morea of Argentina 5-7 6-2 6-1 to win the Pan American singles title. The U S also tops swimming with Wanda Warner and other victors as Brazil upsets Argentina in men's basketball to spark a three way tie among Brazil Argentina and the U S in early competition.
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Sin
Jimmy NeLane
Oscar Kramer
Argene Itita
Jimmy
Art Largen
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Mecot
Enrique Morea
Pan-Armi AiNeles
Borea
Young
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Argentina
U.S
Uncle Sam
Wanda Lee Warner
Bethesda
Wanda
Jan Gonzalez
Gilde, Aranda
Alexico
Susan Couglas Gray
Washington, D.C
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Capilla
Tha Yankee
Arthur Coffer
Miami
Fla
Boo Clothworthy
Ohio Stzbo
Gary Tobian
Los Angeles
Cour Javen
Brazil
Cubs Maui Angels blank Angels 7-0 in Mesa exhibition
Los Angeles Angels were limited to two hits as Bubba Church and Hal Jeffcoat dominated for the Cubs Maui Angels in Mesa Arizona. Church fanned 13 Angels over five innings, Jeffcoat allowed two hits while Cubs Maui Angels racked two homers and 12 hits for the five run win. Seals beat Oaks 3-2 in exhibition at Brawley, San Diego Padres rallied to beat Hollywood Stars 10-8, and Seattle Rainiers beat Sacramento Solons 5-1 at Yuma in another preseason slate.
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Jess Mortensen
Compton
Troy
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Wes Santee
Juan Miranda
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Collons
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Wes
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Ord Warriors
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Buzz Clarkson
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Ore
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Reé
Brawley
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Oaks
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San
Sacramento Solons
Portland Beavers
Ty Hollywone
Seaythane
Umpire Booth Seeks Tax Break in Enid Visit
In Enid Oklahoma HB D Booth a famous baseball umpire accompanied by a demand for an extra $600 income tax exemption claiming blindness. A revenue agent denied the claim noting booths misfortune as non qualifying. Booth replied suggesting the agent had called him yesterday when tired.
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Booth
Yanks Battle Ailments Clash With Hospital Brigade
New York Yankees players suffer injuries including Cory neck ligaments Billy Hunter facial cuts Yogi Berra leg muscle and others with limited readiness for upcoming games amid a hospital brigade mood at spring camp.
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Cory
Billy Hunter
Yogi Berra
Neren
Andy Carey
Bon Larsen
Giants Sweep Tribe in spring training rout
The New York Giants defeated the Cleveland Indians 7 to 3 in Phoenix amid a spring training series. Giants ace Rapid Robert allowed five hits and two runs over three innings as New York built late momentum after consecutive wins at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles.
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Ariz
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Mil Tarcla
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Falle
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Dusty Rhodes
New York
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Garelio
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Yorks
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Jocat
Two Heavyweights Clash Tonight at Grooilyns Eastern Parkway Arena
Rowan Pick Over Bethea in a 10 round bout as Joey Rowan from Philadelphia faces Wayne Bethea of New York. Irish Joey holds a slight 65 percent favorite due to experience. Also at St Nicholas Arena Rafael Merantino of Argentina meets Jackie Labua Laoag in a 20 rounder as Merantino seeks his second US fight after a win over Ring Nocera.
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Joey Rowan
Philadephia
Wayne Berthea
New York
Grooilyn
Eastern Parkway Arena
Rowan
Berthee
Joey
Bethea
St. Nicholas Arena
Rafael Merantino
Middlecoff Wins St Peters burg Open in Comeback
Cary Middlecoff overcoming a five stroke deficit at the start of the final round fired a 67 to post a 72 hole total of 274 and win the St Peters burg Open. Jay Hebert led through two rounds but shot 74 in the final round to finish two behind.
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Fia
Cary
Trail
Jean Tennessee
Jay Hebert
Woodmere
N.Y
Areoht Palmer
Arate
Time Marches On Boy Wonder Ott Turns to Radio
Mel Ott, the Hall of Famer with 511 lifetime home runs, begins a new major league career as a radio announcer after years in New Orleans. The 80-year-old former Giants star recalls McGraw and Terry, jokes with Lefty Gomez, and notes his family expectant in June as he returns to baseball in a broadcasting role.
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Fiaat
Gretna
Folo
Mr. McGraw
Mel Ott
New Orleans
Ott
New York Giants
Joan McGraw
Bill Terry
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McGraw
Braves and Redlegs Dominate Early Spring Diamond Power
Braves display strong lineup with Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron and Redlegs featuring Ted Kluszewski Gus Bell and Wally Post powering exhibitions. Cards falter as Lew Burdette and other pitchers surrender four first inning runs while Optimistic squads edge opponents in late innings.
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Ine Adcock
Hank Aaron
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Graves
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St. Louis ‘Cardinals
Adcock
Aaron
Lew Burdette
Chicago White Sox
Wally Post
Birdie Tebbetts
Ted Kluszewski
Gus Bell
Hyena
Fowler
Ponce
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Pearce
Detroit Red Wings claim seventh straight NHL title
Detroit routed Montreal 6-0 as Captain Ted Lindsay returned to score three goals. Sawchuk earned a 12th shutout of the season and edged Toronto’s Lumley for the Vezina. Montreal blamed Rocket Richard’s suspension for their late collapse as Detroit widened its margin over Canadiens.
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Detroit Red Wings
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Montreal Canariens
Red Wings
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Sawchuk
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Toronto
Harry Lumley
Kowee
Rangers
iRed Wings
Maurice
Rocket
Pistons Take Game One in Western Series Victory in Indianapolis
Fort Wayne Pistons defeated the Minneapolis Lakers 96 to 79 in the opening game of the Western Division series in Indianapolis. Detroit finished atop the Western Division in the regular season while the Lakers, who ousted the Rochester Royals, earned the right to meet the Pistons. The Nats faced the Celtics in the Eastern Division playoff, with Syracuse finishing first and Boston third after beating New York's Knickerbockers.
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Minneapolis Lakers
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Jithe Lakers
Nehaster Roya
Syracuse Nationals
Boston Celtics
Nats
Celtics
Hogan Opens Seminole Club Pro Am In Florida
Palm Beach Florida Hogan makes his spring return to golf in the opening round of the 51000 Seminole Club pro am tournament a 36 hole medal play event with a field of 52 golfers including Sammy Snead and most winter tour leaders two day event will be played on the par 72 Seminole Club course professionals and amateurs compete in two separate best ball scores with two amateurs teaming with one pro
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Fla
Ser ‘Hogan
Sammy Snead
Leonssei
Scraps Calendar Street Meet Opens May Front Page
Calendar notes show Long Beach vs Malaysia United in Los Angeles City College clash. Grmanscties-Fasadena meet Poly, Basensl-SC and Loyola at Bovant Field. Miko Areby UCLA hosts Slafford in a wordy, misted matchup at Hollystad Legion Bryant Field.
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Long Beach Brae
Laysia U
Los Angeles CC
Peth
Fasadena
Poly
J _p
T- Basensl
Loyola
Bovant Field
Miko Areby
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Slafford
Wentword
Mt. Aerating
Hollystad Legion Brydlim
Local Sports Radio TV Station Adds Racing Team Coverage
A regional sports radio and television outlet expands its schedule to cover racing events. The station plans to broadcast races from Hud, Th, Tee, and Pelen, with details on crew and broadcast times to follow.
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Xadiny Racing Nees
Ital Hud
Pat, Wiffi in North Final at Pinehurst
Pat Lesser of Seattle and Wiffi Smith of La Canada reached the North and South Women's Invitational final at Pinehurst. Lesser defeated Mary Ann Downey 2 and 1 in the semifinals, while Smith beat Barbara Romack 6 and 5 to advance, continuing a strong title bid.
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Pinehurst
WN. C
Pat Lesser
Seattle Wash
Wiffi Smith
la Canada
Calif
Miss Lesser
Mary Ann Downey
Baltimore
Miss Smith
Barbara Romack
Sacramento
USF Parade and New Gym Prize Drive Target 700000
USF supporters vow a 700000 gym for the school after the Dons win the NCAA title. About 300000 is already raised for an 8000 seat gym as fund drive leaders push ahead. Russell leads the team with a standout tournament showing as Gola and others also earn all tournament honors.
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