First Robbin of Spring Reformed Bragan in Mild Beef
Fort Myers Florida Pirates manager Bobby Bragan lost his temper in spring training as the St Louis Card?inals defeated the Pirates 7 to 4. Bragan argued with umpire Joe Linsalata after a seventh inning call then returned to manage without further incident.
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Olympic Casaba Trials Set For April In Kansas City
Four teams arrive with 14 players each for a three day round robin to pick the U S Olympic squad for Melbourne. The roster caps at 12 with a five to seven player contribution from the round robin winner. Major college and AAU standouts headline the field, including Bill Russell and KC Jones.
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Pacific Coast League eyes Long Beach as spring site
In a flurry of chatter this week the Pacific Coast League officials tease a possible Long Beach spring training base and future park plans. Vancouver, Los Angeles, and Oakland debates frame a shift in territorial rights and gate hopes as teams eye exhibition spots and potential major league affilia tions in the California Southland.
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West Casada Pick Tonight All-Star Game Spotlight
The West team led by Bill Russell of San Francisco meets an East squad featuring Darrell Floyd of Furman in the fifth annual Ararat Shrine All-Star basketball game at Municipal Auditorium. A capacity crowd of about 10,000 is expected with Russell as the likely favorite in the lineup. Russell helped San Francisco clinch its second straight NCAA title and is famed as a premier defensive goaltender. teammate C. Jones also stars for the West.
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Cubs Take Series Lead in Spring Exhibition
The Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-5 at Wrigley Field to take a 4.3 game edge in their spring series. 13 hits fueled the win before 6,571 fans. Eddie Miksis, Don Hoak, Frank Kellert, Ernie Banks, Hank Sauer, Monte Irvin, and Richie Myers contributed. Johnny Briggs pitched the last three innings for the Cubs.
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Hawks Rule NBA Choice in Western Finals Run
The St. Louis Hawks need one more victory to seal the Western playoff finals title as they lead Fort Wayne 2-1 in a best-of-five. Eastern finals see Syracuse edge Philadelphia 122-118 to tie the series at 1-1. The Hawks’ fourth game is at home Tuesday after a 107-84 loss in Fort Wayne.
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Grimm Faces Conley Injury Threat for Braves
Bradenton Florida report says Braves manager Grimm fears a chronic shoulder elbow problem for Gene Conley could derail the team. Conley’s health, plus uncertainty at second base with OConnell and Dittmer underperforming, leaves Pendleton as a possible stopgap infield option.
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Dons Return Home After National Title Celebration
San Francisco's Dons brought the NCAA trophy back to 2,000 cheering fans at International Airport and rode in cars with eight motorcycle escorts to a campus rally at the University. USF plans a April 5 celebration with a dinner where funds will aid a new gym. All-America Bill Russell, K. C. Jones, and Coach Phil Woolpert are slated to attend.
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Six Changes Made in Court Rules
The National Basketball Committee adopted six rule revisions at a two day meeting in Chicago. It extended the 12 foot free throw lane to high schools, and approved five minor changes including where the defense positions for a free throw. Future players cannot leap into the free throw lane until the ball hits the backboard. The free throw line was widened to two inches to standardize court lines and clarify the three second rule boundaries. The committee also imposed restrictions on the jump ball.
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Ring Probe to Resume in California Hearings
Los Angeles California governor’s committee resumes hearings with Olympic Auditorium matchmaker Babe McCoy expected as first witness. McCoy testified during the prior week amid allegations McCoy was involved in eight fixed fights. He is represented by Jake Ehrlich.
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Stars Bag No 3 in Row Leads Exhibition Win over Beavers
Rookie Vern Piver slugged a 400 foot homer as the Hollywood Stars beat the Portland Beavers 7-5 in Anaheim for their third straight exhibition victory. Piver drove in three runs in the Stars third inning while Don Danglers dazzled in his spring debut allowing one hit over five innings. Elmer Singleton delivered six strong innings for Seattle in a 4-1 win over Los Angeles in San Bernardino.
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Dickinson Wins First Major Victory at Miami Beach Open
Gardner Dickinson Jr., protege of Ben Hogan, captured his first major tour event with a final round 69 to post 272, 16 under par, earning the Miami Beach Open title amid a field that included notable players and a tense finish.
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