Exhibition doubleheader draws $800 each for Beavers and Angels
Promoter Billy Feistner staged a spring exhibition at Recreation Park drawing about a thousand spectators. The Portland Beavers and Los Angeles Angels each earned around $800 after paying two dozen new baseballs and battling to a modest gate, with next Sunday’s finale promising stronger lineups as Robby Pragan, Carlos Bernier, and the Twinks travel with reinforcements from Pittsburgh.
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Spurrier Eyes New 880 Mark at Fresno
Spurrier, Olympic Club star Lon Spurrier, seeks another 880 title at Fresno meet after breaking world half mile record with 1:48.6. Encouraged by former UC coach Brutus Hamilton, Spurrier insists he can do better and aims for a strong showing before entering Air Force service on April 29 and possibly the AAU nationals in Colorado.
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Bruins Bounce Canadiens 4-2 To Open Semifinals
Boston Bruins end scoring drought with a 4-2 win over Montreal in the NHL Stanley Cup semifinal series. Crowds at the Garden of 13,909 watch Leo Lahine, Fermie Flaman, and Real Chevreflis spark a 3-0 first period run to erase a 2-1 deficit. Bruins aim for a 4-0 series sweep by Detroit- Toronto games follow.
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Nashua Stamped 'Horse to Beat' in Run for the Roses
Nashua leads Kentucky Derby contenders after Florida Derby win extending his 9-2-0 record in 11 starts. Summer Tan aims to challenge. both likely for Wood Memorial prep at Jamaica on April 23. Blue Ruler and Noir race setbacks, while Roman Patrol and Swaps prepare for Blue Grass Stakes in Kentucky.
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Old Pros Lift Hitters In Grapefruit Debuts
In spring training action the major leaguers began to click as hitters like Willie Mays and Jackie Robinson connected while pitchers struggled. Rivera lifted the White Sox to a 4-3 win over Brooklyn in 11 innings, delivering a key two-run homer and a go-ahead double. Robinson had four singles for the Dodgers, and Mays homered again for the Giants in a 8-4 win over Chicago. The Yankees swept a doubleheader from the Cardinals 7-4, with Cerv homering and Berra contributing four hits.
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Gola Eyes Baseball Debut After Not Playing College Ball
New York reports say Tom Gola, three time All American basketball star, seeks a crack at baseball with interest from the Philadelphia Phillies and other clubs. Gola, who never played college baseball, notes he played first base and outfield in high school and on sandlots while juggling a pro basketball workload. Meanwhile in auto racing, one legged Niday wins the 25 mile midget race as Scroggins escapes a frightening crash with a cut forehead and shoulder injuries.
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De Marco Faces Manzo In Brooklyn Lightweight Bout
Former lightweight champion Paddy De Marco from Brooklyn meets young Libby Manzo of New York in a 10 round bout at St. Nicholas Arena tonight. De Marco, 83 fights with 68 wins, seeks regain after crown loss. Manzo, 24 bouts, 18-5-3, aims upset in Brooklyn arena clash.
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Eight Pacers Enter $5,000 Golden Lear Pace at Santa Anita
Hawkins Hoss and Patrick Prim, owned by Walter Found of Merced, lead an eight-horse field for the $5,000-added Golden Lear Pace at Santa Anita. The California-bred sidewheelers compete Tuesday to decide the event’s championship with entries including Russell Kalles Prim Glory Arch MacDavid Mr Primrose Private Lee and Vel Vet Ronalds.
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Pistons End Lakers Dominance In Final Showdown
Fort Wayne Pistons beat the Minneapolis Lakers 105 96 to take a 3 1 lead in the Western Division finals and set up a best four of seven title series with Syracuse Nationals. Syracuse defeated the Boston Celtics 110 94 to seal the Eastern Division finals 3 1. The title series opens Tuesday in New York City with Syracuse favored after a strong regular season. Garber optioned to Hollywood after a 19 8 season with Denver.
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Doby Homers as Indians Rout Seals in Exhibition
Larry Doby slugged three home runs driving in seven as the Cleveland Indians crushed the San Francisco Seals 14 to 0 to sweep a three game exhibition series in San Francisco. Bob Lemon and Nat Meadman, teammates from Cleveland, combined for five hits and held the Seals to five. Jim Gladd hit a two-run homer for the Seals in a losing effort.
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Cards Repulski Aims for Clean Up Heat And 100 RBIs
Rip Repulski, a steady outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, outlines a three part plan to sharpen his season. He targets the cleanup spot, 100 runs batted in, and fewer strikeouts after 14 spring exhibitions.
Brundage to visit Melbourne for 1960 Olympics prep
Avery Brundage head of the IOC travels to Melbourne this week to review stadium delays and labor troubles cited in prior reports. He plans to also visit Japan at invited to inspect preparations for the 1960 Summer Games and will assess whether facilities will be ready.
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Santee Honored by Chicago Relays
The great Kansas miler Santee, near the world indoor record by six tenths, was named outstanding athlete at the Chicago Daily News Relays after a brilliant 4 04.2 Bankers Mile record set Saturday night.
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Monti earns first major PGA victory at Miami Open
Teaching pro Eric Monti won the $12,500 Miami Open with a 270, two strokes ahead of Bob Rosburg and three ahead of Sammy Snead. It was Monti’s first major win since his 1959 automobile wreck and he plans one more tournament before returning to Hellywood, aiming for the Azalea Open in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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McAfee Cops Spa Feature at Palm Springs Race
PALM SPRINGS McAfee, from Manhattan Beach California, wins the 1.5 hour big car feature on the 2.3 mile airport course before 20,000 fans. He repeats his 1953 victory in a Ferrari, narrowly beating Bill Pollack of Sherman Oaks in a Bald Win Mar II with a Mercury engine. James Dean finishes third in the under 1500 CC race, driving a Porsche two spots behind Ken Miles who wins the small car division in an MG Special.
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Sports Radio FM Derbi Radio Grows KMPC 620
Broadcast notes indicate KMPC 620 hosts a derbi style match up with radio and TV coverage expanding fan reach. Crew previews game specifics and schedules for the event.
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Rocky Marciano Heads to California for Cockell Fight
Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano broke camp in New York and headed to California for serious workouts ahead of his May 16 title defense against Don Cockell in San Francisco. He weighed 203 pounds and plans about 100 more rounds of sparring. his camp will be in Calistoga, six weeks from the fight.
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