Fudge Eyeing PCL Pitching Debut For Angels At Beavers Park
Gene Fudge, the Chicago Cub castoff, could pitch for the Los Angeles Angels against the Portland Beavers at Recreation Park Saturday. Scheffing sees him as a bright future in the Pacific Coast League with a 33-27 lifetime pro record and notable scoreless stretches, while battle lines form over draft talk and other baseballs.
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Dodgers sign Japanese hurler Nishita to Montreal farm
Brooklyn adds Eli Nishita 25 year old Hawaiian born pitcher of Japanese ancestry to Triple A Montreal Royals. Thompson lauds his control poise and potential as Montreal and Dodgers project a historic development for their farm system. Nishita pitched five scoreless innings in his Fort Pierce tryouts and impressed manager Moulleavy as a future staff ace.
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McCoy Facing License Revocation In Boxing Fix Probe
Los Angeles matchmaker Babe McCoy faced likely recommendation to revoke his license as investigators probe fixed fights and purse splitting. His attorney Jake Ehrlich acknowledged potential loss and planned a vigorous defense before the State Athletic Commission if needed, while prosecutors linked McCoy to Champ Segal and other boxing figures in debated testimony.
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Ronnie Inked to Flicker Pad with MGM Contract
Knox’s stepfather says UCLA star Ronnie Inked to an MGM acting deal paying a quarter of a million dollars over seven years with options. Starts April 1, may audition for Tea and Sympathy film version. agreement reportedly arranged with top studio executives. Publicists had no immediate details on impact to football career.
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Ex-Star Boss Praised as Ahead of Stengel Bragan
Dale Long of the Pirates lauds Bobby Bragan for caring for players and shaping ordinary talent into winners. Long, who hit .291 with 16 homers, cites Bragan’s knack for anticipation and guidance from his Milwaukee and St. Louis connections, arguing no manager matches Bragan for strategic foresight.
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Beavers and Angels Set for Spring Exhibition Doubleheader
Pacific Coast League preview notes the Beavers and Los Angeles Angels arranging a two day series at Recreation Park with a 1 30 p m start on Saturday. Seattle Rainiers and Chicago Cubs prospects also linger as Scheffing announces infield plans and rotation pecking order for both clubs.
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Final Round Playoffs Begin For Philadelphia Ft Wayne
Philadelphia and Fort Wayne will clash in the NBA final round after finishing first in their divisions. The two finalists, who led the Eastern and Western divisions, will open the best-of-seven series with game one at Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon, with the other team hosting later games.
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Gayle Talbot AP Columnist Dies at 54
Gayle Talbot, a longtime Associated Press sportswriter and newsman, died Thursday night of a heart attack at age 54. Talbot, known for his extensive coverage and steady reporting, contributed to AP for 28 years.
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Athletics Schedule Confuses Readership with Jumbled Text
A garbled sports calendar lists events at venues including Santa Barbara and UMA. Mentions baseball and relay meets with unclear event names and numbers, making it hard to identify dates, teams, or outcomes.
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Boxing Roundup On Radis TV Promises Night Highlights
Sports on Radis TV previews boxing bouts including Gasta versus Hamlay HM with live coverage slated for 8237 p.m. The telecast features GarCanay Televe presenting the event and Pisx0 as commentator for the night.
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Carter Wins Unanimous Decision Over Jordan in Olympic Auditorium
Jimmy Carter, former lightweight champion, defeats Don Jordan by unanimous decision in ten rounds at the Olympic Auditorium. Earl Dehmnis toppler Gian Carlo Garbelli 146 and other exhibition results feature Hollywood Stars and Los Angeles Angels winning, with Carter showing strong body work and a close finish.
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Gavilan Faces Backlash After Upset Loss To Ballarin
Paris crowd of 12,000 watched Kid Gavilan protest a 10 round decision in which Ballarin defeated Gavilan to become France's top middleweight contender. Gavilan, who blamed the referee for hampering him, stormed the ring and grabbed the official after the verdict. Ballarin pressed inside with body punches and hard hooks, earning the nod on a tightly contested bout.
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Ex Bum Says Cubs Have Greater Spirit Than Dodgers
Ex-Bum Frank Kollert, who joined the Chicago Cubs from Brooklyn, says the Cubs could be the dark horse in the National League this season. He notes more spirit on the Cubs this year than in spring training with the Badgers, except for Ernie Banks and Gere Baker. He argues the Dodgers have almost all positions set and star players like Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson may not worry about exhibitions.
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Costa 2-1 TV Pick Tonight at Madison Square Garden
Costa 2-1 TV pick headlines a featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden. The 25 year old French challenger Humez seeks momentum after a recent split decision loss, with 13 knockouts in 25 fights and a 23-1-1 record overall.
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Tony Trabert quits second fiddle to Gonzales on pro tour
Tony Trabert ends his amateur era and plans a limited pro schedule after Pancho Gonzales dominates the 1956 tour. He concedes the pro game is tougher and says he may enter several events but won’t abandon amateur prestige or his business on the West Coast.
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