Anthony's Power Floors Spieser Title Shot Set After KO
Detriot report says 22 year old Tony Anthony stopped Chuck Spieser in the third round to earn a light heavyweight title bout with Archie Moore on June 7. Anthony, a 13-1 underdog, outboxed Spieser early and finished with a right hand and left hook for the knockout. Spieser, 27, a former Olympic teammate, dropped to 8 counts before not getting up. Anthony weighed 173 pounds to Spieser's 174.
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Chuck Spieser
Moore
Anthony
Detroit
Spieser
Bobby Boyd
Willie Troy
Bruins Meet Canadiens In Stanley Cup Final Opener
The Boston Bruins face the Montreal Canadiens in the first game of the Stanley Cup Finals a best of seven. Boston arrives confident with coach Milt Schmidt vowing no quitting while Montreal, slight favorite, eyes a third straight final win behind star trio Beliveau Geoffrion and Rocket Richard. Historically Montreal has swept the finals in their three prior matchups.
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Montreal
Boston Bruins
Montreal Canadiens
Bruins
Canadiens
Boston
Milt Schmidt
Toe Blake
New York Rangers
Jean Beliveau
Bernie
Geoffrion
Maurice
Rocket Richard
Flying Cosmic Wins Ascot Inaugural Feature at Akron
Flying Cosmic trained by Smith and Steele of East Liverpool captured the inaugural Ascot Park feature on a sloppy track in Akron. With jockey Johnny Sellers aboard the 23 to 2 longshot, Flying Cosmic edged Mar shaweista by a neck, Lagrin finishing third in the $2,500 purse race.
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Akron
Ohio
Flying Cosmic
Smith & Steele
East Liverpool
Ascot Park
Johnny Sellers
Marshaweista
Lagrin
Boxing Roundup From Detroit to Manila Reported Knockouts
The report lists results from various bouts: Tony Anthony of Detroit KOing Chuck Spieser in Detroit, Baby Vasquez of Stockton outpointing Leo Alonzo in Manila, and Bruno Visitin of Melbourne outpointing Benny Nieumenhuizen in South Africa.
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Detroit
Tony Anthony
New York
Chuck Spieser
Stockton
Calif
Baby Vasquez
Mexico City
Leo Alonzo
Manila
Melbourne
Bruno Visitin
Italy
Benny Nieumenhuizen
South Africa
Wiggins Wins Two Events at NAAU Swim Meet
Wiggins became the first two time champion by defending the 100 yard butterfly after winning the 100 yard freestyle the prior day. Jecko aims for the 220 yard butterfly while Harper seeks to defend the 3 meter diving title and Breen pursues the 440 yard freestyle double.
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Daytona Beach
Flawn
Donald Harper
Timothy Jecko
George Breen
Albert Wiggins
Wiggins
Ohio State University
Pittsburgh
Swim Club
Cincinnati
Jecko
Yale University
Bethesda
New Haven
Cortland
N. Y
State Teachers College
Buffalo Athletic Club
World Record Set in Relay at Texas Relays
Texas broke the world record in the 880 yard relay at the Texas Relays with a 1 22.7 clocking, surpassing the prior mark by 1.3 seconds. The Longhorns also hold the 440 yard relay world record at 40.1 as Kansas challenges for relay dominance in the carnival.
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Austin
Texas
Longhorns
New Orleans Prospect Pedro Gonzales Wins In Pittsburgh Bout
Pedro Gonzales of New Orleans defeated Jesse Gray of Pittsburgh by points 160 to 159 in a close boxing bout held in Pittsburgh.
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New Orleans
Pedro Gonzales
Pittsburgh
Jesse Gray
Hank Aaron Leads Braves to 5-1 Spring Win Over Dodgers
Hank Aaron homered twice as the Milwaukee Braves topped the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-1 in spring exhibition. Lew Burdette added a three-run blast, both Aaron homers came off Sandy Koufax. The Dodgers managed seven singles as Burdette pitched six innings.
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Hank Aaron
Braves
Dodgers
Milwaukee Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Lew Burdette
Sandy Koufax
Burdette
White Sox rely on speed to threaten Yanks in pennant race
Chicago manager Al Lopez says speed will fuel a pennant push with Jim Rivera at first Bubba Phillips at third and Jim Landis in right field. He claims the team will be the fastest in the American League and likely both majors, backed by solid pitching defense and steady run production.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Chicago White Sox
al Lopez
Yankees
Jim Rivera
Bubba Phillips
Jim Landis
Lopez
Cubs to Start Rush or Drott in Opener With Braves
Chicago Cubs lining up veteran Bob Rush or rookie Dick Drott as opening day pitcher against the Milwaukee Braves in Chicago on April 16. Rush beat the Baltimore Orioles 6 to 4 in nine innings last night. Drott previously pitched a complete game, a 3 to 2 win over the New York Giants on two hits.
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San Antonio
Texa
Bob Rush
Dick Crott
Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee Braves
Chicago
Rush
Baltimore Orioles
Drott
Cub
New York Giants
Dickey Ordered to Rest Amid Mental and Physical Exhaustion
Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey, 49, formerly with the New York Yankees, now a coach for the world champions, is ordered by physicians to take a good rest after tests to diagnose severe headaches causing mental and physical exhaustion.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Bill Dickey
Reds Bet On Meyer Confidence After 34 Year Old Pitcher
Charlotte report notes Cincinnati Redlegs officials expect a gamble on right hander Russ Meyer, 34, to pay off after considering his performance and potential impact for the team.
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Charlotte
N. C
Cincinnati Redleg
Russ Meyer
Hegan Drives In Four In Indians Spring Win Over Giants
Jim Hegan helped Cleveland beat the New York Giants 12 to 9 with a bases loaded single and a double. He added to his spring totals by collecting 10 hits in 16 at bats and drew praise as a developing coach for young catchers.
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Houston
Jim Hegan
Cleveland
Hegan
Tribe
New York Giants
Braves Ex exhibition series picks up with Crandall and Cole
Catcher Crandall is expected to rejoin the Milwaukee Braves this weekend after rushing home to Fullerton California when his infant son fell ill. Also expected to join the club is Dick Cole, newly acquired from the Pirates in a trade.
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Dallas
del Crandall
Milwaukee Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Crandall
Fullerton
Calif
Braves
Dick Cole
Pittsburgh Pirates
McDermott and Portocarrero Limit Red Sox to Four Hits
Sarasota report shows Mickey McDermott and Arnold Portocarrero limiting Boston to four hits as the Kansas City Athletics beat the Red Sox 4-1. Portocarrero’s fastball appears off but control is excellent. McDermott allows one fluke hit in three innings with one strikeout and one walk. He has pitched shutout ball in his last 10 innings.
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Sarasota
Fla
Mickey McDermott
Arnold Portocarrero
Boston
Kansas City Athletics
Red Sox
Portocarrero
McDermott
Cedar City Bowling Tourney Opens at Lebanon Lanes
The first Cedar City Handicap Singles and Doubles Bowling Tournament begins today at the new 12 alley Lebanon Lanes in Lebanon. The event is sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress.
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Lebanon
Cedar City
American Bowling Congress
Cardinals Probably Most Improved Team In League
The St. Louis Cardinals look to improve markedly in 1957 with stronger pitching and added power from Del Ennis Kenny Boyer and Wally Moon. Freddie Hutchinson cites Stan Musial as a marvel and lists new starters Tom Cheney Sam Jones Hoyt Wilhelm Jim Davis and others as key to better pitching. Center field remains a concern though as Del Greco Harmon and Bobby Gene Smith struggle while Hal Smith and Hobie Landrith bolster the catching position.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
St. Louis Cardinals
Freddie Hutchison
Hutchinson
del Ennis
Philadelphia
Kenny Boyer
Wally Moon
Stan Musial
Tom Cheney
Sam Jones
Chicago Cub
Hoyt Wilhelm
Jim Davis
Larry Jackson
Murry Dickson
Herman Wehmeier
Vinegar Bend Mizell
Willard Schmidt
Jones
Cheney
Lindy McDaniel
Bob Mabe
Robert G. Smith
Lloyd Merritt
St. Louis
Night Games Put Short Lifespan on Players
Hank Bauer and Enos Slaughter of the New York Yankees discuss how frequent night games and bright stadium lighting may shorten careers. They recall the past and warn that twenty year players may become a rarity with modern schedules and night doubleheaders.
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Jack Hand
Petersburg
Fla
Hank Bauer
Enos Slaughter
New York Yankees
Bauer
Slaughter
Enos
Yankee Stadium
Boston
Kansas City
Akron bowlers lead in 53rd annual Ohio State Bowling tourney
In Akron, Ohio, bowlers dominate most divisions as the 53rd annual Ohio State Bowling Association tournament enters its third weekend. Sixty teams from 16 cities compete today with 76 teams from 28 cities scheduled for tomorrow, continuing through May 5.
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Ohio
Ohio State
Izzy Peria
Artie Rasieci
Joe Meszaros
Todd Morrell
Warren
Dick Hoover
Cliff Bales
Barberton
Ronnie Jones
Snead Demaret Battle Seen in Third Round of Masters
Sam Snead held a two stroke halfway lead at 140 after a four under par 68 in the third round of the Masters as Jimney Demaret stood two back at 142. Defending champion Jack Burke Jr. was at 143 with Ed Furgol and Harvie Ward Jr. at 144 and Peter Thomson Doug Ford at 145. Hogan and Middlecoff failed to make the top forty cut after struggles with putting.
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Sam Snead
Sam
Cary Middlecoff
Ben Hogan
Snead
Jimmy Demaret
Jack Burke Jr
Ed Furgol
Harvie Ward Jr
Australia
Peter Thomson
Doug Ford
Byron Nelson
England
Henry Cotton
Canada
al Balding
Arnold Palmer
Jay Hebert
Demaret
Hogan
Middlecoff
Denny Shute Akrop
Ohio
Dow Finsterwald
Tequesta
Fla
Athens
Herman Keiser
Barberton
Hogan and Middlecoff Fail to Qualify for Masters Cut
Augusta Ga August masters sees Ben Hogan and Cary Middlecoff miss the 40 lowest scorers by midtournament, with Hogan posting 151 and Middlecoff two strokes better at 149. Other stars including Tommy Bolt Bob Toski Gene Littler Art Wall Jr Mike Soucik Lew Worsham exit as Gene Sarazen criticizes the cutoff.
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Augusta National
Hogan
Cary Middlecoff
Tommy Bolt
Bob Toski
Gene Littler
Art Wall Jr
Mike Soucik
Lew Worsham
Idaho State Assured Team Vat Crown
Pocatello Idaho State College entered eight boxers in the finals at the national collegiate boxing championships after leading the team scoring. Idaho State held 24 points with San Jose State and Washington State trailing. Wisconsin Michigan State Sacramento Nevada and others followed as semifinals concluded.
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Idaho State College
ISC
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Calif
Wisconsin
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Idaho State
San Jose State
Washington State
Syracuse
Sacramento
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College of Idaho
Cal Poly
Phillies Acquire Fernandez in Dodgers Trade for Shortstop
The Philadelphia Phillies obtain Chico Fernandez from the Brooklyn Dodgers in exchange for Elmer Vale and four other players plus cash. The deal fills the shortstop vacancy left by Granny Hamner, who is being converted to pitcher, as Hamner recovers from an arm injury.
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Houston
Tex
Philadelphia Phillies
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chico Fernandez
Phils
Elmer Vale
Mayor Smith
Philadelphia
Granny Hamner
Hamner
Vale
Dodgers
Ronnie Negray
Brooklyn
Salt Lake City
Tom Harkness
Kansas City Athletics
Phillies
Fernandez
Montreal
Fishing Outlook Poor Across Ohio This Weekend
The Ohio Division of Wildlife reports generally poor fishing conditions statewide this weekend. Inland lakes show fair conditions but low water temperatures hinder fishing success.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Division of Wildlife
One Hundred Women Enter NAAU Indoor Track Meet
In Cleveland, 100 entrants compete in the National AAU Indoor Senior Women’s Track and Field Championships at Cleveland Arena. Four of the 11 events will crown new champions while seven titleholders attempt to defend.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Arena
Lebanon Cyclists Race Opens Spring Season at Lebanon
The four star motorcycle meet at Lebanon Raceway War ren County Fairgrounds on April 28 will feature top Class A and B riders. Time trials start at 10 a.m. and nine races at 2 p.m. Purses total about $1,000. Dayton Motorcycle Club sponsors the event, with R F Pat Yount as secretary. More than 5,000 fans expected for the season opener.
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Lebanon Raceway
Warren County Fairgrounds
Dayton Motorcycle Club
R. F
Pat’’ Yount
Steel Shoe Boys
Hawks Celtics Set for Second Playoff Tilt in St Louis
St Louis Hawks and Boston Celtics clash in game three of their best of seven NBA series for a $10,000 prize. Early games split in Boston, coaches trade rough play charges while Hannum cites home court and rebounding as key factors. Bill Russell anchors Celtics rebounding as Boston aims to regain series edge.
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St. Louis Hawks
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Assn
Boston
St. Louis
Hawks
Alex Hannum
Celtics
Red Auerbach
Hannum
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