Alpha Council's Totals Hold As Men's Team Event Ends
Alpha Council maintains lead as the Men's City Bowling Tournament ends at J-J Lanes with Dakor's 3002 topping the day. Forty-five teams competed. Schlitz, Middletown Journal, and Dakor's figure among top totals. doubles singles and all events remain to be decided.
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Burke Cooper pace golfers in 3rd round
In the St Peters burg Open at Pasadena Club, Pete Cooper and Jackie Burke Jr. shared the lead after three rounds. Cooper shot 68 to reach 204, Burke added 69 to stay one behind, Don January shot 64 to join the trio at 206, and Wall Jr. tied at 206 with a 69 as Harbert and Finsterwald reached 207.
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Tampa
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Northville
Mich
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Tequesta
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Dallas
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Guatemala City poised as Pan American Games host
Guatemala City officials say they can host the 1959 Pan American Games if Cleveland cannot. Julio Iesca of the Guatemalan Olympic Committee warned at a Pan American meeting that the U S must confirm financing by May 1 or the games could move to another city.
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Mistakes Fail To Push Abbott From Golf Spot
Gulfport Mississippi Pat Abbott of Memphis Tennessee kept his lead in the Gulf Coast invitational with a third round par 71 His three round total stands at 65 67 71 208 He holds a one stroke edge over Dick Metz and Alan Metz both tied for second after rounding with par 71 Metz previously shot 62 in the opening round on the 6006 yard course.
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1957 Baseball Rhubarb Hype Builds Before Season
TAMPA FL The piece previews a season expected to spark many onfield disputes as rule changes take effect. Cal Hubbard explains calls on balls hit by batters, strikes, and batters leaving the box, signaling tougher umpiring and potential early season friction.
Indians rip Giants 22 to 6 in 25-hit rout
Cleveland pounds New York 22 to 6 in Phoenix on Saturday to square the spring series at two wins each. Four Cleveland players homer as Chico Carrasquel, Russ Nixon, Bobby Usher, and Joe Altobelli slugged homers. Willie Mays was the sole Giants with a round tripper. George Strickland had five hits and a walk in seven plate appearances for Cleveland.
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Milwaukee Braves and Pirates clash in Florida exhibition
At Ft Myers and Clearwater Florida spring games produced a 7 4 Pirates loss to Milwaukee in Ft Myers as Purkey allowed runs while Bowman earned the win for Philadelphia and Jolly took the loss in Clearwater trailing 6 7 Milwaukee hit home runs by Aaron and Bruton.
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Ohioan Runner-Up in Petersen Bowling Classic
John Powell Jr. of Toledo Ohio placed second in the Petersen bowling classic at Chicago with an eight game series totaling 1595 points. The event was led by James Spaulding of Louisville Ky who held the top total of 1597 since March 3.
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St Louis Beats Minneapolis 114 111 for Western Division Lead
St Louis captures first place in the Western Division with a 114 to 111 home win over Minneapolis. The result confirms St Louis atop the standings as the season progresses.
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Indians Triumph Despite Shuffles
The Indians brightened a tentative spring lineup as Kerby Farrell reshuffles infield roles. Al Smith looks like an outfield option while Roger Maris showcases versatility in Arizona sun. Cleveland may field new faces at third and shortstop with Larry Raines challenging Chico Carrasquel, as Farrell aims to fit a reorganized infield around Avila and Rosen’s departure. The Orioles show punch under Paul Richards, while the Giants and Cubs scramble to fix shaky lineups ahead of the season.
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Davis Loser As Cardinals End Reds Winning Streak
In a Grapefruit League game played in Tampa Florida the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Redlegs 5 to 3 to snap Cincinnati’s three game spring win streak. Wally Moon hit a second inning homer for the Cards while Murray Dickson held the Reds scoreless through three innings. A five run eleventh inning gave St. Louis the lead, with key hits by Al Dark Stan Musial and Del Ennis. Cincinnati answered with a run in the eleventh and tied the game in the sixth before Gerry Davis yielded two in the seventh. Ed Bailey Don Hoak and Wally Post provided the Reds’ late offense.
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Braves Owner Sees Braves Turning Point
Lou Perini, owner of the Milwaukee Braves, says the club must become spittin mad and mean in the field to win the pennant. He stressed tougher play and more consistent hitting after watching his team beat Philadelphia 2 1 in an exhibition game.
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Amateur Fires Par For Lead In Women’s Title Event
Augusta Ga Anne Quast a 19 year old Seattle amateur shot a women s par 75 Saturday and took a one stroke lead into the final round of the 72 titleholders championship. Quast led with a 72-78-75 set and faced stiff challenge from pros Mickey Wright who was one stroke back after a 78 Saturday.
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Temple Talks Bluntly On Own Ability
Johan Temple argues he is the top NL second baseman but is undervalued because he lacks a New York team. The Cincinnati star, 27, cites his on base ability, fielding, double plays, hustle, and leadership as proof of his caliber. He led NL in singles and at bats and paced second basemen in games, putouts, assists, chances and double plays.
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Bardstown Wins Appleton at Gulfstream in Miami
Calumet Farm's Bardstown, a 5-year-old gelding, led a field of four others to win the mile and a furlong Appleton at Gulfstream Park in 1 49.25 on a fast track. He defeated First Served, Pieces of Eight, Fabius, and Nance's Lad before a crowd of 21,107, paying bettors $2.30 and $2.10. Bardstown earned $10,535 from a purse of $17,670 with $3,500 for second, $2,000 for third, $1,000 for fourth and $500 for fifth.
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Aaron Far From Peak Form Says Braves Manager Haney
BRADENTON FL A 1956 star Aaron hit 328 with Milwaukee in 153 games 200 hits 34 doubles 14 triples 26 homers 92 RBIs. Braves manager Fred Haney says he is at least a .350 hitter and has a long way to go, predicting stronger batting and overall improvement in 1957 with Aaron in right field alongside Bruton in center. Haney questions left fielder Bob Thomson while considering options Covington Pafko Pendleton Tanner Hersh Joyner for the position. He likens the Braves setup to the Dodgers post 1951 playoff collapse, suggesting losing can spur morale and improvement.
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Bill Rohr Set to Speak at Trenton High Banquet
Miami University basketball coach Bill Rohr will be guest speaker at the Trenton High School basketball banquet announced by Coach Jack Davis. The event is scheduled for March 27 at 6 30 p m at the high school.
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