Siebern Closes In On .373 Mark With A’s
Norm Siebern, 26, now at first base for the Kansas City Athletics, is hitting .373 with four homers and 20 RBIs in spring play. He joined the A’s after a disappointing Yankees stint and homered with a three RBI effort against Baltimore in West Palm Beach, signaling a rebound path under manager Bob Elliott.
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Dressen Eyes Dodgers Matchup as Braves Eye 154 Games
Chuck Dressen, Milwaukee's new manager, says he wants to play the Dodgers 154 games. He predicts a strong Braves rotation led by Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette and outlines infield and outfield plans while hinting at trades for a catcher and outfielder before opening day.
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Dick Tiger Favored Over Zalazar In NBC Televised Bout
Dick Tiger the British Empire middleweight favorite at 105 dollars faces Argentina’s Victor Zalazar in a 10 round NBC telecast. Tiger, Nigerian, ranked No 8 by the MBAA and No 7 by Ring Magazine, carries a 22 2 record with 10 knockouts. Zalazar has 15 knockouts in 29 pro bouts. The bout uses Massachusetts 10 point scoring system.
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Sugar Ray Robinson blasts Norris over boxing control
Sugar Ray Robinson argues the NBA title loss and repeated dethronements came from Norris and the IBC influence over telecasts and state commissions. He criticizes boxing's current state, calls for reform, and plans a 10 round tuneup against Tony Baldoni at Baltimore Colosseum before a possible Boston bout with Paul Pender. He notes his upcoming birthday and long career while reflecting on age and commitment.
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Powell May Compete For Orioles First Base On Opening Day
Orioles face a decision on first base with a youth movement led by John Powell a 18 year old signed out of high school Powell has eight hits in 16 at bats and shows soft hands but must prove himself versus veterans Bob Boyd Walt Drops Ray Barker and Jim Gentile who split last season’s duties General Manager Lee MacPhail notes Powell’s future hinges on this spring audition and development against tough competition.
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Powell Gets Chance in Orioles League Competition
In Baltimore, Powell is slated to prove himself in league action as the Orioles prepare for the season. Brooks Robinson, 22, holds the third base job, Ronnie Hansen, 21, to open at short, and Jerry Adair, 23, with Marv Breeding competing against veteran Billy Gardner for second base.
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Rickey Eyes Fourth Major League as Continental League Grows
Lancaster event reveals Branch Rickey predicting at least eight cities ready to vie for major league status. He says forming a fourth league may be easier than the current hurdles facing the Continental League and vows his name will be in its history whether or not baseball succeeds.
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Continent al League plans to begin operations in 196L
The passage recalls early opponents of a new American League and notes the Continental League planned to start in 196L, highlighting claims of impossible formation, player shortages, and lack of sites as prior objections. The American League eventually formed.
Tigers consider Nixon trade amid early season chatter
Detroit president Bill Dewitt says he will talk with Cleveland manager Frans Lane to gauge interest in catcher Russ Nixon, the left handed backstop former Indian who moved to the Red Sox in a controversial deal. Debating possible exchange for Lou Berberet and rookie Steve Demeter as part of a broader Yankees–Tiger supply talk in St Petersburg Florida.
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Sievers deal nixed as Sox press for Batter y and Esposito
Chicago White Sox VP Hank Greenberg plans talks with Cal Griffith on an alternate Roy Sievers deal after manager Al Lopez vetoed an earlier trade that would have sent Earl Battey and Sammy Esposito to Washington. The club reportedly counters with Battey, Chico Carrasquel, and another second liner, while Griffith may push for Battey and Don Mincher in a package. Olympic basketball results and NHL playoffs are noted.
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Pastrano to Fight Mitreff in Miami Beach Bout
Willie Pastrano of North Miami signs for a 15 round heavyweight bout with Alex Mitreff of Buenos Aires. The match is set for Miami Beach on April 22 and will be televised by NBC.
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