Pirates overpower Orioles in 10-7 spring win
In Norfolk Virginia the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 10 to 7 behind home runs from Sid Gordon Preston Ward and Tom Saffell. Starter Max Surkant earned the win in relief while Eddie Waitkus and Don Leppert homered for Baltimore. Erv Palica took the loss as Pittsburgh improves to 4 4 in exhibition play.
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Norfolk
Sid Gordon
Preston Ward
Tom Saffell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Baltimore Orioles
Max Sarkent
Pirates
Ronriie Kline
Eddie Waitkus
Don Leppert
Orioles
Erv Pala
Baltimore
Jess
Patsburgh
Boake
iZs Palica
Brecheen
Vinss
Surkant
Rime
Wade
Shepard
Palica
De Marco rises to welterweight glory in Boston era
Tony De Marco, the 1951 welterweight champion, rose from lean years after Newark bouts to claim title glory. The piece recalls his start in 1951 at Laurel Gardens, the Boston promoter Sam Silverman, and promoter tensions as De Marco moved toward a Basilio title shot, with trainer and manager changes shaping his ascent. The narrative frames his grit, the ringcraft of a southpaw, and the early career scratches behind a champion’s rise.
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New York
Tony de Marco
Stubby de Marco
Laurel Gardens
Newark
N. J
Stanley Hilliard
Sam Silverman
Boston
Willie Guzenberg
de Marco
Laurel
Willie Sald Ag
Silverman
Carmine Basilio
Fenway Park
Vince Martinez
Chico Vejar
Superman
International Rosing Club
Basilio
Syracuse
New York City
Leonard Liotta
Rip Valenti
Johnny Saxton
Gutenberg
Fghter
Red Coathrane
Montreal
Rip Valente
Wiliams
Jake la Motta
Tony
Saxton
Locals Expect Yankees Trade Wrap As Roster Slims
New York locals anticipate a multiplayer Yankees deal before roster cuts. Casey Stengel plans to trim seven men, while Austination Hendin earns notice as a pitching prospect. Dan Newcombe’s fastball draws praise yet fatigue shows late. observers await a pivotal move. Florida talk centers on the Orioles returning to Arizona with a possible Chandler ballpark. Joe Cronin endures spring turmoil, and Frick funds the players’ lawyer. Giants’ readiness is hinted by Maghe and Hearn in Cleveland warmups.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Yankees
Casey Stengel
Tem
Austhenation
Hendin
Boston
Doze
Jamaica
Florida
Baltimore Orioles
Arizona
Chandler
Ford Frick
J. Norman Levis
Frick
Giants
Sal Maghe
Jim Hearn
Cleveland
Jones To Seek Bout With Kid Gavilan
Jones a heavyweight contender plans a Cuba bout with Kid Gavilan within two months after a mid bout KO of George Johnson. Manager Ron Melnick said matching Gavilan is the aim, as Jones dominated with body blows and sharp combinations leading to the TKO in the early rounds.
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Ralph T Tiser
Jones
New York
Kid Gavilan
Cuba
Johnson
Reynolds Retires From Yankees After Storied Career
Allie Reynolds, nicknamed the Chief, formally retires and is placed on the voluntary retired list. The Yankees lose a key money pitcher with 131 wins and seven World Series games to his credit, a figure that further complicates their bid to regain the American League crown from Cleveland.
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New York
Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
Reynolds
Yankees
Cleveland
Allie
Red Ruffing
Probable Starters For Opening Games In 1954 Season
Probable pitchers for opening games across leagues are listed with 1954 records in parentheses. Monday matchups include American League and National League games with cited pitchers and records. Sunday practice noted as New Market team under Manager Robert Stockman preparing at 1:30 p.m.
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Robert Stockman
New Market
Middlecoff Takes Lead In Tournament
Cary Middlecoff the 1949 Open champion shot 65 to take a 36 hole Masters lead at Augusta. He finished 36 holes at 137 two strokes from the Masters record and four ahead of Ben Hogan who stood second at 141. Sam Snead and Jackie Burke tied for third at 143 as the field moved toward the final rounds. Also noted a pre season exhibition at Baker Park with County Softball League contenders Ballenger and Bartonsville.
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Wilmington
Del
Richie Ashburn
del Ennis
Philadelphia Phillies
Memorial Hospital
Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
Phillies
Ashburn
Ennis
New York Giants
Opycraft
Gus Suhr
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mantle
Jack Springer
Yankee
Ruston Howard
Phils
John Sain
Whitey Ford
Washington
Bob Grim
New York
Ford
Grim
Sain
Berra
Howard
Meyer
Lavenguth
Burgess
Augusta. Ga
Cary Middlecoff
Augusta National
Memphis
Kiamesha Lake
Ben Hogan
Middlecoff
Ike
Lioyd Mangrum
Hogan
Sam Snead
Snead
Jackie Burke
Radio Program Schedule Highlights and Stations Listed
Radio lineup lists CBS WEMD NBC WBAL ABC WMAL MBS WOR with frequencies 330 1090 630 719 ke. Evening segments include News Broadcasts Commentaries Sports and features from 6:30 to 11:00 with shows like Gunsmoke True or Falls and Grand Ole Opry.
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WEMD
NBC
WBAL
ABC
WMAL
WOR
Che Oan Flynn
Obs World Traveler
Noc Capitol
Ens
Washington
Hide
Heart of News
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Cha Pop
Mbs
Jaca Wrerizen
Abe Mave
Heart
Cos
Abe
Guy Lombardo
Tex Williams
Ate
Ozarbroiee
Roe Dance Orchestra
Ebs
News & Varieties
Pete
Aba
Gene Autry
Stow
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Abe Jack Benny
Tild
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Sonke
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Miss Brooks
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Abbotts
Margie
Oklahoma Symphony
Sherlock Holmes
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Easy Gipdag
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Fibdber
Molly
Daniel Scharr
Che Ews
Abe Billy Graham
Nba
John Derr
Abe Little Symphonies
All
Television Programs Sunday Schedule Highlights
A dense TV guide listing CBS ABC and NBC airings across afternoon to late night. Highlights include This is Hollywood, Dick Cavett style blocks, audiences for The Symphonette and Billy Graham, detective dramas, News broadcasts, and musical variety programs with notable hosts and guests.
Broad view of TV lineup hints at season opener
The schedule lists CBS NBC and DuMont programs with films talk shows and games. It notes the teams and exhibitions shaping up for the season opener on April 24 and a Sunday game expected to showcase good form.
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Fouth
Frank Baxter
Cbs Science Review
DuMont
Nbe
American Forum
Cbe
Abe
Buster Craboe
Roy Rogers
Aba
Cbs
Abe Lassie
Art Baker
Foeuerence
Private Secretary
Cow
Polly Sergan
Toast of Town
Einanhower
TV Playhouse
Abs
Walter
Root Cummings
McCurdy
Hustlers
Frederick
Angleberger
Pistons Face Syracuse In Game To Clinch Title
The Fort Wayne Pistons lead the NBA title series 3 2 and must win in Syracuse to claim the championship. A loss would force a decisive fifth game in Detroit. The game airs nationally at 3 pm EST on CBS with local blackout in effect and Syracuse has dominated recent showdowns in this venue.
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Syracuse
N.Y. Oh
Fort Wayne Pistons
Pistons
Syracuse Nationals
CBS
Indianapols
Exhibition Baseball Schedule and Results
The Patrtsburgh schedule shows matchups including NJ against Baltimore and Chicago clubs facing Chicago, with Cleveland versus Milwaukee and Detroit versus St Louis. Yesterday results list wins for Baltimore at New York, Boston over Kansas City, Washington over Cincinnati, and Philadelphia over New York, with city abbreviations indicating venues.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phillies
Ned Garver
Detroit Tigers
Walter Johnson
Grover Alexander
Bobby Feller
Cleveland
Art Fowler
Cincinnati
Lou Kretlow
Baltimore
Johnny Antonelli
New York
Gistena Bronk Lawrence
St. Louis
New York Giants
Cleveland Indians
Giants
Brookin
Milwaukee
New York Yankees
Fowler
Chicago
Bob Rush
Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Bob Porterfield
Chuck Dressen
Senators
Kretlow
Paul Richards
Dressen
Yankees
Gus Triandos
Hal Smith
Willie Miranda
Gene Woodling
Philadelphia
Antonelli
Roberts
We Meed bin Waitasong
Gaga
Warren Spahin
Gerry Staley
Max Surkont
Pittsburgh
Carl Erskine
Brooklyn
Ebbets Field
Eddie Stanky
Lawrence
Paul Minner
Cubs
Bob Lemon
Virgio Trucks
Ind
Yankee Stadium
Maury McDermott
Whitey Ford
Kansas City
Municipal Stadium
Alex Kellner
Detroit
Garver
Boston Red Sox
Ted Williams
Frank Sullivan
Kim McDonald
Pattsburgh
Boston
Richmond
Pights Last Night St. Louis-Ralph Jones Fight
St Louis fighter Ralph Jones stopped George Johnson in New York last night. Johnson from Trenton suffered a 135 pound bout setback.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Ralph
Tiger) Jones
New York
George Johnson
Trenton
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