Dodgers Fly to Vero Beach for Spring Training
A contingent of Brooklyn Dodgers led by president Walter O'Malley and coach Jake Pitler departed LaGuardia aboard a private plane for spring training in Vero Beach Florida. Other players include catcher Hoyt Campanella and pitcher Billy Lee with rest of the team due in early March.
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NAIA mobilizes to counter NCAA small college tourney plan
The NAIA asserts its strength amid NCAA plans for a first small college tournament in 1957. Executive Secretary Al Duer and Morningside College officials defend NAIA’s role, noting 465 member schools and upcoming 16th annual event in Kansas City March 12 to 17.
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Knicks Suspend Walter Dukes After Late Workout
New York Knicks coach Vince Boryla suspended center Walter Dukes indefinitely without pay after a late workout and prior lateness incidents. Dukes, a 7 foot former Seton Hall star, reportedly argued with the coach following the workout.
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Wyatt Credited With Rise of Noted Pitchers
Clearwater, February 21 Whit Wyatt receives praise from Dick Donovan Jack Meyer and Whitlow Wyatt for shaping pitchers. Wyatt credits teaching patience confidence and changes in grip or delivery as keys to transforming ordinary hurlers into big league stars. He recalls his own 13-year path to stardom and stresses the importance of learning speeds and throwing strikes.
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Three Democrats file for Maryland congressional nominations
Maryland politics heats up as three candidates enter the Democratic race. Hamilton P. Fox Jr. from the 1st District seeks Eastern Shore support, George Fallon from Baltimore’s 4th District faces no opposition, and John R. Foley of Kensington runs in the 6th Western Maryland district. Deadline February 27 for filings.
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Calhoun signs for March 16 bout with Fullmer at Madison Square Garden
Rory Calhoun the undefeated 23 year old middleweight from White Plains signed to face Gene Fullmer, sixth ranked contender, at Madison Square Garden on March 16. Calhoun extended his streak to 18 straight wins with a fifth round stoppage of Angelo de Fendis at St Nicholas Arena. Bears announce Brackett signing after Auburn tackle joins Chicago. US Olympic team tops Brighton Tigers 54 in Brighton exhibition.
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Heavyweights Clash Tonight in Frisco San Francisco
Eddie Machen, undefeated in 11 professional fights with ten knockouts, meets Cuban fighter Julio Mederos in the first televised bout at Bennie Ford's new San Francisco Garden. If Machen wins he may prove his ring prowess beyond local praise.
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