Billy Martin Holds Out As Yankees Stall Inquiries
Billy Martin the New York Yankees second baseman sulked in a New York hotel room, insisting he would wait for the club. The 1953 World Series hero seeks a pay increase after being offered $18,000 again. Whitey Ford and Irv Noren signed for 1956 terms as Martin remains unsigned with Jim Konstanty.
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Floyd sets scoring mark as Furman beats Virginia Tech
All-America Darrell Floyd totaled 43 points to lift Furman past Virginia Tech 87 0 in the Southern Conference tournament first round. Washington and Lee upset George Washington 63 60 while West Virginia defeated Davidson 59 53. Richmond toppled William and Mary 79 62 and Richmond’s Warren Mitchell led scoring with 19 points. George Washington’s Joe Holup held to 19 by W and L’s defense. Flora Decites Holup helped Washington and Lee rally late.
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Middletown Falls to Damascus in Close Season Finish
Middletown lost 32 to 51 at Damascus in a tight contest ending a tough year. Damascus center Thompson led with 17 points as Middletown clung within five late, but fell short with a 7-11 record. Referees were Hightener and Hartie. timer and main scorer credited.
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Prison AA secretary falls off wagon at state prison
J C Fast the Oklahoma Penitentiary Alcoholics Anonymous secretary serving a 1947 murder term was reported drinking. Assistant Warden Clint Gladden investigated finding Fast sleeping off a hangover and hustled him back to the prison.
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Buddy Rogers To Be Featured At Hagerstown Armory
HAGERSTOWN Md March 1 A tag team main event at the Hagerstown Armory features four top pro wrestlers in a best two out of three falls match with a one hour limit. Promoter Bully Darnell promises an outstanding card for grappling fans.
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Grimm Gives His Opinion On Braves Pitching Prospects
Bradenton Fla March 1 8 Chanley Grip thinks peeking will win the National League pennant this year He notes a quality rate though quantity matters He watches 27 aspiring mouldsmen in Valigus exercises 21 on the regular Braves roster The scene includes Carton Walley and a running gag about pitchers who hit the wall Grimm stresses pitching importance praising Warren Spahn and other top arms and says the team will be nearly the same as last year
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Orioles sign Diering as camp opens in Florida
Camp notes report Chuck Diering has signed a 1956 contract with Baltimore, leaving Dave Philley as the lone unsigned outfielder. Paul Richards notes Philley likely to report soon with a “handsome raise.” Irv Noren and White Sox signs also feature, with Gene Woodling joining Cleveland and Ted Williams arriving in Sarasota for Boston spring drills. Williams plans to shed weight and prepare after Korean service and prior injuries.
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Charles Dropped From Ring Magazine Ratings
In Ring Magazine rankings, 34 year old Ezzard Charles from Cincinnati vanishes from the top ten for the first time in about 14 years. Harold Carter of Linden, New Jersey joins at ninth, pushing Charles down as others move up including Rocky Marciano Archie Moore and Tammy Johnson. Johnny Summerlin rises to No 5 after beating Young Jack Johnson. Lausse drops from third to fifth as Bobby Satterfield and Carter stay in the top contenders.
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Russell Dominates AP All America Basketball Team
New York March 1 1956 star center Bill Russell of San Francisco headlines the AP collegiate All America team edging by 91 points for a near perfect tally. Robin Freeman Darrell Floyd Sihugo Green Tom Heinsohn join Russell on the first team with K C Jones Shavlik on the second.
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Burke Takes Lead In Baton Rouge Open
Jackie Burke Jr. shot seven under par 65 to lead the Baton Rouge Open by one stroke at Baton Rouge Country Club. Ed Furgol followed at 66. amateurs Funseth Bayer Mayfield were at 67. Hebert and Bigham at 68. Bigham ace on par three 12th. Continued coverage of Navy projects and Nationals win follow.
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Pro Pitcher Murff Earns Shot After Long Route
Bradenton report details John Murff a 34 year old Texas born pitcher who finally makes a pro tryout after a long semi pro and military career. He pitched for Dallas Texas City and at Tyler and Dallas posting strong numbers including a 1.99 ERA in Dallas and 133 career wins. Braves show interest as he joins exhibition trials under manager Charlie Grimm. Also notes scheduling changes for a Western Maryland Invitational final and ACC wrestling tournament prep with Maryland as favorite.
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Duke and Tar Heels Triumph in ACC Tournament
In Raleigh Duke over Maryland 69 to 34 in first round action. North Carolina rallied past Clemson 88 to 84. North Carolina State upset Virginia 81 to 77 as Wake Forest beat South Carolina 79 to 64. Lennis Rosenbluth scored 35 for the Tar Heels, while Virginia’s Ben McCarty led with 28 points.
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Costa Favored In Madison Square Garden Featherweight Bout
March 1 at Madison Square Garden Melo Costa the Brooklyn featherweight contender is a 31 to 1 favorite to extend his unbeaten string to seven as he faces the Mexican challenger in a 19 round bout. The card features top lightweights and is broadcast by NBC TV and radio.
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Court News and Admissions in Red Scare Case
Court notes include Pauline L Nikirk versus Welty 8 Mikirt for absolute divorce. Property transfers show Margaret E Anderson to Raymond R Gordon $10 and Robert Lo Hemp to Millard R Webber $16. A Dickinson College professor refused to answer whether he is or has been a Communist invoking the Fifth Amendment. He would not reveal ties to Dr William Eckert or other academics.
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Pennner Income of New York Reports 1955 Results
J C Pennex Co reports 1955 net income of 46.14 million or 3.60 a share. Sales reach a record 1.220 billion, up from 1.107 billion in 1954. Company notes 1956 plans and per share data.
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