White Sox edge Phillies 4 3 in spring finale
Chicago White Sox defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4 to 3 in a spring exhibition, scoring in the final innings while Philadelphia homered three times. Battey and Hamner homer for Chicago and Philadelphia with Lo nata Hamner hitting two.
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Fla
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Gran Hamper
Stan Lopata
Phil
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Roberts
Simmons
Sennett
Narbor
Donovan
Fischer
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Musial
ST. Petersburg
Stan Musial
St. Lows Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Parnell
Red Sox
Jefthand
Dayton Favored to Win NIT Title Title in Madison Square Garden
Dayton High Fivers, finalists for the fourth time in five tries, are slight favorites to beat Louisville for the NIT crown in Madison Square Garden. Dayton and Louisville advance from a 12 team field with St Francis of Brooklyn and St Joseph's, telecast by CBS. Jim Paxson, Bill Uhl, and Jim Morgan lead Dayton. Louisville counters with Chalice Tyra and others.
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Dayton
Louisville
Madison Square Garden
CBS
St. Francis
Brooklyn
St. Joseph's
Philadelphia
Kentucky
Flyers
van Lopatin
Obioans
Duquesne
Xavier
Ohio
DePaul
George Mikan
Rhode Island
Jim Paxson
Bill Uhl
Jim Morgan
Wweilig Chalice Tyra
Brooklyn Terriers
Danny Lynch
Walkersville Halts Frederick Y in 49 21 Victory
Walkersville defeats Frederick Y 49 to 21 in an eighth grade American Legion basketball tourney game at Walkersville. Willie Wilson leads the Lions with 26 points as they advance to the final against Maryland School for the Deaf at Benson Gym.
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Walkersville
Frederick Y
American Legion
Lions
Maryland School For the Deaf
Benson Gym
Willie Wilson
YMCA
G. Fo Tps
Blank
Rinehart
D. Zimmerman
Greenhut
Mackley
Smith
Hartfork
B. Zimmerman
Hooper
Nebles
Wilson
Duncan
Shelton
Crum
Perioda
Stover
Tyeryar
Youngsters sample baseball camps as pros drift back
Ted Beard, Woodsboro native who rose from York to the Pirates and Indianapolis then to the Pacific Coast, returns to Indianapolis at 33 to train for another campaign in the American Association. Buddy Butts from Middletown sits out this season after Giants cut him, plans business in Woodsboro area, and braces for family growth. The piece notes shrinking minor leagues as majors hoard top prospects and more leagues fold each year.
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Woodsboro
York
Pittsburgh Pirates
Indianapolis
Pacific Coast
Indianapol
San Francisco Seals
Indians
Ted
Florida
California
American Association
Buddy Butts
Middletown
Giants
Buddy
New York Giant
Fort Belvoir
Proposal To End Little League World Series Placed
Chicago reports that a proposal to discontinue the Little League World Series was presented to delegates. The measure would shift all tournament play to regional events starting 1957 if approved, with discussion also on night games and age squad limits under new management rules.
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Chicago
Williamsport
National Armanicatinn
United States
Canada
McKeldin Bans Md Racing Good Friday
Maryland Governor McKeldin announced there will be no horse racing in the state on Good Friday. The State Racing Commission denied Bowie’s request to reschedule a lost New York day, so the track must seek makeup time later or carry the loss to next year under Maryland law.
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Gov. McKeldin
State Racing Commission
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Laurel
Racing Commission
Petruzzo Loses White Plains Pro Football Suit
A State Supreme Court jury in White Plains awarded against Joe Petruzzo in his bid to claim 16 000 salary from the New York Giants. Petruzzo, a former Mamaroneck and University of Maryland player, argued he was fired while injured. Giants coach Jim Lee Howell testified Petruzzo failed to show sufficient skill for NFL level.
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Joe Petruzzo
New York Football Giants
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Petersen
Mamaroneck
University of Maryland
Jim Lee Howell
Joe
National Football League
Petruzza
Yearlings crush Optimists in ninth grade tournament opener
The Yearlings outscored the Optimists 89 to 14 at the YMCA in the ninth grade American Legion basketball tournament. Brooks Brandenburg Herrick and Michael led the scorers as the margin widened to 25-2 by the first quarter and 49-2 at halftime. The Yearlings advance to meet the Walkersville Lions at Maryland School Monday at 4 p.m.
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Y.M.C.A
Walkersville Lion
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Brooks
Brandenburg
Herrick
Michael
G. F. Tye
Stevens
Hernek
Michael. & T
Maxwell Wrecks Par On Florida Course
Maxwell stormed to the front at the Miami Beach Open with a 64 in round two, posting 15 under par 129 through 36 holes. Pete Cooper and Leo Biagetti trailed, while Walter Burkemo and others chased into a five-way tie for fifth at 136 as the field shortened to 62 players for the final 36 holes.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Billy Maxwell
LO Tits
Odessa
Tex
Parbuster
Maxwell
Jimmy Demaret
Kiamesia Lake
N.Y
Walter Burkemo
Franklin
Mich
Gardner Dickinson
Dewees Crew Whe
Shelley Mayfield
Westbury
Russians Spending Millions On Sports
Melbourne March 23 the Soviet Union plans to spend about 100 million dollars this Olympic year on sport Mikhail Peshak Russian Olympics Committee vice president told reporters the figure equals 400 million rubles and cited major stadiums under construction for Olympic trials in Moscow He noted 49 000 coaches trained annually and government support via unions while outlining facilities including a 100000 seat athletic stadium a 15000 seat swimming complex and a 15900 seat basketball court for future Moscow games discussions included future use if Moscow hosts another Olympics. Also notes practice and local sports events including a Sunday hockey drill at 1 30 and Lions Club supporting a Thurmont High School basketball trip to Cumberland comprimising the page.
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Melbourne
Australia
Soviet Union
Mikhail Peshak
Peshak
Moscow
OM Gus Ulednitil
Russia
Tex
Russian Trade Union Movement
Pirates Have Teс WMAL Radio Schedule Grist
The fragment outlines a radio lineup with stations WMAL CBS WMD KC WEAL and programs at 1:00 30 minute music blocks and orchestral segments including Philadelphia Orchestra and Army Show with news and variety segments listed.
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Pirates
CBS
WMD
Jurne
Jauk Werinen
Ase
Marit
Connie Suki
Ewe
Muthmahe Basal
Calsanta
Philadelphia Orchestra
Jerorme
Nda Montion
Abe
Dory
Rbe
Etiez
Television Schedule Fragments From Ozark Jubilee Era
Radio and TV listings show a dense block of programs across networks and times. Notable items include Gene Autry and Perry Como shows, Jackie Gleason, People Are Funny, The Tonight Show era hosts, Runyon Theater, and various news and music programs. The list blends entertainment, religious programming, and public affairs across late afternoon to midnight slots.
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Gene Autry
Abe
Tha Ock
Perry Como
Jackie Gleason
Jimmy Durante
Ane Nog
Urs
Rcke
Coe
George Cobel
Nbe
Runyon Theater
Fort Myers Pirates seek sixth with Bragan tactics
Pittsburgh manager Bob Bragan outlines a conservative plan focusing on pitching defense and speed as he rebuilds the Pirates from cellar to a potential sixth place finish. He praises the pitching staff, hints at one base hit power, and recalls his past umpire battles.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Pittsburgh
Bobby Bragan
Bragan
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Hollywood
Pirates
Dons Clinch Second Straight NCAA Title
San Francisco captured its second consecutive NCAA basketball crown with an 83-71 win led by All-American Bill Russell's 26 points. The Dons extended their 55th straight victory and completed an unbeaten season, while Iowa briefly led early in the title game. Temple beat Southern Methodist 90-81 in the consolation opener as Half King Lear posted 48 points.
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Evanston
Bill Russell
San Francisco
Dons
Russell
Iowa
Temple
Southern Methodist
King Lear
McGaw Memorial Hall
Top Lacrosse Players From Frederick County Spotlight
The article highlights Frederick County lacrosse greats Monk Dorcus of Woodsboro and Frederick R. Darkis, noting their college and pro prominence. It also covers Dr Dorcus visiting family in Maryland and Darkis becoming a Liggett & Myers director, plus MLB minor league transactions and Dodgers hopeful Ron Kump in spring camp.
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Jays
Frederick
Roy Dorcus
Los Angeles
National Airport
Washington
Howard A. Gross
Doreus
Woodsboro
Hopkins
Frederick R. Darkis
Maryland
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Thomas M. Darkis
Dill. Avenue
Liggett & Myers
Durham
N. C
Navy selects Flood at quarterback in spring drills
No. 1 quarterback spot at Navy goes to 4-Pat Flood after six drills as sophomore Tom Forrestal and junior Gus Prahalis compete for the role vacated by George Welsh. Guard Tony Stremic tears knee ligaments and is hospitalized. center Wilson Whitmire shines as spring practice continues amid weather delays.
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Annapolis
Pat Flood
Navy
Kettle Erderatz
Notre Dame
Tom Forrestal
Gus Prahalis
George Welsh
Tony Stremic
Navy Hospital
Erdelatz Sau
Wilson Whitmire
Erdelatz
Tony Anthony
Detrick Bowling League Standings and High Scores
The Detrick Bowling League men reported team standings with Mix Ups leading at 321 points and Hi Fi at 19 matches. High scores included Burgess 137 in a game and Burgess 337 in a set, with Dunn 334 and Johnson 332 in sets and Ben jamin 109.1 average.
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Benjamin
Burgess
Riggles
Dunn
Butts
Mayo
Johnson
AL Arounds
Eisenhower to throw first ball at Senators Yankees opener
President Eisenhower will toss the season opening baseball ball between the Washington Senators and the New York Yankees on April 17 in Washington. He plans a Georgia vacation starting April 9 or 10 and will fly back for the game. Easter Monday Foster Egg Roll on the White House lawn is set, with details announced by Press Secretary Hagerty. The Easter event returns to the South Lawn 9 am to 4 30 pm with children under 12 admitted. Look for candidates for Walkersville softball as manager Bell calls for Sunday selection at 2 pm.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
White House
Augusta
James C. Hagerty
Capital
Georgia
Augusta National Golf Club
Hagerty
Woetle
NCAA Basketball Tournament Results Roundup
The Associated Press reports NCAA games with San Francisco 83 over Temple 90 for third place and SMU 81, SAU semifinal wins, plus Phillips Oilers 71 over Mobile Ada Oilers 49, Seattle Buchan 83 over Milwaukee Allen-Bradley 75, and junior college semifinals Hannibal-LaGrange 82 over Pueblo 81 Kilgore 68.
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San Francisco
Town
Temple
Southern Methodist
Phillips Oilers
Mobile
Ada Oilers
Seattle Buchan Bakers
Milwaukee
Allen-Bradley
Hannibal- LaGrange
Pueblo
Kilgore 'Tex
Moberly
Fort Ritchie Eliminated in YHi Tourney at Waynesboro
Fort Ritchie fell 107 to 79 to Keltner's Sports in the YHi basketball tournament at Waynesboro Pennsylvania. Larry Kurka scored 37 points for the soldiers in the losing effort. CALLS CANDIDATES Manager Jim Linton seeks all former players and new prospects for Yellow Springs Maryland League baseball on Sunday at 2.00.
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Waynesboro
Keltner
Larry Kurka
Jim Linton
Yellow Springs
Maryland
Springers
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