Milwaukee Braves Favorite To Win National League
New York reports the Milwaukee Braves boast the NL’s strongest pitching staff and balanced offense, aiming to atone for 1956. Strengths at pitcher and lineup mix with hopes for Red Schoendienst to join, while weaknesses in second base left field and bullpen temper expectations. Top players like Eddie Mathews Del Crandall Danny OConnell and Bobby Thomson anchor a deep staff led by Warren Spahn with Buhl Burdette Conley and others ready to step up.
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Piersall Says Mental Health Help Is Possible
Sarasota tale of Jimmy Piersall uses his famous life and Fear Strikes Out to show how seeking help and facing stigma can lead to return to form. He reflects on hospital days, comeback with Boston Red Sox, and his wish for respect from players and fans as he inspires others.
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Two Athletics On Injured List
Kansas City Athletics rest two key players as spring training ends. Slugger Harry Simpson severely sprained his left ankle in an exhibition March 14 and may miss the season opener. Pitcher Wally Burnette has a bum shoulder and is taken off the probable starters list but hopes to begin regular work after the season begins. The A’s face the Little Rock Travelers in an exhibition game today.
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Ottawa Athletes Honored At Banquet Speech Night
Sam Molen a renowned Kansas City sportscaster spoke at Ottawa Chamber of Commerce sponsored athletic banquet honoring lettermen from Ottawa University and Ottawa High School. Coaches and squad members were introduced while Dick Peters expressed pleasure returning to Ottawa. The program was run by Claude Cochrane.
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Dick Cole Breaks Into Braves Lineup
Dick Cole, acquired from Pittsburgh in a trade, entered the Milwaukee Braves lineup in Oklahoma City as second baseman. He joined a double play pivot, faced two plate appearances with a double play and a walk, and said he planned to keep the uniform, expressing confidence after the relief appearance.
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Cartier Hangs Up His Gloves
NEW YORK Walter Cartier a former middleweight contender ends a brief dual career in boxing and television acting. He retired after a third round technical knockout loss to Jackie LaBua at St Nicholas Arena. Cartier 33 said he lacked his old punch and will stick to acting. He had just returned from a comeback fight after beating Eddie Andrews on Feb 18.
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Ottawa University to Award Cage Letters
Coach Bill Frear recommends ten players for basketball letters. Four seniors named are Roger Keltner Kansas City Ron Yingling Hiawatha Lou Coppee Belpre and Ray Cooper Rockford. Otto men receiving awards include Bob McGhee Sherm Price Stan Johnson Wilbur Barnes with Bob F Knight Horton and Vince Driski as others. Six returnees form nucleus of next high scoring team.
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Baseball Scores From Nearby Games Amid Rain Delays
Baseball scores recap shows Milwaukee tied Brooklyn 8 8, Baltimore topped Chicago (N) 4, New York (N) 3, Cleveland game halted after five innings due to rain, Philadelphia over Detroit 6 5, Chicago (A) 3, St Louis 0. Boston won 8 7 in 10 innings over Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati Washington games cancelled by rain.
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Ottawa Bowl Game Card Ad
Local bowling hall on N Main features a friendly red carpet event at 418 percent capacity with phone line 1088 for reservations and inquiries.
Athletic Aid Favored in Nationwide Opinion Poll
Loy Ola University of Los Angeles reports 471 of 990 respondents from college presidents coaches principals athletes alumni and sports writers favor aid to athletes. Most want need based aid available to all athletes under college control with a national program and strict ineligibility for unauthorized assistance.
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Ottawa Rotarians Mark 40th Anniversary Meeting in Lawrence
Seven Ottawa Rotary Club members attended Lawrence’s 40th anniversary gathering at noon yesterday. Ottawa delegates included president Lawrence Ogg and fellow members B F Bowers A C Carpenter Max Ward Harold Tetwiler Ruel Mitchell and Wayne Gilliland. Lawrence Rotary was founded April 7 1917 the day the US entered World War I.
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Brooklyn Dodgers Blues Over Hurlers This Spring
Brooklyn manager Walter Alston laments pitching depth as the big four fail to reach nine innings in grapefruit league games. Roger Craig exited early after five runs in the second, while Don Newcombe Sal Maglie and Johnny Podres show limited innings. Dodgers lose 8-5 to Milwaukee as other MLB teams win in spring play.
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Rich Texan Buys Land In Oklahoma
Rich Texan Rich ardson of Wichita Falls Texas and Dink Hull bought about 3500 acres in Craig County Oklahoma forming the George Mitchell ranch. The purchase, around 250000 dollars, is described by O L Dearman as likely the largest land deal in the county's history.
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Day Of Reckoning For Teddy Nadler
Theodore Nadler, the St. Louis clerk, has begun paying his taxes on a large winnings haul. He wrote a $25,700 check as a first payment on his federal income tax, saying his 1957 state and federal taxes total about $81,000.
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