Lopez Sees White Sox Near Top Despite Age Doubts
Chicago White Sox manager Al Lopez rejects the idea that age or luck will limit his club. He cites quick recoveries for pitchers Staley Wynn and Garcia, adds new power with Gene Freese and Minnie Minoso, and notes batters Freese and Minoso boosted by 23 and 21 homers respectively. He even joked about Cleveland GM Frank Lane’s warning, predicting the Sox finish second to none.
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Foley Favored In Heavyweight Scrap
In Cleveland AP reports odds favor Mike de John to stop Zora Foley in a 10 round televised bout at the Arena. De John, 212 pounds from Syracuse, has 40-7-1 with 27 KOs, while Foley of Chandler, Arizona at 200 pounds is Ring magazine No 1 contender for Johansson’s title with 52 wins in 56 pro fights, 30 by knockout. De John asserts one clean shot could swing the odds.
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Weather Delays Kansas City Boxing Card Again
The weather canceled a professional boxing program in Kansas City for the second time this month. Featured fighters were Joey Parks of Omaha and Willie Morton of Kansas City, billed for a 10 round exhibition. Promoter Max Yeargain expects a new date after March 29.
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Phillies Tugging at a Pitching Tug of War
In the ninth of a series piece, manager Eddie Sawyer pulls Curt Simmons for Dick Farrell with the bases loaded and two out. Farrell retires Clemente on a snap throw before pitching. Philley hits a double off the right field nail, provoking Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh to protest.
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Minor Loop Joins A New League
The Continental League creates a new Class D Western Carolina League by pooling players from its 15 per club teams, with all clubs sharing one working agreement. Teams Gastonia Shelby Statesville Newton Hickory Rutherford County Forest City Lexington Salisbury will train together, with 11 rookies 2 veterans and 2 experienced players per club.
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Minnie Minoso and Al Smith Miss Sox Yankees 3-0
Minnie Minoso and Al Smith sat out for flu like symptoms as the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-0. Both regulars were not expected back for at least two days.
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Kutyna Sparks KC Pitching in 17-13 Win
Marty Kutyna, 27, pitched three shutout innings for Kansas City in a 17-13 loss to Pittsburgh. He walked two and struck out two after spending last year at Portland with a 14-10 record. Brunet and Gorman struggled, surrendering 11 and 6 runs respectively. The A’s face Baltimore next in West Palm Beach with Daley, Garver, and Grunwald lined up to pitch.
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Colleges Hit By Record 6 Million TV Deal For Gridiron
The NCAA struck a two year contract with ABC worth a record six million dollars for football telecasts, eclipsing NBC’s prior bid. The pact gives ABC nine national and four regional dates each season and expands regional coverage to three national blocks. AFL growth could benefit from the bigger TV deal as networks reassess college and pro football value.
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Stith's Play Sparked NIT Semifinalists From Bonnies
Sam Stith exploded for a tournament high 37 points as St Bonaventure routed St John’s 106-71 to reach the NIT semifinals. The Bonnies, 21-3 with an 18 game win streak, face Bradley while Providence and Utah State meet in the other semifinal. Sam and brother Tom emerge as key figures in the Bonnies run.
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Eddie Donovan
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New Rubberized Track Plan for Humboldt College
California considers a rubberized all weather track at Humboldt State College on the rainy north coast. The $145 000 project aims for a low maintenance surface with uniform performance and better athlete evaluation using a rubberized asphalt mix that resists water and allows spikes to slip.
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Boston May Put Bonus Baby In Outfield
The Boston Red Sox loom large pay the bonus baby Carl Yastrzemski a $100000 signing. The 20-year-old Long Island native and Notre Dame alum impressed in spring training as manager Billy Jurges weighs him as a potential outfielder while the roster falters after Jensen's retirement and Williams struggles. Yastrzemski homered in a 6-5 exhibition win over San Francisco as Boston improved to 3-0.
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White Sox stay undefeated with 3-0 win over New York
In a rain shortened night, Chicago's American League champions blanked the New York club 3-0. Pittsburgh overpowered Kansas City 17-3 in a slugfest, Cleveland edged the Cubs 7-5, and Cincinnati beat Baltimore 5-2 in a night game.
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Boston Favored In Pro Playoff
Boston enters the best four of seven series as favorite to reach the NBA finals with home court advantage. Wilt Chamberlain leads Philadelphia as the 7 foot 1 star and MVP. The scene moves to Philadelphia then Boston for two nationally telecast games this week.
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