O Dell First Pitcher To Go Nine Innings This Spring
Orioles left hander Billy O Dell became the first pitcher to work nine innings this spring by beating the Chicago Cubs 7 1 at Mesa Ariz He scattered three runs to Walls homer in the first and then shutout the Cubs He walked one and struck out six as Harry Brecheen mentors him toward a big league career O Dell 25 from New Hartford Conn left Clemson in 1954 via the bonus route and is eyeing a great future despite recent Army service and a 4 10 record last season He notes he has much to learn and Brecheen predicts he’ll be a great one.
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Celtics and Hawks Favored After Semi Final Wins
The Celtics beat the Warriors 107 98 and the Hawks over a Pistons 114 111 to vault as favorites in the NBA semifinals. Bob Cousy scored 29 for Boston, Bill Russell 18 and 25 rebounds, while Cliff Hagan poured in 38 including 11 in the last quarter. The series resumes Saturday in Detroit and Philadelphia with NBC coverage at 1 p.m. CST.
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24 Teams Are In AAA Meet
Denver hosts the 51st National AA basketball tournament with 24 teams entered and potential last minute additions. Defending champion U S Air Force All-Stars top the seed, with Bartlesville Oklahoma and Wichita Kansas given byes. New entrants include Norman Oklahoma Lake Charles Louisiana Amarillo Texas Salt Lake City Utah Kansas City Missouri Bartlesville Oklahoma Presidio Athletic Club San Francisco. First round pairings announced Saturday.
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Basilio Seeks Focus Ahead of Robinson Title Defense
In Chicago Basilio tunes for the 160 pound title defense at Chicago Stadium Tuesday night while Sugar Ray Robinson rests. Basilio avoids predicting a knockout, saying he expects to win but won’t forecast a stoppage. Both boxers passed their pre fight physicals as John DeJohn notes tapering drills for Basilio.
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East All Stars Train With Missing Players
East squad members and newly added stars train for the East-West Shrine game in Kansas City. Missing are two head coaches and five players due to NCAA finals. East players include Don Ohl and Tommy Kearns with George Kline. West squad lists Frahm, Hale, Reed, Grim, Farmer, Brown and others in the lineup.
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Kentucky Wildcats Face Temple in NCAA Championship Clash
Kentucky star Johnny Cox reinjures a finger but aims to play against Temple as Kentucky, Temple and Kansas State arrive for the NCAA semifinals at Freedom Hall. Coach Castellani says all in good shape. Temple coach Litwack and top scorer Rodgers also said to be fit after injuries.
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Beecham And Vaughn Tie In Stalemate Bout Draw
The middleweight clash between Willie Vaughn and Jimmy Beecham ended in a 10 round draw amid a disputed low blow in the fourth. Referee Marty Gallagher ruled Beecham landed below the waist, costing Vaughn a potential decision. Judges Volkman, Tardugno, and a third scored split verdicts, with Beecham leading on Gallagher’s score and Vaughn on another, leaving the series tied. Vaughn weighed 160 and Beecham 15542 pounds.
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Kansas State Relays Set for Saturday in Manhattan
The second Kansas State Invitational Relays occur Saturday with five Big Eight schools and eight other leagues entering. Anticipated highlights include Aubrey Dooley of Oklahoma State versus Bob Davis of Missouri in pole vault, plus Bill Delavan of Iowa State in shot put. Kansas State fields its mile relay team among entrants from Colorado, Denver, Wichita, Drake, Omaha, Emporia State, Pittsburg State, Fort Hays State and Nebraska Teachers of Kearney.
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