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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1957
Page
21
The piece notes Kubek and Valdes as top rookie prospects for the Yankees and Dodgers rivals, with discussion of spring rosters and other rookies like Gutowski Truex and Gutowski. It cites Cromwell praise for Gutowski, predicts near-term records and season impact, and lists other rookie hopefuls across the leagues.
The Braves, led by Henry Aaron Joe Adcock and Eddie Mathews, are favored to win the 1956 NL title but face weaknesses at second base left field and in the bullpen. Predicted order has Milwaukee first with Brooklyn, Cincinnati close behind, and St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York in the mix. Manager Red Haney aims to beat Dodgers and Reds with Schoendienst possible midseason acquisition.
Lightweight Dupas from New Orleans nicknamed Native Dancer earns a split decision over Vince Martinez of Paterson in a brutal 20 round fight at Pelican Stadium. Dupas sustains a cut near the eye while Martinez injures his right elbow. crowd rallied around Dupas as public sentiment reasserted his local support.
Dodgers manager Walter Alston worries about his top four starters Roger Craig Don Newcombe Sal Maglie and Johnny Podres not yet pitching nine innings in spring games Podres seven innings solid Garrett Craig elbow and sore throat hindered his outings Newcombe Maglie and Craig each limited to six innings in several starts Dodgers record sits at 23-15 while Braves beat them 6-2-1 spring notes include homers by Charney Neili and Gino Cimoli Other scores note Red Sox White Sox Cubs and Giants wins as spring play continues
The Los Angeles Angels acquire outfielder Tommy Saffell from Portland after a 290 season with the Beavers. They also add Don Hildoo and Lau Pepper on 24 hour recalls from the Pirates and receive players including Spook Jacobs and R C Stevens as part of the Pirates package. Hollywood Stars bolster with Ben Flowers, Ron Negray from Dodgers, George Weitz and others on recall or optioned from Pittsburgh.
SSN Diego reported that San Diego outfielder Harry Elliott fractured his left ankle during a 4-3 loss to Portland. Elliott, the 1954 PCL batting champion, slid into third base in the first inning for his first extra-base hit of the spring and will be out at least two months.
Larry Goetz a National League umpire since 1936 has been granted a leave of absence due to illness Warren C Giles announced Monday Umpires Bill Baker and Vinnie Smith both former NL catchers have been added to the staff Smith umpired in the Pacific Coast League last season
A fragmented schedule lists events at Letton Stadium and Santa Anita with times like 8:30 and 1 PM. Names such as Fillpno and Sligh Pas Pacific appear garbled. The readable items hint at horse racing cards and venue mentions without complete participant details.
Pancho Gonzales announced he wants to quit the Kramer promoted tour after May 26 and promote his own tour. He cited money and personal reasons and said ill feeling with promoter Jack Kramer exists, though salaries on the current tour with Ken Rosewall are satisfactory.
Jacksonville Florida reports Casey Stengel backs Whitey Ford as staff ace with Don Larsen as No 2 despite aiming to add depth. He notes potential from Johnny Bucks and six spring rookies including Tony Kubek, Woodie Held, Darrell Johnson, Bobby Richardson, Al Cicotte, and Raino Terry as fits for a pennant bid.
Fred Delano, former Press Telegram sports columnist and University of Detroit sports information director, was named general manager of the Detroit Pistons by owner Fred Zollner. Delano will take over as the team opens its Detroit headquarters after relocating from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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