Local readers praise Pineville columnist and Mullens basketball
Letters from readers and notes to Bob laud Miss Terry Church of Pineville for her column jabs at Mullens and praise Beckley in state tourneys. Mentions include Hope anonymous, Paul Lynch, G. A. Bentley, Clyde Lovellette, Mark Workman, and Virginia Tech monograms for West Virginia athletes.
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Letter to the Editor Praising Local Sports Writer
A reader writes to Bob praising his sports column as fair and not conceited. The recipient is thanked or dismissed, noting support from two readers who value his writing and advise not to print personal notes if desired.
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PGA Considers Rehiring Ousted Tourney Director
The PGA weighs bringing back ex tournament director Fred Corcoran as a new Golf Association bureau promotes events. A Chicago meeting April 21 23 will decide on tour plans and Corcorans signing amid questions of his past role and future duties with prominent players and sponsors.
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Kiner Noted as Tough, Consistent Pirates Star
Ralph Kiner stands out as the Pirates’ most reliable home run threat and a durable player. In six seasons he appeared in 805 games, an average of about 151 per year, a mark matched only by Stan Musial who played 138 games in 16 seasons for the St Louis Cardinals.
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Mexican Seeks Carter's Title in Ring Battle
Lauro Salas, a Monterrey native living in Los Angeles, aims to become the first Mexican to win a undisputed world title by upsetting Jimmy Carter in a Monday night bout. Though a heavy underdog, Salas insists he has a real chance and will fight for his family in the U S. The card also lists several other results from recent fights across the Northeast.
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Dodgers Evaluate Labine as Newcombe Replacement
Brooklyn manager Chuck Dressen favors Clem Labine to fill the 20-game gap left by Don Newcombe with Chris Van Cuyk as backup. Labine pitched well last season and Dressen believes he can win 18.
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Exhibition Baseball Schedule from St Petersburg
In St Petersburg Florida today four doubleheaders headline the exhibition slate with Boston at Shreveport Chicago A at San Antonio New York N at Denver Detroit at St Petersburg New York A at Washington Orlando St Louis at Pittsburgh Houston Philadelphia at Macon Boston N at Jacksonville Brooklyn Cincinnati at Tampa. Monday results show New York A 2 Detroit 0 and St Louis N Philadelphia N 7 called after 7th with Pittsburgh 7 St Louis A 7 in an 7th inning tie.
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Mark Gets 24 But Stars Lose to Trotters Again
In Hershey Pennsylvania the Harlem Globetrotters defeated the College All Americans 39 to 53. Mark Warkman from West Virginia led the college stars with 24 points and six of nine from the line while Goose Tatum scored 19 for the Globetrotters in their third straight win of the touring series.
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Durocher Sees Giants Stronger Than Last Year
Giants manager Leo Durocher expects a stronger club than last season with solid pitching and excellent batting. Questions remain over second base and Willie Mays status, while Larry Jansen and Sal Maglie anchor a deep rotation and Monte Irvin leads the lineup with 121 RBIs.
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Giants eye upgrades as spring unfolds
The Giants field a strong infield with newcomer Williams Lockman at first and Dark at short with Thomson at third. Catchers Wes Westrum Ray Noble and Sel Yvars are solid. Manager Durocher seeks further strengthening, with Stoneham ready to authorize improvements. Phoenix welcomed the defending NL champions who hope to return next spring as world champions.
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Yanks Pay Big Bonuses to Three Rookies
New York Yankees report three bonus rookies on the roster costing $165,000 total. Carey, a first baseman candidate, signed for $65,000 after leaving his college. Kal Segrist and Ed Cereghino received $50,000 each for joining the team.
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