Pirates Examine Witt Arm After Florida Start
Troubling elbow pain sidelines rookie sensation after one inning in an 2-1 Pirates loss to Kansas City in Fort Myers. Witt, famed for seven straight wins last season, heads to Pittsburgh for club physician evaluation as spring play continues across Major League camps.
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Montreal's Ace Scorer Returns for Cup Final Push
Montreal Canadiens prepare for a ninth straight Stanley Cup final as Maurice Rocket Richard, 37, returns after a three month layoff. He aims for a rightwing spot as Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs contest semifinals tonight in Boston. Richard’s injury history includes a near Achilles severance in 1957 and a fractured foot in January.
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Besmanoff Versus Folley Set For Ten Round Heavyweight Showdown
Denver AP reports unranked Willi Besmanoff meets No 2 Zora Folley of Chandler Arizona in a 10 round heavyweight bout expected to thrill crowds. Besmanoff had knocked out Argentina's Alex Miteff in two rounds last fall, while Folley failed to stop the same opponent in January.
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Dogged Tired Teacher Organizes Mile High Races
Arden Hartman, a Denver elementary school teacher, works as racing secretary at the Mile High Kennel Club. He draws the fields for nightly greyhound races, with 10 to 11 races and nine dogs per event, a task described as exhausting beside grading papers.
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Exhibition Baseball Results From Monday and Schedule
Associated Press roundup shows Chicago A beat Washington 9 to 6 and Boston topped Chicago N 11 to 3. San Francisco defeated Cleveland 6 to 8, while St. Louis beat trait 7 to 2 and Pittsburgh edged Kansas City 2 to 1. Tuesday’s games list Cincinnati at Savannah, Milwaukee at Los Angeles, Chicago A at Nashville LA, Chicago N at Victoria, SF at Des Moines.
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Miteff Earns Second Round TKO Of Carter In NYC
Alex Miteff, the 24 year old Argentine heavyweight, knocked out Harold Carter in 2 21 of the second round at St. Nicholas Arena to improve to 17-3-1. The win revives talk of a Cooper title showdown at Madison Square Garden, with promoter hopes to stage the bout. Carter, 24, drops to 25-4-2 after suffering a third KO loss. crowd of 2,360 paid nearly $5,000.
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WVU Holds first Day Scrimmage in Spring Practice
WVU coach Art Lewis shuffled spring football candidates during a live scrimmage as 73 varsity prospects joined the first practice in good weather. Sophomore fullback Bob Benke sustained a shoulder injury but is expected to return within days as 20 drills are planned over 36 days.
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Bruins and Maple Leafs Meet in Abrim Final Playoff Showdown
The Bruins and Maple Leafs face a must win 60 minute finale at Boston Garden with a trip to the Stanley Cup final on the line. Toronto seeks the first all Canadian final since 1951 after winning three straight to tie the series. Boston aims to reach the final for a third straight year, while Montreal eyes a fourth straight Cup.
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Giants to Dethrone Braves in N L Title Race in 1959
San Francisco Giants predicted to top Milwaukee Braves in the 1959 National League race, with Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Cincinnati also contending. Key moves include Sam Jones and Jack Sanford joining a strengthened staff, Willie Mays and Cepeda anchoring the lineup, and Andre Rodgers at second base facing uncertainty. Dodgers, Reds, and Cardinals expected to rise as others battle for spots, while Yale noting two Connecticut players among 15 varsity basketball roster.
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Prize structure for advancing teams in the event
The prize offers 750 dollars per participant and 1250 dollars for winners. The advancing team that loses in the finals will receive at least another head rod as a consolation prize.
Return to active life after rheumatoid arthritis relief
A writer from Jackson Mississippi describes doctors diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism with widespread muscular soreness and joint pain. The note offers free information and provides the writer's address at 2805 Arbor Hills Drive and P O Box 2695.
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