Braves Aim to Outlast Dodgers in National League Race
By Joe Reichler the Milwaukee Braves pursue a first championship as they challenge the Dodgers. The Braves seek Red Schoendienst at second base but face gaps in left field and the bullpen while Brooklyn may miss Jackie Robinson.
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Jackie Robinson
Braves Top Brooks 8-5 as Dodgers Face Pitching Woes
Braves defeated the Dodgers 8-5 with strong early hitting and pitching concerns for Brooklyn. Ken Lehman took the loss as Milwaukee continued its spring success, while Ray Crone and Bob Trowbridge aided the Braves to an 18-8 spring mark against major league clubs. Dodgers sit at 13-15, with misfiring top starters not yet pitching nine innings in grapefruit league games.
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Gene Conley
Taylor Phillips
Red Murft
Juan Pizzaro Bode
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Don Drysdale
Sandy Koufax
Roy Campanella
PeeWee Reese
Carl Furillo
Bears Rally to Top Senators 10-5 in Spring Exhibition
Zeke Bella stole home in the seventh as the Denver Bears defeated the Charleston Senators 10-5. Ed Stevens sparked an early 4-2 Senators lead before Denver tied it in the sixth and surged ahead late, overcoming Tsitouris and Nicholas while Kucab and McMahon shut the door. The loss marked the Senators’ third defeat in four spring meetings.
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Salem Opens Baseball and Tennis Versus Marshall
Salem College begins tennis and baseball action Friday hosting Marshall College in a State Conference doubleheader. The tennis squad aims to avenge last season’s loss while the baseballers play an eight-game schedule in Salem’s rebuilding program.
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No Decision Bout Settles Controversy at Hollywood Stadium
Lightweight contenders Carlos Ortiz of New York and Lou Filippo of Los Angeles face off at Hollywood Stadium to settle their disputed no decision fight. Ortiz floored a 31 year old opponent after the bell to end the ninth, Filippo was knocked out for over a minute as a near riot followed. the bout, originally ruled a foul win for Filippo, was later deemed a no decision.
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Stengel Predicts Another Pennant for Yankees
Casey Stengel predicted the New York Yankees would win another American League pennant, citing a stronger league and youthful rivals. He praised Tony Kubek and his deep pitching staff with Whitey Ford, Don Larsen, Tom Sturdivant, and Johnny Kucks as likely starters and Shantz, Grim, and Byrne as top relievers.
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Do-or-Die Bid Faces Boston Club Tonight
Boston Celucsus and St Louis Hawks clash in a decisive playoff game as the series stands 2-2. Boston seeks its first lead in the best-of-seven, hoping to avoid elimination and force a decisive fifth game.
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Exhibition Baseball andNBA Playoff Angles Dominate Schedule
Today schedule lists Brooklyn against Milwaukee in Tulsa Chicago versus Baltimore Dallas Cincinnati against Washington Knoxville New York versus Cleveland Daytona Beach St Louis versus Chicago Jacksonville and more with several rain affected results noted. Celtics face elimination risk as Hawks pursue upset while Bob Pettit leads St Louis in scoring with 111 points in four games.
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Cole Debuts with Braves in Spring Camp Shuffle
Dick Cole acquired from Pittsburgh made his Milwaukee Braves debut in the Grapefruit League, contributing to a double play and drawing a walk as he vows to hold onto the uniform. Pittsburgh’s camp in Fort Myers reports an 17-8 record and strong attendance, with plans to face Detroit in Atlanta. Boston Red Sox break camp in Sarasota after a 8-7 win over Pittsburgh, holding a 12-15 spring mark and a stretch of six straight losses snapped.
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