Hinton Beats Stock 2 1 In Coalfield Conference Tilt
Hinton High School defeated Stock 2 to 1 to claim its second win of the year in a Coalfield Conference game. Hinton opened scoring with a base hit in the third inning as the Bobcats, led by coach Bill Garten, built a lead and held on against Ken Wheeler's Indians.
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Chicago
Champ Prepares For Title Match With Sugar Ray
In Chicago Stadium May 1, middleweight champ Fullmer trains for his bout with Sugar Ray Robinson as promoter Jensen unveils a padded training device named Oscar. Fullmer praises the bag’s strength while analysts note Wiseman and Meadows both struck out ten. Meadows walked four, fixing a 4-0 Bobcats win. Meanwhile Michigan State sports expand with three brother pairs in track, cross country, football, and ice hockey.
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Exhibition slate features Redlegs and Tigers in Charleston
Major league showdowns loom as Cincinnati Redlegs face Washington and Detroit visits pitted against Pittsburgh in two game sets at Watt Powell Park. Be sure for a weekend of senior and minor league action with top hitters Kluszewski Post and Robinson, plus prospects Bunning Lau and Kuenn.
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Stonecoal Grade Tourney Opens Semifinal Thurs
Stonecoal sixth grade tournament opens with semifinal round looming after last nights close games. Fireco edges Rhodell 16 15 as Affinity and Stoco move forward alongside Killarney Amigo and Lillybrook. Affinity led by Paul Deweese and Jimmy Foley spark a 26 12 win over Collins while Stoco and Fireco post early wins to set sights on May meetings.
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Sirsa Begins Thursday at Greensboro Open
Doug Ford, the Masters champion, planned a pregame practice round in Greensboro for the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield Country Club. The three day event features 100 players including Sam Snead and top pros, with $15,000 in prize money. Snead has won the event six times, including the last two.
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Oceana 9 Lists 16-Games State
Oceana High School opens its 1957 baseball season with a 16-game schedule under coach Paul Greer. Returning players include Delphrey Browning ChilDers, Cook, Goins, Brown, Smith, Harless and Pelphrey. Newcomers join as pitchers and infielders. schedule lists dates from April 32 to May 11 with doubleheaders against Man and Herndon.
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Buzzy Lloyd
Donnie Weir
Dennis Worrell
Jack Perry
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Gene Sparks
Donald Kennedy
PJ Greer
Gene Gilland
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Herndon
Montreal Favored After Taking 2-0 Series Lead
Montreal’s Flying Frenchmen, defending Stanley Cup champions, opened a 2-0 lead in the best of seven final with a 1-0 win over the Boston Bruins. Bernie Geoffrion assisted on the only goal and Jacques Plante earned his first playoff shutout since 1956, stopping 24 shots. The series moves to Boston for Game 3 with the Bruins seeking a comeback on home ice.
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Congress Won't Pass Bill Affecting Sports
Washington officials foresee no sports legislation this session, with House Judiciary Chairman Cel1er saying hearings may be months away. He notes proposals to apply federal antitrust law to organized sports or to exempt them may be delayed, preferring the situation to unfold without interference.
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Ortiz Wins Rematch By Seventh Round TKO Over Filippo
Lightweight title hopeful Carlos Ortiz dominates the tilt, scoring a seventh round technical knockout to stay unbeaten at 22. He repeatedly punished Lou Filippo, opening a swollen eye by the fifth as referee Tommy Hart stopped the fight at 1:22 of round seven. Their prior March 2 bout had ended in a no decision after a bell-ending foul, later ruled no contest under California rules.
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Trade Winds Blow For National Football League
Milwaukee coach Lisle Blackbourn told over 200 Second Guessers that a sensational NFL trade is likely imminent and nearly complete. He hinted two Packers players may be involved and denied a Browns bid for Tobin Rote as retirement rumors swirl. Charlie Metro to manage Vancouver in 1957 Pacific Coast League.
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Bears Sign Casares to 1957 Contract
Rick Casares of the Chicago Bears, the NFL's leading ground gainer, signed his 1957 deal. The former Florida star rushed for 1,126 yards on 234 attempts last season, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. He is expected to add yards and touchdowns as the Bears pair him with backfield greats in 1957.
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Florida
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