States Toughen Boxing Rules After Ring Deaths
Boxing commissions across seven states move to adopt the 23 point safety program after two deaths in a week. Measures include eight count after knockdowns, 30 day suspensions, heavier gloves for pros, padded gloves for amateurs, and stricter fighter examinations.
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WVU Hosts Busy Weekend in Baseball Tennis and Golf
West Virginia University schedules a three-sport weekend with Ohio University visiting for two baseball games and a tennis match, while Fairmont State faces WVU golf. The WVU gofers aim to extend a 13 game win streak after a 7-2 win over West Virginia Wesleyan. Ohio's baseball earlier beat Marshall 7-0 and split with Michigan and Drake.
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Citation Still Holds Derby Favor. K D T F in Pursuit
The article notes the K D T F club pursuing the Derby favorite Citation after Havre de Grace where Calumet colt Afost or My Request could gain. Claude Harmon, Masters winner, plans Open and British Open bids. Ted Lyons receives a warm room greeting as ex pitcher recalls his glory days.
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Lon Golrig
Baseball Spring Tests Across Cities See Injuries and Lineup Changes
Multiple major league clubs stage spring exhibitions across Nashville Charlotte Topeka Lexington Houston Indianapolis Brooklyn Roanoke and Lexington with trades injuries and management notes. Highlights include Eddie Lyons sale to Birmingham, Monk Wyse and Clyde McCullough on the injured list, Stan Musial rejoining the Cardinals, Charlie Keller slated as opening starter, and Lou Brissie dominating for the Athletics in North Carolina.
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Stan Musial
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Eddie Dyer
Little Rock
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Alderson Broaddus Opens Baseball Season at Glenville
Alderson Broaddus College begins its 14 game schedule with a season opener against Glenville Pioneers in Glenville. The Rattlers next play April 16 at Fairmont and continue with West Liberty, Wesleyan, Glenville, and others through May. San Diego acquires Buster Adams from Philadelphia on outright sale. price not disclosed.
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Woodrow Wilson field prep continues amid rain and rennovation
Weather delays lead to field reshuffle with home plate moved to center field at Woodrow Wilson as Leo Vecellio works on banks and lighting. Kiwanis fundraiser proceeds with plans for bleachers and new lights. Sophia and Pineville games report rainouts and a Stoco Mullens doubleheader results split.
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Yankees skipper plots mix of vets and rookies in spring hints
Bucky Harris says the Yankees field a strong pitching staff led by Ed Lopat and Allie Reynolds with Bevens and Chandler shaping rotations. He notes Joe DiMaggio’s heel issues resolved, Charley Keller’s return, and two rookie outfielders Ed Stewart and Cliff Mapes. Harris also outlines a crowded infield and catching plans surrounding Berra Niarchos Houk and Lollar, while praising young hurlers B Cuckles Marstall Ruschi and Stare.
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Giants Send Hurler Kennedy and Warren to Farm
The New York Giants optioned Monte Kennedy a young southpaw to the Minneapolis Millers on a 24 hour recall basis Kennedy was bought in 1946 from New Richmond Va for $25000 He posted nine wins and twelve losses last season and lacks control Catcher Ben Warren also goes to Minneapolis having been sold outright
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