Maglie Ready Too Don Newcombe Rejoins Bums
Don Newcombe and Sal Maglie signed 1954 contracts with the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants respectively, signaling strong arms for the pennant race. Newcombe aims for 20 wins again after army release and weight aims, while Maglie recovers from back problems and hopes for better form. Several NL clubs added players including Grammas, Repulski, Marclewski, Boyer, Presko, and Miller, with Wertz York and Wilson recent AL signings.
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Carter Decisions Billy Lauderdale in Nassau bout
Light weight champion Jimmy Carter of New York won a unanimous decision over Billy Lauderdale of Miami in a 10 round Nassau Stadium fight before about 2,000 fans. Carter weighed 137 and won eight rounds on Referee Kemp card, with judges split on the outcome. Lauderdale weighed 142% and was knocked down in the fifth and sixth rounds by strong rights and lefts to the jaw.
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Closed Baseball Session in New Orleans Hears Telecast Topics
A seven member minor league study committee met in New Orleans for its second of three closed sessions. The group, with one member from each of the seven classes, discussed possible issues including telecasts and broadcasts of major league games into minor league territory. Chairman is Leslie O Conner of the Open Class Pacific Coast League. The meetings run for three days and end tomorrow.
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Leslie O’conner
Giants Poised To Return To Contention In 1954
Leo Durocher credits the Giants for rebuilding through key pitcher additions Antonelli and Liddle and a strong farm system. He sees Willie Mays as a major factor and predicts a competitive rotation with Maglie, Jansen, Gomez, and others. Durocher stresses spring training will shape the lineup as New York eyes a stronger season.
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Bob Thomson
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Davey Williams
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Henry Thompson
Monte Irvin
Don Mueller
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Jim Rhodes
Big Bill Taylor
Ray Katt
Minneapolis
Wes Westrum
Whitfield Eyes 4 Minute Mile After Millrose Wins
Mal Whitfield plans his first eight furlongs at the Santa Barbara Relays in April as indoor season continues. He won the 600 and 880 at Millrose, with Reggie Pearman and Carl Joyce absent from pushing, while Josey Bartel and Fred Wilt led the Wanamaker Mile.
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Middlecoff Misses Victory In Phoenix Open Final Hole
Cary Middlecoff and Ed Furgol fought to a sudden death playoff after Middlecoff bogeyed the 18th hole to leave the pair tied at 71. Furgol drained a clutch 15 to 20 foot putt, forcing a playoff where Middlecoff conceded after a par and bogey sequence. Middlecoff earned 1400 dollars for second while fans shared in gallery receipts.
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Furman, GW clash to test for first in Southern Conf
Furman University hosts George Washington in a key Southern Conference showdown as Furman seeks sole possession of first place. Furman, 4-0 in league play, set to face GW's 7-0 atop the standings, with Frank Selvy surpassing 2000 points in last night's win.
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Blue Hawks Bow to Salem 90 85 in State Roundup
In a heavy Monday program Marshall loses at Kent 67 61 in MAC action. Kent state had two ineligible players flagged by the conference. Salem defeated Beckley 90 85 while Davis Elkins beat Morris Harvey 71 59. West Virginia State fell 69 59 to North Carolina A&T. Bluefield State dropped a 71 68 decision at Johnson C Smith.
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Beckley Blue Hawks face West Liberty in road tilt
Beckley College's Blue Hawks travel to West Liberty College for a State Conference basketball game at 8 pm as part of a northern road swing. Last night Salem College handed Beckley a 90-85 setback, with Stover scoring 31 in a losing effort and Salem pulling away late behind the Gibson twins.
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Kentucky Holds Top Spot as Poll Gap Narrows
AP poll shows Kentucky narrowly ahead of Duquesne as coaches and writers split on ranking. Indiana remains third, Oklahoma A&M climbs to fourth after Western Kentucky loss, with Notre Dame, Se attle, Holy Cross and George Washington in the top ten. Duke falls from eighth to fifteenth after recent results.
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