Wesleyan Tabbed Giant-Killers After Upsets over Tech
Wesleyan rises as a league threat after consecutive upsets including 96-90 over Alderson Broaddus and a 76-69 win over West Virginia Tech. Freshmen Ken Remley and Sam Caudill lead a rebounding surge as Hank Ellis notes improved play and improved full court defense. The Bobcats stand 6-3 in the conference and 10-4 overall with more tests ahead in Montgomery.
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Generals Clash With George Washington In Southern Conference
Washington and Lee faces George Washington on their Lexington home court in a key Southern Conference matchup. W L seeks a win to stay close to pace leader West Virginia in the race while GWU aims to rebound after recent league defeats.
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Milwaukee Braves eye second baseman to boost 1957 bid
Milwaukee Braves seek a second baseman able to hit 270 or better to improve the 1957 campaign. GM John Quinn noted the race will be tight with Brooklyn Cincinnati and possibly St. Louis, saying O Connell and Thomson were weak in field and could be replaced by farm system recruits or new names such as Gene Baker or Red Schoendienst.
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Bing Sees Pirates Finish Fourth in NL Race
Crosby, who owns 15 percent of the Pittsburgh Pirates stock, predicts the club will finish fourth in the National League standings this season. The report notes Crosby’s involvement with various teams and mentions recent games and league standings, highlighting optimism about the Bucs’ position.
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Banks Only Cub Mot on Market
Chicago Cubs manager Bob Scheffing announced at the winter luncheon that star shortstop Ernie Banks remains not for sale or trade as the club rebuilds for a winning season. He plans to evaluate the roster at Mesa training camp next month, with center fielder prospects eyed from Lee Walls or Richie Ashburn. Gene Baker is reportedly being held.
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Cardinals Turn Down Three Offers for Alvin Dark
St Louis Cardinals general manager Frank Lane said veteran shortstop Alvin Dark has received three offers in a month but is not on the market now. Lane plans weekend talks in Chicago with the Cubs and Philadelphia to pursue possible trades for center fielder Richie Ashburn.
Elorde Saddler Crown Dispute Prompts Manager Claim
Lope Surreal, boxing manager, asks the National Boxing Association to restore Saddler as champion after the NBA stripped Saddler for not defending within six months. Surreal cites last year's San Francisco bout where Saddler won on a disputed technical knockout.
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Maglie Joins Dodgers On 30000 Dollar Pact
Sal Maglie agreed to a 30000 dollar salary to sign with the Dodgers, bringing a 39 year old right hander to the team. He won 13 games last season and added five after being picked up on waivers from Cleveland in May. His achievements include a no-hitter against Philadelphia in September. Challedon, now famed as a sire, won the Pimlico Special twice and also the Futurity and the Preakness on the Baltimore track.
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