1959 Rookie Prospects Tiefenauer May Make Indian Fans Forget Mossi
The Cleveland Indians invite 14 rookies to Tucson camp led by relief ace candidate Bob Tiefenauer who could win fans over after Narleski and Mossi trades. Depth in pitching and new infielders Earl Averill Jr and Ray Webster headline a group with strong minor league numbers and camp possibilities.
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WVU Set To Clash With Western Kentucky Tonight
West Virginia aims for a 14th win as they travel to face Western Kentucky at Freedom Hall. Ed Diddle's Hilltoppers bring a 6-9 center Ralph Crosthwaite and sharpshooter depth while WVU, 13-3 and riding a six game streak, expects a tough test after travel delays.
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Blaik Reveals Lone End Secret At Army Talk
New York AP Col Earl Red Blaik, famed Army coach, breaks a four month silence to explain the lonesome end signal system used by Bill Carpenter. Blaik also discusses his forthcoming retirement at West Point on Feb 15 after 17 years as Army coach and 25 years as a head coach.
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World Champion Driver Hawthorn Killed In Crash
World Auto Racing Champion Mike Hawthorn died in a car crash on a quiet English road when his Jaguar skidded after a hard lock of the wheels. The 29 year old was killed instantly as the car hit a truck and tree, despite his warning that a skid is the consequence of careless driving.
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Gil McDougald Prefers Trade Over Pay Cut
Washington AP Gil McDougald says he would rather be traded from the New York Yankees than accept a pay cut. He notes a reduced offer for 1959 would be more than $4,000 below his $30,000 last season, and a cut would imply weakness.
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Fights Last Night Reported by Associated Press
Los Angeles fighter Don Jordan aged 148 stopped Alvaro Gutierrez of Mexico City aged 148 in a brief last night bout reported by The Associated Press in Los Angeles. The match details are limited in the clipping.
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Harney and Ferree Lead Thunderbird Invitational Round One
Paul Harney and Jim Ferree shared the 66 first round at Thunderbird Country Club as 41 pros contested the 15000-dollar Thunderbird Invitational. The leaders, both long hitters and former college stars, were one stroke ahead of the pack with Masters winner Arnold Palmer among the contenders in the 67 group. Amateurs Bing Crosby and Desi Arnaz teamed with pros for a 57 best-ball score.
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National League Schedules Record 196 Night Games
The National League released a 1959 schedule showing a record 296 night games for clubs with lighted fields. Chicago Cubs lack lights and will play night games in foreign parks. Openers set for April 9-10, with all eight teams active April 10. Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and San Francisco home openers on April 14. The schedule adds West Coast trips for six clubs and extends late-season interleague play to ensure every team hosts each opponent in the last six weeks.
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MacKay Rallies to Reach Australian Open Semifinal
Barry MacKay of Dayton Ohio outlasted Roy Emerson four sets 4-4 until Edmond 44 10 8 6 3 8 4 and advanced to face Alex Olmedo in the semifinals at Adelaide. Olmedo plans to play despite stomach trouble as Neale Fraser meets Bob Mark in the other semifinal.
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Christiansen Named 49ers Assistant Coach To Run Defensive Backs
AP reports longtime Detroit Lions defensive back Jack Christiansen was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as the new defensive backs coach. He succeeds Mark Duncan, who moves to coach the defensive line. Duncan previously coached Christiansen at Colorado A&M.
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Appy League Expands to Six Teams with Lynchburg Entry
BRISTOL, Tenn. AP The Appalachian Baseball League adds Lynchburg Virginia as its sixth team and largest member. Chauncey DeVault says Lynchburg with about 50,000 residents had no organized baseball since 1955. Chick Payne will manage the Lynchburg club, joining Morristown, Johnson City, Bluefield, Wytheville, and Salem under Cubs, Phillies, Orioles, Cardinals, and Pirates backing.
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