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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1957
Page
5
Outdoor facts describe fruit bats as the largest of 500 plus bat kinds distributed worldwide. Greenland ptarmigan molts three times yearly with seasonal color shifts from spring black and yellow to fall gray and winter white. Short tailed shrew bite is poisonous due to a salivary secretion. Saw Whet owl derives its name from its call resembling a saw filing.
James Farmer of Maxwell Hill, known as a solid basketball official, pursues dog breeding as a hobby. His field champion Scarberrys Leader has earned 120 license points and 237 total, with three firsts three seconds and a third in licensed meets. Farmer also plays in the City Basketball league, Raleigh County baseball, and intercity softball, but his first love remains his dogs.
In Phoenix rookie Andre Rodgers shines in New York Giants intra squad drills as he moves from seconds to the top group and collects two hits in two at bats. In Bradenton Braves stars Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron and Joe Adcock join sliding drills, with Gernert shifting from third to left and delivering two hits in three at bats. Paull Richards optimistic about Lees' relief potential if arm cooperates.
Gene Fullmer will defend his middleweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson in a rematch postponed to May 1 at Chicago Stadium. The shift, requested by sponsors of the telecast a brewing firm and a soap company, aligns with an early May sales promotion. Vic Janowicz set a Big Ten football record for Ohio State in 1950 by kicking 10 extra points in 11 attempts.
New York reporter notes Brooklyn fan Hilda Chester, famed for cowbell noise, disputes Dodgers move to Los Angeles and reflects on loyalty to the Dodgers and Giants. Mention of Walter O Malley decision looming. baseball shifts noted with players Baker Wise and Baker as possible second baseman.
Wise, son of Milwaukee scout and Braves minor league spring training director, is pictured as the Cubs’ 2b prospect. Scheffing rates Wise highly and notes Casey as a potential major league player, with a .287 batting average for Los Angeles last season.
Four fight for third base among Alex Grammas Ben Hoak Hal Bevan and Rocky Bridges with Grammas the leading infield candidate after a .243 1956 season The Reds also field a strong outfield trio of Frank Robinson Gus Bell and Wally Post while Cecil Bailey Morak Burgess and Ted Kluszewski shape the rest of the lineup Other notes include Virdons helmet save and Mantle limited to pinch hitting in early exhibitions
In a 1950 era discussion, players and fans debate baseball statistics and their accuracy. Sluggers question top home run lists while others dispute earned run averages and assists. Some players keep personal tallies, while officials stress standardized methods and potential salary implications.
The Rational Basketball Assn heads to next Wednesday's finale with Celtics crowned Eastern champs. Eastern second place is contested by Philadelphia Warriors and Syracuse, while New York Knicks keep slim hopes alive. In the West, Rochester meets St Louis as Minneapolis faces Detroit with top spots unsettled. Cincinnati Redlegs secure Class C California League affiliation with Visalia.
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