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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1956

Page

10

Maglie Shines in Three Inning Exile Debut for Indians

Maglie, once a Giants staff barber, seeks a fresh start with Cleveland after a 1966 contract cut. He hurled three clean innings against the Cubs, fanning three as the Indians beat Chicago 11 7 in exhibition play.

Associated Gal Maglie New York Giants Cleveland Indians Maglie Niagara Falls N. Y Chicago Cubs Indians Galeeyah Tien Pel Leon Chico Carrasquel Tempee Giants Baltimore Orioles George Wilson New York Bill White Dusty Rhodes

Basilio Holds As 2-1 Choice In Boxing Title Defense

In Chicago, Carmen Basilio defends his welterweight crown against Johnny Saxton in a nationally televised bout as part of a boxing night lineup. The card features expected 10 000 fans with notable bouts and a heavy crowd turnout.

Chicago Carmen Basilio Johnny Saxton Basilio Sam Fock Mie Eeee Ean Freeman Grim Coates Morgan Berra Johnson White Sullivan W—Freeman Lees

Lightburn Faces Title Shot Push in New York Bout

Lightburn weighs 140 pounds in Madison Square Garden as he seeks a 135 lb title shot against Wallace Smith. Basilio defends his crown against Saxton in a high stakes bout with TV coverage by ABC at 10 p.m. EST.

New York Lidewig Honauras Wallace Bud) Smith Carmen Basilio Ludwig Hoacine Khalfi Madison Square Garden Ligh Khalfi Algeria Hoacine Ladd Allie Clark Lightburn Smith Levine J Levine J and Managere Clark Khani Luddie Myriam Lalita

Baseball star’s career arc and contract notes

The player rose to the top of the salary ranks five years ago with 23 wins for the Giants in 1951 amid Dodgers pennant chatter. He had later struggles and a $5 remark last summer before the Indians acquired him, reflecting a waning value in the league.

Giants Dodgers Indians

WVU spring roster shows strong West Virginia roots

West University spring football roster lists 6 players, of which 38 are native West Virginians. Of 26 out-of-state players only 4 live more than 75 miles from Morgantown. Head coach Art Lewie emphasizes recruiting in his own backyard.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University West

Williams blasts gutless drafting of Johnny Podres

In Sarasota, Ted Williams condemns the draft of Brooklyn pitcher Johnny Podres as gutless and politicized. He argues Podres, deferreed for a bad back, loses crucial years to service while corporations and students avoid duty, and urges changes to the draft system.

Williams Johnny Podres Sarasota Fla Ted Williams Brooklyn Fuwewme TIGA

Knicks Face Do Or Die Night In East Playoff Chase

The Knicks travel to Madison Square Garden for a must win as they trail Syracuse by one game for third in the Eastern Division. A Syracuse win or New York loss ends New York’s playoff hopes for the season.

Associated Press New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Assn Knickerbockers Syracuse Nats Philadelfala Warriors Madison Square Garden Nationals Boston Celtics Syracuse New York Knicks Minneapolis Lakers St. Louis Hawks Fort Wayne Hawks Philadelphia St. Louis Bob Pettit Jack George

Oceana Cage Team Honored at Dinner

The Oceana High School basketball team and staff were celebrated with a chicken dinner at the Cow Shed to close the season. Honored players include Bob Payne Jack Burkett Vernon Short Danny Stewart Jimmy Goins Bob Harleys James Gail laher Bryan Cook Glen Browning and Earl Pelphrey. Coaches Claudel Morgan Joe Taylor and Gene Gil liland attended with managers Connie Blankenship Karsel Workman and Dickie Edwards. Almond Eyes a two year old full sister to Native Dancer is among Seliman Jat Laurel race nominees for this fall.

Oceana Bob Payne Jack Burkett Vernon Short Danny Stewart Jimmy Goins Bob Harleys James Gaillaher Bryan Cook Glen Browning Earl Pelphrey Claudel Morgan Joe Taylor Gene Gilliland Connie Blankenship Karsel Workman Dickie Edwards Almond Eyes

Podres to Pitch in Dodgers Exhibition Friday in Florida

Dodgers manager Walt Alston announced that Army bound pitcher Johnny Podres would start against the Chicago White Sox in Friday’s exhibition game at Vero Beach Florida. Podres may be available for a short time during the regular season as his draft papers move through transfer procedures in New York City. The World Series hero could miss the March draft as his induction call may come after late spring.

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Schaus Leads Mountaineers to Southern Conference Titles

West Virginia University had never won the Southern Conference championship until Fred Schaus became coach last year. Since his arrival, Schaus has guided the Mountaineers to two conference titles.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University Fred Schaus Schaus Mountaineers

AAU claims suspending 100 athletes before Santee

The AAU says more than 100 suspensions of athletes occurred prior to the Santee case and notes many were as famous as Santee. Affidavits filed with the New York State Supreme Court assert there was no special treatment of Santee in imposing a lifetime ban.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Ife Santee AAU State Supreme Court America Milwaukee Charles P. Grimes

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