Dodgers scout Dressen eyes two Puerto Rico prospects
Durslag reports Dodgers special assistant Charlie Dressen has scouted two winter league players in Caguas Puerto Rico. Pitcher Nick Willhire, formerly with Omaha, and second baseman Nate Olivay from Spokane are under evaluation as potential Dodgers assets, with Dressen praising Olivay as smart and noting Dressen’s fifth stint with the organization.
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Charlie Dressen Sparks Braves Feud Over Pitcher
In 1960s Milwaukee Braves turmoil erupts as Charlie Dressen clashed with players and managers. A heated exchange over a pitcher leads to accusations of selfishness and a cascade of verbal strife involving Walter Alston, Dresser, Bavasi, and a dugout confrontation. The episode underscores tensions within the club during spring training in Florida and the broader management-pitcher power struggle.
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Dodgers and Bavasi Discuss Charlie Messen Influence
A garbled report observes Bavasi speaking on Charlie Messen and the Dodgers, Braves, and managerial shifts. It notes Bavasi praising Messen, references Walter Alston, and mentions recruitment talks, with loose mentions of Bragan and Bragan’s career moves. The piece portrays the tangled dynamics around leadership and loyalty in early baseball.
Lee Downs Sam Houston Rally Tops Cherokees 62 45
Lee Volunteers erase first half deficit to defeat Sam Houston 62 to 45 in nondistrict boys basketball at Lee gym. Ronnie Bolen led with 22 points, Tawrenvet Johnson had 20 for Sam Houston, as Lee held the edge after 3 1 2 quarters.
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Shooting Star Davis Clinches Minor Bore Rifle Meet
Jobin Davis of the San Antonio Big Bore Rifle Club shot 183 of 200 to win the San Antonio Midwinter Small Bore Rifle League match at the National Guard Armory Friday night. Frank Lo rea of Company E NCO National Guard Blue placed second with 378. Other top marks include Company F NCO National Guard Blue and San Antonio Bare Club entries.
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McLaughry Visits San Antonio For Coaches Meet
Legendary football figure McLaughry, longtime coach and executive secretary of the American Football Coaches Association, arrived in San Antonio for a series of meetings tied to a possible national convention. He expressed optimism about hosting major NCAA gathering activities here and noted his Vermont home.
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Beach Breaks All Star Bowling Record In Kansas City
Bill Beach of Sharon Pennsylvania surged into second place in the 22nd All-Star Bowling tournament in Kansas City with a four game 1000 series on day two of the $190,000 event. He trails leader Ellis of Houston by 88 pins after two days as Marion Ladewich tops the women with a 1210 total.
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De Piccoli Stops King in Early Round at Rome Fight
Heavyweight Francesco de Piccoli of Italy, the 1569 Olympic champion, floored Howard King of Reno in 10 to 12 seconds of the first round at the Sports Palace Rome. Crowd threw vegetables. a later light heavyweight bout Moraes of Sao Paulo versus Mack of Brooklyn was ruled no contest in the sixth after stoppage due to crowd disruption.
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Lavorante Still in Coma Battling for Full Recovery
In Los Angeles a boxer Lavorante remains comatose but shows signs of progress they can eat stand and speak a few words. Doctors say recovery prognosis is guarded with rehabilitation possible but uncertain and centers on regaining full mental functions.
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Unclear fragmented college basketball scores emerge
The page shows a jumbled list of college teams and scores across many schools, with numerous garbled team names and misplaced digits. A golf report follows detailing Davey Williams leading the Bing Crosby Prep event with a 69, while Jack Nicklaus and Bill Casper contend, and Charley Sifford dominates the proam.
Rams Open District 3 AAA Race With 244 Victory
The Rams defeated Del Rio 244 at the Marshall Gym in the District 3 AAA opener. Joe Marshall led with 24 points, Jer ry Titan added 22, and Wilson contributed 19 as Del Rio trailed 13 12 after a late first quarter. The Taras and Wildcats clash next, with 1-0 records in league play.
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Lions lure Jim Martin back to the fold in late season bid
Detroit Lions backfield ace Jim Martin returns to duty after a standout run against Star Jonfel, aiding coach Sade as the team seeks a late season surge. The veteran tailback, in his 12th season, highlighted by a 38 yard scoring sequence, anchors Detroit’s ground game as the club pursues crucial victories and hopes for improved offensive rhythm.
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Salinas Set To Resume Ring Drills
Salinas Cugrva Salinas returns to training after last week's pull out with Hunterio Barrera due to illness. He will honor the return match against Barrera on January 29 at Municipal Auditorium. Promoter Reuben Rodrigues said Salinas will travel to San Antonio Wednesday and finish training at Embassy Bar gym. Barrera earned a unanimous decision over Jose Cejuda of Los Angeles in a recent bout. Three more bouts will be added to the card.
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Southwest Downs Schertz Downs Schertz High School Basketball Night
Southwest downed Schertz Cibote 52 to 27 as Dragons remain with four losses. Southwest girls won 50 to 24. Richie Fruitt led the boys with 12 points while Schertz Cibote’s Schuch led with 12 as well. Burdette Weigat contributed 2 points, Alvurods 9, and Kalght 1.
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Purdue Gridder Dies in Crash Near Vandalia
A Purdue football player, halfback Thomas Eugene Bloom, 21, of Weirton West Virginia, was killed Friday night when a car crash just west of Vandalia occurred. Teammate Thomas Furate, 20, of Springfield Ohio, and Wallace Florence, 21, of Past Grange were injured and treated at Dayton hospitals. Florence had been Purdue's top guard last season.
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Randolph Ro-Hawks rout Hornets in district tilt 87 58
Randolph Ro-Hawks overwhelmed the Fast Central Hornets 87 to 58 in East Central gym on Friday night to extend their district win streak. Mike Wysong led with 21 points and Jay Towner added 22 as Randolph built a 43 26 halftime edge. The Hornets stung by Bogey Blocker 19 and Sam White 35 while dropping their district mark.
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Bears and Knights clash in San Marcos basketball showdown
San Marcos Academy Bears defeated the Holy Cross High Knights of San Antonio. Roland led with 23 points while Emilio Garza added nine and Cartus hit two. Rios 23 Garza 9 Orlie 8 Grimes 3 Jensen 2. Other players listed include Cera Augustine Cisneros and Martino.
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Rodriguez Solid Choice in National Title Bout
Rodriguez displays solid control against Jvis Rod in a tough 12 round main event at ATAMC REACH. Tiger shows resilience over Polished idelowright Jory Giam bra with clear forward pressure and measured combos.
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Southwest Bowling Tourney Draws 400 Teams
More than 400 teams enter the 1961 Southwest Bowling Association tournament with San Antonio hosting at Oaklawn lanes starting February 16. Officials report 17 teams from San Antonio and interest spreading from Tulsa to Wichita. Organizers note final counts pending, with March 2 meeting set to select a host for the 196 event and praise San Antonio volunteers and hospitality.
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