Yankees trade off and upcoming season projections
Casey Stengel reshapes the Yankees with Bob Turley as a potential star, needs a shortstop to spell Rizzuto, and notes Miranda’s glove but limited bat. Gene Woodling traded for pitching. Lopat Reynolds Sain aging trio. Also Rams fire coach Hampton Pool. Bob Feller signs 17th Indians contract and aims for a few more years in majors.
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Basketball Fracas Ties UCLA Stanford. USC Drops Standings
The UCLA Bruins defeated the USC Trojans in both games last Saturday amid a fracas involving players spectators and officers. UCLA moves into a first place tie with Stanford while USC falls to third place and California remains winless with four losses.
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City Pension Plan Offered by Monterey Park Authority
The city clerk will send a retention letter to Richard Van Cleave of the Van Cleave Estate Service seeking his help in obtaining a pension plan for city employees. The plan costs nothing to the city and runs for two years. Van Cleave was recommended by Monterey Park officials.
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Kiner Joins Cleveland as AL Title Contender
The Cleveland club, already the team to beat in the American League, retains its record-setting squad and adds Ralph Kiner. He may not be the slugger he was in the National League but should drive in needed runs with his power. His defense is not his strength, but his bat could boost the lineup.
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Championship Spirit Drives Giants Ahead in NL
In the National League, Leo Durocher’s Giants look balanced and strong after a world title. Veterans Willie Mays Johnny Antonelli Monte Irvin and rising stars should lift the club beyond last year’s performance.
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Milwaukee Braves Poised for Strong Season Attendant Records Likely
Milwaukee Braves led by Charlie Grimm expect a solid season with strong pitching. The club could set new attendance records again this year as they pursue notable performance and competitive standing.
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Ted Williams' Red Sox Deal Leaves Return in Doubt
Boston speculates on Ted Williams's future as the Red Sox mail a contract while Williams remains silent. The famed slugger is widely regarded as the era's top batter, with Musial of the Cardinals as his rare contemporary comparison in hitting prowess.
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Rumson Bulldog Mickey Walker Appears on TV Heightens Fame
Fight fans saw Mickey Walker, the Rumson bulldog, on a TV program last week and he has changed little. The veteran battled through welter and middleweight ranks and even held heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey to a draw.
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Rams Seek New Head Coach As Candidates Weigh Roles
The Los Angeles Rams have not decided on a head coach yet. Several candidates have signed with teams they coached last year or have turned down the job offers.
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