Saxton DeMarco Welterweight Title Bout Set for April First
Welterweight champion Johnny Saxton agrees to defend against Tony DeMarco at Boston Garden on April 1, Saxton's first title defense since taking the crown from Kid Gavilan last October. DeMarco is a hard hitter with 30 knockouts in 50 fights. Sugar Ray Robinson cancels bout with George Small claiming illness.
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Tony DeMarco
Boston Garden
Saxton
Kid Gavilan
DeMarco
Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson
George Small
Ray
Willie Mays Sparks Giants Stay on Top in 1960s Pace
Willie Mays leads the team as a spark plug and headline figure. The Giants rely on his high gear presence to stay contenders for the pennant this season.
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Willie Mays
Willie
Giants
Billy Graham Loses Split Decision at MSG
Last Friday night Billy Graham, boxing great, fell to Chico Vegar in a split decision at Madison Square Garden. Vegar proved younger and stronger, closing the curtain on the veteran’s era as he outboxed the aging champion.
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Billy Graham
Chico Vegar
Madison Square Garden
Vegar
Graham
Billy
Oregon Wins Conference Title Over UCLA Bruins
Oregon defeats UCLA to claim the conference crown behind 7 ft 3 in Swede Helbrook. The win advances Oregon State to regional playoffs against Seattle or Idaho. Ted Williams signs 1955 contract for 125000, the highest salary in baseball history.
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U.C.L.A. Bruins
Oregon State
Helbrook
Oregon
Seattle
Idaho
Wynn Gets Salary Raise After Holdout
The Cleveland Indians signed Early Wynn, a 23 game winner last season, for $40 000 following his holdout threat. The piece notes that pennant winners often face salary demands and cites the Yankees paying for five straight pennants.
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Wynn
Cleveland Indians
Early Wynn
New York Yankees
Braves Watch: Grimm’s Pitching Could Heat Up NL Race
The Milwaukee Braves emerge as a team to watch in the National League with Charley Grimm confident of consistent mound work. A strong staff could challenge Brooklyn and the New York Giants this season.
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Milwaukee Braves
Charley Grimm
Braves
Brooklyn
New York Giants
Spark Plug Willie Giants Plot Big Move
Spark Plug Willie hints Giants will pursue bold changes to boost offense and morale. Unclear details suggest strategic shift within the team as rumors circulate about coaching and lineup tweaks.
Campanella Back Boosts Dodgers Morale
Campanella reports his injured hand is well, lifting team spirits. Brooklyn Dodgers remain well balanced but need pitching depth to compete with flag contenders after a season where pitching faltered.
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Brooklyn
Roy Campanella
Dodgers
Yankees and Cleveland Face Tough AL Start This Season
In the American League it is hard to say which teams will lead as the Yankees and Cleveland seem the likely top two. The Red Sox with Ted Williams and a rising group of youngsters could challenge as the season progresses.
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Boston Red Sox
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Babe Ruth
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Stan Musi
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Cleveland
Red Sox
Jimbo
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Clubs rely on bench depth to sustain season injuries
Across the leagues several clubs show starting strength but lack depth. The Giants Indians Yankees and Dodgers rely on bench strength to cover injuries. A star or regular will be injured at some point and managers must have adequate replacements to avoid weakening the club.
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Giants
Indians
Yankees
Dodgers
Hollywood Stars Open 1955 Spring Training Units
Last Monday the Hollywood Stars began their 1955 spring training one week later than coast league clubs. New faces appear as Paul Pettit, once a bonus pitcher, has been moved to first base and will compete with Dale Coogan for the opening sack.
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Hollywood Stars
Paul Pettit
Dale Coogan
Sweeney Aims For A Winning Angels Club
Bill Sweeney will manage the Angels with a host of newcomers aiming for a pennant. Fans have seen little success recently and last season fell short of past Angel teams. With solid playing material he has usually produced creditable results and is regarded as one of the Coast League's best managers.
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Sweeney
Angels
Bill Sweeney
Angel
YC Holds Dance for High School Students
The Youth Center invites high school students to a dance this Saturday March 12 from 7 30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Attire is shirts and slacks or dresses skirts and blouses.
Paper Drive Date Set For March 12
The city announces the next paper drive on March 12 with curb collection before noon. Residents are urged to place papers at the curb and ask neighbors to participate for a twofold boost in results.
California Eatery Publishes Scrabble Table Wager Policy
A California restaurant outfits every table with Scrabble games and enforces a pay rule on losers. The quirky policy adds a high-stakes twist to casual dining as patrons compete for the bill.
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California
Queen of Salesladies Crowned at Youth Center
Miss Bonnie Sharp of 124 Fifth Street was crowned Queen of Salesladies for selling the most ice cream social tickets at the Youth Center. She sold 49 tickets and will attend a trail party in April. She receives a paid up Youth Center membership for 1955 and thanks from center members.
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Bonnie Sharp
Fifth Street
Building a Future from Your Past, A Personal Guide
A reflective column advises transforming past experiences into a constructive path forward. It encourages deliberate choices, resilience, and framing memories as lessons to shape future goals. The piece emphasizes self awareness and steady, incremental progress.
Youth Center seeks ceramic class instructor weekly
Urgent call for a volunteer or paid teacher to lead a two hour ceramic class one night per week from 7 to 9 PM at the local Youth Center. The position seeks someone with pottery experience and a commitment to youth programming.
Hollywood Turnaround Named Shortest Street in Salem
The National Automobile Club reports a one car-length stretch called Hollywood Turnaround between Fairgrounds Road and No Capitol Street in Salem Oregon as the world’s shortest street. Local observers note the quirky designation and its place in town lore.
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Fairgrounds Road
No. Capitol Street
Salem
Oregon
National Automobile Club
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