Brennan Secures Notre Dame Coaching Post at 30
Terry Brennan, 30, solidifies his Notre Dame head coaching role after a roller coaster four years. Despite a 2-8 season in 1956 and public feuding with Frank Leahy, Brennan guided a 7-3 record in 1957 and aims to win all games in 1958, insisting the comeback continues.
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Trish
Fighting Irish
Dick Camilli Following Dad's Trail
In New York, Dick Camilli of Charleston reflects a baseball family lineage as son of Dolph Camilli while Dickie Harris, son of Bucky Harris, also pursues pro ball. Other notes mention endurance runners and boxing veteran Lahouri Godih, plus Miami golf and Cincinnati pitching health changes.
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Charleston
Dolph Camilli
Dodger
Dickie Harris
Charlotte
Bucky Harris
Washington
Lahouri Godih
Algeria
Johnny’ Busso
Madison Square Garden
Paris
Dodgers Face New Suit Over Chavez Ravine Contract
In Pasadena court room attorney Phil Silver, for Louis Kirschbaum, prepared to ask for a third option in a taxpayer suit challenging the Chavez Ravine land deal for a Dodgers stadium. Judge had issued a temporary restraining order recently. Walter O'Malley aims to start work by July 6 with city officials hoping to resolve the legal issues within about a month.
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UPI
Dodgers
Chavez Ravine
Pasadena
Pony League kicks off with 50k youths in action
In Washington Pennsylvania AP reports more than 50,000 boys ages 13 and 14 will begin play this week as about 3,500 Pony League teams across the United States Canada and Mexico chase the 7th annual World Series to be held in Washington August 21 to 26.
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Washington, Pa
United States
Canada
Mexico
Fall Harness Meet Proposal for Rockingham Park
An application seeks a 50 night fall harness racing meet at Rockingham Park October 3 to November 29. The request was made to the New Hampshire Racing Commission by Ralph H. Avery, president and director of the New Hampshire Trotting and Breeding Assn.
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Rockingham Park
New Hampshire Racing Commission
Ralph H. Avery
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New Hampshire Trotting and Breeding Assn
Eddie Dyer: From Cards Manager to Houston Insurance Executive
Eddie Dyer spent 28 of his first 50 years with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He led the 1946 World Series champions after a pennant playoff against the Dodgers. After a 1950 season decline he resigned and later became a successful Houston based insurance businessman.
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United Press
Eddie Dyer
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
Eddie
Rice Institute
Dodgers
Dyer
Houston
Texas
Milo Valenzuela’s Breaks Shape His Racing Rise
The Mexican jockey Milo Valenzuela, who rode Tim Tam to Derby victory after Hartack’s broken leg, has endured broken legs and early hardship. Born in McNary Texas into a 22‑child family, he began racing in El Paso before climbing to Hollywood Park and major wins including upsets in 1956 and the Derby triumph.
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Ismael
Milo) Valenzuela
Tim Tam
Bill Hartack
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Hartack
Itke
Valenzuela
McNary
Tex
Texas
Arizona
Colorado
Hollywood Park
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Porterhouse
Swaps
Mister Gus
Nashua
Nashville
White water derby debuts on Hudson River course at North Creek
North Creek hosts the first annual white water derby on the Hudson River Adirondack course from North Creek to Riparius. Canoe racers from several states and Canada compete over seven miles with four minute intervals starting at 10 a.m. Prizes include sterling silver plates for first and caps for runners up with certificates for all finishers.
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Treasure Hunt Real Pleasure For Boatmen
Recreational boating articles encourage informal group activities for boat owners. Ideas include treasure hunts with multi leg courses and hidden directions, photo expeditions, blind compass exercises, and buoy marked drills to improve steering and speed control.
Selvy Returned To St. Louis Hawks
UPI reports Frank Selvy was sent back to the St. Louis Hawks from the Minneapolis Lakers in mid February on the condition Ben Kerner could sign Dick Boushka or Terry Rand. Walt Davis was acquired from Philadelphia to fill Selvy's spot but the deal fell through when the deadline passed.
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Dick Boushka
Terry Rand
Walt Davis
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Med student mischief then and now a steady thread
A writer suggests college youths have long built a rowdy reputation from medieval Europe to today. It recalls Oxford 1354 St Scholastica riot, Panty raids, egging a president, and quips about students courting mischief yet hints at a long history of reform and restraint.
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Amateur Athletic Union to Stage International Track Meet
The Amateur Athletic Union announces a U S track match set for this summer with a 44 man and 22 woman U S squad facing Russia Poland Hungary and Greece in events in Moskow Budapest Athens. Survivors recount riots and penance lingering in Oxford after a 470 year old act.
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U.S
Wom
Mos
Poland
Oxford
Turn on Wide Arc When Towing Skiers
Boating tips stress safe handling when pulling water skiers. Start at idle until the rope tightens, then full throttle if the skier is in position. Follow a wide arc around turns, keep two crew, and recover fallen skiers with a slow half circle. Neutral throttle during pickup.
Yankees Offer Rejected Giants Missed Stadium Deal
New York Giants president Horace Stoneham reportedly declined an offer from the Yankees to use Yankee Stadium while a new park was built in New York. Dan Topping said a term lease was not discussed, and the Yankees may still entertain an NL team moving to New York.
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New York” Giants
Giant
Horace Stoneham
New York Yankee
Yankee
Dan Topping
San Francisco
Topping
Yanks
Giants
Chicago White Sox
Stoneham
Yankees
Bauer to Miss Several Games
New York Yankees right fielder JHrank Bauer will miss several games due to a left wrist injury suffered in the seventh inning of yesterday's doubleheader opener against the Chicago White Sox. X rays showed no fracture after he collided with the right field fence while attempting to catch Earl Tor geson's homer.
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UPI
Pop Yankees
Jhrank Bauer
Bauer
Chicago White Sox
Earl Torgeson
Syracuse Women Bowler Group Donates TV Sets
The Syracuse Women's Bowling Association through its Bowlers Victory Legion contributed three portable television sets to the Veterans Administration. The drive, supported by American bowlers, funds equipment and recreation for hospitalized and blinded veterans. The 1957-58 chairwoman Mrs. Florence Beebe reports $750 raised to date, with Syracuse ranking 17th nationally.
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Bowlers Victory Legion
Veterans Hospital Administration
Women
Bowlers of America
Syracuse Woman’ S Bowling Association
Florence Beebe
Hunter Dr. Baldwinsville
Syracuse
Florida State Beats George Washington 3-1 In NCAA District 3 Opener
Defending champion Florida State defeated George Washington 3-1 while Florida outlasted Clemson 8-6 in opening NCAA District 3 baseball playoffs in Gastonia North Carolina.
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Florida State
George Washington
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Mudcat) Grant
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