Spring optimism in baseball managers and lineups
Hope springs eternal as managers boast of contenders in the spring season. The Indians appear set to field a lineup featuring Jim Hegan, Vic Wertz, George Strickland, Chico Carrasquel, Bobby Avila, Al Smith, Roger Maris, and Rocky Colavito, with Kerby Farrell shuffling players to finalize the order.
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Chico Carrasquel
Bobby Avila
al Smith
Roger Maris
Rocky Colavito
Indians faces 1960 season with pitching edge and lingering questions
The Indians project a strong rotation led by Herb Score Bob Lemon and Early Wynn with one extra starter to be named and Don Messi Ray Narleski in relief. Maris replaces Rosen in the outfield as Strickland boosts the double play and questions linger about Avila Wertz Hogan and Garcia.
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Early Wynn
Don Messi
Ray Narleski
al Rosen
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Strickland
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Woodling
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Colavito
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Wynn
Avila
Garcia
Wertz
Hogan
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Barons and Americans Renew Calder Cup Showdown Tonight
The Rochester Americans and Cleveland Barons meet for game three of the Calder Cup series after Cleveland edged Rochester 2-1 in overtime in game one and Rochester rallied to a 3-2 OT win in game two. Top scorers include Bronco Horvath Paul Masnick and Steve Kraftcheckia with dual NHL experience. The rematch is set for 8 15 tonight at arena bar.
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Yanks and Braves Top 1950 Preseason Poll
United Press poll of 132 baseball writers selects the New York Yankees as top American League choice and the Milwaukee Braves as a leading National League pick. Dodgers and Cardinals also cited with multiple first-place votes.
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Sandusky Names Kent Roosevelt Coach Harald Andreas
Harald Andreas, 39, former Kent Roosevelt coach who led the team to a 98-32 mark in the Akron Metropolitan League over three seasons, was named head basketball coach at Sandusky. He succeeds Jack S Freitas who left for Lima Shawnee. Andreas began coaching at Traver Michigan with a 45-23 record.
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Middletown
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Jack S Freitas
Lima Shawnee High School
Lakewood High School
Akron
Traver, Mich
Myers 657 Pins Lead Tri City Bowling Night
Ralph Myers and Marguerite Perkins top individual scoring at Perky Lanes with Myers 192 228 237 for 657. Walter Grinding team posted high game 938 and high series 2570 for the evening in the Tri City Men's League. Herb Johnson joined the 600 club with 638. Perkins led Early Bird lanes with 525 series and 189 high game while her team posted 749 and D and L Cafe took 2096 as high team series.
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Ralph Myers
Marguerite Perkins
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Hartack Top Paid Athlete as Ratterman Retires
Cleveland Browns quarterback George Ratterman retires after the team waived him. Willie Hartack, a veteran jockey for Calumet, is noted as possibly the world’s highest paid athlete this year with earnings over 2.2 million and a potential near 300 thousand personal take. Hartack’s career includes 1,387 races with 347 wins and a $2.24 million winner pool last season.
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Kent State Declares Hungarian Miler Ineligible
Andy Bajesa, a Hungarian refugee and miler who fled Budapest, is ruled ineligible for Kent State varsity track this year by MAC commissioner Dr. David Reese due to residency rules. Kent State notes the Ohio Relays entry at Columbus on April 20 remains open. Bajesa previously ran the mile in under 4 10 for the University of Hungary.
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Power Will Miss 10 Days Action
First baseman Vic Power of the Kansas City Athletics will be out at least 10 days after a concussion from a thrown ball in an exhibition against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Doctors expect release from Research Hospital Sunday with several days of rest to follow.
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Mixed Loop Slate Stoney's Mixed League Bowls Tonight
Rainbow Lanes hosts the mixed league action with teams Klinect and Bellyu Searles and Pachinger Rice and Gereke Clifford and Bleke Ropinson and Ber ciak Baumhardd and Surdock Pads lay and Cherre Swain and Grand aternats Mohney Ben and Thome We Wineer sel Teter compete.
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Clyde Snows Under Cat Tracksters in Dual Meet
Clyde High fell to New London Wildcats 69 2/3 to 48 1/3 as the Clyde track squad faced a snowy field before the season opener. Bob Randleman led New London with wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes while Stoney and Stoner contributed multiple placements for the visitors.
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Lange 700 tops Amherst league as Vargo 620 in Syracuse
Lange posted a 700 series to set a Western Auto Amherst Michaels League season high at Michaels Lanes in Amherst. John Vargo rolled a 620 series with a 250 high game at Syracuse War Memorial auditorium, amid a 64 bout run by Jones and other bowlers.
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Gonzales Seeks Legal End To Kramer Deal After Title
Richard Pancho Gonzales wins his fifth straight Cleveland Professional Tennis title by defeating Pancho Segura. He reveals he has handed his dispute with promoter Jack Kramer to his attorney citing poor rest intervals between U S and overseas tours. In doubles Gonzales with Ken Rosewall outlast Segura and Dippy Pails.
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Pancho) Gonzales
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Boros Grabs Big Lead In Greensboro Open
Julius Boros opened a four stroke edge entering the third round at the Greensboro Open after a blistering five under par 63 at Sedgefield. The 37 year old Southern Pines pro produced three 15 footers including an eagle and two birdies to reach 36 holes at 135. Poug Ford, Masters champion, and Sam Snead climbed into a tie for third at 140 with strong rounds.
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Women Try Again In Dallas Open After Wind Delays
In Dallas Texas WP the Dallas Women's Open golf tournament resumed after a Friday postponement as Ruth Jessen and Bonnie Randolph led by one stroke with Marlene Bauer Hagge close behind at the 27 hole mark. Strong north winds of 25 mph and 40 degree temperatures kept play uncomfortable and delayed scores.
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Celtics Hawks Clash In Deciding Nba Championship
Celtics and Hawks meet in Game seven of the NBA final at the Garden after both sides split to three wins each. Boston seeks a title as St Louis aims to repeat their late rally and upset, with Red Auerbach stressing better defense and Bill Russell’s impact.
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Indians and Giants meet in afternoon baseball showdown
Baseball action features the Indians against the New York Giants at 2 55 with a second Indians versus the Milwaukee Braves matchup also at 2 55. Horse racing Gotham Stakes runs at 4 35 followed by the OBrien Memorial Handicap at 8 05. Hockey caps the night with Baronss game against Roch ester at 10 and 9 local times respectively.
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HSL Meeting Scheduled in Elyria Recreation Office
The Elyria Class D Hot Stove League will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Elyria Recreation Office in the Turner Block.
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Habs Bid To End Series At Boston Garden
Canadiens hold 3-0 lead in the 1950s Stanley Cup final and can clinch the title with a win over the Bruins in Game four at the Garden. Boston would need four straight victories to force a seventh game. Bruins face slim hope after Montreal’s 2-0 win in Game three.
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Berea Relays Open At Baldwin Wallace College Oval
Thirteen high schools will participate in the first annual Berea Relays at Baldwin Wallace College oval in Cleveland. The track meet is set for today with teams from area schools competing for early season honors.
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US Scrap Drive Starts for Little League South
The scrap iron and paper drive for Little League South begins today and continues tomorrow. Workers will cover the city and residents should place scrap on the curb. For bulky items, call 2648 to arrange basement or garage pickups.
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Tebbetts Names Klippstein for Opening Day Start
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts selected Johnny Klippstein to pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals on opening day next Tuesday. The decision, announced Friday night, came as a surprise to many observers.
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