Weekend Roundup of Baseball and Sports Gossip
A collage of sports notes from The Daily Mail highlights New Jersey race tricks versus New York track ambitions and Puerto Rican betting methods. It covers Bob Lemon declining a Los Angeles luncheon prize after learning umpire Ed Runge would present it, Casey Stengel and Billy Martin trade talk, Pirates seeking extra help, Dodgers and Yankees in a World Series golf tournament, and various minor league and exhibition anecdotes involving Johnny Saxton, Jackie Robinson trade reactions, roller skating songs, and regional ties to Johnny Podres and Herb Store.
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New Jersey
New York
Bob Lemon
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Ed Rungé
Billy Martin
Casey Stengel
Martin
Pirates
Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
Giants
Johnny Saxton
Carmen Basilio
Midwest
Chicago
Basilio
Yankees
Miami
United States
Guy Lombardo
Royal Canadians
Mayfair Ten
Sanford
Fla
Windsor Hole
Elizabethtown
N. C
Adirondack Mountains
Ed Furgel and Boxing Show Limits Across England
Ed Furgel walks miles daily after a likely 18 holes of golf earlier. Boxing promoter Jack Solomons is nicknamed a turf accountant, while Towler becomes a Pasadena minister after football. Pirates court Tom Gola to counter Beyo Francis, and George Sisles trains batters at 63. Santa Anita Handicap bids rise from a $25,000 buy. Detroit boxing declines as Arthur Finks loses license for gambling. Rangers goalie Worsley faces about 34 shots per game. Two horse players sue New Haven Railroad over late arrival. Yankees miss Charlie Silvera after move to Cubs. Frank Lane's Cardinals roster cut to 14 may seal his trading crown. Red Sox plan Fenway sale and new stadium south of Boston. Holy Cross freshman team dominates varsity. Rocky Marciano trims to 210 pounds. Harlem Magicians draw crowds near 8,000 per game.
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Ed Furgel
England
Jack Solomons
Dan Towler
Washington and Jefferson
Los Angeles Rams
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Beyo Francis
Buccaneers
Tom Gola
Rio Grande
Tom
Beyo
George Sisles
Posada
Santa Anita
Willie Alvaradd
Detroit
Arthur Finks
Motor City
Jake LaMotta
New Haven Railroad
Narragansett Park
Yankees
Charlie Silvera
Chicago Cubs
Yogi Berra
Charlie
Yogi
St. Louis Cardinals
Frank Lane
Lane
Red Sox
Fenway Park
Boston
Holy Cross
Rocky Marciano
Harlem
Triple Header On Top Tomorrow In Hub City League
DETROIT Jan 6 Al Kaline clashed with GM Spike Briggs over 1957 pay, Kaline denying Mantle comparison claims as Briggs touted a bigger raise. Kaline said the talk is ridiculous while Briggs noted Kaline’s slip in 1956 and disputed the star’s earnings. Kaline disputed the figure of 26,000 and Mantle’s 80,000. The Hub City League opens its second circuit with a triple header at the State Armory featuring Shank's Jug Milk vs Lynmar TV, West End Tavern vs Gunther Brewers, and Tortuga vs Old Exporters.
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Detroit
al Kaline
Detroit Tigers
Ty Cobb
Spike Briggs
Baltimore’ Sandlots
Mickey Mantle
Asl
Kaline
Briggs
Tigers
Fleet
Spike
Mantle
New York Yankees
North Hagerstown High School
Westminster
Jerage
Minster High School
Owls
Mel Henry
Henrymen
North
Johnny McPhail
Pete Limburg
Caplan
North High
Habs
Jim Washington
Skin Vance
Saadhe Hub
Jayvees
Hub City
Tomorroty
State Armory
Shank
Jug Milk
Lynmar TV
Lynmar
West End Tavern
Gunther Brewers
West End
Tortuga
Martinez Scores Easy Victory In U. 5 Ring Debut
Isidro Martinez of Panama defeated Chestnut by a one sided decision at Capital Arena in Washington on his U S featherweight debut. Fans saw a flashy showman and a potential threat as manager Alfaro hailed his title reach and readiness to fight anyone, possibly including Sandy Saddler.
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Washington
Isidro Martinez
Panama
Chestnut
Capital Arena
Isidro
Manuel Alfaro
Alarg
Martinez
U. S
Sandy Saddler
Alfaro
Football rule changes approved by NFHS and NJCAA
Chicago meeting approves major changes in football rules for junior colleges and high schools. New positions restricted after taking a playing position, with emphasis on guards and tackles. Offensive formations see adjustments to reduce draws and emphasize offensive structure.
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Chicago
National Federation of High School Athletic Asins
Junior Col Fags Athletic Assn
Maetin
Chienta
Sach
Postponed Games On Top Tomorrow 1m Soccer League
Washington county Soccer League resumes Sunday with two postponed matches from December 9. Hancock at Clear Spring and Mercersburg at Williamsport set for 2:30. Williamsport at Clear Spring rescheduled for January 15. December 30 game postponed due to no official present.
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Washington County Soccer League
Hancock
Clear Spring
Mercersburg
Williamsport
Willamsport
Jfourth
Manly
Australia
Althea
Gibson
New York
Wimmer
Shirley Fry
St. Petersburg
Siyill
Lew Mead
Ivis Copper
Maron Franks
Beverly
Thie City
Willey
Ja Hee Geok Mae
Comets Face Forester Street Y Tonight On Home Court
Leeds Comets host Forester Street Y of Harrisburg Pa at North Street High in a twin bill with Elks against Boys Club in the prelim. Comets boast three wins and one loss all away, with several standout newcomers from local ranks. A large crowd is expected for the evening event.
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Leeds Comets
North Street
Forester Street
Warrisburg
Elks
Quint
Comets
Yncal
South High Rebels Triumph in New Gym Debut
South High Rebels defeated Charles Town High 68 58 in the arena opener before 700 fans as Ted Dofflemyer led with 21 points and Terry Strack added 17. Charles Town JV beat Rebels JV 45 43 to complete the double bill, with Edwards Cole and Kelian sparking the visitors’ late rallies.
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South Hagerstown
Rebels
New South High
Charles Town High
Charles ‘Town
Jayvees
Charles Town
Ted Dofflemyer
Terry Strock
South High
Doflemyer
Dofflemyer
Strock
Shirley Gray
John Cole
Purple Panthers
Strack
Kenny Keyes
Dick Thomas
South Favored In Senior Bowl Game At Mobile
The South opened as a touchdown favorite over the North in Mobile Alabama as 40 top college stars entered professional ranks. North coach Joe Kubarich worked on pass patterns for Len Dawson while the South boasted Charley Curtis Del Shofner George Walker and Ben Bosseler. John Bayukheadlined the Yankee ground attack with Terry Barr Jim Podoley and others. North captains were Brad Bamba and Milf Munn. South captains were Len Curtis and Bill Glass.
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Mobile
Ala
Joe Kubarich
Washington Redskins
Purdue
Len Dawson
Charley Curtis
Texas Christian
del Shofner
Baylor
George Walkert
Georgia Tech
Ben Bosseler
Miami
Fla
John Bayuk
Colorado
Terry Barr
Michigan
Pat Jim Podoley
Central Michigan
Brad Bomba
Tadiana
Milf Munn
Penn State
South Cope Jains
Curtis
AM America
Bill Glass
Paul Brown
Cleveland Rowan
Clear Spring sweeps Smithsburg in county basketball doubleheader
Clear Spring High School defeated Smithsburg High 252 to 46 in the varsity game and 36 to 29 in the jayvee as part of Washington County Scholastic League play. Ceilley Moats and Kelly led Clear Spring with 15 14 points while Smithsburg’s Smith scored 27. Ward paced the jayvee with 16. no standout for Smithsburg.
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Clear Spring High School
Hnmpsters
Smithsburg High Varsally
Smitties Court
Washington County
Upstaters
Jay- Trees
Clear Spring
Clear ‘Spring
Wpsitters
Ceilley
Moats
Kelly
Smithsburg
Smith
Ward
Fight set for June as Robinson eyes rematch
NEW YORK boxer Sugar Ray Robinson says he is ready for a return bout with middleweight champion Gene Fulmer. Manager Marv Jenson favors June in Yankee Stadium but contemplates Chicago or Los Angeles if the heavyweight title fight blocks the date. Jenson seeks mid March or April dates and wants Fulmer to fight non title bouts to earn money while Robinson and his advisers weigh options.
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New York
Sugar Ray
Robinson
Gene Fulmer
Sue
Marv Jenson
Fullmer
Yankee Stadium
Jenson
Los Angeles
Drne
Gene
Unese
Salt Lake City
Denver
Houston
International Boxing Club
Robinson and Co
IBC
Marty Markson
Ant! Trc
Chicago
U Tn
Bill Russell Held To Seven Points In Pro Contest
Earl Lloyd and Syracuse shut down Bill Russell as the Nationals beat Boston 116 to 106 in Philadelphia. Russell scored seven points while Lloyd added 22 and Bob Cousy led Boston with 32 in a game that helped the Nationals maintain their Eastern Division lead.
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Bill Russell
Eddie Gotleib
National Basketball Assn
Boston
Gaulieb
Philadelphia Warriors
Syracuse
Earl Loyd
Philadelphia
Nats
Warriors
St. Louis
Hawks
Bill
Lloyd
Ise
Russell
Gottlieb
Colts
Bob Cousy
Pro Golfers Bunched In Rich Tourney
In Los Angeles the Los Angeles Open began amid weather concerns and delays. Art Wall Jr and Tommy Bell paced a crowded field with one over par after 16 holes, while Gene Littler and Shelley Mayfield were one over through 17. Four pros topped the leaderboard at 68, with many within a stroke, including Marty Furgol and Doug Higgins among others, as a crowded 69s and 72s contended for the $35,000 purse.
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Los Angeles
Art Wall Jr
Tommy Bell
Gene Littler
Shelley Mayfield
Marty Furgol
Oany
Doug Higgins
Midland
Tex
Billy Casper Jr
Chula Vista
Calif
Bob Thomas
Chicago
Jack Burke Jr
Doug Mord
Gardner Dickinson
Panama City Beach
Fla
Paul O'Leary
Bissmarek
N. D
Ted Gleichmann
Ventura
Cary Middecoff
Smonth
Jay Licker
Sanford
Pla
Mike Souchik
Mike Fetchik
Fred Hawkins
Fred Wampler
Indianapolis
Ed Furgol
Julius Boros
Bo Wininger
Don Finsterwald
Lloyd ''Mangrum
Don January
Don’ Fairfield
Jack Fleck
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