Red China Likely Skips Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley
IOC reading of official stance leaves Red China unable to compete at the February Games as it seeks readmission. Nationalist China may enter as Formosa or Taiwan under IOC rules, while Squaw Valley hosts face political controversy and U.S. calls for action.
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Stuart Blasts Record Homer At Forbes Field
Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Dick Stuart homered twice past Forbes Field’s center field wall in a 10-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs. He became the first player in Forbes Field history to send two balls over that far point, standing out as a historic power display in Friday night baseball.
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North Stars Post 12-7 Win in All Star Game
The North team beat the South 12-7 in the Georgia High School Assn All Star game after rain halted play in the seventh inning. Albany pitcher Curtis Faircloth took the loss as the North offense opened a six-run surge in the eighth.
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Marine Sets New World Javelin Mark at Compton Relays
Unheralded Marine Al Cantello set a world record with a 282-312 throw at the Compton Invitational Relays. He surpassed the 281-212 Olympic mark by Egil Danielsen, though the spear was impounded for a further weighing before recognition. The meet also featured Texas swimmers clocking 3:08.7 in the mile relay and notable marks from Parry O'Brien and Bob Gutowski in field events. Cantello, 28, from Narristown Pennsylvania, stationed at Quantico, previously threw 249-315.
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Ex-Guard Outfielder Keefe Dies at 70 in Cleveland
Former Washington Senators center fielder Andrew J. Keefe died Thursday at age 70 in Cleveland. Services are planned for Monday. Keefe played for the Senators before World War I.
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