Williams Feud with Writers Flare at Red Sox Camp
Ted Williams clashed with Boston writers at spring training, accusing Larry Claflin of threats and questioning a phone call about his former wife. Williams, now a scout and batting instructor, dismissed retirement rumors and vowed to stay with the Red Sox, though feuds with press persist.
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Larry Claflin
Boston American
Harold Rosenthal
New York Herald Tribune
Williams
Claflin
Boston
Ted
Rosenthal
Dick O'Connell
Red Sox
Boston Writers
Robinson May Quit If He Loses to Fullmer in Title Fight
Sugar Ray Robinson, 40, says he may retire if badly beaten by Gene Fullmer in Las Vegas, though he doubtless dismisses that outcome. He weighs about 158 pounds, expects a tough bout, and hints at possible future fights with Paul Pender if he wins. Fullmer, defiant and faster in sparring, plans a side open fight and weighs in near 189 pounds for the nationally televised match.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Sugar Ray Robinson
Gene Fullmer
Paul Pender
Ray
Robinson
Fuilmer
Roginson
Fullmer
Los Angeles
Thomas Aims At Brumel Again Tonight In NYC Meet
In a Knights of Columbus indoor meet at Madison Square Garden Thomas, BU junior, seeks a surprise victory over Brumel, the 18 year old Soviet star who already leads 2-0 in the series. Brumel hopes to hit 74 or 75 feet as he faces Thomas and a field that includes Ter-Ovanesyan and Momotkov.
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New York
Valery
Brumel-John
Thomas
Knights of
Brumel
Leningrad
Boston University
Ed Flanagan
John
Igor Ter-Ovanesyan
Evgeny Momotkov
Hawks Clash With Steelers In Crucial Midget Playoff Clash
The Hawks meet the Steelers tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the second game of a three game tier to decide the all-season Midget League Championship. Steelers led the first half, Hawks led the second, and Hawks won the opening game 32 14.
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Steelers
Hutch
Cincinnati
Reds
Tampa
Fred Hutchinson
Vada Pinson
Pinson
U S Ties Up Inge s Purse In Tax Case
Miami AP report says the federal government tied up Ingemar Johansson s March 13 heavyweight title fight proceeds to March 17 to locate funds for a 598000 income tax claim. IRS counsel John J. McCarthy said 250000 has been paid and possibly sent to Switzerland, with 250000 in escrow. Promoters disclosed a 300000 advance was previously transferred to a Swiss bank. A temporary restraining order on Johansson s income from the Miami Beach bout with Floyd Patterson was extended.
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Ingemar Johansson
Johansson
John J. McCarthy
Internal Revenue Service
Switzerland
New York
Features Sports, Inc
Miami Beach
Floyd Patkerson
College Basketball Scores From Mixed Conference Play
A wide slate of college basketball results features Manhattan and Syracuse topping Cincinnati, Xavier edging Gannon, Boston University beating Brandeis, and Georgetown defeating Kentucky. Notable upsets include Providence and Rhode Island sharing strong showings while Treated teams like Texas Tech and Arkansas posted decisive wins.
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Xavier eGhiay
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Ganson
LeMoyne
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NW. C. State
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Fairfield
Conn
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Hotart
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Rhode Island
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Arkansas
Texas Tech
Rice
Texas Christan
Calla Washington
Virginia Tech
William and Mary
Furman
Citetel
Richmond
Wes Virgnia
Atlantic
Clemson i. Mason-Dixos Eire
Pizarro joins White Sox after tax tale and camp notes
The Associated Press reports Juan Pizarro, Puerto Rico left-hander, joined the Chicago White Sox in Sarasota after three days of unexplained absence citing income tax work. Jim Landis and Billy Goodman also reported as camp opened.
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Associated Press
Juan Pizarro
Chicago White Sox
Sarasota
Fla
Pizarro
al Lopez
Parlay Could Decide Val's News Bid for Title
Val's News of Mechanicville faces a pivotal parlay Sunday night at Keveny Academy Gym to decide the league championship race. A loss to LaSalle Alumni after Sche nectady YMCA defeats Clairvaux Club would create a threeway tie at the top with playoff time looming. Rob Tassi leads with 243 points in 27.0 ppg pace after scoring 49 and 36 in key wins over Schenectady YMCA.
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Mechanicville
Cohoes Clairvaux Invitational
Keveny Academy
LaSalle
Schenectady Ymca
Clairvaux Club
Clairvaux
LST
Cohoes
Rob Tassi
Val’s
Albany Irc
St. John's of
Amsterdam
Wwol
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Schenectady
Albany Trc
St. John's
LaSalle Alumni
Black Hawks blank Rangers in 7-1 NHL win
Chicago Black Hawks routed the New York Rangers 7-1 as Ron Murphy Bill Hay and Eric Nesterenko each scored twice to secure third place and an NHL playoff spot. Hall contributed a rare assist on Murphys second goal aiding the rout.
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Ron Murphy
Bill Hay
Eric Nesterenko
Chicago Black Hawks
New York Rangers
Ted Sloan
Murphy
Bucyk
Boston
Johnny Bucyk
Detroit
Shaker Faculty Five Upsets Water View Arsenal
The Shaker High Faculty defeated Water View Arsenal 76 to 70 in Colonie Community League action at Boght Hills School. George Walton scored 21 for the winners and Fran Heiser tallied 35 for the losers.
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Waterview Arsenal
Colonie
Boght Hills School
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Fran ‘Heiser
Backus and Basilio kin fight at Adirondack Golden Gloves
Billy Backus, 126 pounds from Canastota, nephew of Carmen Basilio, headlines the Adirondack District Golden Gloves in Troy with Don Wimmer making his debut in the 185 pound class. Frank Romano, nephew of Tommy Romano, also enters as sixty young fighters battle Monday and Tuesday at Monsignor Burns Gym.
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Tony Graziano
Uncle Carm
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Basilio
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Catholic Central High School
Golden Gloves
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Watervliet
Frank Romano
Tommy Romano
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Utica
Rufus Holliman
Dads Club
Ted Des- 50
Alberta Entry Tops Anita Derby Field
Alberta Ranches top entry of Flatterby and Four-And-Twenty leads 14 horses nominated for the $100,000 added Santa Anita Derby at Arcadia California. C. V. Whitney's Fun House among leading B year olds aiming for a third Santa Anita Derby victory, with jockeys John Rotz and Eddie Arcaro slated to ride Flutterby and Four-and-Twenty. The field carries 118 pounds with Fun House getting a five pound filly allowance. winner takes $100,100 from a $145,100 purse.
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Alberta Ranches
C. V. Whitney
Fun House
Whitney
Queen
John [Es Rotz
Wolfram
Rex
C. Ellsworth
Robert S. le Sage
Captain Fair
theAlberta Twosome
Ronnie
Ace
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Jewel Thief
Ball Point
Dr. Miller
Bent Spur
Longman
Wire Us
Whitney Camp
Silver Spoon
Vance Longden
Johnny Longden
Flutterby
Langden
Eddie Arcaro
Noor
San Felipe
RPI preps to face Clarkson in pivotal weekend clash
RPI coach Ned Harkness says Clarkson is the East’s most underrated team as the Engineers prepare for a decisive game at the Field House. Clarkson has won six of seven, beating Boston U, Boston College, and St. Lawrence, eyeing an NCAA bid. A win by RPI could nearly secure an NCAA tournament berth.
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Cooper
St. Louis Cardinals
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St Augustine’s Seeks Bishop Gibbons Tournament Title
St Augustine's Junior CYQ hoops reach final against St Joseph's Schenectady in the Bishop Gibbons Tournament set for Sunday 3 p.m. at Bishop Gibbons Gym. The Troy entrant has 26 straight wins led by Paul Moran Dick Gilooly John Wronowski Joe Wronowski and Ed Karney as about 120 students travel to Schenectady to cheer.
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Schenectady
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Johnny Deerfield
Paul Moran
Dick Gilooly
John Wronowski
Joe Wronowski
Ed Ka
Manorys and 7-Up Win Intermediate Peewee Hockey
Manorys defeated Collis 4 1 while 7-Up edged Trojan Hardware in a Field House Intermediate League Peewee doubleheader. Scoring highlights include Manorys Hennessey and McDonald with assists and 7-Up Maloney Bergman, details show unassisted goals and messy line notes.
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Fillion Kanaseistyed
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Bulson
Maloney
Bergman
Lewis
Walsh
Gillespie
Sheehan
RPI Cagers End Season With Two Away
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute basketball ends its schedule with games at MIT and Brandeis. The Engineers, 9-18, look to finish near .300 as Dick Heck returns, with Dave Koch topping the team in scoring while MIT leaders Tom Burns and Chuck Gamble pace the Beavers and Brandeis led by Brian Hollander.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic, Institute
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Brandeis
Engineers
Dick Heck
Dick Scheels
Larry Jackman
Bill Kalbaugh
Beavers
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Cocaptains
Tom Burns
Chuck Gamble
Brian Hollander
AIC
Norwich
Worcester Poly
LSU
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Coast Guard
Tufts
Ithaca
Merrimack
Hollander
Ron Kemper
Bill Goldberg
Ted Sullivan
Stu Caris
RPI
JCC Tops Boland Ath Straight 78 72
The Jewish Community Center completed its fourth straight win over Boland AC with a 78 to 72 victory at the JCC court. Eddie Wilenve led the winners with 21 points while Joe Williams topped Boland with 16.
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Boland AC
JCC
Eddie Wilenve
Joe Williams
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