Giants Acquire Sam Jones in Trade for White and Jablonski
St Louis trade ace Sam Jones to the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Bill White and third baseman Rey Jablonski. Don L healthily sent to Omaha, Jones to Phoenix farm, Monzant retires after requesting release. Giants plan Jones as power in rotation with White slated to play outfield.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
UPI
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Jones
San Francisco Giants
Bill White
Rey Jablonski
Jones
Don 2L
Omaha
Choate
Giants
Phoenix
Bing Devine
Devine J
White
White, Who Will Play the’ Outfield For Us. ” Jones
Receri
Army
Ee Roenix
Bill Rigney
Gianits
Igase
Orlando Cepeda
Jegeblonski
Ithi
ma‘Sone Sim
Chub Feeny
Andre’Rodgers
Oro
Cepeda
Bob Schmidt
Felipe Alou
Ee Dasieenos
World high jumper Thomas sidelined by injury
Boston University freshman Thomas, the world high jump record holder, suffered severe cuts and a blood clot in his left takeoff foot in a factory elevator accident. Doctors report nerves intact and expect 8 to 12 weeks out, with cautious optimism he will continue his record pace upon return.
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Boston
UPI
John Thomas
Boston University
Jonig
Thomas
Kenneth Christophe
New York
Russia
Yuri Stepanov
New York Chicago Golden Gloves Intercity Matches
Thirty two amateur boxers from the West and East clash in the 32nd annual New York Chicago inter city series. Eight of sixteen bouts decide national Golden Glove crowns while alternates meet in three round bouts to impact team scoring. Four championship bouts across flyweight bantamweight welterweight and light heavyweight will air on national TV ABC at 7 p.m. Pacific time.
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Chicago
UPT
New York
Early pro basketball formed in 1896 with NBL in NY area
Professional basketball began in 1896 with the National Basketball League having teams in New York City Brooklyn and southern New Jersey. The league lasted two seasons.
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New York
UPI
National Basketball League
New York City
Brooklyn
Southern Jersey
South Little League Plans Three Sections for Boys
The South Little League will group 8 to 12 year olds by age and ability to keep baseball active for all levels. A new Coast League for 8 to 9 year olds, plus a Farm League for 8 to 9, aims to give younger players to gain experience without the pressure of regular Little League. Tryouts begin April 25, with sponsors including Auto Dealers, Service Clubs, Anton’s Propane Gas, and Brownie’s Market supporting the programs.
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Anton
Walter Farney
Union Oil
Mendocino County Employees’ Association
Mendocino County Realtors
Ukiah Grange
Johnnie's Market
American Legion
Ukiah Valley Creamery
California State Employees’ Association
Pettit Regains Eye as Nats Win
St. Louis Hawks star Bob Pettit scored 39 points to lead a 127-97 playoff win over Minneapolis, giving a 2-1 edge in the Western Division finals. Cliff Hagan added 29 as Boston eyes a 3-1 lead against Syracuse, after two 22-point Celtics wins.
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Pettit
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Hagan
Boston
Celtics
Syracuse
Nationals
Celts
Bruins and Canadiens Grab Early Playoff Leads
Bruins goalie Harry Lumley and Montreal’s Marcel Bonin fuel a 5-1 Boston win over Toronto in Boston to seize a 1-0 series lead. The Canadiens also hold a one-game edge as both semifinals move to resume Thursday at the same sites.
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United Press International
Harry Lumley
Marcel Bonin
Boston Bruins
Montreal Canadiens
Lumley
Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Boston
Tide Adjustments for San Francisco Area Water Levels
Tide tables show San Francisco values with corrections for local areas. Adjustments apply to Fort Bragg Subtract 0.30 hours and add 0.1 feet. Albion Little River Fort Bragg Westport subtract 0.30 hours and add 0.1 feet. Jenner Russian River subtract 0.09 hours and add 0.1 foot. Mendocino corrections of 0.35 and 0.1 from listed times and heights for March 25 to March 31 with specified times and levels.
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Fort Brags Landing
Latte River
Tarbor
Albion
Little River
Fort Bragg
Westport
Russian River
Jenner
Mendocino
Mendocino Bay
Ukiah Boosters Plan Ways To Help Local Sports
Ukiah Valley Sports and Recreation Boosters Board proposed to have school administrators and PE directors meet with the Boosters to outline athletic programs and how the group can promote interest. They urged attendance at baseball and track events, planned a Boosters sign in Anton Stadium, and sought season tickets for fall football. Membership nears 100. dues are 1 a year.
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Ukiah Boosters Club
Ukiah High School
Ukiah Valley Sports and Recreation Boosters
Cordon Foote
Boosters Club
Ukiah
Boosters
Anton Stadium
Ukiah Valley
Booster Club
Bob Gerber
Gordon Foote
Oak Knoll Rd
Ukiah Valley Sports and Recreation Boosters Club
Coyote Dam
North Bay Area
Roosters
Jayver
Casey Stengel Sees Yankees Favorable to Repeat
Casey Stengel says the Yankees will win again and highlights Detroit as their main threat. He cites a deep bench, pitching depth with Turley as ace, and a surplus of infield and outfield options while acknowledging hard decisions on who to keep. The piece notes pitching concerns and roster questions as spring advances.
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Casey Stenge
Casey
Yankees
St.Petersburg
Fla
St, Petersburg
UPI
Casey Stengel
Stengel
Detroit
Dick Hyde
Senators
Ryne Duren
Whitey Ford
Don Larsen
Bob Turley
Braves
Nitcher
Mord
Clatch
Larsen
Johnny Kuecks
Tom Sturdivant
Duke Maas
Art Dittmar
Duren
Bobby Shantz
Zack Monroe
Murry Dickson
Virgil Trucks
Mark Freeman
Denver
Fritz Brickell
Cletis Bover
Richmond
Little Guys Defeat Tall Opponents In Pittsburgh Tilt
Stokes leads charity game win as 5,528 fans pack Pitt Field House. Five thousand plus dollars raised to aid brain ailment victim Maurice Stokes of St Francis and Cincinnati Royals fame. Stars from Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia vie as six-footers chase 6-5 plus giants. Kimbrough 20 Matthews 18 Blennon 16 prop up tally. Falenski 27 for hosts.
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Pittsburgh
UPT
Maurice Stokes
St. Francis
Cincinnati Royals
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Jamie Kimbrough
Indiana
Kimbrough
Duquesne University
Bernie Matthews
All America
Don Blennon
Matthews
Don Falenski
St. Francis Star
Tierb Lake
Youngstown
Ohio) University
Fred Schaus
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Arizona Sun
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Bloomington
Ilinois
South Little League
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Nats
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Cliff Hagan
St. Louis Hawks
National Basketball Association
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Tank Bauer
Norm Siebern
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Yeaver
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Tony Kubek
Moose Skowron
Marvin Throneberry
Bobby Richardson
Gil McDougald
Andy Carey
Jerry Lumpe
Kubek
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Richardson
Hill & Hib
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Freakuy
Sounson
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Medico Drug CO
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Stokes
New York International Airport
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