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Yankee Lineup Set for Race Few Changes
St. Petersburg, Fla., (U.P.)-T h e World Champions Yankees haven't been denting many fences with their hitting in spring training, but the betting is that they will be ready when the bell rings on April 13 and will go on to win their sixth consecutive American league pennant.
Those two, together with rookie pitcher Bob Grim, are likely to be the only new faces on Stengel's club this season.
Actually, the Yankees will present pretty much the same lineup as last season. There have been only three major changes—Johnny Mize, the first-hitter de luxe and part-time first baseman retired, second baseman Billy Martin was drafted into the service, and pitcher Vic Raschi, a key factor in the five straight pennants and World Series triumphs, was sold to the St. Louis Cardinals.
But Manager Casey Stengel figures he took up that slack by getting pitcher Harry Byrd and first baseman Eddie Robinson from the Philadelphia Athletics.
From his work this spring, Byrd rates as the No. 1 man on the starting pitching staff with Ed Ford (18 and 6 in 1953), Ed Lopat (16-4), Allie Reynolds (13-7), Johnny Sain (14-7), and Tom Morgan the other starters. Lopat will go only once a week, while Reynolds and Sain will be used to start against certain clubs and in relief against others.
Right now, Grim, just out of service, may win a starting spot. Other possibilities are Jim McDonald (9-7), Tom German (4-5, and Bob Kuzava (6-5). The chances are they will be the three ranking bullpen hurriers, although Stengel may occasionally spot them as starters. Rookie possibilities include Bill Miller, 2-1 with the Yankees and 5-5 with Kansas City last year; Art Schallock, 9-3 with Kansas City, and Bob Wiesler, 8-7, also with Kansas City.
It will be Joe Collins at first, Jerry Coleman at second, Phil Rizzuto at short, and Gil McDougald at third in the infield and until Mickey Mantle returns to action—about May 1—the outfield will be patrolled by Gene Woodling in left, Irv Noreen in center, and Hank Bauer in right. Back of the plate it will be Yogi Berra, of course.
Robinson will be used as a pinch-hitter and to spell Collins at first. If Noreen, who has been hitting poorly this spring, doesn't measure up, Stengel may shift Collins to the outfield. Otherwise, Bob Cerv, who hit .317 at Kansas City last season, may get the job.
Andy Carey, who could make most of the other teams in the league at third base, and either Jim Brideweser or Willie Miranda will be the infield spares.
Big Ten Protests New NCAA TV Plan
Kansas City, Mo. — (U.P.) — An NCAA television plan permitting telecasting of just one top football game each week was awaiting approval by member colleges today, but almost immediate protection from powerful Big Ten. The Big Ten said it was "deeply disappointed" in the TV proposal.
The plan was worked out here by a special NCAA committee and was submitted by mail to the membership Monday. It will become effective upon approval of two-thirds of the NCAA's members.
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Red Sox Rookie Outfielder Battling for Regular Spot
Sarastoa, Fla.—(U.P.)—Blond Karl Olson of the Red Sox, a rookie with such promise he rated his own batting coach, was waging a strong battle today to rate a spot in the regular lineup, even after Ted Williams returns.
The 24-year-old Californian could give Boston a spectacular defensive outfield if he broke in alongside Jimmy Piersall. He can do it with his glove and his arm. Manager Lou Boudreau is convinced of that. Boudreau also thinks he can do it at bif, if he just can absorb the lessons that old time shortstop, Glenn Wright, has been giving him.
The tall, powerfully built Swede came out of military service late last season and played in 25 games with the Red Sox. He compiled an unimpressive .123 batting average in 57 times at bat. That shook his confidence a little.
"I was overweight and out of shape when I came out of the service," he said. "I didn't get a chance to see any good pitching with the service teams in Japan. I was pressing pretty hard, and I couldn't do anything right. But now I know I'm doing a lot better and I think I'll be all right from now on.
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"That is one of the worst things bout coming back to baseball at
Olson, who batted .320 at Louisville in 1951 before going into the Army, was rated as one of the top prospects in the minors at that time. He definitely was rated a better all-around prospect than Pier-sall, who is acknowledged to be one of the finest fly-chasers in the rame
Wright, now a Reer Sox scout, took over coaching Olson at the suggestion of General Manager Joe Cronin, who noted the youngster had a batting stance similar to the one Wright once sported in the majors.
mid-season. You are breaking in with conditioned ball players without the benefit of any spring training. Down here is where you get your eye for hitting the ball. That is the time to get yourself in shape, your arm for throwing and your legs for running. You also have a good chance of getting hurt when trying to work yourself into condition after being out of regular competition for so long."
Middleweights Set For Return Fight
Philadelphia —(U.P.)— Gil Turner,
Philadelphia middleweight, and
Bobby Jones of Oakland, Calif., will
meet in a 10-round return bout at the
Arena on April 21, promoter
Herman Taylor announced yesterday.
Jones scored a major upset, by defeating Turner by a split decision in their previous bout March 10. The second meeting of the pair will be nationally televised and broadcast.
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Are you going to be at the Folies Bergere, Saturday night, July 31? Will you be at the Baths of Caracalla, Friday night, July 9? Other Jayhawkers will be, why won't you?
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How many from your house are going to Europe this summer? Are you? It's simpler and easier than you think. A little planning and foresight now can mean July in Rome or the Riviera or Paris, August in Copenhagen and London. But you won't be there if you just think about it. You've got to do some action, now!
Do you know that a KU group is leaving from this campus for Europe? There are several students in almost every house planning on a summer in Europe. Are you just thinking about it-or are you really going? Again, why not?
From Capri to Venice, Florence to Stratford, Geneva to Heidelberg, down the Rhine, beside the Seine—it's your tour. Why aren't you on it?
If you never have thought about it, do so now. Talk to your dad and mother when you see them; write and get their attitudes. Ask yourself how much it costs your family to keep you around for a summer, or how much it costs YOU to live during the summer. And, then subtract that from the tour price of your KU European tour. Surprised? You will be!
Do you know that a KU group sailing from Quebec in June will be seeing ten countries of Europe, spending some time in the major cities of these countries? Mingling with Europeans, exploring the back alleys and broad boulevards, eating at small cafes and sumptuous restaurants from Monte Carlo to Rotterdam, learning the political, economic, cultural situation: all of this is but part of the KU itinerary.
It's almost too late now. If you are ever going to make up your mind; if you think this can be your own "summer in the sun"; decide and follow through with some action today. It's up to you!
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