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HALIFAX. May 4 — <°P> — Opening of the Nova Scotts sen- ior baseball season is only 10 dlyl may and the only certain thing “out it so (at IS thlt- l6 teams will operate in three leagues. Almost certain is the fact that, miner permittinfl. many of the mms wlll pry the lid off on May

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lut for from certain is lb make-up of the clubs in the ohroo ‘prunes - the six-team Halifax Ind District League. the Cape Breton Colliery League, and the Jcntrill League-

Fcw oi the clubs have more ihiin the nucleus of their teamd roliectcd - and these are mainly hnme-brews vuho turn m) ‘F9811 met year. The rest of the players will come from New Eilllflllll ‘With the odd one from New Brunswick, Qilebec and 01113150-

With this in mind a flock od agents from the clubs are scour- ing Boston and district in search;

of carnlng from $35 ‘o sso l week during tileil- summer vacation period. ‘

Baseball was a flourishing IPOTB -4" [pct the Province supported e professional league — ln Nova. Bcoiia in bygone days. Tlllerl came a depression in the stport- Event- llaliy it was revived and with the color injected during the war years as big names in the game- surii as Philadelphia Athletics’ Phil liiarcllildon .- stopped over ‘n the Marltlmes as members of the services on their way over- teas.

New Peak Inst Yea:

Last yell‘ i‘. .eeched s. new peak es the ll-D League went into the import business in a blg wav- Till! year - expanding from a four- to-six-tenm loop - the League is out to retain the supremacy it proved last year. That it has paid oil was shown by the fact that in one four-game play-off series last

illio the beautiful Redlands Park here.

lliiilt Maritime chairnlpion Ar- rows shitting to Dartmouth. the League accepted a new entry from Halifax, the Capitals. Arrows and Capitals split their standbys and it is around these that this year's’ teams will be built. Halifax Ship- yards - regarded by many as the’ team to beat ‘this year - Middle- ton cardinals, Liverpool Iarrup- ers and Kentville Wildcats make up the balance of the League.

The Central League will have Springhili Fwncebusters, rot Besrcais. Westviiie and Gtel - ton. 'I‘lie Colliery League has Re- rerve Hawks, New Waterford. Sydney steel Company, Whitney

Glace Bay.

Only [Aiflllpéfl and, Fence-bus“.- crs - traditional homes of good‘ iilaritime bull players - will rely mostlv on hone-brews although.‘ the Ccfliorv League hug g {mu-- import limit. -

~-1l"\l>0l'tl Bring Color . Aside from the fact that sp- ‘ ilarently there are not enough! ilil-‘li-wlibre bail players in Nova‘ Stfiiin 1o go around, there is little to choose in ability between the locals and the imports. However u" lmililoits do seem to bring an eurs of color which - except for a few like plodding "Lefty" mil Staples __ the home-brews seem lurk.

{hFfr some reason it-aleo seems t i" Pitchers are most sought sf- lr among the ilnports. But the imp that came in ten year, 21° Billy only right-thunder Steve "k" ‘"11? WM a standout. one.‘ °l the most. publicized - and, most contentious - was lanky “kl Tanner with Cardinals.

"l" repented to‘ play in‘ 131:?! Scotis. But he was singu- mw); ineffective against the Ar.

Who. in Bucky's flrn appear.

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ARCADIA, Cslif., May 4-(AP)-- The youngest driver on the Circuit. 19-year-old Lynn Traveller. drove his first winner today, He got up in the stretch with.Gay Paula to beat by two lengths the even money favorite. Jimmiekin. in the i l-id-mile trot.

Gale Patch finished third.

First Race-Purse $1.000, Trot. Class 25. California breds, one mile.

Miss Highwogthy (P. Spears)

Dina Patch (R. Ayou)

Maria Axworthy (C. Short)

Time 2:!» 1-5.

Also raced: D-Waruma l, Bob- bie Hunter. Trinket Patch, Miss Highway Guy.

D-finished third, disqualified and placed fifth.

Second Race-Puree 51,000. Trot, Class 23. six furionge.

Dean Jay (C. Witt)

Miss Pointer Guffl’. Ceidebiug)

Elizabeth Long (O. Brown)

Time 1:34 4-5. '

Also raced: Black Patchen, Prin- cess Scotland, Kilroy, B09.

Third Race-Purse $1,000. Paco. Class 23, conditioned one mile.

Mighty Song (S. Paitn)

Edith Mc (G. Grippen)

Mary-Jo (D. Urban),

Time 2:08.

Also raced: Scotch Melody. Dew» McKay, Elizabeth Primrose. McKyio Ladd. Grattan Audubon.

Fourth met-sum. Pace. Class 19-A. one mile.

la Vitesse (N. Hcuslet)

Patricia Tass (R. Reeves)

Sunny Logan Woollen (Shelter)

Time 2:05 3-5.

Also raced: Coopcrage, All Am- erican. Star Logan. Fiexey Pointer. Chief Billy Noble.

Fifth RICC—-PIII’SQ 81,000. Pace. Class 17. one mile. _

Swindle Sheet (C. Hansen)

Expendable (E. Pownall) ‘Whitney Bars (A. Niles)

Time 2104 3-6.

Also raced: Eddie Josedale, March Heir. C. A. Harrison. Mr. Lacey, Rhorda Mae.

Sixth Race-One Mlle Pace. Classified "D", puree $1.000.

Stewart Direct (C. Hodgills)

Buddy Patchen (F. Filnderburk)

Walnut Law (F. Parks)

Time 2:03 2-5.

Also raced: Chief Direct, Hester Hanover, Justice Dillon. Maxey Woollen. ~

Seventh Race-l 1-15 Miler Trot. Classified 15. Puree $2,500.

Guy Paula (L. Travellers)

Jimmidkin (J. Cruse)

Gale Patch (R. Ayou)

Time 2:12.

Also raced: Dean Scott Allen Spencer, llkml Hanover, Pastor Hanover.

Eighth Race-Ono Mlle Trot. Classified "C", Parse 01.000.

Morris Mite (B. Baldwin)

MsoDuff (J. Cruise)

Scot's Guard (J. Rodrnan)

Time :04.‘

Also r ced: Private Pat, Milt Hanover, Second Front.

LONDON. May 4 —- (OP) - In» p ecision that could have far- reeching effects, the King's Bench Divisional Court has ruled thab anyone finding a lost golf ball onl a golf course and keeping it is guilty of theft. .

once, walioped his first three pitches for extra-bale blows last: summer.

Since Nova Scotla ball is still; technically amateur and the play- ers are not signed to more than a season's contract. few of last year's nloom wli be but. How- URI’ Sh! b! (k m! — QUO- ialiy or the l-f-D League - look to their ties with major league clubs to furnish them with at least some of their much-needed. talent. .

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TomMoCioakey, manager of Hie "Ace", breezed into the City last nightto settle last minute details of the main attraction on tomor- row night's fight card.

O O O O

‘ Tom. in the best traditions of a manager and one who views a fight. from the ring-side. was cautious in his pre-flght comment. The “Ace" is reported in goodcon- ditlon. He hasn't fought for the past two months, having deemed it advisable to lay-oi! and allow time for the scars above his eyes Lo heal. He, however, is said to have been training steadily.

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This column knows little of the ring record of Johnny Moreau but he reportedly has to his credit a decision win over Jerry Boistvert of Maine. a draw with Bob Flanagan of London, Ont“, and. a decision over Kid Chocolate whom. the "Ace" defeated in a bout hem. He. is said to have an awkward style of fighting and ,_, nente have difficulty in tagging him solidly.

O U O O

Medics-key is scheduled to arrive tn the city some time this after- noon. while Moreau will make his appearance later tonight.

O O O O

Elsewhere in these columns ap- pears s. letter suggesting the need of a. boxing ommissiorl. Such, I. move has been advocated before, but, thus far, nothing of a concrete nature has materialized. Boxing. as a whole, in the Masdtilnes ap- pears to be in somewhat of a muddle as instance the recent Len Wadsworth-Rockabye Ross fight.

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'1'o all intents and JIFPOBOSROBB is the new middleweight champion but. Glace Bay having no affiliat- ion with the C.B.F.. his victory in the Cape Breton raining centre is not recognized by the national body. There is need for clarifica- tion of such bouts when promoted, both for the protectioi of hooters themselves and for those who pay the shot at the box oflioe.

O O O O

The three-team City Baseball League was clarified a bit more at an executive meeting held last night. Managers of the teams re- ported on their rosters. but were quick to emphaeim that the line- ups were by no mealu complete and they would welcome anyone caring to try-out at practice see-

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Based on the meeting last nflhr. the Anchors have Art Perry as catcher, Lefty MoAleer and Mac- Kenzie sharing the pitching chor- es. Ryan. MaoKenaie and Hermes- sey on first, second and third bases respectively, Stanley at alwrgand Gallant. Mettleson. Mclonnan and Murphy in the field.

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The Rovers have Larter as book- stup with Corlsh and Cairns toss"- lng ‘em up. ‘rrainor, Higeon, Wil- liams and Buck Whltlook will han- dle the infield assignments, Elmer and Coo Word. Cannichael and Whalen will patrol the outfield.

O O O O

The Stars (7) tentative roster includes Jackie Chipman receiving from Ivan Reddin and Elma- Lu- ter. The infield is not yet conn- plete but Ed Lund and lining Mackinnm will hold down berths. The outfield will be spanked 1v such ,.‘_,, as Strain, Goodwin, Jay and Mcllesac.

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The league hopes to secure the services of George Pitancls. Jaimie Kane. Had Mclunis, chuck Monk- lcy and George Hawkins u um- pires. Another executive meeting will. be held next week to dtaauss w schedule and 0min ebb sm-

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(at The cell-aim rm» Philadelphia Athletics humped (he American League-leading Cleveland Indians 8-6 yesterday (Tuesday). sparkled by Eddie Jooetfs 10th homer with two out and Pete Suder on base. . New York Yankees downed St. Louis Browns 6-1 wthile Detroit bowed to Boston 6-8. Chicago and Washington played a nigh-t game. , In handing the Indians their first setbec-‘sin six road games and dlalking up their fourth con- wwlive win. the A's lmlooecd a. 12-bit attack on five pitchers. Jooet-‘s payoff blow came at tho “M1100 of Ural-lie Wensloff. Sam Chobman alsp homered for the Mackmen. connecting with a three. run round tripper in the third off Steve Grmnek. I The Athletics also used five huriers with Lou Brlssie, who hurled hitless ball for the last- tihree innings. getting credit for the victory - his second of the

year.

Fran-k (Spec) Shea wen/t the distance for the first time this year as the Yankees opened their home stand against. western teams by defeating the Browns.

5110!. in registering his first victory of the year. allowed only four hits but continued to be plagued by wildness, walking seven. ‘Ilhe victory moved the Yankees 1114-0 "ti!!! 1118M Plfit (the Browns.

Nelson Potter was t-he Brownie starter and loser. The veteran righthander gave up single runs in the first and second inning. but tight fielding could have prevented both scores. He retired after fivc sore

‘louider.

TheRedSoxwrinmadeitthree in a. row for the first time this season,

‘Ilhe victory. first of the season fol- Dave Ferris who worked the first six f ' . boosted the Soar ahead of the Tigers into the Ameri- can League's fifth place.

A four-run blast in the sixth inning, sparked by Wally Mloses’ pinch single and capped by Vern Stephens’ lusty two run triple. practically assured the Sox triumph.

In‘ the night game, Washington end Chicago battled to a 3-3 tie. The game was called at the end of five innings due to rain. '

Washington clustered two runs off Joe Haynes in the first inning on Haynes‘ error. ‘Mickey Vernon's double and Tcm Mom-Ida's single, but thoWhlte Sox picked up a run when Sid l-l-fidem walked Tony Lupien with the bases filled in the thin‘! inning.

‘llhe Senators boosted their lead to 3-1 in the fourth. but Chicago tiedthe soorewithtworunsintlhe fifth when Cass Michaela walked and Don Koiloway l/nd Dupien singled.

Bascballb . Big Six

(Associated Press) (Three leaders in each league)

Player d‘: Club GAB H. K Pct. Boudreau. Inds. 0 l7 7 l7 .450 Custine. Pir. .. 12 45 10 20 .444 Edwards. Dog's. B 20 0 11 .423 Wiliiamuiisox 12 44 l5 1a .409 Weetlske, Pir ll 8'! 'l 15 .405 zariiie. Bmwna 12 37 4 1B .40.‘)

Runs batted in: American Lee- guo-Williame, Red Sox l0. Na-

tional League-Cooper, Giants. i5. Sauer, Reds 15.

, Home, Rune: American League- Keltner. Indians 5. National 1.0a- gue-Seuer. Reds 0.

mliomlo. my s - (or) _ Fifty-three amateur boxers will contest the Ontario Olympic box- inl trial! to be staged at T ‘ Tbursdoy and Friday. Winners qualify for the Olympic trials at Montreal.

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Charley Keller . 0n Baseballs Comeback Trail

By JACK HAND

NEW YORK. May 4 — (AP) - Charley Keller is trudging along baseball's comeback trail. Soon they'll be calling him King Kong again.

Last September, two mouths after an operation for removal of a disc from the base of his spine, Keller himself doubted he ever would play IBM-n.

During the. early exhibition games; Keller was Just mother ball player, running for exercise.

One day they lei; him pet in a ball‘

game as a pinch-hitter. He sing-

led sharply to right on the first‘

pitch and. managed to go's to first base.

"At first I thought 1 was going to fall flat on my face," he said. "It's a good thing Bucky (manager Bucky Harris) put in a runner for me."

Although Keller hit the bill hard in the spring and ran reas- onabhy fast, there were Chose who shook their heads and warned "Walt until he has to slide."

Well, he had to slide in Phiia. delphia last week, scoring all the way fmtn first on Yogi Bern's double. Press box observers said he didn't hold up a bit.

Keller, who was allowed to con- dition himself according to hi; own formula, thinks he's back in the groove.

Baseball Results

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Washington

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and Evens.

Games Wednesday: St. Louis- New York; Detroit-Boston; Cleve- land-Phiiadelrsiaia; Chicago-Wash- l-‘ldifln. night-

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Bronco, Minna (B) and Brogan Hodges (B); Munger, Bnzle (4) and Rice. ‘

Philadelphia at Chicago. post- Qoned. rain.

‘Boston, at Pittlvurgh, postponed, ra n.

Games Wednesday: New York- Cincinrlati; Brooklyn-St. Louis; Philadelphia-Chicago; Pittsburgh- Bcston. ~ -

CLEVELAND, May 4 — (AP):- Surgeom took mother islch off the right. leg of president Bill Veeck of Cleveland Indians today and de- scribed the operation as “satis- faotory." It was the third amp- utation of file leg below the knee. veeos iniured it while with the United 510000 Marines in the South

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Sport Forum

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51:, - New that the boxing season is just around the corner. would it not be a 800d "l" '-° start giving the fans “WHAT THEY PAY FOR." i.n the'way of producing what i! bmlt "P 1" u“ ‘pro-fight promotion, or in other words if a boxer is billed as champion in any class the oath customers expect to see just that. 1 have noticed in the past tint a number of boxers have been billed as champions of certain areas or districts but on investigation find that these fighters have not earn- ed the right to such titles, in fact sctrne of them have not even been, heard of in the area in which they are supposed to be champions.

The immediate formation of an indepen‘ t boxing commission for PEI, in my opinion, is the only solution to our problem.

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Hold Banquet _

Last Saturday night the Blue Room of the Old Spain was the scene of the YMMV bit-Willi? °5 Ray's Millionaires wiho this yeah won the City League bas-isetball titie- Proceedings were underway about 6.30 RM. and the enjoyable repast was interrupted only once, the occasion being a toss‘. to the sponsor, Ray Keenan, proposed by teem captain Angus MacDonald.

At the close of the meal, team coach. Windy LePage reviewed the year's activities of the Millionaires and paid due tribute to his team- mates, than-king them for their era-operation and Bfllrlt durlnz‘ the past season._Th.e Millionaires, he pointed out, started this, their first year with nine players oni their roster and ended up enter- ing the finals with but the mini- mum five regular players and one spare brought up from the seconds squad. Despite this player l“! r-ho team went through the semi- finals and finals without a defeat) and wound up the season with a record of i6 wins, five losses andi one tie out of a total of 2d some! played. In these 22 games the team counted ass points for I 44.5 points per game average.

1n closing, the coach thanked Ray Keenan for his kindness int sponsoring and equipping "l9 team and for his help to, and faith in the team all the way through- As a small token of appreciation Ray was presented a silver w? by the team on which the follow- ing is inscribed." To Ray from the Millionaires, City League Chem?! 10411-1040."

A vote of thanks to Windy 1e- Page as coach of the team was moved by Captain Angus Matc- Donaid and seconded by lbs-l. Nicholson. ‘

Short remarks were heard frmni WJ, MacDonald and Roy Keenan: after which Mr. Frank Storey was tintrodtlced- Mr. Storey reviewed some of the old times when he was playing basketball with the "Y" teams a few years back. He quoted a few reoofll-e Whlvh b6 claims will be hard to best and flghtly g9, He paid tribute t0 the team and to Ray and pledged hi! help, through the business film) of which he is a partner. t0 i119 promotion of basketball in the Oity of Charlottetown. He pre- sented won member otf the team with a statuette, a basketball rplsyer mounted on a bakelita base, as a token of victory. These trophies were donated by the llfm of Crockett and 6140113’.

Member; or the team are: Angus MacDonald, Bari Nicholson. Hugh Simpson. Bari Smith. Noel- Wtlson, Cliff Court. Irving Mac- Kinnon and Windy LePage. It was pointed out that four of Ray's- Milllonaires were members of the

Abegvwelt All Stars.

After the banquet the teem and guests adjourned to a stag party at the home of Mir. Ray Keenan, where an enjoyable evening's en- tertainment was had- The enter- tainment included e. game o0 bridge, singing and mm, all rup- plied by members of the team.