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Everyone knows that you need the breaks to win; all the Cardinals have gotten thus far was Minnie Minoso's broken skull. The Pirates have had some luck in Vern. Law's apparent recovery from a bad shoulder. The former ace of their staff has pitched two complete games now, both victories, and will soon be given a regular turn...
...Pirates, on the other hand, have some reliability, Roughly the same team that won in '60, Pittsburgh sorely feels the demise of Vern Law. But good relievers and second-line hurlers should help considerably. Roberto Clemente is a good bet to win the batting crown, while Groat and Maseroski still make the best keystone combination in the business. Rookie Don Clendenon may move Bob Skinner to the bench this year...
Another possibility is that Wilson might elevate Frank Martin, a 6 ft., 6 in. sophomore, and Vern Strand, 6 ft., 4 in., who won a letter last season, to the varsity from the JV's. Both are very strong, and the Crimson will need something to stop Koemmerlen underneath the basket
After a 53-53 deadlock Kelley's jump and two fouls by Vern Strand gave the Crimson a four point lend with four minutes remaining. Another pair of free throws, this time by Kelley, made the score 59-56 with 2:11 left, but Ivkovich reduced the lead to two with a jumper...
...Borchard can get some scoring help from Bob Bowditch, Lynch, and Kelley, and someone besides sophomore Vern Strand can get some rebounds, there is still a chance for the varsity to finish is the first division...