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Show BMA. FLASHES by Jim Abplanalp MINERS KEEP ROLLIN' The Bingham High baseball nine kept right on winning this week with a 16 to 7 win over Judge Memorial. The Miners capitalized on a number of Judge errors and some timely hitting to take the league victory. Coach Del Schick has brought his club along in fine shape despite a battle against a short season and some bad weather. Joe Castillo and Trujillo have turned in some fine hurling chores, with Tom Lovat doing the receiving. Bingham downed St. Joseph's of Ogden in the opening op-ening league game, and have won over North Summit. The Miners have a rained out game or two to play. and. look like real contenders for the region crown. BDAA Skirmishes The BDAA baseball nine is rounding into shape with a practice prac-tice tilt or two as Manager Don Gust gets a look at some of his early prospects. The local club was to entertain Midmale in a practice game last night (Thursday) (Thurs-day) and Don's crew will meet the University of Utah next Wednesday at Utah at 4:00 p.m. The Utah State baseball league will not start officially until June 5 and by that time most ball clubs will 'be bolstered by many college and prep players. The State loop is made up of Magna, Midvale, Bingham, Am- erican .Fork, 1-tovo and bpanisn Fork. All clubs have agreed to put an emphasis on youth this season, sea-son, and many new faces are expected to enliven the interest in the new league. SPORT SHOTS Two former Bingham boys are performing in pro baseball, with Gary LaComb now with the Salt Lake Bees, and Sonny Robertson with Austin Aus-tin in the Texas league. Gene Fullmer suffered his first K.O. against Sugar Ray to lose his newly won middleweight crown, but Gene will keep the respect of his myriad followers. |