Trader Frank Lane Seeks MLB Club with $8 Million Bid
Frank Lane said he would buy the Boston Red Sox or any major league franchise and pegged the Red Sox at eight million dollars. He cited Finley’s eight million price for the Kansas City Athletics and noted Fenway Park’s value while declining to name his syndicate partners. He indicated no personal offer to Tom Yankee but said he would pursue the Boston franchise only if feasible.
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Virginia Names George Blackburn Head Football Coach
George Blackburn, 51, was promoted to head football coach at the University of Virginia. He previously served as the offensive coach for the team, taking over after Bill Elias resigned to become head coach at the U.S. Naval Academy.
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Baseball Syndicate Seeks Boston Ball Club Purchase
A fan group claims interest in buying and running a baseball franchise in Boston arguing the team is valuable at about eight million. They reject relocation or quick resale aims and cite comparisons to Milwaukee as context for valuation while confirming no current MLB ties. The piece notes ongoing all time homer lists with Mantle Mays and Gehrig, plus roster moves and potential future milestones.
MLB and boxing notes highlight historic HR chase and Patterson Chuvalo TV plan
Season HR projections place Hank Aaron within reach of 366 with Mantle and Mays in pursuit, plus 12th place targets for Hodges and Kiner as the 300 Club expands with Robinson Thomas and Killebrew. Patterson Chuvalo heavyweight bout gains TV coverage at 64 locations in 44 U.S. cities and across Canada with theater TV seating near 1.3 million. Rip Engle begins his 15th Penn State season guiding a 9 4 0 nine or more record.
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Dempsey Predicts Chuvalo Victory Over Patterson
Peterborough Ontario AP says boxing legend Jack Dempsey expects Canadian heavyweight George Chuvalo to KO Floyd Patterson next Monday and with proper conditioning beat Sonny Liston and world champion Cassius Clay.
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Dismiss Star From Hospital OKLAHOMA CITY
Former Oklahoma State basketball star Bob Swaffar was discharged from University Hospital after a six hour operation to realign nerves in his re attached right arm. Doctors said a year may pass before nerve growth is known.
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Xavier Loses Thomas In Season Ending Injury
Xavier University announced that star Steve Thomas will miss the rest of the season after a knee injury. Thomas had a 30.2 point average and was the nation’s fifth leading scorer before his fall in the game against Duquesne. An operation was deemed necessary.
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