Lions oust Buddy Parker name George Wilson new head coach
Detroit Lions move to appoint George Wilson 43, longtime assistant, to replace Buddy Parker who resigned abruptly on the eve of exhibition play. Wilson previously considered for the job and played for Northwestern and the Chicago Bears. Parker cited lack of life in the team and dissatisfaction with training camp.
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Braves Open at Cindy Tonight Top Sluggers Ted Willie Best In Majors
Ted Williams and Willie Mays lead the majors in slugging averages with Williams at .723 on 250 total bases in 346 at bats and Mays at .630 on 266 total bases in 422 at bats. Mantle trails in the American League with .708 on 260 total bases in 367 at bats. The report notes Hank Aaron leads NL homers with 32 and Musial, Snider, Crowe hold top lifetime and current NL rankings. Slugging figures depend on total bases divided by at bats.
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Crucial Week Ahead for National League Clubs
National League teams brace for a pivotal week after last week's swings. Milwaukee opened a big move by sweeping Cincinnati and St Louis while Cincinnati and Chicago chase wins to close gaps, with Brooklyn and St Louis aiming to rebound after rough finishes against New York and Pittsburgh respectively.
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Addie Arcaro Suspended Ten Days for Careless Riding
Jockey Eddie Arcaro received a 10 day ban starting today for careless riding aboard Dedicate in the Atlantic City Handicap. He later won aboard Alhambra at Washington Park by a photo finish over Terra Firma, saying the loss would have been his fault if it occurred. The suspension runs until August 23, ahead of the Washington Park Futurity where he was scheduled to ride Alhambra.
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Same Teams Make Finals In City Softball Playoffs
Swearingen's and Lincoln Mercury reach the post season finals after winning semifinal games. Swearingen's beat Lincoln Mercury in the regular final, while Sportshop defeated Conrath Electric 9-2 and Lincoln Mercury beat Royal McBee 9-4 to reach the final.
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Athens Golfers Defeat Hocking Hills Team
Athens Country Club golfers defeated Logan’s Hocking Hills 524 to 314 in an inter-city match Sunday. Top scores were Larry Snyder 67, Jack Algio 70, and Les Coon 73 for Athens. Ted Romanowski led Logan with 75. The rematch is set at Hocking Hills. John Schapiro elected honorary member of the French Racing Writers’ Assn.
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Sanford Has NLLEWED Up Malzone Rookie Status Clash
Philadelphia ace Jack Sanford leads the NL Rookie of the Year race while Boston infielder Frank Malzone faces a disputed rookie eligibility question. Malzone batted .305 with eight homers and 68 RBIs in 109 games, versus Kubek and Sanford who claim strong AL and NL contenders. The Baseball Writers Association weighs rules amid unclear rookie criteria.
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Bowles Hindy in Tryouts With Redlegs Offer Report
Detroit scout John Parsons praised James Bowles and David Hindy of Middleport Yellow Jackets after batting practice with the American Association Senators in Charleston. Bowles received a $500 contract offer with $200 a month for 1958 from the Waussau, Minnesota team, and Parsons noted a better offer soon after the tryout.
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.22 Caliber Stage Opens at National Pistol Matches
CAMP PERRY The .22 caliber stage of the National Pistol Matches opened on the National Guard ranges. It is the first of three stages with .38 on Wednesday and .45 on Thursday. About 1,300 shooters, military and civilian, participate. The first event was an international free pistol contest won by Offutt Pinion, a U S Navy chief warrant officer and last year’s Olympic contestant.
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Fight Results From New York New Orleans Pittsburgh and More
The report lists boxing results with fighters including Orlando Zulueta from Cuba who outpointed Frankie Ippolito in New York, Charlie Norkus from Port Washington beats Trowe Peale in Baton Rouge, Ray Lancaster of Spartansburg defeats Al Maroti in Pittsburgh, and Donderdan from Thuana Mexico outpoints Juan Padilla in Los Angeles.
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Sunnyhill and Buchtel Tie in HVA Second Half Race
Sunnyhill and Buchtel finish tied for first in the second half of the Hocking Valley Association. Sunnyhill beat Amesville 12-1 and Buchtel beat Logan 13-4 to set up a Sunday playoff for the half title. The site will be decided by a coin flip. Sunnyhill's Bob Fick seeks his seventh win and Buchtel relies on ace Bill Beech.
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Strong Pitching Keeps White Sox in AL Race
The Chicago White Sox, led by Billy Pierce and Dick Donovan, push for the pennant as they face Ray Narleski and the Cleveland Indians in a three game set. Pierce leads with a 15-8 record while Narleski sits 9-1 with a 2.24 ERA as Cleveland copes with bullpen injuries.
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Birdie Tebbetts weighs options for Reds opener
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts hints at a mystery starter for tonight's game with the Milwaukee Braves. He may start lefty Joe Nuxhall or right-hander Brooks Lawrence as Lew Burdette of the Braves is pegged as the opponent with strong success against Cincinnati this season.
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Queen Elizabeth Attendance Spurs Maryland Football Tickets
In College Park Maryland the University of Maryland reports booming football ticket sales driven by anticipated attendance of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for the North Carolina game on October 19. The royal visit raises demand among fans and sponsors.
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American Association Scores and Pairings Summary
Denver beat Indianapolis 4 to 3, Omaha 3, Wichita 6, Minneapolis 4, Louisville and Charleston 4, St. Louis ry listed among results. Partial standings shown from a condensed railing card.
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Mason A Little League Stars Face Hartford Stars
The Mason A team will host Hartford at Wa ham a field Wednesday at 5 30 p m for an All Star game first of its kind here. Selected All Stars include McMillin at first Lilly and C Clark at infield Sayre Harrah and Wentzell in the New Haven lineup Harbour Mason catcher Smith Mason pitcher while Hartford features Earl Stewart Jerry Hall Bobby Hickel Bobby Green Roush Terry Hall Gibbs and Mike Fields.
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St. Louis Hawks Sign Pettit and Hagan for Next Season
The St. Louis Hawks signed stars Bob Pettit and Cliff Hagan for the upcoming season. Pettit, 6-9, former scoring champion, reportedly 20 000 dollars. Hagan, 6-4, from Kentucky, about 10 000 dollars. The article also notes Michigan State joining the Big Ten in 1950 and its eight titles with two shared.
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Berg Wins Playoff In World Championship Golf
Patty Berg, 39, wins an 18 hole playoff over Fay Crocker of Uruguay to claim the World Championship and $6000 top prize at Tom O’Shanter. Berg’s total winnings rise to $15,768, securing No. 1 on the women’s PGA money list as she vows to play on.
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