Fame Ceremony Honors Morse Joe and Wahoo Crawford
Overflow crowd in Cooperstown watches Joe McCarthy and Samuel Crawford inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarthy recalls his career with the Yankees and Cubs and thanks players, managers, and officials. Crawford recalls a long career with a .309 batting average, 2964 hits, and 312 triples.
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Wahoo Sam) Crawford
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Hall of Fame
Cal Hubbard
Marie Joe
Boston
Indians Defeat Reds 5 1 in Exhibition Charity Game
Cleveland beat Cincinnati 5 to 1 in an exhibition at Cleveland Stadium to raise about 37000 for the Cleveland Baseball Federation medical fund. Rocky Colavito hit a three run homer and George Strickland also homered as Bud Daley limited the Reds to four hits.
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Ted Kluszewski
Bob Thurman
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Rocky Colavito
George Strickland
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Mohr
Hal Jeffcoat
George Crowe
State Open Golf Opens With High Amateur Contention
In the 36th State Open at Mans field, Larry Snyder shot 78 while Earl Christiansen posted 75. Ed Griffiths led at 71, with 21 players at 74 or better including 10 amateurs. The field narrows to the low 50 scores after the second round, with 15 amateurs advancing to Wednesday’s 36-hole session.
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Larry Snyder
Earl Christiansen
Marietta
Jackie Nicklaus
Columbus
Westbrook Country Club
Jim Grady
Cincinnati
Lee Raymond
Toledo
Bob Ross, Jr
Springfield
Gordon Jones
Alliance
Hans Merrell
Mogadore
Bob Hamrick
Fremont
Ohio State
Orange Bowl Opens Gate For Top Notch Opponents
The Orange Bowl will continue to book Big Eight champions but may invite opponents from any region. Negotiations with NBC and CBS aim to expand broadcast rights. The 1959 anniversary may see Oklahoma appear in consecutive bowls, with the committee allowed broader foe options in 1959.
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ACC
Atlantic
Oklahoma
Bowling Green Favored In MAC Race With Ohio Rivalry Detailed
Street and Smith pick Bowling Green to win the Mid American Conference with Miami, Kent State, Marshall, Ohio University, Western Michigan and Toledo in order. Ohio University may finish fourth, 5-4 projected, led by back field stars Carney and Smith plus line stalwarts Fenik Strang Smith Gallagher Vair. Browns and Packers lead NFL divisions as Heidelberg tops Ohio Conference.
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Detroit Free Press
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Miami
Kent State
Marshall
Ohio University
Western Michigan
Toledo
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Bobcats
Indiana State Teachers
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Harvard
Les Carney
Flash
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Vern Smith
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Jack Vair
Carroll Widdoes
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Minnesota
Tennessee
Michigan
Duke
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Texas A & M
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Baylor
Gophers
Ohio State
Northwestern
Xavier
Dayton
Heidelberg
Pro Gridder Barni Dies of Gun Wounds
Roy Barni, celebrated college and pro football player, died five hours after a tavern shooting in San Francisco. James D Invernozzi, a beer truck driver, faces murder charges for allegedly firing three bullets at the 30 year old Washington Redskin halfback. Barni had played for USF's undefeated 1951 team and later for the Eagles and Cardinals.
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Roy Barni
James D. Invernozzi
Washington
Dempsey’s Seven-Year Reign As Heavyweight Champion
Jack Dempsey held the heavyweight title for seven years from 1919 to 1926, establishing a dominant era in boxing history.
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Jack Dempsey
Sawchik Named Lincoln High Assistant Coach
Lou Sawchik, former Ohio University athlete in football and basketball, was appointed assistant football coach at Cleveland Lincoln High School on Monday. A Cleveland South graduate who finished at Ohio U in 1955, he returned from two years of Army service last month after being drafted for pro football in 1955 and playing seven exhibition games with the Chicago.
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Ohio University
Cleveland Lincoln
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Cleveland South
Ohio U
Chicago Cardinals
Galbreath Brings Pirates Guests To Mount Sterling
John W. Galbreath of Columbus and Pirates president chartered 25 buses to bring more than 900 Mount Sterling residents to Pittsburgh for a doubleheader between the Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals at Forbee Field. Galbreath, a Mount Sterling native, organized the trip.
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Forbee Field
John W. Galbreath
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Earl Sang Named Coach At Gallia Academy High School
Gallipolis Ohio Earl Edward Sang Jr 32 of Ashland Kentucky was hired as head football coach at a special Gallia County Board of Education meeting He has six years experience as Ashland High School assistant coach Married with two children he plans to move to Gallia as soon as housing is found Sang is Marshall College graduate and former six foot five 235 pound quarterback Lang is described as a Marshall standout who played multiple positions and captained the team after joining Marshall in 1946 following three years in the Marines The board screened two other applicants before selecting Sang from a pool of 17 applications Marshall Boggs superintendent reported final three were approved by the board
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Bob) Sang, Jr
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Gallia Academy High School
Gallipolis Board of Education
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Ashland High School
Barboursville High School
Marshall College
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Cysts Become Big Muscles Elkin Teen Grins Through Misdiagnosis
Elkin High School star Wally Holcomb noticed swollen feeling behind his knees. Doctors found cysts in one leg but cut into it, discovering large leg muscles instead. He recovered and joked that the pain never mattered much.
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Wally Holcomb
Elkin High School
Wally
Writer Finds Some Who Can Stand the Mud Pup
AP staff writer recounts readers debating mud puppies the tiny watery salamanders. A blonde visitor shows a gruesome object while a Bark River reader defends the mud puppy as a tame house pet. The column wryly notes public reactions and moves to a closing question.
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Associated Press
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Bark River
Mich
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Heat forces stoppage in bout Courchesne Bell at St Nicholas Arena
New York report says lightweight Bobby Courchesne halted by heat after eighth round stoppage by Bobby Bell. Poor air conditions and high ring temperature blamed for temporary paralysis like symptoms. Courchesne’s manager postponed overseas trip as precaution. Other results include Herbie Rodriguez over Barry Allison in New Orleans and Russell Sands over Kay Kliojas in Sydney.
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St. Nicholas Arena
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New York State Athletic Commission
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Barrett
Samuel Swetnick
New Orleans
Herbie Rodriguez
Barry Allison
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Australia
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Kay Kliojas
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Holyoke
Baylor Creates Pink Cadillac Row For Football Games
In Waco Texas Baylor introduces an 85 seat glassed in section with heaters tile floors foam cushions and potted plants. The area will be known as Pink Cadillac Row offering shelter from sun rain or cold.
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pennant race soap opera in National League and early AL play
The piece surveys a chaotic pennant chase with the St Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Braves, Dodgers, and others, as injuries and slumps shape outcomes. It notes upcoming Western vs Eastern matchups and key pitchers such as Vern Law and Stan Pitula amid a flurry of late-season games.
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Hank Aaron Best Hitter In Clutches
Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves tops the AP clutch hitters list with seven game winning blows this season. Don Hoak is second in the NL with six, while Bill Skowron leads the AL with five. Other five or four hit leaders include Gino Cimoli Del Ennis Ernie Banks Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra and several others.
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Milwaukee Braves
Braves
Associated Press
Aaron
Don Hoak
Cincinnati Redlegs
Meres Rout Royal McBee 11-0 In City League
Lincoln Mercury blanked Royal McBee 11-0 to remain in contention for the second half title behind Swearingen. Harold Sams held Royal McBee to two singles while Cunningham South McInturf Daily and Jones led the offense with three hits each as the team totaled 15. An earlier exhibition saw Lincoln Mercury defeat Jack's Bar and Grill 7-2.
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Harold Sams
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