Mize Leads Active Home Run Hitters in 1952
Big Johnny Mize of the New York Yankees, after a sensational 1952 World Series, tops active home run hitters with 355 lifelong round-trippers. He remains with the Yankees for 1953. Hank Sauer, Sid Gordon, and Bob Elliott trail in the active list with totals of 172, 164, and 161 respectively, while Ted Williams had 324 before entering Marine service.
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Engineers to Meet Alabama on TV in Week Game of the Week
Georgia Tech faces a televised test against 12th ranked Alabama with two top runners sidelined by injuries. Leon Hardeman is doubtful after a sprained ankle and Larry Raffin is out, leaving Tech to try to outscore the high octane Alabama attack led by Bobby Marlow and Corky Tharp.
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Vinton Cagers Rally Past Wilton in Inter-County Battle
Vinton erased a 16 point deficit in the third period to defeat Wilton Friday night in a league inter-county game. McDonald led Vinton with 27 points while Wilton won the reserve contest 25-24 with Munster scoring ten for the visitors.
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15 Games At The Plains Schedule Revealed
The Plains coach Marion Wood announced a 15 game slate for the Indian cagers this season. The schedule includes dates from November to December with opponents such as Trimble Albany Troy Shade and McArthur.
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Manisera Withdraws From U of Georgia
Conrad Manisera, first string left halfback for the University of Georgia, has withdrawn after a game with Georgia Pennsylvania. The Lyndhurst New Jersey player visited his home and decided not to return citing academic difficulties and discouragement.
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Tangerine Bowl invites two perfect teams for New Year game
The Tangerine Bowl in Orlando invited East Texas State and Tennessee Tech, both unbeaten, to play on New Year’s Day. East Texas State must notify bowl officials by Thursday. Tennessee Tech has a tentative bid and awaits a final decision by its school.
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Two Lettermen Lead Buchtel Cage Lineup
Dick Davis and Bob Bunting return to coach Bert Barnes at Buchtel to anchor a 16 game varsity schedule. Other varsity players include McDonald Thomas Beech Wend Tennihell Fiddler along with reserves Day Newman Smathers Newman Pedigo Smart Grinstead Adams Palmer McDonald Wend Thompson Leakers. Schedule lists dates from Nov 14 to Feb 18 across Waterloo Zaleski Ames Bern Albany Rome and more.
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Terry Moore Leaves Cardinal Coaching Post
St. Louis Cardinal outfielder and longtime coach Terry Moore announced Monday he is leaving the coaching post to pursue other opportunities. Owner Fred Saigh had said Moore was granted a temporary leave to handle outside business interests.
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Robbery Charge Faces Ex-Fighter in Ohio
Robert Dunlap a 26 year old ex prize fighter faced extradition to Ohio today over a strong arm robbery in which 958 dollars was seized from Floyd Overholtz 27 of Dayton. A federal fugitive warrant against Dunlap was dismissed Monday by Commissioner C S Bentley. Ollie Matson Chicago Cardinal backfield star said today he had been placed in the 2A class by his draft board.
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Pt Pleasant Resident Coffman Dies After Long Illness
Charles William Coffman aged 53 of Point Pleasant died Monday at Point Clinic after a lengthy illness. Born November 11, 1899 in Fayette County West Virginia he worked in coal mines until 1944 and later for Mason Furniture Co. He is survived by wife Freda Harmon Coffman six children including William C. Coffman and Wallace Lee in Charleston Eugene in Manchester Conn Harold in Long Beach Ralph in Germany and Louise Ramsey Dayton two brothers Dave Mobile and John Russellville one sister Violet Detroit and six grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Nazaren Church Charleston with burial in Russellville Cemetery. Friends may call Stevens funeral home today 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday then at William C. Coffman’s home Charleston.
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Livestock Prices At Point Pleasant Market
Markets at Point Pleasant report hogs 18.50 to 20.00 for 180 to 250 lb, heavies 17.00 to 19.00, sows 14.00 to 17.00, boars 9.00 to 11. Cattle market steady to up to 1.00 higher with many grades listed. Commercial cattle 20.00 to 24.00. utility 16.00 to 19.00. cows 15.0 to 17.0. canners 9.0 to 12.50. weights bulls 17.0 to 20.00. yearling stock steers 21.00 to 22.50. calves 20.00 to 25.90 for good and choice. common calves 28.00 to 34.00. culls 18.00 down.
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