Groza and Baker Set for Sunday NFL Kicking Duel
Cleveland Browns place kicker Lou Groza and Washington Redskins kicker Sam Baker, both tied for the league scoring lead last season, prepare for Sunday at Municipal Stadium. Baker has 52 points from 11 field goals and 19 extra points, Groza 50 with 7 field goals and 29 extra points.
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Immortal Addresses Fall Fete Honors a Football Immortal
At Ohio University fall sports banquet 250 attendees heard Harry Stuhldreher, Notre Dame Four Horsemen member and steel executive, praise team sports carryover value. He urged recognizing athletes who balance academics and extra activity, noting employers value athletic experience alongside grades. He traced his career from Notre Dame to Villanova Wisconsin and U.S. Steel, and marked his Football Hall of Fame induction underway in New York.
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Butch) Grover
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Ernie Banks Wins National League Most Valuable Player
Chicago Cubs star Ernie Banks captured the 1958 National League MVP after a 47 homer, 129 RBI season. Banks led with 16 first place votes and 283 points, behind Willie Mays and Hank Aaron in the top balloting.
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Tuesday Results and Wednesday Games Summary
Cincinnati beat New York 115 to 113 while Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 106 to 105 and Minneapolis won over Detroit 98 to 90. On Wednesday New York visits Boston, St. Louis visits Syracuse, and Detroit travels to Cincinnati.
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Rose Tilt To Continue In Bowl Despite PCC Breakup
The Pacific Coast Conference dissolves on July 1 1960 but the Rose Bowl is expected to continue with a Big Ten team. Big Ten officials say the Rose Bowl will go on as scheduled and no other bowl fits contractual commitments. The PCC split over recruiting charges and discipline but from its remnants the Big Four or Big Five schools may include California UCLA Southern California Washington and possibly Stanford.
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Foxy Maude Wins First Race at Six Age
The horse Foxy Maude made her racing debut at age six and won by eight lengths on September 12, 1938, marking the start of her career.
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Brooks Wins Green and White MVP Clock at Ohio U Banquet
Ohio University honored 27 football players at the fall banquet with Bob Brooks named Green and White MVP. Brooks led the 1958 squad in rushing with a 134 yard game against Louisville and replaced star Larry Buckles as a reliable short yardage option.
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