Mayo Smith Named Phillies Manager as MLB Managerial Shuffle Accelerates
The major league managerial merry go round quickens with Mayo Smith replacing Terry Moore in Philadelphia. Other teams tweak leadership as Cubs White Sox and A’s also shuffle staff while Alston and Joost face uncertain futures. Moore’s inexperience cited, but reports say friction with Granny Hammer hurt longevity.
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Flashes To Field Best Is By JACK GILBERT
Ohio University travels to Kent State for a pivotal MAC showdown after consecutive wins. Kent State boasts top rushing with Lou Mariano and a strong backfield led by Ritichier and Norcia, while Ohio counters with a 3-0 start and a cautious plan to stop the Flashes. The winner seizes the conference edge ahead of Miami while Marshall looms with potential impact on the title picture.
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Lou Mariano
Jack Rittichier
Mariano
Jack Whitley
Mike Norcia
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Waynesburg
Western Reserve
Baldwin Wallace
Don Burke
Xavier
Toledo
Trevor Rees
Ohio U
Carroll Widdoes
Marshall
Widdoes
Bill Frederick
Frederick
Don McBride
Erland Ahlberg
Roger Thomas
John Evans Ahlberg
Jack Wair
Walt Gawronski
Akron
Athens
Ohio University
Kent State
Ohio State
Ohio U Kent clash tops conference leadership tilt
Ohio University and Kent State vie for Mid American Conference leadership as four unbeaten teams clash in a 23 game schedule. Ohio State hosts Iowa as key non conference action. Dayton visits Xavier in Sunday feature.
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Muskingum
Washington & Jefferson
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Central State
Mack Faces Decision on Athletics Sale or Philly Retention
Philadelphia executives watch Roy Mack struggle to decide by 11 a.m. Monday whether to sell the Athletics to Arnold Johnson or raise capital to keep the club in Philadelphia. Johnson has money on the line for a Kansas City transfer, but Mack says he has not sold any stock and still weighs options with his family. The American League notes no new action unless Mack commits, with ongoing talks among three Philadelphia syndicates.
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Buckeyes Air Game Test Looms Against Iowa
Ohio State prepares for a passing duel with Iowa as Woody Hayes seeks to extend a series of wins. Iowa, plagued by a modest aerial attack, faces a Buckeye ground and air threat aiming to reinforce momentum after two early victories and a tough loss to Michigan.
Top Horses Clash in Belmont Gold Cup Rematch
High Gun and Fisherman lead a 20 horse field for the 75,000 added Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park. Eddie Arcaro to ride High Gun with Syl Veitch aboard Fisherman in the two mile race expected to draw about 10 starters and televised by CBS at 4 pm EST.
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Lawrence
Belmont
CBS
Sugar Ray to Confirm Fight Plans Tomorrow
New York reports Sugar Ray Robinson former welter and middleweight champ will announce comeback plans at a press conference tomorrow. His manager George Gainford says a return could come within a week, with aims to fund an around the world song and dance tour after 28 months in show business.
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Cards Trace Troubles to Gopher Ball
New York report notes the sixth place St. Louis Cardinals blamed a surge of home runs on gopher-ball pitching in 1954 with 170 homers yielded. Eddie Stanky's staff led NL in long balls, while Robin Roberts and Steve Gromek topped their leagues with 35 and 26 homers given up respectively. Cleveland's Mike Garcia allowed only six homers in 259 innings.
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Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phils
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Steve Gromek
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Gromek
Cleveland
Mike Garcia
Boston Boxer Don McCray Knocks Out Bob Isler
Boston light heavyweight Don McCray 168 pounds defeats New York contender Bob Isler 178 pounds by knockout in a brief bout. Officials and ring actions not detailed.
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Don McCray
Bob Isler
New York
Denison and Miami To Honor Ex-Greats
Denison and Miami mark homecoming events honoring their 1914 football teams. Denison honors four players including Capt. Dave Reese and Nelson Rupp as it hosts Ohio Wesleyan. Miami plans Oct. 30 festivities with Western Michigan visiting, honoring John Edward Hull now Gen. John Hull overseeing U S sea operations in the Far East.
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Dave Reese
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Dutch) Thiele
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Knocky) Rupp
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Fritz Pollard
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Lions and Rockets clash in Ohio Valley League playoff
Albany and Racine meet Sunday for the second of a three game series for the Ohio Valley League baseball title. Albany won the opener last week and a possible decisive game would be held next Sunday at Racine.
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Racine
Ameche and Dawson Duel as Big Ten Powers Clash
Wisconsin leads with Alan Ameche battering the line while Lenny Dawson anchors Purdue's aerial and pitching attack. Wisconsin seeks a fourth straight win, Purdue relies on Dawson’s arm after recent wins and a tough tie. Multiple top teams like USC, Oregon, and Alabama headline a packed slate as rankings shift.
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Grid Card High School Matchups Across Counties
Local high school grid card lists pairings including Priday Logan at Athens Gallipolis at Pomeroy Middleport at Jackson Wellston at Nelsonville Chester at Trimble Two Rutland at The Plains Chauncey at Belpre Coal Grove at McArthur Glouster at Crooksville Point Pleasant at Stonewall Jackson Ravenswood at Wahama. College schedules show Saturday games across Kent State Iowa at Ohio State Toledo vs Western Michigan Marshall vs Miami and more. Sunday features Dayton at Xavier and Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Findley Bluffton
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Western Reserve
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Dickinson
Hobart
Kenyon
Indiana Central
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Hardin-Simmons
Cincinnati
Wayne
John Carroll
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Youngstown
Tony Trabert Crowned Pan American Singles Champion
Tony Trabert won the Pan American singles tennis title in Mexico City and said the United States will beat Sweden to challenge Australia for the Davis Cup despite Vic Seixas not finding best form.
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Tony Trabert
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Australia
Vic Seixas
Wildlife Brings Bad News To Ohio Anglers Last Report
The Ohio wildlife division reports gloomy prospects for the coming weekend with best fishing in central and southern zones. Perch and bass are noted in several Lake Erie and inland spots, while overall yields vary from fair to poor across regions including Sandusky Bay Mogadore Reservoir and the Scioto River basin.
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Basilio Favored in Slugfest at War Memorial
Syracuse match pits Basilio the top welterweight contender against Detroit challenger Allie Gronik in a NBC telecast at War Memorial Auditorium. About 35000 fans expected. winner earns shot at Gavilan Sax ton title. Basilio seeks rematch with Gavilan. Gronik would join title contention if he defeats Basilio.
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Eaton Players Out After Training Rule Breach
Four regular Eaton football team members will not play tonight due to broken training rules, coach Bill Pickett announced. Their names were withheld.
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Buck Center Buckeyes vs Iowa Reveals Lineup Change
Bob Vargo of Willard Ohio, Buckeye center replacement for Ken Vargo, will start against Iowa as Buckeyes host the Hawkeyes tomorrow. Vargo recently broke an arm in the Illinois game. Coach Woody Hayes expects a close, spirited game and has the team in light sweat suit practices today. Ohio State rides three straight wins with no new injuries.
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Home Town Fighters Score Big In Youngstown Arena Card
L C Morgan and Bob Bell won two feature bouts in Youngstown Arena with Morgan stopping Elmer Lakatos in the fifth round and Bell defeating Jesse Rodriguez by decision. Rocky Marciano officiated as guest referee for two fights before about 1500 fans. Preliminary results include Kuhn over Bombiani in four, Baldoni KOing Lapage in the first, Picone over Lentine in four, Higgins stopping Stephenson in six, and Batie outpointing Nichols in six.
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Frank Lentine
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Ike Stephenson
Cleveland
Earl Batie
Paul Nichols
Indians Add Four From Indianapolis Farm Club
The Cleveland Indians added four Indianapolis players to their roster to block other majors from drafting talent. Joe Caffie from Warren Ohio batted .288 in 42 games before a knee injury. Joe Altobelli from Detroit hit .288 as a first baseman. Henry Aguirre from San Gabriel California went 13 and eight as a lefty for Reading. Harry Simpson, ex-right fielder, returns after a fractured arm and prior seasons with the Indians.
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