White Sox rely on Doby as key 1956 catalyst
White Sox manager Marion lays out a plan centering on Larry Doby to provide power and balance in 1956. Doby and Minnie Minoso form a left-right threat, with Doby driving in runs and altering opponent strategy. Marion lists rotation, bench depth, and defense, while praising rook Louie Aparicio and predicting a stronger bullpen and reserves.
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SWC Spring Grid Drills Underway Across Conference
SWC football squads opened spring practice with mixed results as Rice Institute coach Jess Neely blasted 95 players for poor shape. TCU fielded 86, but star halfback Swink was absent while Hal Pillard sat out. SMU delayed drills due to a soggy field with about 65 expected to report, and Texas showed enthusiasm with 77 players including Walter Fondren. Baylor resumed drills after weather halted play last week.
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UT Tries To Stop SMU Title Rush
Southern Methodist University, leading the Southwest Conference, faces Texas in a home game. SMU aims to extend a 20 game win streak and hold a one game edge over Arkansas, with other conference games set for the week.
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Lee College Meets Hawks In Houston Showdown
Lee College travels to Houston to face conference leader South Texas in a key late season game. Lee, 2-4 in league play, faces Robins Rebels with Oliver Lankford at center and Rudy Herrera at guards, while Lee counters with Tom Partis, Richard Wolfe, Fred Cochran, and Sonny Morgan. Slough leads South Texas scorers with about 28 points per game. Cochran stars for Lee with 17. The Reds finish league play in Austin against Concordia Junior College, then host Victoria Pirates.
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Davis Fights foray Last Feather Bout
In Houston Teddy Red Top Davis of Hartford Conn fights Paul Jorgensen in a 10 round featherweight bout. Davis plans to stay at lightweight from now on and says he was unsure about making the 12 pound limit at weigh in but will not try again.
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Patterson Divorced from IBC By Mad Manager
On Tuesday promoter Cus D Amato announced that Flow Patterson remains tied to the International Boxing Club and will not accept a low guarantee. D Amato stated the Patterson Jackson bout is the only viable option, rejecting Hollywood TV show offers and emphasizing a September title elimination with a $30,400 minimum guarantee and a cut of shared TV money.
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Little Mo Turns Pro as Net Tutor After Accident
Maureen Connolly known as Little Mo leaves amateur tennis after a July 20 accident that broke her leg. She says her playing days are over and plans to pursue a career as a teacher or instructor in tennis rather than compete.
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