Veeck Plans Power Push For White Sox Next Season
Chicago owner Bill Veeck vowed to add punch to the lineup after the World Series defeat. He cited the club’s lack of power, praised Ted Kluszewski’s finish, and said front office discussions with Hank Greenberg focused on strengthening the bench and overall roster for 1960. He did not reveal specific targets, noting only that changes are planned.
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Florida Coach Posts Locker Room Sign About Conduct
University of Florida trainer Sam Lankdord posted a sign in the training room stating Dont be a rail tea hammer, urging players to avoid distracting behavior and maintain focus.
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Chicago Wins Tiddlytwinks Title by Default
The University of Chicago won the world tiddlytwinks title by default when Cambridge Universe forfeited the championship after a London brewery pulled support. The Dodgers and White Sox rivalry framed the mood as Chicago benefited from the forfeiture.
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University of Chicago
Univac Picks Wrong Team In World Series
In Buffalo, Univac's electronic brain predicted the Chicago White Sox would win in seven games based on statistics fed to it. Frederick G. Bowman, Univac division night supervisor, said the human element leads to machine error as fans vented their disappointment at the incorrect forecast.
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Nicklaus the Modern Calamity Jane Echoes Jones in Amateur Push
AP Sports writer notes Jack Nicklaus, the Columbus teen who just won the U.S. Amateur, aims for a career path echoing Bobby Jones. The piece traces Jones’s early rise, Nicklaus’s nervous intensity, and his use of a “rusty putter” inspired by a caddie’s greens reading, speculating on possible future records and comparing career arcs.
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Hawaii Promised Later Berth In New Continental League
New York UPI reports Hawaii will not join the Continental League's eight founding teams. Honolulu may be added at expansion, but officials say the current slate favors New York Denver Toronto Houston and Minneapolis St Paul. Rickey supported Honolulu while others prefer established cities with strong attendance.
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Grimm Names Coaches for Cubs Fielding Staff
Chicago announced Charley Grimm will succeed Bob Scheffing as Cub field boss and named ex Cub star Charley Root and Lou Klein as coaches. Hivin Tappe remains on the coaching staff as part of the reorganized lineup with Root aged 60 and Klein 41 replacing former coaches Freddie Fitzsimmons and George Myatt.
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Ted Williams Ex Wife Seeks Higher Support Payment
In AMAMT Florida the ex wife of Ted Williams pressed in court that the sum she gets for daughter Barbara is grossly inadequate and asked that support rise to 250 dollars monthly. She notes Williams earned about 125000 from the Red Sox for the just-concluded season.
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Lightest Syracuse Football Player Named Remmer
Dick Whitey Remmer is identified as the lightest member of Syracuse University's football squad. The 132-pound right halfback hails from Northampton, Pennsylvania, and stands out for his lighter weight among the roster.
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Northampton
Sherry Made Fans of In-laws They Made Him a Fisherman
LA pitcher Larry Sherry won the World Series hero label with the Dodgers and charmed Pueblo couple the Swearingens who married his wife Sally in 1956. The family, now fish lovers, enjoyed his success and planned Colorado fishing trips as heavy snows eased. Sherry, once a minor leaguer, praised by his in laws as their daughter’s husband, has a strong fondness for fishing and Colorado's streams.
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World Series shares payout details to be announced next week
New York United Press International reports Charles Segar secretary for baseball said the World Series share values will be announced next week probably Thursday or Friday. He said the exact amount per share remains unknown and the financial breakdown is confidential until Commissioner Ford Frick makes it public. Last year Milwaukee Braves players were fined for disclosing their voting shares early.
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Star Penn Athlete Penn quarterback Larry Purdy
Star Penn athlete Larry Purdy stands out as the Penn baseball team’s star pitcher and captain, showcasing versatility across sports and leadership on the field.
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Referee's Sporting Chat on World Series reflections
World Series notes discuss fielding errors blamed on sun in Los Angeles. Dodgers win three of six games in Chicago and on their home field, White Sox win two. Commentary praises managers Walt Alston and Al Lopez and notes spring exhibitions in Sarasota and box office crowds.
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Pee Wee Reese Rumored as Braves Manager Post
Boston reports say Harold Pee Wee Reese may become Milwaukee Braves manager after Fred Haney's resignation following the Dodgers defeat in the NL pennant playoff. Reese, a longtime Dodger star and coach, would be announced soon per Chicago dispatch. No Braves comment was available.
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Reese Not Interested In Managerial Post
Louisville Ky Pi Pee Wee Reese said last night he is not interested in managing the Milwaukee Braves or any other ball club at the present time He stated he is not ready to manage now and has not talked with Braves officials at any time at his home in Louisville Kentucky
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James IV Of Scotland Banned Golf
A Virginia publication cites a claim that James IV banned golf in Scotland fearing archery decline. The king reportedly forbade golf in the realm yet allegedly played it frequently, with Charles II noted to have golf on January 29, 1649, the day before his beheading.
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Horse Player Wins $13,744 at Hawthorne
An unnamed horse player won 13,744 dollars by correctly selecting the winners in Hawthorne's daily double quintet from races four through eight. The winner missed the track high figure of 315,000 by another unidentified bettor this week.
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Colts Powerhouses Face Critics After Scrimmage
Baltimore Colts star defenders known as the league’s toughest rushers push back at criticism after a 26 21 loss to the Bears. In practice ahead of Detroit, running backs face hard hits as L G Dupre endures repeated blows and Gino Marchetti and others close in with stiff arms.
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Dodgers Return Home to Loud Welcome at L A Airport
The 1959 world champions Dodgers arrived to a throng of about 3,500 fans at Los Angeles International Airport. Mayor Norris Poulson and officials greeted the team as Desi Arnaz introduced dignitaries. Carl Furillo led the line, with Don Drysdale and Duke Snider speaking of pride in the city and promising to not let fans down next season.
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Phil Rodgers Claims Interservice Golf Title Title
Marine Pvt. Phil Rodgers from Houston University captured the interservice golf title at Glenview Naval Air Station by 10 strokes. Rodgers, based at San Diego Moving base, fired 72 on the 71 par Glenview course for a 780 total. Army Pte. John J. Steelsmith of San Francisco finished second with 290 after a 74 final round. Rodgers previously won the NCAA championship in 1958 at the Taconic Golf Cup in Williamstown.
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Central Team Victorious 6-2 Over Berlin
New Lebanon Central defeated Berlin Central 6-2 yesterday afternoon in Berlin to strengthen its Columbia County Inter scholastic League record. The Indians led 2 0 in first and third periods with goals by Billy Casazza and Art Hull adding in the fourth. Crandall scored Mountaineers lone goal in the third. Coach Russ Harman’s team aims for a second straight league title against Ichabod Crane at Valatie next Thursday.
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