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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1956

Page

8

Bob Feller Quits Baseball To Pursue Business Career

Bob Feller announces retirement from Cleveland to devote full time to business. The Hall of Fame pitcher, 38, tears in his eyes as Hank Greenberg honors him, notes his 266 wins and three no hitters, and retires No. 18 jersey. He reflects on a career spanning 1935 to 1954 with service in WWII and Navy and a lasting impact on baseball history.

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Giammalva's Bright Future Despite Cup Defeat

Adelaide reports Sam Giammalva remains US tennis hope after a 5-0 Davis Cup loss to Australia. Rosewall defeated Giammalva 4-6 6-1 8-6 7-5 as Coach Bill Talbert and Hopman praised his courage and potential for a strong 1957 showing.

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Bowl-bound gridiron clashes announced for New Year days

The article lists major post season games and matchups including the East West game in New York, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena with Oregon State and Texas Christian, and the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans featuring Tennessee and Baylor. It also notes the Orange Bowl in Miami with Colorado against Clemson and Georgia Tech’s showdown with Pittsburgh, plus the Shrine and Blue Gray games broadcast details.

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Russians labeled childish by Hungarian refugee fencer

Bela Berrich a four time Hungarian epee champion now seeking refuge in the United States criticizes Russians as childish and suspects Soviet leadership. He recalls coaching Russian athletes in fencing, saying they failed to learn true methods and hints at future use of American techniques.

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