Lane trades reshape Indians and Red Sox in two moves
Washington reports Frank Lane, Cleveland GM, pulled two big exchanges Tuesday. Vic Wertz and Gary Geiger go to Boston for Jimmy Piersall, while Bobby Avila moves to Baltimore for Russ Heman and about 20000 dollars in cash. Avila may play second or utility. Piersall to center for the Indians. Heman eyed as a promising right‑hander from Vancouver. Detroit adds pitcher Herb Moford to Boston for catcher Low Berberet.
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Meadville Beats Sharpsville 64-56 In Opener
Meadville defeated Sharpsville 64-56 to open the 1958-59 basketball season as several area teams kicked off schedules. Warren beat Youngsville 92-23, Harborcreek, Union City and Erie East won, Erie Warriors beat Northwestern 66-48, Girard beat Erie Tech 67-65, and Jamestown fell 61-48 to the Cols. Erie Academy routed Kanty Prep 71-33. Week two matchups include Meadville at home vs Erie Tech and Warren hosting Eric Tesh, with Spartanburg at Union City.
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Bowling Ladies Night Scores Highlight Local League
Barbara Wickwire rolled 211 to set the pace on Ladies Night in Avalon circuit bowling centers. Jonieve Marly posted 185 while Betty Langhurst added 108 and Jean Root 100, with Barbara Cook 176. Angle Cruiser led Bowl-Aire Ladies B with 108 and Norma Watrous posted 190, Kathryn Kirti 177.
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Union City Bears Open With New Coach After Injury Toll
Union City High School basketball, under new coach McKnight, faces a rebuilding season after losing nearly all starters to graduation and injuries. Captain Doug Lupton leads a smaller squad including Duane Farrell and Rexwood as they prepare for the Eastern division B League schedule and upcoming games against Cory’s Beavers.
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WVU Extends Winning Streak With VMI Comeback
West Virginia, top-ranked in the Southern Conference, rallied from a second-half deficit to beat VMI 82-71, extending its season-opening winning streak to three. The Mountaineers seized control in the final minutes after a 70-70 deadlock, with key fast breaks and a late burst.
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Akins Aims to Defend Title in Los Angeles Bout
Welterweight champion Virgil Akins appears relaxed ahead of his first title defense against Don Jordan in Los Angeles. Jordan says action in the ring will decide the bout, with Akins predicting a three or four round win. Training notes place Jordan in California hot springs as he eyes the fight.
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Corry Dribblers Open Season Friday in 1952-59 Campaign
Corry Area High School basketball opens its Orange and Black era Friday with coach Vic Cruge refining a six-man varsity of three seniors and three juniors. Key returnees include Terry Williams and Latios, plus Jim Dyson, Jayweek, and Towers Gilles. Millcreek provides the first test as Corry aims to balance depth and youth against Warren in Section T1.
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Celtics Take Lead in East with 109 90 Win Over Knicks
The Celtics rebound to tie the Eastern Division race after a 109 90 victory against New York at Madison Square Garden. St Louis Hawks beat Kansas City Royals 151, Detroit edged Philadelphia 81 21 as Duke and Dukes scored late baskets.
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Football Brief Highlights Dawkins Trophy Win
Pete Dawkins Captain of Army wins the Heisman Trophy as outstanding college player of 1968. Detroit fires Wally Morhert as head football coach at the University, signaling turnover and reflecting broader retirement considerations from experienced staff.
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Scholastic Cage Results From MEAUVILLE and Nearby Games
Local scholastic basketball results list MEAUVILLE 64 Sharpsville 56 and EN 42 Youngsville, with Harboncrelk 62 Veseyville 43 and Union City 55 Cambridge Springs 34. Other scores include Meadville St Agatha 50 Sheffield 50, New Castle 35 Grove City 38 Erie area teams and various minor matchups across the region.
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Spider Webb Named Boxer Of Month In November Bout
The National Boxing Association announced Spider Webb as boxer of the month for November after his major bout victory. Webb defeated Joey Guardello in Philadelphia, earning top honors as the league acknowledged his performance and the bout’s impact on the rankings.
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Brown Still Top Gainer In NFL Rushing Standings
PHILADELPHIA AP Brown remains the top ground gainer with 1,241 yards and 102 points, despite a 12-yard showing last Sunday. Lenny Moore follows with 78 points, Alan Ameche and Joe Perry chase Brown, Tom Tracy rises, Jon Arnett slips as NFL rushing totals are updated.
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Giardello Drops to Fourth as Vault Climbs to Third
In midweight ratings movement, Vault rises to third place while Giardello slips from third to fourth, reshaping the top of the ranking. The shifts reflect continued competition in the division with next clashes likely influencing final standings.
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NBA Tuesday Results Highlight Scores
St. Louis defeated Cincinnati 105 to 81 while Boston edged New York 11 to 0 and Detroit beat Philadelphia 95 to 91 in a trio of Tuesday games.
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