Honus Wagner Dies A Master Of Baseball
Honus Wagner 81 legendary shortstop and all time great in Pittsburgh dies in his sleep at his Carnegie home. Family said he slipped and fell two months ago and had been bedfast with complications from old age. Wagner starred for the Pirates, finished 21 seasons with a 329 batting average and set many enduring records including most games most at bats and most hits. He helped start baseballs Hall of Fame career in Cooperstown and after retirement ran a Pittsburgh sporting goods store then coached with the Pirates until 1951. His widow Bessie Smith and two daughters survive.
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Pitt Works Out Under Floodlights in Historic Practice
University of Pittsburgh football, under lights at Pitt Stadium, held its first floodlit practice ahead of a bowl game. Coach Pop Warner era context noted, with mentions of Georgia’s system approval for a January appearance and Bobby Grier comments on seeking parity against strong southern teams. College basketball scores from Connecticut, New Hampshire, St Vincent, and others also listed.
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Notable College Basketball Scores and Boxing Results
Listing of last night’s sports includes Louisiana State 7 over Southwestern Memphis 69 and Wisconsin 70 66 Notre Dame 66 with separate boxing note: Star Gang from Manila defeated Jorge Marins in San Jose by decision. Bermuda boxing tournament entries included 70 pound class.
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Minors In Period Of Transition Ay Arnel
George Trautman head of the 30 minor leagues says the minors are in transition but will not be dissolved. He notes majors once owned 207 clubs, now 40, while play remains equal. Trautman argues to preserve structures despite calls for fewer leagues and cites a $400,000 park offering $20,000 in tickets to attract a club.
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Larivee Closing In On Toppazzini In AHL Race
In last week’s games Providence Reds star Larivee narrowed the scoring gap on leader Topppazini as they chase the AHL points title. Topppazini had 17 goals 26 assists 43 points while Larivee had 14 goals 27 assists 41. Kenny Wharram led in assists with 26 but stood third in points with 40. Camille Henry led in goals with 19 while Gil Mayer anchored goaltending with a 2.80 GAA. Fred Glover racked 72 penalty minutes in 20 games.
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Fish Pool Contest Winners Named by Corry Rod and Gun Club
The Corry Rod and Gun Club fish pool contest closed November 30. Winners announced by Tyan Wick include George Patterson with the longest musketine tunge at 51 inches, Kurt Lindheim with the longest walleyed pike at 31 inches, and William Shront with the longest bass at 21 inches. Each fisherman gets one third of the pool’s Niagara 66, Toledo 59 winnings.
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San Francisco Dons Named No 1 In AP Poll
The San Francisco Dons top the AP preseason poll as the nation’s No 1 team with 63 first place votes and 1,023 points. Kentucky, N C State, Iowa, Utah, Alabama and others follow in the top 10. The Dons won both games last week and extended their winning streak to 28.
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Bowling Stars Shine In League With Big Scores
Bob Gralder led the assault with 212 and 219 for a 600 series. Walt Loveland added 210 and 212, Kip Anderson 233, Russ Bemis 212 and 221, Mary Perkins 212, John Ogsch 211, Bob Morton 203, Ed Barr 207, Bob Eddy 208 and 202, Cliff McCloskey 218, Gordy White 211, Willie Van Earden 209, Car Coates 202, Francis McNulty 217 and Art Shamburg 211 in last night’s bowling league action.
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Beavers Play At Millcreek This Evening
The Cony Area High basketball team travels to Millcreek tonight for the first of two road games this week. Cony Vic Cragg’s squad, coming off a 53-49 win over Wesleyville, aims to beat Millervek and improve after last season’s 1-17 record. The starting five likely includes Dietsch Tomer Turner Linski and Latos with others like Mitchell French Weidner Burkhart Stott and Welcht available.
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Baseball Radio Policy Setbacks Highlight Major League Meetings
Commissioner Ford Frick announced a Justice Department rebuff to a plan that would set ground rules for radio and TV coverage. The proposal aimed to test a rule system with a Supreme Court path if challenged, while discussions also noted possible national telecasts and minor league revenue sharing. A survey of 20,000 interviews showed public appetite for a blackout if broadcasts threaten baseball and a subset would pay a small viewing fee.
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Last Night's Fights in New York Two Boxers Trade Wins
Peter Mueller of Germany defeated Ray Drake of New York by 157 to New York decision in a lively middleweight bout. Drake showed resilience with tenacity and exchanged solid punches throughout.
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