Nobis Signs with Falcons Top NFL Draft Pick
Texas star Tommy Nobis signed with the Atlanta Falcons as the No 1 NFL draft choice in a reported 225000 deal. The 6 foot 2 inch, 230 pound San Antonio native chose the NFL over the AFL rival Oilers after a bidding war. Nobis said money was not his prime motive, and Falcons owner Rankin Smith praised the contract as fair. Nobis and family attended the signing, with NFL noting it as the 140th of 168 drafted players signed that month.
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Stanky Named Chicago White Sox Manager For 3 Years
Pepperpot Eddie Stanky signed a three year contract to manage the Chicago White Sox, moving from the St Louis Cardinals where he last managed in 1955. He aims to make the Sox pennant contenders, retaining three Lopez era coaches and planning to build a fast versatile club.
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Donkey Baseball To Be Banned At Arizona High School
TUCSON Arizona AP The Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Association bars donkey basketball at Flowing Wells High School and will deem students ineligible for inter scholastic competition if coaches participate this year The Flowing Wells School Board president called the ruling absurd and vowed an protest The move targets intramural activity and has sparked objections
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Clay Faces Disorderly Charge After Traffic Stop
Cassius Clay and three men were stopped on Chicago’s South Side for a car with no plates or sticker. Clay, 22, boasting he is champ, challenged officers to hit him so he could sue the government. He and Omar Bey were cited for disorderly conduct and posted bond. case set for Traffic Court Jan 17.
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Interesting Summer Ahead For Chicago
CHICAGO AP Leo Durocher returns to manage the Cubs and Edue Stanky takes over the White Sox for a three year term. Cubs vice president John Holland calls Stanky a perfect pick and notes Durocher signed Oct 25. Both managers resume MLB duties after years out, with Durocher last in 1955 and Stanky previously with the Cardinals until 1955.
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Nobis Denies AFL Deal, Chooses Falcons Over Oilers
Atlanta Falcons won the services of Tommy Nobis after he denied agreeing to sign with the Houston Oilers. Nobis cited NFL play, contract terms, city, coaching, and teammates as key factors, while owner Rankin Smith claimed the Falcons have the best player in the United States and kept the signing price private.
Pilots among Durocher era connections in majors
New York AP reports Eddie Stanky named White Sox manager, bringing to ten the number of active MLB pilots who formerly played for or coached with Leo Durocher. Names include Westrum Mauch Franks Herman Dark Rigney Hodges Bragan and Hodges among others. Dressen also served as Durocher's lieutenant with the Dodgers.
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Memphis Open golf purse to rise toward $100000
The Memphis Open Golf Tournament in Memphis Tennessee will feature a larger purse next year with prize money potentially reaching $100000. The previous spring purse stood at $60000 and an extra $10000 was contributed by television.
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Cuozzo Undergoes Shoulder Surgery for Colts
Gary Cuozzo had surgery to repair a damaged left shoulder as the Baltimore Colts bolster their quarterback depth. With John Unitas sidelined by a knee injury and Tom Matte handling duties, Baltimore released linebacker Monty Lee and eyed George Haffner as backup. Cuozzo may be placed on the disabled list, jeopardizing his playoff chances.
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Cowboys Sign Les Shy From Long Beach State
The Dallas Cowboys announced on Tuesday the signing of 12th round draft pick Les Shy a 6 1 209 pound running back from Long Beach State The club has now signed 11 of their 15 eligible draftees.
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