Daytona Speedway Promises World Fastest Track Duel
Bill France leads the new Daytona International Speedway built on 448 acres west of Daytona Beach. The 2 1/2 mile high banked trioval aims to surpass Monza with 31-degree banks and speeds over 150 mph, hosting stock car events this month and in April. France, born 1909, promotes beach and other tracks and expects Indy car speeds over 200 mph.
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ACC Spring drills set at several member schools
The Associated Press reports ACC teams plan spring football workouts with start dates ranging from February 14 to March, noting weather delays and returning lettermen. Clemson NC State Wake Forest North Carolina Duke Maryland Virginia progress as coaches adjust lineups and prep for season.
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Auburns Rise Signals Strong Auburn Athletics Across Sports
Auburn University enjoys a stretch of dominance in several sports. The Plainsmen fight NCAA bowl ban fallout while basketball under Joel Eaves remains hot with a 26 game streak. The program seas of talent include prospects from Kentucky and Mississippi State amid growing regional interest.
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Lajoie Career Highlights and Team Name Changes
The article recalls Nap Lajoie finishing his major league run, playing for Toronto in 1917 and Indianapolis in 1918. It notes the Cleveland club’s 1903 nickname shift from Bronchos to Naps then Indians in 1915, and Lajoie’s positions as second baseman mainly, with earlier outfield and later first base. It cites his AL batting titles in 1901 .422 with 13 homers, 1903 .355, and 1904 .381.
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Yankees Under Contract Add Three Pitchers for 1959
The New York Yankees announced 13 contracted players for 1959 after adding Art Ditmar Zeck Monroe and Jim Bronstad. Ditmar posted a 9-8 season mark with key relief during the World Series comeback against Milwaukee. Monroe went 4-2 after replacing Sal Maglie, and Bronstad, 22, set a Richmond Inter national League record.
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Brown to defend lightweight title Wednesday in Houston
Joel Brown puts his world lightweight title on the line in a 15 round nationally televised bout against Johnny Busso of New York City at Sam Houston Coliseum. The crowd expected near 8,000 with gate projections above 50 thousand as Brown seeks another victory after a Miami upset.
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Fireball Roberts first 140 mph stock car speed at Daytona
Glenn Fireball Roberts set an official 140.58 mph two lap average on the new Daytona banked track driving a 1959 Pontiac. The time trial opened with Flock second fastest in a 1959 Thunderbird at 138.12 mph. Weatherly and others noted cars were not yet tuned. Time trials continue for Feb 20 races and the 200 mile event Feb 21. The Grand National lineup for Feb 22 will be based on the Feb 29 sedan and convertibles results.
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