Ol' Warhoss Enos Slaughter Hired as Houston Buffs Player Manager
Houston AP report says Ol’ Warhoss Enos Slaughter, 43, will pilot the Houston Buffs in the American Association next season while still playing. He signed a one-year contract after leaving the Milwaukee Braves, aiming for 100 percent effort and mentoring rookies. Slaughter had a 19 major league season career with .300 average, two World Series appearances with the Cards, three with the Yankees, and ten All-Star selections.
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Greensboro Welcomes Washington to New War Memorial Coliseum
Greensboro opens its 1959 60 ice hockey season at the new War Memorial Coliseum as the Greensboro Generals host the Washington Presidents. The Generals, 1 4 on the road, aim to capitalize on home ice in the Eastern Hockey League opener.
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HPC Cagers Face Pembroke In Maxton Scrimmage
High Point College Purple Panthers, likely NSC title contenders, meet Pembroke College Indians at Maxton in a scrimmage. The High Point YMCA Mor-Lo Furniture squad also scrimmages Wake Forest College freshman club in Winston-Salem before the Thursday YMCA gym clash.
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Cavaliers quash move to Ivy League join ACC stay put
Virginia athletic officials dismissed a Winchester Star editorial suggesting University of Virginia pursue Ivy League membership. Coach Dick Voris cited a rebuilding football program and projected ACC success. Athletic Director G K Tebell agreed there is no chance for Ivy League entry and defended remaining in the ACC.
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Panthers Take Second Behind Duke In State Cross Country
High Point College Purple Panthers finished a historic second in the North State Conference at the North Carolina state cross country meet in Raleigh. Duke’s Weisiger and Nourse tied for first as HP’s Farlow, Sabino and Sullivan led the scoring.
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North Carolina State Faces UCLA After string of losses
NC State travels to the West Coast for a Friday night game with UCLA after a 19-14 mobile loss to Mississippi Southern. Coach Earle Edwards cites inconsistent offense as the Wolfpack’s main problem despite solid defense and earlier wins. John Gill sustained a concussion and will miss rest of season.
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Syracuse Tops AP Football Poll After Narrow Lead
Syracuse moves to No. 1 in the AP poll with a slim margin over Texas as LSU and Northwestern drop from the unbeaten ranks after losses. Tennessee rises to join the top ten, overtaking Clemson despite Clemson’s win over Duke.
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New York Still Wants The Dodgers
New York interests reportedly seek to recapture the Dodgers as AP cites reports and quotes from Dodger President Walter O Malley. Columnist Vincent X Flaherty notes Mayor Wagner’s Los Angeles visit sparked speculation while Wagner says no Dodgers talks occurred. Wagner traveled to address Jewish National Fund meetings. O Malley could not be reached for comment.
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Auburn's Walter Burkett racks up tough defense
Auburn captain Walter Burkett a 6 4 230 pound linebacker known for speed and leadership anchors the Tigers defense. The Fort Walton Beach native earned AP All America second team honors and drew praise from Coach Ralph Jordan for key tackles and pass defense in the Florida game.
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