Verardi II Top Soph in League
Maryland half back Gene Verardi earned top sophomore honors after key plays in the 27-0 win over Wake Forest. He caught a 6 yard touchdown on the final play and earlier made a 40 yard catch and a crucial third period first down. Harvey White of Clemson was runner-up after starring in Clemson s 204 victory over Virginia.
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Wake Forest
Verardi
Harvey White
Clemson
Virginia
White
Wyatt Cox
Souchak Favored In Carolina PGA Open At New Bern
Mike Souchak former Duke football star and top money winner opens first round in the Carolina PGA at New Bern as defending champ Julius Boros forfeits title. Souchak partners Tom Maffett of Goldsboro. Goodrich and Maffett shot 58 in pro am.
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New Bern
Mike Souchak
Duke
Carolina
Goldsboro
Tom Maffett
Goodrich
Maffett
Souchak
Durham
Julius Boros
Southern Pines
Joe Davis
Say Miller
Camp Lejeune
Palmer Maples
Joe Worrell
Chuck Alexander
New Bern Country Club
Lane Loses Unanimous Decision in Miami Beach Bout
Bobby Lane of Kannapolis North Carolina dropped a 10 round middleweight decision to Jimmy Beecham of Miami last night. Lane weighed 160 pounds and managed only a third round punch that drove Beecham to the ropes.
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Lane
Miami Beach
Fila
Bobby Lane
Kannapolis
N.C
Jimmy Beecham
Miami
Beecham
Cardinals End Pact With Columbus Barnstormers
The St. Louis Cardinals ended a working agreement with Columbus, Georgia, of the Class A Sally League. Farm Director Walter Shannon said Columbus was dropped to pursue a working deal with York, Pennsylvania, of the Class A Eastern League.
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Cardinals
ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Columbus, Ga
Walter Shannon
Columbus
York, Pa
Duke Tops Wake and Tar Heels Edge Terps in Week Picks
By Harold Claassen a roundup of college football picks features Duke remaining unbeaten after a win over Wake Forest while North Carolina defeats Maryland. Other noted selections include Michigan State over Purdue and Oklahoma over Kansas with strong emphasis on strong backfield players like John Crow at Texas A M.
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Claassen
Duke
Wake
Tar Heels
Terps
Harold Claassen
New York
Michigan State
Purdue
Spartans
Michigan
Oklahoma
Kansas
Texas AM
Texas Christian
John Crow
Texas A&m
Minnesota
Illinois
Illini
Iowa
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Goliaths
Hawkeyes
Randy Duncan
Oregon State
UCLA
Joe Francis
Auburn
Georgia Tech
Arkansas
Texas
Walt Fondren
North Carolina
Maryland
Queen Elizabeth
Navy
Georgia
Norfolk
Ned Oldham
Army
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
George Washington
Boston College
Villanova
Penn
Brown
Yale
Cornell
Harvard
Columbia
Holy Cross
Dartmouth
Penn State
Vanderbilt
Princeton
Colgate
Rutgers
Lehigh
WEST
Cincinnati
Marquette
Missouri
Iowa State
Kansas State
Northwestern
Syracuse
Nebraska
Ohio State
Indiana
Tulsa
North Texas State
Drake
Colorado State
Mississippi
Tulane
Miami
N. C. State
Tennessee
Alabama
Citadel
Richmond
Davidson
West Virginia Tech
Florida State
Abilene Chistian
Florida
Mississippi State
Virginia Tech
Virginia
Furman
Wofford
Kentucky
LSU
Arizona
New Mexico
Southern California
California
Utah
Denver
College of Pacific
Idaho
Utah State
Montana
Washington
Braves Yankees Split World Series Richest Pot
The Milwaukee Braves and New York Yankees split the richest World Series pot in 54 years. Braves stars Bob Hazle and Nippy Jones received three-quarter shares, and full shares went to Bill Dickey and the St. Louis Cards. Total receipts topped $2.6 million with a tax of $247,739. The Maglie dispute limited his double-share potential.
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New York
Milwaukee Braves
New York Yankees
Sal Maglie
Braves
Yankees
Ford Frick
Maglie
Niagara Falls
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Barber
Frick
Bob Hazley
Nippy Jones
Bill Dickey
St. Louis
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Redlegs
Detroit Tigers
Sam
Connors Gault Bout Postponed in Boston
The eight round match between Jimmy Connors of New Bedford and Pappy Gault, North American bantamweight champion, was postponed in Boston. Further details on rescheduling were not provided by officials.
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Boston
Jimmy Connors
New Bedford, Mass
Pappy Gault
Elon Remains Top as Bears Open Conference Play
Elon holds the North State Conference lead after a 14-12 win by Western Carolina over Catawba. Lenoir Rhyne defeated Appalachian 38-0 with Harold Bullard scoring 48 points. Guilford fell 19-14 to Hampden-Sydney. Upcoming actions include Elon hosting Presbyterian and Guilford at Lenoir Rhyne.
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Associated Press
Elon
Catawba
Indians
Lenoir Rhyne
Western Carolina
Catamounts
Cecil Smith
East Carolina
Harold Bullard
Bears
Appalachian
Bullard
Bill Achard
Guilford
Hampden-Sydney
Quakers
Presbyterian
Tommies Face Injuries as Albemarle Visit Looms
The Tommies battle flu and injuries with key players Herb Stamey David Workman and Don Deese sidelined. Coach McLain warns season prospects hinge on health as Albemarle Bulldogs visit, a top AA power in the South Piedmont Conference with 81 18 6 since 1952 and five wins this year averaging six touchdowns.
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Herb Stamey
David Workman
Don Deese
Deese
Statesville
McLain
Tommies
Bulldogs
Albemarne
Toby Webb
Albemarle Eleven
Webb
Kannapolis
Citadel and Richmond Face Each Other In Southern Conference Clash
Citadel and Richmond appear evenly matched in key offensive and defensive stats as they prepare for a SC football showdown. Citadel holds the league lead tie with VMI, ranks high in offense and passing, while Richmond sports a top three defense and strong rushing.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Citadel
Bulldogs
Virginia Military Institute
Bond
Little Wofford College
VMI
William and Mary
Wester
George Washington
West Virginia
Furman
Tigers Meet Trinity AJ To Play Tomorrow
High school football opens Thursday with Trinity and Jamestown clashing at Trinity Park as both seek sole second in the Central Tar Heel Conference. Allen Jay faces Summerfield at Jamestown in a homecoming game with Jaybirds aiming to rebound from a 4-2 season and possibly missing tackle Jerry Daniels due to a prior injury.
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Tigers
Trinity
Jamestown
Flying Tigers
Trinity's Park
Joe Don Myers
Summerfield
Gibsonville
Jaybirds
Allen Jay
Jerry Daniels
Owl Sits in Mount Vernon Gym Hatching Eggs
A female barn owl nested in a gym stairwell at Mount Vernon High School in Rutherfordton North Carolina. She laid three eggs and the team suspended practice until the owl family moves on by November 1 so the squad can prepare for the season.
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Rutherfordton
N.C
Mount Vernon High School
Greenberg Likely To Be Fired In Cleveland Indians Shakeup
Cleveland sports writers expect Hank Greenberg to be fired as general manager by 13 directors today after a poor season. If retained, speculation says the Indians may move to Minneapolis in 1959. Experts cite ownership pressure and public opinion as decisive factors in the potential replacement.
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Cleveland
Hank Greenberg
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Minneapolis
Will Greenberg
Greenberg
Kerby Farrell
Gordon Cobbledick
the Plain Dealer
Cobbledick
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