Cockell Valdes in Line for Marciano Title Will Fight On
Boxing news notes Don Cockell and Nino Valdes remain top contenders to challenge Rocky Marciano in 1955. Weill urges ongoing prep and public visibility, with Marciano healing a split nose and planning TV appearances. Norris eyes a Miami bout, while Charles plans rest and a comeback.
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Nino Valdes
Rocky Marciano
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Joe Louis
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NFL Plans Record TV Push as 1954 Season Opens
NFL enters its 35th season with unprecedented season-ticket sales and a TV schedule promising pro football every weekend. Lions visit Detroit opener. Bears, Browns, 49ers, Rams, Giants, and other teams showcase new rosters under Bert Bell’s revenue forecast and expanded televised coverage.
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Jack Christiansen
Bobby Laynero
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Doak Walker
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Cloyce
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Joe Arenas
Y. A. Tittle
John Henry Johnson
Jackson Bromfield
Mississippi
Soltau
Angeles
Norman van Breslin
Elroy Hirsch
Tom Fears
Don Paul
Andy Robustelli
Les Richter
California
Billy Wade
Vanderbilt
Deacon Dan
Los Angeles
Agajanian Joins Giants For Exhibition in Milwaukee
The New York Giants added Ben Agajanian, noted as seventh best scorer in the league last year with 36 extra points and 10 field goals, to their roster on waivers from the Washington Redskins. He will play when the Giants meet the Green Bay Packers in an exhibition in Milwaukee tonight.
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Bobby Garrett
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Browns
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Tommy Thompson
Bill Willis
George Young
Canada
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Vic Janowicz
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Cardinals
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Lamar Mchan
Arkansas
Charley Trippi
Milwaukee
New York Giants
Ben Agajanian
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Green Bay Packers
Thomasville Edges Jamestown In Friday Night Gridiron
Trinity area reports mixed results as Thomasville defeats Jamestown 12-0 in a night game while Fair Grove Falls 20-14 to James town. Upcoming key contests include Trinity at Jamestown and Thomasville at Winston-Salem against the Methodists, with several rivalries renewed Friday night.
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Thomasville Alldogs
Jamestown
Allen Jay
Fair Grove Tigers
Oes
Alien Jay
Trinity
Thomasville
Winston- Salem
Methodists
Children's Fair
High Point Bison Top Gastonia In Western AAA Clash
High Point Black Bison defeated Gastonia 30-12 to tie for first in the Western AAA standings. Kelley connected on a 12 yard pass to Wood as part of a decisive opening drive while the running game dominated. Greensboro routed Durham 30-12 elsewhere. Asheville beat Burlington 13-12 in the mountains.
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Gastonia
Green Wave
High Point
Bison
Gaston County
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Wood
Greensboro
Durham
Salisbury
Rocky Mount
Asheville
Burlington
Black Bison
Albion Millis
Simeon
Cornell Johnson
Johnson
Ardmore Women's Open links rich purse and star field
Ardmore Oklahoma hosts the first Ardmore Women's Open at Derrick Hills Country Club with an official purse over 5,000 and possible total over 12,000. Notables Betty Jameson Jackie Pung Beverly Hanson and the Bauer sisters join a 50-player field on a par 74 layout with six par five holes and a $200 low round bonus plus a $1,000 hole in one prize.
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Okla
Opie Turner
Derrick Hills Country Club
Opie
Waco
Waco Turners
Babe Zaharias
Betty Jameson
Jackie Pung
Beverly Hanson
Hegan Key Figure For Indians In 1954 Baseball
The Sporting News highlights Jim Hegan as the Indians catcher who has aged well and energized the lineup. At 34 he remains the steady veteran behind the plate, handling pitchers with confidence, guiding signals, and providing punch in the lower half of the batting order. His leadership earns praise from teammates including Early Wynn and Bob Lemon.
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Scooter
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Hogan
Sporting News
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Cleveland
Wynn
Bob Lemon
Hank Soar
Barra
Yogi
Red Sox To Meet Lenoir At 2 30 Pm At Finch Field
The High Point Red Sox clash with the Senior Indians at Finch Field this afternoon. Arthur Hunt formerly of the Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles will play, with last season yielding one win each in two meetings between the teams.
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High Point Red Sox
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Pick The Winners Contest Opens With Prizes Near Two Thousand
The Enterprise launches its Pick The Winners football contest with nearly $2,000 in prizes. Readers can enter by predicting 78 weekend games and final scores, with weekly top five and seasonal grand prizes including Orange or Sugar Bowl tickets and $150 cash.
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Wagner's Tire Service
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Redwine Hardware
Hughes Tire Service
Brooks, Inc
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Pendleton
Pugh Sporting Goods
Paul Kennedy Co
Lambeth, Inc
Saunders Toy Land
N. H. Silver, Inc
Swartzberg’s
Warren
White Sox Triumph Over Orioles 6-2 in Chicago
Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 to claim Marty Marion’s first win as manager. Billy Pierce allowed six hits, helped by Nellie Fox Minnie Minoso and Jim Rivera who powered the offense with multiple RBI hits including a Minoso triple and Rivera double. Kennedy homered for Baltimore.
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Don Larsen
Baltimore Orioles
Billy Pierce
Orioles
Bob Kennedy
Nellie Fox
Minnie Minoso
Jim Rivera
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Cincinnati Redlegs Beat Cubs 5-1 in NL Victory
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 5 to 1 to solidify fourth place in the National League standings. Post hit his 17th homer for Cincinnati in the sixth, Sauer added his 38th in the seventh, and rookie Corky Valentine earned the win. Pollet struggled on the mound for Chicago, absorbing the loss as Cincinnati's offense took advantage with timely hits and home runs.
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Gorman Recalled by Yankees From Kansas City Farm Club
The New York Yankees recalled 28 year old right hander Tom Gorman from the Kansas City farm club of the American Association. He will report to New York Monday night after appearing in 11 games for Kansas City and posting a 0 0 record.
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American Assn
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