Wilkinson says Jayhawks will be fired up this season
The article reports Bud Wilkinson praising Kansas as a sleeper in the Big Eight at a Los Angeles coaching convention. It notes Mitchell’s Kansas squad, Oklahoma’s 1957-58 context, and Wilkinson’s comments on Texas and the Southwest Conference, plus reflections on recruiting tactics and alumni reactions.
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Dodgers ship three hurlers to farm system
The Los Angeles Dodgers sent three young pitchers and an outfielder to the minor leagues. Jackie Collum was assigned to Montreal while Ron Negray moved to St. Paul and Larry Sherry was optioned to Spokane. Don Demeter also went to St. Paul, leaving the roster at 26 players.
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3,000 Hit Goal Postponed by Cards Until Home Stand
CHICAGO. Stan Musial, nearing 3,000 hits, will not reach the milestone today as manager Fred Hutchinson benches him to allow a home achievement. Musial collected his 2,999th in the first inning against the Cubs, then finished with a double and a pair of outs. The Cardinals head home Wednesday to open a two game series with the San Francisco Giants. In other results, the Kansas City Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 2 to 1 on Woody Held’s 11th inning homer, with Nellie Fox spiked on a throw during the play.
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Elimination Races Fail To Add Preakness Contenders
In Baltimore nine entered Saturdays second 100000 leg of the Triple Crown as the field for the Preakness remained led by the Kentucky Derby top four. No new faces emerged from the eliminations, though Mrs Richard E Lann started Gone Fishin in the Preakness Prep with a strong mile and sixteenth win. Sir Robby, a 17 to 1 long shot, won the Withers as the likely Baltimore bid remains uncertain.
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League Leaders by the Associated Press
American League leaders include McDougald and Skowron with 403 and 373 at bats. Cerv leads in runs batted in with 28. Kuenn tops with 33 hits, Malzone and Runnels tally 6 doubles. Derry and Jensen lead home runs with 5 and 4 respectively. Pitching marks feature Harshman and Turley at 5-0 and 4-0. National League batting shows Musial at .483 and Mays at .398. Cepeda and Walls lead homers with 9 and 3.
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Hockey Star Ties Record in MVP Award Win
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings tied the all time NHL MVP record by winning the Most Valuable Player award for the fourth time. The feat matches Edale Shore, former Boston Bruins defense star, as the only players to win four MVP trophies.
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Perry Signs With 49ers for Final Season
Joe Perry agreed to a 11th and last season with the San Francisco 49ers aiming to become the NFL’s all time leading ground gainer. The 31 year old fullback has 1,151 carries for 5,791 yards, 69 behind Steven Van Buren’s mark. Perry said he plays to surpass Van Buren. John Horne, NCAA 178 pound champion, becomes Michigan State’s seventh boxer to win a national title.
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Dodgers Slump Drops Los Angeles to NL Bottom
Dodgers fall to 12-3 loss to the Giants, their first last-place position since July 2, 1948. Manager Walt Alston laments team-wide slumps and questions Don Drysdale's diminished stuff and control as he weighs rotation changes amid a disappointing start.
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Marshall star Hal Greer signs for Syracuse Nationals
Huntington West Virginia reports Marshall College basketball star Hal Greer accepted a 5500 dollar contract to play for the Syracuse Nationals next season. He graduated in August and was the Nationals’ second pick in the NBA draft. The 6-3 guard was a leading scorer and the first varsity Black athlete at Marshall.
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