Yankees Open World Series With 7-5 Statement To Dethrone Dodgers
The 1956 World Series opens at Ebbets Field with the Yankees favored after a strong finish. Ford likely to pitch opening game for New York, with Maglie or Labine in reserve for Brooklyn. Mantle and Berra slated to start as the Yankees lineup is set. all 34,000 tickets sold and NBC TV coverage planned.
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Oklahoma Still No. 1 Team in AP Poll as Michigan and Tennessee Break Top Ten
Oklahoma leads the AP college football ranking with 60 of 97 first-place votes after a 36-0 season opener win over North Carolina. Michigan rises to fifth after a 21-7 win over Stanford, while Michigan State holds second with 173 points. Georgia Tech and Ohio State round out the top five, with several Big Ten, SEC and Southwest teams in the top ten and multiple new entries reshaping the order.
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Indianapolis Manager Aims to Manage Cleveland Indians
Kerby Farrell, 43, Tennessee native and former Chicago White Sox first baseman, led Indianapolis to a four game sweep in the Little World Series and seeks a shot at the Cleveland Indians manager job. He plans talks with Hank Greenberg in New York this week, noting it's his lifelong ambition to manage a big league club. Farrell has won four pennants across Cleveland farm teams in 1954 with Indianapolis and earlier years at Reading and Spartanburg.
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650 Foot TV Transmitter Tower Falls at Enid
KGEO-TVs 650 foot transmitter and 122 ton antenna toppled while workers lowered the gear for relocation to a 1,187 foot tower. No injuries reported. Wreckage covered 10 acres east of Enid on U S 64. damages estimated at 140000 and insured. KGEA TV operated at reduced power from a downtown antenna during the move.
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Injunction Denied Against Two Farmers in Hays Case
District Judge Benedict Cruise refused a request to bar farmers Louis Leiker and Ross B. Smith from taking irrigation water from Big Creek. The city of Russell sued two years ago, claiming prior water rights, but the judge found the farmers not impairing Russell's water supply as Russell had been sourcing water from Cedar Bluff Reservoir on the Smoky Hill River and pumping it into Big Creek.
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Maglie and the Dodgers Triumphs Spark Buzz in Brooklyn
Sal Maglie, aged 39, joined the Dodgers in mid May and became a pivotal figure in their pennant run. The former Giants ace, once seen as finished, posted 13 victories including a no hitter and inspired the team with leadership while pitching through a spinal curvature and other ailments.
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Floyd Leads Big Seven In Ground Gaining
Kansas sophomore Homer Floyd remains the conference leader in rushing with 161 yards on 25 carries. Nebraska’s Bill Hawkins and Larry Naviaux add strong totals as the Big Seven teams post yardage gains, while Missouri and Colorado show strong passing and receiving.
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Alston Optimistic on Dodgers Form Ahead of Series
Brooklyn manager Walt Alston said his club is rolling and prepared for the Yankees. He favored a rested lineup, hinted at Sal Maglie or Clem Labine for relief, and emphasized staying keyed up after a tough pennant chase.
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LaMarca Trial Reset Over Weinberger Kidnapping
Angelo J. LaMarca faces kidnapping and ordered murder charges in the Weinberger case. Nassau County Judge Cyril J. Brown set November 5 for the trial after the Brooklyn Appellate Division rejected a venue change bid. The 32 day old baby was kidnapped July 4 from Westbury, with the infant's brain later found in a honeysuckle thicket near Plainview.
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Sooner dominance eyed after hard fought win over North Carolina
Oklahoma opened with a powerful performance against North Carolina as coach Barry Switzer praised the bruising backfield and improved line play. Quarterback Bub Harris noted fewer penalties after early miscues while new formations showed flashes of effectiveness. Kansas and Colorado battles drew praise for running games and defensive effort as both sides hope for season turning momentum.
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Charles Faces Welshman in London Boxing Showdown
In London at Haptingay Arena Charles, the fading favorite, battles Welsh challenger Dick Richardson, 22, as British hype centers on a possible world class heavyweight moment. London officials predict Richardson may stop the veteran before the limit, while Charles and his manager insist experience can win the day.
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Little Lions Dropped For Third Straight Loss
Lawrence High School Lite Lions were shut out in the second half as Glathe B. edged them 18 to 6. Bob Stillman capped a 20 yard first quarter touchdown for Lawrence, while Ron Stauffer and Mike Clem stood out on offense and defense. The team schedules a home game against Washington at 1 00 pm Monday.
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Notre Dame May Try Single Wing Offense For Hornung
Notre Dame weighing a single wing offense to maximize quarterback Paul Hornung. Terry Brennan notes insufficient fall practice to teach the formation. Brennan says they will study current split T and learn what they already have before changing. Mississippi coach Johnny Vaught previously coached Ole Miss linemen in 1946.
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