Holdout wave hits AL as Vernon, Porterfield defer deals
American League stars led by Mickey Vernon of the Senators refuse terms amid salary talks. Bob Porterfield also holds, while Eddie Yost Gil Coan and Jim Bisby balk at offers. Phillies pitcher Bob Miller joins holdouts as Satchel Paige seeks contract with Orioles. Reese signs with Dodgers. other clubs announce deals as camps edge closer.
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Gil Coan
Jim Bisby
Clark Griffith
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Curt Simmons
Richie Ashburn
Jack Mayo
Clyde Shell
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Dickson In Deal Pirates Phillies In Major Trade
Philadelphia owner Bob Carpenter and Pirates general manager Branch Rickey completed a major trade. Murry Dickson goes to the Phillies for infielder Jack Lohrke pitcher Andy Hansen and $80,000 influencing Philadelphia to boast top NL pitching.
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Glassford Remains Coach Until Fired
University of Nebraska football coach Bill Glassford reaffirmed he is the coach at Nebraska but did not specify how long he will remain in the $12 500 a year position. He met with acting chancellor John Selleck and athletic board chairman Walter Beggs to discuss a boycott reshaping the program, with a joint Regents and athletic board meeting planned for tonight or tomorrow.
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Athletic Board
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High school cage scores mix teams and close games
The score row lists multiple matchups with teams such as Catholic High, Casady Monroe, McCurtain, Cameron, Spiro, Spiro Howe, Union Valley, Roosevelt Temple, Cicritn, Sanland, Calvin, and Wesleyan noted with various point totals. Colleges and institutes like Worcester Tech and Assumption appear with their scores, reflecting a dense, fragmented list of results from a cage league night.
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Top Card Slated In Pasture Court Tourney Tonight
Big Pasuture hosts quarterfinal action as Roosevelt and Jaff squads headline a strong card. Roosevelt boys beat Temple 65 54 with Cecil Perkins setting a tournament scoring mark while Cache and Chattanooga posted decisive wins. Union Valley and Grandfield staged upsets in the girls bracket as Evelyn Sarah and Phyllis Turner led notable performances.
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Bob Adams
Warriors
Evelyn Sarah
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Union Valley Girls
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Five Aggie Boxers Set for Tulsa Inter-City Showdown
Five Cameron boxers join the Oklahoma team for an inter-city match against Kansas City here in Tulsa. The card was moved up from Saturday with 18 bouts scheduled. Cameron fighters Dale Kite Jack Postlewait Frank Allen Gene Morgan and Farron Hattie travel with coach Thompson after Oklahoma’s 9-5 loss to Kansas City last week.
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Sooners
Boyd High Scorer Compton Leads Junior College NBA
Tom Boyd of Amarillo Texas retained his lead as top scorer in the National Junior College Athletic Association with 296 points over 14 games.
Housewife Bowling League Action Report
Housewife pins led a Wednesday action as Dishrags swept three from Sleepwalkers 13u8 while Early Birds defeated Pats.
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Gill's TAS Battles Sheppard Field In First Tilt Of Twinbill
Cameron Aggies face Sheppard Field in the opener of a twinbill with a home streak at stake. Key players banged up as Harvey Pate adjusts lineups, while Gill's TAS aims for a 10th straight win in Cameron athletic hall tonight.
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Tatum Is Asked Advice About NC State Job
North Carolina State officials said a five hour meeting with Jim Tatum was advisory and not a job offer despite reports of efforts to woo him from Maryland. Tatum denied any offer and said he had no idea where the $20 000 per year ten year contract rumor originated. NC State had recently lost coach Horace Hendrickson under pressure after poor two season results.
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One-Platoon Grid Game Is Retained
NCAA football rules committee approves another season of one platoon play while rejecting liberal substitution. They rebuke faked injuries and disqualify players who stop the clock. H C Fritz Crisler notes the likely long-term retention of one platoon rules.
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Phillies boast best rookie crop for spring camp
New York report declares Philadelphia Phillies will field the strongest rookie group since 1948 Whiz Kids. Bob Carpenter notes 30 applicants compete for spots at Clearwater Florida with Moskus Palys Tompkins Owens as leading candidates. If promising, rookies likely to join the Phillies roster.
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Bing Crosby Golf Tourney Begins Friday at Pebble Beach
Bing Crosby’s $10,000 pro amateur championship charity event starts Friday for a three day run at Pebble Beach. Big-name entries promise wide appeal with celebrities lining up to join the exhibition and compete for the prize while Crosby’s own participation is uncertain.
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King Leads Play In Bowling Loop
King tops the field with a 553 series and 212 game as Duff beats Chuck Wagon three games, Garber’s defeats Lawton Bowling Center 3-0, Anadarko sweeps Latham, and Consolidated upsets Budweiser 2-1 in Wednesday night action.
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Marshall Highlights Scoring in Early NCAA Action
Marshall College of West Virginia, a top small college scorer, posted 102 points in a win over Kent State and averaged 87 per game across nine starts after a double overtime loss to Miami of Ohio. University figures reflect games through Tuesday night.
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Landry Named Defensive Coach for Giants in 1954
Tom Landry 29, star defensive back and former Giants leader in time played in 1952, will serve as defensive coach in 1954 while continuing to play. He joins the New York Giants after the defunct Yankees and will focus on teaching defensive tactics.
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Western Raintuck Grabs Win No. 15
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers extended their top national record to 15 wins after a dramatic triple overtime victory. Oklahoma City, ranked 18th, beat Houston 70 to 62 behind Arnold Short’s 41 points on 12 field goals and 17 free throws. Other results include Navy over Rutgers, Army over Swarthmore, Bradley over St. Harvard, Penn State over West Virginia, Bowling Green over Toledo, and Loyola (Ill) over Washington (Mo). Colorado A&M faces Denver for the Skyline lead while Wyoming idle.
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Douglass To Meet OC Quint Tonight
The Douglass team faces Oklahoma City University in a tonight showdown. The Lions hold a defeat over no team other than this Oklahoma lineup, highlighting a fierce collision with the visiting quint.
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Charles Earns Shot At Crown In Heavyweight Bout
In Chicago Ez Char scores a first minute second round knockout, establishing himself as the top contender for the title. The bout draws a net gate of 13 949.24 with dust and chaos noted as the winner dominates. Satterfield and others express interest in future title fight matchups.
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