Texas OU Preview: Tough Days Ahead for Sooners
Texas faces Oklahoma with three veteran linemen set as game captains Herb Gray Johnnie Tatum and Bob Tucker The Sooners eye a strong bounce back after a Pittsburgh win as coach Bud Wilkinson worries over Jimmy Harris palm injury and Wayne Greenlees ankle strain while Oklahoma aims to halt Wichita State scare and Texas Aggies host the Shockers in the mix of a busy weekend
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Series Sidelights Bullpens Are Busy For Today's Game
ED CORRIGAN reports from New York as Casey Stengel packs the Yankee bullpen with all hands except Tommy Byrne while Wait Alston does the same for Brooklyn with Johnny Podres. Don Newcombe’s arm is a concern though. Rizzuto frets over matching DiMaggio’s World Series appearance, and Hank Bauer battles pain as Brooklyn’s Duke Snider notes the majors' general weakness. Piersall quips about Bill Rigney while Mantle and Noren appear finished for the series.
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Clements Set For OU Game
Texas Christian hoped for a prestige win over Alabama in Dallas while Abe Martin watched the Horned Frogs, unbeaten in three, coach prep. Texas reports QB Joe Clements cleared to play Saturday against Oklahoma after concussion against Southern California.
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Hansen’s 238 Tops Church Bowling League
Olaf Hansen rolled a 238 game to lead keglers with a 561 series as St. Johns Lutheran totalled 873 to set a league mark, while Wesley Methodist split the points by winning the next two games. First Presbyterian held first with a 4-0 sweep over First Baptist led by Doc Cunningham 201-496, Centenary Methodist moved to second after beat St. Andrews Episcopal, and Central Baptist won three points over First Methodist despite James Fox 202-521.
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Stanky Accepts Minneapolis Manager Post After Giants Ties
Eddie Stanky, former St. Louis manager and new Minneapolis pilot, recalls his best major league years with the New York Giants and accepts the coaching post on Horace Stoneham’s urging. A brewing feud emerges between Campanella and Gilliam over covering the bag on Rizzuto’s steal, with Campanella blaming Gilliam and Gilliam defending his position. Tommy Byrne is praised by a mystery Yankee for a money game start, while Byrne himself remains ready for the assignment.
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Ford Says He Added to Brooklyn Scouting Report
Ford notes his own pitching ideas complemented the scouts' Brooklyn hitters report after a sharp 5-1 win over the Brooks. He emphasizes the value of personal adjustments and the team’s prep in the victory.
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Yankees Favored in Final World Series Odds
The Yankees, once 195 favorites to win the World Series, were a 7-5 choice over the Dodgers in the final game, with bookmakers posting a spread of 6 1 2 to 7. Yankee fans risk $7.50 to win $5, while Dodgers bets win $6.50 for a $5 wager in man-to-man bets.
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Stengel Compares Snider to Williams Vividly
Sten gel critiques Snider for injuries and effort saying he hurt the team when playing. Stengel declines to compare Snider with DiMaggio or Mantle but notes Ted Williams would spit at some balls Snider reaches for, reflecting his high standard and sharp eye.
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Dressen and Stengel talk Brooklyn weaknesses daily
Washington manager Chuck Dressen holds daily talks with Stengel on Brooklyn weaknesses. Bill Skowron of the Yanks, former Purdue back, homered yesterday and returned to the lineup. He quips hitting homers is easier than hitting a line and you don’t get your teeth rattled. Alston laments Clem Labine’s rough relief day.
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Snider Center Fielder Seeks Four All The Time
Stengel praised the center fielder Snider saying he never aims to bunt or advance runners but goes for four bases at all times. He warned young pitchers to adjust and expect aggressive basestealing and scoring attempts from the player.
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Jamboree Postponed At Roosevelt Stadium Tonight
The annual grade school football jamboree at Roosevelt stadium is postponed due to rain and wet grounds. Peewee program director Paul Prior announced the jamboree will be played next Tuesday night. Tomorrow's West League contests are postponed until October 19.
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De Marco Edges Lane in Canny New York Bout
Paddy De Marco, 141 pounds, from New York, outpointed Kenny Lane, 140 pounds, from Muskegon Michigan, over ten rounds. Willie Pastrano of New Orleans, 175 pounds, outpointed Paddy Young, 171 pounds, from New York, in a ten round decision.
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Sooners Leap Into 3rd Spot On AP Ballots
Maryland holds top spot after beating Baylor 20-6 while Oklahoma surges from fifth to third with a 26-14 win over Pittsburgh. AP voters list Maryland Michigan Oklahoma Georgia Tech Notre Dame Army as the first six, with UCLA, Texas Christian, Ohio State and others in pursuit.
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Whitey Ford ready to start Game Seven for Yankees
Yankee lefty Whitey Ford, with two prior wins over Brooklyn, plans to pitch in the decisive seventh game without a day off if needed. Manager Casey Stengel said Ford could enter if Byrne falters, while Ford noted he expects stiffness to appear by Wednesday and cited his durability after strong control against the Dodgers.
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Ford World Series At A Glance and Standings
Ford World Series at a glance shows Brooklyn and New York tied 3 3 after two games with several players named for home runs and wins. Berra leads in World Series games played, Snider injured, Mantle sidelined, Podres and Byrne set for seventh game as Yankees seek rally.
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Maryland State Gets Easier Now
Maryland's Terrapins strengthened their lead in the United Press college football ratings after beating Missouri UCLA and Baylor in successive weeks. Michigan Oklahoma Georgia Tech trailed closely, with Wisconsin joining the top 10. Maryland drew 18 first place votes from 35 coaches, while Michigan received six and Oklahoma five.
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Fort Sill Bolling game postponed by burns and schedule changes
A planned intersectional football clash between Fort Sill and Bolling Air Force Base Washington DC, set for Roosevelt stadium, was postponed after about 20 Bolling players suffered second degree burns from a Fort Lee game. Fullback Johnny Lattner and halfback Billy Reynolds were among burn victims. many stars unavailable. Alternate plans include moving the game to Prichard field or rescheduling to early December with tickets refunded or honored for the Nov 19 Bolling tilt at Roosevelt.
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Williamson Rates TCU In Top Slot
Fort Sill's Cannoneers are ranked No 1 among service football powers in the first 1955 weekly rankings by Mitch Williamson after a 29 7 win over Sheppard AFB. Bolling AFB sits No 2 with a 2-0 record. their clash with Fort Sill was canceled due to time burns suffered by 20 Bolling players.
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Sixth Game Financial Totals Reported For Season
Paid attendance for six games totals 299000 plus figures. Net receipts near 1.93 million with commissioner’s share about 289 thousand and clubs’ and leagues’ share around 985 thousand. For the first four games the combined figures include a 654 thousand commissioner’s share and 349 thousand clubs’ and leagues’ share.
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