Durocher Heaps Praise On Man Taking His Job
New Giants manager Bill Rigney earns Leo Durocher praise as he takes over from the Polo Grounds. Rigney, a former Durocher lieutenant, is described as a fighter with aggressive style and quick reads, expected to hustle umpires and inspire his players. Rigney’s career included six seasons under Durocher with the Giants and a pennant run with Minneapolis in 1955 despite injuries.
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Major League Baseball Roundup Highlights Big Scores
Many marks fall as Johnny Podres and Clem Labine shut out the Pirates 4-0. Art Fowler leads a 13-0 win for Cincinnati over Chicago. Billy Pierce dominates the Athletics in a 5-0 White Sox victory. George Susce beats the Yankees 8-1 in a doubleheader second game after an 9-2 opener. The Giants split with the Phillies as Willie Mays homers twice, and Bob Miller shines in Detroit’s 6-2 win over Cleveland. Cardinals top Braves 8-5 and Orioles nip Washington 5-4.
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Halas Honored With Scroll Before Bears Colts Tilt
George Halas, set to retire after the 1955 NFL season as Chicago Bears coach, received a meritorious service scroll from a Baltimore boosters group during pregame ceremonies ahead of Sundays Bears Colts game.
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Sooners Battle Pitt State as Big Three Face Tests
The Associated Press reports Oklahoma aims to extend its undefeated streak to 21 as Bud Wilkinson’s Sooners host Pittsburgh State, after a 13-6 season opener win over North Carolina highlighted by a second half rally and strong rushing. Tulsa also ushers in a new era under Bobby Dobbs as they crush Hardin-Simmons 41-19.
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Orioles Endure Turbulent Season Under Richards
Baltimore finishes with 57 wins while climbing from cellar to seventh after a dramatic season. Paul Richards, fined by Commissioner Ford Frick for signing and roster issues, faced discipline as the Orioles spent heavily on players and bonuses. Attendance dropped to 852,059 from 1,060,910 the prior year despite a late surge of 15 wins in 20 games.
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Douglass Hosts Ardmore Tonight in Roosevelt Stadium
Douglass, under coach H. C. King, seeks first win as it hosts Ardmore at 8 p.m. in Roosevelt Stadium. Both teams carry 0-1 district records after recent losses, with Ardmore aiming to rebound from a district defeat to Idabel and Douglass from Frederick.
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Pro Mat Card Slated Tuesday
Pro wrestling moves to Cameron college gym for weekly Tuesday matches. Main event features a two out of three falls tag team bout. Ali Bey of Turkey teams with Ray Duran of Mexico City to face Bennie Matta of San Antonio and Lt. Doc Hearon from Fort Sill in a tough clash with two seasoned villains. Hearon recently defeated Jack Steele in two straight falls and brings speed and savvy. Matta, a promising newcomer, teams with Heaven to challenge the rivals, promising a strong impression.
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Late Saturday Grid Results Across Various Colleges
A sprawling set of late Saturday college football results shows Baylor routing Villanova 19 to 2 and Kentucky beating Mississippi 21 to 14. Other notable outcomes include Texas A&M 28 Louisiana State 0 and Oregon State 10 Stanford 0 with many scores across the East and West regions.
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Pro Standings Mia Chicago Bears at Green Bay
In this week’s NFL card the Miami Dolphins face the Chicago Bears at Green Bay while Cleveland travels to San Francisco and the New York group meets Chicago with the Cardinals and Steelers at the Rams.
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Greenberg Leads Staff in Football Forecasts
Bob Greenberg tops Constitution Press forecasts with 21 correct 4 misses for .840. The season mark rises to 39-10 .796, two games ahead of rivals. Staff consensus 19 of 25 games right this week, up to .755 on the season. Jack Warner 20-5 .800, others 19-6 to 18-7.
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Rube Walker Steals Second in Pirates Game
Pittsburgh sees Brooklyn catcher Rube Walker steal second base in the seventh inning to spark a standing ovation. It marks his first stolen base since debuting with the Chicago Cubs in 1943.
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Writer Picks Burs Cont'd Controversy on Dodgers
The piece mocks Yankees hitters Berra and Mantle and argues the Dodgers will beat them. It belittles fans, calls Mantle overrated, and wishes the Dodgers to lose and move to Jersey if defeated. It uses regional slang and taunts toward opposing team figures.
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Meyers opts out of 1955 grid season for knee healing
Fred Meyers, 22, Oklahoma A and M quarterback, will sit out this season to heal his injured right knee and preserve eligibility. The former Army star from Enid announced the plan after a meeting with Coach Cliff Speegle and Athletic Director Henry Iba.
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Local Grid Clubs Busy in Early Oklahoma Season
Local grid clubs open with Classen’s 27 to 7 win over Ardmore while Lawton fell 87 to Ardmore. Cameron exits Eastern game unscathed and will be at full strength for Ark City. Aggie players Tamplon and Stephens injured earlier may miss season. Ark City coached by Tom Steigleder lured 18 Oklahomans, including Bill Richey and Gary Don Hunt, with Duncan natives Hunt, Richey, and Buddy England among starters.
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