Minister Writes Open Letter to Grandson About Bonehead Merkle
Dayton Beach minister pens open letter to Freddie Morley Pierson Fla praising his grandfather Fred Merkle. He recalls the 1908 bonehead baserun play that cost the Giants a pennant and urges Freddie to wear the nickname with pride. The letter frames Merkle as a man of dignity who faced mockery without backing down.
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Dons and Loyola clash as USF plots NCAA run
In San Francisco USF coach Phil Woolpert discusses using upcoming games as a shakedown for the NCAA regionals in Corvallis Oregon. Loyola’s fast break pressure and Jean Bill Russell’s 35 rebounds highlight a hard fought loss as USF prepares for later postseason action.
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DeMarco 10-7 War for Vindication in Non Title Fight
Wall ace Bud Smith and Tony DeMarco meet in a Boston Garden non title 135 pound bout billed as a war for vindication. Smith seeks to rebound from a loss to Larry Boardman while DeMarco aims to extend his strong form despite a flu related postponement.
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Bud) Smith
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Knight Seeks 4 Million for Squaw Valley Olympics
SACRAMENTO AP Gov Knight urged the Legislature to approve a four million dollar appropriation in his 1956 57 budget to underwrite the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley. He pressed for funding as the state faces the costs of bringing the event to California.
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Beliveau Eyes 50 Goal Mark in Canadiens Chase
Montreal star Jean Beliveau aims at Maurice Richard's single season record of 50 goals, as he reaches 45 with two goals against Detroit in a 1955-56 NHL title context. The Canadiens, before 13 804 fans at Detroit Olympia, look to seal the season with Beliveau pushing past the record while Gordie Howe previously flirted with the 50 goal mark.
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Swaps Brother Eyes New Derby Honors
Swaps brother eyes new honors as Ellsworth predicts a stronger Derby run in Florida. Three-year-olds Swaps Like Magic and Terrang face key races including the Santa Anita Derby, with Terrang and Like Magic among Gulfstream prospects as eyes turn to March 24 and the Kentucky Derby.
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California bids for world prestige with winter games plan
Governor touts Siemra resort events to boost California standing and winter sports industry, while IOC demands April funding to proceed. If funds fail, plans move to Innsbruck Austria. The 1955 Legislature already appropriated one million dollars, with engineers estimating a five million dollar outside cost to develop the Northern California valley into an Olympic facility.
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Seattle Skaters Dominant at Pacific Coast Ice Meet
Berkeley won the senior men's title and Sherry Dorsey of Seattle retained the senior women's championship. Other winners included Barbara Roles from Pasadena in junior women, Sacramento doctor Valeran in pairs dance, and Howie Acklen with additional names listed amid event results.
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Overmire Named Charleston Coach
Lakeland Florida report states Frank Stubby Overmire 35, long time Tiger organization figure, has been chosen to coach the American Association Charleston team. Overmire spent about 25 years in baseball as player, manager, and coach and was teammates with Charley Metro in Beaumont Texas League 14 years ago.
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Stubby) Overmire
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Holdout Torgeson Last. Ruel Target in Detroit Talks
Ambiguously reported notes say Detroit’s holdout first baseman Eddie Torgeson remains the lone holdout, as Ruel and others are targeted in renewed efforts to secure an agreement. President W. C. Briggs claims 28,500 dollars discussed, with Harvey Kuenn and Muddy Ruel mentioned in context.
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Spike) Briggs
Ziske Takes 54 Hole Lead At Jacksonville Open
Toyce Ziske fired a 71 to stand at 218 after 54 holes in the Jacksonville women's Open. The Waterford Wisconsin pro, scoring her first tournament win, posted four birdies in the final six holes to seize the lead into the final round.
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Iowa Seeks Title and Playoff Spot in Conference Race
Regional bracket outline shows Iowa eyeing the Big Ten title and a tournament berth by beating Indiana in Iowa City, with potential paths clarified for the SEC Big Seven and Ohio Valley fields. The piece notes Kansas State Missouri Iowa State and Kansas in a four way chase in the Big Seven as well as an Atlantic Coast and Western entrants shaping up for the NCAA contest.
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Poirier Favored 11-5 To Beat Perez In Rematch
Gene Poirier of Niagara Falls is favored at 11-5 to defeat Danny Jo Perez of New York in a return 10 round welterweight bout at St. Nicholas ALCS. Poirier previously won a unanimous decision over Perez at Sir Nick's on July 25 with jolting straight rights.
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Mayfield wins Baton Rouge Open for new daughter
Shelley Mayfield, a Californian, won the Baton Rouge Open by three strokes at Baton Rouge Country Club. He ended with a 69 to finish 277 total and claim $2,200, after birdie putts on the 17th and 18th holes to edge Jimmy Demaret who tied for second.
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Tatum's Magicians Seek NBA Franchise Next Year
Harlem Magicians owners Reece Tatum and Margies Haynes announce plans to apply for an NBA slot next year. They envision assembling a star-studded roster including Bill Russell, Willie Naulls, and Morris Taft, aiming to rival top salaries and lure marquee players. Talks reference possible locations in Los Angeles or San Francisco and highlight high contract ambitions.
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Hot Fight for Playoff Bids
The NBA playoff race tightens with ten days left in the season. Syracuse Nationals hold a one game lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Division while the Minneapolis Lakers sit second in the West. St Louis Hawks and Rochester Royals remain in the chase as final schedules shape up.
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Pick Naulls for All-Stars
Kansas City up two more players for the college All Stars team that will compete in the U S Olympic basketball playoffs, announced by JA Lonborg. Latest additions include Willie Naulls of UCLA and Jo Holup of George Washington, joining earlier picks Bill Russell and KC Jones.
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Speed Tests Called Off At Honolulu Event
Henry Kaiser Jr. halted attempts to break the world hydroplane speed record after the Hawaii-Kal crashed at 1931 miles per hour injuring the driver. Kenneth St. Degger of LaCreme California suffered a broken leg after being thrown 150 feet into Keehi Lagoon water when a rudder fixture failed.
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