Big Trade Marks End Of Boston Youth Drive
Boston Red Sox trade for veteran pitchers Bob Porterfield and Mickey Vernon signaling a four year youth movement. They acquire Porterfield Vernon and two other players from the Washington Senators in a five player deal as GM Joe Cronin says the team aims to win the 1956 AL pennant.
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Red Sox trade youth for veterans in major deal
Boston ships Dick Brodowski Al Curtis Truman Clevenger Karl Olson and Neil Chrisley to surrounding teams as it reshapes its roster. Cronin said the bid for 1956 pennant was driven by a strong year and hopes for one more experienced pitcher and solid hitter. The swap follows Cleveland sending Larry Doby to Chicago for Chico Carrasquel and Jim Busby.
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Kaline Lands 1956 Contract After Durocher Talk
Detroit Tiger outfielder Al Kaline signed his 1956 contract for about $20,000 after a party with Leo Durocher who joked about Willie Mays’ big money. Durocher recalled Mays turning down $12,500 in 1954 and ultimately negotiating up to $30,000 as a benchmark for top players.
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Six Team Industrial Cage League Formed This Year
Tom Carlson announces a six team Industrial Basketball League sponsored by the City Recreation Department. Armco Aeronca Sorg Paver Miami Cabinet Inland Container have committed. the sixth will be Gardner Board and Carton or Spence Bergen. Games start December 1 at McKinley Junior High Thursdays. First Baptist joins the Church League, which begins November 18 at Garfield School gym. church managers meet tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. at the Legion Building.
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Kramer Signs Hartwig After Failing To Ink Hoad Rosewall
Los Angeles report states promoter Jack Kramer failed to sign Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall but secured Rex Hartwig turning pro with a $30,000 flat fee for U S appearances. Hartwig joins the tour after Kramer’s Australian negotiations.
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Poffenbarger’s Leads In Recreation Bowling Action
The Women’s Recreation League tops Poffenbarger’s and Mayer’s Meats as bowling action reshapes standings. Carl Frye's 258 in East Processing sets a new league high while Poffenbarger’s stars Dot Long and Myra Woodward pace the attackers. Stroh’s and Electric Construction contribute key scores as teams joust for position.
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Tiger to Face Saxton Tonight in Oakland Bout
Old favorite Ralph Tiger Jones meets Johnny Saxton in a scheduled 10 round match in Oakland California. It will be their second meeting though not billed as a rematch with ABC TV slated to cover the bout at 9 p m CST. Saxton has since held welterweight title and won the initial 1952 decision by a razor thin one point margin.
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Campbell plans next test on jet driven Bluebird
Briton Donald Campbell prepared another trial in Las Vegas as he seeks to push his world speed boat record toward 202.32 mph. His jet driven Bluebird logged an unofficial 198 mph for a mile on Tuesday while the return leg averaged 170 mph prompting Campbell to seek further carburetor adjustments.
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Redskins Eye Dayton Showdown for Perfect Miami Run
Miami seeks to extend its unbeaten streak as Ara Parseghian’s Redskins travel to Dayton to face the only team that beat them last season. Halfbacks Tirrel Burton and Tom Troxell lead a potent attack while Miami’s defense aims to sharpen its stop units after two tight games.
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Understanding the three stages of bowling ball action
The article outlines how a bowling ball skids for about 15 feet upon release, then rolls for about 25 feet, and finally hooks into the pocket if grip and surface conditions cause action. Speed influences skid and roll, with risks of early or late hook affecting pin impact.
Boxing results from San Antonio and other cities 1960s AP brief
AP boxing results list several decisions and stoppages. Memo Diez outpoints Tony Gras in San Antonio while Big Texas Joe Brown stops Ray Riojas in New Orleans. Frank Skidmore outpoints Jimmy Dupree in Fresno with scores reported from Fresno, Hartford, and Compton areas.
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Knothole Officials To Discuss Insurance Meeting
The Middle town Knothole Club will discuss insurance for boys in the Knothole baseball program at its November meeting tonight at 8 p.m. in the YMCA. Club president Dudley Acton says any insurance representative is welcome to attend.
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