Yankees and Orioles complete Turley deal in minor league draft
The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles formalized the 18 player Turley trade after a 44 man minor league draft totaling 135 450. Kal Segrist Don Leppert and Bill Miller move to Baltimore with key Yankee pieces Gene Woodling Willie Miranda Gus Triandos Hal Smith Harry Byrd and Jim McDonald earlier announced. Dick Kryhoski returns to New York with other players assigned to Yankee farm clubs Denver Birmingham and Wichita. A potential April add was Lou Kretlow, while Ray Kennedy becomes Kansas City Athletics player personnel chief. Separately St Louis Cardinals win permission to move Columbus franchise to Omaha, Western League seeks 100 000 compensation, Ottawa franchise eyed for Miami. Charleston Columbus rumors surface.
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Cubs Buy Frankie Baumholtz From White Sox
The Chicago Cubs sold outfielder Frankie Baumholtz to the Chicago White Sox for slightly over the waiver price of $10,000. Baumholtz, 26, hit .267 over 90 games this season and is expected to serve as the White Sox left handed pinch hitter. Trade rumors included a possible Chicago Washington deal but were denied by White Sox GM Frank Lane.
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Navy coach Erdelatz contract near end sparks questions
Annapolis Dec 1 Navy faces a renewal decision as Eddie Erdelatz nears the end of his contract. After Navy’s 27-20 win over Army and Sugar Bowl bid speculation grows about a possible raise or departure, but Erdelatz says he will honor his current deal. He has beaten Army four times and helped Navy post strong seasons, with seven wins this year matching a wartime-era high. Renewal timing remains watched by officials ahead of next year’s squad.
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Cleveland boxers fight results prompt headline
Associated Press report lists Cleveland champions and New York contenders. Charlie Norkus defeated Roland LaStarza in Port Washington. Rocky Castellani stopped Mosés Ward in Detroit.
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New York
Rocky Castellani
Mosés Ward
Detroit
Norkus Tops LaStarza in 10 Round Verdict in Cleveland
Charlie Norkus from Port Washington dominated Ro land LaStarza of New York to win a unanimous 10 round decision on television. LaStarza, weighing 190, sought a return shot as Castellani pummeled Moses Ward to a technical knockout in the eighth. Norkus improved to 26-12.
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Auburn and Baylor named to Gator Bowl clash
Auburn and Baylor will meet in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville on December 31, marking the first Southwest Conference team in the game. Both teams hold 7-3 records, with Auburn ranked No. 13 and Baylor No. 18 in the final AP poll. Auburn’s Jim Prunearn is noted for 27 receptions for 448 yards and four touchdowns.
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Saxton And Fuentes Meet In Los Angeles
Newly crowned world welterweight champion Johnny Saxton faces Ramon Fuentes in a 10 round non title bout at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Saxton, 24, known for defense, recently out boxed Kid Gavilan in Philadelphia to win the title. Fuentes, 29, with three losses in 34 fights, is a local betting favorite and Saxton draws strong Eastern interest.
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Air Force Academy football schedule aims for 1958 debut
Roundup notes the planned 1958 fall start for the Air Force Academy football program at Lowry AFB Denver. Col. Robert Whitlow named athletic director and coach, with 300 cadets in the first class and a tentative 1960s target for Notre Dame, while a 50,000 seat stadium and 5,000 capacity fieldhouse are planned.
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Navy and Tech Favored in Early Bowl Odds on Broadway
New York December 1 Navy and Georgia Tech appeared as 3 point favorites in the first bowl odds. Navy meets Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl, Tech faces Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl, Ohio State favored by 13 over USC in the Rose Bowl, and Duke at 13 4 over Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. Middies and Mississippi slated for the Orange Bowl in Miami.
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