Tigers, KC Player Deal Signals Major Trade Era
The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Athletics completed an eight player transaction for the 1956 season. The move injects veteran infielders Jim Finigan and Wayne Belardi into Detroit with Cleveland and Washington connections. Key figures include Eddie Stanky former coach and J Bell notable signings amid minor league adjustments. The deal follows a broader draft and salary shift discussed at the minor league convention.
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Orioles Draft Patton From Minors for $10,000
Baltimore the Orioles drafted 21 year old catcher Tom Patton from the minors for $10,000 to fill the vacancy after Tommy Gastall's death. Patton, last season with Houston in the Texas League, was on Omaha's roster earlier and is praised for an strong arm and power.
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All-East College Team Dominated by Pitt Penn State Yale
Pitt places Joe Walton and Bob Pollock on the team. Penn State adds Samalen and Milton Plum in the backfield with Jimmy Brown. Yale earns McGill and Paul Lopata at ends, plus Kynsky at fullback. Navy center Wilson Whitmire, Boston University guard Lou Lovely, and Tufts tackle George Kurker complete the lineup.
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Kell May Play or Manage with Orioles Next Season
Baltimore infielder George Kell, 14 AL seasons veteran, discussed future plans with manager Paul Pitchards. Kell considered open manager role with Vancouver's Pacific Coast League club or attracting offers from other majors. He hinted at retirement if manager wants him to play in Baltimore next year.
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Middleweight Title Fight Postponed To Jan 2 In New York
Sugar Ray Robinson’s illness forced postponement of his middleweight title defense against Gene Fullmer from December 12 to January 2 at Madison Square Garden. Marv Jensen, the challenger manager, reacted with shock, while Jensen sought the $2,000 Robinson guarantee from the commission chair.
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No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners Win Second Straight National Title
The Associated Press votes name Oklahoma the nation's top college football team for the second year, with 1,715 points from 187 writers. Tennessee is second with 1618 points and Sugar Bowl bound after an 10–0 season. Iowa and Miami trail as top finishers, while the O’Donnell Memorial Trophy has been won by Oklahoma three times.
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