Snead Sets Rookie NFL Record For Redskins
Washington’s Norm Snead, a Wake Forest product, shatters rookie marks in passes completed and yards while matching the first year NFL quarterback record. Coach Bill McPeak praises Snead as a future star, noting Tarkenton’s comparable talent but noting less help and guidance.
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Allie Sherman Named NFL Coach of the Year
Allie Sherman, rookie coach of the New York Giants, was named NFL Coach of the Year by an AP panel. He led the Giants to the Eastern Conference title game versus Green Bay in Green Bay on December 31. Sherman outdistanced Vince Lombardi, who coached the Packers, to win with 17 votes. Lombardi and Norm Van Brocklin each had four.
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YMCA Girls Swim Results From Meet And Upcoming Away Meet
The YMCA girls swim team won its first meet with Chambersburg and split Saturday with Towson. Senior and junior divisions won while preps and cadets lost. Next meet is away at Hagerstown.
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Packers Face Giants With Key Players Injured
Green Bay star fullback Jim Taylor and safety Johnny Symank were hospitalized for examination after plane arrival. Taylor backs 1 307 yards in season, Lymank may have cartilage or rib injuries. Hornung Nitschke Dowler all on Army duty or limited play. Seven starters hurt or missing due to military service amid NFL championship prep.
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Major Leagues Expansion Could Aid Minor Circuits
The International League shifts to a new era with a New York headquarters as majors expand to 20 clubs. Executives say four new clubs plus six farm teams each create 24 minor outfits, easing past financial and development hurdles through expanded big league support and the Player Development Fund.
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Minor league reshuffles spotlight enduring love of baseball
Old Shag admitted fatigue after last season and Tommy Richardson moved San Juan to Charleston before floods cut paid admissions. Charleston moved to Atlanta while Jersey City went to Jacksonville. Bill McDonald, rising from hotel doorman to owner of three clubs, backs major fights and golf, proving lifelong sports zeal.
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