Newly Rich Colts Poised To Displace Lions In West
By Murray Olderman NEA Staff Correspondent, the Baltimore Colts, bolstered by veterans and a mix of new faces, aim to topple the Detroit Lions in the western division. The Lions rely on Layne Tobin Rote’s quarterbacking tandem and a stout defense, while the Colts count on a spirited leader and strengthened backfield to tilt the balance.
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Scooter) McLean
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Wilkinson denies offered pro coaching job by Cards
Bud Wilkinson rebuts claims of a pro coaching offer from the Chicago Cardinals or anyone else. He confirms discussions with Walter Wolfer about Pop Ivy, notes Ivy's status, and recalls a quip about the Senate testimony against the pro draft. The piece weaves in various sports anecdotes including Bobby Layne, Adolph Rupp, Frank McGuire, and Roy Harris.
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Chicago Cardinals
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Wilkinson
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Close first round in U S Amateur golf at Olympic Club
Defending champion Hillman Robbis and runner ups Bud Taylor and Bill Hyndman survived tight matches in the first round at the Olympic Country Club lake course. Robbins edged Gordon Emerson, Taylor beat Jack Bariteau, and Hyndman won over John Cain in a round lacking major upsets. Canadian Gary Cowan also played at the 6,680 yard Lake Course.
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Bud) Tatlor
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Hyndman
John P. Cain
Texas Tech
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Canada
Gary Cowan
Eastern Division Hopes Highlight Browns Giants
A chaotic early NFL preview notes the Browns and Giants as Eastern Division favorites relying on defense. It highlights Browns stars like Bob Gain Waltur Aichnaels Don Paul Warren Lahr Lou Groza and Jim Brown and Giants stalwarts Roose Rosey Van Brocklin Barnes Peaks Crow Gil, with mentions of Clark, Podoley, and Matson shaping the offseason buzz.
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Frank Ivy
Cana
Oklahoma
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Guglielmi
Starrange
Jim
Podoley
King Hill
John Crow
Ollie Matson
Philadelphia Eagles
World Series Opens October First in Milwaukee
The 1958 World Series will start October 1 in Milwaukee if the Braves and Yankees win their pennants. Games 1 and 2 would be in County Stadium Milwaukee, with games 3 4 and 5 at Yankee Stadium. Travel days October 3 and 7 are slated if the series extends to seven. All games begin at 1 p.m. local time, except New York’s Sunday contest at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 box, $7 reserved, $2 bleacher, $4 standing. tax details noted.
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Braves
New York Yankees
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New York
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Pirates Triumph as Clemente Sets 3 Triples in Win
Pittsburgh defeats Cincinnati 4 to 1 behind Raydon the pitcher and Roberto Clemente who hit three straight triples tying a major league record for one game. Baydons first major league hit sparks three run rally after two Redleg errors. Intercept. Seoul reports North Korean vessel intercepted. two killed four captured.
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Smokey Burgess
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