Mack Confers With Prospective Buyers Over A's Fate
Philadelphia report says Roy Mack meets with Harry Sylk and Albert Greenfield, potential buyers seeking to keep the Athletics in Philadelphia. Chicago investor Arnold Johnson has offered up to 40 million dollars to move the team to Kansas City. Sylk expects a full financial report. Mack family faces bankruptcy after 54 years in operation.
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North and South squads taper before annual meeting
Charleston reports both North and South football squads winding down drills four days before their annual meeting. Coach Dick McElwee of the North plans one final scrimmage, while Dick Ware of the South says one or two remain. Ware complains of few ends and guards as the North line appears heavier than his team, though he expects a heavier backfield. Defense tops the work with punters and light afternoon drills featured.
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Terry Tearful On Induction Into Baseball Shrine
COOPERSTOWN N Y Bill Terry wiped a tear as he Bill Dickey and seven others were formally inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame in a brief ceremony in front of the museum. Terry long a controversial figure with writers, thanked God for the honor. Dickey spoke of pride in joining admired peers. Ford Frick presented plaque replicas and noted 73 members total. Walter Maranville was represented by his wife. he died Jan. 5. Terry Dickey and Maranville were elected by writers. the rest chosen by a veteran committee including Chief Bender Bobby Wallace Bill Klein Tommy Connolly Ed Barrow and Harry Wright.
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Snider and Noren Lead Major League Batting Races
Duke Snider of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Irv Noren of the New York Yankees hold commanding leads in the major league batting races though they slumped last week. Snider tops the National League at .354, 15 points ahead of Stan Musial. Noren slips to .339 but remains 12 points ahead of Minnie Minoso, as Musial gains to .339 with 11-for-31. Don Mueller falls to .338, while Nellie Fox rises to .322 as Minoso's average drops marginally.
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Standings and slate of yesterday and today’s MLB games
American League standings show Cleveland leading with 76 wins and Boston at 44 wins. Today’s schedule lists five matchups: Cleveland at Detroit Wynn versus Garver, Philadelphia at New York Fricano versus Grim, Baltimore at Chicago Kretlow versus Keegan, Washington at Boston Marrero and Porterfield versus Brewer and Parnell.
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National League Results and Schedules
Daily NL standings show New York 69-41 Brooklyn 66-44 and other teams with varying records. Scheduled games include Brooklyn at Philadelphia Podres versus Simmons, New York at Pittsburgh Antonelli versus Littlefield, Chicago at Cincinnati Pollet versus Valentine, and Milwaukee at St. Louis Conley versus Raschi. A stray line mentions a playful note about the Common Moonrat with an onion odor.
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Baltimore Park Proves Toughest for Home Run Hitters
New York reports show Memorial Stadium in Baltimore is the toughest major league park for homers, with only 14 blasts. Polo Grounds leads with 147 clouts, Forbes Field 50, Fenway 102, Municipal Stadium 101, and Briggs Stadium 100.
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Yesterday's Exhibition Major League Results Summary
The Associated Press reports yesterday's exhibition results with players from New York and Cincinnati in AL and NL divisions. Philadelphia faced Pittsburgh with rain delays while New York played Boston in the NL with rain affecting play.
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Dodgers Hope Podres Open Run vs Phillies in Philadelphia
Baseball recap centers on Brooklyn as they seek a spark from John Podres in a two game series opener in Philadelphia. Podres, returning from an appendectomy, will try to halt a slow start as the Dodgers chase the Giants and Braves in the NL race.
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Duck hunting season extended in 1954 55 rules
Washington announces that 1954 55 migratory water fowl seasons will run Oct 1 to Jan 10 within a national framework. States may grant consecutive days or two split seasons, with possible extension to Jan 20 by trading two hunting days per extra day. Atlantic flyway limits set at 60 consecutive days or two 27 day splits.
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Brooklyn Walter Cartier Draws With Ted Olla In NYC
New York fighter Walter Cartier 162 drew with Milwaukee's Ted Olla 162 in a ten round bout. Danny Jo Perez 139 stopped Dickie Wong 138 in Honolulu in two rounds. Manny Renteria 139 outpointed Freddie Herman 143 in Los Angeles over ten rounds.
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Special Deer Hunting Permits Being Mailed
BECKLEY The Conservation Department started mailing special permits for two state forests not opened to deer hunters in over 20 years. Camp Creek in Mercer County will distribute 240 permits and Panther Creek in McDowell 310. The one day deer season is November 29. Applications opened August 1 and the 550 allotment was filled in less than a week.
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Army Cage Coach to Join West Point
Orvis Sigler, Missouri Valley College basketball and football coach, said he accepted similar posts at the U S Military Academy at West Point. Army athletic officials had not announced it, but an official statement was expected Monday. Sigler conferred with Earl Blaik and plans to report to West Point late this month.
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