Ernie Davis Seeks Improvement as Syracuse Opens Camp
Syracuse eyes a strong return with Ernie Davis leading the ground game after a standout sophomore season. Coach Ben Schwartzwalder reports 72 players reporting including 23 lettermen and six regulars back, with emphasis on rebuilding guard and tackle spots and weight gains boosting Fred Mautino to 215 pounds for the fall.
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Virginia Tech suffers six player losses for season
Virginia Tech faces a severe setback with six players out due to injuries and academic ineligibility. Senior guard Blake Davison, sophomores Don Reardon and Don Womeldorph, plus others are affected. Only Womeldorph may play this fall, while Pat Henry Cartwright and Gene Breen also miss time. Coach Frank Mosley warns the attrition could markedly affect the season. Syracuse and VPI are contrasted as the richer programs improve while Virginia Tech declines.
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Gobblers
Blake Davison
Don Reardon
Don Womeldorph
Pat Henry
Pete Cartwright
Gene Breen
Frank Mosley
Syracuse
VPI
Is U S Getting Robbed At The Olympic Games
A critical, opinionated piece argues Americans face biased judging and scoring at the 1956 Olympics. It questions track and field results, swimming scoring, and the use of nonstandard equipment, urging readers to consider whether the United States is being unfairly treated.
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United States
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Hambletonian Set This Wednesday in Du Quoin
Canadian drivers Joe O'Brien and Ralph Baldwin enter the Hambletonian at Du Quoin as top contenders with young trotters Blaze Hanover and Carlene Hanover. The $144,590 race features 19 entrants and the favored Uncle Sam, driven by Lou Huber Jr., seeks the record first prize of $85,019 despite a repaired foot. O'Brien projects faster than 1:59 for victory as rivals aim to beat the 1:59 4-5 mark set by Emily's Pride in 1958.
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Elaine Rodney
Lou Huber Jr
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Huntington Crowned BA Champions
Huntington wins the National Babe Ruth League title for boys 13 through 15 with a 3-0 victory over Charlotte. Tom Wolfe, 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, pitched a two-hitter with six strikeouts in seven innings as Huntington scores all runs in the third inning off Gene Sides. Jerry Taylor and Wolfe contribute key hits and Wolfe helps seal the win with a double play in the seventh.
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Gene Sides
Ronnie Ray
Harvey Allen
Jerry Taylor
Art Mahaffey
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Buffalo
Eddie Bressaud
Johnny Callison
Tony Taylor
Philadelphia
Mike McCormick
International League scores two games on Tuesday
Jersey City defeated Columbus 2 to 0 while Richmond beat Miami 4 to 2 in the only games reported.
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Pirates Extend Lead by Beating Dodgers 10-2
Pittsburgh keeps 5 game edge atop standings as Vern Law wins his 19th, Hal Smith and Don Hoak pace with three run homers. Dodgers fall while Cardinals move into second with a shutout of Milwaukee. Phillies, Mets also win.
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Major League Batting and Pitching Leaders of 1963 Season
A compact summary of top players by league in batting and pitching. Highlights include Al Smith and Sievers of Chicago with leading averages, Mantle and Maris starring for New York, and Aparicio aiding Chicago in stolen bases. Notable pitchers include Coates for New York with a .769 ERA and Drysdale leading strikeouts for the Dodgers.
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Sugar Ray Arrives For Fight With Gene Fullmer
Los Angeles AP reports Sugar Ray Robinson arrives for his bout with Gene Fullmer. Fans and reporters note his confidence and readiness, while Fullmer trains nearby. The article highlights both boxers' ages, records, and expectations for the title clash.
European Title Fight Ends In Brutal Ring Brawl
In Porthcawl Wales AP report, European Heavyweight champ Dick Richardson stops Brian London to retain the title amid a massive brawl as police separate fighters. London, aging former British champ, exits after a cut eye and a disputed butt. Sugar Ray Robinson arrives for a later world title bid, denying age rumors and plotting training in California for Gene Fullmer on Oct. 8.
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