Patty Beats Aussies' No. 2 Man at Forest Hills
At Forest Hills Budge Patty defeated Australia’s fourth seed Mervyn Rose in four sets to push toward the Davis Cup era. Vic Seixas upset Ken McGregor on Pattys birthday as Frank Sedgman faced Tony Trahert in quarterfinals. Larsen and Richardson battled to 5-5 in a fifth set playoff for a spot in the quarterfinals.
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NCAA Proposes 12 Point Reform Plan By Council
The NCAA Council proposes a 12 point reform program to curb overemphasis on major sports. It targets football and basketball with limits on training, finances, admissions, and schedules. Hugh Willett says member schools must decide national sentiment before January convention in Cincinnati.
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Chisox Manager Predicts Yankees Will Win
Chicago manager Paul Richards predicts the Yankees will win the American League pennant if they stay within two games of Cleveland by Sept. 15. He notes Yankees stars Yogi Berra Phil Rizzuto and a trio of pitchers led by Eddie Lopat Allie Reynolds and Vic Raschi.
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Giants Win in Negro Tournament Opener at Oakhill
The Stonecoat Giants defeated Summerlee 4 to 2 in the opening game of the Southern West Virginia Negro Baseball Tournament at Oakhill. A second game Beards Fork vs Emcoy was postponed to Saturday night.
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College Football Practice Opens Amid Shakeups and Scandals
New York reports that 33 smaller colleges drop from play and 50 coaches switch teams as practice begins nationwide amid reform efforts. NCAA unveils a 12 point plan to curb overuse of practice and recruiting while schools like Army, Navy, and Big Seven teams begin early workouts.
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Football jargon primer from a 1940s sports column
A dated Q and A guide explains football terms and slang. It covers broken field running, punting, passing, defenses, formations, crowd reactions, and end-of-game scenes with colorful descriptions and playful phrases.
Cornhuskers Poised For Major Big Seven Battle
Nebraska projects one of the league’s sharpest offenses while Oklahoma remains the title favorite. Early 1950s Big Seven predictions name Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa State and Kansas State as top contenders with a Lincoln showdown set for November 24. Nebraska’s Bobby Reynolds leads a potent rushing and scoring attack as Kansas, Colorado, and Missouri also plan strong campaigns.
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Biggest WVU Squad to Start Drills at Jackson's Mill
Morgantown West Virginia University prepares 81 players including 42 freshmen for a football training camp at Jackson's Mill tomorrow. Head Coach Art Lewis plans to begin drills in the afternoon with a large group aiming to build depth for the 10 game slate beginning September 22 against Waynesburg.
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Baseball record highlights and stray racing note
The snippet lists batting leaders and run leaders from the National and American leagues, names players like Musial Kiner Ashburn Dark Roe Kent and Williams with various stats, then veers into a garbled note about 1830 racecourses in the United States.
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Dodgers edge Reds 3-1 on combined pitching night
Pitching duo Preacher Hoe and Clyde King limited Cincinnati to seven hits as the Dodgers beat the Reds 3-1. Willie Mays homered twice for the Giants in a losing effort as Pittsburgh topped New York 10-9.
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Standings Preview as Chicago Faces Detroit
Only scheduled games show Chicago at Detroit and St Louis at Cleveland with listed pitchers McDonald Lemon and Rogovin Stuart. No current standings or results provided beyond team matchups.
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Tech to Depend On Rapko Pulice for Bears Offensive
Montgomery WV Tech coach Don Phillips says he will rely on veterans Wait Rapko and Bob Pulice for the Bears offense this season. Rapko, from Oak Hill, is a triple threat and earned all conference honors last fall. He helped shape Tech’s opening practice as the squad trims from 55 to about 33 players.
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Scores From Night Across Leagues
International League Rochester 4 Ottawa 3. Syracuse 2 Buffalo 1. Springfield 2 Baltimore 1. Toronto 6 Montreal 3. Southern Association Atlanta 10 Birmingham 3. Little Rock 7 Chattanooga 2. Mobile 6 New Orleans 2. Memphis 7 Nashville 4. Central League Charleston 4 Saginaw 2 2. Flint 4 Grand Rapids 2. Appalachian League Bluefield 9 Elizabethton 2. Johnson City 10 Bristol 7 (10). Welch 10 Kingsport 7.
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Little League Tigers Sail to Oceana Saturday Night
The Beckley Tigers, league champions, will play at Oceana Saturday night. The team departs Woodrow Wilson playground at 5 30 p m. Parents and helpers should call Manager Bill Graham at 6431 today.
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