College Gridders Begin Drill Call Across Nation
Air Force Academy to debut with first varsity games against regional rivals. NCAA rules limit fall practice to start after Sept 1 or two weeks before classes, with double sessions early then single daily drills. Strong Pac-12 schools face ineligible status and bowl implications shape early forecasts for Ohio State Michigan State, Stanford and others as season opens.
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Cubs Star Pitcher Turkdown Nets Eighth Victory in Relief
Turkdown struck out three and allowed three hits in four relief innings to earn an 8th win in a 4 1 2 inning decision over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Don Hoak tied the game with a seventh inning sacrifice fly and singled home the winning run in the 11th.
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Red Devils Powerhouse Eyes Class AA Crown
A West Virginia sports column identifies Collins High Oak Hill as top choice for Class AA football with Oak Hill benefitting from DuBois High School transfers. Key players include backfield trio Criss Walker Ayres Nichols and linemen McDaniel Lively Taylor Dickinson with new talent Harper Walker Wallace joining.
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Ronald Sanger
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Eight South Carolina teams Begin training for football
Southern Conference coaches start spring to preseason drills as they seek replacements for departing stars. Most of the league’s 40 schools hold practice tomorrow, with over 425 hopefuls. WVU leads a large crop at Jackson’s Mill, while George Washington and Richmond begin later.
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WVU Mountaineers Begin Preseason Drills At Morgantown
About 58 varsity candidates and 25 freshmen reported at Jackson's Mill for WVU pre season drills under Head Coach Art Lewis. Two daily practice sessions start at 9 am and 3 pm as the team prepares for the Sept. 22 opener vs Pitt in Morgantown and a schedule including Texas Syracuse and Penn State.
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Senators Edge Denver in Ninth Inning Rally
Charleston defeats Denver 7-6 to square the series as Lou Limmer's RBI double caps a two out ninth inning rally after Reno Bertoia walked. Maas left with injury but not serious as Presko and teammates push Charleston toward Indianapolis for a four game set.
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Buc Manager Protests $100 Fine Over Spitball Claim
Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan said he would protest a $100 fine imposed by National League President Warren Giles after a disturbance in the Milwaukee Pitsburgh game. Bragan and two players were ejected for protesting the pitches of Lew Burdette. He charges Burdette with throwing a spitball.
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Hoad and Gibson Picked to Win Net Nationals at Forest Hills
Forest Hills foresees Hoad and Gibson favored to win the singles titles as the Wimbledon and Grand Slam belt holders headline the field. The article notes Lew Hoad has had a stellar year and Althea Gibson leads America’s hopes in the women’s draw, with seeds and matchups shaping a likely semifinal march.
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Baseball Scores From American Association Card
In a compact rundown, Charleston leads Denver 7 to 6, Indianapolis 9 to Louisville 2, St. Paul 6 to Wichita 5, and Omaha 8 to Minneapolis 6 after 41 innings reported for the night.
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