Redlegs Stir Trade Talks Across Giants Pirates and Others
The Cincinnati Redlegs engage in a flurry of negotiations with Pittsburgh San Francisco Philadelphia and St Louis as baseball's trade market heats. Key targets include Dick Groat Roy McMillan Don Hoak and Johnny Temple while Don Blasingame and two Phillies pitchers draw interest.
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Major Leaguers Launch Drive for Higher Salaries
Major league players opened a full drive for bigger pay seeking 25 percent of the clubs total annual receipts. Robin Roberts and Eddie Yost led talks with owners, with 16 team reps to report back. Meanwhile minor leagues drafted players, totaling $300,000, and clubs reshaped rosters under new rules.
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Rick Ferrell's Baseball Career Highlighted by Tigers Role
Rick Ferrell, longtime baseball figure and former catcher, serves as director of minor league players for the Detroit Tigers. His involvement with the sport spans since 1926, reflecting a lengthy career in professional baseball.
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Johansson to fight Machen in Chicago February 4
European heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson of Sweden and Eddie Machen of San Francisco are slated for a 12 round bout at Chicago Stadium February 4. The Illinois Athletic Commission approved the match, though Johansson disputes the return‑match agreement signed the night before the September bout.
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Lastarza comeback ends in defeat to Zernitz at St Nick’s
Floyd Patterson era overshadowed Lastarza as Larry Zernitz, a 25-year-old from Springfield, MA, decisioned the former top challenger in a 10 round New York bout. Zernitz pressed the fading contender, earning a split verdict per officials and the AP card.
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Six Games Spotlight State College Conference Action Tonight
West Virginia Wesleyan and West Virginia Tech lead a six game State College Conference slate tonight. Wesleyan hosts Wheeling College at Buckhannon while Tech welcomes West Virginia State. Davis and Elkins opened with a 95-60 win over Potomac, and Morris Harvey fell in overtime at Morehead. Beckley College beat non conference Bluefield College. Paul Wilcox scored 37 for Davis and Elkins, Kenneth Crockett led Bluefield with 23.
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Scores From Various High School and College Games
A compiled list shows Greenville High over Alumni 63 to 39 while West Virginia beat Furman 76 to 67 and Marshall triumphed 84 to 75. Numerous college results feature The Citadel 55 over Richmond 45 and NC State 70 over Penn State 54 among others.
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Final City Hoop League Meeting Set For Thursday
Frank Rodriguez announced the City Basketball League will hold its final meeting Thursday night at 7:30 in the Recreation Building. He urged all interested residents to attend this last session.
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City Basketball League
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Marshall Sputters To 84-75 Victory In Cage Opener
Marshall College weathered a stubborn opening night as St. Josephs of Indiana surged to an 18-8 early lead and built a 44-37 edge. A late rally lifted the Big Green to an 84-75 win behind 24 points from captain Leo Byrd, 22 from Sonny Allen, and 21 from Ivan Mielke.
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Harris Takes Texas Crown Predominant Win for Roy Harris in Dallas
Roy Harris of Cut and Shoot won a 12 round decision over Donnie Fleeman of Midlothian to claim the Texas heavyweight title. Harris dominated from the start, trading jabs and rights as Fleeman pressed with wild swings. Harris improves to 23-1 while Fleeman falls to 31-2.
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Appy Loop Considers Two More Applications
Chauncey De Vault president of the Class D Appalachian League announced a new bid from Morris town Tennessee and a possible addition in Lynchburg Virginia. Four of five 1958 clubs are set Bluefield Salem Johnson City and Wytheville with Pulaski withdrawn. Galax was considered for a vacancy and sought time to review park improvements. The Cubs were expected to back one city in the rookie league.
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Last Chance to Enter City League Meet for Additional Teams
Rodriguez urged colored teams or players to attend the City League meet to play or support a team, as this is the last chance for teams to enter and the event remains open for additional participants.
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LSU Wins 1958 AP Title After Undefeated Season
Louisiana State tops the final 1958 AP college football poll with 139 first place votes and 1,904 points, finishing Iowa second and Army, Auburn, Oklahoma and the Air Force Academy following. LSU rolled 10 opponents, scoring 275 to 53, with close calls against Florida and Mississippi State.
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Army Fullback Picked For North-South Game
Army fullback Harry Walters has accepted an invitation to play in the North South Shrine football game in Miami on December 27. He will join teammate Pete Dawkins on the North squad and share duties at fullback with Illinois’ Jack Delveaux, who also agreed to play for the North.
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Bell Threatens To Leave NFL
Philadelphia AP report says commissioner Bert Bell warned owners to stop squabbling or risk losing his job. After an executive session with 58 owners, Bell vowed to run the league by the book if persuasion fails, despite later getting a unanimous vote of confidence.
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Army May Reverse Future Bowl Policy
New York AP reports Army considering a shift from its long standing stance against post season games. Influential Army figures would favor accepting bowl invitations after the Cadets’ unbeaten 1958 season, contrasting with past refusals. Navy and Air Force have pursued bowls in recent years.
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Bathgate Extends NHL Scoring Lead in Quiet Stride
Montreal ap news reports Andy Bathgate of the New York Rangers holds the league scoring lead with 32 points and 17 goals as one third of the season passes. Bernie Geoffrion, Jean Beliveau, and Dickie Moore pace Montreal with 25 points, while Bill Gadsby chairs the assists race with 19. Jacques Plante tops goalies with a 2.48 GAA as Detroit and Chicago help fill the standings.
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Hunter Dies Of Heart Attack During Deer Hunt Near Williamstown
PARKERSBURG AP Robert F Stark 42 of Parkersburg collapsed and died of a heart attack yesterday while on a deer hunt near Williamstown, a few miles north of here. Investigating officers said he was assisting other members in handling a hill when he died before help could be summoned.
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