Three 3 Club Deals Roil Cubs Trade Talks
Three three club trade proposals involving the Cubs and Rush emerged as Major League executives met. Chicago sought to move Rush in hopes of securing players from Philadelphia St Louis and Brooklyn while Boston and Washington weighed offers for other stars. Talks paused as executives held sessions with no deal near completion.
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Kansas and Sault Take Hoop Spotlight from Dons Streak
Wilt Chamberlain shines early for Kansas with 91 points across two games, as the Jayhawks split wins over Northwestern 87 68 and Marquette 78 61. The piece notes Phog Allen's aging tenure and Chamberlain's high scoring and interior defense.
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Knicks Bid to Overhaul Celtics in Eastern Race
The Knicks on a five game win streak push to overhaul the Celtics in the Eastern Division as Carl Braun leads with 24 and Sweetwater Clifton shines. Dolph Schayes scores 42 for Syracuse in a Nationals win, while other top programs post wins across the country.
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Giambra Favored to Meet Castellani in San Francisco Bout
Giambra, 24, from Buffalo, earns a unanimous decision over Rocky Castellani in August and is favored to face Castellani in San Francisco for the first major fight there in four months. Castellani, 28, has losses to Ray Robinson and Bobo Olson but once knocked Roberts down.
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Victory Awards Dinner Guests Honor West Virginia Sports Leaders
West Virginia sports figures and national names gather for the 12th Victory Awards Dinner in Beckley at the Elks Lodge. Notables include Duffy Daugherty Johnny Temple Angelo Bertelli Russ Hodges and Chuck Taylor along with Gov Elect Underwood. WVU mounts a top national basketball ranking after a 90 76 win over Washington and Lee. Joe Marconi stars for the Rams in a 31 7 victory over the Colts.
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Browns top Giants as playoff hopes hinge on final games
Cleveland defeated New York 24 7 as Giants need win or tie in Philadelphia to claim the division crown while Washington’s late field goal keeps a path open. Bears and Lions set up Western Conference deciders next Sunday with Rams and 49ers winning elsewhere.
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Marshall-Morehead Clash Highlights Five-Game Slate
Marshall hosts Morehead State as both teams debut the season with wins. Leo Byrd scores 24 as Marshall beats Spring Hill 74-35. Schedule outlines include WVU, Marshall, Salem, and other State Conference games with multiple matchups across campuses.
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Conference Roundup Highlights Early 1956 57 Season
George Washington coach Bill Reinhart notes improving play as GW’s inexperience shows in two early losses to Wake Forest and William & Mary. West Virginia leads the Southern Conference with a 2-0 mark after a 90-76 win over Washington & Lee. The Citadel ends a three-year league drought by beating Davidson 63-62. Richmond tops Virginia 63-59, VMI defeats Tennessee 84-60, and WVU heads to the Birmingham Classic with matchups against Mississippi Southern and Alabama. Conference games schedule W&M at Furman, Richmond at W&L, Furman at Davidson, Virginia Tech at Furman, and VMI at Richmond.
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Boxing Notes Highlights Faceoffs At St Nicholas Arena
Argentine heavyweight Alex Miteff meets Archie McBride in a main event tonight at St Nicholas Arena. McBride, 20-1, has faced top opponents but recent activity is limited. DuMont TV plans telecast to select areas. Rory Calhoun battles Joey Giardello Friday in Cleveland with Giardello aiming to reclaim status. NBC radio TV features Calhoun Giardello and a Cleveland cafe show. Paul Jorgensen makes Garden debut against Carmello Costa on Wednesday night.
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Lambert Trophy Goes To Syracuse
Syracuse University received the 21st Lambert Trophy confirming its Eastern football championship. Officials announced a second Lambert Award for smaller colleges in the East and noted Syracuse’s prior Lambert win in 1952 while preparing to face Texas Christian in the Cotton Bowl.
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Bears face Lions after gift from Canadian League
Chicago Bears clinch a Western Division title bid by beating the Chicago Cardinals 10 3 behind J C Caroline's first full time showing He ran 16 carries for 68 yards and scored from three yards on a 35 yard Bears drive Caroline also chased Night Train Lane on the 11 yard line to preserve the win.
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Wilkinson Expects To Stay on at Oklahoma
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson denied plans to leave for Texas or USC saying he expects to remain at Oklahoma long term. He noted he has five years left on a ten year contract after leading the Sooners to a second straight national title and denying persistent speculation.
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