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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1959

Page

9

NFL May Face Player Revolt Amid AFL Bid

The NFL fears a player revolt as San Francisco 49ers Dick Mogle and R C Owens express interest in switching to the AFL. Fred Dugan and Jim Ridlonn also hint at moving, saying they seek more playing time. Bud Adams aims to lure Texans to Chicago Cardinals, while NFL officials stress contract protections and possible legal action if a key player jumps.

NFL San Francisco 49Ers AFL Dick Moegle R. C. Owens 49Ers Fred Dugan Jim Ridlonn Bud Adams Houston Chicago Cardinals King Hill John Crow Bobby Joe Conrad Moogie Rice Dallas Texas Owens Philadelphia Gunsel

Champions of 1959 sports year across multiple domains

The list chronicles 1959 champions and top performers across American and international sports. Highlights include Lee Petty and Rodger Ward as NASCAR and Indy 500 victors, Hank Aaron and Harvey Kuenn leading batters, Elroy Face and Bob Shaw top pitchers, Ingemar Johansson and Archie Moore as boxing champions, and Maria Bueno and Neale Fraser dominating tennis. It also notes college and junior victors, swimming, track, and sailing era leaders, with numerous regional teams and conferences cited.

Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Hank Aaron Milwaukee Harvey Kuenn Detroit Ed Mathews Rocky Colavito Cleveland Harmon Killebrew Washington Ernie Banks Chicago Jack Jensen Boston Elroy Face Pittsburgh Bob Shaw Warren Spahn Lew Burdette Sam Jones San Francisco Early Wynn L. Jones Hoyt Wilhelm Baltimore Havana Sugar Kings Buffalo Bisons American Assn Louiisville Colonels Minneapolis Millers Salt Lake City Bees Asia Mobile Bears Mobile Texas Victoria Rosebuds Austin Senators Austin Springfield Giants Springfield Knoxville Smokies Gastonia Pirates Poza Rica Oilers Mexico City Reds

Women Wayland Flying Queens Triumph In AAU Meet

Wayland Flying Queens win in AAU Wichita event with standout performances. Celtics, California, St John’s, NC State appear in cross league mentions. Conference ties include Kansas State, Michigan State, New Mexico State, Texas Western, Arizona State.

Southern Caliifornia Striders New York A. C Tennessee State Atlantic Maryland Kansas Big Ten Illinois Michigan Border Arizona Central DC Western Michigan Yale Penn State Metropolitan Manhattan Mid-Atlantic West Chester State Missouri Valley Houston Mountain States Brigham Young Pacific Southern California Rocky Mountain Idaho State LSU Citadel Texas AAU Wichita Vickers Wayland Flying Queens NBA Boston Celtics California St. John's North Carolina State Kansas State Michigan State New Mexico State Arizona State Ivy Dartmouth

Rote Seeks Another Chance At Pro Football

Detroit the veteran quarterback Tobin Rote, blamed for the Lions collapse, seeks at least one more season. After a 1959 campaign marked by a 38 percent completion rate, 5 TD passes, 18 interceptions, and coach and president criticism, Rote remains undecided but plans to stay in Detroit.

Detroit Tobin Rote Detroit Lions The Lions Rote

McKenna Re-Signs Four-Year Pact With VMI Keydets

Coach John McKenna, named Southern Conference Coach of the Year, signs a four year contract with Virginia Military Institute ending rumors of a move. He had one year left on his prior deal. Officials say staff contracts will follow.

McKenna VMI Keydets Lexington John McKenna Virginia Military Institute Keydets Kansas State Villanova VMI

Orange Five Major Titles Cap Syracuse Season Pace

Syracuse dominated major NCAA stats in 1945 with five of nine titles and an NCAA record, leading in offense with 451.1 yards per game while yielding 92.6. Stanford led in passing. Alabama and Brigham Young topped other categories as noted in final Service Bureau figures.

Associated Press Syracuse Orangemen Stanford Alabama Montana Mississippi Brigham Young Penn State

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