Westward expansion of majors tops 1954 sports trend
The Associated Press year end poll shows major league moves from Boston to Milwaukee Philadelphia to Kansas City and St Louis to Baltimore as 1954's defining trend. Experts foresee 1955 bringing further westward expansion and more realignments amid minor league decline and rising TV influence.
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Paul Richards
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Pitt Coach to Speak At Wheeling Banquet
Pitt's new head coach Johnny Michelosen will speak at the Victory Awards Dinner in Wheeling on Jan 17. Art Lewis and Freddy Wyant will receive Southern Conference coach and player of the year awards. Michelosen, a former Steelers coach, has a notable Pitt history including Rose Bowl winner and early coaching roles.
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Jock) Sutherland
University of Washington
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Red) Dawson
Bowling and multiple sports stars crowned Bowlers of the Year
AP News highlights a striking year across sports with Marion Ladewig and Don Carter earning Bowlers of the Year honors. Tony Sparando, Ann Johnson, and LaMarr Miller post record feats. Auto racing, boating, crew, dogs, figure skating, hockey, skiing, speed skating, and swimming also feature top results and notable champions.
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U S Has Big Chance to Win Davis Cup
Sydney dispatch reports Jack Kramer, former top U S player and promoter, warns the United States faces a crucial Davis Cup moment. He says a loss to Australia could end leading players’ Cup careers and delay a return to contention for years. He cites Vic Seixas, Tony Trabert, and Hamilton Richardson as the remaining prospects.
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Kentucky and San Francisco Win Tight Invitational Games
In the UK Invitational Kentucky beat LaSalle 63 54. Utah edged by San Francisco 73 57. Oklahoma City defeated Tulsa in double overtime 73 68 for third. Wichita beat Wyoming 82 74 for fifth. Belmont beat Fairleigh Dickinson 70 68 for seventh. Quantico Marines topped Washington Jefferson 69 58. Wabash won 77 61 over Buffalo for third. Springfield Mass beat American University 74 72 for fifth. West Texas defeated Hardin-Simmons 67 54. Texas A and M triumphed over Pepperdine 86 84 in consolation. Memphis State beat Nebraska 86 79. UCLA routed New Mexico 106 41. St. Louis beat Washington 64 73. St. Francis (Pa) 75 49 Wayne State.
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Parks And Players Race To Shape Baseball Distances
A reader vents about clubs adjusting park dimensions to boost individuals while citing Cincinnati Reds and Ted Kluszewski. The piece then covers Yogi Berra winning the AL MVP and the Sporting News proposal to reform voting. It notes confusion over candidates from Cleveland and St Louis and suggests a balanced ballot with limited candidates per club.
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Kentucky Wins Inviting Tourney To Extend Winning Streak
Kentucky defeated LaSalle 63-54 in the Kentucky Invitational final to push to 30 straight victories and 128 straight at home in Lexington. San Francisco upset George Washington 73-57 in Oklahoma City, while Illinois lost to Loyola of New Orleans 72-66. Southern California beat Utah in Lexington consolation. Bradley posted 82-73 over SMU, and UCLA crushed New Mexico 106-41.
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LaSalle Mentor Says Wildcats Better This Year
LaSalle mentor Ken Loeffler declares Kentucky a stronger unit this season after a 63-54 Explorers loss in the Kentucky Invitational. Loeffler cites balance speed rebounding and team depth while Adolph Rupp remains cautious praising last year’s title team as the best he’s seen.
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