Minoso Opens Holdout With Signed Contract Confusion
Major league holdout begins as Minnie Minoso fails to sign a Chicago White Sox offer, with a Havana unsigned contract returned noting it seems for 1953 or 1954. The $79,200 offer matches last year as teams see mixed returns while Mantle and others hold or sign. Traded and signed players include Adcock Mizell Rush and several others across the majors.
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Aragon Charged With Fix Bribe Offer in Boxing Case
Los Angeles welterweight Art Aragon was arrested on a grand jury indictment charging he offered boxer Dick Goldstein $500 to throw a fight. He faces arraignment February 7 as Goldstein alleges the bribe was proposed at Aragon's North Hollywood home on December 8, threatening Aragon's boxing career and California boxing license.
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California ‘Athletic ’ Mission
Elliott named California football coach from Nebraska
Pete Elliott, 30, former Michigan quarterback and Nebraska head coach, is hired by California on a three year contract around 18000 dollars per year. He succeeds Lynn Waldorf, retiring after guiding the Golden Bears to Rose Bowls in 1949 1950 and 1951. Elliotts prior roles include backfield coach at Oregon State and assistant posts at Oklahoma.
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Richmond Spiders Gain Confidence in Conference Run
The Richmond Spiders beat George Washington 70-57 to improve their Southern Conference record to 5-3, marking a fourth straight win and a third in league play. Wallingford led Washington and Lee University with 27 points in an 86-65 win over Presbyter ian as Dom Flora paced L L with 18 points.
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Lincoln Triumphs As Sutton Sparks 20 Points
Lincoln forward Archie Sutton scores 20 as the Lincoln squad defeats Stratton 75 to 69 at Hinton. Wendell Nelson leads all scorers with 22, while Mulleris posts a 3-3 record and Stratton drops to 4-4 after a second half comeback.
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Charles Town Winter Meeting Plans Prompt Feud Support
Charles Town Commission chairman backs Boyle in long standing feud with HBPA as winter racing dates from Jan 26 to Feb 16 are planned. The report notes tensions between the commission and Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association amid negotiations and local racing interests.
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Harvard Fires Coach Jordan Shocks Athletic World
The dismissal of Harvard football coach Lloyd Jordan, under contract for three years, shocks the college sports world. Commentary from Morgantown and Charleston questions tenure versus contract terms, while WV and racing news intertwine with broader disputes over coaching and athletic governance.
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Grid Proposals Relax Sub Rule End Mask Grab
The National Collegiate Athletic Association rules committee in New Orleans finished a three day session proposing to relax substitution rules to allow returns once per quarter and to outlaw face mask grabbing with a 15yard foul risk for offenders. The panel, led by H O Fritz Crisler, also debated sideline administration and defensive fumble advancement, deferring a yes on that point and planning further study before the 1958 meeting.
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Louis Tax Fund Drive Is Begun
The Chicago fundraiser behind a non profit effort aims to clear Joe Louis of four million dollars in back taxes and interest. Honorary chairman Jack Dempsey joined the board to support his friend Louis.
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Brooklyn Dodgers sign 15 players for 1957 season
The Brooklyn Dodgers counted 15 signed player contracts for 1957 including outfielder Don Demeter pitchers Fred Kipp and Sandy Koufax and catcher Joe Pignatano. The unsigned first-string trio Roy Campanella Randy Jackson and Sardy Amores remained. Koufax was the only player among the four signed who was a full-time Dodger last season.
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Schedule Changes For Wyoming Quints OCEANA High
Oceana principal Jack Christian announced two basketball schedule changes affecting Wyoming County teams. The Baileysville at Oceana game moved from Friday to Thursday to avoid clashing with Mullens Pineriffe. Pineside Baileyavile now shifts to Saturday February 9 to keep Mullens at Oceana for February 8.
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