1955 American League Schedule Changes in Milwaukee
The American League schedule shows Detroit moves to Cleveland on April 24 instead of April 25 and Washington cancels at Detroit on May 31. A doubleheader is scheduled for July 23 instead.
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Glenville Pioneers surge past Salem for 118 85 win
Two West Virginia State Conference games featured Glenville State breaking a home record with an 118 85 rout of Salem. Rudy Poole led with 28 points and Jack Tennant added 25 as Glenville claimed their sixth win in seven. Bethany, Concord, and Potomac State posted notable results as the schedule unevenly unfolded.
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Coach Wanted Signs Signal Shifts Across College Grids
The Associated Press reports seven more colleges seek new head coaches next season with at least 12 already hired. Names linked include Clyde V. Lee’s successor at Houston, Jim Patton’s at New Mexico A&M, and candidates such as Ara Parseghian and Bill Yeoman amid moves involving Nebraska and Texas.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Fought Amateur Under Walker Smith Name
Retired middleweight boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson boxed as an amateur using the alias Walker Smith. Paul La Palme of the Pittsburgh Pirates pursues an unusual hobby, crafting gun stocks.
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Tarheels top Wolfpack, GW tops Maryland in big college games
North Carolina State fell 84-80 to North Carolina as USC rival George Washington beat Maryland 75-53. Yale edged Dartmouth 83-79 in double overtime, and Rice defeated Texas Christian 73-63. Other results: Washington State over Idaho 53-39, South Carolina over Clemson 90-87, William and Mary over VMI 88-68, Baylor over Texas A&M 89-77.
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Willie Mays hailed as better than Stan Musial by Durocher
New York A World Series era toast as Leo Durocher calls Willie Mays superior to Stan Musial. He predicts Mays may become the greatest hitter and defender if he maintains .325 or better over the next few years. Durocher praises Mays’ power speed and versatility, noting he could field any position if needed. He also hints the 1955 Giants will likely line up the same as in the World Series.
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Hartman Leads 100 Points in State Conference Scoring
Hartman of Alderson Broaddus leads State Conference basketball scoring with 510 points in 16 games through last Saturday. George Swyers of West Virginia Tech is second with 409, followed by Gene Guarilla Potomac State Byron Gibson Salem and Paul Wilcox Davis and Elkins. Wilcox tops the “best game average” at 35.1 over eight games, with Swyers 34.1 Hartman 31.9 Cap Smith 28.8 and Don Mikush 26.0.
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