Senators Trade Porterfield Vernon to Red Sox in Major Deal
Washington sends pitcher Bob Porterfield, first baseman Mickey Vernon, and two others to Boston for five Red Sox players led by pitcher Richard Brodowski. Also headed to Washington are Alpheus Lee Curtis Jr., Thurman E. Clevenger, Karl Olson, and Neil B. Chrisley. Olson to be Centerfielder. Chrisley likely to play left field. Oklahoma Named No. 1 in AP Poll Following 26th Straight Victory.
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Nashville
Ten Seniors Start For Sophia Blue Hawks In Rivalry Tilt
The Shady Spring Tigers travel to Sophia for the Lions Club Trophy game now set for Thursday at 7 30 p m The Blue Hawks start 10 seniors led by Darrell King Charles Eddins Gary Graybeal James Crutchfield Jimmy Jeffcoate Bobby Bowman Lloyd Coskey Hamp Thomas and Lenville Young Seniors will also fill the bench for senior night The series history shows Sophia in front 24 14 through 1954 with a current six game win streak over Shady Spring
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Frank Kozar
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Charles Walker
Mike Griffith
Darrell King
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Lloyd Coskey
Allen Lawrence
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Eva Valdez Puts Women In the International Jumping Show
Eva Valdez defends her place at the National Horse Show in New York stepping in after injuries. She asserts women equal men, cites past wins, and notes Mexico and the US vie for both team and individual titles as Gen Humberto Mariles and Billy Steinkraus contend for the crown. Mariles wins the individual trophy after a double-jump-off atop Chihuahua II as Canada’s Bob Ballard places second on Oregon Duke.
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McCormick Hired As Redleg Coach
Cincinnati announces Frank McCormick former Reds star and 1940 NL MVP is hired as a Redlegs coach. He replaces Dick Bartell who sought a minor league managerial berth. Also resignations include Jimmy Dykes Tom Ferrick and Wayne Anderson.
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Reds
Dick Bartell
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Gabe Paul
Redlegs
Jimmy Dykes
Tom Ferrick
Wayne Anderson
Phillies Sign Westlake Veteran Slugger Joins Roster
Philadelphia adds 34 year old outfielder first with five MLB clubs. Roy Hamey announced the signing noting Westlake starred for Oakland and Portland in the Pacific Coast League last season before being released by Baltimore. He then played in the Coast League.
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Roy Hamey
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Giovanelli Edges Perez In New York Bout
In New York Danny Giovanelli of Brooklyn outpointed Danny Jo Perez of New York after ten rounds. In New Orleans Kenny Lane from Muskegon Michigan defeated Kid Centella of Nicaragua over ten rounds.
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New Orleans
Kenny Lane
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Nicaragua
Bach Moves Up Front With Columbia Helping Coach
Joe Bach, 54, spent the last three seasons coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers. This season he aids Lou Little at Columbia, sharing line coaching duties with Johnny Bateman.
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Otto Graham Says Pro Football Grows Rougher
Atlanta veteran quarterback Otto Graham of the Cleveland Browns says pro football is getting rougher and dirtier. He criticizes officials and Commissioner Bell for not curbing the rough play and states he plans to retire after this season. Northwestern coach Lou Saban is reportedly under fire.
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Careys Homer Paces 6 2 Yankee Tour Win
Andy Carey hit his sixth homer in 12 games to spark the New York Yankees to a 6-2 victory over the Japan Central League All-Stars in Hiroshima. Careys fourth inning shot tied the game at 2-2, Hank Bauer added a sixth inning homer with Tommy Byrne aboard, and Ed Ford joined Bob Grim in allowing only three hits as the Yankees collected 10 hits off five pitchers.
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Grade Loop Starts Play in Town District League Opener
The Town District Grade School Basketball League opened play at the Recreation Building. Stanaford eighth graders defeated Mt. Tabor 73 to 19 while Fy graders lost to Sprague 22 to 16, marking the season's first results.
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Officials Plan For Cage Year
Area officials finalize plans ahead of basketball season. They urge high schools to hire two referees per game and form a county-wide hoop clinic led by Cecil Lacy Paul Vennari Clarence Parsons and Sonny Phillips at the Recreation building by December 1. An officials clinic for principals and coaches will be offered. A dinner for coaches sports writers and sportscasters is set at the Moose Lodge on November 22. Invitations go to Raleigh Fayette Summers Wyoming Mercer McDowell and Mingo counties.
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Eagles Edge Hinton in Prep for Rival Friday Showdown
Beckley’s Flying Eagles tighten for the season finale against rival Hinton with a lengthy practice session led by Coach Nelson Bragg. Bragg stressed hard work and readiness as linemen endured extra drills while AD Jerome VanMeter promotes ticket sales to ease athletic department red ink.
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Twins Born to Woodrow Wilson High Coach Family
Mrs. Victor Peelish presented her husband, the Woodrow Wilson High coach, with twin girls yesterday. The school is distributing extra cigars in celebration. Both mother and babies are doing well and Vic Peelish shows evident joy.
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Beckley Flying Eagles Focus On East Bank Rematch
Beckley coach Bragg warned his squad Friday night will be tough as East Bank visits. Injuries to Danny Williams and Rudd Mahoney limit depth while Robert Young watches from the sidelines after an October accident. Walter Rappold quarterbacked last game with a touchdown pass to Howard Hurt for Beckley. Darold Walls filled in for Mahoney at right.
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Citadel’s Broome Named SC Player of the Week
Budgie Broome of The Citadel earned Southern Conference Player of the Week after 168 rushing yards on 10 carries, a touchdown, a kickoff return, and a 33 yard interception return in the 13-7 win over Newberry. He narrowly beat Richmond’s Tommy Theodore among nominees.
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Virginia Tech
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WVU Students Paint Pitt End Up In Pokey
Eleven West Virginia University students painted the University of Pittsburgh campus with pro WVU slogans. Police were alerted by Pitt officials and released the students after intervention by Pitt athletic director Cap Tom Hamilton. Some slogans remained. The rivalry’s next act is the upcoming football game between WVU and Pitt before about 60,000 fans.
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