Senators Trade Porterfield Vernon to Red Sox in Major Swap
Washington sends pitcher Bob Porterfield first baseman Mickey Vernon and two others to Boston for five Red Sox players Johnny Schmitz and Tommy Umphlett also headed to Boston in return the Senators receive Richard Brodowski Alpheus Lee Curtis Jr Thurman E Clevenger and outfielders Karl Olson and Neil B Chrisley Olson to be Washington's center fielder Chrisley previously played with Nashville in the Southern Association. Oklahoma rises to No 1 in AP poll led by Bud Wilkinson's Sooners as Michigan drops from unbeaten ranks after upset by Illinois.
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Starting Berths Mark Senior Night in Lions Trophy Clash
Ten Sophia Blue Hawks seniors will start as Shady Spring Tigers visit for the Lions Club Trophy game at Sophia Stadium. The contest, also Senior Night, was moved to Thursday with a 7:30 pm kickoff and will test Sophia’s six game winning streak against Shady Spring’s 4-5 record.
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Eva Valdez Defies Odds At National Horse Show
Eva Valdez, stepping in for injured riders, disputes claims she is out of condition, highlighting American women’s prowess. The international championship sees Mariles or Steinkraus poised to claim individual or team victory for Mexico or the U.S. as battles continue across events including the eight-fence challenge and Royal Winter Fair.
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McCormick Hired As Redleg Coach
Cincinnati announces Frank McCormick, former Reds star and 1940 NL MVP, will join the Reds as a coach replacing Dick Bartell. Also resignations: Jimmy Dykes Tom Ferrick and Wayne Anderson. McCormick played for the Reds through 1945 and remained in baseball as manager and scout before this appointment.
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Tom Ferrick
Wayne Anderson
Phillies Sign Westlake In Major League Move
Philadelphia signs 34 year old slugger Wally Westlake who has played for five major league clubs. Roy Hamey says he watched Westlake with Oakland and Portland in the Pacific Coast League last year and believes he can still help a big league club. Westlake was released by Baltimore last year and moved to the Coast League.
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Giovanelli Beats De Perez In New York Fight Night
Danny Giovanelli of Brooklyn outpointed Danny de Perez of New York in a ten round welterweight bout. In New Orleans Kenny Lane defeated Kid Centella by unanimous decision, ten rounds.
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Danny de Perez
New Orleans
Kenny Lane
Muskegon
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Nicaragua
Bach Moves Up Front at Columbia Football
Joe Bach aged 54 shifts from Pittsburgh Steelers duties to assist Columba coach Lou Little at Columbia. He shares line coaching with Johnny Bateman, pursuing updated front line guidance.
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Columbia
Johnny Bateman
Otto Graham Sees Pro Football Grow Rougher and Dirtier
Atlanta veteran quarterback Otto Graham of the Cleveland Browns said pro football is getting rougher and dirtier. He criticized officials for leniency after a head injury from Sunday's game with New York and urged action by Commissioner Bert Bell and club owners. Graham plans to retire after this season and rules out coaching, despite talk Northwestern might seek him. Lou Saban faces scrutiny at Northwestern.
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Carey’s Homer Leads 6-2 Yankee Tour Win
Third baseman Andy Carey hit his sixth homer in 12 games as the New York Yankees beat the Japan Central League All-Stars 6-2 in Hiroshima. Carey's fourth inning shot tied the score at 2-2, Hank Bauer added a sixth inning homer with Tommy Byrne aboard, and Ed Ford with Bob Grim allowed only three hits as New York collected 10 hits off five pitchers.
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Grade Loop Opens Town District Basketball Season
The Town District Grade School League opened at the Recreation Building with Stanaford teams splitting games. The Stanaford Eighth Graders defeated Mt. Tabor 73 to 19 while the Sixth Graders fell to Sprague 22 to 16.
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Officials Plan For Cage Year
Area officials finalize plans for basketball season after football, voting for two referees per game. A county wide hoop clinic is set by Dec 1 with Cecil Lacy Paul Vennari Clarence Parsons and Sonny Phillips on the organizing committee at Recreation Building. Officials will offer clinics to principals or coaches and a dinner for coaches writers and sportscasters at Moose Lodge on Nov 22 7 pm inviting coaches from Raleigh Fayette Summers Wyoming Mercer McDowell and Mingo counties.
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Eagles Prep Hard for Hinton Title Clash Fri
Beckley’s Flying Eagles push through a lengthy practice as they prepare for the season ending game against rival Hinton Friday night. Coach Nelson Bragg emphasizes hard work and focus while linemen drill, and officials urge fans to buy tickets to support the ailing high school athletic department.
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Twins for Peelishes at Woodrow Wilson High
Mrs. Victor Peelish gave birth to twin girls yesterday at Woodrow Wilson High where her husband is coach. The baby girls and mother are doing very well and Vic’s eyes are sparkling as the faculty distributes double portions of cigars today.
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Beckley Flying Eagles Eyes Friday Night Showdown
Coach Bragg warned their best game is Friday night as Becky’s team faces East Bank. Injured players Williams Mahoney and Young sit or play limited roles while Walter Rappold leads at quarterback and Darold Walls fills in at right tackle. Howard Hurt caught Beckley’s opening TD pass.
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Citadel’s Broome named SoCon Player of the Week
Citadel halfback Budgie Broome, 172 pounds, earned Southern Conference Player of the Week for 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 also had three long runs and a 66 yard sprint, edging Richmond’s Tommy Theodore who led a 19-0 Spiders win. Other nominees included Mike Sommer of George Washington, Jim Locke of Virginia Tech, and Larry Krutko of West Virginia.
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WVU Students Paint Pitt Ended in Custody
Eleven West Virginia University students painted slogans on the University of Pittsburgh campus but were taken to police, then released after Pitt athletic director Captain Hamilton urged leniency. Some slogans remained. the Mountaineers face Pitt next in the annual game before about 60,000 in attendance.
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