Rumor Dodgers Moving to Los Angeles Sparks Meeting
In New York a Los Angeles Herald-Express report speculates the Brooklyn Dodgers may relocate to Los Angeles. The tale cites a hush hush plan to air at a Nov 22 meeting, drawing denials from NL President Warren Giles and Brooklyn VP Fresco Thompson.
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10 Club League Sounds Silly To One AP Scribe
AP columnist Gayle Talbot argues against expanding the American League to ten clubs and mocks Hank Greenberg of the Cleveland Indians for proposing additions to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The piece warns of talent scarcity, overbalance, and the unlikely likelihood of such a shakeup, noting likely concessions from top teams and skepticism about West Coast expansion.
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West Coast
Moore to Fight Satterfield in 10 Round Non Title Bout
Archie Moore and Bob Satterfield will meet in a 10 round non title fight at Miami Stadium on December 29. Promoter Maj. W H Peeples Jr announced the bout will be televised nationally on CBS with details pending blackout plans for the Miami area.
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Morris Harvey To Play in Cigar Bowl
Morris Harvey College will play the University of Tampa in the Cigar Bowl at Tampa Florida at 8 p.m. on December 17. Coach Eddie King announced the invitation from the Shrine organization. The Golden Eagles enter the game with an 8-1 record this season and are defending bowl opponents, having won prior appearances in the Tangerine Bowl Burley Bowl and Elks Bowl.
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Joe Carr
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C and O Special Info On Virginia Game
A Chesapeake and Ohio Railway note outlines the C O special train to the West Virginia Virginia game in Charlottesville on Saturday November 27. The train departs Huntington at 5 a m and arrives in Charlottesville about 1 p m with return service starting 5 30 p m Arrangements include bus shuttles to the game and back with round trip fares by origin. Limited tickets remain and unsold seats must be returned days before the game.
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Michigan Lineman Ron Kramer Is AP Week Pick
Michigan sophomore end Ron Kramer, 19, 6 3, 220 pounds, was named the Associated Press Lineman of the Week for his standout play against Michigan State. He charged the MSU passers, blocked two punts, recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown, caught several passes, and contributed as a solid punter as the Wolverines won 33 7.
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Kiner Joins Indians Amid Salary Talk and Hopes
Cleveland acquires Ralph Kiner from Chicago for an undisclosed amount and an unnamed player. Manager Al Lopez, contacted in Tampa, says Kiner will strengthen the lineup and provide more power. Kiner’s salary negotiations loom, with former estimates around 65,000 to 75,000 dollars. age 32 and a down year last season are noted factors.
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Rupert Prepares for Title Game With Farmington
Rupert High returns Bill Bryant to a starting spot as it hosts Farmington High in the State Class B playoff at Weston. Coach Clarence Hinkle says Rupert is peaking, faces a tough Farmington club that beat Wellsburg and tied West Fairmont. Plans include early Friday travel, band participation, and reserved buses. Starting lineup features McClung and Howard ends, Franco and Hawkins tackles, McClintic and Small guards, Peake center, with Bryant at right half and Criddle Hall and Withrow in backfield. Farmington enters with eight wins and a 14 14 tie to West Fairmont, scoring 174 to 60 against.
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Bill McGinnis
Tom Mason
Russell Shannon
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Tom Evans
Steve Vermillion
James Star
George Daniels
Bob Gardner
Alvin Cook
Ross Brown
Tony Pauletto
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Pat Blymeyer
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Pitt's Hamilton silent on Dawson's successor
Pitt athletic director and acting coach Tom Hamilton will not discuss who will coach next season. Dawson, 47, announced his resignation effective February 1, 1955, after a 22-year coaching career and plans to enter private business. Hamilton noted Pitt’s 4-4 mark and a 4-4 record entering the Penn State finale as he defers any hiring decisions until after the season.
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Red) Dawson
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Five Leaders Changed In State Conference Figures
BECKLEY Last weekend's state conference football games altered five of six statistical leaders. West Liberty kept top total offense at 3094 yards per game while Glenville rose to offensive passing, bumping Shepherd to second. Morris Harvey led total and rushing defense, Concord set pass defense at 49.1 yards per game, surpassing Salem. Charleston Golden Eagles held a 132.5 rating, while Bethany with 120 was disqualified from contention for missing four games. Shepherd Pero State West Liberty Glenville Fairmont Wesleyan Salem ranked behind Concord and West Virginia Tech.
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King Well Pleased With Season at MH
King Eddie King lauds Morris Harvey Golden Eagles after an 8 1 record season marking the second best in school history. A 45 7 win over Morehead College closed the year, but injuries struck five players including three quarterbacks with knee and facial injuries.
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Oak Hill Seeks Little League Charter and Franchise
Oak Hill Midget League officers were elected to push a state charter and Little League affiliation before May 1955. George Rahall will chair, with S. M. Ingram, Karl Krause, W. T. Price, and George Armstrong in key posts. Plans include two four team leagues, 16 teams total, eight Little League ages 8 to 12 and eight Babe Ruth ages 12 to 15, with sponsors needed for the Babe Ruth teams.
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A. C. Blake
Unknown Mammals and Birds Noted in World Describe
The passage highlights how the raccoon is unique with no Old World relatives, the walking stick insect mimics a twig, the emu remains Australia’s national bird and stands about five feet tall, gobies in Africa climb trees to feed on wood ants, while some stay lower to catch prey, and the hippopotamus possesses a remarkably long stomach capable of holding 400 to 500 pounds of food.
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Colts Start Hoop Drills Thursday at Mount Hope
Mount Hope Junior High basketball candidates will be called out Thursday afternoon as coach Bob Zopp announces the hoop state opening Jan. 3 at Pax. Likely prospects include Winston Summers Murdock Ratliff Potter Ellison Caperton Lewis Ramey Caperton Collins Warnock. schedule lists 14 games through Feb. 16 with multiple away and home dates.
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George Potter
Mack Ellison
Erskine Caperton
Paul Lewis
Bud Ramey
Bill Caperton
Ray Collins
Carl Evans
Buddy Warnock
Hinton
Kingston
Montgomery
Sophia
Shady Spring
Oak Hill
Fayetteville
Stanaford And Central 5s Win In District Play
Stanaford and Central 5s won in the Town District grade school circuit at the Recreation building. Stanaford beat Lincoln 30 to 25 in a tight contest as Central led most of the game. Stanaford also defeated Raleigh 24 to 6 with Raleigh held to two baskets. Charlie Bill Irle made key foul shots and Don Bunch and Phil Dorsey contributed late hoops.
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Dennis Jude
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Lincoln McRae Cooper
Dan Spielman
Kyle Phipps
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Rodney Weikle
Larry Walker
Boxer Bags Buck After Rugged Slugging Match
Mount Pleasant Michigan: 19 year old amateur boxer Fred Cashen fought a wounded buck during deer season. After shots failed to drop the animal he dodged, hid, and used a broken rifle and a tree branch to finish the kill in a 30 minute pursuit.
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Develop a natural simple golf swing for beginners
The article emphasizes starting with a correct grip and avoiding new grips while learning. It warns that testing many grips harms timing and rhythm and urges practicing with a straight, firm hit rather than forceful distance. It advises natural, relaxed motion, not conscious wrist cocking, and suggests professional guidance to optimize timing and smoothness.
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Shady Spring 5 To Open Against Sophia Dec. 17
Beavers Shady Spring Tigers open the 1954 55 basketball season at home December 17 against Sophia High School Blue Hawks. Coach Johnny Rogers reports only three players six feet or taller Bob Cole Roy Lilly and Wayne Shephard Are returning letters juniors Wallace Lilly and Shephard saw most playing time last season workouts start next Monday with grid schedule finished Friday winter holidays include alumni contest on Christmas.
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Furman Eyes 6-4 Record in Final Against Wofford
Furman aims to finish 6-4 in the season with a victory over Wofford in Greenville South Carolina. Coach Bill Young supervised a scrimmage in heavy rain as Furman seeks its third straight win and to end the campaign on a positive note.
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