Citadel Faces Georgia in Saturday Clash on the Bulldogs Field
The Citadel under coach Eddie Teague enters Saturday's game at Athens as underdogs against Georgia. Georgia coach Wally Butts warned of a potential blowout if The Citadel repeats last week's 14-6 win over VMI. The 10th meeting between the teams has Georgia leading eight to one with one tie. Other Saturday intersectional games feature West Virginia at Syracuse, George Washington at Wichita, and Furman at Davidson as league play nears the end of the season.
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Little Leagues Vote for Expansion Plans
Beckley Little League managers approve expanding from two four team leagues to two six team leagues or three four team circuits. Executive President Bill Harmon names committees for next year at the 1958 final meeting at the Elks Lodge. A state clinic in Charleston January 24 25 will invite two delegates from each league and a full program will be announced after district directors meet.
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Bob Fleming
Harry Ellison
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Cardinals End Original Farm System After Houston Exit
The St. Louis Cardinals announce the abandonment of the farm system club in Houston. Bloomed from Branch Rickey’s 1921 venture, ownership shifts 18 Houston players, stadium lease talks, and sale at 100000 dollars. Possible move of Dallas Houston and Worth to AAA discussed, plan rejected by the American Association.
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Flanagan crushes Turner in welterweight bid for title
Irishman Del Flanagan defeated Gil Turner in a 10 round bout in St Paul to push toward a title shot. Judges scored 100-81, 100-83, and 100-87 as Flanagan outboxed Turner and urged promoter promises for a title fight. Virgil Akins' manager floated a possible title bout during the Winter Carnival in January.
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Rhodell Wins Consolation Beavers Shine at Grade School Hoop Final
Over 600 fans watched Beaver and Rhodell win consolation crowns at the Shady Spring Invitational for grade school teams. Rhodell’s J McKinney led with 18 points while Ander son and Evans helped from the line. Stamford’s players Smith Bair and Shanks scored eight each. John Saunders praised the tournament’s success.
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Tournament Awards Highlight Heights Across Teams
The list showcases awards for the championship trophy runner-up trophy and consolation trophy among teams including Beaver Stamford Rhodell Prosperity Shady Spring Hollywood and others. Anderson F Richmond Wheeler Coleman Sylvia J McKinney Cox Rhodell B Smith Barr Stamford Furrow Blue Jay Fanmer Shady Spring Lucas Daniels Meadows Ghent.
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Beavers Edge Stamford For Championship On Free Throws
Wayne Anderson and Evans led Beaver to the title as Anderson nailed two late free throws after Beavers trailed by one with under 30 seconds to play. Stamford had capitalized on 20 of 3 free throw chances to edge Sylvia in the third place game 33-32, while Beaver won 32-31 in the final.
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Humphreys Wins Unanimous Decision At Olympic Auditorium
Veteran featherweight Noel Humphries 129 of Charleston West Virginia defeated Little Cezar 130 of Manila in a 10 round main event at the Olympic Auditorium. Humphries with 40 fights behind him was the rougher fighter as he secured a unanimous decision.
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West Virginia faces Syracuse in season finale
West Virginia and Syracuse meet at Mountaineer Field in a windup that could decide an Orange Bowl bid for the Orangemen. Syracuse, aiming for its best season since 1923, is an eight point favorite as WVU seeks its first losing season since 1950.
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Generals Open With Wildcats
Lookout High School coach J. W. Bill Isaacs announced the Generals will open the 1958-59 basketball season December 5 against Meadow Bridge. The schedule shows two home games before Christmas with Richwood on December 18 and Meadow Bridge on December 5.
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Ott In Critical Condition Faces Surgery Again
Former baseball star Mel Ott 49 faces possible new kidney surgery this week in New Orleans after an eight hour operation. He remained on a critical list with life threatening injuries from a Friday night traffic crash near Bay St. Louis Mississippi. His wife suffered leg fractures and internal injuries and remains hospitalized in Gulfport.
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Record 65s Carded In West Palm Beach Golf
In the West Palm Beach Invitational Tournament at West Palm Beach Florida golfers chased par with a course record 65 set and 43 players below par in opening round. Bert Weaver and Wesley Ellis Jr led after shooting 31 34 and 33 32 respectively while Don Finsterwald and Mike Souchak equalled the day’s record with 65.
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Health Prevents Norris Testimony in Boxing Probe
New York AP Jim Norris former president of the International Boxing Club will not testify before a grand jury probing boxing corruption. Supreme Court Justice Jacob Markowitz quashed a subpoena citing Norris health risks after two heart attacks.
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