Major Leagues Face $250000 Suit by Minor League Owner
Frank D. Lawrence of the Portsmouth Merrimacs, Class B Piedmont League, filed a $250,000 lawsuit accusing the majors and Commissioner Ford Frick of invading territory through broadcasting and televising major league games. Lawrence cites a $150,000 revenue loss and says 83 independent minor league clubs are being invited to join.
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Naval Academy Shows Interest In Sugar Bowl
New Orleans rivals Navy Baylor and Mississippi hold inside tracks to the Sugar Bowl but must defend favored positions against Army Rice and Mississippi State. Mississippi seeks a SEC title and Sugar Bowl host role by beating Mississippi State. Navy's interest was confirmed by a Sugar Bowl official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Alouettes and Eskimos in Grey Cup showdown
The Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos reach the Grey Cup final after divisional wins. Alouettes beat Hamilton 24-19 to win the Eastern Big Four Union series 38-28 behind Sam Etcheverry two touchdown passes. Eskimos defeated Kitchener Waterloo 38-6 in the Western semi-final to advance.
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Baylor Eyes Southwest Title With Army and Rice Tests
Baylor must defeat Army in Philadelphia or risk losing the Southwest Conference crown. A win over Rice would share the title with Arkansas, which advances to the Cotton Bowl. Sugar Bowl officials say hosting an SEC team is not required, aiming for the best matchup regardless of conference.
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November 2 clash sidelines leader spotlight
A November 2 event highlights the sideline leadership clash featuring key figures and strategic moves. Details emphasize the prominence of coaches and coordinators shaping game plans and on-field decisions.
Settle the Service and Fasten Premacy When the
Alan Maver reports on a brief service instruction emphasizing settling obligations and securing a prompt agreement. The article outlines steps to ensure compliance and timely completion of the process.
Tech Likely Air Attack as VMI Game Looms
Southern Conference roundup notes Virginia Tech preparing for an aerial assault against VMI in Roanoke. Tech spent Thursday’s final session passing. VMI’s Paul Janshego sidelined with a shoulder separation but the Keydets otherwise healthy. Richmond seeks to blunt William and Mary through defense as Spiders miss injuries to Pajaczkow ski Wacker and Keville. Virginia, facing West Virginia, drills for the run and Wyatt left handed passes. The Citadel aims for peak cardio against Clemenn with drills against a Tiger defense. Furman George Washington and Davidson wrap seasons.
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No Scrimmage For Mounties
West Virginia coach Art Lewis plans none in preparation for the final game with Virginia after a light workout. The Mountaineers have shifted to Mountaineer Field for daily drills and note steady improvement from reserve linemen Barry Blake Ted Holmes and Bill Underdonk.
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Ten Organizations Back Cooperative Boycott Against Ineligible Schools
Kansas City report notes the NCAA launched a cooperative boycott restricting ineligible schools to specific sports. Ten organizations join the move under the enforcement program, with potential future members. Currently affected schools include North Carolina State College, City College of New York, and the University of Miami. Ineligible status applies only to the sport tied to the ruling. schools can compete in other sports and resume full eligibility once cleared.
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Daily Doubles Payoffs at Atlantic City Track
At Atlantic City race track Tee Shirt paid 10.20 in race one while Ready to Wear finished quietly in race three paying 4.00 to show.
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Buckeyes Widen AP Poll Lead After Strong Bowl Bid
Ohio State rose to Rose Bowl contention by extending its seven game win streak and earning 115 first place votes and 2,259 points in the AP ranking. UCLA remained second with 85 first-place votes and 2,162 points, while Oklahoma held third with 31 firsts and 1,953 points. Notre Dame, Army, Navy, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Baylor and Maryland rounded out the top ten as results from the prior Saturday reshaped the order. Southern California fell to 17th after a 34–0 loss to UCLA.
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Kansan Is First But Oklahoma A M Wins Cross Country Crown
Kansas coach Bill Easton entered Allen Frame to win the four mile NCAA cross country title at Michigan State. Frame finished 35 yards ahead in 19 minutes 54.2 seconds as Oklahoma A M captured the team crown with 61 points, Syracuse second, Miami of Ohio third, Pittsburgh fifth, in a field of 16 colleges and 123 starters.
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Dodgers Sale Rumor Prompts Move to West Coast
A Brooklyn insider says the Dodgers are likely to be sold and moved within a year or two to either Los Angeles or San Francisco. Walter O Malley, the president, could profit amid ongoing payments to Branch Rickey totaling over 70,000 annually with seven years left, while Ebbets Field capacity limits hinder peak revenue. The Brooklyn land portfolio and surrounding properties boost the sale value, potentially yielding O Malley nearly three million dollars.
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