WVU to Sign With Sugar Bowl in New Orleans
West Virginia University officials travel to New Orleans to finalize West Virginia's first major bowl bid. The Mountaineers face Georgia Tech on New Year’s Day after a 61-0 win over North Carolina State. Discussions cover ticket allocation, training site, and travel plans as the team plans to depart around December 20.
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Legs) Hawley
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Carnegie Tech
Marshall
Walt Walowac
Cam Henderson
Big Green
West Virginia Wesleyan
Morris Harvey
Beckley
Silence of Japans Raffles Giants Club
New York Giants marveled at Japanese crowds who stay quiet unless their team leads or ties. Horace Stoneham explains the fans’ restraint and notes the later excitement. He recalls Japan’s bullpen warmups as a misunderstood habit that became a tradition.
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New York
New York Giants
Island Kingdom
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Stoneham
Five Teams Considered By Gator Bowl Officials
Jacksonville Florida November 28 five teams Auburn Alabama Kentucky Texas Tech and Mississippi were under consideration for the New Year’s Day game. Bowl Association President James McGregor noted the Membership Committee would review all teams, especially after Saturday’s results, with an announcement hoped for by midweek.
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Gavilan Plans Holiday Stay and Future Title Bid
Kid Gavilan, world welterweight champion, flew to Cuba to spend Christmas with family and may face Carmine Basilio in Havana in an over-light contest before returning to the U S mid January to challenge Bobo Olson for the world middleweight title.
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Kid Gavilan
Cuba
Carmine Basilio
Syracuse
Havana
United States
Bobo Olson
Moore Ordered To Defend Title In Boxing World
The National Boxing Association ordered Archie Moore to defend his world light heavyweight title against Harold Johnson by Christmas Eve or risk losing the title. Other actions include retirements for Beshore and Murphy, Gavilan possibly surrendering or defending his welterweight title, Basilio in line for a defense, Bassett to defend the interim featherweight crown against Pep or Davis, and Saddler awaiting discharge to face Bassett if he remains interim champion.
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National Boxing Assn
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Harold Johnson
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Bob Murphy
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Carmen Basilio
Percy Bassett
Willie Pep
Red Top Davis
Bassett
Sandy Saddler
Vic Seixas Hurt Knee Fails to Heal in Victorian Tennis
In Melbourne Vic Seixas hobbling from a knee injury bowed in five sets to Australia’s George Worthington at the Victorian championships. Seixas used ointment and towels, grimacing on court as he chased shots with limited push. The United States Davis Cup hopes face uncertainty as non playing captain Billy Talbert notes confidence that his leg will improve.
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Hamilton Richardson
Baton Rouge
Bob Perry
Los Angeles
Quist
Ken Rosewall
Lewis Head
Mervyn Rose
Rex Hartwig
Ian Ayre
John O'Brian
U. S
Tony Trabert
Worthington
Don Candy
Beckley Hawks Night Opener Gunning For Fifth Straight
Beckley hosts Tusculum in a West Virginia basketball clash at the Recreation Building. The Hawks seek a fifth consecutive win as they prep for tough conference games ahead, with Tusculum aiming to avenge a prior 81-77 loss.
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Beckley
Tennessee
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Pax High
Leahy Advised to Take Complete Rest After Year
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy was advised by his physician to take a complete rest after the new year. He remained at his Long Beach home for further treatment of an acute muscle spasm from the October Georgia Tech game, after planning to travel to Los Angeles for the Irish-Southern California game.
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Ind
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Leahy
Long Beach
Georgia Tech
Nicholas G. Johns
Los Angeles
Staley and White Sign Early 1954 Cardinals Contracts
Gerry Staley and reliever Hal White become the first St. Louis Cardinals to sign 1954 player contracts. Club vice president Bill Walsingham said both pitchers received their deals ahead of others because they indicated last season they wanted to clear contract business early.
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Gerry Staley
St. Louis Cardinals
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Red Birds
Bill Walsingham
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