Major League Trade Talk Perks Up Lane Brewing Cards Giants Deal
The opening days of the minors convention sparked trade chatter around Frankie Lane of the St. Louis Cardinals. He met with Giants Phillies and Cubs officials seeking a veteran catcher a right handed hitting outfielder and a frontline pitcher. Possible targets include Wes Westrum Sally Hemus Harry Elliott Pete Whisenant Whitey Lockman Jim Hearn and Red Schoendienst. In AL Cleveland wooed Gus Triandos Hal Smith Sherman Lollar Maury McDermott with talks to Baltimore Chicago and Washington.
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Red Schoendienst
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New York
Roy Hamey
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Cleveland
Baltimore
Gus Triandos
Hal Smith
Chicago
Sherman Loliar
Washington
Maury McDermott
American Assn considers Miami as potential member
COLUMBUS Ohio Miami's fate as a potential member of the American Assn hung in the balance today as league directors studied a dry run schedule to determine mileage and expenses of travel to the Southern city. One baseball man said the best thing would be for each club to buy its own plane.
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Charleston Drafts 2 Texas Leaguers
Charleston drafted two Texas League players as the minor league draft opened. Lefty Hal Woodeschick from Dallas, who played for Danville in 194, went 14-8 with a Carolina League connection. Outfielder James Daley from Houston hit .315 for Columbus in the South Atlantic League.
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Conciliatory move toward Milwaukee Braves amid franchise shift talks
The association moved toward Milwaukee Braves as they resist the Toledo to Miami plan. A sample schedule proposed two trips to each city with two 2100 mile hops between Miami and Denver. Opposition sours amid Louisville headaches as Boston Red Sox place Louisville franchise on market after buying San Francisco club. Johnny Murphy, Boston farm director, pledges policy clarity by Saturday and pursues sale to Louisville interests with outside bidders.
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Jeffcoat Balks At Trade Says He Is Retiring
CHICAGO Hal Jeffcoat relief pitcher traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Cincinnati Redlegs for catcher Hobie Landrith said yesterday he is through with baseball. His retirement could void the deal under a major league ruling, as Cubs official Wid Matthews confirms Landrith remains the property of Chicago while Jeffcoat now belongs to Cincinnati.
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Basilio Set To defend title against De Marco in Boston
Welterweight champion Carmen Basilio, 28, from Canastota, N. Y., defends versus Tony DeMarco tonight at Boston Garden. The 15-round bout could end early as experts doubt it goes the distance. Promoter Sam Silverman targets near 13,000 in attendance with about $190,000 gross. Basilio’s record 47-11-7 with 21 KOs. DeMarco 41-5-1 with 26 KOs, returning to price for the crown after recent title defenses and losses. ABC will televise coast to coast. New England blackout noted.
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Belair Stud May Be Auctioned Off
New York reports claim Belair Stud including Nashua and 65 horses valued at 5 million dollars could be sold within 90 days despite executors denial. Belair Farm in Bowie Maryland and 2,500 acres are part of the estate. Nashua valued at 750,000 anchors the holdings.
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British Columbia Open Champion DOW FINSTERWALD
Discussion on club selection for long fairway shots at the British Columbia Open. Advises discarding the 2 wood in favor of a 3 wood to reduce risk of rough shots and misses. Notes many players lift the ball by lifting the head rather than letting the club do the work, causing errant lofting.
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Major league baseball considers one year shutdown
Dan Daniel of the New York World Telegram says MLB officials toy with suspending operations for a season due to harassment by the Department of Justice and a TV lob in Washington. He notes the idea is unlikely to gain club support and could trigger charges of collusion if revealed.
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Fights Last Night by the Associated Press
Richmond California boxer Art Rampone knocked out Tommy Manou is in Oakland while Willie Pep outpointed Pappy Gault in Hartford. A Buffalo match between Paul Andrews and Bob Satterfield was postponed to Tuesday December 6 due to a snowstorm.
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Faurot Praised as Best Coach Amid Discontent at Missouri
Don Faurot, despite a 9 loss season, receives praise from Missouri players and officials who urge retaining him as athletic director and head football coach. The piece notes his split-T strategy, Missouri-focused recruiting, and strict discipline, while highlighting parallels with fan protests and effigies directed at coaches in other programs.
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San Diego Union
Ameche Sets Pro Ball Toting Pace
Ameche leads the NFL in rushing with 867 yards on 185 carries for 4.7 yards per attempt. Howie Ferguson trails with 768 yards on 164 carries, while Fred Morrison has 695 yards and Joe Perry 655 yards. Otto Graham tops passers with 1,385 yards on 81 completions. Eddie Brown is second at 1,237 yards. Bobby Thomson stands third in yardage for the Eagles with 1,190 yards on 148 attempts.
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Pistons Beat Knicks. King Leads Nats In Eastern Wins
Fort Wayne Pistons shake off early skid to beat New York 104-99 as Jarry Foust and Mel Hutchins lead with 28 and 23 points. Bob Pettit scores 40 for St Louis in 108-95 win over Philadelphia. Celtics top Syracuse 105-97. King nets 31 but Nats fall. standings show Philadelphia 83, New York 8-5, Boston 5-4, Syracuse 6-6. Pettit’s 40 tops young pro season.
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Slack to lead Marshall basketball team this year
Huntington Ohio notes that 65 year old senior center Charlie Slack from Pomeroy will captain Marshall College basketball this season. Coach Jule Rivlin announced Slack the lone senior and a national rebound leader last year.
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