Lane Names Cardinal Manager Candidate Lineup for 1956
St Louis general manager Frank Lane indicated a 10 a.m. Wednesday press conference will reveal the 1956 field manager. Lane declined further comment, but listed possible candidates including Fred Hutchinson, Harry Walker, and an unidentified third party believed to be Jimmy Keane.
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Waitkus Lowrey Lease Highlights Baseball Moves
Leases to first baseman Eddie Waitkus and utility man Harry Lowrey mark recent player personnel shifts. The moves position Waitkus as a core bat and Lowrey for versatile infield and outfield depth as the club reshapes its roster for upcoming play.
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No Election By Class AA In WV Football Ratings
Column argues the West Virginia State Activities Commission rating system for Class AA requires counting all games, including out-of-state foes, and that Class AA has no election to count or omit opponents. It contrasts with Class B and A, explains why out-of-state games affect title chances, and defends the system as workable and fair despite bugs.
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Mourning a Yankee World Series Loss in North Carolina
In Weaverville North Carolina Ralph Bartlett the local service station operator wears a black armband in mourning for the New York Yankees defeat in the World Series. His blue coveralls mark his daily work as he follows the game.
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Michigan Tops AP Poll With Convincing Army Victory
Michigan rises to No. 1 in the AP football poll after a 26-2 win over Army, marking its third win of the season as Maryland slips to runner up. Oklahoma remains third as Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin, Texas Christian, Navy, UCLA and West Virginia round out the top ten.
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Sophia High Girls Field Hockey exhibition Wednesday
Sophia High girls showcase field hockey in an exhibition on the school football field Wednesday as part of the Jack Haga Benefit. Coach Octavia Miller hopes to arrange a future game with another school while junior high teams from Sophia and Mullens open the event at 7:30 p.m. with a 30 minute half break for the White Hawks and Blue Hawks to perform.
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Beckley Mount Hope Stakes Game Tickets On Sale
Beckley Mt Hope clash at WWHS Stadium Friday night goes on sale announced by Athletic Director J R Van Meter. Tickets available at Keatleys Sports Center C L Cutrate Colonial Cavalier Drug Stores Beckley students can buy at the high school. Mt Hope features quarterback Virgil Dillon and a strong defensive line.
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Gridiron Notes from Richmond Spotlight Mountaineers
West Virginia University averaging 42 points and 438.2 yards per game leads the Southern Conference in total offense. Freddy Wyant passes at 209 yards per game while WVU ranks second in rushing behind Richmond and also leads in punting. Defensively Davidson tops the pack with a strong pass defense, while Virginia Tech shows the toughest rushing stop at 100.8 yards per game.
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Athletics Buy Crimian From Toronto In 60,000 Deal
The Kansas City Athletics announced the purchase of pitcher Jack Crimian from Toronto. The club will send cash, Mario Fricano, and another player to be named later for the 28 year old right hander who posted a 19-6 record and a 2.13 ERA last season. Crimian previously spent time with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1961 and 1952.
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Phillies trade four players to purge roster
The Philadelphia Phillies moved four more players as they chase a comeback in the National League. Tom Casagrande a 40 000 bonus pitcher Mel Clark Jim Command and Thornton Kipper were sold or sent to Syracuse with Casagrande now eligible for the draft. Earlier the Phils sold pitcher Bob Kuzava to Columbus as part of roster adjustments.
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Cubs Acquire Kellert in Cash Deal From Dodgers
Chicago Cubs yesterday acquired first baseman and outfielder Frank Kellert from the Brooklyn Dodgers in a straight cash transaction. Kellert, 31, was a reserve for the world champion Dodgers and batted .325 in 39 games last season.
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Indians Defense Courageous Ahead of Mountaineers Clash
Morgantown WVU prepares for homecoming against William and Mary, praising the Indians defense as stronger than Richmond and Virginia Tech held WVU to 33 points in the opener. Coach Crane notes key holds by William and Mary including a seven point limit against Navy. Center Ron Klim’s leg X rays show no serious injury, expect him to play Saturday.
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Perez Shifts Focus After Featherweight Trounce at St Nicholas
New York boxer Lulu Perez, now targeting lightweights, defeated Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke Mass in a spirited 135 pound bout at St Nicholas Arena. Perez dominated late rounds with brutal sequences in rounds seven and ten, while Courchesne rallied to the end.
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That Bumped Troy Questioned ID
Washington's late touchdown against USC is under review. Coach Jess Hill questions legality after film check. A 74 yard score came on a pass from Steve Rooke to Jim Houston who lateraled to Corky Lewis for an 80 yard gain on a wet Seattle field. Grounding dispute cited.
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