Citadel builds buzz with win over Richmond and hopes rise
The Citadel football team, once seen as conference underdogs, stunned Richmond 14 to 12 last Friday, triggering SMU buzz as coach John Sauer reshapes a rebuilding program. Freshmen led the way with Ed Dzanis earning 77 rushing yards and Conrad Tuza kicking the decisive extra point amid a raft of early lineup changes.
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Sauer
Furman
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Conrad Tuza
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Joe Chefalo
Homer Hobbs
Hurricane
Ken Herron
West Virginia
Davidson
Washington & Lee
Presbyterian
W&l
Bill Chipley
Generals
Virginia Tech
Tommy Theodore
Theodose
Bill Reynolds
Jim Hoffman
Dick Eaton
Phil Curley
William & Mary
Tom Secules
Bill Marfito
Charlie Sidewell
VMI
Indians Visit WVU In Veterans Led Clash
Morgantown special reports William and Mary brings a veteran squad to face West Virginia University this Saturday. WVU counters with four year men Freddy Wyant Bobby Moss Joe Marconi Sam Huff and Bruce Bosley. Veterans include ex GI Bob Lusk Walt Brodie and Jack Lewis. Local seats remain available per WVU business manager C S Wink Simmons.
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Freddy Wyant
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Sam Huff
Bruce Bosley
Gold and Blue
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Gene Lathey
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Jack Lewis
Pittsburgh
Fi Knox
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Charlie Sidwell
Portsmouth
William and Mary
al Grieco
Newark
N. J
Bill Marfizo
Windber
Jack Yohe
Columbia
Yohe
Tribe
WVU
C. S
Wink) Simmons
Duck Stamp Sales Down Across Nation
Federal duck stamp sales for the year ended June show a continued decline from 1952-53 records. Total 2,181,566, down 89,864 from 2,271,430 reported for 1953-54, with California highest at 176,881 and West Virginia lowest at 2,430. District of Columbia offices sold 2,060.
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John L. Farley
The
Fish and Wildlife Service
Post Office Department
California
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Center switch for Darrold Erickson of Sioux Falls F C
Darrold Erickson of Sioux Falls F C moved from end and tackle to center this fall after last season playing on the ring. He previously played end and tackle and now assumes center duties for the squad.
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Darrold Erickson
Sioux Falls F. C
Ring
Green to Make Game Of It Against Miami
Marshall College head coach Herb Royer declares Miami one of the toughest teams in the country and vows the Big Green will make a game of it in Huntington. He says his players are determined to atone for last year’s 46-0 loss at Oxford, Ohio.
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Sooners
Trabert and Australian Stars poised to turn pro
Los Angeles report says amateur tennis champ Tomy Trabert is set to sign with promoter Jack Kramer to join the pros. Kramer expects not only Trabert but Australian stars Lew Head and Ken Rosewall to turn pro, with offers rumored around $50,000 each. Marc Trabert, the Cincinnati lawyer, reviewed contract terms as negotiations continue.
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Tomy Trabert
Jack Kramer
Kramer
Trabert
Marc
Cincinnati
Marc Trabert
Australia
Frank Seman
Sedgman
Tony
Hoad
Rosewall
Cornell Stumbles in Run-Heavy Bid Against Aggressive Defense
In a noted drive toward the end zone Cornell faces a stingy run defense. Officials indicate the Red may rely on two straight power plays to gain under 10 yards before attempting any pass.
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Cornell
Big Red
Blaik Sees Bad Fumbles Cost Army Big Michigan Loss
New York Army coach Earl Blaik comments on last Saturday's 26-2 defeat to Michigan. He laments eight fumbles that handed 400 yards to the Wolverines, praising Michigan as a fine team while noting Army played well until the turnovers. He says players intend to reduce fumbles, perhaps too much.
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Army
Earl Blaik Eull
Michigan
Coaches shrug off win streak as football facts
Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson downplays a two game run saying it won’t affect players or statistics. He notes Sooner face Kansas while Michigan State plans to start reserves against Notre Dame, arguing depth changes practice risk.
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Oklahoma
Bud Wilkinson
Kansas
Michigan State
Notre Dame
Duffy Daughter
Knox to Return Against Stanford as Brown Wins Top Tailback Post
UCLA team physician says Ronnie Knox with a shoulder issue should be able to play against Stanford Saturday. Meanwhile Sam Brown has claimed the No 1 tailback spot, signaling a shift in the backfield pecking order.
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UCLA
Ronnie Knox
Stanford
Sam Brown
Martinez And Manager Patch Up Differences
welterweight Vince Martinez and manager Bill Daly bury a family feud and sign a five year private contract. Daly shares 23 1 3 percent, Anthony Martinez 10 percent, pending dispute over prior relations with the fighters. Daly seeks a Basilio Martinez title bid of 75000 in Los Angeles next summer as Basilio defends his crown November 30.
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Canastota
N.Y
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Los Angeles
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Tony DeMarco
Boston
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Martinez Clan
Paterson
N.J
Martinez
Lester Felton
Detroit
Providence
Vince
Bill
Pep Chalks 199th Pro Win in 10 Round Decision
In Brockton Massachusetts Willie Pep the Hartford featherweight moved within one win of his 200th pro victory with a unanimous 10 round decision over Charlie Titone of Brooklyn at Maple Arena Pep weighed 129 1 2 pounds Titone 128 1 2 Pep entered the bout with seven losses and one draw.
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Willie Pep
Hartford
Mantle Wins A L Crown Slugging Title Honors Tied to Power
Willie Mays wins the National League slugging crown with a .659 average after a late surge that included 51 homers and 382 total bases in 580 at bats. Mickey Mantle tops the American League with a .611 slugging percentage and 37 homers, edging Duke Snider and a strong NL field led by Ed Mathews and Ernie Banks.
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Mickey Mantle
Mays
Duke Snider
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Duke
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Ed Mathews
Ernie Banks
Chicago Cubs
Ted Kluszewski
Cincinnati
Mantle
Detroit
al Kaline
Mantle Clouts, Kaline Leads Batting Drive in League Averages
Mantle slugged 63 points behind Mantle and Kaline led with 321 total bases in 588 at bats. Kaline was the only 200 hit man in both leagues, adding 24 doubles eight triples and 27 homers. Williams posted a .703 slugging on 225 bases in 320 official at bats but was ruled ineligible for the slugging title.
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Kaline
Gus Zernial
Kansas City
Vic Power
Cleveland
Larry Doby
Ted Williams
Boston
Bowling team posts strong three game series and highs
Team high three game series features Shumate Callaway with 416 for the trio. Callaway adds 561 in the three games and Callaway also posts a 117 single. Individual high game goes to J Dale with 215, while Shumate and Callaway contribute to the team and individual marks.
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