Lane hints Hutchinson for Cardinals manager job
ST LOUIS reports Frank Lane, Cardinal general manager, said the club would name its 1956 field manager at a 10 a.m. Wednesday press conference. Lane avoided specifics, citing potential trades and naming Hutchinson, Walker, and an unidentified third party as possible candidates.
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the Hat) Walker
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Class AA Football Rating Rules Clarified by Commission
The State Activities Commission's rating system for Class AA football requires counting all games, including out-of-state foes, to determine the West Virginia champion. The article explains that only Class A and B teams have a selectable counting option, while AA teams must count all opponents, ensuring a representative state schedule.
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Mourning Yankees Fan Wears Armband in Weaverville
Weaverville North Carolina resident Ralph Bartlett, a service station operator, wears a black armband in mourning for the New York Yankees after their World Series defeat. He keeps watch on the game, reflecting local fan sentiment after the loss.
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Michigan Seizes No 1 Spot With Convincing Army Win
Michigan ascends to No 1 in the AP poll after a 26-2 rout of Army, boosting its perfect start to 3-0. Maryland slips to runner-up after a 28-7 win over Wake Forest as Oklahoma remains third with a 22-game win streak. Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin, Texas Christian, Navy, UCLA and West Virginia fill the rest of the top ten.
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Perez Wins Narrow Brooklyn Bout in Lightweight Card
In a crowded New York arena Lulu Perez 135 of Brooklyn outpointed Bobby Courchese 131 3 4 of Holyoke Mass as Willie Pep 129 1 2 of Hartford Conn outpointed Charlie Titone 128 1 2 of Brooklyn. The card showcased regional talents with Perez and Pep delivering decisive decisions over their opposition.
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Sophia High Girls Field Hockey Exhibition on Wednesday
Sophia High girls’ field hockey team prepares for a public demonstration on the school football field Wednesday as part of the Jack Haga Benefit. Two intra-squad halves feature the White Hawks against the Blue Hawks after a junior high game between Sophia and Mullens, with coach Mrs Octavia Miller seeking a nearby opponent for future competition.
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Beckley Mount Hope Football Tickets Go On Sale At Local Stores
Beckley Mt Hope game tickets go on sale at Keatleys Sports Center C L Cutrate Colonial and Cavalier Drug Stores. Athletic Director J R Van Meter announced sales for the Beckley Mt Hope clash at WWHS Stadium Friday night. Mt Hope features quarterback Virgil Dillon and a strong defense as the Coalfield Conference leader race tightens.
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West Virginia leads Southern Conference in total offense
S C Gridiron Notes from Richmond report West Virginia University averages 482 yards per game to top the conference in total offense and 209 passing yards per game led by quarterback Freddy Wyant. They also lead in punting while Virginia Tech and Davidson show strong but slightly trailing defenses.
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Athletics Buy Crimian From Toronto for 60,000
Kansas City Athletics announced the purchase of Jack Crimian from Toronto for about 60000 including cash and players Mario Fricano and another player to be named. The 28 year old right hander earned the International League MVP last season and posted a 19 6 record with a 2.13 ERA. He previously had brief stints with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1951 and 1952.
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Phillies Trade Four Players In Early Offseason Moves
The Philadelphia Phillies moved four players, Tom Casagrande Mel Clark Jim Command and Thornton Kipper, to Syracuse and nearby teams as the club regroups for a pennant push. Casagrande was sent to the Syracuse Chiefs after a stint in Louisville, becoming eligible for the draft. The others had spent most of last year with Syracuse before their contracts were sold. The Phillies recently sold pitcher Bob Kuzava to Columbus of the International League.
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Eddie Waitkus and Harry Lowrey Lease Mentioned
The text notes leases to first baseman Eddie Waitkus and utility man Harry Lowrey, indicating contract or roster moves involving these two players.
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Cubs Acquire Kellert From Dodgers In Cash Deal
Chicago Cubs obtained first baseman and outfielder Frank Kellert from the Brooklyn Dodgers in a straight cash transaction. Kellert, 31, was a reserve with the world champion Dodgers and hit .325 in 39 games last season.
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Indians Face Red-Hot WVU Defense by William and Mary
Morgantown WVU prepares for homecoming as William and Mary visits. Russ Crane notes William and Mary as a stronger defensive club than Richmond, with recent hold DHS 14 points Virginia Tech and seven against Navy. Ron Klim’s leg X-ray clear. expected ready for Saturday.
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Perez Decisions Bob Courchesne Perez Decisions Bob Courchesne
Lulu Perez, a Brooklyn lightweight, defeats Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke Mass in a 135 pound bout at St. Nicholas Arena. Perez dominates late rounds, staggers his foe in round seven and again in round ten as Courchesne rallies.
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That Bumped Troy Questioned
LOS ANGELES Was Washington's winning touchdown against Southern California last Saturday legal The Trojan coach says he cannot honestly say after re checking game movies The play was a pass from Steve Rooke to Jim Houston who lateral to Corky Lewis for 80 yards on a wet Seattle field Some say Houston's knee touched the ground before the lateral Others say the pass was forward Hill told the football writers he really doesn't know.
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