New Bosox Boss To Give Scribes First Interview
Michael Higgins newly named manager of the Boston Red Sox plans a late day interview with city writers after driving from Dallas. Reporters seek his plans for double plays since Bobby Doerr’s retirement, Ted Williams retirement, coaches from Lou Is Louisville staff, and potential hires including Boo Ferris.
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Pinky) Higgins
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Boo) Ferris
Tech Opens Play At Home Friday Vs Waynesburg
Montgomery West Virginia Tech hosts Waynesburg Yellow Jackets in a home opener Friday night. Tech aims to tighten pass defense after a 33-6 loss to West Liberty left them 3-1 on the season. Injuries are not expected to hinder, and advance tickets are on sale with adults $1.25 and students 50 cents.
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All-Time U S Olympic Track Team Named At Banquet
The U S Olympians Banquet at the Waldorf Astoria announced the All-Time U S Olympic Track and Field Team. The list includes Eddie Tolan Melvin Patton William Carr Malvin Whitfield Melvin Sheppard Ralph Hill Louis Tewanima John Hayes Harrison Dillard Charles Moore Horace Ashenfelter Joseph Pearman Ernest Crosbie Walter Davis Jesse Owens Myer Prinstein Robert Richards Parry O'Brien Simin ess John Flanagan Cy Young Robert Mathias and others. The event marked Olympic Day activities supporting the 1955 Pan American and 1956 Olympic efforts.
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Joseph B. Pearman
Ernest Crosbie
Walter Davis
Jesse Owens
Myer Prinstein
Robert Richards
Parry O’brien
Sim Iness
John J. Flanagan
Cy Young
Robert Mathias
Tigers Shake Up Coaching Staff With Hitchcock and Tighe
Detroit Tigers released coaches Johnny Hopp and Bob Swift and named Billy Hitchcock and Jack Tighe to their spots. Third base coach George Myatt rumored, while Bucky Harris retains naming authority. Pitcher Karl Spooner led Texas League with 262 strikeouts, going 29 and nine for the Fort Worth Cats.
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Clinkscale Earns AP Back of the Week for TCU Upset
Ronald Clinkscale, a Texas Christian quarterback, starred in the 20-7 upset of Southern California and was chosen as Associated Press Back of the Week. His 53 minutes, key runs, two 25 yard passes, and strong defense led TCU, ahead of Navy’s Joe Gattuso and Washington’s Bob Cox in the votes. Kurt Burris named Lineman of the Week for Oklahoma’s 14-7 win over Texas.
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Powell Still Top Prospect Despite Loss
Powell, a 22 year old heavyweight, remained a top prospect after a seventh round TKO by Charley Norkus in San Francisco. Experts praised his chin and potential, with J J Taussig predicting a future championship within a year or two. Al Weill offered $25,000 for Powell’s contract, underscoring his market value.
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Bobo) Olson
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Lou Boudreau fired as Red Sox manager in tough year
Roundup reports Lou Boudreau was dismissed as Boston's field manager after three seasons marked by underwhelming results and a decline from his peak with the Indians. The piece notes Boudreau's past greatness, his limited in-game impact, and reports that he did not rally star Ted Williams or sustain team leadership.
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Spartans Aim For Fourth Straight Win Over Notre Dame
Michigan State seeks a record fourth consecutive victory against Notre Dame in Chicago. MSU will feature three quarterbacks due to Leroy Bolden’s injury with Matlock Morral and Peaks at quarterback spots. Notre Dame coach Brennan praises the challenge despite recent rough results.
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Charleston Senators acquire pitcher from Memphis
Charleston Senators buy 24 year old right hander Bob Lowe from Memphis of the Southern Association. Lowe won 21 games and lost eight last season with Colorado Springs in the Western League. Purchase is conditional, allowing return if he fails to meet expectations. In another note, Miss Virginia Gentry hooks a fish and a six pound bass leaps into the boat during an awkward fishing tale.
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Johnson Takes Over as Mack Era Ends in Baseball
Chicago buyers Arnold Johnson wins a nine hour AL meeting to move the Philadelphia Athletics to Kansas City for 3,375,000. Roy Mack seeks a deal while Connie Mack Stadium may pass to Bob Carpenter and new Kansas City leadership targets dual decked stadium expansion for 1955.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities and Weights
Detroit match saw Rocky Casillo defeat Chuck Price 8 points on points, 150 to 153. Washington bout Ernie Gene Smith beat Tony Longo 10 points, 128 to 126. London event Joe Bygraves won over Eddie Smith 8 points, 19414 to 183. Phoenix card Johnny Gonzalez defeated Babe Mathis 8 points, 135 to 133.
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Kansas City Wins Major League Baseball Franchise Move
Kansas City reacts as AL owners approve Arnold Johnson’s purchase of the Philadelphia Athletics and move the club to Kansas City. City leaders tout economic impact and community support after a long drive to land the franchise.
Cardinals Put Veteran Reliever Brazile and Lowrey on Waiver
St Louis relief pitcher Al Brazile and outfielder pinch hitter Harry Lowrey, the club's eldest players, were placed on waivers for unconditional release to allow them time to seek other jobs. Brazile, 39 turning 40, set Cardinals records in 1953 with 60 games pitched and 33 finishes, while Lowrey, 36, earned 21 pinch hits in 1953 and had a .115 season average.
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Philadelphia Athletics depart as city becomes one league town
Philadelphia woke to the news that the American League club, the Athletics, accepted transfer to Kansas City. Connie Mack era spanned 54 years with nine league titles and five world championships. Mayor Clark lamented the loss, citing the city's economic impact and failed local drives to keep the franchise.
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Clemson Back Named ACC Sophomore of the Week
Clemson quarterback Charlie Bussey was named the ACC sophomore of the week by the Associated Press for directing two touchdown drives in the 14-7 upset of Florida. Teammate Jim Coleman also excelled, while Mackie Prickett of South Carolina won the nomination two weeks earlier for his strong showing in the Furman win.
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Tallest Mor ris Harvey rookie Dana Kirk tops 1954 squad
Dana Kirk, a six-foot-four inch freshman center from Delbarton, is listed as the tallest player on the 1954 Morris Harvey College football team. The standout joins a squad led by returning veterans and opens the season with high expectations.
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