Glen Rogers Field Dedicated in Memorial Ceremony
Glen Rogers High School celebrated the dedication of the newly christened Davis Athletic Field in honor of late benefactor W. Dick Davis. The event featured a historic parade through the mining town, remarks by L. T. Putnam, and a Glen Rogers 26 to 0 football win over Sandstone.
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Whitey Ford and Lew Burdette Lead 1956 ERA Titles
New York Yankees ace Whitey Ford topped the American League with a 2.47 ERA and Milwaukee’s Lew Burdette led the National League at 2.71. Ford’s 19-6 season gave him a top team percentage, joining a list of pitchers to lead in ERA and win rate in the same year. Burdette finished 19-10 over 256 innings, anchoring the Braves’ rotation after a late-season slump.
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Lefty) Grove
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Jack Harshman
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Johnny Antonelli
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Sa’ Magne
Brooklyn
Don ‘Newcombe
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Cardinals Rout Redskins in 31 3 Victory at Griffith Stadium
Cardinals relied on 45 plays to beat the Redskins 31 to 3 as Ollie Matson and Frank Bernardi produced key returns. Chicago to Washington, the Cards outrushed and passed for 310 yards to 236, while Washington led in first downs with 1313. The win marks the Cards third straight as they top the NFL Eastern Conference. Meanwhile the Redskins remain winless, with just 23 points scored this season and their longest rush only 11 yards. Pimlico plans longer races after a fan survey showing higher attendance and betting.
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Texas League Votes On Interracial Law and Shreveport Players
Texas League clubs move to enforce Louisiana's interracial rule by seeking equal substitution in Shreveport rosters. Dallas Houston and Austin push for Shreveport to swap in non Negro players, while Butler studies authority before deciding on enforcement. No decision expected until Houston meeting in January.
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Heavyweight Title Scrap Pits Archie Floyd Nov 30
Floyd Patterson and Archie Moore prepare for a heavyweight title bout slated for November 30 in Chicago Stadium. Plans call for home television broadcasts by IBC with both camps training in New York and California ahead of the title clash. Patterson, 22, and Moore, 39, chase the belt after Marciano’s departure, with negotiations urging final financial arrangements.
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Orioles Extend Paul Richards as Manager General Manager
The Baltimore Orioles extended Paul Richards contract as manager general manager through 1959. A new executive vice president role will be sought to coordinate front office operations while Richards retains control of player personnel for Baltimore and the farm system. Salary remains about 40 000 to 43 000 per year.
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Newcombe Struggles as Dodgers Edge Hawaiian Red Sox
Honolulu report notes Don Newcombe allowed three runs on a double a single and a homer in the second inning as the Hawaiian club fell to the Dodgers 7-3 in ten innings Newcombe left after four innings Roger Craig and Ed Roebuck closed out the win Brooklyn outscored Honolulu four unearned runs in the extra frame Jim Doole a former Dartmouth player teaching high school in Honolulu pitched for the locals.
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Sugar Ray Hart Dominates Dennison With Third Round TKO
New York welterweight Garnett Hart nicknamed Sugar Ray delivers a third round technical knockout to Earl Dennison at St. Nicholas Arena. Hart, 21, improves to 9 straight wins and 17 defeats in 18 bouts, with 15 knockouts. Dennis suffers another stoppage, moving to 31-145 in his career. Also noted is Tufts coach Harry Aranson and NC State football lettermen count from 1936.
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Sugar Zarl Dennis, Martinez, Nocero face off in boxing card
The Associated Press reports a New York scene where Sugar Zarl Dennis, Vince Martinez, and Rinzi Nocero challenged opponents in a boxing event. Marc Guley enters his seventh season as coach of Syracuse.
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Princeton Junior High Edges Oceana 7 0 at Lee Patton Field
Princeton Junior High defeated Oceana 7 to 0 at Lee Patton Memorial Field. A late fourth quarter eight yard pass from Herring to Yearout set up the score, with Herring adding the extra point.
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