Curci Leads Hurricanes In Orange Bowl Opener
Miami hosts Navy in the Orange Bowl as Fran Curci inspires the Hurricanes in a weekend of top college games. Navy relies on quarterbacks Joe Tranchini and Jim Maxfield in a two platoon attack while Louisiana State and other unbeatens challenge stiff opponents across major conferences.
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Dodgers and White Sox Split World Series Rewards at Coliseum
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox shared a record World Series payout of 893 301 40 at the Coliseum as three games drew 92 000 plus fans. Dodgers received 60 percent of pennant winnings and each of 29 players got 11 231 18. White Sox 40 percent and 31 players got 7 275 17.
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Athletics Purchase Hurler From Braves
Kansas City Athletics acquire righthander Bob Trowbridge from the Milwaukee Braves in a bid to bolster a weak pitching staff. Trowbridge owns a 12-10 record across parts of two seasons with the Braves and had a rough 6. ERA last season after pitching 3 innings with one win and no losses.
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Should Nats Move To Minn Griffith To Hear Adviser
Washington Senators owner Calvin Griffith weighs a possible move to Minneapolis as adviser Le D Orsey reports back after meetings with city leaders. Lawmakers challenge the idea but Minneapolis backers promise strong attendance if the club relocates. Griffith and the Washington board will decide whether to seek AL approval.
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NFL Eyes Four Expansion Teams By 1961
Detroit Lions president Edwin J. Anderson says the NFL aims to add four teams to its 12 club format with two new clubs in 1960 and two more in 1961. Strong candidates include Boston Dallas and Houston with Buffalo Miami and Louisville also mentioned. A league vote likely January 26 to settle mechanics and city placements.
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Boxing results from several venues chart knockouts and decisions
The Associated Press reports multiple boxing bouts across cities. In Mexico RAYMUNDO BATTLING TORRES KO'd Johnny Busso. In Canada Wilfie Greaves stopped Le Roy Flamond. In California Joe Hunni cutt outpointed Karl Heinz Guder. In Philadelphia Jimmy Bee Cham KO'd Frankie Anstem. In Spokane Hank Casey outpointed Eddie Cotton.
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Record Tuna Spotlight Stuns Rhode Island Waters
A 961 12 pound tuna, the largest caught on rod and reel in U S waters, was boated by a vacationing angler two miles off Montauk Beach Rhode Island in 1951.
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Mustardo at Kent Helm Ex-Golden Eagle Faces Marshall
The former Golden Eagle Dick Mostrado, quarterback of Kent State, will lead the Golden Flashes against Marshall in Huntington as the old Morris Harvey and Marshall College rivalry fades. Marshall last year lost 21-0 to Kent State in Kent, Ohio.
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Kent State Surges With Mostrado And Wilson In Victory
Kent State relied on ground gains with Mostrado and back Bob Wilson as they defeated Marshall 20-13 while dealing with injuries. Jarrell and Nardo fill in on the line as Reynolds and Roberts miss time with knee and shoulder injuries, threatening future line stability.
Panthers Prep for Morgantown Tilt as WVU Match Looms
Pitt coach John Michelosen outlined a light final practice before heading to Morgantown to face West Virginia. The starting backfield was listed as Toncic at quarterback Reinhold Scissy and Riddle at fullback, with Cunningham out due to a barbary horse. Bob Longfellow is doubtful to start while Larry Vignall may start at guard as Pitt seeks a third straight win to improve to 4 1. The Mountaineers carry a 2 2 mark after five games.
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Detroit Leads Hockey League After Early Win
The Detroit Red Wings top the NHL with three victories and one tie after a 2-1 win over the Chicago Black Hawks. Montreal beat Toronto 4-2 as Delvecchio scored twice in period two and Terry Sawchuk made 29 saves to preserve the victory.
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Lewis To Keep Lineup Secret Till Game Time
Morgantown AP reports West Virginia coach Art Lewis will delay announcing the starting lineup for the Pittsburgh game. He cited strong scrimmage play from a youthful group of 10 sophomores and one junior, and may start the younger players over veterans.
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Injury lists cloud VMI Williams affair in Norfolk clash
Virginia Military Institute and William and Mary prepare for a Southern Conference game in Norfolk with key backs sidelined and others listed as questionable. VMI carries multiple injuries including O'Dell Dyer Lashley Woolwine Kardatzke Scott, while W and M may be without Cox and Stoy. Horner returns for the Keydets.
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New 250 Mile Race Favored For Daytona Trials
Daytona International Speedway president Bill France and associates consider adding a 250 mile race for compact sedans built in the United States and similar European cars. The event would join the 11th annual NASCAR International Safety and Performance Trials at Daytona Beach next February.
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