Tigers name Jack Tighe as new Detroit manager
Detroit owners introduced Jack Tighe as manager of the Tigers after signing a one year contract. Tighe, 43, has spent 20 years in Detroit’s system and previously worked as a minor league scout and field director at Tigertown in Lakeland, Florida.
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Ollie Matson Tops Pro Rush Leader in NFL Stats
Ollie Matson led the league with 306 rushing yards on 45 carries for the Chicago Cardinals, averaging 6.8 yards per attempt. Eddie Brown of the Bears topped the passing chart with 26 completions for 374 yards and four touchdowns, while Billy Howton led receivers with 259 yards on 15 catches.
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Stanky snubbed by Giants as Rigney backs no staff move
Giants president Horace Stoneham and vice president Chub Feeney denied Eddie Stanky a spot on Bill Rigney s coaching staff after a season that saw Stanky manage the Minneapolis farm club to a playoff push. Stanky called the ouster a shock and said no bad blood existed with players.
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Charleston Boys on VPI Team Eyeing Freshman Action
Three Charleston High School players Eddie Barling Duncan Holsclaw and AM McGinnis join Virginia Tech freshman squad facing West Virginia's yearling team this Saturday at 2 30. Barling and McGinnis are listed as starters with Barling the heaviest at 200 pounds. Tickets available at Colony Drug Keatley’s and local outlets.
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Sooner Tom McDonald Named Back of Week
Oklahoma back Tom McDonald from Albuquerque was named Back of the Week in the APs first 1956 poll. The 170 pound option specialist helped lead a 45 to 0 victory over Texas, scoring three touchdowns and amassing 160 rushing yards plus 61 receiving yards and a kickoff return. He beat out Jim Brown, Ken Wineburg and John Call for the honor.
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Olympic Boxing Trials Open in Frisco Ring
The 1958 U S Olympic trials begin in San Francisco with 107 amateur boxers from colleges Golden Gloves AAU and service ranks, aiming to earn one of 10 team spots to Melbourne Australia. Milton Holt calls this group perhaps the finest for Olympic preliminaries as elimination bouts start and finals set the next day. Paul Wright of Flint Michigan stands out as a top entry, with multiple national and Pan American titles in recent years.
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Oklahoma Tops Nation In Three Statistics
Oklahoma leads the nation in scoring, total offense, and rushing after three games as the defending champions roll to shutouts over North Carolina Kansas State and Texas. The Sooners average 49 points and 477 yards per game with 406 rushing yards. Texas Christian follows in total offense with 443.7 yards.
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Blake and Szuch Named Captains for WVU
West Virginia coach Art Lewis appointed Barry Blake and Alex Szuch as co captains for the game at Williamsburg Virginia against William and Mary. Blake from Mount Hope and Szuch from Logan are senior starters and have seen significant action this season. The Mountaineers prepared with a heavy scrimmage and travel plans that include a flight to Pittsburgh then Newport News before driving to Williamsburg.
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Trap Hill to Face Stoco in Raleigh County league clash
Trap Hill Wildcats visit Stoco Indians in a Raleigh County league game key to the county title race. Trap Hill sports a 4 1 record with one loss to Shady Spring while Stoco stands 2 2 in league play and seeks a win to stay above .500.
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Freeman Worrying About WVU Game
Coach Jack Freeman notes William and Mary faces a tough task against West Virginia with an undermanned squad. Readiness hinges on key injuries, big line play, and the need for a stronger passing game as Virginia Tech and George Washington also prepare for tough non conference tests.
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Hollaway Emerges as UCLA’s Fastest Back Since Robby
UCLA halfback Chuck Hollaway, 23, from Detroit, cited as the fastest UCLA back since Jackie Robinson in 1939 40. He stands 5 feet 8 inches, 162 pounds and excels in track as well as football. Hollaway, a senior and letterman, began at Fuller ton Junior College after high school, and is first string while Jimny Decker previously led the backfield. He is a physical education major and aims for athletics as a career.
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Tech Leads SC Offense As Hokies Meet Spiders Saturday
Virginia Tech remains the league’s top offense at 347 rushing yards per game as it prepares to face Richmond. The Spiders climb to first in total defense after a 7 3 win over The Citadel, while Furman’s aerial defense holds a SC record pace.
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Trimarki Tops Southern Conference in Passer and Punter Stats
West Virginia’s Mickey Trimarki leads the league with 21 receptions and 8 of 20 passing in a win over Syracuse while Bobby Wolfenden of Virginia Tech tops punting with a 41.1 yard average. Duke Johnston slips to second in total passing yards as Larry Krutko holds second in rushing for Virginia Tech.
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