NFL to expand to 14 teams by 1960 reshapes by laws
Chicago bears owner George Halas announced the NFL will amend its by laws to boost teams from 12 to 14 by fall, with 11 of 12 owners in favor and talks of 16 by 1961 or 1962. Dallas and Houston leads, Houston needing a new stadium, possible move to Minneapolis St Paul.
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Toronto at New York Wednesday Schedule
Toronto visits New York for a Wednesday game as part of the schedule. No results provided.
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Rating system to decide ACL winner sparks Friday showdown
Executive Secretary John Saunders says the Raleigh County League title will be decided by a new high school rating system. The key game pits Stoco Indians at home against Trap Hill Wildcats in Coal City with both teams in the chase and multiple clubs watching the outcome closely for championship implications.
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East North clash tonight in MFL action
East Beckley Wildcats lead the league at 5-0 as they meet North Beckley Mountaineers, aiming to avoid a upset that could shake the standings. South Beckley and West Beckley also square off with high stakes as the Bushwhackers chase the top spot.
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Final Periods Cut Short In Grid Bout
Independence and Fort Scott junior colleges shortened the last two football periods to 12 minutes each at Independence. The halftime score stood 54 to 0, and the final score was 74 to 0 in favor of Independence.
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Horvath Tops NHL Scoring as Bruins Pace Race
Bronco Horvath remains the scoring leader with nine points from five goals and four assists as the Boston Bruins face pressure from Geoffrion Bathgate and Howe who sit one point back in a tight chase. Sawchuk leads goalies with a 0.80 average as Toronto's Power trails at 2.20.
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Gibson Turns Pro Tennis Career With $160,000 Deal
Althea Gibson signs a professional contract for nearly $160,000 while Karol Gageros joins as opponent, earning $30,000 per appearance. Their first pro match is set for Albany on December 29 as a pregame event for a Globetrotters game. The exhibitions will run 40 minutes to an hour.
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Fox Tops All Star Balloting With Most Votes
Nellie Fox the White Sox second baseman leads the 1959 AP all star selections with 165 of 173 votes. Sherm Lollar and Early Wynn also make the team. Ernie Banks Hank Aaron Willie Mays repeat from last year. Dodgers have no first or second team selections.
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Beckley JV Falls to Oak Hill 27 13 in Monday Game
Oak Hill JV built a two touchdown lead in the first quarter and held on for a 27 to 13 victory over Beckley JV. Massey directed the offense with long drives, while Hindsley Sutphin and Meadows starred for Beckley with Vidovich scoring on a 45 yard pass and Meadows adding a six pointer.
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Grid Schedule Visiting Team Byrd Prilirma Shady Spring Jr
The visiting Byrd Prilirma team with a 1-5-1 record participates in a grid schedule at Shady Spring Junior.
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Marshall Freshmen Team Draws Mostly Local Talent
Marshall College opens its freshmen basketball roster with 25 players, only four from outside West Virginia. Notables include Huntington’s Allison Layman and Milton’s Fred Burns, plus Point Pleasant’s Rodney Wamsley. Out of state natives are Billy Ray Daniels from Compton, Chet Hildebrandt from Paramount, Paul Lizzo from the Bronx, and Larry Williams of Olive Hill Kentucky.
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Corky) Layman
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Rusty) Wamsley
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BJHS Bluefield To Play Friday
Beckley Junior High School football with Bluefield was moved from Thursday to Friday night at 7 p.m. due to a Woodrow Wilson High class play. Coach Ross Irle and Bluefield agreed, despite simultaneous events. Bluefield last played Oct. 8 defeating Mount Hope.
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Pirates Acquire Mitchell From Bears In Exchange
The Pittsburgh Pirates obtain 24 year old outfielder Henry Mitchell from the Denver Bears in a swap for outfielder Jim McDaniel and first baseman Tony Bartirome.
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