West Virginia Names Wirth and Peterson Captains for Syracuse Game
WVU coach Art Lewis announces halfback Ray Peterson and center Joe Wirth as captains for the Saturday clash with Syracuse. The Orange boast a top defensive line and strong ground control, while WVU shows a 3-2 mark and a 179.6 rushing average.
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Moore Knocks Out Briton in First Round title defense
World featherweight champion Davey Moore stopped Bobby Neill in 2 minutes 55 seconds in London. The Springfield Ohio fighter praised the quick win while Neill, 26, who had survived multiple comebacks after injuries, fought bravely before referee Tommy Little stopped the bout with five seconds remaining in the first round.
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Bill Burrell Named Lineman Of Week
Illinois guard Bill Burrell earned AP lineman of the week after a 44 4 victory over Minnesota. He had 16 tackles recovered a fumble and a pass theft aiding Illinois in routing the Gophers.
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Pugh tops SC in rushing and total offense
Virginia Tech senior Alger Pugh leads the Southern Conference with 479 total yards after a standout game against Virginia. Davidson’s Charlie Benson slips to 433 yards due to injury. Ed Hino of George Washington close behind. Johnny Trayn ham of VMI is No. 2 rusher.
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Steelers Drill Hard Preparing For Giants Clash
Pittsburgh coaches scheduled a strenuous practice for the Steelers as they prep for the game against the New York Giants at Forbes Field on Sunday. Buddy Parker gave the squad two days of rest after a 27-4 victory over the Washington Redskins in the nation’s capital.
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Norman Atkins Offense Leaders In College Play
New York AP reports two players lead in multiple offensive categories early in the season. Dick Norman of Stanford tops total offense with 809 yards and leads in pass completions with 65, while Pervis Atkins of New Mexico State remains strong in several rushing and receiving metrics.
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Tebbetts Says He Will Not Manage Braves in 1960
Milwaukee executive Birdie Tebbetts said he will not return to managing the team next season and remains content as executive vice president. A source in New York claimed he is Lou Perini’s top choice to succeed Fred Haney, but Tebbetts insists no formal decision has been made. Possible candidates mentioned include Leo Durocher and Charlie Dressen with Red Schoendienst also considered, though lack of managerial experience weighs against him.
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