Houk Plans Yankee Autonomy In Managerial Move
Ralph Houk, named to replace Casey Stengel as New York Yankees manager, vows to run the club his own way with full authority. The former Army Ranger discusses avoiding front office interference, while emphasizing he will decide playing time and strategies. He signed for about 35000 annually for one year and has prior coaching history with the Yankees.
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89Th Reconnaissance
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Pineville Juniors Stomp Gary 34-7
Pineville Junior High dominated Gary Junior with four Stiltner rushing TDs and a Riling to Hosch TD pass. Stiltner's runs covered 63 55 and 48 yards plus a two yard score, while Riling added a 20 yard TD pass to seal the win. Oceana visitors loom next Thursday with Pineville defense needing similar effort.
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Gary
Short Injured Eaglets Edge Mullens in 1912
Beckley Junior High Blue Eaglets defeat Mullens Junior High 1912 despite Mullens’ third quarter rally. Highlights include Bud Gravely and Rudy Coleman scoring early, Coleman adding a fourth quarter TD, and Beckley QB Bobby Short suffering a broken collarbone and hospital care. Final score details show Coleman and Gravely scoring for Beckley.
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Former LA halfback joins Pitt Steelers
Pittsburgh AP report states defensive halfback Jack Morris formerly with the Los Angeles Rams has joined the Steelers. Morris, a 6 foot 190 pound Oregon alumnus, was signed on Thursday and replaces defensive back Don Sutherin who was released. Morris played two NFL campaigns with the Rams before being cut at season start.
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Pitt Varsity Players Near Return Against TCU
Pitt football injuries ease as two ailing players are expected to suit up for the Texas Christian game in Fort Worth, according to team physician William K. Smith.
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Williams Named AL Comeback Player of the Year
Ted Williams, aging legend of baseball, topped the AP comeback poll with 96 of 182 ballots to win American League Comeback Player of the Year. He batted .316 with 29 homers and 64 RBI in his final season, while Roy Sievers placed second.
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Blue Hens Seek Second Win Over Marshall
HUNTINGTON AP Dave Nelsons Blue Hens seek second win in six starts as Marshall rebuilt under Charlie Snyder looks to improve. Delaware lost many from last year while Marshall touts a stronger squad, with Snyder praising Delawares trapping and winged T offense featuring traps from end tackle and guard positions alongside roll outs and bootleg plays.
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GMS Set for Fork Union Game with Minor Injury Adjustments
Greenbrier Military School keeps its lineup for Saturdays game against Fork Union Virginia with minor injuries causing few changes. Coach Turley hopes quarterback Mike Klepacki may be ready, while Gene Dudley could start. Dudley threw a TD against Hargrave last week helping GMS to a 29 8 victory.
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DeWitt Replaced Detroit Aims For Stability
AP reports Detroit Tigers move toward stability after Bill DeWitt resigns as president amid a front office rift. John Fetzer, new owner, seeks to end yearly managerial churn and appoints Rick Ferrell as liaison to screen candidates for 1961. Previous exits include Joe Gordon and Jimmie Dykes over alleged front office interference.
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Practice Begins For Grand Prix At Laguna Seca
FT ORD California AP World class drivers began practice on the Laguna Seca course for the Pacific Grand Prix a 200 mile race this weekend. Top contenders Brabham Moss Gurney McLaren Hill among a field of 61 pros.
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Plante Considers Mask Design After Facial Injuries
Jacques Plante of the Montreal Canadiens weighs wearing a protective face mask this season after suffering two broken cheekbones and multiple facial cuts during his years with the team. The all star goalie is designing the mask himself.
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Watts Takes Rushing Lead In State Intercollegiate Football
Claude Watts of Bluefield State overtook Bob Young of West Virginia Tech for rushing, boosting his season total while leading the conference in total offense with 485 yards and scoring with 38 points. Glance through the standings shows Goosman close in total offense, Barr edging passing, and Wiegand among top receivers as the circuit sees several players swapping spots in weekly updates.
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