All-America Prospect Dale Tops Southern Conference List
Virginia Tech junior end Carroll Dale leads the Southern Conference All-America nomination board for the 1958 season's first half. The Wise, Virginia native, 6- foot 197 pounds, has 6 receptions for 166 yards and 3 touchdowns in five games and has started 25 straight games.
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Terry Fairbanks
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Finest football finish tops 1950 Aggies at Norman
OU coach Bud Wilkinson recalls a dramatic 69-yard final drive against Texas A&M with Claude Arnold directing the rally from 28-27 down. He praises Jim Weatherall for overcoming a late missed conversion and honors the 1950 Sooners’ grit despite manpower limits. Arnold, Heath, Wessels, and Gray contribute key plays as Oklahoma wins 34-28 with 44 seconds remaining.
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Texas Colts Aim For Garden State Stakes Victory
Four Texas owned colts compete at Garden State Park in the world’s richest race the Garden State Stakes. First Landing is the 7-5 favorite with Tomy Lee the 3-1 second choice as 13 probable starters vie for the 1958 2 year old crown and a buildup toward 1959 Kentucky Derby hopes.
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Versatile Colts Redskins Clash Sunday In NFL
The Washington Redskins and Baltimore Colts clash Sunday in a balanced NFL matchup. Washington used a strong ground game led by Johnny Olszewski in a 37-21 win over Green Bay while Baltimore relied on a heavy ground attack in a 40-14 victory over Detroit.
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Golf Pro Of The Year Named In Florida
The PGA selected Harry Pezzullo of Mission Hills Golf Club Northbrook Illinois as Professional of the Year from 31 nominees by a secret committee of top amateurs. Pezzullo, 47, born in Barrington Rhode Island, has 24 years as a golf pro, 12 at Mission Hills. Al Jacks Richie Lucas and Bob Serabis totaled 1,185 passing yards for Penn State in 1957.
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Penn State
Tech Halfback Ailing Faces Mountaineers In Tobacco Festival
Virginia Tech aims to patch up its hurt halfbacks for a shot at ending West Virginia’s 25 game Southern Conference winning streak in Richmond. The Gobblers, 3-2, seek revenge after last year’s 14-0 loss as WVU comes in at 1-4 and 0-1 in the league.
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Birdie Tebbetts Named Milwaukee Braves Executive Leader
Milwaukee Braves appoint Birdie Tebbetts executive vice president and future potential president. Tebbetts, formerly Cincinnati manager, outlined a noninterference policy with Fred Haney and described his readiness after 25 years in baseball. Braves president Joseph Cairnes said Tebbetts will head the organization in his absence, with trades needing approval from leadership.
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Fairmont Ground Game Sends Punch Against Tech
Fairmont aims to deploy a strong one two ground attack led by Ed Helminski and Rich Newbough against Tech in the homecoming toss up Saturday afternoon. Tech faces injuries in its defense and plans early substitutions. George Todorovich Jim Myal and John Dicks shift roles as Tech evaluates key players. Two of Tom Fool's sons, Dance and The Joker, are mentioned in the same edition.
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Conley Picks Pro Hoops Over Braves Contract
Gene Conley, 6 foot 8, signed with the Boston Celtics to play basketball while remaining with the Milwaukee Braves. Braves GM John Quinn warned action may follow after Conley defied his baseball contract, which barred playing other sports. Conley had a disappointing 1958 season with Milwaukee.
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Murtaugh Credits Bill Meyer For His Managerial Rise
Chester Pa AP Danny Murtaugh accepts AP Manager of the Year honors after guiding the Pirates to 84 70 in 1958 eight games behind Milwaukee. He recalls Bill Meyer guiding him on the bench and sharing insights. Murtaugh, 41, started managing in 1957 at Pittsburgh after replacing Bobby Bragan. Bill Rigney placed second for Giants.
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Hyde And Face Best '58 Relief Pitchers
Dick Hyde and Roy Face topped 1958 relief pitching, with Hyde winning 10 and saving 19 for Washington, ERA 1.75 over 103 innings, and Face saving 20 for Pittsburgh, ERA 2.89. Ryne Duren had 19 saves in rookie season for the Yankees, while Labine saved 14 for Los Angeles and Kiely and Grissom each 12. Other notable closers included Dick Farrell, Don Elston, Klispstein, Jeffcoat, Staley, and Gorman.
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Cards Whip Japanese Stars 5-2 In Opener
The St. Louis Cardinals beat Japan's All Stars 5-2 in Tokyo as Don Blasingame fueled the offense with three hits and two RBIs. Stan Musial went hitless in four at bats in the opening game of the legome tour of Japan.
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Penn State 1957 soccer sets scoring record in 10 games
Pennsylvania State University’s 1957 soccer team set a school record by scoring 56 goals in 10 games surpassing the old mark of 46. The Lions finished with eight wins, five losses and a 1-1 tie with Navy after a 5-1 loss to West Chester.
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Baseball Award Ballot Nominations Highlight Five Earned
The text notes six votes for Murtaugh and five first place nominations for Fred Haney of Milwaukee and Casey Stengel of the New York Yankees. Lopez had four, Jimmy Dykes, Harry Craft, and Joe Gordon each received one nomination. Dykes finished the season with Cincinnati, Craft with Kansas City, and Gordon with Cleveland.
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