End of Mack Dynasty Looms Over Athletics Sale
Philadelphia reports the sale of the Athletics to an eight man Philadelphia syndicate pending owner approval in New York. Connie Mack Sr. would receive about $604,000 for 326 shares while Earle Mack gets $450,000 for 126 shares and Roy Mack gains $200,000 plus a one ninth stake. The deal keeps the club in Philadelphia and ends the Mack era.
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Darlington to Move Big Car Race to October Pee Dee 200
Darlington Raceway will shift its AAA big car 200 mile race from July to early October to secure better weather. Indianapolis cars will follow the Southern 500 Labor Day race, making the Pee Dee 200 the last east coast 200 mile plus event. Manuel Ayula set a near 123 mph record last July and Chuck Stevenson posted a 132 mph time trials mark.
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Burbank
California
Chuck Stevenson
Garden Grove
Meadow Bridge Football Clashes With Sandstone Hornets
Meadow Bridge HS winds up its season by hosting the Sandstone Hornets in Meadow Bridge. The Wildcats, 4-4 on the year, aim to finish above .500 after a 2-3 conference mark, with Crichton and Union among their defeated foes this season. The Hornets sit at five wins in six games, topping Peterstown Frankford ReNick Crichton and Union after an opening loss to White Sulphur.
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Hundley to Have Knee Operation at WVU
Rod Hundley of Charleston, a 19 year old WVU basketball standout, will undergo knee surgery by Dr J C Pickett tomorrow. Athletic director Robert Brown said Hundley injured knee cartilage this season but hopes to return in six weeks after surgery and begin practice next Monday ahead of the home opener against Waynesburg.
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Beckley Gridmen face injuries as Beckley host Logan
Woodrow Wilson battles to rebound after a setback against Bluefield Beavers as four starters miss practice. Howard Hurt and Danny Williams unlikely to play. Jerry Cook sidelined by a cold and Bob Gardner with an elbow problem. Coach Van Meter reshuffles positions ahead of the Thursday tilt. scouting suggests Logan is stronger, while nearby games feature Hinton, Surveyor, Rupert, Marlinton and Trap Hill in a busy scholastic football slate.
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Golliday Flashing Speed for Army Gridmen in Germany
Berlin scene features James Golliday, famed sprinter now serving with the U S Army. He sees action at right halfback for the Sixth Infantry Regiment Berlin Bears, praised for speed but held back by occasional fumbles. Coaches plan spot plays to leverage his swift end sweeps. He weighs 170 pounds, eyes 1956 Olympic track team, and previously won 352 of 357 races prior to entering service.
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WVU rated tenth by UP and INS alongside AP rankings
West Virginia University football sits tenth in both United Press and International News Service polls, while AP ranks the Mountaineers seventh nationally. Ohio State leads the AP survey with Oklahoma second, and Pitt remains unlisted in the top 20 across the three services. The piece also tracks WVU vs Pitt history and betting odds for upcoming games, plus high school Class A rankings led by St. Albans and Elkins with looming playoff implications.
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Baseball Star Donald Mossi Profile and Career Path
AP News features Cleveland Indians pitcher Donald Louis Mossi born January 11 1930 in St Helena California now living in Redwood City He threw left bats left stood six foot two inches 195 pounds Scouts signed him for Bakersfield California League in 1949 later moved to Wichita Western League then Dallas Texas League Last season with Tulsa Texas League finished 12 12 His minor league career showed wildness but strong strikeout ability He was married at home plate before a night game and pitched a one hitter.
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Pirates Finish Against Grizzlies at Fayetteville
Fayetteville Highs Pirates close their home football season hosting Nicholas County High Summersville with kickoff at 8. They sit at five wins in eight starts, fourth in the Coalfield Conference and fifth in the New River Valley. The following week they travel to Richwood as their season ends. The Grizzlies share the NRW lead with Montgomery High and seek a win to stay atop the standings. Local fans will honor Fayetteville’s team as they aim for two straight victories.
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Lazzeri Jr Joins Santa Clara Hoops As Guard
Tony Lazzeri Jr., son of the former major league star, will play guard for the University of Santa Clara this season after being ineligible last year due to the transfer rule.
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Outdoors Can Be Fun Archery Is Family Affair
The piece promotes bow hunting as a family activity and hobbyist pursuit. It notes a surge in archery licenses, describes bow weights from 30 to 50 pounds, outlines costs for bows and arrows, and lists basic gear such as a shooting glove, arm guard, and quiver, plus camping at scenic sites for weekends in the woods.
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Golf grip and stance fundamentals from a pro
The text advocates proper grip using the hands to determine grip type, favoring interlocking grip for small hands and noting Harry Vardon’s large hands. It explains the left hand as controlling, the right hand providing power, and details a Reminder Grip. It also describes a closed stance with the right shoulder behind the left for long shots and ball placement off the left heel for drives.
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Gulfstream seeks top 3-year-olds for Florida Derby
Gulfstream Park racing officials travel to the west coast to lure premier three-year-olds for the $100,000 Florida Derby set for March 26.
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Flanagan Meets Harper Tonight in Title Shot
Del Flanagan of Minneapolis, ranked No. 2, meets Maurice Harper of Oakland at Winterland Arena in a 10 round welterweight bout telecast by CBS. Flanagan carries a 69 8 2 record and a 10 fight win streak while Harper, 21 3, seeks his first shot at a high ranking contender. If Harper wins, Sid Flaherty would back a $50,000 bid to place Johnny Saxton’s title on the line.
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Bobo) Olson
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PHS Ends Home State Versus Welch in Season Finale
Pineville High School closes its home football schedule with Welch in a 4-4 season finale. Welch enters as the favorite after a 20-14 win over Pineville last year, while Pineville seeks a fifth win before the state closes November 12. Fifteen of 27 Giants saw action in the World Series.
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