Deemphasized Difference Today 1938 Carnegie Tech Sugar Bowl Reunion
Mel Cratsley recalls the 1938 Carnegie Tech Sugar Bowl squad at a Tech homecoming reunion in Geneva. Of 44 players, 42 were football recruits who earned degrees in engineering or science, with an average salary above 15000 dollars. The team, famed for hustle and hard work, won seven games and produced many engineers and executives.
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Wilber Added To Red Staff
Cincinnati Redlegs add Del Wilber to scouting staff as area supervisor for North Central states centered in Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri and the Dakotas. Wilber former major leaguer with Cardinals Phillies Red Sox now based in Kirkwood Missouri.
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Toppazzini Ties For Score Lead In NHL Race
Boston star Jerry Toppazzini scored in a 5 2 Bruins win over Chicago tying Montreal’s Rocket Richard for league goal scoring honors with seven goals. Boston solidified second place as Detroit beat New York 4 1 to move to third and Rangers fell to fourth. Gordie Howe ended a six game goal drought as Detroit defeated New York.
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Rocket) Richard
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No Turkey For This Bowler in Eureka
In Eureka California AP reports a bowling mishap where Douglas Stockly rolled a ball for a turkey but toppled eight pins, leaving two pins and a quail still standing. Two other bowlers chased the startled bird and captured it, intending to deliver the quail to a local ranch. The cause of the bird’s appearance remains unknown.
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Bruins overpower Blackhawks in high scoring win
Boston defeated Chicago 5 to 2 as Detroit led 4 to 1 in other action. The results show strong offense from Boston with a decisive margin, while the New York game reflected a 4 1 outcome in favor of Detroit and New York’s lone tally.
Battle of QBs In Packer Colts Clash Foreseen
Baltimore and Green Bay field two quarterbacks in a pivotal matchup. Babe Parilli and Bart Starr share the spotlight for the Packers while John Unitas leads the Colts, aiming to extend his TD pass streak and yardage. The teams carry recent form into a game whose outcome may hinge on the heat of the quarterback duel.
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Lane Muscles for Richardson as Yankees Trade Talk Swirls
Cleveland general manager Frank Lane said he hopes the New York Yankees and Washington Senators seal a deal rumored Thursday night. A New York Daily News report claimed the Yankees offered pitcher Johnny Bucks and Tom Sturdivant plus infielder Bobby Richardson for Pedro Ramos, a right hander who went 14 18 for the last place Senators in 1968. Lane believes he has a better chance of landing Richardson from Washington, as Cleveland needs a second baseman and pursued Richardson last winter. He also showed interest in Ramos.
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WVU Hosts GW in Tough Battle Amid 1958 Slump Cardiac Kids look to extend Southern Conference streak
West Virginia and George Washington meet at Mountaineer Field as GW seeks comeback win in a season where WVU aims to snap a losing stretch. The Colonials boast a stingy defense and a strong ground game led by Ed Rutsch and Ted Colna, while WVU relies on quarterback Dick Longfellow and running back Ray Peterson. GW's offense struggles but defense clamps down, with key lineup changes expected for WVU including Mel Reight at right half and possible returns from Shamblin and Hillen as the Mountaineers chase a 27th straight conference win.
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Bassey Fights Costa Tonight in New York
World featherweight champion Hogan Kid Bassey, 26, Nigeria, defends no title in a 10 round non-title bout against Carmelo Costa, 24, Brooklyn, in New York. NBC will carry the fight at 10 p.m. with two judges and a referee scoring by rounds. Costa has three wins in four starts this year and is not seen as a serious threat to the champ.
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Kid) Bassey
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Jockey Howard Craig Rides Five Winners at Sportsman's Park
Chicago AP reports 29-year-old jockey Howard Craig from Royal Oak Michigan rode five winners across eight races at Sportsman's Park on Thursday. Winners included Kenny Kat in race two at 7 to 1, Dart in race three at 7.60 to 1, Deb Chaser in race six at 25.60, Black Widow in race nine at 8.40, and Little Pumpkin in race five paying 59.80 to 1.
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