U S Italy Davis Cup Opener Winds Bracketed by Rain
Forest Hills hosts the Davis Cup inter zone opener as Ham Richardson, hampered by a right foot tendon injury, faces Nicola Pietrangeli while Vic Seixas meets Giuseppe Merlo. Weather forecasters warn of heavy rain and high winds from a Southern hurricane and Canadian cold front. The U S team aims to beat Italy to reach a chance to challenge Australia for about $50,000.
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N.Y
Flossie
United States
Italy
Ham Richardson
Westfield
N. J
Nicola Pietrangeli
West Side
Giuseppe Merlo
Orlando Sirala
America
Vic Seixas
Canada
Richardson
Ham
Bill Talbert
U. S
Australia
U.S
Dozen Names Put In Guessing Box To Succeed Bucky
Detroit Tigers manager Bucky Harris resigns after 29 years, prompting a flurry of candidate names. Jack Tighe, Fred Hutchinson, Birdie Tebbetts and others vie as owners seek a long term successor amid a fifth place finish and a $5.5 million ownership change.
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al Kaline
Bill Hoeft
Frank Lary
Charlie Maxwell
Paul Foytack
Ray Boone
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Boston Red Sox
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Spike Briggs
Boston
Harry McGrew
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Jack Tighe
Tiger
Fred Hutchinson
St. Lows Cardinals
Birdie Tebbets
Cincinnati Redlegs
Hutchinson and
Tebbetts
Bully Hitchock
Leo Durocher
Mickey Cochrane
Paul Richards
George Keil
al Lopez
Eddie Stanky
Mel Ott
Raleigh County Gridiron Showdown Shapes Local Friday
Unbeatens Shady Spring Tigers visit Coal City to face Stoco Hizy at 8 in a Raleigh County clash. Also Underdogs Ende Traa Hin battle Mark Twain Aviators Surveyor as Trap Hill aims for a second win.nu
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Shady Spring Tigers
Coal City
Stoco Hizy
Trap Hill
Oceana
Raleigh Loop
Tarheels Meet No 1 Oklahoma In 1956 Opener
The Associated Press reports North Carolina faces defending national champion Oklahoma for a 1956 opener as coach Jim Tatum seeks a second chance. The season features top clashes nationwide with Michigan State Stanford Penn State Texas Christian and more.
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al Ready
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Miami
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Southern Methodist
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Tech
Kentucky
Captains Named For New Orleans Football Team
In New Orleans four Major League standings note Jane has three football captains this season: fullback Ronnie Quillian tackle Dalton Truax and center Donald Miller, all seniors. Coach Andy Pilney hails Truax as the best tackle in the Southeastern Conference.
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New Orleans
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Ronnie Quillian
Dalton Truax
Donald Miller
Andy Pilney
Truax
WVU Sophomores Seize Starting Roles for Richmond Game
West Virginia coach Art Lewis reshuffles the lineup for Saturdays game with Richmond. Sophomores move into starting contention, with Noel Whipkey earning the fullback job, and Barry Blake replacing Jim Pickett at left tackle. Bill Underdonk remains No. 2 at right tackle as captain alongside Blake.
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West Virginia
Richmond
Noel Whipkey
Charleston
Munger
Pitt
Larry Krutko
Barry Blake
Jim Pickett
Blake
Bill Underdonk
Mountaineers
Bruce McClung
Terry Fairbanks
Ed Sommer
Suard
Bill McClure
Sammy Sizemore
Chuck Howley
Joe Kopinsky
McClung
Paul Mikanik
Jack Rabbits
Mikanik
Rabbits
Bob Snider
ex rivals become teammates in new york hockey setup
In New York the Rangers and ex rivals team up as Lou Fontinate and Red Sullivan see a house defenseman line. The season opens with 7 o clock starts and two Saturday afternoon games, as the NHL campaign begins with matchups against Boston and Chicago.
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R& O
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Lou Fontinate
New York Rangers
York Rangers
Red Sullivan
Rangers
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N. C
Richard Kelday
Boston
Sullivan Ly
Florence
Bruins
Madison Square
Gariwas
Chicago Black Hawks
Chico Varona
Havana
Hall of Fame Niche Readied for Snead
Virginia Hall of Fame plaques will be presented in Charlottesville on Saturday to Sam Snead and Clarence Ace Parker before the Duke Virginia football game. Parker, a former Duke backfield star and Buckwheat Bowls figure, is from Clarksburg area. Snead hails from Hot Springs.
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Snead
Charlottesville
Sam Snead
Clarence Ace Parker
Virginia
John S
Associated Press
Battte
Vic-Pruntytown
Terra Alta
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