Feller Expected to Retire From Baseball
Bob Feller, 38, regarded as a major league strikeout king, may retire after 21 years with the Cleveland Indians. A friend says he plans to leave active play and join the Indians front office, with a decision expected within a week or ten days after discussions in New Orleans and with Hank Greenberg before Christmas.
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Cubs Acquire Silvera and Katt in Cubs Cardinals Trade
The Cubs bought Charlie Silvera from the Yankees and, in a 10 player trade with St Louis, acquired Ray Katt plus pitchers Tom Poholsky Jackie Collum and infielder Wally Lammers. Cards also sent two minor leaguers and $10,000 for Silvera.
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Midwest college basketball results from multiple matchups
Nebraska defeated Wisconsin 53 51 Indiana beat Butler 73 68 Missouri won 81 7 over South Dakota Marquette topped N Dakota St 78 49 DePauw 78 over St Jos 54 So Ill 67 Midwestern Tex 62 in overtime Ball St 79 Central Michigan 56 Wayne Mich 67 Texas West 60 Tennessee A 96 Omaha 80 Iowa Wes 97 St Ambrose 77 St Benedicts Kan 67 Quin 59 double overtime Tex Southern 90 Springfield Tate Mo 74 Oshkosh State 99 Michigan Tech 90 Eau Claire State 83 St Nor Ort 80 Oberlin 75 Fenn 55 Moorehead Minn TC 89 Dakota Wesleyan 76 Chicago Teachers 78 St Procol us 62 East Duquesne 73 St Francis Pa 61 Navy 76 Roanoke 61 Wheeling W Va College 102 Washington & Lee 89 South St Louis 71 Kentucky 70 Maryland 59 Wake Forest 53 Tennessee 76 Cincinnati 68 Okla A&M 59 Arkansas 50 Rice 87 Louisiana St 72
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Kansas Named Top In First AP Basketball Poll
Kansas led by seven foot Wilt Chamberlain claimed the No 1 spot in the opening AP college basketball poll with 896 points and 58 first place votes. San Francisco Kentucky Louisville SMU North Carolina Illinois NC State Alabama and Canisius follow in the top ten.
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Billikens Upset Kentucky In Narrow 71 70 Victory
St Louis Billikens coach Eddie Hickey pulled a surprise over Adolph Rupp as Harold Alcorn scored 12 of his 18 in a five minute stretch. Kentucky, No 3 in the AP poll, fell 71 70. Maryland tied for ACC lead by beating Wake Forest 59 53. Nebraska edged Wisconsin 53 51. Western Kentucky beat New Mexico A&M 95 74 and Seattle defeated Santa Clara 47 44.
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College Scores and Results From Short Course Basketball Evening
Tulane defeated Louisiana College 88 to 48 while Mississippi beat Arkansas State 87 to 66. Loyola New Orleans topped Texas A&M 71 to 68. Eastern Kentucky fell to Evansville 84 to 81. Baylor beat Northern Texas State 71 to 58. Texas Tech defeated Tulsa 66 to 62. University of Idaho beat Utah State 64 to 50. Colorado defeated Colorado A&M 70 to 49. Washington State edged Whitworth 66 to 63 in Spokane.
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Centralia Orphans Upset Mt Vernon In Tough Rally
Centralia coach Jimmy Evers used a tactical shuffle to lift the underdog Orphans to a 59 53 victory over Mt Vernon after a halftime deficit. The Rams built a 38 29 lead, then Mt Vernon fouled out key players as Centralia closed strong behind disciplined offense and pressure defense.
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Unbeaten Ranks Reduced By Seven Teams Last Week
Seven of Egypt's fifteen undefeated prep basketball teams lost last week ending long winning streaks. Notable results include Rosiclare defeating Ridgway 43 to 39 and Carbondale beating Murphysboro 46 to 41. Pinckneyville and Cobden also toppled unbeaten foes. Remaining unbeaten: Attacks, Carrier Mills, Coulterville, Woodlawn, Tamms, Herrin, Marion, and Pinckneyville 3-0.
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Tokyo or Detroit to host 1964 Olympic Games
Hong Kong reports Canadian Olympic official E. Howard Radford says Tokyo and Detroit are the only cities under serious consideration for the 1964 Games and the decision is a toss-up as IOC members weigh options.
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Coulterville Wins as Star Hurt in Conference Opener
Coulterville defeated Marissa 41-38 in the Chartres Conference opening round at Valmeyer to extend its streak to seven. Star Ken Malott suffered a severe ankle sprain and will be out until after Christmas. Red Bud beat Ste Genevieve 75-60 with Laurent scoring 24. Tonight Steeleville faces Valmeyer and Ste Genevieve Ville meets Waterloo SP&SP.
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Trotters to play in area against Spiras this week
The Harlem Globetrotters unit visits Du Quoin Wednesday and Harrisburg Thursday for exhibitions against the Philadelphia Spiras. OT Rollins returns as a Globetrotter with Hall and Robinson leading the unit. Games start at 8 p m in Du Quoin and 8 15 p m in Harrisburg.
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Prep basketball results from Gorham and surrounding games
Elkville 45 at Gorham 48 with Elkville players Coffel 4 Cochran 8 Martie 17 Spain 6 Wiggins 13 and Gorham lead by Rorando 11 Hellmer 12 Grace 9. Wood River 87 over Anna 64 Eldorado 61 over Ridgway 59.
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New York Boxer Miteff Beats McBride in Argentina Bout
New York light heavyweight Alex Miteff, weighing 199 pounds, defeated Archie McBride of Trenton New Jersey who weighed 186 pounds, by outpoint in Argentina.
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Stengel Adds Another Verse To Odd Essay
Casey Stengel speaks at major league meetings about fan support and Yankee trades. He complains there are few buyers for Yankee trades in the American League and quips that he may be better off if not traded for a left fielder or pitcher.
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Ruklick Tops Big Ten Scoring Early Lead
Northwestern 6-9 sophomore center Joe Ruklick leads the Big Ten all games scoring race with 85 points in four games. Indiana's Archie Dees is second with 80 points in three games, while Ohio State's Frank Howard sits third with 74 points in three games and sixth overall.
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Colt Coach on Ropes as Colts Hover at .400 Mark
Officials deny reports that Baltimore Colts consider a new head coach for 1957. Web Ewbank, hired in 1954, has seen the club rise from 3-9 to 5-6-1 and 4-6 with two games left, placing third in the Western Conference.
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Southern Wins Second Overtime Game On Home Court
The Salukis beat Midwestern Texas University 67-62 in an overtime thriller at Carbondale. Lary Whitlock led with 19 points while Marvin Jones contributed 18 rebounds and key baskets in the extra period.
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St Marys Over Crainville 35 23 In Herrin Shoot
St Marys of Herrin defeated Crainville 35 to 23 with a balanced scoring attack. Crainville’s B team won 24 to 22 in double overtime in the earlier game. St Marys players Fisher Venegoni Takacs Caliper led the scoring with eight to six points each.
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