Coaching shifts and new high school plans noted
The article reviews coaching changes across several teams in the Southwestern Conference including Merle Jones seeking an assistant, Dick Harmon outlining a senior high plan with a 1500 student enrollment, and new junior high setups. It also notes gym upgrades, salary potential up to 5000 dollars, and expectations for Granite City and Granite City area teams amid facility improvements and upcoming seasons.
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John Tonkoff
Walter Coolidge
Harmon
Carbondale
SIU
Elgie Posey
Alton
Sheriff Hanks
Shurtleff College
Posey
Bob Horton
Sparta
Litchfield
Orville Yochum
Wood River
Yochum
Dant
Madison
Granite City
Andy Phillip
Simm
Merrick
Hermon
Don
Royalton
Union County Golf Club Holds Open House
The Union County Golf Club near the Anna fair grounds invites visitors to play the new nine hole course this weekend with no green fees on Saturday and Sunday. A hole in one tournament bankers handicap and an attendance prize add to the event led by club golf professional Carl Panky at the Rt 146 and Jefferson St intersection.
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Union County Golf Club
Anna Fairgrounds
Ninehole
Rt. 146
Jefferson St
Carl Panky
Close Scores Highlight Mark Khoury League Action
Two close scores marked Mur physboro Khoury League play Thursday night Morgan Motors beat First National 7-5 in Atom Division and New Era edged Wides Oil 6-4 in Bantam Lion bout.
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Murphysboro
Rosburg Leads Open As Rules Spark Controversy At Oak Hill
U S Open opening day at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester features strong play and rule disputes. Bob Rosburg shoots 34 34 68 to lead, while Peter Thomson and others post even par 70s. Disputes involve Cotton Burke Ford with penalties and corrections, affecting standings among past champions and newcomers.
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Rochester
N. Y
U. S. Golf Assn
U. S
Bob Rosburg
Stanford University
Rosburg
Olympic Riders Show Off Detailed Work
The Equestrian events at the Olympic Games shift from show jumping to dressage as 37 riders from 18 nations begin two days of slow paces and precise maneuvers. Germany is favored for the team prize while the American team fails to finish any member. Britain wins team gold and Petrus Kastenman of Sweden takes individual gold.
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Germany
Petrus Kastenman
Sweden
Army 2d Lt Current Plays Softball with 7th Division Unit
On the Korean front 2d Lt James L Current and his wife Georgia reside at 901 S Vicksburg Marion He plays softball with Service Company 7th Infantry Division 31st Regiment in Korea as part of unit morale activities.
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Army
James L. Current
Georgia
S. Vicksburg
Marion
7Th Infantry Division
Korea
Little Men Take Over In Garden Bout At Madison Square Garden
The featherweight main event at Madison Square Garden features Cherif Hamia ranked No 3 among Sandy Saddler's 126 pound contenders against Miguel Berrios a Puerto Rico standout in his first Garden main event. Hamia likely favorite as both fighters promise a lively 10 round bout at 8 p m CST with a small crowd expected.
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Madison Square Garden
Cherif Hamia
Miguel Berrios
Puerto Rico
Hamia
Sandy Saddler
Barrios
As Dark Through As A Shortstop A Grayson Take On Alvin Dark
New York writer Harry Grayson argues Alvin Dark has peaked as Giants shortstop. Dark’s fielding errors and slower speed threaten Giants’ chances, with trade talk and potential position changes looming after a rough western trip.
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Cardinal
Harry Grayson
New York
Giants
Alvin Dark
Polo Grounders
Chicago
Bill Rigney
Darly Spencer
New York Nationals
Dark
Lane reshapes Cardinals with Dark and Schoendienst swap
Frank Lane reshuffles the St Louis Cardinals in a four for four trade, sending Red Schoendienst to the New York Giants for Alvin Dark, Jackie Brandt, Bill Sarni and Dick Littlefield. The deal aims to boost 1956 NL title prospects as Lane reshapes the roster and plans Dark at short with Dark’s leadership aiding the infield.
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St. Louis
Frank Lane
St. Louis Cardinal
Redbird
Red Schoendienst
New York Giants
Alvin Dark
Lane
Globe-Democrat
Cincinnati
Schmit
Willard Schmidt
Redlegs
Hal Jeffcoat
Rocky Bridges
George Crowe
Schoendienst
The
Redbirds
Giants
Red
Giant
Bill Rigney
O.K
Jackie Brandt
Bill Sarni
Dick Littlefield
Whitey Lockman
Ray Katt
Don Liddle
Dark
New York
Daryl Spencer
Sarni
Wes Westrum
Brandt
Minnesota Wins NCAA Tournament Crown in Dominant Run
Minnesota, favored for its hitting power, captured the NCAA college world series title with a six game display. The Big Ten champions defeated Arizona 12 to 1 in the final, finishing 5-1 in the series while Arizona ended 4-2. Go team pitcher Jerry Thomas tossed five hits, hit a two run triple, and was named the tournament's most outstanding player.
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Minnesota
Arizona
Jerry Thomas
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Henry Cotton
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Furgol
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Pauls Valley
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