Yankees Learn From Japanese Tour Tactics And Slants
New York Yankees on tour in the Orient picked up tips from Japanese players including field tricks such as pickoffs at second and the Flying spikes slide. George Weiss notes pitchers were managed smartly and the club expects a strong 1956 season after a 215-game stretch.
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Yankees
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Whitey Ford
Billy Martin
Gil McDougald
Gerry Coleman
Martin
Phil Rizzuto
Baldwinsville Vets Eye Growth With Small Roster
Baldwinsville’s basketball setup looks to rebound from last season’s one win and nine losses in the Central Division. Coach Jim Pelcher returns six veterans including Charles Miller Len Houck and Jack Markell with contributions from juniors Vic Johnson Warren Weller Guy Perdine and Bill Young plus injured George Delof ready in a month. Otis Sennett assists while directing athletic programs.
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George Deloff
Jim Pelcher
Otis Sennett
Otis
Bees
West Genesee
Wildcats
Pellegrini Named Best Lineman
United Press Lineman of the Year for 1955 goes to Maryland center Pellegrini, star of the undefeated Terrapins. The 21-year-old from Yatesboro, Pa., led a defense that halted UCLA in a pivotal Sept. 24 game, securing the Orange Bowl bid and drawing pro attention.
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United Press
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Yatesboro
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UCLA
Doug Peters
Peters
Durocher to Portray Redlegs Pilot on TV
Hollywood report says Leo Durocher will return to a National League uniform only for a TV program in December. The former New York Giants manager will portray the Cincinnati Redlegs’ manager in a baseball play on NBC Matinee Theater. Durocher recently signed as an NBC executive.
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Leo Durocher
Deer possession without locked tag incurs unlawful possession
In Arizona, possessing a deer without a locked tag is unlawful. The minimum fine for this violation is $100.
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Michigan State star Da Prato nets 32 versus Marquette in 1915
Michigan State guard Jerry Da Prato, a standout of the 1915 basketball squad, scored 32 points against Marquette that season, highlighting a high scoring performance for the era.
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Michigan State
Jerry da Prato
Marquette
Eddie Machen Emerges as Flaherty Protege in Heavyweight Rank
Eddie Machen, 23, of Sid Flaherty's stable, has 10 knockouts in as many bouts since turning pro last March. He aims to face Charley Norkus next, believes he can beat Marciano later, and fights Ben Wise in Oakland on December 12. Machen credits football background and fluent English, and hopes to earn money for his father’s retirement.
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Charley Norkus
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Norkus
Sid
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Flaherty
Bobo Olson
Eddie Chavez
Powell
Howard King
Reno
Big Powell
Charlie
Ben Wise
Oakland
Calif
Sandy Saddler
Dave Gallardo
Wise
Floyd Patterson
Shasta
Yuba Junior College
Yuba
Redding
Nail Chosen 2-Year Colt of 1955 Season
Nail, owned by Mrs. Anson A Bigelow, was named the Thoroughbred Racing Association champion two year old colt for 1955. He won the Belmont Futurity, Remsen Stakes, and Pimlico Futurity and led juvenile money earnings with 239,930 dollars. Nail topped Needles Career Boy and Swoon's Son in TRA voting with 21 of 40 votes. In Morning Telegraph and Daily Racing Form staff pools Needles was top, followed by Career Boy Prince John and Nail. Swoon's Son was fifth.
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Don Schaefer Attracts Canadian Football Offers
Notre Dame fullback Don Schaefer reports bids from at least two Canadian teams with a possible third pending talks. He recently was a third round NFL draft pick by the Philadelphia Eagles and declined to name the Canadian clubs involved.
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Notre Dame
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Schaefer
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Former Lion coach leads Juniata to strong start
Former Penn State player Bob Hicks, coach of Juniata College's Tangerine Bowl football team, previously played on Penn State's 1947 Cotton Bowl team and co captained the 1948 squad. A Lancaster native, he posted unbeaten records in his first two Juniata seasons.
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Juniata College
Penn State
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Juniata
Penn State study tracks taller, heavier freshmen
UNIVERSITY PARK Pa Today's male student is about two inches taller and 130 pounds heavier than his 1930 counterpart according to a Penn State research project. The study finds today's average freshman stands about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds.
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Penn State
Coast Club Sues Promoters Over Wrestling Monopoly
The Valley Athletic Club of North Hollywood sues for 1 209 000 alleging conspiracies to monopolize Southern California wrestling. It accuses Alva M Eaton Hugh Nichols Mike Wirsch and Robert Eaton of wrongful interference with trade and claims booking agent John J Doyle aided in destroying the plaintiff’s business while seeking redress from the State Athletic Commission proved elusive. The suit names Olympic Auditorium owner Cal Eaton Hollywood Legion Stadium operator Nichols and Ocean Park Arena operator Hirsch as defendants amid recent monopoly hearings before state bodies.
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Cal) Eaton
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Robinson Leaves Greenwood Lake for Chicago Title Fight
Sugar Ray Robinson departs Greenwood Lake New York by train for Chicago to meet champion Carl Olson on December 9 in a middleweight title bout after completing intense training. He logged four brisk rounds Wednesday, reaching a total of 52 rounds in two months at the camp.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Chicago
Carl
Bobo) Olson
Robinson
Favorite Hole Picks Upsets in Pickens Championship Qualifying
Holes in one were recorded on successive days during qualifying rounds for the men's championship at Pickens County Country Club. Each ace came on the 158 yard par 3 No. 2 hole, marking a rare feat in local golf competition.
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Pickens County Country Club
Armed Forces Seek Head Gear Edict in AAU Boxing
Louisville. The 68th AAU convention debated mandatory head gear for boxers as the armed forces urged protection to prevent brain injuries and knockout blows. Opponents argued gear may worsen blows. experts recommended foam padding in rings. George J. McGuane and John J. Scheehan opposed mandatory head gear. The convention also held committee meetings on various AAU administration matters.
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