Grim Versus Marlowe Headlines Handley Gym Showdown
Handley hosts Warren County in a decisive District 10 battle as unbeaten Wildcats led by John Marlowe clash with Eddie Grim and a seasoned Handley squad. JV game at 7 and the main event around 6 15 p.m. feature top scorers and senior-heavy lineups.
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Eck Miers
John Marlowe
Hunter Maddox
Eddie Grim
Handley
Marlowe
Montevideo
Maroons
Kaline Says He Will Compromise On 1958 Salary
Detroit slugger Al Kaline, 22, says he is willing to compromise on his 1958 pay after unsigned talks with Detroit Tigers general manager Spike Briggs. Kaline expects Briggs to yield in the next two weeks as they meet for the fourth time. He disputes rumors of a $26,000 salary and seeks about $32,000 for the coming season.
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al Kaline
Maitch
Detroit Tigers
Spike Briggs
Spike
Kaline
Almond Plans Heavy Northern Virginia Campaign Drive
Atty Gen J Lindsey Almond Jr signals major campaigning in Northern Virginia if he wins the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He spoke at a reception with about 1,000 attendees and addressed the Northern Virginia Builders Association, aiming to win back Democratic support and cautioning against pressure groups.
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J. Lindsey Almond Jr
Northern Virginia
Thievner Almond
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Northern
Iowa State Ends Kansas Undefeated Streak at 12
Iowa State upset No 1 Kansas 39 37 as Wilt Chamberlain scored 17 while Don Meesker hit a 20 foot jumper at the end. The win snapped Kansas 12 game season run and left North Carolina as the only undefeated top 20 team.
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Chamberlain
Associated Press
Mantle Refuses To Sign 57 Contract With Yankees
Mickey Mantle, 25, 1956 Triple Crown winner and AL MVP, returned his 1957 contract unsigned to the New York Yankees and reportedly seeks 75000 for next season. He declined to reveal his asking price or the gap with the club. Mantle planned to travel to New York for talks with Lee MacPhail as Bob Fishel downplayed the move.
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Bob Fishel
Mickey
Fishel
Charles Town Turf Club refused purse talks with horsemen
Albert J. Boyle of the Charles Town Turf Club stated the track will not enter an agreement with the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association over purses for the January meeting. The West Virginia Racing Commission had allowed a Jan 25 to Feb 16 meet if purses are agreed upon, but Boyle insisted purses could be set without the association. Ambrose supported Boyle, saying the turf club may proceed independently.
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Charles Town Turf Club
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Assn
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Roy B. Graham
West Virginia Racing Commission
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Graham
Horsemen’s Association
Turf Club
Racing Commission
John F. Ambrose
Horsemen's Association
East Favored In NBA All Star Battle At Boston Garden
East holds a three point edge over the West in the seventh annual NBA All Star game at Boston Garden. Caution noted by coaches Red Auerbach and Bobby Wanzer as centers Vern Mikkelson and Bob Pettit loom for the West, while Bob Cousy leads the East lineup. Mikkelson replaces Clyde Lovellette who is injured.
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Boston Garden
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Red” Auerbach
Bobby Wanzer
Auerbach
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Celtics
Bob Cousy
Giants
Bob Pettit
St. Louis
Minneapolis Lakers
Vern Mikkelson
Mikkelson
Clyde Lovellett
Wanzer
Rochester Royals
Lovellette
New York
Fort Wayne
Rochester
10 Year Prison Term for Auto Thefts in Dyer Act Case
Henry Elmer Eaves of Big Stone Gap Wise County received a total 10 year sentence after pleading guilty to 11 counts of transporting stolen cars in interstate commerce. Judge Alfred D. Barksdale called the case highly aggravated noting the ring may have moved about 162 vehicles.
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Henry Elmer Eaves
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Big Stone Gap
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Alfred D. Barksdale
Midwest
Barksdale
Morrow Mantle Honored by Maryland PBPA
The Maryland Professional Baseball Players Association crowned Mickey Mantle the Babe Ruth Sultan of Swat at its fourth Tops in Sports banquet. Mantle received a standing ovation from 1,000 plus attendees as Bobby Morrow was named Sportsman of 1956 for three Melbourne golds.
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Mickey Mantle
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Babe Ruth
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Sports Ilustrated Magazine
Highway offenders chased by policemen on tricycles
In St John s Newfoundland policemen pursue violators on three wheel tricycles. The extra space for equipment and easy parking give these bikes an advantage over traditional two wheel motorcycles.
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Kansas Still Ahead Tar Heels Miss No 1 Rating by One Day Vote
Kansas led with 923 points, North Carolina 828, and Iowa State beat Kansas 39-37. The top 10 remained unchanged with SMU third, Kentucky fourth, Louisville fifth, and UCLA rising to sixth. Vanderbilt fell to tenth after an overtime loss to Mississippi.
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Hampden-Sydney Poised To End Roanoke’s Litttle Eight Reign
Hampden-Sydney travels to Salem to challenge Roanoke for the Little Eight title. The Tigers ride six straight wins led by freshman Leon Hawker as Roanoke seeks to extend a five-year hold on the crown. Roanoke, 2-0 in the league, 4-8 overall, faces a 10-4 Hampden-Sydney squad led by guards Bill Toomy and Dick Sperger and coach Buddy Hackman.
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Bill Toomy
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First Grade Telling Time Sparks Car News
DES MOINES pupil reports a new car at home during a telling time session led by 4-Jo Pike at Clive School. A fellow student quips that they have had a new car for years, highlighting classroom humor and daily life in the early grades.
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Jo Pike
Clive School
Brakeblok Giants Start Slow In Second Half Action
Brakeblok League recap shows the Giants under 100 points with Dick Boxwell 125 leading the night in a win over the Eagles who had two triumphs with Allen Kibler 116 and Ted Hepner 112. Lions tie for first after Jim Green 131 and a 528 game. Redskins and Rams split, Swartz 346 and Snapp 333 lead scores.
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Dick Boxwell
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Boxwell
Allen Kibler
Ted Hepner
Pete Keckley
Howard Snapp, Jr
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Jim Green
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Bob Snapp
Charles Swartz
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