Big Willie Kirkland Bill Rigney Sees Rookie in Regular Outfield
Giants manager Billy Rigney projects Willie Kirkland now in right field after an Army service. Kirkland batted .293 with 168 hits, 37 homers, 114 runs and 98 RBIs for Minneapolis. Orlando Cepeda also shines with .309 and 108 RBIs, while Don Taussig, Bob Schmidt and Roger McCardell show potential for catching and pitching depth.
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Dallas
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Murphy seeks $1 375 770 to control Washington Senators
H G Mur Phys bidding to renew offer tomorrow at $1 375 770 for control of the Washington Senators. He owns about 40 percent of stock while Clark Griffin’s family holds 52 percent in trust, and Calvin Griffith says the family won’t sell. Murphy offered 2 274 shares at 605 a share, aiming to end relocations and lift the team from the second division.
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Best Individual 10 Battle in North Bulldogs Face Page Jackson
Douglas Bulldogs host Page Jackson of Charles Town in a rematch after a 17th meeting win. Coach Ed Barksdale anticipates trouble despite a 9 1 record. Junior varsity at 7 30 precedes the sellout I excitement. A February 18 date with Simms from Harrisonburg looms as a key clash.
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District 10 basketball race tightens with top scorers named
The District 10 standings tilt as Wendell Dick James Wood leads with 152 points in eight games and Roger Bergey Strasburg follows with 221 in 12. Leroy Tomblin Clarke Eagles and Donald Pine Clarke teammate chase in the crowded pack as Donnie Oates Judges adds 155 in 10. Clarke County eyes a second win hosting Broadway while Handley and Harrisonburg duel amid a pivotal stretch. preliminary games set for Handley at 6 45 and James Wood at 7 00 with Clarke County visiting Friday.
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Clarke County Eagles Secure First Win Of Year In Narrow Victory
Clarke County defeated Loudoun 55 to 47 at home in a high energy game. Donald Pine and Leroy Tomblin led with 38 combined points and strong defense turning the tide on a Raider run. Pine hit seven of eight free throws and Tomblin held the opposing star to two field goals.
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NFL Eliminates Player Selection Show Piece
Philadelphia report says the National Football League dropped one segment from its player selection show after guidance from congressional investigators. The move aims to address congressional concerns while continuing the playoff telecast strategy.
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Dill scores season high 161 as C & P Tele phone tops Schenck Foods
Wallace Dill bowled six spares and two strikes for a 161 game to lead C & P Tele phone to a victory over Schenck Foods in the "'C' League. Peachy DeHaven's 155 paced Schenck Foods.
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Shenandoah Gas
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Bethea Wins No Hit Bout
In Chicago Stadium Wayne Bethea defeated John Johnson by unanimous decision after 10 uneventful rounds in a nationally televised bout. Johnson, fighting under an alias as John Storey, showed rust from two years out and 214 pounds of ring awkwardness against Bethea’s steady aggression in front of 1,022 spectators who booed the action.
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Ring Magazine
Boston Celtics Rally For 17th Straight Home Win
The Boston Celtics defeated the St. Louis Hawks 111-101 at Boston Garden in the night’s lone NBA game. Bob Cousy sparked a second half surge with 39 points as Boston overcame a 13 point halftime deficit and extended its home winning streak to 17, widening the lead on idle Syracuse to six and a half games. Bob Pettit led the Hawks with 22.
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Boxers Fight Across Cities in Unclear Card
Fight results show Bethea outpointed Johnson in New York by 10 rounds while Salas beat Augustin by 10 in Tucson. De Jesus secured a decision over Winslow in Brazil after Winslow was disqualified in the fourth round for batting.
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Bell Clothes Wallops Shepherd Fresh 83 58
Bell Clothes main men lead a 83 to 58 victory over Shepherd Freshmen in Shepherdstown. Jimmy Omps scored 21 as Bell Clothes spread scoring among eight players. Becken Becker 19 Clark 12 Hannas 13 led Shepherd. Earl Grimes 10 Cleon Gilliam 11 aided Bell.
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Musial Sets NL High with 100000 Salary Record
Stan Musial signed a 1958 season contract for 100000 making him the National League top paid player surpassing past figures. He joins Ted Williams who is expected to command about 125000 with Boston as Musial leads in batting and RBIs this year. Musial's deal follows a 20000 raise from 1957 while Williams weighs a fishing focus and a strong 388 batting season.
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Lou Groza Leads NFL In Field Goals In 1957
Cleveland Browns kicker Lou Groza topped the NFL in field goals with 15 successful kicks on 22 attempts during the 1957 season.
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Subscribing to the Star at January Special Rates
A reader is offered January special low rates to subscribe to the Star newspaper. The notice promotes discounted pricing for new subscribers and urges action before the month ends.
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