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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1964

Page

8

Versatile WV high school backfield leads 1934 Class A All State

The West Virginia Sports Writers Assn selects a 1934 Class A All State team led by a 195 pound backfield and 210 pound Marlinton center David McLaughlin. Notables include Fairview quarterback Meline Serdich and Sistersville running back Tony Sutton. Ridgeley tackle Sam Bosely and Marlinton linemen, with Terra Alta guard Charles Pritt earning praise.

Dan Hose All-State Board W. Va Tommy Thompson Roger van Reenan Marlinton Serdich David McLaughlin Fairview Jim Toothman West Virginia Sam Bosely Ridgeley Chub Johnson Rainelle Ken Taylor Rupert Tony Lautar McMechen’s Bishop Donahue Charles Pritt Terra Alta Serdich-to-Toothman Indians Sistersville Sutton Dale Evans van Reenan Meadow Bridge Thompson Bosely Potomac Valley Tom O'Connor Pat Wolfe

Class A All-State Team Honorable Mention List

A historical Class A All-State honorable mention compilation lists players by position across multiple schools and districts including Carrington Elkhorn Glenville Jones Gary Dist Pat Bridge Biffie Burnsville Thomas Paden City Tonkin Bar Tackles Butcher Chapman Hannan Kimble Tyler Litton Crum Redden Crichton Meadow Bridge Robinson Burnsville Taylor Masontown Yeater Cameron Zinn Terra Alta guards Carr Rainelle Jackson Walton Meadows Clear Fork Moore Ler Rogers Lumberport Scott Mountaineer Thomas Vanney Green Bank Williamson Sistersville centers Dobbs Excelsior Hill Green Bank Stewart Sistersville Terrell Pennsboro backs Adams Roncervette Adkins Hannan Arbogast West Milford Unions Baxter Lewisburg Bailey Union Branson Shepherdstown Berry Rupert Brinkley Lumberport Casto Burnsville Corbin Pennsboro Copley Crum Feamster Alderson Ferguson Rivesville Gentry Gary Dist Helts Thomas Mountaineer Keihne Sistersville Mazure Fairview Oakes Terra Alta Poling Barrackville Prince Crum Reed Glenville Smith Rupert Stender Paden City Tincher Rainelle Toney Clear Fork Woods Williamson Liberty Workman Hillsboro.

Butcher Glenville Chapman Hannan Kimble Tyler Litton Crum Redden Crichton Road Meadow Bridge Robinson Burnsville Taylor Masontown Yeater Cameron Zinn Terra Alta Carr Rainelle Jackson Walton Meadows Clear Fork Moore Ler Rogers Lumberport Scott Mountaineer Thomas Vanney Green Bank Williamson Sistersville Dobbs Excelsior Hill Stewart Terrell Pennsboro Backs—Adams Roncervette Adkins Arbogast West Milford Unions Baxter Lewisburg Bailey Union Branson Shepherdstown Berry Rupert Brinkley Casto Corbin Copley Feamster Alderson Ferguson Rivesville Gentry Gary Dist Helts Thomas Mountaineer Keihne Mazure Fairview Oakes Poling Barrackville Prince Crum Reed Smith Stender Paden City Tincher Toney Woods Williamson Liberty Workman Hillsboro

Tittle's Wife Denies Report About Retirement

Pelham New York AP report says Mrs Y A Tittle denies telling a TV show her husband would retire after the season. She says Y A Tittle focuses only on football and cannot discuss vacation. Giants QB has been used sparingly and the team ends the season Saturday against Cleveland.

Baby Wasps down Bluefield College 99-80 in Virginia

Emory & Henry freshmen crushed Bluefield College 99 to 80 in Emory Virginia Monday night. Gene Beck led with 22 points while Ken Luton added 21 and Tom Barber 16 for the Baby Wasps. Buck Earhart topped Bluefield with 22 points as John Bates and John Burge added 11 each.

Emory & Henry Bluefield C Ramblin’ Reds Emory Sarteels Boer College Bill Judy Baby Wasps Frosh Little Wasps Bluefield College Wasps Gene Beck Ken Luton Tom Barber Keith Baumgardner Greg McMorrow Welch Buck Earhart Ricky French John Bates John Burge Fe French Waddell Adgate Rw Ll Mpsa Gdar Morgan Heary Frosh Ms & Soo

Lee Petty Leads NASCAR Car-Owner Point Standings

NASCAR announced Lee Petty of Randleman North Carolina tops the 1954 grand national car-owner standings. Petty and his No 43 Plymouth driven by Richard Petty lead the field, with No 41 Plymouth piloted by Jim Paschal in fourth. Rondy Long No 11 Ford is second, Ned Jarrett also from Camden drives to second in the driver standings, Cotton Owens No 6 Dodge driven by David Pearson is third, and Bud Moore of Spartanburg holds fifth.

Daytona Beach Fla National Association For Stock Car Auto Racing Nascar Lee Petty Randleman N. C Petty Richard Petty Jim Paschal High Point Rondy Long Camden S. C Ned Jarrett Cotton Owens Spartanburg S. C David Pearson Spartanburg Bud Moore

Browns To Play Giants In National TV Showdown

Cleveland Browns face the New York Giants in a CBS nationally televised game Saturday in New York. A Browns win would secure the Eastern Conference title and a shot at the NFL championship against Baltimore, while standings hinge on Cardinals results this weekend.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Browns Cardinal Wally Lemm Cleveland Blanton Collier Browns Giants New York CBS Charley Johnson Baltimore Colts Colts Cardinals Philadelphia

Hampden-Sydney Tops 1964 Virginia All-Small Team

Hampden-Sydney dominates the 1964 Virginia All-Small College football squad with five first string selections. The AP picks include Whitley Lipscomb at quarterback and four receivers, plus keys at end, tackle, guard, and center from Hampden-Sydney, Washington and Lee, Randolph-Macon, Emory and Henry, and Bridgewater.

ED Young Richmond Hampden-Sydney Virginia Associated Press Hampden - Sydney Whitley Lipscomb Fred Britton Frederick Herb Sebren Hampden-Syd Sandy McLaughlin Hampden Sydney Vis Edwards Bil Baumeister Randolph Macon Bill Bryant Emory and Henry Joe Miller Washington and Lee Nathan Miller Bridgewater David Walker Randolph-Macon Whitey Lipscomb Bill David Ty Tysinger George Heilig Heilig Edwards Bryant Lipscomb Lions Britton W&l Bob Baker Pete Tosh Emory & Henry Wayne Overton Randolph- Macon Mike Norton Guy Stull Stark Sydnoy Washington & Lee Mike

Beavers Open 1964-65 Basketball Season at Welch

Bluefield Beavers visit Welch to face defending Area champion Maroon Wave at 7:30 p.m. in the Welch Armory. The season opener kicks off a 19 game slate with local matchups including Pineville at Big Creek and Mullens at Logan, as well as Marion-Abingdon and Saltville hosting Patrick Henry.

Bluefield Beavers Welch Maroon Ware Welch Armory Pineville Big Creek Northfork-Elkhorn Gary Whitewood Garden Glen Rogers Sophia Oakvale Gap Mills Marion Abingdon Ronceverte Peterstown Spanishburg Rocky Gap Saltville Patrick Henry Tazewell Graham Richlands Bulldogs Virginia High Bristol Beavers Merrill Gainer Maroon Wave Bluefielders

Nicklaus and Palmer Favor New Canada Cup Format

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, returning home with the Canada Cup trophy, urged a team focused format. Nicklaus won the individual title with 276 and Palmer finished second at 278 as the U S captured its fifth consecutive team championship at Kaanapali. Gary Player faded in the final holes as the duel for individual honors tightened.

Will Grimsley Associated Press Kaanapali Maui Hawaii Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer Nicklaus Palmer Kaanapali Club United States Argentina South Africa Gary Player

Stallings named Texas A&M grid coach

Gene Stallings chief Alabama assistant was chosen by the Texas A&M Athletic Council to replace Hank Foldberg as head football coach. Stallings, A&M alumnus, inherits a program that had six wins in 30 starts under Foldberg while other sports showed progress and the Aggies posted a 23-0 win over SMU in one game last season.

Bishop Donahue Lautar Tom O'Connell Huffs Boselys Nicelys Welch Frank Marino Gary College Station Stallings Texas A&m Foldberg Aggies Southern Methodist LSU Houston

Case resigns as N.C. State coach for health reasons

North Carolina State chancellor John T. Caldwell announced veteran basketball coach Everett Case has resigned citing health strain after two games this season. Press Maravich will take over immediately with Case serving as an advisory role. athletic officials approved the move. Case, 64, retires after 19 years as Wolfpack coach with a 1-1 start this season.

Raleigh N. C North Carolina State John T. Caldwell Everett Case Case Caldwell Press Maravich Roy Clogston Maravich N.C. State Wolfpack

Emerson rejects $85,000 offer to turn pro

Roy Emerson, Wimbledon champion from Australia and top amateur, said after accepting the offer to turn professional that he rejected $85,000. He wants another chance at Wimbledon and more time at home, insisting his main interest remains amateur tennis.

Melbourne Australia Roy Emerson Emerson

Michigan Blows Out Missouri 91 to 61 in Ann Arbor

The No. 1 Michigan Wolverines dominated Missouri 91 61 at Ann Arbor led by 14 points from Bill Buntin. Cazzie Russell and Larry Tregoing each added 12 points as Michigan used rebounding and sharp shooting to seize control.

Ann Arbor

Jets and Knicks Still Winless on the Road

The Jets of the American Football League have lost all five road games this season. The Knicks of the National Basketball Association remain winless in nine away starts.

New York Jets American Football League Knickerbockers National Basketball Association Knicks

Young jockey rides six winners at Aqueduct

New York AP Apprentice jockey Mike Venezia won six races at Aqueduct on Monday and placed in three others across the nine race card. The feat marks the first six-win day at a New York track since Willie Shoemaker did it at Old Jamaica on April 4 1959. Venezia rode the first four winners then finished with two victories after the featured Secret Story Purse.

NEW York Appprentice Mike Venezia Aqueduct Willie Shoemaker Old Jamaica Venezia

Giants First Baseman Undergoes Knee Surgery in New York

New York AP report states San Francisco Giants first baseman will have surgery Monday in New York to remove torn cartilage in his right knee. Team doctors expect a recovery period before return to play.

New York San Francisco Giant

WV hunting seasons extended two weeks to offset fire closures

West Virginia closes hunting due to high forest fire hazard and extends black bear and wild turkey seasons by two weeks from December 14 to December 26. Deer season remains closed in affected counties while other small game stays open into January. Bow kills through November 19, 1964 totaled 68, higher than the prior year.

West Virginia Natural Resources Warden Lane

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Beaver Bluefield Park Central Elmer Friel McLaughlin Desire Tigers Tony Sutton Carrington Elkhorn Outright Jones Pat Biffie Tonkin Bar Jim Toothman Pereatri Tettr Tom Friend Steve Hayhurst Larry Moore Sistersvil Bob Copeland Peacher A Ga John Latocha Ronnie Roy Mar Tom Swisher Riversville Walt Fecat Bishop Randy Tittle Y. A. Tittle N.Y Tysinger David Wal Sebren Edwards Gainer Welch McKinney Perdue Jay Perdue McKinney Jerry McBrayer John Stafford Gary and Allen White John Burton Burton Ricky Karnes Danny Coppinger Johnny Wright Karnes Paul Dodson Coppinger Mike Spradlin Dickie Ward Ward Seth Arnie Bama New Aggie Football Pilot Hank Foldberg Southern Cal Texas Christian Baylor Arkansas Rice Texas N.C Emerson Nixes Michigan Missouri THE Jim Dalton Gold Letter Angel Valenzuela Center Michael Venezia Highfiz Eric Guerin
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