Wolverines Face E C Glass For Perfect Season Bid
Andrew Lewis of Salem seeks to preserve its unblemished record and state Group I A title hopes with a Friday night clash against defensively strong E C Glass of Lynchburg. The Wolverines hold a 6 0 league mark and past meetings show Glass can challenge them. The matchup also influences the Western District race as Glass sits 3 0 1 in district play.
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Richmond, Va
Andrew Lewis
Salem
E. C. Glass
Lynchburg
Wolverines
Glass
R. E. Lee
Staunton
Charlottesville
Lee
Springfield
Fairfax
Hermitage
Richmond
Highland Springs
Patrick Henry
Roanoke
Tazewell
Graham
Bluefield
Jefferson Senior
Saltville
Marion
Danville
William Fleming
WVIAC Sked Light This Week
The Associated Press notes a light football schedule in the WVIAC with only two league games on tap this week. West Virginia Tech faces Glenville, and Salem meets West Virginia State, unlikely to alter the standings. Fairmont State sits atop the Western Division. Bluefield State has won the Eastern Division.
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Associated Press
State College
West Virginia Tech
Glenville
Salem
West Virginia State
Fairmont State
Bluefield State
Fairmont
Marietta
Ohio
Bluefield
Concord
Emory
Emory & Henry
Shepherd
Bridgewater
West Liberty
Georgetown
West Virginia Wesleyan
Albion
Mich
War Hawks To Play Lexington
War Hawks travel to Lexington, Va to meet Downing High School to end the season. Coach Aaron Saunders’ squad carries a 4-1-1 record with Melvin Smith and Freddie Tompson at ends and James Martin at quarterback.
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Tazewell County
War Hawks
Lexington
Downing High School
Aaron Saunders
Melvin Smith
Freddie Tompson
Michael Bratton
Thomas Jenkins
Elmore Smith
Robert Cockrell
Harold Moore
James Martin
George Saunders
Robert Pridigen
John Sinkford
Robert Henry
Lucian Perry
Dodgers produce Cy Young and MVP in one season
Only two major league pitchers have won the Cy Young Award and the Most Valuable Player Award in the same year. Both are National Leaguers who pitched for the Dodgers, namely Sandy Koufax and Don Newcombe.
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Dodgers
Sandy Koufax
Don Newcombe
Outfielder Manny Jimenez Injures Hand in Dominican Shootings
Manny Jimenez of the Kansas City Athletics shot himself in the right hand and his brother was hit in the chest when a pistol he was demonstrating discharged in San Pedro de Macoris Dominican Republic. The brother is in critical condition. Jimenez will miss the winter season though doctors say his injury is not severe. Meanwhile the San Francisco Giants hire Charley Fox as coach under Herman Franks and retain Cookie Lavagetto and Larry Jansen with Whitey Lockman released.
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Manny Jimenez
Kansas City Athletics
San Pedro de Macoris
Dominican Republic
Jimenez
Charley Fox
Herman Franks
Cookie Lavagetto
Larry Jansen
Whitey Lockman
Orsino Undergoes Successful Hand Bone Removal
Baltimore Oriole catcher John Orsino had a nonfunctional bone removed from his left hand in a described successful operation. He was injured on May 24 during a slide into third base.
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Baltimore Oriole
John Orsino
Orsino
WelchVs Gary ends season as area gridiron slate wraps
Beavers host Oak Hill in final 1934 regular season game at Mitchell Stadium with 15 area schools ending campaigns this weekend. Welch faces Gary as part of a slate that includes Big Creek hosting Richlands and multiple regional finales, with 19 Beaver seniors set to depart and Gainer hoping for a late playoff push.
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Bluefield
Beavers
Oak Hill
Mitchell Stadium
Beaver
Big Creek
Richlands
Welch
Gary
Garden
St. Paul
Hurley
Lebanon
Jaeger
Matewan
Saltville
Marion
Giles
Princeton
Tazewell
Bulldogs
Patrick Henry
Roanoke
Graham
Jeefferson Senior
Herndon
Burch
Mullens
Shady Springs
Oceana
Baileysville
Pineville
Northfork - Elkhorn
Pocahontas
Merrill Gainer
Ricky Karnes
Randy Barnett
Pat Romano
Tom Buzzo
Rick Parsons
Larry Unroe
Danny Coppinger
Stanley Rogers
Mark Johnson
Jim Gatherum
Ricky Longworth
Delayne Andrews
Jim Francs
Willie Mariotti
Paul Dodson
Pete Magann
Kit Romano
Vernon Oaks
Dennis Hutton
Wayne Steele
West Virginia
Diggers
Gainer
Red Devils
Gary Garden
Beckley
Rogers
Tom Woodward
Francs
Andrews
Oaks
Taeger
Henry
Tazewell County
Lexington
Patriots Versus Oilers Highlight Frigid Friday Night Showdown
AFL action includes George Blanda and Babe Parilli in a Boston battle as the Patriots seek a win to stay alive in the East. Bills challenge the Jets in a Sunday showdown with high stakes, while AFL leader San Diego eyes Denver and Oakland. NFL features Colts at Bears and Packers versus Lions as playoff races tighten with key injuries.
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George Blanda
Houston
Babe Parilli
Boston
Patriots
Oilers
Blanda
Parilli
AFL
Buffalo
Charlie Hennigan
San Diego
Denver
Oakland
Kansas City
Baltimore
Colts
Chicago
Bears
Bill George
Mike Reilly
Detroit
Green Bay
Packers
Lions
Bart Starr
Duke Previews Wake Forest Clash Plans and Injuries
Duke reviews offensive and defensive strategy for the ACC clash with Wake Forest. Guard Fred Cromartie and fullback Rich Kraft have shown improvement after injuries. Duke leads the ACC at 3-0-1 while Wake Forest stands 2-2 in conference play.
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Durham
N. C
Duke
Wake Forest
Fred Cromartie
Rich Kraft
Blue Devils
ACC
Rabbit Quail Season Opens Next Wednesday in State
Charleston AP reports rabbits and quail hunting seasons start next Wednesday. Rabbit season runs to January 30 in most counties with a five rabbit daily limit. Quail season closes January 2 in most areas with a seven per day limit and a 35 per season bag limit.
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Charleston
Natural Resources
Lane
Lamonica Emerges as Key Bills Relief Quarterback
Daryle Lamonica of the Buffalo Bills, a standout relief quarterback, often sparks scoring in nearly half of eight undefeated AFL games this season. Coach Lou Saban trusts him to replace Jack Kemp when the offense stalls, praising Lamonica’s calm leadership and teamwork on the sideline.
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Daryle Lamonica
Buffalo Bills
Bills
Lamonica
Notre Dame
Fresno, Calif
AFL
Lou Saban
Saban
Jack Kemp
Daryle
Kemp
Koufax and Chance Win Major League ERA Titles in 1964
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax leads the National League with a 1.74 ERA, the lowest since 1933, while Angels righty Dean Chance tops the American League at 1.65. Koufax went 19-5 in 223 innings despite a late-season arm sore. Chance had 20 wins and 11 shutouts. Don Drysdale was NL runner-up at 2.19. Joel Horlen 1.92 leads AL after 18 wins.
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NEW York
Los Angeles
Sandy Koufax
Dean Chance
Koufax
Dodgers
Southpaw
Associated Press
Carl Hubbell
New York Giants
Chance
Angels
Yankees
Spud Chandler
Grover Alexander
Philadelphia Phillies
Don Drysdale
Joel Horlen
Chicago White Sox
Pirates Under Lights Before Furman Clash
East Carolina prepared for the Southern Conference game against Furman in Greenville South Carolina with a Thursday night practice under lights. Coach Clarence Stasavich said guard Walter Bostic and wing back Robert Ellis will see limited action due to injuries.
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Greenville
N. C
East Carolina
Furman
S. C
Clarence Stasavich
Walter Bostic
Robert Ellis
Public hunting lands span WV state and federal areas
West Virginia hunters have about six and a quarter acres of public hunting land per hunter, based on state and federal property. The Monongahela and George Washington National Forests total about a million public acres, with ruffed grouse, deer, turkey and other game plentiful. State-owned lands add 155 550 acres across 16 areas. 77 000 acres lie within state forests. The article lists numerous named state forests and hunting areas across counties.
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West Virginia
Department of Natural Resources
Monongahela
George Washington
Swaffar Clears First Crisis After Arm Reimplant Surgery
Oklahoma State University basketball player Bob Swaffar survived the initial crisis after reimplantation of his severed right arm. Doctors announced the first 72 hour period passed without complication and infection or clot threats may persist another week or two. Surgeons at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center reported the outcome as promising though uncertain.
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Oklahoma City
Bob Swaffar
University of Oklahoma Medical Center
Oklahoma State University
South Carolina Drill Ahead of Citadel Homecoming
In Columbia South Carolina the Gamecocks held a light workout as they prepare for Saturday's homecoming game against The Citadel. Coach Marvin Bass weighs whether sophomore Mike Johnson or junior Jon Linder will start at center. J R Wilburn returns from injury to start at split end with Doug Senter at tight end.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Gamecocks
Citadel
Bulldogs
Marvin Bass
Mike Johnson
Jon Linder
Linder
North Carolina State
Johnson
J. R. Wilburn
N. C. State
Doug Senter
Wake Forest Band and Students Visit Drill Field
The Wake Forest band joined several hundred students on the practice field as the Deacons finished preparations for Saturday's game with Duke. Coach Bill Tate and captain John Grimes thanked the students for their support. Tate emphasized strong defense and said all players were in good shape with no lineup changes.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Wake Forest
Deacons
Duke
Bill Tate
John Grimes
Tate
Blue Devils
Deacon
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