Mountaineers Slip in AP Poll Shakeup as Sooners Lead
Oklahoma rises to first in the AP football poll after a 204 victory buoyed by Maryland’s remaining tied for top. Michigan falls to seventh after a 25-6 loss to Illinois as Maryland and Oklahoma claim isolated leads. Michigan State UCLA and Notre Dame also surge while West Virginia stays unbeaten at No. 4 or 5.
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Art Takes WVU Behind Locked Doors For Pitt Clash
Morgantown reports coach Art Lewis tightens prep for West Virginia University versus Pitt Panthers in Pittsburgh. Key players and staff attend closed workouts as Pitt drills pass defense and WVU signals readiness for the Saturday game with sellout hopes and 5 000 tickets left.
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Mountaineers vs Pitt Meet in 48th Gridiron Tilt
West Virginia and Pittsburgh set their 48th meeting as sixth ranked Mountaineers seek a make or break clash. Pitt leads 35-11 with one tie. WVU曾 won early games in 1895 1898 and 1900. Series totals show Pitt 890 to WVU 285 in points through 47 games.
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Baseball Men Attend Cy Young's Funeral
PROLI Ohio November 7 Denton True Cy Young Hall of Fame pitcher buried beside his wife on Peak Cemetery hilltop after 300 mourners attended last rites at the Methodist Church. The 88 year old died of a heart attack in nearby Newcomerstown last Friday. Rev George Shurtz praised Young as staunch as the hills and oaks around him. Young posted 511 major league victories in 22 seasons beginning in 1890 including three no hit no run games.
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Coast Guard Academy to close season against Drexel Tech
Coast Guard Academy, 4-2, faces Drexel Tech in Philadelphia to finish a season where they defeated Amherst 21-13 and Worcester Tech 14-7 after beating three undefeated foes. Drexel Tech has won all six games this fall, scoring 1651 points while allowing 59.
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Bout Set for Featherweights Courchesne and Berrios in New York
Matchmaker Tex Sullivan announced Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke Massachusetts and Miguel Berrios of Puerto Rico will meet in a 10 round featherweight bout at St Nicholas Arena on November 14. The fight will be telecast by the Dumont network.
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Tad Weed Boosts Steelers With Small Kicks
Ohio State star Tad Weed, 145 pounds and 5 foot 5 inches, spends weekends with the Pittsburgh Steelers and contributed two field goals and an extra point in a 27 18 loss to the Chicago Cards. Coach Walt Kiesling praises Weed's value as the team contends for the NFL Eastern title. Weed plans daily practice and returns to campus after weekends, aiming to carry the ball as well as kick it.
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Australian Davis Cup Player Hartwig May Turn Pro
Rex Hartwig will announce on Wednesday if he turns professional after considering a bid from American promoter Jack Kramer. Kramer reportedly offered a 12,500 pound contract, and most tennis officials expect Hartwig to accept the deal.
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Four Santa Anita races worth big money set for winter meet
Arcadia California hosts four $100,000 added events at Santa Anita Park from December 26 to March 10. The opening major test is the Santa Anita Maturity on January 28 followed by the Santa Anita Handicap Derby and San Juan Capistrano Handicap as additional rich showdowns.
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Beagle and Welsh Lead Navy's Middies
Navy football stars Ron Beagle and George Welsh are praised as a dynamic passing duo. Beagle’s strong receiving and defensive play complements Welsh’s genius leadership and accurate aerials, forming what coaches call a premier college offense. They’ve starred since Wyomin g Seminary days and shine in the split-T attack.
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Wilkinson Faces AP Poll Victory With Reserved Tone
Norman Oklahoma November 7 Coach Bud Wilkinson showed little emotion when informed the Oklahoma Sooners led The Associated Press football poll. After a 35 minute workout players cheered and shouted with sign reading Sooners first in AP poll. Wilkinson said the team still has three games and a key test versus Iowa State.
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Furman Resumes Strength as Four Return from Injuries
Four Furman players back from injuries rejoined the squad in full pads. Quarterback Ken Herron, halfbacks Charley Moore and Gus Pringels, and tackle Don Bolt returned to practice signaling top strength ahead of Friday night game with Florida State in Greenville.
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Beavers Ready for Princeton Clash as Upset Hopes Loom
Beaver High School Coach A. Howard warns not to underestimate Princeton Tigers ahead of Friday night showdown at Princeton. Beavers, 7-1-2, aim to finish strong while Princeton, 2-6-1, battles injuries and seeks an upset in a high rivalry game.
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Broome Named Southern Conference Player of the Week
Budgie Broome of The Citadel earned the conference football POY honor after 225 total yards and a TD in the 13-7 win over Newberry. He highlighted a season marked by a 5th victory and a 66 yard opening rush. Theodose of Richmond was a close second in the vote.
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Wolves and Coach Hill Under Fire After Stanford Loss
Los Angeles reports say USC coach Jess Hill faces heat following a 28-20 defeat by Stanford. A campus dummy with rope was found at a fraternity, prompting talk of an effigy hanging though no identification linked to Hill. Hill, under a three year contract worth about 15000 per year, is in his fifth season with a 1955 record of five wins and three losses.
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Rioting after Naples Bologna match injures 150 people
A Naples Bologna football clash ended 3 3 as fans clashed with police and players. The tally includes 150 injured, with 34 officers hurt and two gravely wounded, one struck by a stray bullet. Police barred downtown gatherings to prevent more clashes.
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Packers Sign Paul Held to Back Tobin Rote
Green Bay signs Paul Held, ex Lions and Steelers quarterback, to help veteran Tobin Rote. Brackins released to make room as Held’s pro history includes 305 passing yards in a Pittsburgh season and 14 of 16 conversions. Wheeling Downs hosts nine-race Armistice Day card on Friday.
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Cassady Leads Buckeye Attack Despite Team Struggles
Howard Cassady, star halfback for Ohio State, dominates as the Buckeyes slip to two losses in six games. He scored multiple touchdowns in wins over Nebraska and Illinois, contributed a punt return against Duke, and eyes the school's all time scoring mark amid coaches praising his All America caliber impact.
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