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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1964
Page
7
Alva Ball, principal at Thomas Jefferson Junior High, recalls Roy Williams as a mentor who retires this year after a long career winning championships in football and basketball. Ball notes Williams earned officials’ respect and many friendships through decades of games.
West Virginia University hosts Richmond aiming to topple the first place Spiders. The Mountaineers rely on Ricky Ray and Bob Camp as The Citadel and Richmond lead the conference, with WVU seeking sole possession of the top spot after recent wins.
Coach Enty of the Yellow Jackets and Coach Moran of the Golden Eagles both face a mystery as Morris hosts a county rivalry game at Institute. Enty worries about the Eagles after a Marshall setback and a season opening loss to Marietta. Moran has not yet scouted the Jackets who have dropped two non conference games.
In a tight South Charleston game East Bank edged South Charleston to force overtime after a disputed final field goal. Roy Ball’s leadership and sportsmanship stood out as East Bank prevailed in a tense finish. Meanwhile Roger Broadwater of Summit Drive faces choosing WVU or Utah for the Liberty Bowl while his sons Brooks and another Broadwater pursue college football at WVU and beyond.
The West Virginia Sports Writers Association selects 1964 Class A All State football with Marlinton’s Roger Van Reenan at fullback and Marlinton center David McLaughlin among key choices. Fairview’s Meline Serdich anchors the backfield with Tony Sutton of Sistersville and Tommy Thompson of Meadow Bridge as backs. Ken Taylor Rupert and Chub Johnson Rainelle also named.
Canton loses its United Football League franchise after failing to meet financial obligations. Commissioner Gareff said Canton Bulldogs were indebted, and the league would reinstate the team only with proper organization and sound management. Player contracts revert to the league, with disposition of Canton players to be decided at the winter meeting in New York.
Marion Ladewig offers weekly advice in a pocket pamphlet Control Tips for Beginners. Send 10 cents and a stamped return envelope to Ga zette to obtain guidance on improving spare conversion and boosting scores.
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