West Virginia Tops Furman Opener In Narrow Victory
West Virginia University opened its season with a 92-79 win over Carnegie Tech as Hot Rod Hundley led the Mountaineers with 35 points and Lloyd Sharrar added 14. Furman visits Morgantown for a Tuesday game while Marshall and Morris Harvey also start their campaigns this week.
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Furman
Paladins
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Darrell Floyd
West Virginia
Hot Rod Hundley
Floyd
Davidson
Hundley
West Vir
Carnegie Tech
Washing& Lee
Fayetteville
Generals
Richmond
Marshall
Morris Harvey
Spring
Ala
Big Green
W&l
University
Guillén-Eagles
Glenville
Beckitg
Concord
Tech
Alderson-Broaddus
West’ Virginia State
Emory& Henry
West Virginia “University
Davis & Elkins
Potomac
Bluefield State
Winson Eslem
Fairmont
California
Aos
West
Week's Schedule on State Courts
West Virginia college basketball week schedule lists multiple games with team records in parentheses. Matches include WVU vs Furman, Potomac at AB, Salem at Bethany, Beckley at Morris Harvey, Glenville at Bluefield State, and a slate across Fairmont, Concord, Wesleyan, Shepherd, and Ohio U settings.
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United Press
West Virginia
Salem
West Liberty
Bluefield
Furman
WVU
Bluefield State
Tech
Glenville
Potomac
Fairmont
Salem Ly
Bethany
AB 141
Wesleyan
Beckley
Morris’ Harvey
Bluefeld
Concord
Fayetteville
W.va
D&e
Ohio
Wadl
Marshall
Glenvile
Shephird
Morris Harvey
Ohio Northern
State
Walker Injured Hand Delays Valley Areas Bout
A scheduled ten round fight between Walker of Springfield and Charlie Joseph of New Orleans has been postponed until December 20 after Walker injures his hand during preparations for the Valley Areas night event in Springfield.
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Holxune
Swuss
Walker
Springfield
Charlie Joseph
New Orleans
West Virginia deer kill tally falls far short of forecast
Conservation officials report only 24 deer killed in Taylor County during the six day season ending Saturday. Two deer were taken Saturday by Paul Currey and Huey Lynch. The statewide kill is expected to be far below the 12 000 projection, with poor weather and new regulations blamed for the drop. Three gunshot fatalities occurred during the week including Raymond Cline of Mingo County and Waldo Kidd of Charleston, amid reports of accidental shootings and uncertain details at several counties.
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Joseph W. Powell
Taylor County
Powell
Paul Currey
Pruntytown
Huey Lynch
Grafton
Hampshire County
Conservation Commission
Charleston
West Virginia
Raymond Cline
Baisden
Mingo County
Harrisonburg
Cline
Little Fork
Franklin
Fendleton County
Eldon Hottinger
Brandywine
James W. Cline
Fairmont
Hottinger
Clise
Calhoun County
Waldo H. Kidd
South Charleston
Harry van Meter
Colum
Bia Payette County
College Basketball Scores from Various Matchups
A summary of recent college basketball results includes Navy defeating Deliness 20 to 2, LaSalle 98 over Pittsburgh 75, Michigan 66 over Niagara 72, Cornell 3 over Buffalo 73, Tennessee 77 over Davidson 64, and North Carolina 73 defeating Clemson 31. Other notable results show Kentucky 62 over LSU 52, Texas A&M 69 over Miami Florida 92, Florida Southern 80 over Alabama 90, and Duke 6 at North Carolina 0 among many listed scores from numerous schools and venues.
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Navy
Deliness
Muhlenberg
LaSalle
Pittsburgh
Michigan
Niagara
Fordham
Cornell
Buffalo
West Virginia
Carnegie Tech
Dartmouth
Middleburg
Yale
Colby
St. Bonaventure
St. Vincent
Holy Cross
St. Anselms
Canisius
Syracuse
South
South Carolina
Wofford
Tennessee
Davidson
North Carolina
Clemson
Kentucky
LSU
Suste
Penn State
Presbyterian
the Citade
Vanderbilt
Texas A&m
Miami
Fla
Florida Sou
Alabama
Western Ky
Georgetown
Roanoke
Midwest
Iowa
Nebraska
Ohio State
Butler
Purdue
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio U
Minnesota
DePaul
Northwestern
Utah
Wichita
Bowling Green
Findlay
Baldwin-Wallace
Ohio Wes
Southwest Smu
Austin
S'west Tex
Howard Payne
Rice
Abilene Christian
Tulsa
Arkansas
Texas
Oklahoma A&m
Texas Tech
Texas Christian
West Montana
Idaho
Brigham Young
UCLA
Montana State
Wyoming
San Fancisco
Southern Cal
Stanford
Washington
Colorado
Oregon Star
Seattle U
San Jose St
Pacific U
Lewis & Clark
Baseball owners push for expansion amid winter meetings
Chicago based league owners meet to discuss expansion plans despite Ford Frick warnings. Despite caution, both American and National leagues pursue potential franchises in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Minneapolis St. Paul area, signaling ongoing growth ambitions.
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Chicago
Ford Frick
Aise Assimpion
Los Anges
San Francisco
Minneapolis St. Paul
Ken Ward Tops High Football
West Virginia honors Ronald Tug Meredith as the year's outstanding high school football player despite his small stature. The 5 foot 140 pound quarterback led Red Dragons to a 10 touchdown season, 20 extra points, and 7 passing touchdowns while starring in basketball and baseball as well.
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Charleston
Kennedy Ward
West Virginia
Ronald Tug
Meredith
Tiny Sparkplug
Si Mbiins
Chiss
Jean Dreredith
Red Dragons
Gover Pase Meridith
Hus
Weekend Sports Highlights Across Multiple Events
In Columbus Ohio the Trotting Association crossed new milestones as long time jockeys recorded career wins. Pimlico saw Gellorette Sikes take a close victory while June Fete Fete placed. LSU coach Dietzel signed a new four year deal. Narragansett Park hosted the Au Revol Purse with Wake Forest teachers resigning. St Louis Cardinals acquired Ellis Kinder. Havana hosted the golf HaVana Invasionals with Souchak posting 273. Cleveland Browns clinched 60th straight division title by routing the Steelers. Jacksonville State edged Rhode Island State in Refrigerator Bowl. US ski team gears up for winter games. Montevideo saw Morea defeat Laisen to win tennis title. a Belgian horse reached heavy weights in training.
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Sclumbus
Ohio
Asn
Hharne
Fey
Aybsee Plalsso
Carening
Nurringansett Park
New England
Wake Forest N.C
Tom Rogers
Paddison W Preston
Wake Forest College
Chicago
St. Louis Cardinals
Ellis Kinder
Boston Red Sox
Havana
Cuba
Mike Souchak
Graver
N.Y
Enrique Morea
Argentina
Art Laisen
Sar
Leandro
Calif
Monteideo Interneuisis
Pellegrini Named UPI Lineman of the Year for 1955
Maryland tackle Bob Pellegrini, 21, from Yatesboro Pennsylvania, weighing 225 pounds and standing six foot three, topped a 307 voter poll to win the United Press Lineman of the Year award for 1955. He collected 75 votes, with Oklahoma guard Bolinger second at 47 and Bruce Bosley of WVU nine votes. Duke Kahanamoku suffered a heart attack last Friday and was reported in good condition at Queens Hospital in Honolulu.
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New York
Ith
Bob Pellegrini
Maryland
United Press
Pellegrini
Yatesboro
Otar
Bolinger
Oklahoma
Bruce Bosley
WVU
Duke
Honolulu
T. 1
Il — Duke Kahanamoku
Queens Hospital
Big Cage Week Starts Tonight in First Full Week
The college basketball season opens its first full week with tests on Duquesne versus Carnegie Tech, Kansas facing Northwestern, and Ohio State meeting Vanderbilt. Early surprises include UCLA Fordham and Washington suffering double defeats and a short star making waves. New York dispatch notes Rex Hart’s arrival.
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United Press
UCLA
Fordham
Washington
Duquesne
Kansas
Ohio State
Carnegie Tech
Northwestern
Michigan State
Vanderbilt
Texas A&m
Australian Davis Cup Player Joins Kramer Tour Debut
An Australian Davis Cup player makes his professional debut with Jack Kramer’s tennis troupe at Madison Square Garden after recently quitting amateur ranks. Friday night marked his first appearance on the tour.
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Australia
Jack Kramer
Madison Square Garden
Kramer
Fragmentary Ledger Listings From Valley River Area
A dense, fragmented OCR shows land and mine parcels listed by owners, locations such as Valley River, Coal Fork, Three Forks, and Simpson Creek, with numerous names including Baker, Harry L., Beavers, William A., and Simpson Creek entries. The page reads like property and tax records with acreage figures, lot numbers, and assorted notes across many individuals and small firms.
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Querner Armtrong
Hustead Fe Baker, Hy L
Cane & ME
Vallay
Haker
Herry L
Sime
Huctead Fork
Sune
Valley River
Beavers
William A. Dry
Ruth L
Same
Plummers
Ileleu
Mike
Eagle
Wan
Veda
B.C. Greathouse, Coy
Carder Run Caw
Leung
Lodge
Welter
Au U
Mauiler
Lindsey P
Melvin
Menear
W. C
Kanfmap
Lester
Aleriuder
Alia
Meares
Poole
Charles
Berkley Run
Ponp Tardo
Sam
Lot
Foabergets
Ea’ Bey Bune Abbott
W S.me
Actin
Rua Virginie
Bod Avedeker Barry
Condy
Glady Creek
Swig
Vattey Ri
Leroy
William
Latgherty
Mensar
W. Mier
Joh Peters
Biuirs
Wickwire Phillys
Roberts
Wickwire Keese
Roberts I. & C
James
Holliday
Lott
Laurel Run
Williame
Sandy Creek
Flemington
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Kishbaugh
Lloyd Sharrar
Clayce Kishbaugh
Rod Hundley
Taylor
United Press East
Ware
Ken Ward
Tenday Auame
Dla
Will Hats
Secimd
Bibs
Tory
Big Cage
Hartwig
Joe
Rex Hartwig
Ciutin
Boothay
Simpson Creek Fall Run
Baker
Harry
Yobello
Mike Keith
Cavallo
Guido
A. Rose
Cottrill
Hera
Sou
Manos
Ancstall
Ahela
Ana Perie
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