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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1955

Page

2

Rod Hundley leads WVU past Furman in 85-71 win

Rod Hundley played a dual role as scorer and playmaker for West Virginia, finishing with 20 points and 15 rebounds while dishing several assists as the Mountaineers defeated Furman 85-71. Darrell Floyd led Furman with 27 points but WVU's depth and height carried the game, with Kishbaugh adding 18 and Gardner and Wittings 12 each.

United Press Rod Hundley West Virginia Hundley Mountaineers Furman Darrell Floyd Handley State College Potomac Alderson-Broaddus Washington & Lee Fayetteville Wesleyan Rattlers Tech Glenville Morris Harvey Walloping Beckley Fairmont Salem Bethany Concord Bluefield WVU Hunsley Bucket Clayce Kishbaugh Hot Rod Kishbaugh Cats Dave Corsini Byron Gibson Corsini Gibson Rudy Yaksich Bisons Bob Mikush Lions Lanry Fowler West Virginia Frosh Westminster Dave Coombs Little Ronnie Retton

Sam Snead Aims For Sixth Miami Open Victory

Slammin Sam Snead looks to capture the $12,500 Miami Open as his sixth win in a field of 74 tours. He shot 69 to win the La Gorce Pro Member two player event with Robert M. Little, while other top finishers posted 68s and 66s. The Miami Open starts Thursday with Snead hoping to extend his record in a tense winter golf run.

Miami Beach Fla Snead Shee Florida Welser In Jr Augusta

Boxing Fight Results From Across the U S and UK

In Rochester F Charles of Cincinnati outpointed Poxie Hall of Chicago. In Buffalo Bob Satterfield of Chicago knocked out Paty Andrews of Buffalo. In Hartford Larry Boardman of Marlboro outpointed Armand Savoie of Montreal. In Trenton Tito Valles of New York stopped Braxton Reed of New York. In London Dai Dowe of Wales outpointed Jake Tuli of South Africa. In Tampa Johnny Busso of New York outpointed Dennis Brady of New York.

United Press Rochester N.Y F. Charles Cincinnati Ohio Poxie Hall Chicago Buffalo Bob Satterfield Paty Andrews Buffalo A Hartford Conn Larry: Boardman Marlboro Armand Savoie Montreal Trenton N.J Tito Valles New York Braxton Reed London Dai Dowe Ill Wales Jake Tuli South Africa Tampa Fla Johnny Busso Dennis Fat) Brady

Troops Quell Georgia U. Students Demonstration

In Athens police and state troopers used tear gas to break up a shouting crowd of more than 1,500 University of Georgia male students during a campus demonstration early today. Troopers arrested two students as tear gas dispersed the swirling group that blocked traffic, hurled rocks at patrol cars and displayed effigies of a university dean amid ongoing protest linked to Georgia Tech's Sugar Bowl ban proposal.

Pittsburgh Griffin Tech State Capitol Governor's Mansion William Tate Georgia State Board of Regents Athens Ga.s University of Georgia Marvin Griffin Georgia Tech

Meadow Brit three dollar lintstone basketball scoreboard

Meadow Brit defeated Lintstone 65 to 64 in a tight point contest. Peterstown led Forest Hill 36 to 94 early before a late Meadow Brit surge. Union trailed by two points but could not close the gap.

Peterstown Forest Hill Talcott Union

College prank twists rope tradition at Idaho dorm

In Moscow Idaho college students at Willis Sweet Hall wrapped a rope around a mannequin to mirror an implied hanging prank. The stunt at the University of Idaho dorm drew attention from campus authorities and sparked concern among students and staff.

Moscow Idaho University of Taano Willis Sweet Hall

Never Hit Fly With A Pistol in Salem

Farmer Herbert Dillon relaxed on his porch when a fly buzzed near. He grabbed a .22 revolver and fired, wounding his left thigh. The fly reportedly flew away unharmed as the incident ended.

Salem N. x Herbert Dillon Dillon

Navy Player Seizes 164-Pound Offense Crown

George Welsh of Navy claimed the major college total offense title after amassing 164 yards in the Army game, finishing the season with 1,348 yards. Art Luppino of Arizona was runner up with 1,313 yards as final NCAB figures were released.

New York George Welsh Navy Army Maor College National Collegiate Athletic Bureau Welsh Cadets Art Luppino Arizona

Big Bob Baker Battles Valdes in Cleveland Tonight

Big Bob Baker of Pittsburgh faces Cuban challenger Nino Valdes at the Cleveland Arena in a 10 round bout. Baker seeks a decisive win to press for a heavyweight title shot while Valdes risks a possible upset that could end Baker’s championship bid. Also noted are college rushing and total offense honors, highlighting Lup pino and Cassady as top performers and Kazmaier’s prior feat.

Cleveland Bob Baker Pittsburgh Nino Valdes Cuba Cleveland Arena Baker Valdes Tall Nino Rocky Marciano Seex Roun’s Bob Huntington W. Va Nino Bobby Gleason Big Bob

Baker Vaides Bout Promises Heavyweight Shakeup

Valdes predicts KO in six as Pittsburgh Bob seeks 11000 for a Huntington rematch. The bout pits Baker against Vaides with promoter Norris eyeing a victory that could yield a title shot at Rocky. Talks of a Miami clash and a February defense loom amid heavyweight chatter.

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