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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1956

Page

2

Miller fuels Alderson Broaddus rout of West Virginia State in 113-87 win

Joe Miller scored 49 points to lift Alderson Broaddus to a 113-87 victory over West Virginia State as Lanky Philippi added strong support. Huggins and Giles also starred for the Yellow Jackets, while state foes battled in a high-scoring conference contest.

Philippi Joe Miller Itis Alderson- Broaddus West Virginia State Miller State Rattlers Yellow Jackets Charlie Huggins Giles Trimble W. Va T Evans Young Nelson K. Williams G. Willams Turner Browning Alderson Broaddus Huggins Alderson Broaddus Jothitls Fleek Palmer

Huntington East Defeats Ironton In High School Action

United Press reports a jammed schedule of scorelines across West Virginia and neighboring states. Notable results include Huntington East 98 Ironton 86 and Notre Dame 15 over Sissonville, while West Liberty and Shepherd College posted solid wins. The day featured multiple bragging rights games and overtime thrillers across districts.

Mountaineer Letters Awarded 24 Gridsters Two-Thirds Staying On

A Mountaineer season update notes 24 West Virginia University football letters awarded with two thirds expected to return next year. Names listed include ends Joe Kopnisty and Roger Cancey. tackles Bill Underdonk Barry Blake Jim Pickett Jim Hillen Paul Sharkady. guards Gene Lathey Joe Nicely Bob Guenther Dick Guesman. centers Chuck Howley Tom Domen. quarterbacks Alex Such Mickey Trimarks. halfbacks Jack Rabbits Bob Snider Paul Shepherd Ralph Anastasio Sammy Sizemore. fullbacks Larry Krutko Nock Whipkey. Also a nine year old hunter Roger Lee Morgan from Grafton bagged a deer with his father in Preston County.

Morgantown West Virginia University Mountaineers Joe Kopnisty Pittsburgh Roger Chancey Pomeroy Ohio Bruce McClung Rupert John Bowles Bluefield Bill Underdonk Moundsville Barry Blake Mt. Hope Jim Pickett Jeanette Jim Hillen Uniontown Paul Sharkady Centerville Gene Lathey Dunbar Joe Nicely Bob Guenther Clairton Dick Guesman Brownsville Chuck Howley Wheeling Tom Domen Fredricktown Alex Such Logan Mickey

Patterson Receives Dual Boxing Honor From Writers

Floyd Patterson, youngest heavyweight champion, is named both fighter of the year and rookie of the year by the Boxing Writers Association. This unique distinction highlights his rapid rise and impact during his career.

Patterson Edward J New York Floyd Patterson Boxing Writers Assn Boxing Writers

WVU Buckets Face Penn State in Tough Tilt at Morgantown

WVU and Marshall meet strong Penn State and St Francis squads as a six game schedule unfolds. Joe Miller Alderson dominates with 49 points Tuesday, lifting state scoring pace to 34.8 per game as West Liberty and Wesleyan surge in WV Conference action amid a slate of regional college games.

United Press West Virginia University Marshall College Pennsylvania Penn State St. Francis Morgantown University Huntington Marshall St Francis WVU Hot Rod Handley Morehead Joe Miller Alderson Broaddus Machine Rattlers West Virginia State Philippi Miller Tech Ken Hammond Morris Harvey Glenville Frostbur Davis& Elkins Shephierd Bethany Fairmont West Liberty West Virginia Shepherd Wesleyan Potomac North Carolina State Mountaineers Duquesne Eagles Sam Caudill Ken Remley Remley Massiion Ohio Product Bobcats Luther Stover MNH Joe Blaha Hilltoppers Larry Bolyard

Flemington Greyhounds Triumph Over Harman 65 49

Flemington high school’s Greyhounds defeated Harman on Harman’s floor 65 to 49. Davis led Flemington with 22 points, Popovich added 20, Cooper led Harman with 15, and K White scored 11. This was Flemington’s third win in as many starts. They travel to Jane Lew Friday for a Little Ten Conference game.

Flemington Nign School Greyhounds Harman Taylor County Flemington Davis Nets Popovich Fleming Cooper K. White D. Smith J. Smith Jane Lew

Penn State Pollution Kills Trout in Center County Streams

University officials admitted responsibility after a deadly sodium cyanide discharge into Penn State sewage works killed about 175000 trout across Benner Springs Spring Creek and Fisherman’s Paradise. Loss pegged at 75000 to 100000 dollars. officials vow stricter procedures and a federal state joint probe. Expect reimbursement decision at Jan 21 Fish Commission meeting.

University Park Pan Eric A. Walker Pennsylvania State University Center County University Penn State Walker Willam Voight State Fish Commission Benner Springs Upper Spring Creek Fisherman's Paradise Thomson Run U.S. Navy Ordnance Research Laboratory

Pro Football Booing Sparks National Attention

In early pro football years fans lacked college spirit but now show strong emotion. Paul Brown’s teachings and good attendance are matched by loud boos from Eagles opponents’ crowds. Snowballs and penalties followed booing in Cleveland and Washington, as hosts edge the Eagles. Booing and snowballing degrade sportsmanship and police efforts.

Paul Brown Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Cleveland Browns Washington Capital Pro Grid

Toledo fight result features Wilson over Lawry in decision

In Toledo Ohio Al Wilson of Englewood New Jersey earned a decision over Pat Lawry of Toledo after a 10 round bout. A separate report notes train collision fatality in Richwood where Mrs Mary Jane Ballard aged 79 was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio engine while returning from the post office in LaFrank Nicholas County.

United Press Toledo Ohio al Wilson Englewood N.J Pat Lawry Richwood Mary Jane Ballard LaFrank Nicholas County Baltimore and Ohio

Upsets Sweep Maple Courts

Clemson stunned North Carolina State 96 94 in overtime led by Vince Yockel with 41 points and Bill Yardborough’s four free throws. Lafayette beat LaSalle 84 75 at the foul line. Southern Methodist routed Wichita 93 70 behind Jim Krebs 31. Washington & Lee edged Richmond 86 83 in OT. Columbia beat Fordham 99 84 as Chet Forte scored 32. Connecticut 88 75 over Rutgers. St John’s 59 44 over Hofstra. Holy Cross 82 67 over St Anselm. St Francis NP defeated Fairfield 11 53.

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