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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1955

Page

2

Mountaineers Meet NC State In Big Time War Tonight

West Virginia faces unbeaten North Carolina State at Raleigh in the top game of three state college clashes. Marshall seeks a second MAC win at Western Michigan, and Morris Harvey travels to American University for a second road win. Bluefield State beat J C Smith 75 63, and Pittsburgh Teachers edged Davis Elkins 83 80. NC State tops WVU in prior meeting. Shavlik and DiNardo lead the big men.

West Virginia University Mountaineers North Carolina State Raleight N. C WVU Wolfpack Marshall Western Michigan Morris Harvey Washington, D.C American University Bluefield State J. C. Smith Prestburgh Davis & Elkins George Washington West Virginia Washington Everett Case Ronnie Shavlik Lloyd Sharvar Paul Witting Shevlik Hot Rod Handley Wille Bergines Joedy Gardner Clayce Kishbaugh State Phil DiNardo Cliff Hafer John Maglio Fred Schaus Schaus Hundley Gardner Kishbaugh Sharrar Bergines Ohio University Speva Big Green Cebe Price Paw Underwood Charlie Slack Golden Eagles Georgetown Mt. St. Mary's

Sid Gillman rises to pro ranks with Rams playoff bid

Overlooked in a fading season, Sid Gillman builds on success at Miami and Cincinnati to earn a pro coaching chance. He guides the Los Angeles Rams to a divisional title and faces Paul Brown in the December 26 playoff game in Los Angeles.

Clevely Browns Sid Gillman Los Angeles Rams Gillman Miami University Cincinnati Paul Brown Scholerly Los Angeles Brown Cleveland Browns Ike Brown Sid Uke Brown Ohio Oxford Ohio State Mirai Otlo State Buckeyes Ead Minneapolis Denison University Stu Holcomb Miami Holcomb West Point Earl Blaik Rams Cleveland Rams

Snead Promises Better Golfing On Round Today

Sammy Snead led the Mayfair Open after the opening round in Sanford Florida with 134 total after a 64 first round amid 25 mph winds and 35 degree chill. Leo Blagetti Morty Furgol and Inman trailed by one stroke as the field prepared for warmer weather and a 60 leader cut.

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WVU Cagers Head To Miami For Shrine Game Tackle Lineup

WVU players led by Fred Wyant Bobby Moss Bruce Bosley and Sam Huff depart Morgantown by car for Miami Florida to train for the North-South Shrine Game on December 36 Wyant will return home briefly then head to Honolulu for the Hula Bowl Wyatt and the basketball team also plan a Miami trip for the Orange Bowl tournament The Blues Galloway paced Bluefield with 29 points while Frostburgs Bruce May led with 23 and Frostburg beat Davis Elkins 74 74 late in Frostburg MD

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These Cats Are Boxers By Marion Rubinstein

Detroit couple Harry and Mrs Dellan train two pet cats to box for entertainment. The cats perform routines in satin robes with boxing gloves, occasionally exiting the ring only to bow after a show.

Marion Rubinstein Central Press Association Detroit Mich Harry Dellan

Bobby Dodd Tries Again in Sugar Bowl Bid

Atlanta reports Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd aims for a fifth straight bowl title as the Engineers face Pittsburgh in New Orleans. The defense anchored by Franklin Brooks and Jimmy Morris leads a cautious, wait-and-see game plan. Tech’s mix of razzle and conservative play seeks a 9-1-1 record, while Pittsburgh brings a four-year bowl win streak and potential for open play.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Bobby Dodd Tennessee Pittsboroh New Orleans Dode Robert Neyland Georgia Tech Ladd Dodd Matt Pittsburgh Pitt Ulyseaon Franklin Brooks Jimmy Morris Offery Ruwineers George Volkert Jimy Thompson Benad Sta Flowers Feilhotenberry Johnny Met Willace Kean Owen Dickie Mattini

Northwestern tab hires Ara Parseghian as coach

Northwestern appoints Ara Parseghian, 32, formerly Miami Ohio head coach, to lead the Wildcats on a three year deal. Athletic director Stu Holcomb fired Lou Saban after a disastrous season and will meet on the West Coast to plan a new staff. Saban's assistants were dismissed.

Evanston, Til Stu Holcomb Northwestern Parseghian Miami University of Ohio Fiiday Wildcats Lou Saban Holcomb Holecomb Saban

Dodd Eyes Sixth Bowl Victory After Tenure at Tech

Dodd seeks his sixth bowl win with a decade at Tech guiding the team. He has twice won Sugar Bowls against Mississippi, twice in the Orange Bowl against Kansas and Baylor, and once in the Cotton Bowl versus Arkansas.

Dodd Tech Mississippi West Virginia Guns Kansas Baylor Arkansas

Child misstatement and safety note from DC area size fact

A five year old Joanne Krueger misdescribes her foot waking as a bubbly sensation saying her foot feels like soda water bubbling up her nose. The District of Columbia covers an area of 69 square miles.

Milwaukee Joanne Krueger District of Columbia

DePaul Battles Famed San Francisco In Invitational Title

Top ranked San Francisco seeks revenge as it faces DePaul in the Chicago Stadium Invitational final. The Dons edged Marquette 65 58 in semis while DePaul upset Duquesne 68 64. Bill Russell led San Francisco with 16 points and dominated boards.

San Francisco DePaul Chicago Montgomery Ala Texas Auburn Mississippi Eastern Kentucky Longhorns Ole Miss Utah Idaho State Art Bunte Dayton Billy Uhl Cincinnati Brigham Young Colorado Bening Terry Tibbs Herschel Pedersen Philadelphia Joe Belmont Honnie Mayer Duke Penn Connecticut St. Joseph's Don Bayns Jimmy Oler Florida State Morningside College Jed Dommeyer Minnesota Notre Dame Nebraska UCLA George Wasington Washington and Lee Oklahoma A&m Wyoming Clemson Virginia Ed Bergaquis Montana Washington State United Press Madison Square Garden Alabama St. John’s Holy Cross New York University North Carolina State West Virginia Iowa Loyola

College Basketball Scores Roundup From East to West

East Duke defeated Pennsylvania 98 to 80 and Lehigh beat Swarthmore 49 to 46. In the South Texas Western edged Murray, Ky 89 to 71, Oklahoma A&M 68, West in the Midwest Dayton 66 and Cincinnati 67, while UCLA lost to Case 69 65? The note lists many scores and upcoming games with VMI Temple Princeton Louisville Hanover UCLA Wichita.

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Lopat Named Manager of Virginians Nine

New York Ed Lopat, star pitcher for the Yankees dynasty teams, was named manager of the Richmond Virginians in the International League. The Yankees announced the move, noting a working agreement with Richmond. Lopat intends to be a playing manager with occasional mound turns.

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