Grafton Bearcats Open With Star Alumni Quintet
The 1956-57 Grafton high Bearcats start the season at home versus a star-studded Alumni squad led by Big John Jenkins and Bob Lambert. Many ex- Bearcats show up with college credits as coach McKinney and Spadafore indicate heavy lineup use to test depth amid injuries and a coming Philippi road game. West Virginia resumes play hosting Richmond after Birmingham Classic win. Mountaineers chase a seventh straight win as regional and state action also unfolds across the circuit.
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Will
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Philippi
Graftod
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Hot Rod Handley
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Richmond
North Carolina State
Mountaineers
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Marshall
Western Michigan
Huntington
Potomac State
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Glenville
Salem
Alderson -Broaddus
Beckley
Cage Ratings Show Top College Basketball Rankings
The United Press releases college basketball ratings through December 15 with first place votes and records. Kansas leads with 4-0, followed by North Carolina and Illinois, then San Francisco and others in the top 10. several teams and near-misses are listed with points and records.
Beavers Confiscate Willow Tree at Mekbs Grounds
In Potsdam New York beavers on Arthur Mekbs property cut down a willow tree for dam building. Officials intervened but the 12-foot high willow was observed to be removed, triggering local attention and a cleanup response.
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N. Yy
Arthur Mekbs
McKubbie
Dnissing
West Virginia college scores and high school results
West Virginia college teams posted a 103 75 win over Western Michigan and 96 78 wins for West Virginia Tech. Beckley 78 Alderson Broaddus 93 and Concord 69. High school results include Glenville 50 Mannington 44 and Gauley Bridge 83 Cedar Grove 37.
College Basketball Scores From East to West
East Wagner defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 76 to 62 while Buffalo beat Brockport 77 to 68. Niagara won 77 to 44 over Assumption and Upsala beat Springfield 72 to 66. South Vanderbilt edged Texas 94 to 67. Tulane beat Baylor 81 to 60. Virginia Tech beat Citadel 72 to 68. North Carolina defeated Maryland 70 to 61 and George Washington won 72 to 63 over VMI. North Carolina State lost 90 to 73 in the East Kentucky Carrousel tournament with St Josephs past Davidson 86 to 64. Wake Forest beat Colgar 66 to 59. Auburn topped Clemson 89 to 64. Florida won 97 to 90 over Muhlenberg. Midwest saw Butler 83 over Michigan State 79 and Creighton 69 to Colorado State 34. Marquette crushed Drake 100 to 84. Nebraska defeated Purdue 62 to 56. Notre Dame 86 over Valparaiso 74. Illinois 62 over San Francisco 33. Town of 80 to 65 over Loyola, La. Southwest saw Lamar 94 over Texas Wesleyan 68. Arkansas 80 over Wichita 67. SMU 101 over Texas Tech 72. Hardin-Simmons 64 over Midwestern 45. West Colorado 71 over Idaho 52. Denver 59 over Southern California 57.
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Robber Claims Self Defense in Store Theft Case
Frank lin Lynndaman, 24, told police he robbed a package store of 180 dollars because he needed money to defend himself against a hit and run charge in San Francisco.
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Franklin Lynndaman
Scortichini Outpoints Greaves For Welterweight Title
Italo Scortichini of Italy defeats Wilfred Greaves of Pittsburgh by decision at St Nicholas Arena New York to retain the British welterweight championship. The card also features Orlando Zulueta of Cuba stopping Larry Boardman and Peter Waterman of London stopping Frank Johnson in Birmingham.
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St. Nicholas Arena
Italo Scortichini
Italy
Wilfred Greaves
Pittsburgh
Birmingham
Eng
Peter Waterman
London
Frank Johnson
Manchester
Beavers Set Big Rose Tilt With lowans
Oregon State's Beavers face Iowa in the Rose Bowl after a tough season ending in comeback wins. Coach Tommy Prothro says the team hates to lose and must be sharp, with senior lineman John Witte leading a strong line and a sophomore backfield expected to carry the load. Oregon State enters as a one touchdown underdog but uses this as motivation, citing past Rose Bowl margins and the need for better preparation.
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All-America
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Chuck Taylor
Pa Lowe
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Durham
Mickey Mouse Busy Sleeping at California Amusement Park
Report notes how callers to the amusement park's switchboard are told that Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck are asleep and cannot be disturbed, as given by chief operator Pat Zimmerman.
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Youngesters
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Donald Duck
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Donald
Pruntytown Beats Hundred Five in Narrow Victory
Pruntytown High School's basketball team defeated Hundred High School's B team 36 to 22 on the road. Pruntytown led 25 to 2 at halftime after a strong first half, with Clements scoring 16 and Snider adding 10 for Hundred. Officials were Ott, Kane.
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B" Williams
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Burdette Tops NL Pitchers With 2.71 ERA and Six Shutouts
Lew Burdette, mainly Milwaukee Braves' No 3 pitcher, posted a 2.71 ERA to lead the National League and also led in shutouts with six. He finished the season 19-10 with 16 complete games in 35 starts, followed by Warren Spahn at 2.79 and Don Newcombe and Sal Maglie among the top five.
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Penn Coach Lasing Receives New Contract
University of Pennsylvania president and alumni oppose decision as Steve strong opposition centers on football team’s poor record. Lars Harnwell reports the Ivy League school offered a three year extension to 39 year old head coach whose current deal ends next month.
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Lord P. Harnwell
Philadelphia
Steve
Echo
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