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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1957

Page

6

College Conference Card Slim Night With 3 Games

West Virginia Tech aims to defeat Concord in a three game slate for state colleges. Glenville beats West Liberty 75-67, West Virginia State downs Salem 89-61, Wesleyan tops Tow 82-54, Frostburg defeats Shepherd 78-47, St Michaels over Fairmont 57 in Quantico tournament. Reynolds leads Glenville with 23 points, McNabb also 23 for West Liberty.

United Press West Virginia Tech Concord West Virginia Wheeling College Steubenville Ohio Fairmont Hartwick N.Y Quantico Glenville West Liberty West Virginia State Salem Wesleyan Frostburg Shepherd St. Michaels Bob Reynolds Bop McNabb Orlan Jenking Yellow Jackets Fred Grandt Jim McDonald New Mexico Highlands Rudy Adams Bob Mayerchak Cowler Bluefield James Galloway Leander Howell Galloway Big Blues New England Tony Nicodemo Harry Hall

Lions and 49ers Meet in Big Western Conference Showdown

Veteran coaches George Wilson of the Lions and Frankie Albert of the 49ers, both former players, lead their teams toward the December 21 clash for the Western Conference crown and a playoff bid. Wilson, 53, rose from assistant to head coach this season after Parker’s resignation. Albert, an All-American quarterback and former star, is in his second year as Frisco head coach after a varied career in coaching and broadcasting.

Detroit Lions San Francisco 49Ers Cleveland Browns George Wilson Lions Motor City Chicago Bears Frankie Albert 48Ers Frisco Albert Wilson 49Ers Raymond Buddy) Parker Pittsburgh Steelers Parker Bay Area St. John’s Military Academy Northwestern Mighty Bears Midway Wrecking Crew The Chicago Glendale Calif Glendale High Stanford Indians Navy 49Era Canada

Marshall To Meet Miami

Marshall College hosts defending MA champion Miami of Ohio in a key league opener. Miami sports a 4-2 overall record and aims to defend its MA title, led by Wayne Embry for the Redskins hoping to repeat as champions.

Huntington Marshall College Miami Ohio Redskin Bowling Green Marshall Redskins Wayne Embry

WV and nearby colleges basketball scores report

Numerous college and high school basketball results from West Virginia and surrounding areas list scores for WVU West Liberty Shepherd Bethany Fairmont Welch Key entries include Salem, John Carroll, Parkersburg, Washington Irving, New Martinsville, St. Marys, and Morgantown University. notable margins show Salem 61 over Bluefield State 83 and West Liberty 67 over Glenville 75. The slate covers Cumberland equivalents and small towns with teams from Chamblin to Triadelphia.

Jane Lew Farmington Lumberport Bridgeport Belington Bristol Lost Creek Clendenin Charleston Catholic Clay Gassaway Dunbar Poca St. Albans Washington Dist Nitro Stonewall Jackson Elkins East Fairmont Triadelphia Warwood Linsly Military Yorkville Bellaire Moundsville Steubenville Follawsbee Bethany West Liberty Paden City New Martinsville Cameron Reeder Sistersville Pine Grove Chester New Cumberland Newell Irondale Fairview Rivesville Walton Grantsville Mannington Hundred Pt. Pleasant Spencer Middlebourne St. Marys Marsh Fork Glen Rogers Capon Bridge Paw Paw Piedmont Peterburg Harman Thomas Lookout Richwood Welch Pineville Seth Stoco White Sulphur Springs Frankford Lewisburg Renick Rupert Rainelle Big Creek Bluefield Princeton Gary

Houk Back With Yanks

NEW YORK JR Now that Ralph Houk is returning to New York as a coach with the Yankees how long until he is named to succeed Casey Stengel as manager That is the question Yankee fans are asking after it was announced that Houk who managed the Denver farm club in the American Association the last three years has been picked to replace ailing Jill Dickey as one of Stengel s lieutenants. SAN FRANCISCO All American Ineman Alex Karras of Iowa here for a luncheon honoring the member of the East and West squads which will meet in the Shrine game said Tuesday he still is undecided whether to sign with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers or the Detroit Lions Karras last week signed for a reported 25 000 to wrestle professionally.

New York JR Ralph Houk New York Yankees Casey Stengel Yankee Houk Denver Jill Dickey Stengel San Francisco Ineman Alex Karras Iowa Winnipeg Blue Bombers Detroit Lions Karras

Unclear Sports Scores From Aurora and Nearby Schools

Fragmentary OCR data lists scores for teams including Aurora Newburg Terra Alta Fellowaville Rowlesburg Bruceton Bayard Tunnelton Bristol Lost Creek Farmington Lumberport Parkersburg Clarksburg WI with multiple mismatched figures suggesting a district standings or playoff tally, but no coherent game results or dates are discernible. The record preserves names and partial scores without clear context or outcomes.

Simple Golf Instruction From King Features

A King Features note emphasizes keeping the clubhead resting on the ground during grip and stance setup. It argues this helps place hands at the correct angle and pressure, reducing guesswork about posture and distance, and notes most golfers fail to follow this simple tip.

King Features

Fight results from multiple venues diverse wins and decisions

In Boston Wille Pep outpointed Jim Connors at 131 to 127. Harold Johnson stopped Sid Peaks at Toledo, Buddy Truman knocked out Oscar Pharo at Tyler, Bob Tucker won a decision over Tommy Fields in Richmond, Willie Morton edged Joey Abasta in San Jose.

Boston Wille Pep Hartford Conn Jimmy Connors New Bedford Mass Toledo Ohio Harold Johnson Philadelphia Sid Peaks Louisville Tyler Tex Buddy Truman Oscar Pharo Birmingham Ala

Brown Wins NFL Rookie Ball Carrying Crown

Cleveland Browns rookie Jimmy Brown led the league in rushing with 942 yards on 202 carries for a 4.7 yard average to claim the ball carrying title. He finished 242 yards ahead of defending champion Rick Casares of the Chicago Bears, who totaled 700 yards on 204 carries.

Philadelphia Joleng Jimmy Brown Cleveland Browns Syracuse University Brown Los Angeles Rick Casares Chicago Bears Casares Alan

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