Bearcats Open Season Against Philippi Bulldogs
Grafton Bearcats travel to Philippi Alderson Braddus gym for an 8 o clock Tuesday debut versus a strong Philippi High squad. Bearcats bolster with two new players and look to improve after an Alumni win. Philippi brings seasoned depth and a home court edge as both teams seek early-season momentum in a toss up opener.
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Mountaineers And Big Green 5 Get Little Time To Lick Wounds
West Virginia University and Marshall College faced postgame setbacks after losses Saturday. WVU prepares for Richmond in Morgantown while Marshall travels to Morehead, Kentucky. Salem plays Panzer University, Bloomfield State, and Farleigh-Dickinson in coming games as schedules resume after Christmas. Morris Harvey tops the state conference with a 3-0 mark in early 1955 action.
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Campbell Tops WV Sports Writers Poll In 9th Annual Ballot
West Virginia Open and amateur titles both claimed by Big Bill Campbell for a second time. He edged Carl Hare for the top honor while Rod Mundley and Bruce Bosley placed high. Campbell also guided the U S Walker Cup team over a strong British challenge with praise for his leadership and advice during the trip. Announcement made by Mickey Purfari of the Sports Writers Association. The Barranquilla to Cartagena race left two drivers and four spectators dead. Carmine Fiore is favored to beat Gene Poirier in a 10 round TV bout at St Nicholas Arena.
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University basketball results roundup across 1960s season
A dense list of college games reports from a basketball schedule showing wide results. Notable scores include Villanova 76 over George Mason 8, Alabama 79 over NYU 50, Kentucky 93 over Auburn 71, North Carolina 68 over Maryland 62, San Jose State 69 over New Mexico, and UCLA 68 over Wichita 76. The summary reflects the tournament contexts and consolations.
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Valuable dog shot by sniper in Brownlow area
A rifle-wielding shooter fired on a valuable dog in Brownlow residential section on Sunday wounding Mrs Walter Vander Veer. The dog was the eighth shot in the community, a licensed pet with rabies vaccination reported to the sheriff's office.
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Concord Bears Face Tough Conference Scoring Pace
Concord's two conference foes have averaged over 114 points against. Shepherd, Potomac, and Beckley have all yielded 100 plus in league play. Tech has shown scoring balance, but opponents have countered with a 96.5 point per game average against the Bears.
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Army Gridsters Dominate In All-Star Eleven
The US Army led with most selections on the 1955 Service All Star Football Team, with notable picks like Eisenhauer from the Pennsacola Naval Aid Station and Liput. Marine Liput, plus Billy Reynolds and Bek McPhail among runners-up. The Marine Corps placed six players, the Air Force several, and the late Frank Fidon's name was honored posthumously.
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Glick Pledges Steelers Stance On Conference Decision
Pittsburgh notes that quarterback Gary Glick, the No 1 draft choice, pledged not to sign a Canadian football contract before consulting the Steelers. He and his wife visited Toronto as Argonauts guests amid reports of a $12000 offer for next season.
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Weekend Sports Highlights From Across the Nation
Tony Trabert leads United States Lawn Tennis Association rankings with Vic Seixas close behind. Coral Gables hosts Switch Or and Tropical Park hosts a double winner in a feature race. Australia’s Dave Stephens defeats Sando Thurs as Hun gary’s Laselo Tabori contest a 5000m upset in Melbourne. Bobby Brocato wins the Tanferan Handicap mile in mud at San Bruno. Scott Frost, harness racing triple crown winner, is named harness horse of the year. Al Balding captures Mayfair Open in Sanford, while Red Auerbach’s Celtics rally past the Knicks 95 to 92 in New York. Doris Hart and Shirley Fry top the U S ladies tennis rankings. Bill Lillard and Anita Cantaline win the All Star bowling titles in Chicago.
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All-State Eleven Named by West Virginia Writers
The Class AA all-state high school football team selected by writers was announced. West Virginia entries included several standout players with Charleston landing two on the roster while the undefeated Mountain Lions placed three on the second team.
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