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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1955

Page

2

Bearcats Face Notre Dame In Grafton Showdown

Grafton Bearcats travel to Clarksburg for a tough test against Notre Dame in a post Christmas clash. The two high school teams clash as Grafton’s untested lineup, led by Jenkins and Ward, seeks its third win after defeating the Alumni and Philippi, while Notre Dame aims to sharpen for upcoming games.

Grafton Bearcats Clarksburg Notre Dame Gold Blue Grafton McKinneymen Philippi Barbour County Bulldogs Tinak Philppi Qdinter Hagwon Hargett Grafton Bearcats Jenkins and Ward Patel Parkersburg Heir Tomorow the Cats Grafton Basketball Liv Sburg McHinne

Forty-Niners Silent on Strader's Successor

San Francisco owners Tony Morabito and vic Morabito refuse to comment on naming a successor to Red Strader as coach and say they have not spoken to anyone about the job.

San Francisco Tony Snd Vic Morabito Forty Niners Red Strader

Five Enter Los Angeles Open Golf Tournament

Five players including Billy, Bob Roseburg, Ednu Walt Burkemo and Dutch Inson have entered the 30th final Los Angeles Open golf tournament to be held January 5 to 9, as announced today.

Log Angeles Billywell Bob Roseburg Ednu Walt Burkemo Dutch Inson

Dons Claim Highest U S College Basketball Rating

San Francisco leads the United Press ratings with 348 of 350 points as Dayton moves to second and North Carolina State holds third. The Dons tour coast to coast, extending a 34 game winning streak with a 79-62 Holiday Festival win over LaSalle in New York.

New York San Francisco Dons United Press College Basketball United Fresh Rating Board Phil Woolpert Board of United Press Dayton North Carolina State Louisville Mlinois

Holiday Tournament Night Opens Strong for Dons

Holiday tournaments ignite college basketball as San Francisco aims for a 34th straight win led by Bill Russell who scored 25 and pulled 26 boards in a 79 62 victory over LaSalle. The Don's pursuit of a major college record and a possible fifth national triumph headline Wednesday semifinals against Holy Cross, with Duquesne and UCLA also on tap.

United Press San Francisco Bill Russell LaSalle New York Don Staract Long Island Univesity Seton Hall Dons Holy’ ‘Cross Arkdneas Eal Ion Duquesne UCLA Weske Pepperdine Santa C State Pers Meinsolm Russell Heinsohn CLA St. John's Willie Naulls Torthsan All-Amerien Tant Cave Duques Tvtnesi Unis Am UD Ates Ail-College Oklahoma Seattle Pennsylvania Idaho Tulsa Yale-Miami Nyu Brigham Young Motor City Toledo Detuit Pevta State Kentucky Kinsay City St. Kenras Neb A&a Spire Tonight Bey Co Pacific Orrevido Agm Thich Washinctentr Princeton Marquette iGtb Toursville North Dakota Mississippi

Ratings New York Ip The Hopes Of College Basketball

United Press ratings list through December 24 with first place votes and records. San Francisco leads with 7-0 and 343 points, Dayton 2-8-0 at 300, North Carolina State 0-0-0 at 269, North Carolina 5-0-0 at 137, Iowa 3-1-0 at 136, Utah 5-2-0 at 71, Holy Cross 5-1-0 at 70, tied Louisville 7-0-0 at 68, tied Illinois 5-1-0 at 68, Marquette 5-2-0 at 51, Brigham Young 50, Kentucky 45, Vanderbilt 37, Rice 15, Duke 30, St. Louis 28, George Washington and Southern Methodist tied at 20. Alabama 23.

San Francisco Wichita Loyola New Orleans LaSalle New York Utah Brigham Young Kentucky North Carolina Iowa Towa Holy Cross Louisville Illinois Marquette Adolph Rupp Wildcats United Press Dayton North Carolina State N.gc. State Vanderbilt Rice Duke St. Louis Indiana Alabama Southern Methodist George Washington North Carolina St Mlinois Ginna

Bobby Ussery Seeks Tropical Park Jockey Crown

Miami rider Bobby Ussery tops New England wins this year with 23 victories as he targets Tropical Park title. The season progress notes Willie Hartucx, sidelined until January 2, holds 25 wins. In other action, Washington State defeats eight games, 60 56, and Wichita beats Santa Clara 69 60.

Miami Fla Bobby Ussery New England Willie Hartucx Washington State Wichita Sant Clara

WVU Cagers Set For Florida 5 In Orange Bowl

Florida Orange Bowl tourney opens with NYU vs Tulane and Yale vs Miami in first round. West Virginia 4-2 leads field with Rodney Handley. Columbia faces Santa Clara. Florida State plays West Virginia. Mentions Geysers and India diet aside from sports.

WVU Florida Miami Beach Fla New York University Tulane Yale Miami Fla Columbia Santa Clara Florida State West Virginia Holy Cross Miami Bruce Hale Hurricanes Migmy NYU Collgate Lions Rodney Hot Rod Handley

January Hall of Fame contenders named for Motions foundation

In January, 11 players and three coaches will be named to the Motions fwbhall Foundation Hall of Fame as ballots cast by national sportswriters narrow a pool from 67 players and 27 coaches to 33 players and 1 coach. The Honors Court will select the final honorees from this list, with criteria including two years of All American recognition for players and significant coaching tenure for coaches. Notable figures mentioned include Frankie Albert, Paul Sjrstian, Bil Dudley, Biggie Goldberg, Ottu Graham, Howard Harp ster, Larry Kelley, Gordon Locke, Pug Lund, Jim Moserlo, Ernest Finevert, Pi Kentner, Bruce Smith, Ken Strong, Cotton Warburton and Vey Welch.

Somepine Fwbhall Foundation Foundation Timnt Hose Teen Trary Nellie Gutehing Frankie Albert Paul Sjrstian Bil Dudley Biggie Goldberg Ottu Graham Howard Harpster

Lot Wins K. 9. Milan Lightweight Title Bout

Italy's European lightweight champion Lot Tinto wins by knockout in the sixth round over Britain's Gordon Goodman in a scheduled 10 round bout. Lot weighed 129 pounds while Goodman weighed 13814.

Milan Mary P—Dattio Tinto Italy Britain Gordon Goodman Lot Goodman

Graham's Finale Passes in Glory for Browns Championship

Los Angeles quarterback Otto Graham ends a storied career with the Browns after leading a 14- to 50-yard, four TD performance that powered Cleveland to a league title. Graham threw two TD passes to Lavelli and Renfro, ran for a TD, and helped the Browns set an interception record in the championship game. Louw Groza opened scoring with a 26-yard field goal as Cleveland dominated through the second and third quarters before sealing the victory with a final Renfro score in the middle of the fourth.

Los Angeles Otto Graham Browns Los Angeles Rams Graham Cleveland Paul Brown Brown Dante Lavelli Ray Renfro Louw Groza Lavelli Norm van Brocklin Don Paul Tom James van Brocklin Volney Skeet Quinlan Maurice Bassett Otto Sam Palumbo von Brooklin Jone Renfro Rams Ron Waller

NCAA basketball scores from Wichita and Santa Clara

A compact results round shows Wichita beating Santa Clara 69 60 while Macquelie posted 72 against North Dakota 37 and Miss 69 defeating Washington State 56 with California 72 noted at Sacramento.

Wichita Santa Clara Macquelie North Dakota Miss. Southern Wash. St Calif Sacramento

Morrow to Try Track Tricks Against Hogan

Bobby Morrow of Abilene Christian will face world record holder Hector Hogan of Australia in two Melbourne track meets on January 4 and 7. Morrow travels with Lon Sprrier and Farry O'Brien of Los Angeles as part of the American contingent touring New Zealand.

Melbourne Australia Bobby Morrow Abilene

Traffic solutions worsen congestion in city core

Traffic 'solutions' such as one way streets expressways and tunnels aimed at easing escape from the city have typically led to heavier congestion in the central area by providing greater access to an already overburdened downtown.

Fight Results New York Bahama Beats Me sis in Montreal

New York fighter Yama Bahama won a decision over Paolo Messis in Montreal. Bahama led early rounds and outpointed Messis 150 percent to 147 percent in a clash at BWT. The bout took place in Montreal with significant judges’ scoring noted.

New York Yama Bahama BWT Paolo Mesis Montreal

Mat bouts eyed Morgantown at Wilkes College event

West Virginia University may enter several varsity wrestlers in the annual Wilkes College tournament at Wilkes Barre. Pay Coach Steve Harrick said today that preparations are underway and athletes are focused on strong performances.

Morgantown West Virginia University

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