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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1955

Page

2

Mountaineers and Big Columbia fall in tourney action

West Virginia University and Marshall clash for holiday tournament titles as WVU tops Columbia 60 on Thursday with Hundley and Kishbaugh combining for 40 points. Miami University, led by Underwood 27 and Greer 24, edged Tulane 86-75 in the other semifinal. Boston College and VMI also feature in consolation games as the second annual Holiday Festival and Orange Bowl Tournament roll on.

United Press West Virginia University Marshall College Mountaineers Columbia Miami University Miami Beach Miami Tulane Marshall Fayetteville Hoston College Denver University VMI Virgina Rod Hundley WVU Hundley Clayce Kishbaugh Mountainers Aitte Chet Forte Lions Kishbaugh Big Green Paul Underwood Hal Greer Charle Slack Debe Price Jim Powers Boston College Santa Clara Yale Fayettesville Boston

College basketball results from multiple bowls and tournaments

A scrambled recap lists numerous college games with scorers and outcomes across the Sugar Bowl Orange Bowl Dixie Classic and other events. Notable results include Notre Dame 86 over Alabama 50 and West Virginia 70 defeating Columbia 60, with Utah 89 over Marquette 84 and Miami Florida 88 over Tulane 75.

United Press Notre Dame Alabama Utah Marquette West Virginia Columbia Miami Fla Tulane

Senators sign two rookies in Washington era

Washington, D C July 7 two Senators added new players. Chuck Stobbs a southpaw from Chattanooga in the Southern Association emerged as a potential rookie with a 4 14 season last year. Bobby Murphy of Triadon Mag s recently billed Rookie of the Year will face Jackie O'Brien of Meriden Conn in a four round match for the vacant New England light heavyweight title at the Mechanics Building June 12. Mercury remains liquid at room temperature a rare note in the report from New York.

Washington, D.C Chuck Stobbs Chattanooga Southern Assn Washington Senators Poston Bobby Murphy Triahton Mags Jackie O'Brien Meriden Conn New England Westery

Aussie meet in Melbourne draws three American stars

Track stars Bobby Merrow of Abilene Christian Coffee, Parry O'Brien of Los Angeles and Son Spurrier of San Francisco arrived from New Zealand to compete in Melbourne meets on January 4 and 7.

Melbourne Australia Bobby Merrow Abilene Christian Coffee Parry O'Brien Los Angeles Son Spurrier San Francisco New Zealand

LAFF A DAY Wouldn’t it be simpler just to have the bridge party

A lighthearted LAFF A DAY cartoon caption wonders if hosting the bridge party at their home would simplify plans, humorously implying recurring gatherings at one residence.

Bearcats Open Big 10 Debut at Weston Tonight

Grafton High School Bearcats host Weston in the first Big 10 conference game for both teams in the city gym. Weston also begins its Big 10 schedule as a fast paced tilt looms with local fans flocking early. The Bearcats aim to rebound after a 48 46 double overtime loss to Notre Dame in Wednesday night action.

Grafton High School Bearcats Weston High Weston Maple Loop GHS Clarksburg Notre Dame

Forty-Niners Sign Up McElhenny And Toneff

San Francisco Forty Niners owner Tony Mora dito said halfback Hugh McElhenny and defensive tackle Bob Toneff signed with the club. McElhenny missed most of last season due to injuries while Toneff was named to the second United Press All-Pro team. Willie Hartack adds to 1965 win total with four victories at Tropical Park stating 416 victories for the year. Johnny Podres named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated for Dodgers World Series triumph over the Yankees.

Forty-Niners McElhenny Toneff SAN Francisco Hugh McElhenny Bob Toneff Forty- Niners Tony Moradito United Press Willie Coral Gables Fla Willie Hartack Tropical Park Podres New York Johnny Podres Brooklyn Dodgers New York Yankees Sports ‘Illustrated Magazine

Top college football coach linked to bowl game eyes

A one time guard from Syracuse turned top Ten coach remains noted as a premier leader. The reference hints at a renowned college football figure celebrated for poise and major bowl game appearance. Further context unclear due to garbled text.

Syracuse Cleveland Browns Ayaty JO Awad

Rocky Chosen Fighter Of Year

Rocky Marciano was named Fighter of the Year by Ring magazine, earning the honor for the third time as the undefeated heavyweight champion from Brockton Massachusetts. The award followed his earlier wins in 1952 and 1953, with Joe Louis leading all time with four wins.

NEW: York P Rocky Marellano Ring Magazine Brockton, Merss Carl Bobo) Olson Joe Louis Rocky Joe Marciano Nat Fleischer

Pep Eyes Costa Bout After Win In Miami Beach

Willie Pep still pursuing a title fight after his tenth straight victory. Pep, 33, Hartford Conn, indicated readiness for a match with Carmelo Costa, of Brooklyn, next month despite a recent cut and stitch. The report cites a lop-sided decision over Andy Arel Massella and notes Costa’s unranked status. Other results include Vince Martinez knocking out Peter Mueller in Milwaukee.

Miami Beach Fla Willie Pep Carmelo Costa Brookly Willie Andy Arel Massella N.Y Pep Hartford Conn Costa Yeitlifn

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