Southern California Named 1962 National Football Champs
Southern California won the 1962 major college football national title in a dominating UPI coaches poll race. The Trojans secured 345 points, topping Wisconsin, Mississippi, Texas and others as they completed a perfect 10–0 season with wins over Duke, SMU, Iowa, California, Illinois, Washington, Stanford, Navy, UCLA, and Notre Dame. Coach John McKay transformed a 4–5–1 squad into a powerhouse, delivering USC’s first West Coast national crown since the 1954 UCLA-Ohio State finish.
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Gotham Bowl Promoter Lives For The Impossible
Bob Curran a Boston Irishman and self described red neck talks of promoting the Gotham Bowl at Yankee Stadium with Miami facing an opponent from Navy Duke Nebraska TCU or West Virginia. Profits go to the March of Dimes and Curran reflects on his career from the Rangers to Patriot medals and a life spent chasing tough challenges.
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Madison Ave
Beaver Claims First in Wed Night Handicap League
Beaver Service Station took two games from last place Harry's Men's Shop at Sky Lanes and sits tied for first with Greenbrier Dairy. John Foggs led the Autoboys of Oakwood with a 217 game and 557 series. Clyde West added 506 with teammates Howard Brown 506, Ed Dinkler 504, Tom Radford 503. Howard Anderson top for Service Station with 450, James Wheeler led Men’s Shop at 192-549. John Lilly led John’s Amoco with 540, Ira Richmond 513. George Wagner 488 for No 2, Joe Zebrosky 583 high series. Beckley Manufacturing forfeited to Lucas General Tire. Atkinson Shopping Center beat Beckley two games led by Clarence Thrush 202-530. John Caponiti high for losers with 532.
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Tibbs Drops To Fourth As Poca Fuel Edges Tibbs Bowlers
Don Tibbs Service Station loses three games to Poca Fuel, dropping to fourth as Luther Reed leads Goodyear with a 231 504, Shields Kline adds a 530, Armentrout 225 and 529 for Oglebay, and Morris claims Bowler of the Week with a 203 504. Poca posts 2862 as four bowlers top 500 including Cassinelli 210 581 and Campbell 214 579.
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Grub and Clips Lead G. C. Murphy League Standings
The Grub team swept the Pencils to gain a half game on the Clips who defeated the Staples. Danny Lawrence of the Clips rolled 196 for a 513 series to lead the night, while Yost posted 466.
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Mullens Industrial League falls to Mul lens Finance Keglers
Industrial League leaders Tomchins Furniture were upset as Mullens Finance Keglers won two of three. Bud Thompson led Tomchins with 204 in a 494 series while Ray Butler rolled 193 and 463 for the victors. Other notable scores included Emory Hypes 218 and Ralph Dade 461 for the Engineers.
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Lynch-Pryor Motors
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Heeter Moss Named To Easts 14 Man Shrine Team
NEW YORK UPI The Big Ten will contribute 15 players to the East squad for the Shrine Game in San Francisco on December 29. A 24 man roster, with eight linemen and seven backfield stars from the conference, includes Purdue Ohio State and Michigan State with three players each. Coaches from the Big Ten include Ara Parseghian and Jack Mollenkopf. Frank Howard of Clemson joins. Players highlighted include Lamonica Notre Dame Saimes Michigan State Ferguson Iowa and Moss West Virginia.
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Calvary and First Baptist Triumph in City Church League
In a postponed schedule, Calvary defeats First Methodist 47-37 while Johnstown berserk Presbyterian 63-31. First Baptist edge Christian 40-38 in overtime as Mel Cernuto 18 and Joe Hedrick 17 lead Calvary. John Crouch 18 and Sidney Allen 17 pace Johnstown. Steve Wood 17 and Cecil Steward 11 top First Baptist in OT win.
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Morris Harvey opens WVC Play
Morris Harvey begins West Virginia Conference play at Elkins facing Davis and Elkins after a season opening win over Marshall. The Golden Eagles enter the game favored as Davis and Elkins dropped their opener to Salem. Wesleyan topped Salem 71 66 with Mickey Reeves scoring 20. West Virginia Tech shot well to beat Concord 80 61 led by Kelley Pennington and Stewart.
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Manhattan College to play in Gator Bowl Basketball Tourney
Manhattan College of New York City begins its 16th season under Coach Ken Norton in the Gator Bowl Basketball Tournament starting December 27. Other participants include Florida Rice Georgia Tech and UPI.
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Akeo Faces Globetrotters At Raleigh Armory Tuesday
Robert Akeo, star guard of the San Francisco All Nations, headlines the lineup against the Harlem Globetrotters at Raleigh County Armory Tuesday. The Hawaiian-Chinese player stands six feet tall and 160 pounds, famed for 30 to 35 foot jump shots and quick play. Akeo has battled the Globetrotters before and comes with years of high level experience. Tickets are selling rapidly at the Armory per manager Tom Minter.
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Photography for documenting big fishing catches
The piece urges anglers to record remarkable catches with photographs using modern cameras. It highlights photographs as indisputable evidence and a way to relive moments after the trip. It notes user friendly cameras and simple handling aided by device instructions.
Heeter Signs With San Diego Chargers
Gene Heeter of West Virginia University signed by the San Diego Chargers for the American Football League. The six foot four inch, 216 pound end from Windber Pennsylvania was signed in Morgantown by Al Locasale director of player personnel for the Chargers.
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Perry seeks pistol license in Raleigh County court
Clyde M. Perry Mine Superintendent of Bradley West Virginia gives notice he will apply December 15 1962 at 10 am in the Raleigh County Circuit Court for a license to carry a pistol or other weapon as permitted by law.
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Bradley
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Circuit Court
Raleigh County
Notice to Creditors T. J. Worley estate Beckley WV
Creditors and beneficiaries of the T J Worley estate must file verified claims with vouchers by May 31, 1963 at Roy A Cunningham Commissioner of Accounts Raleigh County West Virginia. Beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. Dated November 24, 1962.
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Beckley
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Information sought on thefts of newspapers from roadside tubes
Police appeal for information leading to convicting those stealing bundles of newspapers. Contact Robert L. Amick at Beckley Newspapers via phone 253-3321. Additional classified notes advertise interior painting specials by Harold Williams 253-3233 and painting services by Sam G Foley 253-6255 or Lowell Foley 252-6000. Odorless insured paints offered with free estimates at 252-2898.
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Beckley Newspapers
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