Giants Clinch Eastern Title Bid With Conerly Comeback
United Press International reports 40 year old Charlie Conerly led the New York Giants to a 28-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, lifting them to at least a tie for the NFL Eastern Division title. Conerly, back from bench duty, threw three TD passes and directed the attack as New York nears a playoff spot against Cleveland.
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Pro Football Standings Update By United Press International
National League standings show New York atop the Eastern Division with a 10 3 record and .769 pct, followed by Philadelphia and Cleveland. Western leaders include Green Bay and Detroit, while Dallas and Washington trail. Sunday results highlight Pittsburgh 30 over Washington and New York 28 over Philadelphia. American League features Houston and Boston near the top, with Dallas and Denver in the mix and several schedule anomalies reflected in the listed records.
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City Hoop League Opens Season With Two Thursday Games
The City Basketball League launches its regular season Thursday with Oakwood Auto and Bill Ward's Construction matched in the opener at 7:30 p.m. in Beckley Rec Building. President Babe Riffe called a 6:45 coaches meeting, with Coca Cola winning the warmup tournament and Oakwood Auto finishing as runner up.
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Future space engine and major Ford Foundation gift noted
The forecast highlights energy and enterprise with a strong financial outlook. On December 12, 1955, the Ford Foundation donated half a billion dollars to private hospitals, medical schools, and colleges, the largest philanthropic gift ever. A compact electrical space engine powered by battery and solar cells is projected to be trial ready within a year.
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Zodiac horoscopes fragment from a 1919 page
ARIES urges making the most of today as an ad cycle starts tomorrow while TAURUS counsels dismissing negativity. The garbled lines cover GEMINI CANCER LEO VIRGO LIBRA SCORPIO SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS and PISCES with stray phrases about trust, quarrels, and not wasting time.
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Cannon Sets AFL Football Record
Billy Cannon of the Houston Oilers rushed for 216 yards on 25 carries and scored five touchdowns to beat the New York Titans 48 21, earning a share of the Eastern Division title. He totaled 330 offensive yards, including 114 receiving, and set the AFL single game rushing mark.
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Davis & Elkins Leads WVIAC Driven by Ferrell Scoring
Davis and Elkins dominates the West Virginia Conference Eastern Division led by high scorer Bob Ferrell who averages 34 points per game through four contests totaling 137 points. Concord counters with Bob Rodes and Danny Hamrick as top scorers to challenge the standings while several teams post wins in a crowded early season.
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Pipers Defeat Rens Extend Eastern Lead
The first place Cleveland Pipers beat the Pittsburgh Rens to widen their advantage in the Eastern Division of the American Basketball League. The Pipers improved to 1% games lead as the race nears its end.
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Small Keglers and Scores Spark Jr League Action
The Saturday Morning Junior League at Sky Lanes features 9 to 16 year olds across 10 teams. After 33 games, Bob Johnston and Paul Ragland lead by one over Bill Martin and Lissa Mohler, with Steve George posting the season high 139 average and 225 game, while Norree Boyd claims a 100 average at age 10. Rudy Gunter rolled a 160 high single in Saturday play.
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Marshall Coach Rivlin Open To Cincinnati Challenge
Huntington W Va UPI Marshall University coach Jule Rivlin said he is happy to play Cincinnati rated No 2 by the UPICoaches and believes the Tigers have a chance to win every game They noted Marshall played its best game so far in an 86 80 loss to St Francis Pa Cal Fowler and Mickey Sydenstricker led St Francis with 24 points each while Bob Burgess had 22 for Marshall Rivlin praised the team saying they did the finest job all year
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City Church League Resumes Play Tonight
The City Church Basketball League begins its second week after a 28th consecutive season start. Five games are set at the Recreation Building starting 7 p.m. Calvary vs Johnstown opens, followed by Presbyterian versus Memorial Baptist, then Christian versus Crab Orchard. First Methodist faces Catholic, and Methodist Temple plays First Baptist in the nightcap. Several teams aim to stay undefeated as last week’s winners return.
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Cox and Darilrow lift to 107 102 win over Rens
Johnny Cox poured 42 points and Jimmy Darilrow hit decisive late shots as the team defeated the Rens 107 to 102 Sunday.
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