Porterfield Wins Kennedy Award for West Virginia Scholastic Football
Edges DK Porterfield for honors in West Virginia high school football, Dunbar quarterback Walker wins the 1965 Harry H Kennedy Memorial Award on a 3-2-1 vote. Walker led Dunbar to a 9-1 season, with athletic prowess as passer, runner, and team leader amid a tight field. Previous winners and Kennedy origins noted. award dinner to honor him in Morgantown.
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Aew Acon
Itsh High Bulldogs
Harry H. Kennedy
West Virginia
Hinton
D. K. Porterfied
Dickie Ward
Bluefield
Charleston Catholic
Criniti
Porte
Ward
Tommy Dale
Creletenave
Johnny Meeks
Dunbar
Kennedy
Charleston
Freda
Hunting
Clovis
Parkers
Jack Fleming
Noten
Walker
Bulldogs
Prince Walker
Institute
Ball
Delmar Good
Primaci
Wheeling
W. Va
New York
Alker
Morgantown
Seay Free
Teesee
Charleston Civic Center
Mack Hill to Be Buried Saturday in Uincy Florida
UINCY Florida UPI Funeral and burial for Mack Lee Hill Chiefs star will be held Saturday in his hometown after a sudden death in Menorah Medical Center. Hill, nicknamed Mack The Truck for his straight ahead style, died after knee surgery complications and a possible blood clot. An autopsy failed to reveal a cause. tests ordered. Memorial services drew over 500, including Chiefs teammates and coaches. Hill began NFL career in 1964 as a free agent with a 5.49 yard per carry debut, then led the AFL in 1965 with 5.02 and 647 rushing yards.
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Uincy
Fla
UPI
Mack Lee Hill
Kansas City Chiefs
Mack
Menorah Medical Center
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Hill
Kansas City
NASA
WVU Rifle Team Extends Unbeaten Streak
The West Virginia University Rifle Team remains undefeated at 8-0 with a dominant showing against Army. The squad features three returning 1964 All-Americans and a second-string All-American, plus Trish Kinsella bidding for All-American status after setting a national women open record as Navy looms on January 8.
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Morgantown
UPI
West Virginia University
Army Ca
Trish Kinsella
Navy
Williams Eye Surgery To Repair A Cornea
Colorado State basketball coach Jim Williams undergoes eye operation at Peak Hospital after a loose cornea complaint. UPI reports the procedure aims to restore vision and allow him to resume duties soon.
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Williams Denver
UPI
Colorado State
Jim Williams
Peake’s Hospital
Bowling standings and high scores from multiple leagues
The bulletin lists team records and high scores across several leagues including Town & Country, New River Supply Co, and Meadows. Notable figures include Peter Graham with a 635 series, Kathy Smith with a 508 series, Leola Tankersley with a 502 series, Lee Frazier with a 550 series and 227 game, and Roe Robinson with a 547 series and 221 game. Team highs include S&S Market 3052 in team game and New River Supply Co 2342 in team series, along with high games by Wilkes Insurance and others.
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Om Ls
Phipps
France
Gunter’s Electric
West Virginia
Coles Cabinet
S&s
Al’s
Ad Barker
Rondie Holloway
John Hamric
Mike Guerino
Kathy Smith
Leola Tankersley
Connie Williams
Wanda Kiser
Grace Barry
Ruth Hamrick
Pat Earehart
New River Supply Co
Mary Carter Paint Co
Eppy’s Drug
Lee Frazier
Lib Collier
Louise Corey
Jerri Williams
Cliff Nordstrom
Bowl Wick Hoot Owl
Meadows
Raleigh Motor Sales
White Cross Priey
Seals Insurance
Iachian Tire
Wet Anderson
Wilkes Insurance
BFC Corp
Appalachian Tire
Ray Greathouse
Mountaineers In Classic Tonight
West Virginia coach Bucky Waters criticizes errors and fouls as WVU, with a 4-1 record, opens Milwaukee Classic against Marquette. Marquette 2-3, Wisconsin 1-3 hosts Washington. WVU aims to improve weak offensive rebounding and excess opponent fouls after a win over Richmond.
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Wis
UPI
West Virginia
Bucky Waters
Quette
Mountaineers
Waters
WVU
Richmond
Browns Backing Colts Boosts Hope for Top Finish
Ed Brown, veteran quarterback, joins Baltimore Colts on a waiver deal to back up Tom Matte as the Colts chase first place. The move comes as Green Bay nears the crown with a win over the Forty Niners looming, while other NFL games shape playoff implications.
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United Press International
Ed Brown
National Football League
Baltimore Colts
Brown
Pitts Steelers
Cone
Es Corts
Steelers
Tom Matte
Ohio State
Matte
H Ck
Johnny Unitas
Gary
Colts
Green Bay
San Francisco
Dallas
New York
Detroit
Minnesota Weys
Chicago
Washington
Pittsburgh
Packers
Paul Hornung
Bears
Miami
Giants
NYU and Bradley Triumph Highlight Busy College Basketball Night
NYU routed South Carolina 83 66 at Madison Square Garden, as Bradley overcame Butler 73 70 with seven late points by Bradley star. Other games saw Loyola Chicago 74 73 over St Bonaventure, Penn State 108 79 over Georgetown, and LSU 85 78 over Rice among multiple regional matchups.
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United Press International
Frank McGuire
New York
New York University
North Carolina
South Carolina
McGuire
York Boys
Columbia
S.C
S.C.) Don't Care Where the Boys Come From, Just As Long As They Win,” McGuire
Gamecocks
Duke
NYU
Madison Square Garden
Bradley
Butler
Billy Smith
Loyola of Chica
St. Is
Smith
Rich
Texas Tech
Ron
Bob Tech
Fla. State
Carolina
Tarr
Lyttle
Bennett
Stewart
Schull
Yakley
Biggs
Hassell
Mrphy
Moe
Leakey
Sm'thwk
Fairchild
C'phell Oo
Danford
Mirken
Dressen Shares Views on Baseball Moves and Tracewski Trade
NEW YORK (UPI) - Charlie Dressen discusses MLB moves including Detroit trading Dick Tracewski to the Dodgers for pitcher Phil Regan. Dressen believes Tracewski can back up second base and play multiple infield spots, while praising Eddie Stanky and Frank Robinson and noting Baltimore’s ballpark fit.
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MILTO
NEW York
UPI
Sandy Koufax
Charlie Dressens
Charlie
Dick Tracewski
Koufax
Dodgers
Tracewski
Tigers
Phil Regan
Dressen
Jerry) Lumpe
Seredee Alt
Puerto Rico
Los Angeles
Baseball
Detroit
Baltimore
Frank Robinson
White Sox
Eddie Stanky
Stanky
Orioles
Robinson
Cincin
Dodgers Trade Tracewski to Tigers in Utility Infield Deal
Dodgers add Tracewski to Detroit infield roster as a veteran bench man with a .235 lifetime average and a track record of stepping up in big moments. Dressen notes six potential starters behind Koufax and Drysdale, while Alston lauds Tracewski’s versatility and warm bench presence. The move brings stability and a quieter life for the infielder away from late phone calls.
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Charlie
Puerto Rico
Jim Northrup
Mickey Stanley
Tracewski
Regan
Dodger
Koufax
Don Drysdale
Claude Osteen
Dressen
Bill) Monbouquette
Denny) McLain
Joe) Sparma
Lolich
Hank
Dave) Wickersham
Wickersham
Dodgers
Walt Alston
Alston
Jim Lefebvre
Minnesota
Tigers
Tulsa Vols Bluebonnet Bowl Tilt Headlines
Tulsa, famed for passing, meets Tennessee in the seventh Bluebonnet Bowl at Rice Stadium Houston. Tulsa 8-2 seeks second bowl bid while Tennessee, 6-? favored, relies on Billy Anderson and Howard Twilley to counter Tulsa’s aerial attack.
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Houston
UPI
Tulsa
Ssee Volunteers
Rice University Stadium
Tennessee
Billy Anderson
Howard Twilley
Twilley
Anderson
Volunteers
Charlie Fulton
Hal Wantland
Johnny Mills
Austin Denny
Hopienee
Niversity Mississippi Club
Old Miss Favored In Liberty Bowl Saturday
Memphis column notes Auburn and Mississippi meet in the Liberty Bowl with both teams boasting strong seasons. Ole Miss carries a 6-4 record led by quarterback Jimmy Heidel and running back Mike Dennis, while Auburn features defender Bill Cody and a sharp offense, the result shaping Bowl Bowl expectations.
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Old Miss
Memphis
Tenn
UPI
Auburn
Mississippi
Missional
Jimmy Heidel
Mike Dennis
Shug Jordan
Tigers
Alabama
Bill Cody
Georgia
Florida
Oleiss
Ole Miss
WVUAC Games Preview in West Virginian Circles
Two games on tap in West Virginia circles Tech at Davis and Morristown Pa at Bluefield. Beckley defeated Alderson 77 67 and wece rolled to an 8 75 win over Alderson in the Milwaukee Classic at Milwaukee.
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United Press International
Tech
Davis
Morristown
Bluefield
Joy Ayn Beckley
Wece
Alderson
Milwaukee
1966 Archers Tourney Planned for Pt Pleasant
Charleston contingent reports the 1966 Professional Archers Association circuit will hold a Pt Pleasant tourney with about 250 archers expected. The PAA National is set for July 24, with a $12,500 purse the largest yet.
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Charleston
UPI
Professional Archers Association
Chai
Tee Canes Sene Sona Thursy
PAA
Sovkin
Skiter McClure Knocks Out Fred Terry in Akron Fight
In Akron Ohio Skiter McClure of Toledo stopped Fred Terry of Philadelphia by knockout. The referee ended the bout in the fourth round giving McClure the victory.
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United Press International
Akron, Ohio
UPI
Skiter McClure
Toledo
Fred Terry
Philadelphia
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Sports Writers’ Hall of Fame
Frank Criniti
Jimmy Smithberger
Welch
Joe White
Paul Allen
Huntington
Bob Kelley
Weirton
Freddie Colvard
Logan
Larry Drake
Fairmont
Jimmy Bargeloh
Meredith
St. Albans
An Whipkey
Bob Barrett
Barbouraville
Donnie Griffith
Stonewall Jackson
Dale Boyd
Huntington Vinson
Jim_ Earley
Ape Irkershure
Henry Oppy
Randy Broyles
A Men
Pat Shires
Mack Hill
Tom Williams
Junior Johnson
Ned Ragland
Bluebirds
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Early Birds
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Sandpipers
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Gary Shaffer
Bob Benfield
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Bradley Tally
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Ballard
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Judy
Citadel
Sport Serade
Richman
Volson
Bluebonnet Tilt
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Cavalier
Gohen
WVIAC
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Satyr Maggie
Ker Joe
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Calley
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Early Times Distillery Company
Louisville, Kentucky
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