Mountaineers Tangle With Oregon State In KIT Opener
West Virginia University seeks a third KIT title in four appearances as the Mountaineers meet Oregon State at 7 30 p m in the 10th annual Kentucky Invitational. Iowa and Kentucky play in the 9 30 p m second game, with WVU, Iowa, and Kentucky among the nation's top teams.
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Eaglets and Secondmen win junior high games Thursday
Beckley Blue Eaglets routed Princeton 49-25 as Dale Treadway led with 14 points and Sammy Pack and Pat Pomeroy added 10 each. Pineville beat Herndon 44-40, Craft scoring 15 and Blankenship 10 to erase a 26-20 halftime deficit.
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NFL awards record press access for title game in New York
The NFL announced more than 450 press and photographer credentials issued for the December 30 NFL championship in New York between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers. This marks the heaviest press coverage ever signed for a league title game.
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Sophians Draw Even In Sky Lanes Tie For Lead
Sophians back into a tie for the lead with Grady Whitlock after a two game loss by Homeseekers Land. Bob Johnston led Home seekers Land with a 219 513 series and Sophia Cash Market top scorer Tony Milano posted 211 504 while Blanche Lilly led Grady with 465. Other notable scores include Albert Staggs 476 for Mechanics and Norman Stenges 515 for D F C.
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Claxtons rally as Civets swept in Civitan League doubleheader
Claxtons upset league leading Civets by taking two of three in Bow Wick league play. Lloyd Sweeney led the Claxtons with 545 series while Paul Fourney added 202 525. Civets top scorer Her bert Gunnoe 491, as Dave Anderson 509 helped the winners in the three match set.
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Friday Mixed League II Scores and Leaders Update
Friday Night Mixed League action at Sky Lens shows Colony Drug salvaging one win over Phipps Insurance while Eppys Drug falls to Park Drug. Kyle Phipps leads Phipps with 472. Gerry Hutchens tops Colony with 475 as Walker posts 589 for Park Drug and Hawley 518 for Eppys. Beckley Hardware, Raleigh County Bank, Hopkins Sky Lanes, and The Photographers also post wins with notable scores from Mann, Kiser, Houchins, Shrewsbury, Clay, Thornley, Dunn, Lafon, and Sweeney.
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McClinton Top AFL Rookie of the Year
Curtis McClinton of the Dallas Texans was named 1962 AFL rookie of the year by United Press International. The 230-pound back from Kansas, who had a breakout season after five games, led in rushing to finish fifth with 604 yards on 111 carries and added 29 receptions for 333 yards, also excelling as a blocker.
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Mount Hope Invades Hinton In Two Coalfield Tilts Tonight
Two Coalfield Conference games highlight a light schedule before Christmas. Beckley visits Oak Hill while Mount Hope seeks its first win at Hinton. Pineville goes to Baileysville in a Wyoming County matchup and Mullens hosts its Alumni game after the holiday break. Oak Hill is 0-1 after a 59-45 loss to East Bank. Woodrow Wilson leads the state at 1-0. Mullens sits 2-1, Pineville 3-0, Baileysville 3-2, Mount Hope 0-2, Beckley 1-0. The night features a backdoor rivalry atmosphere and key early-season action.
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Haig Turns 70 and Remains Golf’s Enduring Legend
The Haig Walter Hagen reaches seventy amid praise for a career that defined American golf. Stories from Fred Corcoran highlight his Ryder Cup leadership and charm, including bear hugs for wives and fearless wit. Hagen won British Opens in 1922 24 28 29 and five PGA Championships, changed pro golf’s European access, and inspired a future Ryder Cup non playing captaincy.
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Cincinnati Slips By Dayton In Tight Bearcats Win
Cincinnati upends Dayton 44-37 as top-ranked Bearcats extend streak to 25. Tom Thacker led with 21 points but Tony Yates anchored defense, forcing numerous Dayton turnovers and sealing the win amid heavy snow in Cincinnati. Gordon Hatton paced Dayton with 16.
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Tech Coach Dismisses Pennington From Squad
West Virginia Tech coach Neal Baisi dismissed senior center Carl Pennington from the basketball squad for disciplinary reasons after a disturbance at a local theater. Pennington led Tech with 122 points in seven games this season and topped the West Virginia Conference with a 63.2 percent shooting rate.
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Bisons Acquire Hicks Kutyna and Mathias in IL Trade
The Buffalo Bisons a Mets affiliate in the International League announced multiple trades. Outfielder Joe Hicks and pitcher Marty Kutyna moved from the Washington Senators, while pitcher Carl Mathias joined from the Syracuse Chiefs.
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