West Virginia Dominates SC debate on league move
Charleston dispatch notes West Virginia University’s strong records in football and basketball since 1953 and weighs pros and cons of WVU remaining in the Southern Conference or seeking a stronger league for broader national exposure. It cites WVU’s basketball success, football titles, and the potential impact on minor sports.
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MacKenzie to Lead Oklahoma Sooners Football Revival
Norman Oklahoma United Press International reports Jim MacKenzie assistant coach at Arkansas agreed to take over Oklahoma's crumbling program. He will assume duties after regents approve and will join after Cotton Bowl prep with Arkansas. MacKenzie aged 35 was third choice after Royal and Dooley declined.
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Bears star Gale Sayers named Rookie of the Year
CHICAGO UP I Gale Sayers said he was elated after learning he won NFL Rookie of the Year. He credited teammates Dic Butkus Jimmy Jones and Dick Kana for helping the Bears and hoped to improve as a sophomore.
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Mountaineers Edge Maryland 76 74 In Comeback
West Virginia used a man to man defense to erase a 70-68 Maryland lead with four minutes left and edged the Terrapins 76-74. Carl Head scored 21, Jay Maseillen led WVU with 28 at halftime while Ron Williams added 13 and Cavacini contributed key layups as WVU outscored Maryland late. Maryland’s Gary Ward scored 23 but WVU outrebounded 44-35, sealing the win.
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