Rockets Set Pro Grid Mark by Going Unbeaten
The Charleston Rockets of the Continental Football League completed a historic undefeated season 15 games with a 58-21 win over Philadelphia and a 41-7 finale against Hartford, clinching the title in Laidley Field Charleston. The squad allowed only 136 points, scored 32 rushing and 29 passing touchdowns, and featured standout performances from Jim Hollingsworth and Mike Mitchamore. Coach Perry Moss credited conditioning, balance, and morale for the perfect run.
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Hoople Forecasts Sugar Bowl to Orange Bowl Smash
Hoople Computerizes Spartans To Smell Roses, Raiders Wrecking Ga. II By MAJOR AMOS B. HOOPLE. He predicts Texas Tech over Georgia Tech in the Gator Bowl and Michigan State over UCLA in the Rose Bowl, with Arkansas, Florida, and Alabama in other key bowls.
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Nebraska Tries For 2nd Orange Bowl Triumph
Nebraska aims for a second Orange Bowl win against Alabama after a perfect 10 win season. Star back Lighthorse Wilson leads a potent ground attack, with two quarterbacks and a standout line bolstering the Cornhuskers now seeking a Miami triumph.
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Unsung Heroes Orr and Stanowski Spark Cornell Festival Victory
Cornell presses St Lawrence to win the ECAC Holiday Hockey Festival 5-2 after two straight wins. Harry Orr and Wally Stanowski praised for keeping the puck from Cornell’s net as Doug Ferguson Paul Althouse and Dave Ferguson score. MVP honor debated between Orr and St Lawrence’s David Ross.
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Flying Eagles Triumph Over Alumni 76 46 In Armory Showdown
Rusty Parsons, WWHS center, starred for the Flying Eagles leaping for rebounds against two Alumni rivals. The Flying Eagles surged to a first quarter lead and forced a decisive 76 to 46 victory, marking only the third Alumni loss in seven years.
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What Kind Of Football Team Does West Virginia Want
West Virginia fans debate leaving the Southern Conference after coach Gene Corum’s resignation. A sports writer notes WVU dominates the conference in hoops but struggles in football, with 27-47-3 record since 1953 against non conference foes. Enrollment size is cited as a factor in the debate.
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North defense to be tested in Shrine Title
North team prepares to stop Tulsa duo Billy Anderson and Howard Twilley in the Shrine college all star game in Miami on Christmas Day. Notre Dame’s Nick Rassas will anchor the North defense as captain and safety. The South, led by stars including Nobis and Ball, holds a 10 7 series edge.
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MacInnes Reigns as Tech Hockey Coach with NCAA Glory
Houghton Michigan coach John MacInnes notes a career record of 169 wins 88 losses and 13 ties in just over nine seasons at Michigan Tech. He emphasizes recruiting from Canada drawing 17 players this year plus six Michigan lads as Tech defends NCAA and WCHA crowns.
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Tri-County scoring leaders reshaped by late-season shifts
Danny Knight of Trap Hill overtakes with a 26 point average to lead tri county scoring. A three way tie for second forms after a key 11 point game against Chapmansville. Roger Wood moves up to fifth after a corrected 22.50 average and 45 points, while Marsh Fork's Roger Landy ties for seventh with 21.00 as Mickey McGraw climbs to tenth.
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Bowl-Wick Women’s Major Team Standings and Honors
Meadows Oil Co. leads the standings with 32 19, Mooseheart 31 20, King Photo 26 25, Lewis Chevrolet 25 26. K. M. Payne Co. 24 27, Beckley Cut Flower 23 28, Leed's Discount 23 28, Raleigh Motor Sales 20 31. King Photo tops team series at 28 28 and Gladys Stile tops individual with 567 series and 224 high game. Outstanding bowlers include Laura Torrico 479 series and Ruby Jo Gordon 553 series. other top names listed with yearbook-like totals across teams and individuals.
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Jo Biggs
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