SSAC Declines To Decide On West Virginia All Star Games
The Secondary Schools Activities Commission postponed sanction or disapproval of all star football and basketball games in West Virginia, risking a one year NCAA eligibility penalty for participating graduates. Executive Secretary Eisman cited lack of jurisdiction over graduates, as the board failed to reach agreement. The meeting also approved new wrestling weight classes for 1961 1962 and required inter school matches for golf entrants.
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NCAA
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Jonathan Y. Lowe
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Wheeling
Bluefield
Williamson
Ohio
Virginia
Kentucky
Kanawha County
Marshall Meets Big Hilltoppers Tonight At Home
Marshall College hosts Western Kentucky in a MAC game aiming for a fourth straight win. Western, 13-4 this season, features 6-foot-4 center Charley Osborne and guard Bobby Roscoe as top scorers. Marshall, 8-7 overall, beat Western Michigan 93-68 last Saturday behind Tex Williams 28 points.
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Bowling Green
UPD -Marshall College
Western Kentucky
Ed Diddie
Western
DePaul
Diddle
Hilltoppers
Charley Osborne
Bobby Roscoe
Marshall
Western Michigan
Huntington
W. Va
Jule Rivlin
Tex Williams
Lou Mott
Garden Debuts At Madison Square Garden In World Tour
Former Davis Cup players Barry MacKay Earl Buchholz Jr and Alex Olmedo plus Andres Gimeno of Spain will debut at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday as Jack Kramer’s world championship tennis tour stops there Eli Grba signs with the Los Angeles Angels becoming the eighth player to join the new club Columbia adds Elmer Barbour to football staff after coaching at Wake Forest since 1956 United States loses to Colombia 2 0 in Bogota as rain slicks the muddy field on Sunday
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University of South Carolina
U.S
Bogota
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United States
LOS Angeles
New York Yankee
Eli Grba
Los Angeles Angels
Yankees
Rochester Beats Providence 5-0
United Press International reports Rochester blanked Providence 5-0 as part of a weekend AHL action. Springfield defeated Quebec 6-2 with two goals from Bob Kabel. Buffalo won 2-1 in overtime on Billy Dea's 6:45 clincher over Cleveland. Cleveland had beaten Providence 5-2 on Saturday. The AHL is idle tonight.
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United Press International
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Springfield
Buffalo
Providence
Bob Kabel
Quebec
Billy Dea
Cleveland
AHL
Armstrongs Triple World Titles Record Highlighted
New York boxing history notes Henry Armstrong as the sole fighter to hold featherweight welterweight and lightweight world titles simultaneously in the late 1930s, marking a landmark in sports achievement and merit.
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New York
UPI
Henry Armstrong
Jim Carr's Road To Stardom Wasn't Easy
The article profiles Jim Carr, a defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles, detailing a life of hardship from severe burns in West Virginia to rheumatic fever, spinal meningitis, and multiple injuries. It covers his high school setback, college breakout at East Bank, pro stints with the Bears and Ravens, and a pivotal 38-yard touchdown and fumble recovery for the Eagles that clinched the Eastern Division title. Carr remains working toward his degree at Morris Harvey.
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Jerry Gould
United Press International
Charleston
W. Va
Jim Carr
Philadelphia Eagles
Carr
Marfork
Logan
Rayford
West Virginia
Jerry West
East
Chicago Bears
Baltimore
The
Eagles
Philadelphia
New York Giants
Morris Harvey
West Virginia Tech and State vie for leads in final WVC week
West Virginia State meets Glenville in pursuit of an eighth conference win while West Virginia Tech hosts Concord as the West Virginia Conference opens its last week of basketball before the February tournament in Charleston. Davis-Elkins, Frostburg, Salem, Morris Harvey, West Liberty, and Potomac State also feature. Drawings set for four day tourney seedings with top team earning a first round bye. WVU players sustain rough underboard action, Kenny Ward suffers injuries but expresses hope for return. Willie Akers, WVU alum and ex-Mullens star, plans to pursue a Masters at WVU and move into coaching after a stint with the Cleveland Pipers.
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Fishing Fever and Weather Lessons from Dr Laing Hunt
Dr Laing Hunt writes that birds need food to survive and quail should be fed with shelter from weather and predators. The column notes a twelve pound walleye caught at Hinton and explains how fish seek cool or warm water, then discusses using a thermometer and bait at the coolest spot. It mentions Heddon’s latest catalog with new lures, cartoons, and the offer of a sneak preview copy.
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DR. J. M. Laing
Hinton
You
Mercury Outboard Company
Tropics
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la Fellar
Dowagiac
Michigan
Mountaineers Click Behind Full Court Press for 16th Win
Coach George King shuffled lineups after Lee Patrone’s ankle injury and brought in Miller Thorn Visnic and Dubois. The full court press unsettled NC State, leading to turnovers and a decisive second half as Ritchie scored 16 in a strong effort.
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George King
Mountaineers
King
Lee Patrone
Miller
Thorn
Nick Visnic
Dickie Dubois
Wisnic
Dubois
North Carolina State
Everett Case
N. C
Ritchie
Tex Williams Emerges as Lead Player for Big Green
Tex Williams shows take charge form early season troubles fade as he posts 28 points to beat Western Michigan. Since returning to the squad he has moved into the starting lineup and boosted his scoring into the 20s, building toward a high 20s season average. Williams is lauded for rebounding and athletic leaping ability, echoing his Beckley College days.
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Tex Williams
Big Green
Western Michigan
Beckley College
Park Drug Tops Smokehouse In City League Showdown
New River Supply led by Denny Skiles crushed Eight 80 to 41 as Skiles scored 42 points including 18 on the floor. Park Drug rallied to defeat Smokehouse 70-55, while Combine Insurance edged S and B 50-46 in another Sunday game at the Beck ley Recreation Building.
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Combine Insurance
Beckley Recreation
Denny Skiles
New River
Smokehouse
Skiles
Miller
Lovell
Gary Poling
Bill Jackson
Tow
Bill Skiles
Earl Gilbert
Babe” Riffe
Lusk
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Smokehouse Boys
J. Withrow
New River Sply
Bell
Boswell
Milner
Harting
Logston
Criss
Riston
Peck
Payne
Balog
Hudwell
Stocks
Allen
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