Beckley Set for WVC Showdown with Concord Mountain Lions
Beckley College hosts Concord in a West Virginia Conference game tonight after snapping a four game slide with a 104 85 win over Shenandoah College in Winchester. Doug Basham scored 41 points with 14 rebounds, while freshman Alex Sabo added 23 points and 18 year old sophomore Richie Sullivan grabbed 18 boards.
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Fairmont State Tops WVC Standings In Tight Race
Fairmont State Falcons remain unbeaten as West Virginia Conference standings place them No 1 with a 125.5 rating and 12 straight overall wins. WV State sits second at 3-0 in conference, followed by WV Tech 4-1 and Morris Harvey 5-1. Upcoming games include State vs Tech at Institute and Concord at Beckley with more matchups through the week.
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Baltimore Signs Penn State Star
Glenn Ressler of Penn State, a standout interior lineman, signed with the Baltimore Colts as their third draft choice. At 6-foot-2 and 238 pounds, he played center and middle linebacker and may be moved to guard to replace Alex Sandusky who retires after 1965. Ressler earned college lineman of the year honors from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association and the Maxwell Club.
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Mountaineer Freshmen Target 12th Win Tonight
Mountaineer freshmen aim for their 12th victory as they host Pitt’s Baby Panthers after an 11 game win streak. West Virginia’s frosh erased a Dayton rally 93-87 with Ron Williams scoring 32 and leading a late 11-for-11 field goal run.
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Respects Paid To Billy Wade
Hundreds attended the funeral for Billy Wade a Spartanburg S C stock car driver killed in a Daytona crash Wade 34 had been NASCAR rookie of the year in 1963 He died when a tire blew on a 1964 Mercury at speed testing for Goodyear Separated from Houston family Wade left a wife Stella and four daughters burial at Brookside Memorial Cemetery.
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Gibson Rejects $15,000 Off 1965 Contract Offer
St Louis Cardinal star Bob Gibson called a $2,000 raise offer for 1965 "ridiculous" and said a $15,000 figure reported as his 1964 contract was "quite a bit off base." He expects smooth talks as negotiations begin, following his 19 wins and World Series wins over the Yankees.
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Jets owner Werblin urged on spendthrift label
New York Jets president David Sonny Werblin faces public scrutiny as he spends about 700000 on three college players in recent weeks. Critics question the value of a 400000 signing for Joe Namath with a knee problem, while Werblin defends his spending as prudent and value driven. He and coach Weeb Ewbank say there is no limit to acquiring good players and that plenty of quarterbacks can be found to fit the team.
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Chuvalo Opens Training For Fight With Floyd
Monticello New York United Press International reports heavyweights George Chuvalo and Floyd Patterson prepare for their 12 round Madison Square Garden bout on February 1 Chuvalo, aiming for a world title shot, trains with 12 in his group at Kutsher s Country Club and says he would like to fight Sonny Liston Chuvalo criticizes Patterson s chin and predicts a knockout and notes Liston as his preferred opponent for the title
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Pittsburgh Lions Two More Top Infielders
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed infielders Dick Schofield and Gene Freese, expanding their “contented list.” Schofield hit .246 last season with limited shortstop time due to injuries, while Freese batted .225 after coming from the Reds. Earlier, the club added pitcher Bob Veale and first baseman Donn Clendenon.
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North Defense Stymies Namath in Senior Bowl Tie
In five days North coach George Wilson built a stout defense that limited Alabama star Joe Namath as the North and South battled to a 7-7 tie. Namath threw 22 of 26 for 246 yards, while Namath’s interceptions by George Donnelly and teammates Lofquist and Hoovler kept the game close.
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Peruvian Mauro Mina Seeks World Light Heavyweight Shot
Mauro Mina, ranked third by the World Boxing Association, says he will pursue a world light heavyweight title challenge after a unanimous victory over Bobby Stininato of Chicago. Mina had shunned talks of retirement after an eye retina scare last year.
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Pet Food Makers Protest Horse Meat Shortage
Pet food manufacturers complain about a current shortage of horse meat supply, arguing it raises costs and forces product reformulations. They warn of potential price increases and seek reassurance from suppliers and policymakers.
Burial Insurance Sold By Mail Ad Promises Low Costs
An advertisement offers old line legal reserve life insurance by mail for burial costs. It targets ages 40 to 90, promises no medical exam, cancellation option, and no agent visits. Sample request asks for name, address, and year of birth to Central Security Life Insurance Co., Fort Worth, Texas.
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Coaches Pushing Rules Change For Football Substitutions
CHICAGO UPI The nations football coaches call for a return to free substitution, allow coaching from the sideline within five yards during timeouts, and raise the kicking tee height from one to two inches. They will present the recommendations to the NCAA rules committee in Fort Lauderdale.
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Blankenship Tops Tri County Scoring Leaders This Week
Pineville star Blankenship moved into the Tri County scoring lead this week with 35 and 36 point performances, reaching 213 points in seven games for a 30.4 average. Brooks remains second with 253 points in nine games, while Harrison sits third with 180 points in seven games.
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Buckeyes Fall to Purdue in Big Ten Opener
Ohio State 6-5 after a 71-64 setback as Purdue’s defense bottled up center Jim Shaffer and OSU’s shooting slumped. Dave Schellhase led Purdue with 28 points while Ohio State battled from the line, making eight free throws to Purdue’s 15 of 22. Indiana arrives next for OSU in a potential key conference test.
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AFL All Stars Withdraw From New Orleans Game
Twenty Negro players from the East and West AFL All-Star squads walk out amid alleged discrimination on Bourbon Street and by taxi drivers. Commissioner Foss moves the game to another city and supports the players, canceling the New Orleans event. Ernie Warlick, spokesman, cites entry refusals and denial of services as motives, noting desegregation in the city last year and prior Negro participation in Sugar Bowl events.
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