Rozelle Named NFL Commissioner After Bitter Ballot
Pete Rozelle, 33, general manager of the Los Angeles Rams, was elected the sixth NFL commissioner by 8 of 12 owners to end a seven day, 23 ballot stalemate. He will keep Philadelphia as HQ, move to New York eventually, and faces expansion talks with Minneapolis-St Paul, Dallas, Miami, and St Louis possible. Gunse l re-elected league treasurer with salary boost.
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West Virginia and Virginia Tech eye key clashes tonight
West Virginia, ranked fourth with a 15-1 record, travels to Pitt for its first game since beating Villanova. Virginia Tech aims for its ninth straight win at Dayton as both teams chase post season bids and potential matchups in the NCAA tournament.
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Ansted Dominates Cowen in 12th Straight Win
In Tuesday area hoops Mullens defeated Sophia 84 73 to hand the Blue Hawks a second loss this season. Ansted led 41 33 at halftime and rolled to a 70 45 win over Cowen as Larry Miller scored 31. Other local winners included Man Pineville Stratton Beckley Montgomery Trap Hill Kimball Gauley Bridge Summersville Burch Princeton Logan and Chap manville in overtime.
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Tom Parker
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C. Cook
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M. Allen
S. Sloan
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Joe Lipscomb
Frank Wade
Sherry Cooper
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Dennis Clay
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Kesse
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Dave Emerson
Hoop State And College Matchups On Cards
Tonight feature Peterstown at Hinton Shady Spring at Marsh Fork Forest Hill at Talcott JVs Kingston at Glen Rogers Ronceverte at Rainelle Williamsburg at Bolling West Virginia at Pitt WVU Frosh at Pitt Frosh Fairmont at Salem D and E at Shepherd Pikeville Kentucky at Tech Last night results not included.
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Blue Hawk Mat Men Prep for Dupont Match Tonight
After a 21 to 19 defeat to Beckley last Saturday Sophia Blue Hawk wrestling hosts Dupont High School from Kanawha County at 7 30 p m tonight They have another home bout Friday when Richwood Lumberjacks visit the Blue Hawk gym for a second match this week
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Beckley Blue Hawks Show Spurt Against State and WVU Prep
Beckley College Blue Hawks impressed in spots against West Virginia State with Vernon Hart driving late shots as Beckley showed speed when they run. The piece notes strong WVU Wesleyan program, praises state conference basketball, and hints at upcoming Pitt versus Mountaineers context. It also references Jackie Jensen Retirement chatter and Ted Williams returning to baseball, framing local sports as vibrant despite uncertainties.
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WVIAC Standings as Ted Sloan Wins Five Races
Jockey Ted Sloan, credited with inventing the present style of race riding, rode five winners on six race cards on three occasions in 1889.
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Carpenter Inks Pitt Contract After Trade Debut
Preston Carpenter chose to join the Pittsburgh Steelers after a heart to heart with coach Buddy Parker. The veteran back and end, obtained from Cleveland in a December trade for Len Dawson and Gern Nagler, had initially planned to play for Dallas in the AFL.
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Littler Dominated Tournament of Champions Streak Ends
Gene Littler closed a five year run at the Tournament of Champions with a third place finish in 1959 following victories in 1955 1956 and 1957 and a fourth place in 1958.
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Boys Take Spotlight In Golf Tournament
In Dunedin Florida the 21st GPA Seniors Golf Tournament opens with the 50 54 age group in focus and a 1 under par 71 by Al Watrous leading the 55 and up entrants. Notable youngsters include Paul Runigan Leland Gibson Dick Metz Clarence Doser and defending champ Willie Goggin as they face the glass slick greens of the 6609 yard PGA National course in a tough bid to top the veteran score.
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Dick Metz
Clarence Doser
Willie Goggin
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Mich
Florida coach Woodruff starred for Tennessee teams
Bob Woodruff, head football coach at the University of Florida, played as a standout tackle for University of Tennessee squads in 1936 37 and 38. The Volunteers won 23 games and lost five during those seasons.
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