Peebles Smoothed Triple A Trouble By Bob Wills
Detroit and Charleston reach terms to keep Watt Powell Park and the Tigers in Charleston West Virginia. Promoter Henderson Peebles brokered the deal after a long session with Mayor John Copenhaver, saving the Charleston franchise and boosting Triple A baseball return to the city.
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Mexican ace questions U S jumping methods at Madison Square Garden
Gen Humberto Mariles of Mexico says he cannot understand why American riders strike horses over jumps. He trains his own mounts to love jumping and keeps whips from his team. The United States trailed Ireland, Mexico, and Ireland after two events as Mexico led and the Americans fell last among four teams.
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Northwestern Not Planning Big Ten Exit
Northwestern officials stated they will not leave the Big Ten, despite campus papers urging withdrawal after a poor football run. Athletic Director Ted Payseur emphasized the school’s long membership and intention to stay, noting the team has yet to win a game this season and holds only one conference victory in three years.
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Moore Eyes Marciano Rematch as Pompey Deal Is Set
Archie Moore says a June rematch with Rocky Marciano is likely after Marciano told him he deserves another chance. Moore also discussed his light heavyweight title defense against Yolande Pompey in London on January 10, noting no rematch or terms have been signed yet.
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Rumor of Robby to Manage PCL 9
New York report speculates Jackie Robinson may quit the Brooklyn Dodgers to manage the Vancouver PCL team. The Province newspaper in Vancouver called it a possibility, while Robinson said he expects to play with the Dodgers next season.
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Brooklyn
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Conn
Dodgers
Beckley Fliers face East Bank with half backfield out
Beckley’s Flying Eagles arrive at East Bank Friday night with their backfield halved after a roadblock collision hospitalizes fullback Robert Froggy Young. Quarterback Danny Williams’ status remains doubtful after arm injury in last Friday’s 21-0 win over Logan.
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Raleigh General Hospital
Grandview Road
Area League Standings Preview: Bulldogs Seek Win No.4
The Bulldogs enter with four wins, four losses, and two ties aiming to extend a two game streak as they face the Hinton Bobcats who are winless since Sept 23. Alderson Indians host Summers Countians while finishing regular season and eye Nov 11 clash with White Sulphur for Greenbrier title. Alderson stands 7-1. Bobcats 3-4-1 with three straight losses. The Bobcats wrap season with Beckley as their remaining traditional game.
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Weekend high school schedule prompts crowded slate
The Week's Schedule lists Thursday games Crichton at Rainelle Union at Lewisburg and Friday contests including Beckley at East Bank Ceredo Renova at Man Princeton at Logan Fayetteville at Richwood Montgomery at Gauley Bridge Hinton at Alderson Stoco at Mt Hope Glen Rogers at Mullens Summersville at Lookout Pineville at Oceana Seth at Guyan Valley Marsh Fork at Shady Spring Clear Fork at Van Frankford at Hillsboro Ronceverte at Marlinton Pembroke Virginia at Peterstown Sandstone at Renick Park Central at DuBois Elkhorn at Stratton plus Saturday White Sulphur at Rupert and a stop in Park Central DuBois area.
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Weekend high school football slate features final games
Young of Ridge Avenue faces season-ending injury as Beckley East Bank clash marks one of 21 area games this weekend. Marsh Fork leads Raleigh County with a 7 1 record after clinching league title with 26 6 win over Trap Hill. Gauley Bridge and Rainelle press NRV stand as unbeaten 4 0 teams.
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Renick
Frankford
Wyoming County
Indians
Minutemen
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Freshmen Battle Looms as WVU and Tech Clash
West Virginia University and Virginia Tech freshmen meet Saturday night in Beckley at 8 p.m. Tech coach Dick Redding, in his third year, seeks better luck after last season’s 20-13 loss to WVU. Standouts include QB Harry Welker, Tackle Jim Burks, and End Nick Mihalas as Tech eyes a strong showing.
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Dick Redding
Virginia Tech
West Virginia University
Woodrow Wilson
Blacksburg
Beckley
Tech
Redding
West Virginia
Harry Welker
Jim Burks
Nick Mihalas
Colgate Director Dies at 63 in Hamilton NY
William A. Reid, Colgate University athletic director for 19 years and former president of the Eastern College Athletic Conference, died of a heart attack at his home Sunday night. He was 63.
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William A. Reid
Colgate University
Eastern College Athletic Conference
Church Hoop League Meets to Organize for Year
Kyle Cook acting chair announces first organizational meeting of the year for the Church Basketball League in Beckley Newspapers library at 7 30 p m. All member teams and any new churches seeking entrance are urged to send representatives and help aim for a big turnout.
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Church Basketball League
Beckley Newspapers
Kyle Cook
Cook
Plymouth
Sugar Ray and Valdes Rise in Ring Rankings
Ring Magazine releases monthly rankings with Sugar Ray Robinson now No 1 middleweight, ahead of Bobo Olson, while Nino Valdes climbs above Hurricane Tommy Jackson to lead the heavyweight field. Slade climbs to fifth. Pompey and Saxton rise in welterweight, with Logart moving to sixth.
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France
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Cuba
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Tommy Jackson
Ring Magazine
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Brooklyn
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New Orleans
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Philadelphia
Johnny Saxton
Ramon Fuentes
Los Angeles
Tony DeMarco
Saxton
Virgil Akins
Vince Martinez
Ike Logart
Al Kaline Tops 1955 Tigers Hit List With 200
Detroit star Al Kaline became the lone major leaguer to reach 200 hits in 1955. He posted a high batting total for the season, establishing himself as a premier slugger in the Tigers lineup.
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