AAU faces Russia as basketball clash tests Olympic control
Oscar Fraley reports the AAU prepares to host Soviet star team led by Viktor Zubkov for an eight game U.S. tour. AAU friction with college coaches rises as National Basketball Federation seeks Olympic control, with stakes high if Americans falter against the hoop hungry Russians.
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U.S. Amateur Athletic Union
Russia
United States
Viktor Zubkov
U.S
Bud Browning
New York Area
Smith Brothers Top Qualifiers In 4 Ball Event
Smith brothers Charlie and Dave of Gastonia lead the 104-player field at the Dunes Invitational Four Ball Golf Tournament with a 69 as qualification begins at Myrtle Beach. They hold a one stroke edge over Ralph Bogart and Robert Brownell, while veterans Ed Tutwiler and Dale Morey did not need to qualify as defending champions. Competition features 18 hole rounds, with match play for top flights and medal play for the remainder over the weekend.
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UPI
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Dave
Gastonia
Dunes
Smiths
Ralph Bogart
Robert Brownell
Bethesda
Howard Everitt
Shawnee-on-Delaware
George Webb
Detroit
Ed Tutwiler
Charleston
W. Va
Dale Morey
Gogranton
Stratton Bulldogs set to defend Raleigh County crown at Van Meter
Stratton and Sophia clash at Van Meter Stadium at 7 30 p m in a key Raleigh County League title showdown. Stratton brings a 9 0 0 record while Sophia sits at 5 2 0 in a battle that could reshape ACL standings.
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Paul Crutchfield
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Flying Eagles Aim to Upset Parkersburg Reds
Parkersburg Woodrow Wilson visit the unbeaten Parkersburg Big Reds as 8 p m showdown. Parkersburg must win to secure a Class AAA playoff berth while Woodrow Wilson seeks an upset to spoil the state race. Key players include Jim Burke for Parkersburg and Eric Lilly out for WWHS with Karbonit limited.
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Parkersburg
Woodrow Wilson
Flying Eagles
Stoco
Wheeler
Jim Burke
Burke
Bill Karbenit
Reds
Eric Lilly
AFCA Survey Sees 28 Percent Drop in Football Fatalities
Los Angeles report by Dr. Floyd Eastwood for the American Football Coaches Association shows 25 fatalities through midseason 1962, down from 35 last year. Of the 25, three were college players and 22 were from high school or sandlot play. Direct deaths totaled 16, mainly brain injuries, with improvements in helmet padding cited for no college head injuries. Indirect deaths included heat stroke, heart issues, and meningitis in one case.
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Los Angeles
UPI
American Football Coaches Association Today
Floyd Eastwood
Los Angeles State College
The
Coaches Association
Eastwood
Reggie Grob
Texas
Ike Kelsey
Southern Methodist
Earl Hundley
Georgetown
Papooses Cup win extends Stoco junior team surge
Stoco Junior High Papooses remain undefeated after a 13-6 victory over Shady Spring Junior, at Coal City. Spencer opened with a 60 yard run in the second period for a 7-0 lead, Pritchard added the extra point. Shady tied in the second, game looms tight at halftime. In the fourth, Wall recovered a Shady fumble in the end zone for a Stoco lead that held. Stoco 13 Shady Spring 6. First downs Stoco 10 Shady 13.
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Shady Spring
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Shady Srping
Spencer
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Walker
Rush
Wall
Midway Eccles and Trap Hill advance in Trap Hill Tournament
Midway No 1 and Eccles No 1 move into quarterfinals after Thursday wins. Midway trails 10-4 first quarter then dominates Eccles No 2 39-25. Eccles No 1 defeats Slab Fork 38-29. Soak Creek beats Lester No 2 36-21. Sophia defeats Glen White 50-26. Tonight Midway vs Crab Orchard at 6:00 p.m. Eccles No 1 vs Lester No 1. Soak Creek vs Hollywood.
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Glen White
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Crab Orchard
Eccles No
Lester
Hollywood
Salem State Meet Today in West Virginia Conference action
Salem and W.Va. State open weekend play in the West Virginia Conference at Institute. Salem struggles this season with coach turmoil as Art Burris was dismissed then reinstated. Concord leads the league with a 6-1 record, while West Liberty eyes an Eastern Division clash with Fairmont State.
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Concord
WVC
Hampden-Sydney
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Wesleyan
Morris College
Bluefield State
Robin Carter breaks into WBA top ten middleweights
In 15 fights Robin Carter of Paterson New Jersey cracks the World Boxing Association top ten middleweights. Bo Wininger and Bob Gajdza lead after the Beaumont Open second round. Abe Saperstein to reveal new Pittsburg Rens owners at lunch. Frank Chapet and Tom Gayford share NY National Horse on first place. Duquesne meets Boston College and Pitt clashes with William and Mary in Steel Bowl Dec 14. Panthers face Syracuse at Pitt Stadium.
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World Boxing Association
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Bob Gajdza
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Abe Saperstein
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Frank Chapet
Wallpack
Canada
Tom Gayford
Duquesne University
Boston College
University of Pittsburgh
William & Mary
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Panthers
Syracuse
Pitt Stadium
Defend Its Title at Connecticut on Saturday
A team travels to the University of Connecticut this Saturday to defend its championship title. The matchup centers on a strong defense and scoring depth as both sides seek a tournament advantage. Key players are expected to showcase leadership and clutch performance in a high-stakes contest.
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University of Connecticut
West Virginia Bowl Game Dropped for This Year
The West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference will not stage its bowl game this year. Concord College declined due to expense, citing an unaffordable trip to Clarksburg, while West Liberty agreed to participate. Jaycees sponsored earlier games in 1960 and 1961, and last year profits covered expenses. Next year a WVU championship bowl is planned.
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Fairmont
Wesleyan
Springer
Jaycees
Concord
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WVU
Wheeling
Ohio U Tabbed Toughest On Marshall State
Marshall University coach Charley Snyder labels Ohio University the toughest foe on the Big Green schedule ahead of their clash. He praises Ohio's passing attack led by QB Bob Babbitt and notes a strong defense, while expressing hope his rejuvenated team can pull a big upset despite a 120 loss to Western Michigan. He also points out 25 players will return next year.
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Blue Hawks
Murray Jeffries
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W. Va
UPI
Marshall University
Charley Snyder
Ohio University
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Snyder
Bob Babbitt
Western Michigan
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