Corny Wyant shines less than Pitt star Salvaterra in grid clash
West Virginia quarterback Freddy Wyant rushed 11 times for 40 yards and completed 5 of 18 passes for 35 yards with one interception in the loss to Pitt. Pitt sophomore Cornelius Salvaterra starred with 96 rushing yards on 16 carries, 105 passing yards on 8 completions, and two touchdowns.
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Wyant
Pitt
Cornelius (Corny) Salvaterra
Mountaineers
Salvaterra
Panthers
West Virginia
Frisco Bond Aims to Lure Big League Baseball
Frisco voters approve a five million dollar stadium bond to attract a major league baseball club. With returns from 1,200 of 1,302 precincts, 104,752 vote yes and 42,599 no. The measure would fund a recreation center for baseball, football, other sports, and arts.
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San Francisco
Freshmen clash as WVU and VPI duel in Blacksburg
West Virginia Freshmen face Virginia Tech Plebes in Blacksburg in a high stakes showdown for future talent. Both programs boast undefeated yearlings, with WVU and Tech leanings toward top junior players and coaching by Pappy Lewis and Frank Moseley. The outcome may reveal which program has stronger budding talent.
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Blacksburg
West Virginia
Virginia Tech
Tech
WVII
Art “Pappy” Lewis
Frank Moseley
VPI
Little Mountaineers
Fairmont State
Ohio University Fresh
Emory
Henry Jay
Beckley May Host Class B Championship Foot Race
A note indicates Beckley could host the Class B championship event, with officials considering the site and related preparations for the national level track competition.
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Beckley
Game Time Change For Friday Football Game
Coach Murrray Jeffries announced the Friday home game against Washington High of London will start at 7 30. Washington has tied Byrd Prillerman last Saturday and holds wins over Garnet Bolling as well as losses to Simmons and DuBois.
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Murrray Jeffries
Washington High of
London
Byrd Prillerman
Garnet and Bolling
Simmons
DuBois
Beagle Club to Elect Officers at Mountain State Meet
Beagle Club to elect officers at the Mountain State Beagle Club meeting scheduled for Thursday night at 8 p.m. in Dr. J. H. O'Dell’s office. The business session will include discussion on upcoming activities and club affairs.
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Mountain State Beagle Club
J. H. O'Dell
Navy lineman Beagle named AP Lineman of the Week
Navy end Ron Beagle, 6-foot 185 pounds, earned Associated Press Lineman of the Week after key plays against Notre Dame in Navy's 6-0 loss. Beagle helped fuel the Middies offense with catches and strong defense, edging out several contenders including Florida's Steve Delatorre and Notre Dame's Sam Palumbo.
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Associated Press
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Ron Beagle
Notre Dame
Irish
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Covington
Georgie Welsh
Edward
Moose) Krause
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Tom Tracy
Sam Palumbo
Steve Delatorre
Florida
Mississippi State
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Bob Craig
Ralph Guglielmi
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Hal Easterwood
Jerry Lazio
William
Mary
Roger Hansen
Yale
Carl Allison
Oklahoma
Jack Ellena
UCLA
Johnny Tatum
Texas
Tom Bettis
Purdue
B. C. Inabinet
Clemson
Bob Bartholomew
Wake Forest
Burdette Hess
Idaho
Hal Reeve
Oregon
Earl Smith
Iowa
Franklin Brooks
Georgia Tech
Don Kovach
Virginia
Jim Pyburn
Auburn
Filchock Extends Contract to Coach Riders in Canada
Regina Saskatchewan Frank Filchock former New York Giants quarterback has signed a one year extension to coach the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Western Interprovincial Football Union. He first joined the club as coach in 1953 and has led the Riders to the playoffs semifinals for two straight seasons. This year Winnipeg knocked them out of the postseason.
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Regina
Frank Filchock
New York Giants
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Western Interprovincial Football Union
Filchock
Winnipeg
Texas champ Saavedra wins 10 round decision in Galveston
Chino Saavedra, Texas featherweight and lightweight champion, won a unanimous 10 round decision in Galveston last night over Ralph Capone, former international Golden Gloves champion. Saavedra weighed 135 pounds to Capone's 134. Capone hails from Chicago while Saavedra is from Torreon, Mexico.
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Galveston
Tex
Chino Saavedra
Texas
Ralph Capone
Saavedra
Torreon
Mexico
Capone
Chicago
Club aims and meeting items outlined in report
The document lists the selection of the club site, constitutional changes, a membership drive, and the naming of a delegate to attend the Spencer meeting. It notes these items as agenda points for the organization’s upcoming activities and governance decisions.
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Spencer
Landau Favored in 3rd International at Laurel
A seven-horse field from four countries competes in the Washington International at Laurel Park for a $50,000 purse. Landau, an English colt, faces rivals including High Gun and Banassa as Eddie Arcaro rides Fisherman. Worden II and Craft Admiral are also noted contenders with a crowded, unpredictable start.
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Laurel
Laurel, Md
Washington, D.C
Laurel Park
High Gun
Fisherman
Eddie Arcaro
Banassa
Worden II
Norman
Worden
Craft Admiral
Julien Decrion
Paris
Morocco
Vineyard and
Orange Orchard
Claude Lalanne
Wilwyn
England
Arcaro
U.S
America
Stanley Mikell
Brush Brun
Lady Bury
Frank W. Dennis
Noel Murless
Her Majesty
Weather forecast for Laurel Park DC International day
The Weather Bureau predicts sun for the third Washington DC International at Laurel Park with a cold windy morning. Forecasters expect mostly sunny afternoon around 40 degrees as heavy rains yesterday may leave the track soft today.
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Laurel
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
Laurel Park
Queen Elizabeth Aims For Turf Race Win On Soft Infield Grass
The sentimental pick Queen Elizabeth faces stiff competition as Banassa of France and Fisherman from the United States draw heavy betting on the 1 mile grind. Rain left a soft mushy course, complicating selections. Fisherman is owned by C. V. Whitney of New York, with High Gun of King Ranch withdrawn, leaving an American victory unlikely.
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Queen Elizabeth
France
United States
Fisherman
New York
C. V. Whitney
King Ranch
High Gun
Hart's Defensive Heroics Lift Lions to Victory
Detroit lineman Leon Hart, repurposed from offense to defense after Sonny Gandee’s injury, intercepted Norm Van Brocklin and returned it 22 yards for a first half touchdown as the Lions beat the Rams 27 24. Coach Parker rescinded a previous $25 dinner fine after Hart’s clutch play.
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Leon Hart
Detroit Lions
Hart
Sonny Gandee
Los Ageles Rams
Big Leon
Buddy Parker
Norm van Brooklin
Leon
Lions
Parker
Pasadena
San Francisco 49Ers
Play Series Over Tribe Would Win Says Mantle
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo The Cleveland Indians would beat the New York Giants in a World Series if they played again Mickey Mantle told newsmen yesterday The 23 year old switch hitting centerfielder on a business trip said Cleveland is still the toughest team in the American League He added I was surprised they didn t beat the Giants in the Series but the Giants had the jump and got real good pitching That was the difference
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Cleveland Indians
New York Giants
New York Yankee
Mickey Mantle
Cleveland
Giants
Sixteen Teams Finish Football Seasons This Weekend
Snow may end 17 more season finales as windups unfold across the region. Be sure to note pairings and key games, including rivalries and title chases, with Hillsboro and Sandstone possible playoff impact and teams like Beckley and Stratton aiming for undefeated finishes.
Allie Rey Reynolds May Retire After Injury
Oklahoma City report says Allie Reynolds, veteran righthander once with the New York Yankees, may have pitched his last game after a serious cut on his right index finger in a Colorado Springs shower room accident. His age and back ailment fuel retirement rumors as grafting surgery, spring training condition, and the success of his oil business could decide if he returns for about $30,000.
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Oklahoma City
Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
Colorado Springs
Colo
Harridge Feels Strain Over Athletics Crisis in AL
New York writer Gayle Talbot reports the American League faces a split over the Philadelphia Athletics crisis. Will Harridge, 69, contemplates staying as moderator amid calls for stronger action as ownership debates continue. Prospects of selling to Arnold Johnson and moving to Kansas City face stiff political hurdles among Philadelphia businessmen and league factions.
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Bill Dickey
Yankees
Carl Reynolds
Washington Senators
American League
Athletics
Connie Mack
Mack
Philadelphia
Arnold Johnson
Kansas City
Barclay On Bridge The Dummy Entries Concept
In this bridge analysis, East defends 3 Diamonds and makes 110, while two South declarers facing 3 Hearts are set two tricks. The third declarer uses dummy’s trump honors as vital entries, leading to a successful sequence culminating in a winning play. The problem tests how Fast should navigate the lead if West mistrusts South’s opening club bid.
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East
South
West
Carnegie Tech Fields Unbeaten Football Team on Minor Scale
Carnegie Tech keeps a 6-0 mark among small colleges with a de emphasized schedule. President Dr J C Warner says education comes first while Coach Eddie Baker emphasizes winning within a modest program. The Tartans aim to beat Washington & Jefferson and Lehigh in upcoming games as part of a long tradition.
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Carnegie Tech
Pittsburgh
Notre Dame
Tech
J. C. Warner
Eddie Baker
Baker
Pitt
John B
Jock) Sutherland
Eddie
Navy
Shadyside Academy
Washington & Jefferson
Lehigh
W&j
Best protectors for catchers first used in majors in 1885
In 1885 the major leagues first used chest protectors for catchers. The note cites the evolution of equipment and marks a turning point in baseball safety practices.
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