Philadelphia Favored By 3 Points In Bears Clash
Philadelphia Eagles, led by Sonny Jurgensen, favored by 3 points as they host the Chicago Bears in a key NFL game. The Eagles rely on a potent aerial attack but emphasize reestablishing their running game under Coach Nick Skorich. Chicago, coached by George Halas, has won four straight and trails Green Bay in the West.
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Wesleyan and D&E Set for WV Conference Showdown
United Press International reports Wesleyan will power the WVC rushing attack against Davis and Elkins in a top Western Division clash. Wesleyan leads the division, aiming to face Salem in the WVC bowl at Clarksburg on November 23, while D&E seeks an upset and injuries hamper multiple teams across the slate.
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Mountaineers Face GW in Upset Alert clash
West Virginia coach Gene Corum warns of a real dangerous George Washington club as the Mountaineers, smarting from a Boston U loss after a Army upset, must avoid looking ahead to Penn State. GW counters with quarterback Bil Hardy and backs Dick Drummond and Tony Fredicine, Drummond a scoring threat and kickoff return standout.
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AFL's Top Ground Attackers Clash with Stingy Patriots
AFL action tonight features Dallas Texans visiting Boston Patriots in a clash of top ground attackers against the league's best defense. Boston eyes sole possession of first in the Eastern Division after an 18-17 win at Dallas last week. San Diego and New York also play as Buffalo, Houston, and Denver matchups are set with TV plans noted.
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State AA playoff site decision eyed for Sunday
West Virginia schools weigh venue for the Double A championship as Gordon Eisman and the Board of Appeals meet. Mt Hope seeks alternatives to Logan following last year’s seating and field issues, while Bluefield Charleston and Beckley show interest. WVU eyes 4th win as George Washington visit looms with a 3-4 record and standout sophomore Dick Drumnon.
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Drops 10 Bouts To Britain U.S. Suffers Worst Defeat In Boxing
The Amateur Athletic Union touring boxing team lost 10–0 to Britain at Empire Pool Arena in London, with three first-line fighters Ralph Ungricht Roy MacMillan and Cornell Perry among the hardest hit. The Americans face six weeks rest and may miss Leeds match while two remaining bouts in Leeds and Dublin were in doubt. Only four U.S. boxers survived three rounds. one knocked unconscious for nearly five minutes and another with rib injuries. Team manager Bert Taylor expressed surprise but acknowledged the loss.
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Red) Taylor
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