Allen McCune Leads WVU in Pass Completion and TDs
Morgantown report shows Allen McCune of West Virginia leading the Southern Conference in pass completion percentage at 56.5 and tied for touchdown passes with six. He sparked upset wins over Virginia Tech and Kentucky, accounting for 38 of WVU’s 49 points in those games. The Mountaineers face George Washington’s Garry Lyle next in D.C. Stadium.
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Lenny Moore Heads NFL Scorers With 78 Markers
New York UPI reports Lenny Moore leads NFL scorers with 78 points for the Baltimore Colts, 13 touchdowns including 11 on the ground and two on receptions, after a limited 1963 season due to injuries. He aims at the league record held by Elroy Hirsch and Buddy Dial as the Colts face the Bears.
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South Beckley Crowned 1964 Midget Football Champions
South Beckley defeated East Beckley 19 to 6 at Van Meter Stadium to claim the 1964 Midget Football League title, ending East Beckley’s dominance. David Allen opened scoring with a 30 yard run, J D Robinson tied for East, and Allen added a 25 yard TD late in the game for insurance. Bowling Addition and West Beckley tied 14 14 in the second game after Gray 55 yard kickoff return and a late rally.
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Fayetteville Juniors Clinch 1964 Season With 26-6 Win
Fayetteville Junior High closed its 1964 season with a 26-6 victory over Gauley Bridge to finish 6-1. John Jones sprinted 50 yards for a third quarter score to break a 6-6 halftime tie while Ed Hambrick added an 8 yard TD run. James Ballard caped the win with an 87 yard touchdown as Randal Adams opened scoring with a 40 yard run.
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Cooper Signs Pact for Nov 17 Fight Here
Henry Cooper, British Empire heavyweight champion, is signed to meet an American opponent on November 17 in London. Promoter Mike Barrett listed possible challengers as Roger Rischer of Oakland California Sonny Banks of Detroit Jefferson Davis of Mobile Alabama or Alonzo Johnson of Rankin Pennsylvania.
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Courtney to coach Houston Colts next year
Clint Courtney former catcher for five American League clubs will coach and serve as bullpen catcher for the Houston Colts next season.
Jerry Rhome Tops Passing Records at Tulsa in Victory
New York UPIsports report says Tulsa quarterback Jerry Rhome set major college records in a 43 attempt, 35 completions for 48 yards and four touchdowns against Oklahoma State. He leads in total offense with 1956 yards in six games, ahead of Gary Snook. Rhome holds a 143 completions of 204 for 701 percent. Brian Piccolo remains rushing leader with 722 yards in seven games. Frank Lambert paces punting at 45.6 yards per kick.
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Wake Forest
Frank Lambert
Mississippi
Lions split QB duties in Penn State drill
University Park Penn State quarterbacks Gary Wydman and Jack White alternated during a heavy passing drill as coach Rip Engle evaluated the offense. White, from Pittsburgh, has seen limited action but is being used longer recently while Wydman, once a potential starter, missed much of last season. The Lions prep for Ohio State.
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Rip Engle
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Tech Star Leads C Total Offense
Virginia Tech star Bob Schweickert, 1963 Southern Conference Athlete of the Year, leads the conference in total offense with 895 yards in seven games,追追 and trails the 1963 record of 1,526. Sonny Utz and Gary Lyle compete for rushing, Ronnie Smith remains top passer for Richmond, while John Hilton leads receiving with 26 catches for 436 yards. Furman’s Sam Wyche shows as second in total offense and passing. West Virginia tops the league in several categories with a solid 3-0 record.
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William and Mary
Stonecoal Grade Tourney Opens November Ninth
The Stonecoal Invitational Basketball Tournament at Stoco High School runs Nov. 9 through Nov. 14. Opening games feature Soak Creek vs Stanaford at 6:30 p.m. and Hollywood vs Morton Reaves at 7:30 with Stoco-Fireco at 8:30.
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AFL Will Not Expand Before 1966 Season
New York UPI reports AFL owners voted to not expand before the 1966 season. Commissioner Joe Foss said the focus would be on strengthening the current eight teams rather than adding new franchises.
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Penn State Preps for Top-Ranked Opponent This Saturday
Ranked No. 2 in the nation, the upcoming game features Penn State carrying a 3-4 record into a high-stakes matchup this Saturday, amidst talk of adjustments and key player impacts.
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Los Angeles St Moves To Second Behind Wittenberg
Los Angeles State Diablos rise to No. 2 in UPI small college football rankings behind Wittenberg. Diablos 5-0 after a 55-6 win over Cal Poly Pomona. Florida A&M, San Diego State, Louisiana Tech, Massachusetts, Texas A&I also prominent. Wittenberg leads with 278 points. LA State earned six first place votes.
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Notre Dame Favored To Beat Pitt In Huge Saturday Clash
Notre Dame, ranked top for first time in 10 seasons, is listed as a 17 point favorite over Pittsburgh as Ara Parseghian leads the unbeaten Irish in a key college football highlight. Ohio State, Alabama, and Nebraska also hold major favorites in Saturday games with several top teams facing strong opposition.
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WVU Defends Rifle Title With 175th Victory
WVU roared to a 175th win and 40th straight dual match by routing Geneva College in the opener. All-Americans Dean Bahrman and Jack Winter led WVU with 296 and 294, helping the Mountaineers post a home-record 1,459 of 1,500 as they head to Geneva for a return match.
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WVU Cross Country Seeks Two Wins to Avoid Losing Season
West Virginia aims to salvage its first losing campaign since 1957 under Stan Romanoski by winning two remaining meets at Kent State and Virginia Tech after four defeats to competitive teams Navy Georgetown Penn State and Pitt.
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WVU nominates four for 1964 All-Southern Conference academic team
West Virginia University lists Jim Mazzella Milt Clegg Greg Dragovich and Doug Hoover as nominees for the 1964 All Southern Conference academic football team Mazzella co captain and linebacker majors in pre medicine Clegg outstanding tight end psychology Dragovich center physical education and Hoover linebacker pre commerce all with scholastic standing of at least B
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Mountaineer Field to host first varsity soccer match
Morgantown notes the 1:30 p.m. Saturday kickoff as West Virginia University welcomes Ohio State for the first varsity soccer game at Mountaineer Field. The event marks a historic moment for WVU athletics with OSU visiting for the inaugural contest.
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Bucknell Still On Top For Small College Cup
Bucknell received a unanimous Lambert Cup ballot and a perfect 10.0 rating as eastern small college football supremacy. The Bisons beat Temple 31 28 last Saturday on Bill Serro’s three touch down passes. Gettysburg was second with 89 points. Amherst is third at 7.5 with a 6 0 record, followed by Albright Temple, Wagner, Cortland, Williams, Vermont and East Stroudsburg in the top 10. Susquehanna, Maine, Juniata, Westminster and Ithaca also received votes.
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Shenandoah Downs Announces Thanksgiving Day Doubleheader
Shenandoah Downs will stage its second Thanksgiving Day twin bill on November 26 with two complete nine-race programs. Racing will start at 2 and 7 p.m. daily double and twin double wagering are offered on both halves. Dining facilities will feature a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and trimmings in the Starlight Terrace and the cafeteria.
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Sophia Elementary Basketball Tournament Tonight
Sophia will play Helen and Crab Orchard will battle RMI in the Sophia Elementary Basketball Tournament at the Sophia High School gym at 7 o'clock tonight. Thursday night a consolation game starts at 7:00 p.m. with the championship immediately after. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
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