Corum Has Gold Mine In WVU Backfield
West Virginia University coach Gene Corum features a fertile backfield led by sophomores Fred Colvard and Glenn Holton in a 12-7 victory over George Washington. Holton scored the winner, ran 11 times for 97 yards, and caught three passes for 61 yards while Colvard added a 41 yard TD pass. The Mountaineers prepare for Penn State in homecoming clash at Morgantown.
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John T. Kady
Morgantown
W. Va
UPD
Gene Corum
West Virginia University
Fred Colvard
Glenn Holton
Mountaineers
George Washington
Colvard
Jim Procopio
Holton
Corum
Robinette wins West Virginia State BPAA title again
Richard Robinette of Huntington, formerly Beckley, defends the State BPAA championship at Charleston, earning a trip to the National Finals in Miami. Ophire Vellenoweth of Wheeling finishes second to join Robinette in Miami Beach January 3 13. Dix Manning of Beckley places 14th. Robinette led with a 205 season average, high game 247 by Sayre, and top two game series 458 under the Petersen Point system after 32 games.
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Richard Robinette
Huntington
Beckley
Charleston
Miami
Fla
Ophire Vellenoweth
Wheeling
West Virginia
Richard
Miami Beach
Dix Manning
Robinette
San Bernadino
Calif
Vellenoweth
Frank Sayre
Parkersburg
Jack Reuther
al Wells
Sayre
Willard Taylor
South Charleston
Fight Promoter Seeks Opponent for Lavorante Bout
In Los Angeles Olympic boxing promoter George Parnas reviews the national scene to find a suitable opponent for Argentina’s rising heavyweight Alejandro Lavorante. Lavorante, ranked fourth, missed television debut after a cut lip halted a clash with Billy Hunter of Detroit. Von Clay, a natural light heavyweight from Philadelphia, KO’d Hunter in eight rounds, prompting caution about matching him with Lavorante due to weight differences.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Olympic
George Parnassus
Argentina
Alejandro Lavorante
Lavorante
Billy Hunter
Detroit
von Clay
Philadelphia
Hunter
Clay
Parnassus
Four Major College Teams Stay Unbeaten
United Press International reports Texas Alabama Colorado and Rutgers remain unbeaten among major college football teams. The list shrank by 10 for the second straight week as Michigan State and Mississippi led the spread of losses. Northern (S.D.) State Teachers led in victories with nine, while several schools rode long win streaks of eight to five consecutive games.
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United Press International
Texas
Alabama
Colorado
Rutgers
Michigan State
Mississippi
Northern
S.D
Dick Joyce
University of Texas
Darrell Royal
Longhorns
Spartans
Ole Miss
Texas Bears
SMU
Rens Open Season With 87 82 Win Over Pipers
The Pittsburgh Rens beat the Cleveland Pipers 87 to 82 at Civic Auditorium in the American Basketball League opener. George Patterson and Jim McCoy sparked a rally as Connie Hawkins 22 and Bucky Bolyard 21 aided the Rens, while John Cox led Cleveland with 23 points. The win placed Rens atop the Eastern Division as the league's only unbeaten team.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Pittsburgh Rens
Cleveland Pipers
Pipers
Rens
George Patterson
Jim McCoy
Cleveland
John Cox
Connie Hawkins
Bucky Bolyard
Civic Auditorium
Title hopes rise as Texas eyes perfect season
Texas extended its 27-0 win over SMU while Alabama shut out Mississippi State 24-0 and Colorado edged Missouri 7-6. Rutgers upset Lafayette 37-6. Minnesota beat Michigan State 13-0. LSU defeated Mississippi 10-7. Ohio State rolled past Iowa 29-13 as top teams jostled for position in a wide open national race.
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Southern Methodist
James Saxton
Jerry Cook
Alabama
Mississippi State
Colorado
Missouri
Rutgers
Lafayette
Minnesota
Michigan State
Sandy Stephens
Bill Munsey
LSU
Mississippi
Wedell Harris
Rebels
Baylor
Crimson Tide
Richmond
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Iowa
Hawkeyes
Indiana
Purdue
Gophers
Ole Miss
Chattanooga
Georgia Tech
Florida
Tennessee
North Carolina
Abc-Tv
Black Diamond Officials Meeting Urged for All Members
All members of the Black Diamond Officials Association including football and basketball officials are urged to attend tonight at 7 p.m. at the Mullens Moose Lodge. Bring basketball schedules and Part 1 of the Hoop exam.
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Black Diamond Officials Association
Mullens Moose Lodge
Weirton Leads West Virginia Triple-A Football Rankings
West Virginia high school football rankings shifted after three weekend upsets. Weirton tops Class AAA with 8-1, St. Albans and Huntington tumble from unbeaten, East Bank and Charleston also win, while Mount Hope holds the Class AA lead and Winfield, Williamstown dominate Class A pace.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
UPI
West Virginia
Weirton
Williamson
St. Albans
Huntington
East Bank
Charleston
Weir
Belfry
Winfield
Williamstown
Chapmanville
Belpre
Ohio
Clendenin
West Union
Fairmont East
Morgantown
Mount Hope
New Martinsville
Spencer
Fair‘view
Rainelle
Lumberport
McAtee Notter Ride into Hall of Fame
Old Pimlico jockeys Linus Pony McAtee and Little Joe Notter entered the hall of fame sharing memories of past eras. Notter recalls Colin as the greatest horse, while McAtee praises modern riders and notes how cameras cleaned up racing. Both veterans recount clashes and the sport’s evolution through the years.
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Hall of Fame
Oscar Fraley
New York
UPI
Linus
Pony
McAtee
Little Joe
Notter
Old Pimlico
Jockey Hall of Fame
Clyde van Dusen
Eddie Arcaro
Willie Shoemaker
Manuel Ycaza
McAfee
Johnny Longden
Long Island
Colin
Earl Sande
Sweep
Babe Ruth
Patrol
Cain Bene
Marshall Mentor Sees Aerial Duel For Saturday
Marshall University Coach Charley Snyder foresees an aerial duel with Xavier in Cincinnati on Saturday as Marshall goals for a stronger passing attack. After a 14-7 loss to Ohio University last week, the Big Green totaled 112 passing yards and Snyder said passing will boost the running game. Xavier, at 5-3, is praised for its strong passing attack, and Sader notes Marshall played poorly at times but remains encouraged about the effort and the upcoming game.
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Morile
Shockey
Huntington
W. Va
UPI
Marshall University
Charley Snyder
Big Green
Xavier
Cincinnati
Marshall
Ohio University
Snyder
Sader
Coalfield Conference Officials Meeting Tonight at 7:30
The Coal field Conference Basketball Officials Association will meet at Beckley Junior High School starting at 7 30. All officials are urged to attend.
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Coalfield Conference Basketball Officials Association
Beckley Junior High School
Mt Hope favored to host AA playoff. Bluefield or Charleston eyed
Mt Hope teams cheer as Parkersburg board leans toward Bluefield or Charleston for the AA playoff. If Hope plays Williamson the tilt settles at Bluefield on Nov 28. Mt Hope, Williamson look to repeat last year’s crown while New Martinsville’s playoff chances fade after a Sunday Parkersburg meeting.
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Bluefield
Mount Hope
New Martinsville
Charleston
Mt. Hope
Logan
Parkersburg
Sistersville
Martinsville
C. Robert Sullivan
Board of Appeals
John Morile
Sullivan
Morile
Mount Hope High School
E. W. Dunkley
Henry Danner
Jack Shockey
Jonathan Lowe
Dunkley
Lions Club
Gordon Eisman
Glenville, Wesleyan vie for WVC title as Salem eyes clinch
Salem Wesleyan clash looms with Glenville and Bethany on slate as potential title deciders. Salem rode Billy Connors 10 of 21 for a TD in a 28-0 win over West Virginia State while Wesleyan rolled 40-7 over Davis & Elkins. Other results include West Liberty 15 14 over Fairmont State and Case 18 12 Bethany.
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United Press International
Salem
Wesleyan
Glenville
West Virginia
Bethany
Clarksburg
Tigers
West Virginia State
Billy Connors
Davis & Elkins
Senators
West Liberty
Jack Schuetz
Fairmont State
Concord
Hampden Sydney
West Virginia Tech
Newport
Emory & Henry
Hillsdale
Mich
Kentucky State
Bluefield State
Thiel
Potomac State
Baltimore
Bluefield
Shepherd
W. Va. State
Redskins’ 16 straight losses set NFL record
Washington, UPI reports the Washington Redskins extended a club record with 16 consecutive defeats, the longest in NFL history for a team in one city. The skid followed a 53-0 loss to the New York Giants and a 26-14 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 9, 1960, leaving them winless in 18 straight contests.
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Washington
UPI
Washington Redskins
NFL
Cardinals
Redskins
New York Giants
Dallas Cowboys
New York Yankees and Indians use cages by Dartmouth supervisor
Batting cages used by the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians were devised by Bill Heeremans, Dartmouth's maintenance supervisor.
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New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Bill Heeremans
Dartmouth
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