Northwestern Maintains Lead In UPI Major College Rankings
Northwestern holds 320 points with 19 first place votes, Alabama drops to second with 285. Southern California moves closer after a big win, while Texas stays fifth. Missouri Wisconsin and Minnesota rise into the top ten, replacing Michigan State Washington and Nebraska. Oregon tops the second ten with Washington Penn State Miami Florida Georgia Tech Michigan State Auburn and Army nearby.
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Peepers Corner Campaign Shrugs Off Blitz For Sophia Hawks
Sophia Blue Hawks, top rated in Class A with an 11.40 rating, begin campaign two weeks before the state championship at Van Meter Stadium on Nov 17. Coach Jess Lacy’s squad, after a 26 0 loss to Stratton, finished a strong eight win season with all three defeats coming outside Class A.
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Redskins Coach Urges Fighters To Prove Mettle After Loss
Washington coach Bill McPeak challenged the Redskins to prove they are fighters after a second straight defeat. He said the team must unite its offense and defense, develop a running attack, and stop blaming injuries as he noted the Giants remain the toughest in the division and Cleveland’s defense is formidable with Jim Brown.
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Lester Tigers edge Sophia for Trap Hill tourney title
Lester defeats Sophia 33 to 31 to win the Trap Hill Elementary Tournament at Trap Hill High School after a fourth quarter rally by Sophia. James Stone led Sophia with 12 points, while George Butcher had 10 for Lester as the event honors were awarded including sportsmanship and cheer trophies.
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All America Football Backfield Listed by UPI
Glynn Griffing of Mississippi leads the United Press International backfield for the second time this season with two touchdown passes in a 15 7 win over LSU. Pete Breathard of Southern California, Paul Martha of Pittsburgh and Kermit Alexander of UCLA join him, while others shine at quarterback and on defense across the country.
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Hamon Finishes HS Career With 154 Points
Summersville senior Joe Hamon closes his scholastic football career with 154 points to lead West Virginia high school scoring. He totaled 25 points in a 34-13 win over Richwood, including runs of 74, 19, 5 and 5 yards and an extra point. Doug Stanley of Williamstown sits second with 122 points, followed by Delmos Barb of Marlinton with 118 and Fleet Mickey Jackson of Harpers Ferry with 114 as the season nears its end.
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McGraw’s Legacy Transcends Baseball’s Old Era
Oscar Frailey reflects on John J. McGraw’s enduring impact beyond baseball as his widow Blanche McGraw continued his legacy. McGraw’s push for dignity among players helped transform baseball into America’s national pastime, earning respect for his integrity and leadership across sports.
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Madden sweeps three wins at Narragansett Park
Veteran jockey Darrell Madden rode three winners Monday at Narragansett Park in Pawtucket including Rushing Wind who paid 5.00 in the feature. He also won aboard Friendly Mission paying 18.80 in the third and Mr. Whimsy 10.00 in the ninth.
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Simmons Replaces Bower for Leafs at MSG
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Don Simmons will start against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden after coach Punch Imlach announced his recall from Rochester of the AHL to replace veteran Johnny Bower.
Snead Seizes Early Lead In Canada Cup As Palms Arrive
United States team led by Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead opened in Argentina for the Canada Cup inter national golf championship. Snead fired a 67 in practice on the 6 746 yard course and said he will use the American ball. Palmer arrived for a tuneup but Snead’s showing convinced locals the U S squad is the team to beat. The Venezuelan pair Gonzales and Perez may not play due to Cuban passport recognition issues. The four day event features 18 hole rounds counting toward individual and team scores. Last year Snead and Demaret won the team title while Snead also claimed the individual crown with a 276.
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Pitt Gains Hope for Notre Dame Tilt as Injured Return
Pitt's prospects against Notre Dame brightened as center Marty Schottenheimer and guard Bob Sorochak, sidelined by knee and shoulder injuries in the Syracuse game, were listed as possibly ready for the South Bend Saturday. Notre Dame, 4-2 this season, beat Navy 20-12 last week. Pitt stands 4-3.
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Cooper Richardson heavyweight title bout canceled in London
The British and Empire heavyweight title fight between Henry Cooper and Dick Richardson, set for November 13 at Wembley Pool, was canceled after Richardson injured his left elbow.
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Yost Second To Schweickert For Player Of Week
West Virginia quarterback Jerry Yost finished second to Virginia Tech’s Bob Schweickert in Southern Conference Player of the Week voting. Schweickert rushed for 143 yards and passed for 91, totaling 234 yards in Tech’s 24-22 win over Tulane, with two rushing scores and a key field goal setup. Virginia Military halfback Kenny Reeder and George Washington end John Hilton also ranked high in the balloting.
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