McPeak Remains Affable After Redskins 53 0 Loss
WALMINGTON UP I He sat at the luncheon table affable and articulate after the Redskins were routed 53 0 by the Giants at Yankee Stadium. Bill McPeak analyzed the blowout calmly, praising the week’s workouts, noting injuries, and saying he would not rush personnel changes. He warned morale could be shattered or rebound as the team adjusts to a brutal defeat.
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Joe Karkowski
Jim Kerr
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More Sports P-10 out the mistakes and pride in pros
The quote blasts the team for mistakes and demands pride, saying players are pros who won’t quit on themselves, coaches, or fans. It notes tough losses to the Giants, reflecting on the difficulty for a young club facing an experienced, strong, hungry opponent. The coach rejects panic and discouragement, insisting no rash gas is taken.
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AAU Boxing Team Heads For Ireland
Leeds England United States boxing squad travels to Dublin after a mixed showing in Manchester with eight wins against British opponents in the rematch and a star performance by James Caldwell who sparked a rally with an Indian headdress ovation. Leotis Martin led the late surge by defeating Johnny Caiger as the Americans hope for more success.
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Philadelphia
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Don Rouse
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Paul Warwick
Woodie Marcus
Pocatello
Idaho
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Schwano
Brian Brazier
Phil Baldwin
Muskegon Height
Mich
Hart Dean
Roy MoeMillan
Toledo Ohio
Kevin O'Reilly
Leotis Martin
Toedo
Ohio
Johnny Caiger
Connors a Thinking Man's Quarterback at Salem College
Salem College quarterback Billy Connors earns praise as a thinking passer. Coach Ted Underwood notes Connors has called plays since freshman year, delivering a standout season with 59 completions in 97 attempts for 1,112 yards and nine touchdowns for the Tigers who have won six of seven.
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Ted Underwood
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Wesleyan
Underwood
West Virginia State
Dave Wiegand
Joe Cowley
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All-State Board Meets Saturday in Morgantown
The eight member All-State Board will meet in Morgantown Saturday to name the West Virginia All-State high school football teams. Dick Hudson states AAA AA and A selections will be announced next month. Board members include Hudson Bibb Currence Miller Kincaid Scrivener Veasey Springer.
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Huntington Advertiser
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Parkersburg Sentinel
Bob Scrivener
Martinsburg Journal
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Fairmont West Virginian
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Beckley Post-Herald
Hole In One May Earn Dr. Wray Trip to Scotland
Dr E B Wray of 1540 Harper Rd scored a hole in one at Black Knight Country Club and enters the St Smuggler Hole In One Sweep for a chance to win a two person Scotland trip and 1000 dollars. The winner will be announced in January.
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West Virginia high school scoring leader update
Joe Hamon of Summersville regains the lead with 134 points after a 32-13 win over Richwood. Dick Leftridge of Hinton moves to second with 130 points. Frankie Gongola and Johnny Johnson tie for fifth at 117, with several players still to finish the season. Hamon, Leftridge and Allen each have one game remaining.
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Morgantown St. Francis
Frankies
Paul Allen
Huntington
Pony Express
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Frankie Gongola
Benwood
Johnny Johnson
Big Creek
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Richlands
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Tonmen
College Star Sparkles In First Pro Contest
Connie Hawkins the top college prospect last year scored 22 points to lead the Pittsburgh Rens to an 87 82 win over the Cleveland Pipers in the American Basketball League opener. Johnny Cox led Cleveland with 23 points. George Patterson and Jim McCoy added 10 each for Pittsburgh. Jim Palmer and Lucky Bolyard hit the only three pointers of the game.
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Iowa
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Cleveland
iRens
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Jim McCoy
Neil Johnston
Pittsburgh
Jim Palmer
National Basketball Association
Ucky Bolyard
Williamson Wins AA Berth By Losing To Belfry
Williamson suffered its first defeat 27 25 against Triple A Belfry Kentucky but still appears set for a West Virginia Class AA playoff. Coach Bob Sullivan notes the loss prevents the Wolfpack from sharing or beating Williamson for the final bid, leaving Williamson with eight games and a 103 rating point total.
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