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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1955

Page

10

Wyant Increases SC Offense Lead

West Virginia quarterback Freddy Wyant tightens his Southern Conference total offense lead with 775 yards from 105 plays, ahead of Davidson’s Dick Belton. Belton edges in passing with 47 completions for 665 yards while Bobby Moss tops WVU in rushing with 544 yards.

Richmond West Virginia Freddy Wyant Mountaineers Wyant Mountaineer Davidson Dick Belton Belton Bobby Moss Bill Gramley Tom Newton Virginia Tech Bobby Wolfenden W. Va Theod’se Rich

Way Cleared For Appeal by Santee

Kansas City Missouri Valley AAU leaders cleared the way for West Santee to appeal his suspension this month. The Miles fastest miler, a Marine lieutenant at Quantico, ran 4 00.5 and faces possible Olympic exclusion if the appeal fails. hearing likely before the national convention in Louisville on December 14.

Kansas City Missouri Valley Aau Board of West Santee America California Santee Missouri Valley AAU Louisville Quantico National Board of Governors Missouri Valley Board

Grid Fatalities Drop Sharply Amid Football Concerns

Dr. Floyd R. Eastwood of the American Football Coaches Association reports only four direct fatalities through November 1, three among Southern state high school players and one Colorado A and M player. Last year at the same point there were 12 fatalities. All deaths were cause by blows to the head.

Los Angeles Floyd R. Eastwood American Football Coaches Assn Eastwood Los Angeles State College Colorado A & M Coaches

You Be The Quarterback Elbow Receiver

Four quarterback options are weighed as a late game scenario unfolds. Elbow Receiver concedes a first down on a pass interference call. Tackle Receiver notes danger when opponents near the ten. Intercept gamble risks a turnover. Bat Down keeps possession by denying the pass with a split second choice.

SC Grid Notes Preview of Weekend ACC and SoCon Games

West Virginia faces Pittsburgh in a Saturday game behind locked gates as sixth rated. Richmond will be without star fullback Frank Pajaczkowski who is out with a severely sprained neck. John Zupicich or Manuel Sentels may replace him against George Washington. Virginia Tech scrimmages for Scrap with NC State in Bluefield. Davidson cues up Wofford. Washington Lee heads to Sewanee. Furman welcomes back Ken Herron Charley Moore and Gus Pringels for Florida State. Don Bolt back in pads. Virginia Military plans at The Citadel. William & Mary reviews last week's Wake Forest loss. Jay Lanner charged with a catch, fumble call later reversed.

Associated Press West Virginia Pittsburgh Richmond Frank Pajaczkowski Spiders George Washington Pajaczkowski John Zupicich Manuel Sen Davidson Wofford Washington’ Lee Sewanee Secruttack Ken Herron Charley Moore Gus Pringels Furman Florida State Greenville S. C Don Bolt Virginia Military Citadel William & Mary Wake Forest Jay Lanner Tom Secules John Parham Deacons Junior Ruff

You Be the Quarterback By Warren Gaer

Brandeis leads Buffalo 13 10 late in the game with Buffalo driving to the Brandeis 30. The Brandeis defender contemplates four options to influence a passing play and must choose among elbowing the receiver intercepting, tackling, or batting the ball down as the pass nears completion.

Brandeis Buffalo

Nino Valdes and Bob Baker set for December 7 eliminator

Nino Valdes and Bob Baker, two top heavyweight challengers, will meet December 7 in Cleveland to decide the next shot at Rocky Marciano. The winner gains the right to challenge Marciano after his September defense of the title. Baker, 28, and Valdes, 31, have been main threats, with Patterson and Jackson noted as other prospects.

New York Nino Valdes Bob Baker Rocky Marciano Cleveland Harry Markson International Boxing Club Marciano Archie Moore Baker Valdes Hurricane Jackson Floyd Patterson Moore Patterson Jackson Jimmy Slade Husky Bob Satterfield

Detroit 11 Eyes Bigtime Status

The Rev Celestin J Steiner president of the University of Detroit aims to build a football program to match Michigan Michigan State and Notre Dame. He notes the university size supports striving for major level, explains conference membership and plans progress on schedule.

Detroit W Celestin J. Steiner University of Detroit Titan Michigan Michigan State Notre Dame Michigan Football Writers Assn Father Steiner Missouri Valley Conference Titans

29 Un Unbeatens Left in Nation

New York reports there are 29 unbeaten college football teams remaining, with only three Maryland Oklahoma and West Virginia rated as major outfits. Maryland has a perfect record.

New York Maryland Oklahoma West Virginia

Five Successes This Year Against Rex Layue

The summary notes five successes this year, with Baker achieving 42 wins in 48 defeats, highlighting strong performance against Rex Layue.

Rex Layue Baker

Lewis Locks Gates on West Va. Drills

West Virginia coach Art Lewis plans closed practice ahead of the 48th meeting with Pittsburgh. The Mountaineers, ranked sixth, prepare for a pivotal clash as Freddy Wyant attends lab, and WVU eyes a sellout with about 60,000 fans expected, including 15,000 from West Virginia.

Lewis West Va Morgantown Art Lewis West Virginia University University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Mountaineers Pitt Panthers Syracuse Penn State West Virginia West

College football roundup notes key losses and matchups

In an eight game frame the majors trail with Illinois defeating Michigan 25 to 6 signaling a key setback. Oklahoma and West Virginia each played seven games in a busy weekend as conference play continues.

Oklahoma West Virginia Majors Illinois Michigan

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