UCLA Still Rated No 1 By Associated Press Poll
UCLA retained the top ranking in the Associated Press college football poll with 300 ballots. Ohio State and Oklahoma followed, while teams like Arkansas Notre Dame and Army also moved within the top 10 amid reshuffling. West Virginia and Maryland appear outside the top 20 with noted votes.
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May Miss WVU Game Between Mountaineers and Tribe
West Virginia may face William and Mary in Williamsburg without coach Jack Freeman who had an appendectomy in Richmond. Freeman’s condition was reported fine and he might attend the pivotal Southern Conference clash. The Mountaineers seek a second straight championship as other conference games unfold Saturday.
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Marconi Out Of W M Tilt At William and Mary
Morgantown WVU halfback Joe Marconi is likely out of the game at Williamsburg against William and Mary with a bruised side from the Fordham win. Coach Art Lewis expects Bobby Moss and Sam Huff to play, while the team works on pass offense and defense after 10 offsides penalties.
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WVU Announces Six-Meet Inaugural Swimming Schedule
West Virginia University unveils a six meet schedule for its newly formed swimming team under coach Herb Scagg, replacing Paul Wheeler. Last season the Mountaineers went 0-5. upcoming dates include January 8 at Carnegie Tech and January 29 against Virginia Tech, among others.
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Fullmer Makes His in Eastern Fighting Debut
Gene Fullmer, 23, from West Jordan Utah, improved to 25-0 with a 10 round decision over Jackie La Bua at Eastern Park Way Arena in New York on television. Matchmaker Teddy Brenner lined up a Dec 20 bout with Rocky Castellani, saying the famed Western fighter is the best since Bobo Olson to debut here. Lane upset Zulueta in a 10-round lightweight bout at St Nicholas Arena, despite Cuban Zulueta being the betting favorite.
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Cyclone) Fullmer
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Munroe Here For A Show
Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys headline a fundraising show at the Memorial building tonight at 8. The program opens with Grand Ole Opry singer Bill Monroe, followed by a 45 minute salute to Veterans' hospital patients under Beckley Ellis Lodge. Eddie Hedrick notes advance sales are light but hopes local friends attend. profits aid Little League funding for next spring. The event blends music with comedy and aims to boost financing for the season.
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Texas League Teams Train in Florida
Three Texas League clubs Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio trained in Florida last spring.
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Johnson Seeks Manager After Athletics Move to Kansas City
Arnold Johnson, after winning approval to buy the Philadelphia Athletics and move them to Kansas City, plans a press conference to outline management hires. Lou Boudreau and Parke Carroll are top candidates for field and general manager roles, with applications pouring in as Johnson surveys the park site.
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Johnson Wins Franchise Move and Stadium Deal
Johnson obtains control of the Kansas City ballpark after purchasing Yankee Stadium for 6.5 million dollars and arranging a lease back to the city. The plan includes a guaranteed annual paid attendance, mortgage payoff, debt clearance, and sale of Connie Mack Stadium to Phillies owner Bob Carpenter, with a key shift vote overcoming early opposition.
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Spike) Briggs
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Allie Reynolds’s return in doubt for Yankees after finger injury
New York sports column notes Allie Reynolds fractured his index finger chasing a shower mat and may miss spring training in St. Petersburg. At 37, possibly nearing retirement, Reynolds faces surgery and questions about whether he’ll reclaim peak form. Casey Stengel relies on him for one or two more seasons as younger pitchers like Bob Grim and Whitey Ford gain experience to challenge Cleveland.
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Kramer Blamed For Net Decline In Tennis
Melbourne based former Wimbledon champion Frank Sedgman accuses Jack Kramer of fueling a decline in world amateur tennis by buying top players. He says after contracts are signed there is a lull among amateurs until a new leader emerges, noting no single hero dominated last season's majors. Vic Seixas won the US title as the standout winner that year.
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Football Scores From Area and State Games
Area match results list Beckley 13 East Bank 7 and Stratton 12 Washington 0 with Gauley 14 over Montgomery 0 and Stoco 31 Clear Fork 27 Lincoln Jr 13 Beckley Jr 12. State tally shows Fairchance Pa 19 over Terra Alta 7.
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Philly Shifts After A's Exit Quietly
Philadelphia loses its American League club with little fanfare as NL Phillies rise and A's poor season fuels indifference. An eight man syndicate failed to buy and relocate the team, signaling a quiet end to the AL era in the city.
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DeMarco Aims at Saxton After Manzi KO on TV
Tony DeMarco, on a 15 fight win streak, targets welterweight champion Johnny Saxton after a quick 1:06 TKO of Pat Manzi in Syracuse on national TV. The Boston fighter plans a Dec 11 telecast as a stepping stone to the title bout.
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Denver First In Line for Blues in MLB Minor Move
New York Yankees own the Kansas City Blues and hold first claim on any minor league moves as Philadelphia Athletics relocate to Kansas City. Denver, a Western League member, is cited as the leading candidate to receive the Blues, with other possible moves discussed to Omaha or Columbus. League officials weigh impacts on Western Association cities like St Joseph and Topeka while efforts to field eight teams may require changes.
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Kansas City Glad Its Athletics Deal Is Final
Kansas City sports fans hailed the confirmed completion of the Philadelphia Athletics shift to Kansas City. The finality ended months of doubt after prior celebrations when AL owners approved the move and after a Philadelphia syndicate pledged funds.
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