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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1960
Page
8
Panther end Robert Cooney opened scoring with an 80 yard run in the first quarter for Byrd Prillerman in the last contest.
The Captains converted a fumble into a 60 yard march ending with a three yard score by a line plunge after a 19 yard reverse by August Welch. Greenbrier recovered a fumble and Dusky scored once, then Staten connected with Bland for six. Sophia’s Doug Basham and Shumate added a late point, but the Panthers’ defense held. Sophia drops to 1-8 overall, 1-3-1 in Raleigh County League play, with losses to Marsh Fork Stratton Clear Fork and a 13-13 tie with Trap Hill.
A 6-6 tie between Seth and Marsh Fork after a stalled second half shows Kalinoski passing for a 30-yard gain and a failed conversion. Marsh Fork moved to a 6-4 season record as both teams struggled to finish drives in a game with uncertain plays and multiple near-scores.
Raytown Missouri AP report says three year old Susan Maris will undergo tonsil removal next month with her father Roger Maris Yankee outfielder and 1960 American League MVP accompanying her. The doctor expects a brief recovery, though Yankee star notes it may take longer for Susan.
Syracuse University Orange field international players including Lackson Ejofodomi from Nigeria Manuel me from Venezuela Sucre Perez from Ecuador and Gaston Schwarz from Peru as part of the team.
Former Yankees manager Casey Stengel turned down Detroit Tigers interest while evaluating future plans after being released post World Series. Detroit president John Fetzer cited a narrowed eight-man eligibles list and hoped to announce a choice before the November AL meeting. Stengel has also signaled hesitation about building a long-term project with Los Angeles pending franchise status.
Philadelphia Warriors extend their win streak to eight by beating the New York Knickerbockers 116-112 in overtime. Tom Gola plays all 53 minutes scoring seven key overtime points, while Paul Arizin leads with 33 points and Wilt Chamberlain posts 22 on 29 shots.
In Havana the labor unions stepped in to salvage the season as attendance slumped at the 30,000 seat stadium. The International League moved its Havana franchise to Jersey City last season on Frank Shaughnessy’s orders. Cuban economic strain and tax hikes, plus a 25 percent player salary cut, are cited as factors alongside the ban on American players.
Oceana Indians defeat Trap Hill 27 to 0 in the final game of the season. Danny Long sparked the win with 141 passing yards on nine completions and two touchdowns, including a 45 yard strike to Ronnie Stewart. Burkett added a 57 yard rush and another touchdown, with Stewart and Forren contributing receiving scores.
Titans seek redemption after three straight losses as they meet Boston for a second place clash in the Eastern Division. New York sits at 4-5, Boston 3-5, while Houston leads with a strong pace. Last-minute thrillers haunt the league as Boston edged New York 28-24 on a final-play fumble return.
AP News features describe a shift in bowling over 15 years from a wide curve ball to a smaller sharp hook. The hook relies on wrist and finger spin with the thumb release, travels straight then breaks left into the 1-3 Pocket, and now yields higher averages as equipment and lanes changed.
Coach Charlie Cobb in his first year at West Virginia Tech counts on area players from Beckley to lead next season. He singles out Doug Lewis and James Lucas as key returners, notes weight and system adjustments, and praises other prospects from Meadow Bridge and Beckley while predicting a stronger squad in two years.
Lawrence Kansas AP University of Kansas bans women reporters from its press box at two games provoking a protest from Hutchinson News assistant sports editor Barbara Simmers who was placed in the stands at Saturday's Nebraska Kansas game. Sports editor Fred Mendell argued in a letter to Athletic Director A C Lonborg that half of readers and parents are women and would want coverage from the woman's angle.
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