Lions Browns clash looms as pivotal NFL showdown
Detroit faces Cleveland in a key showdown that could decide divisional crowns as Lions seek to overcome a seven point favorite Browns while Rams and Cardinals linger behind. Schmidt sidelined, Brown’s rushing power must be stemmed, with Colts and spoilers circling in Week action across the league.
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Collegiate Teams After Bowl Bids
Fred McMane outlines key bowl contenders as Notre Dame, Michigan State, Alabama, Georgia Tech, Arkansas, Nebraska, Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon State, UCLA, and Boston College vie for bids. Underdogs and favorites are noted with projected margins as the season nears its end.
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Washington
Boston College
Miami
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Joe Gorsica Shoots 277 High Game at Bowl-Wick Lanes
Joe Gorsica posts a season best at Bowl-Wick Lanes this week with a 277 single game and 686 series. The Bowling note also lists league standings, high series and game records, and outstanding bowlers across multiple leagues including Raleigh County Handicap and White Oak divisions, with notable marks by Duncan-Catron, Paul Hancock, and Biggs-Johnston.
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Howard Pettry
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Ronald Troutman
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Bill McClure
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Tony Marino
Buster Mills
Steve Hopkins
H. Cook
Wilson Tate
Arnold Pack
Rich Newsome
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Keith Evans
Clayton Howery
John Houck
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Helen McVey
Ind
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Nancy Prunisti
Foncie Campbell
Homer Clay
Walton Cook
Wick Raleigh Motor Sales
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Wilkes
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Greenbrier Dairy
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Orkins Hand ICs Their First Volleyball Loss
Action in the Al Braum Volleyball League at Beckley Recreational Building featured the Orkins defeating the Independents 2 games to 1. Beckley Pickups upset Veterans Hospital in straight sets, while Raleigh Register defeated the Jaycees 2–0 to move to 4-2.
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Grades 5–8 clash in Beckley Recreation double header
A grade school basketball double header is slated for Beckley Recreation Building on Saturday night. St Francis de Sales 5th and 6th grades meet Brooks Adair 5th and 6th at 6 30 p m. The main event follows with St Francis de Sales 7th and 8th against Piney Oaks 7th and 8th.
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Falcons Close WV Conference Schedule With West Liberty
Fairmont’s football team heads to a WV Conference finale against West Liberty as Roy Jackson leads the Falcons with 42 points in eight games. Gordon Rennie and George Clayton trail with 30 each, as FSC has 146 points for and 90 against in eight games. Jackson also paces rushing with 503 yards on 114 carries.
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George Clayton
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Ron White
Mount Hope and Oak Hill Meet in 45th Little Brown Jug Clash
Mount Hope, 8-1, seeks win over Oak Hill to boost state AA playoff push. Oak Hill, 5-4-0, aims to upset and narrow the historic rivalry at Oak Hill stadium. Tonight at 7:30 p.m. the series tally stands Oak Hill 26, Mount Hope 13 with five ties.
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Stoco
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Fayetteville
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Shady Spring
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Trap Hill
Van
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Bulldogs
Oak
Bills Seek Revenge of Playoff Against Pats
The undefeated Bills travel to face the Boston Pats in a key AFL matchup as Buffalo pursues the conference crown and revenge for last December's playoff loss. The 1963 rivals split 7-6-1, with Boston winning the playoff and Buffalo watching the title game from home.
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Lou Saban
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Gino Cappelletti
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New York
Denver
Houston
Oakland
Semi Finals Set In Stoco Tourney
Stonecoat invitational basketball sees Lester Sophia Mabscott advance to the finals after Thursday night wins. Lester beat Stoco 35-24 as Bailey led Lester with 15, while Sophia edged Shady Spring 22-18 with a fourth quarter burst led by Darnell and Black. Mabscott topped Bradley 32-10 to set up finals with Sophia at 8:00 p.m. Morton Reaves to play Lester in the opener at 7:00 p.m.
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Kent State Looks to Halt Marshall Air Attack This Saturday
Kent State’s pass defense, rated top in the nation, poses a serious challenge to Marshall’s aerial game. The Flashes surrender 19 percent of attempts and 415 passing yards this season, while defeating Louisville showcased their frontline rush by Alex Zenko Booker Collins John Polshaw and Tom Zuppke.
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Wagner Signs for 1965 with Cleveland Indians
Leon Wagner became the first Cleveland Indian to sign his 1965 contract. The slugging outfielder hit 31 home runs and drove in 100 runs for the Tribe last season.
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Cleveland, Ohio
UPI
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Virginia Tech Travels to Syracuse in key clash
Virginia Tech faces Syracuse in a top Southern Conference test as the Orangemen, led by Floyd Little and Jim Nance, seek to extend a three-game win streak while Tech counters with quarterback Bob Schweickert and fullback Sonny Utz. The Hokies aim to blunt a bigger, experienced Syracuse squad and preserve their winning season.
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William and Mary Invades West Virginia Saturday
William and Mary Indians travel to Mountaineer Field to face West Virginia in a powerhouse clash. Coach Marv Levy brings a 3-5 crew driven by sophomores like Chuck Albertson and Dennis Haglan while WVU, 5-3, aims for another upset after beating Kentucky and George Washington.
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United Press International
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UPI
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Marv Levy
California
William and Mary Indians
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W&m
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New Jersey
Soph
Dennis Haglan
Haglan
Allen McCune
William and Mary
Dan Nase
George Pearce
Joe Neilson
Jett Craig
Jim Dick
Craig Smith
Fom Feola
Sam Miller
Albertson
Scott Swan
Robertson to Return for Royals Hawks Showdown
Oscar Robertson is set to rejoin the Cincinnati Royals for tonight’s game against the St. Louis Hawks at Cincinnati Gardens after missing four games with an eye injury suffered two weeks earlier.
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