A Title Game Goes Uncertain In Class A Playoffs
Ripley and Mullens Keyser fight for top seed as schedule outcomes vary. If Ripley beats Ravenswood it could secure a playoff berth, while Beall and LaSalle clash after Thanksgiving. Mullens Keyser’s 11.9 rating solidifies them, pending opponent results and final standings.
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Keyserport
Mullens Rebels
Principlayoff
Maltens
Keyser
Oppon
Riptey
Ravenswood
Ripley
West Virginia
LaSalle
Beall
Frostburg
Ravens
Wood
Martinsburg
Beall Mullens
Mullens
W. R. Fugitt
Fugitt
Injuries Hit Marshall Ahead of Ohio University Game
Marshall coach Herb Royer assesses an injury list that includes four players sidelined after the Toledo game. Starters Phil Fisher and several others are doubtful or out, while two ends Athey and Jones may return. Marshall eyes a return to form after a 32-19 win that snapped a losing streak and boosted MAC standings.
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Huntington
Marishall
Herb Royer
Big Green
Ohio University
Athens
Ohio
Roger
Phil Fisher
Toledo
Fred Freeman
Jim Conard
Dick Hawkins
Royer
Dick Athey
Olen Jones
Athey
Jones
Marshall Grid
Marshall
Citadel and Furman Brace for Rugged SC Games
The Citadel hosts George Washington as Furman travels to West Virginia in a weekend slate defined by tough defense. Citadel sits 1-2 in the SoCon, Furman 1-1, with both coaches stressing hard practices after recent losses to Villanova and Florida State. West Virginia eyes a fourth straight title as Furman pursues a passing game with Jerry Penland sidelined by a back injury.
Get Acquainted Loan Offer From Royal Finance
Friendly manager Byron Moore of Royal Loan and Finance Co. advertises easy cash loans from 25 to 300 dollars for good credit. Take a 100 dollar loan in 10 minutes with your signature, or restructure existing debts. Open daily 9 to 5, late hours 9 to 3 on Wednesdays.
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Nait
Byron . Moore
Royal Loan
Nance Co
N. Heber
CLEO
WVIAC Hoop Clinic Cards Official Roster and Date
A basketball rules clinic for all West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference officials is set for November 23 in Buckhannon starting at 1 pm Executive Secretary George Springer named Franklin Elis of West Virginia Wesleyan as clinic chairman to handle arrangements. About 30 officials from West Virginia and Maryland regions were invited as coaches convene at Morris Harvey College for fall meetings to finalize basketball and spring schedules.
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West Virginia
Buckhannon
George Springer
WVIAC
Franklin
Hank) Elis
West Virginia Wesleyan
Cumberland and Hagerstown
Maryland
Elis
Mocris Harvey College
Charleston
Hodges to MC Victory Awards Dinner December 10
Russ Hodges was named master of ceremonies for the 12th Victory Awards Dinner on December 10, replacing guest speaker duties. Beckley Post-Herald Chairman George Springer announced Hodges will introduce speakers and share stories, with Hodges noted for NBC football scoreboards and Friday night fights on television. The report also details Hodges background in radio and prior stations.
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Russ Hodges
Bronxville
Hodges
Russ
Bill Bibb
Wheeling Intelligencer
West “Virginia Sports Writers Association
Springer
Johnny Temple
Daugherty
George Spring ‘Er
Beckley Post-Herald
Michigan State Colege
Duffy Daugherty
Cincinnati Redley
Chuck Taylor
West Virginia
NBC
Jim Crowley
WCKY
Cincinnati
Covington
Charlotte
N. C
Chicago
Rock Island
New York Giant
Giants
Kelly
Bobby Larine
Texas
Morrow
Larsen Off Critical List But Still Unconscious
Castro Valley California. iW Art Larsen former 1950 national amateur tennis champion remained unconscious and in serious condition at Eden Hospital after a ruptured brain artery suffered when his motor scooter overturned. He was removed from the critical list yesterday by doctors who said they were optimistic about his chances.
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Castro Valley
Calif
Iwart Larsen
Eden Hospital
Larsep
Boxing results from Havana and Miami Beach card
In Havana Kid Gavilan,149, outpointed Chico Vejar,157, Stamford CT, 10 rounds. In Miami Beach Holly Mims,159, outpointed Jim Beecham,160, Miami, 10 rounds.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Kid Gavilan
Havana
Chico Vejar
Stamford
Conn
Miami Beach
Fla
Holly Mims
Washington
Jimmy Beecham
Miami
Pettit Scores 49 As HawksBeat Rocherster In NBA Action
Pettit tallies 49 as St Louis Hawks crush Rochester 118 to 105 to stay atop the Eastern Division race. His 49 pushhis seven game total to 194, moving past Neil Johnston who had led with 154 in six. Johnston remains a top scorer in league history, while Pettit eyes the all time single game record held by Joe Fulks with 63.
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Associated Press
Bob Pettit
St Louis Hawks
Neil Johnston
Philadelphia Warriors
Pettit
Hawks
Rochester
Johnston
National Basketball Assn
Big Warrior
LSU
Larry Hennes
Holy Rossay i
Lear
Temple
W. Virginia
Sgi
Orion U
Navy
Warriors
Noston Univ
Noston
Colt
Colgate
Syracuse
Army
Phesburgh
Geo
Washington
Citadel
Marquette
Holy Cross
N. C. State
Penn State
Forman
West Virginia
Virginis
Villanova
Houston
Choice
Polevaulter Jim Graham Tells of Olympic Brace
Youthful pole vaulter Jim Graham of Oklahoma A and M is back with the American team in Melbourne as an unofficial member living in the Olympic village. He withdrew from the U S squad after an injury hampered his tuneup and qualifying vault, with alternate Bob Gutowski taking his place. Occidental College and Tulsa supporters funded his trip to Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Jim Graham
Oklahoma
United States
Olympic Village
Graham
Califrnia
Bob Gutowski
Occidental College
Los Angeles
Occidental
Jim
Tulsa
Bob Baker Returns to Garden for Friday Bout
Top 10 contender Bob Baker faces Harold Carter of Linden in a Friday fight at the Garden. Promoter Tommy Jackson, known as Hurricane, hails Baker’s continued position among boxing’s upper tier despite recent losses.
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Bob Baker
Tommy
Hurricane) Jackson
the Garden
Harold Carter
Linden
Aly We
Steelers Likely to Remain in Pittsburgh at Forbes Field
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney after talks with Pirates vice president Tom Johnson indicated the NFL club will stay in Pittsburgh. Johnson plans to discuss rental terms with Rooney, who seeks rent relief as the 10 year lease expired. Rooney dismissed any thought of moving the franchise, noting prior bids and his own resistance.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Art Rooney
Steelers
Forbes Field
Pittsburgh Pirates
Rooney
Tom Johnson
Pirates
Johnson
Florida
Pirate Board of
NFL
Associated Press
NFL Commissioner's Office
Lot
Delville
Denver
Minneapolis
Temple
Ariz
Arizona State
Baltimore
Colts
Sun Devils climb in national total offense rankings
The NCAA Bureau reports Texas Western and Arizona State in a game where ASU amassed 401 yards while Texas Western gained 283 yards but lost 28 0. Oklahoma leads rushing and overall offense with strong seven game averages. Ohio State and Virginia Tech follow in rushing. Washington State San Jose State Stanford top passing offense for a fifth straight week. Navy is fifth in passing yards.
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Texas Western
Ncaa Service Bureau
Arizona State
Oklahoma
Army
Navy
Princeton
Ohio State
Virginia Tech
Washington State
San Jose State
Stanford
Halfbacks Grab WVU Limelight
West Virginia's Hale halfbacks push into prominence as Samy Sizemore and teammates contribute in a 113-6 win over VMI. Szuch connects on a 25-yard pass to Bruce McClung, Triam ki struggles with 27 of 80 and 12 interceptions, and upcoming Furman game looms for Homecoming.
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Morgantown
Larry Krutko
Joe Kopinsky
West Virginia
Hale
Thrusty
VMI
Samy Sizemore
Mountaineers
Jack Rabbits
Paul Shepherd
Alex Szuch
Szuch
Bruce McClung
Mickey Trimarki
George Washington
Trimarki
Furman
Krutko
Noel Whipkey
Rabbits
Bob Snider
Ralph Anastasio
Shepherd
Sizemore
Whipkey
Majors Honored AP Back of the Week in Tennessee
Johnny Majors named Associated Press Back of the Week for Tennessee, the No. 1 team in the poll. In other sports notes, Mike Krak of Weirton was appointed golf pro at Lakeview Country Club Morgantown, tying his schedule to the Winter professional tour and returning by April 4.
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Johnny Majors
Morgantown
Mike Krak
Weirton
Lakeview Country Club
Krak
West Virginia University
Louisville
Lakeview
Tennessee
George Cafego
Bank
Associated Press
David del Vecchio
H Lauricella
Po Associated Press
Af Esate
Buddy Cruze
JH. Brand
Tech
Ward
Georgia Tech
Cruze
Sinaet
Galf
Vols
Tommy Bronson
Casares Brown Lead Bears Top NFL One-Two Punch
Philadelphia report notes Chicago Bears feature the league’s best one two punch with Rick Casares top ground gainer and Eddie Brown leading in passing for the third straight week. Casares 637 yards on 138 carries, Brown 1 007 yards passing and 8 TDs, with metrics for rivals and other leaders.
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Philadelphia
Chicago Bears
Rick Casares
Eddie Brown
Casares
Brown
NFL
Chicago Cardinals
Ollie Matson
Frank Gifford
New York Giants
Anes
Mcian
Green Bay
Bill Howton
Detroit
Bobby Layne
Dick Deschaine
Norm van Brocklin
Los Angeles
Stuch to Start Against Furman in WVU Clash
Morgantown WV Alex Szutch of Logan likely replaces Mickey Trimarki as West Virginia’s starting quarterback for the second straight week when the Mountaineers meet Furman on Saturday. If Trimarki’s knee heals, coach Art Lewis appears unlikely to risk re injury, likely sticking with the lineup that beat VMI, aiming for a fourth straight Southern Conference title with a Furman win.
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Morgantown
Alex Szutch
Logan
Mickey Trimarki
West
Virginia
Marterback
Mountaineers
Mmeet Furman
Trimarki
Washington
Art Lewis
Miami
Lewis
Furman
VMI
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