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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1955
Page
8
Stanford leads a 0 0 game as Warren Gaer intercepts California midfields and returns to the 14. Drake University notes focus on four plays with the Stanford quarterback rating each: screen to fullback, deep pass to end zone, delayed draw with fullback up the middle, and a handoff to halfback with lead blockers.
Boston manager Mike Higgins won the American League Manager of the Year award in a close vote over Casey Stengel, with 39 of 99 Baseball Writers Association ballots. In the National League, Walter Alston led Brooklyn to the title. Higgins credited patience, psychology, and faith in players for guiding Boston to 15 more wins in 1955.
A six man syndicate led by Richmond businessmen bought Richmond's International League Triple-A club for 20000 at IRS auction over tax liens. Former owner Harry C Seibold loses assets and still owes 45315.97. Purchasers must cover about 48000 in other debts and gain International League approval.
Joseph Bartell athletic director at West Liberty State College was reappointed 1955 56 District 2 chairman of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics NAIA announced by Secretary A O Dyer The NAIA includes about 450 colleges and universities divided into 32 districts District chairmen named include Talmadge Hill Morgan State College Baltimore Md District 29 and Clifford J Aultman Geneva College Beaver Falls Pa District 30 Delegates for the NAIA basketball tournament to be held at Municipal Auditorium March 12 17 will be chosen from district champions.
A coach outlines four play options in a decisive game scenario. The deep pass is rated best if it connects for a touchdown, with time for one or two more attempts if incomplete, while draws, handoffs, and short screens risk time loss and no score.
Duluth Minnesota hosts the 1956 U S Women's Open at Northland Country Club from July 26 to 28. The event gathers top female golfers to compete for the national title at the famed course.
Ezzard Charles, 34, Cincinnati slugger, loses a close split decision to Toxie Hall of Chicago in Providence. Judges favor Hall 96-94, 96-95 while Jansen has Charles 97-95. Charles vows to keep fighting and eyes a Dec. 21 bout with Floyd Patterson in San Francisco.
Virginia Tech quarterback Billy Cranwell, a 162 pound sophomore from Richlands, led a 34-26 comeback win over N C State with two passing touchdowns and a rushing score. He ran 16 times for 9 yards and threw for 90 yards on five completions. Jack Wilson of Richmond also drew strong support for the weekly SC honors.
West Virginia will operate four ski slopes this winter. Cooper's Rock State Park near Morgantown Ogiebay Park Wheeling Cabin Mountain near Davis and Gregg Knob near Terra Alta. Gregg Knob adds two tows and a 1000 yard slope at 3300 feet. Owners from Morgantown expect snow November to April. The commission will issue weekly weather reports on Fridays for slope conditions.
West Virginia coach Art Lewis intensified a tough drill session after a 26-7 defeat by Pittsburgh. Injuries sidelined tackles Bruce Bosley and Bill Under donk, guards Chuck Howley and Gene Lathey, and quarterback Freddy Wyant, with Howley likely out versus Syracuse. Furman eyes air attack against Davidson. Other teams prepared for Saturday games as cold practice sessions continued.
Bobby Courchesne 20 from Holyoke Massachusetts won a majority decision over Miguel Berrios of Puerto Rico at St. Nicholas Arena. Referee Pete Della scored it a draw with two judges for Courchesne as the Puerto Rican rallied late. Both fighters weighed 128 pounds.
Morgantown WVU football held a rough scrimmage as five players missed practice with injuries. Freddy Wyant Bruce Bosley Bill Underdonk Gene Lathey and Chuck Howley sat out though Howley injured only a sprain. WVU aims to rebound for the Syracuse meeting during Mountaineer Weekend and Dad’s Day festivities.
Northwestern coach Rut Walter admitted an error in submitting a 9.3 second time for Jim Golliday. The correct time was 9.2 seconds, verified by three regular timers and an alternate. A.A.U. official Dan Ferris confirmed the mix up and said the correction is complete and satisfactory.
Florida State University prepares for the coming season with eight lettermen available. The squad eyes continuity and key players from last year as it builds depth for an ambitious schedule.
Maryland State's Hawks extend winning streak to six in CIAC race. They face Shaw University at Princess Anne, Md., in the final game. North Carolina A and T sits second with four wins, one loss, one tie, while Virginia State has four wins and three ties, no losses.
Johnny Podres, the Brooklyn lefty who helped the Dodgers win the 1955 World Series, faces an uncertain draft fate after Army and orthopedic exams. Doctors will forward findings to the surgeon general for final action, with a decision possibly in 10 days. Podres notes no new information as he battles a back injury diagnosed by a disc displacement and wearing a supportive harness.
Colorado group led by the Air Force Academy Foundation plans a 40,000 seat stadium at Colorado Springs for the Falcons. Bonds would finance construction with a nationwide public contribution program. Architect drawing shown. Air Secretary Quarles urged building on academy grounds. estimated cost about 3.24 million dollars.
Toxie Hall of Chicago outpointed Ezzard Charles of Cincinnati in Providence. Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke outpointed Miguel Berrios of Puerto Rico in New York.
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