Sugar Bowl Won't Decide Bid For WVU This Week
Sugar Bowl selection committee, still giving top consideration to West Virginia University for the New Year’s Day game in New Orleans, likely will not decide on bids for at least another week. The decision delay follows WVU’s 2014 loss to South Carolina and interest in the NC State matchup this Saturday.
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Bowl Meeting Echoes Anticlimax Over Bowl Ban
Richmond Va Southern Conference members met to reexamine the 1951 ban on football bowls. West Virginia University eyed for a major bowl bid after a loss to South Carolina, with Sugar Bowl scouts still impressed but a possible removal of restrictions uncertain. A conference committee had earlier recommended lifting the ban under certain conditions.
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Mapp Keeps Scoring Lead in Southern Conference
Virginia Military Institute halfback Johnny Mapp remains the top SC scorer with 60 points despite not scoring last week in a 20-14 loss. Richmond’s Ed Elliott is second with 43, followed by William and Mary’s Bill Bowman and West Virginia’s Jack Stone with 41 and 39 respectively.
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Mountaineers Fall as WVU Loss Ends Streak and Bowl Hopes
West Virginia erased a 13-0 deficit but lost to a 47 yard pass play from Fred Wyant to Joe Papetti. The defeat snapped college football's longest winning streak at 13 games and left WVU hoping for a postseason bowl invitation. George Washington routed Davidson 33-0 as Joe Boland scored four TDs to boost GW to 4-4. Virginia Military fell 67-0 to Cincinnati, The Citadel was beaten by Clemson, Virginia Tech lost 26-0 to Miami, and Florida Washin Lee along with Furman posted wins as WRAL notched its third victory in nine. Furman beat Florida State 14-7.
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Oklahoma and Maryland Likely Orange Bowl Foes
Oklahoma seals its sixth straight Big Seven title and earns a spot in the Miami Orange Bowl. Maryland, unbeaten and ranked No. 2, is favored to win the ACC and meet Oklahoma in a natural clash of Bud Wilkinson and Jim Tatum.
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Cotton Bowl Eyes West Virginia As Host Of New Year Game
Dallas observers study six Saturday games as the Cotton Bowl committee narrows contenders for the January 1 matchup. Alabama Auburn Georgia Tech Kentucky Mississippi West Virginia and Tennessee remain in contention with Green noting South Carolina, Maryland, Clemson and NC State impact ratings. West Virginia 7-1 leads, Auburn 6-1-1, Alabama 6-1-3. Alabama’s potential win over Maryland could boost its bid.
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Faloney Regains ACC Scoring Lead in 38-0 Win
Bernie Faloney of Maryland regains the ACC scoring lead with 54 points after Maryland’s 38-0 rout of Mississippi. Ralph Felton of Maryland moves to 50, while Duke’s James Smith slips to 43 as other standings remain. North Carolina State’s worst loss of season comes as Pittsburgh defeats the Wolfpack 40-6. Duke and Wake Forest had open dates.
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Maryland tops Ole Miss in big upset Saturday
Maryland built a 24 point surge in the second quarter and added two late touchdowns to roll past Mississippi, while South Carolina’s win over West Virginia solidified the ACC club’s title chase. Notre Dame crushed North Carolina 34-14 as Marshall Newman connected with Jeff Newton for two UNC scores. Clemson routed The Citadel 84-13 as Don King scored twice and Dreker Gaskin joined the scoring.
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Football Scores From Sunday Action
Sunday results across divisions include Boston College 33 over Detroit 20 Scranton 27 over St Francis Pa 7 St Vincent Pa 13 over King’s Pa 0 Buffalo 20 over Ohio Northern 0 Bridgeport 25 over Wilkes Pa 14 Lock Haven 19 over Kutztown Pa 0 Southern Miss 30 over Louisiana Tech 0 Tampa 26 over Arkansas Tech 20 Arkansas State 14 over Tenn Tech 7 Catawba 18 over Guilford 0 Wichita 39 over South Dakota State 13 John Carroll 36 over Toledo 7 North Dakota 18 over South Dakota 14 Arizona State Tempe 26 over Brigham Young 18 Texas Western 28 over Arizona 20 Hardin-Simmons 39 over New Mexico A&M 0 Whittier 7 over Los Angeles State 0.
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Groza and Trippi Spark Browns and Lions in NFL Lead
In a pro grid update Lou Groza’s boot and Charlie Trippi’s arm shape the standings. Cleveland’s Browns beat the 49ers 22-21 with Groza kicking three field goals and Otto Graham’s late passes, while Detroit’s Lions stay atop the Western Conference with two TD passes from Bobby Layne and a defense keyed by Yale Lary’s interceptions. The Cardinals rally to tie the Rams 24-24, the Bears edge the Packers 27-24, and the Eagles crush the Colts 45-14 as Pittsburgh moves into Eastern Conference third place.
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Tennessee star Cafego linked to arena dedication game
George Cafego, a Tennessee All American and former Oak Hill High ace, is connected to a new Charlotte sports arena project. The city plans a dedicated basketball game with WVU assisting in the dedication events.
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Aluminum Door Canopies Installed by Beckley Insulation
Beckley Insulation installs aluminum door canopies at 19 21 Bypass, phone 4598. The service highlights durable weather protection and ease of access for customers.
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