WVU Eyes Bowls but Sun Bowl Could Be Possibility
WVU faces slim chances for major bowls like Sugar or Cotton despite steady play this season. The Sun Bowl in El Paso has shown interest, with Texas Tech likely hosting, but WVU seems Euro cautious, seeking top engagements and wary of Sun Bowl economics. Attendance trends show strong away crowds but weaker home turnout, risking a small-capacity final home game versus NC State.
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Cascio among inaugural All-SC x Country Team selections
Southern Conference coaches named the first All-SC cross country team after the season and conference meet won by Virginia Military Institute with 27 points. Ben Angle, Jerry Bourke, Jim Robertson of VMI, Warren Chukinas of Richmond, Dick Thoburn and Charles Cascio of West Virginia, Mike Barry of Washington & Lee and Pete Ashcraft of Davidson earn scrolls. Angle won the 4.2 mile race in 23 minutes 2. tenths.
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UCLA Coach Sanders Sees USC Fastest Backfield Yet
UCLA coach Red Sanders warns not to underestimate USC in the Pacific Coast Conference title game. He hails USC as perhaps the fastest backfield ever and says his Bruins are the best he has coached, while USC coach Jess Hill expresses gratitude for their improved season after eight wins and one loss to Texas Christian.
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Four teams debut in Town District Grade School League
The sixth grade division opened the 1954-5 season with Lincoln facing Central and Raleigh meeting Stamford at the Recreation Building. Institute and Cranberry won opening games, Institute beating Hollywood 33 to 15 led by David Gwinn and Jimmy Robinette, while Cranberry defeated Crab Orchard 34 to 19 with Jimmy Gray and Pat Crouch sharing scoring honors.
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Charleston Catholic Topples Gauley Bridge 14 7 State grid
Charleston Catholic defeats Gauley Bridge 14 to 7 as Bill Farry connects on three passes to Bill Murrin and Bill O'Dell setting up the deciding scores. Murrin adds a 70 yard play and the Travellers rally falls short after a late Gauley Bridge fumble. Final record for Gauley Bridge ends at eight victories and two losses.
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Outdoors Can Be Fun Prove It by a Picture
A guide to casual photography for family outings using a simple box camera. It advises on film speed, shutter settings around 1/125, flash use outdoors, and keeping subjects still for sharp images. Emphasizes choosing woodlands light, forest shade limits, and composing scenes before shooting to capture outdoor memories.
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Easy Way to Win Golf Match Without a Stroke
In the 1920 USGA amateur title first round at Engineers Club Roslyn Long Island, S Davidson Herron of Princeton and Pittsburgh led Peter Harmon of New York City. After halving holes 37 and 38, Harmon hit three balls out of bounds on hole 39. Herron had not yet played a stroke when Harmon conceded, giving Herron the win.
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Senators in Charleston consider sale. buyer identity kept secret
A first exploratory talk on selling the Charleston Senators occurred as owner Danny Menendez met with broker Houston G. Young. Mayor Copenhaver backs keeping the American Association club in Charleston. Young would not name his client, saying the details and price were not discussed. The team, once Toledo’s Mud Hens, has finished last in three seasons despite strong 1953 attendance.
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Notre Dame Football Wins 415 Games Since 1887
AP News features answers recall Notre Dame has 415 victories with 85 losses and 34 ties since 1887. John McGraw is credited as the manager with the most pennants in major league history for the New York Giants in 1904 and 1905. Sammy Baugh holds the NFL record for 16 active playing years from 1937 to 1952. The first US steeplechase occurred in 1834 at Washington DC Jockey Club Park. Bowling alley length is 62 feet 10 1 8 inches to the pit edge and 60 feet to center No 1 pin.
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Junior High Meeting Form Raleigh County Loop
An important meeting in the Sports Center tonight at 7 30 seeks to form a Raleigh County Junior High Loop. Officials from all county high schools with junior highs are invited to attend due to the event's importance.
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