Notre Dame Holds No 1, Maryland Surges in Coaches Poll
Notre Dame remains the top team for the eighth straight week in the AP ratings as Maryland closes the gap after routing Mississippi 38 0. Michigan State jumps to third, Wisconsin and USC enter the top 10, while Georgia Tech Baylor West Virginia tumble from the top 10 in a wide reshuffle of the standings.
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Cascio Third As W.Va. Wins SC's X-Country Crown
West Virginia captured the Southern Conference cross country title at William and Mary on a 4.7 mile course, scoring 22 to VMI's 58. Dick Thorburn won in 25:25 with Homer Sparks second and Cascio third, as five teams entered and the Mountaineers dominated.
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Basketball and Medicine Keeps Vandeweghe Busy
New York Knicks center Ernie Vandeweghe balances a heavy schedule with a hospital internship at Babies Hospital while preparing for a game against the Philadelphia Warriors. He treats pediatrics at 8 am to 5 pm five days a week and on-duty every third weekend, insisting he only thinks of basketball on the court and medicine at the hospital. He plans to finish internship in July and may not play a full season again, but he remains focused on both careers.
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10 Games Carded For A Cage Fresh
Morgantown Speciab announced a twenty game schedule for West Virginia University freshman basketball. Home and away games set with Pitt West Virginia Tech Fairmont State Ohio U and Washington and Jefferson. The squad led by Rod Hundley includes Dale Phares and Marc Constantine with Quentin Barnette coaching.
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Injured Chmara To Miss Finale
Marshall College ace passer John Chmara is out for the year after a torn ligament in the leg. The injury leaves Marshall with 19 players and a kicking specialist with a broken arm. Chmara, from Oak Hill West Virginia, will miss the season finale against Ohio University in Huntington. He completed 46 of 110 passes for 705 yards and six touchdowns this season. Ohio U leads the all time series 7-2 against Marshall, with six ties overall.
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Southern Conference Bow Shows Strength in First 10-Team Year
Richmond and George Washington highlight a solid Southern Conference season as five teams reach or exceed .500 with West Virginia Furman William & Mary and Virginia Tech leading the pack. Virginia Tech faces VMI and VPI with key league games remaining as Furman and Richmond emerge as top contenders.
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ACC Weekend Schedule Brings Rough Tests for Eight Teams
ACC teams face a tough Saturday as no conference games are on the slate. Georgia Tech plays Duke in Atlanta, Alabama visits Maryland, Clemson hosts Auburn, and West Virginia eyes a bowl berth despite a loss. North Carolina State meets South Carolina, while North Carolina faces Virginia in Charlottesville. Maryland’s winless foe and Wake Forests homecoming spot also draw attention as players recover from injuries and coaches push drills.
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Potomac Hoon Card Sets 1953 54 Basketball Schedule
Potomac State College announced its 1953 54 basketball schedule with a pre season exhibition versus Alderson Broaddus at Petersburg on December 1. The slate includes Westinghouse Apprentice School Salem Shenandoah College West Liberty West Virginia Tech Fairmont Frostburg Shepherd Beckley Montgomery Salem Concord and other games through February featuring multiple x marked matchups and a WVIAC journey at Buckhannon.
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Trabert Seixas Reach Sydney Championship Semis
Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas advanced to the semifinals of the New South Wales Tennis Championships in Sydney. Seixas defeated Rex Hart-Wig 6-2 6-3 6-3, while Trabert survived a five setter over Mervyn Rose 6-4 8-6 3-6 1-6 6-4 in extreme heat. Seixas meets the winner of Ken Rosewall and Billy Talbert. Trabert faces Lewis Head after Head beat George Worthington 6-3 6-3 6-2.
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Hornsby to Teach Baseball on TV
Washington star Rogers Hornsby begins a TV series to teach youth the fundamentals of baseball. He ends his playing career after 40 years and will host 15 minute programs filmed this afternoon with Bob Wolff and Jim Busby. The show aims to reach about 100 outlets with future guests from the majors. A March camp in Florida will be run by Hornsby for selected boys chosen by local sports committees.
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