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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1954

Page

7

Multiple Attack Of Wolfpack Has W.V.U. Worried

Morgantown West Virginia University braces for NC State as the Wolfpack offense faces WVU in their final home game. WVU trainer Whitey Gwynne expects halfback Bobby Moss to return from injury for the matchup. The Mountaineers, coming off wins over Fordham and William and Mary, host NC State after last season’s 61 0 defeat. West Virginia’s season includes Nov 27 at Virginia. George Marinkov Don Langston and Eddie West lead NC State’s attack with West’s 17 of 29 for 213 yards against Maryland in a 42 14 loss.

Morgantown North Carolina State West Virginia University Art Lewis Whitey Gwynne Bobby Moss Huntington Wolfpack Moss Pitt West Virginia Mountaineers Fordham William and Mary Virginia State Richmond George Marinkov Don Langston Eddie West West Maryland

Eidam Named Back of Week for SMU

SMU halfback Frank Eidam earned The Associated Press Back of the Week after a 163 rushing yards and all three touchdowns in SMU’s 21-14 Southwest Conference win over Arkansas. The Port Arthur, Texas native dominated on offense and defense, outshining peers from Maryland to Southern California.

Dallas Frank Eidam Associated Press SMU Arkansas Port Arthur Tex Eidom Roonie Walker Maryland Royce Flippin Princeton Freddy Wyant West Virginia Bob McNamara Minnesota Hovalong Cassady Ohio State Aramis Dandoy Southern California

Carter to regain lightweight title in South San Francisco fight

Jimmy Carter, 30 years in boxing, challenges Paddy DeMarco tonight at Cow Palace in a 15 round bid to recapture the world 135 pound title. The bout, a CBS coast to coast telecast at 10 p.m. EST, pits the two top lightweights in a repeat of last March 5 upset in New York. DeMarco trained hard and predicts a win by decision. Carter expects a decisive victory or knockout.

San Francisco Jimmy Carter Brooklyn Paddy DeMarco Paddy New York CBS Carter New Yorker Harlem Ike Williams Madison Square Garden Laura Salas Los Angeles Chicago Tommy Collins George Araujo Armand Savoie DeMarco

Wyant Named Player of Week In 5. C. Again

West Virginia quarterback Freddy Wyant, a Weston, West Virginia native, was named the Southern Conference football Player of the Week for the second time this season after leading the Mountaineers to a 20 6 victory over William and Mary in Williamsburg. Wyant scored all three touchdowns, totaled 61 rushing yards on 16 carries, and added 34 passing yards.

Morgantown West Virginia Freddy Wyant Wyant Weston W. Va Mountaineers William and Mary Williamsburg Va Art Lewis Southern Conference Sports Writers Association Penn State Howie Wright Virginia Tech Jack Yohe William and Maryseph Indians Dickie Beard Waynesburg

Nasrullah Sires Jump Start at Keeneland and Saratoga

In Paris Kentucky AP News notes Nasrullah has become a leading sire as three of his sons and a daughter sold for 201 500 at Keeneland and Saratoga. Bred in England by Aga Khan he came to Claiborne Farm in 1951. Successful progeny include Noor Never Say Die and Blue Ruler. Hancock and others report strong demand for Nasrullah offspring while Derby prospects loom at Churchill Downs.

Paris Nasrullah Keeneland Saratoga England United States Aga Khan Ireland A. B. Hancock Jr Big Bay Hancock Claiborne Noor Doncaster Blue Ruler Nasrallah del Mar Delta Belair Stud Nashua Lea Lane Errard Depth Charge Bimelich Nasrallan F. J. Adams Fort Worth Narullah-Lurline B Pin Oak Farm Versailles Maiden Lexington Mumtaz Megum Americus America Rey del Carreres Churchill Downs Eddie Arcaro

Fights and Sail Championship Highlight Readouts

A report from the Associated Press lists boxing results from cities including Salt Lake City Chicago and Washington with notable outcomes such as Rex Layne decision over Bill Boatsman and Gene Smith stopping Pablo Martin ez. It notes Boatsman was disqualified in round seven and the North American sailing championship being held by 19 year old Loyola freshman Gene Walet of New Orleans with a Lightning Class sloop.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Rex Layne Bill Boatsman Longview Wash Boatsman Chicago Johnny Brown Johnny Eubanks Pittsburgh Washington Gene Smith Pablo Martinez Puerto Rico Filberto Osorio Pappy Gault Spartanburg Detroit Embrel Davidson Bert Whitehurst Baltimore North America Loyola University Gene Walet New Orleans

Baltimore Bullets face 48 hour funds drive risk NBA dissolution

New York report says the Baltimore Bullets were given 48 hours to raise cash or be dissolved by the NBA. Maurice Podoloff and co-owner John Knox worked late as the team seeks funds possibly from Pimlico interests. Al Bathelme remains hopeful the club will stay in Baltimore despite losses and coach changes. The Bullets won 110-107 over the Knicks, setting a Madison Square Garden team total record.

New York Baltimore Bullets National Basketball Association NBA Maurice Podoloff John Knox Bullets al Bathelme Clair Bee Baltimore Pimlico Knox Frank Robinson Bee Roscoe N. Y Rudy Schaffer Robinson Schaffer New York Knickerbockers Madison Square Garden

Beasley Sees Slump In Tennis Tactics

New York columnist rounds veteran Mercer Beasley after Tony Trabert’s loss to Don Candy in Sydney. Beasley laments loss of thinking on court, praises early American coaches, and warns the sport must draw from public parks for future talent. He questions U S prospects in the Davis Cup ties in Brisbane and Sydney.

New York Tony Trabert Don Candy Sydney Mercer Beasley Beasley Ellsworth Vines Frankie Parker United States Don Budge Bobby Riggs Parker Brisbane

Weill Opposes Ban on Return Clause in Fights

Weill, manager of Rocky Marciano, rejects the World Boxing Championship Committee ban on return bout clauses in title fight contracts. He says he will set terms if a title fight occurs without a return clause, stressing he follows New York rules but cannot accept the ruling. Weill dissented from the committee, which was created to standardize championships.

San Francisco al Weill Rocky Marciano World Boxing Championship Committee London Marciano Weill New York

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