Mountaineers named for All-Southern Conference contention
Eddie Barrett lists eight West Virginia players he deems worthy of All-Southern Conference ballot consideration. Key names include Paul Bischoff at end Bob Orders at center Gene Lamone at tackle Bob Snider at defensive halfback John Zelek at guard Jack Stone at back and Len Dunkerley at tackle. Barrett predicts WVU as a top league contender while noting other Mountaineer talents.
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West Virginia University
Eddie Barrett
Eddie
Paul Bischoff
Mountaineer
Trusty Tallman
Bill Karr
Mountaineers
Wyatt
Pep Council
Bob Orders
Art Lewis
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Gene Lamone
Lewis
West Virginia
Bischoff
Orders
Bob Snider
Barrett
UPI
Snider
John Zelek
API
Zelek
Oak Hill
Jack Stone
Stone
Mt. Hope
Gil
Bocetti
Len Dunkerley
Washington and Lee
Randy Broyles
Wes Abrams
Bob Thomas
Max Ludwig
Frank Fedorovitch
Dick Nicholson
Tommy Allman
Pappy” Lewis
Times-Dispatch
Earlier hunting season stands on merits not fires
Conservation Director Carl J. Johnson urged that any change to the hunting season must be based on game management rather than fire prevention. He noted agitation for an September start and said public meetings will be held in January to gather hunters' views. He added hunters account for few forest fires and that a seasonal suspension was used to reduce fire risk.
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Charleston
Carl J.1
Johnson
Pla
Berkley
Elkins
Martinsburg
Morgantown
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Gator Bowl Narrows Possible Field to Six Teams
The Gator Bowl selection committee narrowed its eligible list to six teams: Florida, Virginia, Tulsa, Houston, Villanova, and Syracuse, as Jacksonville waits for the final invitation decisions.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Virginia
Tulsa
Houston
Villanova
Syracuse
Mt Hope Mustangs Open Practice With Newcomers And Schedule Shifts
Mt Hope mustangs coach Jim Lively starts drills with thirty players. Key returnees include Glen Raney and Bob Twaddle, plus veterans Beene and Kody. New JV prospects join, while multiple schedule changes reflect gym conflicts and a December to February slate across several schools. Ole Miss earns AP lineman honor as Bud Slay stars in upset win, boosting Sugar Bowl bid.
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MT. Hope
Jim Lively
Mt. Hope Mustangs
Beckley
Tommy Dixon
Jim Stone
Hobart Garvin
Sonny Zieminick
Billy Anderson
Rodney Jones
Lively
Big Glen Raney
Bob Twaddle
Walter Beene
John Kody
Billy Joe Woolwine
Henry Danner
Norton Canterbury
Fred Dixon
Jimmy Morgan
Carl Payne
Rill Potter
Dudley Burgess
Frankie Light
Tom Feazell
Buck Spadaro
Freddy Ferrell
Bill Hurt
Danny Vento
Connie Williams
Bill Hurd
Bill Wills
Charles Gibson
Larry Greer
New York
University of Mississippi
Rebels
James
Bud” Slay
Associated Press
Waynesboro
Miss
Jimmy Lear
Ole Miss
Rains
Slay
Maryland
Harland Aware
Washington State
Owen Coogan
Holy Cross
Joe Hands
Duke
Sooners Threaten Bowl Bid Over Big Seven Rules
Oklahoma officials threaten to withdraw from the Big Seven to seek a bowl bid potentially the Orange Bowl. President Dr. George L. Cross says he would sanction a trip if the team desires, with Athletic Director Bud Wilkinson to discuss amid conference sanctions and possible suspension.
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Norman
Okla
Oklahoma
George L. Cross
Bud Wilkinson
Cross
Sooners
Bud
Beckley Little League expands to two circuits
The Beckley Little League announces an expansion for the 1953 season creating two leagues with eastern and western divisions. American League teams include Bear Raleigh Sprague Calloway Heights Skelton Cranberry and eastern communities. National League covers Mabscott MacArthur Crab Orchard and northern regions. Managers will be chosen by a nominating committee led by Laurence Pruett, with George Springer accepting applications for managerial posts.
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National Night
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Elks Lodge
Elks Stadium
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Yankees
Tigers
Indians
Red Sox
Cards
Giants
Dodgers
Reds
George Springer
League
Laurence Pruett
Pruett
Buster Smith
Ross Irle
Joe Davies
Ed Hedrick
Max Dwernar
Mullens Rebels Unveil 21 Game Hoop Schedule
Mullens High School Rebels coach D Antoni announces a 21 game season defending regional and Coalfield Conference titles. opener is December 19 at Hinton, then rest through holidays before Jan 3 alumni game. Key returnees include Vernon Hurt Clyde Waddell Gene Crotty Milton Collinsworth and Albert Cook.
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Mullens
Lewis D’ Antoni
Mullens High School Rebels
Rebels
Hinton
D'Antoni
Ken Coleman
Bill Mundy
Don Staton
Jim Annderson
Clyde Clay
Vernon Hurt
Clyde Waddell
Gene Crotty
Milton Collinsworth
Albert Cook
Hurt
Elmer Goodwin
Harald Ratliff
Jane Caldwell
Bill Toler
Eddie McClain
Terry Lester
Tom Penn
Jerry Bowman
David Miller
Jerry Lambert
Bob Tabscott
Gordon
WVU Steps Up Drills For Saturday Finale
West Virginia football coaches and players conducted targeted drills as they prepare for a Saturday clash with South Carolina. Key players Cunningham Gin Virginia University's staff and Frank Mincevich practiced to mend leg injuries while others focused on improving ball security and passing game execution amid recent fumbling issues.
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Vue
Wake Forest
South Carolina Jost
North Carolina
West Virginia
William and Mary
Washington and Lee
Virginia Military
Furman
W. Va
W&m
W&l
Duke
VMI
S. Carolina
Richmond
N. Carolina
the Citadel
Va. Tech
Carolina
Morgantown
West ViriLeon Cunningham
Gene
Balka
South
Victorina
Virginia Tech
iWest
Virginia
South Carolina
Rex
WVU
Bowie Opening Still Uncertain
Bowie Maryland faces uncertain return of racing as Larry MacPhail hedges on Friday’s card. With weather and a pocket track causing scratches, Bowie may resume either at Bowie or Pimlico, while Laurel has already held its racing days.
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Bowie
Maryland
Old Pimlico
Larry
MacPhail
Pimlico
Laurel
Futbol Criticized as Beastly by Soviet Press
The Soviet organ put forth a denunciation of American football as a brutal, militaristic sport harming youth both physically and spiritually. It claimed U.S. colleges promote violence and discipline through “futbol,” illustrating with a photo and asserting higher education institutions train students for war.
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Col Humian
United Selves
America
Bowman Names 16-Man Squad for Beckley College
Coach Frank Bowman announced a 16 man Beckley College basketball squad for the season. The group includes captain Ben Selvey of Mullens and four lettermen from last year, with many newcomers forming the starting lineup after all five veterans graduated. The Hawks open December 1 hosting Bluefield College of Virginia.
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Frank Bowman
Beckley College
Ben Selvey
Mullens
Blue Hawk Cagers
Tom Surrett
Kingston
Sammy Clarke
Oceana
Tom Knight
Beckley
Elvin Staton
Lewis McManus
Leland Richmond
Beaver
Pat Swift
Stoca
Bob Paice
Luther Stover
Pax
Bill Turner
Eddie Cook
Don Staton
James Vandal
Meadow Bridge
Clyce Clay
Hugh Seivers
Pep and Chavez to collide in CBS TV bout at St Louis Arena
Willie Pep eyes a featherweight return but faces Fabela Chavez in a 10 round main event at the St. Louis Arena. The fight airs on CBS TV and radio with a 10 p.m. local time start, drawing in Hartford veteran Pep and Los Angeles challenger Chavez before a national audience.
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ST. Louis
Willie Pep
Fabela Chavez
Hartford
Rise shaving foam promises instant lather via pressurized can
The advertisement touts Rise as a fast push button foam that supplies instant lather without a brush for a smooth shave. It claims a rich, wetter lather built from pressure inside the can, easy rinsing, and suitability for tender skin, with a price of 59 cents at drugstores.
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Meadow Brook
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Los Angeles
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Mexico City
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