Lacy Named ACL Coach of the Year at Sophia Blue Hawks
Jess Lacy, head football coach at Sophia since 1959, guided the Blue Hawks to a 5-4 season finishing second in ACL small schools and contending for the ACS title. The 32-7 loss to Rainelle was their only setback versus Double-A opponents as Sophia topped Shady Spring Sto co Pineville and Trap Hill.
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Texas Favored To Wrap Up Bowl Berth
Texas, 13-point favorite, aims to secure the Cotton Bowl berth against Texas A&M in Austin. Longhorns lead the SWC 5-0-1 and 8-0-1 overall. Aggies 3-3 in the conference and 3-6 overall. Other top games include Virginia Tech over VMI, NC State over Wake Forest, and USC favored to beat UCLA. Oklahoma seeks Orange Bowl berth with win or tie, favored over Nebraska by 11.
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All Raleigh County League picks honor Ellis and Vass
Ellis from Trap Hill and Ralph Vass of Sophia share co captain duties on the All-Raleigh County League football team. The honorary squad includes ten seniors and two juniors, with multiple players from Ellis, Stoco, and Stratton named across first and second teams.
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Leroy Robinson Stratton
Robert Allen Stratton
Liz Charles Ellis
Russell Rebounds Milestone as Celtics Win 113 106
Bill Russell pulls 30 rebounds to push his career total past 10 000 as the Boston Celtics defeat the Chicago Zephyrs 113 106. He shares scoring honors with Tommy Heinsohn with 20 points each, while Don Nelson and Mel Nowell spark the Zephyrs’ late rally before Bob Cousy seals the win.
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Syracuse coach riffs on assistant coaches play diagrams
Syracuse head coach Ben Schwartzwalder jokes about plays sent in by fans and assistants. He says they are grateful for the ideas but note the problem is opponents actually proving a defense. He adds that if they didn’t have to face 11 defenders, they might manage without such help.
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Tom Juno Dies At 50 In Bristol Pa Sports Writer
Tom Juno a 50 year old sports writer for the Levittown Courier Times for 35 years died Monday after a long illness in lower Bucks County Hospital. He began covering sports in high school and also served as Bristol assistant postmaster. He is survived by wife Louise and three children. Funeral arrangements were not complete.
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First hunter lost on opening day found on Mt Rodgers
Roy Gotham of Marion Va failed to bag a deer but drew attention as the first hunter reported missing on opening day of Virginia's deer season. He was found by volunteer searchers on Mt Rodgers after an extensive search and awaiting rescue.
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Varying Hare Fastest Forest Runner Speeds Past 30 mph
The varying hare also known as the snowshoe rabbit is among the forest’s swiftest animals capable of speeds exceeding 30 miles per hour.
Mantle Wins AL MVP Third Time In Season Marred By Injuries
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees captured the American League Most Valuable Player award for the third time, finishing with 234 points and 13 first place votes from the Baseball Writers Association of America. Bobby Richardson of the Yankees was runnerup with 152 points. Mantle, 31, surpassed by reaching the three-time mark, shared the field with Harmon Killebrew and Tom Tresh receiving limited first-place votes as Richardon and Wagner also earned top spots.
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Mantle Wins MVP Over Maris Despite Lower Average
Bob Scheffing favored a player with power and consistency, and Mickey Mantle earned the 1962 American League MVP. Mantle posted 30 homers in 123 games with a .332 average, edging Roger Maris, who had 34 more games, 3 more homers, 11 more RBIs, but a .256 batting mark. Maris had won the previous two MVP honors despite lower averages.
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Local Football Lineup Names for 2nd Team Halfbacks and More
The Roan region roster lists 2nd team halfbacks Leonard Mul a Stoco Ron Lubich and Trap eth, fullback Jim Clay, quarterback Tom Mc Laughlin, ends Robert Dunbar and Frank Richmond, tackles Brooks Simmons and Michael B. Toney, guards Teddy Jarrell and Clarence Meadows, and center Frank Cook.
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Shady Spring
Stoco
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Robert Dunbar
Michael B. Toney
Teddy Jarrell
Clarence Meadows
Tom McLaughlin
Frank Richmond
Jim Clay
Brooks Simmons
Leonard Mullens
Ron Lubich
Frank Cook
Ellis
Leonard Mula Stoco
Trapeth
Notable Names Highlight Local Mentioned Figures
Keith Hartson Sophia Eli Nixon and Doug Basham are named in Shady Spring and Stratton context with repeats for Sophia and Cecil Givens. The fragment references multiple individuals tied to the towns Shady Spring and Stratton, suggesting local interest or event coverage.
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