Alabama Eyes Orange Bowl Slot as Navy, Syracuse Rival Looms
Only two major bowl berths remained open as Alabama surged into Orange Bowl contention after a 27-7 win over Maryland. Navy emerged as a late possibility, with Wisconsin or Purdue leading the Rose Bowl fill to speak for the Big Ten. Southern California secured the Rose Bowl, while Georgia Tech faces Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl and Texas meets Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl.
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Ian Eddy
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Philadelphia
Slammer Leads In Boros Open
Sammy Snead leads the Julius Boros Open at Mid Pines in Southern Pines North Carolina after the first round Carding 68 four under par in a 107 player field. Pete Fleming sits one stroke back at 69 Boros shares third with six others after a 70.
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Bivins Confident of Upset Over Ezzard Charles
Cleveland contender Jimmy Bivins and his manager Allie Zack express strong confidence they will upset former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles Wednesday night. Bivins seeks knockout to boost ranking and set up a potential bout with Rex Layne after defeating Charles. Charles, conditioning praised by Ray Arcel, has won three of four prior matches against Bivins.
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Ray Arcel
Reclassification Triggers West Virginia High School Basketball Realignments
Eight high schools shift up or down classes prompting realignment of Class A and B sectional tournaments for next spring. Regions, sections, and potential further moves are outlined along with dates for regional and state finals across multiple cities and venues.
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Beckley
Chester
New Cumberland
Mountaineers Eyeing Tough 1952-53 Schedule Prospects
West Virginia basketball coach Robert N. Brown warned the 1952-53 Mountaineers may lose as many as 10 of 24 games due to shallow depth and limited returning experience. Only four veterans back, led by Mac Isner, with Isner possibly sidelined two to three weeks. Freshmen and developing players fill the roster as Brown plans a crowded December schedule and opens at home against Waynesburg on December 1.
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Robert N
Red) Brown
West Virginia University
Mac Isner
Brown
Isner
Jim Sottile
Eddie Becker
Red Holmes
George Davis
Fairmont
West Fairmont
Mountaineers
Willie Bergines
Buckley
West Virginia
Pete White
Clenbury
Charley Huggins
Frank Spa
Paul Witting
Union
N.J
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Gassaway
Dubby Morris
Huntington
Ron
Waynesburg
George Washington
South Carolina
Washington and Lee
Fayetteville
Maryland
William and Mary
Richmond
Southern Conference Roundup Sees Koller Favored For SC Point Title
The race for the Southern Conference scoring crown narrows as Tommy Koller leads with 66 points, with Sruce Sturgess and John Mamarek close behind. Duke clinches the title by routing North Carolina 34-0, while Wake Forest and West Virginia jockey for position behind.
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Killer) Koller
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Sturgess
Citadel
John Mamarek
West Virginia
Jack Stone
Davidson
Billy Thacker
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Dukes
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Tar Heels
James
Red) Smith
Keller
William and Mary
North Carolina State
Mamarek
Smith
Mountaineers
South Carolina
Furman
Stone
SIC Baseball Rating Proposal Emerges In WV Conference
Clarksburg West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference discussed applying the football style point system to baseball to crown the league champion next season. Coaches and athletic directors also urged separate offensive and defensive All-Conference football picks and C average eligibility rules. In 1952 Morris Harvey and Davis and Elias finished top. Morris Harvey won a one game playoff after a rainout prevented a four team series.
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Elias
Nats Knicks and Celts Tie in NBA Night Thriller
The Syracuse Nationals beat the New York Knicks 76 73 as Red Rocha hit a three pointer in the final seconds and sank a late free throw after a key tap. Boston edged Rochester 102 100 on Bill Sherman’s buzzer beater with Bob Cousy leading Boston with 26 points.
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Junior High Gridders To Be Honored by PTA
Beckley Junior High School PTA to fete the football squad at a Tuesday banquet in the school cafeteria. Afterward a schoolwide dance will be held at the Recreation Building, announced PTA president Mrs. Fred Hurt.
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Pro Football Standings Preview Cards Matchups
Sunday NFL slate includes Cleveland at Washington Los Angeles at San Francisco New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Chicago Cards.
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WVU Enjoys Best Season in 15 Years with 7-2 Finish
The Associated Press reports West Virginia University capped its best season in 15 years finishing 7-2 after a 13-6 win over South Carolina in Columbia. Grafton claimed the Class AI high school crown, marking a dominant period in state football.
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Pro Grid League In Seven Way Tie
National Conference leaders San Francisco Detroit Green Bay and Los Angeles each hold 6 3 records with three weeks left in the NFL season Cleveland New York and Philadelphia also sit 6 3 in the American division. Rams crush 49ers 35 9 as Green Bay beats Dallas 42 14 and Chicago Bears edge Detroit 24 23. Eagles rally past Browns 28 20 while Giants top Redskins 14 10. Steelers beat Cardinals 17 14 in another tilt.
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