Thanksgiving Title Races Tighten In Four Conferences
Thanksgiving Day games will decide titles in the Ivy League Southern Conference Missouri Valley and Southwestern Conference. Texas Texas A&M may share the Southwest crown with Arkansas if Texas wins. Penn, Dartmouth and other matchups could shape the Ivy title race with Army Navy and USC Notre Dame highlighting Saturday games.
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Tittle Aims to Return for Dec. 5 49ers Colts Match
Y A Tittle arrives home on crutches after a knee injury in the 49ers 45-14 loss at Baltimore. He hopes to be playing again when San Francisco hosts the Baltimore Colts on December 5. Coach Y A Tittle, 49ers officials, and backup Jack Kemp discuss next steps and recovery plans.
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Saunders to Present Trophies at State Class AA Playoff
New State Board of Appeals member J Saunders will present trophies at the Thursday State Class AA playoff game between Mount Hope and Mullens. Saunders, longtime Shady Spring High School principal, fills the vacancy left by W Eisman who became executive secretary of the State Activities Commission effective Dec 15 with first meeting Dec 28 in Parkersburg.
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VMI To Beat Ya Ted Claassen Picks Army Over Navy
Army over Navy cited as key clash in Turkey time preview with Army favored by Harold Claassen. Other picks include Texas over Texas A M and Southern California over Notre Dame as college football bowl season approaches.
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Blue Hawks Open Season With 84 59 Victory Over Bluefield Red Raiders
Buckley College Blue Hawks defeated Bluefield Virginia Red Raiders 84 to 59 in the 1959 60 basketball opener. Ron Manning led with 12 points before halftime, Vernon Hart had 17 for Bluefield, while John Stepp grabbed 16 rebounds for Bluefield and Bob Fox 11 for Buckley.
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Durelle Announces Retirement From Boxing
Yvon Durelle, famed from Baie Ste. Anne to the world stage, confirmed his boxing retirement after a brief talk with manager Chris Shaban in Moncton. The move ends his bid for the Canadian heavyweight title and leaves his Canadian and British Empire light heavyweight titles in question.
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Packers Can Score Sweep Over Lions
DETROIT AP The Lions and Packers meet on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit with a national TV audience and about 50 000 fans. Green Bay can complete a season sweep at Detroit by winning after taking the first game 28 10. Detroit seeks a turnaround after a 24 14 loss to Chicago despite piling up yardage but fumbling and throwing interceptions eight times.
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Governor Speaks on Russia at South Charleston Banquet
Gov Underwood and the South Charleston High School football team were surprised by an unexpected Lions Club banquet. He came to speak not knowing the event honored the students, then pivoted to a non athletic talk about his recent trip to Russia, drawing evident discomfort.
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College Basketball Scores From WEST VIRGINIA Region
Beckley 84 Bluefield 59 in Raleigh area action Marshall 89 Marshall Fresh 64 Tex Wesleyan 69 Stephen F Austin 65 Tenn Wesleyan 68 King Tenn 50 Taylor Ind 102 Goshen 52 Hiwassee 74 Bryan Tenn 53 St Marys Minn 82 Stout 65 Gen Beadle 99 Northwestern Minn 73 Marshall WVa 89 Marshall Frosh 64 Detroit 104 Cincinnati 91 Syracuse 120 New York 107 Philadelphia at Boston Syracuse at Minneapolis St Louis at Detroit
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Boxing Results Roundup From Nationwide Matches
Oakland fighter Art Ramponi outpointed Jim Carter in a 135 pound bout. Johnny Bizzarro stopped Dick White in Erie. Phil Moyer outpointed Glenn Burgess in Boise. Roy Harris out pointed Alejandro Lavorante in San Antonio. Johnny Morris knocked out Bobby Hughes in Weirton.
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Mustangs Seek Rematch In State Class AA Final
Mount Hope mustangs curl into a 1:30 p.m. kickoff at WWHS Stadium with a chance to atone for a single defeat this season. Coach Blaine Tanner says they won’t go in expecting to lose as they face the Rebels, who hope to rebound after a two week layoff and a 130 victory earlier in the season.
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Freshman Back May Start For Mustangs
Mount Hope coach Blaine Tanner may start John Hooper a 150 pound 5 10 freshman at halfback for the State Class AA playoff against Mullens at Woodrow Wilson Thursday. Hooper played six junior high games this year and is said to have scored over 100. Wills may be unable to play with a swollen leg leaving a substitute option available.
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Mullens and Mount Hope Eye Thanksgiving State Crown
Mount Hope and Mullens earned top spots as co favorites for the state title after strong showings. The teams meet Thanksgiving Day at Beckley High School at 1 30 p m with Mount Hope boasting a stout defense and Mullens a powerful line led by Murphy and Levert.
GW Football Coach Resigns After Eight Seasons
George Washington University head football coach Bo Sherman resigned for personal reasons after eight seasons. The Colonials finished 7-1-1 in 1957 but posted 38 wins against 30 losses and three ties overall. Athletic Director Faris expressed regret and said no successor is yet chosen.
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1 500 Pay Final Tribute To Baer
About 1500 mourners from across the country gathered in Sacramento to honor former heavyweight champion Max Baer at a private chapel funeral and subsequent mausoleum service. Dempsey Louis were among the attendees. Baer died of a heart attack in Hollywood at age 50.
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Nats Defeat Knicks as Syracuse Extends Win Streak
Syracuse beat New York 120 to 107, extending their eight straight wins over the Knicks. Johnny Kerr scored 22 for the Nats while Kenny Sears led New York with 29 as Detroit topped Cincinnati 104 to 91 in the other threadbare game at Madison Square Garden.
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Bluefield Fans Rally Behind State Championship Team
Bluefield High School fans contributed 4000 dollars to honor the first state football championship team. Gainer received 2300 dollars with three assistants earning 500 each. Over 2000 fans attended Merrill Gainer Day at the City Auditorium as Roy Hill presented the checks after Bluefield’s playoff victory over Parkersburg.
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Patterson Craves Johansson Title Fight Without D Amato
Floyd Patterson said he is willing to fight Ingemar Johansson for the world heavyweight title even without Cus D Amato. D Amato’s manager and second licenses were revoked, leaving Patterson free to sign with another manager or run his own affairs. Johansson returned to Goteborg to plan talks on a Patterson rematch and possible contract status with promoter Vincent Velella.
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