U. S. Extends Olympic Lead With Two Medals
The United States adds two golds in track and field at Melbourne as Dan Jensen wins the javelin with a world record throw and Tom Courtney breaks Olympic twice in sprint events. Yale’s eight advances. Jack Kelly Jr. reaches finals. weightlifting sees Kono’s 926.25 pounds lift. U S leads tally over USSR 457 to 97 with more finals looming.
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Australia
Tom Colrney
Richards
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Emil Denielsen
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Isabelle Daniels Afof Jakin
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Bill Dollinger
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Great Britain
Vladimir Kouts
Russia
Alan Lawrence
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Jack Kelly Jr
Tommy Kono
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Honolulu
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Pearce Lane
Big Rapids
Mich
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Olympic Stadium
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Jersey City
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Modesto
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Derek Johnson
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Long Sarrite
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Sports Column Clears Beckley Hinton Move Not Planned
Readers asked if Sports An’ Stuff would leave Beckley for Hinton. The column confirms no such move and praises Johnny Stewart taking over coverage in Summers County. Also notes fishing quiz and upcoming basketball schedules, plus updates on college football foes and local players.
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Register and Post Herald
Neck of the Woods
Finish Unbeaten Oklahoma and Tennessee Face Last Games
Two top college teams Oklahoma and Tennessee still have one game left as unbeaten records hold. Names Craddock and Duser face discipline for lateness. Larsen’s pro notes recall his uneven post season record and hitting. Ed Chadwick, Toronto Maple Leafs rookie goaltender, stands out in hockey tidbits.
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Don Larsen
Baltimore
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Tennessee
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Eoouek
Ed Chadwick
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Ont
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Winnipeg Warners
Olympic TV pool friction delays global coverage
Melbourne report says Olympic Organizing Committee chair Kent Hughes criticizes BBC and Canadian networks for not cooperating with the TV film pool. He notes most of the world cooperates, with approximately 100 American stations set to air six half hour Olympic programs.
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British Broadcasting System
W. 3
Kent Hughes
BBC
Canada
Engand
American Hoopers Triumph in Olympic Qualifier
United States rolled to a 74 to 53 victory over the Philippines with Bob Jeangerard and Jan Kromopovich starring for the Americans. The U S opened a 40 16 halftime lead as the Sing apore team struggled against the larger center and defense. The win advances the Americans toward the second round alongside Russia France Brazil Bulgaria Uruguay Chile and the host nation.
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Philippines
Bob Jeangerard
Wilmette
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Theiapore
Philip
Pines
Campo
France
Brazil
Bulgaria
Uruter
Chile
Bowl picture muddled as season nears end
The article outlines a tangled post season outlook with Iowa and Oregon State tied to the Rose Bowl, TCU slated for the Cotton Bowl, and Baylor, Georgia Tech, Houston among contenders for Sugar and Cotton bids. It notes Oklahoma blocked by Big Seven rules and Tennessee and Navy eyeing bids amid ACC and SEC dynamics.
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Satudday
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Aggies
Oklahoma
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Lahoma
Colorado
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Rose
Orange
Clemson
Duke
South Carolina
Virginia
Furman
Tigers
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Tennessee
Derek Johnson
Britain
Baylor
Geor
Heaygia Tech
Houston
TCU
Georgia Tech
Syracuse
Navy
Pitt
Vols
Vanderbilt
Tech
Georgia
Army
Philadelphia
Colgate
Penn State
Dallas
Texas A&r
Horned Frog
Southern Methodist
Detroit
Burkett and Glenn Voted Into West Virginia Hall of Fame
The late Jesse Burkett from Wheeling and Albert H. Glenn known as Big Sleepy from Charleston are elected to the West Virginia sports writers hall of fame in 1956 ballots. Both exceeded the 50 percent threshold in writers’ selection.
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Big Sleepy
Hall of
Morgantown
Jesse Burkett
Wheeling
Albert H
Glenn
Charleston
West Virginia
Court has record but falls short in final stretch
Courtney ran out of steam finishing near the tape in a historic race as Glenn is honored for 1900 era achievements and Burkett gains hall of fame recognition. The article recalls Elkins athletes, university letters, and a county commission win.
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Elkins Writers
Elks
Beckley
Burkett
Melbourne
Tom Court
Ney
Mendous
Livingston
N. J
Burkell
New York
Cleveland
St. Toom
Rome
Derek
Warriors Falter as Celtics Lead Eastern Division
The Philadelphia Warriors, defending champions, have won six of 14 and trail the Boston Celtics by three and a half games in the Eastern Division. Fort Wayne beat the Warriors 112-89. Bob Pettits provided a late layup for the Hawks 95-94 over Minneapolis, and Rochester rallied for a 105-99 win against New York.
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Warriors
Boston Celtics
Fort Wayne Pistons
Bob Pettit
Layuip
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Minneapolis
Rochester
New York Knickerbockers
Morrows Olympic Bid Hangs on Thigh Strain in Melbourne
Bobby Morrow of San Benito Texas former Olympic 100 meters champion suffers a pulled muscle in his left thigh after heats at Melbourne. Coaches say he should be ready for the 200 meters final tomorrow though the injury prompted two hours of treatment.
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Bobby Morrow
San Benito
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Morrow
Hundley and Kishbaugh Named WVU Captains for Season
WVU coach Fred Schaus tabbed Rod Hundley and Clayee Kishbaugh as captains for the Mountaineers. Hundley, the senior star nicknamed Hot Rod, holds the national sophomore junior scoring record with 1 509 points. Kishbaugh, a two year WVU regular, was second in scoring last season and led free throws. The team will debut with a rivalry against VMI in the Field House on December 1 after an initial freshman game November 23.
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Rod Hundley
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Fred Schaus
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Gary Mullins
Mountaineer
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Schaus
VMI
Packers Pick Hornung for 1956 NFL Season
The Green Bay Packers won the 1956 NFL bid and selected Notre Dame quarterback Paul Hornung, signaling a key draft move.
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Hornung
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Paul Hornung
Jordan Scoring Champ in SC shines for VMI
Virginia Military Institute halfback Bobby Jordan tops Southern Conference scoring with 35 points to lead VMI. He tallied 28 in the opening 47-6 win over Stetson, while George Riggs and Jimmy Jugar trailed with 48 points. West Virginia finished with 5-0 but no top scorers.
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Richmond
Jimmy Jugar
Virginia Tech
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Don MceRee
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Tech
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Mountaineers
Larry Krut‘ko
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