Western teams poised for top roles in new Rocky Mountain race
In the Rocky Mountain region a shift in basketball power favors Wyoming, Arizona State University, and Brigham Young University as top contenders in the reorganized Western Athletic Conference. Colorado State is seen as the leading independent, while Utah rebuilds without Billy McGill.
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Stanford Fires Coach Curtice After 5-5 Season
Stanford University announces the firing of football coach Cactus Jack Curtice after a 5-5 season. Athletic Director Alfred R. Masters confirmed the action though Curtice said he remains honor bound to silence. Curtice, at Palo Alto home, cites concerns about moving his son and notes his five years with Stanford included a best 5-5 finish and a victory in the Big Game against California. California’s Marv Levy signed a new two-year contract with a 1-9 season prior.
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Rose Bowl Bound USC Top National Coaches Poll No. 1
Southern California holds the No. 1 ranking for the third straight week as it nears a potential perfect season with a showdown against Notre Dame this Saturday. Wisconsin trails in second with Rose Bowl berth, while Mississippi drops to third after idle week.
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West Buckets 33 Lakers Take Western Lead
The Los Angeles Lakers seized the NBA Western Division lead with a 128 106 win over the Chicago Zephyrs before 4263 at the Sports Arena. Coach Fred Schaus called it the toughest 22 point victory, noting a dramatic rally when Chicago closed a gap to 101 98 before Jerry West sparked a late surge.
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WVU Placed Fourth In Nation By Coaches Board
New York UPI report lists Cincinnati as the top team in the 1962-63 preseason. Duke ranks second, Kentucky third, and West Virginia fourth, with 30 of 35 coaches backing Cincinnati.
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Bearcats high in UPI football rankings with top votes
Cincinnati led the UPI poll with 343 points from 30 first places and a total possible 350, missing five firsts that went to Duke, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Oregon State, Wisconsin, Stanford, St Bonaventure, Bowling Green, and Mississippi also placed in the top 10.
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All-America Football Team Picks Highlight 1962 Coaches Vote
The American Football Coaches Association named a 1962 All-America squad led by three players each from the South Midwest and Far West with one East and one Southwest representative. Terry Baker Oregon State earned the quarterback spot over George Mira and Tom Myers, while Sam Stovall Kochman and George Saimes joined the backfield with other standout K C Robertson.
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Season Tickets On Sale For BC Home Games
Beckley Jaycees offer season tickets to Beckley College basketball home games to boost attendance. About 200 tickets available with adult tickets at 5 dollars and student tickets at 4 dollars, half the regular price. Tickets can be bought by contacting the school or sending payment to The Raleigh Register Sports Department.
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Villanova Named To 1 Liberty Bowl Berth
Villanova University earned a Liberty Bowl berth with a 7 2 season as Liberty Bowl Charities president Ambrose Dudley said an opponent would be named within 48 hours. Auburn, Texas Christian, Oregon State, Miami Florida, Nebraska and Duke were among contenders for the December 15 game in Philadelphia.
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NOW YOU KNOW By United Press International
A 1961 FBI tally shows an average of four serious crimes per minute across the United States, highlighting the scale of national crime activity during the year.
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Hospital Holds Edge After 12 Weeks Of Action
Wyoming General Hospital leads the Men's Major League at Bowl Wick after twelve weeks with a two and a half game margin. High scores include Sim Beard 554 and Carl Calloway 547 for the Hospital, while Klaus Office Equipment and New River Supply chase within close reach. In Women's Major League, Lewis Chevrolet breaks the tie for first after routing King Tut's as June Clay shines.
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Beckley Tire & Rubber
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Nick Halash
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Jim Dale
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Bowler Scores Spark Two-Game Victory for King Photo
Don with a 199 527 and Jerry Lilly 199 497 led King Photo to a two game win as Greenbrier Dairy trailed. Betsy White led the Dairy Girls with a 548 series and a 204 high game while Mary Hall added 190 490. Alicia Mohler paced the Photographers 175 485 and Yvonne Stone 449 for the Dairy Girls. Jo Ann Tyree led Quality Pastry with 501 while Gladys Stiles posted 543 for the losers. Mary Ann Callihan rolled 205 482 for Mooseheart. Frances Torrico led Mooseheart 487.
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Greenbrier Dairy
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Yvonne Stone
Meadows Oil Co
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Gladys Stiles
Duncan Catron
Mooseheart
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Kerger
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Mullens Moose sweep Sportsman in Men's Major League action
Mul lenses Moose take all three games from the Sportsman with Fred Conner amassing 216 602 and Glenn Ferrell a 520 series. Peoples Bank of Mullens leads Pryors Firestone two games as E K Via posts 211 559 and Fred Cordie 503. Pryors North Selvey 206 599 and Henry Anderson 528 pace Pryors in loss. Welch Recreation splits with Wiker Jewelry to tie for second. Larry Smithberger 539 and Merio Descont 502 for Welch. Merlin Campbell 256 614 leads Wikel, John Campbell 202 524 and Jack Duncan 505 for Wiker.
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Paul Miani
Merio Descont
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John Campbell
Jack Duncan
Bowling Standings and Top Scores From Last Week
Tomcins, first in the Industrial League at Mullens Bowling Alley, posted top games and a 545 series. Bud Thompson had 227, Dan Farley 545, Arlie Siers 501 for the losers as Furniture Boys swept two from Tralee Engineers. Hope Gas, second, lost two to Lynch Pryor Motors, Paul Lynch 195 509 for Pryors. Emory Hypes 194 and Paige Hinzeman 493 for Hope Gas. Wyoming General Hospital beat the Legion three games. Frank Roncella 182 438 led the Legion while Jodie Clowers 174 and Kenna Green 439 led the Hospital.
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Bowling prep rules emphasize casual wear
In this NEA feature the writer notes bowling requires no special uniform beyond shoes. It states that players wear what they come in and, when Cathy and Jim prepare to bowl, the author ensures they are dressed in their ordinary clothes suitable for the activity.
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