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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1962
Page
8
Navy arrives in Philadelphia aiming for a fourth straight victory over Army and a potential Annapolis precedent for coach Wayne Hardin. The Midshipmen hold a 50 50 chance to bag the streak as the renewed rivalry set to unfold.
Navy coach Wayne Hardin seeks a breakthrough as Navy (4-5) clashes with Army (6-3) in Philadelphia Stadium before 102000 fans led by President Kennedy. Dietzel’s Army aims to extend a 3-game win trend against Navy, with bowls and a Gotham bid potential shaping the postseason outlook.
West Virginia Mountaineers remain possible Gotham Bowl candidates but may decline a bid. WVU officials weigh the outcome of Saturday games before a decision. Gotham Bowl plans at Yankee Stadium on Dec 15 hinge on results and ticket sales concerns for a $50,000 sponsor guaranteed payout.
William and Mary linebacker Bob Soleau earned Southern Conference player of the year honors after leading the Indians to the league’s top rushing defense. The Pittsburgh native, 210 pounds, had 95 unassisted tackles, five fumbles recovered, and three forced. he was also outstanding in five games and earned weekly honors in the opening win over Virginia Tech.
West Virginia hunters are urged to take deer kills to aging stations run by the State Natural Resources Department when the bucks-only season begins Monday. Biologists use station data to improve hunting conditions. Stations are listed across Hampshire, Hardy, Pocahontas, Randolph, Greenbrier, and other counties. The beaver trapping season opens Saturday with county limits varying. Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan counties cap eight per day and per season while others have no limit.
Army coach Paul Dietzel faces Navy in the annual service classic in Philadelphia. He emphasizes Navy power while noting return of key players Ellerson and Pap pas. Dietzel calls the Navy game the second half of Army’s season and vows no loss.
Giants ride a potential division clincher into Chicago to meet the Bears at Wrigley Field. New York needs one win in three to seal the Eastern crown while Chicago must win to stay alive in the Western race. Packers, Lions also favored in other late games as contenders seek gaps.
St Louis Hawks beat San Francisco 128 121 as Bob Pettit scored 45 points and Wilt Chamberlain added 53 on a night when San Francisco lacked injured guards Al Attles and Guy Rodgers. Syracuse defeated Chicago 112 85.
In West Palm Beach Florida two dark horses moved ahead as the second round of the $20 000 West Palm Beach Open began. They challenged the game’s top names in the early stages, setting a pace that surprised spectators and officials alike.
The state winds up its case against two alleged members of a nationwide gambling ring accused of fixing college basketball. Witness Wagman testified he sent $4,000 through Goldberg for point shaving in the Duke N C State game of January 7, 1961, and that $3,250 went to ex State player Stan Niewierowski. Other conspirators described bribery attempts involving University of Seattle and University of Detroit players during the 1960s and 1961 seasons as they pursued payouts and game manipulation.
World heavyweight boxing champion Sonny Liston left Philadelphia for a new home in Chicago. His wife Geraldine will depart tonight after packing the household furnishings. Liston said he is moving to take a recreation department job in Chicago and denied the move is due to police harassment.
The Dallas Texans aim to clinch the AFL Western Division title by beating the Buffalo Bills. A Dallas victory would end their bridesmaid run after two runner-up finishes behind San Diego. The Oilers lead the Eastern race, needing wins over Denver to hold a half game edge over Boston as New York visits. Odds favored Boston over New York by nine, Dallas by 52 over Buffalo, Houston by 8.5 over Denver, and San Diego by 12 over Oakland.
The piece previews Raleigh County League teams led by Shady Spring under first year coach Willie Joe Chandler with four returning starters and the loss of Billy Cochran. It notes Stoco Clear Fork Sophia Stratton Trap Hill and Mark Twain as contenders, plus a Triple A outlook with Woodrow Wilson facing a tougher path. It also covers bowl chatter and Navy Army hype, WVU opponents The Citadel and VMI with ticket details.
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