Davis Could Lose NL Crown to Robinson
Pete Runnels clinched the American League batting title with a .326 average despite fever. Camilo Pascual and Ray Herbert posted 20-win seasons. Tommy Davis could still drop the batting crown if Mickey Mantle’s late surge produced five hits. Willie Mays claimed the NL home run title with 47, as Bob Purkey and Dick Stigman led their leagues in wins.
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WVU to Face Boston University Next, Coach Warns Not To Underestimate
West Virginia, 2-0, hosts Boston University as Gene Corum vows no underestimation. The Mountaineers' defense stars, while quarterback Jerry Yost shines with 66 rushing yards and a 28-yard TD pass, despite Jim Moss injuring a knee.
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College Football Roundup Highlights 1961 Title Picture
College football roundup notes Alabama and Ohio State as top contenders after a close 1960-61 race. Alabama opens with two wins while Ohio State routs North Carolina. Conference games loom with Vanderbilt, UCLA, and more top teams under pressure for the national title amid early standout upsets by Nebraska and Stanford.
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Four Way Scramble For Southern Conference Title
The Citadel and William and Mary meet in Charleston as the conference race narrows. Virginia Military Institute and West Virginia face non conference opposition as the title chase remains unsettled and Cambridge West Virginia quarterback Jerry Yost leads an undefeated Mountaineers run.
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Patterson Knocked Out in First Round at Comiskey Park
At Comiskey Park Patterson was felled after a knockdown and took the mandatory ten count. The fight ended with a knockout at 2 minutes 06 seconds of the opening round.
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Baseball Attendance Up 12.6 Per Cent
United Press International reports Major League Baseball attendance rose 12.6 percent in 1962 to a record 21,281,929 paid admissions. The National League set a single league attendance mark of 11,255,873, surpassing the 1948 American League record. the American League drew 10,026,056. The NL gain figures include postseason games between the Giants and Dodgers, while the AL showed a slight 1.3 percent drop.
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WVU Freshmen Prep After Thrilling Pitt Win
WVU freshmen football, nicknamed the Little Mountaineers, prepare for Friday's game with Virginia Tech after a 3-0 victory over Pitt. Chuck Kinder from St. Albans kicked a 39 yard field goal with five seconds left to seal the win while Allen McCune intercepted a Pitt pass at the Mountaineer 24 with 24 seconds remaining and set up the decisive drive.
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Touch Football Meet Scheduled Tuesday
A meeting for all participants in the Touch Football league will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Managers and players should bring a roster. The gathering takes place at the Beckley Newspaper Library.
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Harvard Captain Dick Diehl Remembers Football Roots
Dick Diehl recounts his family ties to football, from his father Richard C. Diehl in Defiance Ohio to Don Miller of Notre Dame fame, and his own switch from fullback to tackle in Cheshire Academy. He notes the Harvard line backs up the offensive unit by calling assignments and his enjoyment of the role.
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Petty Sets Mark In Wilkes 200 NASCAR Victory
Richard Petty from Randleman North Carolina drove a 1962 Plymouth to win the third annual Wilkes 200 at North Wilkesboro. He averaged 86.187 mph, led from lap 161, finishing ahead of Marvin Panch in a 1962 Ford and Joe Weatherly in a 1962 Pontiac on the 50 mile oval. The top seven finished behind included Junior Johnson Jim Paschal Fred Lorenzen Nelson Stacy Rex White Johnny Allen and Jim Pardue in Ford and Pontiac machines.
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Lema Wins Sahara Invitational by Three Strokes
Tony Lema, 28, from San Leandro, captures his first major pro victory at the Sahara Invitational in Las Vegas. He finishes 72 holes at 270, earning $5,425 from the winner’s share of a $30,000 purse, with Don January taking second at 273 and Bill Casper Jr. third at 276 after strong rounds.
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Jayvees Face Mullens In JV Clash At Van Meter
Woodrow Wilson coach Ken Wheeler has named his JV starters for the 7:30 game against Mullens at Van Meter Stadium. Sophomores mix in as Wheeler seeks material for upcoming games with Bob Short and Roy Rogers at halfback, Freddie Lewis at quarterback, and Bill Stone or Gary Allison at fullback. The Jaycees then travel to Clear Fork Saturday to meet the 4-1 Panthers.
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Louisville Seeks Junior World Series Clinch Tonight
Louisville faces Atlanta in a pivotal game as Chi Chi Olivo starts for the Colonels against Frank Fanock. The Colonels built a 3-2 edge by winning 3-1 in the second game, with Phil Roof delivering a bases loaded bases loaded fly in the ninth to save Connie Grob’s win.
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Dallas Texans Lead AFL as Chargers Triumph
Dallas remains the AFL leader after routing Buffalo 41-21 while Denver beat New York 32-16 to stay 3-1. San Diego defeated Oakland 42-33 as Abner Haynes ran 71 and 13 yards and Len Dawson threw multiple scoring passes in a high yardage day.
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AFL Standings and Sunday Results Eastern Western Divisions
Eastern Division standings show Boston and Houston tied at 7-7 with 103 PF and 91 PA, New York at 5-5, Buffalo at 0-0. Western Division Dallas 3-0-1, Denver 3-1, San Diego 2-2, Oakland 0-3. Sunday results: Denver 32 New York 10, Dallas 41 Buffalo 21, San Diego 42 Oakland 33.
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Tom Giordano Wins Individual Honors at Mountain Eer Invitational
Tom Giordano of Mt. Lebanon High School won top individual honors Saturday in the Mountain eer Invitational cross country meet, finishing 2.1 miles in 16.6. George Mickens of Huntington was second, followed by Thomas Conway of Pittsburgh Central Catholic. Mt. Lebanon edged North Allegheny for the team title with 56 points in a field of 125 runners from 18 Tri-State area schools.
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