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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1961

Page

4

Quarterback Shuttle Upsets Lions as 49ers Romp In NFL

San Francisco coach Red Hickey directs a new play strategy sending in a different quarterback for each snap. John Brodie Bill Kilmer and John Waters were rotated to fit each play. The 49ers defeated Detroit 49-0, leaving both teams at 2-1 and mixing up early-season standings.

Norman Miller United Press International San Francisco Fortyniners Detroit Lions St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles Baltimore Colts Minnesota Vikings Steve Myhra Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears New York Giants Washington Redskins Los Angeles Rams Pittsburgh Steelers Philadelphia St. Louis New York Cleveland Dallas San Francisco Baltimore Green Bay Detroit Cocach Red Hickey Fortyniners NFL Hickey John Brodie Bill Kilmer John Waters Paul Brown Brodie Joe Schmidt

New Cleveland Manager to Be Named Today

The Cleveland Indians will unveil a new manager at 11 am EDT in a press conference led by general manager Gabe Paul. The successor replaces Jimmy Dykes, fired Sunday before the season finale against the Los Angeles Angels on the West Coast.

Cleveland, Ohio UPI Cleveland Indians Gabe Paul Jimmy Dykes Tribe Los Angeles Angels

IL To Discuss Franchise Shifts

New York IL board of governors meets to consider moving one or two teams. Jersey City Jerseys and Charleston Marlins seen as likely to relocate next season. President Tommy Richardson may seek a new three year contract after one year.

New York UPS Board of Governors International League Tommy Richardson Jersey City Charleston Marlins Richardson Havana Marlins Miami San Juan Charleston Frank Shaughnessy

Mount Hope QB Otha Payne Sparks 19-13 Win Over Hinton

Mount Hope quarterback Otha Payne rushed around left end for the first score in a 19-13 Saturday night victory over the Hinton Bobcats as Hinton tacklers were unable to stop him.

Otha. Payne Mount Hope Hinton Bobcats Hinton

Passing Chief Weapon For Hi School Teams

West Virginia high school football reaches the halfway mark as teams rely on the pass. Sophomore John Retton led Fairview to a 26-14 victory over Farmington with 282 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Jim Sypult boosted Fairmont East to a 38-0 win over Mannington. Other notable results include Wayne’s 26-20 win over Seth and New Martinsville’s 51-14 triumph over Paden City with three aerial scores.

United Press International West Virginia John Retton Fairview Mountain State Indians Farmington Retton Jim Sypult Fairmont East Mannington Wayne Seth Ligue Queen Butch Hill New Martinsville Paden City Middlebourne Roger Goddard Hundred Huntington Logan Pony Express Barboursville St. Albans Dunbar Williamstown Sistersville Williamson Clarksburg Oak Hill Beckley Shinnston Summersville Gauley Bridge Wheeling Central Mt. Hope

WVU Coach Sees Hope After Syracuse Setback

WVU coach Gene Corum believes the Mountaineers can win next game if they play like they did against Syracuse. He praises resilience and practice, notes Colvard’s leadership despite a broken nose, and cites Syracuse quarterback Sarette’s three TD passes as a key factor in the loss.

Morgantown W. Va UPI West Virginia University WVU Gene Corum Mountaineers Syracuse Orange Dave Sarette Eric Davis Virginia Tech VPI Corum Selves Fred Colt Colvard Jim Moss Tom Woodeshick West Virginia

Yankees Have Too Much Power Says Okey Mills

Okey Mills favors the Yankees to win the World Series over the Reds citing Yankee power and experience. He notes Mantle and Maris as key threats and says Crosley Field could favor the Yankees due to their home power. He gives Cincinnati a defensive edge and praises Mills predicts the series lasts six or seven games.

Okey Mills Yankees Cincinnati Reds Reds Yankee Raleigh County Cincinnati Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Maris Mantle Mills Yanks Crosley Field Yankee Stadium Dodgers Harry Perkowski

Sophia Lit tle League Meeting Sets Officer Election

All managers and league personnel are urged to attend in Mason Lowry's office at 6 30 tonight in Sophia. President Albert Veneri says officer elections will be held for the coming year. Mullens and Williamson face Magnolia. Williamstown meets Wahama. defending A champ. Winfield moves up to play Buffalo of Wayne.

Sophia Little League Mason Lowry Sophia Albert Veneri Mullens Williamson Magnolia Williamstown Wahama Winfield Buffalo Wayne

Football Player John Zola Dies at 20

Philadelphia report states Lebanon Valley College halfback John Zola, 20, died at Presbyterian Hospital after collapsing with a severe headache during a football game and being admitted Saturday. He had been in hospital since.

Philadelphia UPI John Zola Lebanon Valley College Presbyterian Hospital

Raiders Upset Broncos 33-19 Highlight Weekend NFL Action

Oakland Raiders defeated the Denver Broncos 33 to 19 in a Sunday game. The Dallas Texans topped the Houston Oilers 26 to 21, and the New York Titans beat the Boston Patriots 37 to 30 to hold the Eastern Division lead. The San Diego Chargers extended their win streak with a 19 to 11 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

Joe Sargis United Press International Sammy Baugh New York Titans Oakland Raiders Denver Broncos Dallas Texans Houston Oilers San Diego Chargers Buffalo Bills Baugh Boston New York Titans Gino Cappioletti Lou Saban Patriots St. Louis Cleveland Dallas Pittsburgh Gton Baltimore Green Bay Detroit Minnesota Chicago Los Angeles Washington iSt. Louis Philadelphia San Francisco PFFA Houston Buffalo San Diego Denver Oakland

West Virginia Conference Grid Clash Sets Weekend Stage

Billy Connors leads Salem against Willie Wood and Wesleyan in Clarksburg as Salem seeks to tighten second place in the eastern division while Wesleyan sits atop the western. Other results include Glenville’s 20-13 win over Concord and West Liberty’s 21-0 over West Virginia Tech as the standings tighten.

United Press International Billy Connors Willie Wood West Virginia Connors Salem Wood Wesleyan Clarksburg Potomac State Fairmont State Phil Clark Glenville Concord Clark Ray Kasimakis West Liberty West Virginia Tech Hilltoppers Norfolk West Virginia State Virginia Joe Thornton Bluefield State Clallin University of Liberty Davis & Elkins iv _Va. State Fairmont W. Va

College Roundup: Major Upsets Hint at Open Title Race

College football action featured Missouri beating Minnesota 6-0 in snow and rain, Washington toppling Illinois 20-7, Stanford defeating Oregon State 30, and Vanderbilt shocking Georgia 21-0. Other reversals included Texas Christian and Wyoming draws, with Notre Dame, Michigan and Army among notable winners. Next weekend lines up Navy vs. Tennessee in the Orange Bowl and several top clashes across the country.

Gary Kale United Press International Missouri Washington Stanford Vanderbilt Mississippi Texas Minneapolis Minnesota Purdue Illinois Oregon State Georgia Texas Christian Ohio State Wyoming Kansas Columbia Brown Miami Penn State Kentucky Texas Tech Iowa California Syracuse West Virginia Michigan UCLA Michigan State Wisconsin Baylor Pittsburgh Georgia Teach Rice Army Boston University Navy William and Mary Irish Notre Dame Oklahoma South Bend Ind LSU Georgia Tech Misssissippi Florida State Alabama Duke Wake Forest Rueburn Michigan Army Minnesota Oregon Washington State Southern California Pittsburo

Johnson Claims West Virginia's First Lefthanded Golf Title

Bob Johnson of Charleston won WV's inaugural lefthanded golf championship at Glenville Country Club with a two over par 74 to finish 143 total. He led Andy D Antoni of Huntington by 11 strokes, after opening with a 69. H T Hammond of Williamson was third at 166. J R Smith of Huntington led flight one with 172. Friedberg Williamson and R P Atkins Hinton tied with 198 in flight two.

Huntington W. Va Bob Johnson Charleston West Virginia Johnson Andy D’antoni D'Antoni Guvan H. T. Hammond Williamson J. R. Smith Sn.friedberg R. P. Atkins Hinton

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