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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1962
Page
9
Shady Spring Stoco and Mount Hope headline three Raleigh County League and Coalfield Conference football tilts in front of their queens. The Tigers meet Trap Hill, Stoco battles Marsh Fork, and Mount Hope plays Mullens in a busy Friday slate with incentives for victors.
Denver Broncos 3-1 visit 0-3 Oakland Raiders in Friday AFL action while Dallas Texans 3-0 host San Diego Chargers. Other games include Titans vs Patriots in New York and Oilers vs Bills as Denver eyes first place in the Western Division with key results from Dallas and Houston looming.
The Pittsburgh Steelers staged a secret workout at Forbes Field on Thursday ahead of their Saturday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Oak Hill Red Devils visit Beckley Flying Eagles at Van Meter Stadium for a 7 30 PM Coalfield Conference game. Beckley carries a 4 0 record and has beaten Mullens Mount Hope Huntington and Charleston, while Oak Hill seeks a major upset after wins over Stoce Montgomery and Princeton. The 41st meeting favors Beckley 26 11 with three ties, as Oak Hill relies on Jerry Keffer and William Wykle to lead an upset bid.
Cleveland Browns announce halfback Ernie Davis has been declared physically fit to begin workouts for professional football. Browns President Arthur B. Modell cites Dr. Austin S. Weisberger saying Davis has had leukemia but responds well to therapy and currently has normal blood findings.
Mount Hope and Beckley fought to a 6-6 tie as Jim McClung scampered six yards in the final minutes. Blue Eaglets answered on a 66 yard run by Smith. Pineville edged Mullens with Allen Stiltner scoring from 10 yards and Thomas Meador a 40 yard interception return for a final score. Fayetteville routed Gauley Bridge 13-0 with Robert Reynolds scoring on a six yard run and Thomas Booker returning an interception 32 yards for the clincher.
Morning haze over Taiwan is attributed to countless housewives cooking breakfast on charcoal burning stoves. Authorities and residents note widespread smoky conditions as residents endure reduced visibility and air quality concerns across major cities.
The schedule lists Mullens 4 1 0 Sophia 3 1 0 Trap Hill 2 3 0 Stratton 5 0 0 with current records across the grid. This card notes team names, win loss records, and the regional grouping for upcoming games.
Miami of Florida and ace quarterback George Mira seek national status as they battle Florida State in the Orange Bowl Friday night. Mira has directed two early wins, completing over 40 percent of passes for 328 yards, helping Miami rise to 10th in the first UP I weekly ratings.
Marshall University coach Charley Snyder projects a strong chance against Toledo after noting his sophomore loaded squad improved since the 21-0 loss to Louisville. He mentions two changes in the backfield and highlights Toledo's tough, experienced lineup and Frank Baker as a standout fullback. The piece also references forthcoming games and top college matchups of the week.
Dried vanilla beans lose about 75 percent of their original weight during weeks of sun drying to develop their heavy scent and aroma.
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