Bald Knob Slopes Near December Opening at Flat Top
Rapid progress on Bald Knob Ski Slopes at Flat Top promises a December opening. Photos show the ridge, Gulch, and Slot slopes, with the artificial snow system to be installed soon using pond water for operation at 28 degrees. John McKay leads Bald Knob Ski Slopes, Inc. planning numerous lifts and the lodge site.
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Gray Beaten In Split Decision In Amateur Bouts
Local fighters filled the top two bouts of a seven match card sponsored by National Guard Company F at the Recreation Building. Baker of Beckley defeated Skippy Gray of Fayetteville in a split decision, while Beckley’s Charles Sensabaugh stopped Wild Bill Smith of Bluefield State College in the semi final. Other winners included Lawatha Terry over Don Metcalf, Lonnie Lawson over Charles Carey, Tommy Rapp stopping Thomas Alexander, David Wilson defeating Alfonso Collins, and Darrell Jackson earning an unanimous decision. Fights are slated for October 18 at the Recreation Building.
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Logart Prepares Fighting Tour After Streak Breakthrough
Isaac Logart, after beating Rudell Stitch, plans a South American tour with manager Eddie Mafuz saying a title shot remains unlikely. Logart, 146 pounds, will fight Gerald Gray in Kingston Jamaica on Oct 2. He ended Stitch’s eight win streak with a tenth round barrage at St Nicholas Arena. Logart’s record moves to 33 10 5 while Stitch falls to 15 4.
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Tigers No-Hitters Highlight Historic Pitching Feats
Jim Bunning's 1958 no hitter marked the fourth by a Detroit Tiger. Virgil Trucks threw two no-hitters in 1952 and George Mullin added one in 1912, underscoring the franchise's pitching legacy.
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State Colleges football action highlights week schedule
West Virginia Tech hosts Morehead State as the State Conference slate continues with four league games. Fairmont State entertains Concord and Davis and Elkins visits West Virginia Wesleyan while Shepherd plays Potomac State. West Liberty travels to Geneva and Bethany goes to Allegheny as West Virginia State hosts Central Ohio. West Virginia University faces Boston University and Marshall meets Toledo. Tech beat West Liberty 41-0. Morehead dropped three straight.
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Stratton Buffalos Clash Saturday at Accoville
Stratton High travels to Accoville to face winless Buffalo in a Saturday football game. After a 14-7 Homecoming loss to Kimball, Stratton seeks a win to stay in the season’s win column with one or two home games remaining.
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Pirates Sign Right-Handed Pitcher Newhart for 1959
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of 19 year old right handed pitcher Donald Newhart of Meshoppen Pennsylvania to a 1959 contract with their Clinton Iowa club in the Class D Midwest League. Newhart posted a 17 1 record last season with the Meshoppen sandlot team.
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Richmond End Named As SCs Player Of Week
Richmond end Joe Biscaha was named Southern Conference player of the week after a 60 minute performance against VMI. The 1900 senior from Clifton, N J, contributed on offense and defense aiding the Spider effort in a 12-6 defeat despite strong blocking and containment of VMI’s outside speed. Other top performers included West Virginia’s Bill Lopasky and GW’s Ed Hine.
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Midget League Football Night Features Beckley Matches
Two midget league games go on at Woodrow Wilson Stadium tonight starting at 6 30. West Beckley vs North Beckley opens the doubleheader with East Beckley meeting South Beckley in the second game. North Beckley seeks its first win while West Beckley carries a 1 2 1 record. East Beckley aims for a fifth straight win as South Beckley, tied for third with West Beckley, seeks to rebound. Optimist Club has funded uniforms and urges strong turnout. Standings follow.
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Auburn Tops In Grid Poll As Oklahoma Drops To Second
Auburn remains atop the national college football rankings after leapfrogging Oklahoma, who falls to second. Ohio State drops from No. 1 following a close win over Washington, with Army, Notre Dame and Wisconsin among the other top ten. Michigan State and Pitt rise as Iowa exits.
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Wyoming County Grid Officials To Be Tested
Lewis D Antoni principal of Mullens High School announced that Wyoming County football officials will be tested at Mullens High Tuesday October 7 at 7 p m D Antoni will administer the test and urges all officials to be present This test will validate the officials cards for the remainder of the season
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Lions Trade Bobby Layne For Morrall
DETROIT AP coach George Wilson explains why the world champion Lions traded quarterback Bobby Layne to the Pittsburgh Steelers for quarterback Earl Morrall and two high draft choices. Morenn Morrall becomes No 2 behind Tobin Rote as the team shifts QB roles after Layne’s exit.
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