Turning Point in WVU Football Career
The memoir describes a pivotal moment when West Virginia faced a crushing 42-0 defeat to Pittsburgh in 1960, fueling fear of humiliation. After years of sophomores, the Mountaineers later defeated Pitt 20-6 at Pitt Stadium, marking a personal and team turning point and renewed ardor to beat the Panthers.
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Pittsburgh
Pitt
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Steelers seek healthy linebackers for Giants game
Pittsburgh coach Buddy Parker faces a depleted linebacking corps as three top players Myron Pottios Rudy Hayes and Roger are out with injuries. John Reger returned from a shoulder injury but may be waived if depth does not improve ahead of Sunday’s game in New York. Bob Schmitz scored a touchdown on an interception against Philadelphia.
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Rudy Hayes
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Bob Schmitz
Tom Bettis
George Tarasovic
Ken Kirk
Schmitz
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New York
Boxing results from Sydney and Osaka cards
UPI reports two knockout wins: Alfredo Cota, 149 pounds, Mexico, stopped Gary Cowburn, 145 pounds, Australia. In Osaka, Kazuo Takayama, 130 pounds, Japan, defeated Larry Fernando, 129 pounds, Philippines, by KO.
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Osaka
Japan
Kazuo Takayama
Larry Fernando
Philippines
RAF Pilot Harold Bromley Weds After Last Minute Pause
Stamford England reported Harold Bromley Royal Air Force pilot finally married Saturday following a last minute cold feet moment and a brief pause with his mother in law involved in the arrangements.
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England
UPI
Royal Air Force
Harold Bromley
Comes Naturally Modest Hoople Accepts Acclamation
Major Amos B Hoople, famed football forecaster, thanks readers for overwhelming congratulatory letters after predicting Stanford beat Michigan State 16-13. He credits the Hoople System and his ancestor Lord Bryan Amos Battersby Hoople for foreseeing tournament outcomes since Henry VIII’s era.
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Farmers Vault Leads BC Handicap in Raleigh County League
White Oak Farms sits first after taking three from Trottino Brothers. Jerry Ellison led with a 233 high game and 559 series, while Lewis McManus topged Construction with 555. Mullins Construction tied for third after a 527 from Basil Lilly and Jim Walker’s 526. Rose & Quesenberry beat Biggs Johnston & Withrow as Dean Howen posted 499, with French Toney at 499 for the losing printing Co. G. C. Murphy League sees Staples ahead with 401 series by Blondine Teubert, Henry Pettry 400 for the Pencils, and 426 by Arnold Mitchell for Grub in another match. Knight’s old-timer forecast predicts upsets in college games and pro-style lines with scores across major matchups.
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Bill Sigmund
Bill Early
Grady Whitlock Ford
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Sunoco
Sam Shawver
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Rose
Blondine Teubert
Henry Pettry
Clips
Arnold Mitchell
Fred Yost
Fingertip grip boosts bowling action for 1961 star
Bowling guide notes switch from conventional grip to fingertip grip for better roll and action. The change reduces finger strain and increases follow through focus. Bill Tucker credits fingertip grip for winning the 1961 All-Star. Dick Hoover and others use variations.
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Dick Hoover
Twilight Handicap leads Twilight League. multiple teams in chase
Houchins Blocks swept Beckley Hardware to extend a two and a half game lead in the Twilight Handicap League at Bowl-Wick. Chete Blevins rolled a 536 for the Blocks while Harold Mann led the losers with 518. E. M. Payne Co. led by Nash Campbell’s 254 675 won two from Phipp’s Insurance, where Doug Hall posted 551 and Clayton Howery 524. Ross Phipps topped Insurance with 586, Ad Barker 565, Kyle Phipps 552, Carl Perry 505. Gunters Electric won three from S S Super Market, moving into third, just a half game ahead of W Va Belt. Belt No. 1 beat Schiff’s Shoes as J E Henry 494 and Sam Thomson 525 paced a victory. Larry Trump 553 and Ronald Gunter 519 helped Gunters Electric.
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E. M. Payne Co
Nash Campbell
Phipp
Doug Hall
Clayton Howery
Ross Phipps
Ad Barker
Kyle Phipps
Carl Perry
Gunters Electric
S & S Super Market
W. Va. Belt
Beltmen
Schiff’s Shoes
Gunters
Larry Trump
Ronald Gunter
Bill Martin
W. Va
J. E. Henry
Sam Thomson
Liston Involved in Accident in Philadelphia Park
Heavyweight champion Charles Sonny Liston was in a minor traffic accident an hour and a half before being detained in Fairmount Park last Friday night. He amicably settled with the auto owner, William A Clark, paying for minor damage after exchanging IDs. No traffic violation was issued. Police later stopped Liston in the park when his slow-moving car drew suspicion. an officer noted a strong smell of alcohol. Liston initially refused to enter a police vehicle, objecting to a white driver.
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UPI
Charles
Sonny) Liston
Fairmount Park
Liston
William A Clark
Clark
Deeds On File Record of Real Estate Transactions
Deeds on file in the county clerk’s office list transfers including Pete B Ditmyer to Morris K and Gladys A Niday for property in Beckley Town District at 4950 dollars. Robert J Ashworth trustee to Byus Mankin Lumber Co for Lilly Mount Addition Trap Hill District at 575 dollars. Guy W Basham Mary S Basham and others to Dr George A Miller for Glade Creek Shady Spring District at 50 dollars. Dana Y and James L Hornbeck to James L Hornbeck Jr for property in Sophia Town District at 3000 dollars. Blackburn Patteson Realty Co to Santa and Dorothy Briguglio near Cranberry Prosperity Town District at 350 dollars.
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Morris K
Gladys A. Niday
Beckley
Robert J. Ashworth
Byus-Mankin Lumber Co
Lilly Mount Addition
Trap Hill
Guy W. Basham
Mary S. Basham
George A. Miller
Glade Creek
Shady Spring
Dana Y
James L. Hornbeck
James L. Hornbeck Jr
Sophia
Blackburn-Patteson Realty Co
Santa
Dorothy Briguglio
Cranberry and
Prosperity
Election of Supervisors in Raleigh County Soil District
State soil conservation committee to hold October 16 1962 election for a supervisor in Raleigh County of the Southern Soil Conservation District. Eligible voters include holders of three or more acres. polling places Beckley Ice & Feed Store, States Store, and A A Farmer & Co Store. Absentee ballots available through Loretta G. Maynor.
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West Virginia
Southern Soil Conservation District
Raleigh
Raleigh County
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Slab Fork
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Oo States Store
W. Va
Trap Hill
A. A. Farmer & Co
Belt
Loretta G. Maynor
Nittany Lions Meet Cadets Saturday
The third ranked Penn State Nittany Lions prepare to face West Point Cadets in a long standing rivalry at Beaver Stadium. After a 18 7 win over Rice in Houston they rose from fourth to third in the UP I poll. Coach Rip Engle hails the team as delivering tone setting wins.
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Vernell Graves Graves Funeral in Mc Alpin at noon
Vernell Graves Graves, age 54 of Mc Alpin, will lie in state at Elizabeth Baptist Church McAlpin from 11 a.m. to funeral time. Funeral services begin at 12 noon Wednesday officiated by Rev J H Hunt. Burial follows at Greenwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ritchie and Johnson Funeral Parlor Inc.
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Melton Mortuary
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Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Inc
Bromley Bride's Mother Quips On Fearlessness In Flight
Mrs. Sarah Foottitt, mother of Bromley's bride Betty, says her son is fearless piloting a bomber but admits he is uneasy around women. The remark reflects the couple's wedding context and family humor.
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Browns May Add Gary Collins To Offense
Cleveland may use rookie Gary Collins as a pass catcher in addition to his punting duties The former Maryland star could move to right halfback as veteran Ray Renfro rests or shifts to slot end Kreitling leads Browns receivers with 17 catches for 242 yards Collins had a 55 yard kickoff return in the win over the Cowboys Ernie Green sprained knee ligaments may keep him out against the Colts this Sunday
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Suit Filed for 6536 Dollars in Raleigh County
A 6536.76 suit filed by Elgin National Watch Co. against Isadore Pete Miller doing business as National Home Specialties at 1028 Woodlawn Ave. claims the defendant owes for goods sold between May 19, 1961 and June 21 of this year. Counsel for the plaintiff is Truman L. Sayre.
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National Home Specialities
Woodlawn Ave
Raleigh County
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