West Virginia Fans Demand Better Texas Game Coverage
WVU supporters criticized the paper for insufficient reporting on the WVU-Texas game played last Saturday. The editors state the shortfall was due to extenuating circumstances and not negligence.
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1956
Page
3
WVU supporters criticized the paper for insufficient reporting on the WVU-Texas game played last Saturday. The editors state the shortfall was due to extenuating circumstances and not negligence.
The Mullens Rebels surge to the top of Class A in West Virginia ruling the standings with 45 points after a 13 point game against Mt Hope Mustangs. Ripley remains in Class AA lead with 10.75, while Huntington East and Elkins stay tied for top in Class AA as Oak Hill drops from the three way chase after a 13 7 loss to Beckley.
Huntington fans get a pre season look at the Hornets at Memorial Field House in a clinic staged by the new International Hockey League team. WSAZ will televise part of the demonstration starting at 7 30. A reception for coach Eddie Olson and players followed last night. The Hornets open the season Saturday with a possible matchup against Fort Wayne, and also play here Sunday afternoon.
Marlinton leads with 3 1 1 team and 3441 points and Moorefield 4 0 1 with 4 0 1 in Class B. Unbeaten teams Burnsville Green Bank Vinson Monongah Ravens wood Winfield and Douglass stand undefeated but unranked.
Syracuse picked over West Virginia as a rested opponent looms for the Mountaineers. Army Oklahoma and Tennessee were listed among college grid favorites in Harold Claassen’s midweek roundup, which notes previous week success and trends.
As the fall hunting season nears, Arthur C. Bachman of the Conservation Commission warns hunters to study safety rules before entering the woods. The guidance emphasizes proper gun handling, confirming targets, and ensuring clear backgrounds to prevent accidental discharges. He urges bright clothing and clear group positioning to avoid tragedies.
Archers from the Beckley Archery Club competed Sunday at the local range shooting 44 targets and two bear targets before deer season. Winners listed include Roscoe Wikle and Walter Wikle in boys divisions, and Mrs. Walter S. Krztofik and Mrs. Ed Lilly in the women’s, with several others earning placements.
Brooklyn pitcher Clem Labine defeated the Yankees 1-0 in 10 innings to force a tied series, avenging his 1953 defeat that helped New York win the title. Labine faced Hank Bauer and Mickey Mantle, intentionally walked Mantle to face Berra and allowed seven hits with key plays securing the win.
California owner Rex Ellsworth and John W. Galbreath saw Swaps sidelined after a ruptured blood vessel diagnosed by Dr. George Palmer Jr. during a Garden State Park workout. The Derby winner will rest, likely return to California for treatment, ending chances of racing in the East this season. Swaps had 19 wins in 26 starts over a three year career.
In Chicago and across the league teams debate the Philco helmet device for sideline signals. Cardinals, Giants, Bears, Lions, and Browns show varied interest while Bell defends legality and fans’ enjoyment. Some fear telemetry could disrupt play, others embrace quicker defensive reads.
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