Mississippi Reigns Top in UPI Football Poll
The Mississippi Rebels are named No. 1 in the United Press International major college football ratings, with 316 points and 24 first-place votes. Michigan moves to second after beating Army, Texas third, Alabama fourth, while Iowa drops to fifth.
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Colvard Named Southern Conference Player of the Week
Sophomore quarterback Fred Colvard of West Virginia earned the Southern Conference player of the week honors after guiding the Mountaineers to a 28-0 upset of Virginia Tech. He scored a touchdown, threw for another, and helped set up a third, finishing 7 of 12 for 102 yards.
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Funeral Services Today For Mrs Greasy Neale
Funeral services were held at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Columbus for Mrs Adelaide Neale wife of former Philadelphia Eagles coach Earle Greasy Neale. The Columbus native died Sunday at her New York City home and is survived by two sisters. Neale 69 born Parkersburg West Virginia. credited with the naked reverse. former West Virginia Wesleyan standout. member West Virginia Hall of Fame.
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Greasy) Neale
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West Virginia High Scorers Spark Halfway Season Push
The West Virginia high school football season passes mid point as backfield stars pile up touchdowns. Notables include Jim Coger Buckhannon and John Lucente Fairmont East with multi TD games, Dick Leftridge Hinton tied for second with 34 points, and Joe Hannon Summersville driving an unbeaten Grizzlies win.
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Fairmont East
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Huntington East
Pt. Pleasant
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Williamstown
Mason City
Jim Hovatter
Masontown
Tickets On Sale For Mount Hope Beckley Game
Mount Hope High School principal D W Dunkley announces tickets for the Beckley Flying Eagles game on sale at Mountaineer Hotel Bon Bon Store Eddie's Pool Room and the schools. Beckley fans may buy at Colony Drug Keatley's Sports Center and the high school. Game at Woodrow Wilson starts 8 p m.
Steelers Still In Race Says Bukich After Losses
Quarterback Rudy Bukich, filling for injured Bobby Layne, told a civic club Steelers are still in the NFL race. Pittsburgh meets the Redskins at Forbes Field in a 0-4 showdown. Three Steelers had X rays after practices with injuries to Nisby ribs Burnett knee and Henry leg from the Los Angeles defeat.
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Los Angeles
Goaltender McNamara Joins Pittsburgh Team
Pittsburgh Hornets of the American Hockey League acquire goalie Gerry McNamara from the Toronto Maple Leafs. A former Hornet, he has also played for Winnipeg Hershey Buffalo Cleveland Sudbury and Rochester. The team fitted for uniforms at the Civic Auditorium and planned to fly to Springfield Massachusetts to start the 1961 62 season Wednesday night. Pittsburgh opens its home season Saturday against Buffalo.
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Mass
San Jose man hid from law until thirst led to capture
Salome Echaberria Jr. of San Jose evaded a non-support warrant for days. Deputies tried five times to serve him before waiting at his apartment on a warm day. When officer Brown opened the refrigerator door, Echaberria lay unconscious and turning blue. Brown revived him and served the warrant.
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Syracuse Leads Lambert Voting Despite Defeat
Syracuse remains the leading pick for the Lambert Trophy in the second week of voting despite a defeat to Maryland. Eight selectors awarded four first places to Syracuse for 9.0 percent, with Penn State Navy and Miami also receiving top votes as others trailed. The poll lists Villanova, Pittsburgh and Rutgers in the top ranks with several other institutions receiving votes.
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WVU Prepares for Pitt Clash After Two-Year Wait
WVU athletic director Red Brown says the Mountaineers face a hungry Pitt squad in a pivotal matchup. WVU ends a 1 loss streak by routing Virginia Tech 23 0, fueling optimism for a showdown with Pittsburgh despite injuries and lineup changes.
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Red) Brown
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Winless Redskins versus Steelers in looming must win game
Washington Redskins face the winless Pittsburgh Steelers in a decisive matchup next Sunday. Bill McPeak says the game is a must and notes his team is better than its record, citing their strong front line in last week's 31 7 loss to Cleveland and crediting Bob Mitchell for three big plays.
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Joy Subsidiary to Relocate Operations to Franklin Pa
Joy Manufacturing Co announces the transfer of Compton Inc and its Coal Machinery Division conveyor department from Clarksburg W V and New Philadelphia Ohio to new quarters in Franklin Pa. The move consolidates manufacturing and engineering activities under Joy at the Franklin site.
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Former Beckley Bowler Shines in Virginia Maryland Leagues
Jim Robinette, 18, former Beckley bowler, leads Virginia state round in first round with a 2033 12-string average as Virginia Maryland championships unfold. In Raleigh County Handicap League action, Dido's Sunoco, Gunters Electric, and Beckley Hospital clash as teams chase top spots with high scores from players like Marino Patterson and Holly.
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UConn suspends two football players for rule breach
Sopha Mores Dave. Roberts of Meriden and Fred Gates of Fairfield, Conn., are suspended indefinitely from the University of Connecticut football team for breaking training rules. Trina Press of Russia shattered her world pentathlon record with 5,137 points at a USSR track meet, surpassing her previous 5,020.
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New Rehabilitation Curriculum Offered at WVU
West Virginia University announces a new graduate program in rehabilitation counseling. Students will train at the university and with state vocational rehabilitation agencies to qualify for the master of science degree. Applicants need a liberal arts degree. The U S Office of Vocational Rehabilitation provides traineeships of 1000 each for a limited number of participants.
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Wildcats Meet Bushwhackers In Midget Football Showdown
East Beckley Wildcats host South Beckley Bushwhackers at Woodrow Wilson Field at 6 30 p m. Wildcats aim for 30th straight win after a 28 0 victory over West Beckley and a 13 0 win over South in a delayed doubleheader. South, 2 3 this season, seeks upset to renew title race ahead of Bowling clash next week.
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Stoco to Host Peterstown Friday Night Football
Stoco High School coach Ken Wheeler announces the Indians will host Peterstown this Friday at 7 30 p m. Stoco enters with a 2 2 1 record while Peterstown has yet to win in four starts.
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Penn State Emphasizes Pass Defense Before Army Clash
Penn State coach Rip Engle warned against overconfidence after a 32 0 win over Boston University. He stressed improving kickoff coverage and downfield blocking as the Lions prepare for Army, with injuries limited but players expected back for the Cadets. Sophomore Pete Liske led with 7 of 12 passes for 98 yards against BU.
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Stratton Bulldog Game Shift With Excelsior
Stratton football coach Murray Jeffries announces the Bulldogs will host Excelsior on Saturday at 2 30 p m instead of Friday. The schedule change affects fans and local timing for kickoff and related events.
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Fry Named Acting General Manager of Raiders
Wes Fry was named acting general manager of the Oakland Raiders replacing Bud Hastings who resigned last week. Fry, a former Iowa halfback, will continue as director of player personnel for the AFL club.
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