Class AA Football Rating System Clarified by W.Va. Officials
Sports writer disputes George Springers claim about Wheeling in Class AA standings noting the State Activities Commission requires Class AA teams to count all games including out-of-state foes. The system limits elections to Class A and B teams and aims for fairness, though bugs exist.
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Mourning in Weaverville over Yankees defeat
Ralph Bartlett a service station operator in Weaverville wears a black armband in mourning for the loss of the World Series by the New York Yankees.
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Michigan Climbs to No 1 in AP Poll Following Army Win
Michigan moves to the top of the AP football poll after a convincing 26-2 victory over Army, edging Maryland who climbed to runner up after a 28-7 win over Wake Forest. Oklahoma remains third as Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin, Texas Christian, Navy, UCLA and West Virginia fill the rest of the top ten.
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Willie Pep Outpoints Titone in Hartford Bout
In Hartford, Willie Pep edged Charlie Titone by points over 10 rounds, the Brockton lightweight scoring 129 12 to Titone 128 12 in Brooklyn, 10.
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Sophia High Girls Field Hockey Exhibition Wednesday
Sophia High girls will stage a 30 minute field hockey exhibition on the football field Wednesday as part of the Jack Haga Benefit. Coach Octavia Miller aims to find a competing school while 11 players test stick skills against an intra squad, White Hawks versus Blue Hawks, with junior high games preceding.
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Beckley Mount Hope Game Tabs On Sale
Tickets for the Beckley Mt Hope game at WWHS Stadium Friday night went on sale today announced Athletic Director J R Van Meter. Tabs available at Keatley s Sports Center C L Cutrate Colonial Cavalier Drug Stores. Mt Hope features top passer Virgil Dillon and strong defense.成人票在 Brown s Hardware L and F Sweet Shop 高中也有售 学生票在高中出售.
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West Virginia Leads SoCon in Offense and Punting
West Virginia University remains the pace setter in the Southern Conference offense averaging 432 yards per game and 209 passing yards led by Freddy Wyant. The Mountaineers top the league in total offense and passing while Virginia Tech and Davidson contend for rushing and defense honors as standings show Tech's 100.8 rushing yards allowed per game and Davidson's 168-yard pass defense.
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Lane to name St Louis manager Wednesday at 10 A M
Frank Lane, Saint Louis general manager, indicated a press conference at 10 A M Wednesday to name the club's 1956 field manager. Lane avoided detail amid a weeklong Cardinal organizational meeting as trades and candidates fill the agenda. Hutchinson and Walker are among reported possibilities with an unidentified third candidate also in the mix.
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the Hat) Walker
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Athletics Buy Crimian From Toronto For About 60000
Kansas City Athletics announce the purchase of Jack Crimian from Toronto for about $60,000 including the value of players Mario Fricano and another player to be named. Crimian led the International League with 19 wins and a 2.13 ERA last season and previously played for St Louis in 1951 and 1952.
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Phillies Trade Four Players in Los Angeles Rebuild
Philadelphia continues rebuilding as it trades four players Casagrande Clark Command Kipper. Casagrande moves to Syracuse IL with draft eligibility. Clark Command and Kipper sold outright to Syracuse after brief Phillies stints. Kuzava had been sold to Columbus IL in recent moves as the club reshapes its farm system.
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Cubs Acquire Kellert From Dodgers In Cash Deal
Chicago Cubs yesterday acquired first baseman outfielder Frank Kellert from the Brooklyn Dodgers in a straight cash deal. Kellert, 31, was a reserve with the world champion Dodgers and batted .325 in 39 games last season.
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Indians Heap Big Team on Defense
Morgantown WVU prepares for homecoming against William and Mary, lauding the Indians as a tough defensive club. Line coach Russ Crane notes WVU’s prior low scores and strong stops against Virginia Tech and Navy, while signaling emphasis on fundamentals and blocking. Ron Klim’s leg injury appears minor and should not sideline him.
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Perez Decision Shifts Focus to Lightweight Ring
New York report says Perez will concentrate on lightweights from now on after a 135 pound victory at St. Nicholas Arena. He defeated Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke Mass in a fierce ten round battle marked by a seventh round barrage and a rally by Courchesne in the later rounds.
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Washington Husky legal touchdown under review
In Los Angeles, Trojan coach Jess Hill questioned whether Washington's 80 yard scoring play against Southern California was legal. A pass to Jim Houston then lateraled to Corky Lewis gave Washington a 7 point lead, with doubts over Houston's knee and the legality of the lateral.
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