Class AA Football Rating System Clarified
The letter explains the State High School Activities Commission rating system for Class AA football. It notes AA teams must count all games, including out-of-state opponents, while only Classes A and B teams may elect which foes to count. The piece defends the system as workable and fair, despite acknowledged bugs.
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George Springer
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George
Wheeling
Linsly Institute of
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Ohio
West Virginia
The
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Yankee Mourning Mixes Blues and Armband in Weaverville
In Weaverville North Carolina service station operator Ralph Bartlett wears a black armband with his blue coveralls as he mourns the New York Yankees defeat in the World Series.
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New York Yankees
Michigan Reigns at No 1 as Army, Maryland Fall Back
Michigan roars to the top of the AP poll with a 26-2 win over Army proving its return to power. Oklahoma holds third as Notre Dame Georgia Tech Wisconsin Texas Christian Navy UCLA and West Virginia fill the rest of the top ten amid a wide shakeup.
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Maryland
Terrapins
Army
Wolverines
Wake Forest
Oklahoma
Notre Dame
Georgia Tech
Wisconsin
Texas Christian
Navy
UCLA
West Virginia
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Terps
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Washington
Trojans
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Sooners
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Trish
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Ucla Et i
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Ohio State
Hiesn
Rice
Wiestnes
Boxing Results Feature New York and Brockton Card
New York fighter Lulu Perez, 135, from Brooklyn, outpointed Bobby Courchene, 131 3 4, Holyoke Massachusetts. In Brockton Massachusetts Willie Pep, 129 1 2, from Hartford Connecticut, outpointed Charlie Titone, 128 1 2, of Brooklyn.
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Willie Pep
Hartford
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Charlie Titone
Brooklyn
Sophia High girls showcase field hockey in Wednesday benefit
Sophia High School girls' field hockey team will perform an exhibition on the football field Wednesday as part of the Jack Haga Benefit. The 30 minute scrimmage follows junior high games between Sophia and Mullens. Coach Octavia Miller notes the team seeks interschool competition and praises the sport as a useful, rough, and exciting fall activity.
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Beckley Mount Hope Game Tabs on Sale
Tickets for the Beckley Mt Hope game at WWHS Stadium Friday night go on sale. Athletic Director J R Van Meter announced outlets include Keatleys Sports Center Co L Cutrate Colonial and Cavalier Drug Stores. Mt Hope quarterback Virgil Dillon leads a strong defense while Mus tangs blocked kicks fueled an 18 7 win over Mullens. Principal E W Dunkley said Mt Hope tickets are sold in town at Brown s Hardware and the L and F Sweet Shop with student passes at the high school.
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West Virginia Dominates Southern Conference Offense
S C Gridiron Notes reports West Virginia University leads the Southern Conference in total offense with 432 yards per game and 42 points per game as Freddy Wyant tops passing at 209 yards per game. They also lead in punting while Davidson and Virginia Tech push the defensive ranks. Tech shows the strongest rush defense at 100.8 yards per game.
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Lane hints on Wednesday press for Cardinal manager
ST LOUIS Frank Lane Cardinal general manager indicated a 10 a.m. Wednesday press conference will name the 1956 field manager. Lane refused to identify candidates beyond Fred Hutchinson and Harry Walker while noting possible trades to strengthen the club. An unnamed third candidate, likely Jim Keane, was also rumored in the weeklong Cardinal meetings.
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the Hat) Walker
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Cubs Acquire Kellert From Dodgers in Cash Deal
CHICAGO The Cubs yesterday acquired first baseman outfielder Frank Kellert from the Brooklyn Dodgers in a straight cash deal. Kellert, 31, was a reserve for the world champion Dodgers and batted .325 in 39 games last season.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
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Dodgers
Athletics Buy Crimian From Toronto for 60000
Kansas City Athletics announced the purchase of Jack Crimian from Toronto for about 60000 including players Mario Fricano and another to be named. Crimian rated the International League's MVP pitcher last season after a 19 6 record with a 2.13 ERA. The 28 year old right hander had brief stints with the St Louis Cardinals in 1951 and 1952.
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Toronto
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Crimian
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Phillies Trade Four More Players In Latest Shuffle
The Philadelphia Phillies disposed of four more second line players as they chase a return to contention. Tom Casagrande was sold to Syracuse after a stint with Louisville and is now draft eligible. Mel Clark Jim Command and Thornton Kipper, all of whom spent time with Syracuse last year, had their contracts sold to the Chiefs.
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Philadelphia Phillies
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Phils
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Syracuse Chiefs
Syracuse
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Indians Face Strong WVU Defense From William and Mary
Morgantown WVU hosts William and Mary homecoming and faces a fierce defense. Line coach Russ Crane notes the Indians are tougher than Richmond and held Virginia Tech to 14, Navy to seven, and beat back a Duke defeat. Ron Klim's leg X rays were clear. he should play Saturday.
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Perez Decides Bob Courchesne bout for lightweight focus
In New York Lulu Perez of Brooklyn defeats Bobby Courchesne of Holyoke at St. Nicholas Arena in a spirited 10 round battle. Perez shifts focus to lightweights while Courchesne, 20, rallies late and presses the pace with hard rights and body punches through the final rounds.
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Question on Huskies’ game winning TD under review
In Seattle last Saturday Washington beat USC 7-0 on a pass from Steve Rooke to Jim Houston who lateraled to Corky Lewis for eight yards. Trojan coach Jess Hill questioned legality saying he cannot be certain after rechecking film.
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