Weirton Tops In AAA Mustangs Lead In AA Ratings
Weirton earns No 1 in AAA ratings while Parkersburg and Bluefield show strong but limited victory counts. Logan and East Bank follow with high-point totals. Mount Hope leads Class AA, followed by Williamson Milton Magnolia Sissonville and others as ratings officials note incomplete opponent records.
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Pitt Beats Miami 17-6 For First Victory Of Season
Pitt coach Johnny Michelosen finally smiles as the Panthers snap a winless start with a 17-6 home victory over Miami at Pitt Stadium. Points in the fourth quarter came from Fred Cox field goal and short runs by Bob Clemens and Jim Cunningham, while Miami scored late on a 26-yard pass.
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Gotham Trot Opens Tonight at Yonkers Raceway
The Gotham Trot features France's Jamin and Hairos II of Holland plus seven top trotters in a 14 mile race for $64,300 at Yonkers Raceway. Jamin previously beat top trotters in Roosevelt's International, while Hairos recently demonstrated foreign dominance in the classic.
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Ruth Jessen Takes Rest From Golf Tour
Ruth Jessen of Seattle announced an enforced vacation from the professional golf circuit due to an ulcer. She said she would quit the tour at least until the first of the year, uncertain if illness or form caused the break.
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SC Teams Face Tough Nonconference Slate This Fall
Southern Conference squads have a stronger nonleague start this season with 6 wins 2 ties and 8 losses in 16 games against outsiders. VMI and William and Mary lead at 1 0 while The Citadel and Furman are 1 0 1. Other results include Virginia Tech 1 2 Davidson 1 2 Richmond 0 1 George Washington 0 1 and West Virginia 0 2. Four weekend matchups loom with VMI at Virginia Furman at Wofford and The Citadel at Richmond while Virginia Tech travels to William and Mary and The Citadel.
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East Beckley Seeks Sixth Straight Tonit Victory
East Beckley Wildcats chase a sixth straight Tonit victory in a Midget Football League doubleheader at Woodrow Wilson Stadium at 6 30 PM. Bowling Addition Blue Devils aim to snap a five game league skid against West Hornets while South rests. East faces Bushwhackers in a likely title decider as North Mountaineers also challenge Bowling Addition in the early game. The Blue Devils seek a season turnaround after close losses including a 7 6 stumble to Bowling Addition earlier and a 14 0 setback to South. North and East previously battled to 0 0 draws with West and Bowling Addition respectively.
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Steelers Still In Running For NFL Title
Pittsburgh coach Buddy Parker says the Steelers remain in contention for the Eastern Division title after two wins and two losses. Pittsburgh is tied with St. Louis for last in the division as end Jack McClarren nears a return but remains doubtful for the Forbes Field game next Sunday.
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Mississippi Takes 1st Syracuse Drops To 4th
Mississippi regains AP top spot as Syracuse falls to fourth after narrowly defeating Holy Cross 15 6. Iowa Ohio State and Syracuse occupy remaining first place votes among nine leading challengers. rankings show Ole Miss with 428 points, Iowa 411, Ohio State 385, Syracuse 362, followed by Navy Missouri Baylor Clemson Kansas Minnesota and Texas.
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Tech To Play Newport News On Homecoming Saturday
West Virginia Tech coach Charley Cobb vows tighter defense after a 49-13 loss to Morehead as Newport News Apprentice School visits for Homecoming. Injuries bite Tech with Helmick, Massey out. Jarrett, Grabowski eye doubtful status while Dalma Drake shines for Newport News.
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Golf's Big Star Coming To W. Va
West Virginia golf fans will get a close look at the sport's brightest star this week as Palmer arrives for the Virginia Open at Spring Valley Country Club in Huntington. Palmer, professional golf's top money winner this season with over 77 000, has headlines with wins at the Masters and U S Open and strong showings elsewhere. Snead, defending state open champion, and Wall, 1959 Masters winner, also figure in the field as Palmer plans a Thursday practice round at Spring Valley.
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Houston's Smith Leads AFL Runners
Houston's Dave Smith leads the American Football League in rushing with 291 yards on 58 carries. The big mover is Billy Cannon of Houston, moving from fifth to second with 227 yards on 44 carries after a late start.
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Corum Focuses on Fundamentals At WVU Practice
Morgantown AP Gene Corum drills West Virginia players through basics mid season. He demonstrated stance blocking and tackling to rebuild a semblance of a team after a tie with Rich. The Pittsburgh game looms next, with Eli Kosanovich at right halfback replacing John Marra and Jim Moss at the other half.
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Football Schedule for Today in West Virginia Schools
Char Catholic Beckley Bluefield Logan Man Fayetteville Gauley Bridge East Bank Shady Spring Lookout Pineville Stratton Byrd Prillerman Rainelle JV Peterstown Hillsboro GMS list week opponents and records for football games today across multiple schools.
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Shady Spring Freshmen Meet Beckley Tonight
Shady Spring High School freshmen football hosts Beckley Blue Eaglets at 7 30. Beckley seeks fifth straight win while Shady aims to improve after four wins in six games. The match features Babe Ruth League ties and players Gravely Coleman McLaughlin Chapman.
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Williams Recalls Glorious Pitt Day as WVU Faces Panthers
WVU quarterback Danny Williams returns to lead the Mountaineers against Pitt in Pitt Stadium. Williams sparked a 6-6 tie with Richmond, mixing passes and timely runs as Jim Moss emerged, signaling a potential turn after a winless streak and a fading Williams. The Pitt clash recalls Williams’ 1959 All-American showing against the Panthers.
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