White students join West Virginia State College football team
INSTITUTE W Va Four white students enrolled for football drills at Negro West Virginia State College surprising many. Coach Mark Cardwell notes two, John Caldwell and Dick Bruner, may see action this season against all Negro opponents. Other candidates Gene Brightwell and Dave Collins also show promise. State’s 1953-54 enrollment was about 900.
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WVU Prepares for Penn State in Key showdown at State College
West Virginia faces a daunting test as it travels to take on unbeaten Penn State, fresh off wins over Illinois, Syracuse and Virginia. WVU coach Russ Crane notes Penn State is the strongest opponent he has seen in three years, urging the Mountaineers to play flawless football to have a chance.
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Trapshooting Event Planned At Greenbrier Hotel
A three day Open Invitational Greenbrier Trapshoot at White Sulphur Springs October 29 to 31 will use a new four range site on Kate's Mountain. It will follow Amateur Trapshooting Association rules with doubles handicap and championships. Dr D R Kinter of Bluefield and Mrs S W Sebe Seybold will oversee arrangements and conduct the shoot for the Greenbrier Gun Club affiliated with national and state ATA groups.
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Wisconsin Coaching Staff Combines Six School Aides
Wisconsin's coaching staff features assistants from six different colleges. The mix brings diverse backgrounds and strategies to the program as it prepares for the season.
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Family hunting safety and firearms responsibility
The piece argues hunting can be a family activity if properly managed and emphasizes parental judgment on when youths may own a rifle or shotgun. It notes evaluating a junior's readiness, seeking expert gun safety instruction, and the role of clubs in teaching responsible handling. It frames firearm ownership as a valued constitutional pleasure supported by guidance and safety.
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Beckley Juniors Meet Oak Hill In Prep Eskorts at Woodrow Stadium
Beckley Juniors host Oak Hill Imps at Woodrow Wilson Stadium tonight at 7 30. The Fayette countians pose a tough test for the Blue Eagles who seek a return to victory after last Thursday's 13 to 6 loss to Logan. Dick Summers, an end, is out with two cracked ribs and will be replaced by Jim Martin.
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Bailey Emerges as Penn State QB Force for 1954
Penn State coach Rip Engle hails senior Don Bailey as the breakthrough at quarterback. Bailey’s artful T formation handling and seven mountains line, led by Rosey Grier and Jesse Arnelle, fuel wins over Illinois Syracuse and Virginia and boost hopes for an unbeaten season as they prepare for West Virginia and Texas Christian. Lenny Moore and Ronnie Younker share backfield honors. Bailey completes 7 of 13 passes versus Virginia.
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Olson to Defend Title in San Francisco Dec 15
World middleweight champion Carl Boobo Olson will defend his title for the third time this year against Joey Giardello in a nationally televised 15 round bout at San Francisco Cow Palace on December 15. Promoter Bennie Ford announced after IB C approval. Olson to receive 40 percent, Giardello 20 percent of net receipts and of a $50,000 TV rights pool. Giardello, recovering from knee surgery, hopes to be ready in five weeks. Olson previously beat Gavilan in Chicago and Castellani in August. he will warm up with a non title bout in Richmond.
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Top League Contenders To Glash This Weekend In 1920s Football
Unbeaten area teams loom in key matches as the season enters its final stretch. Mount Hope faces Beckley in Coalfield Conference while Trap Hill hosts Sophia in Raleigh County action. Alderson and Rainelle clash in Southern Greenbrier, Gauley Bridge meets Summersville, and Stoco hosts Hinton with Hill prospects.
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Sooners Lead AP Poll After Texas Victory
Oklahoma surged to the top of the Associated Press college football rankings after a one touchdown win over Texas last Saturday. 118 of 201 voters placed Oklahoma first, totaling 1 97 points. Wisconsin moved to second ahead of UCLA and Ohio State rose to fourth after their big win over Illinois. Mississippi edged Notre Dame for seventh by one point, with Iowa and USC dropping from the top 10 after recent losses.
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Area high school games rescheduled for weekend action
Oceana will host Baileysville Wednesday at 7 30 PM instead of Friday. Stratton Bulldogs change from Friday to Saturday at 3 PM versus DuBois High School of Mt Hope in an afternoon game.
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