Mountaineers Focus On Pass Defense Ahead Of Pitt Showdown
West Virginia opens practice for the Pitt game with emphasis on stopping the Tide through the air. Pitt’s Ivan Toncic leads the passing attack as WVU’s aerial game lags behind, while Johnny Marra remains the focal point of WVU’s ground and receiving efforts.
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Greatest Foursome Round Four Relaxing Pros Shoot 26 Birdies
Shawnee country club pros Dick Farley Harry Obitz John Chimienti and Ronnie Ward posted a remarkable four-some round after a Festival of Golf. Farley shot a course record 63. Obitz 65 Chimienti 68 and Ward 69. They had 26 birdies and a free of bogies in a match following the event.
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Panthers Have One Of The Best Pass Receivers
Pitt star Mike Ditka stands out as a top pass receiving end and special teams ace. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Aliquippa product caught three key passes in a 120 victory over Duke at Pitt Stadium, including a 56-yard TD. Ditka also excels as a punter and defender, with four TD catches in four games and long punts of 50 yards. Pro scouts monitor his progress as a potential top draft pick after 1960.
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Parents Night at WWHS Gridiron Game
Woodrow Wilson High School designates Friday as Parents Night at the stadium for the Flying Eagles versus the Mount Hope Mustangs. Parents of all players will sit in special sidelines seats. Coach Nelson Bragg announced a parent meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the annex basement and that starting Friday all Flying Eagle games will start at 7:30 p.m.
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Pennsylvanians Lead WV Against Pitt Panthers
West Virginia names two Pennsylvanians as co captains for the Pitt game at Mountaineer Field. Ben McComb of Sewickley and Bill Lopasky of Lehman anchor the line, with McComb praised as top in the in line blocking and Lopasky a 223 pound six footer nicknamed Hard Coal for his grave digging upbringing.
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Homecoming Sparks WVU Drive Against Pitt Rivalry
West Virginia fans rally for the Pitt game as Homecoming festivities ramp up. The long standing Pitt West Virginia rivalry dates to 1895 with Pitt leading the series 38 12 and 1. The celebration includes a parade bonfire torchlight event and a queen coronation with a Homecoming dance at Mountainlair.
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Favorites Are Also Rans New Powerhouses In College Play
Four weeks into the college football season, favorites like Auburn and Oklahoma falter while rising powerhouses emerge. Michigan and Southern Cal sit 3-0, with Syracuse also strong. Arkansas has won eight straight and looms as a title contender after beating Baylor. Texas and Oklahoma both stumble, LSU and Mississippi shine, Northwestern ascends from the Big Ten basement, and a clash with Texas awaits Arkansas.
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Marshall Wins 1st Game In 8 During Rainfall
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Packers Rally Past 49ers To Seize Pro Grid Lead
Packers stay undefeated with a 21-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers as Lamar McHan connects on a 21-yard TD pass to Gary Knafelc in the fourth quarter. Hornung shines with 138 rushing yards after moving to halfback, while San Francisco suffers a narrow defeat in a tight lineup clash.
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Waterford Park Race Set Opens In Chester West Virginia
The Waterford Park meeting opens with the curtain raiser, a six furlong race at 1 30 p m EDT. About 850 horses are expected to compete for roughly half a million dollars in purses during a 42 day fall meeting. Management reports 100000 in improvements including heating, new lighting, and expanded parking. Post times align with today throughout the meet.
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Bert Bell Dies Watching Pro Game In Philadelphia
NFL commissioner Bert Bell, 65, died of a heart attack near Franklin Field in Philadelphia while attending a Eagles Steelers game. He led pro football from instability to major sport status, with salaries and attendance rising and television bringing the game into millions of homes. Bell's death triggers succession talks. acting commissioner Austin Gunsel steps in until a new leader is chosen.
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