Georgia Tech Texas Earn Notable Recognition In AP Poll
LSU leads with 1 223 points while Texas and Georgia Tech gain momentum behind a 27 3 win over Miami and a 14 7 victory over Tennessee. Northwestern holds strong at No 2, Syracuse and Penn State break into the top tier with wins over Navy and Army as Oklahoma suffers a setback.
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Army Coach Hall Warned Injuries Could Ruin Season
Army coach Dale Hall warned that injuries could derail the Cadets amid a 1-2 start. Read in his first year at West Point, Hall faced a depleted backfield and two injured ends as stars Caldwell and Waldrop battled knee and leg problems.
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Colt Pilot Says Kellett Possible Belt Successor
Philadelphia AP Rosenbloom Baltimore Colts majority owner said general manager Don Kellett would be best NFL commissioner if older statesmen unavailable. He named George Halas and George Preston Marshall as others out. Rosenbloom noted Kellett would be a fine choice but stressed no formal talks yet and plans to meet after Bert Bell funeral.
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Bear Battle in Tree Top Leaves Montana Hunter Injured
In Great Falls, Bob Wilkinson, 41, a railway machinist and hunting guide, was mauled by a 450 pound grizzly in a northwestern Montana wilderness. He climbed a 15 foot tree to escape, the bear followed, then both fell to the ground before the animal wandered off. Wilkinson suffered a lacerated heel and knee injuries.
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Parker Fires Jim Bishop After 1957 Steelers Loss
Steelers coach Buddy Parker ousted Jim Bishop citing a costly two games and a sideline mishap as Pittsburgh fell 28 24 to the Philadelphia Eagles. Parker had previously forced Bishop off the Chicago Cardinals after a 52 21 season finale loss to the Bears.
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Colt named Wheatley Road found by owner on street sign
Owner Samuel Tufano created a unique name for his yearling colt by Market Wise Foxsion after spotting Wheatley Road on a street sign outside his home. The moment connected his breeding project to a place he passes daily.
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League Leaders Idle In Midget Grid Play
Beckley Optimist Club Midget Football League action continues with four games. West Beckley faces Bowling Addition at 6 30 p m while South Beckley meets North Beckley in the nightcap. North Beckley can rise in the standings by beating South Beckley.
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WVU Outgains Opponents but Struggles to Score
West Virginia's Mountaineers outrushed opponents 761 to 388 but failed to cross the goal line in key drives. Co captains Ben McComb and Bill Lopasky were named for the Pitt game as WVU faces a tough schedule against regional rivals and conference foes.
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Veeck Seeks Buy Of Comiskey Share In Chisox
The Chicago Tribune reports a Veeck led syndicate will offer to buy Chuck Comiskey's 46 percent stake in the Chicago White Sox. Comiskey met with Arthur C. Allyn Jr. to request a written offer, and Allyn reportedly agreed. Negotiations follow a March 1950 deal involving Dorothy Rigney, Comiskey's sister, for a 54 percent stake.
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Williams Keatley Win In Virginia Trap Shoot
In Bluefield Virginia the Triangle Gun Club hosted the Fall Invitational Trap Shoot on Sunday. Jimmy Williams won Class A with 95 of 100 targets and the 19 yard handicap with 89 of 100. Gene Keatley claimed Class C honors while Tommy Nichols and Tom Cooper of Mullens also competed.
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West Virginia Shuffles seven starters for Pitt game
WVU coach Art Lewis opens practice with seven new faces in the starting lineup for the homecoming against Pitt. Only Ben McComb Carl Dannenberg Carmen Pomponio and Ray Peterson remain from Boston contest. Rider finger injury and Keller ankle sprain threaten availability. Tolley wrist setback may limit drills. Larry Foltz returns from injury but needs conditioning.
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Citadel Punting Average Near 40 Yards This Fall
The Citadel football team aims to post a 40 yard plus punting season as four games yield 25 punts for a 40.3 yard average. VMI leads in total offense at 284.3 yards per game while The Citadel sits at 267.8. West Virginia tops several conference categories, and Davidson and Furman lead in air and defensive metrics.
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Bert Bell Rites Set Wednesday
Philadelphia and national sports figures converge to honor Bert Bell, NFL commissioner who died of a heart attack at Franklin Field. A 11 a.m. requiem marks his life. honorary pallbearers will be NFL owners. Bell, 65, will be buried in Calvary Cemetery near Narberth, Pa.
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Eccles Little League To Name 60 Umpires
An important meeting of the Eccles Little League will be held at 6 30 p m Wednesday at the Eccles Youth Center. League president Tom Gillian asks all Eccles Men's Club members to attend. Umpires and managers for the 1960 season will be chosen and equipment must be turned in at the session. All men in the Trap Hill District are invited.
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Red Sox Reassign Two Players in Minneapolis Deal
Boston Red Sox assign catcher Haywood Sullivan and pitcher Herb McFord outright to Minneapolis of the American Association in exchange for pitcher Tracy Stallard fielder Marion Coughtry and outfielder Lee Howell.
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