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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1962
Page
8
A short, determined athlete recalls how football shaped his life. At five feet six inches and 163 pounds he earned a 3.5 GPA and the 1961 team scholarship, using sport to prove himself and pursue higher education despite doubts.
Doug Basham moves to third with 53 points after three touchdowns and an extra point for Sophia. Sandy leads with 55 while Karbonit sits at 54, as Mullens and Woodrow Wilson players vie for place and potential leaders await upcoming games. Sophia eyes a Friday matchup with Marsh Fork as race dynamics shift and durability tests unfold.
West Virginia high school scoring derby sees Joe Hamon of Summersville lead with 123 points after Summersville’s 13-6 win over Rupert. Howard Armstead of Walston climbs to second with 86 points after a 26-7 Walton victory.
Morgantown West Virginia University defender John Burnison will miss the next three games with a fractured finger. Coach Gene Corum said Bill Fleming will replace Burnison as Jerry Yost and Larry Tracewell also likely see action. Assistant Chick Donaldson notes George Washington shows strong improvement after a 245 yard rushing performance in a 14-6 win over Boston University. The Mountaineers beat BU 7-0.
Gene Fullmer aims for a ninth defense of the WBA middleweight title in a 15 round bout against Dick Tiger in San Francisco on October 23. The fight was moved from today to next week due to heavy rain and potential World Series delays.
Straight A Stillwater report notes Labron Harris Jr., OSU golf champion and academic leader with a 3.85 average, earning the Big Eight Conference medal for combined scholastic and athletic excellence. It highlights Harris’ role as leader of three varsity teams that won league titles, though he never claimed the Big Eight medal in three seasons.
US equestrian team under captain Bill Steinkraus holds an eight point lead entering the third jumping event at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg. Steinkraus, aboard Sinton, posted two faultless rounds to move to the top of the individual standings with 14 points as the U.S. team leads with 20 points to Ireland's 12, Mexico's 10, and Canada's 2. Chapot and Uritz are tied for third with six points.
The Beckley Midget Football League cards two unbeaten teams at Van Meter Stadium. West Beckley meets South Beckley at 6:30 p.m. with a chance to even its record at three wins and three ties. East Beckley, 4-1-0, clashes with Bowling Addition, 2-2-2, in the other game.
Morgantown WV. Assistant coach Ray Watson stresses a hard charging line zone coverage and receivers held up as central to West Virginia University’s stout pass defense. He notes a three deep back system, line backers and ends disrupting plays at the line and the deep secondary getting needed time to rush. Burnison sidelined with a fractured finger. Fleming to start at safety with Yost and Tracewell also expected to see action.
Pitt faces UCLA as underdog after a 15-8 loss to undefeated West Virginia and a 2-2 season. Center Paul Cercel and guard Jeff Ware return after a 30-day suspension for a postgame incident following Pitt's defeat to Miami.
NEW YORK UPI A NCAA special committee on football injuries reports most mishaps occur in early-season practice or the third period of games, injuring knees and ankles. Athletic director Ernest McCoy of Penn State, chairman, notes a survey since 1957 to cut injuries and suggests longer fall conditioning and perhaps extra time between halves for warm ups. The report also defends plastic helmets despite critics, and urges strict officiating on infractions as Notre Dame Oklahoma injuries rose.
Washington UPI reports Citadel quarterback Sid Mitchell, the 5 foot 10 senior from Asheville, N C, earned Southern Conference player of the week after directing the Bulldogs to a 21 6 win over Vanderbilt. He scored a touchdown, set up another with a 41 yard pass and added three conversions while accounting for 87 yards of total offense. Other runners up included West Virginia halfback Tom Woodeshick, Stan Perkinas, Joe Connarella and Boston College standout Greg Drummond.
Princeton University will stop selling banners honoring the University of Mississippi at home football games. The ban was announced by Ralph Demarco, assistant director of the Bureau of Student Aid, to avoid the appearance of capitalizing on the Mississippi situation.
The NBA begins its 17th season with a doubleheader at Madison Square Garden featuring the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knickerbockers against the Chicago Zephyrs. The Celtics Nationals and Hawks begin Saturday. Teams split into Eastern and Western divisions with 80-game schedules and a playoff trio from each division.
The Vienna showdown between Emile Griffith and Ted Wright will not be recognized as a world junior middleweight title fight by the European Boxing Union, British Boxing Board of Control, or the World Boxing Association. All agree the bout carries no title, while Griffith will not risk his welterweight crown as both fighters exceed the 147-pound limit. Griffith, the favorite, is from New York and Wright hails from Detroit. the bout is anticipated to draw about 18,000 fans with ringside seats sold.
The $10 000 Dodge Invitational begins today at Churchill Valley Club with 108 professional golfers. It is a 54-hole pro pro better ball event featuring 54 teams from PA WV OH and NY chasing a $2,000 first prize. Defending champs Dick Shoemaker and Leo Biagetti return to defend their title.
USC coach John McKay says western football must rise to Big Ten level as coast teams prove competitive with national programs. He cites UCLA upset of Ohio State, Stanford over Michigan State, Washington results, and notes fans, players regain confidence amid renewed interest and attendance. He cites PCC penalties as a historical setback.
Oglebay Norton bowler Harry Cook posted a 151 triplicate to qualify for the American Bowling Congress patch in Mullens Handicap League, as Oglebay dropped all three to Helen. Helen moved into a first place tie with Goodyear, while Poca Fuel and Tibbs Service Station battled for fourth. Junior Hensley led Helen with 222, 588, and teammates posted several big scores. J. Meadows topled with first 500 for the losers.
Beaver Service Station stays first after two wins over Beckley Manufacturing as Charlie Akers tops with 472. Greenbrier Dairy and John's Amoco split three, Richard West leads with 498 while Joe Zebrosky posts 448. John Stover drives John's Amoco to two wins over Lucas General Tire, Chuck Shoemaker 477 for Tire. Beckley No. 1 dips to third after two losses to Harry's Men Shop. Mike Guerino leads with 553, Caponiti 532, Allen 507. Atkinson's Shopping Center takes two from Oakwood Auto as Tom Radford paces with 478.
Wyoming County Insurance topped Stump Drug three games as Joyce Thompson led with high bowling score in Mullens Ladies Handicap League.
Fred Yost rolled 417 to lead the Grubs past Staples while Jessie Meadows 411 paced Staples. The Clips beat the Pencils 3 games as Danny Lawrence posted a 472 series, Henry Pettrey a 431 for the losers. NEA Bowlers note the ritual of focus before delivery.
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