Beckley Bluefield top game draws in West Virginia grid slate
Beating and tying teams loom large as Beckley travels to Bluefield while Morgantown visits Wheeling in key upper tier clashes. The weekend slate features several battles that could reshape the state high school football ratings with teams like St. Albans Big Creek Weirton Webster Springs and Logan among undefeated or near-status squads.
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Huntington
Ravenswood
Elizabeth
Clarksburg
Roosevelt-Wilson
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Green Bay Returns To Pro Grid Peak
Green Bay in a three way Western Conference tie after Fred Cone boots a 26 yard field goal with 24 seconds left to beat the undefeated Los Angeles Rams 30 28 Cone a 29 year old Alabama native on the Packers roster doubles as a placement kicker lifting Green Bay into a three way lead alongside the Rams and the Baltimore Colts Bears upset the Colts 38 10 removing one of the contenders
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Cone
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Los Angeles Rams
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Baltimore Colts
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Packers rise to 3-1 after win over Rams in late game
The Packers improved to 3-1 with a late field goal spree by Cone after a dramatic finish against the Rams. Jim Cason's third interception of the day gave the Rams a 28-27 edge moments earlier, but Green Bay sealed the victory with three late kicks of 34, 45 and 26 yards.
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Fisticuff Stage Set for Upset
The Associated Press reports a possible record drop in lightweight title reigns as Bud Smith could surpass Al Singer’s 120 days if he regains the crown Wednesday in Cincinnati while Jimmy Carter bets to win back the title for a third time. Artie Towne eyes an upset over Milo Savage in New York at St Nicholas Arena with DuMont televising.
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England
Germany
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Bud" Smith
Ripley to host 1956 West Virginia baseball state tourney
The National Baseball Congress announced Ripley West Virginia will host the 1956 state championship tournament for non professional clubs. Oscar Wallace Jr. of Ripley was named state commissioner to supervise statewide district tournaments and leagues. The July 15 state tournament winner advances to regional playoffs for a shot at the national tournament in Wichita starting August 17.
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Pro Grid Standings and Results Snapshot
Yesterday's NFL results show Chicago Bears 38 over Baltimore 10, Cleveland 24 over Washington 14, San Francisco 27 over Detroit 24, Green Bay 30 over Los Angeles 28, New York 10 over Ohio, and Cardinals 0. Standings reflect team performances and district outcomes.
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New York
Ohio
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Marshmallows Attract Trout At Big Lake Arizona
Practicing at Big Lake Arizona, vacationers report trout respond to marshmallows baited on a No 8 hook. Mrs Dixie Deschiads claims a large string of trout were caught. Cyrus Sundberg and his son had similar success, noting last year cheese was favored by trout.
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Foxx to Coach Miami Baseball Team Next Spring
Miami Florida AP reports Jimmie Foxx, co holder of the right handed home run record, will coach the University of Miami baseball team next spring. Foxx, with Hank Greenberg, set the mark with 58 homers for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1932. Greenberg tied it for the Detroit Tigers in 1938.
Menendez Named Memphis Chicks General Manager
Charleston ties a MLB affiliate move with Detroit as Menendez becomes Memphis Chicks general manager after selling Charleston Senators to the Tigers. Detroit eyes Watt Powell Park lease as city officials expect a contract soon. The sale includes uniforms and office equipment while about 15 Charleston player contracts remain with Menendez.
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Chicago White Sox
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Spike) Briggs
Watt Powell
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John T. Coenhaver
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USGA Exults Over Defending Amateur Champion Ward
USGA officials celebrate Harvie Ward Jr as the 1955 National Amateur champion who will defend in 1956 at Knollwood Club Lake Forest Illinois. Ward, 29, remains an amateur amid family support and relations with Eddie Lowery, his USGA executive committee boss who caddies his career. Ward’s win follows a pattern of champions turning pro soon after, prompting the USGA to insist on amateur status for defense.
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Cary Middlecoff
Dey
Ward
Harvie
Bill Hyndman
Hyndman
Jenkintown
University of North Carolina
Tarboro
N. C
Eddie Lowery
Lowery
Francis Quimet
Ouimet
Brookline
Mass
San Francisco
Bear Bryant Praises Aggies After Upset Victory
Texas A&M under Paul Bear Bryant has surged to a 4-0 streak, defying low expectations with an upset 19-16 over undefeated Texas Christian. The coach credits good families and hard work, highlighting juniors over sophomores and noting standout players like fullback Jack Pardee and Don Watson who also excel in track.
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Texas Christian
A&m
Bryant
Aggies
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Jack Pardee
Tiny Christoval
Moss of W.V.U. Runnerup to leading scorer in SoCon
Richmond's Frank Pajaczkowski leads the Southern Conference football scoring with 36 points. Bob Moss of West Virginia trails with 30, Leo Burke of Virginia Tech has 24. Moss helped WVU to a 39-13 win over William and Mary, keeping the Mountaineers atop the standings at 3-0. Other results include The Citadel 25 Furman 19 and George Washington beating Pennsylvania 25-6. Schedule lists key upcoming games including Virginia Tech vs Virginia in Roanoke and West Virginia at Penn State.
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Richmond
Moss
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Auburn
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Walcott Heads to Hollywood for The Harder They Fall
Former world heavyweight champ Jersey Joe Walcott reports to Columbia Pictures for his movie debut in The Harder They Fall. He will portray a trainer in a prizefight story starring Humphrey Bogart with camera work starting in New York on October 31 before moving to Chicago.
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Joe” Walcott
Columbia Pictures Today
Walcott
Humphrey Bogart
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Mounties Take on Penn State in Saturday Clash
Mountaineers of West Virginia trek to Morgantown on Saturday to face a 2-2 Penn State squad as part of an 11-game weekend slate for state colleges. Marshall (2-2) was crushed 46-7 by Miami in Huntington, while Kent State upended Marshall 20-14. West Virginia Tech (4-1) meets Morris Harvey (1-3) in Charleston. Other CIAA and nonconference games fill the schedule as West Virginia State and Bluefield State also feature. Salem opens Friday at Fairmont, and West Virginia leans toward the Mountaineers after a 39-13 win over William and Mary.
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Tribe Acquires Eight Players to Max Out Roster
The Cleveland Indians expanded to 44 by adding four minor leaguers and four farm players from Tulsa Indianapolis and Reading. New names include Cal McLish Don Minnich Dolan Nichols Stan Pitula Allen Jones Joe Caffie Lavern Grace Ed Gasque and Wilbur Striker. Ralph Kiner’s waiver requested amid retirement plans. Sam Dente reassigned to Indianapolis.
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Australian tennis stars refuse pro offers to stay amateur
Sydney report says Ken Rosewall and Lew Hoad, both 20, turned down promoter Jack Kramer’s $50,000 per player pro offers to remain amateurs. They will keep working for sponsor companies with Rosewall earning about 6600 a year. both plan to stay amateur at least two more years. Kramer, stunned, considers Sedgman and Gonzales as possible additions to his touring group.
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Kramer
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Rosewall
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Lew
Los Angeles
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United States
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Slazenger
Campbell Fails To Set Record In Lake Mead Sinking
LAS VEGAS NEV Don Campbell of England failed to break The Bluebird world speed record on Lake Mead and the hydro plane sank while being towed after the attempt. Heavy swells likely caused both incidents as Campbell and his crew retrieved the 4000 pound boat from depths of 530 feet and planned four weeks of repairs. The day, telecast nationally, followed a string of bad luck for the son of speed king Sir Malcolm Campbell.
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