Beavers Visit Beckley for Homecoming Showdown
Beaver High School from Bluefield travels to Woodrow Wilson stadium for the 27th Beckley vs Bluefield gridiron clash framed as a Homecoming test. The Beavers seek a second straight win, while Beckley aims to defend a 20-5-1 series edge and preserve its season.
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Sooners Favored in 34th Spartans Pick
NAROLD CLAASSEN lists a homey college football forecast with Oklahoma favored to beat Kansas and Georgia Tech and USC predicted to win. Other marquee matches include Michigan State over Notre Dame and Ohio State over Penn State with multiple regional showdowns noted.
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Mantle Captures Slugging Crown In 1956
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees led the American League with a .705 slugging percentage and 376 total bases in 349 at bats to capture the slugging crown. Duke Snider topped the National League with a .597 slugging pace for the Dodgers.
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Bluefield Choice over Eagles Red Devils Picked To Top Big Creek
Bluefield tops Berkley, Huntington East and Elkins loom as title contenders in a tough slate. High school forecasts name Oak Hill, Shady Spring, Gauley Bridge and others as key winners while colleges feature West Virginia, Marshall and Fairmont among noted matchups.
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Oak Hill Big Creek Ready for Rivalry Clash
Oak Hill faces unbeaten Big Creek High in a key Class AA showdown at 8 p.m. Friday. Big Creek seeks to halt Oak Hill’s 20 game streak as the Red Devils battle injuries to Criss, Harding, Walker and Dickenson while Tolley and Roberts pace the Owls’ offense.
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Logart Faces Ortega in Boston Welterweight Bout
Isaac Logart the third ranked welterweight challenges durable Gaspar Ortega in a 10 round ally network bout at Mechanics Building Boston. Logart, a 23 year old Cuban with speed and power, leads 3-1 favorite against Ortega who has never been knocked out in 41 pro fights. Promoter Johnny Buckley posts a $10 000 guarantee to Tony DeMarco for a possible Logart bout. The telecast air time is 9 p m EST on ABC.
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Ted Williams Expected to Return for Two-Year Red Sox Deal
Boston report says Ted Williams signed a two year contract last winter and will play another season with the Boston Red Sox. Club officials issued terse comments and promised an official announcement when he signs. Columnist Dave Egan cites a reliable source close to Williams but unaffiliated with the team.
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Swaps Resting Better Despite Leg Fracture Hopeful Update
Camden New Jersey reports Swaps the 1955 Kentucky Derby winner is not in immediate danger and is 4 percent better than Sunday after reinjuring his leg. Veterinarians, including an insurer’s doctor, work to save the colt at Garden State Park as Swaps wears a new stronger cast.
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