Scott Wins Narrow Nod in Ninth to Threaten Jordan
Char ley Scott, a rising welterweight from North Philadelphia, scored a technical knockout over Garnet Hart in 28 seconds of the ninth round at Convention Hall. The upset shot Scott toward a title shot against champion Don Jordan, with promoter Herman Taylor seeking a $75,000 offer and state officials set to review at the November 7 meeting. Hart, weighing 146 1 2 and ranked No 1, pressed early but Scott dominated the latter rounds in a dramatic North Philadelphia duel that drew 4,930 fans and a $23,340 gross.
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WVU Tackles Pass Defense Ahead of Syracuse Clash
WVU coach Art Lewis previews improved pass defense for the Syracuse game as the Mountaineers, ranked sixth by the AP, focus on stopping aerial and ground threats. Danny Williams regains starting QB role, veterans log heavy minutes, and injuries thin Syracuse backfield after Holy Cross.
Pugh Snares Top Spot in Southern Conference Balloting
WVU quarterback Danny Williams earned Southern Conference Player of the Week honors for an 23-15 upset of Pitt while Virginia Tech halfback Alger Pugh tied a Tech record with three touchdowns in a 40-14 win over Virginia. Pugh also set up another score with a 34 yard pass as Williams starred for the Mountaineers. Bobby Mitchell and Bill Hughes of The Citadel also had strong showings in the weekly poll.
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Citadel
Bill Hughes
All-State Grid Selections Soon To Be Considered
West Virginia All-State High School Football Team selections are near. The 10 member board of the West Virginia Sports Writers Association will meet in Charleston on Sunday November 8 to pick the honor teams. The board includes WVSWA President Ernie Salzatore and regional sports editors Cliff Williams Al Ludwick George Springer Bob Scrivener Jim Van Zant Stubby Currence and Jerry Gould.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
West Virginia Sports Writers Assn
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Huntington Advertiser
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Fairmont Times
George Springer
Beckley Post-Herald
Bob Scrivener
Martinsburg Journal
Jim van Zant
Williamson Daily News
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Legal Path Cleared For Dodgers Chavez Ravine Stadium
The U S Supreme Court rejected without comment the appeals of two taxpayers blocking the city from turning Chavez Ravine to the Dodgers. Grading began after the California Supreme Court upheld the transaction and Walter O Malley must renegotiate with the Los Angeles Coliseum Commission for 1950 baseball use.
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Merrick Agrees Poor Tackling Is His Problem
Richmond Spiders coach Ed Merrick says poor tackling cost a 8-7 loss to The Citadel. Injuries to linemen Bob Sizer Bob Buffman Joe Arcudi and others leave Richmond with 28 players. Citadel led 77-46 in plays and 21-9 in first downs as Richmond dropped to 1-3 in conference play.
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Ed Wood
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Senators Stay in Washington After Move Bid Fails
Washington Senators owner Calvin Griffith announced the team will remain in the capital, citing lack of support from other American League clubs. He said at least three votes against the Minneapolis bid blocked the move and noted opposition from the New York Yankees and others. Griffith mentioned potential future attempts while stressing his stock is not for sale and that he intends to stay in baseball.
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LSU Holds No. 1 In AP Football Poll For 14th Week
LSU remains atop the AP college football poll with 1,238 points and 68 first place votes from 144 voters. Northwestern falls to second with 1,171 points after beating Michigan 20 7, while Texas sits third with 1,010 points after a close win over Arkansas. Mississippi Southern California Syracuse Auburn Penn State Georgia Tech and Arkansas complete the top ten. Purdue and Iowa drop after losses, with Ole Miss and others moving up.
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Fights Last Night Boxers Stopped in Three Cities
Philadelphia saw Charley Scott halt Gar net Hart at 146 1 2 pounds in 9 rounds. New York’s Stefan Redl outpointed Eddie Lynch at 148 pounds in West New York NJ. Chicago hosted Antonio Marcilla who stopped Bobby Brooks at 151 pounds.
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Charley Scott
Garnet
Sugar) Hart
New York
Stefan Redl
Passaic
N. J
Eddie Lynch
West New York
N.J
Chicago
Antonio Marcilla
Argentina
Bobby Brooks
Russians Enter Two Horses in International at Laurel
The Russian entry Garnir and Flang will compete in the 11th running of the Washington D C International at Laurel on November 11. The 4 year old thoroughbreds return after Garnir finished sixth and Zaryard tenth last year, in the race that marked the first Russian appearance beyond the Iron Curtain.
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Laurel Race Course
Washington D. C. International
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Flang
Zaryard
Zaryad
Viktor Kovalev
Hunch Better's Day in 1951 Horse Races
A nostalgic recap notes several winners on one afternoon in 1951. Seltzer won at Belmont, Pink Gin at Suffolk Downs, Gold Gin at Belmont, Dougie Bourbon at Ascot Park, and Power Drunk won at Suffolk Downs.
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Suffolk Downs
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Dougie
Ascot Park
Power Drunk
Neill Faces Moore In Wembley Title Bout Underdog Spin
Bobby Neill, a 26 year old British featherweight champion who was crippled in a road crash nine months ago, fights world champion Davey Moore in a 10 round non title bout at Wembley Stadium. He defies doctors who said he would never box again after a plaster cast period of 18 months. Moore and manager Willie Ketchum promise a title crack if Neill upsets.
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Philadelphia Edges New York 124 123 in Exhibition
In an NBA exhibition, Philadelphia narrowly defeated New York 124 to 123. Key players delivered scoring runs as both teams showcased depth and defense in a close, spirited matchup.
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