Flying Eagles Face Beavers In Key Coalfield Showdown Tonight
Beckley Flying Eagles travel to Bluefield to clash with the Beavers in a pivotal Coalfield Conference matchup. Coach Nelson Bragg reshapes the lineup to boost offense as Beckley seeks a fifth win.
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McCallister Captures Orange Open Title
Bob McCallister, former USC star, rallied to shoot 66 and win $2,400, finishing the 72-hole Orange County Open at 278 six under. He outpaced five runners-up by two strokes including Phil Rodgers and Alan Geiberger, with a clutch 35-foot birdie on 18.
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Norman football mudball mystery on Hardie Field
Rain drenched a 1940 Norman versus Capitol Hill game at Hardie Field. Norman tackle Norman McNabb was mistaken for a Capitol Hill player after a muddy head injury, then identified by Bob Mayfield, Norman’s center, in a moment of erased team confusion.
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Pirates and Lookout Clash in Rescheduled League Showdown
Fayetteville Pirates, 24-0, meet 13-0 Lookout High in a late rescheduled game at Fayetteville field 7 30 p m. Both teams seek a win after recent 13 0 losses and promise a thriller with similar schedules and key defeats noted for Cedar Grove Gauley Bridge Meadow Bridge Rainelle Richwood and Ansted.
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Marshall To Face Western Michigan After Tough Tie
Huntington W V UPD Coach Charley Snyder said Marshall University must penetrate two great lines to beat Western Michigan Saturday. He praised MU’s ground game in a scoreless tie with Morehead, noting 184 rushing yards on a muddy field while fourth down failures hindered scoring. He regards WMU as strong in the MAC with depth and two great lines, but weaker backs. The team departs for Kalamazoo, Michigan, Thursday.
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Huntington Mt Hope Winfield Lead WV High School Football Ratings
Huntington tops Triple A with a 14 12 win over Logan pushing the Pony Express to first. Mt Hope and Winfield lead Double A and Class A as St Albans and Williamson rally in weekend ratings notes from WVS SACS executive secretary W Gordon Hismon.
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Predicts KO by Moore Rivalry in Baltimore Bout
The piece highlights Archie Moore and Sugar Ray Robinson as two boxing legends. It notes Robinson’s recent win and Moore’s bout against Peter Rademacher in Baltimore. Moore eyes a heavyweight title shot after potential fights with Bob Cleroux and a possible Patterson rematch.
Oldest Active Champion Moore Reigns Nine Years
Moore, claiming to be 45 this December, is billed as the oldest active champion in ring history with nine light heavyweight title defenses. He boasts 182 wins, 25 losses, 6 draws in 213 bouts, 130 KOs, and six losses. He and 41-year-old Robinson share storied marks, with Robinson at 145 wins, 3 draws, 9 losses, and 83 KOs in 158 bouts. one KO loss came when he quit against light heavyweight champ Joey Maxim in heat.
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Beckley Junior High Miss Blue Eaglet Honor Honors Queen 1961-62
Miss Sandy Barbera the Miss Blue Eaglet of 1961 62 and her attendants were honored at Beckley Junior High homecoming game with Mullens Thursday The attendants and queen are Pam Jackson Denise Hollandsworth Renda Perry Sandy Barbera Annabell Hollandsworth Hel Lynn Scott and Mary Carr in the group photo.
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Wesleyan and Salem Dominate West Virginia Conference Race
Wesleyan blanked West Liberty 34 0 as fullback Jim Hawkins scored three touchdowns boosting the Bobcats to the Western division lead. Salem remained atop the standings despite a postponed game with Grenville due to early snow.
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Rens and Kansas City Prepare Rubber Match In ABL Tour
In St Joseph Missouri the Pittsburgh Rens and the Kansas City Steers face a rubber game after each side won once. Gene Wilfong led the Steers with 20 points and Jon Cincebox added 17 for the Rens. Delton Heard sat out with a shoulder injury.
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WVU Prepares For Army at West Point
West Virginia University readies for a showdown with Army at West Point. WVU relies on quarterback Freddy Colvard and the option attack after a 12-6 loss to Boston University, while Army features Dick Eckert who starred in a 51-7 win over Idaho. The coach, Gene Corum, expects a strong bounce back against the Cadets following the BU setback.
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Snead Leads West Virginia Open Field
About 100 players expected to compete at Riviera Country Club in Huntington for the 54 hole West Virginia Open. Sam Snead heads the field seeking his fifth Open title and repeats of last year’s victory at Spring Valley. Joe Taylor and Roy Shreves also posted scores at recent PGA events, with Taylor undecided on entry.
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Mets Sign Working Agreement With Chiefs
The New York Mets announced a working agreement with the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League. General manager Charlie Hurth said it marks the first step in reorganizing the Mets farm system. The pact shares the roster with the Washington Senators with half of Syracuse filled by the Mets and the rest by the Senators.
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