Texas Remains No 1 In UPI Football Ratings
Texas leads the United Press International major college football rankings with 11 first place votes and a 5-0 record. Northwestern climbs to second, Alabama to third, Wisconsin fourth, California fifth, and Mississippi sixth. Arkansas falls to 12th after loss to Texas. Ohio State drops from seventh to 18th.
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UPI
Texas
Northwestern
Alabama
United Press International
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Longhorns
Michigan State
Auburn
Wisconsin
California
Mississippi
Washington
Louisiana State
Razorbacks
Ohio State
Board of
Coaches
Lou Cal
Louisiana St
Mich. State
Nebraska
Oregon
Missouri
Penn State
Purdue
Duke
West Virginia
Florida
Snapback Punt Leads to Touchback in 1953 Nebraska–Oklahoma Game
Ray Novak, Nebraska fullback, mishandled a snapped punt against Oklahoma, kicking the ball over his head to the Nebraska nine. Oklahoma recovered but later fumbled the scoring chance. Oklahoma won 30 to 7.
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Ray Novak
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Novak
State Elks Bowling Tournament to be Held at Bowl Wick
Bowl Wick will host the 1963 State Elks Bowling Tournament announced by L B Carper. Elm Grove Lanes in Wheeling hosted this year with Beckley bowlers entered. results pending. Carper named secretary treasurer for 63, George Steffy elected president but absent due to illness. Tournament date not set. at least 65 teams expected in singles doubles and team events.
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L. B. Carper
Elm Grove Lanes
Wheeling
Beckley
Carper
George Steffy
Steffey
Fishing Tips on Lures and Big Fish Attraction
Experts discuss the truth of the saying big lures catch big fish noting that under certain conditions larger baits attract larger fish. They cite big minnows for more catches and bragging size, cold water species responding to large spoons and streamer lures, and black leadheads with pork rind for largemouth bass in deep waters.
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Middle West
South
Mauch Named NL Manager of the Year by UPI
Gene Mauch of the Philadelphia Phillies was picked as the National League Manager of the Year by UPI. The award recognizes his role in turning the Phillies into one of baseball’s hottest teams late in the season, guiding a 44-game stretch with 30 wins to an 81-80 finish.
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UPI
Gene Mauch
Philadelphia Phillies
National League
United Press International
Mauch
Phillies
Walt Alston
Los Angeles Dodgers
Alvin Dark
San Francisco Giants
Casey Stengel
New York Mets
Fred Hutchinson
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia
Puzze
Art Mahaffey
Dennis Bennett
Jack Baldschun
Don Demeter
Johnny Callison
Tony Gonzalez
Cal Dalrymple
Tony Tayor
Taylor
Ruben Amaro
Bobby Wine
Shorty Moss Cleared to Prep for Oregon State Game
West Virginia halfback Jim Moss cleared to start shape up for the Mountaineers at Oregon State. Coach Gene Corum hopes other injuries from the George Washington game heal by Saturday as scouting reports praise Oregon State quarterback Terry Baker and end Vern Burke in a fast, passing attack.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia
Jim
Shorty) Moss
Mountaineers
Oregon State
Moss
WVU
Virginia Tech
Gene Corum
George Washington
Chick Donaldson
Donaldson
Terry Baker
Vern Burke
Baker
Sandy Survives Idle Date To Keep Tri-County Lead
Basham of Sophia ties Bill Karbonit of Beckley for second with 54 points as Robert Sandy of Mullens leads the Tri-County scoring race by one point after Mullens idle. Karbonit injured, Basham idle, Trap Hill’s Ellis rises to third with 49, Kempers and Stratton backs fill rest of top names.
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Sandy
Tri-County
Donald Phillips
Doug Basham
Sophia
Marsh Fork
Blue Hawk
Bill Karbonit
Beckley
Robert Sandy
Mullens
Rebels
Karbonit
Bluefield
Flying Eagles
East Bank
Basham
Hawks
Trap Hill
Charles Ellis
Ellis
Wildcats
Joe Kemper
Fayetteville
Lookout
Pat
Robert Sandy Mullens
Bill Karbonit Beckley
Jon Kemper
Cecil Givens Stratton
Leroy Robinson Stratton
Ronald Lubich
Robert Allen Stratton
John Daniels
Jerry Keffer Oak Hill
Donald Jackson Stratton
Tom McLaughlin
Shady Spring
Lennord Mullens
Stoco
Jim Clay Marsh Fork
Johnny Salters Mullens
Gary Bailey
Oceana
Butch White
Michael Hairston Stratton
Sid Cook
Eugene Daley
Clear Fork
David Lucas
Tyrone White Beckley
Rudy Coleman Beckley
John Hooper
Mount Hope
Will Stover
Hamon Keeps Scoring Lead In West Virginia High School Football
Summersville star Joe Hamon extends the state scoring lead with 129 points in eight games as Bill Bowen of Paden City and Chuck Bradfield of Keyser tie for second at 91. Bowen's 42-0 win over Woodsfield and Bradfield three TDs in Keyser's 40-7 victory headline a weekend of standout performances across West Virginia and surrounding areas.
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UPI
Joe Hamon
Summersville
West Virginia
Bill Bowen
Paden City
Chuck Bradfield
Keyser
Bowen
Bradfield
Hamon
Summerville
Grizzlies
Sutton
Woodsfield
Ohio
Eps
Southern
Oakland
James Dillon
Hannan
Howard Armstead
Walton
Parkersburg
Larry Canterbury
Ceredo- Renova
Chevrolet Five See Lead Cut In Women's Loop
The 1963 models arrive as Lewis Chevrolet helps protect a slim one game lead in the Women's Major Bowling League at Bowl Wick. Catgirls led by Kathy Kambouris toppled Chevrolet Five who cut the margin, while Laura Torrico and Ruby Jo Gordon kept the Lewis gang competitive. Meadows Oil Co and Greenbrier Dairy vie for second. Dairy others topped Oilers to boost records. Margaret Wood paced the winners with 201, Cleo Crewey sparked with 211 and 593.
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Lewis Chevrolet
Bowl Wick
Duncan Catron
Chevrolet
Kathy Kambouris
Laura Torrico
Ruby Jo Gordon
Lewis
Torrico
Ruby Jo
Meadows Oil Co
Greenbrier Dairy
Oilers
Margaret Wood
Cleo Crewey
King Tut's
Mooseheart
Emma Brrch
Myrtle Nace
Alicia Mohler
King Photo
Betty Fazio
Nick Halash
Beckley Insurance
Bank of Raleigh
Clarence Tankersley
Wyoming General Hospital
Beckley
Ed Berginnis
Klaus
P. C. Johnson
Sparks T. V
Max Martin
New River Supply
L. B. Carper
Klaus Office
Nat Lilly
Coca Cola
Joe Waugh
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Harrisburg
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Clear Spring Distilling CO
James B. Beam Distilling CO
Clermont, Beam, Kentucky
Shorty Moss
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By John T. Kady
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Montgomery Ward & Co
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Big Creek
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Tazewell
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Harpers Ferry
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Roger Johnson
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Benwood Union
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Bridgeport
Williamstown
Doug Stanley
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Tyler
Tim Sarver
Martin Barth
Rivesville
Sarver
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Fred Yost
G. C. Murphy
Sky Lanes
Henry Pettry
Yost
Danny Lawrence
Blondine Teubert
Ray Bluth
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