McAlvin Emerges as New Star in Seniors Tourney
James H. McAlvin of Lake Forest Illinois rose to prominence in the North and South Seniors Golf Tournament, reaching the semifinals after a 5 and 3 win over John McGuire of Martinsville Indiana. He had earlier captured a 21-hole victory and joined a field that included Jack Brittain Sr. and Frederick Holmes in 18-hole match play.
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Honeymoon Over For Black Hawks
The Chicago Black Hawks’ early hot start ended with a 9-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Ted Sloan tied 1-1 late in the first, but Montreal pulled away, aided by Ralph Backstrom and Jean Beliveau two goals apiece. Johnny Wilson scored twice for Detroit as the Wings moved to second.
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Stocked With Trout In West Virginia Rivers
The Conservation Department fish division reports 104600 brown trout fingerlings stocked this fall from surplus. Streams receiving fish include Piers Fork Desert Fork Main Elk River Big Sandy Williams River Back Fork of Elk Sinking Creek Culberson Creek Milligan Creek Knapps Creek Cranberry River and Second Creek.
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Record Flounder World Record Claimed in Rhode Island
Warwick Rhode Island AP reports Charles Martorelli claims a 16 pound flounder caught August 14 last year sets a 12 pound line test world record for the species according to the International Game Fish Association.
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Gobblers underdog as Tech to face Mountaineers in Richmond
Virginia Tech seeks to end West Virginia's 25 game Southern Conference win streak in the 10th Tobacco Festival clash at City Stadium. Tech, 1-0 in conference with a 1 0 start, faces WVU which has lost four straight after a season opener win.
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Signed By Bullets Shavik Joins Baltimore For 6-8 Forward
Ron Shavik former NC State star 6-8 24 signed by the Baltimore Bullets of the Eastern League. He split two seasons with the New York Knickerbockers and their farm in Lennox Mass, after scoring 1761 points at NC State and averaging 22.1. Sandia High opens fall drills with 115 prospects but equipment delays from a truck strike leave uniforms and pads missing for practice.
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Heavyweights Clash In TV Fight Tonight
ST. LOUIS AP Charles Liston unbeaten in pro bouts faces Bert Whitehurst in a 10 round NBC televised fight. Liston favored to win as he vies for a title clash with Floyd Patterson. Whitehurst previously went distance with Liston last spring. Liston’s camp touts his new move to Philadelphia and a potent right punch. Rocky Marciano backs Liston for a Patterson showdown. Liston has multiple knockouts in recent bouts. Whitehurst has beaten Bob Satterfield and Sid Peaks to reach 24 14 record.
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Marshall faces Ohio U in key MAC showdown
Marshall travels to Athens to meet Ohio University in a 21st clash of a long rivalry. Both teams enter 3-2 overall and 1-2 in the MAC with the loser dropping from the race. Ohio holds a slight series edge but has been close in most games since 1933. Marshall lists three linemen with minor injuries and Ohio guard Joe Dean is out.
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Cubs First Baseman Dale Long Undergoes Back Surgery
Pittsfield Massachusetts reports that Dale Long of the Chicago Cubs had surgery Thursday to remove a double cyst on his back. The North Adams resident has undergone similar operations after previous seasons.
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Campbell Fails To Break Speedboat Record On Lake Coniston
Donald Campbell, famed British speedboat king, failed to break his world record as his Bluebird skimmed Lake Coniston at 201.5 mph. He said conditions were poor and the boat was dancing on the lake, noting he had previously set the record there on October 11 last year and hinted at a future attempt near 300 mph.
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Upstart Gamecocks Knock Off Clemson Hawks Pressed To Top Pistons In NBA Opener
The St Louis Hawks escaped a late Pistons rally to win 108 104 in Detroit opening the season. Hawks coach Andy Phillip praised the win while Pistons star George Yardley led scoring with 26 as Detroit fell short.
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High School Football Scores From West Virginia and Nearby
West Virginia games show Charleston Catholic 4 Greenbrier Military Jayvees 0 and Huntington Douglass 20 over Buffalo 6. Clarksburg Roosevelt Wilson 21 Weston 0, plus Rupert 14 Rainelle 0 and other regional results including Fairmont West 27 Clarksburg WI 0 and New Cumberland 30 Mount Pleas ant Ohio 8.
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NHL Scores Show Montreal Rout Chicago
Montreal defeated Chicago 9 to 1 as Detroit beat Boston 3 to 1 in an NHL slate. In the NBA, St. Louis edged Detroit 104 to 103 in a tight finish. In junior high football Beckley defeated Mullens 35 to 6 and Mount Hope beat Trap Hill 36 to 0 while Fayetteville topped Montgomery 20 to 6.
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W M GW Open Big SC Weekend Kickoff
William and Mary Indians and George Washington Colonials open a Southern Conference weekend in Washington DC. The pair sit 0-1-1 and 1-1, with Virginia Military Institute and Davidson squaring off, Virginia Tech and West Virginia meeting in Richmond, and The Citadel at Furman to close league play. Richmond visits Villanova in a non conference clash.
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Alabama’s 2 Percent Football Coaches Since 1892
Alabama has used just two percent of its coaches since the sport began in 1892, reflecting a long history of turnover and stability within the program.
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