East Beckley Wildcats near undefeated midget title run
East Beckley aims for a 32nd straight win in the Midget Football League as they face winless North Beckley in the nightcap. South Beckley’s Bushwhackers meet West Hornets for third place on Woodrow Wilson field with Bowling Addition idle. East clinched the championship with a 140 point win over the Blue Devils last week, while East coach Frank Rodríguez prepares to join the National Guard on Oct 28 at Fort Meade Md.
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Tech Offense Beginning To Jell
West Virginia Tech football coach Charley Cobb said after a 13-7 loss to Fairmont that the offense is improving and will be ready. He noted fatigue among players as a factor. The Bears delayed by 14 hours due to equipment misrouted to Ashland. Tech travels to Ashland to face Randolph-Macon as it begins a 800 mile two week road trip.
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Commercial Credit Plan Ad Promo
A friendly loan service advertises fast convenient cash with reasonable rates. The Commercial Credit Plan invites families to borrow on their paydays and urges readers to call or visit for more information.
Dial Holds 2 Steeler Records
Buddy Dial, a former Rice star, set two Pittsburgh Steeler records with nine receptions for 235 yards against the Cleveland Browns. He surpassed the club single game receiving yardage mark and the explosive pass play yardage record. The Steelers expect linebacker Mike Henry back Nov. 5 and face the San Francisco Forty-Niners, who arrive Saturday.
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Boxing Results from Sydney and Baltimore by UPI
United Press International reports two non-title bouts. Don Johnson of Los Angeles stopped Colin Bell in Sydney as Archie Moore of San Diego stopped Pete Rademacher in Baltimore.
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Los Angeles
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Baltimore
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Columbus
Arch Moore Eyes Montreal Bout After Defeating Rademacher
Archie Moore, the aging light heavyweight rival to Canadian champ Robert Cleroux, improved to 184 fights won in 215 with a sixth round TKO of Pete Rademacher at the Baltimore Coliseum. Moore plans to fly to Montreal Wednesday to negotiate the Cleroux fight as he targets a non title bout and potential showdown in Canada.
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Coaches Turning Out Top Grid Teams In State
Two undefeated football teams are led by basketball coaches Jack Shockey at Mount Hope and Al Nida at St. Albans. Shockey and Nida have built strong squads, with Shockey’s Mount Hope having a history of dual coaching success. Also notes Duke star Howard Hurt’s possible Army service and Beckley College’s Blue Hawks improving under Joe Cook as practice continues.
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Duke University
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Howard
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Valley Bell
Sam
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Beckley Recreation
Joe Cook
Beckley College
WVIAC
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South Kanawha College
Lettemen
Mason Fox
Larry Edwards
Rodney Albertson
Warren O'Dell
John Chambers
Albertson
Chambers
Big Mason Fox
Stretch
Doug Bailey
Oceana
Larry Sumpter
Oak Hill
Larry
Bill Craddock
Bill
Babe Riffe
Black Diamond Officials Set Meeting on Football Exams Part 2
The Black Diamond Officials association of Wyoming McDowell and Mercer counties meets at Mullens Mosse Lodge tonight at 7 p.m. Part 2 of the football exams will be the main topic with Cecil Lacy urging members to bring and check Part 2 forms at the session.
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Donelli Aims for 100 Percent Play at Columbia
Buff Donelli, coach of the Columbia Lions, demands total effort and rejects the idea of a good loser. After a 50-40 win over Brown, he pursues a program to develop top Ivy League players with strong academics and relentless pride, hoping to elevate Columbia and the league's football standing.
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NCAA Pushes Plan to Reorganize Amatuer Sports
The NCAA votes to implement a plan creating new controlling groups for amateur sports in the United States despite AAU opposition. The proposed structure would divide influence among high schools, the NCAA, the AAU, armed forces, open competition, and at large.
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Struck Moved To Starting End On Mountaineers
West Virginia University shifts Dick Struck to starting end, replacing Paul Gray, after his standout play in the 12-6 loss to Boston University. Struck blocked an extra point and made several key tackles in the BU game.
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Texas Tops Offensive Rankings With Unbeaten Record
Texas leads major college football in total offense at 437.2 yards per game and 321.4 rushing, with Mississippi second at 427.4 total yards. Detroit tops pass defense at 293.3 per game, while Notre Dame dropped to second in rushing with 298.0. West Texas State averages 39.6 points amid five games.
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Whitney stock featured in Balmont Park horse sale
New York UPI reports iC V Whitney stock is the feature of Balmont Park’s two day sale of horses in training. Whitney will offer 11 horses including five juveniles with sale starting today and continuing Tuesday.
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High School Football Scores Across Several Games
Fayetteville 26 Lookout 6 Marlinton 34 Richwood 13 Summersville 19 Sutton 13 Cowen 12 Glenville 6 Bluefield 13 Beckley 6.
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Fayetteville Pirates topple Lookout 26-19 in fourth quarter surge
Fayetteville erased a 7-6 halftime deficit with a 19-point fourth period led by Norman Rhodes and Gary Durrett. Durrett added two touchdowns after returning from injury as Fayetteville piled up 205 rushing yards and 48 passing yards while holding Lookout to 15 rushing yards and 46 passing.
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West Virginia High School Scoring Derby Leaders
Joe Hamon of Summersville holds a 121 point lead after a 19-13 win over Sutton. Frankie Gongola of Benwood moves to second with 105 after a 27-0 victory for Tronmen over Triadelphia. Dick Leftridge of Hinton reaches 100 with a TD and three extra points as Bobcats beat Shady Spring 21-0.
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