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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1965
Page
9
West Virginia shows trouble on offense as pass attacks falter and fumbles rise after a strong start. Rick Norton of Kentucky leads a 4-2 teams clash while WVU relies on Allen McCune and Ford amid blocked plays and missed aerials.
Kentucky seeks payback on West Virginia after a 26 21 loss last season and a 28 point second quarter against Georgia. QB Rick Norton connected for three TDs as Kentucky topped Georgia 28 10, with Kestner Bird and Norton linking on a 44 yard TD and Bird scoring twice.
The Charleston Rockets clinched the Western Division with an 11-0 record as they defeated Fort Wayne 14-7. Ron Miller scored the decisive TD on a 53 yard drive and Ron Quillan caught a 12 yard pass for a Rocket TD. Newark beat Wheeling 23-9 while Philadelphia edged Norfolk 28-24. Toronto routed Richmond 45-21 and Hartford beat Providence 20-3. Attendance was about 4,000.
Bethany College Bisons finish atop the Presidents Athletic Conference with five straight wins after a 20-8 victory over winless Allegheny. Waynesburg beats Westminster to share second place while Lock Haven tops Edinboro to seize western division lead. West Reserve earns a 2-0 victory over Washington & Jefferson with a first period safety.
Fairmont, atop the West Virginia Conference, hosts Bethany, undefeated in PAC play, in a marquee showdown. Fairmont stretched its win streak to six with a 14-13 victory over W Va Tech, while Bethany topped Allegheny 20-8 to stay perfect in PAC play. John Huff, younger brother of Sam Huff, provided the scoring margin for Fairmont.
PARKERSBURG UP I West Virginia school ratings show six undefeated AAA teams led by Charleston K with a 14.4 rating. Bluefield Buckhannon and Ceredo Renova trail, while Ripley and Oceana also post strong marks. Masontown Valley heads single A with 10.3. Crumm 6 1 1 and Bank 7 1 close behind.
Los Angeles reports Gail Goodrich, UCLA all star, joins Lakers alongside Walt Hazzard. The backcourt duo, national champions in college, boosts a team hoping to challenge the Celtics. Goodrich, noted as a skilled guard, adapts to the pro game amid preseason and early season play.
A West Virginia fullback is tackled near the Penn State end zone and fumbles. The ball hits the corner flag and rolls out of bounds in the end zone. The official should declare a touchback and Penn State takes possession on the 20 yard line.
A 1916 World Series star and Babeean teammate, a Scranton native, died at his home Saturday. The funeral is set for Tuesday.
Soviet Tass reported Olympic gold medalist Irina Press clocked 10.3 seconds to win the 8 meter hurdles at the Soewee championships in Moscow.
Nebraska, riding a 372 yard total offense effort against Colorado, prepares for Missouri as Arkansas and Michigan State vie for top spots. QB Fred Duda and end Freeman White linked for 95 yards while Wilson added a one yard TD run. Missouri, eyeing a rebound, beats Town State 23-7, with Charlie Brown and Carl Reese keying the victory.
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