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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1964

Page

8

Colts Lead NFL Statistics In Total Offense

New York UpI reports the Baltimore Colts hold the best NFL record and lead in total offense. Green Bay packs is fifth in the Western Division behind the Colts, who crushed Detroit 34 0. Lions lead rushing defense with 613 yards allowed.

New York UPI Baltimore Colts Theague Green Bay Packers Colts Packers Detroit Lions NFL Lions Baltimore Detroit

Oregon Mentor Is Top Coach

Len Casanova led Oregon to a 7-0 win over Washington in Seattle, the 10th straight over two seasons, lifting the Webfoots into the UPI coaches top 10. The defense nicknamed Caseys Commandos has 15 interceptions and 16 fumble recoveries. Bob Berry’s leadership at quarterback is cited as key to the surge.

Oregon Washington Casanova Huskies Seattle Webfoots United Press International Coaches American Foods Coaches Association Penn State Pittsburgh Webfoot Casey Aftr Tim Casey Bob Berry

Specialist Placed On Steelers Injured List

Pittsburgh Steelers place defensive halfback Marv Woodson on injured reserve. To fill the vacancy the team acquires Max Messner, a linebacker waivered from the New York Giants.

Steelers Pittsburgh UPI Pittsburgh Steelers Marv Woodson Woodson Baltimore Colts Max Messner New York Giants

Arfons Breaks Speed Record At Bonneville

Ohio driver Art Arfons, 38, captured the world land speed record at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats with a two way average of 536.71 mph in the jet powered Green Monster. The run eclipsed Craig Breedlove’s 526 mph mark set October 15, and ended a high tempo 1964 season. Arfons survived a blowout at high speed and a failed braking parachute, finishing safely with minor damage to the right rear, after reaching speeds above 575 mph.

Bonneville Salt Flats Utah Craig Breedlove Los Angeles Arfons Bonneville

Hoover Leading Mountie Tackler

West Virginia's linchpin defenders are ranked by season film grading. Co captain Alan Hoover leads with 33 main tackles and 25 assists, followed by Joe Taffoni with 32 and 14. Wayne Vassalotti, Jim Mazzella, and others contribute as coaches rate tackles higher than assists.

Morgantown West Virginia Alan Hoover Waynesboro Mountaineers Hoover Pete Guimarac Don Young Joe Taffoni Nemacolin Jim Mazzella Bill Sullivan Richie Martha Jim Sypult

Globetrotters At Raleigh County Armory Tonight

The Harlem Globetrotters headline a Raleigh County Armory program on Tuesday November 10 at 8 pm with the Washington Generals as opposition. The show blends basketball skill and entertainment featuring Meadowlark Lemon Connie Hawkins and a host of entertainers led by Boss Man Abe Saperstein.

Raleigh County Armory Harlam Globetrotters Washington D.C Generals Abe Saperstein Globetrotters Saperstein Meadowlark Lemon Connie Hawkins University of Iowa Bradley Bobby Joe Mason Jim Robinson Bill Garner University of Portland Ore Tex Harrison North Carolina College Grady McCullum Western Univ Fred Neal Johnson C. Smith Univ Charlotte N. C Inman Jackson

Citadel Gains .C Defense Lead

In Southern Conference statistics The Citadel moved into the rushing defense lead from West Virginia after routing Furman 54 yards on the ground last week. The Bulldogs slipped slightly in passing defense but dominated overall defense and rose from fifth to third in total offense after a 17 0 win over Furman and a fifth to third in rushing offense. Virginia Tech retained total offense and rushing offense leadership as Richmond held the passing offense crown. Tech also earned punting honors with Bob Schweickert eight punts boosting his season average to 37.2 yards.

Richmond UPI Citadel Furman West Virginia Virginia Military Institute Bulldogs The Ofense Virginia Tech Bob Schweickert Florida State Schweickert Tech Nebraska Missouri Arkansas Texas Razorbacks Texas A & M Aggies Longhorns Southern Meth

Nielsen defeats Prescott in Wembley clash. Cahill stops Mitchell

United Press International reports in Wembley Bill Nielsen of Omaha Nebraska defeated Johnny Prescott in a disqualification for batting. In New York Irishman George Cahill stopped Sam Mitchell in a separate bout.

United Press International Wembley England UPI Bill Nielsen Omaha Neb Johnny Prescott Prescott New York George Cahill Sam Mitchell

Houston boxer Manuel Gonzalez stops Peter Schmidt in tight bout

Manuel Gonzalez aged 152 from Houston defeats Peter Schmidt aged 151 from Canada in a close up boxing match held in Houston. Referee and officials recorded a split decision with Gonzalez landing sharper punches during the final rounds.

Houston, Tex UPI Manuel Gonzalez Peter Schmidt Canada

Local bout ends in points decision at Dartmouth

In North Dartmouth Massachusetts Brad Silas of Washington DC defeated Dick French of Providence Rhode Island in a 1 point decision.

North Dartmouth Mass UPI Brad Silas Washington, D.C Dick French Providence R. I

Buckeyes and Irish Favored To Stay Unbeaten

UPI reports Ohio State and Notre Dame, atop the college rankings, expected to extend unbeaten streaks this weekend. Ohio State eyes win No. 6 at Iowa as a 12 point favorite. Notre Dame, facing Navy, is a 13 point pick.

Buckeyes Fighting Irish NEW York UPI Ohio State Notre Dame Iowa Woody Hayes Hawkeyes Navy Roger Staubach Irish Midshipmen Alabama Mississippi State Crimson Tide

Bowling Green Tops Nation in Rushing as Top Running Team

New York based report notes Bowling Green unseats Nebraska for leading college rushing with 327.2 yards per game, aided by a 41-0 win over Kent State. Tulsa leads three offensive categories, while Bowling Green climbs in scoring and total offense to 31.8 points per game and 375.5 total yards. Nebraska slips to runnerup in rushing after 137 yards by Colorado, and Notre Dame and Iowa post notable totals in their respective categories.

New York UPN Bowling Green Nebraska Tulsa Falcons Colorado Kent State Cincinnati Utah State Braska Golden Hurricanes Notre Dame Iowa

Bucknell Tops Lambert Cup Race In Shakeup

Bucknell leads the Lambert Cup standings after a 194 point five game run, replacing Temple atop the rankings. Gettysburg rises to second on a 51 20 win over Muhlenberg, while Amherst Susquehanna Vermont and East Stroudsburg hold third through sixth with unblemished records.

NEW York UPI Bucknell Temple Bisons Connecticut Gettysburg Muhlenberg Amherst Susquehanna Vermont East Stroudsburg Delaware Wagner Albright

Rocket Night Planned For Charleston Wheeling Tilt

The October 31 game between Charleston Rockets and Wheeling Ironmen is State Government Night with a queen crowned by Governor Barron. Government officials sit on Charleston’s side at kickoff, bands East Bank and Woodrow Wilson perform, and both teams chase top West Virginia AFL status. Public tickets available at state offices and local stores.

Wheeling Charleston Rockets Charleston Rockets Wheeling Ironmen Barron East Bank Woodrow Wilson Beckley West Virginia Perry Moss United Football League Tom Keane Moss AFL Statehouse George King Sports Center Sears Roebuck Frankenbergers Stone and Thomas Cohen Drug Stores Ruffner Hotel

Pitt Linebacker Marty Schottenheimer Seeks Football Perfection

Pittsburgh UPI profile of Pitt linebacker Marty Schottenheimer a 225 pound 6 ft 3 senior who treats football like literature studying films blitzing plans and opposing defenses. He compares prep to Shakespeare and Homer aims to outthink Syracuse and break through their line while praising teammates and sharing family notes on football.

Pittsburgh UPI Tolstoy Shakespeare Syracuse Marty Schottenheimer Pitt Archbold Stadium Agammenon Schottenheimer

Pittsburgh to Change Defense for Browns Rematch

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Buddy Parker says the special defense used to beat the Cleveland Browns 23-7 earlier this month won’t work in the rematch at Pitt Stadium. Parker notes they must come up with a different plan for Sundays game. Browns coach Blanton Collier recalls the long history of tough games against Pittsburgh and promises to be prepared for any contingency.

Pittsburgh UPI Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns Buddy Parker Parker Browns Pitt Stadium Cleveland Frank Ryan Jimmy Brown Blanton Collier

Maryland Penn State Both After Third Win

Maryland and Penn State prepare for a Saturday clash in University Park, both entering with 2-4 records and having been competitive in all their games. Maryland’s chances are bolstered by observers noting the Terps’ consistent effort in every contest. Penn State holds a 9-1 edge in the series history through ten previous meetings.

Maryland Penn State University Park UPI Terrapins Joe McMullen

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