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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1962
Page
10
Sports writer examines why football teams huddle or use line audibles. Quotes Geneva coach Byron Morgan and Navy Harvard staffer, noting line calls, defenses, and veteran views. Debate highlights habit versus strategic advantage, with professional and college perspectives.
Northwestern’s Tom Myers, a standout passer since Otto Graham, faces Indiana as the Wildcats chase a Big Ten title and national crown. The roundup notes top teams’ results including Texas tying Rice, Alabama routing Tulsa, and several key Saturday games with scores and player feats across major programs.
NEW YORK UPI The NCAA policy directing council opens a three day meeting with seven items on the agenda. Wal ter Byers says emphasis on newly organized sports federations. Items include reports for the 57th convention, academic program reviews, infractions report, district vice president program for anti bribery legislation, and more. District vice presidents listed include Thoms Williams Barnes Colgate Scott Georgia Ray Iowa State Souis Wichita Swartz Arkansas Reynolds Colorado State Holcomb Oregon State Loveless Depew.
Concord College finished the season as West Virginia Conference champions with a 6-6 tie against Wesleyan and a conference rating of 115. The winning play was a 98 yard pass from Sam Cassidy to Don Yontz. Wesleyan’s score came on a 33 yard fumble return by Robert Farr. West Liberty ranks second at 98.3 after beating West Virginia State 20-12. Other results include Emory & Henry over West Virginia Tech 47-20 and Glenville State 21-20 over Fairmont State. Upcoming games feature Concord at Hampden Sydney and West Liberty at Fairmont State.
Funeral services will be held today for Texas Christian University halfback James Carroll Bud Priddy 21 killed in a two car crash three miles northeast of Kaufman. Priddys TCU teammates will be pallbearers Miss Billie Holman 19 Arlington the fiance of two days and James Garrett 18 Seagoville driver of the other car were injured Services will be at the Church of Christ Kaufman
Wilt Chamberlain scored 53 points but blew two late free throws in overtime as Cincinnati edged San Francisco 131-130. The Royals fall to 1-3, keeping St. Louis atop the Western Division with a 4-1 mark. Oscar Robertson tallied 36 for Cincinnati, Wayne Embry 25, as the visitors held on after a tense finish.
Pittsburghs new-look Hornets, climbing out of the Western Division cellar, leave for Hershey Tuesday to sharpen for their next game. They will practice at Hershey Arena due to a postmaster convention and return to host the Providence Reds on Saturday after last weekends 7-4 win over the Cleveland Barons.
Tommy Burns achieved the fastest knockout in world heavyweight boxing history by stopping Jem Roche in 1 minute 28 seconds of the first round in 1908.
Tony Lema, ex Marine, edged Bob Rosburg in a three hole playoff to capture the Orange County Open at Costa Mesa. Lema finished at 198 after a final round 69 and earned 2800 dollars while Rosburg took 1900. Rosburg birdied the first playoff hole but Lema responded with a 11 foot birdie, then won on the third hole with an 11 foot putt. George Xayer tied for third with Bob McCallister at 269. Dan Sikes and Gene Littler followed at 272 and 274.
West Virginia coach Gene Corum frets over a defensive collapse after a 51-22 defeat to Oregon State. Oregon State’s Terry Baker threw three first half TDs to Vern Burke, who connected on 47 and three yard scores. WVU failed to protect the air and time, mustering only 2 of 33 passes for 273 yards, while Beavers led 37-4 at halftime and then 51-22 final. WVU will host William & Mary next, seeking bounceback in Morgantown.
Bluefield tops Triple-A standings with 14.56 rating, Parkersburg 13.37, Clarksburg Victory 13.06 as prep season nears playoffs. State Secondary Schools Activities Commission updates show Sophia leading the Small School division with 11, Summersville second in Double-A, plus Class A flag. Harrisville trails at 0.14 with Williamstown and others nearby.
The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness urged major game hunters to undergo complete vision examinations before the season. The warning stressed safety for self and others. Senator Alexander Wiley received the first Distinguished Achievement Award for Conservation from the National Hunting and Fishing Association of America. Quarterback Jim Ninowski may be sidelined for a month with a dislocated left shoulder suffered in the Browns 41-14 win over the Steelers.
ATLANTA (UPI) Rex White, winner of the Dixie 400 at Atlanta International Raceway, will be honored at the Capitol by Gov. Ernest Vandiver with the two foot high Governor's Cup. White edged Marvin Panch in a 1962 Ford, with Joe Weatherly and Fireball Roberts close behind. White’s average speed was 124.787 mph, as the lead changed 17 times among six drivers.
Rubin Carter, rising middleweight knockout star, will fight Denny Moyer of Portland or another rated foe on December 15 at Madison Square Garden in a main event that could establish his standing since the Rocky Graziano era. Carter stopped Florentino Fernandez in 69 seconds at the Garden, tying the third fastest knockout in a nationally televised bout.
Boxing schedule lists multiple bouts across cities including Paul Pender versus Jose Torres in Boston for the middleweight title, and bouts in San Jose Fresno North Dartmouth San Antonio New York plus Miami Beach. Notable fighters include Teddy Pagan Raymundo Torres Joey Parks and Charlie Powell among others.
Detroit’s Terry Sawchuk made 24 saves to post a 2-0 win over Toronto, becoming the first NHL goalie with 100 shutouts and keeping the Red Wings unbeaten. Chicago edged New York 5-3 as Al McDonald broke a 3-3 tie in the third period. Regular New York goalie Lorne Worsley left after a neck sprain. Springfield’s Amadio Kilrea and Boyer led a 5-2 win over Providence and 6-2 over Hershey to move within two points of Quebec. Providence beat Rochester 3-1. Quebec topped Hershey 3-2. Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 7-4. Rochester edged Baltimore 5-4.
Navy beat Pittsburgh 32 to 9 in Norfolk with Roger Staubach completing all eight passes for 192 yards and a touchdown. A 66 yard scoring catch by Jim Stewart after a limp revealed Navy’s lethal sleeper play and Mikholosen credited Staubach’s strong leadership and pinpoint accuracy.
Arizona State freshman recounts body changes from 215 pounds to 195, shedding excess weight to regain speed and form. He recalls an 83 yard opening play against Wichita, leading in rushing, receiving, total offense, returns, and scoring. He notes ASU rotates captains and he served as captain early in the season.
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