Homecoming Week brings key clashes in Stratton area
Stratton and Shady Play head toward homecoming with a tough test against Herndon, while Stratton faces Marsh Fork from Montreal in a crucial Raleigh County League race. Oak Hill seeks a breakthrough. Mount Hope aims to rebound after a 34 0 loss. Oceana travels to East Bank as Wyoming County rivals boast strong records.
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Herndon
oThe Stratton
Montreal
Marsh Fork
Stratton
Shady
Stratton Boys
Dewey Romine
Montroal
Mt. Hope
Murray Jefferies
Combine
Ur du Bois
Donald Hairston
James Cox
Raymond Belcher
Dave Meadows
Roger
Mount Hope Mustangs
East Bank
Jess Lacey
Blue Hawks
Oceana Indians
Wyoming
John Beckelheimer
WVU Football Turmoil Ahead of Kentucky Clash
WVU under Gene Corum faces criticism after two lopsided losses to Virginia and Penn State as doubts arise about pass defense and blocking. Coach reshuffles positions, moving players between offense and defense while seeking a spark to halt a slump before a tough Kentucky matchup.
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Morgantown
UPI
West Virginia University
Mountain State
Gene Corum
Mountaineers
Kentucky
Virginia
Penn
Kentucky Wildcats
Rick Norton
West Virginia
WVU
Sypult
Corum
Doug Stanley
Sy‘pult
John Mallory
Bill Groves
Penn State
Allen McCune
Garrett Ford
Dick Leftridge
Bob Dunlevy
Pitt
Norton
Cats
Fur And Feathers Will Fly Tonight: Wilson Hosts Logan Wildcats
Woodrow Wilson prepares for a homecoming clash against Logan Wildcats as Coach Wheeler sticks to the single wing. Logan seeks a fifth victory behind standout backs Shelor Dixon and McNeish while Beckley players pace the Beckley backfield.
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Woodrow Wilson
Logan Wildcats
Steve Quesenberry
Wheeler
Logan
van Meter Stadium
Eagles
Parkers
Wheanen
Souder
Huntington
Welch
Flying Eagles
Bluefield
Wildcats
Beckley
Oak Hill
Lee Shelor
Jay Dixon
Sheller
Dixon
Shelor
Nebraska Missouri thriller looms in key college grid clash
Nebraska coach Bob Devaney faces a tough test as his No. 2 Cornhuskers meet No. 8 Missouri in a pivotal Big Eight showdown. The Huskers boast a six game win streak, a top rushing attack led by Frank Solich, and solid defense, while Missouri counters with a strong ground game led by Charlie Brown and a stingy pass defense.
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Indians
Benny Cook
Greg Daniels
Mike Baldwin
James Justice
Randall Topping
Sophia
James Stone
Jerry Cooney
Jackie Parker
James Bias
Parker
Lacy
United Press International
Nebraska
Bob Devaney
Cornhuskers
Missouri Tigers
Devaney
Huskers
Missouri
Notre Dame
Southern California
Frank Solich
Fred Duda
Charlie Brown
Tigers
Petaneee
Johnny Rol
Arkansas
Columbia
Spartans
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Razorbacks
Texas A&m
Navy
Florida
Auburn
Louisiana State
Mississippi
Purdue
Illinois
UCLA
Air Force
Michigan State
Steve Juday
Clinton Jones
Bob Apisa
Jon Brittenum
Bob Burnett
Perry Jones
Texans
Aggie
Georgia Tech
Vernon Law wins baseball comeback award in 1965
Vernon Law of the Pittsburgh Pirates named Baseball's Comeback Player of 1965 after a 2.16 ERA season. The Boise native, a 16 year veteran, won 13 votes from sportswriters on the UPI poll, with peers Willie McCovey and Eddie Mathews runners up. Law credited team effort and noted his late-season recovery followed a tough start and elbow strain era.
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NEW York
UPI
Vernon Law
Pittsburgh Pirate
Boise
Idaho
PI Board
Law
Willie McCovey
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Eddie Mathews
Los Angeles
Jim Gilliam
Cincinnati
Gordon Coleman
Fe Alon
Chicago Cub
Ernie Banks
Mormon Church
Mark Vernon Aors
Maz
Bill Mazeroski
Gene
Alley
Bill) Virdon
Pirates
Kinston
Pickups and Orkins Win City Volleyball Duels
The Pickups defeated the Raleigh Register 2–0 with 15-10 15-3 for the first match while the Orkins beat the Independents 2–0 16-15 15-4. Register ace Jim Rubin was out. Bob and Burl Harding led the winners. Ray West and Bud Riffe starred for the Independents.
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Raleigh Register
Orkins
Independents
Recreation Building
Register Boys
Bob
Bill Clark
Stra
Mike Ellie Adams
Evan (Stump
Burl
Bob Harding
Orkin
Ray West
Bud Riffe
Jaycees
Falcons Meet Bethany Bisons In West Virginia Conference Tilt
Bethany holds the Presidents Athletic Conference lead as undefeated Bethany hosts Fairmont State in a battle of strong offenses. Bethany averages 318 yards per game with 511 rushing yards from Bob Solar. Fairmont lists QB Bob Landy and WR George Clayton among spirited ball handlers. West Virginia Conference actions include West Virginia Tech hosting Wesleyan and Salem visiting West Union, with Glenville at Westminster and West Virginia State at Central State in non-conference play.
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United Press International
Gini Bethany
West Virginia
Bethany
Fairmont
Bisons
Bob Solar
Roy Jackson
Oeerback
Sopheson
Bob Landy
George Clayton
West Virginia Tech
Wesleyan
Shepherd
Concord
West Liberty
Salem
West Union
Glenville
Westminister
W. Va. State
Central State
Weekend High School Football Schedule Displayed
Friday games list Beckley Logan Shady Spring Oak Hill Mullens Princeton Richwood Fayetteville Matewan Baileysville Gauley Bridge Hinton Stratton Marsh Fork Mount Hope East Bank Sophia Oceana Pineville Stoco Trap Hill Herndon Welch Big Creek Saturday Bluefield Charleston Changes line calls Raleigh Register notes game time adjustments and contact window.
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Beckley
Logan
Shady Spring
Oak Hill
Mullens
Princeton
Richwood
Fayetteville
Matewan
Baileysville
Gauley Bridge
Hinton
Bluefield
Charleston
Raleigh Register
Geiberger and Oppermann Lead Almaden Open Round Two
Geiberger of Santa Barbara and Oppermann of Alameda shot seven under par 65s to lead the Almaden Open at Almaden Country Club while a deep field, including Casper and Hebert, chased at seven under. Casper, hampered by a respiratory issue, posted 69 to stay in the hunt alongside top money winners and former champs in the 46 000 event.
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Almaden Country Club
Allen Geiberger
Santa Barbara
Calif
Steve Oppermann
Husky
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Tony Lema
Gary Player
Billy Casper
Jay Hebert
Mason Rudolph
Gardner Dickinson
Bob Rosburg
Bill Martindale
Ken Venturi
Casper
PGA
Nicklaus
Palmer
Lema
Geiberger
Oppermann
Jim Ferree
Corona
Charles Coody
Fort Worth
Tex
Ken
Revere
Andangerous Ce Geto
Australia
Bob Seand
Deh Mamsebtin
Ten Vans
Assengale
Hebert
Rod Funseth
Rudolph
Alameda
Steve
Reid
Dickinson
Rosburg
Bob Verney
South Africa
Dave Henning
Joel Casper
Dickinson Runne
Sper
Las Vegas
Oceana Juniors Rally to Tie Wharton 6 6
The Oceana Jr. High Papooses tied Wharton 6 to 6 after a second period touchdown by Jimmy Sizemore. Cassell scored for Wharton with a two yard run, as both teams failed on the extra point and the game ended near midfield. It was Oceana's final game of the season, finishing 4-1-3.
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Oceana Jr. High Papooses
Wharton
Oceana
Papooses
Wyoming County
Cassell
Jimmy Sizemore
Oceana Jr
Rush
Sizemore
Bill Burgess
Bluefield
Ross Irle
Eaglets
Mullens
Beckley Junior High Blue Eaglets Rout Bluefield Juniors 41-12
Beckley Blue Eaglets close season 4-1-3 with 41-12 win over Bluefield after fast start. Don Parker 60-yard TD, Cimala 30-yard run, Manier 60-yard pass, Tucker 40-yard run, Burgess 70-yard kickoff return highlight. Eaglets previously beat Mullens 46-14.
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Beckley Junior High
Blue Eaglets
Bluefield
Eaglets
Beckley
Coff
Don Parker
Onnvrertingen
Derek Cimala
JerryTucker
Cimala
Mike Manier
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Ronald Browder
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William McGhee
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Mount Hope
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Mustangs
Jack Pack
Lawrence Boley
Mickey Plumbley
Jim Duncan
J Kessinger
James Keffer
Jack Spadaro
Jim Shank
Trap Hill
Bob Rhinehart
David Meadows
Stoco
Pineville
Ming County
Robert Coward
Charles Crafton
Princeton Tigers
Mercer County
Ra Caldwell
Lothlin
Ronnie Spencer
Melvin Reed
The
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J. W. P McNeish
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Allie
Bones” McNeish
Steve Wood
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J. W. Ag Lee Shelor
Coach Wheeler
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Fleish
Chuck Napier
Rich Cooper
Pete Lilly
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Scott Hindslley
Wood
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Herbert Hoover
Warren Wyatt
Bill Perry
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Teaken
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Pat Finley
Cooper
Robert Bair
Charles Rutherford
Bair
Rutheford
Dwight Reggs
Lilly
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Ernesto Smith
Randy Delp
Thomas Coleman
Rex Gwinn
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