Three Juniors to Start For Beckley Friday
Beckley Flying Eagles open their season Friday night at home versus Mullens Rebels with three juniors in the starting lineup and several more from the same class on the bench. The move signals a bright future for Woodrow Wilson after this year’s limited veteran presence. Senior end Howard Hurt is the standout experienced player, while seniors Jim Ritter Carl Atkinson and Steve Vermillion rotate in and out.
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Quiet Rebel Front Signals Mystery Season Ahead
Ominous silence surrounds Mullens Rebels football as details on roster, coaching plans, and fall prospects remain scarce. The piece muses whether Ray Caldwell will unveil a sharp plan for the 1955 opener against Nelson Bragg’s crew, recalling past dominance and hinting at fresh talent and a Split-T approach.
Beard to Lead Virginia Tech
Beard elected captain of Virginia Tech 1955 football team with 647 rushing yards and 5.05 average. Jack Prater named alternate captain. Beard, a Cumberland Maryland senior, led Southern Conference ground gains last year and earned multiple regional honors.
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Associated Press
Ralph
Prater
Techen Prater and Beard to lead Techmen on Sept 17 at Wake Forest
State honors, regarded as Techs finest linebacker of recent years, Prater returns from Army service to deliver consistent workmanlike play. A 195 pounder, Prater and Beard will lead the Techmen for the season opener at Wake Forest on September 17.
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Injuries Plague Citadel And Richmond Teams
The Citadel and Richmond football squads face injury woes as preseason practice opens. Citadel suffers multiday injuries including two quarterbacks and captain Jim Tyson, while Richmond also has seven players sidelined. West Virginia reports dental injuries to Fred Wyant but drills continue, with key players at Virginia Tech and VMI noted in scrimmages.
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Richmond
Ed Merrick
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William & Mary
Virginia Tech
Bill Holsclaw
Doug Mullins
Ray England
Tips From Ed Furgol On Sideline Tee Shots
AP News features recount Ed Furgol’s 1954 U S Open victory and share swing tips for sidehill lies. He urges even weight distribution, center ball placement, a shortened swing, firm left hand, and minimal hand rotation. The advice aims for a slight hook by aiming right.
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AP News
Monday Morning Quarterbacks Challenge Starts Sept 12
The Raleigh Register invites readers to test football knowledge against an outstanding college coach. Learn timing for passes, plays, and special teams in a sports page feature starting September 12.
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Wyant Hurt on Press Day Eve
At West Virginia University football camp Jackson's Mill WV reporters observed coach Art Lewis lead morning and afternoon drills. Freddy Wyant suffered two front teeth broken, blamed a new face guard. Vic Rabbits filled in at left halfback with Marconi at other half and Krutko at fullback.
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Larry Krutko
Independent Irish Miami clash shapes 1955 grid race
The 1955 college football season opens with Miami and Notre Dame as likely top independents. Their October 7 Orange Bowl matchup could crown the era's best independent team, with Army Navy looming as potential challengers and several schools like Boston College Penn State Pittsburgh and Cincinnati vying for the next echelon. Miami seeks early momentum against Georgia Tech September 17 to build on depth talent and schedule strength while Notre Dame rebuilds its line and searches for a quarterback.
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Ralph Guglielmi
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Ron Beagle
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West Point
Earl Blaik
Noble
Don Holleder
Pete Vann
Auburn
Hardy and Moegle May Break 49ers Dream Backfield
San Francisco fans may see Carroll Hardy and Dicky Moegle challenge the 49ers feared backfield. Hardy, a Colorado graduate, and Moegle, Rice Institute All-America, push for time as Y A Tittle and Joe Perry remain fixtures, with McElhenny and Johnson possible backups.
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Joe Perry
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Red) Strader
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Cardinals
Second Try Field Goal Beats Colts
Ben Agajanian hit a second chance field goal with nine seconds left to lift the New York Giants to a 17 14 win over the Baltimore Colts in an NFL exhibition in Minneapolis. Rechichar blocked Agajanian earlier, but a subsitution penalty extended the drive and the Giants prevailed. Rechichar had a late fade attempt blocked. Rookie George Shaw and Charley Conerly sparked the teams with multiple TDs and passes.
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Best Bullpen Work May Be Decisive Narleski Kinder
Relief pitching dominates the pennant race with Narleski, Kinder, Howell as key bullpen aces. Narleski has 24-? wins for the Indians and eight saves. Kinder 21 saves with a 2.02 ERA for the Red Sox. Howell adds 12 saves for the White Sox. Yankees rely on Konstanty after his 17 relieved wins. Labine Roebuck pace Dodgers with 31 saves. Meyer and Freeman shine for Phillies and Reds. University of Mississippi has blocked at least one punt per game against Vanderbilt since 1951.
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Toronto Claims Cheating as ILL Start Playoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs protest a pennant loss and accuse Rochester Red Wings of using relievers in a Labor Day doubleheader to tilt the pennant. Leafs owner Jack Kent Cooke and league president Frank Shaughnessy clash over pitching in the opening round of the International League playoffs.
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Basilio Fights Turner Tonight in 10-Round Bout
In Syracuse Carmen Basilio the welterweight king seeks to extend his move toward a middleweight title in a 10 round nontitle bout against Gil Turner 10th ranked in the higher class ABC will televise at 9 pm EST Turner eyes a win to challenge for Basilio's crown Turner is making a comeback from a last year's upset loss Basilio has said I intend to knock Turner out.
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Turner
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