Evans Likely Starter For WV Saturday In Maryland Game
In three days of practice left before West Virginia hosts Maryland in Morgantown, Dale Evans appears set to start at quarterback over Danny Williams. Evans starred in last Saturday scrimmage, while Williams must prove himself in remaining sessions. Also noted are co-captains Glenn Bowman and John Marra for the Mountaineers opening game, and local hunting and baseball items including an Orioles vs Yankees pennant race and Don Basham’s scholarship to Highlands University.
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AA Baseball Playoffs Open With Jinxes and Matchups
Denver hosts the Buffs in a best-of-seven semifinal as the three year playoff jinx looms. Louisville travels to St Paul in the other series with the initial games at Denver and St Paul before moves to Louisville. Denver won the 1959 flag and finished 24 games ahead of St Paul’s pace.
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Coaches Face Knee Worries Amid Syracuse Injuries
Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder frets over recurring knee injuries as he prepares for defense of the national title. Halfback Mark Weber is sidelined at least three weeks, casting doubt on his season, with other key players like Dave Baker and John Brown also nursing knee problems. Nearby programs report knees sprains as well, while Michigan State's Gary Ballman returns to practice after a September knee injury.
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Northwestern
Ike Smith
Larry Onesti
Kansas
Lee Flachsbarth
Texas Christian
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Illinois
Ernie McMillan
Michigan State
Gary Ballman
Chief Straight Arrow Wins Utah Open Golf Title
Billy Johnston nicknamed chief straight arrow for accuracy finally found his putting touch to win the Utah Open in Salt Lake City. He fired a 22 under par 262 total, topping Art Wall Jr. 264 and Bill Collins 265 in a field that included 15 of the top 18 PGA money winners, earning 2800 top prize.
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Bluth and Weber Lead National Bowling Doubles Race
In Chicago Ray Bluth and Dick Weber led at the halfway point of the Men's National Doubles Bowling Tournament. The St Louis pair carried 79.54 points with 11 wins and five losses after 16 games, totaling 6 854 pins. Carmen Salvino and Bill Bunetta trailed second with 78.78 points, 76 pins back.
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Ed Lubanski
Detroit
Spahn Wins 19th as Braves Edge Cardinals 4-2
Pitcher Warren Spahn of the Braves improves to 19-? with a seven hit win over the Cardinals in a 4-2 decision. Spahn fanned pinch-hitter Bob Nieman with the bases loaded after allowing an unearned run in the eighth. Dick Stuart of the Pirates homered twice plus a triple and a single in four at bats, driving a 6-1 victory over the Giants.
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American League Batting and Pitching Leaders Listed
Baseball leaders listed by season stats include batting leaders Runnels Boston .322 and Smith Chicago .314 with Mantle New York 110 runs and Maris New York 101 RBIs. Pitching leader Coates New York 113 decisions and .786 with Brown Baltimore .688, while Bunning Detroit 189 strikeouts and Pascual Washington 143.
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Cleveland
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Player Statistics Run Through Final Season Years
The line lists major league leaders by statistic with players and teams: most at bats Larker Los Angeles 382 Groat Pittsburgh 325. runs Mathews Milwaukee Mays San Francisco 101 99. RBIs Banks Chicago 109 Aaron Milwaukee 108. hits Groat Pittsburgh 183 Pinson Cincinnati 169. doubles Pinson Cincinnati 37 Cepeda San Francisco 33. triples Bruton Milwaukee 12 Pinson Cincinnati Virdon Pittsburgh Kirkland San Francisco White St Louis 9. home runs Banks Chicago 39 Aaron Milwaukee 37. stolen bases Wills Los Angeles 42 Pinson Cincinnati 29. decisions McDaniel St Louis 114 Law Pittsburgh 197 731. strikeouts Drysdale Los Angeles 222 Sam Jones San Francisco 170.
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Nisby Campbell Back In Action At Steeler Camp
PITTSBURGH AP Guard John Nisby and linebacker Dick Campbell return to uniform at the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on Monday after injuries. Nisby sprained his ankle on Sept. 2 against Baltimore and Campbell was hurt in a game with Green Bay. both are active in exhibition phase.
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Kosanovich To Replace Moss In West Virginia Backfield
In Jackson's Mill AP report Eli Kosanovich a 190 pound soph from Weirton expected to start at halfback for West Virginia University after Jim Moss was sidelined with severe hip injuries. Coach Gene Corum said Moss cannot play in the opener versus Maryland.
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John Skinner
Morgantown
Gauley Bridge and Lookout battle to 6 6 tie in rain soaked game
The Gauley Bridge Travellers and Lookout High tied 6-6 after a postponed night game. Scarbro returned a kickoff 90 yards for Gauley Bridge and Lowell Haga scored for Lookout with a five yard run after a fumble at midfield. Wet field hampered passing as Lookout attempted one pass and Gauley Bridge seven. Lookout outgained 205 to 134 and had eight first downs to Gauley Bridge's five.
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First Round Winners Named
OAK HILL RNS First round winners posted in the White Oak Country Club senior member tournament. Matches include J. D. Anderson defeating W. T. Craft, C. R. Harnsbarger defeating Dr. B. F. Puckett, Co. P. WHITE defeating Tom Wood, J. W. Jones defeating Dr. C. E. Watkins, and J. Edward Lewis defeating Willard Moore. E. W. Dunkley, Fred Frisk, and Fred Barger drew first round byes.
National Tennis Set For Saturday
Neale Fraser will meet Rod Laver in the finals and Maria Bueno will face Darlene Hard for the National Tennis Championships titles on Saturday if weather permits. Rain shifted the schedule from Sunday to Monday, and Hurricane Donna threatened the West Side Tennis Club flooding.
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Pirates Sue Brewing Co Over Buccaneer Label
Pittsburgh Pirates owners file a 250000 damage suit in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court against Duquesne Brewing Co. of Pittsburgh for using the word Buccaneer on beer bottle labels. The Pittsburgh Athletic Co. claims valuable property interests in the names Buc and Buccaneer. The suit notes the Pirates lead the National League.
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Nine athletes named to football Hall of Fame
NEW BRUNSWICK N J AP Nine athletes including Columbia’s Lou Little and Sid Luckman named to football Hall of Fame announced by Chester Laroche president of the National Football Foundation. Living inductees to be honored at New York dinner Dec 6 with two deceased members remembered.
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Chester Laroche
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Sid Luckman
Columbia
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Charles Kildrich
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Iowa
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Freshmen eye starting spots for Tech at State
West Virginia Tech coach Cobb evaluates scrimmage showing multiple freshmen as potential starters for Saturdays visit to Institute to face West Virginia State. Key contenders include guards Bill Haas Homer Taylor and end Mike Morrison with Jerry Jarrett Dan Massey and others set to start on various lines. Reading through the roster, Cobb notes Morrison and Young standouts in pass receiving while Phillips status remains doubtful.
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Doug Lewis
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Goosman
Gifford Basham
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Forest Mann
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Dan Massey
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Harold Moore
Golden Bears
Brothers Battle For Oak Hill Golf Crown
At White Oak Country Club two brothers Paul and Holmes Morton led the junior golf tournament for players 15 and under, each posting strong scores in an 18 hole event. Paul Morton's 48 47 and Holmes Morton's 49 49 earned them first and second, while Scotty Plymare won the nine hole event with 60 and Billy Miller placed second with 70. Timmy Ellison won the three hole event with 32, Scotty Gresham finishing second with 36.
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Pirates Break Attendance Mark at Forbes Field
AP reports the National League leading Pirates set a season attendance record with 21,261 fans at Forbes Field in the Pirates vs. Giants game. The home total rises to 1,521,251 for the year, surpassing 1948’s 1,517,021. Seven home games remain at Forbes Field.
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City manager warns: wear shoes indoors in Norfolk
Norfolk city manager Thomas F. Maxwell urged residents to wear shoes indoors after slipping downstairs in his socks while heading to the golf course. He did not play that day.
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