1956 SC Elevens Open With Tech and VMI Matches
The Southern Conference starts its season with Virginia Tech facing East Carolina in Bluefield West Virginia and Virginia Military against Stetson in St Petersburg Florida. Tech features punter Bob Wolfedden a 39.9 yard average on 29 punts and VMI relies on Bobby Jordan a top kicker previously tied for last year's punt record. Coach Frank Moseley says East Carolina is a worthy opening foe and injuries loom for his squad. Tech had a light workout yesterday.
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Bosley Shines in Niners Preseason Run
WVU All American Bruce Bosley shows promise for the San Francisco Forty-Niners as a fine blocker who can catch, with early exhibition play highlighting his increasing pro potential. Frankie Albert plans to use him heavily, while Bosley earns attention for his blocking, fumbles, and kicks as he adapts to the NFL.
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Grid Scoreboard From Seth and Sophia Games
Visitors Beckley Graham Summersville Mr. Hope Gauley Bridge Montgomery Pineville Clear Fork Stratton Glen Rogers Peterstown Frankford Green Bank Martinton Marsh Fork Sandstone Sulphur Union Logan Buffalo Rupert game at Seth and game at Sophia featured scattered scores and team names as listed in the scoreboard segment.
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Beckley Eagles face Huntington in pivotal road test
Beckley Flying Eagles travel to Huntington to meet the Pony Express in a key early-season game. Coach Nelson Bragg’s squad seeks improvement after a narrow opener loss, facing a tall, experienced Huntington line and a fast backfield led by star players projected to test Beckley’s defense.
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Stoco Mullens Juniors Triumph in Beckley Area Football
Stoco and Mullens junior highs won their Beckley area football games last night. Ansted and Rainelle high schools posted wins while Beckley Junior High Eaglets were routed by Woodrow Wilson High sophomores. Montgom ery previously beat Ansted 26 0 and later Ansted edged Crichton 7 1.
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Papooses
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Jones Favored Over Greaves in Capitol Arena Bout
In Washington Ralph Jones a Yonkers veteran is a strong favorite to stop young Wilfie Greaves in a middleweight clash at Capitol Arena tonight. Jones seeks a shot at Champion Ray Robinson and his camp eyes a later match if Robinson-Fullmer talks stall. Greaves 18 from Canada now based in Pittsburgh shows a thinner ledger but is praised by manager Mintz as a standout of the era.
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Betty Dodd Fires 68 In Ladies PGA Event
Betty Dodd of Louisville, Kentucky shot 68 to open the Ladies A Tour event in Whittier California, marking a course record collapse in the opening round. Mullins, Sparks, and Sites added scoring in a day of multi-sport action across Whitesville Beckley and Oceana junior games.
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Taylor Fires 69 To Lead West Virginia PGA Tour
Joe P. Taylor of Charleston shot 69 at Edgewood Country Club to lead the West Virginia PGA Golf Tournament. Buddy Vidar stood second after a 73, with George Hoffer and Billy Neuman tied for third at 74. The event carries $1,500 in total prize money.
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Ward and Campbell Reach National Amateur Semis in Tight Bracket
Ward, 30, battles Joe Campbell in the National Amateur semis as veteran Chuck Kocsis faces Jerry Magee. Campbell edges Fontanini 2 1, while Magee defeats Gleichmann and Kocsis ousts Baxter Jr. in a stacked Lakes Forest field.
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Morgantown St Francis Triumphs Over Belington 26 to 0
West Virginia high school football results show Morgantown St Francis defeating Belington 26 to 0. Clendenin over Charleston Catholic 30 to 0 and Ansted 8 Crichton 7. Shinnston 26 Clarksburg Roosevelt Wilson Welch 12 Saeger 0 Monongah 25 Barrackville 7.
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Babe Didrikson’s Condition Deteriorates at Hospital
In Galveston Texas a hospital bulletin reports Babe Didrikson Zaharias is resting after an uncomfortable night as doctors note a progressive loss in weight and strength due to cancer. The John Sealy Hospital bulletin confirms her condition and ongoing care.
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