Beckley Flying Eagles face toughest schedule yet in 1957
As the 1957 season unfolds Beckley’s Flying Eagles confront a slate of rugged opponents suggesting this year's foes are stronger than ever. Coach remarks indicate the team will need solid play from key players to compete across the slate.
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Beckley
Flying Eagles
Huntington
Gray Eagle
Princeton
Mt. Hope
Hinton
Eagles
Bobcats
Dan Wickline
West Virginia Coaches Scrimmage and Prep Reports
WVU and opponents hold practice focusing on pass protection and defense. Coaches Lewis McKenna Moseley voice concerns after close openers. West Virginia aims to refine kicking and passing as Pitt and VMI loom, with injuries returning and rain disrupting planned scrimmages.
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Associated Press
Southern William & Mary
Brodie
Bill Rush
Art (Pappy) Lewis
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Frank Moseley
Virginia Tech
John McKenna
VMI
Moseley
Art Lewis
Satur McKenna
Pitt
Stetson
Virginia
Whitey Mikanic
Bill Underdonk
John Bowles
George Washington
Davidson
WVU Practice Scrimmage Highlights Panthers Load In
WVU played with fourth stringers brightening the offense as Walt Beene directed passes. First and second units rotated in pass defense during a full-strength session. Injured list entries included Whitey Mikanik and Bill Underdonk. Pitt coach Michelosen voiced concern over right end with Rasborough facing arch issues.
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Walt Beene
Paul (Whitey) Mikanik
Bill Underdonk
Pitt
Johnny Michelosen
Pittsburgh
Bob Rasborough
Four Contenders Face Postponed Games in Title Race
Four teams must complete postponed or weather delayed games after the season end to determine the league champion. The final standings could shift if any unplayed games affect the title race.
West Virginia Girls Fall in National Amateur Round
In Indianapolis, Margaret Wiffie Smith led the Curtis Cup team against top contenders in the 36th USGA Women’s Amateur. Anne Quast and Jane Nelson won matches, while Marlene Stewart defeated Smith in the North and South 2 and 1. Pat Lesser advanced, and Berri Long exited after a first round loss to Maureen Riley.
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Indianapolis
Margare Wiffie Smith
Harrison F. Flippin
Ardmore
Pat’ Lesser
Seattle
Anne Quast
Everett
Wash
Cynthia Sullivan
Harrisburg
Jane Nelson
Robert J. Stancik
Cleveland
Claire Doran
Marlene Stewart
Fonthill
Ont
Wiffs Smith
Little Marelene
U. S
Tite Helder
Phebe Brewster
New, Haven
Conn
Miss Lesser
Sally Carroll
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Berri Long
Huntington
Maureen Riley
New Castle
British star McAteer tops Luedee for $5,600 win in New York
Middleweight champion McAteer defeats Jerry Luedee in a bout at St. Nicholas Arena earning his camp about $5,600. Promoter Teddy Brenner booked Pat as a rising draw and plans for future fights in England and Europe are outlined. Referees scored Pat ahead on the AP card as Papas and Little staff coordinate training and future international dates.
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Johnny Campbell
TA Hamdeme
Juier
Mpiar
Jerry Luecee
Amerteta
U.S
New Haven
Castehet
VEWTZ
St. Notaias Arena
International University of Kentucky
Berna Club
Pat
Seach Blanton Collier Sports
SJ Hete
Teddy Brenner
St. Nicks
England
Lew Lazar
Nottingham
Lazar
Charley Homez
Paris
Iman
Johannesburg
Jimmy Elliott
South Africa
Barney Felix
Bil Recht
Artie Aidala
Luedee
Saturday Tussle 49th In WVU Pitt Rivalry
Morgantown reports a packed Mountaineer Field for the 49th WVU vs Pitt game opening the 1956 season. Art Lewis faces a lean WVU lineup with three 1955 regulars, Pitt touted as strong, both aiming to start hot after last year’s results.
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Art Lewis
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Beal
Texas
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Mountaineers
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Bob Guenther
Joe Kopinsky
Chuck Howley
Larry Krutko
Pitt-West Virginias
University of Pitts
Burgh
Kearn
Panthers
Mickey Trimarki
Georgia Tech
Krutko
Sas
WVU Pitt Game Attracts National Press Coverage
A large national media contingent will cover the Pitt West Virginia football clash this Saturday. Jim Atwater of Time Inc will write for Sports Illustrated, Ollie Atkins will photograph for The Saturday Evening Post, Will Grimsley will supply AP coverage, and Francis Wallace of Collier's will contribute a preview. Televised and radio coverage incluye WOAY TV and WCHS TV with broader pickup by CBS Radio in October.
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Will Grimsley
New York
Associated Press
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Wallace
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Wchs-Tv
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University Pack
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CBS
Lou Little Seeks Offers After Columbia Retirement
Lou Little, Columbia football coach, announces retirement on his 65th birthday and says he has not ruled out coaching again. The U S Olympic cycling team gains momentum with a training camp and new prospects as Bud Thorpe praises the squad and emphasizes rising interest in bicycle racing.
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Uncle Sam
Carl Schutte
Kansas City
Thorpe
United States
Melbourne
New York
Columbia
Ball
Paul Governali
Belmont
San Diego College
Zev
Lot
Lion
Little
Columbia Athletic Department
Tech to Revamp Offense for PS Potomac State clash
Montgomery notes a change in West Virginia Techs offense as coach Dop Phillips works on a new backfield setup for the Potomac State conference opener. Red Weese is out two weeks with a torn ankle ligament, leaving Fred White and freshmen Jin Heskell and Carroll Bumgarner to fill the fullback duties. Horse Lough’s Catamounts beat Glenville 33 to 20, showing offensive power.
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Montgomery
West Virginia
Weese
Jin Heskell
Carroll Bumgarner
Bumgarner
Phillips
Bears
Potomac
Lough
Glenville
Beckley Charleston Tickets Put on Sale
Tickets for the Beckley Charleston football game Friday night at Woodrow Wilson High School Stadium go on sale at four downtown spots. Athletic director J R Van Mether announced prices 1.50 1.25 and 1 vary by location. Available at Keatleys C L Cuttate Cavalier and Celony Drug.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
J. R. van Mether
Keatley’s
C & L Cuttate
Cavalier
Celony Drug
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