Trojan, Cougars Start College Grid Year With Big Matchup
Southern California and Washington State square off in Los Angeles to kick off the college football season amid high hopes. Maryland, Georgia Tech, California and Texas Christian test next, while Alabama hosts Southern and Ole Miss favored as major games ignite a coast-to-coast schedule.
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McInerney Considered As Furman Game Start QB
WVU coach Art Lewis weighs Gerry McInerney as possible starter at quarterback after Gerry Fisher injures knee intrasquad game. Fisher sidelined. Ted Anderson and Fred Wyant also in mix. Cornwell injures shoulder. recovery expected weeks. Mountaineers prep for Furman then Waynesburg and Penn State at home.
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Standings Amid Tight MLB and Boxing Playoff Push
Baseball and boxing notes outline pennant races and matchups. Yankees face Athletics and Red Sox as Indians, Braves, and Dodgers vie in late-season series. Rocky Marciano aims for boxing title as NASL chatter fades.
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Charles and Layne dispute fuels boxing talk
Jake Mintz presses the feud as Ezzard Charles argues he was promised a rematch with Rex Layne after Layne edged him in Ogden Utah on August 9. Layne and manager Mary Jenson allegedly back out, fueling fresh drama in the heavyweight scene.
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Sedgman Rallies To Whip Larsen
Frank Sedgman came from two sets down to defeat Arthur Larsen in a five set thriller at the Pacific Southwest Tournament. The match lasted two and a half hours with Sedgman winning 3 10, 4 6, 6 3, 6 4, 7 5 to reach the semi finals against Dick Savitt.
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LeRose Urges Coaches to Coordinate 1953 Openers
West Virginia coach leaders caution grid coaches to confer on 1953 schedules with opponents to avoid conflicts. Opening games may move up a week under new rules. some schools could begin Sept 3 6 if in session, else Sept 12.
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Pitt Drops Follansbee Gridder from Sound
Pitt announces sophomore lineman Paul Mikanik from Follansbee West Virginia is dropped from the football squad for lax attendance at practice. He missed the first day and another session, with Pitt citing zero tolerance after prior laxness. Archie McBride defeated Jimmy Walker by decision in Newark last night.
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Bears Leave for Bristol to Open Season
Montgomery W Va Tech Golden Bears travel from Montgomery to Bristol Tennessee to play Emory and Henry in their season opener. Coach Don Phillips fields a 34 man squad by bus. Injuries threaten starter Charlie Cobb and several teammates for the opener with adjustments at tackle and backfield.
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