WVU Faces Tough 1954 Schedule After Early Football Weekend
WVU eyes a grueling 1954 football slate after a weekend showing by opponents. Pitt overwhelmed California 27 7 while Wake Forest blasted Virginia Tech 13 0. Richmond beat Randolph Macon 33 6 as WVU foes strong, with VMI NC State losing and Syracuse looming in Mountaineer Day week.
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Wake Forest
Panthers
California
Golden Bears
WVU
Morgantown
Demon Deacons
Virginia Tech
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Gobblers
VPI
Richmond
Mountaineers
Randolph
N. C. State
Florida State University
Miami
University of Florida
Sunshine State
Syracuse
Penn State
Boston University
Marquette
Mighty. Wisconsin
George Washington
VMI
M. C. State
Duke
South Carolina
William and Mary
iNavy
Dodgers Edge AL Rivals in Infield Verdict
The Brooklyn Dodgers face the Yankees and Indians with a strong infield, led by Pee Wee Reese and Gil Hodges. Jackie Robinson or Don Hoak may fill third base, while Don Zimmer shines at second and Hodges powers the defense. Comparing position by position, Hodges wins at first, Reese tops Riz zuto at short, and McDougald or Rosen may hold third.
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Ben Clan
New York
Walter Alston
Brooklyn
Alston
Jackie Robinson
Don Hoak
Robinson
Dodgers
Pee Wee Reese
Gil Hodges
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Don Zimmer
Reese
Yankees
Joe Collins
Billy Martin
Phil Rizzuto
Gil McDougald
Indians
al Rosen
al Smith
Rosen
Hodges
Collins
Ferris Fain
Bill Skowron
Martin
Avila
Zimmer
George Strickland
Pee Wee
Rizzuto
Strickland
McDougald
Hoak
Top Statistical Elevens Clash
West Virginia Mountaineers meet Richmond Spiders in a clash noted for defensive strength. The Spiders led the Southern Conference in defense last year while WVU topped the offense. New Spider newcomers include Wilson Riggs Davis Ames and Marinkov as Richmond seeks an upset.
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Richmond
West Virginia
Mountaineers
University of Richmond
Spiders
Old Dominion
Mountaineer
WVU
Pony Express
Jack Wilson
Randolph Macon
Mickey Riggs
Duke
Buddy Davis
Manchester
Virginia
David Ames
Portsmouth
Mickey Marinkov
Lebanon
Marinkov
Merrick-nen
Art Lewis
Slade Outpoints Archie McBride in 10-Round TV Fight
Jimmy Slade outboxed Archie McBride in a New York City telecast at St. Nicholas Arena, winning the 10 rounder as he moved and flitted, while McBride pressed, and the officials favored Slade by margins of 7-2-1 and 5 in the votes.
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New York
Jimmy Slade
Archie McBride
Trenton
N. J
St. Nicholas Arena
Jimmy
Archie
Slade
Bill Recht
Leo Birnbaum
Mark Conn
Wesleyan Holds First Scrimmage for 1955 Bobcats
Wesleyan College Bobcats opened the 1955 football practice with a scrimmage as they enter the second week of workouts. The team, under Head Coach David Reemsnyder, features ten lettermen and new additions Elmer Houdashelt and Pat Hennessy from Pomeroy, Ohio. The schedule begins September 24 at Bridgewater, with home games set for October 8 against Fairmont after an October 1 trip to Bethany.
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Buckhannon
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Bobcats
College Grid
Bridgewater
Wesleyan
David Reemsnyder
Elmer Houdashelt
Pomeroy
Ohio
Houdashelt
Pat Hennessy
Reemsnyder
Franklin C. Ellis
Cats
Agaist Fairmont
Bethany
Moore-Marciano Bout Rescheduled Amid Weather Delays
New York boxing fans await the heavyweight title bout between Rocky Marciano and Archie Moore at Yankee Stadium. The 15 round fight was postponed due to Hurricane Jones with weather permitting set for Wednesday night, otherwise Thursday.
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New York
Rocky Marciano
Archie Moore
Jone
Yankee Stadium
Marciano
Marciano Moore World Title Fight at Yankee Stadium
Rocky Marciano of Brockton faces Archie Moore of Toledo for the world heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium in a 15 round or less bout. The Sept 20 weigh in is at noon in Madison Square Garden lobby with a rematch within 90 days. Estimated crowd 50,000, gate $750,000, TV blackout in 92 cities, theater receipts $1,000,000, radio $35,000, promoter International Boxing Club. Officials unnamed, scoring by rounds with a supplementary point system.
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Rocky Marciano
Brockton
Mass
Archie Moore
Toledo
Ohio
Yankee Stadium
New York
New England
American Broadcasting Company
Marciano
Moore
International Boxing Club
Madison Square Garden
Rain Delays Mark Big Boxing Showdowns in 1948 and 1940s
Ezzard Charles endured two rain setbacks last September before Rocky delivered a knockout in the eighth round. The long delayed second Louis Walcott clash was postponed twice by rainstorms in June 1948, delaying the marquee heavyweight battlers.
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Ezzard Charles
Rocky
Charles
Joe Louis
Joe Walcott
Only 2 Scribes Pick Moore to Beat Rocky
New York Only two of 45 boxing writers polled by the Associated Press backed Archie Moore in the Rocky Marciano heavyweight title fight. Moore was a 3-1 underdog, with Boni of the Spokane Spokesman-Review and Murphy of the San Diego Union supporting him. Most pundits favored Marciano by knockout, predicting rounds from the 3rd to the 13th or late in the bout.
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New York
Associated Press
Rocky Marciano
Archie Moore
Moore
Bill Boni
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Jack Murphy
San Diego Union
Marciano
Brockton Strong Boy Poised to Take Heavyweight Title
Louis defeats Walcott in the 11th round as Brockton’s Rocky Marciano pursues the heavyweight crown. Odds favored Moore at 3-1, though the 31-year-old champion predicts a knockout to become the oldest champ. Moore faces two jinxes as he seeks to break the line of light heavyweight holders and Yankee Stadium challengers.
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Louis
Walcott
Brockton
Moore
Archie
Rocky
Suzy Q
Joe Walcott
UCLA Holds No 1 Spot In AP Preseason Poll
The Associated Press ranks UCLA as the nation's top college football team in the first regular season poll. UCLA earned 512 points with 3 first place votes, ahead of Georgia Tech at 364. Oklahoma and Michigan follow, then Maryland, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Mississippi, Southern California, and Navy.
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Associated Press
UCLA
Texas A&m
Georgia Tech
Tech
Yellow Jackets
Miami
Oklahoma
Michigan
Maryland
Missouri
Ohio State
Pittsburgh
Mississippi
Southern California
Navy
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Florida
Two Grid Game Dates Changed
Two schools moved games from Friday to Thursday Stratton High visits Huntington to face Douglass while the Man-Oceana game for the Indian gridiron was rescheduled Coach Joe Taylor set the Oceana tilt for 730 pm Up to now the Indians have two wins and a tie Man lost 2 0 to Logan last Friday night Beckley Junior Highs big rivalry with Mt Hope Colts is tomorrow at Woodrow Wilson Stadium 730 pm Raleigh County Coaches Association meets tonight at Flat Top Lake Jesse Richmonds Lodge at 6 In attendance 15 have signed in with more expected from several area schools and Woodrow Wilson Beckley Junior Marsh Fork Stratton Mark Twain and Stoco plan to attend
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Huntington
Douglass
Mt. Hope Colts
Woodrow Wilson Stadium
Raleigh County Coaches Association
Jesse Richmond
Flat Top Lake
Ross Irie
Clear Fork
Shady Spring
Sophia
Trap Hill
Stoco
Lester Junior
Eccles
49ers Roster Lists 12 Rookies
San Francisco 49ers trainer camp cut the squad to 35 with 12 rookies, including two ex All-Americas, slated to debut against the Los Angeles Rams at Kezar Stadium. Coach Norman Strader dismissed Buck Shaw era changes and trimmed holdovers. Notable rookies include Dicky Moegle of Rice and Tom Stolhandske of Texas.
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San Francisco
San Francisco 49Ers
Norman
Red) Strader
Kezar Stadium
Los Angeles Rams
Strader
Lawrence
Buck) Shaw
Shaw
Bruno Banducci
Nick Feher
Jim Cason
Bobby White
Three Sophomores Likely to Start for WVU
West Virginia University physics into final week before a Sept 24 home game against Richmond with three sophomores set to start at right end Tony Hosek left guard Chuck Howley and fullback Larry Krutko. Veterans Freddy Wyant Sam Huff Bruce Bosley Bobby Moss Joe Marconi and Joe Papetti also penciled as starters. Bar ry Blake and Gene Lathey round out the probable line.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
University of Richmond
Tony Hosek
Chuck Howley
Larry
Krutko
Freddy Wyant
Sam Huff
Bruce Bosley
Bobby Moss
Joe Marconi
Joe Papetti
Barry Blake
Gene Lathey
Hosek
Papettis
Wyant
WVU
Howley
WVU Cager and Wife Hurt in Auto Crash
James Brennan a 20 year old West Virginia University basketball player from Wheeling and his 18 year old wife were injured Sunday night when their car collided with a truck near Morgantown on U S 19 near Maidsville Mrs Brennan had surgery for a compound fracture of the arm and facial cuts Brennan received a leg injury and bruises and was treated then released The truck driver reported no injuries
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Morgantown
James Brennan
West Virginia University
Wheeling
Here
Brennan
U. S. 19
Maidsville
Eleven named on three All Southern Conference teams
Morgantown West Virginia University had 11 players listed on the first three All Southern Conference teams chosen by the Sportswriters Association, reflecting strong depth across the squad and program.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Sportswriters Association
West Virginia Prepares Patterns for Richmond Opener
Coach Art Lewis drills WVU on offensive and defensive patterns as the Mountaineers ready for a season opener with Richmond. Assistants Crane and Schockey use Richmonds opening game data, with Whitey Gwynne reporting the squad in excellent shape for Saturdays clash.
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Morgantown
Art Lewis
West Virginia University
Lewis
Richmond
Mountaineer
Russ Crane
Ed Schockey
Virginia
Randolph Macon
Randolph-Macon
Jackson's Mill
Whitey Gwynne
Beckley CHS Game Tickets On Sale For Charleston Duel
Athletic Director J. R. Van Meter announces tickets for the Beckley Charleston football game at Laidley Field are on sale in Beckley at Keatley's Sports Center Cavalier Drug CL Cutrate and Colonial Drug with student tickets at the high school. Tickets cost 1.25 and will be sold until noon Friday when remaining seats are returned to Charleston.
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Laidley Field
Charleston
Beckley
Keatley’s
Cavalier
CL Cutrate
Colonial Drug
J. R. van Meter
Woodrow Wilson High
Eagles in Top Shape for Charleston Preview
The Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles prepare to face Mountain Lions at Laidley Field in Charleston Friday night with players reporting minor bruises after Huntington High. Coach Bragg pushes continued improvement as Beckley reads Charleston’s strong line and balanced attack led by Kryzak and Cowley. lineup stays steady as Beclley aims for a third straight win.
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Beckley
Charleston Mountain Lions
Laidley Field
Flying Eagles
Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles
Charleston
Mountain Lions
Huntington High
Pony Express
Nelson Bragg
Kryzak
Cowley
Bragg
Eagles
Bob Young
Jim Ritter
Ernie Gray
Danny Williams
Howard Hurt
Rudd Mahoney
Steve Vermillion
Pat Blymyer
Tony Paulette
Don Farris
Jim Starr
Barboursville
South Charleston
Notre Dame SMU Punt Decision Football Playbook
In a tied game at 13 13 with Notre Dame punting from their 29 yard line SMU considers four kickoff options. Rate punt return up the middle rush to block the kick load line on both sides overload center or overload one side as described in the prompt.
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Notre Dame
Southern Methodist
S.M.U
Gridiron Notes Preview Key College Games
S C Gridiron Notes reports Virginia Tech reshuffling for Saturdays Penn game in Philadelphia with new starters Jack Allen John Hall Bill Allen Charles Cuba and Bobby Conner while injuries affect Richmond West Virginia Virginia Military Institute and Davidson. West Virginia prepares for Richmond and Washington and Lee drills reveal John Grabau turning in long punts as the season nears for several conference clubs.
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Virginia Tech
Wake Forest
Richmond
Spiders
West Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
Bobby Jordan
Kettlers
George Washington
Roanoke
Davidson
Bill Rowland
Catawba
Art Lewis
Mountaineers
Bill Chipley
Washington & Lee
Generals
John Grabau
Grabau
W&l
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