West To Sign With Lakers, Cards Gain On Idle Pirates
Jerry West left Charleston to join his former coach Fred Schaus with the Los Angeles Lakers. West, a West Virginia two-time All-American, hinted at a signing before departure after returning from the Rome Olympics. Schaus lauded West’s all around ability, noting WVU’s 1959-60 scoring and rebounding leaders. West, 6-3, is from Cabin Creek and joins Rod Hundley and Mark Workman as WVU AA’s with Lakers teammates.
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Injuries Force Corum To Shift Top Linemen
In Morgantown AP coach Gene Corum reshuffled West Virginia's line after an opening win over Maryland. Three guards Tolley Melengzer and Santrock were out briefly due to injuries and Bob Fuller appeared off with a barley horse. Dick Struck moved to left guard, Bonard moved to right guard, Herock and Timmerman shifted ends to fit the three unit system. Tolley and Tom Houston named co captains for the Virginia Tech game in Richmond.
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Porach Named SC Player Of Week After Big 85-Yard TD
William and Mary halfback Jim Porach earned Southern Conference player of the week honors after a 33-21 loss to VMI. The Philadelphia native, 195 pounds, scored twice including an 85 yard interception return for a touchdown and a 13 yard scoring catch to tie the game at 21 at halftime. Porach beat out VMI guard Lou Shuba and Virginia Tech tackle Don Oakes for the award amid a slate of nominees.
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Winfield Blank Poca in High School Football Sweep
Winfield defeated Poca 21 to 0 in a high school football game reported by the Associated Press. Winfield's defense shut out the opposition while the offense produced multiple scoring drives to secure the victory. The matchup highlighted regional talent and contributed to both teams' season standings.
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Flying Eagles Host Charleston In Key Home Game
The Beckley Flying Eagles face a bigger Charleston team Friday night after a 25-18 loss to Huntington Pony Express. Coach Bragg cites Charleston's strength, Sid Simmons as top state halfback, plus a 215 pound fullback. Charleston seeks first win after a loss to Weirton and a scoreless draw with South Charleston. Tommy Thomas to return from leg strain. Bob Dyke ready for action. Tickets go on sale Tuesday morning at Colony Drug and Keatley's.
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Junior World Series Opens as Denver Faces Louisville
Denver regulars start a best of seven series in the Colorado capital against Louisville to decide the American Association representative for the Junior World Series. Denver advanced by winning two straight and eliminating Houston 15 6, with Jim McDaniel and Bubba Morton homering and Morton and Jake Wood driving in four runs apiece.
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Racing Oddity in Peter Pan Handicap Victory
In New York Keenation, a long shot, won the Peter Pan Handicap at Aqueduct. The race is named for Peter Pan the colt foaled in 1904 and owned by the late James R. Keene. Keenation’s name derives from Citation and Miss Keeland, his sire and dam.
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U. S. Davis Cupers Set For Philippines
U S Davis Cup team members Barry MacKay Earl Buchholz and Chuck McKinley plus missing teammates are set for next month's lineup to face the Philippines in Australia. Bernard Bartzen departs citing grass-court ineligibility. Ralston eyed as Bartzen replacement amid predictions for rising U S star.
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Mississippi Tops AP Poll After Opening 42-0 Win
Mississippi leads the first AP poll of the season by the narrowest margin over Syracuse, each with 22 first place votes and 16 second place votes. Washington ranks third after a 55-6 season opener, with Pittsburgh and LSU also among the top teams as Oklahoma drops from the list.
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Beckley MFL Week Five Opens With Two Friday Games
Beckley MFL moves into the fifth week tonight at Woodrow Wilson Stadium with South Beckley facing North Beckley at 6 30. Beckley meets Bowling Addition East Beckley on the second card. East leads the league at 3 0, South 2 1, with East favored to extend its defense as Frank Rodriguez seeks a fourth straight win and shutout run. South beat West and North last week, while North broke its scoreless start with a tough loss and a tie.
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Groat May Be Able To Play Within 10 Days
Pirates push for pennant as Dick Groat nears return from a fractured wrist, aiming to boost a 5 1/2 game lead over St Louis with a two night series against Philadelphia. Yankees chase wins to close gap on Orioles and White Sox, while Dodgers fall to Cardinals 1 0 as San Francisco sweeps Chicago.
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Senior Golf Action Resumes at Sixth U S Seniors
OSTERVILLE Mass AP mixed emotions followed wasted qualifying efforts as the sixth annual U S Seniors Golf Championships restart today after rain washed out Oyster Harbors course play Monday. Sixty two of 120 starters had posted scores. those likely to reach title rounds were downcast while others felt out of contention. Defending champion J Clark Espie Jr 61 of Indianapolis Advertising executive, shot four over par 76 and hopes for his third seniors crown.
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Vandals Loot Amigo High Locker Room and Gym
Principal R. L. Harris surveys weekend vandalism at Amigo High School. The gym and school were entered over the weekend and left in debris with athletic equipment destroyed. Officials have not yet identified all missing items or suspects.
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Vandalism hits Byrd Prillerman football program hard
George McLaughlin reports vandals damaged Byrd Prillerman High School football gear, risking a possible 0-1-9 season. Principal Harris cites budget limits and calls for community help to repair at least six hip pads, rib pads, pants, shoes, and blocking dummies, while urging local schools to lend equipment to keep games on schedule.
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Bentley Returns Boosts Bulldogs After Injury Hiatus
Jeffries praised the Bulldogs noting a pretty fair team with Bentley back from a pre season car wreck. He said Bentley is doing a fine job and improving as the squad prepares for Friday night action.
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Pirate fans back team in diverse city celebration
Pittsburgh area eateries echo fan support as the city rallies for the Pirates. A Chinese restaurant in Squirrel Hill and a Lebanese spot in the East End display Beat 'Em, Bucs in Jewish and Arabic, while the Pittsburgh Catholic joins in the show of local enthusiasm.
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Minor League Results Tie in International League Play
In the top box this issue reports Rochester 5 Toronto 2 final as the International League series sits tied 1-1. It notes Denver 15 Houston 6 advancing in the American Association semifinals 4-3. The page header closes with a Latin phrase referencing the Pirates.
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