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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1966
Page
7
Michigan State holds the top spot in the first weekly United Press International major college football ratings, with UCLA second after a 57-14 rout of Pittsburgh. USC, Michigan, Purdue, Alabama, and Nebraska also figure in the top ranks as voters weigh opening-week performances and past legends.
United Press International releases a college football rankings table headed by Michigan State UCLA and USC. The top sequence shows MSU 14 1 0 270 UCLA 9 1 0 200 USC 2 1 0 186 Alabama 5 0 0 179 and continues with Nebraska Michigan Purdue Florida Arkansas Missouri Baylor Notre Dame Georgia Tech SMU Miami LSU Tennessee Ohio State Mississippi Washington and other tied or lower entries reflecting the season standings.
On fourth down, Virginia’s Bob Davis fumbled out of bounds after being touched by Wake Forest’s Jon Wilson. A Wake Forest player piled on Davis and a Virginia foul was called. The rule states if offsetting fouls occur on successive downs the next down is the same as if no fouls had been committed.
Secretary Udall warns of a looming water disaster in West Virginia due to pollution from municipalities industry and mines. The state lacks clean surface water with many cities without sewage treatment plants while efforts with industry and abandoned mines aim to reduce pollution and seek federal help to strengthen water laws. Demand clean water and public action.
Martina Tile Co leads with 5 1 record in BOWL-WICK league. Dot's Packette and C O Railroad follow, high team series 3032 by Martina Tile Co and Marco Cipolat shines with 607 in outstanding bowler lists. Women’s league features Beckley Mfg Corp, Saks Jewelers, and others with top marks by W Grant and Sue Sisk.
Mount Hope's 2-0 undefeated Mustangs host Gauley Bridge to sharpen for a Sep 30 date with Hinton in Summers County stadium. Rivalries surround Charleston Mountain Lions versus Woodrow Wilson, Sophia-Stoco clash, and Trap Hill versus Marsh Fork as county and coalfield title hopes hinge on Friday results.
Pitt coach Dave Hart reconfigured his first team to seek a win with multiple position switches on both sides of the ball. Defenders Art Alois and Gregg Keller shifted roles, Lou Parrott and Paul Killian changed positions, while Andy Beamon and Dick Miale moved on the line, as Pitt prepares for a home opener against Duke after a heavy loss to UCLA. Bob Longo set a single game Pitt mark with 11 receptions and Ed James passed for 137 yards.
Former Bluefield State College football star Sherman Ross was acquired by the Brooklyn Dodgers in the Continental Football League after being cut by the Philadelphia Bulldogs. Brooklyn Coach Andy Robustelli also announced the acquisition of Sam Cromer, former Charleston Rockets defensive back.
West Virginia high school football highlights say Big Creek star Bob Gresham scored five touchdowns to boost his season total to 60 points after a 36-14 victory over Williamson. The senior from Big Creek also intercepted two passes and returned a kickoff for 93 yards as his team moved to 3-0.
West Virginia faces William and Mary in home opener after scout Marshall Taylor warned the Indians’ pro type I offense and varied defense could test the Mountaineers. Dan Darragh and Chuck Albertson led a 7-7 tie with East Carolina, while Joe Pendry earned a starting spot for WVU after practice.
New York Jets overpower Houston Oilers 52 13 to surge atop AFL stats. Joe Namath throws five touchdowns boosting Jets to 245.5 passing and 356.5 total offensive yards per game while holding opponents to 159.0 total yards per contest. Strong Jets defense anchors league lead.
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