Flying Eagles Meet Charleston Lions In Tough Test
Beckley hosts Charleston Mountain Lions at Van Meter Stadium in a showdown that could mark Beckley’s toughest foe this season. Charleston seeks a fourth straight win over Beckley and a top spot in the state AAA race, featuring a strong backfield and stingy defense led by Hammonds and Andrews.
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Packer Rams Tilt Promises Tough Test for Packers
Green Bay faces Los Angeles at Lambeau in a high stakes clash after consecutive wins over Baltimore and Cleveland. Vince Lombardi’s 2-0 Packers meet an opportunistic Rams squad atop the West under George Allen, led by a resurgent Tommy McDonald and a league leading offense.
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Beckley Bowlers Set for State Meeting in Clarksburg
Lewis McManus president of the West Virginia State Men's Bowling Association announced the fall meeting will be held in Clarksburg on September 24. A jamboree will precede business including ABC rule changes and a workshop on league control and tournament programs. Officers for the 1968 tournament will be elected, with current officers serving in the 1967 Wheeling tournament. Beckley delegates include Dix Manning and John Houck along with other Beckley-Oak Hill members Carl Bailey L B Carper P C Johnson O O Kidd.
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Sophia Stoco Meet In Top ACL Tilt Title Clash
The Raleigh County League leaders clash as the Stoco Indians visit the Sophia Blue Hawks in a key ACL contest that could decide the title with a potential rematch against Trap Hill. The game features top scorers Jackie Parker of Sophia and a strong Stoco backfield led by Larry Pritchard and David Cuthert along with size in the line.
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WVU Ambush Plan for William and Mary Clash
West Virginia UniversityCoach Jim Carlen says WVU will use an unusual play to surprise William and Mary in a vital Southern Conference game here Saturday. Fullback Ford leads the offense as injuries force lineup changes with Pendry starting at tight end and Williamson switching to defensive end. Band Day and a pep rally highlight the home game preparations.
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Marshall Opens Home Campaign With Eastern Ky.
Marshall University football coach Charlie Snyder eyes improved defense as the Thundering Herd host Eastern Kentucky in a home opener following a 27-20 win over Morehead. Eastern Kentucky routed Austin Peay 33-15 in their opener, while Marshall stars Andy Socha Mickey Jackson and Jim Gilbert shine as the Herd end the series with EKU and add future foes East Carolina and Xavier.
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Mullens Juniors to face Pineville Juniors Saturday noon
Don Nuckos coach of Mullens Junior High football says his team will battle Pineville Juniors at Mullens Athletic Field on Saturday at 12:00.
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Fairmont Seeks Third Straight WVC Grid Win
Fairmont State Falcons travel to Glenville for a WV Conference clash as coach Deacon Duvall fields 23 lettermen seeking win number two in a buildup to next week’s title showdown with West Virginia Wesleyan. Glenville hosts after a 26-0 loss to West Liberty while Shepherd and Salem also feature in Saturday schedule.
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