WVU coaches burn midnight oil after Vanderbilt win
West Virginia University coaches, led by Gene Corum, graded film and studied Virginia Tech after a 26-0 rout of Vanderbilt. Quarterback Jerry Yost impressed with two passing TDs and a 42-yard run as WVU prepares for a tough game against VPI in Richmond. The defense limited Hank Lesesne, while interior line play and running backs produced steady gains.
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Layne Breaks Another Record in Steelers Win
Pittsburgh quarterback Bobby Layne set two NFL career touchdown pass records with his 188th and 189th, surpassing Sammy Baugh as Dallas fell 30 28. Layne also neared Baugh on completions while the game included a controversial safety call that sparked a stoppage and heated exchanges between coaches and officials.
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WVU and Richmond Match Up In Southern Conference War
West Virginia and Richmond square off in a key Southern Conference clash Saturday as both eye success this season. WVU fresh off a 26-0 win over Vanderbilt with quarterback Jerry Yost starring, while Richmond battles back from injuries to senior Mel Rideout as they try to slow VMI and others in a crowded league race.
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Moye Captures Three Titles at Mountaineer Speedway
Earnie Moye of Nimitz drove his car to the pole and won three trophies during the season championship at Mountaineer Speedway Bluefield. He took the helmet dash the 15 lap feature and the 36 lap event to earn top honors as the day’s leader. Other winners included Nelson Hicks Prince Deck Tabor and Athey with various second and third places and mishaps such as Decks drive shaft break and Freeman engine trouble.
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Snead Draws Crowds in PGA West Virginia Event
Slammin Sammy Snead attracted a large crowd as the West Virginia PGA tournament began in Hurricane. Notable contenders include five time winner Snead, Sleepy Hollow pro George Hoffer, and Berry Hills’ Joe Taylor who won last year at Sistersville. Three 18 hole rounds of medal play scheduled for today Tuesday and Wednesday on the 6716 yard par 72 course.
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Louisville As Strong As The Falcons Snyder
Huntington Wva UPI Marshall University football coach Charley Snyder says Louisville will be as strong as Bowling Green after a 48 6 loss. Marshall led 6 0 in the first quarter but Bowling Green answered with four straight drives for touchdowns.
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Miss DeSoto Wins Regatta at New Martinsville
Miss DeSoto piloted by Frank Byers of Columbus wins the Seven meter Class on the Ohio River at New Martinsville, with an average speed of 70.36 mph in a 1.3 mile course. Neptune Lounge, Jersey Devil and Highwinder II also win their respective divisions with speeds from 69.7 to 79.4 mph.
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WVU Freshmen to Meet Fairmont JV Tonight
WVU freshmen football team faces Fairmont State Junior Varsity in FAIRMONT WV tonight. Coach Ed Shockey plans to use two squads, one on offense and one on defense, in the matchup.
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Stacy Victor Sets New Track Record in Old Dominion 500
Nelson Stacy of Daytona Beach won $3,560 for a record 3:44:18 in Virginia's richest stock car race at Martinsville. He drove a 1962 Ford over the half mile track at 66.872 mph, beating last year's mark set by Richard Petty. Petty finished second three laps back. Ned Jarrett was third. Lorenzen retired with a broken radiator. Weatherly briefly led before Stacy reclaimed it. Top prizewinners included Petty, Jarrett, Smith, Weatherly, Dieringer, Roberts and Pardue with prize totals listed.
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Patterson favored by boxing veteran Jack Kearns Casis vote
CHICAGO (UPI) Doc Jack Kearns, octogenarian boxing insider, backs Floyd Patterson to beat Sonny Liston at Comiskey Park. He cites Patterson's speed and experience, predicts a 10 round KO threat, and recalls Dempsey era beginnings in Chicago while criticizing modern promoters.
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Doc) Kearns
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Pill Players Suspended For Thirty Days
Two Pitt football players were charged after scuffling with police. Sophomore center Paul Cercel and guard Jeffrey Ware face a 30 day athletics ban and indefinite probation. They may rejoin the squad on October 16 before the UCLA game but must earn their spots again.
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U S Expected To Win America's Cup Tue
The United States is poised to defend the America's Cup on Tuesday in Newport Rhode Island. Weatherly leads Gretel three to one in the best of seven series with Sunday a lay day to allow the challenger to prepare for the next race.
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Redskins edge Browns as Mitchell fuels upset
Bobby Mitchell caught a 15 yard pass from Norm Snead then sprinted 35 yards for a touchdown in the final minutes, giving the Washington Redskins a 17-16 upset over the Cleveland Browns. The victory moved Washington atop the Eastern Division, while Green Bay, Chicago, and Baltimore kept pace in the West.
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Sophomore stars lead opening college football weekend
The season opener highlights Joe Namath guiding Alabama to a 35-0 win over Georgia, and Tom Myers directing Northwestern to a 37-20 victory over South Carolina. Paul Dietzel debuts a three platoon system at Army in a 40-14 win over Wake Forest, while LSU begins post Dietzel era with a 21-0 win over Texas A&M. Texas beats Oregon 25-13. TCU defeats Kansas 6-3. USC tops Duke 14-7 in the Game of the Week.
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Reds Look Like Champs Sunday In 4-2 Win Over Phillies
Cincinnati Reds defeated Philadelphia 4-2 as Vada Pinson hit a two run homer in the 10th off Art Mahaffey after Gordie Coleman sing led with one out. Pinson's 23rd tied the game and Dave Sisler earned the win as the Reds avoided a pennant bid stumble. Frank Robinson hit his 39th homer in the eighth to put Cincinnati up 2-1 after Wally Post drove in Leo Cardenas in the first. The Phillies tied in the sixth on a bases loaded walk to Wes Covington. The Reds travel to Crosley Field for a night game with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
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Weekend sports roundup from baseball to sailing
Weatherly beat Gretel by 26 seconds to take a 3 1 lead in the America s Cup. Cicada won the 87 750 Beldame stakes at Aqueduct as the top money winner in racing history. The Mets dropped to 116th defeat, 9 2 to the Cubs. Labron Harris Jr won the US Amateur golf title at Pinehurst after defeating Downing Cray. Walt Hansgen captured the Watkins Glen Grand Prix for the fourth time. Maury Wills stole his 96th and 97th bases as the Dodgers set a major league mark. The Yankees tied for the AL pennant after a 51 win over the White Sox in 10 innings, while Miller tied NL’s 70th wild pitch record.
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Touch Football Meeting Rescheduled For Thursday
Tuesday's meeting for those interested in a Touch Football League has been set for Thursday at 7 30.
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