Tri-County scoring race leader two TDs by Sandy
Mullens star Robert Sandy scored twice against Pineville to lift Mullens to victory and extend his Tri-County scoring lead to 42 points for the second straight week. Becl key rival Bill Karbonit added two touchdowns in Beckley’s win over Char.
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Robert Sandy
Pineville
Mullens
Sandy
Woodrow Wilson
Bill Karbonit
Karbonit
Beckley
Char
Lubich shines amid scoring mix up in Trap Hill game
Ronald Lubich of Trap Hill tallied 18 points last week and is in a tie for second after a scorekeeping mix up gave six points to the wrong player in the Stratton game. Sandy connected on a 60 yard punt return and a 20 yard scramble, while Trap Hill pulled in scores on runs of one and five yards.
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Shady Spring
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Robert Dunar
Clear Fork
Danny Hairston
Herndon
Eugene Daley
Mullens
Johnny Salters
Robert Sandy Mullens
Bill Karbonit
WVU Freshmen Roll In 32 0 Victory At Fairmont
West Virginia freshman team opened the season with a 32 0 win over Fairmont State Jaycees in Fairmont. Allen McCune threw three touchdowns, Dick Leftridge ran for two, with a 45 yard TD pass from McCune to Bob Sullivan and a 52 yard catch by Richie Martha. Leftridge, Duck add TDs amid a third period bench clearing brawl.
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Dick Leftridge
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Bob Sullivan
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Larry Duck
Roger Blackwell
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Face Haddix Sing A Long For Pirates At Forbes Field
Pittsburgh pitchers Elroy Face and Harvey Haddix, famed for a 12 inning perfect game loss, entertain with guitars in the locker room and imagine club tunes about NL parks like Candlestick and Polo Grounds. They riff on Forbes Field and its vast outfield, offering playful lyrics about pitching and batters.
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Suns Crackers Set For Final IL Playoff Showdown
In Jacksonville Florida the Jacksonville Suns and Atlanta Crackers aim to complete their International League playoff series tonight weather permitting. Ron Taylor of Jacksonville and Ray Sadecki of the Crackers were set to pitch in a rain postponed seventh game, with both teams seeking the decisive victory.
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Stengel and Lopez Plan 1963 Moves in Baseball Trade Talk
Casey Stengel says he will return to manage the Mets next year if health holds and details a shift to trading for players. Al Lopez signs a two year White Sox contract and states intent to acquire a power hitting cleanup man while praising his pitching staff. Both executives acknowledge the Mets 1962 season flaws and vow to rebuild, citing a core group of major leaguers and past bullpen and hitting issues.
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United Press International
Casey Stengel
al Lopez
Stengel
New York Mets
Lopez
Chicago White Sox
George Weiss
Mets
Hamon Dominates West Virginia High School Scoring Race
Joe Hamon of Summersville leads the state scoring race with 91 points in four games after scoring five touchdowns in Summersville’s 54-0 win over Gasaway. Howard Armstead trails with 62 points following a 41-7 victory over Elizabeth, as the race tightens with several players gaining in the standings.
O'Toole Aims for 17th Win Against Reds
Cincinnati reports Jim O'Toole to pitch for revenge as Pittsburgh visits the Reds in the final series of 1962. O'Toole seeks win number 17 while Cincinnati eyes its 13th overall against Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh has won four times in the season series. Roy Face Joe Gibbon and players Clemente and Stuart miss the trip. Clemente to hospital tests supervised by Dr. Joseph Finegold.
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Pittsburgh
Milwaukee
Roy Face
Joe Gibbon
Bob Clemente
Dick Stuart
Major League Standings and Upcoming Games Triple Crown Race Buzz
The American League standings show New York leading with 92 wins, Minnesota 88, and Los Angeles 84. Tuesday’s schedule features key divisional matchups including Washington at New York and Kansas City at Baltimore, with multiple night games across both leagues.
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Pirates Sign White to 1963 Pact with Batavia
The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced the signing of righthanded pitcher Thomas F. White from Worcester Massachusetts to a 1963 contract with their Batavia New York club in the New York Pennsylvania League. An unidentified vitamin from fish meal improves growth in chickens and has aided the fish meal industry’s rapid expansion.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Batavia, N.Y
Champs Power To Decide Title Tonight In Baseball Race
The Yankees can clinch the American League with two chances tonight as they host the Senators while the Indians face the Twins. Dodgers' magic number sits at four, possibly two if Houston loses and St Louis wins. Mets edge toward another historic loss record at 117. Norm Siebern drives in two as Kansas City tops Baltimore 5 2.
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Norm Siebern
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Kayoed Boxer Still In Coma
Los Angeles report says heavyweight Alejandro Lavorante remained in a coma for a fourth day after being knocked out in the sixth round by Johnny Riggins at the Olympic Auditorium. Doctors warn the condition is critical with little change, but say he could awaken in a few days.
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Greatest Rival In Tobacco Festival Tilt In Morgantown
West Virginia faces Virginia Tech in the 14th annual Tobacco Festival game in Richmond, as the Mountaineers defend their turf against a rival that has pushed for conference titles. Tech relies on veteran defenders while WVU emphasizes a rebuilt lineup with 21 seniors, including stars Breen, Adams, and Cartwright. The festival draws about 20,000 fans to the four-day celebration.
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West Beckley Faces Bowling Addition In Midget Clash
Beckley Midget Football League action features second place West Beckley visiting Bowling Addition tonight. A West victory is needed to force a tie with East Beckley for first place. Earlier, North Beckley meets South Beckley at 6 50 at Van Meter Stadium amid a tough race in the standings.
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Indians and Twins Face One-Game Showdown Tonight
Cleveland hosts Minnesota in a decisive one game series that could sway pennant hopes. Pete Ramos faces Milo Pascual as Cleveland winds down its final home stand with a light schedule after today.
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Liston Patterson Title Fight To Be Richest In Ring
Charles Sonny Liston facing Floyd Patterson at Comiskey Park in Chicago for the heavyweight title in a fight billed as the richest in boxing history. Lists include 6 million expected from live gate and TV, with Liston listed as a 7-5 favorite despite Patterson’s consistent KO rate. Details cover weights reach and odds, plus local viewing at Charleston Civic Center and ticket price of 4.50. Additional notes discuss boxing injuries and reader questions about WVU bowl history.
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