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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1955
Page
7
Duke sits atop Tennessee early in a game noted for a quick kick threat and strong Duke defense. The contest describes Tennessee on its own 16 yard line facing second down and ten, with strategic punt and pass options under consideration as Duke runs a 7-1-2-1 setup.
Army tops total offense with 567 yards after beating Furman 81 0. Wake Forest tackle Bartholomew and Mountaineers lineman Bruce Bosley to headline a Saturday clash in Morgantown. Bartholomew, All-America nominee, praised as 60 minute wrecking crew. Bosley lauded as stalwart defender and playmaker with multiple All-America recognitions. Sam Huff noted as unsung hero alongside Bosley on blocking and tackling.
In a NFL opener 26,359 fans watched Pittsburgh defeat Chicago 14 to 7 as Jimmy Finks threw two touchdown passes. Finks connected with Ray Mathews for a 27 yard score late in the fourth to break a 7-7 tie, after a 77 yard drive sealed by a final quarter finish.
Rochester defeated Minneapolis 8-4 to take a 3-2 lead in the Little World Series. Ellis Deal earned his fifth straight postseason win, fanning seven and holding Minneapolis hitters, while Bob Lennon and Lou Ortiz belted two two-run homers for Rochester in the two homer effort. Monte Irvin was struck out three times by Deal.
Maryland rises to No 1 in AP college football poll after beating UCLA 7-0 and Michigan wins 42-7. Notre Dame Army and Texas Christian enter top 10 with strong debuts as UCLA drops to seventh and Pitt Navy fall out. First place votes and points reflect a close battle among leading programs.
Neal Rivers won a unanimous decision over Bobby Dawson after 10 rounds at St. Nicholas Arena. Rivers suffered a deep gash above his left eye requiring stitches, as did Dawson near the right eye in the final round. Rivers, 21, from Niagara Falls, N.Y., improves to 25-4-1 and will box the Towne savage winner November 7. Dawson, from Georgia originally, now fights out of New York.
Huntington Marshall College football forces began drills in Charleston for a Saturday game against Morris Harvey focusing on offense and pass defense. The Big Green offense sputtered as Ohio University opened with a 13 6 win, and Coach Herb Royer said the team could not start after early breaks. Morris Harvey and Marshall both aim for their first 1955 victories.
The Coal City Colts will face Hot Springs in an exhibition baseball game Sunday in Hot Springs Virginia. Manager Willard McGraw announced practice sessions at 5 30 p m Tuesday Thursday and Friday and urged all team members to attend.
The text discusses quarterback choices in a game situation. It mentions quick kicks, potential safety risks, and the prevalence of passing plays. It argues for a middle opening and a pass down the center as a strong option.
Leadership in the Raleigh County League will be decided when Stoco Indians meet Shady Spring Tigers at 7:30 p.m. The top teams are tied, with Stoco strong at home after wins over Mark Twain and Sophia while Shady Spring beat Clear Fork and Mark Twain. The article previews several area games across Coalfield, Fayette County, and Blue Grass leagues, with Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Mt. Hope, and Beckley noted among key contenders.
Several SC teams cope with injuries ahead of Saturday league games. Richmond clayed backfield losses, Virginia Tech loses tackle Tom Dalzell, and VMI, The Citadel, Furman, George Washington, and Washington & Lee mix in new lineups as coaches reshuffle personnel amid prep for clashes with Wake Forest, Davidson, Wofford, and Clemson.
West Virginia coach Art Lewis will keep the 1 platoon system vs Wake Forest as in the Richmond win. He plans few lineup changes, noting his second unit scored three TDs. Line coach Russ Crane sees tougher test, warns about Consoles and the Deacons’ passing potential. Wake Forest, bigger and deeper, recently beat South Carolina 34-19.
Paul Cawley of Roanoke Virginia tops Sunday championship in Charleston West Virginia. He sets fastest time and wins multiple events including time trials first heat Australian pursuit and 50 lap feature. Sid Mullins wins 25 lap strictly stock feature. Other results name Adkins Sinnett Williamson Comstock Moody Chandler Hamric Nutt Beaver Fridley.
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