Mountaineers Open Big Grid Season With WVU Power
West Virginia University, led by quarterback Allen McCune who set a single game school record with 296 passing yards, routed William and Mary 345 yards against the Indians. Garrett Ford rushed 128 yards and Dick Leftridge added 78 rushing yards and two touchdowns as Pitt faces tougher opponents ahead.
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Morgantown
UPI
West Virginia University
William and Mary
WVU
Indians
Allen McCune
Dick Longfellow
Boston University
Bob Dunlevy
Paul Bischoff
Fordham
McCune
Garrett Ford
Dick Leftridge
Ford
Leftridge
West Virginia
Pitt Panthers
Oklahoma
Oregon
W&m
Mountaineer
Richmond
Pitt
Virginia
Penn State
Kentucky
Syracuse
Gene Corum
False Teeth Powder Promises firmer denture hold
Clinical tests claim FASTEETH powder makes dentures up to 35 percent more effective by securing false teeth. The alkaline non acid formula is said to improve comfort, avoid gummy taste, and freshen denture breath. Available at drug counters nationwide today.
Ken Hamlin Debuts with Senators in 1959
Infielder Ken Hamlin of the Washington Senators broke into the major leagues with Pittsburgh in 1959.
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Ken Hamlin
Washington Senators
Pittsburg
Weekend Football Matchups Open Across Region
Beckley Jr. Sligh hosts Huntington Fast as 2-10 faces 0-3 in a weekend slate while Jary at 3-1 welcomes Oak Hill at 0-4 and Welch at 2-0 opens the schedule with nearby teams eyeing early-season chances.
Dunbar C K Tops Football Ratings In UPI Poll
Dunbar leads Triple A with a 3-0 record and 12.6 rating narrowly ahead of Buckhannon 12.5 in the first high school football ratings by UPI. Class AA leaders include Ceredo Kenova and Mt. Hope at 11.6, while Masontown Valley and Crum tie at 8.7 in Class A. Other undefeated powers listed with 4-0 or 3-0 marks. Giardello spars four rounds in Monticello as part of title defense prep.
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United Press International
Dunbar
Buckhannon
Secondary School Activities Commission
Ceredo Kenova
Mt. Hope
Masontown Valley
Crum
St. Albans
Charleston
Bluefield
Clarksburg Victory
Fairmont Fast
Dupont
Ceredo-Kenova
Ripley
St. Mary’s
Hinton
Poca
Guyan Valley
Bluefield Park Central
Oceana
Lumberport
Rainelle
FIGHT
Stratton Beats Kimball Keeps Unbeaten Mark
Stratton High Bulldogs beat Kimball 32-6 to remain undefeated. James Cox scored on a 2 yard run and Raymond Belcher caught a 14 yard pass from Arthur Johnson. John Hairston added a 2 yard TD and a 14 yard punt return score. James Morris added a 2 yard rushing TD and the defense blocked four Kimball punts. Stratton moves to Elkhorn High Friday seeking to preserve the record.
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Stratton High Bulldogs
Kimball
Kimball High School
Stratton
Paydirt
James Cox
Arthur Johnson
Raymond Belcher
Hairston
John Hairston
James Morris
Bulldogs
James Alexander
Harry Mayo
Elkhorn High School
Lioes
S. James Cox
Don Hair
Ston Rush
Rush
S. Hairston
Irvine Wright
Beckley Eagles Seek Third Win at Huntington East
Beckley heads to Huntington to take on East High in search of a third win after a 13 7 loss to Charleston. East has yet to win this season and aims to avenge last year’s 31 0 defeat by Beckley as local area games feature Hinton Mt Hope Mullens Trap Hill and more.
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Beckley Flying Eagles
Charleston
Huntington
Highlanders
Ceredo-Kenova
Barboursville
Parkersburg
Eagles
Beckley
Hinton
Mt. Hope
Mullens
Trap Hill
Stoco
Shady
Herndon
Sophia
Fayetteville
Oak Hill
Oceana
Pineville
First All American At Notre Dame Succumbs
Louis Red Salmon aged 85, Notre Dame’s first All America football player, died at home in Liberty New York. He starred as fullback from 1900 to 1903, captained 1902 and 1903 teams, coached 1904 squad to a 5-3 mark, and led the Irish in scoring with 53 points in 1901, 77 in 1902, and 105 in 1903.
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Notre Dame
Liberty
N.Y
UPI
Louis
Red) Salmon
Salmon
Downs
Walter Camp
Ivy League
Camp
Oceana Wins 19-14 to Stay Undefeated in Friday Tilt
Oceana Indians rally from behind to beat Northfork Elkhorn 19 to 14 in a postponed game. Benny Cook rushed for 1 and 48 yards and passed 10 yards to Baldwin for a touchdown, while Greg Daniels added a short scoring run. Northfork led 14-6 at halftime, but Oceana outgained 140 to 153 in rushing and forced key fumbles to seal the victory.
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Northfork
Oceana Indians
Elkhorn High School
Oceana
Benny Cook
Arrington
Roberts
Baldwin
Greg Daniels
Pineville
Minutemen
Welch
Maroon Wave
Elkhorn
Rush
Muselim Rush
Arrington Rush
Cook
Daniels Rush
Daniels
Pass
Top Time Drivers and Cars From Beckley and Nearby
A list of racers and entries including Herman Lewis of Beckley with a 62 Chevrolet in multiple classes, Roy Neal of Bluefield with a 56 Chevrolet, Manuel Boley of Raleigh with Renault, Jim Huguenot of Wharton with Plymouth GS, Jerry Cook of Beckley with Chevrolet, Don Brown of Beckley with a 60 Chevrolet, and Dennis Mullins of Chapinville with Corvette in stock and gas categories at the event.
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Herman Lewis
Beckley
Ted Webb
Maullens
Roy Neal
Bluefield
Manuel Boley
Raleigh
Jim Huguenot
Wharton
Plymouth
Jim McCutcheon
Athens
Jerry Cook
Kenneth Tucker
Columbus
Jim Davis
Glenfork
Corvette
Dennis Mullins
Chapiinville
Don Brown
Lewis Brown Dominate Grandview Dragway Wins
Beckley pair Herman Lewis and Don Brown led Grandview International Dragway over the weekend with top finishes in gas, stock and modified production. Lewis drove a 1962 Chevy 409 to win top time B modified production and top gas, while Brown won A stock and top stock eliminations. Other Beckley entrants included Manuel Boley Raleigh Ted Webb Mullens and Kenneth Tucker Columbus Ohio with notable performances.
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Herman Lewis
Don Brown
Beckley
Grandview International Dragway
Lewis
Brown
Manuel Boley
Raleigh
Ted Webb
Mullens
Kenneth Tucker
Columbus
Ohio
Green Valley
Beer From Spruce Twig Infusions Mentioned
A historical note describes beer sometimes brewed using the young twigs of the spruce tree. The claim links spruce twig usage to flavor and tradition in certain brewing practices without detailing modern methods or sources.
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Baileysville Mt. Hope
Shady Spring
Hope Jr
Priday Beckley
Northfork Elkhorn
Clear Fork
Raleigh Register Sports Department
United Fuel
Calvin Martin
Calvin
C&p
Leroy
Gollama Goofer
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Nationwide Bell System
Huntington East
Lewis, Brown
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