30 Area Gridders In Civitan Clash
West Virginia Tech brings 30 area football players to Beckley to face Concord Mountain Lions at Woodrow Wilson Field. Tech, 2–0, features 17 area players led by freshmen ready for action. Mountain Lions sit at 10–1 with a 20–20 tie against Emory Henry and a 27–13 win over Salem.
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Woodrow Wilson Field
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Findlay
Potomac
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Emory Henry
Salem
Don Warden
Jim Eskins
Larry Hawks
Jack Groseclose
Warden
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Lookout
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Norm Cordle
Dan Webb
Clint Hannah
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Wilbur Willis
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Jim Swartz
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Xavier
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Summersville
Denny Foster
Dave McCutcheon
Jim Radar
Mountain Lion
Steve Miller
Oak Hill
Athens
Earl Arbaugh
Lewisburg
John Winkler
Wyco
Mullens High School
Miller
Dick Gunnoe
Mountaineers Aim To Extend Road Win Streak
Morgantown based West Virginia University has a nine game road win streak entering the October 2 clash with South Carolina in Columbia.
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West Virginia University
South Carolina
Columbia
Tech Preps For Concord Game
West Virginia Tech’s Golden Bears, 2-0, begin preparations for Saturday night clash with Concord Lions at Woodrow Wilson high school field Beckley. Concord beat Salem and tied Emory Henry. Tech aims to slow hard-driving back Daniel Crane while emphasizing pass receiving. Reserved stadium seating and advance tickets at 1.50 dollars available in Montgomery.
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Movies Uphold Sleeper Play in Ram Colt Game
Los Angeles Ram officials defended the 80 yard sleeper pass that drew NFL Commissioner Bert Bell's ire after viewing the game film. Tex Schramm denied unsportsmanlike conduct by Ram players on the sidelines involving Skeet Quinlan receiving a pass from Norm Van Brocklin. Bell said his directive against backdrop setups stands unless the film proves otherwise.
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WVU Freshmen Impress In 51-0 Win At Fairmont State Plebes
West Virginia University's freshman football team routed Fairmont State Plebes 51-0, led by Stubby Krutko's 81 yard run and multiple standout newcomers. The story highlights the depth of the yearling squad and potential for varsity use, with notes on other WVU sports and local prep updates.
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Associated Press
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Fairmont State Plebes
Art “Pappy” Lewis
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Follawsbee
Jimmy Haught
Cumberland Township
Pennsylvania
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Oakmont
Tom Huston
Arlington
Steve Priester
Farmington
Pappy
University
Tony Constantine
Morgantown Post
WVU
West Virginia Football Holds Closed Practices
Coach Art Lewis of West Virginia University orders all football practices closed until the season opener against South Carolina on October 2.
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Art Lewis
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Mountaineers
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Beckley and Princeton Set For 20th Gridiron Clash
Beckley leads Princeton 10-8 as the rivals meet Friday night at 7 30 PM instead of 8. The series, dating to 1924 with a 1927 tie, shows Beckley holding 10 wins to Princeton's eight with recent scores 20 7 6 0 and 25 8. Princeton aims to surprise Beckley in a closer, high stakes meeting.
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Turner Meets Andrews on TV in 10 Round Return
Turner, a Chicago fighter known for 31 straight victories, challenges Al Andrews of Superior, Wis., in a scheduled 10 round welterweight bout at the Chicago Stadium. CBS will nationally televise the match at 10 p.m. EST tonight. Their previous clash at the same venue on Aug 18 saw Turner win a tight decision after a late surge by Andrews.
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Charles Town Waterford Race Tracks to Be Sold
Huntington report cites sports circles predicting sale of Charles Town and Waterford Park horse tracks for about 8 million dollars. Ownership rests with Mr and Mrs A J Boyle of Charles Town. Offer of 7.5 million was previously rejected. Waterford Park near Chester is the newest pari mutuel track in the state.
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Herald- Dispatch Today
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Hancock County
Jr High Benefit Game At Sophia High School
Sophia and Stoco junior high football teams meet at 8 p.m. at Sophia High School field for a benefit game. Proceeds go to Jack Haga, who suffered a neck injury two years ago and remains paralyzed. He recently left Kessler Institute in New Jersey and is still largely helpless.
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Stoco
Sophia High School
Jack Haga
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Kessler Institute
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New Jersey
Blue Hawk
Suit versus NFL To Be Filed Today
In Philadelphia a $2,100,000 antitrust suit against the National Football League was to be filed in U S District Court by an attorney for the bankrupt Liberty Broadcasting System of Dallas Texas. Attorney William Burrows said changes in Philadelphia Bar language caused the delay. The suit cites Judge Allan K Grim's ruling that the NFL could blackout home area television broadcasts but notes no factual basis for territorial limits on radio rights. Burrows said the case seeks damages only.
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Boxing Results From Last Night Across Cities
Halifax light title bout saw Halifax outpoint Armand Savoie in a Canadian lightweight clash. Harold Jones stopped El Conscripto in two rounds in San Antonio. Carlos Coates outpointed Joe Brown in New Orleans.
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Richard
Kid) Howard
Armand Savoie
Montreal
San Antonio
Tex
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Baby Face
GW to Scrimmage Intrasquad After Losses
George Washington coach Bo Sherman plans intrasquad scrimmages to find a winning lineup after losses to Wake Forest and VMI. The Colonials face Virginia as part of a slate where West Virginia meets South Carolina and Virginia Tech plays Clemson.
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Unbeaten Stratton Bulldogs face fifth game at Montgomery
The 1954 Stratton High School football squad remains unbeaten after four games and is favored for WVAU honors. They seek victory number five Friday night against Simmons High in Montgomery. Players listed include Flihy Smith Harold Glenn Lawrence Ward James Rowland Ray Crisp Yarnell Garrett Lloyd Hambrick Robert Rowe Bert Brown Alfred Price and others with coaches General Hannah and Murray Jeffries.
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Lawrence Ward
James Rowland
Ray Crisp
Yarnell Garett
Lloyd Hambrick
Robert Rowe
Bert Brown
Alfred Price
Albert Lawson
Charles Storey
Robert Washington
William Bright
Grand Canyon Range Becomes Deer Hunters Mecca
In the Grand Canyon region North Kaibab mule deer thrive in pine and aspen, with antlers reaching over 46 inches. About 25,000 deer exist as 12,000 sportsmen seek permits for a two-stage season from Oct 13-24 and Nov 19-28. Bucks weigh 125 to 190 pounds, does are smaller, and antlers define the herd’s fame. Authorities warn size must be kept within bounds for a bright future.
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Frick prohibits mound huddles in Series play
New York Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick barred wholesale gatherings at the pitcher's mound during the World Series. Managers Durocher and Lopez may only have a manager or coach with the catcher and one infielder at the mound to confer with the pitcher. If rain disrupts play, Frick will decide before game start. once begun, umpires decide. Umpires also can order lights on at any time.
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Mountaineers Taper Off With 2 Light Workouts
Morgantown reports West Virginia University Mountaineers hold two light workouts before season opener against South Carolina at Columbia. Coach Art Lewis emphasized polishing fundamentals as the team travels Friday for the Saturday night game. South Carolina opened with a 34 20 win over Army.
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