Early Squirrel Season Stirs West Virginia Debate
A state regulation change opens the southern West Virginia squirrel hunting season on September 15 in Boone Fayette Kanawha Lincoln Logan Mingo McDowell Raleigh Wayne and Wyoming counties. The move follows years of debate among sportsmen and researchers over ecological impact poaching and hunting efficacy.
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Cowboys Browns Tilt Tops Opening NFL Slate Today
The 1967 NFL season starts with eight games as Green Bay faces Detroit in Green Bay while Cleveland hosts Dallas in a key early matchup. Dallas, with Don Meredith sidelined by injury, eyes revenge against the defending champions, but faces a tough Cleveland defense and rookie cornerbacks. Baltimore and Los Angeles contest the Coastal Division, with New Orleans and Atlanta debuting in the league.
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Louisville Cruises Past Drake in Season Opener
Louisville racing to a 46-7 win over Drake, amassing 282 passing yards led by Wally Oyler and Ken Eggleston. Eggleston went 10 of 18 for 188 yards, Oyler 7 of 15 for 94 yards, as Herbie Phelps scored twice and Jim Zambrian, Ira Glass also contributed in the scoring drive sequence.
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Officials Take Football Test for Next Year
Members of the Monongahela Valley Football Officials Association will take Part 2 of the test tomorrow night at 7 30 in Fairmont at West Fairmont High School. Joseph T. Andrews secretary treasurer urged all officials to take the exam for classification next year. The examination will be supervised by principal E W Malcolm.
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Bills and Oilers Set for Eastern Division Showdown
Buffalo faces Houston in a rebuilt Oilers squad as injuries plague the Bills. Denver meets Miami and Boston hosts Oakland while Houston shines with Blanks and Granger as quarterback questions linger after Blanda’s departure.
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Sports on TV Today Highlights and Matchups
Notre Dame football at noon and 12 30 p.m. shows. Charmpionasp Bowling at 1 p.m. Pro-Highlights from 1 30 to 2. Pro games include Giants vs Bills and Oilers vs Bills. Patriots vs Raiders at 5 p.m. Pirates vs Astros late night. Tuesday schedule shows similar windows.
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Air Force Holds Cowboys in Tight Stillwater Standoff
Oklahoma State and Air Force played to a 0 0 tie at Lewis Field as the Cowboys failed to finish drives and the Falcons twice missed short field goal attempts in the final minutes. Neal Starkey's interception halted OSU threats as the night produced late drama but no scoring.
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New Zealand War Casualties Across World War II
New Zealand forces overseas faced severe losses with about 135,000 service members and nearly 30,000 killed or wounded in action during World War II.
Fresh Open Grid Card Away Friday
West Virginia freshman team opens its season Friday at Blacksburg Virginia Tech plebes with 30 athletic scholars and 13 volunteers. Dale Evans leads the squad with assistants Sypult Canterbury Cookman Piscorik Pendry and Manchin as newcomers show pace and size in early practice while Carlen aims to win all four games.
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Buffalo blitzes Kent State in season opener rout
Buffalo outgained Kent State 304 yards as Ken Rutkowski rushed for 133 yards including a 56 yard TD and Mark Murtha added a 38 yard scoring run. The Bulls led 14 0 at halftime and pulled away on the way to the win in front of 11 019 fans.
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Concord Romps Past Bluefield State in WV Conference Open
Randy Barnett threw two touchdown passes and Concord College’s defense dominated Bluefield State. The Mountain Lions intercepted three passes and recovered three fumbles while limiting Bluefield to 47 rushing yards and 102 passing yards in a 21 to 2 victory to start defense of the conference title.
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