Mountaineers idle as top college hoops rivals clash
West Virginia sits idle as Kansas Mississippi State chase pride with key conference games. Georgetown? No, West Virginia leads undefeated teams at 12 0 alongside others. Pitt, North Carolina State, Maryland among notable results and upcoming clashes shape title race.
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Extra Point Worth Two If Run or Passed
NCAA adopts rule changes including a two point conversion for runs or passes after touchdowns. The Football Rules Committee also loosens substitution limits enabling two appearances per quarter to help smaller programs. The move aims to reduce ties and boost fan appeal while meeting mixed coach reactions.
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Blanton Collier
Kentucky
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Notre Dame
Unlikely Davidson Eyes Southern Conference Title Challenge
Davidson Wildcats, with a 2 conference record, threaten West Virginia 7 0 in the Southern Conference race. Next six days bring tests at Williamsburg against William and Mary, then Furman and The Citadel at home. West Virginia schedules a single non conference game at Pitt. Other conference teams have at least two losses.
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Williamsburg
William & Mary
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Citadel
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Daily Worker Suspends Publication On 34th Birthday
The Daily Worker, U S communist newspaper, ceases daily issues on its 34th anniversary due to financial troubles. The weekend Worker edition will continue at least through next Sunday. Editor John Gates resigned over policy, calling the move a party betrayal. printing debt endangers further runs.
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United States
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Moscow
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Fourth Quarter Surge by Simms Upsets Douglas
Simms defeated Douglas 53-51 at Winchester as Simms closed the game with a seven‑point fourth quarter. Ted Temple led Simms with 27 points, Lee Major had 25 for Douglas, and Mason added 25. Coach Barksdale condemned the officiating and noted a rematch in Winchester on February 18. The JV also won 39-22, led by Raymond Blowe with 20.
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Ted Temple
Mason
Ed Barksdale
Winchester
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Austin Crawford
Berryville
Johnson Williams
Bowling Roundup Highlights League Friday Night Action
Ruby led with a 144 in a GAA No. 1 win over WINC as Frances Crisman and Dorothy Burke also topped 100s. Orts Sof Spun Bread captured first half honors with two wins over Leggett's, led by McIntyre 129 and McCall 126. Polly's Cab and Lovett's Shoe & Dress Shop posted multiple wins, while Huntsberry and Farmers & Merchants Bank split games. Saturday Boys' League saw Ronnie Boyd post a 365 set for War Hawks, and the Brakeblock League featured Allen Bowman high with a 138 in Lions’ win. Grimes Golden swept King David in the Girls Afternoon League as Jane Eddy hit 120 and Christine Pless 198.
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Marie Fauver
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Yanks Defeat South in Line 15-13 Saturday
The North defeated the South 15 to 13 in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. Rod Hanson of Illinois was named outstanding North lineman after blocking a punt for a second quarter safety. Fullback Jimmy Taylor of LSU was named outstanding player with 88 rushing yards on 22 carries.
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Fires Claim Three Lives In Virginia Over Weekend
Three men died in Virginia fires over the weekend. Ned Fitzgerald, 80, perished in a two story frame home fire near Blackstone in Nottoway County. Claude Rasnick, 52, of DinResson County, died after his clothing caught fire from a coal stove flare in a Nora general store. Rev. Berry Dickensom, 68, a Negro Baptist minister, died Saturday night in a Henrico County fire that destroyed his home.
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Henrico County
Betz Judges Duel in Gallia Drunk Driving Case
In Gallipolis Ohio a drunk driving case featured Judge Robert M Betz of Common Pleas Court presiding on one bench and defense counsel Judge Robert Betz of Gallia County on the opposite side.
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Common Peas Court
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Gallia County
Handley Faces Warren County Wildcats at Front Royal
District 10 action centers on Handley versus Warren County at Front Royal tonight with 20 point favorites the Wildcats. James Wood leads the pack after a 73 53 win over Harrisonburg as Clarke and Shenandoah also play Friday while Broadway remains winless.
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West Pros Defeat East Stars in Pro Bowl 26 to 7
West triumphs 26 7 over East in Memorial Coliseum to gain 5 3 lead in All Star series. Notable plays include Alan Ameche’s 66 yard run and Bert Recharch’s field goal. Hugh McElhenny named Player of the Game by Los Angeles sports editors.
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Gibson says she has not yet reached her peak
New York Althea Gibson, named Outstanding Woman Performer for 1957 by AP poll of 214 writers and broadcasters, asserts she is improving daily. The pioneer tennis star, first Negro to play Wimbledon and Forest Hills, notes her success last year in Wimbledon All England and Forest Hills National shows her peak may still come.
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Althea Gibson
Associated Press
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Wimbledon
Forest Hills
Schayes Tops Mikan as All Time NBA Scorer
Dolph Schayes of the Syracuse Nationals became the NBA career scoring leader with 11,770 points after Syracuse beat Detroit 135-109. Mikan previously held the record at 11,764 after nine pro campaigns. Other games included Cincinnati over Boston 115-97 and Philadelphia beating New York 115-110 in overtime.
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Syracuse Nationals
New York University
George Mikan
Syracuse
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Mikan
Cincinnati
Portland Councilor O'Brien Wins Fourth Term at 90
In Portland Maine councilman William H O'Brien aged 90 was returned to a fourth three year term claiming to be the oldest active city councilor in the nation. Auburn councilman Donald A Roberts age 21 at election ties a historic youthful start. Roberts is a radio announcer and part of a line of Auburn councilors. Thomas Edison invented the Phonograph in 1877.
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William H. O’brien
O’brien
Auburn
Donald A. Roberts
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