Fisher Breaks Virginia Tech Receptions Record
Former Handley star Gene Fisher broke Virginia Tech’s single game receptions record with eight catches including a touchdown in a Saturday game against Richmond. The sophomore limited varsity appearance marked only his second game. the prior record of seven was set by Carroll Dale, now with the Green Bay Packers.
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Handley
Gene Fisher
Virginia Tech
Fisher
Carroll Dale
Green Bay Packers
Richmond
Gene
Tech
Richmond Spider football reels under injuries and losses
Richmond coach Ed Merrick faces a dire start as the Spiders suffer two losses by 81 points total with star junior quarterback Jan Linn likely out three to four weeks after a knee injury. Backup Larry Shotwell has limited rushing and passing on the season as opponents gain momentum.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Ed Merrick
Merrick
Spiders
Mississippi
Hattiesburg
Miss
Jan Linn
Linn
Vireina Tech
Larry Shotwell
Furman
Bob King
Sammy Wyche
East Carolina
Wyche
Davidson
Citadel
Dick Hanes
Bulledogs
Vance Caesar
Area Sports Schedule Highlights This Week
Tonight and tomorrow feature horse racing at Shenandoah Downs and Hagerstown. Wednesday and Thursday include junior varsity football and local touch football games at Bodie Grim Field and Swimley Furniture venues. Friday to Saturday offer high school, college, and stock car events across James Wood, Handley, Martinsburg, Winchester, and surrounding tracks with multiple kickoffs and races.
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Shenandoah Downs
Hagerstown Race Course
James Wood
Handley
Bodie Grim
Winchester Recreation Park
Central
Broadway
Shenandoan Downs
Eagles
Redskins
Rams
Colts
Mays Denies Salary Talk Amid Giants rumors
Willie Mays refused to discuss any $150,000 salary claim with reporters and told San Francisco Giants owner Horace Stoneham that salary talks are private. Stoneham said contract talks would occur when time comes and dismissed the rumor. The report cited Jake Shemano as adviser. Also: Rotolo retains Australian welterweight title against Dicker. Elmer Rush outpoints Scrapiron Ini in Las Vegas.
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San Francisco Giants
Willie Mays
Horace Stoneham
Stoneham
Mays
Jake Shemano
Willie
Mr. Shemano
Giants
Associated Press
Sydney
Australia
Cavemen Rotolo
Graham Dicker
Rotolo
Las Vegas
Nev
Elmer Rush
Los Angeles
George
Scrapiron
Ini
Oklahoma City
Unbeaten High School Football Teams Trimmed in State Race
In Richmond area play three more teams were dropped from the unbeaten lists as New Port News and Woodrow Wilson fought to a 7-7 tie. Frank Cox beat Norview 12-6 ending Norview’s hope of remaining undefeated. Maury crushed Floyd Kellam 47-0 while Annandale routed Lee of Springfield 34-7. Deep Creek and Great Bridge remained unbeaten with narrow wins, and Lane of Charlottesville improved to 1-0-1 with a 38-7 victory over Jefferson Lene.
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Richmond
Eastern Virginia Powers New
Port News
Woodrow Wilson
Joe Ware
Frank Cox
Norview
Pilots
Maury
Floyd Kellam
Dolly
Madison
Steve Murerell
Annandale
Lee
Springfield
J. B. FE
Stuart
Washington - Lee
Alexandria
E. C. Glass
Warwick
John Marshall
Granby
Richlands
Homer Ferguson
K. C. Glass
Kingsport
Tenn
David Trice
Lane
Charlottesville
Jefferson Lene
Black Knights
McCune Tops Southern Conference in Early 1965 Offense
West Virginia quarterback Allen McCune, who set a school record with 296 passing yards in a 34 14 win over William and Mary, leads the league in total offense with 366 yards and in passing in the first 1965 compilation by the League Service Bureau. George Washington’s Garry Lyle leads in rushing with 259 yards. WVU sophomore Garrett Ford is second with 226 yards and 11.3 per rush. Lyle also ranks second in total offense with 311 yards.
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Associated Press
Allen McCune
West Virginia
League Service Bureau
William and Mary
McCune
Garry Lyle
George Washington
Garrett Ford
Lyle
Texas Purdue Start Atop AP Poll After Close Vote
Texas rises to No. 1 in the AP college football poll after edging Purdue 389-381 for the top spot. Nebraska remains third as Arkansas LSU Kentucky Michigan Michigan State and Georgia round out the top ten with Notre Dame slipping to eighth and Alabama dropping out. Texas defeated Texas Tech 33-7 and Tulane 31-0 to secure the lead ahead of upcoming showdown with Arkansas.
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Texas
Purdue
Nebraska
Texans
Associated Press
Notre Dame
Michigan State
Georgia
Florida
Syracuse
Texas Tech
Tulane
Indiana
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Miami
Chie
Griese
Air Force
Tulsa
Louisiana State
Rice
Kentucky
Mississ
Sippi
Wildcats
Michigan
Califorrnia
Penn State
Vanders
Bilt
Alabama
Aioe
Cavaliers Face North Carolina In ACC Opener After Two Losses
Virginia under new coach George Blackburn prepares for a Saturday clash with North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Assistant Bob Marich cites a strong UNC showing and urges Va. to minimize mistakes after two conference defeats while emphasizing improved discipline and spread-out defense.
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Associated Press
Virginia Cavaliers
Cavaliers
Duke
Clemson
Virginians
George Blackburn
University of North Carolina At
Chapel Hill
Bob Marich
North Carolina
Ohio State
Columbus
Marich
Pro Grid Scoreboard Western and Eastern Leagues Summary
Pro football score totals and standings from the Western and American leagues with results from Sundays games including Green Bay Baltimore St Louis Cleveland New York Philadelphia Dallas Washington Detroit Minnesota San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Chicago and next week matchups. The American League shows Buffalo Houston New York Boston San Diego Oakland Kansas City with scores and records for each division.
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Green Bay
Detroit
iSan Fran
Balti Jel
SO Los
Chicago
Baltimore
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Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Dallas
Washington
Minnesota
San Francisco
Pittsb
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
An Diego
Akland
An. City
Denver
Buffalo
Oakland
Houston
San Diego
Kan. City
Boston
Kansas City
Horse Racing Entries for Multiple Maiden and Claiming Races
The list shows first race entries for $1600 3& maidens with 3% and 10 runners, including Katy O'Day-Hunt and Jad Jun-Reeder with nominees such as Ray's Susie-Diavolikis and Strip & Strap NB, plus alternates Linda's Treasure NB and Moonlight Gail Peters. Also listed are a $1400 300i claiming with six runners led by Buns Call Sluli, Valley Ree, Sort Out N, and Tuscany Bulb NB, followed by a $1800 race with entries Davidson 119 and Noon V Ep sa 116 F Hash Ginger Petore 111.
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Katy O’day
Hunt
Rich
Todd
Jad Jun—Reeder
Ray
Susie
Diavolikis
Diav
David Train
Linda
Treasure
Binky
B. G
L. Ry
Charlie’s
Lass
H. Clark
Moonlight Gail—Peters
Tom
Gambardella
Blalochs
Baker
Davidson
V. Ep’sa
Clark
Mark Twain
Russem—Small
Princess Rhonda—Peters
Jak Sum Brick—Hunt
Miss Romina
V. Espasa
Ready Bird
Prince Rock
Rabbit's Habit—Cooke
Sally's Boy—Gambrella
John—H. Clark
Courtway—Hunt
Je Corvus—Cape
Court-a-Buck—Peters
Captain Bligh
Grianda
Sky Point
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