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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
8
New York November 30 NBA president Maurice Podoloff blasted referees for burlesque style calls and motions on the floor. He issued a bulletin demanding direct fouls called, quick play resumed, and no sky writing or body motions, with officials only stating the offender’s number.
Green slime from the ocean floor is sampled by the California Academy of Science and Navy to learn how sedimentary rocks like limestone formed on dry land. Scientists analyze mud from 420 to 12,000 feet deep to reconstruct ancient geology.
Ice sculptor Tommy Sherbloom offers frozen Christmas trees by chiseling ice into a real tree shape. He adds ornaments and electric lights before freezing the block, creating a sparkling decoration that lasts six to ten hours.
Ernest Kaufmann of Paterson New Jersey fractured his collar bone during a shoe dance at the University of Illinois. Coeds lined up shoes for the pile and male students rushed to claim them. He arrived at the pile too early and was carried away to a hospital for treatment.
Santa Barbara California critic argues campus theatre offers a path to revive professional stage. Theodore Hatlen chair of Santa Barbara College speech department says colleges provide space for new plays without heavy box office pressure for writers and productions.
Turkeys grow fast and reach oven size by Thanksgiving or Christmas. Hatching in April, they quickly surpass a chick in size, with males often reaching around 25 pounds by the holiday season.
Bill Adair, 32, named new Blue Gray skipper succeeding Ernie White. The Owensboro native led 1949 Kitty League champs, hit .356 with 23 homers in 101 games and led league fielding. he will manage and play for Bluefield in 1950.
Wade Walker of Oklahoma earned the Associated Press 1949 All-America honor and was chosen lineman of the week for his outstanding play against the Oklahoma Aggies. The Gastonia North Carolina senior stood out on offense and defense as Oklahoma remained undefeated.
W Godfrey senior UK Trade Commissioner told the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs that Britain would be a willing buyer of Pakistan jute and cotton if prices were affordable. He said Pakistan’s non devaluation of the rupee would affect UK Pakistan trade relations.
In Leopoldville nearly four hundred six foot natives auditioned for four parts in Rider Haggard's film. The four chosen will depart for Hollywood to continue shooting. A Royal Kraal village will be built for the African scenes and later turned into a folklore museum.
Francis Bagnell, formerly a water carrier for the University of Pennsylvania football team, will captain the Penn eleven next year in a leadership update from Philadelphia dated November 30.
Ike Williams, lightweight champion, was suspended by the NBA at California's request for not honoring a Docusen fight contract. The suspension does not affect his upcoming title bout with Freddy Dawson in Chicago. Williams plans to make 135 pounds and continues training while promoters discuss reimbursement and scheduling.
Army quarterback Arnold Galiffa will play in the East-West Shrine hospital game on December 31 in San Francisco. Head coach Andy Kerr announced the selection, marking the first West Point player in a Shrine game since 1928.
The ad urges readers to study Solving Your Investment Problems a booklet about investment companies. It claims many shares offer wide diversification of good grade stocks backed by experienced administrators and experts in securities. It targets small and large investors seeking capital appreciation or better returns.
Philadelphia November 30 Mickey Cochrane and Bing Miller were named coaches of the Philadelphia Athletics. The move follows Connie Mack announcing he will return to manage in 1950 with his son Earle expected to succeed him. Cochrane said no promises were made beyond pitching coach duties.
New York reports that since 1930 the CBS Saturday morning program “Let’s Pretend” is billed as the oldest children's network show. Nila Mack has produced and directed the dramatizations focusing on fantasy stories for young listeners.
Pasadena column reports 97 year old Miss Helen Van Voorhis celebrating her birthday with guests. She shares her happiness formula as bob your hair read the Bible and stay single. Her blue eyes twinkle as she jokes about a happy life.
Carnegie Tech defeated Steubenville 79 to 44 while Brooklyn College beat Brooklyn Poly 53 to 46. Wilson Teachers topped Gallaudet 78 to 51 and Alderson Broaddus won 64 to 49 over Shenandoah. Virginia crushed Richmond 63 to 37 and William and Mary beat Norfolk Naval Air 70 to 57. Tulane won 74 to 53 against Southeastern Louisiana. Hofstra freshmen led 110 to 22 over Roslyn Army Air Base. Tennessee defeated Lincoln Memorial University 67 to 59. McCrary Eagles edged Catawba 58 to 51. Lafayette beat San German 82 to 40 and Gettysburg prevailed 50 to 48 over Elizabethtown.
Harmony was the keynote at the annual meeting of the Professional Golfers Association of America in Southern Pines North Carolina on November 30. New officers were elected including Joe Novak to a second term as president Horton Smith became secretary and Harry Moffitt treasurer. The group also formed a new executive committee and discussed Bobby Locke’s ban from PGA play with a possible return approach. Cities New York Kansas City and White Sulphur Springs bid to host next year’s meeting with no decision yet.
Latrobe Pa November 30 St Vincent College unbeaten this season earned a Tangerine bowl invite to play Emory and Henry of Emory Virginia on January 1 in Orlando Fla Coach Al Deluca developed the adaptable T offense a mix of single wing wing T Notre Dame box and other formations The Bearcats outscored opponents 227 to 6 in nine games led by Landry Henigin Sundry and Heimbuecher with 25 lettermen on the squad and Deluca in his second year as coach
Dallas Texas hosts six scheduled bowl games this December and January with strong payouts. The Cotton Bowl in Dallas on January 2 seats 75 300 and pays 120 000 per team while the Sun Bowl in El Paso offers 13 000 to visiting teams and 12 000 to hosts in a 16 000 seat stadium. The Texas Rose Bowl in Tyler opens December 10 for junior colleges with 15 000 seats and the Oleander Bowl in Galveston on January 2 targets senior colleges with 14 000 seats. The Prairie View Bowl in Houston on December 31 pits Prairie View against another Negro college and the Oleander Bowl expands from juniors to seniors this year.
Chester Giermak and Jere Bunting, both seniors and lettermen, are named co-captains of the William and Mary basketball team for the 1949 50 season. They were voted outstanding players in the Southern Conference tournament in prior years, with Giermak also serving as captain of the 1948 49 Indian quint.
A vivid portrait highlights a feature backfield workhorse with two 200-pound guards Dino Angelici and Francis Mihalic. The pair move with agility and strike with power, forming a formidable blocking and running unit.
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