Looming Baseball Manpower Shortage Sparks Minor League Spending
Major minor leagues rushed to fill a growing manpower gap with heavy spending. Triple A led with about 126,400 for 25 players, plus 76,500 for 22 more in double A leagues, driving total outlay near 449,050 by 1949 standards. Gene Martin of the Syracuse Chiefs led a busy draft, while Seattle and Buffalo also made key picks.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
International
Pacific Coast
American Association
Texas
Southern Association
Hal Gregg
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Gene Martin
Syracuse Chiefs
Seattle
Martin
Charley Weathers
Atlanta
Jim Vitter
Wichita
Kan
Bill Miller
Jacksonville
Buffalo
Tom Acker
Sioux City
Knoxville
Tri- State
Frank Carswell
Texarkana
Ken Mapes
Cliff
Baltimore
Cleveland
Wilkes- Barre
Houston
St. Louis
Bad Weather Blamed For Light Deer Kill
West Virginia opening day deer kill numbers were low due to severe weather. Monongalia County reported four kills by midday, Webster County had 17, McDowell County five by nightfall, with a wounded hunter treated in Welch. The season runs 12 days, longer than before, but officials anticipate no record totals.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Mongalia County
Webster County
Hilleary Gregory
McDowell County
Welch
Dewey Bailey
Baileysville
Wyoming County
Wolfpen
The
Conservation Commission
Wasp's Bob Miller Named Little All-American Gridder
New York dispatch reports Bob Miller of Emory & Henry chosen for the Associated Press Little All-America team. The list spotlights 11 players from colleges from New Hampshire to Louisiana and Washington, led by Miller's 24.7 yard punt return average and 9.4 yard per scrimmage play across 84 attempts.
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Dick Doyne
Lehigh
Carl Taseff
John Carroll
Brad Rowland
McMurry
Robert Miller
Emory & Henry
Wasp
Bob Miller
New York
New Hampshire
Louisiana
Washington
Associated Press
Taserf
Nebraska
Robert Reynolds
Oklahoma
Reynolds
U. S
Taseff
Cleveland
Browns
Doyne
Miller
Amateur Boxers Meet Tonight To Plan New Season
Area boxers gather in the municipal building recreation hall at 8 PM called by Patsy Malamisura to register boxers and outline new policies. A boxing program is set for Ramsey Saturday night December 16, the first since October and possibly the last before year’s end or the regional Golden Gloves tournament here.
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Patsy Malamisura
Ramsey
Class B Grid Clash Cancelled Co Champions Named
Beckley West Virginia December 4 1944 after two postponements the class B title game between Poca and Huntington Vinson football teams was cancelled by the athletic board of appeals. The board announced both schools would share honors and receive equal championship certificates.
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Beckley
W. Va
Poca
Huntington Vinson
Canmee
Athletic Board of Appeals
W. R. Pugitt
Rookie Eagle Back Gets Induction Call
Philadelphia reports 23 year old rookie back Toy Ledbetter of the Eagles will be inducted into the army and report for training at Fort Meade Maryland Wednesday. A standout defensive back at Oklahoma A and M he began the season as a runner after Steve Van Buren’s foot operation limited him.
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Philadelphia
Toy Ledbetter
Philadelphia Eagles
Army
Fort Meade
Oklahoma A
Eagles
Steve van Buren
Ramblin Reds Open 1950-51 Cage Season With Welch Win
The Bluefield Ramblin Reds defeated the Welch Moose 48 to 39 on local hardwoods last night to start Campbell’s 1950-51 season. Doan Agee, Jimmy Newman, and Corky Sarver led with 11 points each as Bo Godsey and Dick Smith followed, while Welch’s Chizmar paced their effort with eight.
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Bluefield College Ramblin’ Red
Welch Moose
Johnny Campbell
Welch
Ramblin’ Reds
McDowell
Welch Forces
Chizmar
Reds
Moose
Floyd Castor
Basketeers
Doan Agee
Jimmy Newman
Corky Sarver
Bo Godsey
Dick Smith
Campbell
Welch Bluefield
Harmon
Grey,c
Moreheadec
Newman,e
O Altomareg
A.gainor
Francis
Gloss
Sinemmen
WVU Gridders Name All Opponent Team
West Virginia University publishes an all opponent football team selected by 29 squad members. The across six defeated teams include Maryland dominant with Pfeifer and Wingate, plus players from Pitt Virginia Fordham George Washington University of Washington and Lee and others.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Maryland
West Virginia
Alan Pfeifer
Fordhamond
Pfeifer
Elmer Wingate
Tac
Officials Revisit Rams Packers Controversial Touchdown Call
In Los Angeles the Rams defeated the Packers 51 to 14 after officials reversed a grounding play ruling. Referee Ross Bowen later stated the original call was correct despite widespread protest.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Rams
Green Bay Packers
Ross Bowen
Packer
Ram
Bob Reinhart
Green Bay
Brink
Packers
Gene Ronzani
Bowen
Rams
Middie Fullback Wants Jersey Returned
Navy fullback David Bannerman asks for the return of his jersey bearing the number 34 missing after a celebration following Navy’s big upset of Army. He invites the finder to mail it to his Bancroft Hall room at the U S Naval Academy with any suitable souvenir in return.
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Annapolis
David Bannerman
Bancroft Hall
U. S. Naval Academy
Navy
Army
Bannerman
Philadelphia
Academy Athletic Office
Decline of Baseball Stars and Harsh Travel Realities
The piece argues that organized baseball relies on a shrinking pool of top talent as competition with football grows. It notes high school contact rules, reduced pro incentives, and big league pay failing to lure youths. Minor leagues suffer long travel, poor meals, and exhausting night games.
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Ted Williamses
Joe DiMaggios
Rizzutos
Wen
Bernarr Macfadden
Charles Favored To Retain Crown In Barone Bout
Heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles opens as a 5-1 favorite to defend his title against Nick Barone in Cincinnati. About 10,000 fans expected, with $50,000 wagered as Charles earns 42 1/2 percent and Barone 17 1/2. Barone, 24, is rugged and durable, while Charles uses reach and speed to keep inside. The bout follows a snow postponement and potential flood concerns for attendance.
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Crown
Barone
Cincinnati
Ezzard Charles
Nick Barone
Syracuse
Queen City Boxing Commission
Gladiators
Ohio
Henry Andrews
Andrews
Kayo
Jim Rousse
Snaky
Marines
Pacific
Iwo Jima
Army Navy game memories linger after Philadelphia contest
In the wake of Navy's victory over Army in Philadelphia, vivid memories outshine the score. Navy’s Dave Bannerman landed a hard right after a foul, Zug Zastrow’s powerful quarterback sneaks impressed, and Eddie Erdelatz’s coaching was hailed for inspiring spirit, technique, and emotional drive.
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Zug Zastrow
Algoma
Wis
Navy
Hudson
Zastrow
Eddie Erdelatz
Miami Four Ball Meet To Begin Wednesday
Miami Florida December 4 Forty six teams contest tomorrow for sixteen spots in the ten thousand dollar Miami international four ball tournament at the Miami Country Club. Play is best ball over 72 holes with finals Sunday. Defending champs Sam Snead and Jim Ferrier attend as contenders. Snead tops money list this year after winning two thousand dollars in the Miami Open.
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Miami
Fla
Snead
Ferrier
Cary Middlecoff
Ormond Beach
Porky) Oliver
Seattle
Wash
Long Way From Home UCLA Tailback Ted Narleski
UCLA back Ted Narleski from Collingswood New Jersey hails from a long road to the Bruins program. He is listed as a 162 pound tailback and showcases the journey from his hometown to college football.
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Ted Narleski
UCLA
Colingswood
N. J
West Virginia selects top scholastic gridder for year
Jim Early, Parkersburg halfback, named West Virginia’s outstanding scholastic football player. He earns a trip to New York for the Heisman dinner on December 12, with coach Jimmy Scott. Other top candidates included Paul Mikanik, Frank Spadafore, Bill Crouser, and Mickey Rich. past winners listed.
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Charleston
W. Va
Jim Early
Parkersburg
West Virginia
New York City
Harry Kennedy
New York
Downtown Athletic Club
Jimmy Scott
Parkersburg High
Early
Paul Mikanik
Follansbee
Frank Spadafore
Shinnston
Bill Crouser
Mickey Rich
Weirton
Pat Shires
Hinton
Randy Broyles
Beckley
Henry
Hoppy) Shores
Stonewall Jackson
La Crosse and Valparaiso Earn Cigar Bowl Bid
La Crosse State Teachers College and Valparaiso University were selected to play in the Cigar Bowl on January 1 in Tampa. Both teams are unbeaten, with La Crosse scoring 344 points to 62 against and Valparaiso holding foes to 19 while posting 319.
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Tampa
Fla
la Crosse State Teachers College
Valparaiso University
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Valparaiso
Indiana
Concord Cagers Prep For Trip To Northern WV
Concord college Mountain Lion basketball opens season with a road swing starting December 7 against Morris Harvey in Charleston then Davis & Elkins and Wesleyan. Coach Joe Friedl relies on four veterans Bill Farmer Bob Marrs Tom Gillian Wilk West plus freshmen Dennis Lowe Franklin Smith Charles Lambert Bill Thompson and Dave Warden.
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Athens
W. Va
Concord College
Mountain Lion
Maroonmen
Charleston
Morris-Harvey College
Lions
Davis & Elkins
Wesleyan College
Joe Friedl
Bill Farmer
Mullens
Bob Marrs
Welch
Tom Gillian
Sandstone
Wilk West
Princeton
Dennis Lowe
Franklin Smith
Charles Lambert
Kermit
Bill Thompson
Seager
Dave Warden
Beckley
Hadacol Endorsed By Missouri Man For Vitality Boost
Carl Schaffrin of St Charles urges readers feeling low to try Hadacol a vitamin B niacin and iron supplement. He claims improved appetite energy mood and work enjoyment after use with prices cited 1 25 for a small bottle and 3 50 for hospital size. The LeBlanc Corp Lafayette La is listed as the source.
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Carl Schaffrin
Peery St
St. Charles
Mr. Schaffrin
Boyd Welsh Shoe Co
St. Louis
Hadacol
LeBlanc Corp
Lafayette
la. K
LeBlanc Corporation
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