Beavers Face Charleston in Friday Football Showdown
Beaver hosts Charleston Mountain Lions in a high stakes game as Charleston seeks top WV high school title contenders. Beavers must tighten defense after Welch loss and possible injuries to Weimer and Aliff while scout reports note Charleston power and depth at every position.
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Funny Night Reflections and World War II Jokes
A collection of humorous quips and anecdotes ranging from night thoughts and football talent to GI jokes, old sports legends, and wartime wit. It weaves witty lines about celebrities, football players, and historic events with light, punchy punchlines.
Notre Dame Opens With 7 0 Victory Over Illinois
Navy veteran Phil Collela returned the opening kickoff 76 yards for a touchdown as Notre Dame, under new coach Hugh Devore, defeated Illinois 7 to 0. The Irish defense halted Illinois after early drives despite six Illini fumbles, with Stan Krivak adding the extra point from a drop kick.
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Cubs Clinch NL Title With 4 3 Win Over Pirates
Hank Borowy pitched eight strong innings to secure Chicago’s 4 3 victory over Pittsburgh, clinching the National League pennant for the Cubs for the first time since 1938. The Cubs, who already led the circuit since July, broke a 15 15 tie with New York and later won the second game 5 0 to seal the doubleheader sweep as Hy Vandenberg and Lon Warneke combined on the mound.
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Vanderbilt Returns To Formal Football
Vanderbilt resumes formal football after two years of informal play with a 12-0 victory over Tennessee Tech before about 6,000 fans in Nashville Tennessee.
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Rain Delays Tigers Browns Clinching Pennant Race
A cold rain postponed Detroit Tigers versus St. Louis Browns with a doubleheader to decide the American league title. If cleared, the 12:30 p.m. start would help Detroit catch a 6:30 train home for a possible pennant playoff against the Washington Senators on Monday.
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Yankees Celebrate Stirnweiss Day with 5-0 win over Red Sox
George Stirnweiss Day was marked as the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-0 at Yankee Stadium before 10,364 paid fans and about 10,000 PAL youngsters. Spud Chandler pitched a complete shutout with seven hits allowed, lifting his record to two wins since discharge. The ceremony included gifts from State Senator Lazarus and Police Commissioner Walden, plus engraved memento from teammates. Stirnweiss contributed a leadoff single and a double driving in runs, with Charley Keller, Nick Etten and Aaron Robinson also factoring in the scoring.
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William and Mary Defeats Catawba in 1945 season opener
Williamsburg, Virginia. William and Mary’s Indians opened their 1945 football season with a 19 to 6 victory over Catawba under a hot sun. The Indians showed weakness in pass defense at times and faced two Statue of Liberty plays by Catawba, including a touchdown.
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Chandler Announces World Series Umps
Washington September 29 umpires for the world series opening October 3 were announced by Commissioner A B Happy Chandler. National league arbiters selected are John B Conlan and Louis Jordan with E Lee Ballantfant as alternate. William R Summers and Art Passarella will represent the American league with Charles F Berry as alternate.
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Virginia Grid Outfit Thumps NC State Gang
Virginia defeats North Carolina State 26 to 6 in a hard fought wartime gridiron clash before about 20 000 fans. Halfback Duda scored three times for the Cavaliers and end Jamison added a fourth quarter TD. Virginia's defense limited State's aerial attack and finished with a stronger ground game.
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Waterbury Ball Nine Triumphs Over Dodgers 1 to 0
Waterbury Brasscos shut out the Brooklyn Dodgers 1 to 0 at Municipal Stadium in front of about 7,000. Shortstop Tommy Brown misplayed an infield grounder, allowing Eddie Strubel to reach third and score the decisive run on Sug Graves' Texas leaguer. Claude Crocker pitched for Brooklyn with Herring and Sandlock handling.
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Hogan Caps Portland Open Round With Nine Under 63
Ben Hogan shattered his Portland Open mark with a nine under 63 in the third round, boosting his 54 hole total to 197 and widening his lead to ten strokes over Harold Jug McSpaden. Nelson and Snead trailed, while a crowd of about 7,400 watched Hogan finish with a birdie on 18.
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Tennessee Vols Edge Wake Forest In Rough Home Victory
The Tennessee Vols edged Wake Forest 7 to 6 before 15 000 fans in Knoxville. Bob Lund scored the go ahead 20 yard run and Casey Stephenson kicked the extra point after a late Deacon drive. Wake Forest held the Vols for three quarters before a fourth quarter surge. Nick Sacrinity and Brinkley produced Deacon threats but failed to convert extra points. Buster Stephens left the game early with an injury.
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Billy Southworth’s Cards edge Reds 5 3 amid pennant chase
Billy Southworth and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati 5-3 in a tense game sparking late scoreboard drama. Chicago Cubs then led Pittsburgh 4-3, dimming the Cards’ pennant hopes. Southworth praised his club and sent best wishes to Charlie Grim and the Cubs.
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Star Pilot Wins 56th Futurity at Belmont Park
Star Pilot, racing for Maine Chance Farm, captured the 56th Futurity for two year olds at Belmont Park on Sept 29. Athene finished second, Mighty Story took third, and Beaugay bolted into the fence injuring jockey Doug Dodson but was not hurt.
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Navy dominates Villanova and broader college football results
A sweeping list of college football scores shows Navy crushing Villanova 40 to 0 while multiple teams posted decisive wins including Army over RAF personnel 22 to 0 and Penn State 47 Muhlenberg 7. Other leaders include Pennsylvania 50 Brown 0 and Virginia 78 North Carolina State 6 with numerous minor games and exhibition results noted.
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Scholastic Football Scores Across West Virginia and Virginia
Across multiple games Morrison beat Churchland 13 to 0 while St Marys Clarksburg won 12 0 Pruntytown blanked Victory Clarksburg 0 14 0 Bellaire Ohio defeated Union Benwood 39 0 Wellsburg beat Follawsbee 0 27 Wheeling Central 0 Granby Norfolk 40 Staunton MA 6 Pineville 19 Washington and Lee Arlington 25 George Washington Danville 0 South Charleston 26 Mount Hope 6 Excelsior 6 Garnett Charleston 0 Charleston 19 East Bank 0 Jefferson Roanoke 41 William Byrd Roanoke 6 Lynchburg 26 Hargrave 0.
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