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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1949
Page
8
WVU football under Dudley DeGroot confronts waning enthusiasm as top high school stars opt for other schools. DeGroot says no inducements match rival offers, complicating plans to rebuild after recent bowl success and limited in-state All-Americans.
All 2 007 reserved seats sold for the Charleston Senators exhibition with the Cincinnati Reds on July 25 announced by Jack Meyers president of the Charleston club. Unreserved bleacher seats still available by mail but not substituted for reserved tickets. Bleacher seats cost 1 dollar.
Former WWU coach De Groot warns that winning teams require energy and cash, criticizing Mountaineer supporters for lax backing. He says his ability to develop strong squads depends on adequate material and committed local support to build a competitive West Virginia program.
Hoffer of Wheeling shot a par 70 in a practice round ahead of the State PGA golf crown event at Greenbrier Valley Country Club in Lewisburg. His sharp chipping and putting were noted as key strengths for the upcoming competition.
Cleveland watchers report Flagpole Sitter Charley Lupica atop a six by six platform on East Side for 21 days expressing satisfaction with the Italians winning streak and saying he will remain until the Tribe tops the American League standings. He claims to feel the good earth under his feet.
The Poca Cubs defeated Cross Lanes 8-2 on the Cubs field at Rock Fork. Roger Thomas and Carlos Gibson shared pitching duties for the winners while Orville Heimes covered the late innings. Harris took the loss for Cross Lanes.
Top seed Gardnar Mulloy of Miami rallied from two sets down but fell to Schroeder of California in a five set marathon on Wimbledon opening day. Mulloy dropped the final three sets 6 0 and 7 5 as Schroeder dictated the pace in a 4-6 9-11 6-0 7-5 comeback win.
Rocky Graziano returns to action in Wilmington on June 20 facing Bobby Tays in a 10 round bout at the ballpark. If his absence hasn’t dulled his power he aims to impress for a title shot versus Jake LaMotta, with promoter Ralph Tribuani predicting a crowd near 7,300.
Jace Lenczyk of Nowighton tops qualifiers as Conni sits among leaders in the W Women’s Golf tournament at the G.A2board Oklahoma City County event. A birdie spree by the standout player sets a new qualifying mark as others chase spots.
The age old youth versus experience debate frames the Comiskey Park heavyweight bout between Etzerd Charles of Cincinnati and Jersey Joe Walcott of Camden for the NHA world title. Charles favored at 7 to 5, Walcott in top form after a long pre fight buildup, with questions about pace, weight, and strategy shaping expert opinions.
West Virginia coach Dad DeGroot inventorying 1927 Mountaineer stock finds 12 key players missing for August. Remaining veterans offer limited experience, with only two lettermen at guard and tackle positions. Replacements and depth raise concerns for the 1926 squad’s prospects and the defense line may be especially thin.
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