West Virginia picks up first postwar grid schedule
Dan Donahue reports WVU shifts from Waynesburg to a tougher opening slate with Western Reserve moving into the first game. The Mountaineers join the Southern Conference this year and face 16 lettermen lost while Art Lewis begins a rebuilding era under a larger staff. Kentucky, led by Bear Bryant, builds a strong SEC outlook with returning stars Parelli Gains Zaranka and Fuces stepping in.
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Dan Donahue
West Virginia University
Pitt
Virginia
Penn State
Washington and Lee
Maryland
Mountaineers
Waynesburg
Western Reserve
University
Ohio University
Quantico Marines
Boston University
WVU
Boston
George Washington
Richmond
Fordham
Texas Western
West Virginia
Pete Zinaich
WVII
Jackson's Mill
Wee
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Art Lewis
University of Kentucky
Wildcats
Paul
Bear) Bryant
Babe” Parelli
Bob Gains
Ben Zaranka
Jerry Claiborne
Bryant
Dominic Fuces
New Jersey
Fuces
Jones Brothers
Louisville
Year Champ Still In Running I By Easy Victory
Results of the first round of play in the Black Knight Country Club Golf Tournament were announced by C. B. Sweet, club pro. Highlights included a 120 hole match between Gene Lusky and Roy Hoffman, with Hoffman winning, and Dr. C. E. Watkins’s one up victory over Malcolm Lilly. Ed Tutwiler Jr. kept his title bid alive by defeating F. E. Hitchcock 4 and 3.
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C. B. Sweet
Gene Lusky
Roy Hoffman
Hoffman
Dr. C. BE. Watkins
Malcolm Lilly
Ed M.tutwiter, Jr
Art. Hope
FE. C. Hitchcock
J. W. Berry
J. S.trump
Bob Bean
Pugh
I. Anderson, Jr
Pat Graney
B. F. Puckett
Jim Thompson
Oran Callison, Jr
Ray Carper
Phil Kimball
Austin Caperton, Jr
Boucher Boyd
GeorgeTorrico
Stewart Fisher
O. A. O'Dell
Lee Burleson
N. d. Pugh
G. Terry
P. M. Snyder
Bob Parker
Hake Monroe
W. J. Jackson
Frank Davis
Bob Wills
W. D. White
Tom ‘Turner
Wayne Reynolds
Wayne Plymale
Bob Yaples
Nash Campbell
Eric Brown
Jim White
Wade Bailey
J. O. Lively
G. P. Puckett
Dr. C. A. Smith
Ernest Quesenberry
Roy Moffman
Gene Lusk
Tutwiler
Sebert
Sawyers
Surger
White
Watkins
Hatcher
Berry
Bean
Anderson
Galaspie
Moran
Ormandy
Puckett
Kimball
Boyd
Fisher
Harrison
Terry
Jackson
Parker
Wills
Turner
Plymale
Smith
Campbell
Lively
Bitchcook
Cook
Sutphin
Wray
Hailey
Lilly
Massinople
Trump
Graney
Moss
Snyder
Ralston
Thompson
Caperton
Torrica
O'Dell
Monroe
Davis
Entry Time Extended For Centennial Sports Week
Centennial week at Woodrow Wilson stadium extends entry time for youngsters in the marble tournament and Field Day program. Signups possible at the field on Aug 29. George Springer and Bob Ames outline six swimming events and row boat races, with horseshoe pitching details to be announced. Two meetings set for Monday to finalize rosters for all-star games and field day contests.
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Woodrow Wilson Stadium
George Springer
Centennial Sports Program
Bob Ames
Fife Guards
Tittle Beaver Lake
Woodrow Wilson Field
Beckley
Awinming
Jos Damaron
Archie Campbell
Heckley
SA5
Tanis Black Sox
Raleigh Clippers
Woodrow Wilson Playground
Black Diamond
Raleigh County League
Big Coal Rivers
Tams Black Sox
Mullens
Lewis D'Antoni
Wyoming
Meeting of County League Set Monday
Managers of the Raleigh County Baseball League will meet in the Raleigh Register news room at 7 20 p m Monday. The meeting, called by President Bob Wills, will complete selection of county league all stars for the centennial sports program with eight players chosen by balloting. The rest of the 23 man squad will be chosen by the managers.
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Raleigh County Baseball League
Raleigh Register Newsream
Bob Wills
All Stars
Centennial
200 Grid Candidates Report Here Monday
Approximately 200 aspiring football candidates will report for dual practices Monday morning at Woodrow Wilson High and Beckley Junior High. Coaches Van Meter and Irle lead sessions with conditioning and orientation for both varsity and junior varsity squads, aiming for a strong start before key early games.
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Woodrow Wilson High
Beckley
Jerome van Meter
Flying Eagle Institution
Tasehina
Saree
Flying Eagles
van Meter
Trap Hill
Mullens
Huntington
Ross Irle
Irle
Tourney Entrance Details Scheduled
The third annual southern West Virginia Baseball Tournament will be held in Oak Hill on August 29 at Oak Hill Park. George Armstrong, secretary of the tournament, says all southern West Virginia teams are eligible to compete. Prizes total over 500 dollars, with awards for most valuable player, RBIs, and baserunning. Entry fee is 25 dollars plus a roster of 18 players. mail to George Armstrong, Fayette Tribune, Oak Hill, by August 26 noon to enter.
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George Armstrong
Care Fayette Tribune
Oak Hill
Armstrong
Midget All Stars Plan Monday Practice Session
Manager Preg Hart announced the Midget All-Stars will hold a 11 30 a m practice Monday to avoid clashing with Woodrow Wilson High School football drills. The session is set by Hart to fit around the high school schedule.
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All-Stars
Preg Hart
Hart
Woodrow Wilson
Late tabulation of votes for two all star teams
The latest tabulation of voting for the Black Diamond and Raleigh County leagues shows mail received through Friday at 7 p.m. with Saturday mail excluded. final selections will be released Monday morning and afternoon. Leaders are listed by position with tallies for Catcher First Base Second Base Third Base and Outfield across both leagues, noting shifts since Saturday morning data.
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Raleigh
lFriday
Prez
Bragg
McNeish Jrt
Shrewsbury
Castanon
Wells
Walls
Mills
Williams
Mullins
M. Bowman
Mo Wadilell
Mancord
Ksmer
Jones Rad
J. Rogarbad
Rovers
Balcath
Cuthbertina
A. Alderman
S. Mallingodds
Rasthood
Hedgecock
Rogar
Jones
Cahdwell
Philips
Pat
Tick
Marthington
Lowe
Turner
Mohd
Rinehart
Scarafina Ltd
Fishing Conditions Improve in Most State Streams
The Conservation Commission says two thirds of streams should offer better fishing conditions soon. Counties listed include Randelyn, Gree Monroe, Bropac, Ona, Wetzel, Tiley, Pleasants, Marion, Preston, Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, Hampshire, Mineral, Hardy, Grant, and Pendleton. Several counties such as Gilmer, Webster, Clay, Braxton, Nicholas, Jackson, Wayne, Witt, Calhoun and Wood show muddy or milky water conditions.
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Randelyn
Gree Monroe
Bropac
Ona
Wetzel
Tiley
Pleasants
Marion
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Preston
Jefferson
Berkeley
Morgan
Hampshire
Mineral
Hardy
Grant
Pendieton Counties
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Webster, Clay
Braxton
Nicholas
Jackson
Wayne, Witt
Calhoun
Wood
Tigers Triumph as Houtteman Delivers One-Hitter
Detroit pitcher Art Houtteman blanked the St. Louis Browns 6 0 on a one hitter striking out 27 as Jim Detsing broke up the bid with a clean single in the second inning. Houtteman notched his 16th victory while Ned Garver took the loss, Detroit collecting 10 hits including Johnny Groth's two run homer in the eighth. The Tigers defense turned key double plays to stall Browns rallies and Umpire crew watched a 17 704 crowd.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Art Hout
Ieman
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Browns
Jim Detsing
Noutteman
Browns
Houtteman
Tigers
Ned Garver
Johnny Groth
Garver
Louis
Final Tennis Matches Set for Beckley Club Championship
Aubrey Smith meets Clarence Hancock in the Beckley Country Club closed tournament final tomorrow at 3 p.m. on Ewart Ave courts after Smith defeated Bill Klein 6-3 6-4 and Hancock beat Sam Cohn 6-4 6-3. Trophies will be awarded after the match. Doubles begin Monday Aug 21 with byes for top seeds Smith and Wilson and Cohn and Hancock. first rounds finish by Aug 23 and semifinals Aug 26. final Aug 27.
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Clarence Ancack
Beckley Country Club
Ewart Ave
Bill Klein
Clarence Hancock
Sam Cohn
Wil
Smith
Wilson
Cohn
Hancock
Boone
Hovhman
Wein
Binderman
E. &. Walls
Roland Walls
Klein
Lynch
Jove
Harvey
Partner
Hale
Levin
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Higgins
Princeton Battles Mullens In Final Meeting This Season
Princeton Panthers face Mullens Braves at Mullens for the season’s last game. In five matchups this season Mullens has two wins and Princeton three. Paul Blankenship will start for Mullens, game slated to begin at 2 30.
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Mullens Braves
Mullens
Braves
Panthers
Paul Blankenship
Final Games Set in Stab Fork Softball League
Coach Louis D Anthony announced Monday night finals at Mullens athletic field. The Moose meet Otsero in the consolation at 7 pm, followed by American Legion versus Wyco for the championship.
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Mullens
Louis D’antoni
Moose
Otsero
American Legion
Wyco
Mullens Athletic Field
Helens Play Kopperston In Final Home Game
Helens Play Kops Helen Baseball Club of Raleighs County takes the field this afternoon in its final home game of the season. Playing Kopperston, the team, just below it in the standings, will not send Sutyak or Fraggle to the mound. Game time is scheduled for 2 30.
Foxchasers to Hold 17th Annual Field Trials and Show
The Raleigh County Fox Chasers Association announces its 17th annual bench show and field trials to be held Thursday through Saturday. The bench show is at Trap Hill High School Athletic Field Thursday at 8 p.m. judged by E. R. Cline. Field trials run on Maple Meadow with hounds cast at 3 a.m. and dawn scoring, ending at 10 a.m. Derby and all-ace hounds run together but scored separately. About 50 to 60 hounds expected for the first day. Association President G. T. Borrer and Secretary H. C. Kiffe invite public attendance at any events.
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Raleigh County Foxchasers Association
G.T. Borrer
Beckley
Trap Hill High School
E. R. Cline
Ray
Maple Meadow
Borrer
Association
H. C. Kiffe
Lester
Playoff Rules Announced for King Coal Circuit
The King Coal baseball playoffs begin today with Rainelle at Summersville and Layland at Quinwood. Secretary Woody Wickline of Rainelle announced the structure two out of three with second games set on Sunday August 27 at Rainelle and Layland diamonds. Jockey Johnny Lengden has a trainer in Roosevelt Raceway at Westbury New York.
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King Coal
Rainelle
Summersville
Layland
Quinwood
Woody Wickline
Rainelle and
Layland Diamonds
Johnny Lengden
Roosevelt Raceway
Westbury
N. Y
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