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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1949

Page

3

Southeastern Intercollegiate Conference opens on road trips

The SIC season starts with Morris Harvey defending champions at Concord while Beckley College faces Alderson Broadus. West Virginia State meets Bluefield State in Bluefield. Marshall hosts Davis and Elkins. Bethany visits Concord. Morris Harvey plays Loyola in Baltimore. Anderson Broadus goes to Westminster. Davis and Elkins tours the East.

West Virginia College Morris Harvey Moris Harvey Transylvania Concord Beckley College Aganst Alderson -Broad- Jdus Shen ‘Andoah Bled West Virginia State Bluesfield State Bluefield Wau Tamong West Virginia University Davis and Elkins West Virginia Tech Westeyan Weckley Tech Potomac State West Liberty Shepherd Potomme State Bethany Mutemgum Ton Rio Grande Charleston Gambos Fairmont Marietta Morehead Glenville Loyola Baltimore al Anderson-Broaddus Westminster New Wilmington Davis and Elkins American University Washington

Monday Musings on Opening Basketball Season Across Schools

The first Monday in December marks opening night for college and high school hoops. Woodrow Wilson and West Virginia University figure prominently, with Van Meter and Fillmer preparing rosters, juniors filling gaps, and stars like Mark Workman and Dave Steincher poised to lead early campaigns amid a crop of promising sophomores and freshmen.

Church Basketball League Howard Fillmer Pride and Joy Church League J. Robert van Meter Woodrow Wilson High Hool Van Don Hodgen Randy Broyles Pete Ferguson Jack Davis Joe Kasco Bunky Johnson Wes Virndala University Ate Mountaineers Iaimph Janks Mighty Goods Amt H Mark Workman Freddie Sphaus Fayetteville Jack Shockey Jak Dave Steincher Elkins Marines Meckley Lawrence Hunt West Fairmont George Davis

Keatleys Win City League Openers

Kyle Co F Keatleys Cleaners and Keal ps opened the City Basketball League season at the Recreation Building. Keatleys rolled Griffiths Diter 60 39 led by Lewis McManus 22 and Jimmy Farmer 15. The Cleaners edged Keystone 28 24 and Co F beat A P 30 26. Riffe Wood six seven and Tom Winner 13 led their teams.

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OVC bans Louisville from conference play

The Ohio Valley Conference expelled the University of Louisville from league membership and ordered members to schedule no further athletic contests with Louisville. Existing contracts were voided, but five member schools may honor 1949-50 basketball commitments. Evansville will still host Louisville on February 14. Other agreeing schools: Morehead, Marshall, Eastern Kentucky, Western Kentucky. Pro basketball results noted: Minneapolis 95 Rochester 80, Fort Wayne 72 Washington 67, St. Louis 85 Boston Tb. Denver 86 Watering 75.

Associated Press Evansville Ind Ohio Valley Conference University of Louisville O.V.C Louisville Durringh AL Louisville Bovard Claytor Gaide O.V Minneapolis Rochester Fort Wayne Washington Syracuse Indianapolis St. Louis Boston Denver Watering

Chi Bears Chase NFL Playoff Hopes Amid Tight West Race

In a busy NFL recap the Cleveland Browns beat the Bills 31 21 in the AAC semifinals before 7270 at Cleveland and the San Francisco 49ers outscored the Yankees 17 7 before 41393 at home. The Los Angeles Rams lost 31 27 to the Chicago Cardinals as Chicago Bears beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30 21 keeping the Western Division race alive. Eastern Division leaders Philadelphia Eagles crushed the New York Giants 24 3 while Detroit edged the New York Bulldogs 28 27 and Washington defeated Green Bay 0 0.

Associated Press New York Cleveland San Francisco Chicago Bears Los Angeles Rats Browns Buffalo Bills Thievers New York Yankees Rams Chicago Cardinals Bears Pittsburgh Staclers Chicago T Rams Luwoa Philadelphia Eagles Washington Hedskins Ball of Fire Cardinals Eagles Giants Polo Grounds Detroits New York Bulldogs Washington Redskins Green Bay

West Virginia Names Athlete of Year Nominees

Charleston announces seven athlete nominees and twelve coach candidates for the state amateur athlete of the year and coach of the year awards. Winners will be honored at the Writers Association Victory Awards Dinner on December 27 in Charleston.

Associated Press Charleston West Virginia Vine Writers’ Association Association Henry Hoppy Shores Stonewall Jackson High School Ranny Cooper West Virginia Tech George King Morris Harvey College Fred Schaus West Virginia University WVU Mountaineer Field Billy Campbell Huntington Chicago Eugene Bowler New York City

Weekend College Scores from East to West

Late Saturday college games yielded mixed results across the nation. Notable outcomes include Marshall defeating Concord 84 to 45, Cornell beating Gettysburg 72 to 54, and Temple edging Vanderbilt 55 to 35. Multiple other matchups featured Duke, UCLA, and several regional teams posting wins or losses with several close scores.

Marshall Concord Dartmouth Vermont Temple Vanderbilt CCNY Lafayette Canisins Oregon State Cornell Gettysburg Starvard Tulls Holy Cross American Intl Long Island Puerto Rico San Germans Villanova New York Millersville Twins Elizabethtown Lycoming Juniata South Tulane Spring Hill Mississippi

Trades Brewing At Minor League Baseball Convention

At the 48th annual minor league meeting in Baltimore, multiple big trades are anticipated for next week’s major league sessions. Rumors center on the New York Yankees pursuing Rae Scarborough and Eddie Robinson from Washington, with Robinson seen as plausible, while Scarborough is deemed unavailable. Talks involve potential Willard Marshall in a Giants Braves deal, and Gerry Priddy eyed in a Browns Tigers swap, among other possibilities.

Associated Press Baltimore New York New York Yankees Washington Senators Yankees Rae Scarborough Eddie Robinson Nats Scarborough Robinson Washington Bucky Harris Harris George Stirness Jonny Lindell Bota Yankee Pitoner New York Giants Boston Braves Eddie Stanky Braves Willard Marshall Boston Giants Leo du Ter Cubs Southworth Stanks Eddie Pas Daniel Brush Milwaukee Hartsfield Brewers American Association St Louis Browns Petron Tigers Gerry Priddy Browns Priddy Tigers

Church League Opens 15 Week Season Tonight

The Church Basketball League begins a 15 week season tonight with four games at the Recreation Building starting at 7 p m Eight teams compete including Beth-El Temple the new member Playoffs will crown regular season and playoff champions Schedule spans December March with Monday nights games at the local field house

Poners Episcopal Calvary Baptist of Mabscott First Baptist Presbyterian Christian Catholic Methodist Temple Beth-El Temple Calvary Baptist Meeting Episcopal Porter Beth-Eys Calvary Baptist Temple Beth-El Calvary

Leahy Predicted Notre Dame to Lose Five Games in 1950

Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy foresees a tougher 1950 season after reporting the Fighting Irish will depart many starters. He notes 12 veterans return but expects five losses as the team, though strong, will be rebuilt from a 38-4-0 four-year run and a recent 27-20 victory over SMU.

Ross Irle Beckley Sixetwo Hob Davis Willie Berwmnanis Keddie Cook Flying Eagles Leahy Fighting Irish Associated Press Dallas Notre Dame Trish Southern Methodist Pine Bob Lally Frat Wallner Lally Wallner Leon Hart Jimi Martin Tand Emil Sitko Bill Wightkin Ralph McGehee Frank Johnson Walt Grothaus Francis Spaniel Larry Coutre Bob Williams Quarterbac Doug Waybright Ray Espenan August Cirelli Ed Hudak Zmijewski Steve Oracko Jim Dailer Gerald Begley George Dickson Michael Swistowicz Bill Barrett Bill Gay John Landry Ernie Zalejski Fidel Gander Williams Jerome Groom Paul Burns Bob Toneff Jim Mutscheller Bill Flynn Barrett Gander Mutscheller Toneff Burns

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