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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1949

Page

4

House of David轻 Beckley All Stars game shines roth act

A five foot seven inch comic star dominated a House of David versus Beckley All Stars exhibition at WWHS gym. Bobby Roth kept fans laughing with hat changes and a football helmet gag as he shined beside stars like Jim Heavner Dan Stanford Drew Scott and Gentry Henry. The game ended 35-29 with Roth's act stealing the show over a crowd-pleasing scoreline.

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Shrine Game North and South lineups announced for Monday

Yale coach Herman Hickman will not use two platoons in the Shrine College All-Star Game in Miami. Minnesota halfback Billy Bye and Boston College tackle Art Donovan named co captains. South squad, led by Andy Gustafson, includes ends John O Quinn Wake Forest and J D Ison Baylor at ends, Louis Allen Duke and Car Copp Vanderbilt at tackles, Clay Matthews Georgia Tech and Don Mouser Baylor guards, Wilk Walsh Virginia center. Backfield stars Adrian Burk Baylor Forrest Griffith Kansas Kerb Rich Vanderbilt Whitey Campbell Miami. About 50 000 expected. kickoff 8 15 p m CST. Mangrum to play Tucson Open February 2 after shoulder injury recovery.

Associated Press Miami Fla Yale Herman Hickman Alekman Minnesota Billy Bye Boston College Art Donovan Andy Gustafson Baytor Bob Woodruff John O'Quinn Wake Forest J.D. Ison Baylor Duke Louis Allen Vanderbilt Car Copp Clay Matthews Georgia Techs Don Mouser Virginia Wilk Walsh Adrian Burk Forrest Griffith Kansas Kerb Rich Whitey Campbell

Meadow Bridge Hosts Old Grads in Tonight’s Tilt

Meadow Bridge meets an experienced Alumnas lineup in a scholastic basketball doubleheader. Bramwell’s Millionaires rally from a 14 point halftime deficit to beat Pineville 38 to 37, while Summersville’s Grizzlies open home season with a 74 to 49 win over Crichton’s Wildcats.

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Joe Louis teases comeback then backs away in talk

In Los Angeles Joe Louis flirted with a return then ruled out a quick comeback. He may fight Ezzard Charles if he returns, plans an exhibition tour including a charity bout on Jan 17 and a Cow Palace offer for Feb 2, while aiming to tour South America in March. Louis says he wants to see the Hose Bowl game.

Associated Press LOS Angeles Joe Louis Louis Tony Cardaro Des Moines Tribune DL Flgeht Ezzard Charles Des’ Moines Salt Lake City Angeles Joe INS Marshall Miles Fred Sommer Manus Seamon Miles Turkey Rhompson Cow Palace San Francisco South America

Negro Fighter Beaten Up Before Getting into Ring

Charlie Dan Charleston dispatch reports boxer Jimmy Moore aged 23 from Charleston and Pittsburgh was ambushed by three men as he left his home. He was beaten unconscious, treated for possible fracture, then arrived at the arena about ten minutes after his scheduled bout. He was suspended briefly by the State Athletic Commission, later lifted, and his scheduled match was replaced by an exhibition.

Associated Press Charlieston Jimmy Moore Charleston Pittsburgh Moore Cabin Creek Arena Gib Jones Huntington Raw State Athletic Commission

Loyola Teams Split Games With Two Wins and One Loss

The Loyola squads posted two wins and one defeat last night. Loyola of Chicago defeated Dayton 69 to 46 in Chicago. Bowling Green crushed Tavela of Los Angeles 75 to 27 at Bowling Green. Loyola of Baltimore beat Wesleyan 71 in Baltimore.

Associated Press Loyola Bowling Green Tavela of Los Angeles Loyola of Chicago University of Dayton Chicago Loyola of Baltimore Chio Wesleyan Ben Baltimore

Cotton Bowl Foes To Get $126000

The Associated Press reports that North Carolina and Rice will receive at least $126,000 each for playing in the Cotton Bowl on January 2. Dan Rogers notes the increased payout from $108,000 last year due to a larger bowl and fewer student tickets, with Rice’s small student body and North Carolina travel distance impacting attendance. Net receipts are projected around $300,000 after rental, with about $60,000 accumulating for the Southwest Conference. North Carolina will fly in December 28 and Rice by train January 1.

Associated Press Dallas Fhe North Carolina Dan Rogers Rogers Rice Chapel Wilks I. C James H. Stewart

Unbeaten Marshall to host Akron as Mountaineers face Fordham

Marshall College aims for a fifth straight win at home against Akron after routing opponents like Yampa Florida and Youngstown. Fordham trips to Morgantown for a 3-4 mark, led by Center Bill Carlson against Mountaineers stars Workman Koontz and Repass pace for West Virginia. The Mountaineers, who will rest after the game, plan a Dixie tournament trip in Raleigh later in December.

Associated Press Marshall West Virginia University Akron Fordham State College Olp Yampa Fla Geneva Willian Mary Youngstown Morgantown Joe Patton Mountaineers Duquesne Pittsburgh Theams Muhrenberg Holy Cross John Marshall New York ‘Athletic Chuy Kind's West Virginia Bill Carlson Raleigh N. C Bob Koontz Bob Wright Ivan Repass

Syndicate Buys Big Interest in Washington Nats

A syndicate led by a former Detroit Tigers official purchased 49 percent of the Washington Senators, with Clary Griffith stating the move won’t alter club operations. Griffith holds about 42 percent, while Jachym confirms no control change. the deal reportedly cost $500,000 from William E. Richardson.

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Gator Bowl May Become Split T Proving Ground

Jackson ville Florida January bowl game may serve as a testing ground for the split-T offense in the South next year. Coaches from Tennessee Georgia Tech Clemson Washington and Lee and V M I attend along with Missouri and Maryland as practitioners of the formation created by Don Faurot. Maryland plans return to practice after Christmas with a December 26 fly down and December 27 session at Ponte Vedra Beach.

Associated Press Jacksonville Fla Southeast University of Missouri University of Maryland Missouri Don Faurot Washington and Lee Bob Neyland Tennessee Andy Anderson Wally Butts Georgia Bobby Dodd Georgia Tech Frank Howard Clemson George Barclay Tom Nugent Maryland College Park Ponte Vedra Beach Atlantic

WVU Gridder Undergoes Knee Operation

West Virginia University football guard Jim Danter underwent a left knee operation to remove a piece of cartilage. Hospital attendants said he should be home in a few days and that the procedure should not affect his football career. The sophomore maintained his regular post on the Mountaineers last fall.

Associated Press Charleston Jim Danter West Virginia University Danter Mountaineer

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