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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1949

Page

4

30-Game Card Opens Tonight in College Conference

Kentucky seeks a second NCAA run after a Sugar Bowl win while St Louis aims for the NIT title. The Bills face regional hurdles with Oklahoma A. and M and a possible conference playoff. Villanova and Hamline extend unbeaten streaks as top teams loom in late February play.

Oklahoma A. & M Louis Stillwater Crew Wioner N.C Villanova Hamline Duquesne Chicago Loyola Baldwin - Wallace Bowling Green Ohio Phillips Oilers Western Kentucky Associated Press Minnesota Illinois Champaign Western Eastern Kentucky Oklahoma DePaul Chicago Kentucky Notre Dame St. Louis Wichita Missouri Long Island University Vanderbilt Alabama Mississippi Bradley Owensboro Utah Brigham Young Georgetown San Francisco Arizona

Hogan Demaret In Playoff For Phoenix Honors

Hogan and Demaret reach an 18 hole playoff to decide the Phoenix Open winner with Hogan and Demaret posting 74 and 73 respectively on the par 71 Phoenix Country Club course. The 4,000 to 5,000 crowd watched as the purse paid 2 000 first prize to the low scorer with 1 490 to the runner up and gate share split.

Preca Phoenix Ariz Bun Hogan Jimmy Demaret Hogan Long Beach Calif Demaret Boch Phoenix Country Club Bing Crosby Johnny Palmer Badin N. C Dr. Cary Middlecolf Memphis Tenn Sammy Snead White Sulphur Springs W.a

Ex Auto Race Driver Seeks International Classic in U S

Louis Meyer, a three time Indianapolis winner, advocates a uniform international racing formula to attract European drivers and expand the sport in the United States. He notes current rules keep racing largely American and cites high crowds and growing interest in cross country events and safety standards.

Anusa Dcsavaewes Tress New York Louis Pep) Meyer United States Offerhatser America Meyer Indianapolis European Motors John R. Cobb Bonneville Fiats Utah Robert Brayson American Automobile Association Brayton Braxton U. S Lie Maurie Ross South Bend Ind Milwaukee Wise Arlington Downs Tex Taneghorne Panna Ceverit Pike's Peak Glens Fails N. C California MG Car Club Lce Europe AAA

Midshipman Resigns to Marry Navy Star McCully

Alvin C. McCully, 22, Navy halfback, resigns as midshipman to marry Barbara Mason of his hometown. He plans to enroll at the University of Florida after marriage and would have been ineligible to play next fall. He played one year at Duke and three at Annapolis, class of 1935. Navy rules forbid midshipmen from marrying. West Virginia hunting license data show 290,065 licenses sold for 614,606 dollars. 2,243 duck stamps sold.

Press Ventor N. J Alvin C. McCully Navy Barbara Mason McCully University of Florida Duke Annapolis Navy Academy West Virginia Charleston U. S. Fish, and Wildlife Service The Conservation Commission

Mountaineer Cage Schedule Shuffles With WVU Penn State Clash

The Associated Press outlines a 30 game West Virginia college basketball card with heavy conference and non conference battles. WVU hosts Penn State on Wednesday and travels to Washington and Jefferson Saturday while Marshall eyes Youngstown, Fairmont, and Morris Harvey in key league tests amid tight standings.

Associated Press West Virginia Fullmine Morris Harvey Liberty Auw T Wat Virginia University Amyuunaineers Cincinnati Penn State Morgantown Washington Jeferson Marshall Youngstown Akron Bnally Concord Wheaton Fairmont Marshall Tifts West Liverly Glenville Beckley Tech West Virginia State Bluebed State Wilberforce Shenandoat Polomas Salem Clarksburg Bluefield State West Liberty North Carolina A Washington and Jefferson Concorde National College Potomac Shepherd Wesleyan Morehead Winston-Salem N. C Bat Davis and Elkins West Virginia Tech Alderson-Broaddus S&s Bethany Wesleyam

Beckleyan Coaching New Sport at WVU

Fencing has been revived at West Virginia University after a decade with over 50 students enrolled in a non credit course taught by volunteers Alfred Tozar Bernard Horan and William Snedesar. A club named University Swordsmen has formed and officials may add fencing to the physical education curriculum if interest lasts.

Morgantown West Virginia University Alfred Tozar Beckley Bernard Horan Charleston William Snedesar Montgomery University Swordsmen

Red Sox ink Dobson for next season and Braves sign Antonelli

Joe Dobson a Boston right hander living in Brankline signed to pitch for the Red Sox next year. At nearly the same time the Braves secured Johnny Antonelli a schoolboy left hander who was signed after a large bonus last summer.

Boston Joe Dobson Brankline Boston Red Sox Braves Johnny Antonelli

Baseball Players Association reunion draws 350 in Los Angeles

The annual banquet brought together 350 fans and past and present stars including World Series veterans from Cleveland and Boston. Bob Lemon Gene Bearden Johnny Berardino Bill Satfield Clint Conatser and scouts Babe Herman Hurtis Thurston Dutch Ruether Tom Downey and others attended. Toastmaster Dan Dobey and Secretary Winn Clark led the event while remarks covered contracts and classic reminiscences. Dickman named Princeton baseball coach Emerson Diexman, ex-Red Sox reliever, will assume duties and begin spring practice next week.

Associated Press Los Angeles Jim Grover Cleveland Alevar Chief Myers Baseballl Players Association Murderers’ Row Bob Lemon Gene Bearden Johnny” Berardina Cleveland Bill, Satfeld Clint Conatser Boston Lemon Uearten Indians Babe Herman Hurtis Thurston Dutch Ruether Tom Downey Johnny Moore Pat Patterson Joan Doyle Pat McGrew Dan Dobey Winn Clark Dickman Princeton Associated J. Emerson Diexman Red Sox Princeton University

German Bobsled Team Declines World Championships Bid

The German bobsled captain Hans Kilian declines invitation to the world championships in the United States citing “cold attitude” toward German musicians. Kilian says Germans fear being sent back to Ellis Island and disembarking in New York. The event is tentatively set for February 12-22 at Lake Placid. Gehrmann of Wisconsin faces a February schedule against Northwestern, Minnesota and Marquette.

Associated Press Munich Germany United States Hans Kilian U. S Walter Gieseking Wilhelm Furtwaengler New York Kilian Tieseking Ellis Island Carnegie Hall Lake Placid N. Y Gehrmann University of Wisconsin Badgers Dial Northwestern Minnesota Marquette

High school baseball rules spark growth in youth programs

NEW YORK roundup notes that baseball rule changes and committee actions shaped a surge in school programs. In 1940 about 5,000 high schools ran programs. last year 8,500. State tournaments rose from 16 to 29 as summer play expanded in Iowa Minnesota and others. Carl Bennett Bridging basketball and aviation shows quirky sports reporting. Descriptions of campus injuries prompt early spring practice. A two year plan for All-America college baseball is proposed. Charley Bachman writes on formations. Marquette dental professor J Ryan Jessell adds a humorous note about teeth.

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