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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1954
Page
8
Trap Hill and Rupert survived rugged tests last week to stay at the head of the Class B chase. Trap Hill beat Marsh Fork 13 0 at Surveyor and Rupert won 6 0 at Rainelle to remain in playoff contention with eight and seven wins respectively.
The St Albans Red Dragons remain at the head of a select group of undefeated West Virginia high school football teams alongside Barboursville Follawsbee Webster Springs and Martinsburg. Last week Stonewall Jackson fell 20-7 to Parkersburg and Elkins lost 7-0 to Shinnston. Martinsburg is ineligible for the championship as it lacks the required number of WV opponents.
John Lambert of the North Carolina UNC football team also competes as a shot putter for the Tar Heels track squad. The report notes his Rocky River Ohio home and highlights a wide range of high school football standings and upcoming matchups across Class A and B in West Virginia.
Indianapolis Nov 1 The death Saturday of famed racer Wilbur Shaw in a plane crash near Decatur Ind with two associates casts doubt on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway future. Speedway owner Anton J Hulman expressed deep sorrow and uncertainty. Shaw who would have turned 52 Sunday was a three time Memorial Day 500 winner and had led the speedway since World War II. Also killed were Ernest Roose official artist of the speedway and Ray Grimes pilot. Survivors include Shaw widow and a 9 year old son Warren Wilbur Jr funeral set for Vernon Ind.
West Virginia University absorbs a 13-10 loss to Pitt as optimism for a perfect season and a bowl bid wanes. Pitt’s 19 year old quarterback Corny Salvaterra led a sharp win that silenced WVU’s postseason hopes and extended Pitt's home dominance over the Mountaineers.
Dallas based Cotton Bowl officials weigh prospective traveling teams as Southwest Conference races tighten. Penn State, West Virginia, Mississippi, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Georgia and Pittsburgh are considered contenders. Pitt could surge if it defeats Ohio State as WVU loses ground.
College football’s top ten face tougher tests as No.7 West Virginia fell to Pittsburgh and No.8 Wisconsin was upset by Iowa. No.9 Purdue eyes Iowa, while Oklahoma and Notre Dame expect easier games against Iowa State and Penn State respectively.
Pro Football Roundup notes Chicago Bears stun previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers 31-27 behind George Blanda who threw three TD passes and four conversions, while Harlon Hill caught four TDs. Detroit and Green Bay win, Steelers, Giants, Eagles stumble as standings tighten in wide NFL weekend.
Stoco Indians visit Coal City tonight at 7 30 in a Coalfield Conference game against the Mustangs who seek a win to stay in the race with Beckley for the 1953 title. Mt Hope has lost once this year and Beckley looms as a key upcoming foe.
Frankie Ryff, unbeaten New York lightweight with 14 straight wins, meets veteran Henry Davis of Los Angeles in a Brooklyn bout. Also on the card ABC-TV features Moses Ward versus Bobby Jones at St Nicholas Arena. Champion Bobo Olson boxes Wednesday in Richmond in a non title middleweight bout.
West Virginia parks Drain Watoga and Cacapon lakes to stock warm water species replacing trout to cut crowding on opening day. Cooper's Rock will stock trout for 1955 season, while Seneca Forest, Spruce Knob, and French Creek ponds remain trout impondments. Mighty Master earns over a hundred thousand in purses, Ray Schanen bowls 300 in test.
Philadelphia’s Athletics stall in a sit tight phase as Earle Mack says they are waiting with no clear plan. Arnold Johnson of Kansas City weighs a bid after previously offering 3.375 million dollars, while the Philadelphia syndicate blocks a move. Decision now uncertain.
United States Caterpillars and Brazil led the World Basketball Tournament after four straight wins each. Brazil faced France while the Caterpillars drew winless China, with Canada meeting the Philippines as the day’s schedule unfolded. Israel defeated France in overtime and Uruguay beat Nationalist China.
Frank O'Doul 57, dean of Pacific Coast League managers, said he would not return to the San Diego club for a fourth season and is seen as a candidate for league posts in Oakland or Portland. He has also been linked to Eddie Joost’s spot with the Philadelphia Athletics.
The Piedmont League will open April 29 and close September 12 in 1955. President Frank Summers of Staunton said the delay aims to avoid April weather postponements. The league eliminated its All-Star game and shortened Shaughnessy Playoffs from best four of seven to best three of five.
Waynesburg defeated W and J 40 to 12 while Arizona State Tempe beat Hardin Simmons 14 to 13. Santa Barbara topped California Aggies 32 to 20 and Boston University bested Bucknell 20 to 7. Glenville won 13 to 0 over Salem West Virginia, Morris Harvey shut out Heidelberg 13 to 0, Fairmont West Virginia downed West Liberty 6 to 0, Mississippi beat Louisiana State 21 to 6, Furman edged North Carolina State 7 to 6, Mississippi Southern defeated Chattanooga 14 to 6, Maryland State 13 to 0 over Shaw, Lenoir Rhyne won 20 to 7 against Emory and Henry, Arkansas defeated Texas A and M 14 to 7, Arizona defeated West Texas 48 to 12. High school scores include Burch 21 Chapmanville 6, Wahama 20 Buffalo Kentucky 0, Shady Spring 7 Anstead 0, DuBois 13 Conley 7, Moundsville 33 Warwood 6, Williamson 7 Wayne 6.
Furman's Johnny Popson extended his Southern Conference scoring lead to 54 points as his team won 7-6 over NC State. Virginia Tech and West Virginia kept perfect records briefly endangered by draws and losses, while Popson’s rivals remained at 30 points for joint second place.
Frank Selvy the Bullets star scored 60 points in two games but Baltimore started 0-2. He had 35 in a loss to Philadelphia. The Warriors edged Baltimore 102-97 with strong 26 23 and 22 point contributions from Johnston Finn and Grabowski. Syracuse fell 97-94 to the Lakers. Fort Wayne beat Boston 90-86 as MacAulay and Cousy reached 20 Acres.
Concord College Mountain Lions under coach Joseph Friedl begin the 22 game season December 3 at Athens against Tusculum College. The schedule includes 17 conference games and five non conference dates with Tusculum Emory and Henry Bluefield College. The WVlaCa Tournament runs February 21 26 at Buckhannon WV.
Shady Spring High earns its second win of the season with a 7 to 0 victory over Ansted High in Fayette County. Johnny Riggs scored the lone touchdown after a 40 yard run by Jeep Wills set the early score. The mud game produced no other scoring as Ansted ends the season with six losses and three wins. A postponed Richwood game was moved to Nov. 19 at Ansted.
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