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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1952
Page
5
Grafton coach Randall McKinney hosts brother Rich in a key Friday night clash as Big Creek battles to lock a Class A playoff berth. Big Creek 9-0 leads in ratings after Beckley’s elimination. Philippi and Shinnston also vie for top spots amid a slate of traditional rivalries and a few suspensions affecting Weirton and Barboursville.
In week eight action Chicago, a 15 point underdog, upset the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 as George Blanda booted a 48 yard field goal in the fourth period. Detroit Lions also won 17-6 over Cleveland, boosting the NFC race. Giants crushed Chicago Cardinals 28-6 to join the 4-2 tie, while Rams, Washington, and Green Bay posted wins in the six-game card.
Weirton High School received a temporary suspension from the State High School Athletic Association after a preseason scrimmage with Williamsport High School violated rules. Executive Secretary W. B. Fugitt said the move is temporary pending an appeals board review. Weirton may miss Friday's game against Parkersburg if the suspension stands, with two games left in 1952.
West Virginia and Virginia Military Institute meet on the gridiron for the first time in school history in the featured game of a 10 game state college card. The Mountaineers, off a 24 0 homecoming win over George Washington, head to Roanoke Virginia to face the VMI Keydels in a Southern Conference contest.
The Town District Grade School Basketball League begins play Thursday with a four game slate at the Recreation Building. Sixth grade clashes include Central vs Hollywood and Cranberry vs Institute, while Mabscott and Dr. High meet in an eighth grade tilt. Cirtsville joins the circuit, replacing Sprague in the eighth grade division. The 1952 schedule lists games through December, with Nov. results and conference standings noted for colleges in the region, including Fairmont and West Virginia teams.
The Minneapolis Lakers won their first two NBA games without full scoring from star George Mikan. Mikan totaled 19 points in a 94-91 victory over Boston and only six in an 81-89 win against Fort Wayne. Jim Pollard scored 18 and Vern Mikkelsen added 16 as the Lakers surged.
A flood of ACC and Big Ten outcomes featured Georgia Tech tackle Bob Sherman blocking two punts in a 28 7 win over Drake and Marvin Leeth forcing two early touchdowns as Texas rolled past Southern Methodist 31 14. Penn State toppled Penn 14 7 in the closing minutes, Michigan State beat Purdue 14 7, Illinois edged Michigan 22 13, and injuries thinned All America hopefuls including Nebraska’s Bobby Reynolds and Boston University’s Harry Agganis. Duke guard Bobby Burrows suffered a season ending ankle break while Navy guard Ste Eisenhauer was hurt in the Notre Dame fracas.
Five top college teams Michigan State Maryland Georgia Tech Southern California and UCLA remain undefeated as action resumes. UCLA meets Oregon State while Southern Cal faces Stanford both weekend tests. Michigan State eyes Indiana Notre Dame and Marquette to stay spotless, with Maryland confronting Mississippi and Alabama later. Georgia Tech could seal a perfect slate by beating Alabama on November 13. Oklahoma and Villanova also among unbeatens but tied.
Mengert a 23 year old Spokane native defeated Count Henri La Mare of France 1 up in the 36th hole final to win the 27th Mexican Amateur Golf Championship in Mexico City yesterday.
William and Mary full back Koller kept atop the Southern Conference scoring list with 42 points as Duke, Wake Forest, and Virginia Tech posted wins. Duke’s Charlie Smith and Howard Pitt tied for second at 36, while Sonny George added 31 for Wake Forest. Duke, downing North Carolina 21-6, and Virginia Tech’s Gobblers each moved in the standings as Maryland, Pitt, and others faced mixed results in a volatile week. Continuous scoring amid upsets reshaped the conference race with Furman, Richmond, and Washington and Lee also affected.
Tickets for the December 6 basketball game between West Virginia University and Washington and Lee at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium Fayetteville go on sale. Priced at $2.00 each, tickets are sold by mail only with a four per person limit. Of 3,000 seats, 1,028 are reserved. rest unreserved. The game is a Southern Conference regular season clash moved from Lexington to Fayetteville. First appearance in southern state since Charleston matchup with Richmond. Mail orders must include check or money order to Fayette County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, plus 10 cents for postage, addressed to Bob Kent, P O Box 289.
Sports roundup recounts amateur ideals and Olympic like ceremonies, then notes Yale halfback Shelby Pruett is son of Hub Pruett, former St. Louis Browns pitcher and physician.
An old advertisement claims FASTEETH powder stabilizes dentures for comfort. It targets embarrassment from loose plates and gum irritation caused by excess acid, urging purchases at drug stores.
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