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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1954

Page

6

Wyant vs Salvaterra Highlights Pitt West Virginia Clash

The article contrasts Freddy Wyant of West Virginia with Pitt sophomore Cornelius Salvaterra, noting Salvaterra's 96 rushing yards and 105 passing yards on 16 completions in Pitt's win. It argues Wyant is overrated, and discusses other high school and college ratings, rankings, and upcoming games including Ohio State.

West Virginia Freddy Wyant Pitt Wyant Cornelius (Corny) Salvaterra Mountaineers Salvaterra Panthers Trap Hill Rupert Marlinton Bill Fugitt Farmington Moorefield St. Albans Barboursville Webster Springs Follawsbee University of Pittsburgh Notre Dame Southern Cal Minnesota Navy Nebraska Baylor Northwestern Ohio State

Freshman Showdown Highlights WVU and VPI clash

West Virginia Freshmen meet Virginia Tech Plebes in Blacksburg as both programs showcase a strong future. Each unbeaten yearling squad features top talent under coaches Art Lewis and Frank Moseley, with WVU beating Fairmont State and Ohio University freshmen and Tech tallying wins over Emory and Henry and Duke. Saturday’s result may reveal which has the stronger junior rung.

Blacksburg West Virginia Virginia Tech Tech WVU Art “Pappy” Lewis Frank Moseley VPI Little Mountaineers Fairmont State Ohio University Fresh Emory

Beckley Considered for Class B Championship Football

A fragment notes Beckley as a potential site for the Class B championship football game, with no further details on dates teams or organizing bodies available in the readable text.

Beckley

Frisco Beckons Big League Ball

San Francisco voters appear to approve a five million dollar stadium bond to lure a major league baseball club, leading 104,752 to 42,599 with 1,200 of 1,302 precincts reporting. The plan, allowed for baseball and other recreation uses, is pitched as essential to securing a first division club.

San Francisco

Saturday Updates From London Matchup For Friday Game

Coach Murray Jeffries announced Friday night that the home football game against Washington High of London would start at 7 30 p m instead of the usual time. Washington High tied Byrd Prillerman last Saturday and has wins over Garnet Bolling plus losses to Simmons and DuBois.

Murrray Jeffries Washington High of London Byrd Prillerman Garnet and Bolling Simmons DuBois

Beagle Club to Elect Officers at Mountain State Meet

Beagle Club members will vote on officers during Thursday night meetings at 8 p.m. in Dr J H O Dell office A portion of the session will cover continuing business and discussion on upcoming plans and activities.

Mountain State Beagle Club J. H. O'Dell

Navy's Beagle Named Lineman Of Week In 6 0 Victory

Navy's Ron Beagle 6 0 185 pound end earned Associated Press Lineman of the Week after starring on defense and in a passing attack that troubled Notre Dame in the Middies 6 0 loss Beagle a sophomore junior from Covington Ky teamed with Georgie Welsh in a balanced effort that nearly produced a tying TD Beagle's two way play drew praise from Notre Dame athletic director Edward Moose Krause and he edged out Sam Palumbo Florida and Steve Delatorre Florida in the weekly vote

Navy Ron Beagle Notre Dame Middies Associated Press Beagle Covington Georgie Welsh Edward Moose) Krause Tennessee Tom Tracy Sam Palumbo

Filchock Extended As Riders Coach In Canada

Frank Filchock, former New York Giants quarterback, signed a one year contract to coach the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Western Interprovincial Football Union. He first joined in 1953 and led the team to playoff semifinals in the last two seasons before this year’s semifinal loss to Winnipeg.

Regina Frank Filchock New York Giants Saskatchewan Roughriders Western Interprovincial Football Union Filchock Winnipeg

Saavedra Beats Capone In 10 Round Featherweight Bout

In Galveston Texas Chino Saavedra the Texas featherweight and lightweight champion won a unanimous 10 round decision over Ralph Capone the former international Golden Gloves champion. Saavedra weighed 135 pounds to Capone's 134 Capone hailing from Chicago while Saavedra's hometown is Torreon Mexico.

Galveston Tex Chino Saavedra Texas Ralph Capone Saavedra Torreon Mexico Capone Chicago

Club Actions Include Site Choice and Delegation

The report notes the selection of the club site, constitutional changes, a membership drive, and the naming of a delegate to attend the Spencer meeting.

Spencer

Landau Favored in 3rd International at Laurel

Laurel Md, clear day with a field of seven horses from four countries facing the third Washington International at Laurel Park for a $50,000 purse. Landau, an English colt, drawn with rivals including High Gun, Fisherman, Banassa, Worden II, Norman, and Worden, as locals and visitors tip the race. Claude Lalanne rides Banassa while Arcaro mentors Fisherman, with mud favoring several European contenders and Worden remembered as last year's runner.

Laurel, Md Washington, D.C Laurel Park Landau High Gun Fisherman Eddie Arcaro Banassa Worden II Norman Worden Craft Admiral Julien Decrion Paris Morocco Vineyard and Orange Orchard Claude Lalanne Wilwyn England Arcaro U.S America Stanley Mikell Brush Brun Lady Bury Frank W. Dennis Noel Murless

Sun Forecast for Laurel Park Horse Race

Weather Bureau predicted sun for the third Washington DC International at Laurel Park with a morning of clouds wind and cold. Afternoon expected mostly sunny with a high near 40. Track rain yesterday left the course soft today.

Laurel, Md Weather Bureau Washington, D. C Laurel Park

Queen Elizabeth Tops Field At Soft Turf Derby

Queen Elizabeth is the sentimental pick for a mile grind on the infield grass, while Banassa from France and Fisherman from the United States draw heavy bets. Rain has left a soft course as bettors weigh the race odds, with Fisherman owned by C. V. Whitney in the spotlight. High Gun from King Ranch was scratched, leaving question marks over the favorite’s chances.

Queen Elizabeth France United States Fisherman New York C. V. Whitney King Ranch High Gun

Hart’s Defensive Lift Nets $25 Fine Reversal

Detroit Lions coach Buddy Parker rescinded a $25 fine on Leon Hart after Hart switched to defense against the Los Angeles Rams. Hart’s 22 yard interception return for a touchdown helped Detroit beat the Rams 27 24. Parker, famed for talent use and team psychology, guided the Lions to NFL leadership alongside the 49ers.

Detroit Leon Hart Detroit Lions Hart Sonny Gandee Los Ageles Rams Big Leon Buddy Parker Norm van Brooklin Leon Lions Parker Pasadena Hartley San Francisco 49Ers

Play Series Over Tribe Would Win Says Mantle

Cleveland Indians would beat the New York Giants in a World Series if they played again, says New York Yankee star Mickey Mantle. The 23-year-old centerfielder, in Colorado Springs on a business trip, calls Cleveland the toughest team in the American League and notes the Giants’ early jump and strong pitching as the deciding factors.

Colorado Springs Cole Cleveland Indians New York Giants New York Yankee Mickey Mantle Cleveland Giants

Football winds down as 17 teams close season this weekend

Snowy forecast leaves several schedules wrapped up, with An sted, Frankford, Glen Rogers and others already finished. The weekend will determine champions in the Blue Grass and Pocahontas conferences while teams like Cowen Webster Springs, Fayetteville, Montgom ery and Lookout face final rivals. Be sure to note postponements and possible last games before a 24-team finale next week.

Cowen Fayetteville Montgomery Nuttall High Lookout Pineville Alderson Baileysville Clear Fork Crichton Lewisburg Marsh Fork Peterstown Rainelle Renick Ronceverte Union Cowley Mullens Hillsboro Sandstone Hornets Pocahontas Webster Springs Richwood Lookout Tack Shady Spring Hazel Beckley East Bank Hinton Stratton West Virginia High School Athletic Union Washington High of London Elkhorn Bulldogs Gauley Bridge Charleston Catholic Travelers Mt. Hope Sophia Blue Hawks Virgil Dillon

Rumors Linked Allie Reynolds To Baseball Retirement

Oklahoma City report says Allie Reynolds, former Yankee right hander, may retire after a severe cut on his right index finger and a chronic back ailment. Age and pending grafting surgery raise three big questions about his return, spring pain, and whether his oil business will drive his decision to pitch again for about 30,000 dollars.

Oklahoma City Allie Reynolds New York Yankees Colorado Springs Colo

Harridge Under Fire Over Philadelphia Athletics Dilemma

Gayle Talbot reports the American League president Will Harridge faces mounting pressure over the Philadelphia Athletics dispute. With three years left on his contract the 69 year old leader contemplates stepping aside if duty fails to sustain him amid a split league and doubts about financing the Mack family's ownership, Arnold Johnson backers, and a Kansas City move.

New York Will Harridge Philadelphia Athletics Harridge Bill Dickey Yankees Carl Reynolds Washington Senators American League Athletics Connie Mack Mack Philadelphia Arnold Johnson Kansas City

Save Vital Entries In Bridge Do Not Draw All Trumps

Tomorrow's Problem shows how delaying trump drawing can preserve dummy entries. South misplayed by drawing trumps early, while the third declarer used dummy honors to enter and win. The puzzle asks how East should reach the lead and what to do next to exploit the situation.

East West South

Carnegie Tech Keeps Unbeaten Tiny Schedule on Quiet Rise

Carnegie Tech, 6-0 against small colleges, maintains a de-emphasized program under Dr. J. C. Warner and coach Eddie Baker. Baker, a Pitt alum, leads a part time staff while emphasizing education over big-time football as Tech enters a pair of tests against Washington & Jefferson and Lehigh.

Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech Notre Dame Tech J. C. Warner Eddie Baker Baker Pitt Eddie Tartans Irish Cach Navy Shadyside Academy Washington & Jefferson Lehigh W&j

Best protectors for catchers and other sports trivia

Answers cover catcher chest protectors first used in 1885. Flyweight division has no American top contenders with Yoshio Shirai champion. Dusty Rhodes holds World Series pinch hit record with three straight games in 1954. Theodore Roosevelt was the first golf playing president. A female horse is a filly until four, then mare. Olympia wreaths marked the 776 B C Games. The first US ski club formed in 1872 at Berlin New Hampshire. Max Schmeling won the heavyweight title on a foul in 1930. Only three World Series ties have occurred. Eddie Arcaro won six Belmont Park stakes in 1952 earning $30,299.

United States Eddie Arcaro Belmont Park Yoshio Shirai Japan Dusty Rhodes The Giants Theodore Roosevelt B. C Mt. Olympus

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