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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1937

Page

8

Beckley Becks Hill Rivalry Renewed At 2:30 PM

Beckley Flying Eagles meet Oak Hill Red Devils at Woodrow Wilson stadium in the ninth Beckley Oak Hill clash of the year. Injured regulars return for Oak Hill while Beckley eyes its eighth win. Key players include Jim Kuhn John Fitzpatrick Stanley Alberschinski and Captain Davies leading the Eagles in a power-focused showdown. Admission 75 cents adults 35 cents for children.

Oak Hill Red Devils Beckley Flying Eagles Woodrow Wilson Stadium Eagles Red Devils Husattan van Meter Stanley Alberschinski Johnny Rogers Frank Giglia Henry Kozeilic Alberschinski Oak Hill Rogers Kozeilic Giglia Frank Fazio Mullins Parsons Machine McNeely J Fia Holstein Flying Eagles Woodrow Wilson Field Ernest Fazio Whitley Resitars

Fayete Gridders Face Tough Foes

Fayetteville Kingston Oak Hill Mount Hope and Lookout figure in Fayette county football as Kingston faces Ansted at Oak Hill and Mount Hope eyes Thanksgiving against Mount Hope faces Gary and Beckley eligibility issues threaten Mont Hope. Fayetteville meets Lookout with a Saturday inter county game while Oak Hill holds unbeaten Fayette county status.

Fayetteville Kingston High School Fayette County Ansted Oak Hill Fayette Kingston Mount Hope Red Devils Montgomery Mustangs Crimson Wave Gary High School McDowell County State Athletic Association Beckley Mont Hope

Layden Affirms Irish Lineup Ready for Pittsburgh Clash

South Bend Indiana Notre Dame coach Elmer Layden watched two varsity squads and freshmen in practice, declaring them in top condition for Saturday’s game with Pittsburgh. The Irish tested plays for the Panth ers and drilled blocking as Pittsburgh prepares to arrive in Niles Michigan for an afternoon workout.

South Bend Ind Eimer Layden Notre Dame Pittsburgh Panthers Niles Mich

Pitt Ready For Irish Aerials

Pitt coach John Sutherland leads the Panthers to South Bend to meet Notre Dame in a key clash seen as the swan song of their era. The defense aims to stop Notre Dame’s aerial attack while Pitt weighs new plays, with Daddie sidelined by injuries and Goldberg likely to start after rest.

Associated Press Notre Dame Fighting Irish Minnesota Panthers Dr. Sutherland Pitt Fordham Wisconsin Carnegie Tech Bill Daddie Panther Marshall Goldberg Goldberg Daddie Ralph Daugherty Daddio Sutherland Frank Souchak Fabian Hoffman

Former champ McAuliffe dies at 71 in Forest Hills

Jack McAuliffe, undefeated lightweight champion who dominated the division for fourteen years before 1900, died yesterday from a throat ailment at his Forest Hills home. He was 71.

Associated Press New York Jack McAuliffe Forest Hills

Change Expected In WVI Lineup

MORGANTOWN Marshall “Little Sleepy” Glenn sent his West Virginia University gridiron yesterday but declined to discuss the Saturday game against Georgetown. Rumor has John Lee “Squint” Phares likely starting in the backfield, Rapaswick at quarterback, Mean at fullback, and Clark at halfback. Clearing for center remains a toss up between Neilson and Hedrick, with Atty and Valkin favored at guards. Hodges and Bassi are seen as likely tackles, while Foley Heckman Cestaric could enter without weakening the line.

Morgantown Marshall Glenn West Virginia University Hoyas Georgetown Western Maryland John Lee Squint Phares Audin Rapaswick Mean Clark Neilson Hedrick Atty Valkin Hodges Bassi Foley Heckman Cestaric Mountaineer

Goldberg age confirmed at 20 in Pitt football bid

Marshall Goldberg of Elkins West Virginia is confirmed as 20 years old after a Pittsburgh Post Gazette birth certificate shows he was born October 24 1917. The correction settles previous confusion over his age and supports Pitt's claim to national football prominence this season.

Marshall Biggie) Goldberg Elkins W. Va Pitt Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Milwaukee Labor Opposes County Work Relief Plan

Labor leaders in Milwaukee oppose a county work relief program fearing training workers could create competition with trades already crowded, arguing it would undercut established workers and raise unemployment concerns.

Milwaukee

Queen of Courts Denies Pro Rumor

New York report states Helen Wills Moody denied plans to turn professional. She said she has not signed a contract and does not intend to, despite ongoing negotiations tied to a winter pro tour in New York. Promoters hope to sign Polish champion Jadwiga Jedrzewiowska, with other ex champions considered.

Associated Press New York Helen Wills Moody Queen of World Tennis San Francisco Francis T. Hunter Bill Tilden Hunter Mrs. Moody Mile Jadwiga Jedrzewiowska Chile Anita Lizana Helen Hull Jacobs Alice Marble Miss Jacobs Forest Hills U. S Miss Marble

Receiver Asked For Race Club In Charles Town

A suit was filed to appoint a receiver for the Charles Town Jockey Club Inc owner of the track. Plaintiff George M. Beltzhoover Jr accuses Kaufmann H B Siegele the club and A J Boyle R S directors of mismanaging plant operations at minority Beltzhoover’s expense. Judge Decatur H Rodgers transferred the case to Preston county circuit court and disqualified himself. The Preston court is expected to hear the motion later this month.

Associated Press Charles Town Charles Town Jockey Club, Inc George M. Beltzhoover, Jr Kaufmann H. B. Siegele A. J. Boyle R. S Beltzhoover Decatur H. Rodgers Preston County Preston

Early Chinese discovery of magnetism dated 2400 B C

The Chinese identified the simple principles of magnetism in magnetite around 2400 B C, about 3,500 years before Europe. This prehistoric breakthrough marks the oldest known understanding of magnetism, predating European awareness by millennia.

Europe

Hurricanes Bounced 12-0 by Tampa In-Sophomore Loss

Coral Gables Florida halftime misfires and five Tampa fumbles facil­itated a 12-0 loss to an inferior Tampa eleven. Miami, led by Csaky and Masterson, struggled with penalties and interceptions, injures, and a missing Dunn, as Johnny Bolash stepped in late with solid tackles. A slated schedule follows against Stetson Catholic Drake South Carolina and Georgia.

Coral Gables Fla University of Miami Hurricanes Tampa Eddie Dunn Andy Csaky Cucumber W. Va Bob Masterson Miami Spartans Dunn Csaky Johnny Douglas Mabscott Bill Black Coalburgh Johnny Bolash Berwind Johhny Stetson Catholic Drake South Carolina Georgia

Dutch Stamberger Plays Par 36 With Brassie

Dutch Stamberger of Kansas City Missouri, a professional golfer, reportedly could break 40 with a single club. Playing with only a brassie, he shot 32 on a par 36 course, his best score to date.

Dutch Stamberger Kansas City

Vendor relief for constipation praised by user

A user recounts suffering sour stomach headaches dizziness and pains from constipation. After trying several remedies they chose Vendor based on endorsements and friend recommendations. They report quick relief improved energy calm nerves and full recovery, urging others to try Vendor as sold by local druggists including Watkins Drug Store with C. O. D. orders.

Vendor

Turner Captures Fight on Points at Fairmont Armory

Carl Turner of Fairmont defeated Billy Burke of Cleveland in a ten round main event by decision. In the six round semi final Jimmy Reilly drew Hank Pershing. Joe Bolden stopped Red West in the third, and Battling Myers stopped Harry Conroy in the fifth. all bouts held at the local armory.

Associated Press Fairmont Carl Turner Billy Burke Cleveland Jimmy Reilly Hank Pershing Joe Bolden Red West Battling Myers Rivesville Harry Conroy

Schmeling Sails for U S Training Ahead of New York Fight

German heavyweight Schmeling entrained for Bremerhaven and flies to the United States for his December 13 bout in New York with Harry Thomas. Upon arrival he will immediately begin training at Summit, New Jersey.

Associated Press Berlin Max Schmeling Bremerhaven United States New York Harry Thomas Summit, N. J

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