B Crown Hangs as Class A and B Leaders Set Playoff Hope
The State High School Athletic Association ratings show Beckley leading Class A while Sistersville tops Class B, with Huntington Vinson, Sissonville, and Matewan close behind. Be sure to note Romney and Rowlesburg were not rated due to missing game reports. The rating committee may schedule playoffs if unbeaten teams remain, with Charleston hosting tentative discussions.
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State High School Athletic Association
W. BR. Fugilt
State Board of Athletic Appeals
Beckley
Sistersville
Alderson
Huntington Vinson
Sisson Ville
Matewan
Vinson
Huntington East
Fugitt
Romney
Rowlesburg
Association
Milton
Clarksburg-Roosevelt- Wilson
Triadelphia
Morgantown
Gauley Bridge
Charleston
Charleston Saturday and Sunday, When the Rating Committee
Board of Appeals
Roosevelt-Wilson
Keyser
Warwood
Linsly Military Institute
Wich
State Association
Parkersburg
Hinton
Dunbar
Hurricane
Ex Big Leaguer Alvin Powell dies by own hand at police HQ
Former Yankee outfielder Alvin Jake Powell, 39, shot himself at police headquarters after arrest on bad check charges. Powell, known for 1936 World Series hits, had been questioned over about 300 dollars in useless checks. He died as detectives restrained him. he left behind wife Elizabeth and a 15-year-old daughter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Alvin
Jake) Powell
Yankees
Powell
Union Station
Powe
Josephine Amber
Deland
Fis
Miss Amber
Elizabeth
Silver Springs
Giants
Carl Hubbell
San Francisco
Montreal
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Senators
Heafner Harbert Lead Tie In North and South Open
At Pinehurst North Carolina Harbert and Heafner shared the 36 hole lead with 14 under par as Harbert shot 68 and 73 while Heafner posted 69 and 72. Claude Harmon remained close with 71s, and Julius Boros Glenn Teal Sammy Snead and Joe Taylor chased in a crowded field at the 46th North and South Open.
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The
Associated Press
Pinehurst
N. C
Ben Hogan
Clayton Heafner
Chick Harbert
Harbert
Heafner
Hogan
Bantam
Ben
Professional Golfers Association
Claude Harmon
New York
Winged Foot Club
Seminole Club
Palm Beach
Fla
Julius Boros
Bridgeport
Sammy Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W- Va
Joe Taylor
Bristol
DeGroot Eyes Repeat Show Against Ohio U
West Virginia seeks to repeat the second half surge from a 35 12 victory over South Carolina as Ohio University visits Morgantown. If the Mountaineers replicate the pace, a 9 2 season would loom with wins over Virginia Maryland and Western Reserve. Coach DeGroot sticks with a strong lineup, including Beckley guard Jim Danter and Union Pa star Bill Wiltrout at halfback, while Moosehaven returns star players from last week’s 13 0 win over Ohio University Yearlings.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Gudiron
Mountaineers
Ohio University
South Carolina
DeGroot
Ohio
Virginia
Western Reserve
West Virginia
Moosehaven
Athens
Beckity Insurance
Modern Furniture
Ture
Elizabeth Clay
Ainee Tae
tMary Bevelnes
University Ofire
Len Barnum
Kiski Carey - Crewens
Sadburg
Barnum
Lin
Scseeerees
Ize Hee
Tom Harden
Marie Dee
Dick Davis
Beckley
Jim Danter
Charles Bled
Lou Prete
Bill Wiltrout
Michael Woon
Union
Beckley Insurance
Mooseheart
Ohio Sporacino
University
Joe
Endicoll
Takach
Ron Achiev
Seneca Falls
Carduillag
N. Sikora
Eo HN
Fullback
Veocenny
Kar
Pennington
Smith
Lynch
Carper Os
Fotals
Risa
Eaglets Face Imps in Homecoming Game on Wednesday
Beckley Junior High Eaglets end their 1948 football schedule with a homecoming clash against Oak Hill Junior High Red Devil Imps on Wednesday Nov 10 at 2 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson High Field. Eaglets seek revenge after a 6-0 defeat at Oak Hill with officials Buster Smith Fred Burt Tony Leeber and Paul Vennari. The homecoming queen will be crowned at halftime.
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Beckley Junior High
Eaglets
Red Devil Imps
Oak Hill Junior High
Oak Hill
Woodrow Wilson High Field
Buster Smith
Fred Burt
Tony Leeber
Paul Vennari
Boxing cards show Beltram Belfiore edge in city matchups
Philadelphia and New York bouts yield close decisions. Willie Beltram defeats Jimmy Collins 135 1 2 to 144 1 2 while Tony Labua outpoints Joey Belfiore 138 3 4 to 138 1 2 in New York. Sonny Hampton tops Sammy Mastrean 149 to 144 in Pittsburgh 110.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Willie Beltram
New York
Jimmy Collins
Sunnyside Garden
Tony Labua
Joey Belfiore
Pittsburgh
Sonny Hampton
Buffalo
N. Y
Sammy Mastrean
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Jasures
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Mickey Donald Mouse Duck
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Yeager
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Castoria
Phillips’ Mag
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Charley Hartnett
Jimmy
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