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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1948
Page
4
Raleigh Register reports Beckley leading the Class A standings with strong showings as Sistersville, Alderson, and other teams clash across West Virginia. Highlights include a 7-0 upset by Huntington Wilson and key results shaping the final Armistice Day slate while Class B races remain wide open among Sistersville Matewan and others.
West Virginia high school athletes will gain from the State High School Athletic Association fund for sports injuries. Secretary W. St. Fugitt said 211 claims are filed, 450 awaiting processing. This year covers 3,649 athletes at $2 each. last year 3,056. The board may authorize a playoff football game if needed, depending on season standings.
The Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers, both undefeated, ready for two crucial clashes with the Western Division title at stake. Browns beat Baltimore Colts 28-7 in a tune-up as the teams eye games at Lakefront Stadium and then at the 49ers home field.
San Francisco rolled to a 44 21 win over Chicago as Frankie Albert sparked the attack and Edgar Jones scored twice. Buffalo beat Brooklyn 26 21 to reclaim first in the East while New York routed Los Angeles 38 6. Chet Mutryn starred for Buffalo with three rushing TDs and rookie Bob Chanouis set conference records. The standings show San Francisco and Philadelphia leading their divisions in a busy multi game day.
In Honolulu Dee Cary Middlecott of Memphis won the $10,000 Hawaiian Open, finishing 72 holes at 274 after a Saturday 66. Johnny Bulla of Phoenix was second at 277, earning $1,400, with Lloyd Mangrum and Dutch Harrison close behind. The Waiakea course at 6,710 yards yielded a tight payout as top pros faltered.
In Philadelphia champion Tee Williams meets Buddy Garcia in a 10 round non title bout. The Trenton challenger aims to push into the lightweight title frame while Garcia from Galveston seeks a clean 135 to 140 pound limit.
United States college football headlines focus on Army facing Pennsylvania and Clemson meeting Wake Forest as top teams face tough tests. Northwestern battles Notre Dame in a marquee clash while West Liberty eyes a title shot as Morris Harvey and other leagues play through a packed slate.
New York Hank Treeshof Hanover College tops the national scoring list with 102 points after scoring three touchdowns in Hanover’s 40-12 win over Indiana Central. He leads Dan Towler of Washington and Jefferson by three points, with Towler showing 99 points from 15 touchdowns and nine extra points in six games. Fred Wendt of Texas Mines is third with 46, Lawrence Orr of Adams State 46, and Lou Kussrow of Columbia at 84 after a TD and a 13-yard run. Doak Walker matches Kussrow with two TDs and two extra points.
Joe Louis plans an exhibition tonight against Rossion’s Johnny Shirer at the arena in Boston. Promoter Sam Silverman says referee Jack Britton will handle the four rounds. The card includes a ten round welterweight bout between Don Williams and Roger Whynold, with Shkor noted as a rough puncher lurking in the background.
Shady Spring's Tigers host Glen Rogers Owls at 7 30 PM at Woodrow Wilson High School Stadium in a game moved from Saturday night. Princeton shifts to Bluefield Friday night. Stratton hosts Simmons Montgomery Wednesday at 1 PM. Kingston plays Trap Hill Wednesday instead of Friday. three Friday games move to Thursday including Richwood at Cowen Webster Springs at Summersville and Byrd Prillman at DuBois.
Calumet Farm declares plans to send the champion racehorse Citation to California in pursuit of a new record. The announcement, made in Baltimore, positions Citation for a coast to coast campaign with the goal of adding another landmark achievement to his storied career.
The article highlights AP summary of college football results. Penn State, led by Francis Bogel, stopped unbeaten Penn State with a 13-0 win, while Oklahoma’s Jack Mitchell starred in a 41-7 rout of Missouri. Tennessee beat Georgia Tech 13-6, SMU downed Texas A&M 20-14, and Wake Forest defeated Duke 27-20. Also notes Navy’s loss, Northwestern’s win over Wisconsin, and other college games.
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