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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1952
Page
11
Homer Smith of Princeton earned the Associated Press Back of the Week honor after a dominant performance against Harvard. He powered the Tigers with four rushing touchdowns and 273 yards, including a 73 yard sprint, overcoming Harvard's line and backs as Princeton won 41 21.
Sophia High School capped a 13-7 football win over Oceana Indians to finish undefeated. Coach Bob Douglas announced a five day rest then hardwood drills next Monday as he builds on a strong Raleigh County League foundation with four returning starters and five reserves. Louis Eddins is the missing starter, with Teddy Walker and Berard Taylor absent from last year’s tournament squad.
Two Class A football teams, Winfield and Monongah, meet in Parkersburg for the state title tilt after strong seasons. Monongah is favored with a hard-hitting defense and a diversified offensive attack led by quarterback Angelucci and fullback Demus, while Winfield relies on Duffield and Burks as main ball carriers. the game draws about 2000 fans.
West Virginia and Virginia Tech loom as rising Southern Conference powers, per Richmond Times-Dispatch expert Shelley Rolfe. The Mountaineers exit a 39 21 win over VMI with a 4 game streak as Tech shows gradual progress, led by freshman Wyant at quarterback and a improving backfield as both teams eye the future.
Michigan State fans rally around 61-man home roster as coach Biggie Munn prepares to field full depth against Notre Dame. With depth advantages and a 23rd straight win bid, MSU aims to beat Notre Dame for a third straight year and extend its national championship hopes.
Notre Dame meets top ranked Michigan State after stifling a strong offense last week. NCAA data shows MSU averages 441.1 yards per game with a powerful backfield, 267.1 rushing and 174.0 passing per contest. West Virginia also noted in rushing rankings while college cross country and other sports results appear from Morgantown and Richmond.
Lakers beat Celtics 101-92 at Boston Garden as Mikan scores 7. Slater Martin leads with 20 points while Ed MacAuley tops Celtics with 25. Lakers move to 5th win in six. Royals top Knicks 104-94. Olympians beat Fort Wayne 78-63 for first win. Milwaukee at Baltimore tonight.
Obituaries note Mae Canterbury 64 of Glen White died November 6 at home with arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home. Celestial Hawley 52 of Bradley died November 10 at a local hospital. service November 12 at Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. G. E. Pauley officiating. Burial at Highlawn Memorial Park Oak Hill. Stal and Hawley services by Calfee. Edward Lee Hawley 16 of Beckley died November 8 at St Mary's Huntington. service November 12 at Calfee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W. W. Pharr officiating. Burial Sunset Memorial Park with Bramwell Masonic Lodge in charge of graveside rites. pallbearers listed. Funeral arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home.
Fullback Eddie Price of the New York Giants surged to the NFL rushing lead after a 106-yard performance against the San Francisco 49ers. His season total reached 580 yards, surpassing Hugh McElhenny and Don Towler. Price also shows a 4.4-yard per carry average on 32 attempts. Tobin Rote retains the league's passing lead for Green Bay, while Mac Speedie tops in receiving with 617 yards on 42 catches.
West Virginia sophomore Dick Nicholson was named among four Southern Board nominees for All-America honors. Also listed were Charlie Hardin of Virginia, Davidson’s Jim Thacker, and NC State’s Alex Webster. Thacker scored four TDs in Davidson’s 38-19 win over Richmond. Webster starred in NC State’s 25-14 win over Washington and Lee. Nicholson rushed 113 yards and two touchdowns in WVU’s 39-21 win over Virginia Military.
Mrs Madge Bailey 32 of Beckley was killed in a Friday night automobile accident in Toledo Ohio. The body was moved from Caffee Funeral Home to 208 Hedrick Street at 4 pm Monday. Funeral services are incomplete pending relatives arrival.
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