Shady Tigers Top Collins Pirates 6–0 For 1936 County title
Shady High Tigers defeated Collins High Pirates 6 to 0 at Winding Gulf to clinch Raleigh County high school football championship for 1936. England scored on a power drive after a Pirates drive stalled near the Tigers’ goal. Shady’s defense held and a blocked punt halted further scoring.
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Shady High Tigers
Collins High Pirates
Winding Gulf
Hilltoppers
Tiger
Collins
Tigers
Pirates
England
Shady
Kidd
Pulaski
Lott
Mullins
E. Wolfe
Pety
Wolfe
Sims
Johnson
Cuthbert
Latt
Gibson
Simpson
Thompson
Pettry
LE Kidd Johnson
Hambric
Eliott
Thompson Reese
Cc Farley
P. Shrewsbury
Richardson
Ann
Simpson E. Wolfe
Marcinko Sims
Lott H
Onom
Naw River
Cook
Concord
Overstreet
Morris Harvey
Burleigh Grimes Faces Dodger Manager Post With Fighting Spirit
Burleigh Grimes, famed spitball pitcher, is named Dodger manager and vows to push hard for team victories. Known for aggressive play and dedication to winning, he recalled his 1931 World Series mindset and explained choosing a fastball to Bing Miller to protect a potential no hitter while prioritizing the ball club’s success.
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Burleigh Grimes
Brooklyn
Dodger
Grimes
Hawk
Burleigh
Cardinals
Athletics
Bing Miller
Miller
Dodgers
Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Fittsburgh
Giants
Pittsburgh
Braves
Chicago
Yankees
Jone
Bloomington
Louisville
Appreciation of Raleigh General Hospital
A感谢 note thanks Doctors Halloran Broaddus and Higgins and nurses Mrs Halloran Mircos Taliaferro Houser Arlington James Smith Parker Wood Foster Woods Quesenbury and others for untiring service to a dying husband. May God bless the staff and relieve suffering. J E Meador family. November 14, 1936.
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Halloran
Broaddus
Higgins
Mircos Taliaferro
Houser
Arlington
James
Smith
Parker
Wood
Foster
Woods
Quesenbury
J. E. Meador
Mustangs Near Undefeated Run Highlight Mt Hope Rivalry
Shady Spring looms next as Mt Hope Mustangs, undefeated this season in region play, seek win after beating War last Wednesday. Fayette county squad boasts wins over Trap Hit Richwood St Albans Lookout Montgomery Gauley Bridge and War and eyes Oak Hill clash amid high hopes.
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Mt. Hope
War
Mustangs
Fayette County
Greenbrier
Hinton
Beckley
Trap Hit
Richwood
St. Albans
Lookout
Montgomery
Gauley Bridge
Shady Spring
Oak Hill
Red Devils
Mount Hope
Bartrug
Perry
Carr
Gregory
Wilkinson
Honakett
Mr. Hope
LSU Triumphs Over Auburn 19 to 6 in Rainy Idy
The unbeaten LSU Tigers defeated Auburn 19 6 before about 25 000 fans in Birmingham La Highlights included a 90 yard touchdown run by Jess Milner late in the game Auburn scored a late TD after LSU rested most starters The rest of the text shifts to career notes about Grimes and baseball coaching moves not directly connected to the football game
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Louisiana State
Tigers
Auburn
Jess Milner
Tiger
LSU
Grid Styles Must Change Say Two Michigan Coaches
Two Michigan coaches argue that football systems can work with adaptable players. Dorais and Kipke contend evolving conditions and talent dictate changes, with Dorais noting Notre Dame’s Rockne system would adapt if Rockne were alive.
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Michigan
Associated Press
Detroit
Gus Derais
University of Detroit
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Rockne
Dorais
Rock
Harry Kipke
University of Michigan
Kipke
Ann Arbor
Yost
Wolverines
Beckley Church Basketball League Plans Meeting
H B Fillmer president invites eight previous teams to a 8 p m meeting at the newspaper office to discuss reorganizing the Beckley church league. If approved games may start early at Central gym with two rounds instead of one.
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Beckley Church Basketball League
H. B. Fillmer
Central Gymnasium
Fillmer
Montgomery Halts Annual Game With Hinton Bobcats
Montgomery high school will not play Hinton in the annual meeting in Kanawha river city due to a date mix up. Coach Norman Roggon said the Greyhounds defeated Oak Hill 8 to 0 and Montgomery closed its season.
Gobblers Edge Virginians In Low Scoring Scrimmage
Virginia Tech edged Virginia 7 to 6 at Miles Stadium in Blacksburg in an exhibition game. Sodaro kicked the decisive extra point after a third quarter P. J. score, and Virginia countered with a late George 77 yard TD reception. A botched Cavaliers kick attempt and a fourth down pass misplay shaped the decisive moments.
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Associated Press
Miles Stadium
Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Virginia
Sodaro
P. J
George
Kegler
Tech
Cavaliers
Henry
Male
Conner
Pierce
Alabama Beats Tech to Stay in Rose Bowl Hopes
Alabama kept alive Rose Bowl chances with a 20 to 16 victory over Georgia Tech. A second-half rally was sparked by Dutch Konemann’s 71-yard run and strong play.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia Tech
Dutch Konemann
No Developments In Fight Rumors
A lull in negotiations for a Braddock versus Louis no decision contest in Atlantic City. Promoter Herman Taylor expects a signed deal early next week while discussing a $100,000 payment to Braddock. Gould stresses Braddock’s title defense contract and warns against any non exhibition breach.
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Associated Press
New York
James J. Braddock
Joe Louis
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Herman (Muggsy) Taylor
Philadelphia
Taylor
Braddock
Kilpatrick
Garden
Louis
Gould
Beavers Favored to Trim Eagles in Annual Game
Beavers seek their first victory over Beckley in five years as Bluefield meets the Flying Eagles at Woodrow Wilson stadium tomorrow at 3 pm Parents and Alumni Day honors set admission perks for locals The Beavers boast a veteran backfield led by Sariver Smith and Gillespie with Miller guiding the squad after a coaching change Beckley’s strong offense and prior wins over Oak Hill loom as test points in the annual rivalry
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Beckley
Bluefield Beavers
Flying Eagles
Woodrow Wilson Stadium
Woodrow Wilson
American Legion Post No
Border Line Boys
van Meter
Beavers
Spud” Taylor
Eagles
Bluefield
van Metermen
Jake Miller
Brown
Saroyer
Lafon
Kirk
Gillespie
Smith
Sarver
West Virginia
Bobcats
Hinton
Mountain Lions
Aston
van M Tccran
Oak Hill
Condi
Ion
Duke Shellacks North Carolina in Southern Conference clash
Clarence Parker starred for Duke as they defeated North Carolina 27 to 7 before 34000 fans in Chapel Hill. Parker broke the 7-7 deadlock with a 105 yard kickoff return for a touchdown and Duke added two late scores to seal the win.
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Associated Press
Chapel Hill
N. C
Clarence
Ace
Parker
Duke Blue Devils
University of North Carolina Tar Heels
Blue Devils
Pitt Triumphs Over Nebraska 19 to 6 in Memorial Field Clash
Pitt rallied from behind at Memorial Field before a 36,000 crowd, breaking through Nebraska with a 19 to 6 victory. Pitt’s backfield, led by Goldberg and LaRue, scored three times while Sam Francis and Lloyd Cardwell produced a lone Huskers touchdown volley.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Pittsburgh
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Memorial Field
Panthers
Sam Francis
Lloyd Cardwell
Pitt
Panther
Bill Daddie
Marshall Goldberg
Bobby LaRue
Arnold Greene
John Urban
Minnesota
Gophers
Citizens Asked To Feed Birds This Winter
The conservation commission appeals to sportsmen outdoor groups and farmers to support a statewide winter feeding program for birds and upland game. A guidebook will outline shelter construction and food types while encouraging natural looking stations before snow.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Conservation Commission
H. W. Shawhan
Shawhan
Bongtails Outdraw Kentucky Gridders
Lexington crowds at Keeneland outran a university football game on a recent Saturday as the famous bluegrass state hosts racing and football. The piece notes Keeneland attendance surpassing the university football turnout.
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Kentucky
Associated Press
Lexington
State University
New Keeneland Track
University
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Jack Torrance
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