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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1945
Page
8
West Virginia lists 26 top scholastic football teams in ranking by wins losses strength of schedule and other data gathered by North South Football Game Inc. Elkins sits atop a debateable chart as fans note undefeated rivals and precludes postseason play per state rules.
The Black Eagles beat East Bank 7 0 on a fumbled recovery near the EB goal. East Bank ended Hinton’s streak with a 12 7 victory on a muddy field. Hinton beat Mount Hope 19 0 and South Charleston defeated Fayette Countians 26 6 at South Charleston.
Stubby Currence of the Bluefield Telegraph says Mercer county education leaders bowed to Princeton wishes to force a post season game years ago after an upset by Bluefield. He predicts Princeton will decline a second meeting as the Tigers prefer to forget the scoreless tie last week.
Granby High School of Norfolk, undefeated, meets Woodrow Wilson of Portsmouth for the state championship after an eight game run in Virginia Class A. Granby has averaged 42.75 points per game while holding opponents to 5.8, with 342 points for and 53 against.
Puerto Rico stands as the easternmost island in the Greater Antilles chain. The note outlines its geographic position among the major Caribbean islands.
Indianapolis leader Eddie Rickenbacker sells the two and a half mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Anton Hulman Jr. for about 750000 dollars. The aviator and former WWI ace retires from the track, returning to aviation interests as U S business shifts toward air travel.
New York. Phil Cavarretta of the Chicago Cubs was named the National League MVP for 1945 with 279 points. He led the league with a .355 batting average and powered a 423 World Series mark against Detroit, ahead of Tommy Holmes and Red Barrett among the top vote-getters.
NEW YORK The Tippy Lark in Nick Moran 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night is sure to push promoter Mike Jacobs total garden gross for 1945 beyond 2 million dollars for the first time. To date he has grossed 1,997,234 for 36 garden shows.
North South Football committee ratings declare Parkersburg and Weirton second and third as undefeated Parkersburg Tigers lead after nine straight wins. Reactions hinge on Saturday clash between Parkersburg and Weirton. Elkins, Charleston, and South Charleston also rise with notable victories.
CHICAGO The University of Illinois football team, improving defense, seeks its first win over Ohio State in 11 years as Illinois aims to upset the 4-1-0 Buckeyes atop the Big Ten chase. Illinois last beat Ohio State 14-13 in 1934 and led Notre Dame and Indiana to one TD, held Michigan scoreless early. last week Illinois crushed Iowa 48-7 with freshmen Jack Pierce and Tommy Zaborac contributing key scores.
New York report notes Penn can challenge Army at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Despite Army’s 17 straight wins, Penn’s prior upset of Army’s basketball streak in Philadelphia signals potential spark. Coach Blaik says Penn’s George Munger era team is toughest test for two years. Penn’s Bob Evans praised for four TD passes against Columbia.
NY sports roundup notes strong chatter that Notre Dame star Hughey Devore may switch to Navy next season with Frank Leahy returning to South Bend. Devore reportedly wants to coach, Swede Hagberg scheduled for sea duty, and Navy eyed to emulate Army by shedding graduate coaching. Other items cite Ossie Salem leaving Syracuse, Fordham’s bleak outlook for big-time football, and Sam Cordovano steering 35 players to a Buffalo club. Detroit Lions face Fordham alum Alexander Wojciechowicz in New York debut since 1937.
Scoop Latimer of Greenville South Carolina offers a bold idea to select Army’s Blanchard and Davis for a full eleven and choose nine others for a baseball game. He also proposes Army face six man football against the opponent with eleven players.
Oklahoma U tailback Johnny West, who passed for the key play against Iowa State, becomes a father as John West Jr. is born on November 11 in Oklahoma City. The event coincides with local sports chatter about growing athletic talent and a vintage note on boxing manager Gus Wilson.
WJLS reports Es Leaders High game Clay 202 and high series 560. S&S Tire posts team totals 2 201 and high team game 804.
NEW YORK Charlie Johnston has been elected president of the Boxing Managers Guild of New York. George Winn was named vice president, Abe Elkins treas ured and Irving Cohen secretary.
Mel Reid, Negro halfback for the Oakland Giants, has led six straight wins in the Pacific Coast professional league. He trails only top passers like Sammy Baugh and Sid Luckman, with 323 and 289 yards in two games this season and four games remaining, while Baugh set records in 1940 with 177 completions and 62.7 percent.
The United States is estimated to hold a proved natural gas reserve of 85 trillion cubic feet and a probable additonal 85 trillion cubic feet as potential reserves.
An alkaline non acid powder promises secure denture fit without taste or souring. It prevents wobbling by sprinkling on plates and claims to reduce denture odor. Available at drug stores.
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