All-State Backfield Picks For West Virginia College
The writer previews the WVU all-state ballot with backs like Hodson Broyles Stone Donnelly and Teddy Anderson. He relays coaches and players’ opinions on top backs and linemen, notes Papit as a standout, and mentions thanks to Pachula for sandwiches and a trip to the Western Reserve game in Morgantown.
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Met
Roy
Stone
Donnelly
Huntington
Kiefer
Stark
Teddy Anderson
Bill Scott
Tommy Allman
Charlestos
Oakle Williams
Bluefick
Allman
Mountain Lions
Hodson
Broyles
Nicky Rahall
Rahall
Robinson Falls Short In Non-Title Bout At Philadelphia
Ray Robinson won a unanimous 10 round non-title decision over Bobby Lee of Baltimore before 4,792 fans in Philadelphia. Lee pressed the pace, but Robinson controlled late rounds and drew some crowd calls for a draw. Lawrence KOed George la Rover in the semi final, with other results listed from ringside bouts. Ernest L. Stahler set a Western Hemisphere record with a 776 pound marlin catch off San Jose Island Panama Bay.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Ray
Sugar) Robinson
Joe Lewis
Harlam Dandy
Bobby Lee
Baltimore
Tommy Bell
Lee
Robinson
Charley Daggett
Harry Lasky
Leo Costello
Lasky
Speedy Lawrence
Eddie Holtz
Atlantic City
N. J
Eddie Thomas
Bobby Thompson
New York
Martin
Panama
Ernest L. Stahler
United States
Panama Canal
San Jose Island
Panama Bay
International Game Association
Offense Set to Break Football Scoring Records
A nationwide analysis notes college football could exceed all previous marks in points touchdowns and total yards. Major teams have already racked up 17,432 points through 9514 games, with 191 games remaining and field goals surpassing last year’s highs.
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Associated Press
New York
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
Southwest
Pacific Coast
Southeast
Michigan
Dixie
Rocky Mountain
Middle West
Chesapeake and Ohio to Run Special Train for Beckley Title Game
Huntington notes C O may run a special train to Beckley for Vinson High School fans attending the Class B title game against Alderson. The service hinges on 308 reservations by tomorrow at 3 30 p m.
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C&o
Dress- Huntington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Vinson High School
Beckley
Vinson
Alderson
West-End
New Detroit Boss to Put Accent on Youth
New Tigers manager Red Rolfe plans a youth oriented rebuild after being named to replace the dismissed Steve O Neil. He vows a hustling ball club and aims to strengthen two or three spots including second base pitching and catching to contend for the pennant with Detroit’s pitching staff led by Newhouser Trucks Gray Houtteman and Hutchinson.
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Detroit
Red Rolfe
Linto
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Tiger
Kolfe
Steve O'Neil
Walter O. Briggs
Walter O., Jr
Billy Evans
Rolfe
Yankee
Tigers
Eddie Mayo
Rolle
Newhouser
Wirg Trucks
Ted Gray
Art Houtteman
Freddie Hutchinson
Red Rolfe to manage Tigers boosts rookie faith in club
New York report notes Red Rolfe's Yale coaching pedigree and transfer to Detroit as manager may lift rookie players who must shoulder a larger role next season. It highlights his teaching style and the impact on young prospects alongside scattered college-to-pro career links.
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New York
Red Rolfe
Detroit ‘Tigers
Red
Yale
Joe Louis
Chicago
Joe
Michigan
Notre Dame
Wolverines
Army
Harrell
Rin" Collins
Louisiana State
Collins
Gaynell Tinsley
Associated Press
Butler
Elmer Daily
Youngstown
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Johnsttown
New Castle
Vandergrill
Pulaurenny Butler
Oil City
Mountaineers Struggle on Road Says DeGroot After Virginia Loss
WVU coach Dudley DeGroot said West Virginia does not play its best on the road after a 10loss at Charlottesville to Virginia. He called Virginia fullback Vic Bonfils’s injury questionable for the Western Reserve game while noting the squad otherwise came through the Virginia contest in good shape.
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Williams
Bob McGraw
Mullens
Eagles
Associated Press
Morgantown
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Dudley DeGroot
DeGroot
West Virginia
Virginia
Charlottesville
WVU
John Papit
Albert (Whiley) Gwynne
Vic Bonfils
Sox Sell Wright to Athletics in Pending Deals
Chicago based outfielder Taft Wright, age 35, who has played with the White Sox since 1940, is sold to the Philadelphia Athletics for an undisclosed sum. Frank Lane, Sox general manager, calls the move a precursor to further deals with the A's. A pitcher is expected as part payment. Wright holds a seven year major league batting average of .315.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Taft Wright
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Frank Lane
Sox
A's
Wright
Probable New Recreation Building Hosts Local Church League Opener
The Church Basketball League plans its 16th season starting Monday December 6 in the new Beckley recreation building with eight teams including Memorial Baptist and First Methodist in flux. League officials reported tentative use of the recreation center and raised team fees from five to ten dollars as meetings continue with seven of last year’s clubs represented.
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Church Basketball League
Beckley Junior High Gyr
Raleigh Register
Memorial Baptist of
East Beckley
Don Lowe
Lloyd Carper
Howard BL Fillmer
First Methodist
Fillmer
Methodist
Presbyterian
Mr. Fisner
Methodist Temple
Bill Justice
Ray Carper
Catholic
Louis Tipani
Harold Stalzer
Vito
Victor Rizzi
Christian
Bill Hancock
First Baptist
Carl Calloway
Mabscott Baptist
Bill Painter
Episcopal
John Boley
Dorothy’s Shamrocks
Chappie's
Esso
Sophia
Armco
Montreal
Billy Conn Begins Comeback With KO Of O'Dowd in Macon
Billy Conn returning from two losses to Joe Louis moved a step closer to another title bid by defeating Mike O'Dowd of New York by technical knockout in the ninth round at Macon. Conn dropped O'Dowd three times in the eighth and finished him with a hard right punch as the referee stopped the bout with 1:30 left in the ninth. Conn weighed 190 pounds, O'Dowd 201.
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Associated Prett
Macon
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Mike O'Dowd
New York
Charles Flattens 200-Pound Hafer in Cincinnati Showdown
In Cincinnati, Charles defeated Walter Hafer in seven rounds after Joe Louis urged staying in light heavies. Hafer troubled Charles early with a jab and right, but Charles knocked him down four times and finished at 2 45 of the seventh. 4,843 spectators paid 20,517.40. Louis had earlier doubted Charles as a world title threat. Charles prepares to face Joe Baksi in New York for a potential Louis challenger.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Bazard Charits
Joe Louis
Walter Hafer
Maysville
Hafer
Music Hall
Louis
Cleveland
Joe Baksi
New York
All-Star Lineups Named by MVAA and Big Nine
The Monongahela Valley Athletic Association and the Big Nine Conference named their all star teams at concurrent meetings in Clarksburg. Morgantown High was declared undefeated 1948 Big Nine football champion. Coaches and officers from MVAA were also elected as president Harold Duvall and others.
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Big Nine
West Virginia
Associated Press
Clarksburg
Big Nine Conference
MVAA
Harold Duvall
Rivesville High
Frank Wimner
Elkins
Ross Bouar
Buckhamer-Upshur
Morgantown High
MYAA
Fred Krivosky
Roosevelt-Wilson
Garcia
Mannington
Coy Lambert
Angelo Sacco
Morgantown
Zane Beer
Buck
hannon-Upshur
Bill Hay
Hurst
East Fairmont
William Young
Gratton
BUCKS
Bill Allman
Angelo Lacey
Bill Hayhurst
Foren Cornwell
Buckhannon-Upshur
Bill Young
Pineville Minutemen to Host Oceana Indians in Homecoming Clash
Pineville hosts Oceana in a postponed Homecoming football game at 8 pm. The Minutemen seek on-field success as both teams show better form this season, drawing fans from Raleigh Fayette and beyond to the area's only Friday night gridiron action.
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Pineville
Pineville Minutemen
Oceana Indians
Minutemen
Iff
Raleigh
Fayette
Wyoming
Huntington Lightweight Underwood Defeats Harper In Ten Rounds
Jesse Underwood of Huntington won the West Virginia lightweight title by a ten round decision over Ron Harper of Charleston. Harper had success in the eighth round but Underwood controlled most exchanges. Other results included a six round draw between Reggie Martina and Jim Elters and two knockouts in earlier bouts.
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Associated Press
Huntington
Jesse Underwood
West Virginia
Ron Harper
Charleston
Underwood
Harper
Jim Elters
iReggie Martina
Bill Clark
Beckley
Michigan Draws Ahead in Poll
Michigan leads the AP football poll with 1 952 points and 130 first place votes after a 54 0 win over Indiana. Notre Dame trails with 1 721 points and 27 first place votes as Army and California follow. Michigan faces Ohio State next, a win could clinch No 1.
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Associated Press
New York
Michigan
Wolverines
Notre Dame
ARMY
California
North Carolina
Maryland
Penn State
Northwestern
Oklahoma
Clemson
Southern Methodist
Indiana
IRESH
Pennsylvania
Ohio State
Columbus
Washington
Southern California
Navy
Georgia
Michigan State
Oregon
Tulane
Minnesota
Mississippi
Cornell
Georgia Tech
Duke
William and Mary II
Vanderbilt
Kansas
Missouri
Appalachian State
Nevada
Wake Forest
Tennessee
North Carolina State
Canisius
Utah
Land Texas
Princeton
Santa Clara
Oregon State
South Carolina
Holyoke Bout Ends in Knockout For Mauriello
Tami Mauriello from Holyoke New York defeats Leo Stol in Baltimore with a second round knockout. The lightweight clash showcased Mauriello's power as Stol fell before the bell.
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Mass
Tami Mauriello
New York
Leo Stol
Baltimore
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