Patton Seeks Yearly WV Entry in Kansas City NAIB Tourney
West Virginia University coach Lee Patton urges a state representative to NAIB tournament in Kansas City. Patton, NAIB District 28 chair, asks mentors from Marshall and others how WVU should be chosen. He notes WVU plans no NAIB participation but favors a yearly state entrant. He hopes to attend the November 21 Clarksburg meeting to discuss options.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
Lee Patton
West Virginia University
Mountain State
Kansas City
Patton
West Virginia
NAIB
Cam Henderson
Marshall
Hhis
Wattom
Pallon
International college hoops promo and old time gridiron speculations
The piece notes Utah and LIU tours abroad with other teams including San German and CG Guatemala set to visit. names Princeton Harvard California Stanford Michigan Ohio State Tulane Virginia Santa Clara and more appear in college football and basketball mood pieces. Joe H. Palmer comments on a fictional or misquoted instrument redistributing wealth. Clarence C. Little argues two full football squads could cut travel and commercialism while expanding seating.
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New York
University of Utah
Brazil
Long Island University
Puerto Rico
CG Guatemala
San Carlos University
Harvard
California
Stanford
Heck
Aranies
Michigan
Ihhief
Clarence C. Little
University
Litte
Track Rhubarb Opens Round of Discussion
Rival bettors argue over disqualification rules after Flying Missel wins the Daingerfield Handicap at Jamaica with Natural likely to be the winner. Blue Hills gains win money after Natural is penalized for interference, prompting a press box protest and appeals to the racing authority. Similar incidents occurred last July at Stanton Del.
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Jamaica
King Hlanch
Edward Lasker
Natural
Max Hirsch
Delaare
Greentree Stable
Capot
Leonard Richard
Stanton
Del
Capos
Wine List
Sun’ Bahram
Greentree
Sun Bahram
Attendance records set in minor leagues in 1949
National Association president George M Trautman announced new all time attendance and admissions records for minor leagues in 1949. Total attendance reached 43 693 698 across 46 states Canada Mexico and Cuba with 1 872 762 paid admissions. Pacific Coast League again led with 3 834 692 paid customers and the International League posted 2 456 910 admissions. Applications from six new leagues will be considered at the Baltimore convention December 4 9.
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Columbus
National Association
George M. Trautman
States
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Trautman
The
International
Steamboat Bill Retires After 80 Years on Rivers
Hermann Missouri reports Steamboat Bill, aged 80, retires after 65 years as river pilot and master. He retains his government license and recalls famed captains like Leonard Thompson and his father William Heckman. He hope to publish a river book.
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Mark Twain
Leonard Thompson
William R. Massie
William L. Heckman
Gasconade
Avalon
Heckman
Missouri River
Big Muddy
River News
River Tore
Washington
Hermann
Carrie
Buffalo
Star QB Rattermann switches leagues amid feud with Buffalo boss
Former Notre Dame passer George Rattermann, 23, shifts from the All-America Conference Buffalo Bills to the New York Bulldogs in the National League. He cites a personal clash with ex-coach Lowell Dawson as the motive, saying he signed after Bills owner James Breull secured permission and noting reports place his three year deal from about 40 000 to 60 000.
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Buffalo
George Ratterman
Notre Dame
Lowell P. T Red
New York Bulldogs
Ratterman
Ted Collins
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Bulldogs
Dawson
Bulldogss
Rattenman
Bills
New York
Collins
Chicago
Brewil
James Breull
South Bend
AAC
Tennessee Vols Aim to End Kentucky Bowl Dream
Tennessee coach Neyland says his Vols seek only victory over Kentucky to spoil the Wildcats bid to reach a major bowl. Kentucky faces a potential bowl elimination with a loss, while Tennessee, 5–2–1, hopes to avoid wrecking its own postseason chances.
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Kentucky
Associated Press
Knoxville
Tennessee
Wildcats
Paul (Bear) Bryant
Lexington
Miami Fla
Bob Neyland
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Neyland
Army
Neland
Vals
Taylor Returns To Brown Ford
St Louis Browns announce Zach Taylor will manage the team again in 1950 under a one year contract. Browns president Bill DeWitt confirmed three coaches Johnny Tobin Ralph Winegarner and Fred Hoff man also signed for 1950 along with new coach Earle Brucker selected to run the bullpen. The club finished seventh under Taylor in the previous season.
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Quality Lumber
Bank of Raleigh
Mack-Drake Motors
Ig Moose Club
Kyte Cleaness
Ind
C. Ray
J. Houck
A. Ancaham
Capt
William &, Heckman L. Bolce
RB. Marley
F. Streho
L. C. Robinson
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Isa Ont T. Spano
Kale
R. Robinette E. S. Pugh
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Jan St . Newsteatares Dy
New York
Drake Motors
Saunders
Iericon
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Ice Durocher
Kathy Lumber
Burt Shotton
Pittsburgh
Stine
J. Beard
N. Dajash
Connie Mack
Ain
Bonny
Micae J . Harris
Jadelphia Bindade Vet Tag Jug Athletics
G. Tokachie
T. Greco
Boston Red Sox
C. Collins
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Joe Me
Fnasia
Ameri
Caden Phillies
Bucky
Greenville
Washington
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Zach Taylor
St. Louis Browns
Bill DeWitt
Browns
Taylor
Johnny Tobin
Ralph Winegarner
Fred Hoffman
Earle Brucker
Philadelphia Athletics
Brucker
Ryan Still Trying For Class D Loop
Hamilton, Ohio baseball executive Ryan Still calls a December 4 meeting at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore to form a new Class D league. He reports strong interest from Virginia towns Charlottesville Waynesboro Staunton Harrisonburg Winchester and West Virginia towns Charles Town Martinsburg and Maryland cities Frederick Cumberland and Chambersburg Pennsylvania. The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues offers to assist in organizing the loop.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Ray Ryan
Hamilton
Ohio
Lord Baltimore
Baltimore
Charlottesville
Waynesboro
Staunton
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Virginia
Charles Town
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Chambersburg
Frederick
Maryland
Ryan
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Loop
Groza’s Pro Game Lures Fans as Rookie Leads in Scoring
New York reports rookie Alex Groza of the Indianapolis Olympians piling up 178 official points through Sunday, with 22 more against Anderson. He tops pro leaders over Joe Fulks and George Mikan, averaging 25 points per game and 61 field goals as Kentucky mates helped form the Olympians entry.
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Associated Press
New York
Alex Groza
Kentucky
National Basketball Association
Indianapolis Olympians
Groza
Anderson
Joe Fulks
Philadelphia
George Mikan
Minneapolis
University of Kentucky
al Cervi
Detroit Red Wings
Syracuse Star
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