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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1956
Page
3
Oregon State seeks PCC crown by beating Oregon to seal its second conference title in a 1950s era clash. UCLA looms if OSU falters, while USC and others chase bowl implications amid Thanksgiving schedules and NFL pro game excitement.
Detroit Lions aim for victory number eight after a 9 1 start as Green Bay pursues a later season surge. The nationally televised mid day showdown at Woodrow Wilson High School Stadium features Mullens vs Keyser in a state championship tilt with kickoff at 2 0 pm and an expected crowd of 2 000 to 3 1000 observers.
Tomorrow at Woodrow Wilson High School Stadium the Rebel team faces Keyser from the northern panhandle for the Class A championship. Ray Caldwell leads the charges as Mulfens seek redemption after a season of hard fought battles.
Melbourne hosts the 16th Olympiad as the Duke of Edinburgh opens the games amid hopeful weather and lingering controversy. More than 4,000 athletes from 68 nations compete in 16 sports through December 8 with strong bids from the United States and Russia. The opening ceremony includes a royal procession, national anthems, and the Olympic oath, followed by early events in basketball and the full program kicking off Friday in track and field and other sports.
Byron E. Moore, manager, promotes GetAcquainted loans of 23 to 300 dollars for cash in 10 minutes. Emphasizes good credit, possible half-rate adjustments, and convenient terms. Location 112 1 2 N Heber, open daily 9 to 4, Wednesdays 9 to 1, phone CL3 8979.
News of the 1936 Olympic Games opening tomorrow in Melbourne Australia travels worldwide. The Associated Press and other major news agencies formed the Combined Overseas Reporting Assn to expedite coverage for readers listeners and viewers globally.
Sylvia eighth graders edged Crescent 4 to 2 in a tight contest led by Summers with 12 points to break a 19-19 tie late in the fourth. Sylvia sixth graders were defeated 36 to 13 by Crescent. Lynch scored 10 for the winners.
Bruno Niberg of Finland defeated Clarence Johnson of Royal Oak Michigan 17 to 6 to win another term as president of the International Weightlifting Federation. Johnson, the U S team manager, contends the five member jury of appeals leans toward Russia. Hoffman U S team coach calls the body stacked against them.
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The report notes a 6-2 edge for the USSR over the United States in the unofficial point tally at the Olympic equestrian events held in Stockholm. Germany led with 41 points on a 10-5-4-2-1 scheme, Sweden had 33 points, and Britain 21 points, with several other nations scoring smaller totals.
Keyser arrives in Beckley for the annual Turkey Day game as Mullens finalizes workouts on the home gridiron. Beasford Clark’s squad lists players for center and backfield battles, with Joe Little at center and Bobby Short leading the ground game. Officials coordinate weather plans, ticket sales, and field setup for the event, with sections reserved for Mullens and Keyser bands and supporters.
Bill Barnes Wake Forest senior fullback aims for 113 rushing yards against South Carolina as part of Thanksgiving games, potentially upsetting Wyoming star Jim Crawford who led major college rushing with 1,104 yards in 10 wins. NCAA figures also show Jim Bakhtiar fifth with 793 yards and John Brodie leading in total offense with 1,346 yards, while Horning of Notre Dame has 1,296 with two games left.
PITTSBURGH General Manager Joe L. Brown will direct the Pittsburgh Pirates for another year and possibly longer as a reward for his part in the National League club s most successful season in five years.
Saint Albans football coach Sammy LeRose was chosen as High School Coach of the Year by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. He earns the Art Lewis trophy at the Victory Awards Dinner on December 10 in Beckley.
Five 1936 conference teams wrap heavy practice ahead of Thanksgiving games. Tech and VMI prep for the Military Classic at Roanoke. William & Mary meets Richmond at City Stadium. Washington & Lee plays Washington University in St Louis. Davidson faces Furman in Charlotte. West Virginia clashes with Miami in Miami. VMI rests on Jordan possibly sidelined. Richmond focuses on pass defense. William & Mary to test aerial attack. Furman drills offense and defense. WVU scouts label Miami defense toughest on its slate.
Alex Karras of Iowa was named Associated Press Offensive Lineman of the Week for excelling against Ohio State in a 6 0 Hawkeyes win. The 230 pound guard shifted to center dominated the line, played 58 minutes, cleared a key drive, and tackled Jim Roseboro for a nine yard loss at the final play.
Chicago Bears back Rick Casares tops the league with 761 rushing yards in eight games, averaging just over 9 yards per game and approaching the 1949 record set by Steven Van Buren. Eddie Brown maintains a 61.2 completion rate for 1,278 yards and 9 touchdowns as Bill Wade and George Shaw trail in passing. Ted Kroll captured the 1936 world golf title eight days after turning 37.
WVU prepares to meet a top defensive unit when it travels to Miami to face the Hurricanes. Scouts report Miami undefeated defense is among the nation’s best, allowing only five touchdowns in seven games. Art Lewis drills the Mountaineers with a final review before departure with 35 players.
BLUEFIELD Gary Distisler was declared Negro high school football champion with a 6 1 1 record by AU official A P Hamblin. Gary edged Kimball of McDowell County for the title as Kimball finished second with 62. Tied for third were Logan Aracoma and War Excelsior with 52. No playoff will be held as Gary District defeated Aracoma Kimball and Excelsior in the regular season.
Philadelphia general manager Roy Hamey and St Louis manager Frank Lane discuss a possible swap of Ennis for Rip Repulski to boost speed and on base ability. Hamey says Repulski is the key in lifting the Phillies from the NL cellar with a three year difference and more frequent at bats.
Lamar Mellan, Chicago Cardinals quarterback, was suspended for the season and fined a NFL record 3000 dollars after saying he did not feel like playing in last Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Ray Richards returned from a hospital as the club debates whether the suspension will be lifted or maintained by the coaching staff amid ongoing turmoil and team race in the Eastern Division.
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