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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1936

Page

11

Duquesne Downs Unbeaten Marquette 13-0 In Bowl Clash

Duquesne University overwhelmed Marquette 13 to 0 before 27,000 fans, piling up 297 yards to 98 for the visitors. Brumbaugh scored twice, Hefferle added a TD, and Brumbaugh booted the extra point as the Dukes shut down Marquette’s aerial attack.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Dukes Little Duquesne University Marquette Nightriders Duquesne Pittsburgh Panthers Boyd Brumpaugn Ernest Hefferle Mauve George Matsuc Pitt Ken Buachtloff Mike Bastak de Duquesne Avalanche Wirst Buzz Buivid Duquesne Pos Marquette Platakis LE Anderson Maras Siefert Amann Jennings Basrak Cc Schemann Borko J. Lauferbach Critchfield Lumb ‘Hefferle Cooper Terrone Art Guepe Brumbaugh Buivid Cassillo Sonnenberg Starrs Cuff Hy Marguette Hefferle Kenney Trinity Umbire

Georgia Bears Fordham in 7 7 Tie to Halt Rose Bowl Hopes

Georgia and Fordham battled to a 7 7 tie in a windy afternoon at the Polo Grounds before 35 000 fans. Georgia used reserves in the third period to score and preserve the draw while Fordham fought to reach the Rose Bowl.

Associated Press New’ York Fordham Rose Hill Southland Georgia Rams Jimmy Crowley Bulldogs Ram Crowley Fordhame Mulrey Lumpkin Green Maffett Lewis ‘Young Palau Mautte Dulkie Pa-lau

Wildcats Fall To Irish In Upset Result Ends Northwestern Unbeaten Run

The 1936 college football season closes with Notre Dame routing Northwestern 26-6, ending the Wildcats bid for an undefeated year. Ohio State and Minnesota also win big, while California defeats Stanford 20-0 and Iowa blanks Temple 25-0 in notable games across the weekend.

Associated Press New York Notre Dame Fighting Irish Northwestern Wildcats Fordham Yale Harvard Holy Cross Little St. Anstem Indiana Purdue Larry Kelley Crimson Dartmouth Prince Washington Washington State California Stanford Oregon State Oregon Montana San Francisco Ohio State Minnesota Buckeyes Michigan Wisconsin Illinois Chicago Santa Clara Marquette Golden Avalanche Duquesne Temple Iowa Colgate Syracuse Army Navy Hobart Penn State Bucknell Villa Nova Manhattan Lehigh LaFayette Boston College Boston Universiy Georgetown Maryland Georgia Georgia Tech Florida Tulane Sewanee Auburn Loyola of New Orleans Mississippi State Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Nebraska Kansas State Missouri St. Louis Michigan State Arizona North Dakota Detroit

Governor Elect To Attend Thanksgiving Day Game

Homer A. Rocky Holt governor elect of West Virginia and his family will attend the Mount Hope Oak Hill Thanksgiving game as guests of honor. He will participate in a halftime ceremony presenting flowers to Miss Mustang and Miss Red Devil, former Fayetteville district board of education member.

Homer A Rocky" Holt West Virginia Mount Hope Oak Hill Holt Fayetteville

Artist Howard Brodie Praises After Auburn Santa Clara Game

After the Auburn Santa Clara football game in Santa Clara California artist Howard Brodie entered the dressing room to line up sketches. Several Auburn players congratulated the winners and shook hands with Brodie praising his fine work.

Biggy Associated Press Santa Clara Calif Auburn Howard Brodie Brodie

Woodsmen Save State Forests Replant 700000 Saplings in WV

Lumberjacks employed by the forestry service plant, cultivate, and transplant 700000 saplings. Seedlings from Laurel Fork nursery in the Cheat River headwaters reforest Monongahela National Forest and other reserves as part of a federal program. President Roosevelt noted the project during his West Virginia campaign swing.

Associated Press Parsons West Virginna Forestry Service Laurel Fork Cheat River Monongahela National Forest A. Oliver Mississippi River Roosevelt West Virginia Laurel Forris

Sperry Signs Film Contract and Plans Hollywood Home

Hollywood Brit ish tennis star Fred Perry, recently turned pro, signed a film contract today and announced he would make his permanent home in Hollywood. Perry, husband of actress Helen Vinson, said he would limit tennis to the United States. He joked his wife never planned to marry an actor but did not count on this.

Hollywood Fred Perry Perry Helen Vinson United States Jon

Pitt Freshmen Rout Navy Plebes 20–12

In Annapolis Maryland the University of Pittsburgh freshmen football team defeated the Navy plebes 20 to 12, breaking Navy’s victory record for plebes.

Associated Press Annapolis University of Pittsburgh Navy Academy Plebes

New Raleigh Register Office Moves Amid Growing Local Leagues

The Raleigh Register reports the NED NOON office relocates to larger quarters on Prince Street to support tri county baseball basketball and softball leagues. Plans include a future trophy for distance and accuracy and a meeting in Baptist to discuss 1937 baseball season as leagues expand. A Bluefield incident notes a rock shattered the glass of Daily Telegraph sports editor Stubby Currence after a stadium drive by students, intensifying the Currence Miller dispute.

Mai Street Raleigh Register Tri-County Buthe Beckley Newspapers Corporation Prince Street L. A. Mauck Baptist Jooms Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield Stadium Bluefield Telegraph Currence Jake Miller Toach Bob Brown St. Albans Beavers Miller Hinton Bobcats Jake Beaver Stiints Beavey High School

Wildlife sanctuary at Missouri to study native species

The University of Missouri will begin operations at a 2300 acre wildlife sanctuary 15 miles south of Columbia funded by the federal government and Rural Rehabilitation Administration. The project includes a conservation laboratory with native flora and fauna study areas, two zones for control and experimentation, a large lake, and ponds for fish studies. Predatory animals will be barred and public access allowed only for inspection.

University of Missouri United States Columbia University Rudolf Bennitt Bennitt New “Conservation Laboratory

Church Announcements From Beckley Area Churches

Local notices list service times and events for Beckley congregations including Beckley Presbyterian First Baptist St Stephens Methodist Temple and several community churches. Highlights include Sunday School offerings morning and evening services revival plans Thanksgiving services and choir activities with multiple pastors and organizers noted.

First Christian Church Announces Sunday Services

Dr Ritchie Ware will preach at 7 34 pm on Where are One Nine and 1040 am subject Let Us Give Thanks Lord's Supper before morning service Sunday School nine forty four am Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm Group No 6 meets at Mrs Ware's Dexter Avenue Tuesday seven 39 pm Church joins Union Thanksgiving Services at Baptists Thursday 10 am Public invited to worship.

First Christian Church Ritchie Ware Ware Christian Endeavor Young Woman's Missionary Society W. DB. Ware Dexter Avenue

First Methodist Church Sets Sunday Schedule and Play

The First Methodist Church on Heber Street invites all to a Sunday program led by Rev. Ross Culpepper with an afternoon Sunday School aimed at breaking the church record. Clarence Meardows, WV Attorney General-elect, will speak. Culpepper preaches on Tied Up or Set Free. Epworth League events and a new play Haron Sick from Pankin Creek are planned. Union Thanksgiving Service Thursday at the Baptist Church features Rev. William Sidner.

First Methodist Church Heber Street Ross Culpepper Clarence Meardows West Virginia Epworth League Haron Pankin Creek First Church Baptist Church William Sidner The Episcopal Church

Colored Churches in Beckley Plan Sunday Services

The article lists programs at Ebenezer Baptist Church United Holy Church Church of God Apostolic and Nariva with pastors, Sunday School times, sermons, Bible class, and sacred concerts. Services include 39 a m Sunday School and 739 p m concert.

Ebenezer Baptist Church Beckley Philip F. King J. S. Butts Dante

S. John's Baptist Church Raleigh Service Summary

Rev W M Jackson leads Sunday School at 9 and morning service at 11 Sermon by pastor 2 30 p m Dr Montgomery aids features Miss L P Cotes presides at 3 p m Bible program Mrs Ada Wilson presides missionary meeting Monday 10 39 a m Willing Workers Club Deacon J C Coles leads prayer public invited

First Baptist Church Imigo J.C. Brown Douglas Wilson Sunt Larrey Blankenship White Baptist Church White Baptist Choir East Gulf Lynn Wood Slab Fork S. John's Baptist Church Raleigh W. M. Jackson C. Wis Willing Workers Club Viol Evans J.C. Coles

Andy High Named Brooklyn Coach for 1937 Campaign

Burleigh Grimes appointed Andy High as a Brooklyn coach for the 1937 season. High, a five and a half foot infielder, played 14 NL seasons with Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Cincinnati and Philadelphia.

New York Burleigh Grimes Little Andy High Handy Andy Brooklyn High Boston St. Lewis Cincinnati Philadelphia

Trap Hill Wildcats Enjoy Successful Grid Season

The Surveyor team led by AL PY Leeber posted seven wins and six losses in a rugged schedule. They scored 110 points while allowing 70, with only two games ending scoreless and six opponents shut out. Notable results included wins over Calcard, Fayetteville, Collins, Glen Rogers, and Shady, amid early injuries and a post-season clash with Stoce for next year eligibility.

Surveyor Trap Hi Wildcats AL PY Leeber T Weseason Surveyor Jade Wild O Mt Hope Virinia Calcard Caleard Cane Milani Fayetteville Laebermen Collins Hill Selveless J. Daniel Shady Tigers Trap Hill Glen Rogers Surveyors Ecormopared

Tar Heels Triumph Over South Carolina On Homecoming

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated South Carolina 14 to 0 before about 10 000 fans. Big Jim Hutchins ran 23 yards for the opening touchdown in the first period and Crowell Little 34 added a six yard scoring run in the second quarter.

Assu Fl Columbia University of North Carolina Tar Heels South Carolina Jim Hutchins Crowell Little

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