No Post Season Contest Planned
The Associated Press reports Victory High School policy opposes post season games to decide championships, citing harm to players. Morgantown coach Arthur H. Clyde and Victory’s Farley Bell advocate avoiding extra contests, with Clyde known to sacrifice games to prevent injuries. Victory’s 14 0 win over Washington Irving boosts their bid for the Big Ten title and statewide recognition.
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Danowski Emerges as Giants Pro Football Star
In his second pro season with the New York Giants 1935 NFL champions Big Ed Danowski has blossomed into a star. The Fordham alum, 6 ft 1 in and 200 pounds, has become a feared passer and standout kicker. His quick kicks and long spirals set up receivers while the Giants boast a top passing game, notably Danowski to Rale Burnett before Burnett’s departure.
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Giants Fire Up Sprint Duo Burnett Saransky
Burnett returns from broken ribs to boost the Giants with five early season touchdowns on passes from Danowski. Tony Saransky, Fordham alumni and 200-pound back, emerges as a hard-running star in his first pro season, among the league’s top rookies.
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Jumping Branch Guests and Local Visits Reach Hinton
Jumping Branch residents Mr and Mrs Frank O Lilly of Charleston were guests of J Alf Lilly and family. Miss Mary Bower returned to Beckley after illness. Mrs Sam Bower and Mrs Bonde Bennett visited in Hinton Friday. Geneva Warden returned to Beckley after a brief visit. Mr and Mrs M S Crook and children visited in Hinton Tuesday. Mrs Hal Stafford and daughter Lois returned from Roanoke Va where they visited relatives. Lois had tonsils removed in a local hospital during the stay. Ronald Meadows and Tanky Crook recently visited Raleigh. Mrs Margie Nickels and baby of Hinton visited her parents here.
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Beckley
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Geneva Warden
M. S. Crook
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Lois
Roanoke
Ronald Meadows
Pirates Fall as Packers Top Pirates 34 to 14
Pittsburgh bows to Green Bay 34 to 14 in a National Pro Football League game. George Sauer Jr. sparked the Packers with a 75 yard interception return for a touchdown and Johnny Blood added a second score after a Monnett pass. Little Jim Level scored two Pirates touchdowns as the crowd watched a late rally fade.
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Nebraska
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Johnny Blood
Bob Monnett
Crowley
Michigan State
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Little Jim Level
dZaninelli
Turley
Barrager
Hinkle
Blood
Gildea
Blue Devils Win Southern Title
Duke's Blue Devils clinched the Southern conference title with a 7-0 victory over North Carolina State in Richmond. Ace Parker sparked the win with a 40 yard TD run, while Duke's line and Hennemier shut down State's threats. Upsets also noted include South Carolina’s 2-0 win over Washington and Lee and Maryland’s 12-6 win over Georgetown.
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Jack Hennemier
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Don McAllister
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Maryland
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Sasso Chosen Captain for 1936 Indiana Football Team
Clinton junior tackle Chris Dal Sasso was elected captain of Indiana University’s 1936 football squad by 26 votes at the second annual football banquet in Bloomington. Governor McNutt and Big Ten commissioner Major John L. Griffith spoke at the event.
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Giants Defeat Eagles in muddy Polo Grounds win
New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 10 to 0 at the Polo Grounds as a 55 yard touchdown pass to Goodwin and a later field goal by Harry Newman secured the win. Strong and Danowski contributed key plays in a hard fought game played in biting cold and mud. The victory puts the G iants a full game ahead of the Dodgers in the eastern race with the Thanksgiving Day meeting in Brooklyn to follow.
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Boston Redskins Drop Eighth Straight on Muddy Fenway
November 15 Boston Redskins lose 6-0 to Chicago Cardinals at Fenway Park before 5,000. Bill Smith, a former Washington University end, kicks the decisive field goal as both teams struggle in the slippery conditions. Cardinals stop Boston drives, while Musick misses two placement attempts.
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Bears and Lions Tie 20-20 at Wrigley Field
In Chicago Nov 25 the Bears and Lions battled to a 20 20 tie at Wrigley Field as Bill Karr caught three TD passes for Chicago and Beattie Feathers had a 62 yard kickoff return negated by a penalty. Clark and Shepherd shared the Lions passing duties with two first half scores.
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Dutch Clark
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Ronzani
Detroit
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Christensen
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Louisiana State In First Place
Atlanta, Nov 25 Two SEC football clashes this week could decide the conference crown. LSU meets Tulane in New Orleans while Vanderbilt plays Alabama in Nashville. LSU and Tulane both recent winners over Southwestern and Louisiana Normal respectively, with other SEC results noted. Mrs. Nellie Stull, 47, Elyria marriage broker, reports widows and widowers paying $25 for matches after a New York trip.
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Louisiana State Tigers
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Crimson Tide
Nashville
Tulane
Louisiana
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Elyria
New York
All Star Ballots To Be In By Wednesday
The Beckley All- Time All-Star gridiron team ballot deadline is midnight Wednesday with fan selections announced in the Sunday Register. Review of submitted votes shows few players from Beckley’s past have captured multiple positions. the blank ballot appears on this page and will be printed again tomorrow and Wednesday.
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Three Champions Fight This Week
New York Nov 25 three champions and two former title holders top this week’s boxing program. Barney Ross meets Ceferino Garcia in Chicago Friday in a ten bout card. Freddie Miller defends vs Jimmy Christy in another ten rounds. John Henry Lewis faces Maxie Rosenbloom in San Francisco Friday over ten rounds. Primo Carnera battles Ford Smith in Philadelphia Monday. Lou Ambers returns against Levy in Newark Monday in a ten round bout.
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Barney Ross
Ceferino Garcia
Los Angeles
Chicago
Freddie Miller
Jimmy Christy
John Henry Lewis
Maxie Rosenbloom
San Francisco
Primo Carnera
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Lou Ambers
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Trenton
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Freshmen Football Game Postponed Over Injuries
Morgantown WV November 25 4 Athletic Director Harry Ave bury of West Virginia university announced that the Thanksgiving Day game between the Duquesne and West Virginia freshmen teams has been postponed. Both squads are crippled by injuries.
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W. Va
Harry Avebury
West Virginia University
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