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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1944

Page

10

Ohio State Rallies To Beat Michigan In Thriller

The Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles begin basketball practice tomorrow at the Armory under coach Kenneth Hunt with 73 candidates reported. Five lettermen return led by Bob Goldsmith Bob Greene Edsel Ashworth Clyde Barker and Nicky Bakalis forming the nucleus for a strong cage squad.

Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles Kenneth Hunt Armory Eagles Hunt Bob Goldsmith Bob Greene Edsel Ashworth Clyde Barker Nicky Bakalis Ross Irle Paul San~ Na Tony Trovante Harold Woodell Bob Wood Augestine Hi

Duke Downs Tar Heels 93-0 in old rivalry showdown

Duke defeats North Carolina 93 to 0 to capture the Southern Conference title for the second straight year. Big Tom Davis led Duke with two rushing scores and a series of pass plays, including a Clark to Carver connection for a second-period score.

Associated Press Dukes George Clark Gordon Carver Clark Carver Cliff Lewis Harold Raether Blue Devils

Great Lakes Blue Jackets Rout Fort Francis in Season Finale

Great Lakes Blue Jackets hammered Fort Francis Warren 21 points in the second quarter to win 18-1 at Ross Field before 23 000 sailors. The Sailors close their season at Notre Dame in South Bend, finishing 9 1 1.

Associated ‘Press Great Lakes Ill Great Lakes’ Blue Jackets Fort Francis &. Warren Wyoming Ross Field Notre Dame South Bend Paul

Judge Landis Dies in Chicago at 78

Kenesaw Mountain Landis, baseball’s longtime commissioner, died of heart disease in St. Luke’s hospital at 5:35 a.m. Central War Time. The death leaves Major League Baseball without a guiding genius as winter meetings approach, with a successor likely to be named at the Dec 11-12 sessions. Landis had faced a delicate condition after hospitalization for a severe cold and heart strain from garden work. Cremation will be private. no funeral services. His secretary, Leslie M. O’Connor, will run the commission’s office until meetings.

St. Luke's Hospital Two Leagues Landis Victory Garden Glenvor Leslie M. O’connor

Pennsylvanians Triumph Over Cornell 20 to 0 in Renewal

Navy and Army losses aside, the Penn Quakers defeated Cornell 20 to 0 before about 50 000 at the List renewal. Tony Minisi starred with a 67 yard third period run and two other scores set up by fumbles and a Sica pass. Ed Lawless caught a second quarter TD and Edenborn added a late score.

Associated Press Philadelphia Navy Michigan Army University of Pennsylvania Cornell Big Red Eleven Tony Minist al Sica Quakers Red Blue Minisi Penn Sica Ed Lawless Edenborn Dekdebrun Aieral

Texas Christian Defeats Rice 9-6 for SWC Title

Texas Christian University clinched the Southwest Conference championship and the Cotton Bowl invitation by beating Rice 9-6 on a muddy field. Harry Mullins kicked a first quarter field goal to secure the margin as TCU built a lead and held on.

Associated Press Houston Texa Texas Christian University Rice Harry Mullins

Pitt Defeats Penn State 14 to 0 in Rivalry Battle

Pitt rebounds from several losses to blank Penn State 14 0. Bernie Sniscak returns kickoff 93 yards for the first score and Woody Petched plus Loren Braner interception set up a second tally. Gene Gaugler scores after Braner’s pick as Pitt earns its fourth win of the season.

Associated Press Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Clark Shaughnessy Panther Penn State Panthers Lions Pitt State Bernie Sniscak Fleet Lansford Negley Norton Woody Petched Loren Braner Gene Gaugler Beaver Falls Mike Roussos New Castle

Seahawks Rout Inter Campus Rival For Tenth Straight Win

The Seahawks beat the Towa team 30 to 6 in Iowa City after a 6 6 tie at halftime. Four second half TD drives sparked the victory as the undefeated squad extended its streak since the Michigan loss.

Associated Press Iowa City Towa Seahawks Towa Seahawks Michigan

Illinois Triumphs Over Northwestern in Western Conference Finish

Illinois toppled Northwestern 25 to 6 at Dyche Stadium as Claude Young and Don Greenwood powered a dominant first half for the Illini. Northwestern, hampered by miscues and a late score, ends a troubled season in dreary conditions before 35,000 fans.

Associated Press Evanston Netro University of Illinois Claude Buddy) Young Don Greenwood Northwestern Wildcats Dyche Stadium Ben Schad Jey Joe Seigal Young Joe Greenwood Patterson Lester Bingaman Dick Conders Wildcat Louis Agase

Church League Names Referee for Coming Season

H B Fillmer, president of the Church basketball league, announced that Paul Harless will referee all league games. The season opens Monday December 4 at 7 o clock with First Baptist vs First Methodist. Season tickets available from Fillmer or at the churches.

H- B. Fillmer Church Basketball League Paul Harless First Baptist First Methodist Mabscott Baptist Catholic Episcopal Methodist Temple H. B. Fillmer

Seahawks Overcome Undermanned Cadets in September Showdown

In mid September the Seahawks used superior power in the final half to pull away from an under manned cadets squad. Towa opened with a 38 yard touchdown drive for a 6 to read early in the first period, but the Seahawks rallied and tied the game by the second quarter, then surged ahead with no further threats from the Big Ten foe.

Towa Cadets Read Seahawks Big Ten

Notre Dame Dominates Georgia Tech 21 0 in Atlanta

Notre Dame blanked Georgia Tech 21 to 0 as Brennan and Kelly scored on short runs and Nemeth added two extra points. The Irish defense held Tech to a single sustained drive and dominated the game with a strong passing defense and key turnovers.

Notre Dame Georgia Tech Associated Press Atlanta Sele Irish Admiss Dancewins Kelly Brennan Nemeth Trish Dif- Skoglund Murdock Nod Phate Sullivany Oye Wees Chungs Kells A. Rewer Towns

Indiana Routs Purdue 14 6 to Claim Old Oaken Bucket

Indiana surprised Purdue with a 14 to 6 victory in Lafayette as Harry Jagade and Bobby Hoernschemeyer powered a strong ground game. Purdue, missing star backs Dimancheff and Cody, fought back in spots but Indiana’s running game and defense sealed the win before 27,500 fans.

Associated Press Lafayette Ind Purdue Boilermakers Harry Jagade Bobby Hoernschemeyer Bloomington Koris Dimancheff Ed Cody Odadiana Dimancheff Boris

Virginia Battles Yale To 6 6 Tie

Virginia and Yale played to a 6 to 6 deadlock before 18 000 fans in New Haven. Virginia led on a first half eight yard run by Join Duda but Yale answered with a seven yard drive ending in a run by William Penn with Roger Barksdale. Paul Waller’s late punt block sparked Yale, but Burnett’s field goal attempt from 43 yards fell short as time expired.

Harold Claassen Associated Press New Haven Conn Yale Virginia Cavalier Duda Elis Roger Barksdale William Penn Francis Collins Paul Waller Lucien Burnett Burnett

Army Navy On West Virginia Basketball Card

Morgantown WV Army and Navy will join West Virginia University in basketball this season. Army plays at West Point on January 9 and Navy at Annapolis on February 10. Mountaineers expect several footballers to join the squad. A December 9 rules clinic at Mountaineer Field will precede the opening game with Fairmount and feature Porter of Chicago and a panel of officials.

Cress Morgantown Army Navy West Virginia University Johnny Briekels Ray M Logs Thawley Hawley Salt Army West Point Annapo Hils Harricanie Tony Orr New Philadelphia Dale Donyers Dindon Clay Candy TH Burke Aghlind Leo Kesting Khins Hawley Fairmount Mountaineer Persis Clinice Gnome Patrick Torre School of Physical Education Ve Porter Chicago National Federation of State, High School Athletic Associations National Basketball Committee United States Canada Porter Mis Rale Tarle

Rebels Upset State 13 8 In Rivalry Clash

The University of Mississippi pulled off a 13 to 8 upset of Mississippi State in the 41st renewal of the rivalry. Johnny Bruce led two scoring drives and captain Bob McCain scored on an end around, giving the Rebels their first win over State since 1938. Clyde Flocker's placement kick was blocked.

Associated Press University Miss University of Mississippi Mississippi State Johnny Bruce Rebels Bob McCain Clyde Flocker

Buckeyes Finish Unbeaten Season

Ohio State's football team edged Michigan 14 7 to clinch the Big Ten title and preserve an unbeaten regular season. Les Horvath led the rally finishing the game with a decisive late drive and a one yard TD plunge after a key interception. Attendance was listed as 71 958.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio State Michigan Ford Fitixte Bucks Dick Flanagan Olle State Big Ten Une Oterast Leslie Horvath Ohio Ralph Chubb Norvath Wolverines Wi Culligan Joe Ponsetto Cho Mie Gordon Appleby Chubb Horvath Culligan Dendiu Ponsella Horvath Derritolle LAL Mlanagan Chubb Brugge Lund Coeeeeee Woese Cline Michigan Ohio Ponsella Cline

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