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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1949
Page
3
Board considers a $50,000 Woodrow Wilson High stadium improvement plan funded by revenue bonds. Proposed adds rest rooms showers dressing rooms a fencing expansion and 1630 more seats raising capacity from about 4500 to 6130. Principal Peregoy presented blueprints and a timetable for approval at the next state board meeting.
Oklahoma defeats Oklahoma A&M 41 0 to reclaim second place in the final AP college football poll of 1949. Notre Dame holds the top spot with 12 first places and 2,402 points. California drops to third as Rice rises, with Army close behind.
The Beckley Moose Club joined the newly formed independent County Basketball League, bringing the circuit to ten teams. A 90 game schedule was adopted and play begins next week with Dias Floral and Texaco opening on Sunday, followed by eight clubs on Monday.
St Johns University edged Virginia Tech 84 to 42 as part of a roundup of college basketball results. Other notable scores include Marquette 78 over Ripon 63, Vanderbilt 62 over David Lipscomb 39, and Anderson 58 in overtime against Huntington 64.
In a dramatic finish Milton edged Weirton 27 13 after a 13 13 deadlock, scoring twice in the final five minutes. Coach Johnny Cox of Milton earns praise as West Virginia’s top coach, while Beckt Ridgley and Carl Vari star for Milton, with Weirton’s Ralph Patrick breaking for 75 yards among long TD plays.
Cleveland insiders report Second Baseman Joe Gordon may quit the Indians to play in the Pacific Coast League. Gordon, 34, hit 20 homers and batted .269 last season but indicated a desire to pull out of the Tribe lineup to be closer to home in Oregon, with Portland seen as a likely fit. Manager Lon Boudreau discusses prospects with Ellis W. Ryan and Hank Greenberg amid turnover at the top.
Steve Van Buren of the Philadelphia Bay power runner regains top ground gains in the NFL after a 5 yard Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, surpassing Tony Canadeo. The Eagles beat the Steelers 134 17 to claim their third straight Eastern Division title as Van Buren nears the league record for rushing attempts.
League president I W B Fillmer reminded member teams that eligibility lists and entry fees are due tomorrow. Flay in the league opens next Monday with four games at the Recreation Building. A 1 p m Wednesday practice for the Presbyterian entry was called by Benny Kelly seeking turnout of candidates.
Ansted dominated the NRVC all star team after a coaches vote. Five backfield spots went to Ansted and Gauley Bridge players, with Richwood claiming one, while Rainelle, Summersville, Fayettesville, Nuttall and Gauley Bridge also placed players across the first and second teams.
The Chicago White Sox sold their 50 percent interest in the Muskegon club in the Central League. Muskegon players owned by the Sox will move to Colorado Springs. A Muskegon businessmen group led by Ray Maihoter purchased the Comiskey stake.
In brief notes from Newark Youngstown and New York spaces, boxers and racing mentions are listed with times and places. Denver bowl bids are declined by both the University of Wyoming and Colorado A&M. Ted Williams predicts Boston and New York as pennant contenders. Pro basketball results note Anderson and Waterlino 87 and 86, with upcoming games Philadelphia at Denver and Tri City at Indianapolis.
Weiler reports six lettermen from last season's 10-1 team report to Coach Lawrence Zonini at Sherman High School for basketball practice. Holdovers include Swierczek Harless Monk Meadows Riffe and Cook. Newcomer Harold Riddle joins from Lee College High School Cleveland TN. Four newcomers added to a revised schedule facing Guyan Valley Marsh Fork Logan Van Griffithsville and Washington with districts against Marsh Fork Guyan Valley Logan and Washington scheduled.
STOTESBURY Coach Duscan Cvizie unveils a 20 game season for the Mark Twain Authors basketball team opening December 9 against an Alumni squad at the local gym. The slate includes three pre Christmas road games and a busy January and February run with matchups at Talcott Herndon Shady Spring and Pax among others.
Morgantown coach DeGroot says he will lead West Virginia University's football squad through spring training. He hedges on future status beyond spring but signals willingness to return if last season’s results improve. WVU endured a four win, six loss, one tie campaign, its worst in years.
Charleston report notes the 1949-50 college basketball schedule opens with Concord at Bluefield and Davis and Elkins facing West Virginia University in Morgantown. Shenandoah plays Elkins, Virginia trip continues with Alderson-Broaddus in Philippi the next night.
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