Romney Favored In West Virginia Class B Playoff
Romney High School Pioneers, coached by ex WVU star Dick McElwee, enter Saturday’s Class B playoff at Parkersburg as favorites over Wirt County. Romney’s nine wins include decisive scores, while Elizabeth’s Tigers show a tougher path with mixed Class A opponents. The game features strong Romney backs led by Bill Sirk and Rollin McCleary against Elizabeth’s lighter, balanced line.
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Ex Mullens End Stars On European Gridiron
Bailiff Jenkins of Mullens West Virginia stars for the Blue Spaders of the 26th Infantry in Europe. He scored four touchdowns this season in seven games and starred in a Snow Bowl victory at Garmisch. The ex high school standout, a private first class, helps with pass receiving and plays left end on offense and defense.
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Veteran Scribe Dies of Injuries in Columbus
Robert E lisovy, 52, longtime Ohio State Journal sports editor, died of head injuries after a traffic accident Monday night. A baseball writer and 1929 sports editor, he traveled nationally covering major events and authored the daily column That's no Hooey. He led the American Association Chapter of Baseball Writers of America and was a familiar figure at Columbus Redbirds spring camps.
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Baseball Writers of America
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Tech to Play W L Quintet on Jan 9 in Lexington
West Virginia Tech will meet Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia on January 9 with plans for the Generals to visit Montgomery next year. Bosély said Waynesburg game set for December 2 was canceled due to scheduling difficulties.
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Two New AAC Ifs Possible for 1950
NEW YORK It looks like the All-America Football Conference will be an eight team league in 1950. Commissioner O. Kessing announced that Richmond Rebels of the American Football League have requested membership. Rebels were tentatively offered an eighth AAC berth after a Baltimore meeting. Houston businessman Glenn McCarthy has franchise papers and is interested in a Texas City team with informal talks under way and several fans committed to join. Rice Institute’s stadium may seat 50,000 for games.
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Texas City
Houston
Wollstan
Rice Institute
Sophia High Grid Banquet Friday
Sophia High School holds its annual football banquet at the school Friday with Principal J. L. Hornbeck announcing. Ladies of the Methodist Church serve and entertainment features Sophia High vocalists led by Mrs. Paul McClure. Guests include the Board of Education, cheerleaders Ruth McPeake Jean Kaga Betty Eanes, Football Queen Norma Allen and senior squad parents. Graduating squad members are Archie Campbell Don Gambill Charles Walker Robert Love Walden Yates Frank Rose H L Rose Lowell Sturgill. Mississippi’s football squads went coachless during the early campaigns 1896 1897 and 1909.
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Norma Allen
Archie Campbell
Don Gambill
Charles Walker
Robert Love
Walden Yates
Frank Rose
H. L. Rose
Lowell Sturgill
Browns and 49ers Favored for A A C Title Clash
In the Associated Press report from New York, the Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers, finished first and second in the American Football Conference race, are tipped to meet in the championship final on December 1. The piece notes standout players such as kick return leader Hawaii halfback and receivers with record seasons, highlighting pace setting offenses and top passing and receiving leaders as context for the anticipated showdown.
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Shenandoah Loses to Davis and Elkins Open Alderson-Broaddus Season
Shenandoah Virginia College opened the basketball season at Philippi against Alderson-Broaddus after losing 80-60 to Davis and Elkins. The Virginians started an all West Virginia lineup featuring Booth brothers from Elkins and Danley Yates from Clarksburg. Davis and Elkins used Skippy Hill, son of Shenandoah’s president, who scored several points as a transfer. Davis and Elkins led early, then mixed with substitutes as the game progressed. Mountainers co captain Eddie Beach and Filler Sterling were hurt in practice, with Beach out of the Morgantown game and Sterling doubtful to start.
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Eddie Beach
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Joe Duff
Only One Texas Team Ever Beat Notre Dame
The Associated Press notes SMU will face Notre Dame as Texas seeks its second victory in history over the Irish. Records show Texas teams beat Notre Dame only in 1934 when Jack Chevigny led Texas 7-6 at South Bend, a win etched in lore, while Notre Dame boasted a 37 game unbeaten streak and SMU eyed a tough matchup without star Doak Walker due to a leg injury.
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NBA Suspends Ike Williams for NBA sanction breach
Washington reports world lightweight champion Ike Williams of Trenton N J has been suspended by the National Boxing Association at the request of the California State Athletic Commission. He faces reinstatement terms or refund of $2000 spent on a proposed bout with Bernard Deid?sen and the Los Angeles Olympic Club. The ban bars Williams from boxing under NBA rules across most states except New York.
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New York
Concord Caps Hoop Opener
Concord defeats Bluefield College 47 to 39 in a rugged season opener. Ralph Ball led with 13 points for Concord while Bob Maris added 11 as newcomer Jupin and Garten contributed in the guard and forward slots amid a tight first half and a late Bluefield push.
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