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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1936
Page
4
In front of a record crowd of 64,842, the Yankees beat the Giants 2-1. Gehrig and Ripple homered, Crosetti delivered the deciding hit in the eighth after Fitzsimmons' four-hit gem, as Hadley and Fitzsimmons dueled in a rare late innings clash.
The White Sox beat the Cubs 4 to 2 to complete a three game sweep in the city series. Ted Lyons starred on the mound as Chicago outhit the Sox nine to four but poor fielding and timely defense kept the Cubs scoreless in key moments. The Sox need one more win to clinch the city championship.
Archie San Romani, a 24 year old Kansas runner, outsprinted Jack Lovelock in the Palmer Stadium mile at Princeton, winning in 4 minutes 9 seconds, beating Lovelock by eight yards. The time was 2.3 seconds slower than Cunningham’s 1934 world record but among the fastest outdoor miles ever run, and five seconds faster than San Romani’s previous best.
The Presidents of Washington & Jefferson College defeated Bethany College 20 to 7 before about 3,000 fans in a renewal of the ancient rivalry. Bethany avoided a shutout when Jack Baldwin intercepted a pass and returned it 55 yards for a late TD, while Joe Hauner added Bethany's seventh point with a placement.
Philadelphia reports Penn opens season with a 35 to 0 victory over Lafayette. Bul Kurlish scores twice on line plunges, Bill Kirkleski adds a third. Lew Elverson runs 31 yards for a TD and Bill Miller adds an 18 yard TD.
The little world series in the tri county area resumes at Stonecoat residents ball orchard at 2:30 p.m. Lefty Plaster seeks a second win against Koppers as Floyd Chambers of Wheeling may rejoin the lineup. Lillybrook, fresh 11-4 winner last Sunday, faces Glen White as both teams boast strong batting averages and keen playoff momentum. Officials Scarbro and Withrow will officiate.
Amateur and collegiate players from Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia North Carolina and New Jersey arrive in White Sulphur Springs for the Greenbrier Autumn Tournament and the Eighth Annual Middle Atlantic States Intercollegiate Championships opening Monday at the Greenbrier Golf and Tennis Club. Teams from Pitt North Carolina Virginia and others compete for singles and doubles titles with defending champions and top seeds anticipated in the finals. Notre Dame's coaching history noted with Elmer Layden and Knute Rockne's Catholic conversion. LSU's 240-pound tackle Ben Friend highlighted.
Wesleyan toppled Davis Elkins 26 to 0 in the afternoon matchup as Nelson Peterson and Bobcat back Bachtel broke free for long TD runs and Peterson, Webber, and Bachtel scored. Labay added two extra points as 3,000 spectators watched the Williamsport area game.
Hinton and Mount Hope high schools battled to a 6 to 6 tie in a friendly football game at Camp Campbell near Talcott. Mount Hope edged Hinton 12 first downs to seven, with key plays by Shirley Lilly and Lacy Anderson. About 2,000 fans attended.
The 1936 Fighting Irish, led by a strong running game, defeated Carnegie Tech 21 to 7 before 35,000 fans. Notre Dame struck early in the second period on a drive sparked by Joe Reitz’s interception, with touchdowns by Miller and Danhom and a late 55 yard march capped by a Notre Dame kicking game.
Vanderbilt University Commodores defeated the University of Chicago 37 to 0 at Stage Field. Speedy Jimmy Huggins opened scoring in the first period, Sam Agee added a five yard TD, and Hall recovered a Maroon fumble as Vanderbi lt surged ahead with a 70 yard drive. The piece also notes South Carolina’s 1936 grid nicknames.
Mexico City reports coach Gonzalo Flores aids University of Mexico in forming two teams to cope with scarce reserves. Marr, ex Alabama star, relies on Flores to train young players, translate, and discipline. First string may hold, backs and line weigh about 155 to 160 pounds, with an Oct 10 match against Ocidental of Los Angeles and plans for several south and Texas games.
AP reports Oklahoma coach Lawrence M. Jones is poised for a standout 1936 season based on his proven second-year success at West Point LSU and recent OU record of six wins three losses and one tie. His squads have allowed 20 points per season on defense while scoring 1,555 points across eight LSU years and 56 wins in 73 games.
Ohio State pounded NYU 60 to 0 in Columbus as part of a busy college football Saturday. Northwestern, Minnesota, and Michigan State won while Illinois, Indiana, Tulane, Duke, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Alabama, and North Carolina posted decisive results in conference play and nonconference action.
Duke's Blue Devils defeated South Carolina 2% to 6 in a tight contest after an even first half. The scoreline reflects a defensive battle as both teams traded leads and Duke pulled away late in Columbia.
Shady Spring High School Tigers defeated Athens 19 to 6 yesterday afternoon on the Shady field. Coach Harry Lemon’s squad showed strong defense and produced a three-score burst in a hard fought game. E. Wolfe and teammates powered a drive capped by a late first half touchdown, with England and Wills contributing key plays on special teams. Athens threatened early but aggressive Shady line play held firm with a decisive second half push and a final line stand.
Lexington reports Washington and Lee meets West Virginia at Charleston on Saturday with no West Virginia regulars on the Generals roster aside from reserve back John White of Charleston.
Philadelphia Athletics 38 year old rookie Harry Kelley may miss reaching 20 wins this season after an appendicitis attack. He had 15 victories before undergoing the operation. Also, Chick Shimomura, reserve University of Oregon tackle, reported back to school at 199 pounds the lightest in six years.
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