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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1955
Page
7
In Raleigh Register coverage of West Virginia college football and nine unbeaten high school squads, Marshall and the Mountaineers posted strong showings. WVU beat Western Michigan, Marshall led early and dominated, with Hellyer scoring twice and rushing for a TD as Big Green press forward in the MAC race.
Howie Fox, 34, former MLB pitcher for Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, was stabbed to death after ejecting three young men from his San Antonio tavern in the early hours. A bartender was severely slashed. a student was booked for murder investigation along with two witnesses. Police allege Fox was stabbed three times as he crawled toward the door. the incident follows a fight witnessed by bystanders, with suspects later detained or sought. Fox’s career included 1950 as his best year with 11 wins and 8 losses, and he recently played for the San Antonio Missions. The article also covers local college basketball results and team notes including Bluefield State and Marshall performances.
ST. LOUIS P- Although Fred Hutchinson reportedly has the job all but nailed down, Harry Walker says he hasn't given up hope of being back next year. The Hat spoke from Leeds, Alabama, amid Frank Lane's search for a new skipper after Eddie Stanky's May firing. Lane lists Walker, Hutchinson, and a third candidate as possible managers, with a decision due soon. Walker attends the Cardinals’ organizational meeting as talks continue.
Denver notes Air Force Academy opened football with a 34 to 18 win over University of Denver freshmen before 17 785 fans. The Falcons prepare to face Colorado A&M next Saturday and aim to build on the strong debut impression.
In weekend games many teams lost or remained undefeated as mud and penalties shaped outcomes. Notable upsets included Wheeling Oak Hill and Ripley suffering first defeats while West Red Riders host Follawsbee Blue Wave next Friday. Still undefeated remain Weirton Big Creek St Albans Fairmont West Fol lawsbee Webster Springs Elizabeth Rainelle West Milford and others in varied classes.
Babe Zaharias, recovering from a second cancer attack, played nine holes in Tampa with Betty Dodd. She felt good after a doctor advised exercise and rode the course in an electric cart. Betty helped with a few putts as Zaharias returned to golf after her operation.
Mrs Anson Bigelow's Nail won the $125,125 Futurity Stakes for two year olds down the Widener straightaway at Belmont Park. C V Whitney's Head Man ran second and Barclay Stable's Polly's Jet was third with fifteen starters. Jockey Hedley Woodhouse rode Nail to win $100,425 from the winner's share.
West Virginia Universitys Jack Rab bits 99 yard punt return for a TD against VMI Saturday at Bluefield ranks as the Mountaineers longest by a WVU player in a varsity game but not a school record. Bus LaRue 103 yards and Gus Eckberg 101 yards in earlier freshmen games top that mark. The 105 yard kickoff return by Gibby Welch in 1927 remains the WVU varsity record. The piece compares WVUs performance with Wake Forest and Maryland, noting WVU held advantages in first downs and passing yardage while Wake Forest showed a stronger aerial attack against Maryland.
Bobby Courchesne a 20 year old featherweight from Holyoke mass faces Lulu Perez 22 on comeback in a 10 rounder at St Nicholas Arena New York. Courchesne holds a 36 3 and 2 record with 15 KOs Perez 32 6 and 1. DuMont will televise at 9 p m EST.
The Beckley Archery Club's 1955 tournament at the club range ended with Harry Headley and Mrs. Bill Lechock taking first in the handicap event. Ed Lilly and Pat Richmond finished second, while Leo Williams and Ernest Allenbaugh placed third as about 35 members participated.
Maryland fishery workers use long-handled nets to lift trout from holding pools into chemical bathes before fin clipping. The fish are returned to the pools where they revive in about two minutes, allowing officials to identify carry-over fish in streams.
The article notes that Maryland's schedule is not any tougher than West Virginia's if assessed by comparable standards, suggesting parity in difficulty between the two programs.
Bett Jameson of San Antonio shot 71 to finish with 220 at the Richmond Women’s Open. Mary Lena Faulk failed to reach a tie after a trap on the 181st hole, finishing second at 221. Patty Berg was top money winner with 16492.34 across 22 of 28 events and won the War Trophy with a 74.47 scoring average. Louise Suggs earned 13736.49 and posted a 74.79 average.
Facts show mantis can turn its head, birds sing about 181 hours daily, Yellowstone hosts 200 species, shrimp industry supports 15000 fishermen and 15000 related workers, 20 poisonous snakes in four types, panda described with raccoon face, camel can drink 25 gallons in 30 minutes.
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