Dempsey Firpo Fight Described By Nat Fleischer
Pine Knob resident Harry Forren asks for a blow by blow of the Dempsey Firpo bout. Nat Fleischer’s account in Jack Dempsey calls it one of boxing’s fastest and fiercest fights, a three minute and fifty seven second classic at the Polo Grounds where Dempsey was knocked from the ring. The column condenses key moments such as Firpo stunning Dempsey, seven knockdowns, and Dempsey’s final comeback to win. A copy of Fleischer’s book is suggested for a full picture.
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Steelers Soph Leads NEL All Arm Statistics
Joe Geri, Pittsburgh Sophomore back, tops NFL passing rating under the league’s new system based on average yards per attempt. He edges Harry Gilmer and trails in total attempts and yardage, with Sammy Baugh, Otto Graham, Johnny Lujack also listed among leaders.
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Tech's Grossi Rapko Lead Pass Rush Departments
Andy Gussie of Davis and Elkins leads two offensive categories with 336 passing yards and 376 total yards. Walt Rapko of West Virginia Tech tops rushing with 266 yards. Johnny Grossi of Tech leads in pass completions at 11 of 19 for 106 yards.
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Eagle JV Faces Cadets in Homecoming Day
Beckley Jay vees meet Greenbrier Military School cadets in a forenoon game at Lewisburg while the cadet varsity plays Culver Military Academy of Indiana in the afternoon. R. C. Johnson of Ronceverte, 1892 alumnus, will attend as a guest. former Governor Homer A. Holt will speak at the alumni banquet Saturday night.
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Kingston High makes two changes to football schedule
Kingston High School coach Johnny Marra announced two updates to the Mountaineers schedule. The team will play Oceana at Oceana tomorrow night at 7 30 instead of here on Friday. A second change moves Mark Twain authors to Wednesday October 25 instead of Friday October 27.
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IFIGETE RESULTS IFIGETE RESULTS
Box results from Ifigete show Joey Maxim 186 defeating Bill Peterson 210 in a non title bout in Hartford Elmer Beltz 147 12 drew Vic Cardell 146 12 in Hartford Bob Murphy 174 14 knocked out Dolph Quijano 177 El Paso Frankie Sodano 123 12 outpointed Henry Gault 118 12 in Spartanburg.
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Tech Bears Rally Behind Reserve Trio In Win Over Glenville
Hudson Turner and Davis starred for West Virginia Tech as Don Hodson Dick Fultineer led a 31 13 win over Glenville Pioneers at Westerville. Pulice gained 189 yards on 11 carries while Grossi connected on five of six passes for 106 yards. Turner and Davis each made key plays on defense and special teams in a steadying performance.
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Mounties See Mistakes In Movie of GW Game
Morgantown West Virginia University football players were shown errors from their 21 14 defeat last week to George Washington University. Coach Art Lewis corrected pass defense after GW’s 316 passing yards and then practiced plays for Richmond game.
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Mountaineers Open Cross Country Season at Home
Morgantown West Virginia University begins its cross country season Saturday in a meet against Davis and Elkins College aiming for a second straight undefeated record. Art Smith coaches a squad that beat Davis and Elkins Washington and Lee Virginia Geneva Westminster and Western Reserve last fall. Only Captain Bob Harold is missing from the 1949 squad.
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Bethany suspended from West Virginia conference
Bethany College has been suspended from the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for failing to submit football player eligibility forms. The action, announced by conference eligibility chair George Springer, leaves Bethany ineligible for title consideration in football or basketball until reinstatement is approved at a later conference meeting.
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Eaglets to Face Mullens Friday
Central High School Blue Eaglets travel to Woodrow Wilson High School to meet Mullens Junior Rebels at 2 15 PM. The Eaglets, leaders in the Glass District, beat Bluefield and Princeton by wide margins, with a 12 0 loss to an Alumni team last Sept 29. Tommy Bibb misses the game with an infected foot. Sonny Treadway may fill his tackle spot. Official crew includes Paul Vennari Buster Smith and Dick Waid.
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Beaglers Third Licensed Trial Oct 14 17
The Mountain State Beagle Club hosts its third annual licensed field trial for four days at Wallingford Farm near Princeton. Dr J H ODell says entries are accepted until 8 am drawing time daily, with post entries at 1101 2 S Fayette St Beckley. Saturday features 13 inch all age bitches, Sunday 13 inch dogs, Monday 15 inch dogs, and Tuesday 15 inch bitches. Winners receive AKC ribbons and share 30 percent of entry fees, with 40 percent to first place, 30 percent to second, 20 percent to third, and 10 percent to fourth.
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Stratton Seeks Fifth Win Friday at Cain Memorial
Undefeated Stratton High School heads to Cain Memorial Stadium in Bluefield to face Tazewell County High School Warhawks on Friday night at 8, aiming for a fifth victory. The Bulldogs will be shorthanded without co captain John Christian and left end William Barrett, as Monongalia High was canceled due to injuries. Tickets are available in advance at Morton's Drugs on South Fayette Street.
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Garrison Named Assistant Coach at Sistersville High
William D. Garrison, a 1950 WVU graduate and Robertsburg native, has been named the new assistant coach for all sports at Sistersville High School. He succeeds George Strager, who moved to head coach as Ralph Mendenhall entered Army service.
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