Beclley-Charleston Game Sets Weekend Grid Showdown
Beckley-Charleston prep grid week is affected by rain and mud as county schools miss workouts. Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles, coached by Van Meter, prepare for Laidley Field tests, then Charleston’s Mountain Lions clash on Thanksgiving Day. Six backs account for 152 points in five games, with blocking key to a firmer footing. Mark Twain Authors face Stoco Indians at Woodrow Wilson field, a match with championship implications amid league rivals and recent mud losses for Hartmen.
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Shady Spring Indians Meet Colcord In Key Raleigh Clash
At Daniels Saturday the Shady Spring Indians face Colcord in a pivotal Raleigh county league showdown. Colcord, led by Frank Vass, has built a dangerous lineup with a strong line and experienced backfield. Colcord previously beat Mark Twain, tied Trap Hill, and lost 13-7 to Collins.
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Pirates face Trap Hill in bid to reclaim county glory
Collins Pirates, led by Lester Ingram, challenge Trap Hill Wildcats at Winding Gulf Friday at 2 pm. Despite a small, light squad and mediocrity to date, Ingram’s teams are known for year to year success as Tr ain seeks two injured regulars return to lineup and salvage a shot at county league honors amid ties and losses to Stoco and Mark Twain.
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Los Angeles Bulldogs win fourth pro game at Fenway Park
The Los Angeles Bulldogs extended their unbeaten streak to four wins by beating the Boston Shamrocks 14 to 0 at Fenway Park. Key mis cues by Bill Pendergas set up both touchdowns as the West Coast club dominated the game before about 2,000 fans under the lights.
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Fayetteville Plans Homecoming Game With Ronceverte
Fayetteville and Ronceverte are set to meet on October 30 for a homecoming football game. John H. Toler, Fayetteville High principal, will direct the Rotary and businessmen’s club celebration. All county high school bands invited, with a prize for best in show. novelty contests planned. free tickets for every county school child.
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Stotesbury fans rally over silver platter gesture in league clash
In a fiery Sunday scene at Lillybrook, Stotesbury supporters received a silver platter from Richard Hill and Bob Davenport after Layland forfeited late in the B league season. The message praised C. M. Goodwin while urging adherence to long standing county league rules, as fans defend the club’s strong first year in the league.
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McCarthy Signs 3-Year Contract With Yankees
Joe McCarthy agreed to manage the world champion New York Yankees for three years at 35000 dollars per season. Col Ruppert approved the terms, extending beyond two years as a reward for McCarthy’s work. He will rest at Buffalo before travel to Milwaukee and Chicago for meetings in December.
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Plants and diet of early Zion National Park inhabitants
Plants played a major role in the lives of early territory inhabitants. While game animals provided meat, scientific evidence shows plant foods formed the chief diet of pre historic peoples in the Zion National Park area.
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Silver platter angle sparks debate over forfeited games
The passage defends extensive coverage of Mark Twain high school athletics by The Register, noting prior respect for the team and the new athletic field project. It insists the controversial silver platter reference referred to forfeited games, not the championship, amid ongoing disagreement.
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Mountaineers Open Fresh Start Against Xavier Musketeers
Morgantown reports the Mountaineers travel to Cincinnati to face Silent Clem Crowe’s Xavier Musketeers with limited prep time. Sophomore stars Clark Davies and Pinion anchor a promising backfield while freshmen bids push toward midseason form as Potomac State looms for a Saturday debut.
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Local Cage Games Lead Sixth and Eighth Grades Schedule
Ten cage games are set as sixth and eighth grade teams join the local basketball loop. Sam Tucker, league chair, announced tomorrow’s pairings with eight games on tap and Teel added to the sixth grade bracket. All visitors hosted at home last week as the season opens. a first-half schedule will be released next week.
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Spencer Captures Maryland Open Golf Title
Baltimore professional Cliff Spencer won the Maryland Open after two rounds with a 149 total on a waterlogged course. Rut Coffey of Winchester, Virginia, finished one shot back at 150. Amateurs were led by Otto Greiner of Baltimore with 151, tying Al Houghton for third. Additional 36 hole scores included Leo Walper 156 and Leo Colliflower 158.
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Indian Spring
1936 Team Goes Undefeated in Historic Run
The 1936 squad completed an undefeated season, showcasing a flawless record under coach leadership. Key games propelled the team to the top, with standout performances from leading players and pivotal wins against major rivals, cementing their place in local sports lore.
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Amateur Champ Wins Pro Bout in Clarksburg
Scotty Riffle, 178, former Golden Glove champ from Morgantown and new pro, defeated Max Elling, 169, of Pittsburgh in a ten round main event. Howard Myers, 142, of Rivesville, floored Joe Cononnie, 144, of Charleroi, Pa., in the second. Indian Joe Straface, 132, of Wheeling, stopped Fred Lambert, 133, of Fairmont, in the second of six. Frenchie Folio, 119, of Clarksburg, also featured.
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Douglas Stars in Miami's Second Game of the Year
Coral Gables Fla Long Johnny Douglas the Beckley W Va antelope scored one touchdown and threw another as the University of Miami Hurricanes defeated Spring Hill 26 0 in the second game of the season Friday night Douglas engineered the first score with a 65 yard punt then dashed for a score and later passed for a TD He played nearly three fourths of the game and averaged six yards per carry aiding a strong West Virginia contingent on defense other West Virginia players starred on both sides of the ball with Chick O Domski and Tommie Moore notable defensive efforts Miami heads to Lewisburg Pa for a three game series with Bucknell hoping Douglas can break free for long gains and a potential win
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Fayetteville Ends Iron Man Stunts For This Year
Fayetteville officials announced the high school football team will stop the two games a week heavy schedule this season citing increased injuries and poor condition among locals after such strenuous play. The decision comes after two consecutive weeks of doubleheaders left players strained and recovery time limited.
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Fayetteville
Clarksburg Player Falls Short in Preliminary Bout
In a preliminary match Buck Weaver defeats rival opponent 118 to 0 as Burg of Clarksburg substitutes in, adding a local note to the tournament results.
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Bobcats to Play D. and E. Saturday
BUCKHANNON An interesting football game is promised when the Wesleyan Bobcats return to the home stadium to face Davis and Elkins College. Debe Ross has rebuilt the lineup and Kenny Moore leads a strong defense with standout guards Ciccone and Mike. Albie Coleman has been notable for punting, averaging near 50 yards.
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