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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1936

Page

9

Hold-Over Stars Lead Early All American Prospects

The article surveys early season college football prospects, led by Gaynell Tinsley of Louisiana State. It notes a trend toward valuing blockers and fundamentals, cites several hold-overs like Sam Adrian Baugh and Ed Widseth, and mentions standout sophomores and strong backfield and end candidates across conferences.

Alan Gould New York Gaynell Tinsley Louisiana State Tinsley Sam Adrian Baugh Texas Christian Ed Widseth Minnesota Merle Wendt Ohio State Charley Toll Princeton Clarence Ace) Parker Duke Oze Simmons Iowa Big Ten Andy Uram Nebraska Lloyd Cardwell Sam Francis Northwestern Don Hear Purdue Cecil Isbell Tippy Doe Joe Williams Chicago Jay Berwanger Pittsburgh Marshall Goldberg Bob Larue Frank Patrick Pitt Harold Stebbins Glassford Matisi Daniels Montgomery Ray Sid Luckman Columbia Army Monk Mever Yale Charley Ewart Clint Frank Navy Snead Schmidt Baltimore Andy Stopner Villanova South Georgia Tech Dutch Konemann Kentucky Ace Parker Edmore Hackney Ed Goddard Washington State Waskowski University of Washington Dave Davis Southern California Art Gu Mississippi Hibbs California Stromberg Renton Arkansas Bershak North Carolina Arizona Fort Nolen Michigan State Howard Zinde Shirey Framen Fordham Hamrick Sothweet Marvell Lester C. Sprague Southern Methodist Gilbert Auburn Miller Indiana Preston Georgia

Tigers Defeated by Injuries Prep for Stoco Showdown

Tiger coach Harry Lemon rotates a reshaped lineup as four regulars miss this week’s game against Coach Bill Shanklin’s Stoco Indians at Hilltop. Out are E. Wolfe, P. Shrewsbury, Toner, and E. Richardson, leaving Earl Breeden and Hersie Cole to bolster guard and line duties amid a defensive emphasis tomorrow afternoon at 2 15.

Harry Lemon Tiger Bill Shanklin Stoco Indians Hilltop Field Ness E. Wolfe P. Shrewsbury Toner E. Richardson Stoco Groach Atkinson Hornbeck Moorefield

Black Knight to Conclude Season With Edgewood Match

The Black Knight Country club will finish its season Sunday October 18 in Charleston against Edgewood Country club. The first match of the series was won by Black Knight 17 1 2 to 12 1 2. Pro C. B. Sweet and E. M. Payne, jr will play No 1 against Johnny Edgewood pro and L. M. LaFollette Jr. A large Black Knight squad is expected. Luncheon will precede the matches at Edgewood clubhouse at 12 45.

Black Knight Country Club Charleston Edgewood Country Club Black Knight Edgewood C. B. Sweet E. M. Payne Johnny Edgewood L. M. LaFollette, Jr Sweet- Payne Edgewood Club Sweet Percet Edgewood

Ranking European Fighter Kayoed in Opening Round

New York boxing recap: Harry Balsamo, a speedy 159 pounder, knocked out German refugee Eric Seelig in 1 04 of the opening round at the New York hip podrome. Seelig hit the canvas three times as Balsamo dominated with rapid combinations and precision punches to claim a first round KO.

Associated Press New York Harry Balsamo Eric Seelig New York Hippodrome Balsamo Seelig Europe Johnny Marto Freddy Steele Teuton Marto

Football game ends amid rain and exploding lights

Mangum high school hosted Hollis high school in a night game interrupted by rain and $5 explosions as 1,500-watt floodlights blew out. Superintendent Homer S. Reese noted nine bulbs exploded during the contest, underscoring the chaotic atmosphere.

By_ Register Mangum Okla Hollis High School Mangum High School Homer S. Reese

Speigal Knocked Out In Second Round Boxing Card

Clarksburg fighter Tommy Speigal 139 pounds stopped Jerry Martin 135 pounds of Indianapolis in the second round of a ten round main event last night. Lou Colombo 151 defeated Dick Woodward eight rounds by decision. Frankie Gilmore 132 won a decision over Ernie Ruskins 132 in six rounds. Ralph Parnell 164 stop Ralph Tillman in the fourth round of a six round bout. Mick 147 defeated Mason McCoy 147 in four rounds.

Associated Press Clarksburg Tommy Speigal Uniontown Jerry Martin Indianapolis Ind Lou Colombo Dick Woodward Fairmont Frankie Gilmore Cincinnati Ernie Ruskins Buckhannon Ralph Parnell New Martinsville Ralph Tillman Mick Mason McCoy

Colorado Hurler Aims as Majors

Boulder Colorado Bill Subry a top pitcher from the Rocky Mountain conference is back at Colorado University pursuing a major league chance. He previously played in the Cotton States league for Jackson Mississippi earning 18 wins and nine losses before moving to Beaumont in the Texas league where he won four of six. Subry, a Detroit farm, believes he has his best shot yet at a big league trial. He helped CU tie for the conference title in 1924 and claim the undisputed championship in 1935.

Associated Press Boulder Colo Bill Subry Colorado University Subry Jackson Miss Beaumont Detroit Husky C. U

Panthers Face Irish in City Title Showdown

Pittsburgh's Pitt football meets Duquesne in the city title game while focusing minds on the Notre Dame clash on October 24. Officials report a sellout with over 75,000 tickets issued. QB duties favor Johnny Michelos for defense with Johnny Chickerneo awaiting more work. Bill Stapulis and Frank Patrick rotate at fullback.

Associated Press Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Duquesne University Jock Sutherland Panthers Notre Dame Pitt Sutherland Johnny Chickerneo Warren, C Johnny Michelos Bill Stapulis Frank Patrick

Trap Hill Threat To Collins Team

Collins Pirates face Trap Hill at Winding Gulf Saturday at 3 30 p m in a crucial Raleigh county high school race game. Trap Hill is in good form after beating Stoco, while Collins suffered a rough Oak Hill night. Gibson and Simpson may miss scrimmage, Lott may return later, but not Saturday.

Collins Pirates Trap Hill Winding Gulf Raleigh Stoco Pirates Oak Hill Gibson Simpson Collins Wildcats James Lott Oauille Red Devil

Detroit Downs Dodgers 14 to 7 in NFL clash at Ebbets Field

Detroit Lions defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 14 to 7 before 7,000 fans at Ebbets Field. Ace Gutowsky and Dutch Clark led the Lions with two touchdowns and two successful dropkick kicks by Clark. Brooklyn's lone score came on a Wilson touchdown with Kercheval adding the PAT.

Associated Press Brooklyn Detroit Lions Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets Field Ace Gutowsky Dutch Clark Acroess Gutowsky Isasickes Brooklinnsis Exces Clark Wilson Kercheval

Pirates rout Eagles 17 0 to lead NL football race

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17-0, scoring in both the first and third periods of their first home night game. It was Pittsburgh's fourth win and Philadelphia's fifth straight loss, aided by a fumble return for a score and kicks by Nicoali and Kakasic.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Eagles Pirates Eagles Swede Hanson Johnny Gildea Lindy Mayhew Pirate Heller Skoronski Nicoali Kakasic

Cleveland Signs Chisox Castoffs

The Cleveland Indians add three former Chicago White Sox pitchers for 1937, Whitlow Wyatt Carl Fischer and Joe Heving. Wyatt came from Kansas City, Fischer starred in Buffalo and Heving led Milwaukee Brewers to the American Association title. A stray note mentions Texas pecan production.

Associated Press Cleveland Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians White Sox Whitlow Wyatt Carl Fischer Joe Heving Chicago Sox Detroit Wyatt Kansas City Fischer Buffalo Heving Milwaukee Brewers

Football calendar dense intercollegiate schedule notes

A sprawling intercollegiate football calendar lists Oct 16 and Oct 17 games across regions. Several pairings include Arizona vs Centenary in Tucson and Boston University against Washington, plus Midwest contests like DrakeCreighton and ChicagoPurdue. The fragmentary schedule shows numerous scores and matchups across campuses from Boston to Berkeley.

Purdue Football Monarchs: Eight Big Ten Losses From 1929 to 1935

During the seasons from 1929 through 1935 Purdue's elevens lost only eight Big Ten games, highlighting a period of dominant conference play for the program and its key teams and coaches.

Purdue

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