Sam Snead Leads Exhibition At Hawk's Nest Club
Governor Clarence Meadows teams with Joe Kuhn to face Sammy Snead and Hawk's Nest pro Hubert Dawson in a golf exhibition at Hawk's Nest Country Club. Kuhn, Long drives and accuracy, challenges Snead who tied the Black Knight course record of 67. Palmer shines for NC State as footnotes of football loom. Ford Frick complains about All-Star politics after World Series.
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Sammy Snead
West Virginia Fairway
Knoxville
Black Knight Country Club
Hawk’s Nest Country Club
Beckley
Clarence Meadows
Sammy
Joe
Jim Kuhn
Flying Eagles
Snead
Governor Meadows
Ford Frick
Joop
St. Loui S Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Breadon
North-South high school ratings alter rankings across state
Fairmont West and Parkersburg climb as Beckley drops out of the select 25 after a 33-0 win over Clarksburg. Weirton and Huntington East hold first and second with big wins, while Bridgeport and East Bank rise and South Charleston falls from the top 25, replaced by Fairmont East and White Sulphur Springs.
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West Virginia
Leslie
Palmer
East Bank High School
North Carolina State Wolfpack
Duke
Davidson
Wolfpack
Cedar Grove
Wake Forest Deacons
Wake Forest
NC State
Palmer Wands
Army
Charleston
Clarksburg
Fairmont West
Parkersburg
Big Reds
Washington Irving
Weirton
Huntington East
Red Raiders
Toronto
East
Portsmouth
Bridgeport
Roosevelt Wilson
East Bank
Dunbar
South Charleston
Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall
Beckley
Oak Hill
Princeton
Hinton
St. Albans
New Old
N S
L, T. Pet. Rat
Wheeling
Washington-Irving
Bluefield
Fairmont East
Gauley Bridge
Spencer
Barboursville
Ur Wellsburg
No Football at Vassar Says Dean
The dean announced there will be no intercollegiate football at Vassar College despite GI bill veterans and male students at nearby Skidmore challenging them. Intra college competition will be allowed with college facilities guiding sports activities.
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Vassar
Dean
Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Inz
Saratova Spr
Toro
Brown Prep
Harrison Leads Knox Invitational
E J Harrison a brawling ex soldier from Chicago led a field of 63 golfers into the Knox ville invitational second round at Holston Hills. He posted a two under par 34 on each nine for an 18 hole total of four under par, finishing with three consecutive birdies and five birdies overall. Others not in the lead include Byron Nelson Sammy Snead Ben Hogan Lloyd Mangrum Jimmie Dimmart, with few breaking par as Jimmie Hines Herman Keiser Ky Liffoon tied for second after 71s and Henry Ransom a 72.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Chicago
Harrison
Holston Hills Country Club
SUCTE
Byron Nelson
Streay
Sammy Snead
Ben Hogan
Lloyd Manehium
Jimmie Dimaret
Jimmie Hines
Herman Keiser
Akron
Ky Liffoon
Orlando
Henry Ransom
Ravina
Kulakowski To Captain WVU In Temple Game
Morgantown reports West Virginia University will meet Temple University in Philadelphia at Owl Stadium. Captain Ed Kulakowski, veteran lineman from Kingston, Pa., will lead the Mountaineers. Bud Freese remains sidelined by a knee injury, doubtful for the Syracuse game next week.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
Acuntaineers
West Virginia Univers
Philadelphia
Temple University
Owl Stadium
Ed Kulakowski
Kingston
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Kulakowski
Mountaineer
George
Bud) Freese
Pitt
Syracuse
West
County League and Coalfield Conference Football Slate Ahead
Fork County League enters its seventh week with champs in both leagues. Stoco Indians host Shady Spring Tigers defending their 1946 title as the key Western tier clash looms. Also on Sophia gridiron, Sulphia Blue Hawks face Marsh Fork while Mark Twain Authors clash Clear Fork. Mullens Rebels meet Flying Eagles in Coalfield action with Beclley area interest and band program interludes.
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Stoco High School
Indians
Shady Spring Tigers
Tigers
Stoco
Shandy
Wildcats
Shady
Sophia
Boxing results from ASECOCIATIEN Oakland and beyond
Fights reported from Oakland California to Galveston Texas and other cities feature numerous bouts. Notable results include Morales stopping Colina in a Tampa clash and Mills outpointing another foe in Rochester. Other winners include Soares, Gonzales, Maxim, Rubio, De Rosa and more across Providence Cranston Binghamton Albany and New York venues. A China note mentions chrysanthemums used in food.
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Oakland
Cal
LST
City
Medrano
Las Ante
Galveston
Tex
Ino
Chu
Binghamton
N.Y
Eddie Smith
Rochester
Tommy Mills
Valley Stream
New Orleans
Baby Gonzales
Los Angeles
Tack Leslie
Flint
Mies
Toledo
Ohio
Joey Maxim
Cleveland
Mrad
New York
Thik Avenay
Norman Rubio
Albany
Tony de Rosa
Basketball’s rapid rise draws praise from Adolph Rupp
Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp told a Tes coaching school audience that basketball drew 114,000,000 fans last year, roughly as many as all other sports combined. He urged year round play and larger venues, noting Madison Square Garden’s 630,000 attendance and potential to seat 40,000 to 50,000. He warned the sport has yet to realize its full appeal nationwide.
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Tes
Rupp
University of Kenana
Kentucky
Ripp
Madison Square Garden
Texas
Zame
North-South Football Ratings Sixth Weekly Update
The sixth weekly rating list for West Virginia high school football teams is compiled by the North-South Football Game Inc and released by co-sponsoring newspapers such as The Raleigh Register. The editor notes this is part of an ongoing series and highlights the joint publication effort.
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West Virginia
Longshot Lions Aim to Upset Army at West Point
New York football fans expect Army to be challenged by Columbia as Duke West Virginia Notre Dame and Navy hope to derail a third straight national title run. Lou Little admits a Columbia victory is unlikely but vows effort while Army coach Red Blaik warns of respect for Columbia and the Lions must exploit an offense built around the T formation to have any chance.
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Associated Press
New York
Army
Columbia
Oklahoma
Cornell
Michigan
Duke
West Virginia
Notre Dame
Penn
Navy
Hudson
Lou Little
Lions
West Point
Earl
Red) Blaik
Yale
Blaik
Menton
Doc Blanchard
Glenn Davis
Wotle
Bul Donesh
Not Enough Money Around To Buy Williams Yawkey
Boston reports state Ted Williams will not be sold this season and Joe Cronin stays as manager. Owner Tom Yawkey says there is not money enough to trade Williams and plans to share extra cash with players as a reward for a successful season.
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Williams-Yawkey
Associated Press
Boston
Red Sox
Ted Williams
Joe Cronin
Tomawkey
Cronin
Yawkey
Williams
Tom
Cadet offense braces for Army test as Blaik plans ambush
Ling fraternity concedes Army 20 points as Lions. Bill Swiacki and Ray Cestary lead ends while guards and tackles push for strength. Blaik plots against Columbia's quick backs and pass snatching ends with Blanchard back to lead Cadet attack and Arnold Tucker healing for Saturday.
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Army
Lions
Bill Swiacki
Ray Cestary
Blais
Columbia
Blanchard
Arnold Tucker
Michigan
Tucker
Wee
Blaik
Weekend High School Football Tonight and Tomorrow
Readouts list tonight and tomorrow games across multiple small towns including Marsh Fork at Sophia Mark Twain at Clear Fork Renick at Meadow Bridge Webster Springs at Richwood Glen Rogers at Pineville Ronceverte at Alderson Crich ton at GMS Colonels Greenbank at Lewisburg Rupert at Rainelle Marlinton at White Sulphur Negro Byrd Prillerman at Simmons Stratton at Lincoln Cabell Jrs at Stratton Bolling at Du Bois Cowley at Kimball Mullens at Beckley Lockout at Ansted Fayetteville at Montgomery Oak Hill at Charleston Summersville at Gauley Bridge and Bristol Tenn Jrs versus Central Jrs at WWHS.
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Marsh Fork
Sophia
Mark Twain
Clear Fork
Renick
Meadow Bridge
Webster Springs
Richwood
Glen Rogers
Pineville
Ronceverte
Alderson
Crichton
GMS Colonels
Greenbank
Lewisburg
Rupert
Rainelle
Marlinton
Negro Byrd-Prillerman
Simmons
Montgomery
Stratton
Lincoln
Hinton
Cabell Jrs
Bolling
du Bois
Mt. Hope
Cowley
Mullens
Kimball
Beckley
Ansted
Fayetteville
Oak Hill
Charleston
Summersville
Gauley Bridge
Bristol
Arm ed and Lucky Draw Duel Falls Through at Trenton Hand icap
New York race fans face disappointment as Armed a Warren Wright Calumet Farms gelding may be rested until next year. Ben Jones trainer says Armed lost weight making the Oct 26 Trenton Handicap at Garden State Park unlikely. Lucky Draw has dominated since returning from a 1945 layoff, tying the world record in the Narragansett special and posting seven wins in eight races.
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Associated Press
New York
Armed
Warren Wright
Calumet Farms
Ben Jones
Calumet Star
Bulla-Lea
Trenton
Garden State Park
Camden
N. J
George D. Widener
Narragansett
Lucky Draw
Jack High
Pacific Gls Have Full Sports Slate
Pacific Gls have a wide selection of activities in Japan this fall and winter with a football league running through Nov 24, followed by basketball league scheduling into February. An all star baseball team will tour the Philippines for the Pacific inter command event with Hawaii, Korea, the Marianas and the Philippines. Four boxing tournaments are planned in November and December. Skiers contest downhill and slalom, cross country and jump January 17 to 19, and ice skating event plans target late February.
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Bill McClure
Gilbert Green
Wyoming County
Beckley
Hagle
Don Hodson
Bill Phillips
Fred Rahall
Don Cook
Charlie Hill
Bill Weir
Bailey’s Jewelry
Beckley Drug
Beckley Hotel
Mullens
Glenn Sallack
Flying Eagle Band
Associated Press
Vorohanta
Gls
Japan
Philippines
Pacific Inter‘command
Hawaii
Korea
Marianas
Better Bowling: Footwork and Stance for Consistent Delivery
A bowling expert stresses that control hinges on precise, repeatable footwork. He advises lining up at the foul line by using the left foot as an indicator, ensuring identical stance and straight line direction for each stride. The four step delivery gave way to a left-foot indicator to improve balance and push.
Colgate Briders Coach Directs From Chair With Sprained Ankle
Andy Kerr of Colgate coaches his team from a chair on the sideline as they prepare for a home opener against King's Point. Kerr sprained an ankle yesterday but kept directing with a microphone and headset.
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Soaches
Hamilton
N. Y
Andy Kerr
Colgate University
Red Raiders
King's Point
Kerr
Oak Hill High pays for looting after Stonewall Jackson game
Oak Hill High School received a letter from Stonewall Jackson High School principal Thomas Horner accepting the apology from Oak Hill students. A check for 65 dollars will be sent to West Side Charleston School to cover thefts from the visitors locker room after the football game.
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Oak Hill
Thomas 8. Horner
Stonewall Jackson High School
Fea
Horner
G. B. Bobbitt
Stonewall Jackson
Bobbitt
West Side
Charleston
Mus
Fenimore May Be Out of Go Game
Stillwater Oklahoma reports Oklahoma A the Argie football team struggles with a 1945 Sugar Bowl champion label under coach Jim Lookabaugh. Injuries in the backfield cripple the squad with 16 of 17 backs sidelined including star Bob Fenimore whose absence could loom over the Georgia game at Athens.
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Fenimore
Associated Press
Stillwater
Okla
Oklahoma Argie
Arkansas
Texas
Southern Methodist
Georgia Bulldogs
Athens
Jim Lookabaugit
Lookanaugh
Bob Fenimore
Georgia
Lookabaugh
Princeton First in Bluefield Ratings again
Princeton and Huntington East high schools repeat as the top two in the Bluefield Amateur Athletic Association weekly ratings. West Fairmont climbs to third with Weirton fourth, followed by Beckley Wheeling Parkersburg Stonewall Jackson Charleston and Bluefield completing the first ten.
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Associated Press
Bluefield
Princeton
Huntington East
Bluefield Amateur Athletic Association
Stubby Currence
West Fairmont
Weirton
Fairmont West
Beckley
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Stonewall Jackson
Charleston
Feller's All Stars Beat Negro Royals at Wrigley Field
Bob Feller pitched five innings for Cleveland with seven strikeouts to earn the win as Feller's All Stars defeated the Negro Royals 4-3 before 22 577 fans at Wrigley Field. Bob Lemon protected the final four innings in relief, allowing four frames without a hit. Satchel Paige matched seven strikeouts but yielded four runs on five hits in five innings.
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Feller
Associated
Los Angeles
Bob Feller
Negro Royals
Cleveland
Wrigley Field
Bob Lemon
Satchel Paige
Paige
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