Express-Weirton Game Tops State Card This Week
Weirton eyes a heavy drive into the state championship schedule at Huntington Central after a weekend where several Class A title contenders faltered. Morgantown saw its 13 game win streak end in a 12-0 loss to Clarkburg Washington Irving. Williamson defeated Point Pleasant 19-0 to gain prestige in the south as Parkersburg and Charleston vie to shape the race.
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Long Home Run At Clipper Park Stirs Baseball Memories
Harry Parkowski’s fifth inning shot near Clipper Park might be the longest seen here, with estimates of 455 to 500 feet. Cotton White cites a 500 foot fence, while fans compare to Babe Ruth era blasts. The piece recalls earlier giants like Fred Sington and promises local measurement to settle the claim.
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Brigadiers Announce WVU Tilt Lineup For Freshman Team
Washington and Lee freshman football will face West Virginia Plebes in Beckley. Coach Don Davis unveiled a 194 pound average line and 168 pound backfield. Starters include Ted Dixon left end and Jack Delahunty at left tackle with Dan Popovich right tackle.
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Tech Morris Harvey clash tops West Virginia grid week
Eleven West Virginia college football games are on tap with seven in the state and four out of state. West Virginia University meets the Quantico Marines at Morgantown while the Tech Morris Harvey clash is Saturday. Other pairings include Salem versus Rio Grande and Marshall at John Carroll in Ohio Valley Conference play. WVU Frosh vs Washington and Lee Little Generals closes Saturday under Beckley lights.
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No Foes at Hand Charles Turns to Exhibition Bouts
Boxing champion Ezzard Charles opens a busy exhibition schedule in Salt Lake City with Rex Layne as the first opponent. He aims for a title defense before Christmas but plans about 25 exhibitions through year end. Weill and Mintz seek profitable gates amid uncertain title prospects and several potential challengers.
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La Salle track stars land quick summer maintenance job
Three La Salle College track squad members Jim Tuppeny Frisby Euell and Clarence Harris took summer laboring jobs to stay in shape. They worked on lengthening and refinishing the Explorer's track and finished in about half the time expected. Bernie Bierman and Chris Cagle are former Mississippi State head coaches of football.
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Perkowski Stars In Five Inning Reds Victory At Clipper Park
Cincinnati pitcher Harry Perkowski homered and drove in a run as the Reds beat the Raleigh Clippers 5 to 3 in an exhibition at Clipper Park. Perkowski pitched five scoreless innings before moving to first base, fanning five and walking none. He hit a towering homer in the fifth, centers for an estimated 450 to 500 feet. Clippers lefty Totten held the Reds in check through three, with solid defense backing him. The Admirals added two in the fourth on walks and timely hits, then a third on Perkowski’s homer. Gaston sparked Raleigh with a triple and a long drive, but the Clippers could not catch up. Final: Reds 5, Clippers 3.
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Marines Name Target Shooting Champion at Quantico
W-O Mark W. Billing of Detroit won the Marine Corps target shooting title for the second time, with the second highest aggregate score. He received the Lauchheimer Trophy after firing 556 of 600 in rifle and 554 in pistol. W-O Amon J. Sealey of Russell, Kansas, won pistol honors with 555 and placed second overall.
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Marietta College Basketball Schedule Set for 1949-50 Season
Marietta College unveils an 11 home game slate and 21 total contests for 1949-50. The schedule opens December 2 with Rio Grande at Marietta and ends March 4 at Washington and Jefferson in Pittsburgh. The Pioneers face Findlay Mt Union Ohio Northern and W and J for the first time in several years.
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Chattanooga Valley High shows tough season ahead
Chattanooga Valley Ga. Coach J E Hankenreich of Chattanooga Valley High School football expects a lean next year after a six game losing streak this season. Four shutouts, six ineligible players, three hurt, and the gym burned down.
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Borotra Wins British Covered Courts Singles Crown
French veteran Jean Borotra captured his fifth British covered courts singles title at the Queens Club, defeating Geoff Paish 6-4 6-3 6-3 in the final.
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Weekend College Football Scores Report
A mixed set of late scores shows Rice defeat Southern Methodiet 41 to 27 and Kentucky dominating The Citadel 44 to 0. Also noted are Louisville 62 over Akron 6 and Marquette 24 to Detroit 14 with other games listed in sparse form.
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Schedule of key college basketball home and away games
Ohio Northern at Ada on Jan 28 Case Tech at home Feb 2 Wooster at home Feb 4 Wittenberg at Springfield Feb 9 Muskingum at home Feb 18 Mt Union at home Feb 24 Wittenberg at home Feb 28 Ohio University at home March 4 Washington and Jefferson at Washington Pa.
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Leahy says Green Wave had off day after Irish rout
In South Bend Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy cautioned against overconfidence after the Irish crushed Tulane 46 to 7 for their 32nd straight win. He praised a coordinated first half and defense, noted Bob Toneff's improving play, and mentioned plans for an open date before Navy. Tulane coach Henry Finka offered a terse reaction after the loss.
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Sports Roundup Notes on Players and Plans Across Baseball and Football
Lou Little questions defense use of Kusserow but acknowledges his potential as runner and possible interception impact. Stengel notes heat affects Pacific Coast players. DeWitt probes Texas for a pro football franchise. Lew Andreas marks 25th year at Syracuse with 25 basketball games and a 25th wedding anniversary. Cardinals aim for 1951 ball park opening capacity 45000, starting in February. Georgetown U plans a strong track program with 11 scholarship athletes in freshman class including Bernie Lacroix. Carl Joyce Switched to Georgetown after Seton Hall year.
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