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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1948

Page

5

Beckley Holds Slim Edge in Class A Title Race

Beckley finally held a distinct edge over Stonewall Jackson for the first time in two seasons as the Class A scholastic football race remained hot. The article notes Beckley’s 34-0 win over Mullens and lists other contenders like Clarksburg Roosevelt-Wilson, Milton, Gauley Bridge, Barboursville, Morgantown, St. Marys, and Logan, with several upcoming matchups shaping the title chase.

Raleigh Register Beckley W. Va Associated Press Stonewall Jackson Stonewall Huntington East Mullens Clarksburg Roosevelt - Wilson Milton Gauley Bridge Barboursville Morgantown St. Marys and Winfield Wurshiane Bluecsield Beaver West Fairmont Triadelphia Roosevelt-Wilson Yam Gawley Bridge University Mount Hope Scholastic & Claw Rat Avie Morgallons Roosevelt Wi Gassaway Triadelphia Aloe Stonewall Jackson Weer Beeen Grantsville Weirton Rewlesburg Rete E Aldersen Webster Spring Sistersville Burch Vinsen Matewan Elkhorn Sissonville Kemney Marsh Ferk Pennsboro Barrackville Trap Hi Lewisburg Greenbank Cowen Unidis Glen Rogers George Springer West Virginia High School Athletic Association

Bears Colts 49ers Browns Lead NFL and AAC Standings

The Bears pace the NFL Western Division after a 28 0 win over Detroit while the Cardinals topple the Giants 63 36 for a league record scoring game. The Eagles surge to first in the East as the 49ers beat the Yankees 21 1 and the Browns win 31 14 to stay close.

Associated Press NEW York Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles San Francisco Mers Cleveland Baltimore Colts New York Yankees Buffalo Bills BEARS Detroit Lions Chicago Cardinals New York Giants NFL Philadelphia Washington Redskins Skins Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers Boston Yanks Tow Washington Eagles Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams Frankie Albert Yanks Cleveland Browns 49Ers Sid ‘Luckman Lions Pat Harder Bob Sayner Ray Malouf Red Bird Charley Conerly Giants Conerly Yankee Stadium Albert Browns Bills Otto Graham Lou Groza Graham

Hogan Wins Glendale Open with 275 to Claim Title

Ben Hogan captured the inaugural Glendale Open at Oakmont Country Club with a 1 under par 275 over 72 holes, earning $2,450 and boosting his season earnings to $34,358.32. Mangrum led early but Hogan finished strong, breaking the previous tournament record of 65 on the final round.

Associated Press Glendale Calif Golt Ben Hogan Hogan Skip Alexander Lexington N.C Mangrum Fort Worth Texas Cary Middlecoff Memphis Alexander Middlecoff Ed Furgol Santa Anita Honolulu

Washington and Jefferson Lead Collegiate Scorers

New York New Wash ington and Jefferson College star Dan Towler tops national scoring with 11 touchdowns and eight points after for 74 points in three games. Among major schools Columbia's Lou Kusserow leads with nine TDs and 54 points, while Doak Walker of SMU has seven TDs and 33 points.

Associated Press New York Dan Towler Little Washington and Jefferson College Washington Towler Lou Kusserow Columbia Doak Walker Southern Methodist University

Raleigh Captain Makes Hole in One at Fort Benning Course

Captain Earle Keaton of Raleigh West Virginia carded a hole in one on the 180 yard third hole at Fort Benning Officer's Club Course. He used a No 2 iron during a round witnessed by Major Jack Ewley and verified by Frank Goss the club pro. Keaton posted an 80 for 18 holes.

Raleigh W. Va Fort Benning Post Register Guy Pennington Earle Keaton Jack Ww. Ewley Keaton C. C. Keaton Frank Goss Ken‘ton

Darrell Royal Stars as Oklahoma Routs Kansas State 42 0

Darrell Royal scored two long touchdowns and threw to two others as Oklahoma crushed Kansas State 42 to 0. A 95 yard run and a 29 yard score highlighted his game, with rival efforts from Virginia’s John Bapiti and Penn State’s Wally Triplett noted.

New York Oklahoma Darrell Royal Sooners Kansas State John Bapit University of Virginia Philadelphia Washington and Lee Virginia Wally Triplett Penn State Elwood Petchell West Virginia Michigan Leo Koceski Canonsburg Wolverines Northewestern Gene Rassides Columbia Pennsylvania

Rockets and Beckley Oak Hill play scoreless tie in SWVC game

Oak Hill and Beckley Oak Hill semi pro teams paused in a 0-0 draw before about 300 fans in rain and cold. Rockets threatened twice, one drive to the one yard line and a third quarter TD nullified by a penalty. Beckley intercepted several passes to stifle scoring opportunities.

Register OAK Hill Beckley Oak Hill West Virginia Rockets Wwel Hinton Montgomery Rainelle Mt. Hope

Roundup of Saturday Football Scores and Notable College News

Saturday scores include Wake Forest 41 Duquesne 15 Lafayette 45 Muhlenberg 13 Washington Jefferson 33 Geneva 0 Western Kentucky 20 Union 7 Tennessee Tech 19 Morehead. Michigan dominance noted with bowl ineligibility. Bednarik shinesгаар punt return for Columbia, later TD. Hollywood- era bets, coaching retirements teased as college programs plot future championships.

Associated Press Wake Forest Duquesne Lafayette Muhlenberg Washington-Jefferson Geneva Western Kentucky Union Tenn. Tech Morehead

Citation Aims for Pimlico After Belmont Gold Cup Victory

The celebrated Citation heads to Baltimore for a $25,000 winner take all Pimlico Special after a dominant Belmont Park win in the Empire City Gold Cup. It was his 16th win in 17 starts this year and 24th in 26 races over two top campaigns, boosting his all time earnings to $920,250.

Associated Press New York Citation Baltimore Catumet Farm Pimlico Belmont Park Citalion Be~witch Saggy

Gonzales Advances In Pan American Tennis Tourney

Pan American Tennis Tournament action started with top seeds in Mexico City. Pancho Gonzales, United States champion from Los Angeles, advanced to the second round with a 6 4 6 2 win over Alfredo Ramos of Mexico. Defending champion Jaroslav Drobny Frankie Parker and Eric Sturgess were listed for today’s first round matches.

Gonzales Mexico United States Pancho Gonzales Los Angeles Alfredo Ramos Jaroslav Drobny Czechoslovakia Frankie Parker Eric Sturgess South Africa

West Liberty D E Game Heads SIC Slate

West Virginia University meets Washington and Lee in Charleston in the week’s big game with other conference actions: Davis and Elkins hosts West Liberty in a 20 straight wins night at Moundsville. Conference standings list Morris Harvey and Fairmont State among leaders with a slate of Friday and Saturday games and last weekend results.

Associated Press West Virginia University Mountaineers Washington and Lee Charleston Suannna Davis and Elkins West Liberty Moundsville Wewest Liberty C.cesseee LO Morris Harvey Potomar State W. Va Ence Atorrs Harvey West Virginia Tech Fairmont State West Virginia

Bomber Plans Exhibition Tour

Heavyweight champion Joe Louis plans a four round exhibition series this fall per press rep Harry Mendel. Tentative schedule lists Atlanta October 28 Memphis 29 New Orleans 31 Navy 8 Boston New Haven 11 Greensboro N C 12 Scranton 14 Cincinnati 16 Toledo 18 Chicago 19 Detroit 23 St Louis 24 Kansas City. Louis has announced retirement but may return to defend his crown at least once more.

Associated Press New York Joe Louis Harry Mendel Atlanta Memphis New Orleans Navy Boston NewHaven Greensboro N. C Scranton Cincinnati Toledo Chicago Detroit St. Louis Kansas City Louis Raid Pol. Adv

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