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Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

19 Oct 1948

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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1948

Page

5

20 Major League Attendance Marks Shattered

The Associated Press notes a record surge in major league attendance with North Carolina and other teams drawing large crowds. It details notable players like Johnny Vander Meer and Harry Perkowski, plus Sheffield players and local West Virginia figures as part of the season’s booming interest.

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Vandy May Again 3 Reds No. 1 Pite Saturday

The report lists injuries among college teams with Vandy, Miami, and Notre Dame stars. Jack suffers a wrenched ankle in Burge Ry Se ase while Miami fullback Campbell tears a leg muscle. Fleischmannell, Shafer and Bolen also listed with injuries ahead of upcoming games.

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Fight Sponsorships Raise Broadcast Control Questions

The text questions who would regulate promoter driven teams in a future where sponsors influence programs and broadcasts. It asks whether the Boxing Commission or the FCC would oversee such promoters and imagines rival sponsor teams in a future world series with potential conflicts over ads and sponsorships.

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Redlegs eye Morabito pitching ace to boost 1949 roster

Morabito recruits Heath from Nevada as the Cincinnati Reds seek a two way pitching punch. Heath, 34 next month, is pegged as the mound wizard who could supply 50 percent of a pennant contender’s rotation. Nevada’s arm woes and Heath’s eligibility are noted as pivotal in the Reds’ planning.

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Polls Show Michigan, Notre Dame Near Top In Nation

The season ranking updates place Michigan, Notre Dame, and Vanderbilt high as voters award top spots. Northwestern and California move up while Mississippi falls from the top twenty, with various regional claims and individual results noted.

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