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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1949

Page

6

Weirton and Charleston Tied for Lead in HSAA Ratings

The piece discusses a baseball homer by Harry Perkowski at Clipper Park and compares it to historic distances at major league parks. It cites measurements: 453 feet to the landing, 420 foot fence distance, and notes park extremes from Polo Grounds to Fenway. It references Babe Ruth, Jimmy Foxx, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Hank Greenberg, and others in context of long homers and park dimensions.

Pat Salango Stamford Harry Perkowski Clipper Park Harry Perkowski Polo Grounds Yankee Stadium Forbes Field Shibe Park Philadelphia Athletics Pittsburgh Wrigley Field Chicago Ebbets Field Brooklyn Braves Babe Ruth Tampa Fla Jimmy Foxx Philadelphia Athletic Boston Red Sox Comiskey Park Foxx Lou Gehrig Yankees Stadium Ted Williams Detroit Williams Hank Greenberg Fenway Park Box Wes Ferrell Cleveland Municipal Stadium Ruth Larry Doby Griffith Stadium Washington

Bigs ROUNDUP from Associated Press sports notes

Milwaukee Brewers manager Nick Cullop resigns amid conflicts over developing prospects. Rip Collins likely moves to Milwaukee, with Ernie White to Hartford and possibly Jeff Heath in West Virginia. Alex Kellner, once signed for 50 dollars, released by Reds after being deemed too fat. Michigan State touts 178-pound tackle Don Coleman as slim yet rough. Jaycee’s George Makris curses freshman scrimmage intruder Coleman. Pigskin picks include Minnesota vs Michigan, Kentucky vs SMU, Dartmouth vs Harvard, and North Carolina vs LSU with bold predictions.

New York Nick Cullop Milwaukee Brewers Braves Nick Rip Collins Hartford Milwaukee Ernie White Bluefield W.va West Virginia Jeff Heath Alex Kellner Athletics Tucson, Ariz Cincinnati Reds Alex Kellner Michigan State Don Coleman Spartans Jaycee George Makris Bob Flora Coleman Makris Minnesota Michigan Bernie Bierman Kentucky Southern Methodist Dartmouth Harvard Hanover North Carolina Louisiana State

Wildcats Prep For SMU Game

Lexington Kentucky Wildcats held a light workout in full gear as they prepare for Saturdays clash with Southern Methodist in Dallas. Coach Paul Bryant said the defense struggles persist against SMU formations and stressed the need for marked improvement despite visible player pep.

Associated Press Lexington Kentucky Wildcats Southern Methodist Dallas Paul Bryant

Ravenswood Leads Class B as Class A figures updated

Official figures released by the State High School Athletic Association place Ravenswood atop Class B with a 5-0 record. In Class A, Weirton, Charleston, Milton, Triadelphia, Williamson, and West Fairmont hold top spots, while Morgantown drops after a loss to Clarksburg Washington Irving.

Weirton Charleston State High School Athletic Association Milton Morgantown Clarksburg Washington Irving Ravenswood Sissonville Matewan W. R. Fugitt Association Red Riders Fugitt Weshrton Board of Appeals Triadelphia Williamson West Fairmont Huntington Vinson Lly Il Lg Williamson Fairmont Peo Vinson Im Elizabeth Rainelle Romney Harrisville Burch Alderson Bramwell

Eagles Hope Rams Win Title in NFL Playoffs

Philadelphia aims to meet Los Angeles in the NFL playoffs for big money as a Rams Bears path shapes the race. Steve Van Buren notes a possible rematch with Chicago while Greasy Neale cautions about qualifying. Co captains Stalloni and Miller from Delaware are noted as former high school teammates.

Associated Press Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles George Halas Bears Los Angeles Rams Wrigley Field Chicago Bears Coliseum Rams Eagles Steve van Buren Steve Greasy Neale Los Angeles Chicago Mariano Stalloni Jack Miller University of Delaware

Harris Signs 3-Year Pact as Nat Manager

Washington President Clark Griffith announced Buck Harris signed to manage the Washington Senators for three years. Harris, 52, has led pennants in 1924 and 1925 and returns after stints with the Senators, Tigers, Phillies, and Yankees. He arrives after San Diego season talks.

Harris Associated Press Washington Clark Griffith Buck Harris Washington Senators Joe Kuhel Kuhel Senators Yankees San Diego Padres Hollywood Detroit Boston Philadelphia Phillies Buffalo Bisons

Beckley Jayvees to Face GMS B Squad Monday

Beckley junior varsity meets Greenbrier Military School Jayvees at the local stadium Monday afternoon with a 2 30 kickoff. A 10 cent student and 25 cent adult admission helps cover expenses and the squad eyes strong attendance to showcase next year’s players.

Beckley Jayvees GMS Beckley Greenbrier Military School Jayvees J. R. van Meter Flying Eagle Bluefield Colonels Frank Cain Bluefield Beaver Joe Conte Joe van Meter Conte Lewis Webb Mike Techak Joe Ciatto Techak Mt. Hope J. D. Kidd Bob Davis Don Lowe Webb Harold Harvit Ciatto Jack Smith Bob Mickis Charley Farley Earl Whitener Bob Daniels Bill Warden

Seneca Lake Set Aside for Trout Fishing

The Conservation Commission announced Seneca Lake in Seneca State Forest will be reserved for trout anglers. Conservation Director C F Mc Clintie cited year round cold water as ideal for trout and noted other uses will be restricted.

Associated Press Charleston Seneca State Forest Conservation Commission C. F. McClintie

Beckley College Unveils 16_Game Cage Schedule

Beckley College will start basketball practice at the Recreation Building Monday for a 16-game season. The schedule includes a January 26 home date with the University of Mexico, 12 WVIC games, and first drill with new and former high school stars, plus plans for several home games at the Recreation Building and Woodrow Wilson.

Beckley College Recreation Building University of Mexico West Virginia Bob Kent Mexico City Beckley Army Bluefield Kent Pat Nickell Bluehawks Woodrow Wilson Millard Bowman Dick Smith Ken Keatley Jimmy Farmer Floyd Bonafacio Mt. Hope Tom Phillips WVIC Jack Lilly Glenville Jesse Lilly Jack Alderson-Broaddus Philippi Concord Mountain Lions Broaddus Rattlers Hawks

Pa. Horse Show Gets Underway

Harrisburg paragraph details the Pennsylvania National Horse Show opening with 500 mounts from 300 stables, $27,300 in cash stakes, and challenge trophies. Notable participants include All Afire from Millard en Farms Annville. Maj Gen Robert B. McClure will preside over ceremonies with international military teams from Chile Ireland Canada and Mexico shown in exhibitions and competition begins tomorrow with Mexico favored in the two challenge trophies.

Associated Press Harrisburg North America New York Madison Square Careden Toronto Millarden Farms Annville Robert B. McClure Baltimore Pennsylvania State Police Chile Ireland Canada Mexico

Vol Star With Lakers St Peter Minn Paul Walther Signs

St Peter Minnesota former Tennessee star forward Paul Walther has signed to play for the Minneapolis Lakers in the NBA. The report notes Walther joins a strong lineup as the Lakers prepare for the upcoming season.

Lakers Associated Press ST. Peter, Minn Paul Walther University of Tennessee Minneapolis Lakers National Basketball Association

Bethany College Plans 23-Game Basketball Schedule

Bethany College announces a 23 game hoop schedule opening December 1 against Rio Grande. The slate includes games at Transylvania and West Virginia University with dates through late February and a final March 4 match at Concord, per Athletic Director John Knight.

Bethany Rio Grande, O Bethany College John Knight Rio Grande Transylvania Muskingum West Virginia University Carnegie Tech Wabash Crawfordsville Ind Grove City Washington and Jefferson Thiel Westminster Davis and Elkins West Virginia Wesleyan West Liberty West Liberty State College Shepherdstown Shepherd Joe Bartell Potomac State Faircoat Marietta Westinghouse Tech Steubenville West Virginia Tech Glenville Alderson-Broaddus California Morris Harvey Wesleyan Fairmont Concord Fairmont State Wilford Squib) Wilson Anuary Aldersone Broaddus Salem Alderson-Broade Dus

William and Mary coach signs guaranteed tenure contract

W ILLIAMSBURG Va R N McCray head football coach signs a five year contract guaranteeing his future at the college regardless of team records. The pact allows retirement to a faculty post after five years and bars McCray from coaching elsewhere during the term. The deal effective January 1 1950 was approved to provide tenure similar to permanent faculty ranks. McCray praised the honor while highlighting his 15 year coaching career with a strong record including Dixie Bowl and Delta Bowl appearances and a conference title in 1947.

Associated Press Williamsburg R. N. (Rube) McCray William and Mary McCray John Pomfret Indians Pittsburgh Michigan State

A's acquire catcher in Sox trade

Philadelphia Athletics obtained catcher Joe Tipton from the Chicago White Sox in a straight swap for Nelson Fox. Bud Rosar moved to the Boston Red Sox last week for Billy Hitchcock. Tipton, 27, hit .205 over 66 games. Fox, 22, batted .257 in 86 games.

Joe Tipton Chicago White Sox Nelson Fox Rosar Boston Red Sox Billy Hitchcock Tipton Fox

Jensen guest boosts Santa Clara football with Jensen on side

Santa Clara recruits Barbara Jensen from San Francisco as a guest for the California game. Assistant coach Herm Meister backs the move, saying having a Jensen helps. He notes Cal’s Jack Jensen scored a touchdown on the opening scrimmage play last year.

Santa Clara Calif Barbara Jensen San Francisco California Herm Meister Jensen Cal Jack Jensen

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