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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1929

Page

6

West Virginia Triumphs Over Washington and Lee 26 to 6

The Mountaineers of West Virginia University defeated Washington & Lee 26 to 6 before about 15 000 fans in Charleston. Key scoring came from Varney and Laltue in the second quarter and two late touchdowns by F Glenn and the other Glen. Washington & Lee started strong but misfired on late air attacks as WVU tightened defense and added two more scores.

Associated Press Charleston W. Vu Mountaineers West Virginia University Washington & Lee Willian G. Conley Dobu Roscoe ‘Lurner West Virginia West West Virginians Glenda Wash-Lee Lakue Khe Ami Barting Varney Huns Calve Sebulsky Generals Faulkner Williams Aledsoe Vareey Virginians Thivadesn Gesbed Mitchell Lale Sebutsky Wong Glenns Brown Wees Sefigmian Mofkan Hawks Howard Glen Vascaeee Laltue Flen M. Glenn Noferce H. BU. Goodwin W. J DW. Merriman Geneva J. B. Chambers Denison

Flying Eagles overwhelm Princeton in rough grid game

The Flying Eagles defeated Princeton 12 to 6 as both teams showed strong running and passing. Durk, Smith, and Quon starred on defense while tackles and punting kept Princeton at bay. Shawkey named Yankee manager amid MLB setup shifts and Meusel sale rumors shadow the scene.

Flying Hayles Princeton Farris C. Smith N. Quon Lewis Riva Quink Lielige Vines J. D. Gwyn Aicker Princena Sarrell Hurt Eagles Bobby Moore M. Quinn

California Bears Defeat Pennsylvania In East Coast Tilt

California won 12 to 7 over Pennsylvania in a sunlit afternoon at Philadelphia before 70 000. Star back Som and guard Schwartz led the Golden Bears to their third win in six years against the Quakers with superior line play and sharper scoring.

Associated Philadelphia Far West Golden Bears California Pennsylvania Quakers Som Alack Schwartz

Sasse Named Army Football Coach Sasse Named Army Coach

Major Ralph Sass e to head the United States Military Academy football team replacing Biff Jones at season end West Point officials announced Jones leaves due to Army rules. The report notes the transfer limits and reaffirms coaching transition plans.

Associated Press Boston Mass Ralph Sasce Wa United States Military Academy Biff Jones West Point Ferals Jones Army

Holton Football Feud Flares After Game

Holton High school spectators mobbed the route as AG Schroedermeier fled under guard. A grievance arose when a Holton star was deemed ineligible just before the ninth inning, following Hiawatha’s 27 to 0 victory over Holton.

Holton Kas Holton High School G. Schroedermeier Hiawatha Kansas Halton Schroeder Meier

Portsmouth All Stars to Meet Beckley Black Knights

The Portsmouth All Stars bring a strong lineup to Beckley at Fair Grounds Park for a 2:30 p.m. game. Earl Smith heads the squad with players from Greensboro and other teams, while Beckley counters with Jennings Plymale Rohe Beers Artis etc. Expected a hammering outcome if conditions hold.

Baschel Black Knights Fair Grounds Beckley Jennings Po Heckley Ender Shane Earl Smith All Stars Fred Winter Harnstor Lea MW Stars Benton Onlso Baker Greenshora XN. C. Benton Wichita Falls Brillheart Minneapolis Plymale and Roche Portsmouth Inday Gromils Park

Davis Elkins Hurricanes Rout Marines 37 to 1 in Football

The Scarlet Hurricanes of Davis and Elkins College routed the U S Marines 37 to 1. Warren and Rangle sparked a late offensive surge with multiple first downs and two touchdowns. Stith added two extra points as the Hurricanes dominated with heavy running and aerial attacks.

Warren Hurricane Rangle Warren i Smith

Eagles Beat Princeton 12 to 6 in Rough Football Clash

Beckley’s Eagles defeat Princeton 12 to 6 as Heckley scores twice on long end runs and Sarrett and Hart shine in the backfield. Princeton’s only TD comes on a long forward pass and their seven first downs lag Beckley’s three as both teams trade drives and interceptions.

Heckley Eagles Princeton Flying Eagles Neckley Sarrett F. Hurt Beckley Lewis Tucker Nicely Brown Moore Covey Jlurt Bu Murt Surrett Yassages Beesley Rooocy Ten Beewny Browy Sarrell Hart Rooney Velaceton Redley Vos C. Smith LE FL Ryle N. Quinn Ly Reaves Gwyn Lgg Wren Tucker G Fry Vines Peters Lewis Bee Farris Woodrum Moore Lis Dyer Sarrett Morris i Gavey Morris i Gavey (¢) FB Brown Moran V

College scores mix in scattered results across nation

A montage of football scores from multiple colleges shows West Virginia U topping Washington & Lee and Wisconsin shutting out Notre Dame. Other results include Nebraska and Purdue posting big wins, along with Yale, Penn State, and Ohio State scoring victories.

Boxing and hockey notes mix with roller skating tale

The piece threads boxing legends like Jimmy McLarnin and Sammy Mandell with boxing and boxing prospects. It also mentions Jackie Fields and a potential future bout. It shifts to hockey season mood across major U S cities and ends with Harley Davidson and a six day roller skating race at Madison Square Garden where his team finished third after a six week outdoor training plan.

Jimmy McLarnin Hack Wilson Jimmy Sammy Mandell Joe Glick Pacific Coast Mclarnin Sammy Baker Socker Jackie Fields Jackie New York Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Detroit St Louis Philadelphia Kansas City Minneapolis Tulsa St. Paul Seattle Portland Ore Harley Davidson Mailison Square Garden Davidson Harley Hle Willest Skalin

Big College Football Attendance Sets Records Across Ten Games

Under ideal weather crowds topped a million with more than 80,000 dollars in gate receipts. Notable results included Ohio State Michigan 98 83, Notre Dame Wisconsin 83, Harvard Army 57, Northwestern Minnesota 40, Yale Brown 55, Dartmouth Columbia 35, Princeton Cornell 25, and Georgia Notre Dame 24.

Associated Press Yale—Brown Cess Yartmouth Columbia Princeton Cornell Georgia—n

Bobcats Fall 19 to 0 at Washington

Georgetown defeats West Virginia Wesleyan 19 to 0 in Washington after scoreless first half. Georgetown drives start late in the game with a 36 yard dash for the first TD, followed by a Wesleyan fumble and a kickoff return for a final score. The Hilltoppers tally twelve first downs to Wesleyan’s seven.

Washington Cats West Virginia Wesleya Georgetown Fea George Iona Ile Schmidt Rodrigues Bozék

Beckley Junior Team Narrowly Drops 2-0 at Lewisburg

Beckley Junior High School fell to the third team of the GM 5 in Lewisburg by a 2-0 score after a blocked punt late in the fourth quarter. The locals had fought the military boys evenly, with Beckley gaining on end runs and Greenbrier on passes. The Juniors returned to Beckley last night.

Beckley Junior High School Lewisburg G. M Beckley Berkley Greenbrier

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