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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1952
Page
4
Poll leaders Duke and Maryland rolled to decisive wins while Michigan State and Notre Dame upset results kept the AP rankings crowded. Duke routed NC State 57-0 and Maryland crushed Navy 38-7 as Ohio State, California and USC also piled on.
Maryland overwhelmed Navy 38-7 in a fierce rivalry clash at College Park. Seven players ejected as both sides blamed hard play. Maryland extended a 3- game win streak over Navy and hinted at future meetings beyond the 1952 schedule.
West Virginia's improving gridiron squad, after a 31-18 win over Washington and Lee, faces Pitt, which beat Army 22-14 and upset Notre Dame to move to 3-1. The weekend slate includes 10 state college games with Kent State hosting Marshall and Morris Harvey meeting West Virginia Tech in a key conference clash.
By Ed Corrigan a nationwide snapshot shows the Midwest leading with Michigan State undefeated while the Big Ten lacks a perfect team. Syracuse upset by Michigan State and several top teams suffer mixed results as Cal and Southern Cal clash, outlining the shifting balance in college football this week. Maryland, Georgia Tech, Duke and Virginia post strong runs. Notre Dame, Purdue and Minnesota steal headlines with key upsets.
Wilwyn, ridden by Merce, wins the Washington Classic on a new course record amid a field of seven horses from England, Germany, Canada, and the United States. Zucchero and Ruhe contest for second as Brookemeade's Greek Ship falters. the event honors and details reflect a historic international field.
A Friday ten round lightweight bout will pit Ron Harper against Jimmy Carter for the title chance, with Harper needing a win over Noel Humphreys of Charleston to earn the shot at Madison Square Garden. The NBC telecast will feature the bout from Radio Center.
In New York Gayle Talbot reports Mickey Mantle, affected by osteomyelitis, faces a fourth draft examination this Wednesday. The piece argues the decision should be plain and final, praising Mantle’s resilience and questioning why a top athlete cannot serve. Mantle endured pain during the World Series, with his leg bound for support, yet he persevered without complaint.
Jacksonville report describes Frank Ward’s fish farm with 300 tanks of tropical fish. Ward claims their traits mimic humans and cites ailments like kidney trouble and colds. He devised a custom food mix from baby cereal to Ep som salts. A fanciful tale mentions a fish performing a balancing act.
Duke remains undefeated in five games and tied with George Washington for the Southern Conference lead as Maryland also performs perfectly. The Blue Devils face Virginia at Charlottesville amid a tough upcoming slate including Georgia Tech and Navy, while George Washington beats Virginia Tech to stay two games back.
West Virginia University releases a 24 game 13 at home schedule for 1952 under Athletic Director Roy M. Hawiey. New opponents include South Carolina Syracuse Cornell and Virginia. The slate opens December 1 at home in Mountaineer Field House with 13 Southern Conference games marked by x.
New York report lists 53 college football teams still undefeated and untied. Maryland California Georgia Tech Duke Southern California and UCLA are in the top ten, with Michigan leading a four game win streak. Virginia Fairfield State and Maryland State also remain unbeaten in three games.
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