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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1937

Page

11

Eagles and Mustangs clash at Mount Hope stadium

Beckley and Mount Hope prepare for a marquee gridiron clash at Mustang stadium tonight likely drawing the largest crowd in the inter county series. Mount Hope’s line, the strong backfield led by Spadario and Harless, and Beckley’s improved forward wall headline a battle that could shape their Thanksgiving standings. The Canton Mount Hope field hosts about 6,000 expected spectators for a high calibre game.

Beckley Mount Hope Mustang Flying Eagles Mustangs West Virginia Bobcats Hinton Charleston Eagles Laidley Field Fayetteville Raleigh County van Meterman Charleston Mountain Lions Hinton Bobcats Fayette Bartrug John Douglas Bill Brubeck Woodrow Wilson Field van Meter Richards Husky Mustangs Joe Davies Buster Smith Melvin Wood Jim Kuhn Sluss Dick Wood Hanson Bailey Tanner Huffman Fitzpatrick Tony Sparcino Arthur Rezzonico Dana Embleton Fred Hill Harold G. Lambert Nature WPA Edward Bartrug Raleigh Jackie Spadario Harless Aurednick Dizzy Dean Spradlin Mount Hope Boys Red Harless Jack Spadario

Clemson Defeats South Carolina 34 6 in SC Showdown

The Associated Press reports Clemson Tigers overwhelmed South Carolina Gamecocks 34 to 6 in a Southern Conference battle in Columbia before about 20 000. Clemson scored twice in the first quarter once in the third and twice in the fourth while South Carolina replied with a single first-quarter touchdown.

Associated Press Columbia S. C Clemson Tigers South Carolina Gamecock South Carolina

Mountaineers Will Face Waynesburg

MORGANTOWN It was announced there will be no radio broadcast for the Waynesburg game next Saturday due to the Athletic Board requiring commercial broadcasting when sponsored. Paul Camiletti will replace J Kay Thomas as umpire. West Virginia has intensified practices, expects its best strength for the game, and aims to avoid close calls like the Xavier contest.

Morgantown Waynesburg Athletic Board Pittsburgh Fairmont Pitt University Paul Camiletti J. Kay Thomas W&l Charleston Thomas House of Delegates Tri-State Wesleyan Xavier University of Toledo Mountaineers Yellow Jackets Glenn West Virginia

Trans-desert road service links Baghdad with Damascus

Regular transport between Iraq and Syria operates by road through the desert. Passengers travel in comfortable touring cars and buses between Baghdad and Damascus in about 14 to 22 hours.

Iraq Syria Bagdad Damascus

The Brant Goose Defined and Range Overview

The brant is a small wild goose native to eastern North America coastlines and found across many European countries. It describes typical habitats and migratory patterns, noting its coastal and tundra origins and widespread presence across continents.

North American Europe

Big Four clash on West Virginia high school gridiron

West Virginia Sports Parade previews a Saturday showdown among Parkersburg Big Reds Huntington Pony Express Charleston Mountain Lions Wheeling Gold and Blue at Stadium on the Island. The four major teams vie for 1937 scholastic supremacy with Wheeling leading on clean victories while Huntington and Parkersburg carry ties or losses.

Parkersburg Big Reds Pony Express Huntington Mountain Lions Charleston Gold and Blue Wheeling West Virginia Hintonway Mountain Lion Hinton Hintonites Lions Wheeling Eleven Gold Blue Clarksburg Washington Irving

Lewis Godoy bout postponed as Lewis ordered to operate

Promoter Jake Mintz announced the light heavyweight title bout between John Henry Lewis and Arturo Godoy, set for next Thursday in Pittsburgh, is off because Lewis must undergo an operation. Godoy remains slated to fight later date pending rescheduling.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Jake Mintz John Henry Lewis Arturo Godoy Lewis

Claude G Bowers Named U S Ambassador to Spain

Claude G Bowers, veteran newspaper man and author of several books, serves as the United States ambassador to Spain, reinforcing diplomatic ties and press relations for the current administration.

Claude G. Bowers Spain United States

Marshall Faces Georgetown With Injured Halfbacks

Marshall football aims for a fifth straight win as four veterans miss the Georgetown game. Dick Hunter J B Russell Chub Watson and Nelson Bragg are sidelined but expected back for homecoming against Ohio University next weekend. The Buckeye Conference title race tightens with Marshall, Dayton, and Ohio leading after recent victories.

Huntington Marshall Georgetown College of Kentucky Ohio University Dick Hunter J. B. Russell Chub Watson Nelson Bragg Bragg Beckley Ohio Buckeye Big Green Dayton University Ohio Wesleyan Miami

Boss of Athletics Will Not Quit Boss of Athletics Will Not Quit

Connie Mack, 74, says the Philadelphia Athletics will not hire an assistant or new manager and he will lead the club through training camp and the season. He rules out Tony Lazzeri and Babe Ruth as managerial candidates, notes interest in Red Kress as second baseman, and plans to attend the December major league meeting in Chicago. The team finished seventh last season but earned a profit for the first time in five years.

Associated Press Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack Mack Pldot Tony Lazzeri Babe Ruth The A's Lazzeri Boston Red Sox Red) Kress Chicago

Notre Dame Faces Charge Of Lost Fighting Spirit

South Bend notes a campus and city debate sparked by coach Elmer Layden over whether Notre Dame has lost its fighting spirit. Layden condemns a listless squad, cites a poor record, and says Saturday's Navy game may prove whether the team can revive the Rockne tradition of no alibis.

Associated Press South Bend Ind Elmer Layden Notre Dame Layden Carnegie Tech Illinois Drake Navy Rockne

Notre Dame Mascot Deserts Practice Before Navy Game

South Bend Indiana Notre Dame football coach Elmer Layden reports that the team mascot Clashmore Mike the Irish Terrier ran away from a practice drill with trainer Dan Hawley, and must be found before Saturday's Navy game as the mascot is deemed a necessary part of the offense.

South Bend Ind Clashmore Mike Notre Dame Dan Hawley Cartier Field Elmer Layden Navy

Davis Elkins Edges Salem In Narrow Football Thriller

Davis Elkins beat Salem 7 to 6 as Basil Sharp fueled late scoring with a 59 yard run and Jim Carchidi added the game winning extra point after a key offside penalty. Salem scored in the third on an Uram end around. Crowd of 1,000 on a damp field. Davis Elkins claims West Virginia conference title with undefeated league record.

Associated Press Elkins Davis Elkins Salem College Basil Sharp Salém Jim Carchidi Salem James Smith Carchidi West Virginia Davis- Elkins Potomac State West Virginia Wesleyan Uram John Fedorovich Davis-Elkins Seles Aram Smith

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