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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1949

Page

10

Weekend clash tops state grid slate with Tech West Liberty

Concord reports West Liberty and West Virginia Tech leading the state conference after a weekend of action. Friday features Tech at Montgomery against West Liberty in a key game while Marshall meets Ohio University and WVU meets Virginia in a trio of marquee showdowns.

Tech West Liberty Associated Press Concord West Virginia Tech Montgomery West Virginia University University of Virginia Charlottesville Cavaliers Ohio University Marshall-Ohio West Liberty-Tech Bethany Marietta Parkersburg Westminister Wihh Morris Harvey Shepherd Martinsburg Concordi Fairmont State Potomac State National College West Virginia Wesleyan Waynesburg Salon Steubenville Lastitute West Virginia State West Virginia Bluefield State Fairmont Wesleytloss Virginia Young Potomac Glenville Virginia Mill D Salem N. C Lary Institute St. Virginia Paul Va. Poly WVU TF Bel Cooper Balt Bethany Wee UGT Noston Ceeeeee Loi Lai Davis Ohio University Aiami Land Etkins

Weekend Tilts Shake State Scholastic Ladder

Charleston and West Fairmont were counted out of the state title chase after early setbacks. Weirton Polo Parkersburg and Milton surged near the top with notable wins, while Huntington, Williamson, and Guyan Valley shaped the Class A and B races as Week’s schedule featured major matchups across the region.

Weirton Milton Triadelphia Charles K. Lewis Parkersburg Associated Press West Fairmont Py Stonewall Jackson Charles Charleston Westton Fairmont Logan West Virginia Bargoursville Pirates South Charleston Ashland Padelphia Umphant Bridgeport Wheeling Moundsville Huntington Central Ravenswood Wahama Mason City Elizabeth Harrisville Williamson Portsmouth Wayne Guyan Valley Huntington Vinson Battle Point Pleasant

Wandering Elephant Halted By Baton Rouge Cop

In Baton Rouge a 255 pound circus elephant led a police chase through a residential block before officer Lambert halted it by grabbing a neck chain and reversing his squad car. An elephant keeper soon took control as crowds watched. About 200 colleges are pursuing rifle shooting instruction.

Ogni Aremendre Baton Rouge Dack Adams H. &. Lambert Lambert Circus Latuucis

Late Saturday Scores Showcrossed By Associated Press

Late Saturday scores list Louisiana State 13 North Carolina 7 and numerous college games. The report notes various results across teams including Texas Christian, Pepperdine, San Francisco State, Florida A M, and others with scores and brief notes on matchups. Additional items reference film cameras at Michigan State games being banned under Western Conference rules and a comment about Brooklyn New York Yankees players.

Associated Press Louisiana State North Carolina Texas Christian Mississippi Pepperdine Portland Cal Poly San Luis Obispo San Francisco State Florida A&m Xavier College of Pacific San Diego State Fastern Washington Pacific Lutheran Oregon Educating Orexon Tech NEW York Brooklyn-New York Yankees Js Angeles Fach Bob Kennedy Yankee Washington State Charlie Justice Lansing Mich Michigan State

Greenbrier to Battle SMA in Homecoming

Greenbrier Military School will face Staunton Military Academy in the homecoming game on November 3 at Mathews Field, with a parade, luncheon, alumni banquet at Greenbrier Hotel, and dancing at White Sulphur Springs. About 1,500 alumni notices mailed. send plans to alumni secretary Maj. J. W. Canee.

Register Lewis Bung Greenbrier Military School Stauntor Va Military Academy Mathews Field Jnoon

Coaltown Capot To Meet Friday Pimlico Stakes Duel

Pimlico opens a four day meeting led by Calumet Farm's Coaltown and Capot racing for a $15,000 Pimlico Special next Friday. The program includes the Pimlico Futurity and a $25,000 feature on Nov 4. Laurel meet receipts fell 25 percent to $15,440,474 from last year. MJC aims to lure better horses and crowds by barring runners with recent $1,000 claiming race losses since July 15. The Marrow Escape column reports Cleveland Browns quarter back Ollo Graham piloted the return flight after the team’s All-America Conference win over the Colts. Bill Mart, former Brooklyn infielder, leads the league with a .404 average for Cairo in the Class D Kitly League.

Associated Press Baltimore Pimlico Calumet Farm Jin Fireball Capot Maryland Jockey Club Laurel Track Laurel Jockey Club Marrow OAS Cleveland Cleveand Browns Colts Ollo Graham Graham

Stopping Papit Looms for WVU at Charlottesville

West Virginia's 3-3 Mountaineers head to Charlottesville on Saturday to halt Virginia back Johnny Papit, the Cavaliers’ big-name spark. WVU previously struggled against standout backs Ceceani Aguanis and Whelan, and coach Billy Allen seeks a tighter defensive plan to slow Papit and Virginia’s potent offense.

Jess Morgantown West Virginia University Mountaineers Johnny Papit Virginia Cavaliers Old Dominion Charlottesville Lou Ceceani Blacry Aguanis Bobby Whelan Boston University WVU Jimmy Walthall West Virginia George Holt halGack Moorefield

Tech's Cooper High in Nation's Scoring

New York brash report notes Brad Rowland of McMurray tops national scoring with 18 points and 13 touchdowns. Bill Youn follows with 74 points and 10 touchdowns for Hillsdale. Rob Miller of Emory and Henry Va. and Randy Cooper of West Virginia Tech tied for third with 72 points and 12 touchdowns.

Assentialey New York Brad Rowland McMurray Tea Texas Rowland Bill Youn T's Hilsdale Mich Rob Miller Emory Henry Va Henry Va. and Randy Cooper of West Virginia Tech

Sherbrooke Athletics face bylaw over cheerleader outfits

In Sherbrooke Quebec six cheerleaders for Sherbrooke Athletics wore short green skirts and yellow sweat shirts in a game against Montreal Navy. A municipal official warned that shorts or extremely short dresses are not allowed in public, forcing the squad to return for halftime in raincoats. Navy won 30 to 0. Also news from Hialeah Miami notes Bernborough foals on track with a 35,000 purchase and trainer Sunny Smith guiding a Bernborough colt.

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