Radio broadcasts blamed for minor league attendance drop
In Columbus, AP reports Bob Finch of the National Association says major league radio broadcasts helped cut minor league gate receipts by 8 million last season. Gordon McLendon counters that radio aids minors and will publish a report. The rule restricting simultaneous broadcasts remains under discussion with no announced changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Bob Finch
Gordon McLendon
Liberty Broadcasting System
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Walter Mulbry
Baseball
Chandler
Mullory
Cincinnati
Finch
Liberty Network
Mutual Broadcasting System
Dallas
McLendon
Liberty
Big Reds Lead State Grid Ratings In Class A
Presstime announces Parkersburg's Big Reds remain top in the State Athletic Association Class A football ratings with 136 points. Shinnston is second at 126, Oak Hill 122.2 after beating Milton, followed by Mt. Hope 117.5, Gary 115, Logan 113, Follawsbee 110, as unbeaten Class A teams for the state crown. Five Class B teams did not report last week, so standings stay unchanged pending reports. Poca led Class B with Van following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
State Athletic Association
W. R. Fugitt
Association
Shinnston
Oak Hill
Milton
Mt. Hope
Gary
Logan
Follawsbee
Fugitt
Poca
Van
West Virginia News In Beckley Area Sports Tidbits
Beckley hosts ticket sales for the West Virginia Washington and Lee freshmen game at WWHS Stadium with additional outlets at Mountainair Hotel Mt Hope for Fayette Countians. Pitcher Harry Perkowski starred as Danny Lit Whiler's All-Stars beat the W Va Penitentiary nine in Charleston. Vern Bickford closed the win for Boston. ACCORDING TO SPORTS EDITOR Dave Fleming the 1951 Big Reds will be tougher than this unbeaten squad with 21 returnees and strong junior talent. Beckley players Mickis and Mt Hope player Clark on Davis and Elkins hoops scholarships anticipate tough competition on the D and E traveling squad. D and E started a women’s forum on football. WVU coach Art Lewis promotes staying with WVU after considering Mississippi State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
WWHS
Mountainair
Mt. Hope
Fayette
Vern Bickford
Boston
Dave Fleming
Parkersburg Sentinel
Big Reds
Flying Eagles
Bob Mickis
L. D. Clark
Davis and Elkins College
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
WVU
Art Lewis
West Virginia
Mississippi State
West Virginia University
Sportsman's Park defies TRA suspension
Sportsman's Park officials ordered business as usual despite a TRA suspension for officers actions. The Chicago track, part of the 37-member TRA, faces questions amid Kefauver inquiry into ties with mob figures. Track leaders claim adverse publicity distorted facts and expect continued operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Sportsman’s Park Today
The
Thoroughbred Racing Association
Cicero
TRA
New York
Sportsman's
William H. Johnston
Jacksonville
Fla
McCullough Tied to Sportsman's Parking Concession Scandal
The Illinois Racing Board ordered removal of the late Capone from connections with Sportsman's. Johnson identified the man as Robert Big Bob McCullough, 58, who ran a firm operating parking concessions at Sportsman's and the Miami Kennel Club. McCullough, former police chief at both tracks, had been questioned regarding the slaying of former Chicago Lt. William Drury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ized
FBI
Spencer Drayton
TRA Board of
Drayton
Kefauver
Paul
Ricca
Hugo Bennett
Miami
Fla
Bennett
Johnston
Capone
Sportsman's
Illinois Racing Board
Johnson
Robert
Big Bob) McCullough
Miami Kennel Club
McCullough
Chicago
William Drury
WVU and Washington & Lee Frosh Clash in Beckley
West Virginia University and Washington & Lee freshmen meet for the third Beckley appearance on Wilson Field. Notable players include Jack Stone, slated as kicker and top scorer for WVU. W and L reports injuries to Ends Tyson and Hekceman, Tackle Rauh, and Center McHenry as they seek a turnaround after two losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frosh
West Virginia University
Washington & Lee
West Virginia
Mountaineer
Chuck” Rauh
Shaker Heights
Bill McHenry
Swarthmore
Pas
Brigadiers
Union Military
Richmond University
West
Tom Hamilton
Welch High
Beckley Wilson Gilash Becomes First Since 33
Friday night features Woodrow Wilsons Flying Eagles at Logan Wildcats in a rare 17 year meeting on Logan field at 8 pm. Logan unbeaten this season aims to finish with a win over Beckley. Beckley injuries linger with tackle Craig Sutphin out until Nov 4. Coach Jerome Van Meter unveils a light backfield led by Beckett at quarterback Turner and Farley at halves with Marks at fullback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Flying Eagles
Logan
Wildcats
Jerome van Meter
Loganites
Beckley
Eagles
Craig Sutphin
Parkersburg
Dick Jarrett
van Meter
Ralph Beckett
Bill Turner
Charlie Farley
Johnny Marks
Lookout Hounds Play Wednesday Homecoming Game
Lookout coacht George Priester leads the Nuttall Generals against Coach Everette Perkin's Montgomery Greyhounds at Lookout on Wednesday night October 25 at 8. Nuttall beat Ansted 25 to 0, Montgomery defeated Fayetteville 13 to 6. Homecoming Queen will be crowned from Sarah Young, Eileen Harper, Carol Gaye Treadway, or Shirley Wood in the auditorium. The game moved from Friday due to the S E A meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Lookout
George Priester
Nuttall Generals
Everette Perkin
Montgomery Greyhounds
Nuttall
Ansted
Montgomery
Fayetteville
Sarah Young
Russellville
Eileen Harper
Winona
Carol Gaye Treadway
Maplewood
Shirley Wood
Edmond
S.E.A
Foxhunters 36th Show Opens in Jacksons Mill
The West Virginia State Foxhunters Association begins its 36th annual bench show tonight with field trials over the next three days. Final judging and awards are set for Thursday. About 300 people are expected and entries come from five states, said Mrs. Max Casto of Weston, association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jackson's Mill
West Virginia
Torchlight Parade Opens University's Homecoming
Morgantown A torchlight procession through downtown Morgantown Friday night starts West Virginia University's homecoming activities ahead of the football meeting with the University of Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday. Also on Saturday WVU meets Westminster College in cross country while Governor Patteson attends open house and halftime ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Morgantown
West Virginia University
University of Virginia Cavaliers
Mountaineers
WVU
Westminster College
Patteson
Mountainlair
Wendell S. Moore
Charleston
Irvin Stewart
Student Activities Center
Student Council and Physical Education and Athletics
College of Law
School of Journalism
Eaglets Face Stoco 11 In 1:15 Pitch At Home Field
Central Junior High Blue Eaglets seek a return to victory as they meet Stoco Junior High at 1:15 this afternoon on the local field. After a 7-6 loss to Mullens last Friday coach Ross Irle must rotate players due to bruises and injuries. Rickey Thompson moves to quarterback with Don Prillman out with a broken finger and Williamson to guard for Menghetti. Elkins is doubtful but may play. JV squads travel to Stotesbury to face Mark Twain in another Home Room Day aiming for perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Junior High
Blue Eaglets
Stoco Junior High
Eaglets
Mullens
Ross Irle
Stoco
Rickey Thompson
Don Prillaman
Williamson
Menghetti
Elkins
Irle
Central
Stotesbury
Mark Twain Junior High
WVU Cripples Ready to Play Virginia Clash
WVU and Virginia head for a injury free contest as five WVU players back from injuries join the Mountaineers for the Saturday matchup. Virginia, after a tough contest with VMI, reports a healthy squad as Art Guepe prepares for the Cavaliers. Kent Bartges and Paul Bischoff nursing minor issues but expected to play, while WVU seeks its first win over Virginia since 1922 after seven straight losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Morgantown
Virginia
West Virginia
Mountaineer
Whitey Gwynne
University of Virginia Cavaliers
Fordham
Charlottesville
Art Guepe
Virginia Military Institute
Art Lewis
Mountaineers
Kent Bartges
Paul Bischoff
Red Devils Face Hinton Friday
Oak Hill Red Devils meet Hinton Bobcats on their home field Friday night in a key matchup. Oak Hill had at least 12 ranking points after beating Milton Greyhounds, with other opponents boosting state rankings last weekend. Coach Bill Moore praised the Schradermen as tough and noted their expected, surprising wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Red Devils
Hinton
Bobcats
Milton Greyhounds
Schradermen
Bill Moore
Princeton
Richwood
Electricity powers daily life at small cost
The quotation extols electricity as a remarkable household helper, noting its low daily cost compared to a pack of cigarettes while highlighting its wide range of uses from sewing and cooking to cleaning, health, and entertainment. It praises housewives for taking electricity for granted and frames the service as essential and economical.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scotty Hamilton
Washington and Lee University
Little Mountaineers
Hamilton
Warren Moody
Richmond
Joe Lindsey
Galax
Bob Wills
Sportsman’s Park
Gabardine
Welch
Bluefield
ATH Fur
We&l
Weary Wilson
Logan Gilash
Coulpetition
Lookout Hounds
Foxhunters
CNJOY
Schenley
Jou
Schenley Distributors Inc, N
Appalachian Electric Power CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!