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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1952

Page

4

Flying Eagles Face East Bank Pioneers Friday Night

Beckley’s Flying Eagles, 7 6 over Logan, seek a second straight unbeaten season as they meet the highly rated East Bank Pioneers at the local stadium Friday night at seven. The game is one of 31 area high school games this week, with other unbeatens clashing including Sophia’s Blue Hawks against the Rebels at Mullens and Summersville hosting Lookout after a forfeit win.

Beckley Flying Eagles Logan Bank Pioneers At & P.m Sophia Blue Hawks Rebels Mullens Bob Douglas Hawks Shady Spring Summersville Rainelle Lookout Grizzlies Fayeteville Montgomery Stratton Bulldogs Byrd- Prillerman Raleigh Huntington Douglass Wildcats Cain Memorial Stadium Rainelie Rangers Wildcats Meadow Bridge Bluefield Beavers Mt. Hope Princeton Oak Hill du Pont Fayetteville Richwood Welch Pineville Hinton Webster Springs Oceana Man Elkhorn Baileysville Glen Rogers Mark Twain Clear Fork Stoca Marin Fork Green Bank Marlinton Kingston Trap Hill Beckley Junior High Eaglets With Hope Lagen Lagen, Which Had Lost Previously Ony Greenbrier Military School Norman Southern Leslie Cox Johnny Atlasn Charles Lewis Associattd Press East’ Bank West Virginia Big Creek Grafton Morgantown State High School Athletic Association East Bank Richlands Shinnston Little Sophia Raleigh County Philippi Romney jSissonville Winfield Monongah New Cumberland West Milford Sissonville Farmington Ravenswood Van Paden City Barboursville Huntington Vinson Cober Desent Triadelphia l Benwood Hope Charleston Dunbar Milton Follawshee New Martinsville Webster Parkersburg Morgantown ‘University Martinsburg Wheeling Central Moundsville Nitrovat Pt Pleasant Parsons Elkins Charlegtary Catholic South Charleston Weir‘ton Wheeling Bridgeport. C Warwood Buckhannon Clarksburg Victory

WVU Upset of Pitt Sparks Mountaineer Prep for G W

WVU defeated Pitt 16-0 in a game highlighted by a strong ground game and a solid defense, boosting their 3-2 record as they prepare for a homecoming clash with George Washington. The upset remains a major talking point as Ed Shockey’s Mountaineers chase further success.

Hey Hey For Gray Horses Futurity Win Sparks Bias Debate

A gray horse victory in a Futurity shatters prejudice against gray horses and prompts owners to reconsider their color biases. The piece traces gray lines from Le Sancy through Roi Herode to modern descendants, noting historic near disappearance in racing and England.

England le Sancy France Alcock Roi Herode Joan Geisha Miyako la Chiez la Grisette

Oldest pro basketball league folds amid player scandal

The American Basketball League disbanded after two member teams insisted on employing players tied to last year’s dumping scandals. Debate follows on whether those who erred deserve rehabilitation or should be barred from sport. A side anecdote recalls Bill Klein ruling a Stengel bunt differently, highlighting officiating quirks of the era.

Gayle Talbot New York American Basketball League Larry, Goetz Casey Stengel Brooklyn Bill Klein Casey Wilbert Robinson Stengel Klem Robinson Robby

Mulloy Wins Greenbrier Title In Tennis Meet

White Sulphur Springs Va. Gar Mulloy, 39 year old tennis veteran, captured the Greenbrier Hotel autumn invitational title by defeating Billy Talbert in straight sets 6 3, 7 3. Talbert earlier beat Dick Savitt 6 1, 6 4 in a semifinal. Mulloy and Savitt also won an exhibition doubles match 4 63 against Talbert and Travert after an injury to Cassini.

White Sulphur Springs W. “Va Gardnar Mulloy Greenbrier Hotel Mulloy Billy Talbert Talbert Breeze Dick Savitt Bunty Lawrence Lor Cassini Hal Burrows Joleg Cassini L Osing Igor Caim Savitt Tony Travert

Football Washline By WILL GRIMSLEY

A sports column notes growing use of field goals in major college football. It cites players Rogers Williams, Rick Casares, Jack Stone, Carl Sempier, Bob Hempel, Glenn Turner, Pat Shires, Don DeFendis and Steve Schoiderbek, describing several 3 point and 18 yard kicks and a 50-0 Tennessee win, with mentions of Navy, Penn, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt and Lehigh. Schoiderbek is listed as living on Hero Ave in Duquesne, Pa.

Will Grimsley New York Collegians Colorado Roger Williams Nebraska Florida Rick Casares Gator Georgia Jack Stone West Virginia Pittsburgh Philadelphia Penn Carl Sempier Navy Bob Hempel Ifield Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Glenn Turner Pat Shires Tennessee Little ‘Wofford Don DeFendis Harry Agganis Boston UL Lehigh Steve Schoierbek Midshipmen Schoiderbek Duquesne Hero Ave

Becktley and Big Creek Duel for Class A Honors

Beckley remains atop West Virginia Class A football ratings after a 74 win over Logan, with East Bank and Big Creek next in pursuit. Grafton’s win at Morgantown reshapes the chase as the season nears conclusion, with lookahead matchups involving Shinnston, Summersville, and Lookout shaping the final standings.

Grid Titans Shut Eyes to Bowls as Upsets Rip Ranks

West Virginia and other programs savor depth with 17 of 22 players at varsity spots. The season sees heavy upsets across conferences, led by Michigan State and Maryland, while Georgia Tech and Duke clash in a headline South game. Texas and Oklahoma pace the Southwest, Purdue rises in the Big Ten, and Yale faces Dartmouth as Princeton hosts Brown.

Morgantown West Virginia University Corrigan New York Titans Ohio State Southern California California Michigan State Maryland Oklahoma Georgia Tech Duke Tech Durham N.C Golden Bears Engineers Vanderbilt Bae Devils Virginia Maryoland Louisiana State Boston University Big Ten Illinois Wisconsin Badgers Illini Olins Purdue Michigan Texas Longhorns Arkansas Southern Methodist Lineacreian Mine

Koller Leads SC Scoring After Richmond Win

William and Mary halfback Tom Koller surged to the top in Southern Conference scoring with 42 points after his two TDs in a 49-13 win over Richmond. Howard Pitt slipped to second with 36, while four players tied for third at 30, including Bruce Sturgess and Wes Abrams. Duke, Wake Forest, and George Washington remained near the top as the league schedule continued with big games and upcoming Duke vs Georgia Tech clash.

Robert Moore Associated Press Tom Killer) Koller William and Mary Koller Indians University Richmond Howard Pitt Dake Virginia Pitt Wiliam and Mary Bruce Sturgess Washington and Lee Wes Abrams Duke Charlie Smith Ad Tae Citadel Johnny Vamajek Sturgess Mike Keller Abrams Virginia Tech W &J Techmen Worth Lutz Marmarek Presbyterian Georgia Tech Durham N. C Wake Forest George Washington Virginia Military Colonials North Carolina State Lutz Smith Piney Field Jack Searbath Maryland Louisiana State Notre Dame North Carolina Furman Davidson Florida Statee University South Carolina Clemson Boston College West Virginia University of Richmond Tennessee Vanderbilt Georgia’ Tech Harvard Army Boston U Carolina Norfolk Wojiford Fursman

Browns Take Narrow Lead With Redskins Win

In an NFL Sunday packed with upsets Cleveland tops Washington 19-15 to move one game ahead in the American Conference. San Francisco stays unbeaten at 5-0 after routing Dallas 48-21 while Philadelphia shocks New York 14-10 and Pittsburgh upends Chicago 34-28. Detroit blasts Green Bay 52-17 and Los Angeles overcomes Chicago Bears 31-7. Groza adds four field goals, Graham throws a 38-yard TD and the Browns secure their fourth win in five. Ed Bawel notable on a punt return for Philly.

Joe Falls New York Gold and Silver Haifway Point Cleveland Browns Lou Groza Brownies Washington Redskins Browns San Franciseco 49Ers Ants Ed Bawel Pittsburgh Sur Jim Finks Detroit Green Bay Los Angeles Chicago Bears Cleveland Washington Groza Otto Graham San Francisco 49Ers Texans Albert McElhenny Perry Eagles Giants Polo Grounds Philadelphia Bawel Bobby Thomason Bob Walston Phil Washa Pitts Chuck Drazenovich Eddie LeBaron Dallass Ling. E

Mexicans Challenge U S in Horse Show at Penn National

In Harrisburg Pennsylvania the Mexican team challenges the United States in the international low-score jumping event at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Mexico seeks a fourth Cavalry Challenge Trophy as the three day show opens with a promising first night and a one two finish in the preliminaries.

Harrisburg Mexico United States Pennsylvania U. S

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