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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1949

Page

12

State's Best Ball Pro Am Concludes State P G A Program

The Black Knight Country Club hosts a Monday Pro Am Best Ball at the State P G A program with West Virginia pros and amateurs led by Bill Campbell Ed Tutwiler Jr Arnold Browning Gary Nixon Larry Wiechmann Clem Wiechmann Rocky Schorr and others. Pro and three amateurs per group play 18 holes with three scores counted per foursome led off at 1 pm.

Black Knight Country Club West Virginia Huntington Charleston Logan Lewisburg Sam Snead Fairways Bill Campbell Ed M. Tutwiler, Jr Mt. Hope Arnold Browning Guyan Country Club Gary Nixon Snead White Sulphur Springs Larry Wiechmann Edgewood Clem Wiechmann Rocky Schorr Bluefield

Moose Sponsors Star to Attend West Virginia University

FAIRMONT The Fairmont Moose Lodge announced a scholarship for Nick Moreman, a star scholastic backfield man and All-State pick from East Fairmont, to attend West Virginia University this fall. Moreman, a key player in the North's all-star win in Charleston, said he would enroll in Morgantown and register for the new semester next week. He had earlier hoped to attend the University of Pittsburgh but missed scholastic requirements.

Fairmont Fairmont Moose Lodge Nick Moreman West Virginia University Moreman East Fairmont Charleston Morgantown University of Pittsburgh

Football results from Triadelphia Wheeling Central Catholic and more

Football scores show Triadelphia of Wheeling Central Catholic 6 with Clarksburg Victory 45. Unidis 0. Shinnston 7 tied Bridgeport 7. Monongah 0 East Fairmont tied. Jane Lew 13 Glenville 7. Taeger 66 Glen Rogers 0. Garnet Charleston 19 Conley Mullens 0 Negro. Trap Hill 6 Beckley Jayvees 6. Layland Jr High 27 Rainelle Jr High 18.

Triadelphia Wheeling Wheeling Central Catholic Clarksburg Victory Unidis Shinnston Bridgeport Monongah East Fairmont Jane Lew Glenville Taeger Glen Rogers Garnet Charleston Conley Mullens Trap Hill Beckley Jayvees Layland Jr. High Rainelle Jr

Top Pros Amateurs to Play at B.K. Monday

Southern Methodist University football is favored to win a third straight Southwest Conference title with a strong backfield led by Kyle Rote and Doak Walker. Rice and Texas Christian loom as major threats while Baylor Arkansas Texas A&M and Texas also vie for the title in an anticipated season.

Harold Y. Ratliff Dallas Southern Methodist University Footballer Fons Mally Bell Gil Johnson Bell Johnson Southern Methodist Walker James Marion Ken i Blackburn Kyle Rote Southern Methodists Rice Texas Christian Owls Big Joe Watson James Williams Harold Kilman Lindy Berry TCU Horned Frogs SMU Methodists Baylor Arkansas Texas Byron Townsend Paul Campbell Bud McFadin Dick Rowan Baptist Institution Clyde Scott Texas A&m Glenn Lippman Harry Silleler Azzie Mustangs Notre Dame Oklahoma Missouri Vanderbilt Clemson

Pimlico Cuts Fall Race Purses Notice

Old Pimlico trims fall racing purses dropping eight stakes including Heiser Lady Extermina and six others value cuts total purses fall to 107300 from 195000 last year as eight extra racing days were added officials said the Maryland Jockey Club aims to balance books despite small profit last year and a break even year expected

Santa Associated Press Baltimore Pimlico Maryland Jockey Club

Concord College Names Football Captains For 1949 Season

Concord College Mountain Lions reveal co captains fullback Buster Brown Princeton and end Carl Hofstetter Chattaroy as they begin twice daily drills for the September 17 opener at Bluefield against Emory and Henry College. Senior leaders Brown and Hofstetter return from injury while freshman Bobbitt Shady Spring breaks foot. Coach Kyle warns stiff competition for starting jobs as lettermen face eager freshmen in the T formation. The Red Cross budgets nearly 20 million dollars for armed forces services.

Register Athens Buster Brown Princeton Carl Hofstetter Chattaroy Concord College Mountain Lions Emory and Henry College Bluefield Brown Hofstetter Robert Bobbitt Shady Spring Kyle Ed Nolley Gary Mike Jupin Eiklurn Ralph Isbell Halfoack Roanoke American Red Cross

American's Horse English Favorite Leads to St Leger at Doncaster

The Associated Press reports William Woodward seeks a second St Leger victory with Lone Eagle, the American bred brown colt favored amid summer wagering. Swallow Tail remains a strong contender despite a prior Lone Eagle defeat, with Lord Derby colt as co favorite. Seventeen horses remain in the race with a 59,984 dollar prize pool and post time set for morning EST. Johnny Longden, in England on vacation, seeks a mount among long shots, while weights see colts at 126 pounds and fillies at 123.

Associated Press London New York William Woodward Doncaster Lone Eagle Victoria Club Swallow Tail Woodward Black Tarquin Johnny Longden America England Mon Chatelain

Mountaineers Scrimmage Navy in Annapolis Practice

The West Virginia Mountaineers, led by Dudley S. DeGroot, faced Navy in an Annapolis scrimmage as part of two pre season games. Veteran halfback Ray Caldwell is sidelined with an ankle injury while WVU plans a return trip to the camp in Alderson, West Virginia.

Associated Press Annapolis West Virson Ginta Mountaineers West Virginia Navy Alderson W. Va Mountaineers Middies Dudley S. DeGroot West Virginians Mountains Ray Caldwell Matlens

Garnet Defeats Conley in Grid Opener 19–0

Garnet High School opened the season with a 19–0 victory over Conley High, as Greenhow scored early on a 1-yard keeper after a fumble, with Absher and Williams contributing touchdowns and Willis adding the extra point. The Garnet defense shut down Conley, limiting them to three first downs while Layland led Rainelle-Layland Junior High in scoring earlier in the day.

Register Charleston Conley, High Maltens Blue Devils Garnet High School Seaon Garnet Greenhow Willis Layland Mullens Ted Bill Absher Layland Ather Garnet Rainelle Jocals Conley Wiliams Wal Ane Garnet Brenards Cer J Brown LE Pp Wabinee Jr High Rainelle i le Young LE Dalten MacLaughtin Williams Berry DaPrieat Morris Adi Laltwick Burten Rissinstad Bond Hayes Mickoiszy Ginks Neal Willis Waller Heras Wid Mittersee Dudley RH Lecke Gees Heseeeeare Aise Brooks Tunstelle Cook Williams Absher McClannihan Gaston Talbot Zopp Shoemaker Jers Warner Albaugh My . Watson Price Ee Es Ee .Chambers

Pennant Races At a Glance

American League standings show New York 82 4 63 and Boston 82, with Cleveland, Detroit, and Chicago in pursuit. Schedules list upcoming home and away games for New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, and St Louis, with multiple series and intercity contests. National League gaps include St Louis, Brooklyn, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati matchups, detailing home and away plans.

New York Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Detroit Chicago

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