Becktley Eagles eye strong start in season opener
Opening scholastic football scores hint Beckley Becktley Flying Eagles under Coach J Ravert Van Meter may contend for state honors. Charleston Lions, Parkersburg, Princeton, Gary and Huntington Vinson posted decisive wins as Mullens and others faced tough nights.
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43 Yard Pass in Third Quarter Brings Marsh Fork Victory
In Whitesville Ay Register Star reports Marsh Fork beat Shady Spring 7 0 on a 43 yard third quarter pass from Larry MacArthur to Dayton Peters. Peters added a 44 yard connection later in the frame but Marsh Fork could not convert. Shady Spring threatened late but stalled on the 10 yard line.
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Browns Rally Past Indians 2 1 as St Louis Triumphs
The St Louis Browns defeated the Cleveland Indians 2 to 1, dropping Cleveland to three straight losses and 64 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the standings. Key plays included Doby driving in a run and Upton contributing for the Browns.
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Stratton Wins Narrow Opening Victory Over Gary High
Stratton High edged Gary High 7-6 in the season opener for both teams. Gary led in the second quarter, Stratton struck in the third with John Christian's 35 yard TD run and Charles Givens added the extra point to secure the win.
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Pirates Rally Past Cardinals In Night Rivalry Opener
Pittsburgh Pirates overcome St Louis Cardinals 5 to 4 in the first game of a twi night doubleheader. Four straight doubles and a key eighth inning single fuel the Pirates comeback as Bill Howerton adds three doubles and Ralph Kiner collects two hits.
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Semi Finals Loom In Golf Tourney
Huntington amateur champion Billy Campbell meets Jack Peck of Logan in the Spring Valley Country Club invitational semi finals. Ernie Hoffer of Wheeling and Bill Rendelman of Huntington also reach the semis with finals set for this afternoon.
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Rupert Past Hillsboro 33 0 in Opener
Rupert Tide dominated Hillsboro Hilltoppers 33 to 0 in the season opener. Rupert scored in each period and held a 228 to 106 yards advantage while 11 first downs to six. Substitutions listed for both teams include Breckenridge, Rose, Crum, and Cuthip among others.
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Bears Opener Sets Montgom ery date with Taylor Trojans
West Virginia Tech bears meet Taylor University Trojans of Upland Indiana in Montgom ery for the season opener. The varsity listed key players including Hess Varney end s and six others aiming to start. A lengthy squad roster follows detailing centers guards tackles ends quarterbacks halfbacks and fullbacks.
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Blaze Extinguished at Birchton Home Fire
Whitesville volunteers saved the Birch Mining Company home of Mrs. Margaret Dunavant in Birchton Thursday evening. Fire Chief H. Clay Porterfield reported about 25 dollars in damage from a chimney to ceiling fire, extinguished with pryed boards and no water hose use.
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Marshall Stages Touchdown Drill
Marshall College football teams staged a long drill on a soggy gridiron, producing 10 touchdowns in a one hour 40 minute session. Coach Willard Pederson said he was not dissatisfied after the grueling workout as the 41 players rotated through offense and defense and several were excused for weekend leaves before returning for the semester.
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Pete) Pederson
Notre Dame Poised for Fifth Straight Wakeup Run
South Bend notes Notre Dame, rebuilt under Frank Leahy, could roll to a fifth straight season if early foes fail to stop the Irish. Key players Hart Litke Martin pace a strengthened lineup while Williams steers the offense. The schedule opens Sept. 30 at South Bend with Purdue and others to follow.
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