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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1955
Page
4
Coal City tops Raleigh County League to take the title as McBride wins the JLS Handicap Tourney. Alumni debate the crucial fourth down play at Pitt with a tied game and a mid field pass plan. A reader poll on preferred quarterback call is invited.
The Cleveland Browns, led by Otto Graham, seek a return to the NFL title after a 19-3 exhibition loss to the Lions as part of a rough preseason with four defeats in five games. Other games saw the Bears beat the Giants, Redskins edge the Packers, and the Colts defeat the Cardinals. The Eagles defeated the Steelers 24-20 behind Goldston’s 55 yard score and Murphy’s strong plays.
Virginia Tech coach Frank Moseley expresses cautious optimism as the Gobblers, with 25 lettermen back from an undefeated 1934 team, prepare to face Wake Forest in the 1935 opener. Key backs Billy Cranwell Bobby Scruggs Dickie Beard and Dan Divers lead a still-developing backfield while Beard and center Jack Prater star in fall drills. The coach cautions against resting on last season and notes Wake Forest will be primed for the challenge. Also on the schedule Tulane hosts VMI and Newberry visits Purman, with Catawba facing Davidson and Richmond hosting Randolph Macon in a Saturday slate.
The Coal City Colts edged the Montcoal Armees 6-4 to complete a playoff sweep in the Raleigh County Baseball League, claiming the postseason title without a defeat. Manager Willard McGraw’s club had previously toppled Layland and Amiga, finishing the year 19-2 in the regular season. Wheel Thomas and Hank Rogar led the Colts with three hits apiece, driving in five runs. gate
Local 115 reports two Beckles squads in action Thursday the junior high Blue Eaglers host Mullens to begin home play and the Jayvees travel to Sophia to face the Blue Hawks. The Blue Eaglers won 13 0 at Stoco last week while the Jayvees, mainly Flying Eagles sophomores, lost 31 0 to Glen. Rogers Owls next aim to build on early-season gains.
West Virginia University coach Art Lewis praised the team’s improving blocking and backfield timing after the third scrimmage at Jacksons Mill. Standouts include Joe Marconi on a 60 yard score, with key efforts from Larry Knitko Tom Houston Freddy Wyant Mickey Trimarki Bobby Moss Vic Rabbits Paul Shepherd and linemen Bruce Bosley Sam Huff Joe Papetti Joe Kopinsky Gene Lathey. Freshmen returned to Morgantown for Freshman Week as the varsity plans to break camp after Wednesday drills.
Weekend exhibition games included Baltimore 24 over Chicago Cards 1 and Detroit 19 over Cleveland 3. Chicago Bears 7 defeated New York Washington 33 to 31, while Philadelphia 24 beat Pittsburgh 20. The Cotton Bowl All Star team features Sammy Baugh and Ki Aldrich, veterans from the first game 39 years ago.
Morris Harvey and West Liberty begin the 1955 college football schedule with out of state foes Friday night. Morris Harvey faces Middle Tennessee in Murfreesboro, Tenn., while West Liberty travels to La Trobe Pa. to try to repeat last year’s 33 0 win over St Vincent.
A 20 year retrospective on Marshall College sports profiles coach Cam Henderson and star Herbert H. Royer. Royer, now head coach, rebuilt the Thundering Herd, reflecting on past teams, recent seasons, and upcoming games against Ohio University. The piece traces players, positions, and lineups, highlighting Royer's rebuilding effort and outlook for the season.
Ward, 53rd National Amateur Golf Tournament contender from North Carolina, doubts the field will crown him. He cites past rounds, discusses five rivals including Don Bisplinghoff and Joe Conrad, and notes a 69 on the James River course after a 63 score yesterday as Bobby Jones urged belief.
Suggs of Sea Island Ga faces a late challenge from Patty Berg of St Andrews TN as the third round unfolds at the 6193 yard Norwood Hills course. Berg carded a 68 opening day but slipped to 80 then 72 for a 22 over par total while Suggs fired 35 on the back nine to stay in front. Faulk of Thomasville GA shot 73 to move into third with 221, and Alice Bauer of Sarasota added a 73 to improve standings.
W L McBride won the 26th annual Joe L. Smith Handicap Golf Tournament at Black Knight Country Club, defeating James E. Thompson 5 and 4 in the title match. McBride, known as Mr. Mac, played with a 10 handicap and finished five over par for the 44 holes, with seven one putts and key birdies to seal the victory.
Carey Middlecoff, a Memphis dentist from Kiamesha Lake New York, won the Cavalcade of Golf with a final round 65 and 276 total, two strokes ahead of Sam Snead who finished second after a double bogey on the par 3 sixth. Gene Littler, Gardner Dickinson Jr., and Jerry Barber tied for third at 280. Fred Haas and George Bayer also contended as the field of 30 thousand dollars ended. Ex Alley Operator Ross Sweeney, 67, Huntington, dies after brief illness.
Beckley Little League plans a Tuesday night gathering at 7 30 in the Beckley Elks lodge room to wind up the 1955 season and preview 1936. Arn Barksdale, executive president, says topics include clearing up past season matters and a glance at Beckley hosting Region IV before the World Series. Lawrence Pruett will report from the field committee, and a nominating committee will appoint officers for 1936.
Saturday high school football scores show Charleston area teams in action with Charleston Catholic, St. Albans, Sissonville and others winning or staging close battles. Coach Dick McElwee’s squad seeks momentum after a 26-6 win over Barboursville and faces a top weekend card including Parkersburg, Wheeling Central, and Morgantown as plans for a strong season unfold.
Huntington auto dealer and avid golfer Willy Green collapsed in a hospital hallway after seeking medical help for illness following a round at Guyan Country Club. Born in Roanoke Virginia he moved to Huntington in the early 1920s and starred in football at Marshall College.
The quick pass discussion analyzes various quarterback plays including a short out-and-down pass a break pass and a wrinkle pass. It notes defender coverage time for longer passes and the challenge posed by safeties and deep defenders in completing options. The tone resembles sports instruction for game strategy.
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