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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1955

Page

7

WVU Faces Tough Openers as Richmond and Ohio Meet

West Virginia prepares for a pivotal opening slate highlighted by Richmond and Wake Forest. Richmond routed Randolph Macon 33 6 while Wake Forest blanked Virginia Tech 13 0. Ohio U edged Youngstown 6 0, Marshall eyed as favorite in Huntington. Coaches noted depth, speed, and upcoming conference showdowns across Saturday games and Friday night clashes.

Associated Press Richmond UPI Ohio U Youngstown Marshall Huntington Herb Royer Ohio Salem Concord Potomac State West Virginia Tech Fairmont Davis and Elkins Shepherd Glenville Potomac Morris Harvey Middle Tennessee Tampa Fla South Charleston West Virginia Wesleyan Bridgewater West Liberty St. Vincent Waynesburg Moundsville West Virginia State North Carolina A Dunbar Bluefield State Empton Institute Emory and Henry Virginians Tech Hampden - Sydney O Taylor University of Upton Ind Lover Morris College Sumter S. C Tom Harrris West Virginia Lewis Asst Ed Shockey Russ Crane Spiders Shockey Morgantown WVU

West Virginia Class AA grid action fuels weekend games

Raleigh County notes major prep showdown week with Charleston hosting Beckley and Wheeling facing Wheeling Central after dramatic wins. Charleston led by Jerry Crowley and Danny Kryzak pushes past South Charleston 27 0, Beckley routed Mullens 31 6, Huntington 27 13, while Wheeling’s small but fierce squad shut out Parkersburg 33 0, setting up Wheeling Central clash. Other area games and a sprawling county land-record list accompany the standings.

Associated Press West Virginia Charleston Beckley Wheeling Wheeling Central Parkersburg Flying Eagles Mullens Huntington Jerry Crowley Danny Kryzak Mountain Lione South Charleston Mighty Mites Wildcats Central Bob Rowe Jim Scott Parkersburg Big Reds Marietta Follawsbee Warwood Wellsburg Morgantown Red and Blues Martinsburg Fairmont East Farmington Faimont West Bluefield Gary Princeton Morgantown University Frest Linsly Panhandle Weirton Toronto Ohio West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission Williamson Barboursville Buckhannon Elkins Clarksburg Bridgeport Clarksburg Washington Irving Grafton Oak Hill Big Creek of War Welch Bellaire Triadelphia Benwood Union Clendenin Elkview Gauley Bridge Fayetteville Grantsville Spencer Slaeger Northfork- Elkhorn Monongahh Mannington Nitro Huntington Wingon Ripley Sophia Stoco Barrackville Hundred

Rookies Press Vell as N. F. L. Season Nears

New York reports the NFL 36th season opening with rookies boosting parity. Eagles host Giants. Lions meet Packers. Browns face Redskins. Rams vs 49ers. Colts host Bears. Cardinals meet Steelers. Three new coaches signed Red Strader Gillman Richards. Brown ready.

Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns Washington Redskins Los Angeles Rams San Francisco 49Ers Baltimore Colts Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Steelers Pittsburgh Norman Red) Strader San Francisco New York Yanks Sid Gillman Los Angeles Hampton Pool Ray Richards Cardinals Joe Stydahar Paul Brown

Dupas Outpoints Northrup in Los Angeles Bout

Hollywood fighter Ralph Dupas from New Orleans defeats Mickey Northrup in a ten round decision in Los Angeles. Northrup, fighting at 140 pounds, suffers defeat as Dupas lands cleaner blows and control throughout the bout.

Hollywood Ralph Dupas New Orleans Mickey Northrup Los Angeles

Four more SC teams start season this weekend

William and Mary faces Navy at Annapolis with five aces returning from military service. George Washington goes to Roanoke to meet Virginia Military, West Virginia hosts Richmond, and The Citadel welcomes Elon. Washington and Lee starts Oct. 8 against Centre after others open.

William & Mary Indians Navy Annapolis George Washington Roanoke Virginia Military West Virginia Richmond Citadel Elon VMI Washington & Lee Generals Centre Virginia Tech Furman Gobblers Wake Forest Homer Hobbs Newberry Virginia Wiiljitary Tulane Randolph Macon Davidson Catawba

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