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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1949

Page

10

World Series hopes tilt as Cards face Dodgers in crucial three game set

Dodgers must sweep a three game series with the Cardinals to reach the World Series. Past October showings favor St Louis, who beat the Yankees in 1942 and 1945 and have won six of nine series tied. National League teams have won three of the last eight titles, with the Cards a strong contender against either Yankees or Red Sox. Also notes WVU and Pitt football history contrasts.

Vener Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Browns Albert Housecat Cardinals Dodgers Breeks Leavng Red Sox Indians Yankees Brook Hurlers Yanks Browns

Pep swamped by offers after Compo kayo

Featherweight champion Willie Pep drew a large crowd and big money after stopping Eddie Compo in seven rounds at Municipal Stadium Waterbury. Promoters including Weill offered multiple Madison Square Garden bouts and a possible title defense at St. Louis. Pep, 21, remained undefeated in 142-2-1 with this win, while Compo suffered his first knockout in the 61st fight.

Associated Press Waterbury Conn Willie Pep Eddie Compo Sandy Saddler Wily Willie Lou Viscusi Municipal Stadium Pep Weill International Boxing Club of New York Madison Square Garden Viscusi St. Louis Terry Young Enrique Bolanos Maxie Docusen Ray Famechon France Charley Riley Compo Eddie Billy Conway Goldie Goldfarb Conway

Beckley Mustangs Face S. Charleston Thursday

Pennsylvania football outlook centers on the Big Four Penn Penn State Villanova and Pitt with Pitt boasting a veteran backfield and Razzle Dazzle potential while Penn State Penn and Villanova hinge on standout backs and strong lines.

Kingston Shady Eagle Alumni Games Set Thursday

Four scholastic football games open week three with Mt. Hope Mustangs vs South Charleston Black Eagles at Mus tang Field Mt. Hope 8 p.m. South Charleston aims for a second win after a 31-0 opener. Kingston Mountaineers host Shady under Beaver tights at 6 p.m. Shady beat Marsh Fork and Mark Fwain 7-0. Kingston lost to Gatley Bridge 6-31 and beat Meadow Bridge 6-0. Beckley Junior Bird Eagles meet WWHS alumni in a 2 p.m. game at focal stadium. Simmons Negro High travels to Huntington to face Bernie Lemonick Douglass guard Don Torre and end Lou Roberts. Bob Deuber returns at tailback with Ray Dooney anchoring the offense.

Mt. Hope Mustangs South Charleston Black Eagles Mustang Field ML Ope Paxreayeteville Ansien South Clarleston Chemi Cal Valley Rose Line Beckley Bird Eagles Eaglets Alumi WWHS Focal Stadium Simmons Negro High School Montgomery Huntington Bernie Lemonick Douglass High Don Pe “Torre Lou Roberts Bob Deuber Bob Ray Dooney Army

Fights Last Night in Various Cities Reported

Associated Press roundup lists boxing results from Cincinnati Jackson ville Seattle Portland Albuquerque and Los Angeles. Winners include Bud Smith Dan Ruggerio John L Davis Lloyd Marshall Babe Neff Ortiz and Irish Bob Murphy with knockouts stoppages and a decision across multiple venues and weights.

g_ine Associatea Press Cincinnati Wallace Bud’’ Smith Dan Bowman Asherville N.C Ge H . Jacksonvile Fla Danny Ruggerio New York Johnny Black Fort Bragg Seattle John L. Davis Oakland Calif Joe Velez Portland Ore Lloyd Marshall Sacramento John L. Sullivan Albuqurque N. M Babe Neff Ortiz Mexico City Peewee Swingler Los Angeles Bob, Murphy San Diego Frankie Daniels Bakersfield

Flagpole Sitter Sticks with Tribe Amid Pennant Collapse

Charley Lupic, a Cleveland druggist, has perched atop a flagpole for 114 days vowing not to come down until the Indians win the pennant or temperatures drop to 46 degrees. With the team mathematically eliminated, he remains defiant, stating he remains with the Indians despite detractors. He pledged to descend on Det 2 when the Indians resume play.

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Riegel Favored In Western Amateur Golf

Defending champion Robert Skee Riegel opened as the favorite as match play began in the 47th Western Amateur at Belleair? Bell? le rive Country Club. Wagner won medal with 145, 31-year-old John Wagner from Wilmette, Illinois, led qualifiers. Riegel posted 2-under 33 on front nine after 36 in the first round. Miller shot 76 to finish at 147, earning runner-up medal honors.

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City League softball managers meet at Berkley offices

City League softball team managers are reminded of a 7 p.m. meeting at the Berkley Newspapers offices to discuss the circuit annual banquet venue. The reminder emphasizes timely attendance and planning details.

Berkley Newspapers

DiMaggio Sidelined By Severe Illness In New York

Joe DiMaggio, star outfielder for the New York Yankees, is confined to his hotel room with a severe attack of illness. The slugger has not played since last Saturday after a cold and fever followed New York's 4 loss to Detroit. A club spokesman announced the setback.

Penn State Joe Bedenk Bedenk Fran Rogers Villanueva Harber Nevada Wildcats Leonards Sepha Bia Wildcats Steve Romanik Joe Rogers Ralph Pasquariello Pete D'Alonzo Villanova Schmid Penn Chuck Bednarik Dimag Associated Press NEW York Joe DiMaggio New York Yankee Detroit Tigers

Four Way Battle Set for Women’s National Open Golf

Washington hosts the fourth annual Women’s National Open at Landover Maryland’s 6892 yard par-75 layout. Defending champion Babe Didrikson Zaharias leads a star field including Dot Kielty Marlene Bauer and Dot Germain Porter as favorites. Former champions Betty Jameson and Patty Serg return to defend the title in the 12 hole format with $7500 prize money under the new Ladies' PGA sponsorship.

Washington Prince Babe Didrixson Zaharias Dot Kielty Marlene Bauer Dot Germain Porter Attair Betty Jameson

White Sox manager on demand in 1940s style buzz

SW SPORTS reports on media influence and coaching fashion in football picks. Penn coach George Munger to bench in regular suit. North Carolina features flashy Goo Goo Gantt. Chicago Hornets and New York Bulldogs pursue new deals amid losses. Texas and North Carolina uniforms spark reactions.

White Sox George Munger Penn North Carolina Bob Goo Goo) Gantt Goo Goo Choo Choo

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