Re Wrote Script This Year For 8 Years Chisox Drive
The White Sox long struggled in second division until this season when they challenged the Indians for the pennant. Writer notes how since 1919 the franchise has faced a tough climb, with historic feats like the 1901 debut and the 1906 Hitless Wonders, and previews three pieces on the 1919 Black Sox legacy.
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Chicago White Sox
Joe Reichler
Ted Press
New York
City Council of
Chicago
Charles A. Comiskey
35Th Street
White Sox
Comiskey Road
Frank Lane
Paul Richards
Sox
Cleveland Indians
Ed Walsh
Black Sox
Ex Track Star Hangs Self On Capitol Lawn
Russell D. Callaway, 48, former Huntington standout and WVU hurdler, was found dead by suicide hanging from a tree on the State Capitol lawn near California Street. Police estimated death 24 to 36 hours prior. a family letter was found in his pocket. Survivors include four children. he had been divorced from his second wife.
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Charleston
West Virginia University
State Capitol
Russell D
Runt) Callaway
Huntington
Geff P. Lilly
Gallaway
Rene
California St
Capitol
C. L. Walker
Dean Strickland
Bill Anderson
WVU
Art Smith
Callaway
Huntington High
Williamson Hi Forfeits First Football Game
Williamson High School forfeits its 46 0 victory over Burch after discovery that lineman Joe Francis was a 19 year old junior born June 21 1940 not 1941. Principal Marvin A Varney said the overage player makes Francis ineligible and eliminates Williamson from Class AA title contention. Francis had been injured and did not play in subsequent games.
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Willamson High School
Burch
Marvin A. Varney
Wolfpack
Varney
Joe Francis
Francis
Jaeger
Huntington East
Underdog Claassen Sees Texas Upset Over Terps
Associated Press piece by Harold Claassen previews college football picks. The column highlights Louisiana’s Billy Cannon, Oklahoma, Southern California at Pittsburgh, Princeton over Rutgers in a 50th meeting, Iowa vs California, Syracuse over Kansas, Wisconsin vs Stanford, Auburn vs Tennessee, Notre Dame over North Carolina, Indiana over Illinois, Texas over Maryland, and Wyoming over Air Force with notes on key players and expected outcomes.
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Harold Claassen
Associated Press
NEW York
Nikita Khrushchev
Dnd
Louisiana Tigers
Billy Cannon
Texas
Oklahoma
Northwestern
Big Ten
Dark Horse
Southern California
Pittsburgh
Princeton
Rutgers
Iowa
California
Syracuse
Kansas
Wisconsin
Stanford
Dale Hackbart
Badger
Iean
Auburn
Tennessee
Billy Majors
Vols
Wheelforse
Giants Drop No 1 Draft Pick Grosscup
The New York Giants released quarterback Lee Grosscup their No 1 draft choice. They also cut Buddy Dial as NFL rosters were pared to 26. Washington cut three players including all pro linebacker Laverne Torgeson, who joined the Redskins as an assistant coach.
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Mike Rathet
Associated Press
New York Giants
Lee Grosscup
Buddy Dial
Rice All America
Washington
Laverne Torgeson
Washington State
Redskins
Jim Westherall
Oklahoma
Second Softball Meeting Proves To Be A Success
An organizational meeting for the Intercity Softball League on Tuesday laid groundwork for a possible 10‑team circuit. Teams named include Raleigh Glass, Ashworth & Sparks, Clark Store, New River Supply, Mabscott, L & B, Super Market, American Glass and Summerslee. Discussion covered a three to five‑man board, 30 games per team, five nights weekly, donor exhibitions, and a $59 entrance fee with a 16‑man roster. A follow‑up meeting is set for Oct. 22 at Beckley News Press library to elect officers and form the board.
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Raleigh Glass
Ashworth & Sparks
Clark Store
New River Supply
Mabscott
Super Market
American Glass
Summerslee
Joe Dingess
Appalachian Power
Beckley College
Beckley
Dingess
Emmet Pugh
Pinecrest
Ballard Stadium
Fort Worth blank Minneapolis in playoffs. series tied two games each
In the American Association, Fort Worth defeated Minneapolis 6 to 0 to even the best-of-seven series at 2-2. In the International League, Havana edged Richmond 1 to 0. Havana leads 4-2 in the series.
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Cubs
White Sox
Sox
Associated Press
American Association
Fort Worth
Minneapolis
Havana
Richmond
Charleston Favored Over Flying Eagles
Football forecast by Dick Leonard lists Charleston as favored over Beckley and Charleston Catholic as part of a wide set of picks. The column tracks last week's 32 correct, eight incorrect, and three ties for an .806 season mark, with numerous high school and college matchups across West Virginia and nearby states.
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Dick Leonard
Associated Press
West Virginia
Richmond
Mountaineers
Bowling Green
Marshall
Big Green
Charlie Snyder
Martins Ferry
Ohio
Moundsville
Trojans
Steubenville
Weirton
Red Riders
Parkersburg
Huntington
Morgantown
Fairmont East
Mohigans
Fairmont West
Charleston
Beckley
Mountain Lions
Doug Kersey
Larksburg WI
Grafton
Bearcats
Stonewall Jackson
St. Albans
West Beckley, East Beckley leaders clash as Midget League ties
In Beckley Optimist Club action East Beckley beat North Beckley 6 0 while West Beckley shut out Bowling Addition 13 0 to create a two way tie for first place. Delmar Lawson scored on a 4 yard run for East Beckley and West Beckley benefited from interceptions for both touchdowns with Phil Ramey and David Sotak scoring. Next week North Beckley meets Blue Devils and East Beckley faces South Beckley to close round one.
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West Beckley
Mountaineers
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Wildcats
Jack Richmond
Richmond
Delmar Lawson
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Blue Devils
Phil Ramey
Howard Halsey
Halsey
David Sotak
Hornets
North Beckley
South Beckley
Miceli-Barker Bout Ends Abruptly After Injury
By Associated Press San Antonio two boxers Joe Miceli of New York and Mel Barker of Austin fought to a draw in a close match. The bout was halted when a dental accident cut Miceli's cheekbone, stopping the contest.
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Associated Press
San Antonio
Tex
Joe Miceli
New York
Mel Barker
Austin
Miceli
Five men indicted in boxing world conspiracy case
Five men implicated in a nationwide FBI roundup face charges of conspiring to control world welterweight champion Don Jordan. Indicted in Los Angeles, the men include Frankie Carbo, Frank Palermo, Truman Gibson Jr., Joseph Sica, and Louis Tom Dragna. The case accuses extortion of Jordan’s manager Don Nesseth and promoter Jackie Leonard, with multiple arrests across major cities.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Jordan
Don Nesseth
Covina
Calif
Jackie Leonard
Hollywood Legion Stadium
Paul John Carbo
Frankie Carbo
New York City
New York
Frank (Blinky) Palermo
WV Mountaineers Shuffle lineup as Huston sidelined
West Virginia may start seven new faces against Richmond as Fullback Huston and Guard Lopasky seek injury updates. Regulars Ben McComb Pete Tolley Glenn Bowman and Ray Peterson remain, with Chuck Bonar and others replacing earlier starters in a reshuffled lineup at Mountaineer Field.
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Jin
Maryland
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Huston
Lopasky
Ben McComb
Pete Tolley
Glenn Bowman
Ray Peterson
Lewis
Chuck Bonar
Bill Winter
West Virginia Richmond
McComb
LE Vass
Foltz
LT Lamberti
Wednesday Baseball Standings and Results
The American League pennant race notes Chicago winning the pennant with a Wednesday schedule featuring Kansas City at Detroit Baltimore at Boston New York at Washington Only games. Tuesday results show Chicago 4 Cleveland 2 New York 8 Washington 4 Boston 4 Baltimore 3 Detroit 6 Kansas City 4. National League standings list Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia and results include Milwaukee 5 Pittsburgh 3 Chicago 5 San Francisco 4 St Louis 11 Los Angeles 10.
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Washington
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Philadelphia
Calhoun Ellis Fight Tonight in Chicago Stadium
Veteran Rory Calhoun of White Plains NY faces Rudy Ellis of South Haven MI in a 10 round middleweight bout at Chicago Stadium Tonight. Ellis 23 seeks win to use Calhoun as stepping stone and has a 17-2 record with 10 knockouts. Calhoun aged 25 later this month owns a 29-78 record. The bout will be televised nationally on ABC at 9 p.m. EST.
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South Have
Mich
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