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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1952

Page

4

College Football Hits Stride This Week Containing Michigan State And More

New York report previews a full opening weekend with Michigan State facing Michigan as the headline clash. It notes Southern California versus Northwestern, California versus Illinois, and Princeton versus Columbia in a major NCAA telecast, plus vast array of early games across the country led by top programs and conference-power matchups.

New York Michigan State Associated Press State Michigan Spartans Wolverines Southern California Northwestern California Illinois Pappy Waldorf Golden Bears Missouri Tilingis Iowa State South Dakota State Princeton Columbia NCAA Philadelphia Penn-Notre Dame Texas Kansas Louisiana State Texas Christian Longhorns North Carolina Santa Clara Christian UCLA University of Maryland Terrapins Auburn

Tech Bears Return Home to Welcome Naval 11

The W V Tech Golden Bears host Patuxent Naval Air Station of Maryland at Tech field in their first home game in two years. Gametime ?. Kenny Whittington is out and starter Jim Lockhart was ill. Patuxent and Tech both lost their previous games, Tech to Cherry Point Marine team 14 0 and Patuxent to Bristow, Tenn. If Tech loses, it would be the first home defeat since 1948.

Montgomery W. V. Tech Golden Bears Patuxent Naval Air Station Maryland Techfield Fess Field Bears East Bank Oak Hill Patuxent Techmen Golden Bombers Don Phillips Emory and Henry Bristow Tenn Bombers Cherry Point Marine Golden Bears Kenny Whittington Phillips Jim Lockhart California Penn

Standings and schedule roundup from major leagues

The AP standings show New York leading the AL with 58 wins and 68 losses, while Cleveland and Chicago trail. National League features Brooklyn atop with 95 wins, St Louis at 81, and Philadelphia at 85. Today’s probable pitchers span Kapat, Byrd, Porterfield, and Freeman. Thursday results include New York 3 Boston 2 and St Louis 4 Cincinnati 3. Upcoming games list St Louis at Chicago, Cleveland at Detroit, New York at Philadelphia, and Washington at Boston with times noted.

Associated Press New York Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Washington Boston St. Louis Detroit Kapat Byrd Porterfield Shea Freeman Paige Rogovin Phila Brooklyn St. Louis CT Cincinnati Pittsburgh P. Hacker Staley M.dickson Jordan Perkowski Meyer Corwin G-L Wilson Erskine St Louis

Marshall East In Rubber Game

Marshall football gains and losses ahead of a rubber clash with the Maroons at Huntington. Regular guards Floyd Davis and Paul Long return from broken hands, while Charles Slack sprains ankle may keep him out. Fullback Hellyer's sprained ankle limits him to defense.

Huntington WI Marshall Floyd Davis Paul Long Pete Pederson Eastern Kentucky Charles Slack Maroons Peterson Sen. Hellyer Logan Virginia Tech Hellyer

Pennant Race At A Glance

The Yankees hold a 93 53 record and a .615 winning percentage with 2 games left vs Cleveland 96 1 .599 24. Remaining games list New York at Philadelphia and at home vs Detroit to finish the season. Cleveland has 2 games left at Detroit with similar remaining fixtures.

New York Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit

Beckley College expands athletics with new board and intramural program

Beckley College announced a new athletic board to oversee all athletics and a newly instituted intramural program for both boys and girls, starting within two weeks. The plan follows rising day-school enrollment and includes a Florida basketball tour with six games and a schedule of fourteen West Virginia Conference games against Morris Harvey, Wesleyan, Tech, Glenville, Salem, Concord, and Potomac State, plus non conference games with Pikeville, Rio Grande, and Bluefield.

Beckley College Frank “Bowman George E.hartman D. K. Shroyer John van’ Dyke Topsy O'Dell Frank Bowman

Hargro's Kick Gives Lincoln 7-6 Triumph

Lincoln High of Hinton edged the Blue Devils of Conley 7 to 6 as Elmo Hargro kicked the deciding extra point after Conley tied the game 6-6 with a 60 yard march in the third quarter. Walthall connected with Craft for Conley's opening score.

Mullens Elmo Hargro Lincoln High Hinton Blue Devils Conley Hargro Invaders Rogers Leftridge Walthall Craft Locke Devils Lincoln Pat —Hargro Medley Johnson Williams Grasty Henderson Clayton

Stoco Juniors Triumph Over Mark Twain 12–0

Stoco Junior High defeated Mark Twain Juniors 12 to 0 with a 40 yard run by Fred Baker a 25 yard score run and a key interception by Bob Lilly. Barker and Lilly credited with TDs as Stoco built lead and held off Mark Twain.

Hoen Fred Baker Bob Lilly Stoca Junior High School Mark Twain Stoco Barker Lilly

Archery Tournament Set for State Championship in Charleston

About 100 archers from local clubs across the state are expected to attend the annual State Championship Field Archery Tournament of West Virginia Bow Hunters in Charleston tomorrow and Sunday. The Charleston Archery Club said competition will be divided into men’s women’s and junior divisions.

Charleston West Virginia Charleston Archery Club

WVU to Run Split-T in Opener Against Furman at Mountaineer Field

West Virginia unveils a new Split-T offense for the Furman game with Gerry McInerney set as starter. lineup features Ted Anderson Fred Wyant at quarterback, Harry Sweeney and Carl Norman at halves, and a full line of blockers. Furman arrives optimistic under coach Bill Young as WVU is favored.

Morgantown West Virginia Furman Mountaineer Field Mountaineers Gerry McInerney Ted Anderson Fred Wyant McInerney Gerry Fisher Harry Sweeney Carl Norman Tommy Allman Paul Bischoff Ben Dunkerley Phil Canton Bob Orders Jim Peyton Ral Starkey Bill Marker Max Ludwig Bill Hillen Gene Lamone Ray Walsh John Zelek Sam Huff Don Wilson Chick Donaldson Bill Forrelli Bill Jarrett Bob Snider Pittsburgh Bill Young Purple Hurrican Russell Sutton Gene Pedrick

Walcott to Renegotiate Comeback With Marciano Fight

Boxing notes from New York discuss Jersey Joe Walcott’s comeback bid to recapture the title from Rocky Marciano. Date and venue uncertain with Chicago or Miami possible sites. June proposed for a million-dollar gate. Walcott, Camden native, faces long layoff and aging concern, while trainer Charlie Goldman notes Marciano’s strength and potential to wear him down.

Gayle Talbot New York Jersey Joe Walcott Havig Rocky Marciano Chicago Miami International Boxing Cuu Yankee Stadium Soldier Field Walcott Chhampion Camden Marciano Rocky Louis Goldman Aaiker Mani

Little League Calls For Help on Bleachers

Buster Smith, secretary of the Little League, urged all fathers to attend Elks Stadium Sunday after noon at 1. The goal is to move bleachers from the field back to the Recreation building. He emphasized many helpers speed the work and asked fathers to contact other dads to ensure a dozen or two arrive for the final task of the season.

Buster” Smith Little League Elks Stadium

Funeral notices and classified ads from Beckley paper

Funeral notices announce the deaths of DeVine Davis and Walter Lee Cox, with service details at Church of God MacArthur and Sunset Memorial Park, and a list of local services, repairs, sales, and job ads from Beckley, including painting, wallpaper, carpentry, cleaning, and employment opportunities. The classifieds also include requests to buy household items, piano, and various household services.

Sdeine Davis Rosie Davis MacArthur Calfee John A. Pae Cherryreek Church of God Leonard Hewitt Burns Glen White Nick Childonia Floyd Fearn Adrian Wolfe William Bonds Rome Cox Sox Walter Lee Sre South Kanawha Street Aken Methodist Temple Russell Sims R. J. Lucas W. W. Butler G. C. Porter Sam Thompson Milton E. Honts Chris Sarandon George Grubb Caffee Funeral Beagle William. Thomason Mabscot Vergil, Clark Dial Montgomery Ward Ainting Reasonal Earl Hendrick Beckley Marietta Paint Co South Oakwood Ave E. Harvey Milton Young

For Sale Ads and Household Goods From Local Classifieds

Miscellaneous items offered for sale including a Bock Encyclopedia for 75 in trade for radio phonograph or typewriter, gas range, refrigerator, piano, bicycle, and a 26 inch girl’s bicycle. Additional listings include breakfast set, curtains, draperies, dishes, blankets, and baby spreads with cash discounts. Also furniture bundles, rugs, and home hardware promotions with contact details and sale deadlines.

Bock Liberay Home Rueply Co East Prince BS Henry Conway Hardware Florence Monroe Avenue Dial 5552 Eckley. Glass .O. Nets

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